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HUNTERDON COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Central Campus 10 Junction Road Flemington, NJ 08822 Minutes of the Board of Education Meeting Monday, July 16, 2012 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER AND OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT. The meeting of the Hunterdon County Board for Vocational Education was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Board President – Elizabeth Martin. Ms. Martin stated that this meeting was being held in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. Adequate notice was given by prominently posting the meeting notice on the first floor of the County Administration Building, 71 Main Street, Flemington, New Jersey, a public place reserved for such announcements. The notice was sent to the Hunterdon County Democrat and by filing with the Hunterdon County Clerk a schedule of the time, date and place of the holdings of this meeting. Present were board members: Janice Kovach, Laurence Molloy, Michael Yates, Elizabeth Martin. Also present were Dr. Kimberly Metz – Superintendent, Susan Joyce – Business Administrator and Howard Vex, Board Attorney. Absent was Jeff Scott. Public Present: Polytech principal – Dan Kerr; Freeholder Liaison Ron Sworen. Public Comment: none Consent Agenda It was moved by Ms. Kovach, second by Mr. Yates to approve listed consent agenda items. 1. Approved the minutes of the Board of Education meeting of June 18, 2012. 2 Approved the minutes of the Executive Board of Education meeting of June 18, 2012. 3. Approved Transfers in the amount of $31,407.00 – Fund 10 and $8,737.22 – Fund 50.. 4. Approved the Reports of the Treasurer and Secretary for May 2012. 5. Approved the payment of all claims as listed in the amount of $181,114.02 dated July 16, 2012. Roll Call Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Ms. Kovach __x___ ______ ______ ______ Mr. Molloy __x___ ______ ______ ______ Mr. Scott ______ ______ ______ ___x__ Mr. Yates __x___ ______ ______ ______ Ms. Martin __x___ _______ ______ ______ New Business: A. Approve Personnel/Substitute Teachers/Accept Resignation; Personnel approved pending completion of required paperwork and proper credentials It was moved by Ms. Kovach, second by Mr. Yates to approve listed personnel/substitute teachers and accept resignation. Guidance Counselor Liaisons: Brian Strauss, Voorhees High School; Vicki Kellum, North Hunterdon High School; Jon DeSimone, South Hunterdon High School; Kristina Sternbenc, Delaware Valley High School; for a maximum of 50 hours each at the rate of $35 per hour, as needed, from July 17, 2012 to June 30, 2013 pending approval of the 2012-13 Perkins Funds. Min. July 16, 2012 Page 1 of 7 Teresa De Sapio Diaz to develop the Continuing Education Fall 2012 Course Brochure using the new software ‘InDesign’ for a maximum of 40 hours at $25.00 per hour. Teresa De Sapio Diaz to assist in developing a brochure in Spanish for the Community Outreach Services program for a maximum of 10 hours at the rate of $25.00 per hour. Paid by WIA grant funds. Bill Kinslow for curriculum development at the rate of $35 per hour, for a maximum of 40 hours July 17, 2012 - September 30, 2012. Paid by YTTW grant funds. EXCITE Program instructor John Sappington at the rate of $1250 for the 5 day week July 16 to 20, 2012 to lead the APPRENTICE (Construction) program. Substitute Teachers for the 2012-13 school year at the rate of $100 per day, no benefits, as needed. Charles Weikel, Jr. Mary Eyles Janine Orrico Bob DeVoto Pat Ciak Peter Ayers Ane Marie Schmidt Ted Deptulski Patricia Shideler James Stanislaski David Shideler Bill Kinslow P J Magala, Jr. David Formalarie Lisa Lee Raymond Esler Garry Peabody Michelle Tanenbaum Paul Jennis Deborah Robinson Tom Heilman Susan Rozycki Victor Goldman Amanda Bindus John Sappington Joanna Marie Bohnel Accept Resignation: Yvonne Magala’s resignation as Administrative Assistant to the Principal effective June 27, 2012. Ms. Magala has accepted a position at Delaware Valley Regional High School. Letter attached. Roll Call Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Ms. Kovach __x___ ______ ______ ______ Mr. Molloy __x___ ______ ______ ______ Mr. Scott ______ ______ ______ ___x__ Mr. Yates __x___ ______ ______ ______ Ms. Martin __x___ _______ ______ ______ B. Approve 2012-13 School Curriculum in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:8: It was moved by Mr. Yates, second by Ms. Kovach to approve the listed 2012-13 school curriculum in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:8. Automotive Auto Body Restoration & Repair I & II Automotive Services Building Technologies Auto Services – Off Road Construction I & II Automotive Technology I & II Electrical/Energy Technologies Min. July 16, 2012 Page 2 of 7 Career Academy of Health Sciences Nursing Science Health Science I and II Nursing I/ Anatomy & Physiology Nursing II Cosmetology Cosmetology I, II and Completer Introduction to Cosmetology Pre-Veterinary Science Equine/Large Animals Culinary Arts Small Animals Baking & Pastry I and II Culinary Arts I & II Transition Skills Career Exploration Education Early Childhood Education I & II Visual Communication/Art & Design Teacher Academy 3D Computer Animation I & II Commercial Arts/Advertising I & II Health Science/Career Academy Intro to Advertising Art & Design Health Science I & II Digital Multi Media/Interactive Tech. Graphic Arts/Visual Comm. I & II Law Enforcement Law Enforcement/Homeland Security Work Based Learning Criminal & Crime Scene Investigation Supervised School-to-Careers Exploring Careers in Public Safety Roll Call Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Ms. Kovach __x___ ______ ______ ______ Mr. Molloy __x___ ______ ______ ______ Mr. Scott ______ ______ ______ ___x__ Mr. Yates __x___ ______ ______ ______ Ms. Martin __x___ _______ ______ ______ C. Approve Grant Application/Accept Grant Funds/ESC Shared Service Rates/Revised School Calendar/Donation. It was moved by Ms. Kovach, second by Mr. Yates to approve grant application, accept grant funds, approve ESC Shared Service Rates/approve revised school calendar and accept listed donation of paint. Additions to the motion. Approve the submission of a three year grant application to the United Way of Hunterdon County in the amount of $125,000. Approve the submission of an additional application to the Workforce Investment and Youth Funding Grant for the maximum of $175,000. It was moved by Ms. Kovach, second by Mr. Yates to approve the amended action item to include additions to the motion. Approved the submission of 2012-13 Perkins grant application in the amount of $47,860 for the Perkins Secondary Grant and $99,502 for the Post-Secondary Grant. Grant funds will be used Min. July 16, 2012 Page 3 of 7 towards curriculum, online course work, professional development, equipment, and other new CTE initiatives. Accepted Apprentice Coordinator Grant funds from the NJDOL in the amount of $10,000 for the 2012-13 school year. Grant activities will take place from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 Funds will support the salaries of the Apprenticeship Coordinator, Apprenticeship Assistant, travel reimbursement, promotional items and supplies to successfully carry out the grant activities. Accepted Workforce Investment and Youth Funding Grant funds in the amount of $81,399 from July 15, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Grant funds will be used to implement a Community Outreach Services Program. The program is designed to identify at-risk youth that meet the One Stop Youth Employment Services program for job readiness and life skills, educational training and/or paid internships. Approved ESC 2012-13 Shared Service Rates. Approve school services member rates provided by Educational Service Commission as needed for during the 2012-13 school year. Personnel are all properly certified to work in public education. Service member rates found in attachments. Approved Revised 2012-2013 School Calendar. The school calendar has been modified to add a half staff professional development day on November 21. This will make November 21 a full day for all staff members, half day for students. Calendar attached. Accepted a donation of $1800 of auto paint and spray paint from Tractor Supply. Additions to the motion. Approved the submission of a grant application to the United Way in the amount of $125,000. Approved the submission of an additional application to the Workforce Investment and Youth Funding Grant for the maximum of $175,000. Roll Call Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Ms. Kovach __x___ ______ ______ ______ Mr. Molloy __x___ ______ ______ ______ Mr. Scott ______ ______ ______ ___x__ Mr. Yates __x___ ______ ______ ______ Ms. Martin __x___ _______ ______ ______ D. Approve Field Trip Destinations from July 16, 2012 to June 30, 2013 For all fieldtrips the Polytech bus and driver will be utilized unless unavailable or for another reason. If an outside bus company is needed, the lowest of at least three quotes will be used. It was moved by Mr. Yates, second by Ms. Kovach to approve the listed field trip from July 16, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Adventure Aquarium, Camden, NJ BODIES Exhibition, South Street Seaport, NY Automotive Training Center, Warminster, PA BookExpo America in New York City Beacon Graphics, Flemington, NJ Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ Bill Schultz, Pittstown, NJ BSB Holsteins, Bloomsbury, NJ Bobolink Dairy Farm & Bake Yard, Milford, NJ Burlington Co. Voc. School. Westhampton NJ Min. July 16, 2012 Page 4 of 7 BW Furlong & Associates, Oldwick, NJ Mutter Museum in Philadelphia, PA Centenary College, Long Valley, NJ NJ State Police Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY Ninety Acres Culinary Center, Peapack Deo Valente Farm, Flemington, NJ Gladstone,NJ Desmares Elementary School, Flemington, NJ Northampton County College, Bethlehem, PA Emiliani Beauty Supply, Raritan, NJ Palumbo Associates, Whitehouse Station, NJ ESC, Flemington, NJ Passaic County Vocational School, Wayne, NJ ESC, West Amwell, NJ Peerless Printery, Easton, PA FCCLA State Competition, Cherry Hill, NJ Pequest Fish Hatchery, Oxford, NJ Flemington Car & Truck Country, Flemington, NJ Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA Foundations Preschool, Annandale, NJ Phillipsburg Early Learning Ctr, Phillipsburg, NJ Four Paws Doggie Daycare, Bloomsbury, NJ Picture Perfect, Flemington, NJ Garden Ste Ex.