Also present: Dr. Donald Burkhardt, Superintendent of Schools and Richard D. Reilly, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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1 A regular meeting of the Manville Board of Education was held on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, in the Alexander Batcho Intermediate School Media Center. President Louis Petzinger, Jr. presided and called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. According to provisions of C231, P.L. of 1975, proper notice of this regular meeting was made by notice on April 26, 2005 by mail to the Borough Clerk, official newspapers and was posted in the Board of Education office. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the regular monthly business of the Board as outlined on the printed agenda, a copy of which is on file in the Board office. Formal Action will be taken. The following members answered the call of the roll: Dorothy Bradley Gary Cortelyou Lisa Galasso George Jakelsky Janice Mathewson Louis Petzinger, Jr. Members absent: Michael Impellizeri and Ned Panfile. Mr. Lessing arrived at 7:44 p.m. Also present: Dr. Donald Burkhardt, Superintendent of Schools and Richard D. Reilly, Business Administrator/Board Secretary It was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Mr. Cortelyou and carried unanimously by voice vote to approve the following minutes of the previous meeting. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT April 18, 2005 Regular Meeting April 26, 2005 Reorganization Meeting Ms. Press will be presenting a new district Nurses manual in accordance with goal number five. Dr. Burkhardt presented a new type of diploma for this year s graduates. Dr. Burkhardt commended the music department on the fine performance that was given at the ABIS/High School spring concert. At 7:40 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously by voice vote to open the meeting to the public. A First Avenue resident inquired about summer projects occurring in the District, particularly the High School Track. -1-

2 At 7:44 p.m., it was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Mr. Cortelyou and carried unanimously by voice vote to close the meeting to the public. At 7:44 p.m., Mr. Lessing arrived at the meeting. At 7:44 p.m., it was moved by Ms. Bradley, seconded by Ms. Galasso and carried unanimously by voice vote to adjourn into Executive session to discuss matters of personnel motions that are appearing in the agenda. At 7:56 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously by voice vote to reconvene to the regular Board Meeting. POLICY COMMITTEE (Chairperson Ms. Dorothy Bradley) Next meeting to be announced. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Public Relations) (Chairperson Ms. Lisa Galasso) 1. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to accept the following letter of resignation effective June 30, 2005: Theresa Higgins 2 nd Grade Teacher, Weston 2. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation that the following positions be abolished effective June 30, 2005: 4 8 Computer Teacher.47 BSI Math Teacher ABIS Reading Recovery/Literacy Support Teacher - Weston In School Suspension Monitor - MHS/ABIS 3. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation that the following positions be established effective September 1, 2005: 6 8 Math Support/Technology Teacher Computer Teacher K-5 Special Education Teacher ABIS Multiply Disabled Language Arts Teacher ABIS Reading Specialist K-3 In School Suspension Coordinator Special Education Assistants (2) ABIS -2-

3 (Language Arts and Multiply Disabled) Literacy Support Assistant 4. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation of the following transfers effective September 1, 2005: From To Melanie Palyca 7 th Grade Science 5 th Grade Dorothy Puzio 5 th Grade 7 th Grade Science Dawn Sprinitis 3 rd Grade Reading Specialist Elaine Walters Media Specialist Weston Media Specialist HS/ABIS George Zevan 7 th Grade Social Studies HS Social Studies 5. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation of the following certificated employment for the school year: a. Meredith Bewalder, 902 Plymouth Road, North Brunswick, NJ BA+15 Step 6 Special Education Teacher ABIS $43,080 BA: The College of New Jersey b. Nicole Borbely, 2 Warwick Road, Hillsborough, NJ MA Step 1 Language Arts Teacher ABIS $41,300 MA/BA: Rutgers University c. Stephanie Dante, 421 Naomi Way, Neshanic Station, NJ MA Step 2 3 rd Grade Teacher, Weston $41,550 MA: The College of New Jersey/BA: Rutgers University d. Shannon Finney, 19 Kingwood Stockton Rd., Stockton, NJ MA Step 5 Special Education Teacher Weston $43,530 MA/BA: University of Delaware e. Lisa Sellers, 90 Hillside Drive, Robbinsville, NJ MA Step 2 2 nd Grade Teacher, Weston $41,550 MA/BA: The College of New Jersey 6. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation that Mr. Leonard Niebo, 10 Dogwood Drive, Chester, NJ be employed as a leave replacement teacher for Dr. Kathryn Jensen from September 1, 2005 June 30, It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation of the following non-certificated employment effective June 1, 2005: Frank Ziemianek, 310 Angle Avenue, Manville $30,353 (prorated) -3-

4 Custodian (Manville High School) Category B Step 2 Note: Step 2 for the school year also 8. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation of the employment of the attached list of tenured staff members for the school year. (Attachment I) 9. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation of the reemployment of Ms. Kim Clelland (part time Controller) and Mr. William Wright (Computer Technician) for the school year as per the terms of their contracts. 10. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the employment of child study team members to conduct summer evaluations (if needed) to adhere to state mandates and guidelines: Note: Funding from IDEA federal funds. 1 Learning Consultant 10 $300/day $ Social Worker /day $ School Psychologist 10 $300/day $ It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation of a second contract be awarded for the school year to: Sally Lazaro Secretary, Special Services Department (started 3/14/05) 12. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the appointment of Ms. Nancy Piorkowski to the position of Attendance Officer for May and June 2005 at a stipend of $ It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the following positions for the school year: Attendance Officer $1500 Affirmative Action Officer $2000 Substitute Answering Service Secretary $ It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the appointment of the following staff to the below listed positions for the school year: Attendance Officer Affirmative Action Officer Nancy Piorkowski Richard Reilly -4-

5 Substitute Answering Service Secretary Louise Upshaw 15. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and was defeated on call of the roll, the following addition to the Substitute Teachers List: a. Mary Ellen Zangara 507 Sidorske Avenue K-12 Sub. Cert. Manville, NJ Defeated on call of the roll as follows: AYES: Ms. Bradley, Mr. Cortelyou, Mr. Jakelsky, Mr. Petzinger. NAYES: Ms. Galasso, Mrs. Mathewson. ABSTAINED: Mr. Lessing. 16. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the following addition to the Substitute Teachers List: a. Lynnea Fuccille 800 Huff Avenue K-12 Sub. Cert. Manville, NJ Carried on call of the rolls as follows: AYES: Ms. Bradley, Mr. Cortelyou, Ms. Galasso, Mr. Jakelsky, Mrs. Mathewson, Mr. Petzinger. ABSTAINED: Mr. Lessing. The Work Session of May 17, 2005 all Board Members with exception of Mr. Panfile and Ms. Galasso were present along with Dr. Burkhardt and Mr. Reilly. It was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson at the May 17, 2005 Work Session and carried unanimously by voice vote to suspend the by-laws. It was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the employment of John Grebeck, 550 Country Club Road, Bridgewater, NJ as High School Assistant Principal/Guidance effective July 1, 2005 at a salary of $82,500. It was moved by Ms. Bradley, seconded by Mr. Petzinger and carried unanimously by voice vote to reinstate the by-laws. NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE (Chairperson Mrs. Janice Mathewson) 1. It was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve addendum to the Board/MEA Agreement relating to the position of Special Services Department Secretary. (Attachment II) CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (Student Activities) (Chairperson Mr. Lou Petzinger) -5-

6 1. It was moved by Mr. Petzinger, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve Dr. Donald Burkhardt attending a Summer Leadership Institute sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators from July 17-20, Superintendent will pay transportation. 2. It was moved by Mr. Petzinger, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve extended school year programs from June 20, 2005 August 2, 2005 (30 days no school on July 1 and 4) as follows: Preschool Disabled (MHS) Preschool Disabled (MHS) 1 Teacher/1 Instructional Assistant Multiply Disabled (Weston) 1 Teacher/2 Instructional Assistants 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Speech services will be determined by students IEPs. 3. It was moved by Mr. Petzinger, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve a Phonics Based Special Education Program to be held at ABIS for students in grades 7-8 from June 20-24,27-29 and July 5-8. Funding: IDEA 1 Special Education 24 $25/hour $ It was moved by Mr. Petzinger, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to transfer Shaun Lindner from the position of AVA Co-Coordinator to AVA Coordinator for the months of April, May and June 2005 at an additional stipend of $ It was moved by Mr. Petzinger, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll Move to approve a Summer Band School for 50+ students in grades 5-12 for 11 days from July 5 July 21, 2005 (Monday Thursday) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. under the direction of Mr. Shaun Lindner $25 hour 6. It was moved by Mr. Petzinger, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to establish the following advisorship positions effective September 1, 2005: Robotics Team Advisor ABIS $1279 $1317 7/8 Grade Wrestling Coach $3067 $

7 7. It was moved by Mr. Petzinger, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve Michelle Mongillo, Head Track Coach, to conduct (on a voluntary basis) a two-week program of track and field activities at ABIS from May 23 - June 10, 2005 after school for approximately one hour per day. 8. It was moved by Mr. Petzinger, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the to approve the following coaches/advisors for the school year: Student Activities Treasurer Earth Club Roosevelt Civics Club Roosevelt Newspaper Club Roosevelt Band Club Roosevelt AGP Weston/Roosevelt co-advisors Beginner Band Club Roosevelt Carol Connor Jennifer Pisano Natalia Kish Maureen Brown John Pepe Carol McGinley/Karen Sweeney John Pepe FINANCE & FACILITIES COMMITTEE (Long Range Planning) (Chairperson Mr. Gary Cortelyou) 1. BOARD SECRETARY & TREASURER REPORTS AND BOARD CERTIFICATION The following resolution was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the reports of the treasurer and secretary for the month of March 2005, and FUND CASH BALANCE APPROPRIATION BALANCE FUND BALANCE (10) General Current Expense Fund $1,154, $205, (11) Current Expense $184, (12) Capital Outlay $3, (13) Special Schools $0.00 (20) Special Revenue Fund $21, $45, $0.00 (30) Capital Projects Fund ($27,403.37) (40) Debt Service Fund $84, $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL $1,233, $234, $205, WHEREAS, these reports show the following balances on March, 2005: and WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(d) the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments -7-

8 (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders that they be attached to and made part of the record of this meeting, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(e), the Board of education certifies that, after review of the secretary s monthly financial report (appropriation section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no, major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(a)(1), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the year. 2. BUDGET TRANSFERS The following resolution was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll: RESOLUTION RESOLVED, the Board of Education ratifies the following transfers between budget line items that have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools and reported them to the Board of Education pursuant to Policy 3160 for the month ending March 2005: AMOUNT FROM TO REASON 1, Drug Testing 29, Electric & Gas 10, Electric & Gas 3. PAYMENT OF BILLS The following resolution was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll: RESOLUTION RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment of the following bills and direct that a complete list of these bills be attached to and made part of these minutes: Fund Check Numbers Amount General Fund 1,247, Special Revenue Fund 40, Capital Projects Fund -8-

9 Debt Service Fund TOTAL 1,288, CAFETERIA CLAIMS The following resolution was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll: RESOLUTION RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following Cafeteria Claims for payment: CHECK# DATE VENDOR AMOUNT /2/2005 Dept of Agriculture /2/2005 Pomptonian 23, /2/2005 Pomptonian 10, /2/2005 Pomptonian TOTAL $34, It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the Manville School District school breakfast prices with no increase over the school year as recommended by the Administration, as follows: ABIS Paid Breakfast $1.25 Roosevelt Paid Breakfast $1.15 Weston Paid Breakfast $ It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the Tax Levy resolution to the Borough of Manville as (attached). 7. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the renewal for continued use of the Dual Use Classroom (B-6) in the Roosevelt School for the school year to accommodate two resource rooms of small group instructions as recommended by the Special Services Department and the Administration. 8. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the low quote of $9, from Robert B. Myers, Inc., Ringoes, New Jersey to repair, sand and refinish the Manville High School Gym floor. A second quote of $10, was also received from Jim McCormick Flooring, Easton, Pa. This is recommended by the Administration and will utilize current budget funding. -9-

10 9. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the low quote of $8, to refinish (electrostatic painting) of 580 student lockers at ABIS from Stone Services Corporation, Bronx, New York. Another quote of $10, was received from Zack Painting Company, Inc., Fords, New Jersey. This is recommended by the Administration and will utilize current budget funding. 10. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the purchase and installation of carpet tile from Carpet Showcase, Inc., Piscataway, New Jersey under State Contract #A84605 (18A:18A-5b) in the amount of $9, to re-carpet the main office, Principal s office and health/guidance area at ABIS. This is recommended by the Administration and will utilize current budget funding. 11. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the purchase and installation of stage curtain, valance and black backdrop curtains at the Roosevelt School allpurpose room from the Bloomfield Drapery Company, Inc., East Rutherford, New Jersey at a total cost $6, Additional quotes received were $6, from Riftex Corporation, South River, New Jersey and $6, from Gilman Enterprise, Inc., Englewood, New Jersey. This recommended by the Administration and will utilize current budget funding. 12. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the replacement of black backdrop curtains in the Weston School auditorium at a cost of $2, as quoted by Bloomfield Drapery Company, Inc., East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is recommended by the Administration and will utilize current budget funding. 13. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the cleaning and flame proof processing (3 year certificate) of the High School auditorium stage curtains and backdrop curtains at a cost of $3, as received from Bloomfield Drapery Company, Inc., East Rutherford, New Jersey. This recommended by the Administration and will utilize current budget funding. 14. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the appointment of The Reynolds Group Inc., Raritan, New Jersey as the District Engineer for the Manville High School Track replacement project (TRG proposal #05095). The following fee schedule is included in the proposal: Phase 1: Topographic Survey $2, Phase 2: Design Development $6, Phase 3: Construction Administration $1,

11 TOTAL CONTRACT $9, It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the annual membership of the Manville School District in the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association in accordance with Chapter 172 of the Laws of 1979 under N.J.S.A 18A:11-3 for the school year. The cost to the District is $ This recommended by the Athletic Director and the Administration. 16. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the purchase and installation of carpet tile from Carpet Showcase, Inc., Piscataway, New Jersey in the amount of $2, under State Contract #A84605 for the Roosevelt School main office and principal s office. This is recommended by the Administration and will utilize current budget funding. 17. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the repair and refinishing of the ABIS gym bleachers at a cost of $14, as quoted from Hardman Contracting, Bayville, NJ. An additional quote was received from Degler- Whiting, Frazer, PA in amount of $16, This is recommended by the Administration and will utilize current budget funding. 18. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the purchase and installation of safety straps (6) for each backstop in the ABIS gym, as per state code, for the low quote of $2, from Hardman Contracting, Bayville, NJ. Another quote was received from Degler-Whiting, Frazer, PA in the amount of $2, for (2) safety straps. This is recommended by the Administration and will utilize current budget funding. 19. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the repair and refinishing of the folding partition doors (floor to ceiling) in the ABIS gym from the quote received from Hardman Contracting, Bayville, NJ in the amount of $10, Another quote was received from Degler-Whiting, Frazer, PA in the amount of $8, to refinish only up to 8 feet on the partition doors. This is recommended by the Administration and will utilize current budget funding. 20. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on the call of the roll to approve the renewal agreement (attached) for the use of Manville High School, as a shelter in the event of an emergency, by the American Red Cross of Greater Somerset County. OLD BUSINESS -11-

12 Copies of new contract to the Board. June 20, 2005 Carole Larsen, NJ School Boards Board retreat. June 21, 2005 Manville Administrator 6:00pm Negotiations Dr. Burkhardt will be asking for approval for French Club advisor. NEW BUSINESS None ANNOUCEMENTS State Baseball game at New Providence May 25, 2005 Senior Awards Night, Band Awards At 8:13 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously by voice vote to open the meeting to the public. There was no input from the public at this time. At 8:13 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Lessing, seconded by Mr. Cortelyou and carried unanimously by voice vote to close the meeting to the public. At 8:13 p.m., it was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously by voice vote adjourn into Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent s evaluation. Dr. Burkhardt and Mr. Reilly did not attend this Executive Session. At 8:45 p.m., it was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously by voice vote reconvene into public session and adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Richard D. Reilly Business Administrator/Board Secretary -12-

13 -13- May 24, 2005 Regular Meeting