BOARD of EDUCATION WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING August 9, 2010 Board Secretary’S Memorandum
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BOARD OF EDUCATION WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING August 9, 2010 Board Secretary’s Memorandum DATE PLACE Monday, August 9, 2010 West Essex High School North Caldwell, New Jersey MEETING Regular Meeting PRIVATE SESSION ADJOURNED 7:00 P.M. 7:40 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER ADJOURNED 7:42 P.M. 9:00 P.M. OPEN MEETING: Mrs. Phyllis Helmstetter, President, presided and voiced the call to order at 7:42 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL: Mr. F. Antonucci Mrs. C. Aschoff – Vice-President - Absent Mrs. J. Candido Mrs. A. Gerken Mrs. P. Helmstetter –President Mr. D. Laible Mr. P. Rando Mrs. M. Rosenberg Mrs. D. Storey Administration: Dr. Thomas McMahon, Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Falkowski, Board Secretary/Business Administrator PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING: Notice of the August 9, 2010 meeting of the Board of Education was mailed and faxed to the Clerks of the Boroughs of Essex Fells, North Caldwell and Roseland and to the Township of Fairfield, and to the editor of The Progress on May 4, 2010 and to The Star Ledger on the same day. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT: Mrs. Helmstetter commented on the possible need to re-schedule the August 23rd Board meeting due to lack of a quorum. 1 West Essex Regional Board of Education MINUTES – August 9, 2010 Ms. Carrie Sterrs, Communications/Planning Officer, presented an overview of the district’s current website and a proposed website solution to encourage interaction between staff members, students, parents, and the community. COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS: None SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Dr. McMahon commented relative to the following: the district’s summer construction projects; the new food service menu posted on the district’s website; and the district’s new ―Knight‖ mascot. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Mrs. Longo commented relative to the following: Awards Assembly MSG Varsity Library Committee ImPACT software Guidance update New Supervisor of Special Education Graduation Mr. Montgomery commented about improvement in test scores. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mrs. Helmstetter opened the floor to the public for comments on agenda items: Mrs. Ellen Sardivitch commented that report cards were distributed with incorrect GPA’s . Requested that the problem be fixed. Mrs. Marsha George commented on the aesthetic improvements to the district’s buildings and surrounding grounds. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance & Physical Plant Management – Mrs. Gerken reported on the following: the ARC refund through surplus; purchase of a new sign; increasing library hours to accommodate the needs of the community; energy savings; technology update; new food service company; Science lab renovations; the tax levy; and submission of Schools Development Authority (SDA) paperwork. Technology – Mr. Antonucci commented on the purchase of 100 new computers and 75 desktops relative to the district’s 3-your Technology Plan. Mr. Antonucci stated that 300 computers will be replaced over the three-year period. Curriculum & Instruction – no report. 2 West Essex Regional Board of Education MINUTES – August 9, 2010 Policy – Mrs. Rosenberg commented that six policies had been revised with four listed on tonight’s agenda for first reading. Public Relations/Community Outreach – Mrs. Storey commented on the Committee’s goal to disseminate information to the public as quickly as possible. West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE – August 9, 2010 The following finance motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: CONSENT AGENDA Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-8, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Gerken Seconded by Mrs. Candido to approve the following motions: 1. To approve the attached transfer report from June 24, 2010 through August 5, 2010. Enclosure 1F – 6F 2. To approve the bills and claims from check number 007273 through check number 007274 and check number 007376 through check number 007385 and check number 510112. Capital Project Fund check number 301074 through check number 301076 and check number 301078 through 301083. Payroll Fund check number 500310 through check number 500315. Cafeteria Fund check number 601042. Void check numbers 007275 and 301077. Totaling: $ 1,684,691.79. Enclosure 7F - 17F 3. To approve the Regular Meeting minutes of July 12, 2010. Enclosure 18F – 33F 4. To approve the Executive Session minutes of July 12, 2010. Enclosure 34F 5. To approve the Third Addendum, as appended, to the agreement between the West Essex Regional Board of Education and SSP Architects. Enclosure 35F – 38F 6. To approve Integrys Energy Services to provide energy services to the West Essex Regional School District at an estimated cost savings of approximately 20% per year. 3 West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE – August 9, 2010 7. To approve the district’s application for the 2010-2011 school year for the following entitlement grants (through the NJ Department of Education, No Child Left Behind Act Consolidated Formula Sub grant): Title I Part A $34,019 Title II Part A $20,445 Title II Part D $76 8. To approve the refusal of the Title III funds for 2010-2011 school year in the amount of $1,376. [NOTE: In order to receive these funds, our district would have to form a consortium totaling $10,000 in grant funds involving multiple districts.] ROLL CALL: Yes: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Candido, Mrs. Gerken, Mr. Laible, Mr. Rando, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mrs. Storey and President Mrs. Helmstetter No: None Abstain: Mr. Laible (#3 & #4 only) Absent: Mrs. Aschoff West Essex Regional Board of Education BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – August 9, 2010 The following buildings & grounds motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: CONSENT AGENDA Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-3, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mr. Antonucci Seconded by Mrs. Gerken to approve the following motions: 1. To rescind Buildings & Grounds Motion #5 from the July 12, 2010 Board meeting approving Change Order #2 for D&L Paving in the amount of $5,300. 2. To approve the following Change Order for the contract between West Essex Regional Board of Education and LG-II Co., Inc., on the Window Replacement at West Essex Junior High School and West Essex High School project: CO #GC-9 Provide material and labor for a new door for Room 513B Greenhouse…………………………..…………$ 4,641.53 Total $4,641.53 Enclosures 1BG – 2BG 3. To accept, as per West Essex Regional Board of Education Policy and Regulation #7230, a donation of a Rocktec sound system from the West Essex Parent Teacher Organization whose estimated value is $2,020.00 to be installed in the West Essex Regional School District Fitness Center. 4 West Essex Regional Board of Education BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – August 9, 2010 ROLL CALL: Yes: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Candido, Mrs. Gerken, Mr. Laible, Mr. Rando, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mrs. Storey and President Mrs. Helmstetter No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mrs. Aschoff West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – August 9, 2010 The following personnel motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: CONSENT AGENDA Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-22, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mr. Rando Seconded by Mrs. Rosenberg to approve the following motions: 1. To accept the letter of resignation from Danielle Shanley as Teaching Instructional Supervisor for English, Reading, and Librarian Staff in the West Essex Regional School District effective July 20, 2010. Enclosure 1P 2. To approve the appointment of Anna Morse as Teaching Instructional Supervisor for English, Reading, and Librarian Staff in the West Essex Regional School District effective August 25, 2010, for the 2010/2011 school year, at an annual salary of $92,000. 3. To approve the appointment of Andrea L. Schechter as Supervisor of Special Services assigned to the West Essex School District effective September 17, 2010, or sooner, if released from current contract, for the 2010/2011 school year, at an annual salary of $111,000, pro-rated for lesser service. Enclosure 2P – 3P 4. To approve the appointment of Deirdre Hoover (BA) as a Teacher of English assigned to West Essex High School effective September 1, 2010, for the 2010/2011 school year, at an annual salary of $51,823, which is Step 1 of the 2010/2011 Bachelor’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Ms. Hoover replaces Mr. Caesar DiLiberto, who was changed in status to Dean of Students.] 5. To approve the appointment of Robert Miller as a Groundsman assigned to the Maintenance Department of the West Essex Regional School District effective August 10, 2010, for the 2010/2011 school year, at an annual salary of $42,500.53, pro-rated for lesser service. This is Step 8 of the 2010/2011 Custodial Salary Guide plus contractual stipend eligibility for receipt of valid New Jersey Boiler license. [NOTE: Mr. Miller replaces Richard Wilson, who retired.] 5 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – August 9, 2010 6. To approve the appointment of Michael Tesauro as an Electrician assigned to the Maintenance Department of the West Essex Regional School District effective August 16, 2010, for the 2010/2011 school year, at an annual salary of $52,977.00, pro-rated for lesser service. This is Step 9 of the 2010/2011 Custodial Salary Guide plus contractual stipend eligibility for receipt of valid New Jersey Electrical license. [NOTE: Mr. Tesauro replaces Benjamin Ortiz.] 7. To approve the change in status of John Boronow from Teaching Instructional Supervisor for Art, Music, Family and Consumer Sciences to Teacher of Music on the appropriate step of the salary guide, consistent with his tenure and seniority rights, effective July 29, 2010. 8. To approve the sidebar agreement with the West Essex Education Association, as appended, approving Linda Welfel to teach Algebra 7 for the 2010/2011 school year.