Willingboro Township Board of Education Board Meeting of Monday March 25, 2013
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March 25, 2013 WILLINGBORO TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MEETING OF MONDAY MARCH 25, 2013 The Board Meeting of the Willingboro Board of Education was held on Monday March 25, 2013 in the Board Room of the Country Club Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by Board President, Sarah Holley at 6:10 P.M. The opening statement was read as follows: In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, this is to announce that adequate notice of this meeting has been satisfied. On March 15, 2013 advanced written notice of this meeting was posted on the bulletin board outside the Board Secretary’s Office. On March 15, 2013 advanced written notice of this meeting was emailed to the Courier Post, 301 Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill. On March 15, 2013 advanced written notice of this meeting was filed with the Township Clerk. The Board Secretary shall enter into the minutes of this meeting, this public announcement. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL JoAnn Carter - Present Kimbrali Davis - Present Tony John - Absent Gary Johnson - Present Austin McIntosh - Present Theresa Owens - Present Dennis Tunstall - Present Rebecca Perrone - Absent Sarah Holley - Present 9 Members 7 Present 2 Absent (Mrs. Perrone arrived at 7:00PM) Also present were: Ronald Taylor, Superintendent of Schools, Kelvin L. Smith, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Dale Talbert, Assistant Superintendent/Deputy, Kevin Guyton, Assistant Superintendent/ Chief of Schools, Abdel Gutierrez, Director of Special Services, Norman Perry, Director of Safety, Security and Student Attendance, Susan Niedelman, Comptroller and Rocky Peterson, Board Counsel. March 25, 2013 APPROVAL OF DRAFT AGENDA Moved by Gary Johnson APPROVAL OF DRAFT AGENDA Seconded by Austin McIntosh A roll call resulted as follows: JoAnn Carter - Yes Kimbrali Davis - Stepped Out Gary Johnson - Yes Austin McIntosh - Yes Theresa Owens - Yes Dennis Tunstall - Yes Sarah Holley - Yes 6 Voting: 6 Affirmatives, 0 Negatives, 0 Abstentions MOTION PASSED INTERVIEWS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Gary Johnson recused himself from all discussion and voting on professional services and stepped out. Health Insurance Broker: YBS Benefits, LLC Alamo Insurance Group Corporate Employee Benefits Willis of New Jersey, Inc. Insurance Broker Services (Property & Casualty) Willis of New Jersey, Inc. BOARD MEETING COMMENTS Board President’s Statement Often times it may appear to members of our audience that the Board of Education takes action with very little comment and in many cases a unanimous vote. Before a matter is placed on the agenda at a public meeting, the administration has thoroughly reviewed the matter with the Superintendent of Schools/Chief School Administrator (CSA). If the Superintendent of Schools/Chief School Administrator is satisfied that the matter is ready to be presented to the Board of Education, it is then referred to the appropriate board committee. The members of the board committee work with administration and the Superintendent to assure that the members fully understand the matter. When the committee is satisfied with the matter, it is presented to the Board of Education for discussion before any final action is taken. Only then, is it placed on the agenda for action at a public meeting. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Talbert acknowledged the passing of a student and expressed condolences to the family. Moment of Silence taken. March 25, 2013 PUBLIC COMMENT Grover McKenzie – 34 Eden Rock Lane: Mr. McKenzie expressed his concerns with safety & security in the buildings and concerns about the PA system being down. Tony Braithwaite – Willingboro: He asked why packs come home with the students during vacation and nothing more is said about them. Dionne Bolden – 75 Glenview Lane: Mrs. Bolden spoke about the lost at the high school and commended the principal for putting everything together for the students. She asked all to keep the family in prayer. She spoke about the PA system being down and safety & security. She indicated that the district needs to be proactive instead of reactive. LaWanda Bell – Willingboro: Mrs. Bell spoke about her concerns with the sub teacher for Science since December and the Math teacher being out since the beginning of school. She indicated that full-time teachers are needed in those classes because they are major courses. Dr. Talbert responded to questions and concerns made during Public Comment. BOARD MEMBER COMMENT JoAnn Carter: Mrs. Carter commended Ms. Tribbett for a job well done. Kimbrali Davis: Ms. Davis attended the National Honor Society Induction Dinner and asked where the media was. She indicated that she did not know the PA system was down at the high school. She spoke about the passing of a student at the high school. March 25, 2013 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 9.1.1 APPROVAL OF RETIREMENT OF CERTIFICATED STAFF FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following retirement: Certificated Staff Solana, Frank Willingboro High School Special Education Teacher Effective: 7/1/13 Salary: $91,047.00 Mr. Solana will have served the district for 23 years. Larsen, Jo-Ann Hawthorne & Stuart Elementary School Computer Teacher Effective: 7/1/13 Salary: $72,140.00 Ms. Larsen will have served the district for 26 years. Moved by Rebecca Perrone APPROVAL OF RETIREMENT OF CERTIFICATED STAFF FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR Seconded by Gary Johnson A roll call resulted as follows: JoAnn Carter - Yes Kimbrali Davis - Stepped Out Gary Johnson - Yes Austin McIntosh - Yes Theresa Owens - Yes Dennis Tunstall - Yes Rebecca Perrone - Yes Sarah Holley - Yes 7 Voting: 7 Affirmatives, 0 Negatives, 0 Abstentions MOTION PASSED 9.1.2 APPROVAL OF RATIFICATION OF RESIGNATION OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following resignations: Support Staff McCray, Khalil Before and After School Program Group Leader Effective: 3/13/13 Salary: $9.35 per hour March 25, 2013 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 9.1.2 APPROVAL OF RATIFICATION OF RESIGNATION OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR (cont’d) Duga, Woodley Before and After School Program Group Leader Effective: 2/4/13 Salary: $9.35 per hour Moved by Rebecca Perrone APPROVAL OF RATIFICATION OF RESIGNATION OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR THE 2012-2013 Seconded by Gary Johnson SCHOOL YEAR A roll call resulted as follows: JoAnn Carter - Yes Kimbrali Davis - Stepped Out Gary Johnson - Yes Austin McIntosh - Yes Theresa Owens - Abstain Dennis Tunstall - Yes Rebecca Perrone - Yes Sarah Holley - Yes 7 Voting: 6 Affirmatives, 0 Negatives, 1 Abstention MOTION PASSED 9.1.3 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR THE 2012- 2013 SCHOOL YEAR Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following resignation: Support Staff Thomas, Carla Willingboro High School Secretary Effective: 3/26/13 Salary: $31,517.00 Moved by Rebecca Perrone APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR THE 2012- 2013 SCHOOL YEAR Seconded by Gary Johnson A roll call resulted as follows: JoAnn Carter - Yes Kimbrali Davis - Stepped Out Gary Johnson - Yes Austin McIntosh - Yes Theresa Owens - Abstain Dennis Tunstall - Yes Rebecca Perrone - Yes Sarah Holley - Yes 7 Voting: 6 Affirmatives, 0 Negatives, 1 Abstention MOTION PASSED March 25, 2013 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 9.1.4 APPROVAL OF RATIFICATION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following: Certificated Staff Support Staff Borda, Christina Hickson, Cheryl Stuart Elementary School Stuart Elementary School Elementary School Teacher Clerk Typist 10 Mo. LOA with pay: 3/4/13 – 3/4/13 (1/2 day) LOA with pay: 2/19/13 – 3/22/13 LOA without pay: 3/4/13 (1/2 day) – 4/30/13 Reason: FMLA Reason: Unpaid Extended Leave Salary: $24,213.00 (pursuant to Article IX, G of the WEA contract) Salary: $51,520.00 Ward, Joan Stuart Elementary School Elementary School Teacher LOA with pay: 2/26/13 – 4/9/13 Reason: FMLA Salary: $ 67,847.00 Moved by Rebecca Perrone APPROVAL OF RATIFICATION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR Seconded by Gary Johnson A roll call resulted as follows: JoAnn Carter - Yes Kimbrali Davis - Stepped Out Gary Johnson - Yes Austin McIntosh - Yes Theresa Owens - Abstain Dennis Tunstall - Yes Rebecca Perrone - Yes Sarah Holley - Yes 7 Voting: 6 Affirmatives, 0 Negatives, 1 Abstention MOTION PASSED March 25, 2013 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 9.1.5 APPROVAL OF RATIFICATION OF CHANGE OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following: Support Staff O’Donnell, Marcia W.R. James Elementary School Teacher Assistant 6 Hr. Extension of LOA LOA with pay: 2/14/13 – 3/4/13 LOA with pay: 3/5/13 – 3/15/13 Reason: FMLA Salary: $15,330.00 Wonaszek, Wieslawa Type of LOA Stuart Elementary School Reason: Intermittent FMLA and Teacher Assistant 6 Hr. Intermittent Unpaid LOA LOA with pay: 12/3/12 – 12/14/12 (pursuant to Article IX,C of the WEA contract) LOA without pay: 12/15/12 – 6/30/13 Reason: FMLA and Unpaid LOA (pursuant to Article IX,C of the WEA contract) Salary: $14,063.00 Habib, Shanaz W.R. James Elementary School Recess Aid Extension of LOA LOA with pay: 11/27/12 – 2/13/13 LOA with pay: 2/14/13 – 5/3/13 Reason: Sick Leave (Pursuant to Article IX, B per the WEA Contract) Salary: