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The minutes of the regular meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education held on May 16, 2007 at Watchung School, 33 Mountain Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ. Mrs. Bond-Nelson 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, Mrs. Bond-Nelson requested the call of the roll:
Thomas Allen
David Branan Kathleen Mullen
Sandra Dodd Drew Elliott Smith – absent, notified
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.
The meeting convened to public session at 7:30 pm with the same members present, Michele Velasquez , Student Representative and approximately 12 members of the staff and public.
Introduction of New Staff
There was none.
Minutes Approval
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to accept the Public Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2007.
Student Representative Report
Michele Velasquez reported on student activities some of which included the following:
Seniors have been taking AP Exams over the last few weeks. May 29th will be Senior Day. The Foreign Language Honor Societies will be going to Six Flags on May 18th. The Senior Class Top Ten Dinner will be held on May 17th. The High School Choral Concert is scheduled for May 22nd and the High School Band Concert is scheduled for May 24th. Somerset School will hold its Arts Festival on May 23rd.
Comments from the Public
Upon request of the chair for topics from the public, E. Velasquez expressed concern regarding a possible delay in the receipt of High School yearbooks.
Additional Board Matters
Upon request of the chair for additional emergency matters to be discussed by the Board, there were none.
Presentation
The Board of Education heard a presentation from the G&T staff and Cathy Kobylarz, Principal and G & T Supervisor, on the Kindle Program.
Committee Delegate Reports
Mr. Estevez reported on recent legislation as NJSBA’s legislative delegate.
Superintendent's Report
RECOGNITION/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Staff
Rutgers University, Graduate School of Education (GSE), will be honoring Dr. Marilyn Birnbaum, superintendent, with a Distinguished Leader in Education Award at the GSE Commencement Convocation on Thursday, May 17, 2007 in the Rutgers University College Avenue Gymnasium.
Students
Theresa Huynh, a freshman at NPHS, was selected as the May Interact Student of the Month. An honors student, Theresa is a member of the Science League and participates in the publication of the Canuckling literary magazine. Theresa is a flute player in the concert, marching and jazz bands and sings in the mixed chorus. As a member of Interact, Theresa has been a part of almost all of the service organization’s projects. Amy Six, advisor, noted the following: “Theresa is the first member to raise her hand to volunteer for a new project. She has helped to paint the high school music room, collected change during the Interact Penny Drive that benefited children in need, volunteered at the North Plainfield food bank, participated in this past weekend’s Beach Sweep and will be working on an upcoming school beautification project beginning next week. Theresa is a dedicated member of Interact and is always willing to lend a helping hand.”
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards honored two NPHS students from 24 region area high schools: Mabel Mayorga earned a Silver Medallion for academic excellence, which entitles her to a $2000 grant. Javier Jaramillo earned a Gold Medallion for Business, which entitles him to a $3000 grant. Gold Medallion winners are automatically entered into the National Youth Award from each of the eight categories.
Regina Nardi is one of only 15 students to be awarded a full five-year scholarship to Kean University to pursue her major in education. She will graduate from Kean with a master’s degree.
Eden Caprio, a middle school student in Gabriela Alexander’s English class, will have the opportunity to be published in “A Celebration of Young Poets, an anthology of poems written by young poets. As Thomas Worthen, Ph.D., editor of Creative Communications’ anthology wrote: “The teachers and students of your school should feel honored, as there were thousands of entries in this contest. Most of these entries were not invited to be published. The fact that you have a student accepted makes a strong statement about your school. Being published represents talent, hard work and dedication from teachers and students.”
For the second year in a row the NPHS Jazz Band has performed at the Somerset County Education Association’s Annual Legislative Dinner. The band performed from 4:30-5:30 pm during the cocktail hour, entertaining over 100 county educators and support staff at the Bridgewater Marriott on May 3. Madelaine Colas, East End School secretary and one of the event’s organizers stated, “I'm still getting calls asking who and where the kids were from and how great they sounded. Kudos to Dorian for the wonderful job he's done working with these kids; their enthusiasm and love for music definitely shows. The highlight of the evening came when Jasmine Campbell, grade 11, sang our National Anthem at the start of our legislative program. She was FANTASTIC as well. They put on a great show. I think we need to send them on the road…. On behalf of the Somerset County Education Association I thank you for providing us with such wonderful entertainment and great kids.”
The World Languages 2007 Honor Society Induction was held on May 8, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the NPHS auditorium. The following students were inducted:
Societe Onoraria Italica
Advisors: Shannonine M. Caruana & Adam Di Angelo
Nuovi Membri
Samuel Flood Christopher Nardi
Thomas Gomez James Powell
Pamela Maldonado Haojie Zheng
Stephanie Mendez
French Honor Society
Advisor: Mme. Lori Castiglione
Les Nouveaux Membres
Byron Cordero Julia Lake Charisse Sobers
Luis Diaz Leslie Monroy Elise Thomas
Stephen Guevara Claudia Pacheco Zoey Velasquez
Jasmine Hassan Jackie Ramirez Eleazar Vidal
Theresa Huynh Sandy Shulca
Spanish Honor Society
Advisor: Senora Isabel Ledezma
Miembros Nuevos
Lucia Angulo Silver Laur
Christina Cruz Natalia Lopez
Ashley Dunhamn Jackelyne Racchumi
DeVaughn Gordon Ramona Ross
Jayana Kenana Jacalyn Szaro
Soniya Khan Yuri Urrutia
American Sign Language
National Honor Society
Nominated By: Cori Futter, ASL teacher
New Members
Jessica Cardona Wendy Orellana
Petra Nwosu-Sylvester *Brandon Taylor
Schools
Stony Brook School will be hosting “Writers in Bloom,” a springtime celebration showcasing Stony Brook’s talented writers on May 17, 2007 8:45-11:15 a.m. and 1:00-2:30 p.m.
East End School presented its first annual “Rising Star Writers’ Fair” on May 15, 2007. Under the direction of Angela Phillips, Barbara Curtis, Leslie Hansen, Melissa Mejia, and Christina Moscatello, East End teachers, Pre-K-4 students had the opportunity to showcase “shining examples of their wonderful writing efforts—from poetry, book reports, and creative writing to cross-curriculum projects in social studies and math.”
Young Authors’ Breakfast: During the past few weeks, students in Nicole Rivlin’s third grade class at West End worked very hard to write stories using the characters from cereal boxes. Each student typed his/her story and added pictures. The stories were then turned into books, with the cereal boxes used as covers. Extremely proud of the amazing books that were created, Ms. Rivlin is providing the students and their parents with a “young authors” breakfast on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.
District
The North Plainfield School District’s Parent Academy will present “The Kindergarten Experience,” June 7, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at West End School. Parents/ Guardians of kindergarten children entering school in September 2007 will have the opportunity to learn about reading, language arts, math, and science curricula and discuss the district’s full-day kindergarten program. The following staff members will be presenting: Melissa DeCos-Palma, Keren Fonseca, Diane Stanton, Terry Tunkel, and Lucille McCormick
DISTRICT OPERATIONS
Maintenance
The Maintenance Department is currently servicing air conditioning and ventilation systems throughout the district in anticipation of the warm weather. Additionally, the Maintenance Department is currently completing several small projects throughout the district including those listed below.
• Replacement of two air conditioning units at the High School
• 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
• Installation of a hose bib at the rear of the Middle 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 is currently gearing up for Graduation 2007. In addition to our yearly outside set up, the inside configuration will differ quite a bit from previous years. At the current time, preparations are also being made for the installation of a new chemical dispensing system in all of our schools. This new system will reduce our overhead costs for cleaning chemicals and simplify its usage and distribution.
Grounds
All of our athletic fields are currently being utilized for spring sports. However, lower Krausche will not be ready for use until early fall. Additionally, the newly renovated field at West End School has been completed and opened for spring sports.
Athletics
Mr. Ostroff has solicited and received quotes from certified contractors to execute repairs to our running track. American Athletics, a nationally recognized collegiate track builder, will begin these long overdue repairs shortly. In addition to repairing damaged and worn areas, they will also stripe the entire track once the *repairs are completed.
*It should be noted that these repairs, although warranted for safety, are only a temporary solution to the deteriorating conditions that currently exist. A complete site evaluation will need to be conducted by an engineer to determine if the existing base material can be milled and a new track constructed over it. Once a determination has been made, specifications could be prepared for future bidding purposes. The cost of this type of project is considerable and as such will require substantial capital funding.
The field house, located at upper Krausche field, will be undergoing a facelift. The existing roof membrane will be re-sealed and all of the fascia board will be wrapped. Additionally, all new drip edges and gutters will be installed along with a new garage door at the north end. As this work progresses, our in-house maintenance staff will be painting the entire exterior of this facility. Once this work is completed, our resources will be redirected to the interior of the building. Planned improvements include, but are not limited to, painting of all inside areas including the exposed ceilings and restroom upgrades.
At the present time, all exterior work is scheduled for substantial completion prior to this year’s graduation exercises.
Safety Training
As part of our commitment to safety, the following Employee Safety Training Session will be held on May 17, 2007.
Monthly Safety Topic –Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The aforementioned training, held at the maintenance compound, will include all employees from the Maintenance and Custodial Departments.
Current Projects
(Summarized)
2006-2007
The following projects are currently in progress, and we anticipate substantial completion prior to July 1, 2007.
• High School Gym – Dividing Curtain
• High School Alarm - Upgrades
• High School Gym - Floor Repairs
• Field House – Roofing and Fascia
• Running Track – Repairs and Re-Stripe
• East End School – *Retaining Wall
Recommendations from Superintendent of Schools
Personnel
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the Operations Dept. staff indicated on the attached list at the annual salary rates noted after their names, and that contracts to employ be issued.
Further, it should be noted that those maintenance staff indicated with a ** will be offered a 180-day contract.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following van drivers at the hourly rate of $26.71, and that contracts to employ be issued:
Cindy Dilts Patricia Dunhamn
Donald Maines Carol Margetts
Melissa Oliver Lianne Pellegrino
Substitute Van Drivers
Basil D’Armiento Ralph Santonastaso Carl Wighardt
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Mary Lois Vollmer as a substitute van driver, at the hourly rate of $26.71.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 4 to 0 with Mr. Allen and Mr. Branan abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of paraprofessionals as indicated on the attached list, in the schools, up to the hours and at the hourly rates indicated after their names, and that contracts to employ be issued.
Further, that the Board approve the above as substitute paraprofessionals in the district for the 2007-2008 school year.
Thomas Allen - Abstain Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Abstain Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Lagina Womack as the graduation vocalist for the adult high school, at the stipend of $100.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the employment of Alice Firgau as pianist for rehearsals and graduation for the adult high school, at the stipend of $350.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote 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 Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the following teacher(s) be approved as presenter(s) 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):
Lucille McCormick
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following teachers to supervise students in the cafeteria during the Breakfast Program at the rate of $15 per day:
Jackie Spaventa East End 4 days/wk
Sharon Egan East End 1 day/wk
Timothy Mentone Somerset 5 days/wk
James Straley Somerset 5 days/wk
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the previously approved recommendation to employ William Saccardi as a teacher of English at NPMS, from BA/Step 5 to BA/Step 4 at the annual salary rate of $42,930.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education adjust the temporary employment of Jill Fogarty, elementary teacher at East End School, from March 28, 2007 through May 11, 2007 to March 28, 2007, through May 25, 2007. (Ms. Fogarty is temporarily replacing Denise Van Horn.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the continued employment of Christopher Brunner as a probationary maintenance person at the Step 11/Maintenance annual rate of $51,590 plus $675 for a boiler license, for a total of $52,265, effective July 1, 2007 through July 15, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Agata Gawlik as a probationary custodian at the Custodial/Step 1 annual rate of $32,932, to be prorated, effective May 30, 2007 through June 30, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the unpaid leave of absence previously granted to Shaista Qazi, paraprofessional at East End School, from March 12, 2007 through April 20, 2007 to March 12, 2007 through June 3, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education grant Melissa Mejia, elementary teacher at East End School, an unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act effective September 4, 2007 through November 26, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Denise Van Horn, elementary teacher at East End School, as coordinator of special projects in the district at the BA/Step 12 annual salary rate of $75,090 plus $750 longevity entitlement for a total of $75,850, and that a revised contract to employ be issued. (Ms. Van Horn will replace Linda Helmstetter.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Christina Mundy as a temporary replacement elementary teacher at West End School, at the MA/Step 1 annual salary rate of $44,895, to be prorated effective May 21, 2007 through June 22, 2007. (Ms. Mundy will temporarily replace Elizabeth Brush.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2007, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals to do maintenance work in the district, at the hourly rate of $11.25, for eight hours per day, five days per week for up to nine weeks, effective June 25, 2007:
Roger Blake
James Thorpey Joseph Dezuzio
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2007, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals to do custodial work in the district, at the hourly rate of $8.00, for eight hours per day, five days per week for up to nine weeks, effective June 25, 2007:
Alex Dempsey
Thao Nguyen Michael Lefanto
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2006-2007 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals as district substitute teachers in the grades indicated after their names:
Robert Atkyns 9 – 12
Helen Diana K – 12
Lauren Martina K – 12
Further, that the Board of Education approve the above named individuals as substitute teachers for the 2007-2008 school year.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept with regret the resignation of Robert Matejek, elementary physical education teacher, for reasons of retirement, effective July 1, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007 summer school program, the Board of Education approve the following student teacher placement from Fairleigh Dickinson University:
Student Teacher Class Cooperating Teacher
Anna Zolotuch-Skiba ESL Sammantha Petrullo
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the certified staff indicated below be paid for graduate courses taken between January and May 2007:
Name Course Hrs. Paid Reimb.__
Wendy Alvarez Adv. Sem. Research in Ed Prac II 3 $1388.55 $1041.41
(Phys Ed/WE)
Cheryl Lechtanski Plant Ecology 3 $1022.40 $ 766.80
(Science/HS)
Nancy Maldony Adv. Sem. in Special Education 3 $1388.55 $1041.41
(SpecEd/HS)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the employment of the following food service worker by Maschio’s Food Service:
Daniela Jankovska
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education grant Leeanne Chiaramonte, teacher of drama at NPHS, an unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act, effective November 5, 2007 through December 19, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Joelle Bruno as a guidance counselor at NPHS at the MA/Step 3 annual salary rate of $45,630. (Ms. Bruno will replace Rose Bellino.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Samantha Tenenbaum, special education teacher at Somerset School, effective July 1, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the employment of Emily Fencik as the accompanist for the spring concerts at the middle school and high school at the stipends indicated:
NPHS Concert May 22, 2007 $125.00
NPMS Concert May 24, 2007 $110.00
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the non-certified staff indicated below be paid for courses taken between January and May 2007:
Name Course Hrs. Paid Reimb.__
Brenda Fleisher Seminar in Mgmt. Exp. 3 $333.65 $250.24
(Payroll Bkpr/Dist) Fund. of Public Speaking 3 $333.65 $250.24
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act previously granted to Wendy Alvarez, physical education teacher at West End School, from April 14, 2007 to April 25, 2007 to effective April 14, 2007 to May 28, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Moved: Seconded:
Curriculum, Instruction, and Pupil Services
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve a Summer School Program pursuant to NJAC 6:8-8, 1-4, as follows:
a) No Child Left Behind Academy from June 25, 2007 through July 27, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
District (at East End School)
Grades K – 5 ESL 2 hrs per class
Grades 2 – 5 Academic Support 2 hrs per class
District (at NPHS)
Grades 6 – 12 ESL 2 hrs per class
Grade 6 Academic Support 2 hrs per class
b) Remedial Courses to be held from June 25, 2007 through July 27, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
District (at NPHS)
English/Grade 7 1 hr per class Mathematics/Grade 7 1 hr per class
English/Grade 8 1 hr per class Mathematics/Grade8 1 hr per class
c) Intervention courses for designated incoming ninth graders to be held from June 25, 2007 through July 27, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
District (at NPHS)
Intensive Summer English 2 hrs per class
Intensive Summer Mathematics 2 hrs per class
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the use of three kindergarten classrooms at East End School to house extended school year (ESY) programs for pupils who are currently in our Preschool Disabled class and self-contained K-1, from June 25 through August 6, 2007, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for classified student HI-21-06-07 to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff for not more than 10 hours per week, effective April 19, 2007.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for classified student HI-35-06-07 to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff for not more than ten hours per week, effective May 7, 2007.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved 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
XXXXX-06-07 Midland School/Branchburg $34,704 5/21/07
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for classified student HI-25-06-07 to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff for not more than ten hours per week, effective May 14, 2007.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved 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
ATS-01-06-07 Somerset Academy/Bridgewater $295/per diem 5/15/07
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for non-classified student HI-36-06-07 to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff for not more than five hours per week, effective May 18, 2007.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for non-classified student HI-37-06-07 to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff for not more than five hours per week, effective March 6, 2007.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for classified student HI-38-06-07 to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff for not more than ten hours per week, effective May 12, 2007.
Finance, Purchasing, Facilities and Agreements
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve payments from the Cafeteria Account and the Adult School Account in accordance with the attached list dated May 16, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve line item transfers in accordance with the attached list dated April 30, 2007.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education take from the table the motion concerning Committee Appointments.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that be it RESOLVED, that the President make the following appointments:
Committees
Board/Staff: K. Mullen*, S. Dodd
Communications: D. Smith*, D. Branan, S. Dodd
Curriculum: L. Bond-Nelson*, T. Allen, E. Estevez
Finance & Facilities: D. Branan*, T. Allen, L. Bond-Nelson
Negotiations: L. Bond-Nelson*, K. Mullen, S. Dodd (Alt.)
Policy: D. Branan*, L. Bond-Nelson, K. Mullen
Delegates
Legislative: E. Estevez
NJSBA: E. Estevez
SCSBA: S. Dodd Alt: D. Smith
SCESC: K. Mullen Alt: S. Dodd
Liaisons
AHS/Community School: K. Mullen
Borough Council: D. Branan
Education Foundation: T. Allen, D. Smith
Youth Services: T. Allen, E. Estevez
Parliamentarian D. Sternberg
Ad Hoc Committees:
Evaluation When Necessary
Personnel When Necessary
Superintendent – Ex Officio Member of All Committees
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to sell or dispose of obsolete/irreparable equipment as follows:
Maintenance Vehicle – Dodge 1990 Vin#2B5WB31Z7LK773787
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve an inter-local transportation services agreement with Somerset County Educational Services Commission for coordinated transportation services for the 2007-2008 school year for an administrative fee of 5%.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that WHEREAS, on May 15, 2007, the North Plainfield Board of Education (“Board”) initially conducted a public bid opening for the award of the project for Boys and Girls Bathrooms at the North Plainfield Middle School and West End School (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, four vendors submitted bids for consideration at the bid opening; and
WHEREAS, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has evaluated the bids received and the Board has determined to award the contract for the Project; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Public School Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq., the Board has determined that E. R. Teshkoyan & Company, Inc. having offices at 31 West Cavell Place, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006, is the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder for the Project, with a Base Bid of $74,433.00 (Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars), and additional alternate bids for the following:
Alternate #1 $78,933 (Seventy Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars)
Alternate #2 $98,433 (Ninety Eight Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars)
Alternate #3 $86,533 (Eighty Six Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board makes the following award of contract:
E.R. Teshkoyan & Company is hereby awarded the contract for the Project, for the total contract lump sum of $338,332.00 (Three Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this award is subject to E.R. Teshkoyan & Co. executing the Owner/Contractor Agreement for the Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board’s Counsel is authorized to prepare and transmit for signature the Owner/Contractor Agreement applicable to this award, as well as to secure from E.R. Teshkoyan & Co. such other documentation as required by the Project Specifications and this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be effective immediately.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Correspondence
Letters were received as follows from:
Thank you from Nancy Szaroleta
Thank you from Scannelli Family
Thank you from Judy Grady
Financial Report
Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Mullen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the list of bills and payrolls dated April 30, 2007 in the amount of $3,893,456.61.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Mullen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and the Treasurer of Schools Funds for the month of March 2007, and further recommends in compliance with NJAC 6:23-2.11 (b), that the Board of Education certify that to the best of their knowledge, no major account or fund has been overexpended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligation for the remainder of this fiscal year.
Thomas Allen - Aye Edwin Estevez - Aye
David Branan - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
New Business
In regard to the SCSBA Spring Dinner Meeting of May 30, 2007 at Magiano’s in Bridgewater, it was suggested that Drew Smith, Kathy Mullen and Sandra J. Dodd attend.
A request from Jane Delaney, Director of Pupil Services, was heard regarding the installation of a Peace Garden by the students, teachers and staff at Harrison School as part of a community service project. A consensus of the Board indicated approval of the project.
Old Business
The Board reviewed the following policies:
5111 – Admission
5118 – Nonresidents
5126 – Awards for Achievement
Current Events in Education
There were none.
Comments from the Public
Upon request of the chair for comments from the public, there were none.
Future Agenda Items
Presentation of Technology Plan – June 6, 2007
Draft Annual Board Planning Calendar – June 11, 2007
Board Goal Setting Meeting – June 11, 2007
Summer Program Presentation
Adjournment
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to hold an executive session on June 6, 2007 at 7:00 pm, for confidential matters relating to personnel, students, negotiations, and litigation.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to adjourn at 10:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald Sternberg
APPROVED:
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