EGG HARBOR CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING   

May 13, 2009

 

The regular meeting of the Egg Harbor City Board of Education was held on the above date at 7:00 p.m. at the Charles L. Spragg School, 601 Buffalo Avenue, Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, with President Stephen Bouchard opening the meeting, and board members  Rick Dovey, Joseph Farnan, Jeanne Williams and Lloyd Wimberg present.  Also present were: Superintendent, John Gilly III; Business Administrator, Joseph Smurlo; Board Secretary, Marie Setterman; Spragg Principal, Adrienne Shulby; Rittenberg Principal, Jack Griffith and Board Solicitor Ronald Sahli.

 

Mr. Bouchard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following statement:

In compliance with the N.J.A.C. 5:18-3.15, in case of fire or other emergency, which should cause this facility to be evacuated, I direct your attention to the location of the exits in this facility.  Also, there will be no smoking in this facility.

This is to advise those present at this meeting of the Board of Education of the Egg Harbor City School District, in the County of Atlantic, that adequate notice has been given of this meeting as required by the provisions of Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975; that notice thereof has been forwarded for publication in the District official newspapers, posted in the Spragg and Rittenberg Schools, and forwarded to the Egg Harbor City Clerk within the time required by said Act.

 

Mr. Bouchard directed the secretary to enter this public announcement into the minutes of this meeting.

 

Mr. Bouchard called for the flag salute and roll call, which is reflected in the opening paragraph.

 

Mr. Griffith introduced the coach of the champion boys’ basketball team, Mr. Sakers who in turn introduced the team and presented each of them with a team sweatshirt.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, and carried, the Board resolved to enter into executive session as follows:

Resolution of the Board of Education of the Egg Harbor City School District to permit discussion of subjects in closed sessions.

RESOLVED: At a public meeting of the Board of Education held on May 13, 2009 at  7:12 p.m. that pursuant to sections 7 and 8 of the “Open Public Meetings Act”, the following subjects be discussed in a session of the Board of Education closed to the public:

(1)   Personnel

(2)    

It is presently anticipated that the items mentioned in the Resolution can be

disclosed to the public when a decision is made upon the same, and in personnel matters, with the consent of the employee.

 

The Board returned from executive session at 7:20 p.m.

 

 

 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

No comments.

 

 

COMMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE BOARD

 

No comments.

 

 

MONTHLY REPORTS

 

The Superintendent, Business Administrator, Supervisor of Special Projects and School Principals reported on the month May.

 

Mr. Gilly distributed information regarding student uniforms from surrounding districts.

 

Mr. Gilly talked to the Board regarding the Genesis Educational Services, Inc. student information system.  The Board members agreed that they did not need Mr. Gross to come to the June board meeting to explain the system.

 

Mr. Gilly updated the Board on the Spragg Elementary and EHC Community Middle School construction.

 

Mr. Smurlo discussed the option of renting versus buying solar panels. He will set up a presentation for the Board members regarding buying solar panels since the Board has had a presentation on renting them at a previous meeting.

 

Mr. Griffith talked about Rittenberg’s Math Professional Learning Community and Language Arts Literacy supplemental curriculum writing.

 

Mrs. Shulby said that Spragg had a busy month which included Family Movie Night sponsored by Kiwanis, assemblies, Take Your Child to Work Day, etc.

 

 

 

BOARD MINUTES

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the following sets of minutes:

1.     April 29, 2009 Reorganization 

2.     April 29, 2009 Regular          

3.     April 29, 2009 Executive      

(Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

 

FINANCIAL ITEMS

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the Board Certification pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11. The Egg Harbor City Board of Education certifies that as of 4/30/09 after review of the Board Secretary’s monthly financial report (Revenue and Appropriation sections) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a)2-3 and there have been no changes in anticipated revenue sources and/or amounts so that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the April 2009 Bill List as follows:

1.                  General Account - $878,788.34

2.                  Capital Account -  $0

3.                  Food Service -       $26,732.56

4.                  Payroll Account – $535,765.99                     

(Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the budget transfer (Resolution #09-14) for the 2008-09 school year in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2:13 and Chapter 196 Laws of 1967, as follows:  April 30, 2009   Fund 10 –$14,679.20

(Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the requisition for the local tax levy for the 2009-10 school year and payment schedule as follows:

 

Debt Service:                    July 15, 2009 =                   $197,538.00

                                           September 15, 2009 =        $ 79,589.00

                                                                        Total                     $277,127.00

Current Expense:

           $164,854.50 by July 31, 2009                $197,825.30 by January 29, 2010

           $164,854.50 by August 31, 2009                                   $197,825.30 by February 26, 2010

           $164,854.50 by September 30, 2009      $197,825.30 by March 31, 2010

           $164,854.50 by October 30, 2009          $197,825.30 by April 30, 2010

           $164,854.50 by November 30, 2009      $197,825.30 by May 31, 2010

           $164,854.00 by December 31, 2009

                                         Total                                $1,978,253.00

(Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

INSURANCE

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved resolution #09-15 appointing Mary R. Barry of the Inland Agency as Risk Management Consultant for the 2009-2010 school year, and agreement authorizing compensation at an assessment not to exceed 3% of the Atlantic and Cape May Counties School Business Officials Joint Insurance Fund’s assessment for the Egg Harbor City School District.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-abstain; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

 

TRANSPORTATION

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved  renewal of student transportation contract #CM07 with the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District for the 2009-10 school year in the amount of $39,805.20 annually, to transport students to and from the Charles L. Spragg and Fanny D. Rittenberg Schools in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:39-3(2), which allows for the renewal of transportation contracts where the increase does not exceed the next year’s Consumer Price Index, which for 2009-10 is 3.34%.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved  renewal of field/athletic trip transportation contract #CM08B with the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District for the 2009-10 school year in the amount of $217.01 for up to the 1st four hours of each trip, plus $55.00 for each additional hour, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:39-3(2), which allows for the renewal of transportation contracts where the increase does not exceed the next year’s Consumer Price Index, which for 2009-10 is 3.34%. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved a contract with Swartz &Co., LLC to audit the financial statements of the district for the year ending June 30, 2009 at a cost of $15,800, after satisfactory review and evaluation of the Peer Review Report dated February 2006 in accordance with NJAC 6A:23-2.2. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

 

PERSONNEL

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board ratified and affirmed the appointment of substitutes for the 2008-2009 school year:

1.  Teacher Substitutes

Daily rate:   1) Atl. Co. Sub. Cert. w/60 credits + - $65.00;  2) Atl. Co. Sub w/BA - $70.00;  3) NJ Teach. Cert - $75.00

1) Amy Jerue                   Atl.Co.Sub./RN

2) Jennifer Miller NJ Teach Cert

(Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the appointment of Lauren Roesch, Reading Coach  and Sue Savino, Special Education Literacy Resource Coach to attend mandatory State Professional Development during July 2009 not to exceed 18 hours each at the contractual rate funded by the FY 09 Reading First Supplemental Funds. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the appointment of  Lauren Roesch, Reading Coach  and Sue Savino, Special Education Literacy Resource Coach to conduct Language Arts Literacy In-district Professional Development during July 2009 not to exceed 10 hours each at the contractual rate funded by the FY 09 Reading First Supplemental Funds. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the appointment of Ana Cabral, School Psychologist for up to 80 hours of summer work at the contractual rate. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the appointment of Jen Connelly, School Social Worker for up to 80 hours of summer work at the contractual rate.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the appointment of Regis Vitale, Learning Consultant for up to 80 hours of summer work at the contractual rate.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the appointment of Renee Kilburn, Sue Savino, Lauren Roesch, Melissa Axelsson and Mary Dovey, Instructional Coaches for up to 30 hours each of summer work at the contractual rate.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the appointment of Laura Gentile and Kelli Pinnix as the Speech and Language Specialists for the four-week Special Education (July 6, 2009 to July 31, 2009) Extended School Year Program at the contractual rate for a total of 80 hours each. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the appointment of Rittenberg’s Math Professional Learning Community members for the 2009-2010 school year at the contracted rate, funded by the FY 10Center for Teaching and Learning’s Math PLC grant as follows:

Melissa Axelsson             Mary O’Sullivan

Daniel Sakers                   Margaret Wharton

Winnifred Blankenship   Aaron Bullock

Heather Crosson              Angela Maione

(Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the appointment of additional members of Rittenberg’s Math Professional Learning Community (4 hours each) for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year funded by the FY 09 Center for Teaching and Learning’s math PLC Grant, at the contractual rate as follows:

Angela Maione                Brian Konowitz

Connie Burzo                  Jim Connelly

AnnMarie Giaccio           Barbara Ellis

Mary Dovey

(Mr. Dovey-recuse; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved Military Leave covered by statute for Brian Konowitz, FDR instructor from 5/26/09 through 6/9/09. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)                

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the appointment of CLS 2009 summer positions at the contractual rate:

Alaine Tremel        Librarian Aide up to 8 hours

Tina Hennaut        Master Schedule Facilitator / Guidance Counselor up to

                  25 hours

(Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the appointment of FDR 2009 summer positions at the contractual rate:

Theresa Sartorio         School Nurse up to 20 hours

Gretchen Halfpenny  Master Schedule Facilitator / Guidance Counselor up to

                                          25 hours

(Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved  renewal of staff contracts for the 2009-2010 school year. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)                                               

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the appointment of Joseph Smurlo, School Business Administrator, for the 2009-2010 school year at the annual salary of $88,000.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
 
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the posting for 10 staff members to participate in Language Arts Literacy In-district Professional Development during July 2009 not to exceed 8 hours each at the contractual rate funded by the FY 09 Reading First Supplemental Funds. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the posting for the following positions for the Special Education, Four Week Extended School Year Program (July 6, 2009 to July 31, 2009), at the contractual rate:

1.         Special Education Instructors             6          up to 90 hours each

2.         Classroom Aides                                 2          up to 80 hours each.

3.         Nurse                                                   1          up to 80 hours

(Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the posting for 10 instructional staff to participate as instructors in the Early Intervention Summer Reading program (grades K-3) from July 6, 2009 to July 31, 2009 for a total of  90 hours each at the contractual rate paid by the Supplemental Funds to the FY 09 Reading First Grant. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the posting for 1 instructor for the Middle School Summer School Program from July 6, 2009 to July 31, 2009 for a total of 90 hours at the contractual rate paid by the NCLB FY ’09 Grant. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the posting for 14 School Management Team Members (7 CLS and 7 FDR) for the summer of 2009 not to exceed 10 hours each at the contractual rate funded by the FY 09 NCLB Grant, Title I funds. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the posting for 14 School Management Team Members (7 CLS and 7 FDR) for the 2009-2010 school year not to exceed 20 hours each at the contractual rate funded by the FY 10 NCLB Grant, Title I funds. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the posting for 5 instructors for Language Arts Literacy supplemental curriculum writing not to exceed 20 hours each at the contractual rate, funded by the NCLB FY 09 grant. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
 
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the posting for 2 staff members to participate in NJDOE Reading First Professional Development during July 2009 not to exceed 18 hours each at the contractual rate funded by the FY 09 Reading First Supplemental Funds. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the posting for 5 staff members to participate in Orton Gillingham Phonics First  In-district Professional Development Level 1training from 6/22 through 6/25 not to exceed 24 hours each at the contractual rate funded by the FY 09 Reading First Supplemental Funds. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the posting for substitute teachers, custodians, teachers aides and secretaries for the 2009-2010 school year. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the posting for substitute school secretary at FDR from 7/1/09 through 8/31/09. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved authorization for the Solicitor to present a letter to John Gilly III advising him of a contract to be offered effective July 1, 2010 with details to be negotiated, as discussed in executive session.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

 

STUDENT  ITEMS

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board ratified and affirmed the amended field trip (date change) for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:  

FDR New Horizons students to Corson’s Inlet, Tuckerton, NJ for an eco-tour on 5/13/09 (rain date 5/26/09). Admission and transportation funded by the Municipal Alliance.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the field trip for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:  
CLS 4th grade students to Cape May County Zoo on 6/5/09.  Admission funded by students.  Transportation funded by PTO.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
 
Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the field trip for the 2008-2009 school year as follows: CLS 1st grade students (Mrs. Warker’s class)  to Shaner School in Mays Landing on 6/4/09.  There is no cost.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the field trip for the 2008-2009 school year as follows: REACH Program students (11) to Applebee’s Restaurant and Regal Cinemas on 5/27/09. Transportation for this event will be provided by 21st Century staff members Gretchen Halfpenny and Kim Goodwin.  Food costs will be covered by the 21st Century Grant.  Movie cost is free. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

 

PROGRAMS

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the Operation of the Early Intervention Reading Program from 7/6/09 to 7/31/09.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the Operation of the Special Education Extended School Year Program from 7/6/09 to 7/31/09. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the Operation of the Middle School Summer School Program from 7/6/09 to 7/31/09. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the tuition contract with Archway Programs, Atco Campus to provide an educational program for special education student #1532236732 for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year at a cost of $179.00 per day beginning April 20, 2009. (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the Richard Stockton College student placements for 40 hours each from 5/18/09-6/16/09:

Marissa Silipena

Kelly Turner

(Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

Upon a motion by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the Genesis Educational Services, Inc. as the student information system for the 2009-2010 school year.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Professional development activities have been recommended by building Principals, approved by the Supervisor of Special Projects and the Superintendent as directly related to the fulfillment of individual professional improvement plans and/or required by the New Jersey Department of Education, No Child Left Behind legislation (NCLB), local student Individual Education Plans, or entitlement/discretionary grants.  Adequate funds have been appropriated.

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved Professional Development Workshops (May and June) for the 2008-2009 school year.  (Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

 

 

POLICIES/REGULATIONS

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the First Reading of revised Policies/Regulations as follows:

Policy 5250     Pupil Discipline          

(Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Wimberg, the Board approved the Second Reading of revised Policies/Regulations as follows:

Policy 5180     Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying       

(Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Wimberg-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)

           

 

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

 

The Board received the following informational items:

 

·         Superintendent’s letter to City Administrator regarding pedestrian safety improvements for EHC Community School dated 4/30/09.

 

Mr. Gilly distributed a resolution that will be submitted to the EHC Council tomorrow night for approval to submit an application for a grant that would fund curbs and sidewalks in the City.

 

 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

No comments.

 

 

COMMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE BOARD

 

No comments.

 

 

CALENDAR DATES

 

District dates of interest for the upcoming month:

May            25             Memorial Day (Bldgs. closed)

June            5               8th Grade Dinner Dance (Tuscany House)

June            10             Regular Board Meeting

June            15             8th Grade Commencement Ceremony

June            16             Last School Day for Students and Staff

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Dovey, and carried, the Board resolved to enter into executive session as follows:

Resolution of the Board of Education of the Egg Harbor City School District to permit discussion of subjects in closed sessions.

RESOLVED: At a public meeting of the Board of Education held on May 13, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. that pursuant to sections 7 and 8 of the “Open Public Meetings Act”, the following subjects be discussed in a session of the Board of Education closed to the public:

(1)   Litigation

(2)   Board Evaluation

It is presently anticipated that the items mentioned in the Resolution can be

disclosed to the public when a decision is made upon the same, and in personnel matters, with the consent of the employee.

 

The Board returned from executive session at 8:25 p.m.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business, upon a motion by Mr. Wimberg, seconded by Mr. Farnan, and carried unanimously, the Board adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

E. Marie Setterman

 

E. Marie Setterman

Board Secretary