EGG HARBOR CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR
MEETING
October
14, 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 Joseph Farnan, Donna Heist, E. Daniel McGinnis, 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
Mr. Gilly, Mr. Griffith and Mrs. Shulby reported to the Board and public on the Annual District Report of Violence and Vandalism. The report included a description of all acts of violence and vandalism which occurred during the 2008-2009 school year in each school.
Mr. Gilly introduced City resident Mr. Cliff Mays who spoke in the interest of all the retired school teachers who taught many years ago in the Philadelphia Avenue and White Horse Pike schools before and after segregation laws were passed.
Mr. Mays introduced Mrs. Edna Ingrum. Mrs. Ingrum spoke on behalf of Mrs. Ada F. Costley who taught 8th grade and was the principal of the White Horse Pike school until she retired in 1949. Mrs. Ingrum requested that Mrs. Costley be formally recognized in the new Egg Harbor City Community School for her years of service in our school district.
No comments.
COMMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE BOARD
No comments.
The Superintendent, Business Administrator, Supervisor of Special Projects and School Principals reported on the month May
Mr. Gilly reported on construction saying there has been much progress. He noted that today the SDA approved construction for four 10-hour days and two 8 hour days.
Mr. Gilly reported that the Penn Center for Educational Leadership, University of Pennsylvania has requested that our Board participate in a Study Council for Board Members. He added that each participating board would send 2 to 4 members and the program would begin in the Spring of 2010.
Mr. Gilly reported that the RFP for solar energy consultant has been given to Mr. Sahli for his review by Mr. Smurlo. He added that he and Mr. Smurlo attended an October 7th workshop hosted by the Atlantic County Utilities Authority at Atlantic Cape Community College to gain information about solar energy installation and acquire estimates on prices for installation on both the elementary and middle schools.
Mr. Smurlo said he has been busy working on the Fall Reports. He also reported that the auditors have completed their preliminary work on the annual audit and it is currently being reviewed by Mr. Swartz.
Mr. Smurlo announced the Joint Insurance Annual Awards dinner will be held on November 12th at Harbor Pines Country Club.
Adrienne and Gina talked about preschool saying that this year is the 5th year of the districts full day program.
Mr. Griffith reported on the wellness grant (NJ Coordinated School Health Grant) and healthy schools. He also presented the draft version of the new mascot/logo for the Egg Harbor City Community School.
Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the following sets of minutes: September 9, 2009 Regular and Executive
(Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the Board Secretary’s Report and the Treasurer’s Report for August 2009. (Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, 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 9/30/09 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. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
1.
General Account - $1,010,962.95
2.
Capital Account - $0
3.
Food Service - $33,382.87
4.
Payroll Account – $537,109.62
(Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes;
Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr.
Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the budget transfer (Resolution #10-04) 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: September 30, 2009 Fund 10 – $80,381.92; Fund 20 - $16,547.00 (Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
FACILITIES
TRANSPORTATION
Upon a motion by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Heist, the Board approved the transportation contract with the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District to provide transportation to the Archway School for the 2009 School Year at a cost of $31,168.02 for two special education students, #5063765312, and #3487800537. (Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mr. Wimberg, the Board ratified and affirmed the appointment of Local
Professional Development committee members for the 2009-2010 school year at the
stipend of $700.00 each funded by the FY10 NCLB Grant as follows:
Donna Lee Marie Farnan
Renee Ahern Winnie Blankenship
(Roll
Call: Mr. Farnan-recuse; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes;
Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mr. Wimberg, the Board ratified and affirmed the appointment of FDR School
Level Professional Development committee members for the 2009-2010 school year
at the stipend of $700 each funded by the FY10 NCLB Grant as follows:
Renee Ahern
AnnMarie Giaccio
Winifred Blankenship
(Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs.
Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr.
Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mr. Wimberg, the Board ratified and affirmed leave of absence for Carmen
Schulz-Reilly from 9/28/09 through10/16/09. (Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs.
Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr.
Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mr. Wimberg, the Board ratified and affirmed Military Leave covered by statute for Brian Konowitz, FDR instructor on
10/2/09. (Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes;
Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mr. Wimberg, the Board ratified and affirmed the appointment of CLS School
Level Professional Development committee members for the 2009-2010 school year
at the stipend of $700.00 each funded by the FY10 NCLB Grant as follows:
Tara Macchione Deborah Rollins Shannon Deninger
(Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the appointment of FDR Advisors for the
2009-2010 school year as follows:
Cheerleading Heather
Camillo
REBEL II Club Angela
Maione
(Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs.
Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the appointment of all certificated
staff as members of the school wellness team and eligible for compensation
through the FY10 NJ Coordinated School Health Grant. (Roll Call: Mr.
Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr.
Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mr. Wimberg, 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
Annalysa
Coleman Co. Sub. Cert.
2. Nurse Substitute ($70 per diem)
Amy Jerue
3. Teacher Aide Substitute ($55 per diem)
Kelly Luciano
Cheri Spragan
5.
Clerical Substitute ($60 per
diem)
Kelly Luciano
Cheri Spragan
6.
Custodian Substitute ($60 per
diem)
Ellen Ferris
Mr. Dolores
Torres
Moises
Hernandez
(Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr.
McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
STUDENT ITEMS
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the following field trip for the 2009-2010
school year: New Horizons 5th grade students to visit
Butterhoff Farms, Mullica, NJ on 10/22/09 (rain date 10/29). Admission and transportation funded by the
Municipal Alliance. (Roll Call: Mr.
Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr.
Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Williams,
the Board approved the following field trip for the 2009-2010 school year: 1st Grades & Mrs. Bass’ MD
class to visit Butterhoff Farms on 10/29/09. Admission and transportation funded by the EHC
Education Foundation. (Roll Call: Mr.
Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr.
Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
PROGRAMS
Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by
Mrs. Heist, the Board approved the Source 4 Teachers substitute list dated
October 2009. (Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes;
Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by
Mrs. Heist, the Board approved Stockton College student
placements for a service learning program in 7th and 8th
grade Language Arts Literacy classrooms from 10/15/09 through 12/18/09 as
follows:
Susan
Madden Amy
Manino
Nicole
Donlan Katie
Bush
Katherine
Malachefski Mallory
Burgess
Yusra
Khan Ketan
Brahmbhatt
Joshua Bruno Antonio Quirindingo
Bonnie Wolf Alfred Santo
John Van Orden Katlyn Reiter
Brian Manser Cara Zahorsky
Danielle Andolora Chelsea Bruckler
Jessica-Rae D'Ambrosio
(Roll Call:
Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr.
Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by
Mrs. Heist, the Board approved Stockton College CLS literacy volunteers as follows:
Lindsey Sickler Alicia Vuocino
Dana Profero Marelyn Diaz
Alena Brooks Steve Heerema
Jessica Bonivica Lauren LiPuma
Paige Jungsberger Ashley Rubino
Laura Calabrese Justine Cogliano
Mary Jo Sernicola
(Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-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 Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Heist, the Board approved Professional Development Workshops for the 2009-2010 school year. (Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
POLICIES/REGULATIONS
1.
Policy 5350 Pupil Privacy
(Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr.
McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
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. Regulation 5180 Hazing, Harassment,
Intimidation and Bullying
(Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs.
Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
NEW BUSINESS
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
The Board received the following informational items:
·
Letter from Edna L. Ingrum dated
7/19/09
·
Superintendent letter to the US Dept. of Ed.
Office for Civil Rights dated 9/29/09
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Mrs. Galloway of Egg Harbor City and the EHC NEWS commented that she visited the classrooms and was overwhelmed by the Smartboards and how much the kids enjoyed working with them.
Mrs. Shulby reminded everyone of the October 25th Fall Fest and the November 14th used clothing and toys drive. Mr. Wimberg added that the EHC Rotary Halloween Parade will be held on October 31st.
COMMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE BOARD
None.
District dates of interest for the upcoming month:
October 15 Greater
Egg Harbor Regional Constituent Boards of Education meeting at Oakcrest, 6:30
p.m.
November 5&6 NJEA Convention (bldgs. closed)
November 11 Veterans’ Day (bldgs. closed)
November 12 Regular Meeting
November 26&27 Thanksgiving
Recess (bldgs. closed)
Upon
a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the change
of the November board meeting date to Tuesday, November 10, 2009. (Roll Call: Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes;
Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
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 September 9, 2009, at 8:22 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) Litigation
(2) Contract
(3)
(4)
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 matter, with the consent of the employee.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon a motion by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Heist, and carried unanimously, the Board adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,