Special Meeting
April 24, 2007
6:04 P.M.
A Special Meeting of the Kearny Board of Education was held in the Board Room, 100 Davis Avenue, on the evening of the above date.
President Mc Donald called the meeting to order and announced that in accordance with Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of the meeting was provided to the Observer and the Jersey Journal and notice of the meeting was posted on the bulletin board in the lobby of the Board Office.
ROLL CALL
On roll call, the following members were present: Mr. Campbell, Mr. Castelli, Mrs. Marks, Mrs. Santos, Mrs. Schalago, President Mc Donald.
Mr. Robert P. Mooney, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ingrid L. Kiss, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Leslie J. Gaulton, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and Mr. Kenneth J. Lindenfelser, Esq., Board Attorney were also present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Mc Donald led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
The purpose of the Special Meeting is as follows:
1. Discussion and approval of various contractual agreements and any other action that may come before the Board.
2. Closed Session discussion of legal matters pertaining to student disciplinary issues, with any necessary action to take place immediately thereafter in Open Session.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Mr. Doffont and Mrs. Mc Keown were unable to attend the meeting.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT – Mr. Mooney
The following resolution were moved by Mrs. Santos, seconded by Mr. Campbell and unanimously carried:
A. OUTSIDE PLACEMENTS
The Board has approved the following outside placements:
Student No. 2-03-126 to be placed at the High Point School at the annual tuition of $35,242 (prorated), effective April 9, 2007.
Student No. 10-06-39 to be placed at the Tot Spot at the tuition of $175.00 per week, effective April 1, 2007.
Student No. 11517 to be placed at the Tot Spot at the tuition of $175.00 per week, effective April 19, 2007.
B. AIDE FOR OUTSIDE PLACEMENT
The Board has approved a one-on-one Aide at the remuneration of $112.00 per diem for Student No. 9-03-17 who is placed at The Phoenix Center .
REPORT OF THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY – Mrs. Yeamans
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mrs. Marks and unanimously carried:
1. Payment of Bills
The Kearny Board of Education, based upon the representation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary that she has examined, audited, and certified in writing that the attached bill list is correct in the total amount of $59,641.75, covering the period of 4/13/07 to 4/20/07, hereby orders same to be paid, in accordance with NJSA 18A:19-4.
2. Authorization to Amend Kearny School Administrators Association Agreement
3. Approval of Post-Termination Resolution – Kearny School Administrators Association
4. Approval of Post-Termination Resolution
The preceding topics were tabled.
The following resolutions were moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Castelli:
5. Resolution to Terminate Participation under the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program
The Kearny Board of Education hereby resolves to terminate its participation in the program thereby canceling coverage provided by the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program (N.J.S.A. 52:14-17.25 et seq.) for all its active and retired employees.
The Board shall notify all active employees of the date of their termination of coverage under the program.
The Board understands that the Division of Pensions and Benefits will notify retired employees of the cancellation of their coverage.
The Board understands that all COBRA participants will be notified by the Division of Pensions and Benefits and advised to contact our office concerning a possible alternative health insurance program.
The Board further understands that this resolution shall take effect the first of the month following a 60-day period beginning with the receipt of the resolution by the State Health Benefits Commission.
6. Designation of New Health Benefits Provider
The Kearny Board of Education hereby accepts the proposal from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield as the Health Benefits Provider for the period July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.
7. Appointment of Health Benefits Broker of Record
The Kearny Board of Education hereby appoints LDP Consulting Group, Inc. of Lambertville, New Jersey as the Health Benefits Broker of Record for the period July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being six votes in the affirmative, the motion was carried.
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Marks, seconded by Mrs. Santos and unanimously carried:
RESCISSION OF PERMIT
The Kearny Board of Education, based upon the recommendation of the Permits & Board Policy Committee, hereby rescinds the resolution to issue a permit to “Sky Blue Women’s Soccer” for use of the Kearny High School field and locker rooms on Sunday, May 20, 2007.
For Informational Purposes
This permit was originally approved at the April 16, 2007 regular meeting (Item #26 on the Report of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary).
BOARD MEMBER SPEAKS
As Chairperson of the Permits & Board Policy Committee, Mrs. Marks reported that the Committee met, along with Al Somma and John Millar, to discuss altering various procedures and guidelines and to set priorities for the issuance of permits for outside private organizations.
BOARD MEMBER ARRIVES
Mr. Sgalia arrived at 6:17 P.M.
BOARD MEMBER DEPARTS
Mrs. Santos departed the meeting at 6:23 P.M.
MOTION RE: CLOSED SESSION
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Sgalia, who moved its adoption:
Resolved: by the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, in the County of Hudson, that in accordance with Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, Open Public Meetings Act, the Board will enter into Closed Session at this time to discuss District legal matters pertaining to student disciplinary issues.
When the matters under consideration and discussion have been completed, any action will be disclosed to the public.
Seconded by Mr. Campbell
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, "aye", President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being six votes in the affirmative, the motion was carried.
BOARD ENTERS CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 6:25 P.M.
BOARD RETURNS TO OPEN SESSION
The Board returned to Open Session at 8:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL
On roll call, the following members were present: Mr. Campbell, Mr. Castelli, Mrs. Marks, Mrs. Schalago, Mr. Sgalia, President Mc Donald.
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Sgalia, seconded by Mrs. Marks and unanimously carried:
IN THE MATTER OF STUDENT “C.O.”
The Kearny Board of Education hereby resolves that in the matter of student “C.O.”, said student shall continue suspension from school for the remainder of the 2006/2007 school year; student must receive psychiatric clearance prior to returning to school.
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Sgalia, seconded by Mrs. Marks and unanimously carried:
IN THE MATTER OF STUDENT “S.B.”
The Kearny Board of Education hereby resolves that in the matter of student “S.B.”, said student shall return to school effective April 30, 2007.
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Sgalia, seconded by Mr. Campbell and unanimously carried:
IN THE MATTER OF STUDENTS “Y.C.” AND “R.A.”
The Kearny Board of Education hereby resolves that in the matter of Students “Y.C.” and “R.A.”, said students shall be suspended from school for a minimum of one year and will be required to reapply for enrollment prior to returning to Kearny High School.
MOTION RE: ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Mr. Sgalia, seconded by Mrs. Marks and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
MEETING ADJOURNED
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Board Secretary