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May 3, 2010
REGULAR MEETING & ORGANIZATION MEETING
Mr. Pierro, President called the meeting to
order at 6:00pm.
Mr. Pierro led all assembled in the Flag
Salute.
Mr. Pierro red 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 March 29, 2010 caused to be posted at the
Office of the Board of Education located at 17 Kent Street, Oxford, New Jersey and
faxed 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.
Al Pierro, President
Mrs.
Linda Koufodontes, Vice-President
Mr.
Matt Hibbett
Mr.
Mr.
Scott McDonald
Mrs.
Kristine McGrath
Mrs.
Beth Miller
Absent: None
Administration: Mr. Robert Magnuson, CSA/Principal
Ms.
Milissa Dachisen, DSS/Vice-Principal
Ms. Patricia Martucci, SBA/ Board Secretary
CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter received from
Assemblyman Erik Peterson that he received the Board resolutions regarding the
reversal of state aid cuts and the suspension of the 2010 school budget
election.
Letter received from
Kevin Brennan, Executive County Superintendent
regarding
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Motion by Mr. Pierro, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to accept the following meeting minutes:
|
Date |
Work Session |
Regular |
Executive |
Special |
|
March 25, 2010 |
|
X |
X |
|
|
April 1, 2010 |
|
|
X |
X (Budget) |
|
April 19, 2010 |
|
X |
X |
|
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
I. Mr.
Magnuson, Chief School Administrator reported on the following:
1. Legislative Updates
2. Defeated Budget Process
3. OEA Give Back
4. Cluster Shared Services Discussion
5. 7th & 8th Grade Trip Chaperones
6.
Archery Scrimmage with
7.
Archery trip to Nationals in
II.
Ms. Dachisen, Vice-Principal/DSS reported on
the following:
1. Fire Drill/Lock Down
2. Forensics Tournament
3.
4. Autism Awareness Campaign
5. “R” Word Campaign
6. Mr. & Mrs. Fish Assembly
7. Choking Game Assembly
8. Cluster Director’s Meeting Update
9. SWPBS Update
10. ICC Model Update
11. NJASK Testing
12. Young Author’s Competition
III. Ms. Martucci, School
Business Administrator reported on the following:
1. Fiscal
· Interest Earned (March 2010)
§ Capital Account $265.35
§ NJ Cash Management $190.64
§ Referendum 2008 $ 77.96
2. Food Service
· Profit/Loss
·
March 2010 Profit/Loss $ 724.55
·
Year-To-Date Profit/Loss $3,596.81
3. Buildings & Grounds
· Kitchen Bid Opening
4. NJSBA Annual Delegate Assembly May 15, 2010
IV. Enrollment – March 2010
|
|
291 |
|
Regular Education Special Education |
111 3 |
|
Regular Education Special Education |
25 7 |
|
Out
of District Special Education |
1 |
|
State
Facilities Regular Education |
1 |
|
|
2 |
|
Non
Public |
24 |
|
Total District Enrollment |
465 |
V. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC – Comments are to be specific to pending
motions on this agenda.
There were no comments from the public.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
VI. The following resolutions and motions have
been reviewed and are recommended by the Chief School Administrator, and/or the
School Business Administrator of the Oxford Township Board of Education:
A. BUDGET & FINANCE [Koufodontes, Hibbett, Vacant (alternate)]
Motion by Mrs. Koufodontes, seconded by Mr. Pierro to recommend and
move to accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as outlined in Budget and
Finance, Numbers 1 through 13.
1. Approved the Treasurer of School Monies monthly report for March 2010 delineating 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:23-1-22 for March 2010.
3. Approved the Business Administrator’s monthly report of transfers for March 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 for the month of March 2010.
5. Approved the Cafeteria Bill list for the month of April 2010.
6. Approved the Agency Bill List & Bank Reconciliation for the period ending March 31, 2010.
7. Approved the issuance of warrants (checks) for the payment of the items on the Accounts Payable Bill list (including payroll) for April 2010 in the amount of $576,176.65.
8. Approved the Payroll Bill lists dated:
i. April 15, 2010
ii. April 30, 2010
9. Approved the issuance of warrants (checks) for the
payment of the items on the Referendum 2008 bill list for April 2010 in the amount of $6,646.55.
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
RESOVED 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:
|
Name |
Event |
Location/Date(s) |
Expense |
Estimated Cost |
|
Diaz, Helen |
SEMI Regional Meeting |
April 15, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$0.00 $31.31 20-250-200-300 |
|
Halloran,
Carol |
SAIF – Safety Program Meeting |
April 20, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$0.00 $17.05 11-000-251-580 |
|
Martucci,
Patricia Magnuson,
Robert |
NJASBO – Preparing For Negotiations |
April 27, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$0.00 $14.88 11-000-251-580 |
|
Saraiva,
Marlene |
|
May 10, 2010 |
Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$8.68 11-000-219-580 |
|
Halloran,
Carol Ramkelawan,
Diana |
NJASBO Central Services
Administrative |
May 20, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$0.00 $24.49 11-000-251-580 |
|
Kenney, Michael |
Jed Baker Training |
May 14, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$0.00 $22.94 20-441-100-610 |
|
Saraiva,
Marlene |
Jed Baker Training |
May 14, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$0.00 $15.50 20-441-100-610 |
|
Lurz, Lisa |
Character Education Wrap-Up |
May 27, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$0.00 $29.14 20-441-100-610 |
|
Saraiva, Marlene |
Character Education Wrap-Up |
May 27, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$0.00 $17.98 20-441-100-610 |
|
Carr, Patricia |
Character Education Wrap-Up |
May 27, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$0.00 $ 9.78 20-441-100-610 |
|
Kenney,
Michael |
Character Education Wrap-Up |
May 27, 2010 |
Registration: Mileage: GAAP Acct: |
$0.00 $20.46 20-441-100-610 |
11. Approved the 2010-2011 Grant Application for the New Jersey Teen Child Assault Prevention Program as follows:
State CAP Funding: $133.70
District Contribution: $ 57.30 (Funded under NCLB)
Total Cost: $191.00
12. Approved
a Tuition Contract Agreement between
the
13.
Reported the NJQSAC district performace review
scores as follows pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:30 (copy of letter from Commisioner
of Education is on file in the Business Office):
Instruction & Program 95%
Fiscal Management 95%
Operations Management 100%
Personnel 100%
Governance 89%
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
B. BUILDING AND GROUNDS [McDonald, Lauziere, Pierro (alternate)]
Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to recommend and move to accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as outlined in Buildings and Grounds, Number 1 and 2.
1. Approved the following requests for Use of School Facilities pursuant to Policy #1330R:
|
Organization |
Event/Purpose |
Date(s) |
Time |
Insurance |
|
OCS PTA (Miller) |
Spring Crop |
April 24, 2010 |
9:00am – 5:00 pm |
On File |
|
|
Meeting |
May 17, 2010 |
7:00pm – 8:00pm |
N/A |
2. Approved the following resolution:
Whereas, on April 20, 2010 the Oxford Township
Board of Education conducted a pubic bid opening for the award of Kitchen
Renovations at Oxford Central School PN2008033C, which yielded the
following for consideration:
|
Contractor Name |
Base Bid |
Alternate #1 Additional |
Total Bid |
|
Coopersmith Bros. Inc. |
$110,500.00 |
$5,750.00 |
$116,250.00 |
|
T.M. Brennan Contractors, Inc. |
$124,000.00 |
$7,650.00 |
$131,650.00 |
|
CMG of Easton, Inc. |
$112,900.00 |
$14,000.00 |
$126,900.00 |
|
DeSapio Construction, Inc. |
$108,400.00 |
$9,200.00 |
$117,600.00 |
|
FCIPA (Fourmen Construction) |
$129,000.00 |
$8,500.00 |
$137,500.00 |
and;
Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of the
Public Schools Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.;
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Oxford Township Board of Education
award the contract for the Kitchen Renovations at Oxford Central School
PN2008033C to Coopersmith Bros. Inc. in the total contract lump sum of
$116,250.00 as follows:
|
Base Bid |
Alternate
#1 |
Total Bid |
|
$110,500.00 |
$5,750.00 |
$116,250.00 |
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
C.
CURRICULUM [Vacant, Miller, Koufodontes (alternate)]
Motion by Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs.
Koufodontes to recommend and move to accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as
outlined in Curriculum, Numbers 1 and 2.
1. Approved the following School Related Activities:
|
Grade(s) |
Destination |
When |
Est. Cost/Transportation |
|
Various |
NASP National Competition |
May 2010 |
All costs paid thru student activity fundraising
and/or parents. |
|
K-4 |
Carol’s Coffee Cup |
May 2010 |
PTA paying for all costs. |
2. Acknowledged the change in the number of school days for the 2009-2010 School Year and the following significant dates:
June 16, 2010 - 8th Grade Promotion
June 17, 2010 - Student last day of school
June 18, 2010 - 10-Month Employee last day
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
D.
NEGOTIATIONS & PERSONNEL [Miller, McDonald, Hibbett
(alternate)]
Motion by Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs.
Koufodontes to recommend and move to accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as
outlined in Negotiations & Personnel, Numbers 1 through 3.
1. Acknowledged that Mrs. Laura DiRenzo has completed all the necessary coursework and has been awarded a Master’s Degree in Education, and will move on the salary guide effective July 1, 2010. The Board congratulates Mrs. DiRenzo on her achievement.
2.
Approved the appointment of Angela Gilbert as the IPS
Maternity replacement teacher and part-time instructional aide at the per diem
rate of $100.00 per day for the period May 10, 2010 through June 17, 2010,
pending approval of credentials by
3. Approved the appointment of Matthew Magnuson as a substitute ISP classroom aid at an hourly rate of $12.00 for the period May 10, 2010 through June 17, 2010, for 3 hours per day. Total not to exceed $1,008.00. (11-215-100-106-000).
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
E.
POLICY [Pierro, Vacant, Lauziere (alternate)]
There were no motions at this time.
F. PUBLIC
RELATIONS [Hibbett, Pierro, McDonald (alternate)]
There were no motions at this time.
G.
TRANSPORTATION &
CAFETERIA [Lauziere,
Koufodontes, Miller (alternate)]
Motion by Mr. Lauziere, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to recommend and move to accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as outlined in Transportation & Cafeteria, Number 1 and 2.
1. Authorized the Business
Administrator/Board Secretary to solicit bids for student transportation to the
2. Approved the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Oxford Township Board of Education renew a contract, at the CPI of 0.0% for transportation for the 2010-2011 school year with GST Transport Corp. for the following routes:
|
Destination |
Route # |
# of Days |
Cost Per Diem |
Annual Contract |
|
|
WH001 |
184 |
$69.25 |
$12,742.00 |
|
|
WH002 |
184 |
$69.25 |
$12,742.00 |
|
|
OC001 |
182 |
$69.25 |
$12,603.00 |
|
|
OC002 |
182 |
$69.25 |
$12,603.00 |
|
|
SE001 |
182 |
$86.80 |
$15,797.60 |
|
|
SE002 |
182 |
$55.80 |
$10,155.60 |
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: None Abstain: None
This concludes
all unfinished business of the 2009-2010 Oxford Township Board of Education.+
ORGANIZATION
MEETING
AGENDA
I.
Ms. Martucci, Business
Administrator/Board Secretary called the meeting to order at 6:44pm.
II.
Ms.
Martucci reported the following Election Results:
A. Ballots
Cast:
|
Eligible # of
Voters |
1467 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
293 |
|
% of Voter
Turnout |
20% |
B.
Ballot Question:
|
Public Question |
Yes |
No |
|
That there should
be raised for the General Fund $ 3,311,838 for the ensuing School Year 2010-2011. |
134 |
158 |
Ms. Martucci declared the majority of the votes cast were NO.
Motion by Mr. Pierro, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes for the Oxford
Township Board of Education to approve the results of the April 20, 2010
election as read by the Board Secretary and a record of such to be placed in
the official minutes.
C.
Candidate Totals:
|
Candidates
– 3 Year Term |
#
of Votes Received |
|
|
170 |
|
Robert (Matt)
Hibbett |
179 |
Ms. Martucci declared the two persons elected to be:
1. Robert Hibbett
2.
Ms. Martucci administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board Members:
1. Robert Hibbett
2. Al Pierro
Candidate totals and swearing in was approved by a unanimous voice vote.
III.
Ms. Martucci called for and received the following
nominations:
A. Board President
Nominee #1: Mr. Hibbett Nominated By: Mr. Lauziere
Nominee #2: Mr. Pierro Nominated By: Mrs. Koufodontes
Hearing no further nominations, Ms. Martucci declared the nominations to be closed.
A Roll
Call for Presidential Nominee #1 produced the following result:
Ayes:
Lauziere, McDonald
Nays: Koufodontes,
Pierro, McGrath
Abstain: Hibbett,
Miller
A Roll
Call for Presidential Nominee #2 produced the following result:
Ayes: Koufodontes, McGrath
Nays: Hibbett, Lauziere, McDonald
Abstain: Pierro, Miller
Having a tie vote for the office of President, Ms. Martucci suggested Mrs. Miller must cast a vote to break the tie. After some discussion, Mr. Hibbett called for another roll call for Nominee #1 which produced the following result:
Ayes: Lauziere, McDonald, Miller
Nays: Koufodontes, Pierro, McGrath
Abstain: Hibbett
By a majority vote of 3 to 2, Ms. Martucci declared Mr. Hibbett the newly elected President.
Ms. Martucci then turned the meeting over to Mr. Hibbett.
Mr. Hibbett called for and received the following nominations:
B. Board Vice-President
Nominee #1: Mr. Lauziere Nominated By: Mr. Hibbett
Hearing no further nominations, Mr. Hibbett declared the nominations closed.
.
A
Roll Call for Vice-Presidential Nominee #1 produced the following result:
Ayes: Koufodontes, McDonald, McGrath, Miller, Pierro, Hibbett
Nays: None
Abstain: Lauziere
Mr. Hibbett declared Mr. Lauziere elected as Vice-President.
IV. Chief School Administrators Recommendations:
The following resolutions and motions have been reviewed and recommended by the CSA and/or SBA for the Organizational Meeting of the Oxford Township Board of Education for May 3, 2010.
Motion by Mr. Hibbett, seconded by Mrs.
Koufodontes to recommend and move to accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as
recommended by the CSA and/or SBA outlined in Numbers 1 through 25 for the 2010-2011
school year.
1. Approved the adoption of the most current edition of Roberts Rules of Order as the official guide of parliamentary procedure governing all actions of this Board except in those instances where those provisions may conflict with any of the established rules under NJ State Law, administrative code, or Board Policy.
2. Approved the adoption of the New Jersey School Board Member Code of Ethics. (All board members sign acknowledgement of receipt of File Code 9271.)
3. Approved that all current written policies, by-laws and rules/regulations in the official Policy Manual of the Oxford Township School District be readopted for the period from the date of this Organization Meeting until the Organization Meeting in the next calendar year unless modified by the Board of Education in accordance with those applicable policies, by-laws and/or rules and regulations.
4. Approved that all written curriculum, courses, textbooks, workbooks and ancillary materials of the District be adopted for the period from the date of this Organization Meeting until the Organization Meeting in the next calendar year, unless modified upon recommendation of the Chief School Administrator.
5. Approved that all present handbooks be continued in effect until modified upon the recommendation of the Chief School Administrator.
6.
Approved the 5-Year Maintenance Plan of the
7. Approved the emergency procedures described in the official Oxford Township School District Emergency Management Plan as recommended by the Chief School Administrator.
8. Approved the adoption of The Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for NJ Public Schools issued by the State of NJ Department of Education, Division of Finance.
9. WHEREAS, Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of NJ (1975) known as the “Open Public Meetings Act” requires notification of meetings of public bodies, as therein defined, in the manner therein set forth, now therefore be it
RESOLVED: that for purposes of compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, the Oxford Township Board of Education hereby makes the following designations:
a. The Express-Times and The Star-Ledger are hereby designated as the two newspapers to receive notification of meetings as required by any and all sections of the Open Public Meetings Act, it appearing that these newspapers are most likely to inform the local public of such meetings and meet the requirements of the statute.
b. The locations for posting of notice of
meetings shall be the bulletin boards in the Township Clerks’ offices, outside
the Main Office and the Board Offices in the
10. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board Secretary be authorized to establish an imprest petty cash fund account for the period July 1 through June 30 during the next fiscal year in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:4-15 and :19-13 and Title 6 of the N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.10 in the amount of $200.00;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to establish a maximum single Petty Cash expenditure of $50.00, not to be exceeded without prior approval by the Board Secretary.
11. BE IT RESOLVED that the Oxford Township Board of Education establish a district-wide maximum for travel expenditures of $10,000.00 for the 2010-2011 school year. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall track and record travel expenditures to ensure that the maximum travel expenditure amount is not exceeded. The maximum travel expenditure amount for the 2009-2010 school year was $15,000.00.
12. Approved the mileage reimbursement rate for
the 2010-2011 school year to be the rate set by the State of
13. Approved, as provided by N.J.S.A 18A:22-8.1 amended, that the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and/or the Chief School Administrator be designated to approve such line item budget transfers, as necessary, between Board of Education meetings, and that such transfers shall be reported to the Board of Education, ratified and duly recorded in the minutes of the next regular meeting.
14. RESOLVED that the following Financial
Institutions be designated as approved depositories for the
Skylands Community Bank
Beneficial Bank
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following warrant signatures be approved:
|
Account |
# of Signatures required |
Board President |
Board Vice-President |
Board Secretary |
Treasurer of School Monies |
CSA |
Vice- Principal |
|
General Fund |
3 |
X
|
X |
R |
R |
|
|
|
Payroll – Salary |
2 |
|
|
R |
X |
|
|
|
Payroll – Agency |
2 |
|
|
R
|
X |
|
|
|
Unemployment Trust |
2 |
|
|
R |
X |
X |
X |
|
Cafeteria |
2 |
|
|
R |
X |
X |
X |
|
Student Activities |
2 |
|
|
R |
|
X |
X |
|
Capital/Investment Account |
3 |
X |
X |
R |
X |
|
|
|
Referendum (2008) |
3 |
X |
X |
R |
R |
|
|
R = signature is required. X = authorized signature
15. RESOLVED that the Board Secretary is authorized to award contracts up to $29,000 under the competitive bid laws and to solicit and award quoted contracts up to the quote threshold of $4,350.00 as a Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA).
16. Approved the Chief School Administrator and the Business Administrator to implement the 2010-2011 budget, once authorized and finalized, pursuant to local and state policies and regulations.
17. Approved the half-day integrated pre-school annual (10 months) tuition rate of $2,750.00 per typically developed student for the 2010-2011 school year.
18. WHEREAS, Title 18A:18A-10 provides that, a Board of Education, without advertising for bids, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefore, by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts for such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property, and
WHEREAS the
WHEREAS, the Oxford Township Board of Education desires to authorize its purchasing agent for the 2010-2011 school year to make any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school year.
NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oxford Township Board of Education does hereby authorize the district purchasing agent to make purchases of goods and services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in compliance with all public purchasing laws.
19. Authorized the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to issue warrants (checks) for the payment of bills between Board Meetings and to confirm such payments on the next bill list to be approved at the next regular Board Meeting.
20. RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby establishes a photocopy fee of .75 cents per page for the first to tenth pages, .50 cents per page for the eleventh to twentieth pages and .25 cents per page for all pages over the twentieth page of official Board Minutes and all other public documents, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all requests for public information which requires employee time shall be provided at the hourly rate(s) of the employee(s) assigned to produce such public information.
21. Approved the following annual appointments/reappointments of Board Officials for the 2010-11 school year: (no additional compensation is given for these appointments)
Position Appointee
504 Compliance Officer Milissa Dachisen
ADA Officer Robert Magnuson
Affirmative Action Officer Milissa Dachisen
Asbestos Management Officer Carolyn Tate
AHERA Coordinator Carolyn Tate
Attendance Officer Robert Magnuson
Board Secretary Patricia Martucci
Custodian of Records Patricia Martucci
Free/Reduced Hearing Officer Robert Magnuson
Fund Commissioner Patricia Martucci
Health, Safety & Chemical Hygiene Officer School Nurse (TBD)
Homeless Liaison Robert Magnuson
Indoor Air Quality Coordinator Carolyn Tate
Integrated
Investment Officer Patricia Martucci
Public Agency Contracts Compliance Officer Patricia Martucci
Purchasing Agent Patricia Martucci
Recycling Coordinator Carolyn Tate
Right to Know Coordinator Patricia Martucci
Substance Awareness Coordinator School Nurse (TBD)
22. Approved the following Tax Shelter Annuity Companies and/or Brokers:
Ø AXA Equitable
Ø Tax Deferred Services
23. Approved the following Disability Insurance Plans:
Ø Prudential Insurance (Teachers)
Ø Mass Mutual-UNUM (Administrators & Support Staff)
Ø Aflac
24. Approved the following Indemnity Insurance Plans:
Ø Aflac
25. Approved the appointment of James Miller as the Treasurer of School Monies at an annual salary of $2,500.00.
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
V. Board of Education Meeting Schedule
Motion
by Mr. Hibbett, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to approve the following
resolution and Board meeting dates:
Be it resolved that the following meeting notice of the Oxford Township Board of Education be posted, and filed with the Township Clerk pursuant to the provision of Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of New Jersey (1975):
Work
Session Business
Meeting Re-Organization
Meeting
May 13, 2010 May 27, 2010
June 24, 2010
July 22, 2010
August 26, 2010
September 9, 2010 September 23, 2010
October 14, 2010 October 28, 2010
November 18, 2010
December
16, 2010
January 13, 2011 January 27, 2011
February 10, 2011 February 24, 2011
March 10, 2011 March 24, 2011
April 14, 2011 April 28, 2011
May 5, 2011
Notice of any additions to the above schedule or changes in the time, date, or place of any scheduled meeting will be posted in the locations and emailed to the newspapers designated by resolution of the Oxford Township Board of Education in advance, as required by law.
Be it further resolved that unless otherwise advertised or indicated Closed Executive Sessions, for topics permitted by law, shall commence as necessary.
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
VI. Annual Appointments
Motion
by Mr. Hibbett, seconded by Mrs. Koufodontes to approve the following Resolution
and annual appointments of the
Whereas the New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:23A-5.s (a)4 provides that, “Professional services contracts are issued in a deliberate and efficient manner such as through a request for proposals (RFP) based on cost and other specified factors or other comparable process that ensures the district receives the highest quality services at a fair and competitive price or through a shared service arrangement”; and
Whereas the Oxford Township Board of Education has employed a deliberative process that considered the cost of such services and other relevant factors by surveying districts in Hunterdon and Warren County and obtaining comparable fees for such professional services; and
Whereas the Oxford Township Board of Education is satisfied that the fees being charged for such professional services are fair and competitive; therefore
Be it resolved that the Oxford Township Board of Education hereby makes the following appointments for the 2010-2011 school year:
Architect of Record The Gibson Tarquini Group Fee based on projects.
Attorney (Board) Courter, Kobert & Cohen Attorney - $125.00 p/hr
Attorney (Special Education) Schwartz Simon Edelstein Attorney - $155.00 p/hr
Celso & Kessler, LLC Clerks - $100.00 p/hr
Auditor Ardito & Company, Inc. NTE $14,500.00 p/year
Fund Commissioner SAIF No Cost to District
Health Insurance Broker Willis HRH No Cost to District
Dental Insurance Broker Willis HRH No Cost to District
Insurance Agent Brown & Brown No Cost to District
School Physician/Medical Insp. Dr. Fritz, MD NTE $500.00 per year
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
End of Organization Business
The following resolutions and motions have
been reviewed and are recommended by the Chief School Administrator, and/or the
School Business Administrator of the
VII. Personnel
Motion by Mr. Hibbett, seconded by Mrs.
Koufodontes to recommend and move to accept the Motions and/or Resolutions as
outlined in Personnel, Numbers 1 through 5 for the 2010-2011 school year.
- Approved the
offering of contracts to the following tenured (ten-month) staff
members effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 as recommended by the
Chief School Administrator:
Name Position Step Level Salary*
Carr, Patricia Teacher
H BA +30 $49,045
Causton Jr., J. Robert Teacher OG BA
+30 $69,481 (1) (3)
Dechert, Katherine Teacher J BA $51,148
DiRenzo, Laura Teacher Q MA $69,580
(3)
Dowd, Heather Teacher M MA
+30 $61,321
Drechsel, Stacy Teacher M BA
+15 $57,831
Esposito, Debra Teacher N BA $59,068
Fallen,
Firling, Shirley Teacher
(.50) M BA $28,544 (4)
Hart, Rene Teacher
(.75) L BA
+15 $41,888
Kantz, Elena Teacher D-E BA
+30 $46,743 (4)
Kenney, Michael Social
Wrk OG MA $68,872 (1)
Kimball, Jeanne Teacher OG MA
+15 $71,263 (1) (3)
Lurz, Lisa Teacher L BA
+15 $55,851
Nemeth, Leslie Teacher L MA $57,559
Newell, Kimberly Teacher J BA $51,148
Paola, Joy Teacher K BA $53,128
Penner, Matthew Teacher D-E BA $45,184 (4)
Remaly, Milissa Teacher H BA $47,485
Sakos, Maria
Teacher OG BA
+15 $67,165 (1)
Stocker, Katie Teacher D-E BA $45,184
(1) Includes
$792 Off-Guide
(2) Includes $990 Off-Guide
(3) Includes
$1,500 Longevity
(4) Receives
Tenure in the 2010-11 School Year
* All salary amounts reflect a 1% reduction
from 2010-11 CBA Salary Guide as agreed upon 4/15/2010 by the
OEA.
- Approved the
offering of contracts to the following tenured (twelve-month) staff
members effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 as recommended by the
Chief School Administrator:
Name Position Salary
Diaz, Helen Secretary – CST $38,571
Halloran, Carol Business Assistant $35,880
Miller, Linda Secretary
– CSA $49,863
- Approved the
offering of a tenured employment contract to Milissa Dachisen as the
Director of Student Services/Vice-Principal for the period of July 1, 2010
though June 30, 2011 at an annual salary of $111,070.00; as recommended by
the Chief School Administrator.
- Approved the
offering of a tenured employment contract to Patricia Martucci as the
Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the period of July 1, 2010
though June 30, 2011 at an annual salary of $90,500.00; as recommended by
the Chief School Administrator.
- Approved the
offering of contracts to the following (twelve-month) staff members
effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011; as recommended by the Chief
School Administrator:
Name Position Salary
Nyland, Robert P/T Custodian $12.50
per hour
Ramkelawan, Diana P/T Secretary $19,968
Ross, Judith Custodian $28,119
Tate, Carolyn Facilities
Manager $39,259
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Students going to the Vo-Tech. Ms. Martucci reported that 8 students have
been accepted, however, the actual number of students that will
attend is not certain.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
1. Retirees. Mrs. Miller would like to present each
retiree with a booklet compiled by the students.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Hibbett,
seconded by Mr. McDonald to adjourn the meeting of the Oxford Township Board of
Education at 7:05pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia
A. Martucci,
RSBA
Business Administrator/Board Secretary