HADDONFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS One Lincoln Avenue • Haddonfield, NJ 08033-1892 (856) 429-4130 • FAX: (856) 354-2179
OFFICIAL PUBLIC BOARD MEETING Middle School Library May 4, 2006 6:00 PM
TENTATIVE AGENDA
6:00 pm I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
7:30 pm V. READ STATEMENT CONCERNING OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. RECOGNITION OF BOARD MEMBERS AND STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
A. Recommend approval of a resolution in recognition of Board Members, Kathleen Freeman for her service to the Board of Education from 2003 to 2006, and Karen Ressler for her service to the Board of Education from 2000 to 2006
B. Recommend approval of a resolution in recognition of Student Representatives, Emily Cofsky, Joseph Goldberg, and Emily Robertson, for their service to the Board of Education and the Haddonfield Memorial High School during the 2005-06 school year.
VII. BOARD REORGANIZATION
A. Mr. Pudelko will administer the Oath of Office to Mrs. Lynn Biehn, Mrs. Marsha Marshall, and Mr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony
B. Mr. Pudelko will administer the Oath of Office to the student representatives, Marysia Pomorski, Sarah Turrin, and Gillian Zwengler on the Haddonfield Board of Education for 2006-07.
C. Mr. Pudelko, as Temporary Chairman, will accept nominations for President and conduct the election. The President will take the chair.
D. Nominations for Vice President and election.
7:45 pm VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 27, 2006
IX. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS 8:05 pm X. APPOINTMENT OF SOLICITOR
Recommend that Alan Schmoll, Esq., and Joseph Betley, Esq. of Capehart & Scatchard P.A. law firm be appointed the Solicitor for the Board of Education for the 2006-07 school year.
XI. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR
Recommend that the firm Inverso and Stewart be appointed Auditors of the Board of Education for the 2006-07 school year.
XII. TREASURER
Recommend that Nancy McCabe, CPA, Mantua, NJ, be appointed as Treasurer at the rate of $3,820 for the 2006-07 school year.
XIII. APPOINTMENT OF COORDINATOR FOR SECTION 504 OF THE NATIONAL REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
Recommend appointment of Mrs. Bonni Rubin-Sugarman as Coordinator for Section 504 of the National Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for the 2006-07 school year.
XIV. APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Recommend appointment of Mr. Walter Pudelko, Business Administrator, as the Public Agency Compliance Officer (P.A.C.O.) in accordance with Affirmative Action rule changes pursuant to P.L. 1975 c.127 (N>J>A.C. 17:27) public contracts for the 2006-07 school year.
XV. BOND COUNSEL
Recommend that Philip A. Norcross of Parker, McCay and Criscuolo, Professional Corporation of Marlton, to serve as bond counsel.
XVI. DISTRICT ARCHITECT
Recommend that David R. Fraytak, AIA, of Faridy Thorne Fraytak, P.C. be appointed to serve as district architect.
XVII. APPOINTMENT OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER
Recommend appointment of Mrs. Terri Freed as Affirmative Action Officer for the 2006-07 school year.
XVIII. APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OFFICER (HIPAA)
Recommend appointment of Geraldine Mornell as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Officer (HIPAA) for the 2006-07 school year.
XIX. APPOINTMENT OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Recommend the appointment of Harry Gabriel as the Integrated Pest Management Coordinator for the 2006-07 school year. XX. BY-LAWS AND BOARD POLICIES
Recommend that the existing by-laws and policies for the operation of the Board and the school system be readopted.
XXI. DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHOOL FUNDS
Recommend that the following be approved as depositories for school funds: Wachovia Bank, Commerce Bank, MBIA Bank, Bank of America, Sovereign Bank, Susquehanna Bank, Sterling Bank, Sun National Bank, Hudson United, and Hudson Savings.
XXII. INVESTMENT DEPOSITORY
Recommend approval of Public Financial Management, Incorporated, as an additional depository for the Haddonfield Public Schools utilizing a NJ/ARM investment program for 2006-07 school year.
XXIII. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT MATTERS
A. Adopt Schedule of Meetings
Recommend that the Board of Education meet in the Middle School Library commencing at 7:30 p.m. on the dates shown on the attachment dated May 4, 2006.
B. Designate Newspapers
Resolved that the Retrospect is hereby designated the official newspaper of the district and that the Haddon Herald, Retrospect, and Courier Post are designated to receive notices of Board public meetings.
C. Designate a Public Place Reserved for Posting and Maintaining Notices of School Board Meetings
Resolved that the exterior door of the Administration Building, One Lincoln Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ, is hereby approved as the public place reserved by the Board for posting and maintaining notices of School Board meetings.
XXIV. RESOLUTION FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION
Resolved that the Haddonfield Board of Education approve the Camden County Education Services Commission as the provider of P.L. 192-193 services in the 2006-07 school year.
XXV. CAMDEN COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM
Recommend approval to renew our agreement with the Camden County Cooperative Pricing System for the purpose of providing school supplies to the district for the 2006-07 school year. XXVI. HADDONFIELD ADULT SCHOOL
Recommend approval to extend the adult education program for the 2006-07 school year. The program will include on location classes as well as a reciprocal agreement with the YMCA of Camden County, for students enrolled in exercise classes. In addition, class activity will include off campus trips and tours as deemed necessary by the program director. A final listing of course offerings and staff will be presented, when available, for Board approval.
8:15 pm XXVII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Fire Drill Report
Review of April 2006 fire drill report as listed on the attachment.
B. New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
Recommend approval of a Membership Resolution to enroll HMHS as a member of the NJSIAA with annual dues of $850 and to participate in the approved interschool athletic program sponsored by the NJSIAA for the 2006-07 school year.
C. Genesis Substance Abuse Counseling Services for 2006-07
Recommend approval for substance abuse counseling services with Genesis Counseling Center 3 days at 6 hours per day for 33 weeks at an annual rate of $24,359.94 for students at HMHS for the 2006-07 school year.
D. Construction Update
8:30 pm XXVIII.PRESENTATION BY MICHAEL BITAR, ENERGY EDUCATION, INC.
8:50 pm XXIX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
9:10 pm XXX. PERSONNEL
A. Retirement
Recommend acceptance of the following retirements:
1. Ms. Mary Budesa, Grade 3 Teacher, Central School, effective June 30, 2006.
B. Appointment of New Middle School Principal
C. Leave of Absence Recommend leave of absence be granted as requested to the following:
1. Ms. Sarah Strick, Mathematics Teacher, HMHS, unpaid disability leave of absence commencing September 5, 2006 to conclusion of disability, pending verification of disability during the anticipated dates, and an unpaid child rearing leave of absence under the “Family Leave Act”, followed by unpaid leave of absence until June 30, 2007. D. Reemployment of Represented Certified and Non-Certified Staff for 2006-07 School Year
Recommend reemployment of the represented certified and non-certified staff for the 2006-07 school year as listed on the attachment.
1. Teachers 2. Custodial and Maintenance 3. Secretarial
E. Reemployment of Non-Represented Certified and Non-Certified Staff for 2006-07 School Year
Recommend reemployment of the non-represented certified and non-certified staff for 2006-07 school year as listed on the attachment.
F. Update of Extracurricular Assignment Personnel
Recommend that personnel be appointed for the 2005-06 school year to perform extracurricular assignments per negotiated agreement where applicable:
1. John Anderson, high school, boys’ assistant tennis coach, volunteer.
G. Substitute and Tutor Staff Update
Recommend approval of updated Substitute and Tutor Staff Lists for use during the 2005-06 year as needed. (Names to appear in Minute Book File.)
9:20 pm XXXI. BUSINESS & FINANCE
A. Asbestos Abatement
Recommend approval to award the asbestos abatement bid to Bako Construction, Totowa, NJ, at a cost of $62,800. Further recommend that all bids be entered in the Minute Book File for reference.
9:25 pm XXXII. PUBLIC: (Suggested Agenda Items for Future Meetings)
9:30 pm XXXIII.EXECUTIVE SESSION
XXXIV. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING