MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

1. OPENING ACTIVITIES
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 30, 2012
The Mount Olive Township Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, April 30,
2012 at the Mount Olive Middle School, 160 Wolfe Road, Budd Lake, N.J. The meeting was
called to order at 6:30 p.m. by the Board President, Mr. Giordano, with the following
announcement:
“The notice requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey have
been satisfied by the inclusion of the date, time and place of this meeting in the notice of
regular meetings adopted by this Board on March 26, 2012. Such schedule and notice of
meetings is posted at the Municipal Building, the Mount Olive Library, the Board of
Education offices and the six schools, was submitted to the Daily Record for publication on
March 27, 2012, and was filed with the Clerk of Mount Olive Township on March 27, 2012.
I direct this announcement be entered into the minutes of this meeting.”
Roll Call Present:
Absent:
Also in attendance: Dr. Reynolds, Superintendent
Ms. Conroy, Business Administrator
Mr. Roselle, Board Attorney
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Amianda
Mrs. Cohen
Mrs. Colligan
Mrs. Criscuolo
Mr. Giordano
Mrs. Ouimet
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Werner
Mr. Halbur
Mrs. Criscuolo moved to approve the open and closed session minutes of the following
meetings:
#2.1 Work Session Meeting – March 5, 2012
#2.2 Regular Meeting – March 26, 2012
Seconded by Mr. Robinson.
Board Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
Ayes Noes Abstentions
Mr. Amianda None None
Mrs. Cohen
Mrs. Colligan
Mrs. Criscuolo
Mr. Giordano
Mrs. Ouimet
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Werner

3. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS (BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT)
Mr. Werner announced that the Board would not be taking any action regarding David
Gallucci and his position as a teacher or coach at Mount Olive High School.
4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
4.1 STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
Archana Jeyaram and Steven Masotti delivered the monthly student liaison report,
communicating the various concerns, interests, and activities of the student body.
4.2 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
4.2.1 CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT – SCIENCE LEAGUE
Ms. Catherine French, Science League Advisor, celebrated the accomplishments of the 2011-
2012 Science League, presenting awards to the following teams and students in recognition
of their collective and individual successes.
Team Honors
AP Biology Team 1 st Place Regional
2 nd Place Regional
AP Chemistry 1 st Place Regional
2 nd Place Regional
3 rd Place Regional
AP Environmental Team 1 st Place Regional
2 nd Place Regional
Regular Meeting 4/30/12
January 2012
March and April 2012
February 2012 and March 2012
January 2012
April 2012
January and February 2012
March and April 2012
AP Physics II Team 1 st Place Regional January, February and April 2012
AP Physics C Team 2 nd Place Regional
3 rd Place Regional
Individual Honors
AP Biology Team
March 2012
February 2012
Steven Masotti 2 nd Place Regional January 2012
Mark Kim 1 st Place Regional January 2012
AP Chemistry Team
Amanda Aanonsen 3 rd Place Regional February 2012
Hannah Kolev 3 rd Place Regional January 2012
Ethan Miller 2 nd Place Regional April 2012
Bella Shah 1 st Place Regional
2 nd Place Regional
3 rd Place Regional
AP Environmental Team
March 2012
January 2012
February 2012
Daniel Ilg 2 nd Place Regional April 2012
Connor McGrath 1 st Place Regional April 2012
Richard Krupezak 3 rd Place Regional January and February 2012
Jennifer Wells 1 st Place Regional February 2012
Austin Crithary 2 nd Place Regional February 2012
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Earth Science Team
Anthony Russo 2 nd Place Regional February 2012
Ryan Wood 3 rd Place Regional January 2012
AP Physics II Team
Nicholas Brennan 1 st Place Regional April 2012
Napat Sutthasinwong 2 nd Place Regional
3 rd Place Regional
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February 2012
April 2012
Marco Belardo 1 st Place Regional February 2012
AP Physics C Team
Chetna Johri 2 nd Place Regional February 2012
S. John Trombley 3 rd Place Regional February 2012
Dr. Reynolds congratulated all the Science League team members on their
accomplishments during the 2011-2012 school year.
4.2.2 SPECIAL EDUCATION SUMMER PROGRAM
Mr. Michael Iannucci, Director of Special Services, Ms. Sharon Staszak and Ms. Michelle
Cook, Supervisors of the Special Education Summer Program, delivered a power point
presentation outlining the revised Special Education Summer Program. Mr. Iannucci, Ms.
Staszak and Ms. Cook described the purpose of the summer program and reviewed the
critical skills the program will focus on, the program’s overall mission, the class offerings,
student enrollment in the summer program, and the related services that are provided.
Mr. Iannucci conveyed that the revised summer school program is part of the Special
Education Reengineering Plan, explaining that the district realizes a significant cost savings
by providing an in-district summer program for special education students rather than
sending the students out of district. Mr. Iannucci noted that the primary goal in this eleventh
month of schooling is the pursuit of proficiency on the State standardized tests. In addition,
the extended school year program provides improved reading skills through an increase in
reading time and the use of updated technology and incorporates related services throughout
the program.
Ms. Cook reviewed the summer Extended School Year (ESY) Program, explaining that the
ESY is a provision of special education that allows for an extension of schooling beyond the
normal school year at no cost to the parents. The purpose of the ESY is to avoid significant
loss of the essential skills included in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
goals and objectives. The program ensures that achieved goals are not significantly
jeopardized by a lapse in education programming when school is not in session, enabling
each student to maintain their current level of performance. Ms. Cook reviewed the daily
ESY scheduled, explaining that the 2012 ESY program was modeled after the Olympics,
whereby each student represents a country. Each “country” may have special events over the
course of the ESY program, culminating in a celebration of the academic Olympians with the
2012 ESY Olympic Games.
Ms. Staszak explained that the related services provided are in accordance with each
student’s IEP, helping children with disabilities benefit from their special education by
providing extra help and support in needed areas such as speaking or moving. Ms. Staszak
conveyed that related services can include speech-language pathology and audiology
services, interpreting services, physical and occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation,
counseling services, applied behavioral analysis, and transition services.
4.2.3 CREDIT RECOVERY SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Dr. Reynolds introduced Mrs. Susan Dinges, Director of Curriculum, to report on the
proposed Credit Recovery Summer School Program for regular education students. Mrs.
Dinges commented on the scope of the summer school courses that are offered to middle
school and high school students, announcing that both programs will be held at the Mount
Olive Middle School this summer. Mrs. Dinges explained that middle school students can
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enroll in the summer school program for remedial assistance only, conveying that these
classes offer individualized, intensive, and targeted remediation. The classes support and
extend the regular school curriculum and are offered to Mount Olive Middle School students
and out-of-district students at a tuition cost of $150 per course.
In addition, the district provides a “credit recovery” summer program for high school
students in the major subject areas. Mrs. Dinges explained that this program must follow
County and State guidelines, conveying that the curriculum must be accepted and certified by
the County. The Credit Recovery Program is also tuition based at a cost of $325 per course
for both Mount Olive High School students and out-of-district students.
Mrs. Dinges introduced Mr. Mark Fiedorczyk, High School Biology teacher, who gave a
video presentation of a proposed interactive online instructional program. Mr. Fiedorczyk
reviewed several interactive components of the program, explaining that students have the
option of either reading information on their own or participating in online lessons. The
online program presents several remediation opportunities, which enables students to retake
exams in order to attain proficiency, offers discussion boards for students to interact with
peers, and provides students with access to an online teacher.
Dr. Reynolds stressed that this instructional program is a hybrid, emphasizing that it will
consist of part online instruction and part teacher instruction.
At the conclusion of the report, Dr. Reynolds entertained questions from the Board on the
Special Education Summer Program and the Credit Recovery Summer School Program.
4.3 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Werner reported on the Personnel Committee meeting of April 30, 2012. (Summary
attached)
4.4 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT
Mrs. Ouimet reported on the Curriculum & Instruction Committee meeting of April 19, 2012.
(Summary attached)
4.5 PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION REPORTS - None
4.6 BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT - None
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ACTION ITEMS
Before proceeding with the action items, the Board President opened the meeting to the
public for any comments and/or questions relating to the action items only. Seeing none, this
segment of the meeting was promptly closed.
5.1 MONTHLY EXPENDITURES AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mr. Robinson made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the
following action items:
April 30, 2012 Bill
List #5.1.1
April 13, 2012
Payroll #5.1.2
Treasurer’s
Report #5.1.3
Board Secretary’s
Report #5.1.4
Monthly Transfer
Report #5.1.5
Approve the April 30, 2012 bill list in the amount of $531,662.05.
Approve the April 13, 2012 payroll in the amount of $3,143,973.56.
Approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 2012.
Approve the Board Secretary’s Report for the month of March 2012.
Approve the Transfer Report for the month of March 2012.
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Monthly
Certification
#5.1.6
Seconded by Mrs. Criscuolo.
Board Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
Motion to certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended
in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b) as of March 31,
2012, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s
financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Ayes Noes Abstentions
Mr. Amianda None None
Mrs. Cohen
Mrs. Colligan
Mrs. Criscuolo
Mr. Giordano
Mrs. Ouimet
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Werner
5.2 PERSONNEL ACTION ITEMS
Mr. Werner made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the
following Personnel action items:
Retirement of Math
Teacher #5.2.1
Retirement of Bus
Driver #5.2.2
Medical Leave of
Absence #5.2.3
Vice Principal Job
Description #5.2.4
Revised Job Description
#5.2.5
Change of Employment
#5.2.6
Appointment of Special
Education Teacher
#5.2.7
Approve the retirement of Margaret Mullens, Teacher of
Mathematics at Mount Olive Middle School effective July 1, 2012
with appreciation for fifteen years of service to the Mount Olive
Township School District.
Approve the retirement of Philip Pelligra, School Bus Driver in
the Transportation Department effective July 1, 2012 with
appreciation for fifteen years of service to the Mount Olive
Township School District.
Approve a paid leave of absence using accumulated sick days for
Journie Cifelli, Elementary School Teacher at CMS Elementary
School effective September 27, 2012 through November 7, 2012
and further approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence effective
November 12, 2012 through December 20, 2012; returning
December 21, 2012. Dental/Medical Benefits will be provided by
the Board without interruption.
Approve the new job description for Vice Principal for Student
Services effective July 1, 2012 as attached.
Approve the revised job description for Supervisor for
Planning/Research and Technology effective July 1, 2012 as
attached.
Approve the change of employment for Susan Miranda from
Director of Guidance and Student Personnel Service to the
position of Vice Principal for Student Services at Mount Olive
High School at step two (2) - $121,580* on the Administrators’
and Supervisor’s Salary Guide effective July 1, 2012 for the 2012-
2013 school year. (Budgeted)
Approve the appointment of Kristin Hoffman, Special Education
Teacher at Tinc Road School at step one (1) BA - $49,575*
effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year,
replacing Cheryl Mikos. (Budgeted)
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Appointment of
Elementary School
Teacher #5.2.8
Appointment of
Long-Term Substitute
School Psychologist
#5.2.9
Change of Employment
#5.2.10
Addition to List of
Homebound Instructors
#5.2.11
Approval of Substitute
Secretary #5.2.12
Additions to List of
Substitute Teachers
#5.2.13
Approval of Monthly
Substitute Teachers
#5.2.14
Summer Employment
of Receptionist
#5.2.15
Summer Employment
of Receptionist
#5.2.16
Summer Employment
of Clerical Aide
#5.2.17
Approve the appointment of Kathleen James, Elementary School
Teacher at Sandshore School at step one (1) BA - $49,575*
effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year,
replacing Darcy McHale. (Budgeted)
Approve the appointment of Colleen Garczynski, long term
substitute School Psychologist at Mount Olive High School and
Mount Olive Middle School at the per diem rate of $150.00
effective May 1, 2012 for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school
year, serving for Hope McDonald on a maternity leave of absence.
(Budgeted)
Approve the change of employment for Janine Adams from
Instructional Assistant to part time certified Special Education
Teacher Aide at CMS Elementary School at step one (1) - $11.59
per hour* on the Aide Salary Guide, four (4) hours per day, five
(5) days per week, effective May 1, 2012 for the remainder of the
2011-2012 school year, replacing Amanda Sampey. (Budgeted)
Approve the addition of Samantha Somody to the list of
Homebound Instructors at the hourly rate of $30.00 for the 2011-
2012 school year.
Approve the employment of Joeanne Domanski, substitute
secretary at the rate of $11.00 per hour effective May 1, 2012 for
the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.
Approve the following additions to the list of substitute teachers
for the 2011-2012 school year:
Name Crs/Degree Institution
Linda Hess B.S.N. Biola University
Edit Lippner A.A. County College of Morris
Sara Ouimet 78 crs Coastal Carolina Univ.
Vickie Romel-Nichols M.S.N. University of Phoenix
Approve the following substitute teachers on a month-to-month
basis for the month of May, 2012 at the rate of $100 per day of
service as follows:
Substitute Teacher School Assignment
Melissa Grossberndt Mount Olive High School
Kathy Silvestri Mount Olive Middle School
Lynne Mowbray Mt. View School
Joy Sylvester Sandshore School
Lisa Cooper Tinc Road School
Approve the summer employment of Antoinette Romaine,
Receptionist at the Administration Building at step 7 - $13.34 per
hour on the Aide Salary guide*, two days per week, effective July
1, 2012 through August 31, 2012. (Budgeted)
Approve the summer employment of Joan Cooper, Receptionist at
the Administration Building at step H - $15.58 per hour on the
Aide Salary guide*, two days per week, effective July 1, 2012
through August 31, 2012. (Budgeted)
Approve the summer employment of Dana Dubos, certified
Clerical Aide at the Administration Building at step 1 - $11.59 per
hour on the Aide Salary guide*, three (3) days per week, Monday
through Wednesday, seven and one-half (7.5) hours per day, and
seven (7) hours per day on Thursdays, effective July 1, 2012
through August 31, 2012. (Budgeted)
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Summer Employment
of Personnel to Clean
Buses #5.2.18
Summer Employment
of Custodial and
Maintenance Staff
#5.2.19
Summer Employment
of Summer Reading
Camp Instructors
#5.2.20
Appointment of
Elementary School
Teacher #5.2.21
Employment of
Substitute Aide
#5.2.22
Unpaid Medical
Leave of Absence
#5.2.23
Approve the summer employment of the following personnel to
clean buses at the hourly rate of $10.00 per hour effective July 1,
2012 through August 31, 2012:
Kyle Fitzgerald Diane Glover
Cathy Lyons Lucas Tremper
Kelly Young
Approve the summer employment of the following staff for
Custodian and Maintenance work at the rate of $10.50 per hour for
thirty-two (32) hours per week, effective July 1, 2012 through
August 24, 2012: (Budgeted)
Donna Baldwin Daniel Barrett
Michael Basciano Jacob Boylan
Brian Bublitz Scott Buchanan
Dane (Robert) Corpion Carol Lee Cherry
Derek Davies Colin Doyle
Lucas Heeman Linda Lockman
Nicholas Mauro William Mauro
Denise McSweeney Ruben Olivera
Jonathan Pace Judith Pellegrino
Tyler Riemer William Romano
Michael Rosequist Timothy Scanlon
Michael Schuberth Dominick Servidio
Ashley Shann Stanley Smith
Steven Spangler Alexander Stefiniw
Donna Szanyi Milosz Szpakowski
Shane Tremper Steven VanDerLinda
Max Werner James Wilkos
Shawn Camoia-Substitute Craig Ellard-Substitute
Thomas Fitzgerald-Substitute David Lengua-Substitute
Anthony Parello-Substitute Norihelly Ruiz-Substitute
Michael Manney-Substitute Matthew Herb-Substitute
Approve the summer employment for Grade 1 Summer Reading
Camp Instructors during the month of July 2012 for four ten-day
sessions, two hours each (am) at current hourly per diem rate* for
the following list of professional staff:
Stacey DeCarolis Mt. View/Tinc Road Schools (Kdg)
(pending receipt of certification)
Title I
Melissa Teller CMS/Sandshore Schools (Kdg) Title I
Barbara Sammon Tinc Road School (1 st grade) Title I
Kelly Gardner CMS School (1 st grade) Title I
Holly LaPierre Mt. View School (1 st grade)
Lisa Lamendola Sandshore School (1 st grade)
Approve the appointment of Nicole Ricciardi, Elementary School
Teacher at Tinc Road School at step one (1) BA - $49,575*
effective September 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year,
replacing Courtney D’Agostino. (Budgeted)
Approve the employment of Daniela DeLisi as a substitute aide at
the rate of $10.50 per hour effective May 1, 2012 for the
remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.
Approve an unpaid medical leave of absence for Megan Garman,
certified Teacher Aide at Tinc Road School effective April 30,
2012 through May 4, 2012; returning May 7, 2012.
Dental/Medical benefits will be provided by the Board without
interruption.
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Unpaid Medical
Leave of Absence
#5.2.24
Seconded by Mr. Robinson.
Board Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
Approve an unpaid medical leave of absence for Deborah Cirone,
Driver in the Transportation Department effective May 2, 2012
until released by physician. Dental/Medical benefits will be
provided by the Board without interruption.
*Salaries to be determined through the successor agreement currently being negotiated.
Ayes Noes Abstentions
Mr. Amianda None Mrs. Ouimet: #5.2.13
Mrs. Cohen Mr. Werner: #5.2.19
Mrs. Colligan
Mrs. Criscuolo
Mr. Giordano
Mrs. Ouimet: #5.2.1-#5.2.12;
#5.2.14-#5.2.24
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Werner: #5.2.1-#5.2.18;
#5.2.20-#5.2.24
5.3 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION ACTION ITEMS
Mrs. Ouimet made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the
following Curriculum and Instruction action items:
Approval of Out-of-
District Placement for
Classified Student
#5.3.1
Approval of Personal
Aide for Classified
Student #5.3.2
Approval of ABA
Therapy Services
#5.3.3
Approval of ABA
Therapy and Home
Consultation Services
#5.3.4
Approval of Home
Instruction #5.3.5
Approve (per Individual Education Plan) student #578 to attend
Chapel Hill Academy, Lincoln Park, NJ for the remainder of the
2011-2012 school year at the per diem rate of $291.00 for 55 days,
effective March 28, 2012. Classification: ED Total cost:
$16,005.00 (Budgeted)
Approve (per Individual Education Plan) student #578 to receive
one-on-one Aide assistance while attending Chapel Hill Academy,
Lincoln Park, NJ for the remainder of the school year, at the per
diem rate of $140.00, not to exceed 55 days, effective March 28,
2012. Classification: ED Total cost: $7,700.00 (Budgeted)
Approve Taryn Bizub, Wharton, NJ, to provide additional ABA
therapy to out of district student #473, for the remainder of the
2011-2012 school year at the hourly rate of $40.00, not to exceed
20 hours. Hours were previously approved for another therapist
who is no longer available. Classification: AUT Total cost:
$800.00 (Budgeted)
Approve Deborah Frattina, Flanders, NJ to provide ABA therapy
and home consultation to student #5022003 from April 1, 2012 to
June 21, 2012 at $40.00 per hour, not to exceed 28 hours.
Classification: AUT. Total cost: $1,120.00 (Budgeted)
Approve Professional Education Services/High Focus, Parsippany,
NJ to provide home instruction to student #60046987 from March
28, 2012 to June 21, 2012 at the hourly rate of $30.00, not to
exceed 124 hours. Classification: ED. Total cost: $3,720.00
(Budgeted)
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Professional Services
Resolution #5.3.6
Approval of Textbooks
#5.3.7
Approval of Textbooks
#5.3.8
Approval of Textbooks
#5.3.9
Approval of 2012-2013
Curriculum Guides
#5.3.10
Amendment to FY 2012
IDEA Consolidated
Grant #5.3.11
Amendment to FY 2012
NCLB Consolidate
Grant #5.3.12
Seconded by Mr. Robinson.
Board Discussion:
None
Approve the following professional service resolution for the
2011-2012 school year.
WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education
requires the services of professional therapists to provide
individual services for classified students in accordance with their
I.E.P.; and
WHEREAS, the Public Schools Contracts Law (N.J.S.A: 18A-1 et
seq.) requires the awarding of a contract for professional services
by resolution of the Board of Education at a public meeting and
allows that such award may be made without public advertising
for bids:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mount Olive
Township Board of Education that the following professional
therapists be awarded contracts for the 2011-2012 school year:
Name Service Contracted Amount
Gina Pateman
Chester, NJ
Occupational Therapy $40.00 (In-District)
Educere
Ambler, PA
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Home Instruction $29.00 per week
per course
Approve the adoption of the Pearson: My World Geography
textbook series for grade 8 for the 2012-2013 school year, to align
with the 2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for
Social Studies.
Approve the adoption of the McGraw-Hill: Science A Closer Look
textbook series for grades K-5 for the 2012-2013 school year to
align with the 2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content
Standards for Science.
Approve the adoption of the Singapore Math textbook series for
grades 7-8 for the 2012-2013 school year to align with the 2009
New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Math.
Approve the following curriculum guide(s) for the 2012-2013
school year to align with the 2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum
Content Standards released in January 2010.
Business Computer Applications
Health/Physical Education Grades 6-8
Health/Physical Education Grades 9-12
Approve an amendment to the FY 2012 IDEA Consolidated Grant
to reflect carry-over funds as follows:
Basic $97,552.00
Preschool $24,255.00
Approve an amendment to the FY 2012 NCLB Consolidated
Grant to reflect carry-over funds as follows:
Title I $5,583.00
Title IIA $25,076.00
Title III $2,446.00
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Roll Call:
Ayes Noes Abstentions
Mr. Amianda None None
Mrs. Cohen
Mrs. Colligan
Mrs. Criscuolo
Mr. Giordano
Mrs. Ouimet
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Werner
5.4 BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS
Mrs. Criscuolo made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the
following Business (finance and facilities) action items:
Award Bid for
Gasoline & Diesel Fuel
#5.4.1
Award Bid for
High School Boiler
Replacement
#5.4.2
Award Bid for
High School Ceiling
Replacement
#5.4.3
Award Bid for
High School Locker
Replacement
#5.4.4
Award Bid for
Touch Screen Monitors
#5.4.5
Award Bid for
High School Asbestos
Abatement #5.4.6
Budget Transfers
#5.4.7
Seconded by Mr. Amianda.
Board Discussion:
Motion to award the following bids received on April 17, 2012 for
Gasoline & Diesel Fuel for only gallons ordered and delivered for
the 2012-13 school year to the lowest responsible bidders as
approved by the board attorney:
Unleaded Gasoline – Rachle’s/Michelle Oil Co., Clifton, NJ
Low of Posted Price: $3.3874; Firm Differential $0.0349; Net Bid $3.4223
Diesel Blend – Petroleum Traders Corp., Fort Wayne, IN
Low of Posted Price: $3.318; Firm Differential $0.0289; Net Bid $3.3469
Motion to award the bid received on April 25, 2012 for the High
School Boiler Replacement, SDA Project #3450-010-09-000Z,
Grant #G5-3845 to the lowest responsible bidder, Liberty
Mechanical of Newark, NJ, in the amount of $518,000, as approved
by the engineer and the board attorney.
Motion to award the bid received on April 25, 2012 for the Ceiling
Replacement in the High School to the lowest responsible bidder,
Fine Wall Corporation of Iselin, NJ, in the amount of $77,100, as
approved by the engineer and the board attorney.
Motion to award the bid received on April 25, 2012 for the Locker
Replacement in the High School to the lowest responsible bidder,
Rabco Equipment Corp., of Farmingdale, NJ, in the amount of
$63,359, as approved by the engineer and the board attorney.
Motion to award the bid received on April 25, 2012 for the SHARP
Interactive Touch Screen Monitors to Wilray Audio-Visual
Corporation of Port Murray, NJ, in the amount of $105,960, as
approved by the Technology Department.
Motion to award the bid received on April 11, 2012 for Asbestos
Abatement in the High School to the lowest responsible bidder,
Savic Construction of Totowa, NJ, in the amount of $89,250 (Base
Bid #2), as approved by the engineer and the board attorney.
Motion to approve the attached list of transfers for the 2011-12
school year.
Mrs. Ouimet asked if the ceiling replacement project, cited in action item #5.4.3, was the
result of storm damage. Ms. Conroy responded, conveying that the ceiling replacement is
part of the high school renovation project.
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Mrs. Ouimet inquired if the monitors referred to in action item #5.4.5 were for district-wide
use. Dr. Reynolds responded that the monitors are projector-less SmartBoards for use at both
the high school and the middle school, speculating that the primary use would be for high
school social studies classes.
Roll Call:
Ayes Noes Abstentions
Mr. Amianda None None
Mrs. Cohen
Mrs. Colligan
Mrs. Criscuolo
Mr. Giordano
Mrs. Ouimet
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Werner
5.5 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMS
Mrs. Cohen made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the
following Administrative action items:
Approve New Policy #1631
#5.5.1
Amend Policy #2431
#5.5.2
Amend Policy #5600
#5.5.3
Amend Policy #7510
#5.5.4
Approve New Policy #8613
#5.5.5
Amend Policy #9270
#5.5.6
Declaration of Intent to
Reappoint Superintendent
#5.5.7
Seconded by Mrs. Criscuolo.
Approve new Policy #1631 “Residency Requirement for Person
Holding School District Office, Employment, or Position”, as
attached, on first reading.
Approve amendments to Policy #2431 “Athletic Competition”, as
attached, on first reading.
Approve amendments to Policy #5600 “Pupil Discipline/Code of
Conduct”, as attached, on first reading.
Approve amendments to Policy #7510 “Use of School Facilities”,
as attached, on first reading.
Approve new Policy #8613 “Waiver of Pupil Transportation”, as
attached, on first reading.
Approve amendments to Policy #9270 “Home Schooling and
Equivalent Education Outside the Schools”, as attached, on first
reading.
WHEREAS, Dr. Reynolds has been employed by the Mt. Olive
Board of Education as its Superintendent of Schools since
February 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Reynolds’ employment contract will expire on
June 30, 2013; and
WHEREAS, one year prior to the expiration of the
Superintendent’s Contract, the Board is required to notify the
Superintendent of its intentions with respect to his reappointment;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Education hereby expresses its satisfaction with Dr. Reynolds’
performance as the educational leader of the Mt. Olive School
District and hereby affirms its desire to reappoint Dr. Reynolds as
Superintendent following the expiration of his current contract,
subject to the terms and conditions of a new employment contract
which will be negotiated by the parties.
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Board Discussion:
Mrs. Colligan requested clarification of the amendment to Policy #2431, questioning the
rationale for excluding home schooled students from participation in the high school
interscholastic athletic program. The Superintendent reported that it was the
recommendation of the Policy Committee to exclude home schooled students from the
district’s athletic programs, conveying that the full Board must vote on the policy. Mrs.
Colligan speculated that the district might be violating the State of New Jersey’s intent to
encourage home schooled students to participate in extracurricular activities by excluding
these students from athletic participation. President Giordano disagreed, claiming that the
intent of the law was for each district to address the issue of home schooled student
participation in interscholastic athletic programs so that school districts could not select
certain home schooled students based on athletic ability while denying others.
Mrs. Criscuolo inquired if the Policy Committee’s recommendation to exclude the home
schooled students from athletic competition was for financial reasons. Mr. Amianda replied
that there was an insurance liability issue for students not enrolled in the district.
The Board President emphasized that home schooled students are not held to the same
academic standards as in-district students, which makes monitoring their academic standing
difficult. Consequently, President Giordano maintained that home schooled students should
not be entitled to the same privileges as in-district students when they are not held to the
same academic standards. Dr. Reynolds also pointed out that the school district is unable to
monitor student behavior or to require drug testing for home schooled students.
Mrs. Ouimet requested that Policy #7510, “Use of School Facilities”, include a notification
timeline for organizations requesting to use the district’s facilities, maintaining that
organizations need time to find an alternate location should the school facility not be
available. Mr. Giordano suggested that the Policy Committee consider Mrs. Ouimet’s
request. Dr. Reynolds concurred.
Mrs. Colligan observed that church groups did not appear in the “Use of School Facilities”
policy as an organization eligible to use the district facilities, pointing out that church groups
were listed in the sample policy issued by Strauss Esmay Associates. The Board President
assured Mrs. Colligan that church groups are given equal consideration in requests to use the
school facilities, pointing out that there are several churches who use our facilities on a
regular basis. Dr. Reynolds indicated that the identification of specific groups was excluded
to streamline the policy. However, President Giordano indicated that church groups could be
included in the final policy.
Roll Call:
Ayes Noes Abstentions
Mr. Amianda Mrs. Colligan: #5.5.1-#5.5.3 None
Mrs. Cohen
Mrs. Colligan: #5.5.4-#5.5.7
Mrs. Criscuolo
Mr. Giordano
Mrs. Ouimet
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Werner
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Board President again opened the meeting to the public for any comments and/or
questions relating to the Mount Olive School District.
President Giordano reiterated Mr. Werner’s earlier comments regarding the employment
status of Dave Gallucci, High School Business Education Teacher and Lacrosse Coach. The
Board President emphasized that there is no change in Mr. Gallucci’s employment status,
maintaining that Mr. Gallucci will be a full-time teacher in the district in September.
President Giordano expressed his frustration with the scope of misinformation, declaring that
the Board does not know how the rumor concerning Mr. Gallucci’s employment status began.
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Mrs. O’Keeffe raised several inquiries regarding Mr. Gallucci’s alleged dismissal and
requested confirmation of his employment status. The Board President responded,
maintaining that Mr. Gallucci’s employment as a full-time teacher has never been in jeopardy
and reiterated the Board’s intent to re-hire Mr. Gallucci as a full-time teacher for September.
President Giordano outlined the process of how staffing decisions are made for elective
classes, explaining that oftentimes teachers are told that there could be a reduction in staffing
should the number of class sections be reduced due to enrollment. However, Mr. Giordano
could not speculate on any internal discussions that may have occurred amongst the staff at
the high school. Mr. Werner interjected, declaring that, as of this date and based on current
data, Mr. Gallucci has a full-time position with benefits in September. As Chairman of the
Personnel Committee, Mr. Werner declared that he has no knowledge of any decision to
terminate or reduce Mr. Gallucci’s employment. Furthermore, Mr. Werner maintained that
neither the Superintendent nor the Board have received any recommendations from the
Principal to change Mr. Gallucci’s employment status.
Mrs. Carlson requested some background information on the proposed random drug testing
policy. President Giordano declared that, personally, he is a strong proponent of random drug
testing because of the large numbers of students in every school who are using drugs.
However, the Board President emphasized that this was only his opinion, acknowledging that
there must be a consensus of the full Board before the proposed policy is enacted.
In an effort to quell potential rumors regarding random drug testing, Dr. Reynolds emphasized
that there would be no drug testing of elementary or middle school students, maintaining that
the proposed policy would only involve the high school student population. At the present
time, the Superintendent is merely collecting data in order to make a report to the Board.
Mrs. Carlson stated her opinion on the issue, maintaining that the parents should be given the
option of enrolling their children in the random drug testing pool if the policy is approved.
Mrs. Carlson stressed that the drug testing pool should not single out students involved in
extracurricular activities but should be optional for the entire student population. President
Giordano explained that the proposed policy allows parents to enroll any child in the random
drug testing pool; however, students involved in extracurricular activities are automatically
enrolled in the pool. In addition, teachers may refer any child for drug testing if they suspect
that the child is under the influence of drugs.
A lengthy public segment ensued as several additional parents and students came forward to
express their support for Mr. Gallucci.
Mr. Robinson claimed that the large public turnout this evening was due to Mr. Gallucci’s
position as a coach in the district, explaining that other teachers’ positions have been
terminated or reduced without the public coming forward in this manner. Accordingly, Mr.
Robinson speculated that the public would not have come out in support of Mr. Gallucci had it
not been for his coaching position.
The Board President thanked everyone for their comments, reiterating his earlier statement
that the Board does not anticipate any change in Mr. Gallucci’s employment status for next
year.
7. BOARD COMMENTS
Mrs. Colligan thanked all the parents and students for coming out tonight in support of Mr.
Gallucci.
Mrs. Colligan voiced her objection to President Giordano’s earlier statement that the majority
of students are using drugs. The Board President clarified that he did not mean to imply that
majority of Mount Olive students use drugs, but, generally, he believed that over half of all
students have used drugs based on his experience in the education field.
Mrs. Colligan took exception to a student’s statement that Mr. Gallucci was the only teacher
in the district who cares about the students, declaring that Mount Olive has many wonderful
teachers who relate well to the students.
Mrs. Colligan thanked Ms. French, Mr. Iannucci, Ms. Staszak, Ms. Cook, Mrs. Dinges and
Mr. Fiedorczyk for their presentations this evening.
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Mrs. Colligan objected to a new law, recently signed by Governor Christie, whereby all public
service employees must live in New Jersey. Mrs. Colligan explained that the law requires
public service employees who live outside of the State to relocate to New Jersey within one
year in order to retain their employment.
Mrs. Criscuolo commented on the credibility gap between the Board of Education and the
rumors that are circulating throughout the district concerning Mr. Gallucci’s employment
status. Mrs. Criscuolo appealed to the students and parents, requesting that the information
learned tonight about Mr. Gallucci’s status be imparted back to the schools.
Mrs. Criscuolo declared that the Tri-M Music program was a phenomenal event, specifically
recognizing the percussion ensemble for their outstanding performance.
Mr. Robinson announced that he is a longstanding supporter of all Mount Olive athletic
programs, emphasizing that he would not want to see the district lose a good coach such as
Mr. Gallucci. However, Mr. Robinson reiterated his earlier statement, speculating that the
large public turnout tonight was due to the Mr. Gallucci’s position as a Mount Olive coach.
Mr. Robinson encouraged everyone to attend the Bob Burger “Fleetwood Mac” concert on
May 5 th , pointing out that the concert is a fundraising event to support the Mount Olive
students. In addition, Mr. Robinson announced that several Mount Olive teachers would be
performing in the opening act before the concert.
Mrs. Cohen commended the teachers and the administration for making this week “stressfree”
for the students as they take the NJASK tests.
Mr. Werner commented on the frustration that results when rumors circulate through the
district. Mr. Werner encouraged the public audience to reach out to Dr. Reynolds with any
questions or concerns relating to the school district, declaring that the Superintendent is
always very responsive.
Mr. Werner pointed out that the Mount Olive School District has been able to minimize
teacher reductions through good fiscal planning.
Mr. Werner maintained that the Board of Education must consider all the students of the
district when making decisions concerning student needs, emphasizing that the Board does not
focus on the needs of one specific group.
Mrs. Ouimet recalled some advice that she received prior to becoming a Board member,
relaying that Board members should not come to the Board with a personal agenda for they
must consider the needs of all the students.
Mrs. Ouimet recognized all the parents and students who came out in support of Mr. Gallucci,
thanking them for their input. Mrs. Ouimet stressed that the Board always welcomes
comments and input from the public.
Mrs. Ouimet expressed her gratitude to Mrs. French, Mr. Iannucci, and Mrs. Dinges for their
presentations tonight. In addition, Mrs. Ouimet thanked Mr. Fritzky and Ms. Cassidy for their
recent presentations to the C& I Committee.
Mrs. Ouimet also commented on the storage and security of physical education equipment and
on the high school weather station.
8. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION - None
9. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:20 p.m. Mr. Giordano made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Robinson,
and unanimously carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Jones, Board Secretary
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