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The minutes of the regular meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education held on July 23, 2008 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 Kathleen Mullen – absent, notified
David Branan Drew Elliott Smith - absent, notified
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. Also present were three members of the public.
Introduction of New Staff
There was none.
Minutes Approval
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to accept the public session minutes of June 18, 2008.
There were no executive session minutes of June 18, 2008.
Comments from the Public
Upon request of the chair for topics from the public, Mark Williams commented on new regulations and their correlation to the need to improve test scores. He questioned the impact of these regulations on the district’s ability to achieve improved results.
Additional Board Matters
Upon request of the chair for additional emergency matters to be discussed by the Board, there were none.
Committee Delegate Reports
Mrs. Bond-Nelson reported on negotiations.
Mr. Branan will schedule meetings for the Finance & Facilities Committee and the Policy Committee.
Superintendent’s Report
Recognition
The Fourth Grade Field Trip: On June 12, 2008, six buses with fourth grade students from Stony Brook, East End and West End Schools traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for their field trip to the Franklin Institute Science Museum. Cathy Kobylarz, principal of Stony Brook School and trip coordinator, noted, “It truly was an action-packed day filled with the Exhibit Tour, a galactic space adventure of bioworlds at the Franklin Institute's Fels Planetarium, lunch, and shopping at the Sci-Store. The Exhibit Tour consisted of three floors of current exhibits such as the "Giant Heart Experience,” the "Train Factory, "Space Command,” the "Sports Challenge," the "Franklin Air Show," and many exhibits explaining the amazing works of Benjamin Franklin. It was an educational day to remember in a place the children will never forget.”
“Surf the Wave”: Students and families of East End School filled the Community Room on the evening of June 10 to learn about the summer reading incentive program, Surf the Reading Wave. East End families brought their beach towels, sun hats and beach chairs which created a “summer beach atmosphere.” Allison Longley, education media specialist, along with staff members Sharon Egan, Francesca Cardona, Monica Villafuerte, and Kitty Jedra explained the program to the school community, emphasizing the importance of summer reading, as well as East End School’s summer reading incentive program. Students were instructed to record the books read or books read to them in a reading log which students would return to their teachers in September.
Students who meet the criteria will receive prizes such as stickers, bookmarks and books. Any student who reads 10 books or more will be invited to a special “Ride the Wave Movie Night” in September. A representative from Commerce Bank also addressed the audience and explained that students who read ten books would also receive a $10.00 check from Commerce Bank. Commerce Bank also provided each student with a canvas bag containing the details of their incentive program as well as some “goodies.” Finally, Meredith Hoyer, the children’s librarian from the North Plainfield Public Library, explained their summer reading program and how both incentive programs work hand in hand.
Ms. Longley provided a suggested summer reading list and also encouraged students to choose any book they would enjoy. The North Plainfield Public School suggested summer reading list can also be found on the district’s website as well as at the North Plainfield Memorial Public Library. Kathleen Herrmann, East End School principal, noted, “The message that evening was clear. Students should read every day in order to sustain and increase their reading ability over the summer as well as to continue to foster a love of reading. Hopefully, the East End Community Room will be filled to capacity on movie night.”
Best of Somerset: A new incentive program for all fifth and sixth grade students, the Best of Somerset recognizes the “all around” student, not necessarily the academic student. These students demonstrated consistent positive behaviors and showed that they were responsible, kind, courteous, and helpful, Over 95 families celebrated their child’s accomplishments for the 2007-2008 school year at a pizza and ice cream celebration for all to enjoy.
To welcome parents to Somerset School, Principal Reginald Sainte-Rose hosted a Parent Orientation on June 12, 2008 at 7 p.m. The orientation was just one way that helped ease some of the anxiety and anticipation of entering a new school for both parent and child and provided information that parents could use to help their child succeed at Somerset School. This introduction included a brief overview of what the children will experience at Somerset School and included information on school rules, after school activities, curriculum, arrival and dismissal procedures, as well as a review of Somerset School’s Code of Conduct. Parents also had an opportunity to tour the building and meet some of the faculty. In addition to the Parent Orientation, all fourth graders in North Plainfield had an opportunity to visit Somerset School during their school’s designated Student Orientation in the beginning of June.
China Earthquake Ice Pop Sale: West End School third grader Yanqing Liang, her family, friends, and many West Enders pitched in to sponsor an Ice Pop Sale to benefit the victims of the recent earthquake in China. Yanqing, born in China, presented a PowerPoint presentation at a building assembly that included information on China and about the earthquake. The Ice Pop Sale raised $224.44 which was sent to World Vision China Earthquake Relief. Yanqing's family was very touched by the efforts of West End. Yanqing began the collection with $5.00 from her grandmother who said, "I want to be the first to donate." Many thanks to Buzzy Durkin who supported Yanqing through this project, to Wendy Alvarez for helping with the presentation, to the third grades for making posters, and to staff members who also assisted with the project: Angel Lopez, Katie Dolan, Mindy Durkin, Karen Pisani, Theresa Knauer, Alan Adams and Keren Fonseca.
The No Child Left Behind Summer Academy, under the direction of Diana Sefchik, supervisor of world languages, bilingual/ESL, and academic support programs, will be hosting an assembly to promote summer reading on Tuesday, July 21 at West End at 9:45 a.m. in the Community Room. As part of the program, the teachers will perform a skit. Each student also will receive a free book and a Commerce Bank bag with a reading log and treats. On July 25 at West End from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Dr. Wasserman from Dow Chemical Company will speak to the children about the scientific method and the science of plastic. A “graduation ceremony,” with parents in attendance, will be held on the last day of the No Child Left Behind Summer Academy on July 29 at 9:15 a.m. Please feel free to join in on July 21, July 25, and/or July 29 for these very worthwhile activities.
Nancy Bahnasy and David Perez earned the Pete Hansen Sportsmanship Award. This award is given to one fourth grade boy and one girl who have demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship and character traits at West End School. This award was established by the West End PTA to honor Pete Hansen and his dedication to the children/youth of North Plainfield after Mr. Hansen’s passing. It has been awarded every year for the last 22 years. Skip Hansen, wife to Mr. Hansen and Principal Beth Sobel’s mother, often presents the award. The last two years, George Hansen, Ms. Sobel’s brother, has spoken and given the award. It is considered one of the best awards at West End. It has been given to the highest grade level that was in the building at the time so it started as a 6th grade award, then fifth, now fourth.
Dexter Jackson, third grade, earned the West End School High Excellence Student Award. Dexter earned High Honor Roll every marking period --4.0 grade point average.
NPHS Marching Band students Dondre Stuetley (trumpet) and Jordan Rogers (drums) accompanied the Masterwork Chorus, under the direction of Tom Mazur, supervisor of fine, practical and performing arts, at a July 3, 2008, Somerset Patriots’ baseball game. A patriotic medley and the National Anthem were performed on the field before 7,800 fans.
SAFETY TRAINING
The Safety Topic for June was Chemical Safety. Related safety training, including proper handling techniques and OSHA Standards, was conducted with all staff members on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. The aforementioned training was scheduled to coincide with the start-up of summer cleaning.
Additionally, the following developmental training courses were held on June 30, 2008.
• Right To Know Refresher – All summer staff.
• Right To Know – Initial, all new employees.
The following operational training has been scheduled for August.
• Restroom Cleaning Techniques – Kivac machine usage.
• Terrazzo Floor Refinishing – Diamond grinding techniques.
• Emergency Response – Fire extinguisher training.
• Bloodbourne Pathogens and Exposure Control.
DISTRICT OPERATIONS
The following contracted, in-house, and capital improvement projects are currently in progress.
• Ten restroom renovations at several locations.
• *A district-wide façade and brickwork restoration project.
• *Structural repairs to East End School gymnasium.
• **Auditorium stage and house light improvements.
• Renovations to Stony Brook School Media Center.
• Exterior door replacements at East and West End Schools.
• New flooring installations at several locations.
• Concrete and asphalt repairs at several locations.
• Installation of drop ceilings at several locations.
• Interior and exterior painting at several locations.
*Public bids were opened for these two projects on July 15. We anticipate awarding these projects at our next regularly scheduled Board Meeting.
**Bid specifications for this capital project will be prepared in the near future.
At the end of the summer, Ed Ostroff, director of operations, will prepare and post a project status report to our website.
Recommendations from Superintendent of Schools
Personnel
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 Lauren Labott, teacher of physical education at Stony Brook School, from the BA Guide/Step 4 (4-5/5) to the Master’s Guide/Step 4 at the adjusted salary rate of $45,730, effective June 1, 2008, to reflect her attainment of a Master’s degree.
Further, that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust Ms. Labott’s salary to the MA/Step 4 annual salary rate of $45,730, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - 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 Nicole Rivlin, elementary teacher at West End School, from the BA Guide/Step 4 (4-5/5) to the Master’s Guide/Step 4 at the adjusted salary rate of $45,730, effective June 1, 2008, to reflect her attainment of a Master’s degree.
Further, that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust Ms. Rivlin’s salary to the MA/Step 4 annual salary rate of $45,730, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - 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 Taryn Buffolino, guidance counselor at West End School, from the MA Guide/Step 4 (4-5/5) to the Master’s plus 30 Guide/Step 4 at the adjusted salary rate of $48,530, effective June 1, 2008, to reflect her attainment of a Master’s degree plus 30 credits.
Further, that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust Ms. Buffolino’s salary to the MA plus 30/Step 4 annual salary rate of $48,530, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - 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 Michelle Onofri, special education teacher at East End School, from the MA Guide/Step 6 (9-10/10) to the Master’s plus 30 Guide/Step 6 at the adjusted salary rate of $51,700, effective June 1, 2008, to reflect her attainment of a Master’s degree plus 30 credits.
Further, that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust Ms. Onofri’s salary to the MA plus 30/Step 6 annual salary rate of $51,700, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - 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 Dorian Parreott II, instrumental music teacher at NPHS, from the BA Guide/Step 10 (17/17) to the Master’s Guide/Step 10 at the adjusted salary rate of $66,280, effective June 1, 2008, to reflect his attainment of a Master’s degree.
Further, that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust Mr. Parreott’s salary to the MA/Step 10 annual salary rate of $66,280, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - 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 Alexis Holbrook, special education teacher at East End School, from the BA Guide/Step 5 (6-8/6) to the Master’s Guide/Step 5 at the adjusted salary rate of $47,200, effective June 1, 2008, to reflect her attainment of a Master’s degree.
Further, that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust Ms. Holbrook’s salary to the MA Guide/Step 5 annual salary rate of $47,200, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer 2008, the Board of Education approve the employment of Denise Van Horn as testing coordinator for summer registration and placement from August 18 – 29, 2008, for up to 56 hours at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $43.88, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust the start date for Rigoberto Hernandez, substitute custodian, from effective September 1, 2008 to effective July 1, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following transfers of certificated staff:
Staff Member FROM TO
Diane Perry Special Education NPMS Dist. Wilson Reading
(replace K. Gossweiler)
Barbara Kreyling Educ. Media Spec. SB/HS High School
Kimberly Annette Social Studies NPMS NPHS
Michelle Onofri Special Education East End West End School
Rachel Mastalski Special Education NPMS Somerset School
Emily Thompson Special Education Somerset NPMS
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Anne Bonner as an education media specialist at Stony Brook School at the 2007-2008, MA/Step 1 annual salary rate of $45,430, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Bonner will replace Barbara Kreyling’s part time position at Stony Brook School.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the staff indicated on the attached list to the co-curricular advisory and coaching positions indicated, at the 2007-2008 stipends listed, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, at which time supplemental contracts are to be issued.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 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 $80 per session:
Amanda Hemple Harrison School
Joan Graham Harrison School
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2008, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following teachers as testing proctors for summer registration and placement, from August 27 through August 29, 2008, for up to 15 hours each at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $43.88, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreements:
Jacquelyn Spaventa Suzanne Dahlinger
Corinne Laurie Marcela Eldekki
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve Kathryn R. McCartney from Centenary College as a counseling intern, with Linda Remolino serving as her on-site supervisor.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Tracy Archillas as a special education teacher at Somerset School at the 2007-2008, BA/Step 8 (13-14/13) annual salary rate of $53,870, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Archillas will replace Linda Schuler.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Elizabeth Schmidt as a teacher of health and physical education at NPHS at the 2007-2008, BA/Step 1 annual salary rate of $42,630, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Schmidt will replace Amy Colon.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Robert Berger as a special education teacher at NPMS at the 2007-2008, MA/Step 1 annual salary rate of $45,430, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Mr. Berger will replace Diane Perry.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Linda Schuler, elementary teacher at West End School, effective September 1, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of April Kelly-Winston as school counselor at Stony Brook School, effective September 1, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 4 to 0 with Mrs. Dodd abstaining that the Board of Education accept with regret the resignation of Stewart Lester, attendance officer, effective June 30, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Abstain
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 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education extend the unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act granted to Melissa Garatino, secretary in the adult high school, from effective June 6, 2008 through July 7, 2008 to effective June 6, 2008 through August 29, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following student teacher placement(s) from Kean University, from September 2, 2008 through December 19, 2008:
Name Class School Coop. Teacher
Megan Gallagher Social Studies NPHS Greg Ammon
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following individuals to work for Maschio’s Food Services, Inc. in the capacity indicated after their names:
Hallie Halsey Dietitian
Leslie Ayala Food Service Worker
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals to teach in the adult high school at the rate of $28 per hour:
Name Course Annual Hours
Annette Bicksler Science 150 hrs
Substitute
Michele Lazzaro ESL, Basic Skills 170 hrs
Substitute
Ellen Brain Substitute
Melissa DeCos-Palma Substitute
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve Monica Villafuerte’s internship with the North Plainfield School District and Columbia Teachers College for Educational Leadership during the 2008-2009 school year, with Rosemary McGuinness serving as her mentor.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the cancellation of the Spring 2008 Community Adult School Classes indicated on the attached list due to insufficient enrollment.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 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 indicated to be paid at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $43.88, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Alison Clark as an elementary teacher (grade 3) at West End School at the 2007-2008, MA/Step 1 annual salary rate of $45,430, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Clark will replace Marilyn Pinto.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Nicole Migliore as a temporary replacement kindergarten teacher at West End School at the 2007-2008, BA/Step 3 annual salary rate of $42,830, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Migliore will temporarily replace Elizabeth Brush.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Catherine Lemanowicz as a school psychologist in the Department of Pupil Services at the 2007-2008, MA/Step 1 annual salary rate of $45,430, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Lemanowicz will replace Alissa Trapanese.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following individuals as district substitute teachers in the grades/subjects indicated after their names:
Melissa DeCos-Palma Adult High School
Anne Bonner K - 12
Catherine Lemanowicz K – 12
Jennifer Magliaro K – 12
Juan Nieves K – 12
Angelina Taylor K – 12
James Thorpey 7 – 12
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education appoint John Mattei as boys’ assistant soccer coach at the 2007-2008 stipend of $5087, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Damian Pappa, teacher of social studies at NPHS, effective September 1, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve Keith Getz as a volunteer football coach.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education grant Kimberly Scott, school social worker, a leave of absence for child care reasons, as follows. It is understood that the dates indicated may need to be adjusted.
10/4/08 – 11/12/08 Disability period using accrued sick days
11/13/08 – 2/4/09 12-week unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen that for the summer of 2008, the Board of Education approve the following additional hours for child study team members at the rate of $43.88 per hour, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement:
Name Position From To
Mary Thomsen LDTD 80 180
Nicole James-Pieters Speech 20 42
Pearl Albrecht Speech 30 36
Kathlen Amukamara Speech 0 10
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to amend the previous motion to change Mary Thomsen’s additional hours to not to exceed 250. At this time, the amended motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2008, the Board of Education approve the employment of Commander James Dooley, ROTC instructor, to work for 20 days at six hours per day at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $43.88, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2008, the Board of Education approve an increase in hours for Beth Fetcho, school nurse, from 75 to 90 hours, at the rate of $46.09, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Dina Liona to serve as a language arts facilitator at Somerset School at the stipend of $1,000.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Lauren Coffey, temporary replacement teacher of social studies at NPHS, effective September 1, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 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 Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust the employment status of Lisa Marie Gabriel from temporary replacement elementary teacher at East End School to regular elementary teacher at East End School at the 2007-2008, BA/Step 1 annual salary rate of $42,630, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Gabriel will replace Roseann Caruso.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Hope Blecher-Sass, Ed.D.as Supervisor of English/Language Arts/ Social Studies and Library Media Services at the annual salary rate of $103,200.00, effective September 1, 2008. (Dr. Blecher-Sass will replace Kathleen Herrmann.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Patricia Russell as a temporary replacement elementary teacher at West End School at the 2007-2008, BA/Step 4 (4-5/4) annual salary rate of $42,930, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Russell will temporarily replace Gina Stripto.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Jennifer Magliaro as a teacher of English at NPHS, at the 2007-2008, BA/Step 1 annual salary rate of 42,630, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Magliaro will replace Meghan Kaplan.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Assunta Scotto D’Abbusco as a teacher of Italian at NPHS, at the 2007-2008, BA/Step 5 (6-8/7) annual salary rate of $44,400, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Scotto D’Abbusco will replace Fiorella Bologno.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Andrea Antonson as a school counselor at Stony Brook School at the 2007-2008, MA/Step 8 (13-14/13) annual salary rate of $56,570, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Antonson will replace April Kelly Winston.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Juan Nieves as a teacher of Spanish at NPHS at the 2007-2008, BA/Step 5 (6-8/6) annual salary rate of $44,400, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Mr. Nieves will replace Liliana Chouequet.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the individuals noted on the attached list 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, to be funded partially with NCLB Title I FY’08 funds, with the balance from local funds.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - 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 North Plainfield Board of Education member, Edwin R. Estevez, Jr., effective upon conclusion of the Board meeting on July 23, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Elizabeth Silvas as a substitute teacher undergoing certification review, at the special rate of $160 per diem.
Further, upon receipt of certification, the Board of Education approve the employment of Ms. Silvas as a special education teacher at East End School, at the 2007-2008, BA/Step 3 annual salary rate of $42,820, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Silvas will replace Jessica Fuget.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education extend the time that Kathleen Herrmann will serve as Supervisor of Language Arts and Library Media Services until August 31, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Curriculum, Instruction, and Pupil Services
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the use of the following textbooks and/or trade books in the district:
Title: Algebra I
Author: Holliday et al.
Publisher: Glencoe
Copyright: 2008
Course/Levels: Algebra I
Title: Speak
Author: Laurie Halse Anderson
Publisher: Penguin
Copyright: 1999
Course/Levels: English 9
Title: Maus I: My Father Bleeds History
Author: Art Spiegelman
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Copyright: 1986
Course/Levels: English 9
Title: Maus II: And Here My Troubles Begin
Author: Art Spiegelman
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Copyright: 1991
Course/Levels: English 9
Title: Words Their Way
Author: Pearson Prentice Hall
Publisher: Donald R. Bear et al.
Copyright: 2008
Course/Levels: Elementary K-4
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve home instruction for non-classified student HI-51-07-08 to be provided by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey staff for up to five hours per week at the rate of $46.09 per hour, effective June 9, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve payment of tuition for the out-of-district placements indicated on the attached list. Transportation will be required.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve classified student ABC-01-08-09 receive applied behavior analysis training to be provided by Applied Behavior Consultants, LLD (ABC) for six hours per week of instruction at the cost of $50 per hour, and two hours per week team management at the cost of $110 per hour, effective July and August 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve contracts with the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide Level I services to the following classified students:
CB-01-08-08 CB-04-08-09
CB-02-08-08 CB-05-08-09
CB-03-08-09
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve as consultants Roman Perez (LDTC) and Gladys Portacio (school psychologist) to perform bilingual child study team evaluations on an as-needed basis at the rate of $400 per evaluation.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the Bilingual/English as a Second Language Three-Year Program Plan for the school years 2008-2011.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve name changes for the following courses in the North Plainfield Adult School for the 2008-2009 school year:
From To
Algeo I Integrated Math I
Algeo 2 Integrated Math II
Algeo 3 Integrated Math III
First Aid First Aid Emergencies
Chemical Use and Abuse Misuse of Drugs and Use of Illegal Drugs
Disease Control Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases
Family Planning Pregnancy and Childbirth
Mental Health Issues Mental Health Disorders
Navigating Health Service Navigating Health Care
Sexually Transmitted Sexually Transmitted Diseases/HIV/AIDS
Diseases and Contraception
Nutrition & Exercise Managing a Healthy Weight & Fitness Program
Stress Management Managing Stress and Coping with Loss
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Finance, Purchasing, Facilities and Agreements
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve payments from the Cafeteria Account and the Adult School Account in accordance with the attached list dated July 23, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve line item transfers in accordance with the attached list dated May 31, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education authorize payment of accumulated vacation for the 2007-2008 school year to the following:
Name Days Amount
Timothy Gauss 10 $1,393.00
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the following transportation jointure with Somerset County Educational Services for summer transportation services as indicated:
Contractor Route Destination Pupils Cost/diem Total
Kensington 2052 Midland 7 354.08 $10,622.00*
Vogel 2058 Piscataway Reg. Day 5 168.35 5,050.00
Dapper 4003 Bright Beginnings 4 286.96 8,608.00*
Dapper 4010 Children’s Spec. 3 220.59 6,617.00*
Joy S8-16 Children’s Spec. 1 131.25 3,937.00
SCESC SC8-1 Children’s Spec. 1 210.00 6,300.00
Barker 6006 Child. Ctr Monmouth 3 127.80 3,834.00
Kensington 7071 Ctr. Ed. Advancement 1 81.17 2,435.00
School Tyme 7077 Reg. Day Morris 2 239.12 7,173.00
Kensington T810 Somerset Sec. Acad. 2 242.56 7,276.00
Total $61,852.00
*Aide required
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the grant submission to Target for the, “Alphabet of Reading Grant,” in the amount of $3000 to foster student/parent reading through the purchase of books and fees for an honorarium as submitted by Allison C. Longley, East End School education media specialist.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to sell or dispose of obsolete/irreparable equipment and textbooks as follows:
Operations 1-Slicer Tag #01098
1-Fryer Tag #01870
4-FX400 Registers
Technology 1-IBM Selectric III Typewriter – High School Room 206
Fine Arts Stage Risers
Mathematics/Science
Textbook Title Copyright Date Manner of Disposal
Integrated Mathematics 1& 2 2002 Offer for Sale to Used Books Companies
Geometry 1990 Discard
Geometry: An Integrated Approach 1995 Discard
Foundations of Chemistry 1995 Discard
Merrill Chemistry 1993 Discard
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education rescind the bid and associated specifications for auditorium lighting in North Plainfield High School pending the development of new specifications.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the North Plainfield Board of Education accept the bid submittal as follows:
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2008, the North Plainfield Board of Education (Board) initially conducted a public bid opening for the award of the project for masonry, facade and structural repairs district wide and
WhEREAS, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has evaluated the bids received and the Board has determined to award the contract for the project based on submittals of Base Bid and Alternate #1 as follows:
Company Base Bid Alt. #1 Alt. #2
Wonder Star Construction 235,000 400,000 400,000
Spartan Construction Inc. 319,000 200,000 200,000
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the public School Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq., the Board has determined that Spartan Construction, Inc. having offices at 395 Larkin Place, P.O. Box 1017, Oakhurst, NJ 07755 is the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for the project based on the acceptance of the Base Bid and Alternate #1, with bids of $319,000 (Three Hundred Nineteen Thousand Dollars) plus $200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Dollars)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board makes the following award of contract: Spartan Construction Inc. is hereby awarded the contract for the project, for the total contract lump sum of $519,000.00 (Five Hundred Nineteen Thousand Dollars); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this award is subject to Spartan Construction Inc. Executing the Owner/Contractor Agreement for the project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board’s Counsel is authorized to prepare and transmit for signature the Owner/Contractor Agreement applicable to this award, as well as to secure from Spartan Construction Inc. such other documentation as required by the Project Specifications and this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be effective immediately.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve change order number TR-001, in the amount of $3,862.85 for the Toilet Renovation Project cost of the project will now be as follows:
Original Total Project Cost $688,500.00
Change Order $ 3,862.85
Adjusted Total Project Cost $692,362.85
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent of Schools to apply for funding in association with the NJ Department of Education Math Intervention Consortium in the amount of $5,082.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the following transportation jointure with Union County Educational Services for summer 2008 transportation services as indicated:
Contractor Route Destination Pupils Cost/diem Total
SIJZ Transp. CS-002SR St. Joseph’s School/Blind 1 $ 96.00 $2,800*
Amaker& Porterfield CS-008 SR Deron I 8 239.00 7,170
SIJZ Transp. CS-080SR Children’s Ctr Monmouth 1 206.00 6,180
SIJZ Transp. CS-217SR CPC High Point Adol. School 1 87.00 2,610
Golden Arrow CS-251SR Westlake School 1 72.00 2,160
Total $18,320
*Aide required
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Correspondence
Letters were received as follows from:
Alice Drewes – Thank you
Sandy Gossett – Thank you
Stephanie Kenney – Thank you
Alexis Holbrook – Thank you
Elisa Salvemini - Thank you
Financial Report
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the list of bills and payrolls dated June 30, 2008 in the amount of $4,222,479.79.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Funds, for the month of May, 2008 and further recommends in compliance with NJAC 6:23-2.11(B), that the Board of Education certify that to the best of their knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligation for the remainder of this fiscal year.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez – Aye
David Branan – Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye
Old Business
Dr. Birnbaum is preparing a presentation schedule for the 2008-09 school year for submission to the Board at the September 3rd meeting.
New Business
There was none.
Current Events in Education
There was none.
Comments from the Public
Virginia Feola asked when the High School office refurbishment project will be completed. Mr. Sternberg said August 30, 2008.
Mark Williams commented on the travel and automobile allowance in the Superintendent’s contract.
Future Agenda Items
Discussion and Explanation of Monthly Financial Statements
Installation of Basketball Hoops
Adjournment
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to hold an executive session on September 3, 2008 at 7:00 pm for confidential matters relating to students, personnel, contract negotiations, litigation, and/or any other matter considered confidential by federal or state law.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to adjourn to executive session for confidential matters relating to students, personnel, contract negotiations, litigation, and/or any other matter considered confidential by federal or state law at 8:55 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED: Donald Sternberg
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