Organization Meeting
May 1, 2006
7:25 P.M.
As required by law, the Organization Meeting of the Board of Education, of the Town of Kearny, in the County of Hudson and State of New Jersey, was called to order by the Secretary.
The Secretary announced that in accordance with Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this 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 Assistant Town Clerk by letter dated April 24, 2006.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE - Board Secretary
Mr. Gaulton administered the Oath of Office to Rosemary Martins Marks, Jean C. Mc Keown, and Lisa Anne Schalago.
ROLL CALL
On roll call, the following members were present: Mr. Castelli, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Doffont, Mrs. Marks, Mrs. Mc Donald, Mrs. Mc Keown, Mrs. Santos, Mrs. Schalago, Mr. Sgalia.
Mr. Robert P. Mooney, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ingrid L. Kiss, Assistant Superintendent of School, Mr. Leslie J. Gaulton, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and Mr. Kenneth J. Lindenfelser, Esq., Board Attorney, were also present.
MOTION RE: NOMINATION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON
It was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mrs. Mc Donald and unanimously carried that Leslie J. Gaulton, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, act as Temporary Chairperson.
TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON TAKES THE CHAIR
Mr. Gaulton assumed the role of Temporary Chairperson.
MOTION RE: NOMINATION OF PRESIDENT
It was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried to nominate Bernadette Mc Donald as President of the Kearny Board of Education.
PRESIDENT TAKES THE CHAIR
Mrs. Mc Donald assumed the role of President of the Kearny Board of Education.
NOMINATION OF VICE PRESIDENT
It was moved by Mr. Sgalia and seconded by Mr. Doffont to nominate Jean C. Mc Keown as Vice President of the Kearny Board of Education.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, "aye", Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, "not voting", Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, "aye", President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being eight votes in the affirmative, and one member “not voting”, the motion was carried.
VICE PRESIDENT TAKES THE CHAIR
Mrs. Mc Keown assumed the role of Vice President of the Kearny Board of Education.
RESOLUTION RE: MEETING NIGHT
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried:
RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, that this Board holds its regular monthly business meeting on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. sharp in the Board Room at Franklin School.
RESOLUTION RE: MEETING DATES FOR THE 2005/2006 SCHOOL YEAR
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried:
MEETING DATES FOR THE 2006/2007 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS: Pursuant to Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, Open Public Meetings Act, all meetings of all public bodies wherein formal action, decision, or discussions relating to the public business may take place, are required to be publicly announced and scheduled, with adequate posting and advance notice of the time, date, location, and to the extent known, the purpose or agenda of each such meeting:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, as follows:
The following are designated as meetings of the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, at which public business may be formally discussed, decided or acted upon.
All meetings will be held at the following location:
BOARD ROOM - FRANKLIN SCHOOL
100 DAVIS AVENUE
KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032
DATE TIME PURPOSE OR AGENDA
May 15, 2006 7:00 P.M. * Regular Monthly Meeting
June 19, 2006 7:00 P.M. * Regular Monthly Meeting
July 17, 2006 7:00 P.M. * Regular Monthly Meeting
August 21, 2006 7:00 P.M. * Regular Monthly Meeting
September 18, 2006 7:00 P.M. * Regular Monthly Meeting
October 16, 2006 7:00 P.M. * Regular Monthly Meeting
November 20, 2006 7:00 P.M. * Regular Monthly Meeting
December 18, 2006 7:00 P.M. * Regular Monthly Meeting
January 16, 2007 (TUESDAY) 7:00 P.M. * Regular Monthly Meeting
February 20, 2007 (TUESDAY) 7:00 P.M. * Regular Monthly Meeting
March 19, 2007 7:00 P.M. * Regular Monthly Meeting
April 16, 2007 7:00 P.M. * Regular Monthly Meeting
In addition, such other meetings as the Board of Education business may require, shall be scheduled and held, but pursuant to and with such additional notice as is required by law.
* An Executive Session will precede the Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M., and the Board will enter into Closed Session to discuss District personnel matters, negotiations, and/or ongoing litigation.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Sgalia, seconded by Mrs. Mc Keown and unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION RE: BOARD POLICIES
RESOLVED: by the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, that the Board hereby adopts all policies previously adopted at board meetings held prior to this organization meeting.
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Santos, seconded by Mr. Sgalia and unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION RE: ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER
WHEREAS: there exists a need to have a recognized authority for the conduct of all board of education meetings:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Kearny Board of Education adopts ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER for the authority in the conduct of all of its meetings.
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Marks, seconded by Mrs. Santos and unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION RE: TEXTBOOKS
RESOLVED: by the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, that all textbooks used in the elementary schools and the high school, previously adopted by the Board of Education, be re-adopted for the 2006/2007 school year.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being nine votes in the affirmative, the motion was carried.
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION RE: CURRICULUMS
RESOLVED: by the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, that all curriculums used in the elementary schools and the high school, previously adopted by the Board of Education, be re-adopted for the 2005/2006 school year.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mrs. Schalago and unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION RE: SIGNATURES - WARRANTS
RESOLVED: by the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, that BANK OF AMERICA, which is an official depository of the Board of Education, be notified to honor the signatures of Bernadette Mc Donald, President, and Jean C. Mc Keown, Vice President, on all checks or warrants of the Board of Education, from May 1, 2006 to and including the date of the next Organization Meeting.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Castelli, seconded by Mr. Campbell, and unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION RE: SIGNATURES - KEARNY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACCOUNT
RESOLVED: by the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, that BANK OF AMERICA, which is an official depository of the Board of Education, be notified to honor the signatures of the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, on all checks of the Kearny High School Athletic Account from May 1, 2006 to and including the date of the next Organization Meeting.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Doffont, seconded by Mr. Campbell and unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION RE: SIGNATURES - KEARNY BOARD OF EDUCATION CAFETERIA ACCOUNT
RESOLVED: by the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, that BANK OF AMERICA, which is an official depository of the Board of Education, be notified to honor the signatures of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and the President of the Kearny Board of Education on all checks or warrants drawn against the Kearny Board of Education Cafeteria Account, from May 1, 2006 to and including the date of the next Organization Meeting.
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION RE: OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, that the Jersey Journal is hereby designated as the official newspaper for the School District.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Sgalia who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL DENTIST
WHEREAS: There exists a need for the appointment of a school dentist to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny; and
WHEREAS: The Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bid must be publicly advertised, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, that Leonard A. Diamond, D.D.S., with offices at 50 Midland Avenue, Kearny is hereby appointed as SCHOOL DENTIST to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey for the term commencing July 1, 2006 and ending on June 30, 2007; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this appointment is made without competitive bidding since it relates to the performance of dental services and is, therefore, a professional service of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the submission of same to competitive bidding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be published in the Jersey Journal, a newspaper circulating in the school district as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.
Seconded by Mr. Campbell.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, ”aye”, Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “no”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, 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 vote in the negative, the motion was carried.
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Santos, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIANS
WHEREAS: There exists a need for the appointment of a physician/physicians to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny; and
WHEREAS: The Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bid must be publicly advertised, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, that JAY GANAPATHY, M.D., with offices at 34 Edison Street, Clifton, and ALDONA SKRIPKUS, M.D., with offices at 381 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, are hereby appointed as SCHOOL PHYSICIANS to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey for the term commencing May 1, 2006 and ending on the date of the next Organization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That these appointments are made without competitive bidding since they relate to the performance of physician services and is, therefore, a professional service of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the submission of same to competitive bidding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be published in the Jersey Journal, a newspaper circulating in the school district as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.
Seconded by Mr. Sgalia.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, ”aye”, Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “no”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”,.
There being eight votes in the affirmative and one vote in the negative, the motion was carried.
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Mc Donald, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENT OF TEAM PHYSICIAN(S)
WHEREAS: There exists a need for the appointment of a team physician/physicians to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny; and
WHEREAS: The Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bid must be publicly advertised, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, that STEPHEN A. DUCEY, M.D. and FRANK FEMINO, M.D., with offices at THE LOMBARDY-LORELLO ORTHOPEDIC GROUP, Belleville, New Jersey are hereby appointed as TEAM PHYSICIAN(S) to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey, for the term commencing May 1, 2006 and ending on the date of the next Organization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That these appointments are made without competitive bidding since they relate to the performance of physician services and is, therefore, a professional service of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the submission of same to competitive bidding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be published in the Jersey Journal, a newspaper circulating in the school district as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.
Seconded by Mrs. Santos.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being nine votes in the affirmative, the motion was carried.
The following resolution was introduced by Mrs. Schalago, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR
WHEREAS: There exists a need for the appointment of an auditor to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny; and
WHEREAS: Funds are available in the budget for this purpose; and
WHEREAS: The Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bid must be publicly advertised, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, that LERCH, VINCI & HIGGINS with offices at 17-17 State Highway #208N, Fairlawn, NJ is hereby appointed as AUDITOR to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey for the term commencing May 1, 2006 and ending on the date of the next Organization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this appointment is made without competitive bidding since it relates to the performance of accounting services and is, therefore, a professional service of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the submission of same to competitive bidding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be published in the Jersey Journal, a newspaper circulating in the school district as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.
Seconded by Mrs. Santos.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being nine votes in the affirmative, the motion was carried.
The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Campbell, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENT OF ARCHITECT(S) OF RECORD
WHEREAS: There exists a need for the appointment of a architect(s) of record to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny; and
WHEREAS: The Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1, et. seq.) requires that a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bid must be publicly advertised, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, that FALLON-PACHECHO ARCHITECTS, 50 BROAD STREET, BLOOMFIELD, NJ and DF GIBSON & ASSOCIATES, P.A., 36 WEST 37TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY and, are hereby appointed as ARCHITECT(S) OF RECORD to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey for the term commencing MAY 1, 2006 and ending on the date of the next Organization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That these appointments are made without competitive bidding since they relate to the performance of architectural services and is, therefore, a professional service of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the submission of same to competitive bidding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be published in the Jersey Journal, a newspaper circulating in the school district as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.
Seconded by Mrs. Schalago.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Campbell, “no”, Mr. Castelli, “no”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being seven votes in the affirmative and two votes in the negative, the motion was carried.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Castelli, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENT OF UNION CONTRACT NEGOTIATOR
WHEREAS: There exists a need for the appointment of a union contract negotiator/attorney-at-law to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny; and
WHEREAS: The Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bid must be publicly advertised, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, that the firm of GENOVA, BURNS & VERNOIA, with offices at 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, NJ, is hereby appointed as UNION CONTRACT NEGOTIATOR/ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey for the term commencing July 1, 2006 and ending on June 30, 2007:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this appointment is made without competitive bidding since it relates to the performance of union contract negotiation/attorney-at-law services and is, therefore, a professional service of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the submission of same to competitive bidding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be published in the Jersey Journal, a newspaper circulating in the school district as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.
Seconded by Mr. Campbell.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being nine votes in the affirmative, the motion was carried.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Doffont, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT
WHEREAS: There exists a need for the appointment of a consultant to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny; and
WHEREAS: The Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1, et. seq.) requires that a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bid must be publicly advertised, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, that DAVID M. MORTIMER, 17 Cambridge Road, Lafayette, NJ, is hereby appointed as CONSULTANT to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey for the term commencing May 1, 2006 and ending on the date of the next Organization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this appointment is made without competitive bidding since it relates to the performance of consultation services and is, therefore, a professional service of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the submission of same to competitive bidding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be published in the Jersey Journal, a newspaper circulating in the school district as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.
Seconded by Mr. Castelli.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being nine votes in the affirmative, the motion was carried.
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Mc Keown, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL
WHEREAS: There exists a need for the appointment of a bond attorney to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny; and
WHEREAS: The Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1, et. seq.) requires that a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bid must be publicly advertised, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, that MCMANIMON & SCOTLAND, L.L.C., with offices at One Riverfront Plaza, Newark, New Jersey, is hereby appointed as BOND COUNSEL to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey for the term commencing MAY 1, 2006, and ending on the date of the next Organization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this appointment is made without competitive bidding since it relates to the performance of legal services and is, therefore, a professional service of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the submission of same to competitive bidding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be published in the Jersey Journal, a newspaper circulating in the school district as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.
Seconded by Mr. Doffont.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being nine votes in the affirmative, the motion was carried.
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Mc Keown, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ATTORNEY
WHEREAS: There exists a need for the appointment of a construction attorney to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny; and
WHEREAS: The Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1, et. seq.) requires that a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bid must be publicly advertised, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, that JAMES H. LANDGRAF, ESQ., with offices at 950B Chester Avenue, Delran, NJ 08075, is hereby appointed as CONSTRUCTION ATTORNEY to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey for the term commencing MAY 1, 2006 and ending on the date of the next Organization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this appointment is made without competitive bidding since it relates to the performance of legal services and is, therefore, a professional service of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the submission of same to competitive bidding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be published in the Jersey Journal, a newspaper circulating in the school district as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.
Seconded by Mrs. Marks.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being nine votes in the affirmative, the motion was carried.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Sgalia who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN OF SCHOOL FUNDS
RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny in the County of Hudson and State of New Jersey, that MICHAEL J. LAMPRECHT is hereby appointed to the position of Custodian of School Monies at the annual salary of $7,000 from May 1, 2006, to and including the date of the next Organization Meeting.
Seconded by Mrs. Mc Keown
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being nine votes in the affirmative, the motion was carried.
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Santos, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
WHEREAS: There exists a need for the appointment of an attorney to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny; and
WHEREAS: Funds are available in the budget for this purpose; and
WHEREAS: The Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bid must be publicly advertised, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED: By the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, that Kenneth J. Lindenfelser, Esq., with offices at 570 Kearny Avenue, Kearny is hereby appointed as ATTORNEY to the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey for the term commencing May 1, 2006 and ending on the date of the next Organization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, New Jersey; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this appointment is made without competitive bidding since it relates to the performance of legal services and is, therefore, a professional service of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the submission of same to competitive bidding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be published in the Jersey Journal, a newspaper circulating in the school district as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.
Seconded by Mr. Campbell.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Castelli, “aye”, Mr. Campbell, “aye”, Mr. Doffont, “aye”, Mrs. Marks, “aye”, Mrs. Santos, “aye”, Mrs. Schalago, “aye”, Mr. Sgalia, “aye”, Mrs. Mc Keown, “aye”, President Mc Donald, “aye”.
There being nine votes in the affirmative, the motion was carried.
BOARD PRESIDENT SPEAKS
Mrs. Mc Donald requested Board members to contact her if they had any specific requests as to which Committees they would like to serve. New Committees assignments will be announced at the Regular Meeting on May 15th. Also discussed were plans to hold a Workshop Meeting (no action) on Saturday, May 6th and 9:00 A.M.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Mooney discussed with the Board the scheduling of interviews for candidates for the Business Administrator position, and the following dates were established:
Monday, May 22nd and Tuesday May 23rd for interviews by the Committee, each meeting beginning at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 31st has been scheduled for finalist interviews by the entire Board.
The Board members on the Committee, which will also include Mr. Mooney, Dr. Kiss, Mr. Gaulton, a District-wide administrator and a building administrator, are: John Campbell, Paul Castelli, Rosemary Marks, and Bernadette Mc Donald.
MOTION RE: ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Doffont and unanimously carried by acclamation to adjourn the meeting.
MEETING ADJOURNED
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Business Administrator/
Board Secretary