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The minutes of the regular meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education held on June 6, 2007 at Watchung School, 33 Mountain Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ. Mrs. Bond-Nelson called the meeting to order and made the following announcement: In accordance with NJSA 10:4-10, required advance notice of this meeting was filed with the Borough Clerk; submitted to the COURIER NEWS, STAR LEDGER, and Comcast; posted at Watchung School, Borough Hall and the North Plainfield Public Library. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mrs. Bond-Nelson requested the call of the roll:
Thomas Allen
David Branan Kathleen Mullen
Sandra Dodd – absent, notified Drew Elliott Smith
Edwin Estevez Linda Bond-Nelson
A quorum was established.
Also present were Marilyn Birnbaum, Superintendent of Schools; Donald Sternberg, Board Secretary /School Business Administrator; and Robert Rich, Assistant Superintendent.
The meeting convened to public session at 7:30 pm with the same members present, Michele Velasquez , Student Representative and approximately 7 members of the staff and public.
Introduction of New Staff
There was none.
Minutes Approval
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to accept the Public Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2007.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to accept the Executive Session Minutes of May 16, 2007.
Student Representative Report
Michele Velasquez reported on student activities some of which included the following:
The Senior Awards Assembly took place on 6/5/07 at the High School Auditorium. The Walk-a-Thon will take place on June 7th as a fundraiser for Project Graduation. The Seniors’ ice cream social will take place on June 8th. The yearbooks will be distributed on June 11th.
Comments from the Public
Upon request of the chair for topics from the public, Mrs. Velasquez commented positively on the idea of including behavior guidelines for audience in the program that was given out to students and also voiced concerns regarding content of the skits that were presented at the High School during the Drama Club showcase. She indicated that guidelines and boundaries should be considered.
Additional Board Matters
Upon request of the chair for additional emergency matters to be discussed by the Board, there were none.
Presentation
Ron Fisher, Technology Supervisor, gave a presentation on the 3-year Technology Plan 2007-2010.
Committee Delegate Reports
Edwin Estevez provided an update on legislative matters.
The Curriculum Committee will meet on June 26th at 7:00pm.
Candidate interviews for the Somerset School principalship will be conducted at 7:00 pm on June 28th.
Superintendent's Report
Recognition
The Somerset County Educational Services Commission recognized Child Study Team members Elizabeth Sokalski, Maria Biggs, Roberta Azzarra, Alyssa Trapanese, Rita Linder-Lavery, and Jim Porter with the “Excellence in Education” award for their accomplishments and for exemplifying professionalism at the highest level in their work with and for special education students at a luncheon on May 23, 2007.
Gregory Ammon, social studies teacher, was nominated for inclusion in the 11th Edition Who's Who Among America's Teacher, 2006/2007. His nomination puts him in the upper 5 percent of teachers in the United States. It should be noted that this is the third time that Mr. Ammon has been nominated.
Once again, Deanne D’Armiento's middle school science students won the National Science and Technology Education Partnership TechXplore competition. This year the awards consist of individual trophies for each team member, a grand prize trophy for the school and a $1,000.00 check to the school. The winning projects are posted on their website and will be featured within our PowerPoint presentations and marketing materials to promote further TechXplore participation throughout the country. The following outlines the project:
Project: Sandwich Making Toaster
URL:www.techxplore.org/2007_projects/ddarmiento/TeamD07/index.html
School: North Plainfield Middle School
Facilitator: Deanne D'Armiento
Mentor: Bruce Musolf, ADC
Team Members: Kevin S, Camilo L, Monique V, Nicole A, Meghan G, Rebecca G
Description of Project:
Ever wonder if you could wake up and have your breakfast ready? Start off the day fresh off on a good foot. Well, have you ever been so sleepy when you wake up that you don’t even have enough time to make your breakfast? Or you arrive to work late because of that? Well, we have come up with the idea that could save you a lot of time in the morning. A LCD remote controlled toaster!!! That operates by the commands you give it using the remote, that way, you could wake up and make your breakfast from the comfort of your own bed. View the website to see the project: URL:www.techxplore.org/2007_projects/ddarmiento/TeamD07/index.html
The following students participated in the North Plainfield Borough’s Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 28, 2007:
East End School West End School
Stephen D'Armiento Grade 4 Thomas DeMeola Grade 4
Kiana Brewer Grade 4 Andrea Wright Grade 4
Stony Brook School Somerset School
Margarita Manzano Grade 4 Giovanna Rodriguez Grade 6
Brian Nunez Grade 4 Arlea Seavey Grade 6
NPMS/HS
Cadet Ens. Serrano Aurora, Color Guard Grade 10
Cadet Ens. Gambini Emma Jean, Color Guard Grade 10
Cadent LCDR. Allen Smith, Color Guard Grade 10
Cadet CDR. Lauer Silver, Color Guard, Rifle Exhibition Grade 10
Cadet LTJG. Gerardo Ramos, Rifle Exhibition Grade 10
The Young Orators Club at East End School held two presentations: Young Orators Assembly, May 30, 9:00 a.m. and An Evening of Oral Expression, May 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Francesca Flores Arassely Chipa
Daelen Shillingford Jesus Serna
Mercy Villacis Jamie Thomas
Marcel Green Andrea Montesdeoca
Wellington Villacis Jason Steinberg
Mariah McClutcher Hilary Medina
Cameron Reid Julissa Ramirez
Kimberly Grisales Diana Garcia
Kendal Dorsey David Lepak
Lauren Weider Valeria Zegarra
Lily Durick Kyle Wallace
Natalie Quintero Shelby Smith
Alyssa Webster Alisson Zegarra
Zoe Ledesma Khamayah McClain
Nicole Tremmel Charlotte Williams
Johanna Conales
Stony Brook School will host a Flag Day Celebration on June 14 at 9:30 a.m. The celebration will include performances by the NPHS Jazz Band, NPHS Jr. ROTC, and SBS Chorus as well as displays of Hyperstudio pieces, patriotic art, and character education flags.
The NPHS Senior Awards Assembly was held on Tuesday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Underclassmen were recognized in an assembly on May 31 at 1:30 p.m.
The NP Adult High School graduation is on June 7 at 8:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. We have 114 graduates!!
All school and community members are invited to “Language in Motion” performances, Monday, June 11, 2007 in the Somerset School Community Room. Professional actors will perform the original works in English and Spanish from Somerset School’s ELL students’ Playwriting Residency Program. The program is funded through the NJ Writers Project, National Endowment for the Arts and Playwrights Theater of NJ.
District Operations
Safety Training
During the month of May, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training was conducted for designated employees. This training includes items such as safety glasses and protective clothing. The safety topic for the month of June is Chemical Safety. Related safety training will be administered to all staff before the end of June.
High School/Middle School
Our in-house staff is now fully engaged in Graduation 2007. In addition to routine building and site maintenance, they are completing several other improvements for this year’s exercises.
The contractor has now completed the long overdue repairs to the running track. Additionally, the entire track has been re-striped to clearly delineate running lanes and starting lines.
The exterior fascia work and metal wrapping was completed on the Field House. Additionally, a new gravel stop has been installed and patched in with new roof membrane. Once our in-house staff has finished painting the exterior of the building, the roofer will return to seal coat the entire roof.
After soliciting quotes to repair and or replace the overhead garage doors at our maintenance complex, a vendor has been chosen and repairs should be completed before this year’s graduation.
Bids were received and awarded for the restroom renovation project scheduled for start-up at the end of June.
East End School
The third time is a charm for the contractor installing the front retaining wall at East End School. The wall has now been properly installed.
Quotes have been received for summer painting, foyer and hallway drop-ceilings, replacement exterior doors and floor coverings. All quotes will be thoroughly reviewed and awarded accordingly.
West End School
Bids were received and awarded for the restroom renovation project scheduled for start-up at the end of June.
Harrison House
Quotes were received and awarded for the roof replacement and trim work as specified.
Recommendations from Superintendent of Schools
Personnel
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
WHEREAS Robert Matejek, health and physical education teacher in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that he wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS he has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately forty-one years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Mr. Matejek its thanks for the service he has given and best wishes for his future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on June 6, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Mr. Matejek.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education acknowledge its appreciation for the efforts of volunteers throughout the school system who have served so faithfully and graciously during the past year.
It is further recommended that the Board extend its best wishes for a happy and healthy summer to the entire group of volunteers and that a notice of adoption of this resolution be posted in each school building.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
in accordance with the adopted Schedule of Meetings Calendar for the 2007-2008 school year, when regular meetings of the Board of Education will not be scheduled during the month of August 2007, the Board authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to offer employment to potential candidates during this period.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals as district residency/truant officers at the rate of $19 per hour:
Carl Gaebel Stewart Lester Anthony Pasquarello
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following staff member(s) as translator(s) in the district, at the rate of $26 per hour, to be partially funded with NCLB Title III monies:
Leah Glicksman
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following staff members as A-V coordinators at the schools and stipends indicated after their names:
John Malazdra 50% East End School $1247
Irene Talmo 50% East End School $1247
Wendy Alvarez West End School $2494
Jennie Dzurilla Stony Brook School $1872
James Straley Somerset School $2494
Noraima Villanueva Middle/High School $3117
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following staff members as district substitute callers at the stipend of $1500:
Karen Scapiliati Elementary Substitute Caller
Virginia Feola MS/HS Substitute Caller
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the individuals indicated on the attached list to the co-curricular positions and at the stipends indicated after their names, and that supplemental contracts be issued. It should be noted that teachers do not accrue tenure in these positions.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following listed paraprofessionals to work during the summer of 2007, for the hours and hourly rate indicated after their names:
Name Position Hours Hourly Rate
East End School
Irene Talmo Library 12 $20.04
Deborah Dempsey Office 68 $18.12
West End School
Ceil Griffiths Office 36 $18.12
Karen Wilson Office 36 $18.12
Rosario Herscovici Office 08 $18.12
Stony Brook School
Karen Scapiliati Office 35 $18.12
Marion Risoli Library 10 $18.12
Jennie Dzurilla Library 10 $18.12
Somerset School
Pamela Lefanto Library 21 $18.12
Regina Ringold Library 21 $18.12
Judith Ziccardi Office 42 $18.12
NPMS/HS
Donna Adams HS Office 168 $18.12
Linda Schultz Bookroom 40 $18.12
Linda Fagan Student Accounts 15 $18.12
Wanda Wysocki MS Office 132 $18.12
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following teachers to supervise students in the cafeteria during the Breakfast Program at the rate of $15 per day:
Nancy Maldony NPHS 5 days/wk
Cori Futter NPHS 5 days/wk
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the summer of 2007, the Board of Education approve Deanne D’Armiento teach summer tennis lessons for children and adults in the adult community school at the rates indicated. It is understood that the class requires supporting enrollment or cancellation will occur.
Summer Tennis Lessons for Children Ages 6 – 9 $600
Summer Tennis Lessons for Children Ages 10 – 14 $600
Summer Tennis Lessons for Adults $400
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education adjust the date of resignation submitted by Ruben Cesora, ROTC instructor, from June 21, 2007 to June 22, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education adjust the guide and salary of Frank Calabrese, special education teacher at NPHS from the BA guide to MA/Step 6 at $48,850, to be prorated effective June 1, 2007, to reflect his attainment of a Master’s degree.
Further, that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the guide and salary of Mr. Calabrese to MA/Step 7 at $52,515, and that an adjusted contract be issued.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education adjust the previously approved unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act granted to Melissa Field, kindergarten teacher at East End School, from May 18, 2007 through June 30, 2007 to May 14, 2007 through June 30, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member and/or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education approve the certificated staff indicated on the attached list be paid for graduate courses taken between January and May 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following teachers to supervise Student Infraction Time (SIT) and Saturday Detention program at NPHS at the stipend of $75 per session:
Martha Barrett Debra Soriano
Nancy Maldony Sara Spaner
Sammantha Petrullo Cori Futter
Damian Pappa
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the guide and salary of Kimberly Shapiro, health and physical education teacher at Somerset School, from BA/Step 6 to BA/Step 5 at the annual salary rate of $44,400, and that an adjusted contract to employ be issued.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education accept the resignation of Carol Margetts, van driver, effective June 9, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals as evening paraprofessionals for the adult high school at the rate of $17 per hour, for up to 16 hours per week each, with an additional 50 hours during peak periods, effective July 1, 2007:
Donna Adams Dina Aquino
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals as substitute paraprofessionals for the adult high school at the rate of $17 per hour, effective July 1, 2007:
Pamela Hughes Diana Posada Dina Aquino
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve Amy Dalsimer to work up to an additional 200 hours for pre and post opening of the adult high school at the rate of $43.88 per hour, effective July 1, 2007,
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following individuals to proctor the HSPA at the adult high school, at the rate of $27 per hour, effective September 4, 2007:
Carl Wighardt Frank Fusco
Michael Nardi Patricia Lukacs
Virginia Feola Andrew Risoli
Isabel Ledezma
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals as supervisors/substitute supervisors in the adult high school at the rate of $37 per hour, effective July 1, 2007:
Est. Hrs.
Damian Papa 200
Ana Posada 280
Mary Sommers 200
Roger Graubard Substitute Supervisor
Ruth Barotta Substitute Supervisor
Raphael Martinez Substitute Supervisor
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the individuals indicated on the attached list as teachers in the adult high school for the hours indicated, at the rate of $27 per hour, effective July 1, 2007:
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education accept the resignation of Amy Leafblad, elementary Spanish teacher, effective July 1, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals as adjunct mentors for alternate route teachers for the adult high school at the rate of $27 per hour, effective July 1, 2007:
Rose Brinker Joel Dimond
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the individuals indicated on the attached list to work as mentor trainers and/or induction trainers in the summer mentoring program at the rate of $43.88 per hour for up to the hours indicated after their names, partially funded with NCLB Title I FY’07 funds, with the balance from local funds, effective July 1, 2007:
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the individuals indicated on the attached list to receive a stipend of $60 per full day of mentor training, not to exceed 2.5 days or $150, to be paid upon completion of training, partially funded with NCLB Title I FY’07 funds, with the balance from local funds, effective July 1, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education adjust the guide and salary of Kathryn Rizzi, social studies teacher at NPHS from the BA guide to MA/Step 4 at $45,600, to be prorated effective June 1, 2007, to reflect her attainment of a Master’s degree.
Further, that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the guide and salary of Ms. Rizzi to MA/Step 5 at $47,200, and that an adjusted contract be issued.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the individuals indicated on the attached list to work during summer central registration and testing, August 20 – August 31, 2007, at the rates indicated.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education approve the following nurses to assist the school physician during sports physicals on June 13, 2007 at the rate of $42.11 an hour, not to exceed 4.5 hours each:
Shirley Kraus Erin Noonan
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the teachers indicated on the attached list to work on curriculum projects or school-based planning activities at the school/department as indicated, at the rate of $43.88 per hour, to be paid at the conclusion of the project.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following teachers as facilitators in the district at the stipend of $1,000 each:
Donna Tackach English Language/ESL
Karen Moore English Language/ESL
Michele Pfennig Mathematics/Science
Megan Hendrickson Mathematics/Science
Terry Tunkel Language Arts
Rheanna Pye Language Arts
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the follow individuals as Teacher Leaders at the stipend of $550 each, effective July 1, 2007:
Kathryn Rizzi
Cynthia Crawford
Sandra Deller
MaryBeth Winsor
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the summer of 2007, the Board of Education approve the staff members indicated on the attached list be employed to work in the No Child Left Behind Summer Academy for a total of 25 days, with five days at the 2006-2007 hourly rate of $44.23 and 20 days at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $46.09, to be funded through the No Child Left Behind Grant (NCLB) FY’07 and local summer school funds, FY’08.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the summer of 2007, the Board of Education approve the below listed staff members be employed to teach in the NPMS summer school program for a total of 25 days, with five days at the 2006-2007 hourly rate of $44.23 and 20 days at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $46.09:
Jerome Pocius English Grades 7&8 2 hrs/day
Adriana Silva Math Grades 7&8 2 hrs/day
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education approve the transfer of Maryann Thorpey, secretary in the adult high school/community school, to secretary in the Fine, Practical and Performing Arts Department at NPHS, effective May 31, 2007.
(Ms. Thorpey will replace Marianne DeRose.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education adjust the guide and salary of Sammantha Petrullo, teacher of Spanish at NPHS from the BA guide to MA/Step 4 at $45,600, to be prorated effective June 1, 2007, to reflect her attainment of a Master’s degree.
Further, that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the guide and salary of Ms. Petrullo to MA/Step 5 at $47,200, and that an adjusted contract be issued.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Melissa Oliver as a substitute paraprofessional in the district at the hourly rate of $18.12.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the previously approved hours of the following paraprofessionals at East End School as indicated:
From To
Debra Dempsey 4.75 hrs/day 4.50 hrs/day
Zoraida Parra 4.75 hrs/day 4.50 hrs/day
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education approve the following teachers be employed in the NCLB Summer Academy Early Childhood Transition Program for a total of 30 days, with five days at the 2006-2007 hourly rate of $44.23 and 25 days at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $46.09, to be funded through Early Childhood Program Aid FY’07 and FY’08:
Early Childhood Program Aid (ECPA) (20-211-100-101-14-00)
Linda Yu 3 hrs/day
Sarah Cohen 3 hrs/day
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education approve the following paraprofessionals be employed in the NCLB Summer Academy Early Childhood Transition Program for a total of 30 days, with five days at the 2006-2007 hourly rate of $17.37 and 25 days at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $18.12, to be funded through Early Childhood Program Aid FY’07 and FY’08:
Early Childhood Program Aid (ECPA) (20-211-200-105-14-00)
Patricia Chwailkowski 3 hrs/day
Melissa Oliver 3 hrs/day
Maria Estrella 3 hrs/day
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Wanda Blue as a probationary van driver at the hourly rate of $25.61, effective June 11, 2007 through June 30, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education accept the resignation of Martha Bryan, speech correctionist in the Department of Pupil Services, effective July 1, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education approve the employment of the following food service worker to be employed by Mashios’s Food Service:
Anthony Cohen
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the staff indicated on the attached list to assist at athletic events at the rate of $25.01 per hour.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Brian Bigden as a temporary elementary teacher at Somerset School at the BA/Step 3 annual salary rate of $42,830. (Mr. Bigden will continue to replace Sara Lohrmann.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Darrell Taylor as the educational systems analyst at the annual salary rate of $71,000, effective July 1, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education employ the following teachers to serve as character education facilitators at a stipend of $500 each:
Taryn Buffolino West End School
Megan Hendrickson Stony Brook School
Edison Torres, Jr. NPHS
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education approve Robyn Enderle as middle school field hockey intramural program advisor from June 11 through June 21, 2007, at the stipend of $913.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education approve the following paraprofessionals be employed to work in the NCLB Summer Academy for a total of 25 days, with five days at the 2006-2007 hourly rate of $17.37 and 20 days at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $18.12:
Gretchen Long-Munoz 2 hrs/day
Donna Gillen 2 hrs/day
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Teresa Thompson as a teacher of mathematics at NPMS at the MA/Step 10 annual salary rate of $66,280, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Ms. Thompson will replace Janet Austin.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education approve the following transfers of paraprofessionals:
2006-2007 Schoool Year Effective June 1, 2007
From To
Jacqueline Musallam West End East End/Student
2007-2008 School Year
Monica Juarbe NPMS Stony Brook/K-1 Class
Alexandra Vergara Stony Brook NPMS/Student Aide
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education approve the following teachers be employed to work in the NPMS Intensive Summer Program for a total of 25 days, with 5 days at the 2006-2007 hourly rate of $44,23 and 20 days at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $46.08:
Shona Wright-Hodge Language Arts/Literacy 2 hrs/day
Teresa Luu Mathematics 2 hrs/day
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education accept the resignation of Jacqueline Musallam, paraprofessional, effective June 23, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the position of Mildres Hartmann, paraprofessional, from 1.50 lunchroom aide at Stony Brook School to 3.50 student aide at NPMS. (Ms. Hartmann will replace Ms. Musallam.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education accept with regret the resignation of Alice C. Drewes, secretary in NPHS, for reasons of retirement, effective September 1, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education accept the resignation of Robert Pispecky, supervisor of fine, practical and performing arts, effective August 4, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education adjust the hours of the following paraprofessionals as indicated:
From To
Kim Holzer 16.75/wk 15.00/wk
Maria Cotto 18.75/wk 15.00/wk
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education grant Janeann Dickerson, secretary in the adult high school, an unpaid leave of absence effective July 23 through July 27, 2007 and August 6 through August 10, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education grant Delia Perez, paraprofessional, an unpaid leave of absence effective April 13 through May 8, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
the Board of Education approve the non-certified staff indicated below be paid for courses taken between January and May 2007:
Name Course Hrs. Paid Reimb.__
Cruz, Zoraida Foundations of Mathematics 3 $940.1 $705.08
(Secretary/HS)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Kristyn Rosen as a teacher of English at NPHS, at the BA/Step 2 annual salary rate of $42,730, and that a contract to employ be issued.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Patricia Nemeckay as a speech language correctionist in the district at the MA/Step 12 annual salary rate of $77,890, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Ms. Nemeckay will replace Martha Bryan.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Curriculum, Instruction, and Pupil Services
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education pay the tuition for the extended year out-of-district summer placement of classified students in the schools and at the tuition rates noted on the attached list. Transportation will be required.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the payment of $167.58 to Education, Inc. for tutoring provided for non-classified student HI-39-06-07 during hospitalization on April 11-13, 2007.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education pay the tuition for the out-of-district placement of the following classified students in the schools and at the tuition rates noted (to be prorated accordingly). Transportation will be required.
ID# School/Location Tuition Effective
ZZZZZ-06-07 Somerset Acdmy/Bridgewater $35,895 5/23/07
AAAAAA-06-07 Somerset Acdmy/Bridgewater $35,895 5/14/07
BBBBBB-06-07 Midland School/North Branch $34,704 6/4/07
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education approve payment to Summit Speech School for an acoustical evaluation/observation of classified student ST-05-06-07 at the rate of $300.00.
Finance, Purchasing, Facilities and Agreements
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that in accordance with the adopted Schedule of Meetings Calendar for the 2007-2008 school year, when regular meetings of the Board of Education are not scheduled during the month of August 2007, the Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to pay bills and payrolls during this period after a list of bills has been presented to the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools for their review.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the District Technology Plan for 2007 – 2010.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education herewith enroll North Plainfield High School as a member of the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association to participate in the approved inter-scholastic athletic programs sponsored by the NJSIAA, for the fee of $1500.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve payments from the Cafeteria Account and the Adult School Account in accordance with the attached list dated June 6, 2007.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve an agreement with Union County Educational Services Commission for coordinated transportation services for the 2007-2008 school year for an administrative fee of 4%.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the following school lunch prices and the attached ala carte prices for the 2007-2008 school year:
High School Elementary Somerset
Paid Lunch 2.50 2.00 2.00
Reduced Lunch .40 .40 .40
Adult Lunch 4.00 4.00 4.00
Paid Breakfast 1.50 1.25 1.25
Reduced Breakfast .30 .30 .30
Adult Breakfast 3.00 3.00 3.00
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for General Classroom Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated September 12, 2006 as follows:
Cascade School Supplies $53,546.79
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for Audio Visual Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated September 13, 2006 as follows:
Troxell Communications Inc. $ 355.70
Valiant IMC $11,840.97
Long’s Electronics $ 735.92
Pyramid School Products $5,131.93
Educational Equipment Svcs $2,329.76
Ray Supply, Inc. $1,236.52
Total $21,630.80
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for Family/Consumer Science Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated September 13, 2006 as follows:
Nasco $251.34
S.A.N.E. $597.27
Total $848.61
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for Fine Art Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated September 13, 2006 as follows:
Dick Blick Company $ 341.14
Sax Arts & Crafts $13,043.96
Nasco $1,107.48
Triarco Arts & Crafts $1,494.72
Total $15,987.30
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for Health Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated September 13, 2006 as follows:
Henry Schein Inc. $9,181.36
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for Library Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated September 13, 2006 as follows:
Highsmith Inc. $3,469.64
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for Office/Computer Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated September 13, 2006 as follows:
Corporate Express $33,925.31
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for Physical Education Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated September 13, 2006 as follows:
Efinger Sporting Goods Co. $ 326.83
Passon’s Sports/Sports Supply $2.367.78
Sportime $6,419.89
Nasco $2,166.70
Total $11,281.20
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for Science Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated September 13, 2006 as follows:
RNJ Electronics Inc. $ 64.44
Nasco $2,497.66
Carolina Biological Supply Co. $1,419.72
Fisher Science Education Co. $2,038.77
Frey Scientific Co. $ 352.36
Para Scientific Co. $1,030.24
VWR/Sargent Welch $5,891.93
Science Kit, Inc. $2,087.04
Ward’s Natural SCI. $1,782.64
Benz Microscope Optics Center $ 172.44
Total $17,337.24
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for Technology Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated September 13, 2006 as follows:
Broadhead-Garrett Company $502.30
Metco Supply Inc. $56.56
Paxton/Patterson $898.97
Satco Supply $17.88
Midwest Technology Products $5,422.19
Total $6,897.90
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for Athletic Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated as follows:
October 12, 2006:
Efinger Sporting Goods Co. $350.00
JISH Inc./Bill Pearson Sports $ 26.40
R&R Trophy & Sporting Goods $176.64
Sportsman’s $168.60
ARC Sports $460.80
Total $1,182.44
February 27, 2007:
Aluminum Athletic Equipment $130.00
Circle Systems Group $1,689.40
Dol-Gray Sports Ent., Inc. $3,385.00
Efinger Sporting Goods $1,639.60
Levy’s, Inc. $348.44
Massapequa Soccer Shop $1,968.10
Metuchen Center Inc. $1,148.55
M-F Athletic Company, Inc. $890.79
Passon’s Sports/Sports Supply $18.48
Pyramid School Products $524.75
Medco Sports Medicine $11.71
Bethlehem Sporting Goods $2,614.10
Uniforms for All Sports, Inc. $9,483.75
Triple Crown Sports $4,077.35
R&R Trophy & Sporting Goods $3,883.69
Mainly Monograms & Sporting $451.50
Jarrand Promotions $671.80
Varsity Spirit Fashions $12.95
Longstreth Sporting Goods $413.50
Cannon Sports, Inc. $23.33
Rogers Athletic Co. $5,173.00
Drew & Rogers, Inc. $345.00
Total $38,904.79
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for Custodial Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated February 13, 2007 as follows:
Pyramid School Products $ 60.00
Calico Industries, Inc. $ 4,924.30
J.G.R. Enterprises $ 40.68
E. A. Morse & Co., Inc. $ 395.84
Indco Inc. $ 465.04
Jersey Paper Company $ 9,264.00
Supply King Inc. $ 204.00
Burke Supply Company Inc. $ 621.30
Interboro Packaging Corp. $ 1,516.00
XPEDX $ 76.00
Mill Wiping Rags, Inc. $ 426.00
Metco Supply Inc. $ 131.52
Total $18,124.90
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2007-2008 school year, the bid for Lumber Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated March 16, 2007 as follows:
Tulnoy Lumber $1,498.30
Downes & Reader Hardwood Co. $2,423.54
Total $3,921.84
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education accept the following entitlement amounts under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, Part B for FY 2007:
IDEIA-B Basic Application (3-21) $756,415
IDEIA-B Preschool Application (3-5) $ 19,329
Bids were received on May 30, 2007 as follows:
07-08 Base Bid 08-09 Renewal 09-10 Renewal
Pat Scanlan Landscaping, Inc. $175,000 $183,750 $184,187.00
D’Onofrio & Son Inc. $ 42,500 $ 43,775 $ 45,088.25
Trugreen Landcare $112,378 $112,378 $112,378.00
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education award the 2007-2008 Lawn Service bid with 2008-09 and 2009-10 renewals to D’Onofrio & Son, Inc. based on the specifications prepared by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and their low bid proposal of $42,500 with renewal amounts of $43,775 and $45,088.25 dated May 29, 2007.
Correspondence
Thank you letters were received as follows from:
Gabriela Alexander
Marjorie Kawalek
Marguerite Schweickert
Andrea Stout
Adrienne Graubard
The Villani Family
Old Business
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to table the discussion on the following policies to the meeting of June 20, 2007:
6153 - Field Trips
6172 – Alternative Ed Programs
6178 - Early Childhood Education/Preschool
New Business
An update on the Somerset School principal search indicated that the field of 80 applicants has been narrowed to 7 candidates by the Community Search Committee which consists of 26 members. The Committee will have two more meetings prior the Board’s interview of final candidates on June 28th at 7:00 pm.
Mr. Allen asked about having a discussion with the Police Department on the role of the crossing guards and voiced concerns about performing responsibilities.
Current Events in Education
Mrs. Bond-Nelson discussed a recent Times Magazine article on No Child Left Behind.
Comments from the Public
Upon request of the chair for comments from the public, a student mentioned concerns with the Drama Club’s skits indicating that they were offensive.
Future Agenda Items
Draft Annual Board Planning Calendar – 6/11/07
Board Goal Setting Meeting – 6/11/07
Extra-curricular Activities Review – 7/25/07
Adjournment
Mr. Brannan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to hold an executive session on June 20, 2007 at 7:00 pm, for confidential matters relating to personnel, students, negotiations, and litigation.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to adjourn to executive session at 10:24 pm..
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED Donald Sternberg
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