Regular Meeting
March 19, 2007
7:10 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Kearny Board of Education was held in the Franklin School Auditorum 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 March 15, 2007.
ROLL CALL
On roll call, the following members were present: Mr. Castelli, Mr. Doffont, Mrs. Marks, Mrs. Santos, Mrs. Schalago, 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.
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 Mr. Sgalia, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried that the minutes of the following meeting be hereby approved:
Regular Meeting, February 20, 2007 at 7:12 P.M.
MOTION RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Doffont and seconded by Mrs. Santos that the minutes of the following meeting be hereby approved:
Closed Session, February 20, 2007 at 7:12 P.M.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “not voting”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “not voting”, President Mc Donald, “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 Keown, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried that the minutes of the following meeting be hereby approved:
Closed Session, February 20, 2007 at 9:05 P.M.
MOTION RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown and seconded by Mrs. Santos that the minutes of the following meetings be hereby approved:
Special Meeting, February 28, 2007 at 6:02 P.M.
Closed Session, February 28, 2007 at 6:03 P.M.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “not voting”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “not voting”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being five votes in the affirmative and two members “not voting”, the motion was carried.
OBSERVERS – RE: AGENDA ITEMS
Demetrios Stratis (attorney for David Paszkiewicz) addressed the Board regarding proposed Policy entitled “Separation of Church and State”.
Paul La Clair (father of student Matthew La Clair) also addressed the Board with his suggestions regarding the aforementioned Policy.
BOARD MEMBERS ARRIVE
Mrs. Marks arrived at 7:25 P.M.; Mr. Campbell arrived at 7:31 P.M.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT - Mr. Mooney
PART I – PERSONNEL ISSUES
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
A. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Amy Fuchs, teacher of music at Roosevelt & Lincoln Schools, has been granted a Family Leave of Absence from June 1 to June 22, 2007.
Ann Taylor, Aide, has been granted a leave of absence for the remainder of the 2006/2007 school year.
B. TRANSFER
This topic was tabled for further discussion.
The following resolutions, inclusive of Items C-1, 2, 3, D-1, 2, and 3 were moved by Mrs. Mc Keown and seconded by Mr. Doffont:
C. APPOINTMENTS
1. Professional Development Committee
The following have been appointed to the Professional Development Committee at the remuneration of $32.00 per hour:
Comer, Catherine Mc Masters, Jessica
Gouveia, Joanne - Mentoring Weber, Amy
Mc Carthy, Elaine
2. Substitute Lunch Supervisor
The following has been appointed as Substitute Lunch Supervisor at Franklin School at the remuneration of $29.00 per hour:
Westock, Thora
3. Substitute Security Guard
The following has been appointed as Substitute Security Guard at Kearny High School on a per diem basis at the remuneration of $12.50 per hour:
Gilgallon, Richard J.
D. SUBSTITUTES
1. State Substitute Certificates
Approval has been granted to obtain State Substitute Certification for the following in All Grades/All Subjects:
Colon, Tessa C. Liotti, Kaitlyn
Cortes, Jahaira Shermond, Jason
2. Additions to the Annual List of Substitutes
The following have been added to the listing of teachers eligible to work for and be charged to the Title I Program:
Bird, Tara Horvath, Carmine J.
Einsiedler, Barbara Letts, Heather M.
Gannon, Barbara Lopes, Paula
Milara, Melissa
3. Renewal of Substitute Certificate
Approval has been granted to renew Substitute Certification for the following:
Meehan, Grace M.
4. Long-Term Substitute
This topic was tabled.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “not voting”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being eight votes in the affirmative and one member “not voting”, the motion was carried.
The following resolutions, inclusive of Items D-5 and 6, “E”, and “F”, were moved by Mrs. Mc Keown and seconded by Mr. Doffont:
5. Coaches/Advisors
The following has been approved for the 2006/2007 school year:
SPRING
JV Boys Volleyball........................................ Tracy Mitchell....................... $4,432
6. Volunteers
The following individuals have been approved as volunteers for the 2006/2007 school year as follows:
Bifulco, Francesco.................................................... Baseball
Gadallah, David................................................. Boys Tennis
Jordan, Kyle......................................................... Boys Crew
E. EQUIVALENCY
The following equivalencies have been granted at the effective date noted:
NAME EQUIVALENCY AMOUNT EFFECTIVE
Di Pasquale, Marlaina........................ B.A.+16............... $1,433 (prorated)................. 9/1/06
Di Pasquale, Marlaaina...................... B.A.+32................. 1,918.. (prorated)................. 2/1/07
Hutcheson, Leslie................................ M.A....................... 5,143.. (prorated)................. 9/1/06
Martinez, Nancy................................. M.A....................... 5,223..................................... 9/1/07
Moyano, Antonio................................. B.A.+32................. 1,915.. (prorated)................. 2/1/07
F. DOUBLE SICK DAYS
The Board has approved the doubling of 121 accumulated sick days for Laura Trovato, elementary teacher at Roosevelt School.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “not voting”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being eight votes in the affirmative and one member “not voting”, the motion was carried.
PART II – NON-PERSONNEL ISSUES
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
A. DEPA 2007/2008 OPERATIONAL PLANS
The Board has approved 2007/2008 DEPA operational plans and budgets for the following schools and associated entitlement amounts:
Franklin School.......................................... $ 257,412
Garfield School............................................. 170,607
Schuyler School.............................................. 74,753
Washington School...................................... 263,278
The following resolutions were moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried:
B. LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASS
Janet Vilardo-Farrell, physical education teacher at Lincoln School, has been approved to teach lifeguard training classes to Kearny High School students at the cost of $155.00 per student. Students will be certified in lifeguarding, CPR for the professional, first aid and AED.
C. EVENING SCHOOL FOR FOREIGN-BORN RESIDENTS
The Board has accepted 2006/2007 State funding in the amount of $3,000 for Evening School for Foreign-Born Residents.
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried:
D. BOARD POLICIES – SECOND READING
The Board has adopted upon second reading the following policy: “Integrated Pest Management”
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES
Approval of the Board Policy entitled “Separation of Church and State” has been held pending further discussion.
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Doffont, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried:
E. GRANT APPLICATION – “THE GOVERNOR’S INITIATIVE”
The Board has approved an application for a $400,000 two-year grant entitled “The Governor’s Initiative: Enhancing and Expanding In-District Program Options for Students with Disabilities”.
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Sgalia, seconded by Mrs. Mc Keown and unanimously carried:
F. TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. DEBORAH CANNON PARTRIDGE WOLFE
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe is a graduate of the 1936 Class of New Jersey City University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wolfe challenged racial and gender barriers and help to shape education reforms at the state and national level throughout her life and career; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wolfe, while serving as Chief of Education for the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Education and Labor – the first African-American to hold the position – helped shape legislation that originated Head Start, financial aid, community colleges, and the modernization of vocational education, thereby making equity and access possible for all; and
WHEREAS, after earning a bachelor’s degree from NJCU, then New Jersey City State Teachers College at Jersey City, Dr. Wolfe earned a master’s degree and a doctorate from Columbia University and studied further at Vassar College, the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, the Union Theological Seminary, and the University of Pennsylvania. Her scholarly record also includes 26 honorary doctorates, including a doctor of humane letters conferred by New Jersey City university in acknowledgement of her commitment to education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wolfe was one of three women civilian pilots to join the Tuskegee Airmen, a segregated unit of black fighter pilots who made historic contributions to the American effort in World War II; and
WHEREAS, she became the first person to serve concurrently on New Jersey’s State Boards of Education and Higher Education and in 1970, the Reverend Dr. Wolfe was the first African American woman minister ordained by the Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wolfe, honored by countless organizations and respected by the leaders of religious and education communities, died on September 3, 2004 at the age of 87;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kearny Board of Education honor Dr. Wolfe by supporting The Board of Trustees of New Jersey City University, on June 12, 2006 in naming the University’s College of Education, the Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College of Education.
The following resolutions, inclusive of “G” and “H”, were moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
G. 2007/2008 ESSEX COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION CONTRACT
The Board has approved the 2007/2008 agreement with the Essex County Educational Services Commission for the following services:
Chapters 192/193
Chapter 226, Nonpublic School Nursing
Public School Home Instruction
H. PROFESSIONAL DAYS
The listing of Professional Days has been approved and is hereby made an integral part of the minutes.
REPORT OF THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY - Mrs. Yeamans
PART A
The following resolutions, inclusive of Items #1 through #7, were moved by Mr. Sgalia, seconded by Mr. Castelli and unanimously carried:
1. Cash Receipts – February, 2007
The Kearny Board of Education hereby approves the following Report of Cash Receipts for the month of February, 2007:
BANK OF AMERICA
March 5 State of NJ-Chapter 192/193 $ 39,074.00
7 Interest 8,220.15
8 State of NJ-21st Century Grant 39,544.00
8 State of NJ-State Aid 1,132,764.00
13 NJCM Return 1,500,000.00
16 State of NJ-FICA 8,270.21
16 State of NJ-FICA 8,285.59
16 State of NJ-FICA 7,427.00
16 State of NJ-FICA 10,796.75
16 State of NJ-FICA 110,950.30
16 State of NJ-FICA 109,707.67
16 State of NJ-FICA 109,489.91
16 State of NJ-FICA 108,058.21
16 State of NJ-FICA 108,176.32
16 State of NJ-FICA 106,006.49
16 State of NJ-FICA 103,778.14
16 State of NJ-FICA 99,518.22
21 2006/2007 Budget 4,242,764.00
22 State of NJ-School Lunch-January-Federal 71,442.95
22 State of NJ-School Breakfast-January-Federal 4,069.92
22 State of NJ-School Lunch-January-State 3,390.72
22 State of NJ-School Breakfast-January-State 305.70
22 State of NJ-State Aid 1,132,764.00
23 Coca-Cola Bottling 390.73
27 NJCM Return 1,800,000.00
28 Miscellaneous Receipts 53,884.44
10,919,079.42
NEW JERSEY CASH MANAGEMENT
28 Interest-NJCM #50555 2,855.02
28 Interest-NJCM #10561 44,681.90
28 Adjusted for 7/31/06 Interest ( 1,503.29 )
28 Interest-NJCM #128651 11,382.51
28 Interest-NJCM #130001 14,527.55
$10,991,023.11
2. Approval of Budget Transfers
The Kearny Board of Education, based upon the recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, hereby approves the list of transfers as per the attached for the 2006/2007 school budget.
3. 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, 2007, 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.
4. 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, 2007.
5. 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 $4,242,764.00, 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 $33,942,109.00
Amount of this Request 4,242,764.00 38,184,873.00
Balance to the Credit of Kearny
Board of Education $ 4,242,765.00
6. Investments – February, 2007 (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, 2007. And be it further
Resolved: That for the record it be noted that the interest earned on said investments amounted to $70,591.96, bringing the year-to-date interest to $503,155.46.
7. 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 $10,543,161.45, covering the period of 2/16/07 to 3/14/07, hereby orders same to be paid, in accordance with NJSA 18A:19-4.
The following resolutions were moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Castelli and unanimously carried:
8. Adoption of Preliminary 2007/2008 School Year General Fund Budget
The Kearny Board of Education hereby adopts the Preliminary 2007/2008 School Year GENERAL FUND BUDGET, as follows:
AMOUNT TO BE
GROSS BUDGET RAISED BY TAXATION
$ 67,256,152 $ 43,537,336
9. Adoption of Preliminary 2007/2008 School Year Special Revenue Fund Budget
The Kearny Board of Education hereby adopts the Preliminary 2007/2008 School Year SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET, as follows:
GROSS BUDGET RAISED BY TAXATION
$ 6,613,773 $ - 0 -
10. Adoption of Preliminary 2007/2008 School Year Debt Service Fund Budget
The Kearny Board of Education hereby adopts the Preliminary 2007/2008 School Year DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET, as follows:
GROSS BUDGET RAISED BY TAXATION
$ 584,569 $ 481,842
The following resolutions, inclusive of Items #11, 12 & 13, were moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Castelli and unanimously carried:
11. Award of Contract – RE: “Crew Shell Supplies”
The Kearny Board of Education, based upon the joint recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and the Vice Principal – Athletics & Student Activities, hereby approves the award of a contract to VESPOLI USA, INC., New Haven, Connecticut, to provide crew shell supplies in the total amount of $78,200.00, as follows:
Two (2) Vespoli “Millennium II E-Hull Cox Fours” shells (no oars or rigging)
at the per shell cost of $16,200.00.................................................................... $ 32,400.00
Two (2) Vespoli “Ultralite II E-Hull Eights” shells (no oars or rigging)
at the per shell cost of $22,900.00....................................................................... 45,800.00
$ 78,200.00
And be it further
Resolved: That said bid was received and opened by Educational Data Services, Inc., on February 26, 2007 in response to the advertisement for bids which appeared in the February 10, 2007 edition of the Jersey Journal.
For Informational Purposes
Two additional vendors responded to the advertisement of bids; however, no bids were submitted:
KASCPHER, Lucan, Canada
POCOCK, Evertt, Washington
12. Permission to Dispose Equipment
The Kearny Board of Education, based upon the request of Russell Bird and Louis Pandolfi, Kearny High School Media Center, hereby approves the disposal of the following equipment which is no longer being used:
Make Serial # Tag #
Dukane Filmstrip............................................... 1500582.................... none
Sharp VCR.................................................... 001317487................... 2043
Sharp VCR........................................................... 312223.................... none
Sharp VCR..................................................... 903753826.................... none
Sharp Cassette player................................... 890734056.................... none
....................................................................... 890734054.................... none
....................................................................... 871251904.................... none
....................................................................... 871251903.................... none
Craig VCR...................................................... 402600499.................... none
Kodak 35MM Slide Projector........................... 5282292.................... none
........................................................................... 2373346.................... none
........................................................................... 2230223.................... none
............................................................................. 873416.................... none
Buhl Overhead Projector.................................... 618757.................... none
............................................................................. B31638.................... none
........................................................................... 2283026.................... none
........................................................................... 6035079................... 0330
Infocus Systems LCD Panel............................. 9G09193.................... none
........................................................................... 7C03645.................... none
Entre Color Video Decodor................................. 030921.................... none
Bell & Howell Tape Recorder......................... 50930963.................... none
Viewlex Projector.............................................. 2500996.................... none
............................................................................. 211218.................... none
Bogen Amplifier.................................................................................... none
Panasonic Video Tape Recorder................. L8HD10967.................... none
Panasonic VCR Power Pack...................... L8A1217YD.................... none
Panasonic Video Camera.................................... 892563.................... none
Newcomb Record Player.................................... 826529.................... none
Califone Record Player................................ 1449-32554.................... none
...................................................................... 1449-17413.................... none
Califone Cassette Player................................. LF950055.................... none
Knox Wall Mount Screen......................................... 82-1.................... none
13. Permission to Accept Contest Award
The Kearny Board of Education hereby approves the acceptance of the contest award to Franklin School from Sharpie of school supplies with a value of $5,000.
PART B
The following resolutions, inclusive of Items #1, 2 & 3, were moved by Mr. Castelli, seconded by Mr. Campbell and unanimously carried:
1. Approval of Custodial Appointment
The Kearny Board of Education, based upon the joint recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and Director of Plant Operations, hereby approve the transfer of Thomas Rowland to the posted position of Custodian assigned to Kearny High School – Night Shift(3 PM to 11 PM), effective March 22, 2007. Mr. Rowland’s salary will be decreased by $100.00, the difference between the night differential stipends. Mr. Rowland was the only applicant for this position.
2. Approval/Acknowledgement of 90-Day Probationary Period
The Kearny Board of Education, based upon the joint recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Superintendent of Schools, and Director of Plant Operations, hereby acknowledges for the record the successful completion of the 90-day probationary period for the following employees:
Cicchino, Ryan..................................................................................................... Custodian
Garcia, Royd..................................................................................... HVAC/Boiler Fireman
Landi, Linda........................................................................ Clerk-Typist (Guidance Office)
Wolenski, Robert...................................................
Head Custodian – Kearny High School
3. Appointment of Secretary to the Vice Principal – Athletics & Student Activities – Effective Date
The Kearny Board of Education hereby approves March 19, 2007 as the effective date for the appointment of Barbara Brooks to the position of Secretary to the Vice Principal – Athletics & Student Activities. This appointment was previously approved at the December 18, 2006 regular meeting with an effective date “to be determined”.
REPORT OF THE BOARD ATTORNEY - Mr. Lindenfelser
Referring to residency cases reviewed on March 13, 2007, Mr. Lindenfelser put forth the following resolutions for approval:
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried:
INCOMPLETE STUDENT RESIDENCY FILES
In the matter of incomplete residency files, the following students will be removed from school rolls pending the 21-day appeal process:
“L.A.”, “H.A.”, “G.C.”, “S.C.”, “A.C.”, “Y.C.”, “E.C.”, “J.C.”, “W.C.”, “D.D.”, “A.D.”, “R.D.”, “N.D.”, “G.F.”, “C.G.”, “M.M.”, “I.O.”, “R.P.”, “M.Q.”, “M.Q.”, “C.R.”, “G.S.”, “K.S.”, “M.V.”, “A.Y.”.
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Sgalia, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
REMOVAL FROM SCHOOL ROLLS
Following review of the cases, the following students are to be removed from the Kearny Public Schools pending the 21-day appeal process:
Students “J.V.M.”; “L.M.”; “J.R.”; “N.C.”
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Sgalia, seconded by Mrs. Santos and unanimously carried:
IN THE MATTER OF STUDENT “B.G.”
Student “B.G.” shall be permitted to complete the 2006/2007 school year with the Kearny School District but will not be permitted to return in September for the 2007/2008 school year.
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried:
IN THE MATTER OF STUDENT “B.G.”
Student “B.G.” shall be permitted to complete the 2006/2007 school year with the Kearny School District and the case will again be reviewed prior to the 2007/2008 school year.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PLANT OPERATIONS - Mr. Bruscino
Mr. Bruscino updated the Board regarding ongoing District projects, including the following:
Franklin School – The Group Assembly Room renovations has been completed and the intercom system for these rooms will require an upgrade.
Franklin Field – Concrete pads have been installed in all four dugouts.
Gunnel Oval - Three quotes for fence work in the area of the softball field dugouts have been received.
Lincoln School – The pool at Lincoln School is in need of a new chlorine pump which will be installed by Todd Harris Company.
Kearny High School – Mr. Bruscino has solicited quotes for the replacement of carpeting in the band room, chorus room and main office.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ATHLETICS – Mr. Doffont
Mr. Doffont reported on topics covered at recent Committee meetings including plans to purchase a bus which could be used for athletic team transportation, and a request from the professional women’s soccer team, “Sky Blue”, to hold a game at the High School stadium in May.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – Mrs. Santos
Mrs. Santos reported that everything was covered during the Director of Plant Operations’ report.
COMMUNITY/STUDENT LIAISON – Mrs. Schalago/Mrs. Mc Keown
Mrs. Schalago stated she had nothing to report at this time.
Mrs. Mc Keown reported that the Student Liaison Committee has raised the necessary funds for a new sign at the High School, which will be designed by students, and hopes to have it installed prior to graduation. Mrs. Mc Keown also commended the students involved with the senior citizen dinner and High School musical.
EDUCATION – Mrs. Mc Keown
Mrs. Mc Keown reported on the potential for a Saturday “detention” program at the High School and her belief that the Phoenix Program should be renewed for the 2007/08 school year.
FINANCE – Mr. Campbell / Mr. Castelli
Mr. Castelli reported that the Public Hearing on the proposed 2007/2008 school budget will be held on March 27th at Lincoln School.
FOUNDATION FUNDING – Mr. Sgalia
Mr. Sgalia reported he will be scheduling a meeting date.
LABOR RELATIONS – Mrs. Mc Donald
Mrs. Mc Donald reported that the Kearny Education Association contract has finally been presented for signatures.
LEGISLATION/URBAN BOARDS - Mrs. Marks
Mrs. Marks stated she had nothing to report at this time.
NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL – Mr. Doffont
Mr. Doffont reported there was one custodial (transfer) appointment this month.
PERMITS & BOARD POLICY – Mrs. Marks
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Marks, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
APPROVAL OF PERMITS
The permits outlined in the Report of the Director of Plant Operations, issued between meetings, are hereby approved.
PROJECT GRADUATION – Mr. Sgalia
Mr. Sgalia reported the next Committee meeting will be on March 20th. Upcoming events include the fundraiser volley ball game on April 22nd, and tickets for a car raffle (a Mustang convertible) will soon be available.
PUBLIC RELATIONS – Mrs. Mc Keown
Mrs. Mc Keown stated she had nothing to report at this time.
STUDENT RESIDENCY / DISCIPLINE – Mr. Campbell
Mr. Campbell reported that everything was covered under the Board Attorney’s report.
SPECIAL SERVICES – Mr. Doffont
Mr. Doffont stated he had nothing to report at this time.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE / URBAN BOARDS – Mr. Sgalia
Mr. Sgalia reported that the State Urban Boards Committee is seeking officers and delegates for the 2007/2008 school year.
TECHNOLOGY LIAISON – Mr. Castelli
Mr. Castelli stated he had nothing to report at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
President Mc Donald extended thanks to Jerry Ficeto for the great job in connection with this year’s High School musical, “Annie”.
President Mc Donald inquired of Mr. Mooney when Board discussions regarding a uniform policy at the High School will begin. Mr. Mooney responded that discussions will be held soon and asked that Board members begin to formulate their opinions on the matter.
OBSERVERS
The following observers offered commentary regarding the Paszkiewicz/La Clair matter:
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