Regular Meeting
August 21, 2006
7:05 P.M.
The Regular 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. Notice of the meeting was posted on the bulletin board in the lobby of the Board Office and filed with the Acting Town Clerk by letter dated August 17, 2006.
ROLL CALL
On roll call, the following members were present: Mr. Campbell, Mr. Castelli, Mr. Doffont, Mrs. Marks, Mrs. Santos, Mr. Sgalia, Mrs. Mc Keown, President Mc Donald.
Mr. Robert P. Mooney, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ingrid Kiss, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Charles A. Grau, Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and Kenneth J. Lindenfelser, Esq., Board Attorney were also present.
BOARD MEMBER ABSENT
Mrs. Schalago was unable to attend the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Mc Donald led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MOTION RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown and seconded by Mr. Doffont that the minutes of the following meetings be hereby approved:
Regular Meeting, July 17, 2006 at 7:10 P.M.
Closed Session, July 17, 2006 at 7:55 P.M.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Campbell, “not voting”, Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being seven votes in the affirmative and one member “not voting”, the motion was carried.
MOTION RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown and seconded by Mrs. Santos that the minutes of the following meeting be hereby approved:
Closed Session, July 17, 2006 at 6:01 P.M.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Campbell, “not voting”, Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “not voting”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being six votes in the affirmative and two members “not voting”, the motion was carried.
MOTION RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown and seconded by Mr. Sgalia that the minutes of the following meeting be hereby approved:
Special Meeting, August 1, 2006 at 6:00 P.M.
Closed Session, August 1, 2006 at 6:01 P.M.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Campbell, “not voting”, Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being seven votes in the affirmative and one member “not voting”, the motion was carried.
OBSERVERS
Michael Martello, Construction Code Official for the Town of Kearny, addressed the Board regarding two topics:
1. Mr. Martello’s offered his professional assessment regarding the alarming masonry condition of four of the District’s elementary schools (Garfield, Roosevelt, Schuyler and Washington), and stressed the urgent need to address the deteriorating infrastructure of those school buildings.
2. The Town’s plans to proceed with a major project to install surveillance camera throughout the Town require the permission of the Board of Education to proceed with the installation of “Motorola canopy radios” on each of the District’s school buildings. There will be no cost to the Board, and would facilitate the Board’s capability to install surveillance cameras (at the Board’s expense) for their own purposes, if so desired.
OBSERVERS
The following audience members addressed the Board of Education regarding their request to allow Coach John Millar to complete the Fall season as Head Soccer Coach in light of his promotion to the position of Vice Principal of Athletics/Student Activities:
Sal Rosamilia, Bill Galka, Rob Mc Court
Mr. and Mrs. Ezequiel Sanchez, 65-1/2 Tappan Street, and Mrs. Varandas, 305 Davis Avenue, addressed the Board regarding teacher staffing for the upcoming school year.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT - Mr. Mooney
PART I – PERSONNEL ISSUES
The following resolutions, inclusive of Items “A”, “B-1, 2, 3”, and “C-1, 2, 3, 4”, and “D”, were moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
A. LEAVE(S) OF ABSENCE
1. Rosanna Markarian, Bilingual/ESL Teacher, has been granted a Family Leave of Absence from October 15, 2006 to January 9, 2007.
2. Tracy Proscia, Master Teacher, has been granted a Family Leave of Absence from September 5 to November 15, 2006.
B. APPOINTMENTS
1. Teachers
The following appointments have been approved, effective September 1, 2006:
Name Certification Step/Salary Replace
Balaz, Mark................... Elementary (Alternate School).. STEP 4, M.A., $46,441............... NEW
Gomez, Lissette...................... Spanish (All Elementary)... STEP 3, B.A., $39,978............... NEW
Mc Bride, Patricia............................. Pre-K/Basic Skills... STEP 4, B.A., $41,253.............. Resch
Murphy, Shannon........... Elementary (Alternate School)... STEP 3, B.A., $39,978............... NEW
Tietjen, Richard...................................... Business (KHS)... STEP 1, B.A., $37,776............... Lalor
2. 21st Century Community Learning Center After-School Program
The following appointments for the 21st Century Community Learning Center “Ticket-to-Success” After-School Program for 2006/2007, at the remuneration of $32.00 per hour not to exceed 238 hours, have been approved:
SUBJECT DAYS NAME
Character Education Monday/Tuesday Sneddon, Pauline
Technology Monday/Tuesday Smeragliuolo, Tracey
Art Monday/Tuesday Fernandes, Diana
Language Arts Wednesday/Tuesday Calhanas, Jennifer
Math Monday/Tuesday Kurta, Ann
Theatre Monday/Tuesday Esteves, Jennifer
Theatre Wednesday/Thursday Bellenger, Denise
Art Wednesday/Thursday Mitchell, Denise
Technology Wednesday/Thursday Pryblick, Kevin
Recreation Monday/Tuesday Rush, Laura
Language Arts Wednesday/Thursday Taylor, Janet
Character Education Wednesday/Thursday Tigeleiro, Melissa
Math Wednesday/Thursday Marques, Miguel
Recreation Wednesday/Thursday Vuocolo, Jennifer
Math (Grades 9 & 10) Wednesday/Thursday Mullen, Davis
Language Arts (Grades 11 & 12) Monday/Tuesday Troy, Toni Ann
3. 21st Century Community Learning Center After-School Program – Lead Teachers
The following have been appointed to the School-Based Youth Services 21st Century Community Learning Center as Lead Teachers, not to exceed the hours as listed
MacConchie, Bruce Monday/Wednesday/Friday $39.00 per hour for 297 hours
Sansone, Andrea Tuesday/Thursday/Friday $39.00 per hour for 297 hours
Bednarczyk, John Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday $39.00 per hour for 136 hours
C. SUBSTITUTES
1. ANNUAL LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES FOR THE 2006/2007 SCHOOL YEAR
The following are eligible to work for and be charged to the Title I Program for the 2006/2007 school year:
Abrantes, Melissa C. Holmes, Kristin Lee Robetto, Oswald F.
Barandela, Omar Howatson, Janet Robinson, Daniel L.
Basile, Thomas A. Izzo, Christina J. Roemer, Lauren A.
Beard, Oswald R. Johnstone, Eleanor Rubbone, Joseph
Bernardino, Susanna Kachal, George Shaw, Joanna L.
Betances, Ivelisse Kelly, Robert J. Sharples, Dorian
Bowers, Alison A. Kemiksizgil, Ceyla Sickinger, Chaterine
Boyd, Vera Kruk, Elizabeth Siegle, Karen
Bradow, Jennifer D. Kruk, William Sleece, Heather E.
Branco, Sandra C. Kryzanowski, Barbara Stafford, George
Byrne, James Kuhrt Frederick J., III Traina, Vincent
Carratura, Anthony M. Le Blanc, Kim A. Travis, Michelle A.
Cattafi, Ronald Leite, Barbara J. Trinks, Carol
Cerna-Twist, Juliette Leiva, Marco A. Velez, Cristina
Cintron, Alexis Lenz, Valerie Wagner, Amanda A.
Cooke, Monica C. Livnat, Marsha Wagner, Dennis J.
Corbett, Elizabeth A. Lopes, Marta V. Wagner, Jennifer
Correnti, Laura Lopes, Paula S. Ware, Katherine E.
Culp, Marilyn Lowry, Kevin M. Ware, Robert T.
Curry, Monica L. Mack, Noreen Warnock, Dana D.
Da Silva, Patricia Medina, Michael M. Weber, Toni Ann
Digesere, Jaclyn E. Michel, Anne Whimpenny, Walter
Durning, Nancy J. Monaco, Jason
Einsiedler, Alfred G. Neno, Juliana L.
Freeling, Suzanne Nolan, Colleen Marie
Gadalla, Adel Olivera, Jessica L.
Grabowski, Kristin J. Pena, Kimberly
Griffin, Kelly Pettigrew, Emily
Gross, Rita Marie Przybylski, Audrey E.
Hizer, Jamie L. Pusaver, Lauren
Hoch, Cora Richardson, Jamie
Hoeller, Lauren M.
2. State Substitute Certificates
Permission has been granted to obtain State Substitute Certification for the following:
Borkowski, Matthew S. All Grades/All Subjects
Borysenko, Yelenda A. All Grades/All Subjects
Calhanas, Melanie All Grades/All Subjects
Cordo, Salvatore All Grades/All Subjects
Gomez, Manuel All Grades/All Subjects
Johnstone, Frances M. All Grades/All Subjects
Mead, Jennifer All Grades/All Subjects
Massoni, Anthony All Grades/All Subjects
Rebozo, Marisela All Grades/All Subjects
Rodrigues, Ana E. All Grades/All Subjects
Ruiz, Xavier All Grades/All Subjects
Teabo, Jenny All Grades/All Subjects
3. Renewal of Substitute Certificates
Permission has been granted for the renewal of State Substitute Certificates for the following:
Alcocer, Bernardina Collins, Jennifer
4. Long-Term Substitute
The following has been appointed as a Long-Term Substitute, effective September 5, 2006 at the remuneration of $80 per day for the first twenty-one (21) days, then $37,776 (prorated, per diem) for the duration of the teacher’s absence:
Neno, Juliana L.
D. ZERO PERIOD ASSIGNMENT
The following has been appointed to teach Zero Period Algebra for the 2006/2007 school year, at the annual remuneration of $5,760:
Abadir, Rasha (replacing Kaufman)
PART II – NON-PERSONNEL ISSUES
The following resolutions, inclusive of Items “A”, “B”, and “C”, were moved by
Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried:
A. OUTSIDE PLACEMENTS
The Board has approved the listing of Outside Placement for the 2006/2007 school year as per the attached.
B. ANNUAL APPROVAL OF TEXTBOOKS
As required annually by code, the Board has approved the textbooks used in all grades Pre-K to 12.
C. ADOPTION OF CURRICULA AND CORE COURSE PROFICIENCIES
The Board of Education hereby adopts the elementary, high school, special education, extended learning and ESL/Bilingual curricula, and high school core course proficiencies, which have been annually reviewed and revised as needed.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT – ADDENDUM
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried:
A. RESTORATION OF SALARY ON GUIDE
The Board has approved restoring the salary increment “G.L.” for the 2006/2007 school year; the salary shall now be $84,136 plus $5,380 longevity, effective September 1, 2006.
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried:
B. APPOINTMENT OF VICE PRINCIPAL OF ATHLETICS/STUDENT ACTIVITIES
John Millar has been appointed as Vice Principal of Athletics/Student Activities at Kearny High School, at the annual (prorated) salary of $106,744 plus $6,400 longevity, for a total 2006/2007 annual salary of $113,144, effective August 28, 2006.
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Doffont, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried:
C. RESIGNATION OF COACHING POSITION
John Millar has resigned his position as Head Soccer Coach for the 2006/2007 school year, effective August 28, 2006.
REPORT OF THE INTERIM BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY - Mr. Grau
PART A
The following resolutions, inclusive of Items # 1 through #13, were moved by Mrs. Marks, seconded by Mrs. Santos and unanimously carried:
1. Cash Receipts – July, 2006
The Kearny Board of Education hereby approves the following Report of Cash Receipts for the month of July, 2006:
BANK OF AMERICA
July 5 State of NJ – Semi 0605 Payment $ 297.15
5 State of NJ – Semi 0606 Payment 129.27
6 State of NJ – NJSCC (High School Track Project) 11,606.16
10 Interest 7,307.65
11 State of NJ-21st Century Grant (2005/06) 38,784.00
12 State of NJ-Debt Service II 41,913.00
12 State of NJ-State Aid (2005/06) 995,908.00
14 State of NJ-FICA (2005/06) 341,790.75
17 PANY/NJ (Lincoln Noise Abatement Project) 379,612.50
17 State of NJ-Debt Service II 42,742.00
19 State of NJ-School Lunch-June-Federal 42,934.16
19 State of NJ-School Breakfast-June-Federal 2,792.06
19 State of NJ-School Lunch-June-State 2,044.76
19 State of NJ-School Breakfast-June-State 229.00
21 State of NJ-BPU (Schuyler Solar Project) 550,300.00
24 State of NJ-Semi 0606 Payment 62.68
24 Coca-Cola 202.08
24 2006/2007 Budget 4,242,765.50
25 State of NJ-Title V (2005/06) 19,660.00
25 State of NJ-Title III (2005/06) 128,100.00
25 State of NJ-Title II-Part D-Technology (2005/06) 11,512.00
25 State of NJ-Title I (2005/06) 626,418.00
25 State of NJ-Title II-Part A (2005/06) 170,026.00
25 State of NJ-Title IV (2005/06) 24,186.00
26 State of NJ-NJSCC (Schuyler Roof Project) 101,711.32
26 State of NJ-NJSCC (Garfield Roof Project) 97,678.64
26 State of NJ-NJSCC (Roosevelt Roof Project) 6,429.18
27 State of NJ-Non-Public Textbooks 32,704.00
27 State of NJ-Non-Public Technology 23,440.00
31 Miscellaneous Receipts 60,582.53
8,003,328.39
NEW JERSEY CASH MANAGEMENT
31 Interest-NJCM #50555 2,970.49
31 Interest-NJCM #10561 16,415.00
31 Interest-NJCM #128651 9,950.39
31 Interest-NJCM #130001 15,596.48
$ 8,048.260.75
2. Report of the Secretary (A-148)
The Kearny Board of Education hereby accepts the monthly Report of the Secretary to the Board of Education for the month ending July 31, 2006, based upon the Board Secretary's certification that no line item 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 be it further
Resolved: That for the record it be noted that after having reviewed the appropriations section of said report and also having consulted with the appropriate district officials, hereby certifies that no major 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 remainder of the 2006/2007 School Year.
3. Report of the Treasurer of School Funds (A-149)
The Kearny Board of Education hereby accepts the monthly Report of the Treasurer of School Funds to the Board of Education for the month ending July 31, 2006.
4. Request for Taxes
The Kearny Board of Education, having determined the amount of district taxes needed to meet the obligations of the Board for the next eight weeks to be $3,182,072.00, hereby requests the Town Council to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Funds that amount within the next thirty days in accordance with the statutes relating thereto.
Requisition Schedule
Amount of District Tax Voted $ 42,427,638.00
Amount Billed to Date $ 8,485,531.00
Amount of this Request 3,182,072.00 11,667,603.00
Balance to the Credit of Kearny
Board of Education $ 30,760,035.00
5. Investments – July, 2006 (New Jersey Cash Management Fund)
The Kearny Board of Education hereby confirms the action of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary in having made investments through the New Jersey Cash Management Fund during the month of July, 2006. And be it further
Resolved: That for the record it be noted that the interest earned on said investments amounted to $41,961.87, bringing the year-to-date interest to $41,961.87.
6. Payment of Bills
The Kearny Board of Education, based upon the representation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary that he has examined, audited, and certified in writing that the attached bill list is correct in the total amount of $12,321,111.60, covering the period of July 14 through August 17, 2006, hereby orders same to be paid, in accordance with NJSA 18A:19-4.
7. Athletic Bills
The Kearny Board of Education hereby authorizes the release of warrants in payment of the following bills:
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