June 23, 2009 the Randolph Township Board of Education Held
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June 23, 2009 The Randolph Township Board of Education held a Work - Business Session meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2009 at 7:15 p.m. in the Randolph High School Library, Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey. Board President, Gregory Mark, called the meeting to order and 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 Daily Record. It is also posted in all district schools as well as the Randolph Township Municipal Building. The following Board members were present: Mr. Ethan Blynn, Ms. Christine Carey, Claire Keller, Barbara Levinson, Maria Martorana, Amy Sachs, Douglas Weisberger and Mr. Gregory Mark. Board member Al Matos was absent. The following administrators were present: Mr. Owen Snyder, Superintendent, Dr. Thomas Kane, Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Ann Marie McGoldrick, Personnel Administrator, and Mr. Michael Neves, Business Administrator / Board Secretary. Closed Session – 7:15 – 8:00 p.m. Board member Ms. Amy Sachs made a motion seconded by Ms. Maria Martorana 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, Litigation 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. Pledge of Allegiance The following administrators were present: Mr. Owen Snyder, Superintendent, Dr. Thomas Kane, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. David Leigh, Assistant to the Superintendent, Ms. Ann Marie McGoldrick, and Mr. Michael Neves, Business Administrator / Board Secretary. Mr. Malachi Kenney, attorney for the Board was also present. Public Discussion Randolph resident commented favorably and thanked the board for allowing the district’s transition students to make a presentation for the Board and public. Four (4) Randolph residents commented on the selection of a director of special services without the benefit of public involvement. Randolph resident commented on the pending transition of the principalship at Fernbrook Elementary School and requested that the community play an integral roll in selecting a successor. A former teacher addressed the board concerning their non-renewal for the 2009-2010 school year. Closed Session Board member Mr. Ethan Blynn made a motion to go into closed session at 8:45 P.M. seconded by Ms. Tammy MacKay 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, Litigation 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. Mark addressed the former employee and suggested that they submit a formal request to the board in writing for a Donaldson hearing. Correspondence Website Updates-Board Minutes President’s Report Mr. Mark deferred discussion of Board Goals to a future meeting. Mr. Mark commented on a successful high school graduation. Mr. Blynn thanked the Board for allowing him to speak at the graduation and also thanked the district’s teachers for the work they have done with his children. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Kane introduced Dr. Deborah Grefe to explain the opening of a summer school program at Fernbrook Elementary School with funding from Title I. Mr. Snyder presented the NJQSAC results to the board which show Randolph to be a high performing district. At the opening of the first public discussion, the high school transition students addressed the board explaining the benefits and results of the participation in the transition program. Committee Reports Finance, Facilities, Transportation Communications Policy Liaison Reports Mr. Mark updated the board on the recent meeting with the town council explaining future joint opportunities and projects. New Business Board member Ms. Christine Carey made a motion seconded by Mr. Ethan Blynn and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve the following Personnel Motions I -VI, with the following exception: Board member Mr. Ethan Blynn voted Yes, No to I.F.3 - first two names. Board members Ms. Tammy MacKay voted Yes, No to II.B. Board Member Al Matos was absent. Board Member Mrs. Jeanne Stifleman made a motion seconded by Mr. Ethan Blynn and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve the following Finance, Facilities & Transportation Motions 1 – 22, with the following exception: Board member Mrs. Maria Martorana voted Yes, No on 6, 7, 8 & 22. Board Member Al Matos was absent. Board Member Mrs. Barbara Levinson made a motion seconded by Mrs. Jeanne Stifelman and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve the following Education Motions 1-9, with the following exception: Board Member Al Matos was absent. Board Member Mr. Ethan Blynn made a motion seconded by Mrs. Tammy MacKay and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve the following Policy Motion – to make an exception to policy 2312 – Elementary Class Size - to increase class size in grades 1-5 by 1 except at Fernbrook Elementary School, with the following exception: Board Member Al Matos was absent. Public Discussion . Randolph resident commented on committee meeting dates and locations, the privatization of food services, and the lack of ratable growth in the district. Randolph resident commented on the need for parental involvement in select the next Fernbrook Elementary School principal. Randolph resident commented on their disappointment of the board’s action to appoint a director of special services without parental input. Adjournment Board member Mr. Ethan Blynn made a motion seconded by Ms. Amy Sachs and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. The board adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. Board Member Al Matos was absent. Respectfully submitted, __________________________ Michael S. Neves Board Secretary Personnel and Administration June 23, 2009 Motion to approve the superintendent’s recommendation for the following personnel items: I. Teachers/Professional Staff A. Resignations/Rescinds 1. Accept the resignation of Stacey A. Bartlett, as a teacher of English at the Middle School, effective June 30, 2009. 2. Accept the resignation of Deborah A. Mello, as a teacher of music at the High School, for the purpose of retirement, effective July 1, 2009 3. Rescind the appointment of Jessica Greenhalgh, art teacher at the High School for the 2009-2010 school year. 4. Rescind the appointment of Judith Geschwindt as an instructional aide at Center Grove School for the 2009-2010 school year. B. New Hires 1. Approve the appointment of Stephanie Markey as a teacher of language arts at the Middle School effective September 1, 2009 at the annual salary of $54,130 (Level 5, Step 1). 2. Approve the appointment of Tanya Steel as a teacher of language arts at the Middle School effective September 1, 2009 at the annual salary of $54,130 (Level 5, Step 1). 3. Approve the appointment of Wen Chiao (Angela) Chou as a science teacher at the Middle School effective September 1, 2009 at the annual salary of $49,170 (Level 4, Step 2). 4. Approve the appointment of Emily Schaeffer as a mathematics teacher at the Middle School effective September 1, 2009 at the annual salary of $48,500 (Level 4 Step 1). C. Re-appointments 1. Approve the re-appointment of Dawn Melody as a long term substitute elementary teacher at Fernbrook School, effective September 1, 2009 up to and including December 23, 2009 at the rate of $242.50 per diem. 2. Approve the re-appointment of Theresa Hackney as a long term substitute art teacher at Randolph Middle School for the 2009-2010 school year at the rate of $242.50 per diem. 3. Approve the re-appointment of Kristen Maudsley as a long-term substitute social worker at the Middle School for the 2009-2010 school year at the rate of $242.50 per diem. 4. Approve the re-appointment of Heather Poges as an Instructional Assistant at Ironia School for the 2009-2010 school year at an annual salary of $22,500.00 ($100). Personnel and Administration June 23, 2009 5. Approve the re-appointment of the following staff for the 2009-2010 school year at the salaries and locations listed below: Name Assignment Location Salary Level Step Danielle Gordon Res Cntr. Tchr Ironia $54,580 4 6 Stephen Zipko Science Tchr HS $88,100 ($100) 6 13 Geraldine Restivo Elem Tchr Fernbrook $54,580 ($100) 4 6 Amanda Connolly Elem Tchr Fernbrook $57,587 5 5 D. Transfers and/or Salary Change 1. Approve the transfer of the employee listed below effective September 1, 2009 From: To: Barbara Foerster RMS HS Spanish Tchr Spanish Tchr $90,200 ($100) $90,200 ($100) 2. Approve the transfer of the employee listed below effective September 1, 2009: From: To: Laurie Pandorf Shongum School RMS Elem Educ. Language Arts $60,252 ($100) $60,252 ($100) 3. Approve the transfer and salary change for the employee listed below effective September 1, 2009: From: To: Beth Ondish Shongum RMS Special Ed Tchr Special Ed Tchr $32,898 (.50) $65,795 (F/T) E.