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WMRHSD BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
12/11/ 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, December 11, 2006 at 7:02 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
Jackie
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
Ten
(10) Students
Nine
(9) Staff Members
Seven
(7) Visitors
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
by Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Clements, to adopt the November 13,
2006 Regular Meeting Minutes, as submitted.
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.
WORK SESSION TOPICS - DISCUSSION
1. Dr. Alyce Hunter, Director of
Curriculum, presented the Board the 2007-2008 Program of Studies.
West
Morris Central High School student reported to the Board on the Semi
Formal held December 7, 2006 and thanked Mr. Notte for his help with
the event. The student raised $10,000 to be donated to the Habitat
for Humanities Youth United Program and Darfur relief.
Dr. di Battista introduced Mrs.
Barbara Quinn, Math Teacher WMM and students from her Further
Mathematics class. The students presented the Board with an example
of “further “ math.
OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC
Mr.
Notte opened the meeting to the public at 7:43 p.m.
West
Morris Mendham High School tennis parents inquired into the status of
the proposed tennis courts at West Morris Mendham and if a coach had
been hired for the boys Tennis Team.
Mr.
Notte closed the meeting to the public at 7:49 p.m.
Mr.
Notte and Mrs. Townsend presented Mrs. Lum with a plaque for 25 years
plus service to the district and wished her well on her retirement.
A
short reception was held.
The
Board reconvened into regular session at 8:03 p.m. and took the
following action.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION #1
Motion by
Mrs. Berlin, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to adopt a resolution to go
into Executive Session at 8:03 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. Negotiations relating to
Construction
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 Mr. Johnston, to close the Executive
Session at 8:57 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.
BUSINESS
OPERATIONS
Motion by
Dr. Raj, seconded by Mr. Emery, to adopt a resolution to amend the
2006-07 budget appropriations to include gate receipts for November
2006 in the amount of $2,541 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
Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to approve the attached 2006-07
budget appropriation transfers, as per appendix 4940-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 Mrs. Townsend, that the Board of Education,
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11, certifies that as of October 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
Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to accept the following financial
reports. These reports have been reviewed by the Secretary and found
to be in agreement, as per appendix 4940-B.
a.
Board Secretary’s Report of October 31, 2006.
b.
Treasurer’s Report of October 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
Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to authorize payment of bills on
the Bill List dated December 11, 2006, as per appendix 4940-C.
Roll Call
Vote – Mr. Johnston Abstained on Check #236921-Mr.Notte
Abstained on Check #236921 - Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr.
Connelly, Mr. Emery, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs. Townsend voting
Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by
Dr. Raj, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to authorize payment of bills on
the Student Activities Bill List dated November 30, 2006, as per
appendix 4940D.
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. Johnston, seconded by Mrs. Townsend, to authorize payment of
bills on the Cafeteria Bill List dated October 31, 2006, as per
appendix 4940-E
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 into a Joint Transportation
Agreement with the Mt. Olive Township Board of Education as follows:
ROUTE
# START/END DESTINATION # STUDENTS
COST
VT1
9/1/06–6/30/07 Morris County 12/WMR $11,187.00
School
of 42/Mt.Olive
Technology
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 enter into a Joint
Transportation Agreement with the Washington Township Board of
Education as follows:
ROUTE#
START/END DESTINATION #STUDENTS
COST
VTS-1
10/2/06–6/20/07 PM Trans From WMC 8/WMC $119/per
diem
To Student Residences
NOTE: Transportation
home after students return from Vo-Tech at 3:30 PM on M, W & F.
On Tu & Th, students ride 4 PM Late Buses.
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 authorize Payment #8 to D &
K Construction Company in the amount of $51,175.19 for the West
Morris Mendham High School Renovation & Construction Project
#5660-050-04-1000.
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 authorize Payment #9 to D &
K Construction Company in the amount of $243,629.56 for the West
Morris Mendham High School Renovation & Construction Project
#5660-050-04-1000 contingent upon architect review and approval.
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 authorize the Business
Administrator/ Board Secretary to establish a student activity
account for the "Class of 2010” for West Morris Central
High School.
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 authorize the Business
Administrator/ Board Secretary to establish a student activity
account for the "Class of 2010” for West Morris Mendham
High School.
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 resolution
to award a contract for professional services:
WHEREAS,
the West Morris Regional High School District Board of Education
requires the services of an engineering and surveying 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 Ferriero
Engineering, Inc., to provide such services to the Board of
Education for West Morris Central High School Construction Project
State Project #0556-030-04-1000 with a fixed amount of $25,500 for
permit review, site plans and specifications and an estimated cost
not to exceed $9,000 for Construction Administration for a total cost
not to exceed $34,500. This contract is awarded without competitive
bidding as a professional service under the Public School Contract
Law, as per appendix 4942-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 Mrs. Townsend, 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 for pre-construction services 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 to revise its agreement with Turner
Construction Company, to provide such services to the Board of
Education for West Morris Central High School Construction Project
State Project #5660-030-04-1000 for an amount of $4,500/per month not
to exceed 4 months effective December 1, 2006 and provide a cost
estimate for the project not to exceed $21,000 for a total amount not
to exceed $39,000. This contract is awarded without competitive
bidding as a professional service under the Public School Contract
Law, as per appendix 4943A.
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
resolution:
WHEREAS,
The West Morris Regional High School District Board of Education of
the County of Morris, New Jersey (the “Board”), desires
to proceed with a school facilities project consisting generally of:
Additions
and Renovations to West Morris Central High School, State Project
#5660-030-04-1000.
WHEREAS,
the Board now seeks to take the initial steps in order to proceed
with the project:
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WEST MORRIS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW
JERSEY, as follows:
Section
1. In accordance with the requirements of Section6A:26-3 of the New
Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the Educational
Specifications prepared in connection with the project and the Board
further authorizes the submission of same to the Morris County
superintendent of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education
for approval.
Section
2. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-3 of the New
Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the Schematic
Plans prepared in connection with the Project and the Board further
authorizes the submission of same to the Morris County Superintendent
of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education for approval.
The Board further authorizes the submission of the Schematic Plan to
the Municipal planning board for its renew.
Section
3. The Board hereby authorizes the amendment to its Long-Range
Facilities Plan in order to reflect the proposed Project.
Section
4. The School Administration and such other officers and agents of
the Board as are necessary, including the Board attorney, bond
counsel and architect, are hereby authorized to perform such other
acts, to execute such other documents and to do such other things as
are necessary to implement the determinations of the Board set forth
in this resolution. Including the submission of Information to the
New Jersey Department of Education as set for the in Section 5(d) of
P.L. 2000, c72 in connection with receipt of a grant with respect to
the proposed Project.
Section
5. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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. Johnston, seconded by Mrs. Berlin, to approve the 2007-08
Program of Studies, as per appendix 4944-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 Mrs. Berlin, to approve home instruction
as follows:
Student #922749 effective 11/14/06 to
receive not less than 10 hours per week while hospitalized;
instruction will be provided by Saint Clare’s Hospital at
$44.00 per hour.
Student #922907 effective 11/17/06 to
receive not less than 10 hours per week while hospitalized;
instruction will be provided by Saint Clare’s Hospital at
$44.00 per hour.
Student #9073 effective 11/1/06 to
receive not less than 5 hours per week as per doctor’s
recommendation; instruction will be provided by the district.
Student #9074 effective 11/17/06 to
receive not less than 5 hours per week as per doctor’s
recommendation; instruction will be provided by the district.
Student #922914 effective 10/13/06 to
receive not less than 10 hours per week as per IEP; instruction will
be provided by the district.
Student #9R4090C effective 11/8/06 to
receive not less than 5 hours per week as per doctor’s
recommendation; instruction will be provided by the district.
Student #9075 effective 11/22/06 to
receive not less than 5 hours per week while hospitalized;
instruction will be provided by Professional Education Services, Inc.
at $33.00 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. Johnston, seconded by Mrs. Berlin, to approve placement of
special education student #22941 as per IEP, at a non-approved out of
district facility (Cornerstone Day School, Springfield, NJ), for the
2006-07 school year at a tuition cost of $65,000.00 for twelve-month
program.
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.
Motion
by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mrs. Berlin, to accept two grants from
the Morris County Sheriffs CrimeStoppers, in the amount of $500 each
for West Morris Mendham and West Morris Central High Schools, for the
2007-2008 school 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 Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mrs. Berlin, to approve an overnight
trip for WM Central students to travel to Boston, Massachusetts to
perform at the Heritage Music Festival (April 20-22, 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. Johnston, seconded by Mrs. Berlin, to approve an overnight
trip for WM Mendham students to travel to Cuzumel, Mexico via flight
and cruise ship, to perform and receive coaching from professional
entertainers, and visit historical ruins in Cuzumel (April 9-13,
2007).
Note:
Same trip approved August 14, 2006 for WM Central students.
Roll Call
Vote – Mr. Connelly voting No - Mrs. Berlin, Mrs. Clements, Mr.
Emery, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Notte, Dr. Raj, Mrs. Schram and Mrs.
Townsend voting Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by
Mr. Johnston, seconded Mrs. Berlin, to enter into a Settlement
Agreement regarding student
#22757, as
per confidential
agreement.
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 Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to accept the retirement
notice of Michael Bourdius, Administrative Assistant, WM Mendham,
effective January 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 accept the resignation of
Todd Toriello, Teacher of English, WM Central, effective on or about
January 22, 2007.
Note
Effective date to be adjusted contingent upon 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
Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to appoint Joseph Trainor as a
Guidance Counselor, WM Mendham, at a salary of $58,360* (Step 9 Level
MA+30), effective on or about February 12, 2007 through June 30,
2007, contingent upon satisfying the criminal history background
check for school employees.
Note:
Position available due to a resignation; effective date contingent
upon release from contract with current employer; *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 Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to appoint Susan Kratch as a
Supplemental Secretary, Board Office, at the rate of $14.00/hour,
effective December 4, 2006 through June 30, 2007, contingent upon
satisfying the criminal history background check for school
employees.
Note:
Position available due to a reassignment.
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 appoint Alexis Saskowitz
as a Teacher Assistant, WM Central, at a salary of $17,000 (Step A;
$16,000 + $1,000 training differential), prorated, effective December
12, 2006 through June 30, 2007, contingent upon satisfying the
criminal history background check for school employees.
Note:
Position available due to growth.
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 Juanita Togno as a
per diem School Nurse, District, effective December 12, 2006 through
on or about March 9, 2007, at the rate of $150 per diem.
Note:
Coverage for school nurses on extended medical/disability leaves.
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 the revised job
description for Secretary to the Business Administrator/Board
Secretary, including a change in title to “Executive/Confidential
Secretary to the Business Administrator – Assistant Board
Secretary”, as per appendix 4948-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. Emery, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to approve the following 6th
period teaching assignment, effective November 27, 2006 for the
remainder of the 2006-07 school year:
Marjorie
Saperstein Adaptive P.E. 2/3 of 1 Period
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 an adjustment to the
calculation of 6th period teaching assignments for
teachers providing coverage for teaching on disability/maternity
leave for the period September 6 through November 8, 2006, as
follows:
Judith
Bower $170.38 additional
Poonam
Gahlawat $109.54 additional
Cynthia
Hannas $115.82 additional
William
Librera $ 98.00 additional
George
Magliaro $185.20 additional
Note:
Previously approved at the per period rate (20% of full time
salary/200 days) for number of school days in the leave period;
adjustment reflects payment for full pay periods at the 6th
period rate (20% of full time salary).
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 appoint the following
persons to coaching/co-curricular positions for the 2006-2007 school
year:
WM
Central - appoint:
Kevin
Burns Assistant Wrestling Volunteer
Cristy
Chory Music Dir.-1st Perf.
Musical (1/2) Level A Step 1
Debbie
Gonzalez International Club* Level C Step 1
Christopher
Marold Assistant Wrestling Step 2
WM
Mendham - appoint:
Dennis
Jarvis Assistant Winter Track Step 2
Meimee
Persau Assistant Fencing Volunteer
*this
club replaces the Friends & Buddies Club at WM Central.
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 Alberto Joseph
Errico, Athletic Trainer, to provide coverage on an as-needed basis
during the 2006-2007 school year, 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 Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to authorize the Director of
Special Education to employ the following STRIVE Program participants
for part time work in accordance with the Board approved hourly rates
for substitute employees:
611,
613, 615, 616
Note:
This activity is funded by Juvenile Justice System STRIVE Grant;
positions/hourly rates to be determined based upon individual work
assignments. Locations are WM Central Cafeteria and WM Central
Maintenance Department.
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 authorize Katherine
Carrion-Alverez, Seton Hall University athletic training student, to
complete a student athletic training assignment under the direct
supervision of Suzanne Barba, Athletic Trainer, WM Central, during
the period January 2007 to June 2007.
Note:
A previous assignment request from Seton Hall University for this
time period was withdrawn.
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 authorize Matthew Holder,
Centenary College student, to complete a practicum at WM Mendham,
under the supervision of Deborah Karczewski, Teacher of English,
during the period January 23, 2007 through May 15, 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 authorize Anthony Nigito,
Centenary College student, to complete a practicum at WM Mendham,
under the supervision of Douglas Kirk, Teacher of English, during the
period January 23, 2007 through May 15, 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 authorize Erin Kida,
Centenary College student, to complete a 600-hour guidance internship
at WM Mendham, under the supervision of Marianna Marchese, Director
of Guidance, during the period February through May 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 authorize Jacqueline
Oswald, Rutgers University Student, to complete a 150-hour field
experience at WM Mendham, under the supervision of Jane Brooks,
Educational Media Specialist, during the period December 15, 2006
through May 9, 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 revision of the
2006-2007 rates of pay for the following categories of student
employees, effective October 1, 2006:
Student
Food Services Worker $7.15/hour
Student-in-Training $7.15/hour
Student
Teacher Assistant $7.15/hour
Rates
revised in accordance with New Jersey’s new minimum wage which
became effective October 1, 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 Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to approve the following
substitute employees for the 2006-07 school year, contingent upon
satisfying the criminal history background check for school
employees:
Michael
Bourdius Secretary
Ruth
Lashevicki Secretary
Theodore
Manner Teacher
Richard
Moran Teacher
Stephan
Sliasky Teacher
Cathleen
Stenger Nurse
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 resolve, that the Board of
Education approve submission to the County Superintendent of
applications for emergency hiring and the applicants’
attestations that he/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 employees
listed below:
Kevin
Burns
Cristy
Chory
Robert
Dachisen
Susan
Katcher Kratch
John
Kovacs
Meimee
Persau
Alexis
Saskowitz
Stephen
Scerbo
Joseph
Trainor
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 appoint Mary Lucia as
Executive/ Confidential Secretary to the Business Administrator –
Assistant Board Secretary, District, at a salary of $56,125 (Level
I.D; $54,625 + $1,500 board meeting stipend), prorated, effective
January 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007.
Note:
Position available due to a retirement.
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 #2
Motion by
Mrs. Berlin, seconded by Mrs. Schram, to adopt a resolution to go
into Executive Session at 9:21 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. 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
fifty minutes. 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 Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Connelly, to close the Executive
Session at 10:154 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. Berlin, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to adopt the November 13,
2006 Executive Session Meeting Minutes as submitted.
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.
OLD
BUSINESS
Mr.
Pechanec reviewed with the Broad the proposed West Morris Mendham
High School Tennis Courts and possibly a new multi purpose field at
West Morris Central High School. The Board gave verbal authorization
to Mr. Pechanec to proceed with Robert Walsh Associate’s
proposal for the Tennis Courts and determine costs for the multi
purpose field.
Mr.
Emery updated the Board on issues with Massa Montalto Architects.
Mr.
Notte requested input from the Board members regarding the sample
flyer that could be mailed to the municipalities with budget
information and suggested contacting the president's of all the
parent booster clubs to help get the budget message out to the
communities.
Mr.
Notte discussed with the Board the proposed cell towers at West
Morris Mendham High School could be a large fake tree instead of
large flagpole.
The
Board discussed the feasibility of placing their email addresses and
phone numbers on the district website.
NEW BUSINESS
The
Board has received requests to reconsider private music lesson at
West Morris Mendham High School.
Motion
by Mrs. Berlin, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to adjourn at 11:11 p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted,
L.
Douglas Pechanec, Bd. Secretary
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