minutes of business meeting of november 20, 2008
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minutes of business meeting of november 20, 2008
MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 2011 The monthly Business Meeting of the Piscataway Township Board of Education was held on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the Administration Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by the Board President, Ms. Maas. I. CALL TO ORDER Salute to Flag - Board President Roll Call - Board Secretary P II. Mr. Connors Mrs. Greeley Ms. King P P P Mrs. Lopez Ms. Maas Mr. Mosier P P Mr. Okamoto Mr. Stoddard Mr. Szymonowicz NOTIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT HEREBY BE IT KNOWN that the Piscataway Township Board of Education has complied with the notification requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act for the announcement of this meeting date and place on June 18, 2011, in the following manner: Posting of the public notice on the posting board for the Board of Education in the Administration Building Mail notification to the newspaper serving Piscataway, The Home News Tribune Notification filed with the Municipal Clerk at the Municipal Building on Hoes Lane This meeting is being digitally recorded. This recording is not an official record or supplement to the minutes and is intended only as a source of information that the public might utilize at a later date to familiarize themselves with the Board's activities. III. EXECUTIVE SESSION BE IT RESOLVED that the Board adjourn to executive session for the purpose of review and discussion of a detailed personnel agenda for action this evening, and other matters involving individual staff members, as well as numerous outstanding matters in litigation. It is not known at this time when these matters can be disclosed to the public. Motion to adjourn: Moved IV. Mr. Okamoto Yea 6 Seconded Nay 0 Ms. King PUBLIC SESSION Mrs. Greeley arrived at 7:59 p.m. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board reconvenes public session. Motion to reconvene: Moved Mrs. Greeley Yea 7 Public session reconvened at 8:00 p.m. Seconded Nay 0 Ms. King V. PRESIDENT’S REPORT Teacher Recognition VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT VII. PERSONNEL & LABOR RELATIONS – Thomas Mosier BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “C”, be approved as presented: Elaine Frederick, Technology Computer Teacher/ML King/Arbor Effective: Reason: 12/31/11 Retirement Marian Ibrahim, Speech Correction/Language Specialist/Arbor Effective: Reason: 10/7/11 Personal Alan Johnston, Science Teacher/High School Effective: Reason: 10/1/11* Another Job Artritess Moten, Noontime Aide/Eisenhower Effective: Reason: 8/10/11 Personal Lindsay Reddington, School Psychologist/Conackamack Effective: Reason: 9/18/11* Another Job Rebecca Szorcsik, Mathematics/High School Effective: Reason: 9/19/11* Personal Sandra Yoos, Bus Driver/Transportation Effective: Reason: 8/10/11 Another Job *Or sooner if suitable replacement is found B. APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS - STAFF PERSONNEL TEACHERS The following staff, effective 9/1/11 for the 2011-2012 school year. The salaries listed are subject to adjustment, if and as appropriate, upon conclusion of a successor collective negotiations agreement. th Olga Diamantis* Account #11-000-219-104-00-35 Rutgers University Step 1-6 Year $53,110 School Psychologist/ Behaviorist/Randolphville Melissa Edwards Account #11-000-216-104-00-36 Teachers College Columbia University Step 9-MA $27,672 .40 FTE Speech Language Specialist T. Schor Alison Farinaccio Account #11-000-216-104-00-36 Bowling Green State University Step 1-MA $50,650 Speech Language Specialist Quibbletown/Administration Building th Allison Gallegly Account #11-000-219-104-00-35 Rutgers University Step 1-6 Year $53,110 School Psychologist/Behaviorist ML King Charles Giacomarra Account #11-140-100-101-22-02 Montclair State College Step 12-MA $84,090 Industrial Arts Teacher High School Kimberly Hernandez Account #11-130-100-101-18-05 Kean University Step 4-BA $49,817 Spanish Teacher T. Schor Nafeesah Johnson Account #11-000-219-104-00-35 Cheyney University Step 1-MA $50,650 School Psychologist High School Angela Jordan Account #11-140-100-101-21-02 University of Phoenix Step 2-MA $51,350 Business Teacher High School Daniel Kennedy Account #11-130-100-101-14-03 Monmouth University Step 1-MA $50,650 Social Studies Teacher Conackamack Michelle Klastava Account #11-140-100-101-11-02 St. Peter’s College Step 9-BA $66,129 English Teacher High School Susan Leacy* Account #11-140-100-101-21-02 St. Cloud State University Step 1-BA+15 $48,570 Business Teacher High School Lauren Lomagno* Account #11-000-216-104-00-36 Mercy College Step 1-MA $50,650 Speech Language Therapist Arbor Catalina Melro Account #11-000-217-104-00-36 Dominican College Step 10-BA $70,350 Occupational Therapist Children’s Corner Jason Metting* Account #11-140-100-101-13-02 Rowan University Step 1-BA $47,600 Chemistry Teacher High School Jennifer O’Neil Account #11-215-100-101-00-37-12 Cabrini College Step 1-BA+15 $48,570 Preschool Special Education Teacher/Children’s Corner Sharri Paullus Account #11-140-100-101-12-02 Monmouth University Step 1-BA $47,600 Mathematics Teacher – Freshman Foundation/ High School Keith Pearson* Account #11-140-100-101-14-02 Grand Canyon University Step 7-6 Year $64,214 Teacher of PS3 –Interim Alternate Educational Program/High School Brittany Piano Account #11-120-100-101-01-09 Kean University Step 1-BA $47,600 Elementary Teacher Grandview Vincenzo Stio** Account #11-209-100-101-00-37 Kean University Step 2-BA $48,300 Health/Physical Education Administration Building Megan Suozzo* Account #11-140-100-101-16-02 Ithaca College Step 1-BA $47,600 Long Term Substitute for Vocal Music/High School Carrie Thomas Account #11-000-221-176-00-22 Georgian Court University Step 10-MA $73,400 Middle Grades Literacy Specialist/Administration Building Elyse Tsang* Account #11-140-100-101-12-02 Binghamton University Step 1-MA $50,650 Mathematics Teacher High School *Pending criminal history clearance. **Effective date 9/16/11 or sooner if released from current employer th CUSTODIAN Francis Rogers, Custodian/High School, at a prorated annual salary of $35,100, effective 9/1/11, for the customary 90 day probationary period. The salary listed is subject to adjustment, if and as appropriate, upon conclusion of a successor collective negotiations agreement. Account #11-000-262-110-00-41 OTHER Mary Ellen Jahn, Registered Nurse, for an additional 30 hour for Sports Physicals at $30 per hour for the summer of 2011. Account #11-000-213-114-06-02 The following Community Education Pre-School staff effective 9/1/11 for the 2011-2012 school year, contingent upon enrollment: Account #61-853-330-100-00-10-12 Name Linda Chmil Jamie Jakubik Roderick Manalo Kyle McCormick Heather Meyers Cynthia Mondero Sarah Moskal Joseph Racanello Shannon Strauss Patricia Strazzulla Kristi VanCleef Diane Venittelli Dorothy Arocho Michelle Barakat Stephanie Dunlap Janelle Fisher Emily Fritze Geralyn Geiger Kimberly Hannon Brittani Lawrence Abigail Newsome Amy Romano Susan Rzewnicki Jonathan Simmonds Position Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Instructional Aide Instructional Aide Instructional Aide Instructional Aide Instructional Aide Instructional Aide Instructional Aide Instructional Aide Instructional Aide Instructional Aide Instructional Aide Instructional Aide Name Alysha Claudio Position Aide Annual Salary $26,000 $26,780 $29,870 $28,840 $34,357 $26,000 $26,000 $31,265 $26,000 $28,840 $38,891 $28,840 $18,399 $21,085 $19,282 $17,863 $16,215 $18,399 $18,399 $17,863 $17,863 $18,399 $16,702 $13,831 Hourly Rate of Pay $7.50 Sharon Kugel, LDTC/Knollwood, maternity replacement for Melissa Voigt at $350 per day, 2 days per week. Account #11-000-217-320-00-36 Jan Serapin, LDTC/ML King, maternity replacement for Melissa Voigt at $350 per day, 2 days per week. Account #11-000-217-320-00-36 Barbara Chas, District Supervisor for Special Education, 6-12, maternity replacement for Colleen Canto at $350 per day, 2 days a week. Account #11-000-219-104-99-37 Cheryl Banks, District Supervisor for Special Education, 6-12, maternity replacement for Colleen Canto at $350 per day, 3 days per week. Account #11-000-219-104-99-37 Volodar Lojko to facilitate technology training for the 2011 New Teacher Orientation, at $30 per hour, not to exceed 6 hours. Account # 11-000-221-114-00-22 The following teachers to provide instructional support with the Summer Math and Language Arts Projects, at $30 per hour, not to exceed 4 hours each: Account #11-000-221-114-00-22 Courtney Angiuli Jessica Alessio Kyle Gurkovich Dianne Hickson Christopher Irovando Ewelina Kowalczuk Linda Proulx Sybil Segars Christine Suver The following teachers for the 2011 Summer Academy Program, at $30 per hour, not to exceed 75 hours each: Account #11-424-100-178-00-22-03 Jessica Alessio Rachel Bal Barbara Horton Selina Myers Daniel Taylor Eileen Kinney, for training in the Tools of the Mind for second year teachers, for the 2011-2012 school year at $30 per hour. Account #11-000-221-114-00-22 Keith Pearson to assist with program planning for the Interim Alternative Educational Program during the summer of 2011 at $30 per hour, not to exceed 15 hours. Account # 11-000-221-114-00-22 The following staff for PS3, a summer interim alternative program at Piscataway High School, effective 8/22/11 through 9/1/11: Account #20-280-100-104-00-16 Claire Pish for Grades 1-3 Math Curriculum Design during the summer of 2011 at $30 per hour, not to exceed 10 hours. Account # 11-000-221-114-12-22 The following first grade teachers for Wilson Phonics training for the 2011-2012 school year at $30 per hour, not to exceed 3 hours each: Account #11-000-221-114-00-22 Kari Alligier Rebecca Anderson Casey Atkins Kendra Bryant-Morrow Janet Heymer-Chervenyak Brigid Ciccarone Elizabeth Collins Megan Costic Patricia Cottone Karyn Kobylarz Erica Friedman Erin Jacome Jacalyn Kandel Kimberly Kennedy Meredith Kvenvik Brittany Piano Christine Lutz-Kessler Roberta Levine Leilani Malig Nicole Malinconico Kristina Medvecky Mary Mikita Jennifer Painter Allison Picinich Claire Pish Julie Quadrino Amy Rosenblum Lisa Shields Kristen Veneman Janelle Williams The following High School teachers for team reorganization and orientation in Freshman Foundation Program at $30 per hour, not to exceed 3 hours each: Account #11-000-221-114-00-22 Jessica Alessio Shonara Awad Dana Boyer Jason Bellew Julia Cabrero Maria Cetta Jamie Chaikin Judith Cruz-Walsh Kelly Crane Peter Daly Lynn Diaz Jillian Dickey Dawne Dionisio Brittani Heller Nicholas Hunter MaryAnn Koslov Meredith Massey Melissa Regal Giovanni H. Reynoso Mary Salama-Aetia Sharri Paullus Ashley Sprague Mary Soliman Caren Stephenson L'Mani Viney Jennifer West Richard Zirin Marguerite Fordi, for Child Study Team meetings, at $30.00 per hour, as needed, for the summer of 2011. Account #11-000-219-114-00-35 Laura Heimlich to provide home instruction/parent training at the rate of $30 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours, for the 2011-2012 school year. Account #11-150-100-111-00-36 The following Extra Duty Contracts, as indicated for the 2011-2012 school year. Rates will remain fixed at the current level, and are subject to adjustment, if and as appropriate, upon conclusion of a successor collective negotiations agreement. Technology Coordinators Account# 11-000-252-119-00-28 Roger Nepton Amy Sadowsky Christian Lee Elizabeth Harrington Elaine Frederick Patricia Bennane Theresa Antonelli Sandra Maresca Christopher Ross Christopher Irovando Aaron Eyler Brinder Soin Nicholas Hunter Arbor D.D. Eisenhower Grandview Martin Luther King 50% FTE Martin Luther King 50% FTE Knollwood Randolphville Conackamack 50% FTE Conackamack 50% FTE Quibbletown HS South Wing & Web Master HS East Wing 50% FTE HS West Wing 50% FTE $4,906 $4,906 $4,906 $2,453 $2,453 $4,906 $4,906 $2,453 $2,453 $4,906 $4,906 $2,453 $2,453 The following High School Curricular Extra Duty Contract for the 2011-2012 school year. Rate will remain fixed at the current level, and is subject to adjustment, if and as appropriate, upon conclusion of a successor collective negotiations agreement. Account #11-401-100-111-00-02 Charles Giacomarra Robotics Advisor $775 High School Athletics Account# 11-402-100-111-36-02 Cheerleading Rosanne Dininno* Brittany Piano Head Coach - Winter Assistant Coach – Winter G-1 G-1 $2,608 $2,234 Basketball Guy Jensen* Matthew Wexler* Daniel Wormann Patricia Mayo Christopher Puder Anthony Hunt Boys’ Head Coach Boys’ Assistant Coach Boys’ Assistant Coach Girls’ Head Coach Girls’ Assistant Coach Girls’ Assistant Coach G-3 G-2 G-3 G-3 G-3 G-3 $8,878 $5,198 $5,603 $8,878 $5,603 $5,603 Wrestling Mike Awad Daniel Higgins* Head Coach Assistant Coach G-3 G-3 $8,878 $5,603 Winter Track Peter Buccino Jonathan Bizzell Keith Brunson Boys’ Head Coach Boys’ & Girls’ Assistant Coach Girls’ Head Coach G-3 G-3 G-3 $5,817 $4,969 $5,817 Swimming William Gonzalez Scott Foglyano Head Coach Assistant Coach G-3 G-3 $8,878 $5,603 Softball Charles Poole Jonathan Buggey Vanessa Fowler Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach G-3 G-3 G-3 Baseball Jason Keller Timothy Simonitis Brian Tuskan Ryan Davis Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach G-2 G-3 G-3 G-2 $7,865 $5,392 $5,392 $4,969 Spring Track Peter Buccino Keith Brunson Boys’ Head Coach Girls’ Head Coach G-3 G-3 $8,454 $8,454 Golf Craig Stoll Head Coach G-2 $4,906 Tennis Patricia Mayo Boys’ Head Coach G-3 $5,328 Football Robert Uhrin** Assistant Coach G-1 $4,906 Volleyball Adrian McConney Brock Hor, Jr. Boys’ Head Coach – Spring Boys’ Assistant Coach – Spring G-3 G-3 $8,454 $5,392 $8,454 $5,392 $5,392 *Approved by County Office ** Pending County Approval Quibbletown Maribel Hernandez Christopher Irovando Graham Collins Trinity Lauer Cristi Artificio Christine Rodriguez Thomas Mullaney John Zengerle Rose Flanagan Cristi Artificio Schor Melinda Deegan Katelyn Massa Emily Vander Horn Grace Lee Rebekah Sterlacci Rebekah Sterlacci Taiser Elessawi Ruth Kassop Alissa Berse Account # 11-401-100-111-00-04 Yearbook Co-Advisor Yearbook Co-Advisor Jr. National Honor Society Advisor Student Council Advisor Newspaper Advisor Dance Club Advisor Drama Club Co-Advisor Drama Club Co-Advisor Art Club Advisor Multicultural Club Advisor $1,150 $1,150 $1,000 $1,700 $1,000 $1,000 $750 $750 $500 $500 Account # 11-401-100-111-00-05 Art Club/Literary Magazine Club Advisor Builder’s Club Co-Advisor Builder’s Club Co-Advisor Stage Crew Club Advisor Musical Theater Club Advisor Drama Club Advisor Jr. National Honor Society Co-Advisor Jr. National Honor Society Co-Advisor Yearbook Advisor $1,000 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $500 $500 $500 $2,300 Sonal Bhatt Janell Bowe Jennifer Wilson Account # 11-401-100-114-00-05 Math Challenge Homework Club Advisor Homework Help Club Advisor Homework Help Club Advisor $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 The following Extra Duty Contracts, as indicated for the 2011-2012 school year. Rates will remain fixed at the current level, and are subject to adjustment, if and as appropriate, upon conclusion of a successor collective negotiations agreement. Middle School Athletics David Hilgert Jonathan Buggey Account# 11-402-100-111-36-02 Girls’ Middle School Basketball Coach Boys’ Middle School Basketball Coach G-3 G-1 $4,400 $3,597 The following Conackamack Extra Duty Contracts for the 2010-2011 school year funded by the PTO: Account #11-401-100-111-00-03 Tracey McGowan Nicole Kragh Maureen Pena Peter Rollis Academic Challenge Academic Challenge Academic Challenge Media Announcement $500 $500 $500 $500 The following teachers for auditorium duties for non-High School events at $30 per hour, as needed, for the 2011-2012 school year: Account #11-424-100-178-00-22-09 Colleen Foley Erik Hall Craig Hoek Gayle Joy More The following students as Student Helpers for non-High School events at $12.50 per hour, as needed, for the 2011-2012 school year: Account #11-424-100-178-00-22-09 Kasey Knaus Paige Fusco Caleb Dagnall Lauren Gillette Nicole Fox The following staff members for After School Tutoring, at $30 per hour, as needed, for the 20112012 school year: Account #11-190-100-116-29-02 Kathleen McLaughlin Sabrina Mitchell Sylvia Guensch Michele Lisa Tonya McGovern Joshua Longo Jessica Corrales Justin Lee Mary Awich Jillian Dickey Enrica Funari Carolynn Morris Bhawana Rathee Daniel Taylor Natalia Cabinda Jessica Alessio The following Community Education Before Care Teachers effective 9/1/11 for the 2011-2012 school year, contingent upon enrollment: #61-852-331-100-83-98 Name Judith Collins Catherine Dallas Patricia Kalman Christopher Puder Lisa Shields Amy Romano Position Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Rate $16.49 $15.45 $17.51 $15.45 $19.57 $15.00 The following Community Education, Extended Child Care staff effective 9/1/11 for the 2011/12 school year, contingent upon enrollment: #61-852-331-100-83-98 Name Michael Bal Elizabeth Boney-Roche Linda Camene Position Teacher Teacher Teacher Rate $16.97 $13.00 $14.42 Linda Chmil Pamela Cesare Judith Collins Rhonda Cremone Gwen Crews Daryl De Rogatis Erica Friedman Joan Gargiulo David Gaunt Kimberly Georgeian Karen Giordano Debra Lauria Kathleen Malinconico Katherine Montanelli Lilia McDermott Dina McNamara Christine Reilley Amy Romano Mary Schroth Lisa Shields Jonathan Simmonds Patricia Strazzulla Kathleen Vaccaro Teacher Desk Assistant Teacher Desk Assistant Desk Assistant Desk Assistant Teacher Teacher Teacher Supervisor Desk Assistant Aide Teacher Teacher Supervisor Teacher Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Aide Teacher Aide $16.48 $10.00 $17.51 $11.02 $17.39 $10.71 $23.34 $16.97 $18.56 $31.00 $11.02 $10.71 $19.10 $15.00 $31.00 $15.91 $19.10 $15.00 $10.71 $15.00 $8.25 $15.91 $9.00 The following personnel for the Community Education Summer Camp Grades PreK to 8, effective 8/22/11 to 8/26/11, for a total of 5 days Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 6 pm. Hourly rates are depending on experience. Offer of employment is contingent upon enrollment. Account #61-855330-100-00-98 Name Judith Collins Stephanie Dunlap Geralyn Geiger Kimberly Hannon Jamie Jakubik Ashley Menapace Jonathan Simmonds Position Camp Nurse Camp Aide Camp Aide Camp Counselor Camp Counselor Camp Aide Camp Aide Hourly Rate $28.00 $9.00 $10.00 $13.00 $15.00 $7.75 $8.50 If enrollment increases before the start of the 2011-2012 school year, the following Community Education Before Care Teachers will be hired effective 9/1/11 for the 2011-2012 school year, contingent upon enrollment: Account #61-852-331-100-83-98 Name Pamela Cesare Linda Chmil Rhonda Cremone Stephanie Dunlap Patricia Fritze Karen Giordano Kayla Hausler Roberta Levine JoAnn Lutz Claire Pish Christine Reilley Jessica Ritchie-Ruta Position Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Rate $17.51 $16.48 $16.48 $12.00 $16.48 $16.48 $15.00 $15.00 $12.00 $16.48 $17.51 $15.00 If enrollment increases before the start of the 2011-2012 school year, the following Community Education Extended Care staff will be hired effective 9/1/11 for the 2011-2012 school year, contingent upon enrollment: Account #61-852-331-100-83-98 Name MaryAnn Abreu Esther Ampofo Casey Atkins Nialah Baker Robin Bowers Robin Bowers Taylor Brooks Kiva Brophy Jordan Clarke Tonya Cofield Karen Collins Jeffrey Conway Rhonda Cremone Jennifer DeFrancesco Maureen Donner Lauren Dow Claudia Escalante Rhonda Franklin Emily Fritze Patricia Fritze Mary Gagliardi Karen Giordano Kyla Gray Kimberly Hannon Jamie Jakubik Patricia Kalman Stacey Kalthoff Melissa Lebron JoAnn Lutz Lelani Malig Courtney McClain Kyle McCormick Nicole McDonald Selina Meyers Sarah Moskal Lauren Nathanson Lauren Previtera Mary Ocampo Cota Possien-Kania Mary Ruggieri Peyton Resch Matthew Ritchie Nona Schultz Nicolette Serido Jennifer Sernotti Kaitlyn Smith Eric Stoddard Laura Taylor Deborah Terebecki Position Teacher Aide Teacher Aide Teacher Aide Aide Teacher Aide Aide Aide Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Aide Aide Teacher Aide Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Aide Desk Assistant Teacher Aide Aide Aide Teacher Rate $13.39 $7.25 $15.45 $7.25 $12.00 $9.00 $7.50 $15.00 $7.25 $11.01 $7.65 $15.00 $15.91 $15.00 $17.51 $13.00 $7.50 $14.42 $12.00 $15.91 $13.39 $18.03 $7.25 $13.39 $15.00 $17.51 $16.48 $7.50 $9.00 $15.00 $7.50 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.91 $15.00 $15.00 $7.50 $19.57 $18.04 $7.25 $15.00 $10.20 $8.25 $17.51 $7.50 $7.25 $7.25 $15.91 SUBSTITUTES Sarah Grant, Substitute Instructional Aide/Community Education, at a prorated annual salary of $14,215 effective 9/1/11 for the duration of a Community Education Teacher’s Family Leave. Account #61-853-330-100-00-10-12 Dorothy Arocho, Substitute Teacher/Community Education, at an additional prorated difference in annual salary between $18,399 and $26,000 effective 9/1/11 for the duration of a Community Education Teacher’s Family Leave. Account #61-853-330-100-00-10-12 Gail Bartlett, Substitute Noontime Aide, at $10.65 per hour effective 9/1/11, as needed, for the 2011-2012 school year. Account #60-910-310-100-00-00 The following personnel for the Community Education Summer Camp as substitute staff, Grades PreK to 8 effective 8/22/11 to 8/26/11 for a total of 5 days, Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 6 pm. Hourly rates are depending on experience. Offer of employment is contingent upon enrollment. Account #61-855-330-100-00-98 Name Jeffrey Conway Melissa Kaye Kyla Gray Position Camp Counselor Camp Aide Camp Aide Hourly Rate $15.00 $7.50 $7.25 The following Community Education, Before and Extended Child Care substitute staff effective 9/1/11 for the 2011-2012 school year, contingent upon enrollment: #61-852-331-100-83-98 Name Jennifer Adams Jabeen Ali Zain Ali Rachel Berry Katherine Corke Catherine Dallas Dominick Delello Laura DuBell Laura DuBell Colleen Ettenhuber Cynthia Ettenhuber Brianna Evans Daria Fisher Daria Fisher Amanda Furey Denise Harris Lauren Nathanson Melissa Kaye Eileen Kinney Michael Kinney Kerry Leonard Joanne Lutz Robin Mack Jerry Mann Bilquies Manzoor Craig Matthews Ashley Menapace Taryn McCormick Nicole McDonald Tracy McGowan Gregory Nordtveit Gregory Nordtveit Kevin Perez Claire Pish Christopher Puder Katherine Queenan Katherine Queenan Devin Rafferty Richard Regan Matthew Reilley Position Teacher Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Aide Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Aide Teacher Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Aide Aide Teacher Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Aide Aide Rate $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $7.25 $12.00 $12.00 $7.75 $12.00 $10.00 $12.00 $15.00 $7.25 $15.00 $10.00 $12.00 $15.00 $15.00 $7.50 $15.00 $15.00 $7.25 $12.00 $12.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $7.75 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $12.00 $9.00 $7.50 $15.00 $15.45 $12.00 $8.00 $15.00 $8.00 $9.00 Joann Riccio Emily Scoda Emily Scoda Katie Scoda Allison Sokolowski William Spear Vincenzo Stio Laura Stoddard Robert Stoddard Doreen Thaxton Joan Veneman Diane Venittelli Teacher Teacher Aide Aide Teacher Aide Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Teacher Teacher $12.00 $12.00 $7.50 $7.50 $15.00 $7.75 $15.00 $15.45 $7.25 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 VOLUNTEER Frank Uhrin, supervised volunteer for Football for the 2011-2012 school year. C. CHANGE OF STATUS - STAFF PERSONNEL C.1 TEACHERS The following changes in assignment, title, and/or location for previously approved teachers, effective 9/1/11 for the 2011-2012 school year: Name From To Jennifer Aiello LD Teacher/Arbor LD Teacher/Grandview Elise Bieksha Technology Computer Teacher/T. Schor Account #11-130-100-101-33-05 Teacher of the Gifted and Talented/ Eisenhower Account #11-120-100-100-30-00 Jill Brown School Social Worker ML King .60 FTE/Randolphville .40 FTE Social Worker/Child Study Team ML King .60 FTE/Randolphville .40 FTE Theresa Edmondson Transition Counselor/High School Social Worker/Transition Specialist High School Patty Gonsky Music Teacher – Instrumental 0.80 FTE/Quibbletown 0.20 FTE/High School Music Teacher – Instrumental 0.50 FTE/Quibbletown 0.45 FTE/Arbor 0.05 FTE/High School Cornell Gray School Counselor/Quibbletown Social Worker/Middle School Specialist Quibbletown Sherri Griffith Peters School Social Worker/TBD Social Worker/Middle School Specialist Conackamack Ildiko Henni-Jones School Social Worker Grandview .60 FTE/Eisenhower .40 FTE Social Worker/Child Study Team Grandview .60 FTE/Eisenhower .40 FTE Stacey Kalthoff Elementary Teacher/Randolphville Account #11-110-100-101-01-14 Elementary Teacher/Eisenhower Account #11-110-100-101-01-07 Grace Lee Music Teacher – Instrumental 0.60 FTE/T. Schor 0.40 FTE/Arbor Music Teacher – Instrumental 0.50 FTE/T. Schor 0.45 FTE/Arbor 0.05 FTE/High School Jeanette Magrino PD Teacher/Children’s Corner Account #11-215-100-101-00-37 RP Teacher/Arbor Account #11-213-100-101-00-37 Jennifer Mandell Transition Counselor/High School Social Worker/Transition Specialist High School Joy Mitchell Reading Development Teacher/T. Schor Account #20-234-100-101-00-05 Language Arts Literacy/Quibbletown Account #11-130-100-101-11-04 Andrea Parent School Psychologist/High School School Psychologist/Conackamack .20 FTE/ Administration Building .80 FTE Uma Patel School Social Worker/TBD Social Worker/Middle School Specialist T. Schor Alba Valdovinos School Counselor/TBD School Counselor/High School Account #11-000-218-104-00-02 Kathleen Walsh RP Teacher/Grandview Account #11-213-100-101-00-37 AM–RP TeacherKindergarten/Randolphville Account #11-213-100-101-00-37 PM–PD Teacher/Children’s Corner Account#11-215-100-101-00-37 Marie Zaccaria Language Arts & Literacy/Conackamack Account #11-130-100-101-11-03 7 Grade LAL/Quibbletown Account #11-130-100-101-11-04 th Kelly Errickson, Elementary Teacher/Grandview, Family Medical Leave of Absence effective 11/30/11 through 3/5/12 without pay, but with benefits, pursuant to the Federal/New Jersey Family Leave Act; and Child Care Leave of Absence effective 3/6/12 through 3/18/12 without pay, without benefits. Account #11-120-100-101-01-09 Sonal Bhatt, Mathematics Teacher/T. Schor, change in Family Medical Leave of Absence from 9/12/11 through 10/30/11 to 9/7/11 through 10/23/11, without pay, but with benefits, pursuant to the Federal/New Jersey Family Leave Act. Account #11-130-100-101-12-05 Aphrodite Rambadt, Elementary Teacher/Randolphville, Child Care Leave of Absence effective 9/30/11 through 6/30/12 without pay, without benefits. Account #11-120-100-101-01-14 C.2. TEACHER th Laura Stoddard, from RP Aide/ML King to 5 Grade LAL Teacher/Arbor at Step 1-BA and an annual salary of $47,600 effective 9/1/11 for the 2011-2012 school year. The salary listed is subject to adjustment, if and as appropriate, upon conclusion of a successor collective negotiations agreement. Account #11-120-100-101-18-06 AIDES The following changes in assignment and/or location effective 9/1/11 for the 2011-2012 school year: Name Jabeen Ali From ESL Aide/Eisenhower .58 FTE Account #11-240-100-106-00-00-44 To MC Aide/T. Schor 1.00 FTE Account # 11-201-100-106-00-37-44 Kim Bostick PD Aide/Children’s Corner Account #11-215-100-106-00-37-44 AT Aide/Eisenhower Account #11-214-100-106-00-37-44 Kiva Brophy RP Aide/Knollwood Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44 MD Aide/Randolphville Account #11-212-100-106-00-37-44 Diana D’Andrea PT Kindergarten Aide/Grandview .58 FTE Account #11-190-100-106-01-22-44 RP Aide/Grandview 1.00 FTE Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44 Gita Dave ESL Aide/Arbor Account #11-240-100-106-00-00-44 ESL Aide/Eisenhower Account #11-240-100-106-00-00-44 Jennifer De Francesco RP Aide/Quibbletown Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44 RP Aide/High School Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44 Sharae Ford RP Aide/T. Schor Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44 MC Aide/High School Account #11-201-100-106-00-37-44 Philippe Georges MD Aide/High School Account #11-212-100-106-00-37-44 MC Aide/Administration Building Account #11-201-100-106-00-37-44 Debbie Nugent BD Aide/Knollwood Account #11-209-100-106-00-37-44 MD Aide/Grandview Account #11-212-100-106-00-37-44 Susan Perrella AT Aide/Eisenhower Account #11-214-100-106-00-37-44 PD Aide/Children’s Corner Account #11-215-100-106-00-37-44 Maria Rosa Santos PD Aide/Children’s Corner Account #11-215-100-106-00-37-44 AT Aide/Eisenhower Account #11-214-100-106-00-37-44 Nona Schultz MD Aide/Randolphville Account #11-212-100-106-00-37-44 MC Aide/T. Schor Account # 11-201-100-106-00-37-44 Allison Sokolowski PD Aide/Children’s Corner Account #11-215-100-106-00-37-44 RP Aide/High School Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44 Suzanne Zelawski BD Aide/Knollwood Account #11-209-100-106-00-37-44 RP Aide/High School Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44 CLERK Zunilda Sanchez, Copy & Graphics Clerk/High School, change in Medical Leave of Absence from 7/1/11 through 7/14/11 to 8/1/11 through 8/14/11 without pay. Account #11-000-240-105-00-02 OTHER Steven Strazzulla, Part Time Computer Technician to Full Time Computer Associate/IT Department at a prorated annual salary of $32,000, effective 8/22/11 for the 2011-2012 school year. Account #11-000-252-100-00-28 Kristie Van Cleef, Community Education Preschool Teacher/Children’s Corner, Family Medical Leave of Absence effective 9/30/11 through 1/5/12 without pay, with benefits, pursuant to the Federal/New Jersey Family Leave Act. Account #61-853-330-100-00-10-12 Mr. Connors Mrs. Greeley Ms. King Mrs. Lopez Mr. Okamoto Mr. Stoddard VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED that the following minutes be approved as submitted: Agenda/Business Meeting Agenda/Business Meeting Executive Session Moved Yea IX. Ms. King 7 July 14, 2011 July 14, 2011 Seconded Nay 0 Mrs. Greeley PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and school matters of community interest. In support of this position, the law establishes a period of public comment at every Board meeting. Individuals wishing to speak must state their name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes’ duration, but an individual may speak a second time after all others who wish to speak on the topic have been heard. The Board may require that individuals register to speak prior to the beginning of the meeting. Participants may submit written material in support of their position. All statements and/or questions shall be directed to the presiding officer and no participant may address or question Board members individually. All speakers are requested to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy rights of others whose legal rights may be affected. Please note: While it is not the Board’s intention to stifle comment on matters of legitimate concern to the school community, the public should be aware that if their statements violate the rights of others under the law governing defamation or invasion of privacy, they may face personal liability to the injured party. If speakers are uncertain of the legal ramifications of their comments, the Board urges them to seek guidance beforehand from their own legal advisor. None Motion to close: Moved X. Mr. Mosier Yea 7 Seconded Nay Ms. King 0 FISCAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS – Thomas Mosier BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “H”, be approved as presented: A. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS Explanation: Pursuant to 18A:19-2 BE IT RESOLVED that the following disbursements for the month of July 2011 be approved as indicated: Operating Account Operating Checks Payroll Checks: Payroll: July 15, 2011 Payroll: July 30, 2011 Cafeteria Fund Capital Projects Fund Debt Service Fund Transportation Fund Total B. $ 2,298,849.67 641,116.42 707,380.74 184,556.32 1,276.39 --32,395.33 $ 3,865,574.87 APPROVAL OF SECRETARY’S/TRANSFERS/CASH RECONCILIATION REPORTS 1. Explanation: Pursuant to 18A:6-59 BE IT RESOLVED that the following report be approved and filed for audit: Secretary’s/Transfers Report June 2011 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above report be accepted as submitted and that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. 2. Explanation: Pursuant to 18A:6-59 BE IT RESOLVED that the following reports be approved and filed for audit: Cash Reconciliation and Roll Forward Report June 2011 Dated: June 30, 2011 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above report be accepted as submitted and that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. C. APPROVAL OF OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FY 2011-2012 Explanation: The budget for the State of New Jersey (FY12) contained additional formula aid for the Piscataway School District. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education accepts the additional formula aid from the State of New Jersey and appropriates it as follows: Original Revenues: 10-3132-000 Equalization Aid 10-3176-000 Special Ed Categorical Aid 10-3177-000 Security Aid Appropriations Increase: 11-209-100-101 BD Teacher Salaries 11-140-100-101 Emergency Teacher Salary $ 8,898,423 4,043,223 0 $ 12,941,646 Increase $ 587,415 -379,134 $ 966,549 $ 55,000 55,000 Final $ 9,485,838 4,043,223 379,134 $ 13,908,195 11-000-291-270 11-190-100-610 11-424-100-178 11-190-100-800 D. Health Benefits Instructional Technology Saturday Academy Other Instructional 30,000 150,000 35,000 641,549 $ 966,549 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FY 2011-2012 NONPUBLIC ENTITLEMENT NOTICES Explanation: Nonpublic schools apply for funding through the State Department of Education. The district’s responsibility is to ensure that all nonpublic invoices submitted for reimbursement are in accordance with the grant agreement. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education accepts the FY 2011-2012 Nonpublic Entitlement Notices as follows for a total of $142,455: Expense Account 20-509-200-320-00-00 20-501-200-320-00-00 Revenue Account 20-3239-509 20-3231-501 Service Nursing Aid Service Textbook Aid Service Total Amount $ 83,505 58,950 $ 142,455 for the following nonpublic schools: An-Noor Academy The First Class The Goddard School Kinder College Lake Nelson Seventh Day Adventist Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center Timothy Christian School Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion - Boys Division Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion - Girls Division E. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION ROUTES FOR 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR Explanation: There is no increase reflected in the 2011-2012 school year Dapper Bus Company contract. 2010-2011 Per Diem Amt 2010-2011 2010-2011 Per Diem Aide Total Per Diem Route # Destination Awarded to E-32WC Eisenhower ES Dapper Bus Company $ 114.75 $ E-34 Eisenhower ES Dapper Bus Company $ 113.29 $ J-33 Schor MS Dapper Bus Company $ 113.29 $ G-34 Grandview ES Dapper Bus Company $ 114.45 $ 26.15 26.15 34.92 2011-2012 Per Diem Amt $ 149.67 $ 149.67 - $ 113.29 $ 113.29 - $ 113.29 $ 113.29 $ 140.60 $ 140.60 S-31 High School Dapper Bus Company $ 114.45 $ $ 140.60 $ 140.60 ACD-AM NuView School Dapper Bus Company $ 103.10 $ - $ 103.10 $ 103.10 RV-AM Raritan Valley School Dapper Bus Company $ 246.84 $ - $ 246.84 $ 246.84 Hourly rate for extra services: Durham School Services $50.29 (Piscataway BOE to provide fuel) Dapper Bus Company $57.50 (Dapper Bus Company to provide fuel) BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) as the “HOST” district and Piscataway as the “JOINER” district for the 2011/2012 School Year, as needed, including up to a 6% administrative fee. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Somerset County Educational Services Commission (SCESC) as the “HOST” district and Piscataway as the “JOINER” district for the 2011/2012 School Year, as needed, including up to a 6% administrative fee. F. APPROVAL OF BID PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS Explanation: The following work is necessary to facilitate the HVAC renovation projects throughout the district. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following change order for district Bid Projects: Vendor C/O # Project Location Description Amount DeSesa Engineering Company, Inc. 5 HVAC Renovations High School Credit for deleting unit removal at IT Offices Debit to install electric supply NET CREDIT ($2,718.10) + $1,348.60 ($1,369.50) G. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF BOND PROPOSAL AT SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 13, 2011 Explanation: This bond proposal supports the installation of solar panels at all district properties to continue the District’s energy conservation program. The legally qualified voters of Piscataway Township will be given the opportunity to express their approval through this referendum vote. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS: 1. It is hereby determined that a bond proposal shall be submitted for voter approval at a special school district election to be held on December 13, 2011. The form of the proposal shall read substantially as follows: PROPOSAL The Board of Education of the Township of Piscataway in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey is authorized (a) to repair or replace roofs and to install solar panels at Arbor Elementary School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School, Knollwood Elementary School, Martin Luther King Elementary School, Randolphville Elementary School, Conackamack Middle School, Quibbletown Middle School, T. Schor Middle School, Piscataway High School, the Ethel Road Complex and Fellowship Farms School, including acquisition and installation of equipment and related work; (b) to appropriate $48,500,000 to finance the project; and (c) to issue bonds of the school district in the principal amount of $48,500,000 to fund the project. Under State law this capital project would have been potentially eligible for State support, in whole or in part, at a minimum amount of 40 percent for eligible components of the project. However, the Board of Education determined not to seek State support for this capital project because the State has not been approving any capital projects for which State facilities aid is requested. 2. This Board of Education hereby approves and adopts the proposal set forth above and, subject to the approval of the legal voters of the school district, hereby determines to carry out the improvements described therein (the “Project”). 3. This Board of Education hereby acknowledges and confirms that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:24-16 and 18A:24-17 a supplemental debt statement has been prepared by the chief financial officer of the Township of Piscataway, being the only municipality comprised within the school district, giving effect to the proposed authorization of bonds of the school district in the maximum amount of bonds authorized in the proposal. The supplemental debt statement has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Township of Piscataway and in the office of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary of this Board of Education prior to the final adoption of the proposal and will be filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs prior to the date of the special election. 4. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to send a certified copy of the proposal to the County Clerk as required by N.J.S.A. 19:60-2, to request the County Clerk to submit the proposal to the voters at the special school district election and to seek the assistance of the county officials and Township Clerk in conducting the special school district election. 5. The Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc., the School District’s appointed design consultant/ architect for the Project, has heretofore been and is hereby authorized and delegated the responsibility to prepare the plans and specifications for the Project in consultation with and under the supervision of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, who has heretofore and is hereby delegated the responsibility to work with the architect for this purpose on behalf of the Board of Education, in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-16. 6. The Board President, the Superintendent of Schools, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, the Project Architect, Bond Counsel and other appropriate representatives of the Board of Education (the “Board Representatives”) have heretofore been and are hereby authorized to submit the educational plans to the extent required and the schematic plans for the Project, and such other information as may be required, to the State Department of Education for approval and to make application to the Commissioner of Education for approval of such plans and the Project and, if necessary, any required amendment to the long-range facilities plan, in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:26-3.2, N.J.A.C. 6A:26-3.12, N.J.A.C. 6A:26-2.3 and 6A:26-2.1(f). The Board Representatives are now authorized and directed to amend such application or applications to seek approval of the Project as an “Other Capital Project” or “Other Capital Projects” pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26-3.12. Any previous authorizations for applications are amended to the extent inconsistent with this resolution. 7. The Board Representatives have heretofore been and are hereby further authorized and directed to submit the plans and any other required information to the Planning Board and the Department of Environmental Protection for review and comment, if necessary. 8. The Board Representatives are hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to implement this resolution. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is further authorized to act on behalf of the Board of Education to make such determinations required of the Board of Education for the conduct of the election as may become necessary. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the submission of the above listed bond proposal to the legally qualified voters of Piscataway Township School District at a special election to be held on December 13, 2011. H. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO APPLICATIONS FOR PROJECT APPROVAL TO SEEK APPROVAL OF PROJECT AS OTHER CAPITAL PROJECT OR PROJECTS WHEREAS this Board of Education previously authorized submission of applications (the “Project Applications”) for approval of the repair or replacement of roofs and installation of solar energy facilities at Arbor Elementary School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School, Knollwood Elementary School, Martin Luther King Elementary School, Randolphville Elementary School, Conackamack Middle School, Quibbletown Middle School, T. Schor Middle School, Piscataway High School, the Ethel Road Complex and Fellowship Farms School (the “Project” or the “Projects”); and Project Number Arbor Elementary School Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School Grandview Elementary School Knollwood Elementary School Martin Luther King Elementary School Randolphville Elementary School Conackamack Middle School Quibbletown Middle School T. Schor Middle School Piscataway High School Ethel Road Complex Fellowship Farms School 23-4130-060-10-2000 23-4130-065-10-2000 23-4130-080-10-2000 23-4130-100-10-2000 23-4130-105-10-2000 23-4130-120-10-2000 23-4130-053-11-1000 23-4130-055-10-2000 23-4130-057-11-1000 23-4130-050-10-2000 23-4130-X04-11-1000 23-4130-X01-10-1000 WHEREAS the State Department of Education has not been approving such applications seeking facilities aid, and the Board has determined to amend such applications for the Project or Projects to be approved as an “Other Capital Project or Projects” in order to move forward with a special school district election scheduled for December 13, 2011; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Board President, the Superintendent of Schools, the Business Administrator/ Board Secretary, the Project Architect, Bond Counsel and other appropriate representatives of the Board of Education (the “Board Representatives”) are now authorized and directed to amend the Project Applications to seek approval of the Project as an “Other Capital Project” or “Other Capital Projects” pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26-3.12. Any previous authorizations for applications are amended to the extent inconsistent with this resolution. 2. The Board Representatives are hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to implement this resolution. M/S S XI. Mrs. Greeley Ms. King Mrs. Lopez Vote Y Y Y Yea M/S Mr. Okamoto Mr. Stoddard Mr. Szymonowicz 7 Vote Y M/S M Y Nay Vote Mr. Connors Mr. Mosier Ms. Maas 0 POLICY – Margaret King BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “C”, be approved as presented. Y Y A. ACCEPT ON FIRST READING BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education accepts on first reading the following policies: 1120 5113 5114 5131.1 9200 B. Board of Education Meeting Attendance, Absences and Excuses Suspension and Expulsion Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Orientation and Training of Board Members APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS BE IT RESOLVED that the following new and revised job descriptions, after being reviewed and amended by the Policy Committee, be adopted as presented: C. Human Resources Director Director of Student Personnel Services/Guidance District Supervisor for Literacy/Humanities K-12 District Supervisor for Math/Science K-12 District Supervisor for Special Education, 6-12 District Supervisor for Special Education, Pre-K-5 School Social Worker/Middle School Specialist School Social Worker/Post Secondary Transition Specialist Assistant Superintendent ADOPTION OF THE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT Explanation: As per N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1, each district Board of Education shall develop, adopt, and implement a code of student conduct, which establishes standards, policies, and procedures for positive student development and student behavioral expectations on schools grounds, including on a school bus or at school-sponsored functions and, as appropriate, for conduct away from school grounds in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6. The Board must review and adopt the Code of Student Conduct annually and it must be disseminated annually to all school staff, parents, and students. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education adopts the Code of Student Conduct to be implemented and disseminated to school staff, parents and students during the 2011-2012 school year. M/S M XII. Ms. King Mrs. Lopez Mr. Okamoto Vote Y Y Y Yea M/S Vote Mr. Stoddard Mr. Szymonowicz Mr. Connors 7 M/S S Y Nay Mrs. Greeley Mr. Mosier Ms. Maas 0 CURRICULUM – Thomas Mosier BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “F”, be approved as presented: Vote Y Y Y A. APPROVAL OF STUDENT FIELD TRIPS Explanation: The Piscataway Township Board of Education deems student participation in curriculum related field trips to be educationally beneficial. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education, pursuant to regulation 6A:23A-5.8(c)(1), hereby approves the following educational field trips. C=Curricular; E=Extra Curricular Core Curriculum Content Standards Code Event/Location C Orientation Flight on military aircraft from Joint Base McGuire-Dix – Lakehurst, NJ AFJROTC Standards E NJ District of Key Clubs Fall Rally at Six Flags Great Adventure – Jackson, NJ 21 Century Life Skills – 9.1 C Students with Disabilities Tour & Program at The College of New Jersey – Ewing, NJ 21 Century Life Skills B. Class/Group Teacher/Advisor School Date(s) AS2 & AS3 Cadets (35 students – Grades 10-11) Major Charles Taylor High School September 23, 2011 (6:00-4:00) st Key Club Members (50 students – Grades 9-12) Laura Leibowitz Mitch Fuhr High School Sunday, October 9, 2011 (10:00-6:00) st SAIL Class (17 students) Susan Saltzman Administration Building November 16, 2011 (8:15-2:15) APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM PROGRAM GUIDES Explanation: The following curriculum guides have been revised according to the approved five-year curriculum review/revision plan. These guides were designed using the Understanding By Design framework, reviewed by the Curriculum Committee at its meeting held on August 1, 2011 and are available in the Board Room, or on-line, for your review. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following curriculum guides for use in the classroom effective September 2011: Accelerated Math 7 (revisions) Honors Algebra I/Algebra I – Grades 7-9 (revisions) Geometry – Grades 9-10 (revisions) LAL – Grades 1-3 Sophomore Humanities Interdisciplinary C. AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF OBSOLETE TEXTBOOKS Explanation: The New Jersey Department of Education has requested that obsolete textbooks be posted on the Department of Education website and Piscataway Township Schools will comply with that request upon board approval. The district has many language arts, mathematics, social studies and science books which the students of Our Lady of Fatima will no longer use due to the closing of its non-public school. These textbooks are the property of the Board of Education which are provided to non-public schools through Chapter 192/193 funding. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to declare the following textbooks obsolete for purposes of disposal: Title ISBN No. Grade Level Publication Date/ Publisher Qty. Progress in Mathematics Progress in Mathematics Consumable Workbook Progress in Mathematics Teacher Edition Progress in Mathematics Workbook Teacher’s Edition Treasures Text 2.1 Treasures Text 2.2 We Live Together We Live Together Teacher Edition A Closer Look A Closer Look – Student Workbook A Closer Look – Teacher Edition A Closer Look – Teacher Edition A Closer Look – Teacher Edition A Closer Look – Teacher Edition Progress in Mathematics Progress in Mathematics – Consumable Workbook Progress in Mathematics – Teacher Edition Treasures Series – Beginner – Beyond Levels Celebrate Reading Series Book A Celebrate Reading Teacher Edition Phonics – Level C Phonics – Level C Teacher Edition Our Communities Our Communities – Teacher Edition A Closer Look A Closer Look Building Skills Activity Lab Workbook A Closer Look – Teacher Edition Progress in Mathematics Progress in Mathematics – Teacher Edition Celebrate Reading Celebrate Reading – Teacher Edition The Whipping Boy Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Dear Mr. Henshaw The Lion, The Witch, & Wardrobe English English - Teacher Edition Our New Jersey Our New Jersey – Teacher Edition Assessment Book Practice & Project Book Science A Closer Look Science A Closer Look – Teacher Edition Visual Literacy Assessment English 978-0-8215-3602-5 978-0-8215-3602-5 2 2 Sadlier-Oxford/2009 Sadlier-Oxford/2009 20 20 0-8125-8212-7 0-8215-8232-1 2 2 Sadlier-Oxford/2006 Sadlier-Oxford/2006 1 1 0-02-192006-0 0-02-192007-9 0-02-149263-8 0-02-149273-5 978-0-02-287628-9 13-978-0-02-284009-9 13-978-0-02-284203-1 13-978-0-02-284202-4 13-978-0-02-284204-2 13-978-0-02-284201-3 0-8215-8213-5 0-8215-8223-2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 Macmillan-McGraw Hill/2007 Macmillan-McGraw Hill/2007 Macmillan-McGraw Hill/2003 Macmillan-McGraw Hill/2003 Macmillan-McGraw Hill/2009 Macmillan-McGraw Hill - N/A Macmillan-McGraw Hill/2009 Macmillan-McGraw Hill/2009 Macmillan-McGraw Hill - N/A Macmillan-McGraw Hill - N/A Sadlier-Oxford/2006 Sadlier-Oxford/2006 25 22 25 1 39 30 1 1 1 1 24 9 0-8215-8313-5 3 Sadlier-Oxford/2006 1 N/A 3 Macmillan-McGraw Hill - 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Workbook English – Teacher Edition New Jersey Science A Closer Look Science A Closer Look Building Skills Activity Lab Workbook Science A Closer Look Grade 5 Teacher Edition Earth Science Science A Closer Look Grade 5 Teacher Edition Physical Science Science A Closer Look Grade 5 Teacher Edition Life Science Science A Closer Look Grade 5 Building Skills Activity Lab Book – Teacher Edition School to Home Activities Building Skills Reading and Writing English Language Learner Teacher’s Guide Building Skills Visual Literacy Building Skills Math Technology A Closer Look Grades 5-6 Teacher’s Desk Reference Grades K-6 The United States, Volume 1 The United States, Volume 2 Glencoe Science Level Red Glencoe Science Level Red Teacher Wraparound Edition Reading Essentials An Interactive Student Textbook Reading Essentials Answer Key Science Notebook Leveled Resources Content Outline for Teaching Study Guide & Reinforcement Student Edition Favorite Greek Myths World: Adventures in Time and Place World Adventures in Time and Place, Practice & Project Book Mathematics App/Concepts Literature and Integrated Studies Literature and Integrated Studies – Teacher Edition Voyages in English – Teacher Edition Glencoe Science Level Green Glencoe Science Level Green Teacher Wraparound Edition Science Notebook Level Blue Teacher Annotated Edition Reading Essentials An Interactive Student Textbook Reading Essentials Answer Key Content Outline for Teaching Leveled Resources Study Guide & Reinforcement Student Edition Mastering Standardized Tests Teacher Edition Laboratory Activities Manual Teacher Edition The American Nation Algebra I Mathematics App/Concepts Literature and Integrated Studies 395502934 395502756 978-0-02-287632-6 978-0-02-284013-6 5 5 5 5 Houghton Mifflin/1990 Houghton Mifflin/1990 Macmillan-McGraw Hill/2009 Macmillan-McGraw Hill - 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Math: Pre Calculus D. 673294536 8 Scott Foresman/1997 1 978-0-07-877810-0 978-0-07-877811-7 8 8 Glencoe-McGraw Hill/2008 Glencoe-McGraw Hill/2008 25 1 0-07-874566-7 8 Glencoe-McGraw Hill - N/A 1 0-07-867167-1 8 Glencoe-McGraw Hill - N/A 1 0-07-867168-X 0-07-867160-4 978-07-879319-6 0-07-867169-8 8 8 8 8 Glencoe-McGraw Hill - N/A Glencoe-McGraw Hill - N/A Glencoe-McGraw Hill - N/A Glencoe-McGraw Hill - N/A 1 1 1 13 0021847290 0021847304 002184731-2 002184732-0 0021847339 158892005-4 N/A 1 1 1 1 1 9-12 9-12 McGraw Hill/2001 McGraw Hill/2001 McGraw Hill/2001 McGraw Hill/2001 McGraw Hill/2001 Cambridge/2002 Cambridge/2002 47 46 48 47 50 34 1 N/A 9-12 Cambridge/2002 2 N/A 9-12 Cambridge/2002 3 N/A 9-12 Cambridge/2002 2 N/A 9-12 Cambridge/2002 1 N/A 9-12 Cambridge/2002 1 0201870126 0395551897 9-12 9-12 Addison Wesley/1997 Houghton Mifflin/1992 14 28 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY PROJECT GRANT Explanation: The Dow Chemical Company has offered a Project Funding Grant of up to $20,000 to support Math and Science initiatives and parental involvement in Science Education. The Piscataway School District has been awarded this Dow Chemical Company funding in the amount of $20,000. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept the Dow Chemical Company Project Funding Grant award in the amount of $20,000 to support primary Science Education experiences. E. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ENTITLEMENT APPLICATION (FY 2011) IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $906,915 Explanation: As required by the New Jersey State Department of Education, the originally approved board resolution to apply for No Child Left Behind FY11 ($782,429) funding was amended to reflect the reallocation of Supplemental Educational Services and carryover funding in the amount of $906,915. This amendment, pending NJDOE approval, allows for the increase of $124,486 from Title’s IA, IIA, IID, III, and IV. The increased funding in Title IA supported the Summer Title I Interventionist Program 2011. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept the amended No Child Left Behind FY11 application reflecting carryover and reallocation of funds in the total amount of $906,915. F. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ENTITLEMENT GRANT (FY 2012) IN THE AMOUNT OF $824,521 Explanation: The Piscataway Township Board of Education received notification of its eligibility to apply for a No Child Left Behind (NCLB) entitlement grant. The NCLB legislation incorporates principles and strategies that include increased accountability for school and greater choice for parents and students. Title I, Part A: Basic, Concentration, Targeted & EFIG $ 558,775 Title II, Part A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund Title III, Part A: Grants and Subgrants for English Language Acquisition and Language Enhancement Title III, Immigrant: Immigrant TOTAL: 161,760 70,191 33,795 $ 824,521 BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to apply for the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) entitlement grant funding in the amount of $824,521, including expenditures to be incurred for participating private schools in the Piscataway community, for the 2011-2012 school year. M/S Mrs. Lopez Mr. Okamoto Mr. Stoddard Vote Y Y M/S Yea 7 Mr. Szymonowicz Mr. Connors Mrs. Greeley Vote Y M/S S M Y Nay Vote Y Y Y Ms. King Mr. Mosier Ms. Maas 0 XIII. PUPIL SERVICES – Jerry Szymonowicz BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “E”, be approved as presented: A. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS Placement Home Instruction: Conackamack Middle School School Placements: Bright Beginnings Effective Date Classification 5/27/11* Non-classified 9/2/11 Autistic Cost $30/hr $45,720.00 +1:1 aide:$32, 580.00 Bright Beginnings 9/2/11 Autistic Bright Beginnings Bright Beginnings Bright Beginnings Bright Beginnings Bright Beginnings Bright Beginnings Bright Beginnings 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 Cognitively Impaired Cognitively Impaired Cognitively Impaired Multiple Disabilities Cognitively Impaired Multiple Disabilities Multiple Disabilities Bright Beginnings Children’s Ctr of Monmouth Cty Children’s Ctr of Monmouth Cty CPC High Point CPC High Point CPC High Point Easter Seals of NJ Greenbrook Academy Lakeview School – CP Center Lakeview School – CP Center Lakeview School – CP Center Lakeview School – CP Center Middlesex Public Schools Midland School Newmark High School Newmark High School Piscataway Regional Day School Piscataway Regional Day School Piscataway Regional Day School Piscataway Regional Day School Piscataway Regional Day School Piscataway Regional Day School Piscataway Regional Day School Piscataway Regional Day School Piscataway Regional Day School Raritan Valley Academy Somerset Academy Somerset Academy Somerset Academy Somerset Academy Somerset Academy Somerset Academy Somerset Academy Somerset Hills Summit Speech School 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/10 9/2/10 9/2/11 9/2/10 9/2/10 9/2/10 9/2/10 9/2/10 9/2/11 9/2/10 9/2/10 9/2/10 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 9/2/11 Autistic Autistic Autistic Emotionally Disturbed Emotionally Disturbed Emotionally Disturbed Multiple Disabilities Emotionally Disturbed Multiple Disabilities Multiple Disabilities Multiple Disabilities Multiple Disabilities Traumatic Brain Injury Cognitive – Moderate Emotionally Disturbed Autistic Autistic Multiple Disabilities Multiple Disabilities Autistic Autistic Multiple Disabilities Autistic Multiple Disabilities Multiple Disabilities Emotionally Disturbed Emotionally Disturbed Emotionally Disturbed Other Health Impaired Emotionally Disturbed Multiple Disabilities Emotionally Disturbed Emotionally Disturbed Specific Learning Disability Preschool Disabled $45,720.00 +1:1 aide:$32,580.00 +Speech:$1,683.50 $37,620.00 $37,620.00 $37,620.00 $37,620.00 $37,620.00 $37,620.00 $37.620.00 +OT: $1,683.00 $45,720.00 $47,008.80 $47,008.80 $61,200.00 $61,200.00 $61,200.00 $10,000.00 $57,571.00 $72,381.60 $72,381.60 $72,381.60 $72,381.60 $12,183.00 $42,768.00 $48,929.40 $48,929.40 $45,720.00 $37,620.00 $37,620.00 $45,720.00 $45,720.00 $37,620.00 $45,720.00 $37,620.00 $37,620.00 $36,540.00 $40,300.00 $40,300.00 $40,300.00 $40,300.00 $40,300.00 $44,800.00 $44,800.00 $74,239.00 $52,200.00 *Completed forms received after agenda submission deadline. Student hospitalized out-of-state and returned to Piscataway at end of May. B. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS/EXTENDED YEAR – SUMMER 2011 Explanation: Districts are required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide for an extended school year program for eligible students with disabilities to include special education and related services. These services are provided to students beyond the traditional school year in accordance with each student’s needs as documented by their IEP team. The IEP team, using criteria provided by the State’s Office of Special Education Programs, annually determines eligibility for participation. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education hereby approves the following students for placement: Placement Bright Beginnings C. Effective Date Classification Cost 7/5/2011 Multiple Disabilities $3,741 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2004 ENTITLEMENT GRANT (FY2010) APPLICATION IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $21,715 Explanation: The district was recently notified, and required by the New Jersey State Department of Education, to create an amendment to the IDEA FY 2010 grant to reflect non-public carryover funding in the amount of $3,255 in the grant’s Preschool budget and $18,460 in the Basic budget for a total of $21,715. The amendment will allow this non-public carryover funding to be reflected in the IDEA FY 2011 budget. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 Entitlement Grant (IDEA FY2010) Amendment funding in the amount of $21,715. D. APPROVAL OF SURROGATE PARENT Explanation: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.2(a)-(i), a surrogate parent must be appointed, on an as needed basis, to assume all parental rights when a parent cannot be identified or located, when an agency of the State of New Jersey has guardianship, if a foster parent declines to serve as a parent or if the student is an unaccompanied homeless youth. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the appointment of Evelyn Maron as a surrogate parent for the 2011-2012 school year at no cost to the Board. E. APPROVAL OF DISTRICT PHYSICIAN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE Explanation: Due to the amount of administrative work required on an annual basis, our district physician has requested the addition of an administrative fee to the previously approved rates for the 2011-2012 school year. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves an additional onetime administrative fee of $250 for Somerset Pediatric Group’s payment schedule for the 20112012 school year. M/S M Mr. Okamoto Mr. Stoddard Mr. Szymonowicz Vote Y M/S S Y Yea 7 Vote Mr. Connors Mrs. Greeley Ms. King Y Y Nay M/S Mrs. Lopez Mr. Mosier Ms. Maas 0 Vote Y Y Y XIV. LEGISLATIVE – Mark Okamoto BE IT RESOLVED that the following motion, identified as item “A”, be approved as presented: A. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL REFORM RESOLUTION FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2011 NJSBA DELEGATE ASSEMBLY WHEREAS, State Assembly Charter school reform legislation designed to increase accountability and voter empowerment was approved by the full NJ State Assembly. Legislation requires final voter approval at the annual school election or by the Board of School Estimate before the establishment of a charter school prior to designation as charter school district of residence or expansion of a charter school (A-3852). Sponsored by Assembly Education Chairman Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (D-Middlesex), Peter J. Barnes III (D-Middlesex) and John S. Wisniewski (DMiddlesex), the bill was approved by a vote of 47-17-14. Identical Bill Number: S2243; and WHEREAS, the Delegate Assembly is the official policymaking body of the New Jersey School Boards Association; and WHEREAS, education-related policies resulting from prior Delegate Assembly and Board of Directors actions are codified in the NJSBA's Manual of Positions and Policies on Education; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education proposes the following policy language for adoption by the Delegate Assembly and inclusion in NJSBA's Manual of Positions and Policies on Education: The NJSBA believes…Community support is crucial in strengthening the establishment of charter schools and local input will help ensure that the charter schools that are created fit the needs of the community, thereby strengthening the entire public education system. The public deserves the right to decide whether public dollars should be devoted to a charter school. Our democracy relies on giving the community a voice, and charter schools that are worthy will surely get the support they need. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be placed on the agenda for consideration at the November 19, 2011 Delegate Assembly. M/S Vote Mr. Stoddard Mr. Szymonowicz Mr. Connors Y Yea XV. M/S S Mrs. Greeley Ms. King Mrs. Lopez 7 Vote Y Y Y Nay M/S M Mr. Okamoto Mr. Mosier Ms. Maas Vote Y Y Y 0 ADMINISTRATIVE & AUXILIARY – Margaret King BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “D”, be approved as presented: A. APPROVAL OF ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS AND/OR EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD AT CONFERENCES WHEREAS, the Piscataway Township Board of Education deems participation in the following conferences by certain members and/or employees of the Board to be educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; and WHEREAS, the costs aforesaid are and, as they further accrue, will be set forth in detailed documentation on file with the Office of the School Business Administrator; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education, pursuant to P.L. 2007, c. 53, hereby approves the following travel events. Unless otherwise stated, all costs of registration, travel, meals and lodging are included, to the extent permitted by law. B. Name Conference Date(s) Cost (Not to Exceed) Cheryl Resch Getting the Most from Microsoft Excel October 5, 2011 $168 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS Explanation: The Dow Chemical Company, a Piscataway based company, would like to make a donation to Piscataway High School in the amount of $1,000 to be used to help support the costs of the 2011-2012 Robotics Team. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept a donation to Piscataway High School from the Dow Chemical Company in the amount of $1,000 to be used to help support the costs of the 2011-2012 Robotics Team. C. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES 1. Explanation: The following resolution reflects the need for contracts with outside service providers on the part of the Office of Pupil Services. These contracts are necessary in order to ensure that the district may comply with Individual Education Program (IEP) requirements in the areas of evaluation, instruction, and related services. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following resolution for contracted services: a. Dr. Ellen Platt be contracted to conduct psychiatric evaluations to Piscataway students at a rate of $800 each for a basic child psychiatric consultation for the 2011-2012 school year. b. Professional Education Services Inc (PESI) be contracted to provide home instruction services to Piscataway students at the hourly rate of $30 for the 2011-2012 school year. c. Therapy Source be contracted to provide one speech-language service provider for Piscataway students at the hourly rate of $96, plus mileage, for the 2011-2012 school year. d. Janice Sarapin, LDTC Jersey Shore Evaluations, be contracted to provide LDTC services for Piscataway students at a rate of $400 per evaluation and $50 per classroom observation for the 2011-2012 school year. e. Sharon Kugel be contracted to provide LDTC services for Piscataway students at a rate of $450 per day, per case evaluation, or per attendance to a Child Study Team meeting for the 2011-2012 school year. 2. Explanation: In order to meet New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) information gathering and reporting responsibilities, the services of an independent contractor are needed. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the professional services contract between the Piscataway Township Board of Education and John Ping (independent contractor) to facilitate and oversee compliance with the Board’s New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) information gathering and responsibilities on an as needed basis during the 2011-2012 school year at the rate of $350/day. D. APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS FOR COST OF CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 444, signed into law on May 26, 2011, disqualifies members of boards of education or members of charter school boards of trustees from serving in office if they have been convicted of certain crimes; and WHEREAS, the statute also requires members to undergo criminal history background checks and to pay the cost of such investigations; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 444 permits local boards of education to reimburse individual members for the cost of criminal history background investigations; and WHEREAS, State law (N.J.S.A. 18A:12-4) prohibits the compensation of local board of education members; and WHEREAS, members of the Piscataway Township Board of Education devote significant time and substantial effort to the governance of the district’s public schools; and WHEREAS, the Piscataway Township Board of Education believes that individual school board members, who are uncompensated, should be reimbursed for the cost the criminal history background investigations, which are necessary to continue serving in office. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes reimbursement of individual members for the cost of the criminal history background investigations required by Assembly Bill 444. M/S S Mr. Szymonowicz Mr. Connors Mrs. Greeley Vote Y Y Yea M/S M Ms. King Mrs. Lopez Mr. Okamoto 7 Vote Y Y Y Nay M/S Vote Mr. Stoddard Mr. Mosier Ms. Maas 0 XVI. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative Committee: Mrs. Greeley XVII. NEW BUSINESS None XVIII. ADJOURNMENT Moved Mrs. Greeley Yea 7 Seconded Mr. Szymonowicz Nay 0 Y Y - - - Meeting adjourned at 8:37 pm. Respectfully submitted, Brian P. De Lucia Board Secretary