SOUTH BOUND BROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 19, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in room 104 by board president Nancy Santora with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by this opening statement:
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.
PRESENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Bolmer, Mrs. Esposito, Mrs. Santora and Mr. Stys
ABSENT: Mr. Ambrose and Mrs. Sarboukh
Also present were: Dr. Carol L. Rosevear, Superintendent; Mr. Donald Sternberg, Business Administrator/Board Secretary; and Mr. Terry Warrelmann, liaison from the Borough Council.
Motion presented to approve the agenda and addendum as distributed to board members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES --June 24, 2004
Motion to approve the minutes of the June 24, 2004 Regular Meeting and Closed Session.
MOTION: Mrs. Santora SECOND: Mr. Stys VOTE: 4-0
NOTE: Mrs. Esposito arrived at this time and acted on all remaining business of the meeting.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Dr. Rosevear reviewed progress toward and achievement of district goals for 2003-2004. She also reviewed 2004-2005 district goals.
RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC
Mr. Warrelmann asked about the roofing project, and Mr. Sternberg outlined progress.
a. APPROVAL OF PAYROLLS
Motion to approve payment of bills per warrant listing dated June 30, 2004 in the amount of $302,426.98, bills per warrant listing dated July 30, 2004 in the amount of $144,263.96, bills per warrant listing dated August 19, 2004 in the amount of $128,773.59 as well as payrolls for the month of July 2004 in the amount of $66,920.19.
Motion to approve Board Secretary's Report dated May 31, 2004 indicating a cash balance of $1,090,676.14.
Motion to approve Treasurer's Report dated May 31, 2004 indicating a cash balance of $1,090,676.14.
d. 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 d.
ROLL CALL
MOTION: Mrs. Santora SECOND: Mrs. Esposito VOTE: 5-0
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Christine Hughes indicating she will not be able to accept our offer of employment for the 2004-2005 school year.
b. Letter of resignation from Mary Samad, occupational therapist.
c. Letter of resignation from Diane Newland, classroom aide.
d. Letter of resignation from Kimberly Honnick, curriculum coordinator.
e. Letter of resignation from Susan Nash, teacher.
f. Letter from David Livingston, County Superintendent, informing us that our Comprehensive Equity Plan for 2004-2007 has been approved.
g. Resignation of Ellen Castell, teacher.
ACTION ITEMS (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Motion to rescind offer of employment to Christine Hughes (June 10, 2004 minutes). Ms. Hughes has accepted a position with another school district.
Motion to accept, with regret, the resignation of Mary Samad, Occupational Therapist, effective June 30, 2004. Mrs. Samad has obtained a full-time position.
Motion to accept, with regret, the resignation of Diane Newland, Classroom Aide, effective June 30, 2004. Mrs. Newland will be relocating out of the district this summer and will seek employment closer to home.
Motion to accept, with regret, the resignation of Susan Nash, effective June 30, 2004. Mrs. Nash has accepted a position with another school district.
Motion to approve the following tuition costs for out of district placements for the 2004-2005 school year:
SC Elementary Academy 3 $33,935.00 each
Extended School Year (above) 1 4,500.00
SC Secondary Academy 1 33,935.00 (full time)
SC Secondary Academy 1 23,494.00 (shared)
Cerebral Palsy Lakeview 3 (210 days) 64,050.00 each
Beadleston High School 1 32,425.00
Newgrange School 1 (207 days) 38,524.77
Motion, as recommended by the superintendent, that the board of education provide level 1 services for two students through the Department of Human Services NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped. This agreement is in effect from September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. These services are provided by a certified teacher of blind or partially sighted and could require up to eight (8) contacts per year. This cost ($1,035 each) will be deducted from the district's state aid payments.
Resolved, that the South Bound Brook Board of Education hereby ratifies the memorandum of agreement dated June 23, 2004 between the negotiating teams of the Board and the South Bound Brook Administrators' Association, and authorizes its President and Secretary to execute a successor collective negotiations agreement incorporating the terms of said memorandum.
W. Stein $90,610.00
i. APPROVAL OF PRINCIPAL SALARY FOR 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR PER ADMINISTRATORS' CONTRACT
D. Donahue $102,050.00
Motion to accept a Backyard Habitat grant from Somerset County in the amount of $901.85. The funds will be used for purchase of courtyard supplies.
k. APPROVAL OF TRANSFERS IN THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL BUDGET
Motion to authorize the attached account transfers within the 2003-2004 school budget for May 2004 to avoid over expenditure of accounts.
Motion to employ Ms. Cynthia Malone as a substitute classroom aide for the summer PSD program at a daily rate of $26.67 (based on the $800 stipend for 30 days).
Recommendation to allow the Somerset County Educational Services Commission to administer IDEA-B non-public school funding for a 5% administrative fee. Fees include $365.15 for Basic (based on non-public allocation of $7,303) and $23.55 for Preschool (based on non-public allocation of $471), for a total of $388.70.
Motion presented, as recommended, that the agreement adopted on January 6, 2000 between the Board of Education and the American Red Cross be renewed. This Agreement allows the use of the Robert Morris School as a mass care shelter for the victims of disasters.
Motion to approve transportation agreement with Mrs. Karen Liccardi for daily transportation of her daughter to Jerry Davis Developmental Center at $8.70 per diem for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
Motion to accept donation of 30 used computers from Somerset County ETTC.
Motion to approve appointment of Anna Infante as a Spanish teacher for the 2004-2005 school year (September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005). Ms. Infante will be placed on Step 1 of the MA salary guide at a salary of $41,765.00.
Motion to approve full-time employment of Laura Burkhardt for the 2004-2005 school year (September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005).
Motion to approve employment of Richard Shaller as Substance Awareness Coordinator for the 2004-2005 school year at $30 per hour. Mr. Shaller will work two hours per day, five days per week.
Discussion and approval of district goals and objectives for 2004-2005 (see attached).
Motion to accept Comprehensive School Reform Program funding for 2004-2005 in the amount of $150,000 and approve implementation of goals and objectives as outlined in the grant.
Motion, per recommendation of the superintendent, to approve the appointment of Amy Bennett as a Special Education teacher for the 2004-2005 school year (September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005). Ms. Bennett will be placed on the first step of the MA salary guide at $41,765.00.
Motion, per recommendation of the superintendent, to approve the appointment of Thomas Chiola as Literacy Support Teacher/Grant Facilitator for the 2004-2005 school year (September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005). Mr. Chiola will be placed on the 13th step of the MA+30 salary guide at $57,455.
Motion to accept, with regret, the resignation of Ellen Castell as a teacher in the South Bound Brook school district effective August 18, 2004.
ROLL CALL
MOTION: Mrs. Santora SECOND: Mr. Stys VOTE: 5-0
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOUND BROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION: Mrs. Esposito discussed issues related to Bound Brook with many positive changes and new hires. She is also very pleased with initiatives of the interim superintendent.
None presented.
Analysis of S1701 and the Budget (new law signed 7/1/04)
Non-renewal of contract with Bound Brook to obtain services of curriculum coordinator.
RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC
Mr. Warrelmann advised that Community Day is planned for September 12.
Business concluded, motion presented to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald Sternberg
Business Administrator/Board Secretary