Randolph Township Board of Education

173 2/15/2006 The Randolph Township Board of Education held a Business Meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 7:15 P.M. in the Randolph High School Library, Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey.

Board President, Christine Carey, read the following statement:

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Randolph Township Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted in the Morristown Daily Record. It is also posted in all district schools as well as the Randolph Township Municipal Building.

The following Board Members were present: Ethan Blynn, Kathleen Fettweis, Brian Jaffa, Claire Keller, Barbara Levinson, Gregory Mark, Douglas Weisberger and Christine Carey.

The following administrators were present: Dr. Max Riley, Superintendent, Dr. Kathleen Regan, Assistant Superintendent, Suzanne Peters, Director of Personnel and Michael Neves, Business Administrator.

The following Board Member was absent: Eugene Stracco.

CLOSED SESSION

At 7:15 P.M. Claire Keller made a motion seconded by Barbara Levinson and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 and 10:4-13 that the Board of Education of the Township of Randolph will hold a Closed Session regarding Personnel Litigations and Negotiations. It is not yet possible to determine when the matters discussed in Closed Session will be made public.

The Board reconvened at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Neves, Business Administrator / Board Secretary left the meeting at 8:10 P.M.

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

Ethan Blynn made a motion seconded by Gregory Mark and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve the Board Minutes of January 11 and 18, 2006. 174 2/15/2006

EDUCATION PAGE ONE FEBRUARY 15, 2006

Motion to approve the following items:

1. MOTION to approve the placement of Randolph Student SE06-48 in Special Education program at Developmental Learning Center for the 2005-2006 school year, effective January 3, 2006 and, BE IT FURTHER MOVED, that a contract be entered into with Developmental Learning Center at the tuition rate of $38,980.44 (prorated). STUDENT GRADE SE06-48 7

2. MOTION to approve the placement of Randolph Student SE06-49 in Special Education program at Shepard High School for the 2005-2006 school year, effective January 30, 2006 and, BE IT FURTHER MOVED, that a contract be entered into with Shepard High School at the tuition rate of $19,406.48 (prorated). STUDENT GRADE SE06-49 9

3. MOTION to approve bedside instruction for the following Randolph students: EFFECTIVE APPROXIMATE STUDENT SCHOOL/GRADE DATE DURATION BI06-21/27 MS/8 12/28/05 Ongoing BI06-31 SH/2 1/9/06 8 weeks BI06-32 HS/11 1/3/06 Ongoing BI06-33 HS/12 1/9/06 Semester 2 175 2/15/2006 BI06-34 HS/10 1/6/06 6 weeks PAGE TWO

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BI06-35 MS/6 1/19/06 Semester 2 BI06-36 MS/8 1/20/06 8 weeks

4. MOTION to approve a revision to December 14, 2005, Education Motion to reflect a change in instructional hourly rate for Education Inc., from $42.00 to $40.00 per hour.

5. MOTION to approve a revision to January 18, 2006, Education Motion of NCLB 2005 Carryover and Final Report as follows: FROM TO  Carryover Title 11A - $8,493.00 Carryover Title IIA - $8,493.00  Carryover Title III - $-0- Carryover Title III - $-0-  Carryover Title III - $4,275.00 Carryover Title IV - $4,238  Carryover Title V - $-0- Carryover Title V - $-0-

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REVISED

FINANCE/FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION FEBRUARY 15, 2006

1. PAYMENT OF BILLS

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education approve the attached revised list of checks, Finance Exhibit #1, in the amount of $6,660,899.80 dated 12/31/2005, as well as a list of checks, Finance Exhibit #1A, in the amount of $6,913,980.31 dated 1/31/2006, and orders that they be attached to and made a part of the minutes.

2. BUDGET

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education approve December, 2005 transfers, Finance Exhibits #2 and #2A, and orders that they be attached to and made a part of the minutes.

3. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER

WHEREAS, the Randolph Township Board of Education has received the Report of the Secretary for the month of December, 2005 , Finance Exhibit #3, consisting of:

1. Interim Balance Sheets 2. Revenue Report 3. Budget Report 4. Food Service Report 5. Petty Cash Report

WHEREAS, the Randolph Township Board of Education has received the Report of the Treasurer for the month of December, 2005, Finance Exhibit #4, and

WHEREAS, these reports show the following balances:

APPROPRIATION FUND CASH BALANCE BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund, $ 3,291,509.03 (11) Current Expense $ 2,521,826.64 (12) Capital Outlay 17,213.30 (20) Special Revenue Fund (304,622.05) 258,016.97 (30) Capital Projects Fund 15,009,104.54 19,538,161.66 (40) Debt Service Fund 1,728,382.26 (60) Food Service 328,632.52 (63) Community School 74,114.16 Capital Reserve 823.80

TOTAL $ 19,725,197.58 $ 22,737,965.25

AND 177 2/15/2006 FINANCE/FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION -2- FEBRUARY 15, 2006

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d), the Secretary has certified that, as of the date of the report(s), no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certification and orders that they be attached to and made a part of these minutes, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(e), the Randolph Township Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriation section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(a)(1), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year.

4. APPROVAL OF SUBSCRIPTION BUSING

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education approve agreements to provide subscription busing for the following student for the 2005-2006 school year effective March 1, 2006:

L.A. - 1st Grade - $350.00 (To be Prorated)

5. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education accept the donation from the Center Grove PTA consisting of various pieces of equipment, cash and instructional supplies, valued at approximately $2,170.00 and as summarized in Finance Exhibit #5, attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. These donations were made in response to a “Holiday Wish List” distributed by the PTA to Center Grove staff members.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ms. Judy Burch, Interim Principal, Center Grove School, acknowledge this donation in a letter of thanks to all appropriate parties.

6. ACCEPANCE OF DONATION

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education accept the donation of a Star Trac Upright Bike, Pro Model UB6330, valued at approximately $2,390.00, from the West Morris Area YMCA for the Randolph High School Youth Workout Facility.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. Damion Macioci, Supervisor, Athletics, acknowledge this donation in a letter of thanks to all appropriate parties. 178 2/15/2006 FINANCE/FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION -3- FEBRUARY 15, 2006

7. APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT – RENTAL OF SPACE FOR TRANSPORTATION GARAGE

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education approve a lease agreement between Mountain Ridge Business Park and Randolph Township Board of Education for rental of space for the transportation garage for a five- year lease period, commencing January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010 as follows and as summarized in Finance Exhibit #6, attached hereto and made a part of the minutes: FINANCE/FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION -3- FEBRUARY 15, 2005

January 1, 2006 through December $ 4,159.00 per month 31, 2006 $ 4,242.18 per month January 1, 2007 through December $ 4,327.02 per month 31, 2007 $ 4,413.56 per month January 1, 2008 through December $ 4,501.84 per month 31, 2008 January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010

8. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT – PERFORMANCE OF CDL PHYSICALS

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education enter into an agreement with Workforce Medical of Succasunna, New Jersey, for the performance of mandatory CDL physicals at the following rates and as summarized in Finance Exhibit #7, attached hereto and made a part of the minutes:

Physicals - $120.00 Drug Screening - 60.00

9. AWARD OF CONTRACTS – SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education accept bids for the sale of surplus home improvement and wood shop equipment as summarized in Finance Exhibit #8, attached hereto and made a part of the minutes: 179 2/15/2006

Motion to approve the superintendent’s recommendation for the following personnel items:

I. Teachers/Professional Staff

A. Resignations

1. Accept the resignation of Maryalice Byrnes, elementary teacher at Center Grove School, effective July 1, 2006.

Reason: Retirement

2. Accept the resignation of Bonnie Ackerman, learning consultant at the Middle School, effective July 1, 2006.

Reason: Retirement

B. Leaves of Absence

1. Approve an unpaid maternity leave of absence for the employee identified on Schedule A effective February 1, 2006. (Note: The Family and Medical Leave Act will consist of 90 working days of health benefits commencing February 1, 2006.)

C. New Hires

1. Approve the appointment of Angela Cordova as a special education aide at Shongum School effective on or about January 3, 2006 at the annual salary of $17,943 (pro-rated) (Step 3)

2. Approve the appointment of Ashlee Rosamilia as a special education aide at Shongum School effective on or about February 9, 2006 at the annual salary of $17,943 (pro-rated) (Step 3).

3. Approve the appointment of Kevin Keenan as a special education aide at Randolph High School effective on or about January 17, 2006 at the annual salary of $17,443 (pro-rated) (Step 2).

4. Approve the appointment of Jason Cochran as a special education aide at Ironia School for 3 hours per day at the hourly rate of $13.50, effective on or about January 17, 2006, in order to maintain class size compliance ratios.

5. Approve the appointment of Jay Wolinsky as a long-term substitute physical education teacher at the High School effective on or about February 1, 2006 at the rate of $209.98 per diem. 180 2/15/2006

6. Approve the appointment of Edward Nazzaro as a long-term substitute Spanish teacher at the High School effective on or about March 1, 2006 through March 31, 2006 at the rate of $209.98 per diem.

7. Approve the appointment of Ellen Charm as a district designated substitute nurse effective on or about March 1, 2006 at the rate of $90.00 per diem.

8. Approve the appointment of Christine Farrell as a designated substitute teacher at the Middle School effective on or about January 31, 2006 at the rate of $85.00 per diem.

9. Approve the appointment of the following substitute teachers for the 2005-2006 school year:

Megan Harvey Debra Shatynski Jaime Martelli Antonio Taraborelli Kirsten Regber Michael Essig Elissa Young Joshua Weinstein Stephanie Rogalski Lauren Miller Nancy Mukherjee Heather Sossong Anthony Novell Peter Wolmart Patricia Barton

D. Stipends

1. Approve the appointment of Nicholas Albanito as head cross country coach at the annual stipend of $7,069 (Step 3) for the 2005-2006 school year.

2. Approve the appointment of Diane Auerbach as Rainbows Club facilitator at Shongum School for the 2005-2006 school year at the annual stipend of $1,072.

3. Accept the resignation of Sarah Grimm as Homework Club advisor at the Middle School effective January 9, 2006.

4. Approve the appointment of Young–Sil Park as Homework Club advisor at the Middle School effective January 9, 2006 at the $1,072 (pro- rated).

5. Accept the resignation of Carmela Ferrentino as mentor teacher for Julia Moreno effective January 3, 2006. 181 2/15/2006 6. Approve the appointment of the following mentor teachers at the stipend of $550.00 for the 2005-2006 school year: (Note: The mentoring stipend is paid by the provisional teacher through Board accounts.)

Mentor Teacher Provisional Teacher Margaret Swartwood Amanda Hughes Kristin Mueller Dana Tarnowski

7. Approve the appointment of the following mentor teacher at the stipend of $1,000 (pro-rated) effective January 3, 2006: (Note: The mentoring stipend is paid by the provisional teacher through Board accounts.)

Mentor Teacher Provisional Teacher Barbara Forester Julia Moreno

8. Approve the appointment of Lindsay Heinrich as Instructional Team Leader at the Middle School for the 2005-2006 school year at the annual stipend of $2,057

E. Volunteers

1. Approve the appointment of Jeffrey Todd as a volunteer baseball coach for the spring 2006 program

2. Approve the appointment of Gary Mezzacapo as a volunteer wrestling coach for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year.

F. Extra Duty

1. Approve the appointment of the following Family Math instructors at Ironia School during March and April, 2006 for 12 hours each at the rate of $42.00 per hour:

Carol Lutcza Danielle Acquaviva

2. Approve the appointment of the following bedside/home instructors for the 2005-2006 school year at the rate of $42.00 per hour:

Vanessa Musgrove William Scanlon Norma Rivera Sharon Straub

3. Approve the appointment of Judy Fink to conduct 10 additional Educational Evaluations at Randolph High School during the 2005-2006 school year at the rate of $300.00 per evaluation. 182 2/15/2006 4. Approve the appointment of the following staff members as workshop presenters during the January 16, 2006 in-service at the rate of $42.00 per hour for the hours listed below:

6 Hours Bruce Andrews Frank DiGiovanni Theresa Oliveira Jennifer Hedden Robert Maier

4 Hours Stephen Cullis Christine Hebden James Bowditch Helene Jeanette Mary Sallo Debra Militano Ruth Herr Eileen Birmingham Jennifer Cusmano Kerry Eberhardt Ruth Forrest Karl Lutschewitz Cara Restaino Linda Wu Karen Wozniak Celeste Iacovo Christine Hebden

3 Hours Kristen Pollara Michelle Land Meghan Wilcox Judith Apicella Marjorie List Shirley White Dale Baumwoll Diana Rodriguez Julia Ioannou

3 Hours Christine Brembs Richard Sackerman Alison Costanzo Rosario Clemente Barbara Swanson Elaine Russo Susan Favale Amy McMahon Alice Steinheimer James Dixon Diane Button Meredith Lynar Pamela Kupets-HubbardDebra Barton Lori Vedvik Lee Pellegrini Kathleen Mahoney Barbara Shorter Jill Shirkey Deborah Delaney Sean Altis Christopher Duvall Theodore Holz Brenda Leary

John Trabachino Ann Wigg

2 Hours Mary Okarma

G. Salary/Stipend Changes/Corrections

1. Correct the salaries of the employees listed below to reflect new longevity effective September 1, 2005:

From: To: Susan Andrews $46,695 $46,895 ($200) Sharon Kopmann 48,495 48,595 ($100) Jill Petrucelli 70,540 ($400) 70,640 ($500)

Elizabeth Bauer 55,623 ($100) 55,723 ($200) Bonnie Weiss 77,240 ($400) 77,340 ($500) 183 2/15/2006 Diane Button 64,423 ($200) 64,623 ($400) Lee Pellegrini 83,900 ($500) 84,000 ($600) Judith Apicella 83,600 ($200) 83,800 ($400) Catherine Luciani 83,900 ($500) 84,000 ($600)

4. Correct the days worked for the employee listed below as Lead teacher for the Business Department during the summer of 2005 at the rate of $206.00 per day:

From: To: Joan Palladino 2 days 3 days

H. Transfers

1. Approve the transfer of the special education aide listed below effective January 17, 2006 as follows:

From To: Joanne Scofield Center Grove School Shongum School

II. Administrators

Assignment Change

1. Approve the following assignment change for the employee listed below effective March 1, 2006:

Deborah Iosso Asst. Dir. Special Svcs. Interim Vice Principal/CG $92,000 ($600) $92,000 ($600)

2. Amend table of organization for the Randolph Board of Education to reflect the supervision of custodians be performed by the Business Administrator, or the Business Administrator’s designee, in consultation with the building principal.

III. Support Staff

A. New Hire

1. Approve the appointment of Agnes Gerrety as Operations Manager at Central Office effective on or about January 19, 2006 at the annual salary of $65,000 (pro-rated). (Note: This position requires a work year of 22 additional days beyond other exempt staff positions. Mrs. Gerrety replaces Linda Halley who has transferred to the High School) 184 2/15/2006

B. Assignment Change

1. Approve the following change in assignment and salary for the Central Office staff member listed below effective on or about January 19, 2006: (Note: This change reflects a work year of 22 additional days beyond other exempt staff positions.)

From: To: Kathleen Huyler Administrative Asst. Operations Manager $65,165 ($100) $70,000

C. Transfer

1. Amend the following transfer and change in assignment for the employee listed below originally approved November 16, 2005. The transfer is effective on or about November 1, 2005 until on or about March 1, 2005, at which time the duties at the Middle School will become full- time. In accord with the Schedule B Sidebar Agreement between the Board of Education and the Randolph Education Association, the salary for the 2005-2006 school year will be as stated below and subject to the terms of the Agreement.

From: To: Janice Senzig Managerial Secy. Managerial Secy./RMS (.50) Bd. Ofc/Emery Ave (F/T) Bd. Ofc/Emery Ave. (.50) $55,244 ($500) $55,244 ($500)

D. Resignations

1. Accept the resignation of John Humphries as a school bus driver with Randolph Township Schools Transportation Dept. effective February 1, 2006.

Reason: Retirement

E. New Hires

1. Approve the appointment of John Humphries as a substitute bus driver on “as needed” basis for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year at the rate of $23.95 per hour.

2. Approve the appointment of Doris Neubert as a cafeteria/recess aide at Ironia School effective on or about January 17, 2006 at the rate of $11.00 per hour.

3. Approve the appointment of the following substitute custodians for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year at the rate of $12.00 per hour: 185 2/15/2006

Lucas Mendez David Carral Tristan Roldan

F. Assignment Change

1. Approve a pay differential in the amount of $11.02 per day for Steven Keith while assuming the duties of head custodian at Shongum School effective September 28, 2005 through October 19, 2005 and November 4, 2005 through November 23, 2005.

G. Salary Changes/Corrections

1. Correct the salaries of the employees listed below effective September 1, 2005: From: To: Peggy Lowry $30,949 ($100) $31,073 ($100) Della Arthur 26,766 ($100) 26,767 ($100)

H. SUPPORT STAFF

1. Approve the appointment of the following substitute administrative secretaries effective on or about February 16, 2006 at the rate of $150.00 per diem:

Cynthia Snape Rae Volpe

IV. Randolph Community School

1. Approve the following Randolph Community School appointment effective February 2, 2006:

Senior Aide at the rate of $8.50 per hour: Traci Sutton

2. Approve following Randolph Community School Ski Staff appointment for the 2005-2006 school year:

High School assistant ski chaperone at the rate of $149.00 per ski trip: Marc Dean 186 2/15/2006

PROGRAM 2417/page 1 of 2 Pupil Intervention and Referral Services M

2417 INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL SERVICE TEAM The Board of Education directs the establishment and implementation of procedures in each school building for the delivery of intervention services for pupils who are experiencing difficulties in their classes, in meeting the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and who have not been determined to be in need of special education programs and services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:46-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A:14. The school district will: 1. Identify pupils in need, and plan and provide for appropriate intervention or referral services and/or referral to school and community resources, based on desired outcomes; 2. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the building staff who participate in planning and providing intervention and referral services; 3. Provide support, guidance and professional development to school staff who identify and refer pupils and to school staff who participate in planning and providing intervention and referral services; 4. Actively involve parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in the development and implementation of intervention and referral plans; 5. Coordinate the access to and the delivery of school services for identified pupils; 6. Review and assess the effectiveness of the services provided in achieving the outcomes identified in the intervention and referral plan.

Intervention and Referral Services Team The school district will establish an Intervention and Referral Services Team (I&RST) in each school to provide the delivery of intervention and referral services. Each I&RST will be composed of the Principal Pupil Intervention and Referral Services 187 2/15/2006 or Vice Principal, a regular teaching staff member, an educational services staff member, the guidance counselor, the school nurse the staff member who referred PROGRAM 2417/page 2 of 2 a pupil in need of assistance or identified an issue requiring remediation, and such staff members as may be required to assist the pupil or study the issue. Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall be notified whenever a pupil is referred to the I&RST, except as such notice may be waived by laws protecting abused children and the confidentiality of persons seeking drug or alcohol rehabilitation. Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall be offered an opportunity to participate in the development and implementation of intervention and referral plans. The Superintendent or designee shall, in consultation with the I&RST, report to the Board at the end of the school year on the concerns and issues identified by the team and the effectiveness of the services provided in achieving the outcomes identified in the intervention and referral plans. N.J.A.C. 6:26-1.1 et seq.; 6A:14 et seq. 188 2/15/2006

PROGRAM 2464/page 1 of 2 Gifted and Talented Pupils M

2464 GIFTED AND TALENTED PUPILS The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to identify gifted and talented pupils within the school district and to provide these pupils appropriate instructional adaptations and services. To that end, the Board directs each such pupil in the school district be identified and offered an appropriate educational program and services. For purposes of this policy, gifted and talented pupils will be defined as those exceptionally able pupils who possess or demonstrate high levels of abilities, in one or more content areas, when compared to their chronological peers in the district and who require modification of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities. The Board will develop appropriate curricular and instructional modifications to be used for gifted and talented pupils indicating content, process, products and learning environments.

The Superintendent will develop procedures for assessing children in determining if they qualify for services under the gifted and talented program. The assessment will use multiple measures. Teacher or Parent may request an assessment of child eligibility for services at anytime during Kindergarten through Grade 12 experience. The assessment of the child eligibility for services will be reviewed annually or more often as appropriate.

The educational program offered to gifted and talented pupils will encourage and challenge them in the specific areas of their abilities, but will not replace the basic instructional program of the various grades of this district. The program offered to a gifted and talented pupil may be infused into the pupil’s regular instructional program, provided that a written description of the infusion has been prepared and filed in the pupil’s record. 189 2/15/2006 Programs for the gifted and talented will be periodically evaluated for their continuing efficacy and adjusted accordingly.

PROGRAM 2464/page 2 of 2 Gifted and Talented Pupils

The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of any pupil identified as gifted or talented shall be consulted regarding any program designed to address the pupil’s particular needs.

N.J.S.A. 18A:61A-2; 18A:35-4.16 N.J.A.C. 6:37-1.1; 6A:8-1.3; 6A:8-3.1(a)5. P.L. 108-382, Sec. 10201 et seq. 190 2/15/2006

PROGRAM 2520/page 1 of 1 Instructional Supplies M

2520 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES The Board of Education shall supply each teaching staff member with supplies, materials, and equipment for the implementation of the approved program.

This policy shall not apply to: a. Clothing or personal equipment used for the protection of health and safety of persons and/or the protection of school property if such clothing and materials can only be used by a single person and/or are not reusable; b. Any materials used in the manufacture or preparation of useful or decorative items that pupils are permitted to keep; c. A pupil will not be denied participation in any course of study or school-sponsored activity because of his/her financial inability to bear the costs of such clothing, equipment, or materials.

The amount and the specific nature of supplies needed for the approved educational program shall be determined in the course of the budget development process by the Board of Education in consultation with the Superintendent and the administrative staff. Supplies, materials and equipment for the approved instructional program shall not be purchased in amount in excess of budgetary allocations. The Superintendent shall develop regulations for the selection and utilization of instructional supplies that include effective consultation with teaching staff members at all appropriate levels. N.J.S.A. 18A:34-1 191 2/15/2006

Adopted: PROGRAM 2622/page 1 of 2 Pupil Assessment M

2622 PUPIL ASSESSMENT The New Jersey statewide assessment program has been designed to measure the extent to which all pupils at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels have attained New Jersey’s Core Curriculum Content Standards. The Board of Education will comply with implementing the schedule of the New Jersey State Board of Education statewide assessment program. Assessments The Superintendent shall develop and present to the Board annually for its approval an assessment program that complies with rules of the State Board of Education. Records Notwithstanding Policy No. 8330, information regarding individual pupil test scores shall be released only to the pupil, his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s), or individuals eligible by court order and school personnel and school officials deemed appropriate by the Commissioner. Dissemination of Information The school district must release to the public the results of statewide assessments in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Education guidelines. Additionally, the results of the performance of school district pupils on statewide assessments shall be released annually through the dissemination of the school district’s New Jersey School Report Card and other such means as determined by the Superintendent. Parental Notification

Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall be informed of the district assessment program and of any special tests that are to be administered to their children. 192 2/15/2006

PROGRAM 2622/page 2 of 2 Pupil Assessment PROGRAM EXCEPTIONS Pupils With Disabilities Pupils with disabilities shall participate in all state assessments unless the pupil’s disability is so severe that the pupil is not receiving instruction in any of the knowledge and skills measured by the statewide assessment in a subject area with or without accommodations. The Board shall provide appropriate accommodations or modifications to the statewide assessment system as specified by the New Jersey Department of Education as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.3 or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as determined by the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Team or the 504 Team in compliance with the New Jersey Department of Education guidelines. Special Review Assessment (SRA) may be used for pupils who have not demonstrated proficiency in one or more content areas of the High School Proficiency Assessment. Alternate Proficiency Assessment (APA) may be used for pupils with severe disabilities. Pupils With Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Pupils with limited English proficiency (LEP) shall participate in all statewide assessments and may be provided appropriate accommodations or modifications as specified by the New Jersey Department of Education. All pupils of limited English proficiency shall satisfy the requirements for high school graduation according to N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.1, except any pupil of limited English proficiency may demonstrate they have attained State minimum levels of proficiency through: 1. Passage of the SRA process in their native language and passage of an English fluency assessment approved by the New Jersey Department of Education; or 2. Passage of the SRA process in English with appropriate accommodations.

N.J.S.A. 18A:7C-6.2 N.J.A.C. 6:8-2.2 ; 6A:7-1.7; 6A:8-4.1 ; 6A:8-5.1 et seq.; 6A:14-1.1 et seq.; 6A:14-3.7; 6A:14-4.12; 193 2/15/2006 6A:15-1.11

Adopted: DRAFT TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS 3240/page 1 of 1 Professional Development M 3240 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Board of Education encourages all teaching staff members to pursue a program of continuing professional development by course work or matriculation in institutions of higher learning, participation in workshops and conferences, membership in professional organizations, and independent scholarship. The Board will offer additional compensation in recognition of the completion of graduate courses of study in accordance with the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. The Superintendent or designee may permit teaching staff members to participate in a variety of professional development activities. These may include, but are not limited to, visits to other schools and classrooms; attending local, regional, or national conferences; and participating in committees, workshops, and panels, both within and outside this district. The Superintendent or designee will prepare and distribute to all teaching staff members regulations governing professional development. These regulations will include, but are not limited to, state and district regulations for minimum participation in annual professional development activities and procedures to request participation in professional development activities. Requests must demonstrate a nexus between the activity and the employee’s professional responsibilities. Teaching staff members will be reimbursed, to a pre- approved limit, for the actual costs of their participation in an approved professional development activity.

N.J.S.A. 18A:31-2 N.J.A.C. 6:8-2.8(a)4; 6:11-13.1 et seq. 194 2/15/2006

Adopted:

DRAFT TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS 3244/page 1 of 1 In-Service Training M

3244 IN-SERVICE TRAINING

The Board of Education believes that the continuing improvement of the professional skills of teaching staff members is essential to the provision of a thorough and efficient system of education. The Board accepts the responsibility for providing training for staff members in order to encourage and foster their professional growth and improve the instructional and support services of this district. Staff training shall include district-wide and school-wide programs as well as individual personal improvement programs.

The Superintendent will report periodically to the Board on the conduct of the in-service training program and the results of its evaluation.

N.J.A.C. 6:8-2.8(a)4

Adopted: 195 2/15/2006

NO. 541.8 Students

STUDENT PARKING

Only students with parking permits may use school parking facilities. [A parking permit may be issued only to a student whose school-related or work- related activities cause him/her to have bona-fide need of a vehicle as ascertained by the administration. The permit shall be valid only during the time the need exists and shall be renewed annually.] The administration shall establish rules and regulations governing the issuance of parking permits and student use of school parking facilities. The administration will assess a reasonable fee.

DATE ADOPTED: September 13, 1977 DATE REVISED: 196 2/15/2006

PROGRAM 2610/page 1 of 1 Educational Program Evaluation M

2610 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM EVALUATION The Board of Education directs the Superintendent or designee to develop and implement a systematic plan for [the continuous] evaluation of the educational program. [against the educational goals established by this Board.] To this end, the Superintendent or designee shall employ such tests and methods as may be indicated by sound professional judgment. Wherever possible, the assessment program shall follow evaluation procedures set forth in the course guides. The Superintendent or designee shall maintain a calendar of assessment activities and shall make periodic evaluation reports to the Board during the school year. Findings of the assessment [program] may be used to evaluate programs, the progress of pupils and the effectiveness of staff members. The Board will annually make available to the public the collective progress of pupils toward the goals of the district. The Board will annually, prior to the end of the school year and in conjunction with appropriate members of the administrative staff, conduct a review of the educational progress of the district, assess district and pupil needs, and establish long range and short range objectives for the educational program. The Board’s annual report will be submitted to the Commissioner of Education as required. The Superintendent or designee shall annually recommend improvements in the educational program based on the Board’s evaluation of the district’s program. The Board reserves the right to employ experts from outside the school district to serve in the evaluation process.

N.J.S.A. 18A:7A-11 N.J.A.C. 6:8-3.2; 6:39-1.1 et seq.

Adopted: 197 2/15/2006

PUBLIC DISCUSSION

A resident thanked the Board for appointing Debbie Iosso as Interim Vice- Principal to Center Grove School.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The chairpersons of the Policy and Community Outreach committees gave brief reports.

NEW BUSINESS

EDUCATION

Gregory Mark made a motion seconded by Douglas Weisberger and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve the following items:

Approved the placement of Randolph student SE-06-48 in Special Education program at Developmental Learning Center for the 2005-2006 school year, effective January 3, 2006 and, BE IT FURTHER MOVED, that a contract be entered into with Developmental Learning Center at the tuition rate of $38,980.44 (pro-rated):

STUDENT GRADE SE-06-48 7

Approved the placement of Randolph student SE-06-49 in Special Education program at Shepard High School for the 2005-2006 school year, effective January 30, 2006 and, BE IT FURTHER MOVED, that a contract be entered into with Shepard High School at the tuition rate of $19,406.48 (pro-rated):

STUDENT GRADE SE-06-49 9

Approved bedside instruction for the following Randolph students:

STUDENT SCHOOL/GRADE EFFECTIVE APPROXIMATE DATE DURATION

BI-05-21/27 RMS/8 12/28/05 Ongoing BI-05-31 SH/2 1/9/06 8 Weeks BI-05-32 RHS/11 1/3/06 Ongoing BI-05-33 RHS/12 1/9/06 Semester 2 BI-05-34 RHS/10 1/6/06 6 Weeks BI-05-35 RMS/6 1/19/06 Semester 2 198 2/15/2006 BI-05-36 RMS/8 1/20/06 8 Weeks

Approved a revision to December 14, 2005, education motion to reflect a change in instruction hourly rate for Education, Inc., from $42.00 to $40.00 per hour.

Approved a revision to January 18, 2006, education motion of NCLB 2005 Carryover and Final Report as follows:

FROM TO

Carryover Title IIA - $8,493.00 Carryover Title IIA - $8,493.00 Carryover Title III - $ - 0 - Carryover Title III - $ - 0 - Carryover Title III - $4,275.00 Carryover Title IV - $4,238.00 Carryover Title V - $ - 0 - Carryover Title V - $ - 0 -

FINANCE/FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION

Brian Jaffa made a motion seconded by Ethan Blynn and carried with the following roll call vote: Ethan Blynn, Kathleen Fettweis, Brian Jaffa, Claire Keller, Barbara Levinson, Gregory Mark, and Christine Carey voting YES and Douglas Weisberger voting NO ONLY ON CHECK #43614: to approve the following motions:

PAYMENT OF BILLS

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education approved the attached revised list of checks, Finance Exhibit #1, in the amount of $6,660,899.80 dated 12/31/05 as well as a list of checks Finance Exhibit #1A in the amount of $6,913,980.31 dated 1/31/06, and orders that they be attached to and made a part of the minutes.

BUDGET

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education approved December, 2005, transfers, Finance Exhibit #2 and #2A, and orders that they be attached to and made a part of the minutes.

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER

WHEREAS, the Randolph Township Board of Education has received the Report of the Secretary for the month of December, 2005, Finance Exhibit #3, consisting of:

1. Interim Balance Sheets 2. Revenue Report 3. Budget Report 199 2/15/2006 4. Food Service Report 5. Petty Cash Report

WHEREAS, the Randolph Township Board of Education has received the Report of the Treasurer for the month of December, 2005 Finance Exhibit #4, and

WHEREAS, these reports show the following balances:

FUND CASH BALANCE APPROPRIATION BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund $ 3,291,509.03 $ - 0 - (11) Current Expense ---- $ 2,521,826.64 (12) Capital Outlay ---- $ 17,213.30 (20) Special Revenue Fund $ (304,622.05) $ 258,016.97 (30) Capital Projects Fund $ 15,009,104.54 $ 19,538,161.66 (40) Debt Service Fund $ 1,728,382.26 $ - 0 - (60) Food Service ---- $ 328,632.52 (63) Community School ---- $ 74,114.16 Capital Reserve $ 823.80

TOTAL $ 19,725,197.58 $ 22,737,965.25

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d), the Secretary has certified that, as of the date of the report(s), no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certification and orders that they be attached to and made a part of these minutes, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(e), the Randolph Township Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriation section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been overextended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20- 2A.10(a)(1), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year.

APPROVAL OF SUBSCRIPTION BUSING

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education approved agreements to provide subscription busing for the following student for the 2005-2006 school year, effective March 1, 2006: 200 2/15/2006 L.A. – 1st Grade - $350.00 (To be pro-rated)

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education accepted the donation from Center Grove PTA consisting of various pieces of equipment, cash and instructional supplies, valued at approximately $2,170.00 and as summarized in Finance Exhibit #5, attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. These donations were made in response to a “Holiday Wish List” distributed by the PTA to Center Grove staff members.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ms. Judy Burch, Interim Principal, Center Grove School, acknowledge this donation in a letter of thanks to all appropriate parties.

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education accepted the donation of a Star Trac Upright Bike, Pro Model UB6330, valued at approximately $2,390.00 from the West Morris Area YMCA for the Randolph High School Youth Workout Facility.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. Damion Macioci, Supervisor, Athletics, acknowledge this donation in a letter of thanks to all appropriate parties.

APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT – RENTAL OF SPACE FOR TRANSPORTATION GARAGE

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education approved a lease agreement between Mountain Ridge Business Park and Randolph Township Board of Education for rental of space for the transportation garage for a five (5) year lease period, commencing January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010 as follows and as summarized in Finance Exhibit #6, attached hereto and made a part of the minutes:

January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 $4,159.00 per month January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 $4,242.18 per month January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008 $4,327.02 per month January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009 $4,413.56 per month January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010 $4,501.84 per month

APPROVAL OF CONTRACT – PERFORMANCE OF CDL PHYSICALS

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education enter into an agreement with Workforce Medical of Succasunna, NJ for the performance of mandatory CDL physicals at the following rates and as summarized in Finance Exhibit #7, attached hereto and made a part of the minutes: 201 2/15/2006 Physicals $120.00 Drug Screening $ 60.00

AWARD OF CONTRACTS – SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

RESOLVED, the Randolph Township Board of Education accepted bids for the sale of surplus home improvement and wood shop equipment as summarized in Finance Exhibit #8 attached hereto and made a part of the minutes.

PERSONNEL

Ethan Blynn made a motion seconded by Gregory Mark and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for the following personnel items:

1. Teachers/Professional Staff

A. Resignations

Accepted the resignation of Maryalice Byrnes, elementary teacher at Center Grove School, effective July 1, 2006.

Accepted the resignation of Bonnie Ackerman, learning consultant at the Middle School, effective July 1, 2006.

B. Leaves of Absence

Approved an unpaid maternity leave of absence for the employee identified on Schedule A effective February 1, 2006. (NOTE: The Family and Medical Leave Act will consist of 90 working days of health benefits commencing February 1, 2006.)

C. New Hires

Approved the appointment of Angela Cordova as a special education aide at Shongum School effective on or about January 3, 2006 at the annual salary of $17,943.00 (pro-rated) (Step 3).

Approved the appointment of Ashlee Rosamilia as a special education aide at Shongum School effective on or about February 9, 2006 at the annual salary of $17,943.00 (pro-rated) (Step 3).

Approved the appointment of Kevin Keenan as a special education aide at Randolph High School effective on or about January 17, 2006 at the annual salary of $17,443.00 (pro-rated) (Step 2). 202 2/15/2006 Approved the appointment of Jason Cochran as a special education aide at Ironia School for three (3) hours per day at the hourly rate of $13.50, effective on or about January 17, 2006, in order to maintain class size compliance ratios.

Approved the appointment of Jay Wolinsky as a long-term substitute physical education teacher at the High School effective on or about February 1, 2006 at the rate of $209.98 per diem.

Approved the appointment of Edward Nazzaro as a long-term substitute Spanish teacher at the High School effective on or about March 1, 2006 through March 31, 2006 at the rate of $209.98 per diem.

Approved the appointment of Ellen Charm as a district designated substitute nurse effective on or about March 1, 2006 at the rate of $90.00 per diem.

Approved the appointment of Christine Farrell as a designated substitute teacher at the Middle School effective on or about January 31, 2006 at the rate of $85.00 per diem.

Approved the appointment of the following substitute teachers for the 2005-2006 school year:

Megan Harvey Debra Shatynski Jaime Martelli Antonio Taraborelli Kirsten Regber Michael Essig Elissa Young Joshua Weinstein Stephanie Rogalski Lauren Miller Nancy Mukherjee Heather Sossong Anthony Novell Peter Wolmart Patricia Barton

D. Stipends

Approved the appointment of Nicholas Albanito as head cross country coach at the annual stipend of $7,069.00 (Step 3) for the 2005-2006 school year.

Approved the appointment of Diane Auerbach as Rainbows Club facilitator at Shongum School for the 2005-2006 school year at the annual stipend of $1,072.00.

Accepted the resignation of Sarah Grimm as Homework Club Advisor at the Middle School effective January 9, 2006.

Approved the appointment of Young-Sil Park as Homework Club Advisor at the Middle School effective January 9, 2006 at the annual stipend of $1,072.00 (pro-rated).

Accepted the resignation of Carmela Ferrentino as mentor teacher for Julia Moreno effective January 3, 2006. 203 2/15/2006 Approved the appointment of the following mentor teachers at the stipend of $550.00 for the 2005-2006 school year: (NOTE: The mentoring stipend is paid by the provisional teacher through Board accounts).

MENTOR TEACHER PROVISIONAL TEACHER

Margaret Swartwood Amanda Hughes Kristin Mueller Dana Tarnowski

Approved the appointment of the following mentor teacher at the stipend of $1,000.00 (pro-rated) effective January 3, 2006: (NOTE: The mentoring stipend is paid by the provisional teacher through Board accounts).

MENTOR TEACHER PROVISIONAL TEACHER

Barbara Forester Julia Moreno

Approved the appointment of Lindsay Heinrich as Instructional Team Leader at the Middle School for the 2005-2006 school year at the annual stipend of $2,057.00

E. Volunteers

Approved the appointment of Jeffrey Todd as a volunteer baseball coach for the Spring 2006 program.

Approved the appointment of Gary Mezzacapo as a volunteer wrestling coach for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year.

F. Extra Duty

Approved the appointment of the following Family Math instructors at Ironia School during March and April 2006 for twelve (12) hours each at the rate of $42.00 per hour:

Carol Lutcza Danielle Acquaviva

Approved the appointment of the following bedside/home instructors for the 2005-2006 school year at the rate of $42.00 per hour:

Vanessa Musgrove William Scanlon Norma Rivera Sharon Straub

Approved the appointment of Judy Fink to conduct ten (10) additional Educational Evaluations at Randolph High School during the 2005-2006 school year at the rate of $300.00 per evaluation. 204 2/15/2006 Approved the appointment of the following staff members as workshop presenters during the January 16, 2006 in-service at the rate of $42.00 per hour for the hours listed below:

6 HOURS

Bruce Andrews Frank DiGiovanni Theresa Oliveira Jennifer Hedden Robert Maier

4 HOURS

Stephen Cullis Christine Hebden James Bowditch Helene Jeanette Mary Sallo Debra Militano Ruth Herr Eileen Birmingham Jennifer Cusmano Kerry Eberhardt Ruth Forrest Karl Lutschewitz Cara Restaino Linda Wu Karen Wozniak Celeste Iacovo Christine Hebden

3 HOURS

Kristen Pollara Michelle Land Meghan Wilcox Judith Apicella Marjorie List Shirley White Dale Baumwoll Diana Rodriguez Julia Ioannou Christine Brembs Richard Sackerman Alison Costanzo Rosario Clemente Barbara Swanson Elaine Russo Susan Favale Amy McMahon Alice Steinheimer James Dixon Diane Button Meredith Lynar Debra Barton Lori Vedvik Lee Pellegrini Kathleen Mahoney Barbara Shorter Jill Shirkey Deborah Delaney Sean Altis Christopher Duvall Theodore Holz Brenda Leary John Trabachino Ann Wigg Pamela Kupets -Hubbard

2 HOURS

Mary Okarma

G. Salary/Stipend Changes/Corrections

Corrected the salaries of the employees listed below to reflect new longevity effective September 1, 2005:

NAME FROM TO

Susan Andrews $46,695.00 $46,895.00 ($200.) Sharon Kopmann $48,495.00 $48,595.00 ($100.) 205 2/15/2006

Jill Petrucelli $70,540.00 ($400.) $70,640.00 ($500.) Elizabeth Bauer $55,623.00 ($100.) $55,723.00 ($200.) Bonnie Weiss $77,240.00 ($400.) $77,340.00 ($500.) Diane Button $64,423.00 ($200.) $64,623.00 ($400.) Lee Pellegrini $83,900.00 ($500.) $84,000.00 ($600.) Judith Apicella $83,600.00 ($200.) $83,800.00 ($400.) Catherine Luciani $83,900.00 ($500.) $84,000.00 ($600.)

Corrected the days worked for the employee listed below as Lead Teacher for the Business Department during the summer of 2005 at the rate of $206.00 per day:

NAME FROM TO

Joan Palladino 2 Days 3 Days

H. Transfers

Approved the transfer of the Special Education Aide listed below effective January 17, 2006 as follows:

NAME FROM TO

Joanne Scofield Center Grove School Shongum School

II. ADMINISTRATORS

Assignment Change

Approved the following assignment change for the employee listed below effective March 1, 2006:

NAME CURRENT POSITION NEW POSITION

Deborah Iosso Asst. Dir. Spc. Srvcs. Interim Vice-Principal/ $92,000.00 ($600.) Center Grove $92,000.00 ($600.)

Amended table of organization for the Randolph Board of Education to reflect the supervision of custodians be performed by the Business Administrator, or the Business Administrator’s designee, in consultation with the building principal.

III. SUPPORT STAFF

A. New Hire 206 2/15/2006 Approved the appointment of Agnes Gerrety as Operations Manager at Central Office effective on or about January 19, 2006 at the annual salary of $65,000.00 (Pro-rated). (NOTE: This position requires a work year of 22 additional days beyond other exempt staff positions. Mrs. Gerrety replaces Linda Halley who has transferred to the High School).

B. Assignment Change

Approved the following change in assignment and salary for the Central Office staff member listed below effective on or about January 19, 2006: (NOTE: This change reflects a work year of 22 additional days beyond other exempt staff positions).

NAME FROM TO

Kathleen Huyler Admin. Assistant Operations Manager $65,165.00 ($100.) $70,000.00

C. Transfer

Amended the following transfer and change in assignment for the employee listed below originally approved November 16, 2005. The transfer is effective on or about November 1, 2005 until on or about March 1, 2006 at which time the duties at the Middle School will become full time. In accordance with the Schedule B Sidebar Agreement between the Board of Education and the Randolph Education Association, the salary for the 2005-2006 school year will be as stated below and subject to the terms of the Agreement:

NAME FROM TO

Janice Senzig Managerial Secretary Managerial Secty/RMS (.50) Bd Ofc./Emery Ave. (F/T) Bd. Ofc/Emery Ave. (.50) $55,244.00 ($500.) $55,244.00 ($500.)

D. Resignations

Accepted the resignation of John Humphries as a school bus driver with Randolph Township Schools Transportation Department, effective February 1, 2006.

E. New Hires

Approved the appointment of John Humphries as a substitute bus driver on “as needed” basis for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year at the rate of $23.95 per hour.

Approved the appointment of Doris Neubert as a cafeteria/recess aide at Ironia School effective on or about January 17, 2006 at the rate of $11.00 per hour. 207 2/15/2006

Approved the appointment of the following substitute custodians for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year at the rate of $12.00 per hour:

Lucas Mendez David Carral Tristan Roldan

F. Assignment Change

Approved a pay differential in the amount of $11.02 per day for Steven Keith while assuming the duties of head custodian at Shongum School effective September 28, 2005 through October 19, 2005 and November 4, 2005 through November 23, 2005.

G. Salary Changes/Corrections

Corrected the salaries of the employees listed below effective September 1, 2005:

NAME FROM TO

Peggy Lowry $30,949.00 ($100.) $31,073.00 ($100.) Della Arthur $26,766.00 ($100.) $26,767.00 ($100.)

H. Support Staff

Approved the appointment of the following substitute administrative secretaries effective on or about February 16, 2006 at the rate of $150.00 per diem:

Cynthia Snape Rae Volpe

IV. RANDOLPH COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Approved the following Randolph Community School appointment effective February 2, 2006:

Senior Aide at the rate of $8.50 per hour:

Traci Sutton

Approved the following Randolph Community School Ski Staff appointment for the 2005-2006 school year:

High School Assistant Ski Chaperone at the rate of $149.00 per ski trip:

Marc Dean

POLICY 208 2/15/2006 Christine Carey made a motion seconded by Kathleen Fettweis and carried with the following roll call vote: Ethan Blynn, Kathleen Fettweis, Brian Jaffa, Claire Keller, Barbara Levinson, Gregory Mark and Christine Carey voting YES and Douglas Weisberger voting NO ONLY ON Policy 541.8: to approve the following on second reading with a minor correction to policy 2610:

541.8 Student Parking 2610 Educational Program Evaluations

PUBLIC DISCUSSION

A resident gave an update from the State Board of Education meeting she attended. She asked if the cafeterias are still serving whole milk and the dates of the next committee meetings.

A resident asked if the Professional Development report the public received tonight was the revised version.

A resident spoke about the February 8, 2006 Board Meeting.

A resident asked the following questions:

 Has the Finance Committee completed the 2006-2007 budget?  Is the level of detail in the budget the same as for the 2005-2006 school year?  Is there any information on State aide?

CLOSED SESSION

At 8:55 P.M. Ethan Blynn made a motion seconded by Gregory Mark and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 and 10:4-13 that the Board of Education of the Township of Randolph will hold a Closed Session regarding Personnel. It is not yet possible to determine when the matters discussed In Closed Session will be made public.

ADJOURNMENT

Gregory Mark made a motion seconded by Kathleen Fettweis and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda N. Gordon Board Secretary Pro Tem 209 2/15/2006