EGG HARBOR CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR
MEETING
September
9, 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 Rick Dovey, 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.
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 that the Ribbon cutting Ceremony a the Spragg School was a successful event. He added that by 9/23/09 the walls of the new middle school will start to go up. Mr. Gilly said that a Pinelands application must be approved before further proceedings with a field house at the middle school site can take place.
Mr. Gilly reported that there will be a constituent district meeting to discuss the
5-year enrollment projection on Thursday, October 15, 2009 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Oakcrest High School Auditorium.
Mr. Smurlo reported that the Buildings and Grounds Committee recommends the Board authorize the Superintendent and Business Administrator to solicit RFPs for a solar consultant.
Mrs. Forester reported that the Special Projects Department had a good summer.
Mrs. Shulby reported that the Spragg Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was a success with great student representation. She invited everyone to visit the addition.
Mr. Griffith reported that the many staff members from Rittenberg attended professional development math and language arts workshops.
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the following sets of minutes:
1. August 12, 2009 Regular
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-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 2009. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-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 8/31/09 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; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
1.
General Account - $435,057.88
2.
Capital Account - $0
3.
Food Service - $5,363.00
4.
Payroll Account – $172,953.08
(Roll
Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs.
Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Dovey, the Board approved the budget transfer (Resolution #10-02) 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: August 31, 2009 Fund 10 – $35,778 (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-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 approved Resolution #10- 03 as follows:
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-34 directs that funds received by a Board of Education may be deposited in any bank or banking institution of this State designated as a depository of school funds; and
WHEREAS, Beneficial Bank is a bank operating in the State of New Jersey that is designated as a depository of school funds and is part of the Governmental Unit Depository Protection Act insurance program; and
WHEREAS, Beneficial Bank has partnered with the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials to create a competitive investment product which guarantees that it will pay interest in excess of that paid by the New Jersey Cash Management Fund;
NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the Egg Harbor City Board of Education that it does hereby add Beneficial Bank as a school district depository of funds and authorizes the Board Secretary and Treasurer of School Moneys to open an account with said bank, depositing such funds as in their judgment provides a rate of return that would benefit the students and financial position of this district.
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
FACILITIES
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the use of facilities by the Abundant Life Worship Center Church for the 2009-10 school year, pending insurance certificate. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board authorized the superintendent and business administrator to solicit RFPs for a solar consultant. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
OPERATIONS
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Dovey, the Board approved staffing assignments for the 2009-2010 school year. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Dovey, the Board approved the 2009-2010 District Emergency Management Operations Plan. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Barbara Milne, Tutor for 8 hours per week for 48 weeks
John Howard, Tutor for 8 hours per week for 48 weeks
Felicia Hyman-Medley, Tutor / Facilitator for 10 hours per week for 48
weeks
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded
by Mr. Farnan, 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
Robin
Hendrickson Co. Sub. Cert.
Charles
Paynter NJ Teach. Cert.
Dan
Seaver Co. Sub.
Cert.+BA
Jeremy
Taylor Co. Sub. Cert.
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs.
Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr.
Bouchard-yes)
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Melissa Axelsson Title I 85%=$44,795.00
Patricia Bernard Title I 40%=$30,405.00
Regina Deman Title I 30%=$15,053.00
Mary Dovey Title I 96%=$62,472.00
Renee Johnson Title I 100%=$40,577.00
Lauren Rosech Title I 100%=$49,556.00
Melissa Axelsson Title II-A 15%=$ 7,905.00
Winifred Blankenship Title II-A 70%=$35,123.00
Angela Maione Title II-D 7%=$ 3,216.00
Tina Hennaut Title IV 7%=$ 4,252.00
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-recuse; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Softball Laura Gentile/Christine Bryant (split)
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded
by Mr. Farnan, 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
Ralph
Monzo Co. Sub. Cert.
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs.
Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the posting for FDR coaching/advisor position: REBEL II
(Roll Call:
Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs.
Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
STUDENT ITEMS
None
PROGRAMS
Upon
a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the tuition
contract with Atlantic County Special
Services School District to provide an educational program during the 2009-10 school year for 3 multiply disabled special education
students, #8789636238, 5909681209, and 7392060119 in the amount of $32,040 each
annually, 1 cognitive-severe special education student #9349481559 in the amount
of $34,740 annually, 1 preschool disabled special education student, 5157046940
in the amount of $30,780 annually, and 1autistic special education student
#7277897191 in the amount of $42,120 annually, total tuition cost $203,760
annually. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr.
McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon
a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the tuition
contract with Archway Programs, Atco Campus to provide an educational
program during the 2009-10 school year
for special education student, #3487800537
in the amount of $39,807.25 annually and
special education student #5063765312 in the amount of $39,807.25 annually,
plus a one-to-one aide in the amount of $24,080 annually, total cost $103,694.50.
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes;
Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon
a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board ratified and affirmed the tuition
contract with Atlantic County Special
Services School District to provide an extended school year educational
program during the 2009-10 school year
for 5 special education students, #5909681209, 7392060119, 9349481559,
5157046940, and #7277897191 in the amount of $2,000 each, and a teacher’s aide
for student #9349481559 in the amount of
$2,140, total extended school year cost is $12,140. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes;
Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr.
Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon
a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the Stockton College student educational
psychology fieldwork placement (40 hours):
Carrie Lopez (Roll Call: Mr.
Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes;
Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon
a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the acceptance of the
FY10 21st Century Community
Learning Centers Grant application for a total allocation of $425,000. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes;
Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr.
Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by
Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the acceptance
of the Reading First Grant FY 10 funds for an allocation of $114,657.00. (Roll
Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs.
Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the
Board approved the Stockton College student educational psychology fieldwork
placement (40 hours): Kaitlin Burkhardt (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; 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 Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved Professional Development Workshops for the 2009-2010 school year. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-recuse; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
POLICIES/REGULATIONS
1. Policy 6150 Home Instruction
2. Regulation 6150 Home Instruction
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; 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 Robert Menendez dated 8/27/09
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
None.
COMMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE BOARD
None.
District dates of interest for the upcoming month:
September 9 Regular
Meeting
September 10 First
Day for Students
September 23 CLS
Back-to-School Night
September 30 FDR
Back-to-School Night
October
14 Regular Meeting
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 7:30 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) Personnel
(2)
(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 Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Dovey, and carried unanimously, the Board adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,