EGG HARBOR CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR
MEETING
September
10, 2008
The regular meeting of the Egg Harbor City Board of Education was held on the above date at 7:00 p.m. at the Charles L. Spragg School, 601 Buffalo Avenue, Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, with President Stephen Bouchard opening the meeting, and board members Rick Dovey, Joseph Farnan, Donna Heist, Jeanne Williams and Lloyd Wimberg present. Also present were: Superintendent, John Gilly III; Business Administrator, Joseph Smurlo; Board Secretary, Marie Setterman; Board Solicitor, Ron Sahli; Supervisor of Special Projects, Gina Forester; Spragg Principal, Adrienne Shulby; and, Rittenberg Principal, Jack Griffith.
Mr. Bouchard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following statement:
In compliance with the N.J.A.C. 5:18-3.15, in case of fire or other emergency, which should cause this facility to be evacuated, I direct your attention to the location of the exits in this facility. Also, there will be no smoking in this facility.
This is to advise those present at this meeting of the Board of Education of the Egg Harbor City School District, in the County of Atlantic, that adequate notice has been given of this meeting as required by the provisions of Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975; that notice thereof has been forwarded for publication in the District official newspapers, posted in the Spragg and Rittenberg Schools, and forwarded to the Egg Harbor City Clerk within the time required by said Act.
Mr. Bouchard directed the secretary to enter this public announcement into the minutes of this meeting.
Mr. Bouchard called for the flag salute and roll call, which is reflected in the opening paragraph.
There were no public comments.
The following monthly reports were received in the Board packets: Superintendent Report.
Mr. Gilly updated
the Board on the elementary school construction project saying that the trailers
were delivered Thursday. He also said
the neighbors notified of the imminent construction and the fencing was installed.
Mr. Gilly said
that he received a call from Rhonda Ward from the Pinelands Commission on
September 8th regarding the elementary school construction project.
He added that Ms. Ward said that the Pinelands Commission had not received an
application for this project and that the district must submit an application
as soon as possible in order for it to be approved at the October 10th
Pinelands Commission Board meeting.
Mr. Gilly
reported that bidding for the Middle school project will begin and be posted next
week on the SDA website. Mr. Gilly also
said that as of today, the house located at 708 San Francisco Avenue is demolished
and almost cleaned up; 714 San Francisco needed a permit to remove the asbestos
shingles; and, the District will settle with the City at Landis Title Company
in Hammonton tomorrow for the remaining property.
Mr. Smurlo explained
the Service
agreement with Great American Plan Administrators, Inc. to provide 403B plan
administration services that will be required effective January 1, 2009 in
accordance with new IRS regulations that is on the agenda for approval this
evening. He added the service is free for three
years.
Mrs. Forester
reported that the new staff orientation held at the end of August was very
successful. She also said that two our
staff trained in Ortin-Gillingham Reading Techniques Approach this summer.
Mrs. Shulby
reported that August was nice and quiet and that the school year opening ran
very smoothly.
Mr. Griffith
said that he had the best school opening
ever. He also talked about the “design a
scarecrow” project for the 21st CCLC Reach students from both
schools. The scarecrows will be placed
along Philadelphia Avenue to promote community pride.
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Heist, the Board approved the following sets of minutes, as amended:
1.
August 13, 2008 Executive
2.
August 13, 2008 Regular
(Roll call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Dovey, the Board approved the Board Secretary’s Report and the Treasurer’s Report for July 2008 (Roll call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Dovey, the Board approved the Board Certification pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 The Egg Harbor City Board of Education certifies that as of 8/31/08 after review of the Board Secretary’s monthly financial report (Revenue and Appropriation sections) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a)2-3 and there have been no changes in anticipated revenue sources and/or amounts so that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (Roll call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
1.
General Account - $323,767.49
2.
Capital Account - $0
3.
Food Service - $
4.
Payroll Account – $138,659.69
(Roll call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs.
Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
FACILITIES
Upon a motion by Mrs. Heist, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the use of facilities for Force One Pro Wrestling, Tom Cairo to rent the multi-purpose room at the Spragg Elementary School, for a pro wrestling event, per policy/regulations for use of buildings, including salaries for custodial personnel, to be held Saturday, October 18, 2008, pending receipt of certificate of insurance.
Mr. Wimberg voiced his opposition to using the facilities for the wrestling event.
(Roll call: Mr. Dovey-no; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-abstain; Mr. Wimberg-no; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mrs. Heist, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the use of facilities for the Egg Harbor City Crusaders for the 2008-2009 school year. (Roll call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mrs. Heist, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the use of facilities for the Mullica Township Recreation Association for the 2008-2009 school year, pending receipt of certificate of insurance. (Roll call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Heist, the Board approved the staffing assignments for the 2008-2009 school year. (Roll call: Mr. Dovey-recuse; Mr. Farnan-recuse; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Heist, the Board approved the service agreement with Great American Plan Administrators, Inc. to provide 403B plan administration services that will be required effective January 1, 2009 in accordance with new IRS regulations. Great American agrees to provide this service at no charge for a period of three years. (Roll call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Teacher
Substitutes
Daily
rate: 1) Atl. Co. Sub. Cert. w/60
credits + - $65.00; 2) Atl. Co. Sub w/BA - $70.00; 3) NJ Teach. Cert - $75.00
Marissa Agosto Co.
Sub.w/ BA
Lauren Bouchard Co.
Sub. Cert.
Rachael Burghart Co.
Sub. w/BA
Custodian
Substitute
Daily
rate: $60.00
Stephan
Watts
(Roll
call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes;
Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Melissa Axelsson Title I 60%=$30,202.00
Patricia Bernard Title I 40%=$29,504.00
Regina Deman Title I 26%=$12,205.00
Mary Dovey Title I 80%=$47,512.00
Renee Kilburn Title I 83%=$40,577.00
Melissa Axelsson Title II-A 19%=$ 9,623.00
Winifred Blankenship Title II-A 71%=$34,129.00
Angela Maione Title II-D 5%=$ 2,441.00
Tina Hennaut Title IV 7%=$ 4,090.00
(Roll call: Mr. Dovey-recuse; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Shannon Deninger IDEIA-Preschool 12%=$6,257.00
(Roll call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded
by Mr. Farnan, the Board ratified and affirmed the appointment of Dana
Goldstein as long-term substitute for
CLS Health and Physical Education from September 2, 2008 through January 5,
2009 at the following rate: $75.00 per day and after the 20th
day, $80.00 per day. (Roll call: Mr.
Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes;
Mr. Bouchard-yes)
STUDENT ITEMS
1. Student #7713675437
2. Student #5975658367
(Roll call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded
by Mr. Farnan, the Board ratified and affirmed a field trip for the 2008-2009
school year as follows: Extended School
Year students to Ripley’s Believe It or Not on August 14, 2008. Admission and transportation funded by the
Board of Education. (Roll call: Mr.
Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes;
Mr. Bouchard-yes)
PROGRAMS
Basic Public:
$166,164 Preschool Public: $7,822
(Roll call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs.
Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon
a motion by Mr. Wimberg. seconded by Mrs. Heist, the Board approved the submission
of the FY 09 IDEA Grant. (Roll
call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes;
Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon
a motion by Mr. Wimberg. seconded by Mrs. Heist, the Board approved the FY
09
REBEL II Tobacco Prevention Program grant offered through Atlantic Prevention Resources for the amount of
$1000. (Roll call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr.
Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr.
Bouchard-yes)
Upon
a motion by Mr. Wimberg. seconded by Mrs. Heist, the Board approved the
placement of Stockton College students for a service learning program in 7th
and 8th grade Communication Arts classrooms from September 11, 2008
– December 23, 2008. (Roll call:
Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr.
Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon
a motion by Mr. Wimberg. seconded by Mrs. Heist, the Board approved the tuition
contract with Atlantic County Special Services School District to provide 2008
Extended School Year Services for 7 students, State ID #s; 5063765312,
7392060119, 7277897191, 5909681209, 9349481559,8789636238, 3976051086, and
11290199215, at a cost of cost of $97/day for 30 days, total for the 2008
Extended School Year is $20,370.00. In
addition, a personal aide is required for student 9349481559 at a cost of
$103/day for 30 days. Total cost is $3,090.00. (Roll call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs.
Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Professional development activities have been recommended by building Principals, approved by the Supervisor of Special Projects and the Superintendent as directly related to the fulfillment of individual professional improvement plans and/or required by the New Jersey Department of Education, No Child Left Behind legislation (NCLB), local student Individual Education Plans, or entitlement/discretionary grants. Adequate funds have been appropriated.
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved Professional Development Workshops (September and October) for the 2008-2009 school year. Added to the attached list is Erin Ritson who will be attending the Art Conference on October 7 and 8 for the total amount of $250.62. (Roll call: Mr. Dovey-recuse; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
The
Board received the following informational items:
· SDA Notice to Proceed Letter for Spragg dated 8/20/08
· Atlantic County Dept. of Regional Planning and Development Notification of Complete Land Development Application dated 8/27/08SDA Notice of Award – 7/30/08
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Mrs. Galloway asked how the state can give the
district the Notice to Proceed when the Pinelands application was not
approved/applied for. Mr. Sahli said it
seemed to be a misinterpretation of the law.
COMMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE BOARD
Mrs. Shulby said that the Playground Committee met
on Monday evening. She said that everyone
is welcome to come to a meeting and see how great the project is moving along.
District dates of interest for the upcoming month:
September 17 FDR Back to School Night
September 24 CLS Back to School Night
October 8 Regular Board of Education Meeting
Mr.
Gilly said that a new group picture of the Board of Education will be taken at
the October Board meeting.
Mr.
Gilly addressed the board regarding a community meeting to explain the details
of the elementary school construction project and would like to set a
date. The meeting was set was for Monday,
September 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan,and carried, the Board resolved to enter into executive session as follows:
Resolution of the Board of Education of the Egg Harbor City School District to permit discussion of subjects in closed sessions.
RESOLVED: At a public meeting of the Board of Education held on September10, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. that pursuant to sections 7 and 8 of the “Open Public Meetings Act”, the following subjects be discussed in a session of the Board of Education closed to the public:
(1) Facilities
It is presently anticipated that the items mentioned in the Resolution can be
disclosed to the public when a decision is made upon the same, and in personnel matters, with the consent of the employee.
The Board returned from executive session at 8:08 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, and carried unanimously, the Board adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,