Board of Education Meeting- April 23, 2013 7:30 p.m.
READINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
Holland Brook School - Board of Education Meeting Room
Regular Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
April 23, 2013
Holland Brook School - Board of Education Meeting Room
Regular Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
April 23, 2013
AGENDA
1. Call to Order – Open Public Meetings Act – Roll Call – Flag Salute
This meeting is being held in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and is open to the media and public. Notices were duly posted, and the meeting was advertised in the Hunterdon County Democrat. Formal action may be taken.
ROLL CALL:
Barbara Dobozynski | Wayne Doran | William Goodwin | |||
Vincent Panico | Laura Simon | Eric Zwerling | |||
Cheryl Filler | David Livingston | (open board seat) |
2. Superintendent's Report
· Mrs. Gisewhite and Samantha Gisewhite Baseball Scoreboard Recognition
3. Open to the Public (Limited to Items on the Agenda)
4. Correspondence – Letter from the Board of Public Utilities
FINANCE/FACILITIES
ROLL CALL:
Barbara Dobozynski | Wayne Doran | William Goodwin | |||
Vincent Panico | Laura Simon | Eric Zwerling | |||
Cheryl Filler | David Livingston | (open board seat) |
Motion: Second: Vote:
*A-1 Motion to approve the Bill List for the period from 3/28/2013 through 4/24/2013 for a total amount of $ 2,723,263.79. (Bill List total will be updated for Business Meeting).
*A-2 Motion to approve District Travel Schedule for 4/23/13 for a total amount of $4,135.29.
ROLL CALL:
Barbara Dobozynski | Wayne Doran | William Goodwin | |||
Vincent Panico | Laura Simon | Eric Zwerling | |||
Cheryl Filler | David Livingston | (open board seat) |
Motion: Second: Vote:
A-3 Motion to approve line item account transfers 03/01/13-3/31/20/13.
A-4 Motion to accept the FINANCIAL REPORT CERTIFICATION OF BOARD SECRETARY'S MONTHLY CERTIFICATION BUDGETARY LINE ITEM STATUS: March 31, 2013Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c) 3, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary certifies that as of March 31, 2013 no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:17-9 and 18A:22-8.1.
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Steffi-Jo DeCasas, Board Secretary
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(c)4, we certify that as of March 31, 2013 after review of the Secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials that, to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A23-2.11(a)1 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year, and further, that we approve the Board Secretary and Treasurer's Reports subject to audit for the period ending March 31, 2013.
A-5 Motion to accept a Baseball Scoreboard donated by Girl Scout Troop members Alyssa Geddis, Samantha Gisewhite, Liza Higley, Kristi Lennon and Troop Leader Chris Gisewhite.
EDUCATION/TECHNOLOGY
ROLL CALL:
Barbara Dobozynski | Wayne Doran | William Goodwin | |||
Vincent Panico | Laura Simon | Eric Zwerling | |||
Cheryl Filler | David Livingston | (open board seat) |
Motion: Second: Vote:
B-1 Motion to approve Jennifer Serravallo, a consultant of Heinemann Professional Development, to provide staff development training on September 4, 2013 at a rate of $3,875.00.
*B-2 Motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation and approve the following Student Observation placements in the Readington Township School District as follows:
Student Observer Name/School | Cooperating Teacher/School | Date/Timeframe |
*Emily Anders/ Hunterdon County Polytech | Susan Johnson/3rd Grade/WHS | 4/11-5/17/2013 4 hours/week |
Heather Kovacs/ Kutztown University | Denise Kenny/SE/WHS Beverly Okulicz/SE/WHS | 4/16/2013 1 day |
*Kaitlyn Sweeney/ Hunterdon County Polytech | Alisa Swider/3rd Grade/ WHS | 4/11-5/17/2013 4 hours/week |
Erin Thompson/ Bloomsburg University | Erica Winebrenner/Cynthia Fillebrown Speech/TBS | 4/5/2013 1 day |
B-3 Motion to approve the following novels and/or mentor texts for the Readington Township School District:
Grade | School | Novels/Mentor Texts |
4th Grade | HBS | Should There Be Zoos? |
5th Grade | HBS | Chew on This |
8th Grade | RMS | Fever 1793 Flowers for Algernon Witch Child |
B-4 Motion to approve the 6th grade Mandarin classes to visit the Museum of Chinese History and Culture in New York City on May 24, 2013 (funded by an Education Foundation Grant).
B-5 Motion to approve a new Readington Middle School Interscholastic Wrestling Program for the 2013-14 school year.
B-6 Motion to approve annual tuition rates for non-resident staff member whose children attend Readington schools.
GRADE | RATE |
Half Day Kindergarten | $2,000 |
1 through 8 | $3,500 |
B-7 Motion to accept Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance grant in the amount of $500.00 for Holland Brook School for a Math Enrichment activity.
B-8 Motion to approve the tuition rate of $350.00 per month for the 2013-2014 Integrated Preschool Program, with a Transportation option for an additional amount of $90.00 per month.
*B-9 Motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation and approve the following fundraisers for the 2012-2013 school year:
Fundraiser | School | Date | Recipient |
Proyecto Sonrisa (Project Smile) | RMS | May 2013 | Operation Smile |
Barnes & Noble Book Fair | RMS/HBS | May 29, 2013 | RMS & HBS Media Centers |
*Helping Our Animal Friends | TBS Student Voice | May, 2031 | St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center |
*B-10 Motion to approve Sarah Buxton of Staff Development Workshops, Inc. to provide staff development training for 3 days (May 10, 13 & 14, 2103) at a rate of $1,300 per day, for a total of $3,900 at Readington Middle School.
*B-11 Motion to approve the following field trip for the 2012-2013 school year:
SCHOOL | GRADE | DATE | DESTINATION |
WHS & TBS | 3rd | June 10, 2013 | Pickel Park |
*B-12 Motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation and approve home instruction for student: H-128 for 5 hours a week, as needed, April 8, 2013 through June 30, 2013.
*B-13 Motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve home instruction for student: H-129 for 5 hours per week beginning 4/15/13 through 6/1/13.
*B-14 Motion to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Readington Township Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) that the terms, stipulations and conditions as established in the Settlement Agreement and Release between the Board and the Parents of a student whose name is on file in the Superintendent’s office, which is annexed to this Resolution, are hereby adopted and approved by the Board. The Board President and Business Administrator/Board Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Settlement Agreement and Release, and any other documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.
PERSONNEL
ROLL CALL:
Barbara Dobozynski | Wayne Doran | William Goodwin | |||
Vincent Panico | Laura Simon | Eric Zwerling | |||
Cheryl Filler | David Livingston | (open board seat) |
Motion: Second: Vote:
*C-1 Motion to acknowledge the retirement of the following teaching staff, with appreciation for their years of service, effective June 30, 2013.
Donna DeGrau | Holland Brook School |
*Patricia Garay | Readington Middle School |
Joyce Langheinrich | Readington Middle School |
*Francis Massaro | Readington Middle School |
Marsha Sepesi | Holland Brook School |
*Vissoe, Beverly | Readington Middle School |
C-2 Motion to accept the resignation of Donna Fox, Special Education Teacher, Readington Middle School, effective June 30, 2013.
C-3 Motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation and approve a paid/unpaid Leave of Absence (Medical) for employee #5232, effective on or about 4/8/2013 through 4/26/2013.
C-4 Motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation and approve the following teachers for facilitating the 21st Century Best Practices workshop at the March 1, 2013 Curriculum Day:
Teacher/Facilitator | School | Prep Time | Amount |
Barca, Tiffany | TBS | 2.0 hours | $60.00 |
Casertano, James | RMS | 2.0 hours | $60.00 |
Gardner, Seth | RMS | 2.0 hours | $60.00 |
McGibbon, Joyce | TBS | 2.0 hours | $60.00 |
Singer, Stephanie | RMS | 2.0 hours | $60.00 |
C-5 Motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation and approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Readington Township Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) employs the following positions:
(1.0) Art Teacher
(1.0) Spanish Teacher
(1.0) Physical Education Teacher
(3.0) Elementary Teachers
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Readington Township School District’s needs can be adequately served without the aforementioned positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby abolishes the aforementioned positions effective June 30, 2012 for reasons of economy and efficiency; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any individuals presently employed in those positions shall be provided notice of such reduction in force in accordance with the terms of his/her employment contract.
C-6 Motion to accept the Superintendent's recommendation and approve the following as Substitute Teacher/Aide paid at the substitute rate, in the Readington Township School district, pending satisfactory completion of employment requirements:
Jessica Schepis |
*C-7 Motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation and approve the following substitute (long term replacement teacher) appointments, pending satisfactory completion of employment requirements and emergent hire, if needed:
NAME | POSITION | STEP | EFFECTIVE DATES |
Lauren Bogaert | Long Term Replacement Teacher (replacing employee #5130 LOA) | Substitute rate for the first 20 consecutive days/ Step 1 per diem rate | 5/17/2013-6/30/2013 |
Maria DeSimone | Long Term Replacement Teacher (replacing employee #5285 LOA) | Substitute rate for the first 20 consecutive days/Step 1 per diem rate | 4/19/2013-6/30/2013 |
*C-8 Motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation and approve Kristin Bilotti to provide home instruction for student, H128, for 5 hours a week as needed, through June 30, 2013 at the rate of $30.00 per hour.
*C-9 Motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation and approve Krista Volpe and Courtney Calamito (shared position) to provide home instruction for H-129 for 5 hours a week, as needed through June 1, 2013 at the rate of $30.00 per hour.
*C-10 Motion to accept the resignation of Colleen Sears, Music Teacher, Readington Middle School, effective June 30, 2013.
COMMUNICATIONS
ROLL CALL:
Barbara Dobozynski | Wayne Doran | William Goodwin | |||
Vincent Panico | Laura Simon | Eric Zwerling | |||
Cheryl Filler | David Livingston | (open board seat) |
Motion: Second: Vote:
*D-1 Motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve for second reading and adopt the following policies:
· 3230 – Outside Activities (Teaching Staff Members)
· 3281 – Inappropriate Staff Conduct (Teaching Staff Members)
· 4230 – Outside Activities (Support Staff Members)
· 4281 – Inappropriate Staff Conduct (Support Staff Members)
MINUTES
ROLL CALL:
Barbara Dobozynski | Wayne Doran | William Goodwin | |||
Vincent Panico | Laura Simon | Eric Zwerling | |||
Cheryl Filler | David Livingston | (open board seat) |
Motion: Second: Vote:
E-1 Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 12, 2013.
E-2 Motion to approve the minutes of the executive session of March 12, 2013.
E-3 Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 25, 2013.
5. Open to Public (any item on or off the Agenda)
6. New Business
Reminders:
· April 30, 2013 – Special Education Panel
· May 9, 2013 – Energy Efficiency in Schools at Livingston, NJ
· May 18, 2013 – Delegate Assembly
· NJSBA Fall Conference – Registration is Open
Other Items:
· BOE Involvement in Memorial Day
· Articulation with HCRHS
· Funding Formula for Regional Districts
· Board Self-Evaluation
7. Adjournment to Executive Session
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session for approximately 30 minutes in accordance with the Sunshine Law, Ch. 321, P.L. 1975, for the purpose of discussing grievance and personnel matters. The matters discussed will be made public if and when the circumstances requiring confidentiality no longer exist; however, it is not presently known when such circumstances exist.
Motion: Second:
8. Motion to Adjourn at: __________
Motion: | Second: | Vote: |