minutes february 25, 2008 - Springfield Public Schools
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minutes february 25, 2008 - Springfield Public Schools
DRAFT COPY DRAFT COPY SUBJECT TO BD APPROVAL SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION Springfield, New Jersey REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2008 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Springfield in the County of Union, New Jersey, was held at the Jonathan Dayton High School Instructional Media Center-First Floor on Monday, February 25, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. President’s Statement: Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Public Law 1975, Chapter 231, the Board Secretary caused notice of the meeting to be given to the public and the press on April 23, 2007. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Board President, Mrs. Judith Millman Present: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Dr. David Hollander, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Also Present: Mr. Michael Davino, Superintendent Mrs. Hillary Corburn, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Matthew Clarke, Business Administrator/ Board Secretary (left the meeting at 9:15 PM) Mrs. Ellyn Atherton, Director of Human Resources 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. COMMUNICATIONS a. Thank you note from the Arbitsman family on book donation in memory of her father. b. Thank you note from the Vaccarella family on book donation in memory of her father. 4. Minutes Moved by Miss Duke and Seconded by Mrs. Shanes, to approve the following minutes: Regular Meeting - January 28, 2008 Regular Meeting - February 4, 2008 Motion was tabled until after closed session referencing an item on the regular minutes for January 28, 2008. 5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Mr. Davino reviewed the following items: 1. Preliminary Tentative Budget for 2008/2009 was reviewed 2. Test scores 6. PUBLIC SESSION (9:35 – 9:36 PM) There were no comments or questions regarding the agenda. Board of Education Meeting, February 25, 2008 1 DRAFT COPY DRAFT COPY SUBJECT TO BD APPROVAL 7. BILL LIST Moved by Mr. Sablosky, seconded by Mrs. Sandler, approval of computer checks numbered 018490 through 018752 and wire transfers 800040 in the amount of $3,955,352.75 minus voided check numbers 017777, and 018343 in the amount of $1,920.49 for a grand total of $3,953,432.26. Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Abstention: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 8. BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT Moved by Mr. Sablosky, seconded by Mrs. Sandler, approval of the Board Secretary’s Report dated January 31, 2008 and that it be received and placed on file. Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Abstention: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 9. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS Moved by Mr. Sablosky, seconded by Mrs. Sandler, approval of the transfer of funds from and to the following line item accounts as designated. (Attachment A) Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Abstention: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 10. BOARD’S MONTHLY CERTIFICATION Moved by Mr. Sablosky, seconded by Mrs. Sandler, that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:202.13 (e) and after review of the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s monthly financial reports and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, I move the Board certify that to the best of its knowledge as of January 31, 2008 no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13 (b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Abstention: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED Board of Education Meeting, February 25, 2008 2 DRAFT COPY DRAFT COPY SUBJECT TO BD APPROVAL 11. EXTRAORDINARY AID Moved by Mr. Sablosky, seconded by Mrs. Sandler, approval for the Superintendent to submit an application to the Department of Education for additional State Aid Section 19 (b) of P.L. 1996, N.J.S.A. (b) for students requiring special education services whose tuition costs exceed $40,000 per year. Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Abstention: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 12. PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS Moved by Mrs. Venezia, seconded by Mr. Sablosky, at the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval of the appointment of personnel on the attachment. (Attachment B) Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED 13. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAVEL Moved by Mrs. Venezia, seconded by Mr. Sablosky, at the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval of the attached personnel travel for Professional Development. (Attachment C) Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED 14. SPECIAL SERVICES PLACEMENT AND RELATED SERVICES Moved by Mrs. Venezia, seconded by Mr. Sablosky, at the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board of Education approve the attached Special Education request for Related Services/Placements for the 2007 - 2008 school year. (Attachment D) Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED 15. BALLOT POSITION Moved by Mrs. Venezia, seconded by Mr. Sablosky, approval that Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 4 P.M. be established as the date and time for the drawing of names for positions on the ballot for the School Board Election on April 15, 2008. Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED 16. PUBLIC HEARING DATE Moved by Mrs. Venezia, seconded by Mr. Sablosky, approval for March 24, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. be established as the date and time for the Annual Budget Hearing Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. Board of Education Meeting, February 25, 2008 MOTION CARRIED 3 DRAFT COPY DRAFT COPY SUBJECT TO BD APPROVAL 17. OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIPS Moved by Mrs. Venezia, seconded by Mr. Sablosky, at the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval of the following overnight field trips – • JDHS Boys Tennis – Bethany Beach, DE (March 7 – March 9, 2008) • Model UN Club – United Nations, NYC (May 15 – May 19, 2008) Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED 18. 2nd READING POLICY # 4116 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy #4116 - Evaluation Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED 19. 2nd READING POLICY # 5201/5415 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Venezia, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy 5201/5415 - Harassment Intimidation Bullying and Hazing Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED 20. 2nd READING POLICY # 9000 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9000 - Role of The Board Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Nays: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 21. 2nd READING POLICY # 9010 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9010 - Role of The Board Member Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Nays: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 22. 2nd READING POLICY # 9113 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9113 - Filling Vacancies Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. Board of Education Meeting, February 25, 2008 MOTION CARRIED 4 DRAFT COPY DRAFT COPY SUBJECT TO BD APPROVAL 23. 2nd READING POLICY # 9114 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9114 - Resignation/Removal from Office Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Abstention: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 24. 2nd READING POLICY # 9121 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9121 - Role and Responsibilities of The President Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Nays: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 25. 2nd READING POLICY # 9132 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9132 - Standing Committees and Representatives Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Nays: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 26. 2nd READING POLICY # 9132.1 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9132.1 - Buildings and Grounds Committee Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED 27. 2nd READING POLICY # 9132.2 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mr. Sablosky, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9132.2 - Finance Committee Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Nays: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED Board of Education Meeting, February 25, 2008 5 DRAFT COPY DRAFT COPY SUBJECT TO BD APPROVAL 28. 2nd READING POLICY # 9132.3 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mr. Sablosky, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9132.3 - Public Relations Committee Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Nays: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 29. 2nd READING POLICY # 9132.4 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9132.4 - Negotiations Committee Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED 30. 2nd READING POLICY # 9132.5 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9132.5 - Policy Committee Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Nays: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 31. 2nd READING POLICY # 9132.6 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9132.6 - School Government Committee Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Nays: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 32. 2nd READING POLICY # 9132.7 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mr. Sablosky, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9132.7 - Teacher Administrator Board (TAB) Committee Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. Board of Education Meeting, February 25, 2008 MOTION CARRIED 6 DRAFT COPY DRAFT COPY SUBJECT TO BD APPROVAL 33. 2nd READING POLICY # 9132.8 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9132.8 - Sports Committee Yeas: Mr. Anthony Delia, Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler, Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Nays: Dr. David Hollander MOTION CARRIED 34. 2nd READING POLICY # 9132.9 Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, approval of the second and final reading of the following policy: Policy BL #9132.9 - Representatives Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED nd 35. 2 PUBLIC SESSION (10:48-11:03 PM) The following members of the public had comments or concerns about Walton school: • Lisa Circelli • Mandy Martinez 36. EXTEND MEETING PAST 11:00 PM Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Millman, to extend the public meeting past 11:00 PM. Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED 37. NEW BUSINESS a. The recent Ski Club trip was another huge success b. Board member Mr. Delia reported out his recent Board training presented by NJSBA regarding NJQSAC c. Jacqueline Kyzinski, JDHS Junior, Girls Varsity Basketball player, has reached 1,500 points for her career at Dayton d. JSA performed outstanding recently during the JSA Winter conference in Washington DC e. Miss Duke will need a Board member to cover upcoming Walton PTA meeting on March 5, 2008 f. Boys and Girls basketball teams each have a State Tournament game at Dayton. Girls on Tuesday, February 26th; Boys on Thursday, February 28th. 38. CLOSED SESSION (11:04 PM) Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Sandler, to suspend the rules of the order of business of the Regular Meeting and adjourn to closed conference session for the reasons contained in the following resolution: Board of Education Meeting, February 25, 2008 7 DRAFT COPY DRAFT COPY SUBJECT TO BD APPROVAL “WHEREAS the Board of Education must discuss subjects concerning matters protected by Attorney/Client privilege which are not appropriate subjects to be discussed in a public meeting and which are within the exemptions permitted to be discussed and acted upon in private session pursuant to P.L. 1975 Chapter 231, it is therefore RESOLVED that the aforesaid subjects shall be discussed in private session by this Board and the administrative staff and information pertaining thereto will be made available to the public as soon thereafter as possible and once the reasons for nondisclosure no longer exist.” Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED 39. CLOSED CONFERENCE ITEMS 1. Matters protected by Attorney/Client privilege 40. RECONVENE (11:41 PM) Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Sandler, approval to reconvene the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED 41. MINUTES Moved by Miss Duke, seconded by Mrs. Shanes, to approve the following minutes: Regular Meeting - January 28, 2008 Regular Meeting - February 4, 2008 Yeas: Miss Linda Duke, Mr. Lloyd Grossman, Dr. David Hollander Mr. Irwin Sablosky, Mrs. Fran Sandler Nays: Mrs. Jacqueline Shanes, Mrs. Patricia Venezia, Mrs. Judith Millman Abstention: Mr. Anthony Delia MOTION CARRIED 42. ADJOURNMENT (11:50 PM) Moved by Mrs. Shanes, seconded by Mrs. Sandler, to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 PM. Yeas: Unanimous by all Members present. MOTION CARRIED Next Regular March 3, 2008 at 7:30 PM in the IMC at JDHS. ___________________________________ Matthew A. Clarke Business Administrator/Board Secretary Board of Education Meeting, February 25, 2008 8 SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION LINE ITEM TRANSFERS JANUARY 08 ATTACHMENT ( A ) From Account To Account 11-000-291-270-97-03 HEALTH INSUR 11-000-100-566-98-11 TUIT PRIV SCH HAND $42,100.00 11-000-291-270-97-03 HEALTH INSUR 11-000-213-300-70-11 HLTH SERV SP ED TH $19,200.00 11-000-291-270-97-03 HEALTH INSUR 11-000-230-339-01-01 OTH PROF SERV $4,600.00 11-402-100-890-46-14 OTH EXP ATH JDHS 11-402-100-610-46-14 SUP ATH JDHS $1,200.00 12-000-240-732-82-07 EQUIP NON INSTR TLS 11-000-222-600-05-07 AVA SUPL BULBS TLS Springfield Board of Education Regular meeting February 25, 2008 Amount $149.00 Springfield Public Schools Personnel Last Name Certificated Mortensen Balasic First Name Position Teachers Jennifer Science Teacher Sandra Leave Replacement Biology Location Guide/Step Last Name Non-Certificated Passe Moore First Name Location Guide/Step Michael Michael Last Name First Name Substitute/Home instructor Scheckman Shari Arrunategui Nelsa Bratash Parascevia Griffin Kristen Kirna Robin Shehady Rita Siniscak Lisa Cooper Christopher Hanks Kelsey Position Head Baseball Coach Director of B&G Position Home Instructor Substitute Teacher Substitute Teacher Substitute Teacher Substitute Teacher Substitute Teacher Substitute Teacher Substitute Aide Substitute Aide JDHS JDHS JDHS District ----Step 0/BA Schedule E ----- Location Guide/Step District District District District District District District District District ------------------------------------- $ Attachment ( B ) Salary Replacement/ Renewal/New Additional Information Effective Date ----48,073.00 ----covers for J.M. revised leave revised 1/11/08-6/30/08 1/7/08-6/30/08 Salary Replacement/ Renewal/New Additional Information Effective Date $6,666.00 ----- --------- ----retirement 2/26/08-6/30/08 5/1/08 Salary Replacement/ Renewal/New Additional Information Effective Date $25/hour --------------------------------- ------------------------------------- **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** 9/1/07-6/30/08 2/26/08-6/30/08 2/26/08-6/30/08 2/26/08-6/30/08 2/26/08-6/30/08 2/26/08-6/30/08 2/26/08-6/30/08 2/26/08-6/30/08 2/26/08-6/30/08 * In accordance with the Negotiated Contract between the Springfield BOE and the Springfield Education Association (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2010) **** Special Salaries, Compensation and Fees 2007 - 2008 **** Substitute Salary Guide 2007 -2008 Springfield Board of Education Regular Meeting February 25, 2008 Page 1 Workshop Requests 2007 - 2008 Lname Fname Description Atherton Atherton Bouillier Cokeing Corburn Cresci Davino Delikaris Francois Gardner Goerge Guida Gutman Ilaria Kielty Kielty Lassi Louis Motto Plias Salow Sanchez Sanchez Santos Schmidt Shields Tattoli Tattoli Ellyn Ellyn Paula Mary Hillary Liz Michael Barbara Norm Geraldine Joseph Connie Debra Dan Tim Tim James Lynn Erica Michael Jeremy Frank Frank Linda Linda Deborah Daniela Daniela NJDOE School Safety UC Prof Dev Roundtable Para-Professional & Spec Needs Students Teaching American History NJTAP-IN NJECC Conf NJTAP-IN Secondary Art Program Master Schedule Building Workshop Para-Professional & Spec Needs Students NJSIAA Strength & Coaches Clinic Medications Children & Adolescents SMART Board Training AP Annual Conf NJTAP-IN NJECC Conf GL US History Grant Workshop NJ ASK Training NJ ASK Training Master Schedule Building Workshop Para-Professional & Spec Needs Students American Revelation for Soc St. Teachers GL US History Grant Workshop Para-Professional & Spec Needs Students SMART Board Training Para-Professional & Spec Needs Students NJTAP-IN NJECC Conf February 25, 2008 Springfield Board of Education Regular meeting February 25, 2008 Attachment ( C ) Date 2/27/08 2/28/08 pm 3/7/2008 pm 3/7/08 3/6/08 am 3/18/08 3/6/08 am 3/3/08 3/4-5/08 3/7/08 pm 2/29/08 2/27/2008 pm 3/5/08 7/17-19/08 3/6/08 pm 3/18/08 3/7/08 4/2/08 4/2/08 3/4-5/08 3/7/2008 am 2/29/08 3/7/08 3/7/08 pm 3/5/08 3/7/08 am 3/6/08 pm 3/18/08 Amount 41.00 N/C N/C N/C N/C 123.00 N/C 195.00 35.00 N/C 70.00 N/C N/C 1,534.00 N/C 123.00 N/A 35.00 35.00 35.00 N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 108.00 Location Dist Dist TLS JD Dist JD Dist JD JD TLS JD JD TLS Dist FMG FMG JD JC Dist FMG TLS Dist JD TLS TLS TLS Dist Dist Special Education Request Related Services/OOD Placements 1. RELATED SERVICES REQUEST Vendor Four Winds Hospital Katonah, NY Morris-Union Jointure Commission New Providence, NJ Cathrine Stark Cranford, NJ 2. OUT OF DISTRICT PLACEMENT REQUEST School/Placement Developmental Learning Center (D.L.C.) Warren, NJ Attachment ( D ) Related Service Bedside Instruction Rate $42.50/Hour Hours/days/weeks 10 Hours/Week Term SY07-08 Student 1911 Assistive Technology $575 Per Child SY07-08 0713 Applied Behavorial Analysis $95/hour Per IEP SY07-08 Student Tuition Term Comments SY07-08 Change in Placement 0801 Springfield Board of Education Regular Meeting February 25, 2008 $70,810.00 Page 1 Special Education Request Related Services/OOD Placements Springfield Board of Education Regular Meeting February 25, 2008 Attachment ( D ) Page 2