SOUTH BOUND BROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 22, 2005

The meeting was called to order by board president Nancy Santora at 7:38 p.m. in room 140 of Robert Morris School with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by this opening statement:

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.

PRESENT: Mr. Allen, Mr. Ambrose, Mrs. Bolmer, Mrs. Santora, Mrs. Sarboukh, Mr. Stys

ABSENT: Mrs. Esposito

Also present were: Dr. Carol L. Rosevear, Superintendent; Mrs. Patricia Leonhardt, Business Administrator/Board Secretary; Mr. Kevin Settembrino and Mr. and Mrs. David Budd.

Motion presented to approve the agenda and addendum as distributed to board members.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- AUGUST 18, 2005 AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2005

Motion presented to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2005 and September 8, 2005 Regular Meetings.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Thanks to Mr. Richard Barber for gift of a New Jersey flag.
• Kevin Settembrino presentation of Long Range Facility Plan.
• Both of our Back to School Nights were successful.

RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC

No comments at this time.

CONSENT ITEMS

a. APPROVAL OF PAYROLLS AND PAYMENT OF BILLS

Motion to approve payment of bills per warrant listing dated September 22, 2005 in the amount of $274,494.46.

Motion to approve revised warrant listing dated August 18, 2005 in the corrected amount of $404,634.20.

MOTION: Mrs. Santora SECOND: Mr. Stys VOTE: 6-0

a. Thank you note from Mr. Barber

b. Letter to Christopher "Kip" Bateman in appreciation for his intercession

on behalf of the South Bound Brook school district.

c. Letter from a parent regarding home schooling.

d. Letter from RMEA regarding a grievance.

e. Letter from CAP Executive Director indicating that our district has been awarded funding to implement the K-6 program.

f. Letter to Mrs. Leonhardt from Gilbert Architects regarding the lighting project at Robert Morris School.

g. Letter to Mrs. Leonhardt and the board from Burton Zitomer, Esq. (see correspondence "f").

h. Letter to Gilbert Architects from Burton Zitomer, Esq. (see correspondence "f").

a. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ARCHITECT OF RECORD AND ARCHITECT

(Removed from agenda before vote)

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH BOUND BROOK IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows:

Section 1. In accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-4 and Section 6A:26-2 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the Long Range Facilities Plan prepared, and the Board authorizes the submission of same to the New Jersey Department of Education for approval.

Section 2. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-2 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board further authorizes the submission of the Long Range Facilities Plan to the Municipal Planning Board for its review.

Motion to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2005-2006 school year (September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006):

Eileen Reid, Millstone

Gerard Stephanick, Somerville

A motion is necessary for inclusion in the minutes to accept the following cots for out-of-district placements for the 2005-2006 school year (September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006):

3.5 BD at BBHS $24,500.00 each

1 Manville 12,650.00

1 East Mountain (Carrier) ESY 6,957.30

1 Jerry Davis ESY 4,865.64

Motion to approve transportation through Somerset County Educational Services Commission for the 2005-06 School Year:

High Road 3 $40.38 each

Lakeview 1 158.97

Beadleston 1 165.61

Katzenbach 1 28.01

SAGE Day 1 28.06

Newmark High School 1 75.64

Somerset Academy .5 83.29

Somerset Academy 1 31.91

Weston Elementary (Manville) 1 97.65

f. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT FOR JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006 FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT

Motion to approve transportation agreement with Mrs. Karen Liccardi for daily transportation of her daughter to Jerry Davis Developmental Center for the school year July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 at a rate of $1,989.

Motion, per recommendation of the superintendent, to approve the following substitute clerical employee at $70 per diem for the 2005-2006 school year:

Kathleen Cascio, Bridgewater

h. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED HAMMOND ORGAN

Motion to accept, with gratitude, the donation of a Hammond H100 organ to the school by Mr. and Mrs. Waverka.

Motion to approve the following transfer:

From 11-000-100-566 (Tuition Special) to 11-000-291-270 (Health Benefits)

$11,833.99

ROLL CALL

MOTION: Mrs. Santora SECOND: Mrs. Bolmer VOTE 6-0

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE: Met this evening, before the board meeting, to discuss the Long Range Facilities Plan.

OLD BUSINESS

• Status of lighting project was reviewed.
• Mrs. Sarboukh asked about the quilt. Dr. Rosevear will investigate.
• Mentoring plan was accepted and approved for submission.

NEW BUSINESS

• NJSBA Convention -- reservation information was updated.
• Mrs. Sarboukh mentioned Back to School Night and had questions regarding Language Arts textbook and evaluation of homework expectations.
• Mr. Ambrose mentioned the Robert Morris School alumni website and noted potential problems that may arise.
• After discussion, motion presented to change October Board of Education meeting date from October 6 to Thursday, October 20.

MOTION: Mrs. Santora SECOND: Mrs. Bolmer VOTE: 6-0

RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC

No comments at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

Business concluded, motion presented to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m.

MOTION: Mr. Stys SECOND: Mrs. Sarboukh VOTE: 6-0

Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Leonhardt

Business Administrator/Board Secretary