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.
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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
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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
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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
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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. Ctr, Double Tree, Somerset, NJ Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, NJ Raritan Center, Edison, NJ George Washington Elem. School, Hillside, NJ Raritan Valley Comm. College, North Branch, NJ Hair House International, Manville NJ Raritan Valley Comm. College, North Branch, NJ Holland Valley Farm, Milford, NJ Raritan Valley Comm. College, North Branch, NJ Hunterdon County Jail, Flemington, NJ Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia, PA Hunterdon County Jail/Court, Flemington, NJ Riding w. HEART Pittstown, NJ Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington, NJ Simeone Museum, Philadelphia, PA Husky Haven Kennel, Blairstown, NJ Six Flags, Jackson, NJ International Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Show, NY Smith Haven Alpacas, Pittstown, NJ Jacob Javits Center, New York, NY Somerset County Voc. School, Bridgewater, NJ James Toyota, Flemington, New Jersey Stone Throw Farm, Oxford, NJ Johnson & Johnson Corporation, Raritan, NJ Tinicum Park, Bucks County, PA Kean University, Union, NJ UMDNJ Scotch Plains Campus, Scotch Plains, NJ Kean Univ-Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey. Universal Technical Institute, Exton, PA Learning Resource Center, Morris Plains, NJ US Foods Distribution Center, Allentown, PA Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ Unionville Vineyard, Ringoes, NJ Mercer Co Community College, West Windsor, NJ Valley Shephard Creamery, Long Valley, NJ Mid Atlantic Equine Trauma Center, Ringoes, NJ William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ World Horse Expo, Harrisburg, PA
Roll Call Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Ms. Kovach __x______Mr. Molloy __x______Mr. Scott ______x__ Mr. Yates __x______Ms. Martin __x______
E. Policies/Regulations for first reading. No action requested.
0151 Organization Meeting (Revised) 0153 Annual Appointments (Revised) 0167 Public Participation in Board Meetings (Revised) 2361 Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/Computers and Resources (Revised) 2363 Pupil Use of Privately-Owned Technology (New) 2622 Pupil Assessment (Revised) 3282 Use of Social Networking Sites (New) 4282 Use of Social Networking Sites (New)
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6164 Advertising on School Buses (New) 6470 Payment of Claims (Revised)
Superintendent’s Update: ¾ SkillsUSA –Somerset, NJ - 22 Medal winners; 5 silver, 11 bronze and 6 gold. o Brandon Morris, Hunterdon Central was awarded $6000 to Automotive Training Center and $7500 scholarship from Ohio Tech College for placing 2nd. ¾ SkillsUSA Nationals- Kansas City, MO - o David Thomas placed 8th & Kelly Norris placed 7th for Esthetics - Secondary o Sandro Cabete placed11th for Esthetics Post-Secondary competition. o Owen Boyle, a Polytech graduate placed 3rd for Collision Repair Post-Secondary. o Carol Ayers, Cosmetology teacher, was selected as the 2012 NJ SkillsUSA State Advisor of the Year. Ms. Ayers attended the Nationals as the State Advisor. ¾ FCCLA: State Competition – Polytech received 13 medals - 11 gold and 2 silver. ¾ FCCLA Nationals - Orlando, Florida. Students just returned with 6 gold medals and 5 silver medals. ¾ High School Cosmetology Test Results: 17 passed written and 16 passed practical exam. ¾ Adults Cosmetology Test Results – all passed. ¾ Automotive Technology - one student received 1 NATEF Automotive Technology Certification; Four students received all four NATEF Certifications - Engine Performance, Brakes, Steering & Suspension and Electrical. ¾ Commercial Arts students – four passed the SkillsUSA/PrintEd Certification Exam. ¾ Law Enforcements students received their 911 Emergency Dispatch Certification. ¾ Culinary student, Sam Petrosky, received the Garden State Silver Plate Award. ¾ A student completer survey was conducted before students left for the summer. Results indicated the following - o 34% attending a 4 –year college o 40% attending a 2-year college o 6% Trade or Technical Post Secondary school (80% in PS education) o 10% work o 9% work in field o 1% military ¾ Nursing instructor, Kelly Pike earned her National School Nurse Certification. Ms. Pike was 2 of 17 from New Jersey to receive this honor. ¾ Summer Activities o EXCITE Program enrollment as of July 9th - 58 students have registered: Construction - 7; Automotive – 5; Culinary – 21; Cosmetology – 11; Pre-Vet - 14. o Two free informational sessions will be held on Wed. July 25 at 9 am and Wed. Aug. 22 at 6:00 pm at the Careers Café showcasing the culinary and baking & pastry occupations, certifications available, apprenticeship, college credit and post-secondary schools. o Youth Service Grant is underway. o Looking into partnering with RVCC for their Apprenticeship Coordinator grant. o Pre-Vet Assistant program will be partnering with RVCC. Program to start spring 2013. o Articulation agreement with the Automotive Technology program and RVCC is in progress. o NJCCVTS Summer Conference will be held in Mays Landing, NJ July 18, 2012. Eighty people from 19 counties are planning on attending.
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o Board Retreat is planned for August 2nd at RVCC. A proposed agenda was made available. The Superintendent asked for suggestions for agenda items. Mr. Yates suggested to discuss the future of facilities/space. Ms. Martin also brought up the topic of land acquisition. o August Board of Education meeting. Superintendent offered a change of time for the August 20th meeting, if the board chooses to do so. No change in time.
Public Comment: Mr. Sworen commented as to the reason of no public in attendance.
Executive Session: At 7:25 p.m. it was moved by Mr. Yates, second by Ms. Kovach to exit public session and enter executive session to discuss contracts/update on litigation/negotiations update. All in favor.
Present were board members: Janice Kovach, Laurence Molloy, Mike Yates, Elizabeth Martin. Also present were Dr. Kimberly Metz – Superintendent; Business Administrator – Susan Joyce; Howard Vex – Board Attorney; Dan Kerr - Principal.
Executive Session and Enter Public Session: At 9:21 p.m. it was moved by Ms. Kovach, second by Mr. Yates to return to public session. All in favor.
No change in the contract of the School Business Administrator (plus health/prescription/dental benefits). Contract will be forwarded to the Interim County Superintendent of Schools.
It was moved by Mr. Yates, second by Ms. Kovach to adjourn at 9:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Susan Joyce Elizabeth Martin Business Administrator Board President
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