Millstone Township Public Schools Millstone Township, New Jersey

Millstone Township Public Schools Millstone Township, New Jersey A meeting of the Millstone Township Board of Education was held on Monday, April 8, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Millstone Township Middle School Media Center, 5 Dawson Court, Millstone Township, NJ. Notice of the meeting had been made in compliance with PL. 1975, CH. 231 the Open Public Meetings Act, to the Asbury Park Press, Trenton Times, and Township Clerk and posted at each school. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mr. David DePinho, President. A. Sunshine Law Statement Presiding Officer s Statement In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Law of New Jersey, P.L. 1975, CH. 231, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on July 12, 2012, by sending notification to the: 1. Asbury Park Press 2. Trenton Times 3. Posting at each district school 4. Township Clerk ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Present: David DePinho Margaret Gordon Salvatore Casale Amy Jacobson Patrick Whalen Kevin McGovern Neil Schloss John Saxton Absent: Suzanne Marasco Also in attendance: Mr. Scott Feder, Superintendent Mr. Bernard Biesiada, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mrs. Karen Barry, Middle School Principal Mrs. Trisha Bogusz, Primary School Principal Mr. Luis Ramirez, Assistant Primary/Elementary Principal Mrs. Laurie Hall, Director of Special Services 1

II. EXECUTIVE SESSION Dr. Jacobson moved the following: WHEREAS, Chapter 231, PL. 1975, also known as the Open Public Meetings Act, authorizes a public body to meet in executive private session under certain limited circumstances, and, WHEREAS, said law requires the Board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can meet in such an executive or private session, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT: A. That it does hereby determine that it is necessary to meet in executive session on April 8, 2013, to discuss matters involving: 1. Personnel B. That the matters discussed will be made public if and when confidentiality is no longer required and action pursuant to said discussion would take place at a public meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Gordon and approved by unanimous voice vote of those remaining. Motion carried. At 7:32, Mr. Whalen moved to adjourn Executive session. The motion was seconded by Mr. McGovern and approved by unanimous voice vote of those present. Motion carried and the meeting was returned to public session. III. REPORT OF BOARD SECRETARY Mr. Biesiada Mr. McGovern moved the following: A. Business Administrator/Board Secretary Report B. That the Board approve the minutes from the Board of Education meeting of March 21, 2013. C. Old Business D. New Business The motion was seconded by Mrs. Gordon. Mr. Saxton abstained. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote of those remaining. Motion carried. IV. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Mr. Feder Mr. Feder spoke of the upcoming NJASK testing. He gave an update on the teacher evaluations, the observations that took place in March, and the additional specifications that are proposed. Dr. Jacobson mentioned the additional evaluations and a lack of time to complete them. 2

V. STUDENT RECOGNITION A. Sydney Cummings Second Place in the Asbury Park Press Student Voices Essay Contest published February 20, 2013. Sydney was not in attendance. B. Olivia Yeager - Third Place in the Asbury Park Press Student Voices Essay Contest published February 20, 2013. Olivia was in attendance and read her essay. C. Melissa Dikert - Second Place in the Asbury Park Press Student Voices Essay Contest published March 20, 2013. Melissa was in attendance and read her essay. D. Alexa Guadagno Third Place in the Asbury Park Press Student Voices Essay Contest published March 20, 2013. Alexa was in attendance and read her essay. E. Harrison Clayton Honorable Mention in the Asbury Park Press Student Voices Essay Contest published March 20, 2013. Harrison was not in attendance. VI. PRESENTATIONS A. Special Services Update Mrs. Hall Mrs. Hall gave an update on Special Services. Melissa Coyle and K.C. Yoon both had students in attendance who demonstrated what is happening in the Special Services Department classrooms. Gail Rux-Kirk presented a music video and spoke. Stacey Fenimore spoke of Autism month and what is happening in the district. B. Primary School Update Mrs. Bogusz Mrs. Bogusz and Mr. Ramirez gave an update on the Primary School. VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AS PER BOARD BYLAW 0167 A. There were no public comments at this time. VIII. PERSONNEL Mrs. Gordon moved the following: A. Action Items On the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board consider the following proposed motions: 3

1. That the Board accept, with regret, the resignation of the following personnel for the purpose of retirement: NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE a. Celeste Eisenmann Secretary to the Superintendent July 1, 2013 b. Pamela Nannini Payroll October 1, 2013 c. Debra Moore Non-Instructional Transportation Aide July 1, 2013 2. That the Board ratify the following change: NAME POSITION SALARY/STIPEND EFFECTIVE DATE Lisa Mikulak Special Education Instructional Aide (after school in MS) (fr) $12.92 per hour; Step 8; 1.5 2 hours per week in January 3 4 hours per week in February (to) $12.92 per hour; Step 8; 1.5 2 hours per week in January 3 4 hours per week in February 24 hours in March 3. That the Board approve the following change in leaves: (fr) January 4, 2013, through February 28, 2013 (to) January 4, 2013, through March 9, 2013 NAME POSITION LEAVE EFFECTIVE DATE a. Allison Casais Elementary Teacher ES Federal (fr) June 17-28, 2013 September November 29, 2013 (to) September 1, 2013 November 29, 2013 b. Amy Kostyz Teacher of Handicapped ES (fr) Federal NJ Leave Unpaid (to) Federal NJ Leave Unpaid 4. That the Board approve the following leave: (fr) November 12, 2012, through December 21, 2012 January 2, 2013, through April 5, 2013 April 8, 2013, through June 28, 2013 (to) November 12, 2012, through December 21, 2012 January 2, 2013, through April 5, 2013 April 8, 2013, through June 30, 2014 NAME POSITION LEAVE EFFECTIVE DATE Gwendolyn Parker Music Teacher MS Unpaid 1 day April 30, 2013 5. That the Board designate May 6-10, 2013, as Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week in the Primary and Elementary Schools and May 13-17, 2013, in the Middle School. 4

6. That the Board approve the following 2012/2013 professional development expenses: Date Submitted Name Workshop/Location Date Total Cost a. March 20, 2013 Shannon Bell National Online Conference for Art June 25, 2013 $99 Teachers b. March 20, 2013 Nina Banerjee Advanced Guided Reading May 23, 2013 $266.48 Strategies Workshop, Parsippany, NJ c. March 22, 2013 Bernard Biesiada Public School Bidding Workshop, April 10, 2013 $221.86 New Brunswick, NJ d. April 1, 2013 Lori Blazier Developing Positive Emotional April 25, 2013 $79 Habits Workshop, Princeton, NJ e. April 8, 2013 Meredith Weibel Orton-Gillingham Introductory Online $49 Course f. April 8, 2013 Jason Miller Reading & Writing Project May 6, 2013 $117.54 Workshop, New York, NY g. April 8, 2013 Margaret Lay Reading & Writing Project May 6, 2013 $117.54 Workshop, New York, NY h. April 8, 2013 Ivy Macdonald Reading & Writing Project May 6, 2013 $117.54 Workshop, New York, NY i. April 8, 2013 Meghan Olah Reading & Writing Project May 6, 2013 $117.54 Workshop, New York, NY j. April 8, 2013 Lisa Kennedy Reading & Writing Project Workshop, New York, NY May 6, 2013 $117.54 7. That the Board approve the following volunteer for the 2012/2013 school year: Teresa Skelton 8. That the Board approve the appointment of the following Middle School Extra-Curricular position for the 2012/2013 school year: B. Old Business C. New Business NAME POSITION STIPEND Katie White Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach $1,828 The motion was seconded by Mr. Saxton. Mr. DePinho abstained from 6D. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote of those remaining. Motion carried. IX. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Dr. Jacobson Dr. Jacobson moved the following: A. Action Item On the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board consider the following proposed motion: 5

1. That the Board approve the following field trip sites for the 2012/2013 school year: B. Old Business C. New Business Elms Elementary, Jackson, NJ Mrs. Keogh s First Grade, PS Home Depot & Red Robin, Hamilton, NJ LLD Classes, MS The motion was seconded by Mr. McGovern and approved by unanimous roll call vote of those present. Motion carried. X. POLICY Ms. Marasco Mr. Schloss moved the following: A. Action Items On the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board consider the following proposed motions: 1. That the Board approve the attached February HIB Report which was presented to the Board at the March 21, 2013, meeting. 2. That the Board approve the following revised policy: 9270 Home Schooling and Equivalent Education Outside the Schools 3. That the Board approve the following revised regulation: R9270 Home Schooling and Equivalent Education Outside the Schools B. Old Business C. New Business The motion was seconded by Mrs. Gordon and approved by unanimous roll call vote of those present. Motion carried. XI. UFRSD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Dr. Jacobson Dr. Jacobson spoke of the calendar committee, Homeland Security and the suggested renovations to the Atrium and the High School Teacher of the Year. XII. OPERATIONS 6

Mr. Casale moved the following: A. Action Items (Budgeted) On the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board consider the following proposed motions: 1. That the Board approve the following 2013/2014 Special Education Extended School Year Programs: 1 Preschool Disabilities Class July 8 through August 15, 2013 (excluding Fridays) 24 days; 3 hours per day 3 LLD Classes Grades K-8 July 8 through August 15, 2013 (excluding Fridays) 24 days; 5 hours per day 1 Autistic Class Grades K-2 July 8 through August 15, 2013 (excluding Fridays) 24 days; 5 hours per day 2 Wilson Reading Program Classes Grades 2-8 Days and hours to be determined based on enrollment 2. That the Board ratify budget transfers for February pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 and N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10. The attached list of transfers includes transfers in excess of $2,500 in compliance with Policy 6422. 3. That the Board accept the Board Secretary s and treasurer s reports for February and certification and direct that they be attached to and made part of the minutes for this meeting. 7

Account Cash Balance Appropriation Fund Balance Balance 10 General 5,663,124.92 N/A 810,938.38 Current Expense Fund 11 Current N/A 2,066,704.71 N/A Expense 12 Capital Outlay N/A N/A N/A Capital Reserve 2,486.71 N/A 307,078.43 20 Special Revenue Fund 30 Capital Projects Fund 40 Debt Service Fund 60 Enterprise (Cafeteria) Fund 60 Enterprise (Community Ed) Fund 60 Enterprise (MPAC) Fund 80/90 Trust and Agency Funds (56,623.98) 97,469.59 N/A (1,043,339.08) 324,792.94 324,598.94 (366,995.41) 459,500.61 39,211.98 122,487.42 N/A N/A 96,226.78 N/A N/A 26,492.89 N/A N/A 437,365.98 N/A N/A Total 4,881,226.23 2,948,467.85 1,941,328.34 4. That the Board approve the payment of the following bills in the amounts listed and to attach a complete copy of these bills to the minutes of this meeting. a. Regular checks from February 28, 2013, through April 1, 2013, totaling $1,447,185.19. b. Manual checks from March 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013, totaling $1,247,025.75. 5. That the Board ratify the transfers between the following bank accounts in the following amounts effective March 22, 2013: Debit from: Amount: Custodian Account: $ 622,032.90 Credit to: Agency Account: $ 267,529.01 Payroll Account: $ 354,503.89 8

Debit from: Amount: Performing Arts Center $ 1,136.85 Credit to: Agency Account: $ 313.37 Payroll Account: $ 823.48 Debit from: Amount: Cafeteria Account: $ 2,702.50 Credit to: Agency Account: $ 404.29 Payroll Account: $ 2,298.21 Debit from: Custodian Account: $ 120.39 Credit to: Agency Account: $ 120.39 Debit from: Unemployment Account: $ 4,791.30 Credit to: Agency Account: $ 4,791.30 B. Old Business C. New Business Improvements to the Primary School baseball field by the Millstone Magic Youth Baseball Club. The motion was seconded by Mr. Saxton. Mr. Schloss voted no. The motion was approved by unanimous roll call vote of those remaining. Motion carried. XIII. SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY Mrs. Gordon A. Old Business B. New Business 9

XIV. FOR DISCUSSION Agenda for April 22, 2013 AGENDA: Millstone Township Public Schools Millstone Township, New Jersey For the meeting of the Board of Education, Monday April 22, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., Millstone Township Middle School Media Center. A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Sunshine Law Statement Presiding Officer s Statement In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Law of New Jersey, P.L. 1975, CH. 231, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on April 3, 2013, by sending notification to the: 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call B. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Asbury Park Press b. Trenton Times c. Posting at each district school d. Township Clerk WHEREAS, Chapter 231, PL. 1975, also known as the Open Public Meetings Act, authorizes a public body to meet in executive private session under certain limited circumstances, and, WHEREAS, said law requires the Board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can meet in such an executive or private session, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT: 1. That it does hereby determine that it is necessary to meet in executive session on April 22, 2013, to discuss matters involving: a. Personnel 2. That the matters discussed will be made public if and when confidentiality is no longer required and action pursuant to said discussion would take place at a public meeting. C. REPORT OF BOARD SECRETARY Mr. Biesiada 1. Business Administrator/Board Secretary Report 10

2. That the Board approve the minutes from the Board of Education meeting of April 3, 2013. 3. That the Board approve the minutes from the Board of Education meeting of April 8, 2013. 4. Old Business 5. New Business D. PRESENTATIONS 1. Professional Development Update Ms. Vetere & Mrs. Dunk 2. Elementary School Update Dr. Wisniewski & Mr. Ramirez E. ADMINISTRATOR S REPORTS Mr. Feder Superintendent s Report HIB Report Enrollment Report as of March 29, 2013 F. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AS PER BOARD BYLAW 0167 1. To permit the fair and orderly expression of comments we ask that: a. A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate; b. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five minutes duration; c. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard; d. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question board members individually; i. No colloquy between a participant and respondent shall extend the five minute time limit provided herein; e. The presiding officer may: i. Interrupt, warn, or terminate a participant s statement when the statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene or irrelevant; ii. Request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum; iii. Request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the removal of a disorderly person when that person s conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; iv. Call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action; and 11

G. PERSONNEL 1. Old Business 2. New Business v. Waive these rules when necessary for the protection of privacy or the efficient administration of the Board s business. H. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Dr. Jacobson 1. Old Business 2. New Business I. POLICY Ms. Marasco 1. Old Business 2. New Business J. UFRSD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Dr. Jacobson K. OPERATIONS Mr. Casale 1. Action Item (Budgeted) On the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board consider the following proposed motion: a. That the Board accept the March cafeteria financial report as follows: MARCH Income Expenses Net Income/Loss Month $ $ $ Year to Date $ $ $ b. That the Board approve the following meal prices for the 2013/2014 school year: Middle School $ Elementary School $ Primary School $ 2. Action Item (Unbudgeted) On the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board consider the following proposed motion: 12

a. That the Board accept the following donations: NAME DONATION VALUE USE i. PTO c/o Mrs. Silvia Dimino 13 new books $182.87 Primary School Library ii. The Stillwell Family 1 new book $ 17.99 Primary School Library 3. Old Business 4. New Business L. SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY Mrs. Gordon 1. Old Business 2. New Business XV. PUBLIC COMMENTS AS PER BOARD BYLAW 0167: There were no public comments at this time. XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (If needed) WHEREAS, Chapter 231, PL. 1975, also known as the Open Public Meetings Act, authorizes a public body to meet in executive private session under certain limited circumstances, and, WHEREAS, said law requires the Board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can meet in such an executive or private session, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT: A. That it does hereby determine that it is necessary to meet in executive session on April 8, 2013, to discuss matters involving: 1. Personnel C. That the matters discussed will be made public if and when confidentiality is no longer required and action pursuant to said discussion would take place at a public meeting. XVII. NOTEWORTHY DATES: April 22, 2013 May 13, 2013 May 27, 2013 May 28, 2013 BOE Meeting 6:00 p.m.; MS Media Center BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m.; MS Media Center Schools Closed Memorial Day BOE Meeting 7:00 p.m.; MS Media Center 13

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT At 9:20 p.m. Mrs. Gordon moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Whalen and approved by unanimous voice vote of those present. Respectfully submitted, Bernard S. Biesiada Business Administrator/Board Secretary 14