MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
RD OF
EDUCATION
CONFERENCE & REGULAR MEETING MI=
NUTES
July 20, 2009
CALL TO ORDER – The Conference & Regular
Meeting of the Mine Hill Township Board of Education was be called to order=
at 7:36
PM on July 20, 2009 by Board President, Mary Jo Walilko. Adequate notice of the change of da=
te for
this meeting was advertised on July 17, 2009 in the Daily Record in
compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE P=
resident
Walilko led those prese=
nt in reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:&nb=
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All Board Members present &nbs=
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Anthony Novelli
Mary Jo Walilko
Administrators Presen=
t: Dennis Mack, Interim Superintenden=
t,
Gregory Hobaugh, Principal
Others Present: Mr. Vilardi, Mrs. Gulley, Mr. Morr=
is
Secretary Pro Tem :
CORRESPONDENCE - None
PRESENTATIONS - None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - <=
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style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'> Pr=
esident
Walilko welcomed Mr. Mack on behalf of the Board. Mr. Mack spoke about the good thin=
gs he
sees at Mine Hill, and warned the Board of an upcoming 23% increase in the =
cost
of the State Health Benefits Plan as of January,2010.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT - Katine Slunt had provided a w2ritten report fo=
r the
Board addressing the following issues:
Mrs. Walilko requeste=
d an
update on school construction for the August meeting. Mr. Hoh asked when the last Fixed =
Asset
inventory was completed. Mrs.=
Cross
replied when Mr. Dellibovi was Business Administrator.
2009-2010 SCHOOL CALENDAR – Mr. Hobaugh discussed changed in the sc=
hool
calendar with the Board. The
following changes were agreed upon:
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - =
Mr.
Morris asked why a certain Special Education tuition rate is so high. Mr. Mack explained. Mr. Morris welcomed Mr. Mack, addi=
ng he
wished Mr. Mack could stay longer with the district. Mr. Morris noted the MHEF voluntee=
rs
will begin painting the gym tomorrow.
On the motion of M. W=
alilko,
seconded by M. Maher, the Board approves the Mi=
ne
Hill Township Board of Education Minutes as with the following corrections:
Remove Mrs. Maher from the June 25 minutes as she has been appointed but not
yet sworn in, and on the June 25, Resolution #12, Mrs. Walilko abstained.
Roll Call=
Vote:
|
Minutes to be Approved |
Caryn <= o:p> Battagl=
ia |
Patricia
Hernandez |
Steve Hoh |
|
Bridget=
Mauro |
Anthony Novelli |
Mary Jo Walilko |
|
6-25-09 Conf/Reg Meeting |
Abstain |
YES |
YES |
|
YES |
YES |
YES |
|
6-25-09 Closed Session |
Abstain |
YES |
YES |
Abstain |
YES |
YES |
YES |
|
7-1-09 Special Meeting |
YES |
Abstain |
Abstain |
YES |
YES |
Abstain |
YES |
|
7-1-09 Closed Session |
YES |
Abstain |
Abstain |
YES |
YES |
Abstain |
YES |
FINANCE MOTIONS
MOTION TO TABLE
Motion by M. Walilko,
seconded by C. Battaglia, that the Bill List be tabled at this time awaiting
further information.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously by voic=
e vote
09-07-20-02 PAYMENT OF =
BILLS (tabled)
On the motion of
______________, seconded by ______________, the Board approves the June 30,
2009 bills as listed in the amount of $ =
and the July 20, 2009 bills as listed in the amount of $ =
09-07-20-03 APPROVAL OF VOUCHER
On the motion of
09-07-20-04 APPROVAL OF TREASURER AND BOARD
SECRETARY’S REPORT S
On the motion of S. H=
oh,
seconded by M. Walilko, the Board approves the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of
Education has received the Report of the Treasurer for the month of May, 20=
09,
and
WHEREAS, the Board of
Education has received the Report of the Secretary for the month of May, 20=
09,
consisting of:
1. Interim Balance Sheets &=
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Interim Revenue Summaries
2. Interim Revenue and Expense Summar=
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d
WHEREAS, =
the
Board Secretary’s Report shows the following balances on May 31, 2009=
|
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Cash Balance |
Appropriation Balance |
Fund Balance |
|
(10) General Current Expense Fund |
882,919.25 |
8,186,104.99 |
505,342.29 |
|
(11) Current Expense |
757,418.25 |
7,577,350.99 |
450,351.29 |
|
(12) |
125,501.00 |
579,000.00 |
54,990.51 |
|
(20) Special Revenue Fund |
(69,298.84) |
164,247.64 |
38,724.93 |
|
(30) Capital Projects Fund |
16,428.00 |
226,000.00 |
16,428.00 |
|
(40) Debt Service Fund |
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.30 |
203,850.00 |
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p;
.30 |
|
Total |
955,549.71 |
8,780,202.63 |
560,495.52 |
WHEREAS, in complianc=
e with
N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, the secretary has certified that, as of the date of
the report, no budgetary line item account has encumbrances and expenditure=
s,
which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. =
6A:23-2.11(a),
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Board of
Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications subject to
reconciliation of the secretary’s report with the treasurer’s
report when received, and orders that it be attached to and made part of the
record of this meeting, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, in
compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, the Board of Education certifies t=
hat,
after review of the board secretary’s and treasurer’s monthly
financial reports (appropriation section) and upon consultation with the
appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major acco=
unt
or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b), and =
that
sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial
obligations for the remainder of the year.
09-07-20-05 APPROVAL OF BUDGET TRANSFERS=
On the motion of S. H= oh, seconded by M. Walilko, the Board approves the Budget Transfers as listed.<= o:p>
Roll Call=
Vote:
|
Resolutions |
|
Patricia Hernan=
dez |
Steve Hoh |
|
Bridget Mauro |
Anthony Novelli=
|
Mary Jo Walilko |
|
09-07-20-03 to =
05 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
CURRICULUM & STUDENT ACTIVITIES – Anthony Novelli,
CURRICULUM MOTIONS
09-07-20-06 APPROVAL OF 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR
OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS
On the motion of A.
Novelli, seconded my M. Maher, the Board approves the following 2009-2010
School Year Out –of-Dis=
trict
placements:
|
Student |
Placement |
Date(s) |
Tuition |
|
3206091314 |
YCS-Sawtelle |
9/1/09 |
$ 89,075 |
|
9907920817 |
The |
9/1/09 |
$ 49,501 |
09-07-20-07 APPROVAL OF 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR
EXTRAORDINARY SERVICES
On the motion of A.
Novelli, seconded by M. Maher, the Board approves the following 2009-2010
School Year Extraordinary Ser=
vices
as follows:
|
Student |
Placement |
Date(s) |
Tuition |
|
3206091314 |
Occupational Therapy |
9/1/09 |
Hours as per IEP |
|
3206091314 |
Physical Therapy |
9/1/09 |
Hours as per IEP |
Roll Call Vote:
|
Resolutions |
|
Patricia Hernan=
dez |
Steve Hoh |
|
Bridget Mauro |
Anthony Novelli=
|
Mary Jo Walilko |
|
09-07-20-06, 07=
|
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
OPERATIONS
–
OPERATIONS MOTIONS
On
the motion of M. Maher, seconded by B. Mauro, the Board approved
FURTHER RESOLVED, t=
he Board
of Education authorizes the Board Secretary to act in its behalf and execute
the terms of the contracts.
09-07-20-09 APPROVAL OF USE OF FACILITIES
On the motion of M. M=
aher,
seconded by B. Mauro, the Board approves the following requests for use of
facilities for the 2009-2010 school year.
|
Organization |
Room(s) Reques=
ted |
Purpose |
Dates/Times of=
Use |
|
Mine Hill PTA |
Various per event – see attached applica=
tions |
Meetings and Special Events |
Various – See attached applications |
|
Cub Scout Pack # 45 of Mine Hill/Wharton |
Various per event – see attached applica=
tions |
Meetings & Special Events |
Various – See attached applications |
|
|
Various per event- see attached applications |
Meetings and Special Events |
Various - See attached applications |
|
Girl Scouts |
Various peer event – see attached applic=
ations |
Meeting and Special Events |
Various – See attached applications |
09-07-20-10 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIV=
E
On the motion of
Roll Call Vote:
|
Resolutions |
|
Patricia Hernan=
dez |
Steve Hoh |
|
Bridget Mauro |
Anthony Novelli=
|
Mary Jo Walilko |
|
09-07-20-08 to =
10 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
PERSONNEL MOTIONS
09-07-20-11 APPOINTMENT OF SUPPORT STAFF
On the motion of P.
Hernandez, seconded by M. Maher, the Board approves appointment of the
following support staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Salary |
Eff. Date |
|
Lisa Ayers |
Special Education Aide |
$10/hour, 4hrs.6 min. per day |
Upon approval of the Board and receipt of all
applicable documents |
|
Magaly Matos |
Custodian |
$10.40/hour |
7/1/09 |
And be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the=
Board
submit to the County Superintendent, as required, applications for emergency
hiring and the applicants’ attestations that they have not been convi=
cted
of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1=
et.
seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et. seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et. seq.
on the recommendation of the Superintendent.
09-07-20-12 APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL CHANGE=
S
On the motion of P.
Hernandez, seconded by M. Maher, the board approves the following resolutio=
n:
RESOLVED, the Board of
Education approves the following changes in assignment:
|
Name |
From |
To |
Effective Dates |
||
|
Position |
Time |
Position |
Time |
||
|
Carol Biamonte |
2 hr. 15 min. |
Lunch Aide |
1 hr. 30 min. |
7/20/09 |
|
|
Mary Ellen Stanton |
4 hrs. 30 min. |
Spec. Ed. Aide |
6 hr. 10 min. |
7/20/09 |
|
|
Jodi Cullen |
4 hr.30 min. |
Special Ed. Aide |
6/hr. 10 min. |
7/20/09 |
Roll Call Vote
|
Resolution |
|
Patricia Hernan=
dez |
Steve Hoh |
|
Bridget Mauro |
Anthony Novelli=
|
Mary Jo Walilko |
|
09-07-20-11,12 =
|
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
COMMUNITY RELATIONS MOTIONS - None
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – Bridget Mauro,
Mrs. Mauro and Mrs. B=
attaglia
reported on the following topics:
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS MOTIONS
MHEF REPORT
–
NJDOE Technology Surv=
ey
Comprehensive Equity =
Plan
Assurances
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION FOR A CLOSED SESSION (if needed)
On the motion of M. W=
alilko,
seconded by M. Maher, at 8:45 PM, the Board approves the following resoluti=
on:
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-11, permits the Bo=
ard
of Education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters, now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourn to closed session to discuss:
(select one or more)
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1) =
a
matter rendered confidential by federal or state law
2) =
a
matter in which release of information would impair the right to receive
government funds
3) =
material
the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual
privacy
4) =
a
collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it
5) =
a
matter involving the purchase, lease, or acquisition of real property with
public funds
6) =
protection
of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible violations =
or
violations of law
7) &=
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pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or mat=
ters
of attorney-client privilege
8) =
specific
prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected
request an &n=
bsp; open
session
9) deliberation after a public hearing=
that
could result in a civil penalty or other loss &nbs=
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and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the=
minutes
of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no
longer exists.
Note: This closed session will inc=
lude
items in categories _7____. It ma=
y be
adjourned while business is conducted in public then reconvened after public
business has been completed.
Vote: Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
On the motion of C.
Battaglia, seconded by M. Maher, at 9:10 PM, the Board returned to the regu=
lar
session.
Vote: Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - None
On the motion of M. W=
alilko
seconded by M. Maher, the Board adjourned the meeting at 9:11 PM.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously by voice
vote.
Respectfully submitte=
d,
Catherine Cross
Secretary Pro Tem