REGULAR MEETING
Mr. Pierro, Board President called the meeting to order at 6:05pm.
Mr. Pierro led all assembled in the Flag Salute.
Mr. Pierro read the following Open Public Meeting Act Statement: “This
is to advise the general public and to instruct that it be recorded in the
Minutes that in compliance with Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of 1975,
entitled the “Open Public Meeting Act”, the Oxford Township Board of Education,
on May 1, 2009 caused to be posted at the Office of the Board of
Education located at 17 Kent Street, Oxford, New Jersey and faxed to The Express-Times
and to the Office of the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Oxford, a meeting
notice setting forth the time, date and location of this meeting. Members of the public who wish to address the
Board will be given that opportunity before the Board adjourns for the
evening.”
A Roll Call by the Board Secretary indicated:
Present: Mr.
Mrs.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mrs. Beth A. Miller
Absent: None
Administrative Staff: Mr. Robert Magnuson, Principal/Chief School Administrator
Ms. Milissa Dachisen, Vice-Principal/Director Student Services
Ms. Patricia Martucci, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
CORRESPONDENCE:
Thank you letter sent by Mr.
Magnuson to Mrs. Hayes and Mr. Lopes for the donation of a public address
system to the school.
PRESENTATION:
Presentation of the following
Resolution to Mrs.
WHEREAS,
the Oxford Township Board of Education recognizes that community
members who volunteer to be elected as members of a Board of Education must
spend long hours of diligent work performing the many rigorous requirements of
that office; and
WHEREAS, throughout
Mrs. Schaffer’s tenure as a board member, she has won the respect of the
community, administration, and fellow board members of this District; and
WHEREAS, Mrs.
Schaffer has diligently participated in various activities of the Board from 2003-2010,
serving as Chairman of the Curriculum Committee, Personnel Committee, and
Buildings & Grounds Committee, and also served on several other committees
including Negotiations, Budget & Finance, and Transportation &
Cafeteria; and
WHEREAS, as a result
of her commitment to quality education and her unwavering commitment to the
principles of the Board and her fulfillment of all the requirements thereof;
and
WHEREAS, the
recognition by the Oxford Township Board of Education that the impact of Jennifer’s
presence and service as a Board member will be long lasting;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the District officially recognizes and commends,
with honor and deep appreciation, Mrs.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOVED THAT, we record in our minutes this commendation, that all
now and in the future may know and appreciate the dedication of this woman; and
THIS
BE RESOLVED, by the
DISCUSSION:
2009-2010 Reduction in State Aid
2010-2011 Proposed Budget
Hearing of the Public – Comments are to be specific to the 2009-10 reduction in state aid and the 2010-2011 tentative budget to be adopted. – There were no comments from the public.
1. Motion by Mr. Pierro, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to approve the following resolution:
WHERAS, on February 11, 2010, Governor
Chris Christie signed Executive Order #14 which declares a fiscal emergency in
the State of
AND WHEREAS, given the short time left in the current fiscal year, and the fact that school aid comprises a significant portion of the State budget;
AND WHEREAS, the Executive Order directs the Commissioner of Education to reserve district state aid payments based on the amount of surplus and reserve account monies available to each district;
AND WHEREAS, the amount of state aid to be reserved from each district was determined using information from its 2008-09 Audit Summary and its 2009-10 Original Budget;
AND WHEREAS, the
AND WHEREAS, the School Business
Administrator has reviewed the cash flow needs of the
NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the Oxford Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the School Business Administrator to reduce current fiscal year 2010 state aid revenue and current fiscal year 2010 appropriations in the amount of $51,529.00.
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
2. Motion by Mr. Pierro, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes, to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, to adopt the revised Oxford Township School District Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget, reflecting the reduction in State Aid in the amount of $51,529.00 as follows:
Fund Budget
Current Fund $5,805,580
Special Revenue $ 151,980
Debt Service $ 289,927
TOTAL: $6,247,487
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
3. Motion by Mr. Pierro, seconded by Mr. Hibbett to approve the following resolution:
BE IT
RESOLVED, the Oxford Township Board
of Education hereby adopts the following tentative
budget for the 2010-11 school year for submission to the Warren County
Department of Education Executive County Superintendent for required review and
approval:
The proposed budget includes sufficient funds to
provide curriculum and instruction which will enable all students to achieve
the Core Curriculum Content Standards, and is in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A
and N.J.A.C. Title 6 and 6A.
Anticipated Enrollment: Grades PreK – 8: 295
Grades
9 – 12: 114
Vo-Tech: 35
Total
Enrollment 444
Expenditures Revenue
General Current Expense $5,850,132 Budgeted
Fund Balance $ 95,000
Capital Outlay* $ 47,323 W/D
Tuition Reserve $ 271,800
Transfer to
Misc
Revenue $ 7,329
Tuition $ 11,000
State
Aid $2,226,958
Special Revenue Fund $ 125,225 State Aid $ 0
Federal
Aid $ 125,225
Repayment of Debt $ 320,222 Budgeted Fund Balance $
0
Local
Tax Levy $ 320,222
State
Aid $ 14,471
Total Expenditures: $6,383,843 Total Revenues: $6,383,843
*Assessment for Debt Service
on SDA funding.
As per N.J. A. C. 6A:23A-7.3(a), the proposed budget
provides for a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for travel and
expense reimbursement. The 2010-11
tentative budget includes a maximum district travel appropriation of $ 3,300.00. The School Business Administrator shall track
and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
4. Motion by Mr. Pierro, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to approve the following:
Approved the Board Secretary to publish the tentative Budget as approved by the Warren County Executive County Superintendent in The Express-Times as required by law.
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
1. Motion by Mr. Pierro, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to accept the following meeting minutes:
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Date |
Work Session |
Regular |
Executive |
Special |
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February 27, 2010 |
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X |
X |
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March 11, 2010 |
X |
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Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
I.
Mr. Magnuson, CSA reported on the following:
1. Legislation Updates
2. Common Core Standards
3. Discipline / Conduct
Report
4. CSA Evaluation
5. DARE Program
6. Cluster Curriculum
Coordinator
7.
8. School Calendar/School Election 2011
9. Donation of PA system.
II.
Ms. Dachisen, DSS reported on the following:
1. Fire Drills/Lock Down Report
2.
2/24/10 8th Grade parent/student
meeting at
3.
4. Assemblies
· April 12 - Grades 6, 7, 8 John Halligan
· April 19 - Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 Ofc. Erik Heller
· April 23 - Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Frank Lapham
5. World Autism Awareness Day
6.
7. ICC Model Update
8. Fund raising for Leukemia & Lymphoma
9.
10.
11. Michelle Lockwood
12. CPAC Meeting
III. Ms. Martucci, SBA reported on the following:
1. Fiscal
· Interest Earned (February 2010)
§ Capital Account $ 226.01
§ NJ Cash Management $ 125.00
§ Referendum 2008 $ 72.45
· Reduction in State Aid for current budget
2. Food Service
· Profit/Loss
·
February 2010 Profit/Loss ($ 236.21)
·
Year-To-Date Profit/Loss $2,872.26
·
Loss of State Revenue for 2010-11
3. Buildings & Grounds
· Kitchen Renovation
IV. Enrollment – February 2010
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285 |
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Regular Education Special Education |
110 1 |
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Regular Education Special Education |
27 8 |
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Out
of District Hunterdon ESC – |
1 1 |
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2 |
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Non
Public Saint Mary’s Saint Philip & James Pius X (PA) Out Lady Mt. Carmel (PA) |
2 5 2 5 2 1 |
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Total District Enrollment |
452 |
V. Committee Reports:
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Board Member |
Committee |
Comments |
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Mrs. Koufodontes |
Budget & Finance |
No Report |
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Mr. McDonald |
Buildings & Grounds |
No Report |
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Curriculum |
No Report |
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Mrs. Miller |
Negotiations & Personnel |
No Report |
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Mr. Pierro |
Policy |
No Report |
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Mr. Hibbett |
Public Relations |
Fundraising to begin for the Archery Team. NJN Channel 12 doing a story on the 7th grade trip. |
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Mr. Lauziere |
Transportation & Cafeteria |
No Report |
VI. Hearing of the Public – Comments are to be specific to
pending motions on this agenda.
· Mr. Tindell – What exactly is the ICC Model? Ms. Dachisen responded.
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The following
resolutions and motions have been reviewed and are recommended by the Chief
School Administrator, and/or the School Business Administrator of the
A. BUDGET & FINANCE [Koufodontes, Hibbett, Vacant (alternate)]
Motion by Mrs. Koufodontes, seconded by Mr. Pierro to move and accept
the Motions and/or Resolutions as outlined in Budget and Finance, Numbers 1
through 12.
1. Approved the report of the Treasurer for February 2010 delineating monthly account activity
and account reconciliation as itemized in the attached A-149 schedule.
2. Approved the report of the Board Secretary and the monthly certification that no budgetary line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A 1-22 for February 2010.
3. Approved the School Business Administrator’s monthly report of transfers for February 2010 as itemized documenting transfers in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:22-9.1.
4. Approved the bank reconciliation of the School Cafeteria Account as of February 28, 2010.
5. Approved the Cafeteria Bill list for the month of March 2010.
6. Approved the Agency Bill List/Bank Reconciliation for period ending February 28, 2010.
7. Approved the issuance of warrants (checks) for the payment of the items on the Accounts Payable Bill list (including payroll) for March 2010 in the amount of $511,019.67.
8. Approved the Payroll Bill lists dated:
i. March 15, 2010
ii. March 31, 2010
9. Approved the issuance of warrants (checks) for the payment of the items on the Referendum 2008 bill list(s) for March 2010 in the amount of $21,082.50. .
10. WHEREAS the Oxford Township Board of Education is
required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 to adopt policy and approve travel
expenditures by district employees and board members using local, State, or
Federal funds to ensure that travel is educationally necessary and fiscally
prudent; and
WHEREAS the board of education has determined that the
training and/or informational programs set forth below are directly related to
and within the scope of employee and board members’ duties; and
WHEREAS, the board of education has determined that
the school district travel expenditures for the following programs are in
compliance with State travel guidelines as established by the Department of the
Treasury and within the guidelines established by the federal Office of
Management and Budget; except as superseded by conflicting provision of Title
18A of the New Jersey Statutes; and
WHEREAS the board of education finds that a mileage
reimbursement rate equal to that of the NJ OMB circular guide reimbursement rate of .31 per mile is a reasonable rate and
WHEREAS, the board of education has determined that
participation in the listed training and informational programs are in
compliance with the district policy on travel; therefore be it
RESOLVED that the board of education hereby approves
the attendance of the listed employees or school board members at the listed
training or informational programs, and the costs of attendance including all registration
fees, and statutorily authorized travel expenditures, provided that such
expenditures are within the annual maximum travel expenditure amount; and be it
further
RESOLVED that the Oxford Township Board of Education
authorizes in advance, as required by statute, attendance at the following
training programs and informational events:
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Event |
Location/Date(s) |
Expense |
Estimated Cost |
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Nyman, Marianne |
Mini
Med |
April 8, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$10.00 $Not Requested 11-000-212-890 |
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Halloran, Carol |
NJASBO
– Understanding PERS & TPAF |
April 14, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$Subscription $37.82 11-000-251-580 |
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Martucci, Patricia |
NJASBO
48th Annual Conference |
June 2 -4, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: Tolls: Hotel/Meals: GAAP Acct: |
$150.00 $67.62 $ 5.00 $300.00 11-000-251-580 |
11. Approved the 2010-2011 Grant application for New Jersey Child Assault Prevention as follows:
State CAP Funding: $ 781.20
District Contribution: $ 334.80*
Total Cost: $1,116.00
*District contribution is funded under NCLB.
12. Approved an amendment to the 2009-10 contract for Danielle Tarantino, Behavioral Therapist for an additional 36 hours at the rate of $110.00 per hour. Total additional cost not to exceed $3,960.00. (11-000-216-320-000)
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
B. BUILDING AND GROUNDS [McDonald, Lauziere, Pierro (alternate)]
Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to move and accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as outlined in Buildings and Grounds, Number 1.
1. Approved the following requests for Use of School Facilities pursuant to Policy #1330R:
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Organization |
Event/Purpose |
Date(s) |
Time |
Insurance |
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OCS
PTA |
Clothing
Drive |
May
14, 15, & 16, 2010 |
Various |
On
File |
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OYA |
Baseball/Softball
Practice |
March/April/May
2010 |
Various-available |
On
File |
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OCS
Archery Team |
Fundraising |
April
18, 2010 |
11:00am-4:30pm |
N/A |
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
C.
CURRICULUM [Vacant, Miller, Koufodontes (alternate)]
Motion by Mr. Pierro, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to move and accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as outlined in Curriculum, Numbers 1 through 5.
1. Approved the following School Related Activities:
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Grade(s) |
Destination |
When |
Est. Cost/Transportation |
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6th |
State House, |
April 2010 |
All costs paid for by Eagleton Institute Grant or
PTA. |
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K |
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April 2010 |
No cost. |
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3rd & 4th |
Rutgers MARE Institute |
April 2010 |
No cost – paid by |
2.
Approved the
3. Approved a Shared Services Agreement between the Washington Township Board of Education and the Oxford Township Board of Education for a Cluster Curriculum Writer for the sum of $1,500.00. A copy of the agreement is on file in the Board Office.
4. Approved the formation of the K.O. Club for students in grades 2, 3, and 4. The K.O. Club is a service oriented group for primary grade students that will work in conjunction with the existing Student Council and K-Kids.
5. Approved the revised 2010-2011 school calendar.
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
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September 21/21 1 Opening Day-Students 6 Labor Day |
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February 19/18 18 Built-In Snow Day 12:30 Dismisal Students Staff In-service 21 President’s Day School Closed |
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October 21/20 11 County In-Service School Closed |
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November 18/18 1,2,3 Conferences 12:30 Dismissal 4,5 NJEA Convention School Closed 24 Thanksgiving Recess 12:30 Dismissal 25-26 Thanksgiving Recess School Closed |
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May 21/21 3O Memorial Day School Closed |
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June 10/8 7 Field Day – 12:30 Dis. 8 12:30 Dismissal 8TH Grade Promotion 9 12:30 Dismissal 10 12:30 Dismissal Last day for students 14 Last day for staff
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Oxford Twp. Board of Education reserves the right to
modify this calendar as per N.J.S.A. Title 18A:36-2, if necessary, to meet
the N.J. attendance standards and employee contracts. If school is closed due to inclement
weather, the Built-in snow days are February 18, March 11 and14. Additional snow days will change the last day of school. |
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E = 12:30 Dismissal C = Closed Pupil Days = 182 Teacher Days = 186 Conferences = November 1,2,3 |
For emergency
school closing info listen to WFMZ-TV, Channel 69, 100.7, 107.5, 99.9, 107.1,
96.1, 1400, 1600. Or check the
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D.
NEGOTIATIONS & PERSONNEL [Miller, McDonald, Hibbett
(alternate)]
Motion by Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr.
Pierro to recommend and move to accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as
outlined in Negotiations & Personnel, Numbers 1 through 10.
1. Approved the following personnel for the 2010 Extended School Year Program:
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Employee |
Position |
# of Hours |
Rate Per Hour |
GAAP # |
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Dechert, Kathy |
Primary Resource Teacher |
85.50 |
$35.00 |
11-213-101-101 |
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Saxton, Jennifer |
Intermediate Resource Teacher |
85.50 |
$35.00 |
11-213-100-101 |
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Christiansen, Wanda |
LLD Teacher |
85.50 |
$35.00 |
11-204-100-101 |
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Pettinelli, Shannon |
MD Teacher |
85.50 |
$35.00 |
11-212-100-101 |
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Gilberti, Angela |
IPS Teacher |
85.50 |
$35.00 |
11-215-100-101 |
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Gifford, Jolyn |
Speech Language Specialist |
40.00 |
$50.00 |
11-000-216-320 |
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Braunstein, Sara |
Paraprofessional |
76.00 |
$12.30 |
11-213-100-106 |
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Lunghi, Marie |
Paraprofessional |
76.00 |
$12.30 |
11-215-100-106 |
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Paola, Joy |
Paraprofessional |
76.00 |
$12.30 |
11-215-100-106 |
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Trainello, Michelle |
Paraprofessional |
76.00 |
$12.30 |
11-212-100-106 |
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Tietz, Debra |
Paraprofessional |
76.00 |
$18.25 |
11-212-100-106 |
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Mound, Patricia |
Transcriber |
50.00 |
$17.00 |
11-213-100-106 |
2. Approved the following personnel to participate in Summer 2010 IEP meetings:
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Employee |
Mtg Hourly Rate |
Evaluation |
Case Mgt |
GAAP # |
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Gifford, Jolyn |
$35.00 |
$275.00 |
$75.00 |
11-000-219-390 |
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Kenny, Michael |
$35.00 |
$275.00 |
$75.00 |
11-000-219-390 |
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Saraiva, Marlene |
$35.00 |
$275.00 |
$75.00 |
11-000-219-390 |
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Pillus, Laurie |
$35.00 |
$275.00 |
$75.00 |
11-000-219-390 |
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Dechert, Kathy |
$35.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
11-000-219-390 |
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Saxton, Jennifer |
$35.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
11-000-219-390 |
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Pettinelli, Shannon |
$35.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
11-000-219-390 |
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Christiansen, Wanda |
$35.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
11-000-219-390 |
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Gilberti, Angela |
$35.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
11-000-219-390 |
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Lunghi, Marie |
$35.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
11-000-219-390 |
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Paola, Joy |
$35.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
11-000-219-390 |
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Esposito, Debra |
$35.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
11-000-219-390 |
3. Approved a contract between the Oxford Township Board of Education and Lisa Frangione for Physical Therapy Services for the Summer 2010 Extended School Year Program for a maximum of 24 hours at the rate of $75.00. Total contract not to exceed $1,800.00. (11-000-216-320-000)
4. Approved a contract between the Oxford Township Board of Education and Kathleen DiFebo for Occupational Therapy Services for the Summer 2010 Extended School Year Program for a maximum of 16 hours at the rate of $75.00 per hour. Total contract not to exceed $1,200.00. (11-000-216-320-000).
5. Approved Jessica DeWitt, Marie Lunghi, Rose Mazzeo, and Matthew Penner as volunteer advisors to the K.O. Club.
6. Accepted, with regrets, the retirement of Marianne Nyman RN, School Nurse, effective July 1, 2010. The Board wishes Mrs. Nyman all the best in her retirement
7. Accepted, with regrets, the retirement of Mildred Hahn, Special Education Teacher, effective July 1, 2010. The Board wishes Mrs. Hahn all the best in her retirement.
8. Approved a request for maternity leave under the FMLA for Melissa Remaly, Pre-School Teacher. Leave to commence May 13, 2010 and terminate January 2, 2011.
9. Approved
the appointment of the following
individuals for substitute positions for the 2009-2010 school year (all
appropriate documents are on file in the CSA’s Office):
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Name |
Position |
Rate |
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Sykora, Christina G. |
Teacher/Aide |
As per CBA |
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10. Accepted, with regrets, the retirement of William Suyker, Custodian, effective July 1, 2010. The Board wishes Mr. Suyker all the best in his retirement.
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
E.
POLICY [Pierro, Lauziere (alternate)]
Motion by Mr. Pierro, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to move and to
accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as outlined in Policy, Number 1.
1. Approved the second reading and adoption of the following policies, regulations and/or by-laws:
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Policy/By-Law # |
Policy or By-Law Title |
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1 |
1620 |
Child Care Program |
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2 |
Regulation |
Social Networking Websites |
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
F. PUBLIC
RELATIONS [Hibbett, Pierro, McDonald (alternate)]
Chairperson’s Statement: I
recommend and move to accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as outlined in
Public Relations, Number 1 through ____. – No motions at this time.
G.
TRANSPORTATION &
CAFETERIA [Lauziere,
Koufodontes, Miller (alternate)]
Motion by Mr. Lauziere, seconded by Mr. Pierro to recommend and move to accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as outlined in Transportation & Cafeteria, Number 1 and 2.
1. Approved a Joint Resolution for
Participation of Transportation Services between the Sussex County Regional
Cooperative and the Oxford Township Board of Education for shared
transportation services for the 2010-2011 school year. A copy of the agreement is on file in the
Board Office.
2. Approved a Resolution for Participation
in Coordinated Transportation between the
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC – (public comments on any topic permitted by law)
· Mr. Tindell After school child care program – what ages will be accepted? Mr. Magnuson responded K-8th OCS students.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The next topics on the agenda,
___ Confidential
by Federal Law, State Statue or Rule of Court
___ Impairment
of the right to receive US Government funds
_X_ Unwarranted
invasion of individual privacy
___ Negotiations
___ Purchase
of property or investment of public funds
___ Tactics/Techniques
of protecting safety and property of the public
___ Attorney-Client
Privilege or anticipated and pending litigation
___ Personnel
matters
___ Quasi-Judicial
deliberation of a public body
falls within an exception of our open meetings policy and permits the
Board to have a private discussion, since it deals with :
Unwarranted invasion of individual privacy;
and
as contained in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 and 10:4-13.
Motion by Mr.
Pierro, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to enter executive session at 7:22pm
Motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
It is hereby resolved that the Board will now go into private session to discuss
Unwarranted invasion of individual privacy;
and
Any discussion held by the Board
which need not remain confidential will be made public as soon as
practicable. Minutes of the private
session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer
exists. The Board will reconvene in
public session at the conclusion of the closed session.
RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
Motion by Mr. Pierro, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to return to public session at 7:34pm.
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
1. PTA Tricky Tray Basket – Mrs.
2. BOE website – not updated yet, as Mrs.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Re-Org meeting date change
– from April 29th to either May 3rd or May 4th.
2. Meeting with OEA & Mr.
Magnuson regarding budget cuts.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Pierro, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to
adjourn the meeting of the Oxford Township Board of Education at 7:58pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia A. Martucci, RSBA
Business Administrator/Board Secretary