Allamuchy Township Board of Education

The regular meeting of the Allamuchy Township Board of Education held on July 23, 2012 was called to order at 7:03 p.m. in Room 149 by Francis Gavin. In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of the meeting was provided and, to the extent known at the time of advance publication, the agenda items to be considered. Written advance notification of the time, date and location was sent on April 16, 2012 to the Express Times, Star Ledger, Daily Record and Township Clerk. Notice was posted in the school office.

I. ROLL CALL James Britt William Cramer Suzette Costello John Egan Brant Gibbs Mary Renaud Francis Gavin, President

ABSENT Mike Pelletier Guy D’Esposito

ALSO PRESENT

II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

III. BOARD RETREAT – Self Evaluation and Goal Setting (Appendix 1)

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Moved by W. Cramer and seconded by M. Renaud. BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the regular board meeting held on June 30, 2012, be approved. (Appendix 2)

CARRIED: Motion carried unamiously by voice vote – J. Egan abstained

V. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Suspended until September 2012

VI. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (Appendix 3) July 23, 2012 Page 2

VII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Royal & Ellen Nadeau – Donation of bench, computer table, microwave oven and refrigerator for Rutherfurd Hall Debra Golder-Ryan & John Ryan – Donation of a couch for Rutherfurd Hall

VIII. PRESENTATIONS

IX. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Unfunded Local Mandates

Moved by W. Cramer and seconded by M. Renaud. BE IT RESOLVED, to approve the resolution to file a complaint with the Council on Unfunded Local Mandates regarding Anti-Bulling Bill of Rights provisions. (Appendix 4)

CARIED: Motion carried unamiously by roll call vote.

X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Facilities and Property – Bill Cramer

B. Communications & Public Relations – John Egan

C. Student Activities/PTO Liaison – Suzette Costello

D. Town Council Liaison – John Egan / Guy D’Esposito

E. Rutherfurd Hall Long Range Planning Committee – Mary Renaud

F. Finance – Jim Britt

G. Curriculum & Technology – Suzette Costello July 23, 2012 Page 3

H. Personnel – Mary Renaud

I Inter-District Liaison with Great Meadows – Fran Gavin / Jim Britt

XI. PUBLIC COMMENTSON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

XII. BOARD COMMITTEE ACTION REPORTS

Finance

On the recommendation of the Chief School Administrator/School Business Administrator:

A. Transfers

Moved by J. Britt and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, to approve the following list of transfers with totals in Fund 10 of $69,012.48 and Fund 20 $6426.75 . (Appendix 5)

CARRIED: Motion carried unamiously by roll call vote

B. Bills List

Moved by J. Britt and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, that the general account bills list check #22038 through # 22144 for total amount of $446,397.77 be approved for payment. (Appendix 6)

D. School Calander

Moved by J. Britt and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, to change the 2012-2013 School Calander to reflect Friday May 24, 2013 as school being closed.

CARRIED: Motion carried unamiously by roll call vote July 23, 2012 Page 4

Finance – continued:

E. Professional Development

Moved by J. Britt and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, to approve the changes made to the Professional Development Plan for 2012-2013.

F. NJ Historic Trust - Grant

Moved by J. Britt and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, to approve funding from the Discover New Jersey Historic Trust Grant for $3000. (Appendix 7)

G. NJ Child Nutrition Program

Moved by J. Britt and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, to confirm that Allamuchy Township School District will not require Lakeland-Andover School to apply for and receive funding from the NJ Child Nutrition Program nor charge students for a reduced and/or paid meal for any classified students from Allamuchy Township School District in accordnace with NJAC 6A:23-4(a)ii and iii during the 2012-2013 school year.

H. Monthly Certification of Budget

Moved by J. Britt and seconded by W. Cramer. 1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Allamuchy Board of Education accepts the Board Secretary’s monthly certification, as attached, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12 (c) 3 that as of June 30, 2012 no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (a). July 23, 2012 Page 5

Finance – continued:

2. BE IT RESOLVED, that Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12 (c) 4, the Allamuchy Township School District Board of Education, after review of the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s monthly financial reports certify that as of June 30, 2012 and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

3. BE IT REOLVED THAT, the motion to accept the financial reports from the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of June 2012 with a total Governmental Funds Account cash balance of $213,677.97. (Appendix 8 )

Personnel

On the recommendation of the Chief School Administrator/School Business Administrator:

A. Resignation

Moved by M. Renaud and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, to approve the resignation of Larissa Roman from her Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant position effective June 30, 2012.

CARRIED: Motion carried unamiously by voice vote.

B. Summer Aide

Moved by M. Renaud and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, to approve Janet Ocheski as a summer aide in the PSD class at a rate of $15.00 per hour, 3 hours a day for the length of the summer program retroactive to July 17, 2012.

CARRIED: Motion carried unamiously by voice vote. July 23, 2012 Page 6

Personnel - continued:

C. Summer Work

Moved by M. Renaud and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, to approve Suzanne Chamberlin for two days over the 2012 summer to move and organize the Libraries at the per diem rate of $108.06.

D. LDTC

Moved by M. Renaud and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, to approve Patricia Cassa as a LDTS 2 days a week at Step 15 MA+15 ; $62,450. Pro-rated to $25,980.00 for the 2012/2013 school year.

E. ESY

Moved by M. Renaud and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, to approve Patricia Cassa for a ESY per diem worker 2-3 days 7/12/12 – 8/31/12.

F. Physical Therapist

Moved by M. Renaud and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOVLED, to approve the contract with Ms. Alison Peck for Physical Therapist Services, at a rate of $83.00 per hour for the 2012-2013 school.

Personnel - continued:

G. Summer Stipend Positions

Moved by M. Renaud and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves 6 summer stipend positions (per contract) for teachers to plan the Johns Hopkins Parental Involvement Program and the Day of Service Program for 2012- 13 school year:

Kristyn Pede Christine Rodriguez Jennifer Chickey Sam Greco Julie Profito Joanne Ferguson

Policy

A. Policy Change First Reading

Moved by S. Costello and seconded by J. Britt. BE IT RESOLVED, to approve the first reading of Policies. (Appendix 9A Synopsis) (Appendix 9B Policy)

0151 Organization Meeting (Revised) 0153 Annual Appointments (Revised) 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings (Revised) 2361 Acceptable use of Computer Network/Computers and Resources (Revised) 2363 Pupil use of Privately Owned Technology (New) 2431.4 Concussion Testing and Return-To-Play (Revised) 2622 Pupil Assessments (Revised) 3282 Use of Social Networking Sites (New) 4282 Use of Social Networking Sites (New) 6470 Payment of Claims (Revised)

Curriculum & Technology

A. Attendance at Professional Conferences

Moved by S. Costello and seconded by J. Britt. BE IT RESOLVED, to approve the following request for attendance at a professional conferences with mileage reimbursed at the current rate:

Teacher Date Cost Miles Workshop Name Schmiedeke 08/22/12 $50.00 40 SMARTBoard Basics Muhlenbruch 08/22/12 $50.00 40 SMARTBoard Basics

XIII OLD BUSINESS

XIV. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT EVVRS (Appendix 10) HIB Annual Report 2011-2012 (Appendix 11) HIB Period 1 Report (Appendix 11) HIB Period 2 Report (Appendix 11) HIB Trainings Period 1 Report (Appendix 11) HIB Trainings Period 2 Report (Appendix 11) HIB Programs Provided Period 1 Report (Appendix 11) HIB Programs Provided Period 2 Report (Appendix 11) Discuss Policy 6164 – Advertising on School Busses

XV. PUBLIC COMMENTS

XVI. BOARD DISCUSSION

XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION

Moved by J. Britt and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, WHEREAS, the Board of Education must discuss subjects concerning personnel matters and WHEREAS, the aforesaid subjects are not appropriate subjects to be discussed in public meeting; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid subjects to be discussed are within the exemptions pursuant to P.L.1975 Chapter 231, it is; therefore, RESOLVED, that the aforesaid subjects shall be discussed in private session by this board and administrative staff and, information pertaining thereto will be made available to the public as soon thereafter as possible and once the reasons for nondisclosure no longer exists. CARRIED: Motion carried unamiously by voice vote.

Executive Session:

Moved by B. Gibbs and seconded by W. Cramer. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education has been in executive session for the past 25 minutes for the purpose of personnel matters. The matters that were discussed (CSA Evaluation) will be disclosed to the public as soon as possible once the reasons for nondisclosure no longer exist.

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT

Moved by W. Cramer and seconded by J. Egan.

BE IT RESOLVED, to adjourn.

Time: 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by:

______Peter Pearson Board Secretary