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WMRHSD BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
October 23, 2006
WEST
MORRIS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Chester,
New Jersey
The West
Morris Regional High School District Board of Education met in
Regular Session Monday, October 23, 2006 at 7:05 p.m. in the West
Morris Mendham High School Library.
The
meeting was called to order by Mr. John Notte, Board President. Mr.
L. Douglas Pechanec, Board Secretary, read the opening statement.
Public
Notice of this meeting was given 48 hours in advance on May 4, 2006
in the Observer Tribune, one of the Board's official
newspapers. Notices were sent to the Daily Record and the
Star Ledger, to the Morris County Clerk and the clerks of the
municipalities comprising the regional district. These notices
indicated date, location, time and type of meeting. Notice was also
posted in the District Administration Building, West Morris Central
High School, West Morris Mendham High School and on the West Morris
Regional website.
ROLL
CALL
Present Absent
Meg
Berlin None
Julie
Clements
Robert
Connelly
Jeff
Emery
James
Johnston
John
Notte
Michael
Raj
Jacke
Schram
Theresa
Townsend
Student
Reps:
Brian
Merker, WMC
Allison
Wilkinson, WMM
Also
Present
Dr.
Anthony di Battista, Superintendent
Mr.
L. Douglas Pechanec, Bus. Adm./Bd. Sec.
Mrs.
Carol Lum, Asst. Bd. Secretary
Seven
(7) Staff Members
Two
(2) Students
Twelve
(12) Visitors
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Mrs. Townsend, seconded by
Mrs. Schram, to adopt the October 9, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes, as
submitted.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin and Dr. Raj Abstained – Mrs.
Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr. Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Mrs.
Schram and Mrs. Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
WORK SESSION TOPICS - DISCUSSION
1. Dr. Alyce Hunter, Director of Staff
Development, reviewed with the Board the Annual Testing Report.
2. Dr. Anthony di Battista,
Superintendent, reviewed with the Board the district Violence &
Vandalism Report.
3. Mr. John Notte, Board President,
discussed with the Board their Board Goals as established with Joanne
Borin, New Jersey School Boards Association.
4. Mr. Jeff Emery, Facilities Chair,
updated the Board on WM Mendham High School Construction and
Renovation Project, the WM Central High School Wastewater Disposal
Project and the status of the WM Central Construction and Renovation
Project.
Mrs.
Julia Clements, Finance Chair, reported to the Board on the
2007/2008 Budget Goals.
6. Mr. Notte reported to the Board on
the October 12, 2006 municipal meeting held to discuss the funding
formula for the district and De-Regionalization.
OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC
Mr.
Notte opened the meeting to the public at 7:54 p.m.
Members
of the public expressed their concerns regarding de-regionalization,
number of tests given in the district and the timeline of the
proposed WM Mendham High School Tennis Courts.
Mr.
Notte closed the meeting to the public at 8:13 p.m.
BUSINESS
OPERATIONS
Motion by
Mrs. Clements, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to adopt a resolution to
amend the 2006-07 budget appropriations to include gate receipts for
September 2006 in the amount of $9,371 to help offset officials’
fees.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Clements, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to approve the attached
2006-07 budget appropriation transfers, as per appendix 4910-A.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by
Mrs. Clements, seconded by Mr. Connelly, that the Board of Education,
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11, certifies that as of August 31, 2006
after review of the Secretary’s monthly appropriation report
and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the
best of their knowledge no major account or fund has been
overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3 and that
sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial
obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Clemens, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to accept the following
financial reports. These reports have been reviewed by the Secretary
and found to be in agreement, as per appendix 4910-B.
a.
Board Secretary’s Report of August 31, 2006.
b.
Treasurer’s Report of August 31, 2006.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by
Mrs. Clements, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to authorize payment of
bills on the Bill List dated October 23, 2006, as per appendix
4910-C.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by
Mrs. Clements, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to authorize payment of
bills on the Cafeteria Bill List dated September 30, 2006, as per
appendix 4911-A.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Clements, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to adopt a resolution to
authorize Change Order #6 in the amount of $6,517.40 for extension of
the west retaining wall as per the direction of structural engineer
Paul Panzarino, as requested by Turner Construction Company and Massa
Montalto Architects for additional services of D & K Construction
Company pertaining to the West Morris Mendham High School Renovation
& Construction Project #5660-050-04-1000, as per appendix 4911-B.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Clements, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to adopt a resolution to
authorize Change Order #7 for rock removal in the amount of $7,497.57
as requested by Turner Construction Company and Massa Montalto
Architects for additional services of D & K Construction Company
pertaining to the West Morris Mendham High School Renovation &
Construction Project #5660-050-04-1000, as per 4911-C. (Anticipated
Change Order by the Board initially approved March 13, 2006 in the
amount of $170,000 revised approval April 17, 2006, in the amount of
$300,000 revised April 24, 2006 in the amount of $450,000 revised
October 9, 2006 in the amount of $468,485.32 revised total amount
$475,982.89).
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Clements, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to authorize payment #2
to Montana Construction Corp., Inc. in the amount of $321,445.33 for
the WM Central Wastewater Disposal Project SP #5660-030-05-3000, as
per appendix 4911-D.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by
Mr. Connelly, seconded by Mrs. Clements, to adopt the following
resolution to award a contract for professional services:
WHEREAS,
the West Morris Regional High School District Board of Education
requires the services of a construction quality control
service firm to implement Phase II - Option " D ":
Option "D" is to
renovate and provide additions to West Morris Central High School and
West Morris Mendham High School and to continue to address the
sewerage/wastewater issues, traffic safety & parking at both
schools.
WHEREAS,
the Public School Contract Laws permit the Board of Education to
engage in such professional services by resolution at the public
meeting without advertisement for bids;
NOW,
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the West Morris Regional High School
District Board of Education enter into an agreement with Atlantic
Engineering Laboratories, Inc. not to exceed $18,000 to provide
such services to the Board of Education for West Morris Mendham High
School Construction Project SP #5660-050-04-1000. Upon execution of
the contract with Atlantic Engineering Laboratories, Inc., the Board
terminates its agreement with Lippincott & Jacobs, without cause.
This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a
professional service under the Public School Contract Law.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by
Mr. Connelly, seconded by Mrs. Clements, to enter into an agreement
with Aspen Ice, Inc., 16 Aspen Drive, Randolph, NJ to provide ice
time for the 2006-2007 WM Central Ice Hockey Season, as per appendix
4912-A.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by
Mr. Connelly, seconded by Mrs. Clements, to adopt the following
resolution for the submission of a Comprehensive Maintenance Plan:
WHEREAS,
the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to
submit three-year maintenance plans documenting "required"
maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities; and
WHEREAS,
the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached
document for the various school facilities of the West Morris
Regional High School District are consistent with these requirements;
and
WHEREAS,
all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school
facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and
to keep their system warranties valid.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Morris Regional High School
District hereby authorizes the School Business Administrator to
submit the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the West Morris
Regional High School District in compliance with Department of
Education requirements, as per appendix 4913-A.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Dr. Raj, to enter into a Parental
Contract with Mary J. Isnard to transport only her own child to and
from WM Mendham, to be designated as Route #MSP1, for the 2006-07
school year at a cost of $15,000.
NOTE:
This is a special needs route requiring a bus aide. After numerous
times of bidding/quoting the route, no acceptable bids were received.
Roll
Call Vote – Mr. Johnston Abstained - Mrs. Berlin, Mrs.
Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr. Emery, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram
and Mrs. Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Dr. Raj, to enter into a Joint
Transportation Agreement with the Mendham Township Board of Education
to provide the following special needs extended school year
transportation for July through August, 2006:
ROUTE
# DESTINATION # STUDENTS JOINER COST
ESY
SH3 Somerset Hills Learning Center 1/MT; 1/WMR $1,335.60
ESY
RD5 Regional Day School/WCV/Aide 1/MT; 1/WMR $2,896.16
ESY
RD6 Regional Day School/WCV 1/WMR $3,437.58
ESY
M6 Matheny School/WVC/Aide 1/MT; 1/WMR $2,884.20
ESY
4 West Morris Central HS 2/WMR $1,900.80
ESY
CJ Camp Jotoni/WCV/Aide 1/WMR $2,138.00
$14,592.34
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Townsend Abstained - Mrs. Berlin, Mrs.
Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr. Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj,
and Mrs. Schram voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Dr. Raj, to enter into a Joint
Transportation Agreement with the Mt. Olive Township Board of
Education to provide the following special needs extended school year
transportation for June through August, 2006:
ROUTE
# DESTINATION # STUDENTS JOINER COST
SD Sage
Day School 2 WMR $6,558.00
ECLC ECLC 2
WMR $4,662.00
AB Abilities 1
$4,774.00
MD2 Midland
School 3 $ 5,923.00
$21,917.00
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Dr. Raj, to enter into a Joint
Transportation Agreement with the Chester Township Board of Education
with West Morris Regional as the host district providing the
following transportation:
ROUTE
# DESTINATION # STUDENTS JOINER COST
G1 Gill
St Bernards 29/CT; 12/WMR $27,150
G2/G2P Gill
St Bernards 15/CT; 4/WMR $11,343
$38,493
NOTE:
G2/G2P is the same route using different driver and vehicle AM/PM
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Dr. Raj, to enter into a Joint
Transportation Agreement with the Mendham Township Board of Education
to provide the following transportation for the 2006-07 school year:
ROUTE
# DESTINATION # STUDENTS JOINER COST
M1 WM
Mendham HS/Aide 80 $36,810.00
M2 WM
Mendham HS 80 $29,090.00
M3 WM
Mendham HS 80 $29,090.00
M4 WM
Mendham HS 80 $29,090.00
M5 WM
Mendham HS 80 $29,090.00
M6 WM
Mendham HS 80 $29,090.00
M7 WM
Mendham HS 80 $19,390.00
M8 WM
Mendham HS 80 $29,090.00
M9 WM
Mendham HS 80 $29,090.00
M11 WM
Mendham HS 80 $29,090.00
M12 WM
Mendham HS 80 $29,090.00
Sub
Total $318,010.00
ROUTE
# DESTINATION # STUDENTS JOINER
COST
ML1 WM
Mendham HS Late Bus 10 $7,462.50
ML2 WM
Mendham HS Late Bus 10 $7,462.50
ML3 WM
Mendham HS Late Bus 10 $7,462.50
ML4 WM
Mendham HS Late Bus 10 $7,462.50
Sub
Total $29,850.00
HLCV1 Hunterdon
Learning Center 1/MT; 6/WMR $29,090.00
RDV6 Regional
Day School/Aide 1/MT; 1/WMR $13,570.00
MV6 Matheny
School/Aide 1/MT; 1/WMR $ 7,297.57
Sub
Total $49,957.57
GSB18 Gill
St Bernards 44/MT; 10/WMR $ 7,185.90
GSB24 Gill
St Bernards 41/MT; 10/WMR $ 7,248.90
Sub
Total $14,434.80
TOTAL
$412,252.37
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Dr. Raj, to enter into a Joint
Transportation Agreement with the Washington Township Board of
Education to provide the following transportation for the 2006-07
school year:
ROUTE
# DESTINATION JOINER COST
C1 WM
Central HS $39,947
C2 WM
Central HS $34,766
C3 WM
Central HS $29,685
C4 WM
Central HS $24,755
C5 WM
Central HS $27,331
C6 WM
Central HS $28,420
C7 WM
Central HS $27,665
C8 WM
Central HS $26,704
C9 WM
Central HS $24,267
C10 WM
Central HS $27,932
C11 WM
Central HS $26,398
C12 WM
Central HS $30,912
C14 WM
Central HS $23,512
C15 WM
Central HS $26,232
C16 WM
Central HS $23,188
C17 WM
Central HS $29,303
C18 WM
Central HS $25,098
C19V WM
Central HS $36,653
C21 WM
Central HS $25,289
C22 WM
Central HS $24,490
Sub
Total $562,547
ROUTE
# DESTINATION JOINER COST
WMC-wheel Regional
Day School/WCV $36,599
L1 WM
Central HS Late Run $ 7,046
L2 WM
Central HS Late Run $ 7,046
L3 WM
Central HS Late Run $ 7,046
L4 WM
Central HS Late Run $ 7,046
L5 WM
Central HS Late Run $ 7,046
Sub
Total $35,230
TOTAL
$634,376
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by
Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to adopt the following travel
resolution:
WHEREAS,
N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et. seq. requires each board of education
to adopt a formal policy and procedures relating to travel and
expense reimbursement for its employees and board members; and
WHEREAS,
the West Morris Regional High School District Board of Education (the
“Board”) adopted a Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy
that addresses the reimbursement of travel-related expenses by Board
members and employees of the District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered all
other relevant guidelines and circulars associated with the adoption
of its Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined
that the travel listed in this Resolution is educationally necessary
and fiscally prudent; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined
that the travel and expense reimbursements listed in this Resolution
are for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers
the efficient operation of the school district; and
WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that
the travel and expense reimbursement listed in this Resolution are in
compliance with Board Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Board Policy 9250 and upon
recommendation of the Superintendent, the West
Morris Regional High School Board of Education approves the
following travel related expenses:
$1,100 Group Registration for all
Board Members to attend the New Jersey School Boards Fall Workshop
to be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City,
New Jersey, October 24-27, 2006; and
Approximately $400 for lodging, $100
for meals, plus related mileage, per member, for the following Board
Members: Meg Berlin, Robert Connelly, James Johnston, John Notte and
Jacke Schram.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin Abstained - Mrs. Clements, Mr.
Connelly, Mr. Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram
and Mrs. Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by
Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Schram, to accept the Superintendent’s
Annual Report of Violence and Vandalism for the 2005-2006 school year
as reported to the State Department of Education, and as per appendix
4917-A.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Dr. Raj, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to authorize Change Order #1 as
recommended by Ferriero Engineering, Inc. in the amount of
$173,264.55 for additional services required of Montana Construction
to complete the WM Central Wastewater Disposal Project SP
#5660-030-05-3000, as per appendix 4917-B.(adjustment of quantities
upon completion of job)
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
PROGRAM
Motion by
Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to approve the 2006-2007 Nursing
Services Plan, as per 4917-C.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by
Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to accept a subgrant renewal
amendment by the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in the
amount of $16,240, to provide youth with community-based prevention
services related to the Students Ready, Interested and Valued for
Employment program (STRIVE) for the funding year January 1, 2007
through December 31, 2007.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to approve home instruction
as follows:
Student #922907 effective 9/21/06 for
not less than 10 hours per week while hospitalized; instruction will
be provided by Four Winds Hospital at $40.00 per hour.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by
Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to approve placement of 5
regular education students at Morris County School of Technology,
Denville, NJ shared time (1/2 day), at an annual tuition cost of
$3,896.00 per student.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to approve placement of 11
special education students #22228, #22540, #22546, #22273, #22350,
#22242, #22588, #22630, #22577, #22224 and #22339 at Morris County
School of Technology, Denville, NJ shared time (1/2 day), at an
annual tuition cost of $4,402.00 per student.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to approve placement of
special education student #22914 as per IEP, at a non-approved out of
district facility (Sage Day School, Somerset, NJ), for the 2006-07
school year at a tuition cost of $36,925.00.
Note:
Placement is contingent upon Commissioner of Education approval of
facility.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
Motion
by Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Berlin, to appoint Mary Daly as a
Teacher of Music, WM Mendham, at a salary of $45,400* (Step 4 Level
BA), prorated, effective October 27, 2006 through June 30, 2007,
contingent upon satisfying the criminal history background check for
school employees. [INFO PACKET]
Note:
Position available due to a resignation; *subject to adjustment at
completion of WMREA negotiations.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Schram, to appoint Gustavo Flores as a
Custodian, WM Mendham, at a salary of $33,550* (Level 2 Step I)
prorated, effective September 13, 2006 through June 30, 2007. He has
satisfied the criminal history background check for school employees.
Note:
Position available due to a resignation; Mr. Flores was appointed as
a Substitute Custodian pending receipt of a letter of clearance from
the Criminal History Review Unit; *salary is subject to adjustment at
completion of WMRFP negotiations.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Schram, to appoint Harold Wenz as a
Custodian, WM Mendham, at a salary of $26,550* (Level 1 Step D)
prorated, effective September 5, 2006 through June 30, 2007. He has
satisfied the criminal history background check for school employees.
Note:
Position available due to a non-renewal; Mr. Wenz was appointed as a
Substitute Custodian pending receipt of a letter of clearance from
the Criminal History Review Unit; *salary is subject to adjustment at
completion of WMRFP negotiations.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Schram, to appoint Courtney Darche as a
Permanent Substitute, WM Central, effective October 24, 2006 through
June 30, 2007, at $90/day, plus benefits. She has satisfied the
criminal history background check for school employees.
Note:
Position available due to a termination.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Schram, to revise the effective date of
the resignation of John Pierce, Teacher of Music, WM Mendham, to
October 27, 2006.
Note:
Effective date adjusted based on availability of teacher filling
vacancy.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Schram, to approve movement on guide for
the following additional 2006-07 staff member, effective September 1,
2006:
From To
Michael
Bullis MA MA+15
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Schram, to appoint/rescind appointment
of the following persons to co-curricular positions for the 2006-2007
school year:
WM
Mendham - appoint:
Pamela
Wrede Producer-Fall/Spring Level C Step 1
WM
Mendham - rescind:
John
Pierce Sound/Lighting
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Schram, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to approve up to 20 hours
for Jessica LoScalzo to provide students enrolled in the ESL program
with support and guidance on issues impacting their educational
experience, at the rate of $33.00*/hour.
Note:
Funded by NCLB grant; *subject to adjustment at completion of WMREA
negotiations.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Schram, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to approve up to 20 hours
for each of the following professional staff members to assist in
identifying and enrolling at-risk students into the STRIVE program,
at the rate of $33.00*/hour:
Fred
Fell
Maria
Zdroik
Note:
Funded by STRIVE grant; *subject to adjustment at completion of
WMREA negotiations.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Schram, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to approve up to 20 hours
for Kenneth Kane to provide supervision of student #22882 per IEP for
the remainder of the first marking period, at the rate of
$33.00*/hour.
*subject
to adjustment at completion of WMREA negotiations.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Schram, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to approve the following
additional professional consultant for NJAC 6A:14 mandated Child
Study Team evaluations for the 2006-07 school year:
Four
Winds Hospital $40.00 per hour Tutorial Services
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Schram, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to approve Michelle
Hemker, Special Education Teacher, WM Mendham, to work with Student
#22599 as per individualized instruction in the community at her
hourly rate of $31.05*.
*subject
to adjustment at completion of WMREA negotiations.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Schram, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to approve Brett Raimondo,
Special Education Teacher, WM Mendham, to provide supervision of
Student #22738 for after school activities at the rate of
$33.00*/hour.
*subject
to adjustment at completion of WMREA negotiations.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Schram, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to approve up to 35 hours
for Marla Guariglia, Speech Language Specialist, WM Mendham, to
conduct Initial and Reevaluation assessments on an as needed basis at
her hourly rate of $34.24*.
*subject
to adjustment at completion of WMREA negotiations.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Schram, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to approve the following
substitute employees for the 2006-07 school year, contingent upon
satisfying the criminal history background check for school
employees:
Nicole
deVries Teacher
Dion
Macioci Teacher
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion
by Mrs. Schram, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to resolve, that the Board
of Education approve submission to the County Superintendent of an
application for emergency hiring and the applicant’s
attestation that she has not been convicted of any disqualifying
crime pursuant to the provisions of NJSA 18A:6-7.1 et.seq., NJSA
18A:39-17 et.seq., or NJSA 18A:6-4.13 et.seq. for the employee listed
below:
Mary
Daly
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC – No comment.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Motion by
Mrs. Berlin, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to adopt a resolution to go
into Executive Session at 8:51 p.m.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the WEST MORRIS
REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION, in the County of Morris and State of New
Jersey, as follows:
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the WEST
MORRIS REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION to discuss a matter relating to:
1. Students Matters
2. Personnel Matters
3. Negotiations
which matter is permitted by Section
7.B of the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 231 of the Public Laws
of the State of New Jersey for 1975) to be discussed in closed
session in the absence of the public; and
WHEREAS, the WEST MORRIS REGIONAL
BOARD OF EDUCATION has determined that it is necessary in the public
interest that the matter in fact be discussed in closed session, and
has estimated that, as nearly as can now be ascertained, the results
of the discussion can be disclosed to the public at the following
time and under the following circumstances:
A. The Board will reconvene in
approximately
one hour and a half. Action will
be taken.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved that
the public be excluded from this the remaining portion of this
meeting, during which only the aforestated matter will be discussed.
All
in favor.
MOTION TO CLOSE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion
by Mrs. Berlin, seconded by Dr. Raj, to close the Executive Session
at 10:03 p.m.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Connelly, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
by Mrs. Schram, seconded by Mrs. Clements, to adopt the October 9,
2006 Executive Session Meeting Minutes, as
submitted.
Roll
Call Vote – Mrs. Berlin and Dr. Raj Abstained - Mrs. Clements,
Mr. Connelly, Mr. Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Mrs. Schram and
Mrs. Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr.
Pechanec updated the Board on the proposed cell tower on WM Mendham
High School property and the Board Attorney’s recommendation to
solicit bids for the project.
Mr.
Pechanec reported to the Board on the first quarter vending machine
earnings, discussed the tabled motion for payment to Massa Montalto
Architects and shared with the Board the proposal from Chester
Township for the North Road property.
Mr.
Notte discussed the timeline for the Request for Proposal for an
auditing firm for the district.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Notte
reviewed with the Board the memo received from Suzanne Barba,
Athletic Trainer/Physical Education Teacher at WM Central, expressing
her concerns regarding the combined position of Athletic
Trainer/Teacher.
Motion
by Mrs. Berlin, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to adjourn at 10:21 p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted,
L.
Douglas Pechanec, Bd. Secretary
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