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The minutes of the regular meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education held on October 3, 2007 at East End School 170 Oneida 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 Kathleen Mullen David Branan – absent, notified Drew Elliott Smith Sandra Dodd Linda Bond-Nelson Edwin Estevez 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, Nora Rivera, Student Representative and approximately 75 members of the staff and public. Minutes Approval Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved to accept the public session minutes of September 19, 2007. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Smith and unanimously approved to accept the executive session minutes of September 19, 2007. Student Representative Report Nora Rivera reported on various student activities some of which included the following: The Drama Club will present a show on the consequences of violence on October 15, 16 and 18 with an evening performance on October 18. The Interact Club has received a grant which will focus on community service. In addition, the Club will hold a pie-eating contest in November. Mr. Stephenson held an assembly on standardized testing and back-to-school activities. Students expressed concern of the increase in price for cookies. The increase is due to the fact that they are now low fat. Comments from the Public Upon request of the chair for topics from the public, there were none. Additional Board Matters Upon request of the chair for additional emergency matters to be discussed by the Board there were none. Presentation Dr. Birnbaum presented the new staff for the 07-08 school year and the service milestone awards as indicated on the attached lists. Committee Delegate Reports Dr. Rich discussed draft curriculum for the double English and math programs and discussed developing formal curriculum for elementary concerts. Mr. Estevez updated the Board on recent legislation affecting special education. Mrs. Dodd updated the Board on various issues related to the School Accountability Act as discussed at the SCSBA meeting of 9/26/07. Mrs. Mullen updated the Board on various topics discussed at a recent SCESC meeting. Superintendent’s Report Recognition Michelle Tafuri, fourth grade teacher at West End School, was awarded a NPEA PRIDE Grant for $50 to participate in the Color a Smile Project. Throughout the year, the students of West End Elementary School will create crayon drawings. The drawings will be collected and mailed to Color a Smile. This non-profit organization will mail the students’ artwork to nursing homes and anyone that needs a smile throughout the country! The money award will go to defray the cost of paper and mailing expenses. For more information on Color a Smile go to www.colorasmile.org. Marilyn Pinto, Roseann Caruso, Keren Fonseca, and Marilyn LaMarca once again this year coordinated the Summer Reading Club for West End students. Children who read twelve books over the summer were rewarded on Monday, September 10 with a Movie Night. Students came with their parents to the community room in their pajamas and enjoyed the movie Homeward Bound II along with a bag of popcorn, juice, and a goody bag. The following teachers volunteered their help that night at the event: Taryn Buffolino, Cindi Crawford, Rosemarie Hansen, Theresa Knauer, and Wendy Szymanski. Many thanks to the PTA for supplying the snacks. In remembrance of Patriots Day, the students of West End School made over 500 “I Care Hearts.” These hearts were then assembled on the wall of the community room into a United States flag. Many thanks go to the following staff members for their work on this project: Lisa Cerulo, Taryn Buffolino, Dot Carro, Pat Harris, Vicki Mendes, Sandy Markert, Harry Hooker, and Ruth Lereiche. On Thursday, September 27 West End Students were treated to Sweet Youth Production's “I Feel Great: The Health and Nutrition Show.” It was a musical and the plot reviewed the essential components of the Wellness policy; My Pyramid, Exercise, Sleep and more. This was coordinated by the school nurse, Barbara Walker and sponsored by the PTA. For more information go to: http://www.sweetyouth.org/health-and-nutrition.php Upcoming events at West End include the Kindergarten Grade One Read Aloud Parent Academy on October 4 and Star Lab, October 10 through October 12 with a Star Lab Family Night on October 11. NPHS Back-To-School Night, September 18: The school had a tremendous turnout for this event. Parents were introduced to key high school administrators and the student council president. Parents complimented the administration on the improved look of the school and positive attitude of the students. The NJROTC presented the colors and assisted the parents with directions. Canuck Mentor Program, September 18, 20: The mentors had a breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. to discuss their upcoming mentor meeting. The upperclassmen mentors met with the freshmen on Thursday and discussed the “Woodsman,” AWD, and school clubs/activities. HS Pep Rally, September 20: The student council hosted a pep rally at the stadium. The band and color guard performed as the students assembled, the athletes were introduced, cheerleaders performed and the captains spoke. Students wearing NPHS gear were allowed free admittance to the first home football game that evening. HS/MS BBQ: Students were treated to a BBQ lunch on Friday. All students were allowed to eat on the lower football field and track. New Front Sign: The sign donated by the Class of 2005 is being installed in front of the building. Athletics: The following teams will be participating in the first round of the Somerset County Tournament: Boys’ Soccer September 29 vs. Manville @ Home, 11:00 a.m. (West End Field) Girls’ Soccer September 29, @ Watchung Hills, 9:30 a.m. Field Hockey September 28 @ Hillsborough, 3:45 p.m. Somerset School Chemagne Doyen, Martha Tejada and Pat Wenk, Somerset School teachers, applied for and received a PRIDE grant from the NPEA to fund the activities of the CATS program (Community Action Team of Somerset). The following activities are funded by this grant and will be conducted under the umbrella of both CATS and the Incentive Program: nursery school visits, window painting in the downtown district, Super Kids and Subs night time dinner and awards program for parents and active club members, “Sweet Endings” - an evening ice cream social and orientation held for graduating sixth graders and their parents at NPMS. The grant is in excess of $1400 and provides the school with the opportunity to work with the parents and community of North Plainfield. Bettina Lefanto, another Somerset School teacher, also applied for and received a $400 PRIDE grant from the NPEA to fund the activities of the Multi-Cultural Committee. “Dining Out Somerset Style” will be held on Friday, October 12, 2007, 3:00-4:00 p.m. As the invitation indicates, “Appropriate attire is required.” (Jeans and sneakers are not allowed!) At the dinner, students will learn proper dinner etiquette. East End School Second graders are preparing for a field trip to Melick's Town Farm during the first week of October. The field trip will culminate their study of apples in honor of Johnny Appleseed's birthday on September 26. Students will learn the cycle of an apple tree through each of the seasons, as well as how to harvest apples. They will explore related vocabulary and will observe various apple varieties. On the trip to the apple orchard, students will have the opportunity to explore the farm, take a hayride through the orchard, make apple cider, and pick some apples. In World Language classes, students will be learning about Spanish-speaking countries around the world and creating a Hispanic Map of the Spanish-speaking countries. Second through fourth grade classes may also choose to complete a family tree with the help of their family members. Family trees will be exhibited in school hallways and/or classrooms. Stony Brook School With the assistance of Michele Pfennig, third grade teacher at Stony Brook, the Star Lab will be arriving at Stony Brook School, October 8-9, with a special Family Night scheduled for October 9. Cathy Kobylarz, principal at Stony Brook School, wrote the following to the Stony Brook Community: “Congratulations & special thanks to everyone for a fabulous Back To School Night! Your classrooms and the halls were informative, beautifully decorated, extremely welcoming to all of our guests. PTA once again did a great job with our Hospitality Table and their invitation to join membership. The Powerpoint Committee consisting of April Kelly-Winston, Jenny Dzurilla, Rob Meringolo & Calming Carla Baile did an outstanding job on pictures and loading all the information on a CD. It actually worked and we broke the jinx of technology gone wrong! “ Mathematics and Science Departments Deanne D'Armiento and Sue Pellegrino, NPMS teachers, met with IBM representatives to plan the Kick-off event for the IBM Mentoring program this year. They are trying to incorporate events related to "Engineering Week" in February. They also discussed the possible donation of laptop computers to the district. On Saturday, September 29, approximately 16 elementary and special education teachers will attend an Everyday Mathematics training session at West End School. This professional development offering will be differentiated according to the past experience and training of staff, but all teachers will become more familiar with the 2007 edition of the program which the district purchased this year. They will also review the programs correlation to the NJCCCS, practice some of the newest math games and participate in some "make-and-take" sessions. On October 1, NPHS Pre-calculus teachers will administer the field test of the Algebra 2 end-of-course test. This test will also be given to all Algebra 2 students in the spring of 2008. The following eight teachers will administer NJPAA field tests (performance assessments), including versions of the end-of-course Biology tests, during the fall: Lynnelle Thomas, Leslie Hansen and Melissa Saul of EE, Teresa Thompson of NPMS and Courtney Kopf, Kathleen Rowe, Cheryl Lechtanski and Dawn Schugel of NPHS. Tests will be administered in math, science and LAL. These teachers are also eligible to attend four professional development sessions related to assessment at NJPAA during the school year. DISTRICT OPERATIONS & AUXILIARY SERVICES SAFETY TRAINING The Safety Topic for the month of October is Electrical Safety. Related safety training, including Personal Protective Equipment, will be conducted with all staff members. CUSTODIAL New uniforms have been ordered for all staff members, and we anticipate delivery shortly. MAINTENANCE In addition to completing daily work requests, the following tasks are being completed by the Maintenance Department. • Installation of storage boxes for our bread deliveries. • Installation of new restroom doors at West End School. • Assembly of new portable football goal posts for the lower field. COMPLETED PROJECTS • The new restrooms at NPMS and the West End School are now open and operational; the contractor is completing a few punch list items at this time. • A new field sign, with lights, has been installed on the back of the press box. OPEN/PENDING PROJECTS (BY SCHOOL) HARRISON SCHOOL • The replacement of one office air conditioning unit. HARRISON HOUSE • The completion of the remaining exterior trim. HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL • The completion of the Landscaping Project (Target Grant). • The installation of the surveillance system and associated wiring. ATHLETIC COMPLEX • Upgrades to the existing heating system in the Field House. • The reinstallation of one sign on the west side of the Field House. EAST END SCHOOL • The replacement of four exterior light fixtures. WEST END SCHOOL • The installation of two air conditioning units for the Computer Room. SOMERSET SCHOOL • There are currently no open projects at this location. STONY BROOK • There are currently no open projects at this location. Recommendations from Superintendent of Schools Personnel Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved by roll call vote that WHEREAS Brenda Pickard, paraprofessional in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on October 2, 2007, and WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately ten years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Pickard its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her 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 October 3, 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 Pickard. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member/and or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved to separate the preceding motion. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member/and or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list for items a through h. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mrs. Dodd moved, seconded by Mr. Smith and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Allen abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member/and or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list for item i. Thomas Allen - Abstain Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Bond-Nelson abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member/and or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list for item j. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Abstaining Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member/and or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list for item k. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Dodd abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member/and or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list for item l. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Abstain Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member/and or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list for item m. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Mullen abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member/and or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list for item n. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Abstain Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member/and or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list for items o through q. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following food service workers by Maschio’s Food Service: Antonio Lella Antoinette Bubenick Anna Hackett Karla Hernandez Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education grant Kathryn Rizzi, social studies teacher at NPHS, an unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave act effective February 14, 2008 through May 8, 2008. Further, that the Board of Education grant Ms. Rizzi an unpaid leave of absence effective May 8, 2008 through June 30, 2008. It is understood that the above dates may need to be adjusted. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education rescind the previously approved recommendation to approve Donna Patton as after-school sports advisor at Somerset School. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd 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 as advisors as indicated after their names and that supplemental contracts be issued. It should be noted that teachers do not accrue tenure in these positions. NPMS/HS Kimberly Dawson Advisor Art Club $1500.00 Cori Futter Co-Advisor French Honor Society $ 400.00 Marlene Yoskowitz Co-Advisor French Honor Society $ 400.00 John Mattei Advisor Italian Honor Society $ 800.00 Kathleen Rowe Advisor National Honor Society $ 950.00 Courtney Kopf Advisor Sophomore Class $1430.00 Debra Foote Co-Advisor Steppers Club $ 562.50 Nicole Hawker-Daniel Co-Advisor Steppers Club $ 562.50 SOMERSET SCHOOL Mary Castro Co-Advisor Student Council $ 835.00 Laura Chamberlain Co-Advisor Student Council $ 835.00 John Vogel Advisor Fall After-School Sports $2500.00 (replaces Donna Patton) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education adjust the guide and salary of Theresa Knauer, elementary teacher at West End School, from the BA Guide to the MA Guide at the Step 8 annual rate of $56,650, 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. Knauer to MA/Step 9 at the annual salary rate of $61,325, and that an adjusted contract to employ be issued. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Tamika Bauknight, assistant principal at NPHS, effective November 25, 2007, or sooner should an appropriate replacement be employed. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd 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 teach in extended day mentoring programs at a rate of $30 per hour, to be funded with federal, state and local monies. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and approved by a roll call vote of 4 to 0 with Mr. Allen and Mrs. Dodd abstaining that WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has enacted P.L. 2007, c. 53, an Act concerning School District accountability; and WHEREAS, the North Plainfield Board provided public notice 30 days prior to the renegotiation, extension, amendment, or alteration of an employment contract with the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Schools; and WHEREAS, said notice was provided to the public via publication in the district’s official newspapers, Courier News and Star Ledger, on August 3, 2007; on the district’s public website on August 3, 2007; and was posted at Borough Hall, Watchung School, and the North Plainfield Public Library on August 3, 2007. WHEREAS, the Board provided notice of a public hearing 10 days prior to the renegotiation, extension, amendment, or alteration of an employment contract with the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Schools and said public hearing was held on July 25, 2007; and NOW THEREFORE, be it known the North Plainfield Board of Education hereby approves the salary for the 2007-2008 school year per the attached list for Robert H. Rich, Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Thomas Allen - Abstain Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Abstain Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and approved by a vote of 4 to 0 with Mr. Allen and Mrs. Dodd abstaining that Further, that the Board of Education approve the addendum to the employment contract of the Assistant Superintendent of Schools effective October 3, 2007. Thomas Allen - Abstain Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Abstain Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Mullen and approved by a vote of 4 to 0 with Mr. Allen and Mrs. Dodd abstaining that Further, that the Board of Education approve the addendum to the employment contract of the Superintendent of Schools effective October 3, 2007. Thomas Allen - Abstain Kathleen Mullen - Aye Sandra Dodd - Abstain Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Mullen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Leah Jones as a district substitute teacher(s) in grades 7-12. Further, that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve Ms. Jones as Band Front Instructor at the stipend of $2400. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Mullen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following individuals be employed in the adult high school as indicated after their names: Name Position Hrly Rate Est. Hours Rose Brinker Substitute Coordinator $33.00 As Needed Elio Mayo Science Instructor $27.00 Approx 150 hrs Elio Mayo Substitute $27.00 As Needed Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Mullen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the certificated staff indicated on the attached list be paid for graduate courses taken between January and September 2007. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Mullen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following staff members to teach after-school professional development courses at the rate of $30 per hour to be funded with NCLB FY’08 and/or local funds as indicated, to be paid at the conclusion of each course: Theresa Zimmerman Study Group Leader 20 Hours Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Mullen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following student teacher placement(s) from Kean University from March 17 through May 12, 2008: Student Teacher Class/School Cooperating Teacher Stephanie Mealha Fine Arts/NPHS Tammy Mackiewicz Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Mullen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following teachers for after-school detention at NPMS at the rate of $25 per hour: Jerome Pocius Paul Kraucheunas Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Mullen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Sertirus Wilkins as a substitute paraprofessional at the rate of $18.12 per hour, to be called on an as-needed basis, pending completion of the employment process. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education authorize payment of accumulated vacation days and accumulated sick/personal days for the following staff member: Alfred Knoblauch Sick/Personal 30.5 days $5,361.90 Vacation 5.0 days $ 879.00 Curriculum, Instruction, and Pupil Services Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve a contract with The Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children to provide instruction to any North Plainfield student placed there by the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) at the rate of $46.09 per hour. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for non-classified student HI-03-07-08 for up to five hours per week to be provided by educational personnel at The Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children at the rate of $46.09 per hour, effective August 20, 2007. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for non-classified student HI-04-07-08 for up to five hours per week to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff, effective September 26, 2007. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve an Augmentative Communication Evaluation of classified student UUU-07-08 to be provided by CP of New Jersey at the cost of $525. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for non-classified student HI-5-07-08 for up to five hours per week to be provided by district and/or Education Services Commission staff, effective October 3, 2007 through approximately November 1, 2007. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the tuition cost for the following classified students who attend Regional Day School of Morris County: Student ID# FROM TO JJJJJ-07-08 $54,140 $59,554 CCCC-07-08 $54,140 $59,554 Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve non-classified student EDS-01-07-08 to continue in Somerset County Education Services Commission Alternative Academic High School at the annual tuition rate of $1,745 per month. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the use of the following textbooks and/or trade books in the district: Title: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Author: Harriet Jacobs Publisher: Washington Square Press Copyright: 2003 Course/Levels: English 10 Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the use and implementation of the curriculum for the following courses: English Double Block Curriculum (Grade 9) Math Knowledge and Numeracy (Grade 9) Game Design (Grades 9-12) Elementary Guidance (Grades K-4) Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for classified student HI-06-07-08 to be provided by district staff for up to ten hours per week, effective September 28, 2007. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for non-classified student HI-07-07-08 for up to five hours per week to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff, pending Child Study Team evaluation. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve tuition payment for the following classified students to attend out-of-district placements as indicated. Transportation is required. Pupil ID# School/Location Tuition Effective XXXXX-07-08 Green Brook Academy/Bound Brook $45,690 10/3/07 YYYYY-07-08 Hunterdon Central Regional HS $15,337 9/5/07 Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for identified student HI-08-07-08 for up to ten hours per week to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff, pending Child Study Team evaluation, effective October 8, 2007. Finance, Purchasing, Facilities and Agreements Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve a preliminary settlement agreement to Comfort Mechanical Corp in the amount of $46,052.67. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the grant application of Susan K. DeAppolonio in the amount of $1,850 from the North Plainfield Youth Services Commission to expand the Girls’ Circle Program at the Middle School. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved that the Board of Education gratefully accept a donation made to NPHS from Target Corporation in the amount of $209.61, as part of Target’s Take Charge of Education school fund raising program. Correspondence Letters were received as follows from: Family of Dr. Thomas Boyle – Thank you Ralph Dunhamn re: concerns regarding security at school events and the school e-mail system Old Business Dr. Birnbaum updated the Board on the progress made on NJQSAC. An update was provided on the NJ School Boards Annual Convention to be held from October 23 through October 26, 2007. Discussion of a plaque in memory of Alfred Knoblauch was heard and upon consensus of the Board it was agreed that the plaque be hung in the High School cafeteria. New Business In regard to the second reading of revised policies involving code changes and wording changes, the following recommendation was made: Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Estevez and unanimously approved that the Board accept the revised policies as listed on the attachment. Current Events in Education Mr. Smith commented on Mr. Dunhamn’s letter. Comments from the Public There were none. Future Agenda Items School Based Planning Objectives Violence and Vandalism Report Title IV Community Forum NJQSAC Final Review and Approval Diane Morris, NJSBA Representative – 10/17/07 Committee Meeting Dates: Joint Meeting – to be determined Finance and Facilities – 10/11/07 – 7:00 pm Board Staff – 2nd Wednesday of the month Adjournment Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Mullen and unanimously approved to hold and executive session on October 17, 2007 at 7:00 pm for confidential matters relating to students, personnel, negotiations and litigation. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Dodd and unanimously approved o adjourn to executive session at 9:40 pm for confidential matters relating to students, personnel, negotiations and litigation. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: Donald Sternberg Last Modified on 10/18/2007 11:53:46 AM |
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