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The minutes of the regular meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education held on December 19, 2007 at Watchung School, 33 Mountain Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ. Mrs. Bond-Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm 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 Kathleen Mullen
David Branan Drew Elliott Smith – absent, notified
Sandra Dodd Linda Bond-Nelson
Edwin Estevez
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, Nora Rivera, Student Representative and approximately 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 session minutes of December 19, 2007.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to accept the executive session minutes of December 19, 2007
Student Representative Report
Comments from the Public
Upon request of the chair for topics from the public,
Additional Board Matters
Upon request of the chair for additional emergency matters to be discussed by the Board there were none.
Presentation
Committee Delegate Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Recommendations from Superintendent of Schools
Personnel
Curriculum, Instruction, and Pupil Services
Finance, Purchasing, Facilities and Agreements
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION December 19, 2007
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT:
A. PERSONNEL
It is understood that the employment of all new personnel is pending completion of the employment process.
1. That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member/and or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list.
Moved: Seconded:
2. That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education employ the following staff member(s) to teacher after-school professional development courses at the rate of $30 per hour, to be funded with NCLB FY’08 and/or local funds as indicated, to be paid at the conclusion of each course:
Teacher Course Hours
Tammy Scott Wilson Reading 10
Anthony Della Rosa School Wires 5
Anthony Della Rosa Interactive Whiteboards 5
Anthony Della Rosa Excel 5
Kerry Thomson Creative Classroom Materials 5
Roseann Caruso Interactive Whiteboards 5
Moved: Seconded:
3. That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the date of employment for Shannon Zakrzewski, temporary health and physical education teacher at West End and Stony Brook Schools from December 10, 2007 through January 31, 2008 to December 12, 2007 through January 31, 2008.
Moved: Seconded:
4. That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following student teacher placement(s) from New Jersey City University from January 21 through May 2, 2008:
Student Teacher Placement School Cooperating Teacher
Elizabeth Silvas Special Education Elementary EE Michelle Onofri
Anna Radcliff Special Education Elementary WE Sandra Deller
Moved: Seconded:
5. That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve Amy Colon, health and physical education teacher, to assist at athletic contests at the rate of $25.01 per hour.
Moved: Seconded:
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT:
A. PERSONNEL
It is understood that the employment of all new personnel is pending completion of the employment process.
6. That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve Cindy Dilts as a volunteer assistant to the coach of the winter cheerleading program.
Moved: Seconded:
7. That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education appoint Susan Dahlinger for an additional 26 hours, for a total of 86 hours, to teach in the East End School extended day programs at the rate of $30 per hour, to be funded with TARA monies.
Moved: Seconded:
8. That the Board of Education approve Carl Gaebel, security officer, to work two (2) additional hours on weekends to monitor/police athletic field usage, at the rate of $19 per hour, for up to 20 hours, effective March 2008 through June 2008.
Moved: Seconded:
9. That the Board of Education approves the appointment of _______________ as Treasurer of School Moneys effective January 1, 2008, until the conclusion of the school year June 30, 2008, at the stipend of $7,400 to be prorated for the 2007-2008 school year.
Moved: Seconded:
10. That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the previously approved unpaid leave of absence granted to Emily Thompson, under the Federal Family Leave Act, from effective March 5 through April 13, 2008 to effective March 3 through April 6, 2008.
Moved: Seconded:
11. That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following teachers be appointed as SRA scorers for Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics projects at the rate of $27 per hour:
Sandra Barreto Theresa Moroney
Andrew Risoli Susan Woulfin
Moved: Seconded:
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT:
A. PERSONNEL
It is understood that the employment of all new personnel is pending completion of the employment process.
12. That the Board of Education accept with regret the resignation of Theresa Rossol, special education teacher, for reasons of retirement, effective July 1, 2008.
Moved: Seconded:
13. That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education extend the unpaid leave of absence granted to Marion Risoli, paraprofessional, from October 1, 2007 through December 16, 2007 to October 1, 2007 through January 1, 2008.
Moved: Seconded:
14. That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Mary Sommers as a test facilitator for Somerset School at the stipend of $500.
Moved: Seconded:
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT:
B. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND PUPIL SERVICES
1. That for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education pay the tuition for the out-of-district placement of the following classified student(s) in the school(s) and at the tuition rate(s) (to be prorated) as noted. Transportation will be required.
ID# School/Location Tuition Effective
CCCCCC-07-08 Somerset Hills/Warren $69,936 10/23/07
Moved: Seconded:
2. That the Board of Education approve home instruction for non-classified student HI-21-07-08 to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff for five hours per week, effective December 7, 2007, pending hearing.
Moved: Seconded:
3. That the Board of Education approve home instruction for non-classified student HI-22-07-08 to be provided by Somerset Medical Center Home Instruction Service for five hours per week, at the rate of $46.09 per hour, effective December 4, 2007, until released by physician.
Moved: Seconded:
4. That the Board of Education accept funds in the following amounts under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, Part B for FY’08:
IDEIA-B Basic Application (3-21) $776,243
(Includes Non-Public Funds in the Amount of $81,864)
IDEIA-B Preschool Application (3-5) $ 19,327
(Includes Non-Public Funds in the Amount of $0)
Moved: Seconded:
5. That the Board of Education approve home instruction for the following non-classified students to be provided by district staff and/or Educational Services Commission staff for not more than five hours per week, effective January 2, 2008:
HI-23-07-08 HI-24-07-08
Moved: Seconded:
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT:
C. FINANCE, PURCHASING AND AGREEMENTS
1. That the Board of Education approve payments from the Cafeteria Account and the Adult School Account in accordance with the attached list dated December 19, 2007.
Moved: Seconded:
2. That the Board of Education approve line item transfers in accordance with the attached list dated October 31, 2007.
Moved: Seconded:
3. That the Board of Education gratefully accept the donation of three portable radios at a value of $473.00 each, which includes programming and charger, from the Office of Emergency Management of Somerset County.
Moved: Seconded:
Correspondence
Letters were received as follows from:
Financial Report
Unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the list of bills and payrolls dated in the amount of $
That the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Funds, for the month of 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 over expended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to mee the district’s financial obligation for the remainder of this fiscal year.
Old Business
New Business
Current Events in Education
Comments from the Public
Future Agenda Items
Adjournment
To hold and executive session on at 7:00 pm for confidential matters relating to students, personnel, negotiations and litigation.
To adjourn to executive session for confidential matters relating to students, personnel, negotiations and litigation.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED: Donald Sternberg
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