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Agenda:LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION 321 Stonehenge Drive Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING: The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 7:30pm at Lopatcong Township Middle School located at 321 Stonehenge Drive. The meeting will be held in the Cafetorium. To gain admittance, please use the entrance at Stonehenge Drive. The meeting will be open to the public at 7:30pm. AGENDA
R-19-05 Accept Letter of Resignation R-20-05 Approve Request for Maternity Leave R-21-05 Approve Advancements on Salary Guide R-22-05 Approval of Student Teachers R-23-05 Tuition Contract with Somerset County ESC R-24-05 Transportation Contract with Laidlaw Transit, Inc. R-25-05 No Child Left Behind FY05 R-26-05 Renew Food Service Contract R-27-05 Contract with Warren County Health Department R-28-05 Request of Use of Facilities R-29-05 Transfer of Uncommitted Funds R-30-05 Approve Substitute List R-31-05 Tuition Contract With Spring Run School
An Executive Session will be called at the end of the regular session Public comments are invited on any educationally pertinent subject. All participants will be given five (5) minutes to state their issue. In addition, the subject matter may be discussed by the Board for an additional five (5) minutes. All audience participants must state their name and address before speaking. Thank you for understanding.
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Minutes:MINUTES OF LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION President Kish called the meeting to order at 7:31pm. Mrs. Barna read the following opening statement, “I would like to announce and have placed in the minutes that adequate notice of this regular meeting of the Lopatcong Township Board of Education has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act by publication of the annual notice in the Express-Times. A copy of this notice has also been filed with the Township Clerk and posted at both school locations.” The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. ROLL CALL Present: Ernie Gallant, Terry Glennon, Joe Kennedy, Frank Kish, Greg McGann, Raisy Stammherr, and Bill Taggart. Absent: Donna Drake and Tim McGuinness Others Present: Albert V. Purdy, Superintendent; Teresa E. Barna, Business Administrator/Board Secretary; Rosemary Kowalchuk, Principal; and four members of the public. CORRESPONDENCE
MINUTES Motion by Gallant, second by Taggart, that the minutes of July 27, 2004 be approved and filed. Vote: 7 - Yes. Motion carried. BILL LIST Motion by Gallant, second by Stammherr, that the bills submitted for the July 27, 2004 meeting be approved for payment. Vote: 7 - Yes. Motion carried. SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORTS Motion by Taggart, second by Glennon, that the Secretary/Treasurer Reports submitted for the month ending June 30, 2004, which agree with each other and the bank be approved and filed. Roll call vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried. FINANCIAL REPORT CERTIFICATION Motion by Gallant, second by Taggart, as follows: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, the Board Secretary certifies that no line account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a) and; Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, we certify that as of May 31, 2004, after review of the monthly report (appropriation section) and upon consultation with the appropriate officials, to the best of our knowledge no major line account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the entire fiscal year. Roll call vote: 7– Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Gallant, second by Taggart, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve with regrets the resignation of Stephanie Conway from her position as School Psychologist effective September 30, 2004. Roll call vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Taggart, second by Gallant, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve a request for maternity for Amy Harman from October 22, 2004 through Friday, December 31, 2004 and returning of Monday, January 3, 2004 as requested. This leave is without pay as requested by Mrs. Harman. Roll call vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by McGann, second by Taggart, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve horizontal movement on the salary locator guide effective September 1, 2004 as follows:
Roll call vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Glennon, second by Stammherr, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve Centenary College student teachers, Jennifer Kozak and Jessica Guidi to student teach in Kindergarten. Vote: 7 – yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Stammherr, second by Kennedy, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve the placement of one Lopatcong student at Somerset County Educational Services Commission for the 2004-2005 school year and to approve a tuition contract with Somerset County Educational Services Commission for such placement in the amount of $36,935. Roll call vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kennedy, second by Glennon, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve a transportation contract with Laidlaw Transit, Inc. for regular transportation to and from school for the 2004-2005 school year as per bids received July 28, 2004 for the following routes:
Roll call vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Gallant, second by Taggart, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve the submission of the fiscal year 2005 No Child Left Behind Grant (NCLB) to the County Office of Education and the State of New Jersey as follows:
Roll call vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Taggart, second by Gallant, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, renew the food service contract with Dowling Food Service Management Company for the 1004-1005 school year for a fee of $7,837.50. Roll call vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by McGann, second by Taggart, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with the Warren County Health Department to provide nursing services to the Phillipsburg Christian Academy for the 2004-2005 school year in the amount of $4,158 as provided by the State of New Jersey. Vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Glennon, second by Gallant, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve the following requests for use of the facilities:
Vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Stammherr, second by Glennon, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve the following transfers within the 2004-2005 school year budget:
Roll call vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kennedy, second by Stammherr, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve the substitute teacher list for the 2004-2005 school year as presented and attached to these minutes. Roll call vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Gallant, second by Taggart, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve the placement of one Lopatcong student at the Spring Run School and the Center for Educational Advancement for the extended year program and to approve tuition contracts with the Spring Run School and the Center for Educational Advancement for such placement in the amount of $189 per day for a total of $5,670. Roll call vote: 7 – Yes. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Mr. Purdy introduced Hillary Garzillo of “The Work Family Connection”. “The Work Family Connection” is an organization that provides before and after school programs for school districts. Ms. Garzillo provided the board with information on what types of activities they provide in their programs and a possible fee schedule for participants. Mr. Kish referred this discussion to the Ad-Hoc Committee for further consideration. The trees and plants were received from the Warren County Farmer’s Fair and have been planted at the middle school. Many thanks go out to Mrs. Buckley and her team of helpers. REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION FROM PHILLIPSBURG Mr. Kish distributed the early dismissal calendar for the high school. Phillipsburg sent out a survey for the community areas to be added to the new high school. The order of importance from respondents are as follows:
For now the Phillipsburg School district will be receiving the minimum state funding for the high school project and the opening date is still set for September 2007. Mr. Kish passed around the job postings for Phillipsburg. Clark Street is being closed off for the installation of additional trailers at the high school. Clark Street is being renamed “Liner Boulevard.” Mary Jane Deutsch has been named the Principal of the high school for one year. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Bill S1701 is still a major issue for us and for New Jersey School Boards Association. When the legislature returns to session, New Jersey School Boards Association will try to get law enacted to reverse S1701. If they are unsuccessful, they may file suit. The state has posted guidelines on how school and teachers should act in regards to the upcoming presidential election. Mr. Taggart also provided the following statistics.
OTHER ITEMS OF EMERGENT NATURE Mr. Kish appointed Ernie Gallant as the “Community Relations Coordinator.” Parents and residents will be able to sign-up for school email notices via the school web-site. Mr. Gallant will help coordinate and determine what information and how the information is distributed to parents and the community. PUBLIC COMMENT Mrs. Stammherr stated that it is always good to use are local newspaper as a way to communicate with the community. Mr. Glennon – Is the Parent Forum Meeting still set for September 15th? The Community meeting is being held on September 15th. New Jersey School Board Association will be sending a representative to help kick-off the meeting. Guidelines and parameters will be set at this time. The Board of Education will not be part of these meetings. The meetings will be held at least every other month. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Taggart, seconded by Gallant, WHEREAS, Section 7 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 (R.S. 10:4-13), permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting or portion of a meeting of this public body in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education must consider matters involving legal issues and personnel, the disclosure of which could constitute and unwarranted invasion of privacy; now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adjourn to executive session at 8:40pm to discuss the above mentioned matter to the exclusion of all others. Matters discussed may or may not be made public this evening. Any resulting action will be taken after re-entry into regular session. Vote: 7 - Yes. Motion carried. Motion by Gallant, second by Taggart, that the Board of Education return to regular session at 9:13pm. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Hearing no further business, the board adjourned at 9:14pm on a motion by Gallant, second by Taggart. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Teresa E. Barna, RSBO Business Administrator/ Board Secretary
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