Special Meeting
October 23, 2006
6:00 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 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 October 20, 2006.
ROLL CALL
On roll call, the following members were present: Mrs. Marks, Mrs. Santos, Mrs. Schalago, Mr. Sgalia, Mrs. Mc Keown, President Mc Donald.
Mr. Robert P. Mooney, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ingrid L. Kiss, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Charles A. Grau, Interim 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.
BOARD MEMBER ARRIVES
Mr. Campbell arrived at 6:02 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Messrs. Castelli and Doffont were unable to attend the meeting.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
The purpose of the Special Meeting is to address the following topics for possible Board action:
1. December 12, 2006 Bond Referendum
2. District personnel matters
3. Educational programs
4. Any other action that may come before the Board of Education for consideration.
MOTION RE: CLOSED SESSION
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Mc Keown, 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 personnel matters.
When the matters under consideration and discussion have been completed, any action will be disclosed to the public.
Seconded by Mr. Sgalia.
On roll call, the following vote was recorded: Mr. Campbell, “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, the motion was carried.
BOARD ENTERS CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 6:04 P.M.
BOARD RETURNS TO OPEN SESSION
The Board returned to Open Session at 6:55 P.M.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT – Mr. Mooney
The following resolution was moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mrs. Marks and unanimously carried:
A. PROJECT PHOENIX AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
The following have been appointed to prepare and deliver after-hours Core Curriculum Standards-related instruction to improve Alternative School students’ performance in math and language arts; remuneration is $32.00 per hour, one to two days per week for thirty-six (36) weeks, and the work for the entire group will not exceed five (5) hours per week:
Balaz, Mark Mc Kenna, Kevin
Czeizinger, Barbara Murphy, Shannon
Mc Intire, Kenneth O’Neill, Joseph
Troy, Toni Ann
REPORT OF THE INTERIM BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY – Mr. Grau
The following resolutions were moved by Mrs. Mc Keown, seconded by Mrs. Marks and unanimously carried:
1. Approval of Appointment – Secretary Assigned to the Office of the Guidance Director
The Kearny Board of Education, based upon the recommendation of Mr. Hank Russo, Director of Guidance, hereby approves the appointment of Luann D’Arco to the position of Secretary (assigned to the Office of the Director of Guidance), MAXIMUM STEP of the 2006/2007 K.E.O.P. Salary Guide, which is an annual base salary of $44,014, plus $300 educational stipend and $650 longevity, for a total annual salary of $44,964 (prorated), effective December 4, 2006.
2. Approval of Appointment – Head Custodian – Kearny High School
The Kearny Board of Education, based upon the joint recommendation of the Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary and Director of Plant Operations, hereby approves the appointment of Robert Wolenski to the position of Head Custodian at Kearny High School, STEP 4 of the 2006/2007 K.S.E.A. Salary Guide, which is an annual base salary of $52,903, plus $300 for his Fireman’s License, $3,000 stipend for Head Custodian, and $2,830 longevity, for a total annual salary of $59,033 (prorated), effective December 1, 2006.
3. Approval of Appointment – Utility Person – Night Shift
The Kearny Board of Education, based upon the joint recommendation of the Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary and Director of Plant Operations, hereby approves the appointment of Brian Doran to the position of Utility Person – Night Shift, STEP 3 of the K.S.E.A. 2006/2007 Salary Guide, which is an annual base salary of $46,796, plus $300 for his Fireman’s License, $1,500 Utilityman stipend, and $400 Night Differential, for a total annual salary of $48,996 (prorated), effective October 26, 2006.
4. Approval of Appointment – Custodian – Kearny High School - Night Shift
The Kearny Board of Education, based upon the joint recommendation of the Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary and Director of Plant Operations, hereby approves the appointment of Thomas Rowland to the position of Custodian (Night Shift), STEP 1 of the 2006/2007 K.S.E.A. Salary Guide, which is an annual base salary of $37,541, plus $300 for his Fireman’s License, and $500 Night Differential, for a total annual salary of $38,341 (prorated), effective October 26, 2006.
5. Accept Notice of Resignation
The Kearny Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Patrick Mc Donnell, Custodian, effective October 17, 2006.
6. Accept Notice of Resignation
The Kearny Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Henry Mc Donnell, Mail Carrier, effective October 19, 2006.
MOTION RE: ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Mrs. Marks, seconded by Mrs. Santos and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Board Secretary