Also present: Dr. Donald Burkhardt, Superintendent Richard E. Reilly, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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1 A regular meeting of the Manville Board of Education was held on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Alexander Batcho Intermediate School Media Center. President Louis Petzinger, Jr. presided and called the meeting to order at 7:15pm. According to provisions of C231, P.L. of 1975, proper notice of this regular meeting was made by notice on May 7, 2007 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: Herman Brunn Michael Impellizeri George Jakelsky Ned Panfile Louis Petzinger, Jr. Andrew Zangara Members absent: Gary Cortelyou, Ken Lessing Also present: Dr. Donald Burkhardt, Superintendent Richard E. Reilly, Business Administrator/Board Secretary It was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously by voice vote to approve the following minutes of the previous meeting: June 26, 2007 Regular Meeting SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Superintendent, Dr. Burkhardt, reviewed the summer projects taking place presently taking place in the district. At 7:21pm it was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously by voice vote to open the meeting to the public. There were no questions and/or comments from the public at this time pertaining to agenda items. At 7:21pm it was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously by voice vote to close the meeting to the public. POLICY COMMITTEE -1-

2 (Chairperson Mr. Ken Lessing) Open PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Chairperson Mr. Louis Petzinger, Jr.) 1. It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to accept the following letter of resignation: Colleen Caballero 4 8 Spanish Teacher 2. It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation of the following certificated employment for the school year: a. Jacquelyn Butler, Hillsborough BA+15 Step 4 6 th Grade Science Teacher, ABIS BA: Kean University b. Larisa Donis-Jeppson, East Brunswick MA+30 Step 7 Social/Studies Teacher, MHS MA: Rutgers University/BA: Arkansas State University 3. It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the following additional Summer Professional Development: (3 6 $16.50/hour) (July 30, 31, August 1) Turnkey Promethean Training: Rebecca Fosbre, Jennifer Griffiths, Laura Landau, Natalia Kish, Jennifer Pisano, Rachel Kingman, Lauren DePasquale, William Kurzius, Carolyn Galofaro, RoseMary Perrotti, Bruce Reisman WORKSHOPS (2 $16.50/hour) (August 7 16) Zumu for Beginners: Laina Boyer, Paul Gallagher, Ashley Wollesen, Kathy Memoli, Kathrine D Angelo Grade Logic for Beginners: Harry Peles, Ashley Wollesen, Kathrine D Angelo Promethean Board Training for Middle & High School: -2-

3 Harry Peles, Stacey Kita, Denise Formanowski, Ashley Wollesen, Melissa Karpinski Promethean Board Training for Elementary: Lisa Harrity, Dorothy Puzio, Heather Aloi, Laina Boyer, Paul Gallagher, Vicky Perkins, Carol Drummond, Kelly Pisano, Angele Palmer, Cindy DeVos, Roberta Koffler, Sonia Horn, Kathy Memoli Math Response to Open-ended Questions: Lisa Harrity, Dorothy Puzio, Jennifer Griffiths, Rebecca Fosbre, Cindy DeVos, Erin Delaney Storybook: Lisa Harrity, Dorothy Puzio, Heather Aloi, Rachel Tomson, Dawn Sprinitis, Laina Boyer, Stacey Kita, Ella Gaal, Rebecca Fosbre, Jennifer Griffiths, Cindy DeVos, Kathy Memol, Erin Delaney Introduction to Tools for CAP s: Lisa Harity, Dorothy Puzio, Harry Peles, Heather Aloi, Rachel Tomson, Laina Boyer, Carol Drummond, Ella Gaal, Kelly Pisano, Cindy DeVos Writer s Workshop: Heather Aloi, Laina Boyer, Paul Gallagher, Kathrine D Angelo Reader s Workshop: Heather Aloi, Laina Boyer, Paul Gallagher, Ellie Wolf Teacher Portfolio for Mentors & Non-tenured Teachers: Heather Aloi, Rachel Tomson, Melissa Karpinski, Patrick Gorbatuk Teacher Portfolio New Teacher: Harry Peles, Kelly Pisano, Paul Gallagher, Ashley Wollesen SONDAY: Nadina Grimm, Kathrine D Angelo, Jennifer Griffiths, Rachel Tomson, Rebecca Fosbre, Mary Tammaro, Robert Koffler, Laina Boyer, Heather Aloi, Heather Anderson, Alissa Calandra, Vicky Perkins, Cristina Casale, Dale Mutek, Paul Gallagher, Laura Landau, Dawn Sprinitis, Ellie Wolf, Jill Goldstein, Jennifer Kobuta, Kathryn Dempsey 4. It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the following summer curriculum writing: Geometry - Honors Bruce Reisman /hour $330 Pre-Calculus Joseph Meiman /hour $330 Calculus Joseph Meiman /hour $330 Algebra II Honors RoseMary Perrotti /hour $330 Algebra Honors RoseMary Perrotti /hour $330-3-

4 Pre Algebra RoseMary Perrotti /hour $330 Pre Algebra Honors RoseMary Perrotti /hour $ It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the resignation of Nancy Piorkowski, High School Guidance Secretary, effective upon final decision of the Public Employees Retirement System granting or denying her pending application for ordinary disability retirement. 6. It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve a medical leave of absence retroactive to June 19, 2007 for Nancy Piorkowski and through the effective date of her resignation, without pay but with benefits through August 31, 2007 and without pay or benefits thereafter. NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE (Chairperson Mr. Lou Petzinger) Open CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (Student Activities) (Chairperson Mr. Lou Petzinger) 1. It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the following advisors/coaches for the school year: ADVISORS Literacy Club Advisors (Weston) Laura Landau, Jennifer Griffiths, Rachel Tomson COACHES: Basketball, Girls Head Coach: Softball, Assistant Coach Soccer, Boys & Girls Assistant Coach Larisa Donis-Jeppson Carrieann Yachimovicz Carrieann Yachimovicz 2. It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve 8 th Grade Trip to Gettysburg/Hershey Park on June 5 6, It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll to change stipend for the Academically Gifted Program Advisor -4-

5 (Roosevelt/Weston) from Group VI to Group IV. 4. It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve Sara Cortelyou as a volunteer to assist with the Marching Band during the 2007 Season between August and November. 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. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile 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 May 2007, and WHEREAS, these reports show the following balances on May 31, 2007: FUND CASH BALANCE APPROPRIATION BALANCE FUND BALANCE (10) General Current Expense Fund $1,630, $205, (11) Current Expense $150, (12) Capital Outlay $4, (13) Special Schools $0.00 (20) Special Revenue Fund $253, $177, $0.00 (30) Capital Projects Fund ($219,233.74) (40) Debt Service Fund $3, $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL $1,668, $332, $205, 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 (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 -5-

6 (appropriation section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no,major account or fund has been overexpended 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. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile 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 May 31, 2007: AMOUNT FROM TO REASON 6, Overtime - Custodians 2, Maintenance Supplies 50, Transportation 4, Custodial Supplies 3. CAFETERIA CLAIMS The following resolution was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously on call of the roll: RESOLUTION RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the following Cafeteria Claims for payment: CHECK# DATE VENDOR AMOUNT /25/2007 State of NJ Dept of Agriculture $ /25/2007 Pomptonian Inc 18, /08/2007 Pomptonian Inc 23, /08/2007 Pomptonian Inc 11, /08/2007 US Food Service Inc 2, /08/2007 CC Productions 6, TOTAL $60, It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously on call of the roll to accept a donation of a treadmill to the weight room from Mr. -6-

7 Frank Gada. 5. It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Impellizeri and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve No Child Left Behind Act grant award for fiscal year 2007 as follows: Title I, Part A Basic $217,399 Title II, Part A 51,627 Title II, Part D 964 Title III 14,330 Title III Immigrant 31,816 Title IV 6,211 Title V 1,964 $ 324, It was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Impellizeri and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the application for IDEA Basic and IDEA Preschool funding for fiscal year 2008 for the following amounts: IDEA Basic $324,262 IDEA Preschool $ 12, It was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve contract with Somerset County Educational Services to oversee Entitlement Funding for Non-Public Schools during the school year. The Manville Board of Education will distribute the funding for non-public schools to the Educational Services Commission (Non-Public Nursing - $10,885.00; Non-Public Technology - $5,640.00; Non-Public Textbooks - $7,880.00), which includes the 5% surcharge as allocated from the Federal and State Governments and is recommended by the Administration. 8. It was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the proposal (#22518 & 22570) from the Whitman Companies, Inc. in the amount of $14, for Project # , asbestos tile abatement at the Roosevelt School (2-Classrooms) and Weston School (4- Classrooms). Proposal includes the project design and preparation of bid documents ($2,500.00); construction monitoring (including air sample analysis) for Weston ($7,438.00) and Roosevelt ($4,390.00). Payment for these projects are in accordance with the District s Long Range Facility Plan and will be made through a transfer from the District s Capital reserve Account. This motion is recommended by the Administration. 9. It was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously on -7-

8 call of the roll to approve the bid received from Controlled Environmental Systems, Inc., Spring House, PA in the amount of $16, for the asbestos abatement in Roosevelt School and the Weston School as outlined in the specifications developed by the Whitman Companies, Inc. Payment for this project are in accordance with the District s Long Range Facility Plan and will be made through a transfer from the District s Capital Reserve Account. The Whitman Companies, Inc. and the Administration recommend this motion. Two additional bids were received from the following companies: Two Brothers Contracting, Inc., Clifton, New Jersey $16, D & S Abatement, Inc., Paterson, New Jersey $28, It was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the proposal received from Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. Mount Arlington, New Jersey in the amount of $4, to draw up specifications and oversee the construction projects of roof repairs to the High School press box and roof replacement for the High School Quarterback Shack. Payment for this project is in accordance with the District s Long Range Facility Plan and will be made through a transfer from the District s Capital Reserve Account. This motion is recommended by the Administration. 11. It was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the quotes received from Carpet Showcase, Inc. Bridgewater, New Jersey in the amount of $8, for the re-tiling of 4-classrooms in the Weston School and $5, for the re-tiling of 2-Classrooms in the Roosevelt School. These quotes were received in accordance with the bidding process of Educational Data Services, Inc., Saddle Brook, NJ Cooperative Bid Process. Payment for this project is accordance with the District s Long Range Facility Plan and will be made through a transfer from the District s Capital Reserve Account and is recommended by the Administration. 12. It was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the placement of a Special Education Student from the Bound Brook School District in the Weston School during the school year at the tuition rate of $15, The Bound Brook School District will be responsible and provide all necessary transportation to the Weston School. This is recommended by the Special Services Department and the Administration. 13. It was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the low quote/bid of $13, from Stanley & Orke of Dover, NJ for the replacement of shingles on the roof of the High School Quarterback Shack and the repair of the roof of the High School Press Box as designated in the specifications drafted by Suburban Consultant Engineering. The -8-

9 approval is contingent on all proper documentation being submitted by the company. This motion is recommended by the District Engineer and the Administration. Payment for this project is accordance with the District s Long Range Facility Plan and will be made through a transfer from the District s Capital Reserve Account. 14. It was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the following District Personnel Workshops: Curriculum Office: 12 Staff Members to be selected; August 29, 2007; How to be a Super Successful New Teacher by Harry Wong, Kean University, Union, New Jersey; Registration Fee - $99.00 (each); Mileage Reimbursement. Special Services: Peggy Martone & Larissa Mattei; October 25, 2007; School Children & Your Practice, American Academy of Pediatrics, Somerset, New Jersey; Registration Fee - $ (each); Mileage Reimbursement. Business Office: Kimberly O Rear & Louise Upshaw; July 26, 2007; Payroll & Personnel Training, Systems 3000, Eatontown, New Jersey; No Registration Fee; Mileage Reimbursement. Business Office: Kimberly O Rear; August 9, 2007; Payroll Training, Systems 3000, Eatontown, New Jersey; No Registration Fee; Mileage Reimbursement. Board of Education: Dr. Burkhardt, Mr. Reilly, Mr. Cortelyou, Mr. Impellizeri, Mr. Jakelsky, Mr. Lessing, Mr. Panfile, Mr. Petzinger, Mr. Zangara; October 23, 2007 October 26, 2007; New Jersey School Boards Annual Workshop, Atlantic City, NJ; Registration Fee - $ (Each); Hotel Costs - $ (Each per night); Mileage and Meal Reimbursement. Business Office: Mr. Gardner; October 23, 2007 October 26, 2007; New Jersey School Boards Annual Workshop, Atlantic City, NJ; Registration Fee - $175.00; Hotel Cost - $ per night; Mileage and Meal Reimbursement. Curriculum Office: Ms. Popp; October 23, 2007 October 26, 2007; New Jersey School Boards Annual Workshop, Atlantic City, NJ; Registration Fee - $175.00; Hotel Cost - $ per night; Mileage and Meal Reimbursement OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None ANNOUNCEMENTS It was announced that the next Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting will be held at 6:00pm on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 in the Alexander Batcho Intermediate School Media Center before the regular meeting of the Board of Education which will be held at 7:00pm that evening. At 7:41pm it was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Zangara and carried unanimously by voice vote to open the meeting to the public. -9-

10 There was no participation from the public at this time. At 7:41pm it was moved by Mr. Zangara, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously by voice vote to close the meeting to the public. At 7:43pm it was moved by Mr. Zangara, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously by voice vote to move into executive session to discuss personnel items. At 7:50pm it was moved by Mr. Zangara, seconded by Mr.Panfile and carried unanimously by voice vote to reconvene into public session to interview the candidates for the open board seat vacated by Ms. Galasso. At 8:20pm it was moved by Mr. Panfile, seconded by Mr. Impellizeri and carried unanimously by voice vote to go into executive session to discuss the candidates for the open Board seat. At 8:45pm it was moved by Mr. Zangara, seconded by Mr. Jakelsky and carried unanimously by voice vote to reconvene into public session. It was moved by Mr. Impellizeri, seconded by Mr. Petzinger and carried by voice vote to nominate Mr. Frank Jurewicz to fill the open Board seat vacated by Ms. Galasso. Motion approved as follows: AYES: Mr. Brunn, Mr. Impellizeri, Mr. Jakelsky, Mr. Panfile, Mr. Petzinger. ABSTAINED: Mr. Zangara It was moved by Mr. Zangara, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously by voice vote to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully Submitted by, Richard D. Reilly Business Administrator/Board Secretary 11. Old Business 12. New Business -10-

11 13. Announcements 14. Public Hearing (Maximum Time Limit: 5 Minutes per Speaker) 15. Adjournment -11-