Hammonton Board of Education
566 Old Forks Road, Hammonton, New Jersey
AGENDA
August 11, 2011
Call to order Mr. Joseph Giralo presiding
Roll Call Mr. Robert Bauers
Mrs. Barbara Berenato
Mr. Manny Bermudez
Mr. Al Campbell
Mr. Louis DeStefano
Mr. John Lyons
Mr. Sam Mento III
Mrs. Loretta Rehmann
Mr. Sal Velardi
Mr. Eric Weiss
Mr. Joseph Giralo
It is noted for the record that Mr. Louis DeStefano, representing the Folsom Board of Education, is precluded from voting, under the constraints of N.J.S.A. 18A:38-8.1 and .2.
Open Public
Meetings Act
Statement “The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend any meetings of public bodies at which their interests may be discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Hammonton Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, purpose and place thereof published in the Press of Atlantic City on May 21, 2011; and mailed to The Hammonton News; and posted on authorized premises.”
Closed
Session WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act., N.J.S.A. 10:40-12 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances exist;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Town of Hammonton in the County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, as follows: The public shall be excluded from discussion on the actions upon the hereinafter specified subject matter: Personnel matters, contracts/litigations, negotiations, matters of attorney/client privilege. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential, will be made public as soon as is practicable. Minutes of the closed session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The Board will reconvene to public session at the conclusion of the closed session. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
Time: ____________
Reconvene to
Public Session Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
Time: ____________
Flag Salute The President will lead those assembled in the flag salute.
Public
Discussion
Public Hearing regarding renewing employment contract for:
Board Secretary/Business Administrator, Barbara Prettyman
Assistant Superintendent, Janet Holloway
Action Items:
1. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Barbara Prettyman, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator’s contract for school year July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
2. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Janet Holloway, Assistant Superintendent’s contract for school year July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
3. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Board Minutes of July 14, 2011 (Open & Closed Sessions). Exhibit A
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
4. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the purchase order lists for June 2011 in the amount of $25,140.51. Exhibit B
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
5. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the bill list for July 2011 in the amount of $797,266.73 Exhibit C
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
6. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the following check lists:
June 2011 $ 512.11
July 2011 $1,898,437.20
August 2011 $ 73,194.93
Total $1,972,144.24 Exhibit D
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
7. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve to void check number 27432 to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey in the amount of $28,331.20.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
8. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the July 2011 payroll in the amount of $801,018.79. Exhibit E
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
9. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the June 2011 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Appropriation Transfers. Exhibit F
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
10. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the July 2011 Food Service expense list, bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, and profit and loss as prepared by the Food Service Director. Exhibit G
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
11. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve to award contract to The Top Shop for countertops in the high school and middle school in the amount of $17,621.61 based on lowest quote.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
12. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve contract between VHS, Inc. (Virtual High School) and Hammonton High School from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 per attached Exhibit H
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
13. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve licensing agreement with Pel Industries, Inc., a non-exclusive license to print the school logo on merchandise, including without limitation shirts, hats, and other apparel and headwear, which will be sold at the local Wal-Mart. Exhibit I
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
14. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the 8th Grade and 12th Grade awards for school year 2010-2011. Exhibit J
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
15. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve transportation for students to attend the HSPA Summer Course at the high school from August 15-26, 2011 for a total cost of $1,314.88 to be funded by NCLB.
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
16. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve an application for dual use of educational space for the 2011-2012 school year. Exhibit K
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
17. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve all school bus routes for school year 2011-2012. (Copy of the bus routes are in the district office for your perusal)
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
18. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the purchase and loaning of textbooks/workbooks to St. Joseph Elementary School per attached. These textbooks/workbooks will be purchased through Non-Public Textbook State Aid Funding. Exhibit L
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
19. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the new alarm system at the Warren E. Sooy Elementary School. Change Order No. E-1 (DEC Electric)
allowance credit in the amount of $4,500 as per attached Exhibit M
Original DEC Electric Contract $38,800.00
Change Order No. E-1 Credit 4,500.00
Amend DEC Electric Contract $34,300.00
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
20. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a contract with RPS, Inc. to provide physical, occupational, speech and language therapy services from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. Exhibit N
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
21. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve New Jersey Specialized Child Study Team to perform psychological, educational, and speech/language evaluations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the amount of $400.00 per case when deemed necessary by the Child Study Team Exhibit O
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
22. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Brett DiNovi & Associates Behavioral Consultation to provide behavioral consultation to the staff and families of Hammonton School District in the amount of $60/hour for Clinical Associates and $115/hour for Behavioral Consultant when deemed necessary by the Child Study Team Exhibit P
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
23. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Itinerant/Shared Services Agreement with Atlantic County Special Services School District per the attached schedule when deemed necessary by the Child Study Team Exhibit Q
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
24. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Gloucester County Special Services School District – Center for Regional Education Support Services provide a part time educational interpreter for DA at a cost of $70.00/hr. Exhibit R
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
25. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2011 Atlantic County Special Services School District Extended School Year Program Agreement for KA, AC, LD, SD, RH, ML, MM, MN, DR, IR, KS, KS and AT for a total of $2,000 per pupil. These are existing placements. Exhibit S
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
26. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the disposal of items that are non-working or antiquated as per the attached Exhibit T
Motion: ____________ Second: ___________
Personnel It is hereby noted for the record that all Personnel recommendations are drawn with the Superintendent’s recommendation for approval.
27. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Marge Zeising, elementary school cafeteria/playground aide, effective immediately. Exhibit U
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
28. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Helen Rodio, elementary school part-time personal care aide, effective immediately. Exhibit V
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
29. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following on a non-emergent basis:
Beth Emmons – elementary school (replacement K.L.) personal care aide – Exhibit W
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
30. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following 2011-2012 early childhood P.A.S.S. team member as per attached Exhibit X.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
31. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Robert Cramer as the DARE officer for the early childhood center and elementary school as per attached Exhibit Y.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
32. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following 2011-2012 elementary school extracurricular stipends as per attached Exhibit Z.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
33. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the increase of days for Sharon Silipena, elementary school part-time cafeteria aide, from 90 days to 180 days due resignation of M.Z. as per attached Exhibit AA.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
34. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Kristin Strobel, high school nurse, effective on or before October 3, 2011.
Exhibit BB
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
35. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Ryan Comunale, high school part-time instructional aide, effective immediately. Exhibit CC
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
36. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from William Jacobs, high school part-time instructional aide, effective immediately. Exhibit DD
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
37. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Alyssa Vaccarella, middle school part-time instructional aide, effective immediately. Exhibit EE
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
38. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Stephen Haas, high school hall monitor, effective immediately. Exhibit FF
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
39. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Natasha Roman, district bus aide, effective July 29, 2011. Exhibit GG
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
40. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation as high school assistant girls’ soccer coach from Christine Reichert. Exhibit HH
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
41. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve an unpaid New Jersey Leave of Absence for Lisa DeKlerk, middle school guidance counselor, from September 1 to October 14, 2011, returning October 17, 2011. Exhibit II
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
42. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve an unpaid leave of absence for Santo Florelli, district part-time custodian, from August 12 to August 26, 2011. Exhibit JJ
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
43. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the recommendation to change the status of Florencio Santiago, district maintenance worker, from part-time to full-time retroactive to July 1, 2011.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
44. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following teachers to the positions of 2011-2012 NCLB Site-Based Management as per the attached Exhibit KK.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
45. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following to act as interpreter for students participating in the middle school soccer program as per attached Exhibit LL.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
46. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following on an emergent basis pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6.7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A.18A:6-4:13 et seq., as applicable pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Current substitute pay schedule approved by the Board May 3, 2001: Regular County Substitute Certificate - $70.00 per day, Regular Standard State Teaching Certificate - $75.00 per day, School Nurse - $100.00 per day:
Frank Torcasio – District 12-month Supervisor of Health and Physical Education/Athletic Director (replacement M.G.) effective on or before October 15, 2011 Exhibit MM
TBA – High School part-time hall monitor – to be hired on the addendum
TBA – (2) High School part-time instructional aides – to be hired on the addendum
Alyssa Edelstine – substitute teacher. She has a special education certificate
Danielle Feaster – substitute teacher. She has a Prek-3 certification
Danielle Koomis – substitute teacher. She has a social studies certificate
Pamela Esposito – substitute teacher. She has an English certificate
Nancy King – substitute teacher. She has an elementary certificate
Rachel Crescenzo – substitute teacher. She has a social studies certificate
Emily Jacobs – substitute teacher. She has an elementary certificate
Jennifer Roselli – substitute teacher. She will be applying for a New Jersey substitute certificate
Richard Ruskanen – substitute teacher. He will be applying for a New Jersey substitute certificate
Nancy Cushinotto – substitute teacher. She has a New Jersey substitute certificate
Shanika Smith – substitute teacher. She will be applying for a New Jersey substitute certificate
Robert Del Rossi – substitute bus driver - $11.00/hr
Barry Seifritz – substitute bus driver - $11.00/hr
Rachel Wild – substitute bus aide - $9.00/hr
Caroline Pedersen – substitute bus aide - $9.00/hr
Denise Irizarry – substitute bus aide - $9.00/hr
Joseph Mellon – substitute custodian - $9.00/hr
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
47. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following on a non-emergent basis:
Meagan Rieder – middle school art teacher Exhibit MM
Bruce Crawford – tutor
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
48. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following 2011-2012 high school volunteer cross country coach:
Harry Bilicki
Motion: _____________ Second: _____________
49. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following 2011-2012 high school athletic coaching position as per attached Exhibit NN.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
50. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following 2011-2012 high school extracurricular stipends as per attached Exhibit OO.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
51. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Michael Hannel, a student from Stockton College, to perform 80-hour fieldwork in the high school.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
52. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Matthew Bowen, a student from Stockton College, to perform 40-hour fieldwork in the high school.
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
53. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following students from Rowan University to perform field experience/clinical internship:
Joseph Trovillion elementary school
Brielle Moreno elementary school
Page Bolsvert high school
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
Programs
54. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve an agreement between Atlantic Human Resources, Inc-Head Start/Early Head Start Program and the Hammonton School District. Exhibit PP
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
Students
55. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the revisions to the following:
(e-mailed to Board Members)
2011-2012 High School Student Handbook.
2011-2012 Middle School Student Handbook
2011-2012 Elementary School Student Handbook
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
56. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a parent waiver for a Board of Education hearing for M.B., a high school student, as per attached Exhibit QQ
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
Miscellaneous
57. Resolution No. 11 08 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2nd reading and adoption of the following policy: Exhibit RR
P5131.8 Students – Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Motion: ____________ Second: ____________
58. Resolution No. 11 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the following Use of Facilities Requests, which were approved subject to receipt of all necessary documentation and reviewed by the Risk Management Consultant, who has approved all Certificates of Insurance unless noted otherwise:
ECEC/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
a. Auditorium
MIDDLE SCHOOL
a. Auditorium
(1)
b. Library
(1)
3. HIGH SCHOOL
a. Classrooms
(1) Hammonton High School, Robin Chieco, AP Summer Instruction, Monday to Friday, July 6 to August 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
b. Cafeteria
(1) Hammonton High School Football, Dave Capelli, Lunch, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, August 15, 17, 19, and 20, 2011; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
c. Gyms
(1) Hammonton High School Football, Dave Capelli, Parent Meeting, Friday, August 12, 2011; 4:30 to 8:00 pm
(2) Hammonton High School Cheerleading, Stacey Patton, Summer Practice, Monday to Friday, August 2 to 30, 2011; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
d. PAC
(1)
Motion: _____________ Second: _____________
DISCUSSION
COMMITTEE REPORTS
INFORMATION
Correspondence Received
Letter received from the Department of Education informing us that our district has been determined to “meet requirements” with regard to implementation of special education requirements.
Letter received from Hammonton Education Foundation thanking the custodial and maintenance staff for their exceptional help for their fundraiser, Taste of the Town
Public Comment
Adjournment Motion_________ Second: __________
Time:
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