SOUTH BOUND BROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 8, 2005

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by board president Nancy Santora at 6:40 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.

SOUTH BOUND BROOK BOARD MEMBER TRAINING SESSION

Preceding the regular meeting, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., a special training session on the NJSBA Code of Ethics will be presented by Carole Larsen of New Jersey School Boards Association. The program presents a review of the responsibilities of a board of education member in the areas of policy making, planning and appraisal. Board members will discuss their accomplishments over the 2004-2005 school year.

It was decided that board members, Dr. Rosevear and Mrs. Leonhardt will prepare self-evaluations. They are due to the Business Administrator by September 22.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Mr. Allen, Mr. Ambrose, Mrs. Bolmer, Mrs. Esposito, Mrs. Santora and Mrs. Sarboukh.

ABSENT: Mr. Stys

Also present were: Dr. Carol Rosevear, Superintendent; Mrs. Pat Leonhardt, Business Administrator/Board Secretary; Mr. Terry Warrelmann, liaison from Borough Council and Mrs. Quinlan, Mrs. Ambrose and Mrs. High, staff members.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ADDENDUM

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

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- AUGUST 18, 2005

Motion presented to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2005 meeting.

MOTION: Mrs. Bolmer SECOND: Mrs. Santora

MOTION TABLED; a notation will be added regarding the lighting project and minutes re-submitted to the board for approval at the next meeting.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

A moment of silence was observed in memory of John Warrelmann, former board member, who passed away on August 22, 2005.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Successful opening of school.
• Assemblyman Christopher "Kip" Bateman's assistance with the Department of Labor.
• Review of summer projects: window project was successfully completed, lighting project is still under exploration. Mr. Ambrose noted that Mr. Boyle's holdup with permits contributed to the problems, which could have been found and fixed earlier.
• New teacher orientation
• A workshop was held for all staff on September 7 on Differentiated Instruction, a program designed to promote academic success for all students
• Word of appreciation for work Dave Budd and his crew accomplished this summer. Mr. Ambrose congratulated Mr. Budd and his employees on a job well done (particularly the gymnasium floor).

RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC

Mr. Warrelmann noted that Mr. Boyle now has an assistant, which should help with the backlog in the Construction Department.

Mrs. Quinlan and Mrs. High discussed the mentoring program and its implementation in our school.

CONSENT ITEMS

a. APPROVAL OF PAYROLLS AND PAYMENT OF BILLS

Motion to approve payment of bills per warrant listing dated August 18, 2005 in the amount of $354,646.44, as well as payrolls for the month of August 2005 in the amount of $38,538.45 (August 15) and $29,750.43 (August 30).

b. BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT

Motion to approve Board Secretary's Report dated June 30, 2005 indicating a cash balance of $916,906.10.

c. TREASURER'S (CONSULTANT) REPORT

Motion to approve Treasurer's Report dated June 30, 2005 indicating a cash balance of $916,906.10.

Motion to approve the above consent items.

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

ACTION ITEMS (ROLL CALL VOTE)

a. EMPLOYMENT OF CAFETERIA AIDE

Motion to employ Jodie Csobor as a lunchroom/playground aide for the 2005-2006 school year (September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006) at an hourly rate of $8.

b. APPOINTMENT OF BACKUP AIDE FOR BREAKFAST PROGRAM

Motion to appoint Shawna Romano as backup aide for breakfast program at an hourly rate of $13.10.

c. EMPLOYMENT OF SUBSTITUTE AIDE FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR

Motion to approve employment of Amanda Stein as a substitute classroom aide for the extended school year program (summer 2005) at a cost of $11.50/hour for the position approved by the board at their regular meeting on June 16, as well as two hours at $11.50/hour as interpreter for parent conference.

d. EMPLOYMENT OF PATRICIA OLEINIK FOR TEACHER OF THE HANDICAPPED (RESOURCE ROOM)

Motion, as recommended by the superintendent, to employ Patricia Oleinik for Teacher of the Handicapped (Resource Room) for the 2005-2006 school year (September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006). Ms. Oleinik will be placed on step 1 of the BA salary guide, or $41,360.

e. EMPLOYMENT OF SHARON ZLOTNICK FOR ESL (HALF TIME)

Motion, as recommended by the superintendent, to employ Mrs. Sharon Zlotnick for ESL (half time) for the 2005-2006 school year (September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006). Mrs. Zlotnick will be placed on step 2 of the BA salary guide, or $41,360 prorated to half, $20,680.

f. EMPLOYMENT OF LORI RASTELLI AS INTERIM PSYCHOLOGIST

Motion, as recommended by the superintendent, to employ Lori Rastelli as Interim Psychologist (3/5) for the 2005-2006 school year (approximately September 1, 2005 through November 4, 2005). Ms. Rastelli will be placed on step 1 of the MA+30 salary guide ($45,760), or $247.36 per diem.

g. ADVANCEMENT ON SALARY GUIDE FOR LORRAINE LIDON

Motion to place Lorraine Lidon on step 15 of the MA salary guide. Ms. Lidon received her MA.

h. CORRECTION TO SALARY OF LUIS VINDAS

Motion to correct salary of Luis Vindas, incorrectly listed on August 18 as first step BA salary guide. Correct placement is step 2 of BA+15, or $42,460 for the 2005-2006 school year.

i. TUITION FOR OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS FOR 2005-2006

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

# STUDENTS DESTINATION COST

1 Newmark School 39,755

1 TOPS Program 12,050

j. CHANGE TO EXTRACURRICULAR APPOINTMENT FOR 2005-2006

Motion to change Pickleball advisor from Ms. Weikel to Mr. Riley.

k. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ALLOCATIONS FOR FY2006

Motion to authorize application for the following allocations under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) for fiscal year 2006:

Title I $85,790

Title II Part A 12,984

Title II Part D 1,559

Title III 6,746

Title IV 2,616

Title V 986

Total $110,681

l. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR IDEA-B FUNDING FOR FY2006

Motion to authorize application for the following allocations under IDEA-B for fiscal year 2006:

Preschool 3,452

Motion to approve change order for $300 to install additional light in bookkeeper's office.

Motion to accept the Memorandum of Agreement between education and law enforcement officials dated September 7, 2005. These procedures were developed by the Superintendent of Schools and Chief of Police and will be approved by the County Superintendent of Schools and the County Prosecutor.

o. APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR

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

p. MENTOR PROGRAM 2005-2006

Motion to approve the following assurances for the district's 2005-2006 mentoring program:

Statement of Intent

Statement of Acceptance

Motion, as recommended by the superintendent, to employ Paula Fech, LPN, at $30.00 per hour for a medically fragile student placed in an out-of-district program.

Motion to approve above Action Items a-q:

ROLL CALL

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

• Residency issues and borough ordinance (the board is supportive)
• Parking lot reconfiguration
• Classroom aides are preparing for their test*
• Mr. Ambrose suggested Gilbert be invited to the September 22 board meeting if no action has been taken before then.
• Board of Education suggested withholding payment to Technica until concerns are alleviated. The board also suggested that Gilbert pay Technica and we can pay Gilbert at the appropriate time.
• Dr. Rosevear mentioned that South Bound Brook Borough has requested a possible contribution for the cost of the parking lot reconfiguration. The Finance Committee will discuss it.

PAYMENT FOR CLASSROOM AIDES MATERIALS AND TESTING

Motion presented that the South Bound Brook Board of Education pay for test materials and test administration for 2005-2006 classroom aides. Cost is $65 each.

NEW BUSINESS

• NJSBA Convention (room confirmations)
• Planning joint meeting with Bound Brook BOE
• Air conditioning in Server Room
• Therapists insurance coverage
• Approval was obtained for a shed
• A steak house was suggested for the board's dinner Wednesday night (NJSBA convention)
• Nurse needs to purchase her own malpractice insurance

COMMITTEE REPORTS

BOUND BROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION: Mrs. Esposito reported that Don Bates has resigned as principal of Bound Brook High School. Dan Gallagher has taken his place. Mr. Sterner (elementary school principal) is out temporarily. Bound Brook did not get St. Mary's School.

No comments at this time.

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

Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Leonhardt
Business Administrator/Board Secretary