UNOFFICIAL COPY SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL REGULAR MEETING

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1 UNOFFICIAL COPY SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL REGULAR MEETING Call to Order The Lebanon Township Board of Education met in regular session on March 9, 2010, at 7:30 pm, in the Woodglen P.A.C. President Szymczak called the meeting to order with the flag salute and read the following announcement: I would like to announce and have placed in the minutes that adequate notice of this regularly scheduled meeting of the Lebanon Township Board of Education has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act by annual notification to the Hunterdon County Democrat on April 30, A copy of this notice has also been posted at the public schools within the Township, on the public bulletin board in the Municipal Building and filed with the Township Clerk. Roll Call Present: Mrs. Bernstein, Mrs. Connolly, Mr. Pojedinec, Mrs. Szymczak, Mr. Trudel, Mrs. Weiler and Mrs. Walsh. Absent: Mrs. Nicolai, Mr. Roncoroni arrived at 7:40 Approval of Minutes Mrs. Weiler moved, Mrs. Bernstein seconded, to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2010 meeting as presented. Motion carried by voice vote, with Mr. Trudel abstaining. Correspondence Califon Public School Hunterdon County Administrator High Bridge BOE Committee Reports Buildings & Grounds Mrs. Connolly reported that the district was in receipt of a copy of the permit issued for installation of the pathway to the new Valley View School playground. Also, the windows are now on order for the Valley View School window replacement project. Finance Mr. Pojedinec reported that the committee met 3/9/10 to discuss school budget planning and that he had reviewed the bills and all were in order. Personnel Mrs. Weiler reported that a shared decision making personnel committee meeting is scheduled for 3/18/10 and the initial negotiations meeting with the teachers is scheduled for 3/15/10. Policy Mrs. Connolly noted second reading of policy on the agenda. HCESC Mrs. Burd reported that she had attended meetings on 2/17/10, 2/23/10 and 3/2/10, where routine business was conducted. 1

2 Public Comments None Administrators Comments Judith Burd, Superintendent of the Lebanon Township School District, explained that the district has used the five snow days built into the calendar. Additional unscheduled closing days will be added to the end of the calendar. The date for graduation will be set to coincide with the last day of school. Mrs. Burd reviewed the dates for spring recess, stating that school will resume Tuesday, April 6, She also noted that the school musical will be presented March 19 th and 20 th. Superintendent s Recommendations to the Board CONSENT AGENDA: Mrs. Bernstein moved, Mr. Trudel seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1 B/G Motion to approve the use of district facilities, as requested and in accordance with policy, by the following: 3 Saturdays N. Hunt Little League WG gym Diacik Mar-Jul 2010 Fields at Woodglen & Valley View Babineau Mar.24-27, 2010 LTAA Baseball Woodglen gym Babineau Mar.23-26, 2010 LTAA Baseball Valley View gym Babineau Wednesdays VV Puppet Making Class Goodsite Wednesdays WG Watercolor Class Goodsite 1 C Motion to approve enrollment of Nicholas Stettner in kindergarten on a space available basis, for the school year, per district policy C Motion to approve enrollment of Emma Zeveney in grade 6, Chase Zeveney in grade 2 and Logan Zeveney in kindergarten on a space available basis, for the school year, per district policy C Motion to approve enrollment of Sophia El-Zahr in grade three and Jacob El- Zahr in grade one on a space available basis, for the school year, per district policy C Motion to hire Verbal Behavior Network to provide consulting services in support of identified students at the rate of $150 per hour, plus mileage, for the school year. 2

3 5 C Motion to approve enrollment of Lucas Burfeind in kindergarten on a space available basis, for the school year, per district policy F As required by NJAC 6: D, I, Ruth Fanjoy, Board Secretary, certify that no line account has been over expended as of December 31, Motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the acceptance of the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer for the month of December, 2009 and further that, in compliance with NJAC 6: E, the Board of Education certifies that as of December 31, 2009, after review of the secretary s monthly financial report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of NJAC 6: (b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. 2 F As required by NJAC 6: D, I, Ruth Fanjoy, Board Secretary, certify that no line account has been over expended as of January 31, Motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the acceptance of the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer for the month of January, 2010 and further that, in compliance with NJAC 6: E, the Board of Education certifies that as of January 31, 2010, after review of the secretary s monthly financial report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of NJAC 6: (b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. 3 F Motion to adopt the following Resolution to request tax monies: RESOLVED: that the amount of district taxes, for debt service requirements needed to meet the obligations of this Board for the next eight weeks is $116,797.50, and that the Township of Lebanon is hereby requested to place in the hands of the Custodian of School Moneys that amount within the next thirty days in accordance with the statutes relating thereto. ADOPTED: this ninth day of March 2010, by the Lebanon Township Board of Education. 4 F Motion to contract with Karen Newman to make improvements to the district web site at the rate of $30 per hour. 3

4 1 Prl Motion to approve the following travel expenses in accordance with school district policy 3440 and Date Event Attendees Cost 3/19/2010 Technology k /17/2010 Social Skills for Autism Students /19/2010 NJ Social Workers Conference /15/2010 Responsive Classroom /4/2010 Module A World Language /12-16/10 Responsive Classroom Prl Motion to add the following to the list of approved substitutes for the school year. Timothy Wenger Rhonda Rossi Marie Bruno Victoria Szeplaki Nancy Child Amy Bundt Stacie Kilgore 3 Prl Motion to authorize the Affirmative Action Team to conduct a needs assessment, develop the Comprehensive Equity Plan and submit an annual Statement of Assurances. 4 Prl Motion to approve review and submission of the District Professional Development Plan to the Hunterdon County Department of Education. 5 Prl Motion to approve Barbara Ogden s sick leave through the end of the school year. 6 Prl Motion to hire Amy Plimpton as a sick leave replacement teacher at Step 1 BA effective 3/10/10. 7 Prl Motion to approve emergent hiring of the following substitutes Marie Bruno Victoria Szeplaki Nancy Child Amy Bundt Stacie Kilgore 8 Prl Motion to appoint Ronald Burd as an interscholastic softball coach for the school year. 9 Prl Motion to approve Gayle Tirpak to observe classes to fulfill a requirement of the New Pathways to Teaching in NJ program at Raritan Valley Community College. 10 Prl Motion to approve Marissa Cerwinski, as a classroom volunteer at Valley View School, to meet requirements of the Foundations of Education course at Raritan Valley Community College. 4

5 11 Prl Motion to hire Sara Best as a sick leave replacement teacher, on a per diem basis, at Step 1 MA effective 3/22/ Prl Motion to approve district participation in a consortium partnering with the James Madison seminar for the study of the Origins and Development of the American Constitution: Sussex-Warren County Consortium, to apply for a federal Teaching America History grant. 1 Pol Motion to entertain second reading and adoption of the following policy and regulation. P Highly Qualified Teachers P2500 & R2500 Live Animals in School P2423 & R2423 Bilingual and ESL Education 1 T Motion to approve the following class trips Date Grade Destination TBA 6-8 NYC Broadway Show 5/11/ ATOMS Tournament 5/18/ Voorhees HS 6/1/ Camp Bernie 5/28/ Franklin Mineral Museum 6/3/ Trenton State House 3/20/ Bridgewater Middle School 5/19/ Great Swamp Wildlife Preserve 6/1/2010 k Turtleback Zoo ACTION AGENDA: Committee Recommendation Finance #5 Motion by Mr. Pojedinec, seconded by Mrs. Bernstein, to approve payment of the bills for the period February 4, 2010 through, March 3, 2010 as presented, in the amount of $1,180, #6 Motion by Mr. Pojedinec, seconded by Mrs. Weiler, to schedule a special meeting on March 22, 2010 at 3:45 p.m. for approval of the budget for submission to the county of office. Mr. Roncoroni arrived at 7:40 p.m. #7 Motion by Mr. Pojedinec, seconded by Mrs. Bernstein, to schedule a special meeting on March 26, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. to hold the public hearing on the 5

6 school district budget and to conduct any other regular business that may come before the board. New Business Mr. Pojedinec explained that the school budget is not yet finalized as the state will not issue state aid and budget cap information until March 17 th. The tight time constraints will require last minute board action. Mrs. Weiler thanked Mary Connolly for her many contributions during fourteen years of service on the Lebanon Township Board of Education. She also thanked board member, Michael Trudel, for his service to the district. Mrs. Szymczak noted that the PTA is hosting a a pasta dinner at Valley View School on April 8, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The candidates for election to the Lebanon Township Board of Education will be invited to speak. Old Business None Public Comments Mrs. Cahill asked if state aid figures are unknown all across the state? Mrs. Burd explained that the state will not divulge how they plan to distribute the aid among all the New Jersey districts until March 17 th at the earliest. Adjournment Mrs. Connolly moved, Mrs. Weiler seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 pm. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Fanjoy, Business Administrator/ Board Secretary Attest: Board President 6