JACKSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION REORGANIZATION MEETING April 27, 2010 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

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1 JACKSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION REORGANIZATION MEETING DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING The Reorganization Meeting of the Jackson Township Board of Education was held in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Law and was called to order by the Board Secretary/ Administrator, Michelle Richardson at 5:41 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Jackson Board of Education Administration Offices. After the Salute to the Flag, Ms. Richardson announced that this Special Reorganization meeting was duly authorized and advertised. Roll Call: Present: Mr. Krakower Also Present: Mr. T. Gialanella, Superintendent of Schools; Ms. L. Meinders, Deputy Superintendent of Schools; Mr. S. Genco, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Mr. D. McDevitt, Director of Curriculum; Ms. M. Richardson, Administrator/Board Secretary, Mr. Michael Colling, Assistant Administrator, Board Attorneys Mr. M. Zitomer and Mr. L. Schwartz. At this time Ms. Richardson announced that the Official Election Results from the April 20 th, 2010 School Board Election will be available at the next Board meeting on May 18 th, She advised that the budget was defeated by a vote of 5,628 no to 4,336 yes. Ms. Richardson then swore in the newly re-elected incumbents as members of the Jackson Board of Education: Mrs. Sharon E. Dey and Mrs. Linda A. Lackay. At this time nominations for the President of the Board were requested by the Board Secretary. and were nominated. declined the nomination of President and nominated for President. There being no further nominations made, Mr. Krakower closed the nominations for President. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Krakower voted for voted for voted for voted for voted for voted for voted for MRS. DEY WAS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD took the chair and asked for nominations for Vice President of the Board. The Board nominated and. was nominated for the position of Vice President. Roll Call Vote: voted for voted for voted for voted for Mr. Krakower voted for voted for voted for MRS. FIERO WAS ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD On a motion by, seconded by, the agenda was moved for approval. Discussion: MOTION 1Q:

After the Salute to the Flag, Ms. Richardson announced that this Special Reorganization meeting was duly authorized and advertised. Roll Call: Present: Mr. Krakower Also Present: Mr. T.

2 asked about the Student Accident Insurance on the agenda. Ms. Richardson stated the joint insurance fund requires all school districts to maintain student accident insurance coverage and the cost is being negotiated. MOTION F: Mr. Gialanella discussed Motion F, the Official Meeting Schedule of the Board, an additional meeting may be needed depending on when the Township makes a decision. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Mr. Krakower MOTION CARRIED stated her vote on all financial reports will be present not voting on anything pertaining to Barnes & Noble. stated her vote on all financial reports will be present not voting on anything related to any and all media publications. Mr. Krakower stated his vote on all financial reports will be present not voting on anything related to Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield. On a motion by, seconded by, the agenda was approved and the following motions were approved in block formation: E. Designated the following banks as official banks of the Jackson Board of Education for the school year: Wachovia, Jackson Bank of America, Jackson New Jersey ARM NJ Cash Management Fund TD Bank* Ocean First Bank U.S. Bank MBIA Municipal Investment Services Corp. (cash management fund) F. The Board of Education set the official meeting schedule as follows as the approved Board Meeting Date: Date Time Location Type of Meeting May 18, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts June 8, :30 PM Administration Workshop (Goal Setting) June 15, 2010** 7:30 PM JMHS Fine Arts July 20, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts August 17, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts August 31, :30 PM Administration (Personnel Only) September 21, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts October 19, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts /Educational Forum November 16, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts December 14, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts Workshop (Budget) December 21, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts January 11, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts Workshop (Budget) January 18, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts

Gialanella discussed Motion F, the Official Meeting Schedule of the Board, an additional meeting may be needed depending on when the Township makes a decision. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Mr.

3 February 8, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts February 15, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts March 8, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts March 29, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts May 3, :30 PM Administration May 3, :30 PM JMHS Fine Arts Workshop (Budget) Workshop (Budget) Reorganization G. The Board of Education authorized the use of electronic equipment to record all official board meetings for the school year for the purpose of preparing the official minutes. H. The Board of Education designated the cost of $15.00 per year for disseminating the annual notice (as provided in the Guidelines, re: Open Public Meeting Law), to any person requesting same, other than those so designated in the law. Designated recipients by law are: township clerk and the newspaper being officially designated by the Board. I. The Board of Education designated the Asbury Park Press as official newspaper of the Board of Education. J. The Board of Education reaffirmed the Board s rules and regulations, policies, curriculum and employee labor contracts as they now exist. K. The Board of Education reaffirmed the Robert s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, as the guide for the conduct of all meetings when specific statutory guidance is lacking. L. The Board of Education reaffirmed the School Ethics Act and Code of Ethics for School Board Members. Document A. M. The Board of Education recognized appointments of committees by the Chair. Document B. N. The Board of Education appointed the firm of Schwartz, Simon, Edelstein, Celso and Kessler, as general counsel to the Board of Education for the school year, at an hourly fee ranging from $ to $ per hour depending upon the nature of the work and in accordance with the terms of the annual retainer agreement, along with a retainer of $15, Document C. O. The Board of Education appointed Nicholas Montenegro of the firm of Montenegro, Thompson, Montenegro and Genz as special counsel for land acquisitions and other casework on a need to need basis for the school year and as negotiator for labor contracts, at a fee of $ per hour. P. The Board of Education appointed Robert Stoffel of Integrity Consulting as Broker of Record for Employee Benefits for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, Q. The Board of Education appointed Lou DellaPena of Lou DellaPena Associates as Broker of Record for Student Accident Insurance for the school year. R. The Board of Education appointed Capacity Coverage, Manasquan, New Jersey, as Broker of Record for Property and Casualty and Worker s Compensation Insurance for the school year. S. The Board of Education appointed Brian Falkowski as Treasurer of School Funds for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, at a salary of $7,

The Board of Education authorized the use of electronic equipment to record all official board meetings for the 2010-2011 school year for the purpose of preparing the official minutes. H.

4 T. The Board of Education appointed Dr. Alan Cabasso, Jersey Shore Medical Center, as Medical Inspector for the school year, at a salary of $22, U. The Board of Education, in compliance with the Department of the Treasury, Affirmative Action Office, designated Patricia Senus, Purchasing Specialist, as Public Agency Compliance Officer for the Jackson School District. V. The Board of Education designated Mr. Michael Baldwin as the Asbestos Program Manager for the school year. W. The Board of Education designated Mr. Michael Baldwin as the Integrated Pest Management Coordinator for the school year. X. The Board of Education acknowledged receipt of procedures regarding over expenditure of funds (N.J.A.C. 6: ), with forms to be sent directly to the county superintendent of schools, if they suspect an over-expenditure of funds in the district. Y. The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent of Schools to sign and file all grant applications to the United States government and state government for educational program grants and to represent the District as required in reference to such grant applications. Z. Adjournment of Reorganization meeting. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Mr. Krakower MOTIONS CARRIED On a motion by Mr. Krakower, seconded by, the Board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Personnel, Negotiations, and Litigation by acclamation, no action to be taken. The Board would reconvene at Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts at approximately 7:30 p.m. at which time action would be taken. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Richardson BA/BS

Jackson School District. V. The Board of Education designated Mr. Michael Baldwin as the Asbestos Program Manager for the 2010-2011 school year. W. The Board of Education designated Mr. Michael Baldwin as the Integrated Pest Management Coordinator for the 2010-2011 school year.

1. Mr. Richard D. Reilly, Business Administrator/Board Secretary calls meeting to order and reads notice of the intent of the meeting.

1. Mr. Richard D. Reilly, Business Administrator/Board Secretary calls meeting to order and reads notice of the intent of the meeting. The reorganization meeting of the Manville Board of Education was held on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 in the Alexander Batcho Intermediate School Media Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.