240 April 29, 2009 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, was held on April 29, 2009 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Avenel Middle School, Woodbine Avenue, Avenel, New Jersey. The meeting opened with the Salute to the Flag and a moment of silence. The President, Brian Molnar, presided. Board members present: Diane Acquisto, Thomas “Skip” Garley, Lewis Huber, Judy Leidner, Lawrence Miloscia, Brian Small, Ezio Tamburello, George Yuhasz, Brian Molnar. Board personnel present: John Crowe, Eric Buiede, Lois Rotella, Angela Korodan, Rita Miller, Brian Wolferman, Jonathan Triebwasser, Barbara DeRollo. Newspaper Reporters Present: Kathy Cheng, The Sentinel School Accountant, Brian Wolferman, read the following statement regarding the Open Public Meetings Law: "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 interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Board of Education had caused notice of these meetings to be published by having the date, time and place, thereof, posted as follows: April 28, 2008: Faxed to Home News Tribune and Star Ledger, Hand delivered to Municipal Clerk, and Posted in Avenel Middle School and the Board of Education Administration Building." On a motion by Ms. Acquisto, seconded by Mr. Yuhasz and carried, the following Minutes were approved: February 24, 2009 - Special Town-Style Meeting March 16, 2009 - Special Meeting March 19, 2009 - Regular Meeting March 19, 2009 - Closed Session March 30, 2009 - Special Meeting March 30, 2009 - Closed Session Mr. Wolferman reported Bids received, as follows: For the 2009-10 School Year March 20, 2009 - Plumbing Supplies March 25, 2009 - Athletic/Nursing Medical Supplies April 1, 2009 - Athletic Supplies April 14, 2009 - Toner and Ink Cartridges The following Reports of the Superintendent were received: Register Statistics – March 2009 Report of Fire Drills – March 2009 Student Suspension Report/Elementary – Month of March 2009 Student Suspension Report/Secondary – Month of March 2009 Bomb Threat Report – Month of Mach 2009 Monthly Report of Attendance Officer, Sal Ciardiello – March 2009 Monthly Report of Attendance Officer, Kurt Adams – March 2009 Dr. Crowe gave his monthly update noting he was pleased that the voters accepted the proposed budget by over 1000 votes. Dr. Crowe further stated this was recognition of the hard work on behalf of the Board and Central Administration to craft a budget which is both fiscally responsible and meets the needs of the students in providing a thorough and robust education. Dr. Crowe announced he also received notice
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April 29, 2009 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, was held on April 29, 2009 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Avenel Middle School, Woodbine Avenue, Avenel, New Jersey. The meeting opened with the Salute to the Flag and a moment of silence. The President, Brian Molnar, presided. Board members present: Diane Acquisto, Thomas “Skip” Garley, Lewis Huber, Judy Leidner, Lawrence Miloscia, Brian Small, Ezio Tamburello, George Yuhasz, Brian Molnar. Board personnel present: John Crowe, Eric Buiede, Lois Rotella, Angela Korodan, Rita Miller, Brian Wolferman, Jonathan Triebwasser, Barbara DeRollo. Newspaper Reporters Present: Kathy Cheng, The Sentinel School Accountant, Brian Wolferman, read the following statement regarding the Open Public Meetings Law: "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 interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Board of Education had caused notice of these meetings to be published by having the date, time and place, thereof, posted as follows:
April 28, 2008: Faxed to Home News Tribune and Star Ledger, Hand delivered to Municipal Clerk, and Posted in Avenel Middle School and the Board of Education Administration Building."
On a motion by Ms. Acquisto, seconded by Mr. Yuhasz and carried, the following Minutes were approved:
February 24, 2009 - Special Town-Style Meeting March 16, 2009 - Special Meeting March 19, 2009 - Regular Meeting March 19, 2009 - Closed Session March 30, 2009 - Special Meeting March 30, 2009 - Closed Session
Mr. Wolferman reported Bids received, as follows:
For the 2009-10 School Year
March 20, 2009 - Plumbing Supplies
March 25, 2009 - Athletic/Nursing Medical Supplies
April 1, 2009 - Athletic Supplies
April 14, 2009 - Toner and Ink Cartridges
The following Reports of the Superintendent were received:
Register Statistics – March 2009 Report of Fire Drills – March 2009 Student Suspension Report/Elementary – Month of March 2009 Student Suspension Report/Secondary – Month of March 2009 Bomb Threat Report – Month of Mach 2009 Monthly Report of Attendance Officer, Sal Ciardiello – March 2009 Monthly Report of Attendance Officer, Kurt Adams – March 2009
Dr. Crowe gave his monthly update noting he was pleased that the voters accepted the proposed budget by over 1000 votes. Dr. Crowe further stated this was recognition of the hard work on behalf of the Board and Central Administration to craft a budget which is both fiscally responsible and meets the needs of the students in providing a thorough and robust education. Dr. Crowe announced he also received notice
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April 29, 2009 from the Commissioner of Education that the district passed all sections of the QSAC monitoring and the Department of Education ranks us as a high performing school district. Dr. Crowe stated this is not only a reflection of where Woodbridge has gone but also where they are going in the future.
Ms. Leidner stated she feels the report from Dr. Crowe regarding the QSAC monitoring is a phenomenal task. Ms. Leidner stated she is proud of this district, Administration and Board. Mr. Molnar then called for Committee reports. The Superintendent of Schools presented the following recommendations:
1. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Nicholas Valente, a 2008 graduate of Colonia High School, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
2. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending students from Colonia High School who were selected for induction into the National Honor Society.
3. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending students from Colonia High School who were selected for induction into the French Honor Society.
4. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Colonia High School students for their accomplishments in science research at the North Jersey Regional Science Fair held at Rutgers University.
5. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Colonia High School students for their accomplishments in science research at the Monmouth Junior Science Symposium held at Monmouth University.
6. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending the Colonia High School Coed Competition Cheerleading Team for their achievement at the 2009 AmeriCheer International Cheerleading Championship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
7. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending students from John F. Kennedy Memorial High School who were selected for induction into the National Honor Society.
8. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending John F. Kennedy Memorial High School students for their accomplishments in science research at the North Jersey Regional Science Fair held at Rutgers University.
9. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending John F. Kennedy Memorial High School students for their accomplishments in science research at the Monmouth Junior Science Symposium held at Monmouth University.
10. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Indrajit Pal, a twelfth grade student at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, for achieving third place in the Future Business Leaders of America North Central Region Competition, and fifth place in the Future Business Leaders of America State Competition in the field of Accounting 1.
11. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Caitlin Meehan, an eleventh grade student at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, who was selected “Woodbridge Idol 2009” in the Woodbridge Township Singing Competition.
12. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending students from Woodbridge High School who were selected for induction into the National Honor Society.
13. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Woodbridge High School students for their accomplishments in science research at the North Jersey Regional Science Fair held at Rutgers University.
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April 29, 2009 14. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Brian Molnar, a twelfth
grade student at Woodbridge High School, for achieving first place in the Future Business Leaders of American North Central Region Competition, and fourth place in the Future Business Leaders of America State Competition in the field of Accounting 1.
15. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending district students for their selection to participate in the Central Jersey Music Educators Association Honors Band and the Central Jersey Music Educators Association Elementary Honors Orchestra.
16. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending district students whose art pieces were submitted to the twenty-first Annual High School Art Exhibit, “Emerging Artists 2008-2009” sponsored by the Art Administrators of New Jersey and displayed at the James Howe Gallery at Kean University.
17. That the Board of Education grant permission to allow the Woodbridge High School Future problem Solving team to participate in the Future Problem Solving International Competition at Michigan State University in Lansing, MI, from May 27, 2009, through and including May 31, 2009, at no cost to the district, provided that all policies and regulations governing overnight trips are adhered to prior to and during the trip.
18. That the Board of Education grant permission to allow the John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Marching Band/Color Guard to participate in the Marching Band/Color Guard Spring Trip to Norfolk, VA, from May 28, 2009 through and including May 31, 2009, at no cost to the district, provided that all policies and regulations governing overnight trips are adhered to prior to and during the trip.
19. That the Board of Education approve the tuition payment for the following student to the East Mountain School, 252 Route 601, Belle Mead, NJ 08502, commencing November 3, 2008 through and including February 10, 2009:
HA-92-11-051-09 56 Days at $282.55 per days Total: $15,822.80
20. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted list of Professional Development conferences for staff members, dated April 29, 2009.
21. That the Board of Education approve payment to Children’s Specialized Hospital to conduct a school-based augmentative communication evaluation for a special education student at a rate of $550.00. (Payment will be from the Consultant Account.)
22. That the Board of Education approve payment to A Step Ahead Program to provide OT 2x/wk; PT 1x/wk; Speech 2x/wk for a special education student at a rate of $85/session through the extended school year (August 4, 2009). (Payment for OT/PT will be from the OT/PT Account, and speech will be from the Consultant Account.)
23. That the Board of Education approve payment to Douglass Outreach to provide ABA services for a special education student for 5 hours/week at a fee of $70/hour. (Payment will be from the Consultant Account.)
24. That the Board of Education approve the submission of the Special Education Self-Assessment and Improvement Plan to the New Jersey Department of Education.
25. That the Board of Education, as required by state law (partially reimbursable in state aid), approve the enrollment of the following disabled students in a special school program for 2008-2009, in accordance with their Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) as shown below:
Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition M0605-06-09-MD Raritan Valley Academy 03/30/2009 $33,120.00 B0803-16-09-SLD Daytop Preparatory School 03/30/2009 $37,578.60 T0712-17-09-OHI Interim Alt. Ed. Program 04/01/2009 $5,670.00
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H0505-12-09-ED Coastal Learning Center 04/07/2009 $39,400.20 B0506-13-09 Interim Alt. Ed. Program 04/14/2009 $5,670.00 C0702-07-09-OHI Coastal Learning Center 04/21/2009 $39,400.20 N0601-15-06-ED Interim Alt. Ed. Program 04/27/2009 $5,670.00 G0904-17-09-MD Raritan Valley Workshop 05/06/2009 $1,000.00/Mo.
26. That a note be made in the minutes that the following out of district placements have been terminated for the 2008-2009 School Year:
Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition S0702-13-06-SLD Vision Quest (State Aid) 03/03/2009 $37,000.00 T0712-17-09-OHI Collier High School 03/31/2009 $44,329.00 H0505-12-09-ED Best Academy 04/02/2009 $38,950.00 B0506-13-09 Middlesex County Academy 04/03/2009 $13,860.00 N0601-15-06-ED Collier High School 04/08/2009 $44,329.00 M9907-07-09-MD Washington Academy 04/22/2009 $36,617.40 R0612-14-09 Middlesex County Academy 04/23/2009 $13,860.00 M0810-13-09-SLD Raritan Valley Academy 04/27/2009 $33,120.00
27. That the Board of Education amends the tuition for the following students for the 2008 – 2009 School Year:
Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition T0811-06-09-MD Children’s Specilalized
Hosp. 11/24/2008 $36,794.67
R0802-03-09-PD Woodbridge Child Care Ctr. 02/23/2009 $420.00/Mo.
28. That the following out-of-district facilities be approved for home instruction services at the rate listed: *Teacher Effective Date
Number of
Students
Total Hours
Amount
Total Amount
Education Inc. Feb.Mar.2009 1 29.925 $47.00 $1,406.49 P.E.S.I./CF P.E.S.I./NB
Feb., Mar., Apr., 2009
3 78 $31.24 $2,436.72
Brookfield Schools Feb.,Mar.2009
1 68 $31.24 $2,124.32
MRESC Feb., 2009 1 19 $59.00 $1,121.00 Embrace Kids Foundation Mar., 2009 1 2 $39.00 $78.00 New Hope Foundation Inc. Mar., 2009 1 4 Wks $280.00 $1,120.00 UMDNJ Mar., 2009 1 10 $55.00 $550.00 Daytop Mar., 2009 1 20
Days $98.00 $1,960.00
Education Inc. Apr., 2009 1 11.97 $45.50 $544.66 Union County Ed.Serv.Comm.
Mar., 2009 1 17 $55.00 $935.00
MRESC Feb., 2009 1 14 $36.00 $504.00 * Subject to approval for employment from the New Jersey Department of Education. Employee
shall be required to submit an authorization and certification form along with fingerprints for a criminal history background check as required by P. L. 1986,C.116.
Ms. Acquisto moved for the adoption of the Superintendent’s recommendations, seconded by Ms. Leidner. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted.
Dr. Crowe presented the Superintendent’s resolution.
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April 29, 2009 Dr. Crowe read a short biography about, and introduced Kelly DiFabio, a Colonia High School student, who provided information about current activities at the school.
The Policy and Planning Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, presented the following:
1. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution proclaiming the month of May 2009 as ALS Awareness Month and May 20, 2009, as ALS Day.
2. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending district professional staff and support staff on their selection to receive the 2009 “Excellence in Education Award” from the Woodbridge Township Education Foundation.
3. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution proclaiming the week of May 3 - 9, 2009, as National Teacher Appreciation Week.
4. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution proclaiming May 6, 2009, as National School Nurse Day.
5. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution proclaiming the week of May 10-16, 2009, as Special Education Week.
6. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution proclaiming the month of May 2009 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
7. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution proclaiming the month of May 2009 as Kindness Awareness Month.
8. That the Board of Education grant the request of the Woodbridge Township Historic Preservation Commission to place historic markers at the Administration Building and at the Barron Avenue School in an effort to mark properties/sites that carry an historic significance to our township and its heritage.
9. That the Board of Education approve the participation of the Woodbridge Township School District in the state-sponsored 2009 Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program to identify outstanding members of the teaching profession, and that the individuals representing the Administration of the Board of Education selection committee be Lois Rotella, Angela Korodan and Rita Miller.
10. That the Board of Education adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Township of Woodbridge recognizes that Coastal Learning Center, Inc., Morganville Campus, 422 Route 79, Morganville, NJ 07751, does not charge students for reduced and/or paid meals; and
WHEREAS, the State Board of Education amended N.J.A.C. 6A:23-4.5(a)20, which states that both non-profit and profit private schools for students with disabilities (PSSD) may obtain, on an accrual basis prior to the start of the fiscal year, school board resolutions from a majority of the school districts that have contracted to send students to the private school in that fiscal year, which resolve the district board of education does not require the private school to the charge students for reduced and/or paid meals; and
WHEREAS, this amendment requires action on the Board’s part for Coastal Learning Center, Inc., Morganville Campus, to continue their practice of not charging students for reduced and/or paid meals.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the Woodbridge Township School District does not require Coastal Learning Center, Inc., Morganville Campus, to charge students for reduced and/or paid meals.
11. That the Board of Education adopt the attached new Policy #623, Professional Services (first reading).
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April 29, 2009 12. That the Board of Education adopt the attached revised Policy #318, Unbecoming Conduct and
Duty to Report Arrest or Indictment (second reading).
13. That Board of Education rescind Item #2 of the April 27, 2009, Reorganization Meeting, adopting the job descriptions as set forth in the "Woodbridge Township School District Manual of Job Descriptions," dated April 10, 1994, readopted April 21, 2008, and any and all job descriptions adopted, amended, and readopted through April 27, 2009, be and are hereby adopted, noting the following previously submitted revisions:
Supervisor of Transportation
Cafeteria Specialist
14. That Board of Education adopt the job descriptions as set forth in the "Woodbridge Township School District Manual of Job Descriptions," dated April 10, 1994, readopted April 21, 2008, and any and all job descriptions adopted, amended, and readopted through April 27, 2009, be and are hereby adopted, noting the following revisions:
Supervisor of Transportation (Effective July 1, 2009)
Cafeteria Specialist (Effective July 1, 2009)
15. That the Board of Education rescind the following Job Description, effective July 1, 2009.
Supervisor of Transportation and Food Services
16. That the Board of Education adopt the attached revised Public Meetings calendar for 2009-2010.
Ms. Acquisto moved for the adoption of the Policy and Planning recommendations, seconded by Mr. Garley. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted.
Ms. Acquisto presented the Policy and Planning resolutions. Dr. Crowe introduced Abbey Anderson representing the ALS Society. Ms. Anderson thanked the Board and Woodbridge Township for six years of support. Ms. Anderson gave an overview of the disease and announced that the ALS Walk for Life will take place on Sunday, May 3rd at the Alvin P. Williams Park. The Athletics and Extra-Curricular Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, presented the following:
1. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending the Colonia High School athletes who gained individual honors for outstanding performances in the 2008-09 winter sports season.
2. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Daniel Grasso of Colonia
High School who was selected as the 2008-09 Wrestling “Coach of the Year” by the Greater Middlesex Conference, White Division.
3. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending the John F. Kennedy
Memorial High School athletes who gained individual honors for outstanding performances in the 2008-09 winter sports season.
4. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending the John F. Kennedy
Memorial High School Girls’ Basketball Team for having won the 2008-09 Blue Division Sportsmanship Award of the Greater Middlesex Conference.
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April 29, 2009 5. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending the John F. Kennedy
Memorial High School Girls’ Bowling Team for having won the 2008-09 Blue Division Sportsmanship Award of the Greater Middlesex Conference.
6. That That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Anthony Palombo of
John F. Kennedy High School who was selected as the National Federation of High Schools Coaches Association’s “2008-09 New Jersey State Sectional Coach of the Year” for Boys’ Bowling.
7. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending the John F. Kennedy
Memorial High School Wrestling Team as the 2008-09 Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division Champion Award.
8. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Bulent Deniz of John F.
Kennedy Memorial High School who was selected as the 2008-09 Wrestling “Coach of the Year” by the Greater Middlesex Conference, Blue Division.
9. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending the Woodbridge High School
athletes who gained individual honors for outstanding performances in the 2008-09 winter sports season.
10. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending John Moyer of Woodbridge
High School who was selected as the 2008-09 Girls’ Basketball “Coach of the Year” by the Greater Middlesex Conference, Red Division.
11. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending the Woodbridge High School
Boys’ Bowling Team as the 2008-09 Greater Middlesex Conference Champions, the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 3 Sectional Champions, the Central Jersey Winter Classic Champions, and the Star Ledger Central Jersey “Team of the Year” award.
12. That That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Kenneth Pace of
Woodbridge High School who was selected to receive the “2008-09 NJSIAA Coaches Association Hall of Fame Award for Boys’ Basketball.
13. That the Board of Education approve the award of #PD-10-05 Physical Education supplies for the 2009-2010 School Year to the low bidders whose proposals also met specifications as follows: (Bids read 03/15/09 – 5 bids received)
14. That the Board of Education approve the award of #PD-10-10 Athletic/Nursing Supplies for the 2009-2010 School Year to the low bidders whose proposals also met specifications as follows: (Bids read 03/25/09 – 8 bids received)
Mr. Small moved for the adoption of the Athletics and Extracurricular recommendations, seconded by Ms. Acquisto. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted.
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April 29, 2009 Dr. Crowe presented the Athletics and Extracurricular resolutions. Mr. Molnar announced that the individual student resolutions will be presented at each school.
The Finance and Insurance Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, presented the following:
1. That the Board of Education approves payment of the bills in the amount of $13,050,252.44 and the Food Service Department bills in the amount of $409,602.65.
2. That the amount of district taxes needed to meet the obligations of this Board for the next thirty-one day period, beginning May 1, 2009 is:
Requisition for Taxes for the General Fund in the amount of $11,887,704.00 and for the Debt Service in the amount of $364,937.00; totaling $12,252,641.00,
and that the Township Council is hereby requested to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Monies that amount by May 10, 2009.
3. That the Board of Education accept the Report of the Secretary for the month of March 2009.
4. That the Board of Education accept the attached Business Administrator/Board Secretary's Monthly Interest and Investment Report for the month of March 2009.
5. That the bookkeeping transfers pertaining to the 2008-09 budgetary accounts be approved as per the attached list.
6. That the Board of Education accept the previously submitted Report of the Treasurer for the month of February 2009, as it agrees with the Report of the Secretary. The March 2009, Treasurer’s Report has not been received.
7. That the members of the Board of Education certify that to the best of their knowledge no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
8. That the Board of Education readopt the 2008-09 School Year Budget changing the total from $186,885,898.07 to $188,290,813.27 to reflect the following:
Sale of Property 11-190-100-615-77-Z-LA-TC/Capital Supplies/Technology $223,423.85
Sale of Property 12-000-100-732-77-B-AD-00/Equipment-Technology $376,585.95
Sale of Property 12-000-400-450-60-C-DO-OR/Door Replacement $804,905.40
9. That the Board of Education authorize the use of competitive contracting to secure a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for photovoltaic projects at five (5) schools, effective July 1, 2009, for a period not to exceed 15 years, in accordance with the provision of Title 18A:18A-4.3.
Indiana Avenue School #18
Menlo Park Terrace School #19
Woodbine Avenue School #23
Iselin Middle School
Colonia High School
10. That the Board of Education rescind the award of contract to Samuel Klein and Company for annual audit services for the 2008-09 school year. (Policy and Planning 4/21/08, Item #17.)
Ms. Leidner moved for the adoption of the Finance and Insurance recommendations, seconded by Mr. Yuhasz. During Board discussion Ms. Acquisto stated approximately 5 or 6 years ago, the Board asked Mr. DeMarino to look into the possibility of photovoltaics for some schools, but at that point it was cost prohibited. Ms. Acquisto commended Mr. Molnar for continuing to push for solar panels at the schools. Ms. Acquisto thanked Mr. DeMarino and Mr. Molnar for their perseverance with this project. Mr. Molnar thanked his fellow Board members for their support of solar panels in the school district. During public discussion, Mr. Lund, Hopelawn, congratulated the re-elected and newly elected Board members. Mr. Lund stated he missed the Policy and Planning section of the agenda and asked if he could ask a question regarding that agenda. Mr. Buiede advised Mr. Lund that the Policy and Planning portion of the
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April 29, 2009 agenda had passed. Mr. Lund inquired if he would be able to express his concern during the open portion of the meeting. Mr. Buiede stated the open session would be an appropriate time. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, presented the following:
1. That the Board of Education approve the award of contract PD10-07 Electrical & Lamp Supplies, for the 2009-2010 school year to the low bidder, whose proposal also met specifications, as follows: (Bids read 3/18/2008, 6 bids received).
a. Good Friend Electric 265 Route 37 East Toms River, NJ 08753
4. 4” Round 1/2” x 3/4” KO $ .69 5. 4” Square 1/2” x 3/4” KO $ .50 6. 4” Square Deep 1/2” x 3/4” KO $ .80 7. 5” Square Deep With 1/2” x 3/4” KO $ 1.16 8. 4” Square Deep With 1” KO $ 1.22 9. Utility Deep (4 x 2 1/8 x 2 1/8) $ 1.10
COVERS 10. 4” Rounds Cover With 1/2” KO $ .26 11. 4” Square Covers With 1/2” KO $ .28 12. 5” Square Covers With 1/2” KO $ .73 13. 1900 Covers With Various Configurations $ .70 CONDUIT 14. 1/2” EMT Pipe $ 16.53 15. 3/4” EMT Pipe $ 31.76 16. 1” EMT Pipe $ 52.95
CONDUIT FITTINGS 17. 1/2” EMT Set Screw Connectors $ .11 18. 1/2” EMT Set Screw Couplings $ .12 19. 1/2” EMT One Hole Straps $ .04 20. 3/4" EMT Set Screw Connector $ .19 21. 3/4” EMT Set Screw Couplings $ .20 23. 1” EMT Set Screw Connectors $ .36 24. 1” EMT Set Screw Couplings $ .33 25. 1” EMT One Hole Straps $ .08 CONNECTORS 29. 1/2” Screw Romex Connectors $ .12 DEVICES 31. Single Pole Switch 20 Amp 120/277 Volt $ 1.45 32. Double Pole Switch 20 Amp 120/277 Volt $ 3.99
2. That the Board of Education approve the award of contract PD10-09 Plumbing & Heating Supplies for the 2009-2010 school year to the low bidder, whose proposal also met specifications, as follows: (Bids read 03/20/09, 3 bids received).
a. Central Jersey Supply Co. 201 Second Street Perth Amboy, NJ 08862
ITEM# DESCRIPTION UNIT COST
COPPER TUBING TYPE L 1. 1/4" $ .34 2. 3/8” $ .52 3. 1/2" $ .61 4. 1” $ 1.47
3. That the Board of Education approve the award of contract PD10-06 Lumber Supplies, for the 2009-2010 school year to the low bidder, whose proposal also met specifications, as follows: (Bids read 03/17/2009, 3 bids received).
a. Abbe Lumber Corp. 200 Avenel Street Avenel, New Jersey 07001
ITEM# DESCRIPTION UNIT COST
5. 3/4 x 8” x 8’ Oak Plywood (Shop Grade) $ 35.99 6. 3/4 x 8” x 8’ Birch Plywood (Shop Grade) $ 30.19 8. 1/4 x 4’ x 8’ Birch Plywood (shop grade) $ 13.25 11. 1 3/4” Fire Rated Doors 3’0” x 7’0” $ 85.00 22. 1/4 x 3/4 x 16’ Shelf Edge $ 2.99/16 25. 4’ x 8’ x 1/2” Plywood, a.c. Fir $ 14.69 27. 4’ x 8’ 1/2” Plyscore $ 11.36 29. 1 Gal. Cans Carpenter Glue $ 13.19 33. 2” x 10” x 12’ #2 $ 8.65 35. 2” x 4” x 8’ #2 $ 1.99 36. 60 Finishing Nails (50 lbs.) $ 1.04/lb. 37. 40 Finishing Nails (50 lbs.) $ 1.04/lb. 41. 160 Com. Nails (50 lbs.) $ .98/lb. 42. 200 Com. Nails (50 lbs.) $ .98/lb. 43. Porter Cable #18075 16 Gauge 1 1/4” Trim Nails $ 7.75 44. Porter Cable #18075 16 Gauge 1 1/2” Trim Nails $ 7.75 45. Porter Cable #18075 16 Gauge 2” Trim Nails $ 7.75 46. Porter Cable #18075 16 Gauge 2 1/2" Trim Nails $ 9.98 54. 6’ Shelf Standards $ 2.99 55. Sakrete – Concrete Mix (80 lb/bags) $ 5.39 56. Sakrete – Blacktop Mix (80 lb/bags $ 6.99 57. Roofing Felt Paper $ 25.79
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PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER .40 CCA #2YP 63. 2” x 8” x 12’ $ 7.65
64. 2” x 8” x 16’ $ 11.06 65. 2” x 10”x 12’ $ 11.45 66. 2” x 10” x 16’ $ 14.95
SUSPENDED CEILING MATERIAL (COMMERCIAL) DONN DXL OR EQUIVALENT FOR FIRE RATED SYSTEMS 70. Wall Main – 12’ $ 4.41
b. Feldman Lumber
1281 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11237
02 3/4 x10”x10’ #2 Pine $ 6.00 07. 1/4 x 4’ x 8’ Oak Plywood (shop grade) $ 19.84 09. 1/4 x 4’ x 8’ Masonite $ 10.08 12. Metal Doors 3’0” x 6’8” $ 112.00 13. Metal Doors 2’8” x 6’8” $ 112.00 14. Ceiling Donn DXL or Equivalent
2’ Cross Tee $ 1.08 23. 4’ x 8’ x 5/8” Sheetrock Fire Rated $ 6.72 26. 4’ x 8’ 3/16” Luan Plywood $ 9.92 28. 4’ x 8’ x 5/8 Plyscore $ 13.00 34. 2” x 12” x 12’ $ 10.56 38. 60 Com. Nails (50lbs.) $ 50.50 39. 80 Com. Nails (50 lbs.) $ 50.50 40. 100 Com. Nails (50 lbs) $ 50.50 47. Porter Cable #18075 18 Gauge 3/4” Trim Nails $ 6.60 48. Porter Cable #18075 18 Gauge 1” Trim Nails $ 7.20 49. Porter Cable #18075 18 Gauge 1 1/4” Trim Nails $ 7.72 50. 1” x 12” x 12” #2 White Pine $ 11.04 51. 1” x 6” x 12” #2 White Pine $ 4.80 52. Metal Studs 4” x 8’ $ 2.16 53. Metal Studs 4” x 10’ $ 2.70 61. 1 Gal. Cans Formica Glue $ 25.24
PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER .40 CCA #2YP 67. 4’ x 8’ x 1/2” Homosot $ 17.60 68. 4’ x 8’ x 1/2” MOO Board $ 33.60 69. 4’ x 8’ x 3/4” MOO Board $ 37.76
SUSPENDED CEILING MATERIAL (COMMERCIAL) DONN DXL OR EQUIVALENT FOR FIRE RATED SYSTEMS 71. Main Tee – 12’ $ 6.72
c. Tulnoy Lumber 1620 Webster Ave Bronx, NY 10457
01. 3/4” x 10” x 10’ Clear Pine $ 12.10 03. 3/4” x 8” x8’ Maple $ 22.00 04. 5/4 x 12” x 10’ Clear Pine $ 19.00 10. 1 ¾” Wood Stave Doors 3’0” x 6’8” $ 80.00 15. Armstrong 12” x 12” Vinyl Floor Tile $ 28.60 16. Vinyl Rove Base 6” x 4” $ .75 17. Floor Tile Adhesive-Henry #130 4 Gallons $ 30.00 18. Cove Base Glue – Henry #440 $ 13.00 19. 3/4 x 12” x 10’ White Pine $ 5.60 20. 5/4 x 12” x 10’ Poplar $ 23.00
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April 29, 2009 21. 1 x 12” x 10’ Red Oak $ 27.50 24. 4’ x 8’ 3/4” Plywood, a.s. Fir $ 33.00 30. Parting Strips $ .20 31. 1” x 2” x 8” Fir $ .60 32. 2” x 6” x 12’ $ 4.50 58. Roof Cement Trowel Type (5gal/can) $ 27.00 59. Formica – Wood Grain Per sq. ft. $ 2.00 60. Formica – Solid Per sq. ft. $ 2.00 62. Clam Shell Trim $ .16
SUSPENDED CEILING MATERIAL (COMMERCIAL) DONN DXL OR EQUIVALENT FOR FIRE RATED SYSTEMS 72. Cross Tee 4’ $ 2.00 73. Panels 2’ x 4’ Armstrong 895 Fissured Fire Guard Square Lay-in $ 6.30 74. Lexan 4 X 8 Sheet ¼” thick 24 pcs. $ 117.30 75. Lexan 4 X 8 Sheet 1/8” thick 24 pcs. $ 63.25
4. That the Board of Education approve the award of contract PD10-08 Custodial Supplies for the 2009-2010 school year to the low bidder, whose proposal also met specifications, as follows: (Bids read 03/19/08, 10 bids received).
a. Eagle Maintenance Supply, Inc. 80 Twinbridge Drive Pennsauken, NJ 08110
ITEM# DESCRIPTION UNIT COST
02. Floor, Wet, Flat, Tangle Free Rayon 24 oz. $ 4.13 03. Floor, Yatch, w/Handle, Round Head 12 oz. $ 3.75 28. Broom Handles 60” $ 1.98 43. Window Cleaner “Rite Out” #803 13 oz. Spray $ 1.44 47. Furniture Polish “Rite Off” #805 12 oz. Spray Cans 12/cs $ 20.20 64. Barrels, Rubbermaid #2620, 12 – 20 Gallon Gray Plastic $ 18.26 65. Barrels, Rubbermaid #2641, Mobile w/o Lid $ 68.72 67. Dust Pans, White #6 – 12” $ 2.39 68. Mop Wringer, White #736, 24-40 oz. H.D. $ 49.41
b. Unipak Corp. P.O. Box 300027 Brooklyn, NY 11230
41. Bags, Trash Can Liners-Clear 16X14X36X.0009 250/cs $ 7.20
c. Scoles Floorshine Ind. 1730 Hwy. 34 Wall, NJ 07719
The Transportation and Cafeteria Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, presented the following:
1. That the following note be made in the minutes that an additional $868.38 be awarded to the Neptune Board of Education for Rt. CPC7 due to the student going the extended school year. (Transportation and Cafeteria Agenda, 11/13/08. Item 1.)
2. That a note be made in the minutes that the following correction be made on the December 18, 2008 agenda: (Transportation and Cafeteria Agenda, 12/18/08, Item 1)
Should have read:
Transportation Care Total $24,045.00 35 Walnut Avenue Clark, NJ 07066
Rt. FJAU1 Jardine Academy, Union, NJ 105 days @ $188.00 Aide: $41.00 Effective January 5, 2009
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April 29, 2009 3. That the Board of Education approve Rt. 5074 with the Bogota Board of Education to transport one
student from East Lea Group Home, NJ to Piermont Career Campus, Bergen County at a rate of $64.73 per diem for the 2008-2009 school year.
Mr. Huber moved for the adoption of the Transportation recommendations, seconded by Ms. Acquisto. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted. The Curriculum Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, presented the following:
1. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted list of courses/programs for the 2009-2010 school year.
2. That the Board of Education approve Block Scheduling as a pilot program at Woodbridge Middle
School for the 2009-2010 school year. 3. That the Board of Education approve the 2009-2010 District Professional Development Plan.
(Curriculum Agenda – January 15, 2009 – Item #1).
4. That the Board of Education approve the submission of an amendment to the IDEIA Consolidated Basic and Preschool Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2009 to the New Jersey Department of Education.
5. That the Board of Education approve the acceptance of funds in the amount of $81,070.00 from the
New Jersey State Department of Education for the Fiscal Year 2009 Carl D. Perkins Secondary Program.
6. That the Board of Education approve the award of PD10-12 Ink & Toner 2009-10 School Year to the
low bidders whose proposals also met specifications as follows; items to be purchased on an as needed basis: (bids read 4/14/09 – 12 bids received, 2 rejected).
HP Q3962A $77.00 HP Q3963A $77.00 HP Q3964A $138.00 HP C4191A Black $68.00 HP C4192A Cyan $95.00
HP C4193A Magenta $95.00
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April 29, 2009 HP C4194A Yellow $95.00
HP C4195A $69.50 HP C4196A $158.00 HP C4197A $185.00
HP C4810A $25.50 HP C4811A $25.50 HP C4812A $25.50 HP C4813A $25.50 HP Q5950A $142.50 HP Q5951A $187.50 HP Q5952A $187.50 HP Q5953A $187.50 HP Q6000A $60.00 HP Q6001A $65.00 HP Q6002A $65.00 HP Q6003A $65.00 HP Q6470A $102.00 HP Q7581A $128.00 HP Q7582A $128.00 HP Q7583A $128.00 Brother LC41BK $15.15 Brother LC41C $8.55 Brother LC41M $8.55 Brother LC41Y $8.55 Brother DR250 $118.85 Brother TN350 $39.50 Brother DR350 $72.00 Brother DR520 $122.00 Brother TN580 $63.50 Lexmark 12A1970 $21.80 Lexmark 15M0120 $27.00 Lexmark 10N0016 $23.00 Lexmark 10N0026 $25.00 Lexmark 10N0217 $16.35 Lexmark 10N0227 $17.50 Lexmark 17G0050 $20.00 Lexmark 17G0060 $22.50 Lexmark 18C0031 $18.50 Lexmark 18C0032 $19.50 Lexmark 18C0033 $16.50 Panasonic UG-5540 $120.00 Panasonic UG-5520 $117.00 Panasonic KX-FA83 $23.85 Panasonic KX-FA84 $67.50 Panasonic KX-FA76 $22.50 VENDOR DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE The Tree House HP16 C1816A $26.75 P.O. Box 590111 HP C6602R $14.30 Newton Centre, MA 02459 HP 92 C9512FN#140 $22.90 HP Q7502A $224.70 HP Q7504A $183.90 Brother TN360 $44.20 Canon PG-40 $16.25 Canon CL-41 $19.95 Canon CLI-8BK $11.70 Epson T007201 $18.05 Epson T009201 $21.80 Epson T003011 $23.75 Epson T036120 $13.35
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April 29, 2009 Epson T048120 $14.10 Epson T048220 $10.10
Epson T048320 $10.10 Epson T048420 $10.10
Epson T048520 $10.10 Epson T048620 $10.10 Lexmark 18C0781 $19.60 Lexmark 18C0034 $21.95 Lexmark 18C0035 $27.30 Panasonic UG-3313 $97.95 VENDOR DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE W. B. Mason HP21C9351AN#140 $11.64 21 Commerce Drive HP92 C9362 WN # 140 $11.71 Cranbury, NJ 08512 Canon PGI-5BK $13.77 Epson T032220 $10.06 Epson T032320 $10.06 Epson T032420 $10.06 Mr. Tamburello moved for the adoption of the Curriculum recommendations, seconded by Mr. Yuhasz. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted. The Technology Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, presented the following:
1. That the Board of Education approve the renewal of the Websense database and software for internet monitoring, filtering, reporting and licensing for 2,600 users as required by the Federal E-rate Program (Schools and Libraries Division) from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 at a cost of $28,756.00 to K logic LLC., Attn: Kevin West, 233 Harvard Street, Suite 308, Brookline, MA 02446. (3 quotes received) (Payment will be from the ’09-’10 budget account #11-000-252-500-77-Z-AB-TC).
2. That the Board of Education approve the purchase of 300 Dell Mini 9 laptop net books; 300 extra
batteries; 15 laptop carts for 5 middle schools at a cost of $192,743.85 to Dell Inc., Attn: Ed Crumley, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 – State Contract #A-70256-WSCA/NASPO – WSCA Contract Code N326AAH. (Payment will be from County Land Sale budget account #11-190-100-615-77-Z-LA-TC Capital Supplies)
3. That the Board of Education approve the purchase of the deployment of wireless networking
equipment, cabling, configuration and labor for: new middle school wireless deployments, elementary school wireless upgrades, new high school wireless deployments, network equipment upgrades for all schools and network printer drops for all middle schools at a cost of $376,585.95 to Emtec, Inc. Attn: Brenda Kasica, 11 Diamond Road, Springfield, NJ 07081. Pricing as per the Hunterdon Educational Services Commission Coop Program. (Payment will be from the County Land Sale budget account: #12-000-100-732-77-B-AD-00 Equipment – Technology).
4. That the Board of Education approve the purchase of 5 Hewlett Packard network printers/scanner/fax
machines for 5 middle schools at a cost of $30,680.00 to Hewlett Packard Attn: Public Sector Sales, 10810 Farnam Drive, Omaha, NE 68154. Reseller number 0345430001. STATE OF NEW JERSEY (WSCAII) (A-70262) contract. (Payment will be from County Land Sale budget account #11-190-100-615-77-Z-LA-TC Capital Supplies).
Mr. Miloscia moved for the adoption of the Technology recommendations, seconded by Ms. Acquisto. During Board discussion, Ms. Leidner stated she had an objection to the 300 extra batteries in Item #2, noting that the batteries are expensive and have a short shelf life. She further stated unfortunately, the laptops and batteries are put together in the one item so she will be voting yes, but wants it noted that she objects to the 300 extra batteries. There were no comments from the public. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted.
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April 29, 2009 Board Attorney, Eric Buiede, had nothing to bring before the Board for open session. Under "Old Business," Ms. Leidner stated this year’s budget eliminated the elementary librarian positions. Ms. Leidner asked if there are plans to bring them back and if the stimulus money can be used to preserve the librarians at the elementary level. Dr. Crowe stated the budget presented and voted upon did not include the elementary librarians and it is the Central Office’s position that the opinion of the voters will be respected. Dr. Crowe asked Ms. Rotella and Ms. Miller to address the question regarding stimulus money. Ms. Rotella stated the district can not use Title I money out of the classroom experience. Ms. Rotella recognized that the media center is a place of learning, however, it is not anything that the Federal Government has earmarked in their copious rules and regulations. Ms. Rotella stated as a result, the money can not be used for anything close to the media specialists. She stated the funds will be used for instructional purposes but not the media specialists. Ms. Leidner asked if there is a specific plan in place for utilization of the libraries if the librarians are not brought back. Dr. Crowe stated there is a plan. Ms. Leidner asked that the proposed plan be shared with the Committee. Dr. Crowe agreed. Ms. Miller added that with IDEA, the money can not be used to replace staff members. Dr. Crowe reminded the Board that the money is for a two year window with the restrictions that apply. Mr. Miloscia stated he did readings at six schools for Dr. Seuss Week. He also advised he attended the Young Writers Workshop and the Young Artists Workshop at the Baron Arts Center. Under “New Business," Ms. Leidner suggested that a letter be sent to the Commissioner of Education from the Board inviting her to sit with the Student Advisory Committee to address several student concerns. Mr. Molnar agreed with Ms. Leidner and stated he is in the process of scheduling one more Town-Style Meeting where, hopefully, the Commissioner will be available to attend. Ms. Leidner suggested that through the Employee Liaison for the Board, employees be invited to attend Committee meetings since they are the individuals working in the departments. She stated the employees will be able to make savings suggestions since they see first hand what is and isn’t needed. Ms. Rotella stated she met with the Task Force in the District and, with the help of Mr. Geoffroy, the Task Force will be working with the employees for the common goal of trying to find ways to save money in their buildings. Mr. Molnar stated that Mr. Huber is the Employee Liaison. He stated last year, employees did sit in on the Transportation and Cafeteria Committee to discuss ideas to increase participation. Ms. Leidner stated she would like that concept to continue. Ms. Leidner congratulated her son, Jeffrey Leidner, who was accepted to Mason Gross of Rutgers which is an outstanding accomplishment. She stated earlier in the day, he received the Most Outstanding Upcoming Musician Award. Ms. Leidner thanked his music teachers, Lynn Dillion, Bob Glick and Ken Hunt. She stated without them, he would not be where he is today. Mr. Molnar congratulated Ms. Leidner on her son’s accomplishments. Ms. Leidner announced anyone planning to participate in the Senior Olympics and register by July 15th, the Mayor’s office will pay $20 towards the $25 fee. Ms. Leidner advised anyone seeking additional information can contact Pat Trombetta. Mr. Molnar announced that the final Town-Style meeting will be scheduled for late May or early June. He stated he is hopeful that the Commissioner of Education will be able to attend this meeting. The Board President opened the meeting to the public. During this portion, P. Ballotta, Woodbridge congratulated the reelected and newly elected Board members as well as the Board President and Vice President. Mr. Ballotta commented on the Board moving forward with the solar panel project. He stated he has noticed that the Asbury Park Computer Center costs have decreased and asked what services they still perform for the district. Dr. Crowe stated the Administration searched for alternate possibilities to replace the Asbury Park System. He explained it was determined that for the upcoming year, the district would continue to utilize their services. Dr. Crowe stated Asbury Park has worked with the Administration to address concerns in various areas. Mr. Ballotta, on behalf of the Woodbridge Township
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April 29, 2009 Education Foundation, thanked the Administration and staff who honored their support persons and teachers of the year, noting the award dinner was very successful. B. Geoffroy, President, W.T.E.A., congratulated the Administration and Board on the success of the budget, commenting that passing a budget in Woodbridge is no easy task. He further stated passing a budget by 1000 votes is unprecedented and is a credit to the leadership of the Administration and Board and the collaborative spirit that they have working within the community. Mr. Geoffroy asked that with that collaborative spirit the Board, Administration and W.T.E.A. work together to try to restore the elementary librarians. V. Romanienko, Woodbridge, stated the WTEF will be receiving a check she had promised them with the training she completed for SPAN. Ms. Romanienko, on behalf of the PACE Parents’ Organization, announced that there is a special meeting on May 4th at Matthew Jago School. Ms. Romanienko, as Co-President of the PACE Organization, expressed support for the paraprofessionals that work with the special needs children. Ms. Romanienko acknowledged that 22 paras have been eliminated from the budget with additional cuts possible. Ms. Romanienko expressed concern over the process of eliminating paras who are assigned to special needs children. P. Lund, Hopelawn, addressed his comments to Ms. Acquisto on the maximum dollar amount placed on professional development. He asked if there is anyway to eliminate abuse or potential abuse on professional billable hours. Ms. Acquisto advised this is a Finance Committee item and asked Dr. Crowe to respond to Mr. Lund. Dr. Crowe stated the process of obtaining hours goes through an RFP process, where companies bid. He further stated once we have an organization with whom we work, we don’t’ go through that process every year but we do have to look over the work they have done and whether or not we are pleased with the performance and if the billable hours are reasonable. Mr. Lund asked when going through the process, has the district ever approached or exceeded the maximum amount. Mr. Wolferman stated he believes the answer is no but he will need to check. Dr. Crowe advised Mr. Lund that he will get back to him with a response. Mr. Lund asked if solar panels are being installed on the schools. Dr. Crowe stated the district will be going through the RFP process. He continued, once completed and the Board approves a vendor, the solar panels will be installed. Mr. Lund asked if that will affect the existing warranties on the roof. K. Anderson, 5th Quarter Club Vice President, spoke on behalf of Brian Russo, Woodbridge High School football coach. Mr. Molnar advised that the coaches are reappointed at the May Board of Education meeting. Mr. Molnar stated that all coaches have a one year contract and each coach is evaluated for appointment on a yearly basis. D. Bruno expressed her concerns over Mr. Russo not being reinstated as football coach. J. Barrett made several positive remarks regarding Mr. Russo. J. Clemente stated Mr. Russo is a man of integrity and should be reinstated as coach. M. Esaca made additional comments about Mr. Russo. M. Laller presented a petition form the football players of Woodbridge High School asking the Board to reinstate Coach Russo. M. Hosan asked what the criteria is to reinstate a coach. Ms. Korodan explained a coach with a successful record is not the only thing looked for in a coach. She further explained the administration looks for someone who will represent the ideals of the district and someone who the district can be proud of. A coach represents not only the district but maintains superior demeanor at all times as well as encourages superior demeanor from the athletes. Ms. Korodan stated the administration looks for a true role model for all its athletes. She further stated that coaches are recommended through the building principal to the superintendent. E. Gianno, Iselin, congratulated the newly elected Board member and the reelected members. She stated she believes the elementary librarians are a vital part of the educational process of all children in
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April 29, 2009 Woodbridge Township. Ms. Gianno also stated she believes that the paraprofessionals are a necessary component of the educational process. C. Bruneau stated Coach Russo meets the criteria which was just stated by Ms. Korodan for coaches. V. Romanienko spoke as a character witness for Coach Russo. A former Woodbridge High School stated that Coach Russo was a big influence on his life. A. Graham, a 2008 Woodbridge High School graduate, stated he was a former football player under Coach Russo. Mr. Graham stated that Coach Russo has been a big influence in his life. Mr. Molnar clarified an earlier statement which was made regarding volunteer coaches. Mr. Molnar explained volunteer coaches were dismissed throughout the entire district. He stated, for insurance reasons, every coach in the school district must be a certified staff member and voted on by this Board. A parent stated she feels the volunteer coaches should be reinstated. She verified that the volunteer coaches were dismissed two years ago to which Mr. Molnar answered affirmatively. She stated that there was no change in Board policy which would have caused the dismissal of volunteer coaches. Mr. Molnar stated the situation came before this Board and the Board took the corrective action that was necessary. Ms. Rotella stated when she was a high school principal in the 90’s, volunteer coaches were not allowed at that time. Ms. Rotella stated the policy allowing only certified staff members to serve as coaches has been in this district for a very long time. Mr. Molnar thanked the public for their comments and questions. Mr. Small then presented to the Board for its consideration, a resolution for a Closed Session to discuss subjects exempted from the public portion of the meeting. The discussion to be held in Closed Session will be about personnel matters which include: resignations; extension of sympathy; retirements; leaves of absences; level movements on the salary guide, including degree status adjustments for certified staff; employee returning from leave; certified appointments; staff appointments and changes for professional development activities; appointment of home instructors; approval of substitutes as follows: teachers, school aides paraprofessionals, bus drivers, bus attendants. secretarial, and general cafeteria; elimination of the position of Elementary Media Specialist; certified transfers; restoration of employment adjustment increments; withholding of increments; reappointments of staff members as follows: administrators, teachers and athletic trainers, paraprofessionals, bus attendants, clerical aides, health aides, school aides, secretaries (including administrative secretaries), custodians, attendance officers, transportation, technical employees, cafeteria, tradesmen, custodial supervisors, discretionary employees, and discretionary central administrators; and appointment of chief affirmative action officer. There will also be discussion on employee discipline. Any information regarding the Closed Session discussion will be released to the public when the reasons for discussing these matters in Closed Session no longer exist. On motion by Mr. Small, seconded by Ms. Leidner and carried, the Board retired into Closed Session at approximately 8:25 p.m. The Board returned from Closed Session at approximately 9:00 p.m. and a roll call found all members present as were previously recorded. The Board of Education’s Committee for Negotiations with the WTEA presented the following: 1. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted Agreement between the Board and
the Woodbridge Township Education Association dated April 29, 2009 and authorize the Board President and the Board Business Administrator/Board Secretary to take all necessary and appropriate steps to implement the aforesaid Agreement.
Mr. Garley moved for the adoption of the Negotiations recommendation, seconded by Ms. Acquisto. With all Board members voting in favor with the exception of Mr. Tamburello who abstained, the foregoing was adopted. The Personnel Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Director of Personnel Services presented the following:
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April 29, 2009 1. That the following resignations be accepted: Name Reason Assignment Years/Service Effective Chapman, Francine Personal Trans. Dept., Bus Driver 3. 1 yr., 9 mos. 6/30/09 Glacken, Madeline Personal Woodbridge H.S., English 1 yr., 9 mos. 6/30/09 Heyer, Elizabeth Personal R. Mascenik, School Aide 1 yr., 5 mos. 4/24/09 Seneca, Erin Personal Colonia H.S., Math 2 yrs., 6 mos. 6/30/09 Soper, Lisa Personal M. Jago, Para-S (part-time) 3 yrs., 5 mos. 4/30/09 2a. That the Board of Education has been informed of the death of Brenda Favire, a former
paraprofessional, who served faithfully and rendered valuable service to the Board of Education and to the community. The sympathy of the Board of Education and the Administration is extended to the family of Brenda Favire, and a note of passing shall be made in the minutes.
b. That the Board of Education has been informed of the death of Eileen Bradley, a former bus driver,
who served faithfully and rendered valuable service to the Board of Education and to the community. The sympathy of the Board of Education and the Administration is extended to the family of Eileen Bradley, and a note of passing shall be made in the minutes.
c. That the Board of Education has been informed of the death of Josephine Magyar, a former school
aide, who served faithfully and rendered valuable service to the Board of Education and to the community. The sympathy of the Board of Education and the Administration is extended to the family of Josephine Magyar, and a note of passing shall be made in the minutes.
d. That the Board of Education has been informed of the death of Mary Bundy, a former teacher, who
served faithfully and rendered valuable service to the Board of Education and to the children of the community. The sympathy of the Board of Education and the Administration is extended to the family of Mary Bundy, and a note of passing shall be made in the minutes.
3. That the following retirements be accepted with regret: Name Assignment Years/Service Effective Ames, Rosemary Indiana Ave., Teacher 38 yrs., 9 mos. 6/30/09 Ciardiello, Maria Indiana Ave., Teacher 37 yrs. 6/30/09 Distelcamp, Joyce Colonia H.S., Paraprofessional 25 yrs., 3 mos. 6/30/09 Gerity, David Woodbridge H.S., Supv., Custodian 35 yrs., 2 mos. 10/31/09 Luciani, Joyce Ross Street, A.S.I. 33 yrs. 6/30/09 Nagy, Jeanette John F. Kennedy, Special Ed. 31 yrs., 8 mos. 6/30/09 * Pessolano, Paul Ross St., Special Ed. 26 yrs. 6/30/09 Rosenzweig, Barbara Woodbridge H.S., Special Ed. 42 yrs., 5 mos. 6/30/09 Ryan, Larry Gene Pennsylvania Ave., Custodian 25 yrs., 3 mos. 4/30/09 Saccocci, Carole John F. Kennedy, French 43 yrs., 7 mos. 6/30/09 Wallach, Tina Woodbridge M.S., Health (part-time) 5 yrs., 3 mos. 4/30/09 Wernersbach, Susan Colonia H.S., Spanish 33 yrs. 6/30/09 * Ordinary Disability 4. That the following resolution of retirement be approved: Name Years/Service Position Anan, Loretta 21 years, 4 months Assistant Secretary Ryan, Larry Gene 25 years, 3 months Custodian Wallach, Tina 5 years, 3 months Teacher "WHEREAS, the above employees are retiring from active service in the public schools of
Woodbridge Township after the number of years listed; and
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April 29, 2009 WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of the Board of Education of the Township of
Woodbridge to express their appreciation for loyal and unselfish service during those years; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the gratitude and best wishes of the members of the Board of Education of
the Township of Woodbridge are hereby tendered to these employees in acknowledgment of the service he or she so faithfully and conscientiously rendered; and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread on the minutes of the Board of Education,
and a copy be sent to the above employees. 5. That the following be granted an unpaid personal leave of absence and/or maternity leave of
absence pursuant to the conditions of the negotiated agreement and/or family leave of absence pursuant to New Jersey Family Leave Act No. N.J.S.A. 34:11,B-1 et.seq. or Federal Family Leave Act No. 29 U.S.C., Section 2601 et.seq.:
Name Assignment Effective # Agrawal, Neetu Iselin M.S., Math 5/11/09- 5/29/09 * Burch, Kisema Transportation Dept., Bus Attendant 3/21/09- 5/08/09 @ Geiger, Karen On Leave 9/01/09- 6/30/10 $ Jimenez, Fabio Iselin M.S., Custodian 4/24/09- 5/15/09 * Jozefowicz, Ronald Transportation Dept., Bus Driver (part-time) 5/01/09- 5/31/09 * Kowalski, Robert Iselin M.S., Social Studies 4/20/09- 6/30/09 % Lesniak, Nichole J. F. Kennedy, English 5/22/09- 1/31/10 @ Massimino, Cindy On Leave 9/01/09- 6/30/10 # Merritt, Donna Transportation Dept., Bus Driver 4/20/09- 5/15/09 $ Moyer, Reimund Avenel M.S., Social Studies 4/30/09- 5/15/09 * Omoletski, Sharon Indiana Ave., School Aide 4/20/09- 5/20/09 + Somes, Erin Woodbridge H.S., Science 6/22/09-11/30/09 & Sutphen, Frank Lafayette Est., Custodian 3/31/09- 6/30/09 * Zalenko, Ellen Ross Street, School Aide 4/10/09- 6/30/09 @ Unpaid FMLA/NJFL-9/1/09-9/18/09; Unpaid Personal Lv.-9/19/09-6/30/10 # Unpaid FMLA/NJFL * Unpaid Personal Leave $ Unpaid FMLA--commencing ½ day on 4/30/09 % Maternity Lv.; Unpaid FMLA/NJFL--9/1/09-11/30/09; Unpaid Personal Lv.--12/1/09-1/31/10 + Maternity Lv./ Unpaid FMLA/NJFL--exact dates to be determined & Unpaid Personal Leave commencing ½ day on 3/31/09 6. That the previously submitted list of salary adjustments for degree status changes dated April 27,
2009 for the 2008-2009 school year be approved retroactive to February 1, 2009. Payment for adjustments to be made on May 15, 2009
7. That the following employees be approved at the salaries listed, due to level movement on the
salary guide as per the negotiated agreement: Name Assignment Effective Rate/Hour Annual Salary
Graham, Raymond Trans. Dept., Bus Driver (part-time)
5/01/09 $27.92 $27,947.92 #
Olsen, Cheryl Trans. Dept., Bus Driver (part-time)
5/01/09 27.92 27,947.92 #
Sigona, Ralph Trans. Dept., Bus Driver (part-time)
5/01/09 27.92 27,947.92 #
Arny, Karen Bldgs. & Grnds., Asst. Sec. (12-mo.)
5/01/09 n/a 35,477.00
Barcellona, Karen J. F. Kennedy, Asst. Sec. (12-mo.) 5/16/09 n/a 36,221.00 Sheehan, Phyllis Instr. Services, Secretary 5/01/09 n/a 42,564.00
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Vales, Sonia Fords M.S., Chief Sec. II 5/01/09 n/a 42,404.00 Wernoch, Susan Board Office, Bookkeeper 5/20/09 n/a 38,222.00 Reach, Ronald Iselin M.S., Custodian 5/19/09 n/a 41,084.00 Trachsler, Frederick Bldgs. & Grnds., Rover 5/01/09 n/a 36,519.00
# Annual salary for informational purposes only 8. That the following person returning from leave for the 2009-2010 school year be approved: ADMINISTRATIVE Name Assignment Effective Degree Yrs./Exp. Salary Osborne-Hodes, Jill Kennedy Park, Principal. 8/25/09 M 19 $122,849+3,071 9. That the following personnel be appointed for the 2009-2010 school year noted at the salary rate
shown: (Adjustments agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations shall be processed as soon as possible following the signing of said agreement.)
CERTIFIED Effective Credited Assigned Spec. Prog. Total
Annual Name Date Degree Yrs./Exp. Subj. Area Bldg./Dept. or Budget Salary Rate Balog, Barbara 7/01/09 M 16 Vice Principal(R) Woodbridge M.S. Budget
$114,250.00 Cataldo, Abagail 9/01/09 M 0 English(R) Woodbridge H.S. Budget
50,287.00 * Espada, Obed 9/01/09 B 0 Math(R) J. F. Kennedy Budget 47,000.00 %* Finer, Sarah 9/01/09 B+32 3 Instr. Music(R) Elementary Budget 52,411.00 Kadets, Gabrielle 9/01/09 B 0 Dance(N) J. F. Kennedy Funded 47,000.00 Olvesen, Erik 9/01/09 B 0 EWS Science(R) Woodbridge M.S. Budget
47,000.00 # Ridgeway, Keith 9/1/09 M 5 French(R) J. F. Kennedy Budget 56,287.00 * Rivera, Maria 9/01/09 B 4 Spanish(R) Woodbridge H.S. Budget
51,500.00 % Leave of Absence replacement # Pending NJ Certification * Subject to approval for employment from the New Jersey Department of Education. The employee
shall be required to submit an authorization and certification form along with fingerprints for a criminal history background check as required by N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq.
10. That the Board of Education approve payment, at a cost of $250.00, to Joanne Coleman to provide
professional development activities at Menlo Park Terrace School #19 during the 2008-09 school year. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from funded account.)
11. That a note be made in the minutes that, due to health reasons, Eve Vogt and Susan Bazaral will
not be serving as Family Math instructors during the 2008-2009 school year at Pennsylvania Avenue School #27, and will not be receiving payment for same. (Personnel Agenda – October 16, 2008, Item #24)
12. That the Board of Education approve payment to the following staff member as a CPR/AED
Certification instructor during the 2008-2009 school year. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from account #11-000-213-100-60-C-AE-N4.)
Name Hours Rate/Hour Salary Soberanis, Deborah RN 6 $31.24 $187.44 13. That the Board of Education approve payment, not to exceed $1,625.00, to Matthew Smith to
conduct professional development activities at Woodbridge High School during the 2008-2009 school year. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from funded account.)
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April 29, 2009 14. That the Board of Education approve the following Professional Development Committees for the
2008-2009 school year: (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from funded account.)
Title Name Hours Rate/Hour Salary Prof. Development Dealing Brauer, Patricia 35 $31.24 $1,093.40 With Middle School Technology Cardoso, Miguel 25 31.24 781.00 Farley, Gregory 25 31.24 781.00 Frank-Eriksen, Karen 25 31.24 781.00 Sherry, Diane 25 31.24 781.00 Prof. Development Dealing Giordano, Tammy 25 31.24 781.00 With Computer Applications 1 Gobbo, JoAnn 25 31.24 781.00 Education Murray, Elaine 30 31.24 937.20 Rotella, Joseph 25 31.24 781.00 Prof. Development Dealing Giordano, Tammy 30 31.24 937.20 With Computer Applications 2 Murrary, Elaine 25 31.24 781.00 Education Plis, Nancy 25 31.24 781.00 Rotella, Joseph 25 31.24 781.00 Prof. Development Dealing Cavallaro, Gail 25 31.24 781.00 With Desktop Publishing Soto, Jacquelyn 25 31.24 781.00 Education Prof. Development Dealing Chmiel, Thomas 25 31.24 781.00 With Financial Education Gobbo, JoAnn 30 31.24 937.20 Murray, Elaine 25 31.24 781.00 Soto, Jacquelyn 25 31.24 781.00 Prof. Development Dealing Cavallaro, Gail 25 31.24 781.00 With Web Design Education Soto, Jacquelyn 25 31.24 781.00
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April 29, 2009 15. That the following home instructors be appointed at the rate of $31.24 per hour: (Payment will be
upon voucher submitted.) Name Effective Date Students
Blash, Jennifer 3/30/09 1 Blomn-Kipnis, Nancy 4/22/09 1 Bode, Frank 3/20/09 2 Bodnar, Helen 4/08/09 1 Christensen, Bruce 3/30/09 1 Christopher, James 3/30/09 3 Crespo, Brenda 4/03/09 2 Cuches, Walter 3/26/09 1 Fennessey, Thomas 3/20/09 1 Geddes, Kathleen 4/27/09 1 Ginda, Michele 3/24/09 1 Hozjan, Mary 3/26/09 2 Huber, Stacy 4/03/09 1 Kenney, Joyce 3/27/09 1 Leviten, Florence 3/30/09 1 Markowitz, John 3/30/09 1 McCabe, Michael 3/27/09 2 Morris, Lawrence 4/24/09 1 Overholser, William 4/03/09 1 Perry, Beverly 4/08/09 1 Prochoren, Kathleen 3/26/09 2 Recchione, Michael 3/30/09 1 Rockmaker, Linda 3/24/09 1 Samaniego, Cesar 4/20/09 1 Slaughter, Henry 3/20/09 3 Switek, Michael 3/20/09 1 Valente, Jessica 3/23/09 1 Woodhull, Janet 3/27/09 1 Zirpolo, Janice 4/08/09 1
16. That the substitute teachers listed below be approved for the 2008-2009 school year:
Abadir, Christina Herre, Robert Almase, Eiser Kvist, Krista Ayoub, Samia Maluchnik, Amanda Balani, Tina Malyska, Joseph Behr Wayne Masino, Nicholas Calello, Marc Mirza, Mariam Cataldo, Abagail Niak, Sanju Cuozzo John Niemeyer, Donald DeBerjeois, Michael Rodriguez, Santiago Graham, Douglas Smith, Megan Green, Michael Soni, Kaushal Gurguis, Amal
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17. That the following temporary employees be approved for the 2008-2009 school year:
Substitute School Aides Brown, Elizabeth Heyer, Elizabeth Katora, Pat Keating, Ann Kunitsky, Lucille Mutyala, Narasamma Peake, Diane Sam, Cynthia Vilichka, John Substitute Paraprofessional Axen-Smith, Jennifer Liska, Sandra McWilliams, Kathleen Prulello, Danielle Vilichka, John Substitute Bus Driver Antoniello, Maureen Rosario, Maritza
Substitute Secretary Abdeldayan, Samah Ayudant, Graciela Brown, Elizabeth Caffrey, Barbara Endrawis, Peter Katora, Pat Peak, Diane Somasundaran, Meenakshi Substitute Bus Attendant Frost, Loretta Rios, Linda Titola, Darla Substitute General Cafeteria Iacusio, Maddy Melillo, Lanora Quaglia, Barbara
18. That the Woodbridge Township Board of Education approve the elimination of the position of
Elementary Media Specialist effective July 1, 2009 for reasons of economy. As a result of the aforesaid reduction in force, the Board further approves the termination of the following employees effective at the close of business June 30, 2009:
Margaret Kitz Michelle Moynihan 19. That the Woodbridge Township Board of Education, as a result of the aforesaid reduction in force,
approves the following transfers: Nancy Varga to an elementary teacher position; Jane Gnadinger to a secondary media specialist position; Sandor Csapo to a special education teacher position. 20. That the following previously appointed employee be reappointed for the 2009-2010 school year at
the salary listed. Name Date Degree Yrs./Exp. Subj. Area Bldg./Dept. Salary Rate Prior Agenda * Lin, Li Li 9/01/09 B+16 2 Chinese(N) A.M.S./C.M.S. $50,085.00 3/19/09, #8 * Subject to approval for employment from the New Jersey Department of Education. The employee
shall be required to submit an authorization and certification form along with fingerprints for a criminal history background check as required by N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq.
21. That the Woodbridge Township Board of Education restore Paula Weckesser’s employment and
adjustment increments, effective September 1, 2009, so that her salary for the 2009-2010 school year shall be $85,561, subject to adjustments agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations.
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That the Board of Education approve the following resolutions: 22. WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools has recommended that the Woodbridge Township
Board of Education withhold Karen Binder’s employment and adjustment increments for the 2009-2010 school year because she not worked as a teacher for the Board since February 26, 2007; and
WHEREAS, following due consideration, the Board agrees with the recommendation of the
Superintendent and the reasons therefor; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbridge Township Board of Education that
Karen Binder’s employment and adjustment increments for the 2009-2010 school year shall be withheld so that her 2009-2010 salary shall be fixed at $50,000, which is the same as her salary for the 2006-2007 school year; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that, within 10 days of the date this resolution is approved by the Board,
the Superintendent hereby is directed to provide Ms. Binder with a copy of this resolution notifying her that her employment and adjustment increments have been withheld.
23. WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools has recommended that the Woodbridge Township
Board of Education withhold Fabio Jimenez’s employment and adjustment increments for the 2009-2010 school year due to the reasons set forth in the Superintendent’s letter to Mr. Jimenez dated April 7, 2009, advising him of the Superintendent’s recommendation to withhold his increments; and
WHEREAS, following due consideration, the Board agrees with the recommendation of the
Superintendent and the reasons therefor; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbridge Township Board of Education that
Fabio Jimenez’s employment and adjustment increments for the 2009-2010 school year shall be withheld so that his 2009-2010 salary shall be fixed at $42,717.00, which is the same as his salary for the 2006-2007 school year; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that, within 10 days of the date this resolution is approved by the Board,
the Superintendent hereby is directed to provide Mr. Jimenez with a copy of this resolution notifying him that his employment and adjustment increments have been withheld.
24. That the previously submitted list of Teachers and Athletic Trainers, dated April 27, 2009, be
approved for the 2009-2010 school year at their 2008-2009 salary rate. Adjustments agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations shall be processed as soon as possible following the signing of said agreement.
25. That the previously submitted list of Paraprofessionals, Bus Attendants, Clerical Aides, and Health
Aides dated April 27, 2009, be approved for the 2009-2010 school year at their 2008-2009 salary rate. Adjustments agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations shall be processed as soon as possible following the signing of said agreement.
26. That the previously submitted list of Secretaries, including Administrative Secretaries, dated April
27, 2009, be approved for the 2009-2010 school year at their 2008-2009 salary rate. Adjustments agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations shall be processed as soon as possible following the signing of said agreement.
27. That the previously submitted list of Custodial, Attendance, and Transportation Personnel dated
April 27, 2009, be approved for the 2009-2010 school year at their 2008-2009 salary rate. Adjustments agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations shall be processed as soon as possible following the signing of said agreement.
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28. That the previously submitted list of School Aide Personnel dated April 27, 2009, be approved for
the 2009-2010 school year at their 2008-2009 salary rate. Adjustments agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations shall be processed as soon as possible following the signing of said agreement.
29. That the previously submitted list of Technical Employees dated April 27, 2009, be approved for the
2009-2010 school year at their 2008-2009 salary rate. Adjustments agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations shall be processed as soon as possible following the signing of said agreement.
30. That the previously submitted list of Cafeteria Personnel dated April 27, 2009, be approved for the
2009-2010 school year in accordance with the Agreement between the Woodbridge Township Board of Education and the Woodbridge Township Education Association dated April 29, 2009 and as otherwise agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations between the Board and the Association.
31. That the previously submitted list of Tradesmen dated April 27, 2009, be approved for the 2009-
2010 school year at their 2008-2009 salary rate. Adjustments agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations shall be processed as soon as possible following the signing of said agreement.
32. That the previously submitted list of Custodial Supervisors dated April 27, 2009, be approved for
the 2009-2010 school year at their 2008-2009 salary rate. Adjustments agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations shall be processed as soon as possible following the signing of said agreement.
33. That the previously submitted list of Discretionary Personnel dated April 27, 2009, be approved for
the 2009-2010 school year at the salaries listed. 34. That the previously submitted list of Administrators, dated April 27, 2009, be approved for the 2009-
2010 school year at the salaries listed. The Personnel Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, presents the following: 35. That the previously submitted list of Discretionary Central Administrators dated April 27, 2009, be
approved for the 2009-2010 school year at their 2008-2009 salary rate subject to negotiations between each Discretionary Central Administrator and the Board of Education.
36. That employee, Jennifer Korodan, be approved for the 2009-2010 school year at her 2008-2009
salary rate. (Adjustments agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations shall be processed as soon as possible following the signing of said agreement.)
37. That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Angela Korodan as Chief Affirmative
Action Officer for the Woodbridge Township School District for the 2009-2010 school year. The Personnel Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Services, presents the following:
38. That the Board of Education approve the suspension with pay of employee Erin Seneca
retroactively from April 1, 2009, pending further action of the Board. Mr. Garley moved for the adoption of the Personnel recommendations, Items 1 through 34 and Items 35 through 37, with one addendum which he read, seconded by Mr. Small. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted.
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The following exceptions were noted during roll call. Ms. Acquisto abstained on Item #24 in the names of Robert Acquisto and Scott Acquisto. Mr. Huber abstained on Items #15 and #24 in the name of Stacey Huber. Ms. Leidner voted no on Item #18 and no on Item #24 in the name of Karen Binder. Ms. Leidner asked if the paraprofessionals in Item #25 who have been riffed, will be called back to work. Ms. Korodan stated it would be necessary to call back a para if enrollment increases resulting in class size becoming over loaded per the IDEA Special Education regulations. Ms. Korodan further explained if a child with a significant disability indicated that the services of a one to one paraprofessional is needed and does not currently have a one to one paraprofessional, a required paraprofessional would be provided which would result in an additional paraprofessional being called back. Ms. Leidner asked if that includes the three hour paras. Ms. Korodan responded, it does not. Ms. Korodan explained the three hour paras are part-time and at this point there is only a very limited need for part-time paraprofessionals in Special Education and only Special Education paraprofessionals, at this point, are the part-time paraprofessionals that would be called back. Ms. Acquisto verified that the seniority list would be used when calling back paraprofessionals. Ms. Korodan confirmed that was correct. Ms. Acquisto asked if someone has an aide this year, could they possibly have a different aide next year. Ms. Korodan stated, unfortunately that is correct, however, if it is possible to maintain the aide who has worked successfully with that child, every effort would be made to do that if they are in the call back group. Ms. Leidner continued with her vote, voting no on Item #27 in the name of Fabio Jimenez and on Item #29 she abstained on the name of Ronald Leidner. Mr. Miloscia abstained on Item #7 in the name of Karen Barcellona, Item #26 in the names of Claire Curran-Miloscia, Colleen Barcellona, and Karen Barcellona, and Item #32 in the name of James Barcellona. Mr. Milosica stated all his abstentions are diligent hard workers and he is proud of every one of them. He further stated if anyone finds otherwise, he should be advised and he will be the first to bring discipline charges against them. Dr. Crowe verified that Mr. Miloscia voted yes on all other items. Mr. Tamburello abstained on Item #30 in the name of Nellina Tamburello and Mr. Molnar abstained on Item #38.
Mr. Huber thanked Mr. Wolferman for attending the meeting in Mr. DeMarino’s absence. There being no further business, and on a motion by Ms. Acquisto, seconded by Ms. Leidner and carried, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:08 p.m.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I, Dr. John A. Crowe, Superintendent of Schools for the Woodbridge Township School District, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the Minutes taken at the Board of Education meeting held April 29, 2009.