MISSION STATEMENT. Building Strong Minds, Bodies and Communities

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1 SPOTSWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING April 21, 2009 SPOTSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER 7:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT; STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE The chair declares that, in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, adequate public notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with statute by the Secretary of the Board of Education. MISSION STATEMENT Building Strong Minds, Bodies and Communities B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL Members Present: Others Present: Mr., Board President Ms. Donna Faulkenberry, Vice President Mr., Board Member - arrived late Mr., Board Member Mr., Board Member Ms., Helmetta Representative Dr. John Krewer, School Superintendent Ms. Tish Spinillo, Business Administrator Mr. Philip Paladino, Milltown Representative Angela Basirico, Student Representative Amanda Gagnon, Student Representative 3 Members of the public D. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT 1. Multimedia Presentation - Joe Schwartz and Sara Oliveira E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AGENDA ITEMS ONLY F. RECOMMENDED ACTION ROUTINE ---- SPOTSWOOD/HELMETTA Minutes 1. Approve minutes of the following meeting: March 31, 2009 Public Hearing April 7, 2009 Regular Board Meeting Motion Yea Nay Absent R. O Brien X D. Faulkenberry Seconded X A. Bartlett X G. Hook X J. Lavelle X J. Carroll Motion X GENERAL ---- SPOTSWOOD/HELMETTA

2 Minutes Regular Board Meeting April 21, 2009 Page 2 Field Trips 1. Approve the following field trips as presented: School Grade/Class Destination Date(s) High School FBLA/Accounting Business & Marketing Education Day (Business principles applied to the entertainment industry) Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson NJ 05/07/09 Administrators Contract Supervisors Contract 2. Approve ratification of the Spotswood Administrators Association contract effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, Approve ratification of the Spotswood Supervisors Association contract effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, #1 ROLL CALL VOTE Donna Faulkenberry made a motion to approve, seconded by. Donna Faulkenberry #2 and #3 ROLL CALL VOTE made a motion to approve, seconded by. Donna Faulkenberry All in favor FINANCE ---- SPOTSWOOD Travel Resolution 1. WHEREAS, the Spotswood Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. requires Board members to receive prior approval of these expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive prior approval of these expenses by the Superintendent of Schools and a majority of the full voting membership Board; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education establishes, for regular district business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $1,000 per staff/board member where prior Board approval shall not be required unless this annual threshold for a staff/board member is exceeded WHEREAS, travel and related expenses not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq., but deemed by the Board of Education to be necessary and unavoidable are excluded from the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-et seq.; and

3 Minutes Regular Board Meeting April 21, 2009 Page 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves all travel not in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. as being necessary and unavoidable as per noted on the attached Board of Education Approval of Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement Form; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the travel and related expense reimbursements as listed on the attached Board of Education Approval of Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement Form. Approve as per attached sheet. Increase in Amount Paid - Auditor 2. Requesting approval to increase the amount paid to WISS and Company for the school year not to exceed the annual amount of $85,000 which is inclusive of additional work as needed. Increase in Amount Paid - Architect 3. Requesting approval to increase the amount paid to Design Ideas Group for the school year not to exceed the annual amount of $87,000 which is inclusive of additional work as needed. #1, #2, and #3 ROLL CALL VOTE made a motion to approve, seconded by. Donna Faulkenberry FINANCE ---- SPOTSWOOD/HELMETTA Bills List 1. Approve the bills list as certified by the Board Secretary for April Motion Yea Nay Absent R. O Brien X D. Faulkenberry X A. Bartlett X G. Hook Seconded X J. Lavelle X J. Carroll Motion X Memorial Bathroom Renovation 2. Request approval to accept State Funding Support for the Memorial Project Middle School Bathroom Renovation Project, # in the amount of $61, based on the PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) of the project at $146,532.

4 Minutes Regular Board Meeting April 21, 2009 Page 4 #2 Roll Call Vote: made a motion to accept, seconded by. Donna Faulkenberry Gerry Hook PERSONNEL ---- SPOTSWOOD/HELMETTA Staff Appointments Approve the staff appointments for the school year as per attached. Substitutes 2. Approve the following substitutes: Tony Endrawis (sub) #1, #2 ROLL CALL VOTE Donna Faulkenberry made a motion to approve, seconded by Gerard. Hook Donna Faulkenberry Gerry Hook Resignation 3. Accept the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John A. Krewer effective November 1, #3 ROLL CALL VOTE made a motion to accept, seconded by Donna Faulkenberry. Donna Faulkenberry G. EXECUTIVE SESSION - made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss Personnel/Contractual matters, seconded by Donna Faulkenberry. Decision made to accept Item #3 Personnel Spotswood/Helmetta. H. FOR DISCUSSION Helmetta thanked for his time and energy while serving on the board. Milltown Tri-District meeting concept previously discussed was welcomed, and they will move forward to setup after the Reorganization meeting. stated we will use Zoomerang to survey parents and public for questions. spoke about his experience on the Board and the benefits he has received by serving on the board. Ed Seely thanked Alan and said he appreciated the benefit of what he s done for the schools.

5 Minutes Regular Board Meeting April 21, 2009 Page 5 I. COMMITTEE REPORTS J. CORRESPONDENCE K. FOR INFORMATION Fire Drill Reports: All four schools in the district (HS/Memorial/Appleby/Schoenly) are in compliance with monthly fire drill requirements, having held two fire drills for the month during the school year. L. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Non-Agenda Items M. EXECUTIVE SESSION N. ADJOURNMENT - made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m., second by Donna Faulkenberry. Respectfully Submitted, Tish Spinillo Business Administrator/Board Secretary