Penns Grove — Carneys Point Regional School District

Penns Grove — Carneys Point Regional School District
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
. (856) 299-4250
PENNS GROVE, NJ 08069-2057
Fax (856) 299-5226
100 IONA AVENUE
Brian E, Ferguson, CPA
Dr. Albert D. Graham, Jr.
Ms. Christina L. Battiato
School Business Administrator
Ext. 1111
Director of Early Childhood & Federal/State Programs
Director of Special Services
Ext. 1125
[email protected]
Ext. 1124
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John Paff (paffPpobox.com )
February 11, 2014
Open Public Record Act ("OPRA") Request Dated January 30, 2014
Re:
Dear Mr. Paff:
This letter is in response to your OPRA Request, dated January 30, 2014 that you submitted to the Penns Grove-Carney's
Point School District (the "District"). Please note although your Request was received by the District on January 31,
2014, the District was closed on February 3, 2014 due to the inclement weather. As such, the due date for the Board's
responses to your Request is February 12, 2014.
In response to your OPRA Request, the District responds as follows (please note that the numbers below coincide with
the numbered requests in your email):
1.
With respect to your request for the "[t]he minutes of three most recently held nonpublic (i.e. "closed" or
"executive") school board meetings for which minutes are available for public disclosure in either full or
redacted form," please see the responsive redacted documents attached, along with a redaction log explaining
the basis for each redaction.
2.
With respect to your request for "[t]he resolutions, as required by N.J.S.A. 10:4-13, that authorized the three
nonpublic meetings for which minutes were provided in response to #1 above. (If the resolutions are spread out
in full in the public meeting minutes (as opposed to "free standing" resolutions), please furnish only those pages
of the public meeting minutes that contain the resolutions.)," please see the responsive documents attached.
Please note that prior to each set of "Closed Session Agenda's," there are minutes containing the resolutions to
move each respective meeting into executive session.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Brian E. Ferguson, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Records Custodian
Enclosures
Zenaida Cobian, Interim Superintendent
c:
Comegno Law Group, Board Solicitor (w/out enclosure)
REDACTION LOG FOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Please note that the redactions have been numbered in this log for each individual page,
beginning at the top of the page, moving from left to right, and identified as specifically as
possible.
Reason for Redaction
Document
Redaction No.
11/4/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1749)
1 (first bullet
point under
"Personnel")
11/4/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1749)
2 (second bullet
point under
"Personnel")
11/4/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1749)
11/4/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1749)
11/4/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1749)
11/4/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1749)
3 (second bullet
point under
"Personnel")
4 (second bullet
point under
"Personnel")
5 (second bullet
point under
"Personnel")
6 (second bullet
point under
"Personnel")
11/4/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1749)
11/4/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1749)
11/4/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1750)
1 (second bullet
point from the
top of the page)
Advisory, consultative and deliberative.
11/4/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1750)
2 ("Facilities")
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(7)
(negotiations strategy); Advisory,
consultative and deliberative.
Date
7 (third bullet
point under
"Personnel")
8 (fourth bullet
point under
"Personnel")
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); Student privacy and
confidentiality. See N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.5;
18A:36-19; 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; N.J.S.A.
10:4-12(7) (anticipated litigation).
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(7)
(contract negotiation); N.J.S.A. 10:412(b)(8) (personnel); Attorney client
privilege.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel).
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel).
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel).
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:412(b)(4)(collective bargaining
negotiations strategy); Advisory,
consultative and deliberative.
Advisory, consultative and deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Attorney-client privilege.
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1750)
1 (first bullet
point under
Personnel)
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1750)
2 (last bullet
point under
Personnel)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1750)
3 (fourth
paragraph from
bottom)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1750)
4 (third
paragraph from
bottom)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1750)
5 (second
paragraph from
bottom)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1750)
6 (last
paragraph)
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(7) (contract
negotiation); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1751)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1751)
1 (first
paragraph
continued from
previous page)
2 (second
paragraph)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1751)
3 (third
paragraph)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1751)
4 (third
paragraph)
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
Attorney-client privilege.
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1751)
5 (second
paragraph from
bottom)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1751)
6 (last
paragraph)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 3 (p. 1752)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 3 (p. 1752)
1 (first
paragraph —
continued from
previous page)
2 (first
paragraph—
continued from
previous page)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 3 (p. 1752)
3 (second
paragraph)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 3 (p. 1752)
4 (third
paragraph)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 3 (p. 1752)
5 (fourth
paragraph)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 3 (p. 1752)
6 (first and
second
paragraph under
8:24 PM)
11/18/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 3 (p. 1752)
7 (third
paragraph under
8:24 PM)
12/2/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1755)
1 (first
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
paragraph below other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
Personnel)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
Attorney-client privilege.
2 (second
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
paragraph below other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
Personnel)
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
3 (third
paragraph below other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
Personnel)
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
4 (fourth
paragraph below other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
Personnel)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
5 (fifth
paragraph below other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
Personnel)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
12/2/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1755)
12/2/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1755)
12/2/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1755)
12/2/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 1 (p. 1755)
12/2/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1756)
1 (first
paragraph)
12/2/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1756)
2 (second
paragraph)
12/2/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1756)
3 (third
paragraph)
12/2/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1756)
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1756)
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1756)
4 (fourth
paragraph)
5 (fifth
paragraph)
6 (paragraph
labeled 6:50
PM)
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1756)
7 (paragraph
labeled 6:50
PM)
12/2/2013
12/2/2013
12/2/2013
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
Advisory, consultative and deliberative.
Advisory, consultative and deliberative.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel).
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel); Advisory, consultative and
deliberative.
12/2/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 2 (p. 1756)
12/2/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 3 (p. 1757)
Closed Session
Agenda p. 3 (p. 1757)
12/2/2013
12/2/2013
Closed Session
Agenda p. 3 (p. 177)
8 (paragraph
labeled 6:54
PM)
1 (second
paragraph)
2 (paragraph
beneath #4)
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8)
(personnel).
Advisory, consultative and deliberative;
Attorney-client privilege.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
other statutes). Student privacy and
confidentiality. See N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.5;
18A:36-19; 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; N.J.S.A.
10:4-12(7) (anticipated litigation).
3 (third bullet
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (effect of OPRA on
point below
other statutes); N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(7)
"Informational") (contract negotiation).
Note — Although the "Informational" heading falls on the Agenda following the minute entry for
the adjournment to Public Session, this information pertains to matters discussed in the Closed
Session and was inadvertently placed in the body of the Public Session minutes.
16405
November 4, 2013
The Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional Board of Education held their Regular
Meeting on the above date with the following members present: Ms. Bradford,
Mrs. Chiacchio, Mrs. Harbeson, Mr. James, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Sackes, Mr. Tomarchio,
Mr. Venello and Mr. Wright.
Also present were: Mrs. Cobian, Mr. Ferguson, and Mr. Toscano, Esq.
Mx. Wright called the meeting to order at 6;00 P.M. In accordance with Chapter
231, Public Law of 1975, adequate notice of the meeting was made public in the
following manner:
1.
2.
3.
Posting in the District Office
Communication to the following:
Todays Sunbeam
a.
Gloucester County Times
b.
Communication to the municipal clerks of:
Carneys Point
a.
Penns Grove
b.
Mrs. Chiacchio moved, seconded by Mrs. Harbeson that,
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act authorizes Boards of Education to
meet in executive session under certain circumstances
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act requires the Board to adopt a
resolution at a public meeting to go into private session; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District Board of
Education that it is necessary to meet in executive session to discuss certain items
involving:
1. Matters of personal confidentiality rights, including but not limited to, staff
and/or student discipline matters
2. Matters which, if publicly disclosed, would constitute an unwarranted invasion
of individual privacy.
3. Matters involving personnel issues, including but not limited to, the
employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of
employment, evaluation of performance, promotion or discipline of any public
officer or employee.
11/4/13
16406
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any discussion held by the Board which need not
remain confidential will be made public as soon as feasible. The minutes of the
executive session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education will return to open session to
conduct business at the conclusion of the executive session. 5:32 P.M.
7:00 P.M.- The board returned to Public Session
Also present was: Dr. Graham and Mrs. Battiato
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECI I ED
7:02 P.M.- The board adjourned to Closed Session
7:28 P.M.- The board returned to Public Session
PRESENTATION
NJQSAC DPRs - Ms. Zenaida Cobian
-Mrs. Cobian discussed the requirements of NJQSAC
PRESENTATIONS (November 18 Only)
1. Update on HIS Incidents
2. Jacob Davenport - SAT Recognition
3. Student Citizen of the Month Awards:
a. Lafayette-Pershing School - Dr. Eveline Armstrong
b. Field Street School - Ms. Mary Kwiatkowski
c. Paul W. Carleton School - Ms. E. J. Shockley
d. Penns Grove Middle School - Mr. Joseph Sottosanti
e. Penns Grove High School - Ms. Jocelyn Easley
11/4/13
1749
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
November 4, 2013
Mr. Wright called the Board of Education meeting to order at 6:00 PM with the
following members present: Ms. Bradford, Mrs. Chiacchio, Mrs. Harbeson, Mr. James,
Mr. Martin, Ms. Sackes, Mr. Tomarchio and Mr. Venello.
Also present were Ms. Cobian, Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Toscano.
The following items were discussed:
1. NIB Reports — Ms. Cobian reviewed old HI13 case and asked for consensus to
affirm, reject or modify: HS #1 Affirm; HS #2 — Affirm
2. Personnel
• Parent Concern — Special Education Ms. Cobian discussed a meeting
that she had with the parent of a special ed. student who indicated_
•
Donated Sick Days for Two Staff Members — Mr. Toscana
Ms. Cobian gave a brief summary of Ms. 'I
Ms. Cobian described Ms.
condition (as authorized by Ms.
condition.
•
Hiring Guidelines — Ms. Cobian distributed information concerning
proposed new hiring guidelines. She discussed some of the details of the
process and the rationale for the proposed proposal.
enial of Accidental Disabili
7:00 PM — Adjourned to Public Session
7:05 PM — Back to Closed Session
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1750
•
Ms. Cobian asked the Board for permission to advertise for positions of
individuals who have submitted letters of resignation. Consensus to
approve.
•
Ms. Cobian continued discussion of hiring guidelines.
Ms. Cobian explained the process for selecting the Middle School
Principal.
3. Finance —N/A
4. Facilities — Lafayette/Pershing Parking Facilities — Mr. Ferguson discussed the
5. Discussion of Board Procedures/Open Forum — President Wright
6. Adjourned: 7:26 PM
Informational:
• Resignation of Andre iforvay — See attachment.
• Music Drums and Transportation — Ms. Cobian discussed an issue concerning
children bringing instruments on the bus.
• Special Education Monitoring Report See attachment.
Respectfully submitted,
l3rian E. Ferguson
Business Administrator/
Board Secretary
1 1/4/13
16413
November 1.8, 2013
The Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional Board of Education held their Regular
Meeting on the above date with the following members present: Ms. Bradford,
Mrs. Harbeson, Mr. James, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Sackes, Mx. Tomarchio, Mr. Venello,
and Mr. Wright.
Also present were: Mrs. Cobian, Mr. Ferguson, and Mr. Ruilova, Esq.
Mr. Wright called the meeting to order at 6;00 P.M. In accordance with Chapter
231, Public Law of 1975, adequate notice of the meeting was made public in the
following manner:
1.
2.
3.
Posting in the District Office
Communication to the following:
a.
Todays Sunbeam
Gloucester County Times
b.
Communication to the municipal clerks of:
a.
Carneys Point
Penns Grove
b.
Mrs. Sackes moved, seconded by Mrs. Harbeson that,
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act authorizes Boards of Education to
meet in executive session under certain circumstances
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act requires the Board to adopt a
resolution at a public meeting to go into private session; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District Board of
Education that it is necessary to meet in executive session to discuss certain items
involving:
1. Matters of personal confidentiality rights, including but not limited to, staff
and/or student discipline matters
Matters
which, if publicly disclosed, would constitute an unwarranted invasion
2.
of individual privacy.
3, Matters involving personnel issues, including but not limited to, the
employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of
employment, evaluation of performance, promotion or discipline of any public
officer or employee.
11/18/13
16414
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any discussion held by the Board which need not
remain confidential will be made public as soon as feasible. The minutes of the
executive session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists,
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education will return to open session to
conduct business at the conclusion of the executive session. 6:00 P.M.
7:05 P.M.- The board returned to Public Session
Also present were: Dr. Graham and Mrs. Battiato
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECHED
PRESENTATIONS
1. Update on HID Incidents- Mrs. Cobian gave an update on HID Incidents during the
past month
2. Jakob Davenport - 2014 National Merit Scholarship Commended Scholar- Mr.
Wright, Board President presented Jakob with a certificate from the Board of
Education,
3. Cassady Dougan - London New Year's Day Parade Participation- Mr. Wright,
Board President presented Cassady with a certificate from the Board of Education.
4. Student Citizen of the Month Awards:
Lafayette-Pershing School - Aiden Brooks-Kamwani
Field Street School - Esteban Garcia and Anthony Smith
Paul W. Carleton School - Jennifer Garcia Arellano and Keyshawn Carper
Penns Grove Middle School - Danny Vasquez and Victoria Doran
Penns Grove High School - Juliana DiPietro and Amanda Newmuis
7:40 P.M.-The board adjourned to Closed Session
8:50 P.M.- The board returned to Public Session
11/18/13
1750
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
November 18, 2013
Mr. Wright called the Board of Education meeting to order at 6:00 I'M with the
following members present: Ms. Bradford, Mrs. Harbeson, Mr. James, Mr. Martin, Ms.
Sackes (left at 9:07 PM), Mr. Tomarchio and Mr. Venello.
Also present were Ms. Cobian, Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Ruilova.
The following items were discussed:
1. PERSONNEL —
• Middle School Principal Update —
a SAC/Guidance
• Revisions of Exempt Staff Contracts
• Hires — See enclosures:
• Special Education Teacher — PGHS
• School Psychologist — PGMS
• Transportation/Maintenance Secretary
• Kindergarten Teacher — L/P
• C Schedule Winter Coaches See enclosures — D. Fill& J. 1111
revisions to the Kirin r roeess/ uidelines. She
Ms. Cobian discussed the replacement for the SAC position
Mr. Ferguson discussed the revisions for the exempt support staff salaries
Ms. Cobian discussed the recommended hires. Questions came up regarding the
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Ms. Cobian discussed the recommended Schedule C winter coaching positions.
She addressed
Ms. Cobian indicated
2. FINANCE —
• NSBA Conference — BOB Member Request to Attend — Jeanette Harbeson
has requested to attend the National School Boards Association in New
Orleans from April 5-7, 2014. Registration cost is $895 plus cost of
airfare, lodging and meals to be paid at the approved GSA rates. Mr.
Wright and Ms. Bradford also said they wanted to attend.
3. FACILITIES —
• Addendums for a parental transportation contract and approval of the
2014-2015 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan were discussed by Mr.
Ferguson.
7:00 PM—Adjourn to Public Session
7:45 PM — Back to Closed Session
Ms. Cobian continued the discussion of
Ms. Cobian indicated that
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1752
r. Ruilova
Ms. Cobian indicated
After further discussion arum" the Board,
8:20 PM Mr. Wright and Mr. Martin left to have a private conversation. Mr. James and
Ms. Bradford left to have a private conversation.
8:24 PM — Individuals came back into room.
Ms. Bradford wanted to discuss an incident that ha erred last meeting during
public session that affected her, but Mr. Ruilova
8:50 PM — Back to Public Session
Informational;
• Resignation of Karen Gerber — See attachment.
• Student' Recognition Press Release — See enclosures.
• PG Twins Locker Room Use — See attachment.
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1753
• Meeting with Chiefs of Police and Administrative Team to Discuss MOA — Nov.
20th
• JIF Annual Dinner See enclosure. — Please notify Brian or Paula
Respectfully submitted,
Brian E. Ferguson
Business Administrator/
Board Secretary
11/18/13
16439
December 2, 2013
The Perms Grove-Carneys Point Regional Board of Education held their Regular
Meeting on the above date with the following members present: Ms. Bradford,
Mrs. Harbeson, Mr. James, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Sackes, Mr. Tomarchio, Mr. Venello,
and Mr. Wright.
Also present were: Mrs. Cobian, Mr. Ferguson
Mr. Wright called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. In accordance with Chapter
231, Public Law of 1975, adequate notice of the meeting was made public in the
following manner:
1.
2.
3.
Posting in the District Office
Communication to the following:
a.
Todays Sunbeam
b.
Gloucester County Times
Communication to the municipal clerks of:
a.
Carneys Point
b.
Penns Grove
Mrs. Sackes moved, seconded by Mrs. Harbeson that,
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act authorizes Boards of Education to
meet in executive session under certain circumstances
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act requires the Board to adopt a
resolution at a public meeting to go into private session; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District Board of
Education that it is necessary to meet in executive session to discuss certain items
involving:
1. Matters of personal confidentiality rights, including but not limited to, staff
and/or student discipline matters
2, Matters which, if publicly disclosed, would constitute an unwarranted invasion
of individual privacy.
3. Matters involving personnel issues, including but not limited to, the
employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of
employment, evaluation of performance, promotion or discipline of any public
officer or employee.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any discussion held by the Board which need not
remain confidential will be made public as soon as feasible. The minutes of the
executive session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education will return to open session to
conduct business at the conclusion of the executive session. 6:01 P.M.
7:05 P.M.• The board returned to Public Session
Also present were: Dr. Graham and Mrs. Battiato
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECITED
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Antoinette
te RresWeptt1aiSI'eacher- Congratulated Mr. Martin on his work
with the PG Twins Football Team. Addressed the time and dedication needed to
work with the youth.
Saguion Gullett, HS
ient Athlete- Read a statement in support of Mr. Carr.
MINUTES
Mrs. Harbeson moved, seconded by Mrs. Sackes, that,
Be It Resolved by the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional Board of Education to
approve the minutes of the meetings held on November 18, 2013, Executive and
Regular Meeting.
The above resolution was passed with a roll call vote of the following:
AYES:
Ms. Bradford, Mrs. Harbeson, Mr. James, Mr. Martin,
Mrs. Sackes, Mr. Tomarchio, Mr. Venetic., and Mr. Wright
NAYES:
None
ABSTAIN: None
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Ms. Cobian ,ave an u )(late on the Middle School Principal search,
Ms. Cobian discussed the replacement of the High School SAC position. 11111
Ms. Cobian discussed
Ms. Cobian discussed
2. FINANCE —
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National School Boards convention Executive County Superintendent
Approval
Request for Athletic Gear by Coaches
Mr. Ferguson discussed the need to get the Executive County Superintendent's
approval to have three Board members attend the National School Boards
Convention in New Orleans. Estimated cost: $2,000 per person.
Ms. Cobian discussed the request of a coach to have student athletes purchase
athletic gear on their own.
3. FACILITIES —
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Update on Lafayette/Pershing School Parking
Ms. Cobian discussed the Lafayette/Pershing School parking issue.
6.50 PM
6:54 PM —
came into Closed Session and answered questions
Pill excused.
6:55 PM-- Ms. Cobian left. MV, FT, GW also excused.
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Mr. Ferguson discussed the Acting/Interim Superintendent contract which was
approved by the Executive County Superintendent and will be on the next agenda
for Board approval. He indicated that Mr. Toscano reviewed the terms and
conditions with the County Office and that the Board had already approved Ms.
Cobian as Acting and Interim Superintendent. The contracts are required by the
County Office. Mr. Ferguson indicated that the amount to be paid Ms. Cobian is
limited to $191.61 per day and cannot be the $200 per day as approved by the
Board previously.
Mr. Ferguson also distributed a copy of an email received from Terry Lewis from
NJSBA which gave cost of the advertisement for the Superintendent position.
Also attached was the ad that would be posted.
4. Discussion of Board Procedure/Open Forum — President Wright
s. Cobian informed the Board
7:00 PM — All returned to Closed Session.
7:01 PM — Adjourned to Public Session.
Informational:
• Preliminary Results for Performance Reports
• Girls Track Team State Championship Rings
• BOE Negotiations Committee Sick Bank Mtg. —
• QSAC DIP Approval Correspondence — See attachment
• Board of Chosen Freeholders Cassady Dougan Recognition — See attachment.
• December Events — See attachment.
• Rotary Membership Formal Invitation — Mr. Eno Garbini
• Graduation Requirements & PARCC — See attachment.
Respectfully submitted,
Arian E. FerglIS011
Business Administrator!
Board Secretary
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