The minutes of the regular meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education held on November 19, 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 Drew Elliott Smith – absent, notified
David Branan Nancy Szaroleta
Sandra Dodd Linda Bond-Nelson
Kathleen Mullen
A quorum was established
Also present were Dr. Marilyn Birnbaum, Superintendent of Schools; Donald Sternberg, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator; Dr. Robert Rich, Assistant Superintendent, as well as, Isabelle Machado, Board Attorney and Nora Rivera, Student Representative and approximately 35 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 session minutes of October 15, 2008.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to accept the executive session minutes of October 15, 2008.
Financial Report
Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Branan and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the list of bills and payrolls dated October 31, 2008 in the amount of $5,832,792.31.
Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Branan 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 September, 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.
Comments from the Public
Upon request of the chair for topics from the public, there were none.
Student Representative Report
Nora Rivera, Student Representative, reported on various student activities some of which include the following:
The “Pathways to Peace” week engaged students in various presentations including a violence prevention play presented by the Drama Club and a one-man show presented by John Morello. On November 13th, a Junior Parents’ Night was held. The Student Council organized a blood drive on November 14th. A Student Council Homecoming Dance is scheduled for November 21st at the Dunellen Hotel Annex. Veterans visited the High School today to share stories and experiences with students. The Drama Club will present “Rumors” on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
Presentation
The North Plainfield High School Cheerleaders under the direction of, Coach Louis Pulcrano, were awarded certificates for their achievement as the 2008 Ameri Team of the Year. This is the second year in a row for this achievement.
Mr. Robert Goellner presented NP Foundation Mini Grants to Lisa Cerulo for Playground Fun with States and Capitals, Nicole Rossi for Exploration of Monarch Butterflies Migration and Sarah O’Donnell for Human Impact on the Environment.
Dr. Brinbaum presented an Indoor Air Quality Award for 2008 given to Edward Ostroff, Director of Operations.
Mr. Ostroff provided an overview of the County Crisis Management Drill conducted on November 6th.
Dr. Birnbaum reviewed the residency procedures and provided an overview of the District’s polices regarding residency and enrollment.
Superintendent’s Report
A. RECOGNITION/PUBLIC RELATIONS
The North Plainfield Education Foundation is awarding $250 mini-grants to the following staff members: Lisa Cerulo, West End School, Playground Fun with States and Capitals; Sarah O’Donnell, NPHS, Stream Ecology: Human Impact on the Environment; and Nicole Rossi, East End School, An Integrated Authentic Exploration: Monitoring Thriving Monarch Butterfly Populations Upon Migratory Return from Wintering in Mexico.
Founded in 1997, the Foundation, under the leadership of Robert Goellner, president, is a non profit, fund-raising organization dedicated to encouraging excellence in education in the North Plainfield community and carries out its mission by awarding mini grants to fund special projects suggested by the district's teachers. Trustees of the Foundation include a cross section of the community representing residents, the Board of Education, school administration, teaching staff and businesses.
Students
The NPHS cheerleaders, under the direction of Coach Louis Pulcrano, have once again brought home trophies. The team took a second and third place at the ECC Season Opener this past weekend, earning trophies that are now located in the main office. In addition, congratulations to the following team members for earning 2008 AmeriCheer Cheerleading Team of the Year. (*Participated in the 9-11 trip.)
Amanda Aponte Noelle Hynes*
Danielle Aponte* Nataya Johnson
Raichelle Arthur Heidi Kaiser
Cheetara Austin Jessica Lane
Christiana Blue Vikki Linares
Jasmine Burdett Natalie Lopez*
Toni Ann Costello Shadae Lynch
Cassandra Cotto Kaerielle McKinney*
Ashley Dunhamn* Jalissa Mitchell
Alexis Esbrandt Olivia Mulvihill*
Amanda Feliciano Monica Ramirez
Jessica Feliciano Katherine Ramos*
Jessica Figueroa Kayla Ramos*
Karen Guardado* Nicole Sartori*
The NPHS Varsity Football Team has won the Skyland Conference, Raritan Division, Football Championship. There was actually a tie with Somerville, who also had an identical 3-1 record. However, the first tie-breaker conference rule is head to head competition, and since we defeated Somerville, we were declared the champions. Congratulations to Coach Lake, his staff and players.
The Canucks final game will be the traditional Thanksgiving Day game to be held this year at South Plainfield. In conjunction with the game, South Plainfield will be conducting a holiday toy drive once again. Anyone can bring a new unwrapped toy suitable for a holiday gift to the South Plainfield Athletic Office and receive a free pass to the game. Toys from North Plainfield fans will also be accepted at the gate on Game Day for a complimentary ticket. Donations of toys will be made through the South Plainfield Social Service Department.
Marcel Ringold, grade 12, will be representing NPHS this Sunday at NJPAC as a member of the New Jersey All State Chorus. The concert is at 3 p.m.
Somerset School
“Eat Right, Move More”: The New York Jets Football Team, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, is once again recognizing schools in New Jersey that have made significant changes to improve their school nutrition environment. Schools that show strong support and participation in the breakfast program, provide healthy choices in their meal menus, and demonstrate efforts to improve nutrition and physical activity amongst their students are eligible to participate in the Jets sponsored “Eat Right, Move More” program. Out of 61 schools that applied, Somerset School has been selected as one of the five schools to participate in the New York Jets “Eat Right, Move More” program for the 2008-2009 school year. Somerset School will have an on-site visit from a New York Jets football player. The Jets players will meet with the students and discuss with them the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. Many thanks to John Vogel and the Somerset Physical Education Department along with Maschio’s Food Service who helped make this possible.
Community Adult School
The North Plainfield Community Adult School, under the direction of Rosemary McGuinness, principal/director, held its third annual bilingual North Plainfield Community Information and Health Fair on November 18, 2008 in the NPMS gym, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. A collaborative effort among the NPCAS, the NP Police Department, and the Somerset County Board of Health, the fair had over 30 exhibits, with representatives from financial institutions, health care, legal services, and community agencies.
NPHS
Choral Music: On Monday, November 17 the NPMS Chorus and the NPHS Concert Choir will have the extraordinary advantage to experience a Choral Workshop with Dr. Andrew Megill, Professor at Westminster Choir College. Dr. Megill is recognized as one of the leading choral conductors in the country and holds four significant positions in the world of choral music. Besides conducting several choirs at Westminster, he is the Artistic Director of Fuma Sacre "one of America's leading professional ensembles....whose performances leave the audience gasping in amazement" (Classical New Jersey). For the past 12 years, Dr. Megill has served as chorus master for the operas of the Spoleto Festival, where his work has been praised for producing "the finest opera chorus in the world" (Charleston Post and Courier); and he has prepared choruses for many of the world's leading orchestras and conductors, including the Berlin Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, New Jersey Symphony, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Dr. Megill has also had the pleasure of collaborating with folk singer Judy Collins and film director Ridley Scott. Anne Fellin, PTO president, will be taking photographs of the event.
Band: This year the marching band has created two ensembles - the Competitive Marching Band and a Pep Band. At home football games all of the students in the concert band participate by playing pep band music. Seventh and eighth graders are also invited to play at one game during the season. The competition band performs all halftime programs and away games as well as scheduled competitions.
So far, this season has brought the competitive marching band three first place trophies as well as Best Music, Best Visual, Best Guard, Best Percussion, and Best Marching. The band received a second place trophy at the South Plainfield band competition. The NPHS Marching Canucks participated at the NJ-States Competition in Sayreville on October 26 and although the band did not place in the top 10, the guard placed 9 out of 27 competing bands as well as the percussion placing 10th overall. On November 8, the band competed in the North-Eastern Championships in Allentown, Pa. against 17 of the top bands. The following are the student leaders: Pamela Maldonado - drum major; Jennifer DeJesso & Kathryn Fellin - guard captains; and Marissa Bavosa & Jordon Rogers - percussion captains.
Yearbook: Yearbook 2009 is in full swing! This year the yearbook will feature on original cover design and theme, "If Only We Came with Instructions." Yearbook editors attended an intensive Jostens workshop on design/production. They will also be attending the Garden State Scholastic Press Association Fall Conference at Rutgers University at the end of October. Editors have been selected and this year's staff will work collaboratively with an after-school crew to ensure a fantastic book! The school community can upload pictures for the yearbook staff to choose from by going to images.jostens.com, Login# 1170437, Password: Yearbook
Tunlaw: Staff members for the school newspaper, Tunlaw, have been meeting regularly after school on Mondays and Wednesdays. The staff currently consists of a diverse group of 22 students, grades nine through twelve, and new members continue to join. While keeping in mind student interests at the start of the school year, staff members have worked to develop different topics to cover for the first issue of the newspaper. Several topics include fall sports, interviews with new teachers, an advice column entitled “Mr. Canuck and Ms. Canuck,” articles focusing on senior’s concerns regarding the end of their high school career and the college admissions process, and various other topics. Overall, Tunlaw is off to a great start. Editors and staff members have expressed interest and demonstrated enthusiasm that will help to make Tunlaw a continued success.
Canuckling: For the months of September and October 2008, the staff members of the Canuckling literary magazine club have been very busy. On September 25, members of and contributors to the Canuckling attended the Dodge Poetry Festival in Stanhope, NJ. Those who attended are writing reflections on their experiences that day to be included in this year's issue. The club members have chosen the overall theme "Journeys through Expressions" for this year's issue and have already begun to review all submissions received so far for possible inclusion in the Canuckling. The review has included poems, photos, and drawings. In addition, the club members were encouraged to help spread the word to other students to submit their creative work to the Canuckling. A number of submissions have been received from the Creative Writing class taught by Ms. Marie Nylund.
Business Club: The business club is in the process of preparing for two competitions: the Fed Challenge and the Consumer Bowl. Both competitions are not held until April 2009 but members wanted to get a jump on things. The team leader for both is Kendra Clark, a senior, who participated in the Fed Challenge last year.
Art Club: Art Club has grown in membership since last year, although many of the students participate in sports and are unable to attend regularly. Interested in doing some fundraising, members have discussed making t-shirts to celebrate art at North Plainfield. They will also be painting a mural design. “There is a positive energy in our club this year, especially with the seniors, noted Kim Dawson, advisor.
Drama Club: The Drama Club will be presenting Rumors, a riotous comedy by Neil Simon. The performance dates are set for December 3, 4, and 5 @ 7 p.m. in the NPHS auditorium. Tickets are $5.00.
NPMS
The NPMS PTO has scheduled a “Shop till You Drop” Vendor Night on December 5, 2008, 7:00-9:00 at NPMS. The proceeds will be used to fund end-of-year activities.
Stony Brook School
Spanish Heritage Celebration: On October 24, 2008, Stony Brook School celebrated its annual Spanish Heritage Celebration. Hosted by Leah Glicksman's third and fourth grade bilingual students with assistance from paraprofessional, Nancy Lasluisa, student teacher, Edga Blackman, and world language teacher, Monica Villafuerte, the celebration once again reminded children of the importance of diversity and the sharing of cultural traditions. Ms. Glicksman's students were dressed in the traditional clothing from each of the countries they studied. They discussed location, customs and favorite foods of each country. The students performed for the packed audience using very traditional songs and dances from their countries. Following the show, the audience was invited to join in the food celebration. Traditional foods and recipes were donated by parents. Honored guests included, the Director of World Language and Bilingual Education, Diana Sefchik.
Fire Safety Assembly: October was Fire Safety Month and on October 29th, the North Plainfield Fire Department sent four of its best firefighters to work with the students of Stony Brook School. Under the guidance of Captain D'Amore, the firefighters spoke to the students about fire safety precautions, such as reminding parents to change batteries in the smoke alarms and what to do in case of a fire. The firefighters took turns wearing all of their gear and talking to the students about not being afraid. One Stony Brook third grade student had recently been in a house fire and recognized Captain D'Amore as one of the firefighters who had saved his life.
Food Advisory Meeting: Twice a year, Maschio's Food Service visits Stony Brook School for a "Food Advisory Meeting," and October 30 was the first meeting. The purpose of each meeting is to taste new food items to be added to the menu and give feedback to Maschio's nutritionist and staff members as to favorite and unfavorite foods. In attendance were five fourth grade students, two paraprofessionals from the lunch room, one PTA parent, the guidance counselor, one teacher and the principal. Sampled were tuna fish, nachos, chicken fritters and chocolate chip cookies. The students offered many suggestions for future menu choices which included smoothies and more fruit.
Science Assembly: Stony Brook School continues with its "Go Green" campaign in saving the environment. On October 28, the students were treated to a fabulous assembly by The Grand Falloons Theatre Troupe, titled, "Professor W's Earth Science Circus.” This program was sponsored by Somerset County in offering programs to schools in the county. Professor W showed the children various components of the water cycle, the importance of recycling and saving the environment.
Harvest Fest: Stony Brook's annual PTA-sponsored Harvest Fest was held on October 31, 2008. The students arrived to find a pumpkin patch on the front lawn! Each student was invited to the pumpkin patch to select a pumpkin to decorate and take home. Each class was invited to build a scarecrow as part of the Harvest display that now sits on Stony Brook's front lawn. The Harvest Fest was organized by Patricia Klatt, academic support teacher, and included former Stony Brook staff members Gail Murray, Josephine Hassard and Andy Stout who were also available to visit with the children and help with the activities of the day.
West End School
West End School will be sponsoring Annie Jr. on December 18 at 7:00 p.m. and December 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the West End School Community Room. Tickets are $4.00each.
East End School
Fall Festival: The PTA sponsored its first Fall Festival from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008. The event was attended by over 100 people. Kathy Herrmann, principal and some staff attended as well. The PTA did not charge for the hotdogs, hamburgers, hot chocolate and other beverages. The grill was fired up all throughout the festival! In addition, the Community Room was filled with different foods prepared by parents. The huge spread included foods from all different cultures. The dessert table was quite tempting. Organized games, such as Tug of War and relay races were enjoyed by parents and children. “The event was a huge success and it enabled the school community to come together, meet new people and enjoy a beautiful day together. There was such a sense of relaxation because it truly gave everyone the opportunity to put their busy lives on hold for a day,” noted Principal Herrmann.
Fire Prevention: On October 24, the North Plainfield Fire Department visited East End School. All of the children assembled in the Community Room to view a DVD on fire prevention and safety. The firefighters also demonstrated the special clothing and equipment used when responding to a fire alarm. The physical education teachers continued the study of fire prevention during health classes.
Food, Glorious Food: On October 27, parents, students and staff met with Maschio’s food representatives to engage in a food service advisory session. All invited were given the opportunity to offer feedback regarding food, service, nutrition and other topics.
Geography Objective: The school community attended the kick-off assembly focusing on the Geography building objective on October 28, 2008. The reading incentives were announced to the student which included Accelerated Reader and Where in the World is Rosie? Teachers dressed as continents and the importance of geography was emphasized. Photos are visible on the East End website.
Happy Halloween: On Friday, October 31, 2008, the high school band played for the students at East End School as they marched around the field in their Halloween costumes. Family and friends gathered around the perimeter of the field to enjoy this festive event. It was a wonderful way to include our high school marching band, which truly made Halloween special for the East End School Community.
The East End Literacy and Professional Development Committees have had several meetings focusing on Writers’ Workshop. East End is forming a study group using Lucy Calkins’ Units of Study for Primary Writing. Maureen Lolly, a representative from Heinemann, will visit East End on December 9, 2008, to explain the program and offer guidance on how to get started. All are invited to attend the lunchtime presentation. Materials and an instructional DVD should arrive mid November for staff to familiarize themselves before the presentation.
District
North Plainfield Board of Education Receives
National Leadership Award from EPA
The North Plainfield Board of Education is the recipient of a 2008 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Leadership Award. According to Edward Ostroff, Director of Operations, “This award, co-sponsored by the EPA’s Tools for Schools Program, recognizes school districts throughout the country that are committed to implementing and proactively managing a comprehensive Indoor Air Quality Program.”
In addition to accepting the award on behalf of the school district, Mr. Ostroff will represent the school district at the National Indoor Air Quality Symposium to be held in Washington, DC in December. The National Symposium brings together members of the educational community for three days of in-depth training and workshops covering a wide variety of Indoor Air Quality initiatives. The Tools for Schools Program, first introduced in 2000, is one of the many programs in place in the North Plainfield School District to ensure a healthy and safe learning environment for students and staff members.
B. DISTRICT OPERATIONS & AUXILIARY SERVICES
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, a training session was held at NPHS to familiarize the custodial staff with a recently purchased Kivac Pressure Cleaning Machine. This piece of equipment will be used primarily to disinfect and sanitize restrooms and shower areas.
The department is currently working with the North Plainfield Office of Emergency Management to set up training for our support staff in C.P.R. and Standard First Aid. The initial goal will be to have at least one person trained on each shift within each building.
SAFETY TRAINING
The Safety Topic for October was Electrical Safety. Related safety training, including safe work practices, was conducted with all staff members on October 16, 2008. The safety topic for November is Confined Space.
HEALTH & SAFETY
A Crisis Exercise Drill was held at NPHS on November 6, 2008. This exercise included resources from several local, county and state agencies. For more information, please visit the school district’s home page and click on the District Operations link. Follow the Crisis Drill Link to the full article and view photos of the drill.
DISTRICT OPERATIONS
In addition to completing routine work orders, the Maintenance Personnel continue to complete a number of in-house projects. The following projects are now in progress or are in the process of being scheduled:
• High School – Repairs to sections of the Wrestling Room wood floor.
• Stony Brook – Intercom upgrades in the gymnasium.
• High School – Additional lighting fasteners in several classrooms.
2008-2009 CAPITAL PROJECTS
STATUS REPORT
HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL
Restroom Renovation Project. Completed. Punch list items remain.
Auditorium Stage Lighting Upgrades. Specifications are pending.
EAST END SCHOOL
Restroom Renovation Project. Completed. Punch list items remain.
Structural Repairs to the Gymnasium. Project complete.
Exterior Door Replacement Project. Project complete.
Exterior Façade Repairs. Project complete.
WEST END SCHOOL
Restroom Renovation Project. Completed. Punch list items remain.
Exterior Door Replacement Project. Project complete.
Boiler/Heating System Replacement. Specifications are pending.
Exterior Façade Repairs. Project complete.
STONY BROOK SCHOOL
Restroom Renovation Project. Completed. Punch list items remain.
Exterior Façade Repairs. Project complete.
HARRISON SCHOOL
Boiler/Heating System Replacement. Specifications are pending.
Exterior Façade Repairs. Project complete.
2008-2009 MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
STATUS REPORT
HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL
Field House HVAC Upgrades. Unit scheduled for delivery.
Upper Field Sound System Upgrades. Scheduled.
High School & Middle School HVAC upgrades. In Progress.
Ventilation for a storage area to accommodate new servers. Completed.
The completion of a new office for technology. Completed.
EAST END SCHOOL
Window Replacement (11). Awarded and installation is pending.
Slate & Modified Roof Repairs. Completed.
Soffit and downspout replacement. Completed.
Computer Room Air Conditioning. Completed.
WEST END SCHOOL
Slate & Modified Roof Repairs. Completed.
Soffit and downspout replacement. Completed.
STONY BROOK SCHOOL
Exterior Surveillance Cameras. Completed.
SOMERSET SCHOOL
Radio Repeater System Installation. Completed.
HARRISON CAMPUS
Modular T1, Floor Replacement. In Progress.
WATCHUNG BUILDING
Exterior Surveillance Cameras. Completed.
Office Flooring Replacement. To be scheduled.
MAINTENANCE COMPOUND/FIELD AREAS
Field Lighting Service. Completed.
DISTRICT WIDE INITIATIVES
District-Wide Energy Savings Project. Planning Stage.
Correspondence
There was none.
Committee and Delegate Report
There were none.
Old Business
Mrs. Bond-Nelson led a discussion on the NJSBA convention workshops with Mrs. Dodd and Mrs. Szaroleta reporting on sessions they attended.
Superintendent Objectives were distributed to the Board for review.
New Business
Recommendations from Superintendent of Schools
Personnel
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that
WHEREAS Irene Talmo, paraprofessional in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on December 1, 2008, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately thirty-five 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. Talmo 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 November 19, 2008, 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 Ms. Talmo.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining 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 Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Diane Venittelli, paraprofessional at East End School, effective October 29, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Nicole Tyminski, paraprofessional at West End School, effective October 17, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve Amanda Montalbano, Rutgers University Graduate School of Education, as a student teacher at NPHS, supported by Marie Annette Bicksler and Cheryl Lechtanski, science teachers, effective October 21, 2008 through January 31, 2009.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following individuals as volunteer athletic activity assistants as indicated:
Dennis Passe Wrestling
Nelson Puentes Wrestling
James Illmenesse Boys’ Basketball
Katie Grundman Girls’ Basketball
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following teachers to work on curriculum projects or school-based planning activities at the school/department as indicated, at the 2007-2008 negotiated rate of $43.88 per hour, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, to be partially funded with the Math Intervention Grant of $900:
NJDOE Algebra Training Project
Annemarie Manfredi $658
Jennifer Riolo $658
Marvell Saint-Victor $658
Teresa Thompson $658
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that the Board of Education approve the certificated staff indicated on the attached list be paid for graduate courses taken between May and August 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment by Machio’s Food Services, Inc. of Yudora Pena DePerez as a food service worker.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following individuals as district substitute teachers in the grades/subjects indicated after their names:
Amy Murello K-12 and Phys Ed. Scott Six 7-12 Music
Nancy Nardi K – 6 Helene Davis 7 - 12
Jennifer Risoli 7 – 12 CB Bowman 2-4
Matthew Anderson 7 – 12 Amnet Ramos K – 6
Clare McEnroe 9 – 12 Home Economics
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the staff members indicated on the attached list to teach in the extended day mentoring programs at the rate of $35 per hour.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individual(s) in the adult high school at the rate of $28 per hour, effective November 20, 2008:
Name Position Est. Hours
Raul Sandoval Advisor 100 hrs
Substitute Teacher
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Victoria Mendes as a testing facilitator at West End School at the stipend of $500. (Ms. Mendes is replacing Patricia Harris.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust the hours of the following paraprofessional(s):
Name School Position From To Effective
Eliana Gerena East End Greeter 2.5 4.5 hrs/day 12/1/08
(Ms. Gerena will replace some of Irene Talmo’s hours)
Hang Kwan Yuen Somerset Student 3.50 3.75hrs/day Temporary from 11/10/08-12/10/08
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following teachers as substitute teachers in the adult high school at the rate of $28 per hour:
James Thorpey
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Rose Brinker as an adjunct mentor for the adult high school at the rate of $28 per hour.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following teachers to supervise athletic contests at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $25.01, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement:
Corrine Laurie Travis Smith
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the transfer of the following paraprofessional(s):
Name From To Effective Position Hours
Geraldine Burns Stony Brook Somerset 10/27/08 Instructional 3.50/day
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following substitute paraprofessionals to paraprofessional positions in the district, at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $18.12, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement:
Name Position School Hrs/day Effective
Maria Flores Instructional West End 3.50 hrs./day 10/20/08
(replace Nicole Tyminski)
Casey Sobel Instructional East End 3.00 hrs/day 11/10/08
(replace Diane Venitelli)
Nancy Torres Student Stony Brook 3.50 hrs/day 10/27/08
(replace Geraldine Burns)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education grant Kimberly Hazel, teacher of family and consumer science, an unpaid leave of absence during her disability period from January 12, 2009 through February 22, 2009.
Further, that the Board of Education grant Ms. Hazel an unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act effective February 23, 2009 through March 31, 2009.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals as substitute paraprofessionals in the district at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $18.12, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, and pending completion of pre-employment documents.
Pamela Strickland Catrina LoStocco
Susan Pitfick
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Matthew Anderson as a temporary instrumental music teacher at NPHS, at the 2007-2008 MA/Step 7 (11-12/11) annual salary rate of $52,515, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, effective November 12, 2008 through January 16, 2009. (Mr. Anderson will temporarily replace Amy Six.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Rebecca Silver as a special education teacher at East End School at the 2007-2008, BA/Step 5 (6-8/8) annual salary rate of $44,400, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, effective November 20, 2008. (Ms. Silver will replace Danielle Pizzigoni.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust the guide and salary of Catherine Pate, school psychologist, from the MA Guide/Step 1 to MA+30/Step 1 at the 2007-2008 salary rate of $48,230, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, which reflects Ms. Pate’s attainment of a Master’s degree plus 30 credits.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that the Board of Education accept with regret the resignation of Marianne Salkowski, special education teacher at NPHS, for reasons of retirement, effective January 10, 2009.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve Kathy Senna to teach one additional health class per week at East End School at the 6YR/Step 12 annual salary rate of $80,690 plus 20% of a sixth class ($2690) plus $750 longevity, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, effective September 2, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust the unpaid leave of absence granted to Melissa Garatino, secretary in the adult high school, from August 29, 2008 through November 30, 2008, to August 29, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education extend the temporary employment of Angelina Lowder, secretary in the adult high school, from September 8, 2008 through November 28, 2008, to September 8, 2008 through June 30, 2009. (Ms. Lowder is temporarily replacing Melissa Garatino.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following individuals to the positions indicated as part of the NPHS spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors, at the 2007-2008 stipends indicated to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement:
Dorian Parreott II Sound Technician $ 775
Bettina Lefanto Choreographer $2520
Scott Six** Asst. Musical Director $1635
**substitute teacher
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that the Board of Education approve an additional two hours each during the week of November 17, 2008 for the following paraprofessionals to receive training in either a class or with a student requiring the services of a behaviorist, to be paid at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $18.12, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement:
Patricia Chwialkowski Jessica Rodriguez
Denise Cruz Nicole Carotenuto
Agustina Rodrigues
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Beatriz Murillo as a library/lunch paraprofessional at East End School for 4.0 hours per day at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $18.12, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, effective December 1, 2008. (Ms. Murillo will cover some of Irene Talmo’s hours.)
Further, that the Board of Education approve Ms. Murillo as a district substitute for the 2008-2009 school year.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust the unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act granted to F. David Faherty, academic support teacher at NPHS, from October 2, 2008 through November 30, 2008 to October 2, 2008 through December 25, 2008.
Further, that the Board of Education grant Mr. Faherty an unpaid leave of absence effective December 25, 2008 through January 7, 2009.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education appoint the staff members indicated on the attached list to teach after-school professional development courses at the rate of $30 per hour funded with NCLB FY’09 and/or local funds as indicated, to be paid at the conclusion of each course.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that the Board of Education approve Kimberly Mark from NJIT as a community service intern for 25 hours in the Technology Department with Ronald Fisher serving as her on-site supervisor.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust the temporary employment of Renee Heller, academic support teacher at NPHS, from September 12, 2008 through November 28, 2008 to September 12, 2008 through January 7, 2009. (Ms. Heller is temporarily replacing F. David Faherty.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Clare McEnroe as a temporary teacher of family and consumer science at NPHS at the 2007-2008, MA/Step 2 annual salary rate of $45,530, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, effective January 8, 2009 through March 31, 2009. (Ms. McEnroe will temporarily replace Kimberly Hazel.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following certificated staff members to work toward completion of the special education monitoring process for up to the hours indicated after their names at the 2007-2008 rate of $43.88 per hour, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, to be funded by DOE special education self-assessment monies:
Sharon Egan 10 hours Janet Jones 25 hours
Anabela Oliveira 10 hours Mary Thomsen 25 hours
Wendy Szymanski 10 hours Anastasia Davis 25 hours
Denise Van Horn 10 hours Dorothy Kahaner 25 hours
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - 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 brooks in the district as follows:
Title: Witness
Author: Karen Hesse
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Copyright: 2001
Course/Levels: Language Arts 8
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that with Mrs. Szaroleta abstaining that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve payment of tuition for the out-of-district placement at Celebrate the Children in Wharton, NJ of classified student QQQQQ-08-09, effective October 22, 2008 at the rate of $227.20 per diem. Transportation is required.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - 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 home instruction for non-classified student HI-04-08-09 to be provided by The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey for up to five hours per week at the rate of $46.09 per hour, effective October 16, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - 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 home instruction for non-classified student HI-05-08-09 to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff for no more than five hours per week, effective November 10, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - 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 placement at Bright Beginnings Learning Center of classified student QQQQ-08-09, at the rate of $35,460, to be prorated effective November 19, 2008. Transportation is required.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Abstain
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - 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 itinerant speech services continue to be provided to classified student ST-04-08-09 by the Summit Speech School for four hours per year at the cost of $140 per hour.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - 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 Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey to provide physical therapy to classified students as indicated on the attached list, at the rate of $90 per hour.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - 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 funds necessary to purchase an FM system for classified student MI-01-08-09 at the cost of $3,851.50.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - 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 home instruction for classified student HI-06-08-09, to be provided by district and/or Somerset County Educational Services staff, for ten hours per week effective October 14, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve restraint training to be provided by Louis Daily, a specialist in this area, at the cost of $450 for a six-hour session for approximately 15 staff members.
Mr. Branan moved seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to table the preceding motion.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve a field trip to Raritan Valley Community College for students to attend the Malcom Bernard HBCU College Fair of New Jersey on November 19, 2008, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The students will be transported by one of our school vans.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - 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 a psychiatric evaluation for classified student PSY-02-08-09 to be provided by Dr. Richard Kleinman, at the cost of $850.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - 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 home instruction for the following non-classified students for up to five hours per week to be provided by Education, Inc., as indicated:
Effective Dates
HI-07-08-09 Nov. 11, 2008
HI-08-08-09 Oct. 30, 2008 Nov. 14, 2008
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - 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 home instruction for classified student HI-09-08-09 for up to ten hours per week to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff, effective November 10, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - 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 placement of non-classified student ALT-1-08-09 in the Somerset County Alternative High School for a period of six days, effective November 24, 2008 and ending December 3, 2008, at the cost of $544.70.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - 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 placement at Children’s Specialized Hospital of classified student ZZZZZZ-08-09, at the rate of $52,757.55 per year, to be prorated effective November 20, 2008. Transportation is required.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - 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 November 15, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - 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 line item transfers in accordance with the attached list dated October 31, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
WHEREAS, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting “required” maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and
WHEREAS, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of North Plainfield School District are consistent with these requirements, and
WHEREAS, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the North Plainfield School District hereby authorize the School Business Administrator to submit the attached Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the North Plainfield School District in compliance with Department of Education requirements.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
WHEREAS, the North Plainfield Board of Education, North Plainfield, NJ, has experienced natural hazards that result in public safety hazards and damage to private and public property;
WHEREAS, the hazard mitigation planning process set forth by the State of New Jersey and the Federal Emergency Management Agency offers the opportunity to consider natural hazards and risks, and to identify mitigation actions to reduce future risk;
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management is providing federal mitigation funds to support development of the mitigation plan;
WHEREAS, the Somerset County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan has been developed by the Mitigation Planning Committee;
WHEREAS, the Somerset County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan includes a prioritized list of mitigation actions including activities that, over time, will help minimize and reduce safety threats and damage to private and public property, and
WHEREAS, two public meetings were held on March 26, 2008 and March 27, 2008 to introduce the planning concept and to solicit questions and comment; and to present the Plan and request comments, as required by law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Somerset County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is hereby adopted as an official plan of the North Plainfield Board of Education; minor revisions recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and/or the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management may be incorporated without further action.
2. The North Plainfield Board of Education departments identified in the Plan are hereby directed to pursue implementation of the recommended high priority activities that are assigned to their departments.
3. Any action proposed by the Plan shall be subject to and contingent upon budget approval, if required, which shall be at the discretion of the Borough Council, and this resolution shall not be interpreted so as to mandate any such appropriations.
4. The Director of Operations, Edward Ostroff, is designated to coordinate with other offices and shall periodically report on the activities, accomplishments, and progress, and shall prepare an annual progress report to be submitted to the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. The status reports shall be submitted by October 1st of each year.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - 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 the following irreparable equipment:
East End School
Overhead Projectors : Serial No.
Elmo HPL355 558729
Elmo HPL35502 114886
Elmo HPL355 993765 89031
Elmo HPL35508 114887
Elmo HPl355 90237
Bell & Howell Model 301B AV294
Bell & Howell 66667
Buhl AV432 24332
Buhl AV433
Buhl AV424 24308
Buhl 730050 28764
Buhl AV422 24108
Buhl AV431 24113
Buhl 28747
Buhl 430
VCR: Serial No.
Panasonic PV4900 L8SA13376
Sharp VCA565U 202715779
TV: Serial No.
Sharp 96303 644664
Boom Boxes: Serial No.
Aiwa 90215 Q902K10005
Aiwa 90202 Q902K10133
Aiwa 90251 Q902K10218
Aiwa 90255 Q902K10210
Panasonic 92704 CX2BB82436
Panasonic 94313 CV4FE69187
Panasonic 94314 CV4FE69188
Panasonic 94315 CW4HE81973
Panasonic 95303 CW4LA02261
Panasonic 95304 CW5AA03748
Panasonic 96307 CW4IE84813
Panasonic 96309 UM6JDO1336
Sony 00324 0343600
Sony 00325 035204B
MPC 0738 2004070551
Portable Tape Player:
Panasonic RQZ 1092 WQ8#C76624
Califone 98321 BG160269
Audio Communicator C681 02319
Communicator 301 06307
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 Commission for transportation services for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:
Number of
Contractor Route No. Pupils School Cost
Vogel Bus CS019 1 Cranford Alt. Program $ 14,762.20*
Vogel Bus CS022 1 Westlake, Westfld. 11,402.40*
Sijz Transp. CS032 2 Child Dev. Ctr., Blmfld. 37,939.20*
Sijz Transp. CS035 2 Child Dev. Ctr., Blmfld 37,741.60*
Jencarli Tr. CS066 1 Deron II, Montclair 12,729.60
Breza Bus CS074 8 Deron I, Union 44,908.80*
K&S Trans. CS088 1 CPC High Pt., Mrgnvle. 17,290.00
Sijz Transp. CS390 1 Child. Ctr. Monmouth 48,882.10*
Winsale CS507 1 Newmark, Cartaret 10,522.20*
Total $236,178.10
*Aide Cost Included
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen – Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta -Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Items moved from future Agenda
There were none.
New items requested to be placed on the Agenda
There were none.
The Yearbook photo was taken.
Revised Policy language will be placed on the agenda under old business for the next meeting.
Current Events in Education
There were none.
Comments from the Public
There were none.
Future Agenda Items
Board Presentation – 12/3/08 – College Testing
Transportation
Policy Update
Dress Code for Students and Staff
Student Mobility
The Finance and Facilities Committee will meet on November 24th at 7:30 pm for a discussion on transportation.
Adjournment
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to hold an executive session on December 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 at 10:55 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED: Donald Sternberg
