MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATI=
ON
REGULAR MEETING MINUTE=
S
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
– The Regular Meeting of the Mine Hill Township Board of Education was
called to order at 7:37 PM on September 28, 2009 by Board President, Mary Jo
Walilko. Adequate notice of t=
he date
and time for this meeting was advertised in the Daily Record on April
28, 2009, in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL&=
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Board Members Present: Caryn Battaglia, Patri= cia Hernandez, Steve Hoh, Bridget Mauro,
= ; &n= bsp; = ; = Anthony Novelli, Mary Jo Walilko
Board Members Absent: Margo Maher
Administration Present:
Others Present: &= nbsp; Na= ncy Gulley, Kris Kanzenbach, Sam Morris
CORRESPOND=
ENCE
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT(Exhibit A)
PRESENTATI= ONS
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PUBLIC DIS=
CUSSION
MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
RD OF
EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTE=
S
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
On the motion of Mary Jo W=
alilko
seconded by Caryn Battaglia, the Board approved the Mine Hill Township Boar=
d of
Education Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 17, 2009 and Special Mee=
ting
of August 28, 2009. (Exhibit B AND C)
On the motion of Mary Jo W=
alilko
seconded by Caryn Battaglia, the Board approved the Mine Hill Township Boar=
d of
Education Minutes of the Conference Meeting of September 14, 2009. (Exhibit
D)
Roll Call Vote:
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Resolutio= ns |
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Patricia = Hernandez |
Steve Hoh |
Margo Mah= er |
Bridget M= auro |
Anthony N= ovelli |
Mary Jo W= alilko |
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09-09-28-= 01 and 01A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes to 01= Abstain t= o 1A |
Absent |
Yes |
Yes to 01= Abstain t= o 1A |
Yes |
FINANCE RE=
SOLUTIONS
09-09-28-02
APPROVAL OF BILL LIST
On the motion of Steve Hoh, seconded by Patricia Hernandez, the Board
approved the payment of bills as per attached bill list in the amount of $ =
180,357.75.
(Exhibit E)
09-09-28-03 &=
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APPROVAL OF BOARD SECRETARY AND TREASURER REPORT – June 2009
On the motion of Steve Hoh, seconded by Patricia Herna= ndez, the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the certification from the B= oard Secretary that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which= in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C.:6A23-2.11= (a), further that district board of education, after review of the Board Secretary’s monthly fin= ancial reports upon consultation with the appropriate district, certifies that no major account or fund has been over
MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
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expended in violation of N.J.A.C.:6A23-2.11(b), and th= at sufficient funds are available to meet the district board of education̵= 7;s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year, therefore it is recommended that the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for the month ending
June 30, 2009 in the amount of $ 316,755.52 be approve=
d. (Exhibit F and G)
09-09-28-04 = APPROVAL OF BUDGET TRANSFERS
On the motion of Steve Hoh, seconded by Patricia Herna=
ndez,
the Board approved the requested budget transfers as per attached list in t=
he
amount of $ 266,202.13 =
(Exhibit H)
09-09-28-05 APPROVAL OF WORKSHOP TRAVEL REQUEST
On the motion of Steve Hoh, seconded by Patricia Herna= ndez, the Board approved the workshop travel requests as listed.
|
Staff Member |
Workshop |
Date |
Cost |
Mileage |
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Greg Hobaugh |
New School Leaders Series |
11/2,12/7,1/26, 2/4, 3/8 |
$150 |
510 miles |
|
Theresa Steele |
|
10/09/09 |
None |
None |
|
Debra Hansen |
|
10/13/2009 |
$120 |
38.40 miles |
|
Gina Naclerio |
MC Elementary Counselor’s Network Meetin=
g |
10/23/09 |
None |
21.82 miles |
|
Betty Lou Minno |
|
10/13/09 |
$120 |
38.40 miles |
|
Debra Hanley |
IROC Training |
10/05/09 |
None |
55.41 miles |
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APPROVE MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN A COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM
On the motion of Steve Hoh , seconded by Patricia Hern= andez, the Board approved the following:
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:1 1-11(5) authorizes contracting units to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements; and
WHEREAS, The MONMOUTH-OCEAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION, hereinafter r= eferred to as the “Lead Agency” has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of work, materials and supplies; and
WHEREAS, The Mine Hill Township Board of Education, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on the 28th d=
ay of
September, 2009, by the Mine Hill Township Board of Education, MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
RD OF
EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTE=
S SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 TITLE 09-09-28-07 APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN A
COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM This RESOLUTION shall be known and may be cited as the
Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the Mine Hill Township Board of Education=
. AUTHORIT=
Y Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:11-11(5), the Mine Hill
Township Board of Education is hereby authorized to enter in a Cooperative
Pricing Agreement for telecommunications services with the Lead Agency Roll Call Vote: Resolutio=
ns Patricia =
Hernandez Steve Hoh Margo Mah=
er Bridget M=
auro Anthony N=
ovelli Mary Jo W=
alilko 09-09-28-=
03 to 07 Yes Yes Yes Absent Yes Yes Yes CURRICULUM & S=
TUDENT
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE REPORT – Anthony Novelli, Margo Mahe=
r (Exhibits I to L) CURRICULUM=
RESOLUTIONS 09-09-28-=
08 TUITION STUDENTS SENT
On the motio=
n of
Anthony Novelli, seconded by Caryn Battaglia, the Board approved the follow=
ing
out of district placement:
Wharton Boar=
d of Education
PRIDE Program for the 2009-2010 school year, at a tuition rate of
$ 36,642.00,=
prorated,
student # 386.
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MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
RD OF
EDUCATION
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09-09= -28-09 APPROVAL OF NEW OBJECTIVE
On the motion of Anthony Novelli, seconded by Caryn Battaglia, the Board approved the following Objectives:
09-09-28-10 APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIPS=
FOR
2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR
On the motion of Anthony Novelli, seconded by Caryn Battaglia, the Board approved the following Field trips, as listed. Actual dates are to be determined = by the venue, according to availability.
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Group/Cla=
ss |
Destinati=
on |
Location<=
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Objective= |
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Grade 4 |
Ocean Ins= titute |
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Trip enco= mpasses concepts taught in Science and Social Studies curriculum |
On the motion of Mary Jo Walilko, seconded by Caryn Battaglia, the Board approved the following field trip providing adequate funding for transportation is available.&n= bsp; Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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Group/Cla= ss |
Destinati= on |
Location<= /p> |
Objective= |
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Grade 6 |
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Good beha= vior incentive for first marking period |
Roll Call Vote:
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Resolutio= ns |
|
Patricia Hernandez |
Steve Hoh |
Margo Mah= er |
Bridget M= auro |
Anthony N= ovelli |
Mary Jo W= alilko |
|
09-09-28-= 08 to10 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Absent |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
RD OF
EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTE=
S
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
OPERATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
09-09-28-11 APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF BY LAW=
S,
POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
On the motion of Mary Jo =
Walilko,
seconded by Caryn Battaglia, the Board approved the First Reading of the
following By Laws, Policies and Regulations: (Exhibit M)
09-09-28-12 APPROVAL OF USE OF FACILITIES
On the motion of Mary Jo Walilko, seconded by Caryn Battaglia, the Board approved the following requested use of facilities:
|
Organization |
Room(s) Requested |
Purpose |
Dates/Times of Use |
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Girl Scout Brownie Troop # 939 |
Room 129 |
Scout Meetings |
See Dates on Application, 3:20 to 5:30, October 2009-June 2010 |
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Mine Hill Recreation |
All Purpose Room |
Breakfast with Sa= nta |
Friday, Dec. 11,2= 009 Set-up, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 Breakfast Sunday, Dec. 13, = 2009 Snow Date |
|
Mine Hill Recreation |
All Purpose Room |
Youth Basketball Practice |
Monday –Fri= day 5:30-9:00 pm* (*some exclusions= due to conflicts) |
|
Mine Hill Recreation |
All Purpose Room |
Youth Basketball Games |
Saturdays starting January 9, 2010 through March 20, 2010 7:45 am-5:30 pm |
|
Yoga |
OT/PT Room |
Yoga class for staff |
Every Thursday fr= om September to June |
MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
RD OF
EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA=
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
09-09-28-13 APPROVAL OF SAFETY AND SECUR=
ITY
PLAN
On the motion of Mary Jo =
Walilko,
seconded by Caryn Battaglia, the Board approved the Mine Hill Township Boar=
d of
Education Safety and Security Plan. (Exhibit
N)
09-09-28-14
APPROVAL OF UNIFORM STATE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
On the motion of Mary Jo =
Walilko,
seconded by Caryn Battaglia , the Board approved the Uniform State Memorand=
um
of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials. (Exhibit O)
Roll Call Vote:
|
Resolutio= ns |
|
Patricia = Hernandez |
Steve Hoh |
Margo Mah= er |
Bridget M= auro |
Anthony N= ovelli |
Mary Jo W= alilko |
|
09-09-28-= 11 to 14 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Absent |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
PERSONNEL
RESOLUTIONS
New personnel employment appointments are contingent u= pon the required state and federal criminal history background checks in accord= ance with N.J.S.A. CH 116, PL. 1986.
09-09-28-15 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO TAKE MINUTE=
S
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
On the motion of Patricia Hernandez, seconded by Mary = Jo Walilko, the Board appoints Julia Coyne to take minutes for the Mine Hill Township Board of Education meetings, at a rate of time and a half per hour, starting September 28, 2009.
MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
RD OF
EDUCATION
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
09-09-28-16 APPOINTMENT OF STAFF
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
On the motion of Patricia Hernandez, seconded by Mary = Jo Walilko, the Board approved the employment of Debra Hanley as the Assistant= to the Business Administrator at an annual salary of $40,000.00, effective September 18, 2009, prorated.
And be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board submit to the County Superintendent, as required, applications for emergency hiring and the applicant’s attestations that they have not been convicted 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.
09-09-28-17 APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CLERICA=
L AIDE
TO THE CHILD STUDY TEAM
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
On the motion of Patricia Hernandez, seconded by Mary = Jo Walilko, the Board adopted the job description of Clerical Aide to the Child Study Team.
Explanation:<=
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style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> The job description dictates t=
he
duties of this new position. =
Our
Child Study Team personnel require clerical support. (Exhibit P)
09-09-28-18 APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE STAFF
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
On the motion of Patricia Hernandez, seconded by Mary = Jo Walilko, the Board approved the following personnel:
|
Name |
Position= |
Certific= ate |
Compensa= tion |
Effectiv= e Dates |
|
Christine= Capen |
Teacher |
Elementar= y |
$80/day-$= 90 after 10 days |
09-10 Sch= ool Year |
|
Theresa S= chantz |
Teacher |
Elementar= y |
$80/day-$= 90 after 10 days |
09-10 Sch= ool Year |
|
Casey Wal= ker |
Teacher |
County Ce= rtified |
$75/day-$= 85 after 10 days |
09-10 Sch= ool Year |
On the motion of Mary Jo Walilko, seconded by Caryn Battaglia, the Board tabled Resolution 09-09-28-19. Motion carried by unanimous voice = vote.
09-09-28-19 APPOINTMENT OF CLERICAL AIDE TO THE CHI=
LD
STUDY TEAM (TABLED)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
On the motion of _____________, seconded by __________= ___, the Board appointed ________________ as Clerical Aide to the Child Study Te= am at a rate of $10.30 per hour, four (4) hours per day.
09-09-28-20 INCREASE OF TEACHER ASSIGNMENT
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
On the motion of Patricia Hernandez, seconded by Mary = Jo Walilko, the Board approved the extension of hours for Susan Day from part = time to full time, effective October, 2009.
Explanation:<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Additional instructional suppo= rt is needed in the K-4 program.
MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
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EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA=
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09-09-28-21 APPROVAL OF MATERNITY LEAVE
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
On the motion of Patricia Hernandez, seconded by Mary =
Jo
Walilko, the Board approved the Maternity leave of Michelle J. Eastman. (Exhibit Q)
Roll Call Vote:
|
Resolutio= ns |
|
Patricia = Hernandez |
Steve Hoh |
Margo Mah= er |
Bridget M= auro |
Anthony N= ovelli |
Mary Jo W= alilko |
|
09-09-28-= 15 to 21 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Absent |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT – Caryn Battaglia, Bridget Mauro
COMMUNITY
RELATIONS RESOLUTIONS
None
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT – Bridg= et Mauro, Caryn Battaglia
BUILDINGS = AND GROUNDS RESOLUTIONS <= /p>
None
MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
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EDUCATION
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MHEF REPOR= T – Margo Maher
None
On the motion of Mary Jo Walilko, seconded by Caryn Battaglia, the Board approved the moving of the afternoon bus stop to the M= ine Hill Township Firehouse only, pending the approval of the Wharton/Mine Hill Police Department.
Roll Call Vote:
|
Caryn Bat= taglia |
Patricia = Hernandez |
Steve Hoh |
Margo Mah= er |
Bridget M= auro |
Anthony N= ovelli |
Mary Jo W= alilko |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Absent |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
RESOLUTION= FOR A CLOSED SESSION
On the motion of Mary Jo Walilko, seconded by Bridget = Mauro at 8:52 PM, the Board approved the following resolution:
MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
RD OF
EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA=
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
WHEREAS, = the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to mee= t in closed session to discuss certain matters, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss: (select one or mo= re)
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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 open session
9) deliberation after a public hearing=
that
could result in a civil penalty or other loss;
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 include items in categories __7___. It
may be adjourned while business is conducted in public then reconvened after
public business has been completed.
Roll Call Vote:
|
Caryn Bat= taglia |
Patricia = Hernandez |
Steve Hoh |
Margo Mah= er |
Bridget M= auro |
Anthony N= ovelli |
Mary Jo W= alilko |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Absent |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
RETURN TO =
REGULAR
SESSION
On the motion of Mary Jo Walilko, seconded by Caryn Battaglia at 9:15 PM, the Board returned to the regular session meeting.
Roll Call Vote:
|
Caryn Bat= taglia |
Patricia = Hernandez |
Steve Hoh |
Margo Mah= er |
Bridget M= auro |
Anthony N= ovelli |
Mary Jo W= alilko |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Absent |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
RD OF
EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA=
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION
None
On the motion of Mary Jo Walilko, seconded by Caryn
Battaglia, the Board adjourns the meeting at 9:20 PM
Roll Call Vote:
|
Caryn Bat= taglia |
Patricia = Hernandez |
Steve Hoh |
Margo Mah= er |
Bridget M= auro |
Anthony N= ovelli |
Mary Jo W= alilko |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Absent |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Respectfully submitted,
Ernest Palestis, Ed.D
MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
RD OF
EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA=
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
ADDENDUM
09-09-28-24 ELIMINATION OF POSITION
WHEREAS, the Superintendent= has reviewed the support staff structure of the Business Office within the District, and
WHEREAS, based upon that re= view, the Superintendent recommends a reorganization of the support staff structu= re within the Business Office of the District;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVE= D, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that, for reasons of economy, efficiency, change in the structure of the Business Office, and other good cause, that the following positions be abolished effective October 15, 2009= :
= 1. Business Office Secretary
= 2. Business Office Clerk
On the motion by Mary Jo Walilko, seconded by Caryn Battaglia.
|
Resolutio= ns |
Caryn Bat= taglia |
Patricia = Hernandez |
Steve Hoh= |
Margo Mah= er |
Bridget M= auro |
Anthony N= ovelli |
Mary Jo W= alilko |
|
09-09-28-24 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Absent |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Respectfully submitted,
Ernest Palestis, Ed.D
MINE HILL TOWNSHIP BOA=
RD OF
EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA=
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ADDENDUM
09-09-28-25 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
On the motion of Steve Hoh, seconded by Patricia Herna= ndez, the Board approved payment #2 to ACP Contracting totaling $125,892.66 bring= ing the total of the bills list to $306,250.41.
|
Resolutio= ns |
Caryn Bat= taglia |
Patricia = Hernandez |
Steve Hoh= |
Margo Mah= er |
Bridget M= auro |
Anthony N= ovelli |
Mary Jo W= alilko |
|
09-09-28-25 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Absent |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Respectfully submitted,
Ernest Palestis, Ed.D