The minutes of the organization meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education held on May 2, 2007 at Watchung School, 33 Mountain Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ. Mr. Sternberg called the meeting to order and made the following announcement: In accordance with NJSA 10:4-10, required advance notice of this meeting was filed with the Borough Clerk; submitted to the COURIER NEWS, STAR LEDGER, and Comcast; posted at Watchung School, Borough Hall and the North Plainfield Public Library. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the oath of office was administered to Linda L. Bond-Nelson, Sandra J. Dodd, Edwin R. Estevez, Jr. and Drew Elliott Smith. At the call of the roll the following members were present:
Thomas Allen
David Branan Kathleen Mullen
Sandra Dodd Drew Elliott Smith
Edwin Estevez Linda Bond-Nelson
A quorum was established.
Also present were Marilyn Birnbaum, Superintendent of Schools;, Donald Sternberg, Board Secretary /School Business Administrator; and Robert Rich, Assistant Superintendent, as well as 20 members of the staff and public.
The Secretary called for nominations for the office of President for the ensuing year. Mr. Brannan nominated Linda Bond-Nelson. A call for a vote for President had Mrs. Bond-Nelson elected by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining.
The meeting was turned over to Mrs. Bond-Nelson by the Secretary
The President called for nominations for the office of Vice-President for the ensuing year. Mrs. Mullen nominated David Branan. A call for a vote for Vice-President had Mr. Branan elected by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining.
Organization Meeting Recommendations:
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the following individuals be authorized to sign general account checks on behalf of the Board of Education:
President - Linda L. Bond-Nelson
Secretary – Donald Sternberg
Treasurer of School Funds – Judith A.Tiernan
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the Regular Meetings of the Board of Education be scheduled on the first and third Wednesday of each month, except July, August, and November 2007 and January, 2008 as shown on the attached schedule of meetings, at Watchung School, beginning at 7:30 PM.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the COURIER NEWS and STAR LEDGER be named the official newspaper for the publication of legal notices and want ads.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that meeting notices shall be submitted to the COURIER NEWS, STAR LEDGER, Comcast, and posted at Watchung School, Borough Hall and the North Plainfield Public Library.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Brannan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen that be it RESOLVED, that the following banks be named approved depositories for Board of Education Investment Funds:
Bank of America, North Plainfield
Unity Bank, North Plainfield
MBIA Class Investment Fund
NJ/ARM
Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Brannan and unanimously approved to separate the preceding motion from the page. A roll call vote for the separated motion had the motion pass by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Allen and Mr. Smith abstaining.
Thomas Allen - Abstain
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Brannan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen that be it RESOLVED, that the Bank of America be named the depository for the following funds:
Payroll General Account
Food Service High School Student Account
Payroll Agency Unemployment Insurance
Adult School
Mr. Brannan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen that be it RESOLVED, that the following banks be named as depositories for Bond and Interest Funds:
Bank of America
NJ ARM
Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Branan and unanimously approved to separate the previous two motions from the page. A roll call vote for the separated motion had the motions pass by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Allen and Mr. Smith abstaining.
Thomas Allen - Abstain
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Education as amended be adopted and that all matters not contained therein be guided by existing practices.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt a program of studies and the corresponding textbooks consisting of the following subject areas for implementation in the elementary and secondary schools of the district and make available such services and those provided in NJAC 6:28 and NJSA 18A: 46 (handicapped and child study teams) to support, supplement, and complement the program of studies herein adopted:
English Art
Language Arts Music
Mathematics Library
Science Computer Sciences
Social Studies Special Education
World Languages (in applicable grades) Gifted and Talented
Health & Physical Education Bilingual and English as
Ind. Arts/Applied Technology (in applicable grades) a Second Language
Business Education (in applicable grades) Speech & Theater
Basic Skills/Academic Support Family & Consumer
Guidance & Counseling Services Sciences (in applicable grades)
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the Adult High School operational policies as required and outlined in (NJAC 6:30-1.1 through 1:7 to 6:30-3.1 through 3.13) and adopt a program of studies and the corresponding textbooks consisting of the following subject areas for implementation in the Adult High School:
English Art
Mathematics Music-Instrumental & Vocal
Science Special Education
Social Studies Consumer & Family Sciences
World Languages Basic Skills/Academic Support
Business Education Career Education & Awareness Programs
Bilingual & English as a Second Lang. Computer Science
Vocational/Technical Skills Health
Speech & Theater Industrial Arts
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen that be it RESOLVED, that the President make the following appointments:
Committees
Board/Staff:
Communications:
Curriculum:
Evaluation:
Finance & Facilities:
Negotiations:
Policy:
Delegates
NJSBA:
Legislative:
SCSBA:
SCESC:
Liaisons
Education Foundation
Youth Services
AHS/Community School:
Borough Council:
Parliamentarian
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mrs. Mullen and unanimously approved to table the preceding motion concerning Committee appointments.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education make the following appointments for the 2007-2008 school year:
School Insurance Agents Bank of America (Prop & Liability)
LDP Consulting Group (Health)
Affirmative Action Officers Dr. Robert H. Rich, Ann Caruso, Benjamin Keiser
Gender Equity Officer Dr. Robert H. Rich
Homeless Liaison Dr. Robert H. Rich
504 Officer Jane Delaney
AHERA Representative Edward Ostroff
Right to Know Contact Edward Ostroff
Integrated Pest Mgmt Coordinator Edward Ostroff
Public Agency Compliance Officer Donald Sternberg
Qualified Purchasing Agent Donald Sternberg
Custodian of Records Donald Sternberg
Architect of Record Vitetta
Bonding Attorney McManimon & Scotland
Financial Consultants Capital Financial Advisors, Inc.
Engineer of Record Edwards Engineering
Construction Attorney Greenberg, Traurig, LLP, Robert C. Epstein, Esq.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to invest funds not immediately required for the payment of bills and payrolls on behalf of the school district.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education appoint the firm of Suplee, Clooney and Company to audit the school district's financial records in accordance with statutory requirements at a fee of $17,300 for the 2007-2008 school year.#
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education appoint Anthony Sciarrillo, Esq. of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C., to represent the school district in legal matters for the 2007-2008 school year at the rates of $150.00 per hour.#
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education appoint Anthony Sciarrillo, Esq. of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C., as advisor on negotiations and labor relations for the 2007-2008 school year at a rate of $150.00 per hour for all consulting time.#
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
# The preceding appointments were made without competitive bidding as a "Professional Service" under the provisions of Local Public Contracts Law, because the services are to be rendered in each instance by persons who are authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and it is not feasible to obtain competitive bids.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education appoint Judith Tiernan as Treasurer of School Funds at the annual salary rate of $7,780 for the 2007-2008 school year.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education in accordance with NJSA 18A:19-4.1 authorize the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to make payment of bills and payrolls upon review of the Superintendent of Schools prior to presentation to the Board for approval.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that be it RESOLVED, that inasmuch as New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC 6:30 1.1 through 1.7; 6:30-3.1 through 3.13) requires and outlines procedures for the operation of an approved Adult High School, the Board of Education hereby:
A. Adopts the North Plainfield Adult High School Handbook, which outlines the school's Program of Studies, goals, operational policies, regulations for the award of credit, and equal educational opportunity/affirmative action commitment.
B. Affirms the Program of Studies of North Plainfield High School for use and adoption to the program of North Plainfield Adult High School.
C. Affirms the Program of Studies of Somerset County Vocational High School for use and adoption to the program of North Plainfield Adult High School.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent of Schools and the School Business Administrator to implement the 2007-2008 school district budget pursuant with local and State policies and regulations.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education authorizes the establishment of petty cash funds as follows:
Location Administrator Amount
Office of the Superintendent Dr. Marilyn E. Birnbaum $100
Office of the Asst. Superintendent Dr. Robert H. Rich 100
Office of the School Bus. Admin. Donald Sternberg 100
Office of Director of Operations Edward Ostroff 100
East End School Alexander Roman 100
West End School Beth Sobel 100
Stony Brook School Catherine Kobylarz 100
Somerset School To Be Determined 100
High School Jerard Stephenson 150
Middle School Tamika Bauknight 100
Pupil Services Jane Delaney 500
Adult/Community School Rosemary McGuinness 200
With the exception of expenditures for postage, single expenditures are limited to $25.00 per fund.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education appoint Dr. Robert H. Rich, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, as the authorized representative of the North Plainfield School District for Title I and NCLB program applications.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that the Board of Education acknowledges the results of the annual school election held on April 17, 2007 as outlined on the attached Certificate of Election.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that the Board of Education approve the attached 2007-2008 Athletic Schedules.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education employ Dr. Fernando R. Sitoy, as school physician $14,000.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that the Board of Education adopt the following resolution limiting the total number of its students participating in the school choice program to:
a) a maximum of seven percent (7%) or greater of the total number of students enrolled in the sending district; and/or
b) a maximum of two percent (2%) or greater of the total number of students per grade per year in the sending district [N.J.A.C. 6A:12-3.1(a)].
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen that the Board of Education name the Bank of New York as the paying agent for bonding.
Mr. Branan moved seconded by Mrs. Bond-Nelson and unanimously approved to separate the preceding motion from the page. A roll call vote on the separated motion had the motion pass by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Allen and Mr. Smith abstaining.
Thomas Allen - Abstain
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that the Board of Education approve the chart of accounts.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that the Board of Education authorize the awarding of contracts up to the bid threshold of $29,000 and set the quote threshold of $2500.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that the Board of Education authorize the following banks to act as depositories for student activity accounts for the following schools:
North Plainfield High School Bank of America
Somerset School Wachovia Bank
East End School Unity Bank
Stony Brook School Bank of America
West End School Bank of America
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that the Board of Education approve the following tax shelter annuity companies/brokers to administer 403B and 457 plans as follows:
AIG Valic
AXA, Equitable
Lincoln Financial Group
MetLife
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Introduction of New Staff
There was none.
Minutes Approval
Mr. Branan moved, seconded Mr. Allen by and approved by a vote of 4 to 0 with Mr. Estevez, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Bond-Nelson abstaining to accept the Public Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2007.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded Mr. Allen by and approved by a vote of 4 to 0 with Mr. Estevez, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Bond-Nelson abstaining to accept the Executive Session Minutes of April 25, 2007.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded Mr. Allen by and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Allen and Mr. Smith abstaining to accept the Public Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2007.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded Mr. Allen by and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Allen and Mr. Smith abstaining to accept the Executive Session Minutes of April 30, 2007.
Student Representative Report
There was none.
Comments from the Public
Upon request of the chair for topics from the public, Brooks Smith congratulated the newly elected board members and mentioned the youthful involvement of the community and their support of the budget process and election.
Drew Elliot Smith thanked the Community Education Coalition.
Additional Board Matters
Upon request of the chair for additional emergency matters to be discussed by the Board, Mrs. Mullen asked about flooding effects on school buildings. Mr. Branan indicated that this topic is addressed in the Superintendent’s Buildings and Grounds Update.
Committee Delegate Reports
Mr. Estevez provided a legislative update on A-17 and other pending legislation.
Superintendent's Report
Recognition
North Plainfield supervisors and staff will be dominating the New Jersey Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/Bilingual Education (NJTESOL/NJBE) Spring Conference, Connecting New Standards for English Language Learners in a Changing World, May 22 -23, 2007 at the Double Tree and Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, New Jersey. At the conference, supervisors, teachers, and our parent liaison will be reporting on some of the initiatives implemented in North Plainfield. The following sessions are listed in the program:
Central Registration: Background Information of ELL’s
Diana Sefchik, Supervisor, ESL, Bilingual Education and Academic Support and Melissa DeCos Palma, parent liaison
During Central Registration the families of ELL’s are required to complete a wide range of paperwork for entrance into a school district. Along with the required paperwork, parents discuss the background of the education of their children. Much information is obtained from both the paperwork and discussion that can help teachers understand and address the needs of the ELL’s.
Implementation of the Ideal Grant in North Plainfield School District
Diana Sefchik, Kathleen Hermann, Supervisor, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, and Media; Francesca Cardona, ESL teacher, East End; Mariluz Torres, ESL teacher, West End
The North Plainfield School District has implemented the tenets of the New Jersey Ideal Grant for reading. Diana Sefchik, ESL/Bilingual Supervisor and Kathleen Hermann, Language Arts Literacy Supervisor will discuss how the Ideal Grant has been implemented in the regular education classes to include ELL’s. Guided Reading materials and lesson plan strategies will be presented.
Instructional Continuity for Generation 1.5 Students
Higher Education/Supervisor’s Special Interest Group Meeting
Elena Nehrebecki, Hudson County Community College and Diana Sefchik
Higher Education SIG panel will give the participants the opportunity to share the effective instructional practices for Generation 1.5 student population andget updated on the action research by New Jersey educators. The NJTESOL-NJBE position paper on Generation 1.5 is presented.
Collaboration is the Key to Successful Implementation of SIOP Classes
Diana Sefchik, Kathleen Herrmann, and Patricia Marseglia, Supervisor, Math and Science
The Social Studies and English, Science, and ESL district supervisors will discuss implementation of Science (Environmental Science for ELLs), Social Studies (World History/ESL, and US History/ESL), and Reading for Pleasure and Writing Workshop for ELL classes in North Plainfield High School. The workshop will present the advantages of having SIOP classes in North Plainfield High School, and the need for appropriate test, teacher training, and collaboration among departments.
Poster Session: ESL Teaching Tools for Environmental Science
Sarah O’Donnell and Cheryl Lechtanski, science teachers
The environmental science teachers will display a number of teaching tools that are currently in use in their SIOP classes: web quests, field trips, games, in-class activities, and laboratories.
Regina Nardi has been selected to receive the Somerset County Outstanding Student Award, sponsored by the Business Education Alliance. In describing Regina, Marge Schweickert, former English teacher stated, “Regina Nardi is one of those ‘dream students’: assiduous, talented, open-minded, interested and cooperative.” Linda Remolino, guidance director, who wrote the nomination after speaking to Regina’s counselor, Ann Caruso, and former guidance director, Louise Donnelly, stated, “What seems to be so unique about Regina Nardi is her humble nature. Despite how much she achieves, she does not compete for recognition….Always willing to share her knowledge and love of learning with others, she is the constant cheerleader for her peers when they meet with success. It is her compassion and empathy for others that far outweigh any acknowledgement of her achievement.” Regina will be honored with other Somerset County high school students at a special dinner on May 21, 2007 at Somerset County Vocational High School.
The NJ School Boards Association and ASAH are sponsoring Special Education Week, May 13-19, 2007. “Special Education Week recognizes the achievements of our state’s 235,000 special education students and the dedicated work of their parents, teachers and other school professionals, “noted Edwina Lee, executive director of NJSBA. Schools throughout the district have displayed posters reflecting the theme “A Toolkit of Learning.”
District Operations
May 2007
Maintenance
The maintenance department is currently servicing air conditioning systems throughout the district in anticipation of the warm weather. Additionally, the department is currently completing several small projects throughout the district including those listed below.
· Expansion tank repairs at the field house
· Boiler repairs and maintenance at the high school
· Replacement of an expansion *tank at the East End School
· Replacement of an expansion *tank at the West End School
· The expansion tanks are being fabricated by our in-house maintenance staff in an effort to reduce the cost of these repairs.
Custodial
The custodial department was quite busy during the past few weeks attending to several roof leaks and minor hallway flooding. Additionally, they assisted the maintenance department at several locations that had flooded basement areas.
It should also be noted that all main entrance floors were re-waxed and buffed over the spring break.
Grounds
All of the athletic fields were opened and set up for spring sports. The lower football field at NPHS will not be ready for use until early fall. However, the newly renovated field at West End School has been completed and opened for spring sports.
Safety Training
As part of the district’s commitment to safety, the following employee safety training session was held on March 26, 2007.
Monthly Safety Topic - Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures
The aforementioned training, held at the maintenance compound, included all employees from the maintenance and custodial departments.
Inclement Weather
These past few weeks have produced a significantly higher than usual water table in North Plainfield. As such, the district has experienced some abnormal water infiltration at Harrison and East End Schools. The maintenance department worked diligently to limit the district’s financial exposure during heavy rains and subsequent rising ground water. The department will continue to monitor ground water levels at these locations to protect the district’s assets. “My personal thanks go out to the members of the operations department who assisted the district during these past few weeks of heavy rains. Well done!” stated Ed Ostroff, director of operations.
District Projects
The following maintenance and/or capital improvement projects have recently been completed.
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LOCATION |
PROJECT |
CONTRACTOR/VENDOR |
STATUS |
|
West End |
Field Renovations |
Dumar/Edwards Eng. |
100% |
|
Exterior |
Door Replacement |
Mckenzie |
100% |
|
Somerset |
Detectors |
Fire & Securities Tech. |
100% |
|
Somerset |
Ext. Sealing |
Valcourt |
100% |
|
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|
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Recommendations from Superintendent of Schools
Personnel
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez and Mr. Smith abstaining that WHEREAS Judith J. Grady, Principal of Somerset School, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately forty-three years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Grady its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on May 2, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Grady.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez and Mr. Smith abstaining that WHEREAS Rose M. Bellino, guidance counselor in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately forty-three years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Bellino its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on May 2, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Bellino.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez and Mr. Smith abstaining that WHEREAS Andrea Stout, health and physical education teacher in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately forty-one years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Stout its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on May 2, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Stout.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez and Mr. Smith abstaining that WHEREAS Linda M. Helmstetter, special projects coordinator in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately thirty-eight years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Helmstetter its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on May 2, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Helmstetter.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez and Mr. Smith abstaining that WHEREAS Gabriela Alexander, teacher of English in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately thirty-three years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Alexander its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on May 2, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Alexander.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez and Mr. Smith abstaining that WHEREAS Janet Austin, teacher of mathematics in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately twenty-five years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Austin its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on May 2, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Austin.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez and Mr. Smith abstaining that WHEREAS Marianne DeRose, secretary in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on May 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately twenty-five years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. DeRose its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on May 2, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. DeRose.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez and Mr. Smith abstaining that WHEREAS Marjorie Kawalek, teacher of English in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately twenty-five years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Kawalek its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on May 2, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Kawalek.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez and Mr. Smith abstaining that WHEREAS Barbara M. Goellner, elementary teacher in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately twenty-four years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Goellner its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on May 2, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Goellner.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez and Mr. Smith abstaining that WHEREAS Adrienne Graubard, elementary teacher in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately twenty-two years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Graubard its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on May 2, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Graubard.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez and Mr. Smith abstaining that WHEREAS Carolyn M. Erickson, teacher of science in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately sixteen years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Erickson its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on May 2, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Erickson.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Estevez and Mr. Smith abstaining that WHEREAS Richard Steele, maintenance worker in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that he wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS he has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately twelve years with dedication to the highest standards, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Mr. Steele its thanks for the service he has given and best wishes for his future; and be if further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on May 2, 2007, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Mr. Steele.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member and/or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the date of the unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act granted to Amy Leafblad, teacher of Spanish, from May 10 through June 30, 2007, to May 16 through June 30, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the following teachers be approved as presenters at the June Parent Academy Program, “The Kindergarten Experience,” for five (5) hours each at the salary rate of $30 per hour, funded with monies from Early Childhood Program Aid (20-211-100-00-06):
Melissa DeCos-Palma Diane Stanton
Terry Tunkel Keren Fonseca
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that the Board of Education approve the employment of the following food service workers by Maschio’s Food Service:
Gloria Morales Maria Eichinger Qualita Rudolph
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education grant Elizabeth Brush, elementary teacher at West End School, a twelve-week unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act effective September 4, 2007 through November 27, 2007.
Further, that the Board of Education grant Ms. Brush an unpaid leave of absence effective November 28, 2007 through June 30, 2008. It is understood that the above dates may need to be adjusted.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of William Saccardi as an English teacher at NPMS, at the BA/Step 5 annual salary rate of $42,930. (Mr. Saccardi will replace Gabriela Alexander.)
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education adjust the hours of the following paraprofessionals, effective May 3, 2007:
From TO
Kim Holzer East End 20 hrs/wk 16.75 hrs/wk
Maria Cotto East End 17.5 hrs/wk 18.25 hrs/wk
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Curriculum, Instruction, and Pupil Services
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the attached Draft #2 district calendar.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education pay the tuition for the out-of-district placement of the following classified student in the school and at the tuition rate noted (to be prorated accordingly). Transportation will be required.
ID# School/Location Tuition Effective
WWWWW-06-07 Child Dev. Center/Bloomfield $40,989.60 5/7/07
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education approve a change in placement and payment of tuitions for the following classified students (to be prorated accordingly), effective May 7, 2007. Transportation will be required.
ID# FROM TO: School & Location Tuition
LLLLL-06-07 Washington Acdmy Child Dev. Center/Bloomfield $40,989.60
QQQQ-06-07 High Roads School Coastal Lrng. Cntr/Morganville $40,075.40
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve home instruction for the following non-classified students for up to five hours per week to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff, effective May 9, 2007:
HI-33-06-07 HI-34-06-07
Finance, Purchasing, Facilities and Agreements
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that the Board of Education approve payments from the Cafeteria Account and the Adult School Account in accordance with the attached list dated May 2, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year the Board of Education approve the transportation contract with the Somerset County Educational Services Commission for the transportation to and from the Somerset County Vocational-Technical School at an annual rate of $40,874.95.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year the Board of Education enter into an agreement with ACCSES NJ CNA SERVICES for the purpose of providing temporary contracted services as identified by state set aside contracts, for fees in accordance with State Contract #TO419.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the use of Somerset County Educational Services Commission services per the attached list to be used on an as-needed basis only.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Complete Care to conduct new hire physicals at the rate of $80 per physical.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Care Station Physicians, P.A., to provide physician coverage for all home football games at the rate of $275 per game for a total of 12 games.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that Whereas, the North Plainfield Board of Education, hereafter referred to as “Educational Facility” is a member of the Diploma Joint Insurance Fund, hereinafter referred to as “Fund”; and
Whereas, the Educational Facility is afforded the following types of coverage:
Workers’ Compensation
Foreign Travel Liability
Package – Property, Boiler & Machinery, General and Auto Liability,
Environmental Impairment Liability
Excess Liability (AL/GL)
School Leaders Professional Liability
Excess Liability (SL/PL)
Student Accident
Supplemental Indemnity – Workers’ Compensation
Security Guard Liability
Flood
Bond
Whereas, the Educational Facility desires to renew said membership;
Now therefore be it resolved as follows:
1. The Educational Facility agrees to renew its membership in the Fund for a period of three years beginning July 1, 2007, and ending July 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time, and to be subject to the coverage, operating procedures, bylaws, and other organizational and operational documents of the Fund presently existing or as from time to time amended by the Fund and/or the Department of Banking and Insurance.
2. The Educational Facility’s School Business Administrator, Donald Sternberg is hereby appointed as the Educational Facility’s Fund Commissioner and is authorized to execute the renewal Indemnity and Trust Agreement thereby evidencing annexed hereto and make a part hereof and to deliver same to the Fund the Educational Facility’s renewal of its membership.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve an agreement with Klubhouse Kids, Inc. for after school child care at a fee of $13.50 per day per student.
Thomas Allen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Abstain
Edwin Estevez - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Correspondence
Correspondence was received as follows:
a) Thank You from Linda Helmstetter
b) Thank You from Andrea Stout
c) Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Appeal Notice
d) SCSBA – Notice of Seminar: “3R’s for New and Not-So-New Board Members”
e) Letter from Greg Hatala re: Athletic Fields at West End School
Old Business
Dr. Birnbaum discussed the policy review going forward. Board Members with specific policy concerns will submit a list of policies to Mr. Branan for review by May 9th and include a statement concerning the specific concern.
New Business
Mrs. Bond-Nelson reviewed and discussed the Code of Ethics.
Mrs. Bond-Nelson asked Board Members to express their interest in Committees in which they wish to serve to her prior to the meeting of May 16th.
Current Events in Education
There were none.
Comments from the Public
There were none.
Future Agenda Items
G&T Presentation – May 16, 2007
Draft Annual Board Planning Calendar
Presentation of Technology Plan – June 6, 2007
Board Goal Setting Meeting – June 11, 2007
Adjournment
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining to hold an Executive Session on May 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. for confidential matters relating to students, personnel, negotiations and litigation.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to adjourn at
9:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald Sternberg
APPROVED:
