EGG HARBOR CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR
MEETING
November
10, 2009
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 Richard Dovey, Donna Heist, Jeanne Williams and Lloyd Wimberg present. Also present were: Superintendent, John Gilly III; Business Administrator, Joseph Smurlo; Spragg Principal, Adrienne Shulby; Supervisor of Special Projects, Gina Forester; Rittenberg Principal, Jack Griffith; and Board Secretary, Marie Setterman.
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.
Special Presentations
Terri Ann Marion and Nancy Sbrolla from
Swartz & Company, LLC, District Auditor presented the Board with the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2008-2009. They announced that there
were no findings with the audit and therefore no corrective action plan.
Staff
Recognition
The Board presented Alaine Tremel, Spragg
School Library Media Aide, with a gold apple to commemorate her retirement on
November 30, 2009.
No comments.
COMMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE BOARD
Mr. Wimberg commented on the rent of the
American Legion Home that is used to house the district and child study team
offices. He noted that the rent has not
been raised for several years.
The Mr. Gilly and the Board thanked Mrs.
Tremel for her years of devoted service.
The Superintendent, Business Administrator, Supervisor of Special Projects and School Principals reported on the month October.
Mr. Roesch,
Director of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant and
Mrs. Halfpenny, FDR Guidance Counselor reported to the Board on an afterschool
program for 7th and 8th grade girls. The students had the
hands-on experience of having a “real” baby by taking a baby simulator/doll
home for a weekend. The experiment
created family communication around decision making and the issues of being a
parent. Participating students received a computer printout/score of how they
did with their duties during the weekend.
Mr. Gilly reported that the District received a letter from Lucille Davy dated September 14, 2009 saying that Egg Harbor City satisfied the QSAC (Quality Single Accountability Continuum) review process. Ms. Davy congratulated the District and said EHC is designated as a “high performing district” and is certified in the State for the next three years.
Upon a motion by Mrs. Heist, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the following sets of minutes: October 14, 2009 Regular and Executive
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-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 Board Secretary’s Report and the Treasurer’s Report for September 2009. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-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 Board Certification pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11. The Egg Harbor City Board of Education certifies that as of 10/31/09 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; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
1.
General Account - $906,141.30
2.
Capital Account - $0
3.
Food Service - $27,225.37
4. Payroll
Account – $545,128.55
(Roll
Call: Mr. Dovey-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 budget transfer (Resolution #10-05) for the 2009-10 school year in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2:13 and Chapter 196 Laws of 1967, as follows: October 30, 2009 Fund 10 – $500.00 Fund 20 – $5,190.00 (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
FACILITIES
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the submission of the 2009-10 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan to the Atlantic County Office of Education. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-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 renewal of the lease with the Rudolph Post #158 American Legion for the property located at 527 Philadelphia Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ beginning January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 for $800.00 per month. Mr. Wimberg suggested raising the rent to $1000 per month. After discussion the Board agreed to keep the motion as read. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
TRANSPORTATION
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the submission of the 2009-10 District Report of Transported Resident Students. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved Transportation contracts/jointures/aid in lieu of transportation for the 2009-10 school year:
Route# Host District # Students Amount Destination
272B ACSSSD 17 $14,994.51 Assumption School
280SJ ACSSSD 4 $
2,533.76 St. Joseph’s Elem.
298 ACSSSD 8 $
6,188.00 Pilgrim Academy
ARCH GEHRHSD 2 $31,168.02 Archway
Academy
EHC01 GEHRHSD 20 $39,805.20 Spragg/Rittenberg
ELEM10 ACSSSD 5 $63,804.90 ACSSSD
ELEM10S ACSSSD 1 $
8,586.00 ACSSSD w/Nurse
SW09 GEHRHSD 2 $16,035.00 Spragg
AIL ACSSSD 2 $
1,768.00 Atl. Christian Sch.
AIL ACSSSD 1 $
884.00 Highland Academy
AIL ACSSSD 9 $
7,956.00 St. Vincent DePaul
AIL ACSSSD 1 $
884.00 Cumber. Christian
AIL Parent
Direct Reimb 6 $
5,304.00 Galloway Comm.Sc
AIL Parent
Direct Reimb 3 $
884.00 PleasanTech Acad.
AIL Parent
Direct Reimb 7 $
6,188.00 Oceanside Charter
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
MISCELLANEOUS
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved Resolution # 10-06 authorizing the Alliance for Competitive Telecommunications (ACT, a cooperative alliance with the Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission and NJASBO) to solicit bids to obtain telecommunication services for the district effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-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 rescinded the appointment of Melissa Axelsson as the
Rittenberg Environment Service Club Advisor for the 2009-2010 school year.
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-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 appointment
of substitutes for the 2009-2010 school year:
1. 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
Keith
Franier Co. Sub. Cert. + BA
Todd
Warker Co. Sub. Cert.
Denzel
Rankins Co. Sub. Cert. + BA
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-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 extension of leave of absence for Renee
Johnson through June 30, 2010. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-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 appointment of
Jeannette Layton as CLS Library Media Aide at the annual salary of Step 1-Aide
Certified $22,720 for the 2009-2010 school year, prorated to the start date of
11/16/09. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes;
Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
STUDENT ITEMS
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded
by Mrs. Heist, the Board approved the following field trip for the 2009-2010
school year: 3rd Grade Classes to Towne 16, Franklin
Theaters, Egg Harbor Twsp., NJ, on 11/13/09.
Transportation and admission co-funded by EHC Education Foundation and
students. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-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 following field trip for the 2009-2010 school year: 1st Grade Classes to ACCC on
12/8/09. Transportation funded by ACCC
and no cost for admission. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs.
Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
PROGRAMS
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the submission of the 2010-11 Application for State School Aid. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the submission of the Fall Survey Data. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the School Nursing Plan for the 2009-2010 school year (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon
a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved Resolution #10-07 as follows:
The Private School, Archway School
(Atco Campus)
is an approved private school for student with disabilities and
WHEREAS
the students from Egg Harbor City School District attending Archway are all
classified, handicapped students that are IEP’d for free breakfast and lunch
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: In accordance with N.J.A.C. Section
6A:23-4.5(a)(20), the Egg Harbor City
School District Board of
Education does not require Archway to charge Egg Harbor City School District
students for a reduced and/or paid meal.
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr.
Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion
by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved Richard Stockton
College student teaching placement from January 2010 through April 2010 at FDR: Katrina Knott
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr.
Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion
by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved Richard Stockton
College student teaching placement from January 2010 through
May 2010 at CLS: Samantha Day (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-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 Mrs. Heist, the Board approved Professional Development Workshops for the 2009-2010 school year. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-abstain; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
POLICIES/REGULATIONS
1. Policy 3200 Concepts and Roles in
Business and Noninstructional Operations – Goals and Objectives
2. Policy 3205 Evaluation
of Business and Noninstructional Operations
3. Policy 7080 Maintenance
and Repair of Facilities
4. Policy 5180 Hazing,
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
5. Reg. 5180 Hazing,
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes;
Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
NEW BUSINESS
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The
board was reminded of the following activities:
Used clothing drive at CLS to
benefit the EHC playground committee – rain or shine; and
Veterans’ day parade on November 11th
COMMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE BOARD
None.
District dates of interest for the upcoming month:
November 11 Veterans’
Day (bldgs. closed)
November 12 JIF
Annual State of the Fund Dinner
November 26&27 Thanksgiving Recess (bldgs. closed)
December 9 Regular
Board meeting
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mrs. Williams, and carried unanimously, the Board adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,