Secaucus Board of Education

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
REVISED
November 20, 2008

 

A.        Call to Order –Mr. Mauro DeGennaro, President, at 6:30 PM

 

B.         Open Public Meeting Act Statement

C.        Flag Salute

D.        Roll Call

 

E.         Executive Session

F.         Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, 2008.

 

G.        Organizational Reports

 

H.        SGO:

           

J.         Correspondence

 

K.        Resident’s forum – Agenda Items

The opportunity for public comment will be provided at every regular meting of the Board of Education and will appear on the agenda as Resident’s Forum.  Two will appear on each agenda; one near the beginning for questions or comments on agenda items, and

one near the end for general comments or questions.

 

K.        Superintendent’s Report:

Recommended action on resolutions and motions to be presented under Committee Reports.

 

L.         Report of the Secretary of the Board:

            Recommended action on resolutions and motions to be presented under Committee

            Reports.

 

Move to open bids for Diesel Fuel and Gasoline.

Move to close bids for Diesel Fuel and Gasoline.

Move to open bids for Collection & Disposal of Refuse.

Move to close bids for Collection & Disposal of Refuse.

Move to refer bids to Board Attorney for review and recommendation(s).

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS:

 

1.         School Government:

            Recommended Board Action for the following Resolutions:

R1.1    Approval: that Secaucus Board of Education appoints the following candidates, contractual salaries and starting dates indicated for the 2008-2009 school year as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

            Teacher                                   Position                                   Salary                                     Date:  

            *Dorothy Dobkowski              English Teacher                                  $50,859.00 1st Step, BA Guide           

         Duration: 3 – 6 months (medical replacement)                   position retroactive to         Nov. 17          

*Margaret Impreveduto                       upgraded to 0.6 School Nurse  $31,641.00-8th Step, BA Guide            12/1/08

*Michele Wurst                                  Gifted & Talented Coordinator            $56,366.00 -8th Step, MA Guide            12/1/08           

*compensation for the above to be pro-rated.

 

Substitutes:                                                                             Salary                         Date:   

            Kathleen Cannan         CEAS Elem. Ed & Pre-School                         $80.00 per/day                        Nov. 21st

            Nicole Exposito                       CEAS   Elem Ed K-5                           $80.00 per/day                        Nov. 21st

            Jannine Semelmacher  Substitute Cert.                                                $75.00 per/day                        Nov. 21st

            Jeanette Rodriguez       Substitute Cert. BS Chemistry              $75.00 per/day                        Nov. 21st

            Jena Kolar                   Substitute Cert. BA Human Eco                       $75.00 per/day                        Nov. 21st

            Max Kim                     Substitute Cert. BA Political Sc.                       $75.00 per/day                        Nov. 21st

                               

Per Diem Lists:

            Camille Urbanski         Clerical List                                         $19.80 per/hr               Nov. 21st

            LeaAnn Nicolish          Clerical            List                                          $19.80 per/hr               Nov. 21st

            Philomena Pecsi           Clerical            List                                          $19.80 per/hr               Nov. 21st

Edward Reynolds        Custodial/Maintenance List                  $18.70 per/hr               Nov. 21st

 

R1.2    Approval: that the Secaucus Board of Education does hereby appoint the individuals listed below to

co-curricular positions for the 2008-2009 school year as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools; and

                        Co-Curricular Advisors:

Dario Sforza                SITE (Engineering & Technology Club)

Alfonso Kimbrough     Drill Instructor for the Marching Band

 

Whereas: compensation for these positions shall be contained in the Agreement between the Secaucus Education Association, Inc. and the Secaucus Board of Education and that no rights of tenure shall accrue by virtue of this appointment.

 

R1.3    Approval: that the Secaucus Board of Education hereby approves the application for the emergent hiring of the following individuals, as employees of Chartwells as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

            Colleen DeFalco          Substitute Aide

            Jennifer Ducusin         Substitute Aide

            Joanne Saketos                        Substitute Aide

            Kristin Schwartz          Substitute Aide

 

 

R1.4    Approval: that the Secaucus Board of Education does hereby appoint the following teachers to the Middle School PASS Program (Program for Achieving Scholastics Success) as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

            Language Arts/Math (2 hrs. per/week each

                        Sharon Cutola

                        Stacey Lee

                        Pamela Stokols

                        Roseann Spiekerman

            Compensation: at the contracted rate of $35.00 per/hour

                       

R1.5    Approval: that the Secaucus Board of Education approves the annexed Field Trip requests.

 

R1.6    Approval: that the Secaucus Board of Education does hereby adopt the following Goals for the 2008-2009 school year:

            District Goals:

·         To analyze the data to revise curriculum and instruction to improve student achievement.

·         To enhance the use of technology integration to promote learning, communication, and administrative efficiency.

Board Goals:

·         To have NJSBA facilitate a workshop on CSA evaluation and Board self-evaluation in the month of February.

·         To keep current on proposed regulations by having a workshop in the spring to address current issues.

Personnel:

1.7       Move to approve the following items:

·         Letter of resignation from Kristin Kosky, Staff Accountant/Asst. Board Secretary effective January 4, 2009.

·         Authorization to Fund the Junior States of America Organization as a Co-Curricular Club.

·         Post for a High School Musical Director.

·         Post for a Teacher Assistant.

·         Post for a co-advisor for the 2010 Junior Class.

·         Post for an Elementary Teacher (replacement for Michele Wurst).

 

2.         Building and Grounds:

            Recommended Board Action for the following:

R2.1     Approve Form M-1 Annual Maintenance Budget Amount Worksheet, and submit to County Business Administrator.

 

R2.2    Approve identification numbers assigned to bus routes as reported in the District Report of Transported Students.

 

3.         Finance:

Recommended Board Action for the following:

3.1       Approval of Bill List.

 

3.2       Approval of October Budgetary Transfer Report.

 

3.3       Approval of October Financial Reports.

 

3.4       Approval of Out of District Travel for Employees.

 

 

3.5       Approval to accept award of IDEA-B Grant for fiscal year 2009.

 

3.6              Approval for Out of District Testing and Evaluation of a student.

 

3.7              Approval to submit Chapter 192 Non-Public Schools funding.

 

3.8              Approval to accept the Acellus Grant to fund the “on-line” classrooms.

 

4.         Athletic Liaison:

            Recommended Board Action for the following:

R4.1    Approval: that the Secaucus Board of Education does hereby appoint Krystle Snarski as the Assistant Swimming Coach for the Boys’ & Girls’ Swim Team retroactive to November 17, 2008 as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, and

Whereas: compensation for this position shall be contained in the Agreement between the Secaucus Education Association, Inc. and the Secaucus Board of Education and that no rights of tenure shall accrue by virtue of this appointment.

 

Move to approve the following:

·         Post for the Spring 2009 Coaching Positions.

 

5.         Adult School Committee:

           

6.         Technology Committee

 

7.         Shared Services Committee

 

8.         Policy Committee

 

9.         Curriculum Committee:

10.       Legislative Report

 

11.       Residents’ Forum General:

Members of the Public may speak during this portion of the meeting.  The public may speak on any topic.

 

12.       New Business

 

13.       Adjournment