SOUTH BOUND BROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION

AGENDA

DECEMBER 2, 2004

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. STATEMENT RE: SUNSHINE LAW

This meeting has been advertised in two newspapers at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and has been posted in conspicuous locations including the borough hall and school buildings, which complies with state law governing meetings of school boards and other organizations.

4. ROLL CALL

Mr. Allen Mr. Ambrose Mrs. Bolmer Mrs. Esposito

Mrs. Santora Mrs. Sarboukh Mr. Stys

Also present were:

5. *APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:

6. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES --November 11, 2004 and November 11, 2004 Closed Session

MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:

7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Artist in Residence Grant presentation by Jo Winiarski

8. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC

9. CONSENT ITEMS

a. TREASURER'S (CONSULTANT) REPORT

Motion to approve Treasurer's Report dated October 31, 2004 indicating a cash balance of $1,116,165.45.

b. BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT

Motion to approve Board Secretary's Report dated October 31, 2004 indicating a cash balance of $1,116,165.45.

c. MONTHLY CERTIFICATION

The monthly certification of the Board Secretary and board members present to be signed by all stating that no major account has been over expended in violation of NJSA 18A:22-8, 18A:22-8.1 and NJAC 8:20-2.13.

Motion to approve the above consent items, a through c.

ROLL CALL

MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:

10. *CORRESPONDENCE

11. ACTION ITEMS (ROLL CALL VOTE)

a. TUITION COST FOR OUT OF DISTRICT PLACEMENT FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR

Motion to approve the following tuition costs for out of district placement for the 2004-2005 school year:

DESTINATION STUDENT(S) COST

Manville BOE 1 $12,050.00

b. CORRECTION TO 2004-2005 SALARY OF EMMA DeGIRALAMO

Upon receipt of official transcripts, it is necessary to adjust the salary of Emma DeGiralamo for the 2004-2005 school year (September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005). She is to be placed on step 5 of the BA+15 salary guide ($42,355) and had previously been approved on step 5 of the BA salary guide ($41,355).

c. APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR

Motion to approve the following substitute teacher for the 2004-2005 school year (September 1, 2005 - June 30, 2005):

Nicole Selody, Somerset

d. APPROVAL OF ROBOTICS ADVISORS

Motion to approve Mr. Riley and Mrs. Kordell as co-advisors for Robotics for the 2004-2005 school year.

e. RECOMMENDATION TO CHANGE PART-TIME CLERK TYPIST POSITION TO FULL TIME

Motion to approve additional time and benefits plus revised job description for the Part-Time Clerk Typist position.

f. APPROVAL OF TRANSFERS IN THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL BUDGET

Motion to approve the following transfers in the 2004-2005 school budget, made to avoid over expenditure of accounts:

FROM: TO: AMOUNT:

11-230-100-610 (BSI supplies) 11-240-100-610 (ESL supplies) $12.68

11-230-100-610 (BSI supplies) 11-000-213-600 (Health supplies) 8.30

11-230-100-610 (BSI supplies) 11-000-213-800 (Health other obj.) 115.34

Motion to approve above action items, a through f:

ROLL CALL

MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:

12. COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Somerset County School Boards Association

b. New Jersey School Boards Association

c. Somerset County Educational Services Commission

d. Finance

e. Bound Brook Board of Education

f. Negotiations

g. Other reports

13. OLD BUSINESS

14. NEW BUSINESS

15. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC

16. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

a. Personnel

MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:

17. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:

18. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:

*Information included in agenda packet.

INCLUDED IN AGENDA PACKET:

Minutes November 11, 2004 and closed session

Recommendation for full-time clerk typist

Job Description for full-time clerk typist

Grant award letter from Somerset County United Way

Facility Use schedule for December 2004 and January 2005

Newsletters for November 12 and November 19

Invitation to Robert Morris holiday party

Board Secretary Report October 2004

Treasurer's Report October 2004