2008-06-26 - Minutes of Regular Meeting of Woodbridge Board of Education

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337 June 26, 2008 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, was held on June 26, 2008, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Oak Ridge Heights School #21, Colonia, New Jersey. The meeting opened with the Salute to the Flag and a moment of silence. The President, Brian Molnar presided. Board members present: Diane Acquisto, Thomas “Skip” Garley, Pat Hardiman, Lewis Huber, Judy Leidner, Lawrence Miloscia, Brian Small, George Yuhasz, Brian Molnar. Mr. Molnar introduced the Woodbridge Town Players who performed the National Anthem. Following the National Anthem, Mr. Molnar apologized for introducing the group incorrectly. He stated the group is called the Woodbridge Community Youth Players. Board personnel present: Vincent Smith, Dennis DeMarino, Viola Lordi, Lois Rotella, Angela Korodan, Rita Miller, Barbara DeRollo. Newspaper Reporters Present: Cathy Cheng, The Sentinel Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Dennis DeMarino, read the following statement regarding the Open Public Meetings Law: "The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Board of Education had caused notice of these meetings to be published by having the date, time and place, thereof, posted as follows: April 28, 2008 Faxed to Home News Tribune and Star Ledger, Hand delivered to Municipal Clerk, and Posted in Avenel Middle School, Oak Ridge Heights School #21 and the Board of Education Administration Building." Mr. DeMarino stated there were no Bids to report. Correspondence was reported as received and referred as follows: One thank you note from scholarship recipient Christina Corro. (FILED) Mr. Molnar then called for Committee reports. The Superintendent of Schools presented the following recommendations: 1. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Board Member, Judy Leidner, for her appointment to the position of Vice President for Program of the Middlesex County School Boards Association. 2. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted list of Professional Development conferences for staff members, dated June 26, 2008. 3. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted agreement for therapy services from Therapy Resource Associates of New Jersey during the 2008-09 school year for the following: Speech/Language Therapy - $95/hr.; Speech/Language Therapy-Out of District-$125/hr. or $115/45-minute session; Occupational Therapy - $90/hr.; Physical Therapy - $90/hr.; and evaluations not included in the school day for each discipline - $400.00. (Payment will be made from the Consultant Account.)

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A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, was held on June 26, 2008, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Oak Ridge Heights School #21, Colonia, New Jersey.

Transcript of 2008-06-26 - Minutes of Regular Meeting of Woodbridge Board of Education

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A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, was held on June 26, 2008, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Oak Ridge Heights School #21, Colonia, New Jersey. The meeting opened with the Salute to the Flag and a moment of silence. The President, Brian Molnar presided. Board members present: Diane Acquisto, Thomas “Skip” Garley, Pat Hardiman, Lewis Huber, Judy Leidner, Lawrence Miloscia, Brian Small, George Yuhasz, Brian Molnar. Mr. Molnar introduced the Woodbridge Town Players who performed the National Anthem. Following the National Anthem, Mr. Molnar apologized for introducing the group incorrectly. He stated the group is called the Woodbridge Community Youth Players. Board personnel present: Vincent Smith, Dennis DeMarino, Viola Lordi, Lois Rotella, Angela Korodan, Rita Miller, Barbara DeRollo. Newspaper Reporters Present: Cathy Cheng, The Sentinel Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Dennis DeMarino, read the following statement regarding the Open Public Meetings Law: "The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Board of Education had caused notice of these meetings to be published by having the date, time and place, thereof, posted as follows:

April 28, 2008 Faxed to Home News Tribune and Star Ledger, Hand delivered to Municipal Clerk, and Posted in Avenel Middle School, Oak Ridge Heights School #21 and the Board of Education Administration Building."

Mr. DeMarino stated there were no Bids to report. Correspondence was reported as received and referred as follows:

One thank you note from scholarship recipient Christina Corro.

(FILED) Mr. Molnar then called for Committee reports. The Superintendent of Schools presented the following recommendations:

1. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Board Member, Judy Leidner, for her appointment to the position of Vice President for Program of the Middlesex County School Boards Association.

2. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted list of Professional Development conferences for staff members, dated June 26, 2008.

3. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted agreement for therapy services from Therapy Resource Associates of New Jersey during the 2008-09 school year for the following: Speech/Language Therapy - $95/hr.; Speech/Language Therapy-Out of District-$125/hr. or $115/45-minute session; Occupational Therapy - $90/hr.; Physical Therapy - $90/hr.; and evaluations not included in the school day for each discipline - $400.00. (Payment will be made from the Consultant Account.)

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4. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted agreement for Pediatric Workshop to provide physical therapy services as follows: $105/hr. treatment session, $83/45-minute treatment session, $79/40-minute treatment session, $59/30-minute treatment session. (Payment will be made from the Occupational/Physical Therapy Account.)

5. That the Board of Education approve payment to N.J. Pediatric Feeding Associates for the extended school year for the period July 1 through August 12, 2008, for a special education student for swallowing therapy in the amount of $125/hour x 1 hour/week. (Payment will be made from the Consultant Account.)

6. That the Board of Education approve payment to The Eden Family of Services to provide 20 hours of Home Program Consultation for a special education student at $150/hour and $40/hour travel expense to be delivered during July and August, 2008; total not to exceed $3,400.00. (Payment will be made from the Consultant Account.)

7. That the Board of Education, as required by state law (partially reimbursable in state aid), approve the enrollment of the following disabled students in a special school program for 2007-2008, in accordance with their Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) as shown below:

Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition G0609-07-09-MD Maxim Healthcare – Nurse 06/02/2008 $46.35/Hour

8. That a note be made in the minutes that the following out of district placement(s) have/has been terminated for the 2007- 2008 School Year:

Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition G0609-07-09-MD Midpoint Healthcare – Nurse 05/30/2008 $35.00/Hour

9. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted agreement between the Woodbridge Board of Education and Loving Care Agency, Inc., 55 Challenger Road, Suite 302, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660, for the period July 1 through August 12, 2008 and September 4, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

10. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted agreement between the Woodbridge Board of Education and Try Us Health Care Services, 159 Highland Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042, for the period June 30, 2008 through August 15, 2008 and September 3, 2008 through June 11, 2009, subject to approval by the Board Attorney.

11. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted agreement between the Woodbridge Board of Education and Midpoint Health Care Services, Inc., 576 Central Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018, for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, subject to approval by the Board Attorney.

12. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted agreement between the Woodbridge Board of Education and Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., 622 Georges Road, Suite 201, North Brunswick, NJ 08902 for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, subject to approval by the Board Attorney.

13. That the Board of Education, as required by state law (partially reimbursable in state aid),approve the enrollment of the following disabled students in a special Extended School Year Program for 2008-2009, in accordance with their Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) as shown below:

Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition L0203-03-09-PD Maxim Healthcare –Nurse 07/01/2008 $47.75/Hour S0309-10-09-AU Alpine Learning Group 07/01/2008 $11,955.00 R0807-03-09-PD Crossroads School 07/07/2008 $4,134.00 G0609-07-09-MD Maxim Healthcare –Nurse 07/01/2008 $47.75/Hour N0605-03-09-PD Try Us Healthcare –Nurse 06/30/2008 $35.00/Hour R0307-03-06-PD Maxim Healthcare –Nurse 06/30/2008 $47.75/Hour V0611-03-06-PD Bayada Nurses 06/30/2008 $43.00/$53.00Hr. Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition

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P0309-06-06-AU Bayada Nurses 06/26/2008 $43.00/$53.00Hr. R0503-12-09-MD Bayada Nurses 07/07/2008 $43.00/$53.00Hr. A0509-05-09-PD Midpoint Health Care-Nurse 07/07/2008 $36.00/51.00/Hr. C9609-03-09-PD Lakeview School 07/01/2008 $10,999.50 D0209-08-06-MD Lakeview School 07/01/2008 $10,999.50 Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition F9411-04-06-MH Lakeview School 07/01/2008 $10,999.50 F0109-10-09-TBI Lakeview School 07/01/2008 $10,999.50 M0707-03-09-PD Lakeview School 07/01/2008 $10,999.50 M0707-03-09-PD Loving Care Agency, Inc.-Nurse 07/01/2008 $44.00/54.00Hr. N0712-09-09-MD Lakeview School 07/01/2008 $10,999.50 N0712-09-09-MD Loving Care Agency, Inc.-Nurse 07/01/2008 $44.00/54.00Hr. R0709-03-06-PD Lakeview School 07/01/2008 $10,999.50 S0503-03-09-PD Lakeview School 07/01/2008 $10,999.50 S0505-03-09-PD Lakeview School 07/01/2008 $10,999.50 S0703-03-06-PD Lakeview School 07/01/2008 $10,999.50 S0703-03-06-PD Bayada Nurses 07/01/2008 $43.00/$53.00Hr. P0104-09-09-TBI Washington Academy 07/01/2008 $6,102.90

14. That the Board of Education accepts the following handicapped student from another district for the 2008-2009 Extended School Year:

Case No. Sending District Effective Date Tuition W0601-12-09-AU Carteret 07/01/2008 $3,926.67

15. That a note be made in the minutes that the following out of district placement(s) have/has been terminated for the 2008-2009 Extended School Year:

Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition T0709-06-09-CMI Bright Beginnings 06/30/2008 $3,451.00 C9806-07-09-NI Craig School 07/07/2008 $1,350.00

16. That the Board of Education amends the tuition for the following out of district placement for the 2008- 2009 Extended School Year:

Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition G0401-03-09-PD School for Children 1:1 07/07/2008 $4,800.00 R0607-03-06-PD School for Children 1:1 07/07/2008 $4,800.00 H9902-10-06-CMI Gateway School 07/07/2008 $6,839.70 H9811-05-09-AU Gateway School 07/07/2008 $6,839.70 J0611-09-09-AU Gateway School 07/07/2008 $6,839.70 B0601-05-09-PD Harbor School 07/07/2008 $6,715.50 M0711-05-09-CI Harbor School 07/07/2008 $6,715.50 R0503-12-09-MD Harbor School 07/07/2008 $6,715.50 Z9610-05-09-MH Harbor School 07/07/2008 $6,715.50 D0509-08-06-MD Windsor Learning Center 07/07/2008 $7,495.80

17. That the Board of Education approves the following students to receive the services of the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the 2008-2009 School Year. (Costs to be taken from the district’s State Aid ASSA entitlement:

Case No. Cost Case No. Cost BA – 05-26 $1,600.00 GL – 09-12 $1,600.00 MA – 12-18 $1,600.00 FL – 09-24 $1,600.00 JC – 09-10 $1,600.00 KM – 05-31 $1,600.00 JC – 09-15 $1,600.00 JN – 05-25 $1,600.00 SF – 07 -01 $1,600.00 MR – 05-29 $1,600.00 PF – 11-26 $1,600.00 TS – 04-25 $1,600.00 HG – 04-10 $1,600.00 JS – 11-16 $1,600.00 NH – 07-03 $1,600.00 MS – 03-05 $1,600.00 AH – 02-19 $1,600.00 VG – 03-17 $3,900.00 TL – 03-18 $1,600.00 HR – 04-29 $3,900.00 Case No. Cost Case No. Cost

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CB – 09-08 $12,000.00 SQ – 04-05 $10,900.00 AR – 02-27 $10,900.00 IR – 10-20 $1,600.00

18. That the Board of Education as required by state law (partially reimbursable in state aid), approve the enrollment of the following disabled students in a special school program for 2008-2009, in accordance with their Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) as shown below:

Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition S0702-13-06-SLD Vision Quest (State Aid) 07/01/2008 $30,750.00

19. That the following out-of-district facilities be approved for home instruction services at the rate listed:

*Teacher

Effective Date

Number of Students

Total Hours

Amount

Total Amount

Embrace Kids Foundation May, June 2008

3 13 $39.00 $507.00

P.E.S.I. May, June 2008

2 44 $30.18 $1,327.92

Middlesex Regional Educational Services Comm

April, May 2008

2 12 $36.00 $432.00

UMDNJ April, May 2008

2 31 $55.00 $1,705.00

New Hope Foundation, Inc. June 2008 1 3 Wks $275.00 $825.00 * Subject to approval for employment from the New Jersey Department of Education. Employee shall be required to submit

an authorization and certification form along with fingerprints for a criminal history background check as required by P. L. 1986,C.116.

Ms. Hardiman moved for the adoption of the Superintendent’s recommendations, seconded by Mr. Yuhasz. During Board discussion, Ms. Hardiman congratulated Ms. Leidner for her appointment to the position of Vice President for Legislation of the Middlesex County School Boards Association. During public discussion, P. Ballotta asked why there is a break in the dates in Item #10. Mr. Smith explained the Item covers the extended school year program and then the 2008-09 school year. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted.

Mr. Smith presented the Superintendent’s resolution to Ms. Leidner. The Policy and Planning Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, presented the following:

1. That the Board of Education adopt the attached new policies as follows (second readings):

Policy #357 Code of Ethics

Policy #360 Inappropriate Staff Conduct

Policy #361 Staff Member Use of Cellular Telephones

Policy #460 Inappropriate Staff Conduct

Policy #461 Staff Member Use of Cellular Telephones

2. That the Board of Education adopt the attached revised policies as follows (second readings):

Policy #560 Child Abuse and Neglect

Policy #562 Missing Children

3. That the Board of Education adopt the attached revised Job Description entitled Systems Liaison.

4. That the Board of Education reinstate the attached Job Description entitled Supervisor - Bookkeeping.

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5. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution opposing of Assembly Bill 2965 and Senate Bill 1911, granting the Commissioner of Education the authority to unilaterally create regulations concerning legislation.

Ms. Hardiman moved for the adoption of the Policy and Planning recommendations, Items #1 through #5, seconded by Ms. Leidner. There were no comments or questions from the Board. During public discussion, J. Cheslow confirmed that no additional changes were made to the policies after the first reading. Mr. Smith stated the policies remained as they were. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted. The Policy and Planning Committee presented the following:

6. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Vincent S. Smith for his dedicated service to the Woodbridge Township School District as Superintendent of Schools.

Ms. Hardiman moved for the adoption of the Policy and Planning recommendation, Item #6, seconded by Ms. Leidner. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted.

Ms. Hardiman read and presented the resolution commending Mr. Smith for his service as Superintendent of Schools. Ms. Hardiman thanked Mr. Smith for everything he has accomplished as Superintendent. She stated it has been a pleasure serving and working with him. Ms. Hardiman wished Mr. Smith good luck and stated he will truly be missed.

Mr. Smith made the following statement.

“I’ve had a few farewell parties attended by some of my closest friends and colleagues and staff members. This is certainly a surprise and an honor coming from the Board of Education and my central office staff members. I have said a number of times, this decision was not an easy one because of all the relationships that I have developed in 17 years, not just in my 6 ½ years as Superintendent, but through the 17, and being a member of this community for a long time. It was something that I did for a lot of different reasons. I will always call Woodbridge my home. It’s been a great place, it’s been a great learning experience for me. I can’t thank everybody enough. This Board of Education, past Boards of Education, have treated me well; have served me well. A lot of times, these members up here…You have to remember, they don’t get paid for what they do. Sometimes they get unjustly criticized for their actions, but a lot of people just don’t understand the time and effort that Boards of Education put in. They take their job seriously. It’s a business where you’re never going to make everybody happy. You can make 99% of the people happy with the decisions you make and 1% will be unhappy. That’s just the nature of the beast and I’ve come to learn to live with that. I’ve always stood by my decisions that I made. I know that this Board of Education has always stood behind everything because they do really care about what takes place in this school district and about what happens with our kids. People can say that they don’t, but that’s their opinion and everyone has their opinion. It’s a tough job and they do it well. We’ve disagreed on issues but it’s always been on a business level, it’s never been a personal level. My central office staff, I can’t say enough about this group of people here. They are dedicated professionals who come to work everyday, once again with the best interests of the school district and the kids at the foremost in their minds everyday because they are just dedicated. There is a ton of experience here and a wealth of knowledge. I have grown and learned from them and taken things from them that I will take to my new job. I told the graduating class at Colonia High School that education is a life long process. You don’t finish after 12 years of high school and college. You continue to grow. I told them that there might have been some decisions that I made early in my career that I might do differently now because of the experience and the growth that I have obtained over the years. I don’t think there’s anything wrong in admitting that or saying that because we all grow. We continue to learn. That’s what education is about. That’s what we have to promote to our students. This central office staff is a dedicated group. They all know their business. We work well. We’ve had our disagreements but we sat down and we have always come together to put forth our best effort and best plan of action for the school district. To you guys, I tip my hat to you. This school district is in good hands. The entire group of administrators in this district and our teaching staff is a wonderful group of people. In this day and age, public education is quite honestly taking a beating here in the state of New Jersey from our legislators down in Trenton, blaming everything on public education.

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There are some things that have to be fixed, no question about it, but I think the people that come here everyday do a great job for our kids and I tip my hat to our administrators, our teachers, out support staff, a group of dedicated people who just are wonderful and I appreciate that. I have to thank my staff in my office for the tremendous work they do each and every day too. There are three people that I’ve come to really respect and love. They do a lot and they know how to handle people. They’re real professionals. They can handle a lot of things that don’t even get to my desk, they’re that good. I want to make sure they’re commended. I want to thank the community for their support over the years. I think we have accomplished a lot of great things here in 6 ½ years. This administration, Board and community came together and did things that have been unheard of here in Woodbridge Township, passing budgets and referendums when year after year we suffered defeat, 31 years, 35 years. It’s come together with the support of a lot of people to do some great things and I expect that to continue. I wish the Board the best in the search for my replacement. I know they will do the best to make that happen. I can’t thank everybody enough. Down the road, I’ll leave that up to the critics to judge how I did. That’s somebody’s else’s job to think of what I did. I know that I came to work everyday with the best intentions and the students and staff in mind for their safety, concerns, their betterment in education. I know I’m leaving here feeling good about that. Like I said, I’ll leave it up to the critics to judge me down the road. Once again, it’s been a great experience here in Woodbridge Township. I’m going to miss it but I do wish everybody the best. I know this Board is going to do a good job in getting this ship going again.”

Mr. Molnar thanked Mr. Smith and wished him and his family the best of luck. Mr. Molnar stated the reason they will be good is because of him and the foundation he laid in the District.

The Athletics and Extra-Curricular Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, presented the following:

1. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Brian Small, Jr. of Woodbridge High School, who was named to the 2007-2008 Dexter Bowling/United States Bowling Congress High School All-American Team.

2. That the Board of Education allow the Colonia High School, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School and Woodbridge High School fall athletes and coaches to begin their official practices on August 11, 2008 to accommodate the NJSIAA’s pre-season acclimatization guidelines prior to the fall season with the purpose of minimizing injuries, enhancing the players’ health, performance and well-being. Coaches will be required to follow the Woodbridge Township School District’s Policy #182 and Regulation #1820 – Emergency Medical Procedures for Sports/Athletics during these practices. All coaches are required to submit for approval their emergency plan of action detailing the steps that will be taken in the event that there is an emergency.

Mr. Small moved for the adoption of the Athletics and Extracurricular recommendations, seconded by Ms. Hardiman. During Board discussion, Ms. Hardiman congratulated Mr. Small and Brian Small, Jr. on being named to the 2007-08 Dexter Bowling/United States Bowling Congress High School All-American Team. There were no comments or questions from the public. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted.

Mr. Smith presented the Athletics and Extracurricular resolution. The Finance and Insurance Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, presented the following:

1. That the Board of Education approves payment of the bills in the amount of $7,574,732.24 and the Food Service Department bills in the amount of $200,494.04.

2. That the Board of Education accept the previously submitted Report of the Treasurer for the month of May 2008, as it agrees with the Report of the Secretary.

3. That the bookkeeping transfers pertaining to the 2007-08 budgetary accounts be approved as per the attached list.

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4. That the members of the Board of Education certify that to the best of their knowledge no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

5. That the Board of Education rescind the approval of the Property Package Insurance, including commercial property and boilers and machinery for a period of one year, July 1, 2008 through June 30. 2009, in the amount of $137,289.00, to Professional Underwriters (Zurich), 704 Haywood Drive, Exton, PA 19341. (6/12/08 Finance and Insurance agenda, Item #14-I.)

6. That the Board of Education approve the award of the Property Package Insurance, including commercial property and boilers and machinery for a period of one year, July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, in the amount of $137,289.00, to Public Entity Property Insurance Program, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., 6152 Mountain Ridge Circle, Sugar Hill, GA 30518.

7. That the Board of Education approve the following resolution regarding the employee health insurance waiver option.

WHEREAS, the current employee health insurance waiver option is $1,200.00 for benefit eligible employees with less than three years and one day of service to the district and employees requiring single only coverage; and

WHEREAS, the current employee health insurance waiver option is $2,000.00 for benefit eligible employees with more than three years and one day of service to the district,, who require more than single benefits (i.e. 2 adults, parent/child(ren), or family coverage); and

WHEREAS, the cost to the district to provide health benefits to employees has increased substantially; and

WHEREAS, the monetary amount of the insurance waiver option has not been increased since its inception.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey, that the waiver option be increased as follows:

a. $2,500.00 waiver option for benefit eligible employees with less than three years and one day of service to the district and employees requiring single only coverage.

b. $5,000.00 waiver option for benefit eligible employees with more than three years and one day of service who require more than single benefits (i.e. 2 adults, parent/child(ren), or family coverage).

8. That the Board of Education approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 18A:17G-13 permit a Board of Education to deposit into certain reserve accounts at the end of the year; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Education deposited funds in the amount of $450,000 realized from the sale of property located on Tobin Place, Colonia, into the 2007-08 Capital Reserve account; and

WHEREAS, the funds deposited, in their entirety, will be used for window replacement at Colonia High School.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey as follows:

a. That the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be authorized to transfer funds in the amount of $450,000 from the 2007-08 Capital Reserve account into the 2007-08 Capital Project account in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

12-000-400-450-60-C-AW-00 Window Replacement $450,000.00

b. That the funds deposited into the Capital Project account be used for the window replacement project at Colonia High School.

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9. That the Board of Education approve the transfer of Extraordinary Aid funds in the amount of $693,467.00 from Surplus to the following accounts:

11-000-262-621-60-B-AA-00 Electric $204,000.00 11-000-262-622-60-C-AA-00 Gas $175,000.00 11-000-270-600-80-A-EA-00 Gasoline $149,467.00 11-000-216-320-73-Z-AA-03 OT/PT $125,000.00 11-000-216-320-73-Z-AA-01 Pupil Consultant $ 40,000.00

10. That the Board of Education readopt the 2007-08 School Year Budget changing the total from $179,531,578.23 to $180,681,876.23 to reflect the following:

Electricity $204,000.00 Gas $175,000.00 Gasoline $149,467.00 OT/PT $125,000.00 Pupil Consultant $ 40,000.00 Mentoring $ 6,831.00 Window Replacement $450,000.00

Ms. Leidner moved for the adoption of the Finance and Insurance recommendations, seconded by Ms. Hardiman. During Board discussion, Ms. Leidner asked for any explanation on Item #7. Mr. DeMarino explained the increase in the insurance waiver.

During public discussion, J. Cheslow, Colonia, asked if Item #7 is not contractual, why the Board is taking action on it. Mr. DeMarino explained, although the item is not negotiated, it is in the WTEA agreement and Mr. Geoffroy, President, has agreed to the increase in the waiver option. Ms. Cheslow asked, based on the survey which was conducted, what percentage of increase in waivers are expected. Mr. DeMarino stated 29 employees have contacted his office to advise they would waive their benefits if the waiver amount was increased. Ms. Cheslow asked if those 29 employees have waived benefits in the past. Mr. DeMarino responded they have not. He stated he will provide her with the approximate savings. Ms. Cheslow asked if Mr. DeMarino would report to the public, in about six months, what type of savings the district is realizing from increasing the waiver option. Mr. DeMarino stated he will supply that information to her. He further stated, Ms. Leidner pointed out that there would be $432,000 in savings if the 29 employees waive their family benefits. Ms. Cheslow asked why we are rescinding the approval on Item #5 and awarding to another company in Item #6. Mr. DeMarino explained the incorrect vendor was listed on the June 12th agenda. Mr. DeMarino further explained, Zurich was the current year provider. He stated we had two major claims and the company dropped us.

Mr. Miloscia asked if any of the savings from the insurance waivers could be used to improve the sound systems. With all Board members voting in favor, with the exception of Mr. Yuhasz who abstained on his name in Item #1, the foregoing was adopted. The Transportation and Cafeteria Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, presented the following:

1. That the Board of Education approve a jointure with the Hazlet Board of Education for the transportation of two (2) students on Route JV4A (St. John Vianney School, Colonia) for the 2008-2009 school year at a rate of 4.91 per diem, per student for 180 days.

Total $1,767.60

2. That the Board of Education approve a jointure with the Rahway Board of Education for the transportation of one (1) student on Route STH1 (St Helena’s/Wardlaw) for the 2008/2009 school year at a rate of $4.91 per diem for a total of $883.80.

Total $883.80

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3. That a note be made in the minutes that the following correction be made on the June 12, 2008 agenda, Item 1:

Should have read: Milk-Split Session $ .40

4. That the Board of Education rescind the approval of the following routes for the 2008-2009 school year due to consolidation. (Transportation and Cafeteria Agenda 4/24/08, Item 17. & Item 33)

Transportation Care 35 Walnut Avenue Clark, NJ 07066

Rt. FCCMC1 Children’s Center of Monmouth,Neptune,NJ $78,350.40 180 days @ $435.28

Dapper Bus Company 1020 Green St. Iselin, NJ 08830

Rt. FRSW RugbySchool,Wall,NJ/WoodcliffAcademy,Wall,NJ $80,965.80 180 days W/Aide @ $449.81

Rt. FLSR Lakeview School, Roosevelt Park, NJ $67,539.60 180 days @ $375.22

Mr. Huber moved for the adoption of the Transportation and Cafeteria Committee recommendations, seconded by Mr. Garley. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted. The Curriculum Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, presented the following:

1. That the Board of Education approve the “Core Proficiency Requirements for Receiving Credit in High School Courses” booklet for the 2008-2009 school year.

2. That the Board of Education approve the acceptance of funds in the amount of $9,500.00 from the

NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education Grant awarded to Colonia High School as a 2008-2009 recipient.

3. That the Board of Education approve payment to Kristi Koch, mathematics consultant, at a cost not

to exceed $1,600.00 to provide Everyday Mathematics workshops for grades K-5 teachers on August 19-20, 2008. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” under the provisions of the Public School Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5, et seq.). Payment will be upon voucher submitted from funded account)

4. That the Board of Education approve the adoption of the following curriculum guide for the

instructional program:

Curriculum Guide Math Across the Curriculum

5. That the Board of Education approve payment, not to exceed $1,000.00 to Mr. Bruce Tango for a

Gang Awareness Presentation to our staff members at Colonia High School on employee in-service day, October 13, 2008. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” under the provisions of the Public School Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5, et seq.). (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from funded account)

Ms. Acquisto moved for the adoption of the Curriculum recommendations, seconded by Ms. Hardiman. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted.

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The Buildings and Grounds Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, presented the following:

1. That the Board of Education approve the following resolution regarding the Sale of Real Property.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education previously requested approval to dispose of District owned property known as Block 580, Lot(s) 58 to 82 and Block 580, Lot(s) 93 to101, Harrell Avenue, Woodbridge and Block 376K, Lot(s) 1 to 26 and Block 376M, Lot(s) 1 to 9, Elizabeth Avenue, Iselin, as required by N.J.S.A. 18A; and,

WHEREAS, this property has been assessed by the Department of Education and the Department of Community Affairs to determine if it is in any way suitable to support either the implementation of the District’s Long Range Facility Plan (LRFP) or the educational adequacy of the adjacent facility; and

WHEREAS, the finding of this assessment indicated that disposal of this property is consistent with the district’s approved LRFP; and

WHEREAS, the sale of this property will not have a negative impact on the educational adequacy of either the site or school adjacent to the site; and

WHEREAS, the County of Middlesex is desirous to acquire this property for open space preservation purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:

a. The President and Business Administrator/Board Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to accept the proposed acquisition by the County of Middlesex for the property as follows:

Block 580, Lot(s) 58 to 82 and Block 580, Lot(s) 93 to 101, Harrell Avenue, Woodbridge $1,614,800.00

Block 376K, Lot(s) 1 to 26 and Block 376M, Lot(s) 1 to 9 Elizabeth Avenue, Iselin $ 775,000.00 Combined Price $2,389,800.00

b. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement for the Sale of Real Property to the County of Middlesex, for the above price, and is further authorized to execute such documentation and materials prepared at the direction of the attorney, Hutt and Shimanowitz, as shall be necessary for the Board of Education to complete the sale and transfer of the property in accordance with the Agreements.

2. That the Board of Education approve the award of the Window Replacement Bid, Colonia High School, to the low bidder whose proposal also met specifications as follows. (Bids read 6/19/08, 1 Bid received.)

Architectural Window Manufacturing Corporation 359 Veterans Boulevard Rutherford, New Jersey 07070 Base Bid: $284,000 Alternate 1: $197,000 TOTAL $481,000

Mr. Yuhasz moved for the adoption of the Buildings and Grounds recommendations, seconded by Mr. Small. During Board discussion, Mr. Yuhasz stated since he wasn’t on the Board when they initially decided to sell the Harrell Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue property, can Mr. DeMarino provide some background information. Mr. DeMarino, explained in an attempt to generate revenue without going to the taxpayers, the Board asked to have the lots appraised. Mr. DeMarino stated the lots were cleared by the Department of Education for sale. He further explained the Board was hesitant to sell the property because they didn’t want to see any additional development in the district. He stated with the help of Mayor McCormac, the County became interested in the land to preserve as Open Space which the Board

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is in favor of. Mr. Yuhasz asked if there were any plans for the district to utilize the property at any time. Mr. DeMarino stated the Board looked at ways to sell small parcels of land to generate revenue, referencing Tobin Place.

Ms. Acquisto thanked Mr. DeMarino for Item #2 which approves the window replacement bid at Colonia High School. Mr. DeMarino explained Item #2 replaces the outer windows, including the cafeterias, breezeways and hallways. The interior windows facing the courtyard will still need to be replaced at a future time. He stated possibly with the Board’s direction, some of the money realized from the sale of property to the County can be used for completion of the window project.

During public discussion, P. Ballotta, Woodbridge, asked if the Harrell Avenue property is the old practice fields for Woodbridge High School. Mr. DeMarino stated that is correct. Mr. Ballotta asked if the teams will still be able to use the property for practice. Mr. DeMarino responded the Board made that assurance. Mr. Ballotta asked who will maintain the property. Mr. DeMarino stated that is still being discussed with the County, Municipal and Board government. Mr. Ballotta asked when the sale of property will close. Mr. DeMarino stated he does not have dates yet, but, although the money from the sale will be received in the 08-09 school year, under the law, the district will not be able to utilize the funds until the 09-10 school year. Mr. Ballotta urged the Board to invest the money, earn interest and plan towards tax relief in the 09-10 school year.

J. Cheslow, Colonia, asked if the district still has property which can be disposed of in the future. Mr. DeMarino stated the district has additional lots which can be sold in the future if necessary. Mr. DeMarino explained that prior to selling any school district property, approval is needed from the Department of Education. With all Board members voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted. Board Attorney, Viola Lordi, had nothing to bring before the Board for open session. Ms. Lordi stated she and her colleagues at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer wish Mr. Smith much success and happiness in his new endeavor. Under "Old Business," Ms. Leidner thanked School #26 for their performance at Mr. Smith’s farewell party. Ms. Leidner congratulated all the graduating seniors. Ms. Hardiman, stated she, Ms. Leidner and Ms. Rotella attended the graduation ceremony at JFK. Ms. Hardiman wished all the graduating seniors good luck in their new endeavors. Mr. Yuhasz congratulated Lee Warren and his staff on the great job they did at the graduation ceremony. Mr. Yuhasz congratulated Mr. Small for an excellent speech given during the ceremony. Ms. Acquisto stated she, Mr. Miloscia and Mr. Molnar attended the ceremony at Colonia High School. Ms. Acquisto commended Mr. Molnar on his speech to the students. She wished the seniors good luck. Mr. Miloscia stated he attended all three Project Graduations. He stated the Woodbridge High School venue was an excellent facility. Mr. Small thanked Central Administration and Board members for their phone calls and e-mails congratulating Brian, his son, on his accomplishment. There was no “New Business” to bring before the Board. Mr. Molnar asked Ms. Leidner to give an update on the Superintendent’s search. Ms. Leidner stated a special meeting of the Board was held on June 23, 2008 where the full Board immediately retired to Closed Session to discuss and review the applications submitted. Ms. Leidner stated after careful review, eight candidates were selected for interviews using the established criteria set by the Board and based on the public input at the May 8, 2008 open meeting and survey results. Ms. Leidner further stated tentative dates for interviews have been set. She stated in addition, salary requirements and the Superintendent’s contract were discussed. Ms. Leidner explained that interview questions were developed and will be reviewed by the full Board. She stated following the initial interviews, the Board will discuss which candidate(s) to put forward, checking references and credentials. Ms. Leidner stated the full Board will meet again to discuss how to proceed.

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The Board President opened the meeting to the public. During this portion, P. Ballotta, Woodbridge, wished Mr. Smith good luck in his new endeavor, adding that he had the pleasure of serving on the Board with him. J. Cheslow, Colonia, wished Mr. Smith good luck, commenting on the interesting working relationship they have had. Ms. Cheslow asked if the eight candidates for the position of Superintendent are in or out of district. Ms. Leidner asked the President to respond. Mr. Molnar stated there are 4 candidates from within the district and 4 outside the district. Ms. Cheslow asked what the tentative dates for the first round of interviews are. Ms. Leidner stated she is unable to disclose that information at this time since the candidates have not yet been informed of the dates. Ms. Cheslow asked if the public will have an opportunity to pose questions to the candidates at a public meeting. Ms. Leidner stated the Board discussed that and when the finalists are picked, the Board will then meet to determine how they will move forward. Ms. Cheslow clarified that a decision has not been made on public questions. Ms. Leidner stated she is correct. G. LaTorre, district teacher, wished Mr. Smith the best in his future. He stated, he believes he speaks on behalf of all the teachers when he says Mr. Smith will be missed. Mr. DeMarino thanked Mr. Smith on behalf of the Central Office Leadership Team, noting that he was appointed as Superintendent as a time of turmoil in the district. He spoke of Mr. Smith’s honesty and integrity earning the respect of the entire district. Mr. DeMarino thanked Mr. Smith for everything he has done for him. He commended Mr. Smith for balancing his professional life and family life in the manner he did. Mr. DeMarino congratulated Mr. Smith on his accomplishments. Mr. DeMarino wished Mr. Smith the best of luck in his new position. J. Himmel, Colonia, asked if the criteria established for the Superintendent is available to the public. Ms. Leidner stated they are available for public review, some of which were listed in the advertisement which appeared in the Star Ledger. Ms. Himmel asked how many candidates being considered hold PHD’s. Ms. Leidner stated at this moment she is not sure. Ms. Korodan wished Mr. Smith good luck to their colleague and friend. Mr. Molnar thanked the public who came forward with questions and comments. Mr. Small then presented to the Board for its consideration, a resolution for a Closed Session to discuss personnel, negotiations and/or legal matters which include: resignations; extension of sympathy; retirements; leaves of absences; salary adjustments; transfers, and appointments of certified and non-certified staff; home instructors and coach appointments; approval of substitutes as follows: principals, teachers, school aides, secretarial, cafeteria, paraprofessional, custodial, bus drivers, bus attendants, and summer typists; summer driving and bus aide appointments; changes in extra-curricular, professional development, and summer curriculum committees; After-school child care and ESL screening appointments. There will also be continuation of discussion of a request for salary adjustment from a non-affiliated employee. Any information regarding the Closed Session discussion will be released to the public when the reasons for discussing these matters in Closed Session no longer exist. On motion by Mr. Small, seconded by Ms. Hardiman and carried, the Board retired into Closed Session at approximately 7:55 p.m. The Board returned from Closed Session at approximately 8:20 p.m. and a roll call found all members present as were previously recorded. Mr. Molnar thanked the staff and PTO at School #21 for their hospitality. Mr. Molnar announced that the Woodbridge Community Youth Players will be presenting “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” on July 9th through July 13th at Oak Ridge Heights School #21. The Personnel Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Director of Personnel Services presented the following: 1. That the following resignations be accepted:

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Name Reason Assignment Years/Service Effective Espinal, Lleni Personal Trans. Dept., Bus Attendant 1 yr., 8 mos. 6/30/08 Gangemi, Denise Personal Mawbey St., Paraprofessional 1 yr., 6 mos. 6/30/08 Genz, Megan Personal Woodbridge H.S., Art 1 yr. 6/30/08 Lauricella, Kristy Personal Woodbridge H.S., English 2 yrs., 6 mos. 6/30/08 Liddy, Paul Personal Colonia H.S., Social Studies 10 yrs. 6/30/08 Name Reason Assignment Years/Service Effective McManus, Kevin Personal Colonia H.S., Spanish 5 mos. 6/30/08 Rumen, Jeffrey Personal Colonia H.S., Math 1 yr. 6/30/08 2. That the Board of Education has been informed of the death of Patricia Kelber, a former teacher,

who served faithfully and rendered valuable service to the Board of Education and to the children of the community. The sympathy of the Board of Education and the Administration is extended to the family of Patricia Kelber, and a note of passing shall be made in the minutes.

3. That the following retirements be accepted with regret: Name Assignment Years/Service Effective Celeste-Astorina, Jean J. F. Kennedy, H.S.Guid.Dept.Supv.(12) 19 yrs., 2 mos. 8/31/08 Zirpolo, Janice Colonia H.S., Math 23 yrs. 6/30/08 4. That the following resolution of retirement be approved:

Name Years/Service Position Zirpolo, Janice 23 years Teacher "WHEREAS, the above employee is retiring from active service in the public schools of

Woodbridge Township after the number of years listed; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of the Board of Education of the Township of

Woodbridge to express their appreciation for loyal and unselfish service during those years; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the gratitude and best wishes of the members of the Board of Education of the

Township of Woodbridge are hereby tendered to each employee in acknowledgment of the service he or she so faithfully and conscientiously rendered; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread on the minutes of the Board of Education, and

a copy be sent to the above employee. 5. That the following leave of absence be approved:

Name Effective Assignment Reason Lee, Chun-Hang Jacky 6/20, 23, 24/08 Woodbridge M.S., Math Military 6. That the following be granted an unpaid personal leave of absence and/or maternity leave of

absence pursuant to the conditions of the negotiated agreement and/or family leave of absence pursuant to New Jersey Family Leave Act No. N.J.S.A. 34:11,B-1 et.seq. or Federal Family Leave Act No. 29 U.S.C., Section 2601 et.seq.:

Name Assignment Effective ++ Lee, Chun-Hang Jacky Woodbridge M.S., Math 9/01/08-6/30/09 # Osborne-Hodes, Jill Avenel St., Principal 8/25/08-4/07/09 ++ Military Leave # Maternity Lv.; Unpaid FMLA/NJFL Lv.--exact dates to be determined 7. That the following employees be approved at the salaries listed for the 2008-2009 school year, due

to tenure status on the administrators' salary guide as per the negotiated agreement. (Adjustments

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agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations shall be processed as soon as possible following the signing of said agreement.)

Name Assignment Effective New Rate

Lottmann, Glenn Supv., Math & Music 7/01/08 $101,714.00 Scarano, Martin Woodbridge H.S., Vice Principal 7/01/08 108,823.00 Ward, Joseph WHS, HS St. Act, Ath, PE&H Dept. Supv.(12) 7/01/08 101,714.00 8. That the following employees be approved at the salaries listed, due to level movement on the

salary guide as per the negotiated agreement: Name Assignment Effective Rate/Hour Annual Salary

DeStasio, Cathleen Woodbridge M.S., Secretary (12) 7/23/08 n/a $37,113.00 Sarra, Roseann Supt. Office, Adm. Sec. I 7/12/08 n/a 56,038.00

9. For the approval of the Board: Transfer CERTIFIED

Name From To Effective O’Brien, Rosemary Avenel St./Ross St., Kdgn. Avenel St./Ind. Ave., Kdgn. 9/01/08 Smythe, Brigitte Claremont Ave., Teacher Elementary Art 9/01/08 Zima, Albert Elementary Art Woodbridge H.S., Art 9/01/08 NON-CERTIFIED * Buehler, Rosalie Bd. Off., Asst. Supv./Bkkpg. Bd. Office, Supv./Bkkpg. 7/01/08 Huryk, Tracy Kennedy Park, School Aide Oak Ridge Hgts., School Aide 9/01/08 Ludwig, Paul Lafayette Est., Supv. Custodian Ford Ave., Supv. Custodian 7/01/08 Mills, John Ford Ave., Supv. Custodian Lafayette Est., Supv. Custodian 7/01/08 * 2008-2009 annual salary adjusted to $65,556+1,639 10. That the following personnel be appointed for the 2008-2009 school year at the salary rate shown: CERTIFIED Effective Credited Assigned Spec. Prog. Total Annual Name Date Degree Yrs./Exp. Subj. Area Bldg./Dept. or Budget Salary Rate Bagnato, Christopher 9/01/08 B 0 Phys. Ed. & H(R) Colonia M.S. Budget $47,000.00 # Connell, Susan 9/01/08 B 0 Science(R) J. F. Kennedy Budget 47,000.00 * Fidler, Megan 9/01/08 M 0 Math(R) Colonia H.S. Budget 50,287.00 * Lettini, Marisa 9/01/08 M 0 Math(R) Colonia H.S. Budget 50,287.00 @ LoGrande, Maria +++ M 6 Supv./Acting(R) Eng., Writing, Media Budget 96,246.00 ** # Prusicki, Lindsay 9/01/08 B 0 English(R) J. F .Kennedy Budget 47,000.00 *@ Stapleton, Ashley 9/01/08 B 1 EWS/Math(R) Woodbridge M.S. Budget 48,000.00 Vitale, Michelle 9/01/08 B 1 English(R) Colonia H.S. Budget 48,000.00 Willenbrock, Mark 9/01/08 M 0 Instr. Music(R) Colonia M.S. Budget 50,287.00 +++ Appointed for the period 9/08/08-1/31/09 ** Adjustments agreed to during the currently pending collective bargaining negotiations shall be processed as soon as

possible following the signing of said agreement. *** Bobal, Meghan 9/01/08 B 1 A.S.I.N) Lafayette Est. Funded 48,000.00 *** Bucior, Lora 9/01/08 M 3 Elementary(R) R. Mascenik Budget 53,787.00 *** Concitis, Jennifer 9/01/08 B 1 Elementary(R) Lafayette Est. Budget 48,000.00 *** D’Alessandro, Leigh Anne9/01/08 B+16 10 Elementary(R) Menlo Park Ter. Budget 61,585.00 *** Davidson Amanda 9/01/08 B 1 Elementary(R) Menlo Park Ter. Budget 48,000.00 *** DiSanto, Jeanne 9/01/08 B 11 A.S.I. (N) Port Reading Funded 62,000.00 *** Garison, Christina 9/01/08 B 1 Kindergarten(R) Oak Ridge Hgts. Budget 48,000.00 *** Glagola, Nancy Jean 9/01/08 B 4 Kdgn. (p-t)(R) Woodbine Ave Budget 25,750.00 @

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*** Heagen, Beth 9/01/08 M 1 A.S.I.(N) Woodbine Ave Funded 51,287.00 *** Jacob, Nina 9/01/08 M 1 Elementary(R) Kennedy Park Budget 51,287.00 *** Korsu, Jessica 9/01/08 B 1 A.S.I.(N) Kennedy Park Funded 48,000.00 *** Kozub, Suzanne 9/01/08 M+32 1 A.S.I (p-t)(R) Mawbey St. Budget 26,469.00 @ *** LePage, Elizabeth 9/01/08 B 1 Elementary(R) Claremont Ave. Budget 48,000.00 *** Martin, Randal 9/01/08 B+16 9 Elementary(R) Lafayette Est. Budget 60,085.00 *** Millroy, Andrea 9/01/08 B 6 A.S.I.(N) Menlo Park Ter. Funded 54,500.00 *** Mosca, Sheri 9/01/08 B 1 Elementary(R) Ford Ave. Budget 48,000.00 CERTIFIED Effective Credited Assigned Spec. Prog. Total Annual Name Date Degree Yrs./Exp. Subj. Area Bldg./Dept. or Budget Salary Rate *** O’Connor, Shannon 9/01/08 B 1 Elementary(R) R. Mascenik Budget 48,000.00 *** Padden, Kelly 9/01/08 B+32 1 Elementary(R) Woodbine Ave. Budget 49,911.00 *** Purcell, Kristy 9/01/08 B 1 A.S.I.(N) Avenel St. Funded 48,000.00 *** Suto, Shannon 9/01/08 B 1 Elementary(R) Woodbine Ave. Budget 48,000.00 *** VanPelt, Melissa 9/01/08 B 2 A.S.I.(N) Lafayette Est. Funded 49,000.00 *** Yanofsky, Allison 9/01/08 M 1 A.S.I.(N) Ross St. Funded 51,287.00 @ Leave of absence replacement *** Reappointment # Pending NJ certification @ Denotes ½ contract

NON-CERTIFIED Hourly Total Annual Name Effective Assignment Replacing Rate Salary Rate LuCante, Tracy 9/01/08 Claremont Ave., School Aide Kelly $12.30 $4,428.00 # Maloney, Lisa 9/01/08 Kennedy Park, School Aide Egri 12.30 4,428.00 # *** Hanley, Karen 9/01/08 Mawbey St., Para-S Gangemi 14.30 16,916.90 # *** Reappointment * Subject to approval for employment from the New Jersey Department of Education. The employee shall be required to

submit an authorization and certification form along with fingerprints for a criminal history background check as required by N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq.

11. That the following home instructors be appointed at the rate of $30.18 per hour: (Payment will be

upon voucher submitted.) Name Effective Date Students

Hozjan, Mary 6/11/08 1 Morris, Lawrence 6/11/08 1

12. That the previously submitted list of non-certified temporary employees be approved for the 2008-

2009 school year. 13. That the previously submitted list of substitute teachers dated June 26, 2008, be approved for the

2008-2009 school year. 14. That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following as substitute Principals for

the 2008-2009 school year at the rate of $200 per day: Clausen, Modesta Kunze, Ralph Lavelle, Paul Mantz, Robert Trost, Henry 15. That the Board of Education approve payment to Martha Bryan and Barbara Reed to conduct up to

ten speech evaluations, each person, during the summer of 2008 at the rate of $31.24 per hour,

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four hours per evaluation. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from #11-000-219-104-73-C-AH-IC account.)

16. That the following coaches be approved for the 2008-2009 school year: School Name Position Salary WOODBRIDGE HIGH Reinoso, Anthony Wrestling, Head $6,604.00 17. That the following list of Transportation assignments for the Summer 2008 be approved at the

designated salary rate: BUS DRIVERS BUS ATTENDANTS Name Rate/Hour Name Rate/Hour

Ardizzone, Veronica $19.56 Akturk, Gulizar $9.03 Aucoin, Kim 27.92 Anderson, Ryan 9.03 Barile, Antoinette 27.92 Antoinello, Rosa 9.03 Beato, Indira 19.56 Audain, Diane 9.03 Burda, Katherine 27.92 Boychek, Rosemary 16.99 Calabrese, Christopher 19.56 Bunavage, Nancy 9.03 Castaldo, Caroline 19.56 Burke, Lauren 9.03 Dohoney, Angela 27.92 Burke, Patricia 9.03 Fazzolari, Julia 27.92 Calabrese, Faustina 16.99 Fiorello, Janice 27.92 Carragino, Amy 9.03 Galgani, Monica 27.92 Cavaciutti, Alice 9.03 Galvin, John 27.92 Class, Maria 13.56 Garcia, Virginia 27.92 Crowe, Heather 9.03 Gozzolino, John 27.92 Crowe, Catherine 9.03 Gozzolino, Joseph 27.92 Davison, Mary 9.03 Graham, Raymond 25.14 Demko, Michaelene 13.56 Grant, Patricia 27.92 Drakoulis, Linda 9.03 Hamilton, Jeffrey 22.34 Encarnacion, Oneida 11.88 Hamlett, Tanya 27.92 Granato, Debra 9.03 Jean-Baptiste, Yguence 22.34 Hennessey, Suzanne 9.03 King , Harry 27.92 Hnyda, Elaine 9.03 Kochick, Ronald 19.56 Hopkins, Yvonia 16.99 Kowaleski, Ana 27.92 Hulak, Patricia 16.99 Lapka, Mia 27.92 Johnson, Sharon 9.03 Leeman, Linda 27.92 Keenan, Eleanor 13.56 Malinowski, Stephen 27.92 Knight, Lindsey 9.03 Massare, Jodi 27.92 Kotsianas, Maria 9.03 Merker, Nancy 27.92 Lucas, Joann 9.03 Miskanick, Patricia 27.92 Mackie, Anne 9.03 Mitchell, Marilyn 25.14 Marney, Robert 11.88 Molyneaux, Thomas 27.92 Maynard, Eileen 13.56 Moyer, Irene 27.92 McLaughlin, Darlene 16.99 Napolitano, Nancy 27.92 Medina, Norma 13.56 Olsen, Cheryl 25.14 Melilo, Lanora 9.03 Perez, Donna 27.92 Milford, Candice 13.56 Petardi, Anita 27.92 Mohammed, Salisha 9.03 Petardi, Michelle 27.92 Mulherin, Dorothy 9.03 Pino, Cecelia 27.92 Powers, Valerie 9.03 Runkel, Earl 27.92 Pribila, Michele 11.88 Sak, Joann 27.92 Reed, Dennis 9.03 Santasieri, Michael 27.92 Rizzo, Maryann 9.03 Sbailo, Melissa 27.92 Seguine, Janet 13.56 Scialfo, Paula 27.92 Smith, Matthew 9.03 Semmens, Donna 27.92 Sninski, Ann 16.99 Sigona, Ralph 25.14 Stepnowski, Joyce 9.03 Spina, Carmelo 27.92 Stiglic, Joan 15.27 Sullivan, Judith 27.92 Torres, Marilyn 16.99 Takeall, Jewell 25.14 Torzewski, Sharon 9.03 Taveras, Sofia 22.34 Waldron, Rebecca 9.03 Torres, Lisa 27.92 Wetzel, Elizabeth 9.03

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Wetmore, Christina 25.14 Whittam, Florence 16.99 White, Miriam 22.34 Zito, Giuseppina 16.99 Willis, Bobby 19.56 Zwonar, Karen 15.27 Zdiri, Sami 22.34 Zollo, Vincent 27.92

18. That a note be made in the minutes that Gina Ciardiello did not serve as advisor for the Homework

Club at Colonia Middle School for the 2007-2008 school year and, therefore, shall not receive payment for same. (March 13, 2008 agenda, item #14)

19. That the Board of Education approve payment to the following staff member as instructor for

Professional Development activities during the 2007-2008 school year: (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from funded account.)

Name Hours Rate/Hour Salary Soberanis, Deborah RN 3 $30.18 $90.54 Terpanick, Christine 3 30.18 90.54 20. That the Board of Education approve payment to the following staff members as co-facilitators for

“Making Choices Club” during the 2007-2008 school year. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from funded account.)

School Name Salary Iselin Middle Jaeger, Brian $1,000.00 Iselin Middle Pafumi, Gloria 1,000.00 Iselin Middle Sexton, Stacey 1,000.00 21. That a note be made in the minutes that the name Danielle Barreiros, listed on the K-2 Health

Education curriculum committee, should have been listed as Dawn Barreiros. (June 12, 2008 agenda, item #19)

22. That a note be made in the minutes that the following staff members have declined their

assignments for the summer curriculum committees listed below and shall not receive payment for same. (Personnel agenda dated 5/15/08 – Item #24)

Name Program McCloskey, Carol Gr. 5 Read./Writ. Workshop Preston, Leni Autism 23. That the following staff members be appointed as committee members of the summer curriculum

committees during July and August, 2008 listed below at the designated salary rates. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from acct. #11-000-221-104-60-A-AH-TO)

Name Program Hours Rate Salary McKenzie, Jill Gr. 5 Read./Writ. Workshop 80 $31.24 $2,499.20 Schuck, Jaime Autism 30 31.24 937.20 24. That the following personnel be appointed in the After-School Child Care Program for the 2008-2009

school year. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from #11-900-900-900-86-Q-00-01 account.)

Name Assignment Dates Hours Rate/Hour Total Salary Cilento, Angela Manager 9/3/08-6/18/09 204 $38.24 $7,800.96 Terpanick, Christina Manager 9/3/08-6/18/09 303 38.24 11,586.72 Socratous, Linda Teacher-In-

Charge 9/3/08-6/18/09 507 32.24 16,345.68

Agostinelli, Danielle Teacher 9/3/08-6/18/09 507 31.24 15,838.68 Crouteau, Danielle Teacher 9/3/08-6/18/09 297 31.24 9,278.28 Horvath, Joanne Teacher 9/3/08-6/18/09 507 31.24 15,838.68 Keuscher, Ted Teacher 9/3/08-6/18/09 507 31.24 15,838.68 Leahy, Christine Teacher 9/3/08-6/18/09 210 31.24 6,560.40 Pagnozzi, Laurie Teacher 9/3/08-6/18/09 252 31.24 7,872.48 Peterson, Kathleen Teacher 9/3/08-6/18/09 507 31.24 15,838.68

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Robertazzi, Janine Teacher 9/3/08-6/18/09 255 31.24 7,966.20 Bachant, Diane Nurse 9/3/08-6/18/09 408 31.24 12,745.92 Clyne, Kathleen Nurse 9/3/08-6/18/09 303 31.24 9,465.72 Dalina, Elizabeth Nurse 9/3/08-6/18/09 200 31.24 6,248.00 Ehrenberg, Esther Nurse 9/3/08-6/18/09 340 31.24 10,621.60 English, Joan Nurse 9/3/08-6/18/09 275 31.24 8,591.00 Finn, Lois Nurse 9/3/08-6/18/09 402 31.24 12,558.48 Giannone, Mary Denyse Nurse 9/3/08-6/18/09 204 31.24 6,372.96 Marchica, Sharon Nurse 9/3/08-6/18/09 402 31.24 12,558.48 Woolley, Margaret Nurse 9/3/08-6/18/09 172.5 31.24 5,388.90 Angeline, Angela Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 338 12.30 4,157.40 Axen, Suzanne Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 198 12.30 2,435.40 Ball, Carol Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 200 12.30 2,460.00 Bergondo, Suzanne Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 507 12.30 6,236.10 Blumberg, Patricia Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 422.5 12.30 5,196.75 Bunavage, Nancy Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 172.5 12.30 2,121.75 Cavaciuti, Alice Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 422.5 12.30 5,196.75 D’Errico, Chiara Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 204 12.30 2,509.20 Davison, Mary Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 422.5 12.30 5,196.75 DiLillo, Katherine Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 253.5 12.30 3,118.05 Drakoulis, Linda Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 338 12.30 4,157.40 Galuppo, Joanne Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 138 12.30 1,697.40 Gardner, Jill Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 338 12.30 4,157.40 Gill, Eileen Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 338 12.30 4,157.40 Hnyda, Elaine Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 507 12.30 6,236.10 Hupka, Janet Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 198 12.30 2,435.40 Leathem, Lee Ann Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 507 12.30 6,236.10 Name Assignment Dates Hours Rate/Hour Total Salary Martino, Anne Marie Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 338 12.30 4,157.40 McPartland, Laurie Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 200 12.30 2,460.00 Mulherin, Dorothy Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 507 12.30 6,236.10 Ogonowski, Lee Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 507 12.30 6,236.10 Porchiazzo, Ida Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 338 12.30 4,157.40 Repousis, Angeliki Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 422.5 12.30 5,196.75 Richvalsky, Marilyn Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 253.5 12.30 3,118.05 Sciacchitano, Carol Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 268 12.30 3,296.40 Shaw, Patricia Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 422.5 12.30 5,196.75 Stepnowski, Joyce Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 338 12.30 4,157.40 Torzewski, Sharon Aide 9/3/08-6/18/09 200 12.30 2,460.00

25. That a note be made in the minutes adjusting the salary for the Nancy Alberici, Insurance

Specialist, effective July 1, 2008 for the 2008-2009 school year to $63,713. 26. That the Board of Education approve payment to the following staff members for work in the After-

School Child Care Program during August 2008. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from #11-900-900-900-86-Q-00-01 account.)

Name Assignment Hours Rate/Hour Salary Terpanick, Christina Manager 20 $38.24 $764.80 Cilento, Angela Manager 10 38.24 382.40 Socratous, Linda Teacher-in-Charge 10 32.24 322.40 27. That the Board of Education approve payment to Magdi Abdo and Neena Oza for 50 hours each at

the rate of $31.24 per hour, total amount not to exceed $1,562 each person, to conduct ESL screening tests and assist in the registration of ESL students during the Summer 2008. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from ESL/Bilingual funds.)

28. That the following be approved as substitutes in the Extended School Year Program 2008:

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Certified Non-Certified Lammers, Janice

Attah-Mensa, Joseph DeCeglia, Jennifer * Hrycuna, Nicholas Maglione, Michelle Traschetti, Theresa

* Transfer from certified substitute to non-certified substitute (6/12/08 agenda, item #11) 29. That a note be made in the minutes that item #21 on the June 12, 2008 Personnel agenda,

supersedes item #12 on the December 13, 2007 Personnel agenda, resulting in Suzanna Zeitz’s payment being reduced to $623.60.

The Personnel Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, presents the following: 30. That the following non-certified temporary employee, Allison Korodan, be approved as a substitute:

teacher, paraprofessional, secretary for the 2008-2009 school year. The Personnel Committee, on recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, presents the following: 31. That the following non-certified temporary employee, Nicholas Smith, be approved as a substitute:

teacher, secretary for the 2008-2009 school year.

Mr. Garley moved for the adoption of the Personnel recommendations, Items #1 through #29, Item #30 which he read and Item #31 which he read, seconded by Mr. Small. With all Board members voting in favor, with the exception of Mr. Miloscia who abstained on Items #12 and #13 in the name of Amy Barcellona, Mr. Small who abstained on Item #12 in the name of Amanda Small and Mr. Yuhasz who abstained on Item #12 in the name of Linda Yuhasz, the foregoing was adopted.

Before Mr. Molnar entertained a motion to adjourn, he stated that when he bangs the gavel, it will be the end of an era in Woodbridge with this being Mr. Smith’s last meeting. Mr. Molnar, on behalf of the Board, presented Mr. Smith with sun block, flip flops and a wrist band for Jenkinson’s. There being no further business, and on a motion by Ms. Acquisto, seconded by Mr. Yuhasz and carried, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:25 p.m. I, Dennis DeMarino, Business Administrator and Secretary of the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the Minutes taken at the Board of Education meeting held June 26, 2008.

Dennis DeMarino d July 14, 2008