Regular Meeting
March 20, 2006
7:39 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 Torres 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 Town Clerk by letter dated March 16, 2006.
ROLL CALL
On roll call, the following members were present: Mr. Campbell, Mr. Castelli, Mr. Doffont, Mrs. Mc Keown, Mrs. Santos, Mrs. Mc Donald, President Torres.
Mr. Robert P. Mooney, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ingrid Kiss, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Leslie J. Gaulton, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and Kenneth J. Lindenfelser, Esq., Board Attorney were also present.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Messrs. Martello and Sgalia were unable to attend the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Torres led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MOTION RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mrs. Mc Donald and seconded by Mrs. Mc Keown that the minutes of the following meetings be hereby approved:
Special Meeting, February 11, 2006 at 9:13 A.M.
Closed Session, February 11, 2006 at 9:14 A.M.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Campbell, “not voting”, Mr. Castelli, “not voting”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Donald, “aye”, President Torres, “aye”.
There being five votes in the affirmative and two members “not voting”, the motion was carried.
MOTION RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mrs. Mc Donald, seconded by Mrs. Mc Keown and unanimously carried that the minutes of the following meetings be hereby approved:
Regular Meeting, February 21, 2006 at 7:50 P.M.
Closed Session, February 21, 2006 at 6:43 P.M.
Closed Session, February 21, 2006 at 9:27 P.M.
MOTION RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mrs. Mc Donald and seconded by Mrs. Mc Keown that the minutes of the following meetings be hereby approved:
Special Meeting, March 7, 2006 at 6:12 P.M.
Closed Session, March 7, 2006 at 6:17 P.M.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Castelli, “not voting”, Mr. Doffont, “not voting”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “not voting”, Mrs. Mc Donald, “aye”, President Torres, “aye”.
There being four votes in the affirmative and three members “not voting”, the motion was carried.
OBSERVERS – RE: AGENDA ITEMS
Staci Snider, Kearny, questioned why there was no posting or job description provided for the Head Nurse position.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT - Mr. Mooney
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
A. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
1. Jill Crawford, Teacher of Handicapped at Franklin School, has been granted a Family Leave of Absence from March 13 to June 30, 2006.
2. Julie Montero, Teacher of English at Kearny High School, has been granted a Family Leave of Absence from September 5 to November 14, 2006, and a Maternity Leave of Absence for the remainder of the 2006/2007 school year.
The following resolutions, inclusive of Items “B-1, 2, 3, and 4”, were moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mrs. Mc Donald and unanimously carried:
B. APPOINTMENTS
1. Aides
The following Aide appointments have been approved contingent upon approval of their criminal history check or otherwise noted:
Name Assignment Hrly Rate Eff. Replace/New
Abreu, Maria.......................... Washington w/student.......... $10.00........... 3/6/06............... NEW
Davitt, Diana............................... Schuyler w/student.......... $10.00................................... Mason
Pace, Linda............................. Washington w/student.......... $10.00........... 3/6/06............... NEW
2. Parent Involvement Facilitator
The following has been appointed as a Teacher Facilitator at the remuneration of $30.00 per hour; the number of hours per teacher cannot exceed 300 and will be determined by the number of applicants. The program is funded by Title III:
Schaumburg, Susan
3. Before and After-School Academic Instructor
The following has been appointed as a before or after-school academic instructor in Lincoln and/or Schuyler Schools for the 2005/2006 school year at the remuneration
of $30.00 per hour. The number of hours cannot exceed 175 and will be determined by the number of applicants and program implementation staffing needs:
Ostrow, Jonathan
4. Home Tutors
The following have been appointed as Home Tutors at the remuneration of $30.00 per hour:
Balogh, Valerie Marques, Miguel
English, Valerie Perone, Jessica
Fealey, Joan Sneddon, Pauline
Fraser, Thomas Triano, Andrew
5. Head Nurse
This appointment was held.
The following resolutions, inclusive of Items “C”, “D”, “E”, and “F”, were moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
C. COACHES/ADVISORS
The following has been appointed for the 2005/2006 school year:
Softball – Assistant................ Pickel, James................................... $4,303
D. PARAPROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS
The following individuals have been approved for their volunteer services during the 2005/2006 school year:
Flowers, Kevin..................................................... Girls Crew
Sandle, Patricia......................................................... Softball
Sanfilippo, James *................................................... Baseball
*Pending criminal history background check
E. STATE SUBSTITUTE CERTIFICATES
Approval has been granted to obtain State Substitute Certification for the following:
Barcia, Diana E. All Grades/All Subjects
Elmorsy, Noreen F. All Grades/All Subjects
Leblanc, Kim All Grades/All Subjects
Mc Gee, Brian P. All Grades/All Subjects
Paltoo, Anim All Grades/All Subjects
Rogers, Stephanie All Grades/All Subjects
Schauvinhold, Frederico All Grades/All Subjects
Trains, Vincent All Grades/All Subjects
F. ADDITIONS TO ANNUAL LISTING OF SUBSTITUTES
The following have been added to the listing of teachers eligible to work for and be charged to the Title I Program:
Curry, Monica Mair, Susan G.
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
G. EQUIVALENCIES
The following equivalencies have been granted:
Name Equivalency Amount Effective
Almeida, Patricia.............................................. M.A................................... $ 1,875............. 2/1/06
Bing, Rosanna ............................................. B.A.+16..................................... 1,258............. 2/1/06
Mc Dermott, Kelly....................................... B.A.+64..................................... 3,887............. 2/1/06
Renna, Marianne.......................................... B.A.+32..................................... 1,862............. 2/1/06
Santos, Marisa........................................................................................... M.A.+32............... 9,617........... 9/1/05
Tigeleiro, Melissa......................................... B.A.+16..................................... 1,258............. 9/1/05
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mrs. Santos and unanimously carried:
APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL NURSE
Margaret Berko has been appointed as School Nurse, STEP 1, B.A. of the 2006/2007 K.E.A. Salary Guide, $37,776, effective September 1, 2006.
PART II – NON-PERSONNEL ISSUES
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
A. DEPA 2006/2007 OPERATIONAL PLANS
The Board has approved DEPA 2006/2007 operational plans and budgets for the Franklin, Garfield, Schuyler and Washington Schools, and the following 2005/2006 entitlement funds are to be tentatively used for program/budget planning for 2006/2007, as directed by the State:
Franklin School...................................................... $ 257,412
Garfield School.......................................................... 170,607
Schuyler School........................................................... 74,753
Washington School................................................... 263,278
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
B. OUTSIDE PLACEMENT
The following outside placement has been approved:
Student Nos. 12-01-57 and 11-01-45 to be placed at the Child Development Center in Bloomfield, effective February 27, 2006, at the prorated tuition of $36,538.20.
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Donald, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
C. MARCHING BAND TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD
The Board has approved the Marching Band trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, May 26 – 30, 2006. There is no cost to the Board and all policies will be met.
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Donald, seconded by Mrs. Santos and unanimously carried:
D. LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASS
The Board has approved a lifeguard training class for Kearny High School students, given by Janet Vilardo-Farrell, Physical Education teacher at Lincoln School. The dates of the classes will be March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 12, 24, and May 1, 8, 15, 22; the cost will be $155 per student.
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Donald, seconded by Mrs. Santos and unanimously carried:
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL DAYS / TRAVEL EXPENSES
The Board has approved the monthly list of professional days and/or travel-related expenses, which is herby made an integral part of the minutes.
REPORT OF THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY - Mr. Gaulton
PART A
The following resolutions, inclusive of Items #1 through #8, were moved by Mrs. Mc Donald, seconded by Mrs. Mc Keown and unanimously carried:
1. Cash Receipts – February, 2006
The Kearny Board of Education hereby approves the following Report of Cash Receipts for the month of February, 2006:
BANK OF AMERICA
Feb 1 State of NJ-Perkins Second $ 220.00
1 State of NJ–IDEA-Basic 109,546.80
1 State of NJ–IDEA-Pre-School 3,105.00
3 State of NJ-Chapter 192/193 27,670.00
7 State of NJ-FICA 107,957.90
7 State of NJ-FICA 108,164.78
8 State of NJ-21st Century Grant 39,474.00
8 State of NJ-State Aid 1,017,851.00
10 Interest-Checking Account 6,796.73
14 NJCM Return 1,800,000.00
22 State of NJ-State Aid 1,017,851.00
22 2005/2006 Budget 4,151,463.00
23 NJCM Return (Fund 30) 1,392,626.64
23 State of NJ-School Lunch-January-Federal 63,193.38
23 State of NJ-School Breakfast-January-Federal 4,061.91
23 State of NJ-School Lunch-January-State 3,071.82
23 State of NJ-School Breakfast-January-State 299.10
27 NJCM Return 1,500,000.00
28 Miscellaneous Receipts 159,868.86
11,513,221.92
NEW JERSEY CASH MANAGEMENT
28 Interest-NJCM #50555 2,577.67
28 Interest-NJCM #10561 30,132.73
28 Interest-NJCM #128651 11,267.89
28 Interest-NJCM #130001 12,185.78
$ 11,569,385.99
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 February 28, 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 2005/2006 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 February 28, 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 $4,151,463.00, 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 $ 41,514,635.00
Amount Billed to Date $33,211,709.00
Amount of this Request 4,151,463.00 37,363,172.00
Balance to the Credit of Kearny
Board of Education $ 4,151,463.00
5. Investments – February, 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 February, 2006. And be it further
Resolved: That for the record it be noted that the interest earned on said investments amounted to $53,586.40, bringing the year-to-date interest to $404,289.77.
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 $11,655,389.39, covering the period of 2/17/06 to 3/16/06, 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:
VENDOR P.O.# AMOUNT
Anaconda Sports Inc. A260037 $ 1,537.40
Henry Schein A260172 580.38
Mid-America Sales Associates A260213 258.75
Mid-America Sales Associates A2670213-A 60.00
Metal Wood Bats LLC A260214 351.50
Current Therapeutics A260244 155.00
Danny’s Hy-Way Bowl A260249 798.00
M. C. Impressions A260250 900.00
R & R Trophy & Sporting Goods A260253 59.98
R & R Trophy & Sporting Goods A260254 1,109.00
M. C. Impressions A260261 540.00
Scholastic Awards & Screen Printing A260268 198.00
R & R Trophy & Sporting Goods A260269 124.98
8. Athletic Warrants
The Kearny Board of Education hereby confirms the action of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary in having issued warrants drawn on the Athletic Account, as per the attached listing which is to be made an integral part of the minutes.
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Donald, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
9. Payment to Architect – RE: “KEARNY HIGH SCHOOL AIRCRAFT NOISE ABATEMENT PROJECT”
The Kearny Board of Education hereby authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to issue a warrant payable to DF GIBSON ARCHITECTS, P.C., Newark, NJ, in the amount of $47,482.50 (a) in payment of Application Number 17 for professional services rendered through February 28, 2006 in connection with the “KEARNY HIGH SCHOOL AIRCRAFT NOISE ABATEMENT PROJECT” (Phase II - Design & Contract Documents).
For Informational Purposes
Original Contract Sum $ 949,650.00
Net Change by Change Orders 0.00
Contract Sum to Date $ 949,650.00
Less: Previous Payments Approved 807,202.50
Current Payment Due 47,482.50 (a)
Balance Due $ 94,965.00
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Donald, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
10. Payment to Architect – RE: “KEARNY HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION/ RENOVATIONS PROJECT”
The Kearny Board of Education hereby authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to issue a warrant payable to DF GIBSON ARCHITECTS, P.C., Newark, NJ, in the amount of $59,407.85 (a) in payment of Application Number 13 for professional services rendered through February 28, 2006 in connection with the “KEARNY HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION/RENOVATIONS PROJECT” (Construction Documents).
For Informational Purposes
Original Contract Sum $ 1,188,157.00
Net Change by Change Orders 0.00
Contract Sum to Date $ 1,188,157.00
Less: Previous Payments Approved 1,009,933.45
Current Payment Due 59,407.85 (a)
Balance Due $ 118,815.70
The following resolutions, inclusive of Items # 11 through #14, were moved by Mrs. Mc Donald, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
11. Payment to Contractor – RE: “SOLAR PANELS PROJECT (AT GARFIELD SCHOOL)”
The Kearny Board of Education hereby authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to issue a warrant payable to EVCO MECHANICAL, West Orange, NJ, in the amount of $15,778.00 (a) in payment of Application Number 3, as duly certified by George Weiner, Project Architect, for the “SOLAR PANELS PROJECT” (AT GARFIELD SCHOOL).
For Informational Purposes
Original Contract Sum $ 58,320.00
Net Change by Change Orders 0.00
Contract Sum to Date $ 58,320.00
Less: Previous Payments Approved 26,185.60
Current Payment Due 15,778.00 (a)
Balance Due $ 16,356.40
12. Payment to Contractor – RE: “SOLAR PANELS PROJECT (AT FRANKLIN SCHOOL)”
The Kearny Board of Education hereby authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to issue a warrant payable to EVCO MECHANICAL, West Orange, NJ, in the amount of $91,532.00 (a) in payment of Application Number 3, as duly certified by George Weiner, Project Architect, for the “SOLAR PANELS PROJECT” (AT FRANKLIN SCHOOL).
For Informational Purposes
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