ROBBINSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION

October 21, 2008

7:30 p.m. PUBLIC MEETING

Robbinsville High School Auditorium

MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER - PUBLIC MEETING

Mr. Michael Reca, President, called the meeting to order at 7:41 p.m.

II. STATEMENT OF OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS

The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to insure the rights of the publicto have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which anybusiness affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with theprovisions of this act, the Robbinsville Board of Education has caused notice of thismeeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted in the TrentonTimes and the Township of Robbinsville Bulletin Board. In addition, this notice wasfaxed to the Trenton Times and posted at Windsor School, Sharon School, Pond RoadMiddle School and Robbinsville High School.

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. ROLL CALL

Members Present

Michael Reca, PresidentMaxine Fox, Vice PresidentCarol BoyneSharon DeVitoThomas Halm, Jr.Matthew O'GradyLainie PotterFaith Silvestrov

Others Present

Dr. John J. Szabo, Superintendent of SchoolsDr. Kathie Foster, Assistant SuperintendentMs. Louise B. Davis, School Business Administrator/Board SecretaryMatthew Giacobbe, Esq., Board AttorneyMr. Kevin Stawicki, Student Council President

V. MINUTES - None

VI. STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT - Kevin Stawicki

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}r Proud of his peers> TalkedaboutRHSAlly Week October 13-17, 2008}r GSA Forum October 18, 2008 enriched minds through social interaction}r Spirit Week October 20-24, 2008 - Hawaiian Day, Pajamas Day, Mix Match Day,

Costume Day and Spirit Day and pep rally for football game on Saturday, October25, 2008

}r Homecoming Dance 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. - dress code is casual- jeans are permissible

VII. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

}r See attached

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

}r Reported on the GSA Forum}r Read a note of congratulations from Toby Grace re: GSA Forum

IX. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT

}r Board Member Vacancy - Public Notice advertised in newspaper interestedindividuals must submit a letter of interest and resume to BA not later than 11/7/2008@ 3:00 p.m.

HEARING ON VIOLENCE AND VANDALISM

Dr. Szabo opened the hearing on the Violence and Vandalism Report at 7:55 p.m. Hereported on the summary as indicated:

SchoolPRMSRHSSharon ElementaryTotal

No comments from the board members or from the public

Be it resolved that the Board of Education accepts the report as presented by theSuperintendent on the Violence and Vandalism 2007-2008 school year.

On motion of Mrs. Fox, and seconded by Mr. O'Grady and carried by an 8-0 vote theBoard approved the Violence and Vandalism Report for the 2007-2008 school year.

Hearing on Violence and Vandalism was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

COMMUNITY RELATIONS - Sharon DeVito - See attached

EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT & POLICY - Lainie Potter

}r At Risk plan classifying at risk students through reduced lunch program (seeattached: Preschool Expansion Plan)

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Violence Vandalism Weapons Substance Abuse8 2 1 09 0 1 30 0 0 017 2 2 3

"y New Media Relations Policy - requires superintendent approval before staff andstudents to speak to media.

"y Budget process 2009-2010 - staffing needs especially at elementary level

XIII. PERSONNEL - Faith Silvestrov - See attached

XIV. NEGOTIATIONS - Thomas Halm, Jr.

"y A tentative agreement has been reached with the WTEA. Details will be presentedin November.

xv. FINANCE, FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION - Matthew O'Grady

HEARING OF PUBLICXVI.

"y Ms. Debbie Baer appreciated report on Reading Recovery Program. Her sonbenefited from this Program and highly recommends it. New school is critical. Sheis also willing to volunteer her services as needed.

"y Ms. Betty Alfano raised concerns about complaints being placed in the "tattletalebox". This was discussed at the September 23, 2008 Board Meeting. She wasinformed that no action has been taken. RHS Principal, Molly Avery, was asked toaddress this issue. Ms Avery indicated that the "Watchful I" is a reporting systemwhich uses telephones and internet to contact the school system on various issuesand she confirmed no action has been taken to implement this Program.

"y Mr. Walt Dombroski - Ask for an explanation of CJ Pride. Assistant Superintendent,Kathie Foster indicated that CJ Pride is a consortium of educators committed toproviding diversity and pride in schools.

"y Mr. John Ruch - Commended students and staff on diversity. He raised a concernabout Sharon School defective playground equipment/fencing.

"y Ms. Laura Williams, 11th Grade Student - RHS read statement RHS & GSA missionto protect all students. She expressed gratitude for support and thanked the BOEmembers and Superintendent for attending the GSA Forum. The following studentswere in attendance: Michael Landolfi, Grade 12, Emily Rivers, Grade 11, CaitlinSiekerka, Grade 11 and Laura Sanders, Grade 11.

XVII. RESOLUTIONS BEING PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL:

A. PERSONNEL - Faith Silvestrov

BE IT RESOLVED by the Robbinsville Board of Education that the followingPERSONNEL resolutions, as recommended by the Superintendent, beapproved as indicated:

On motion of Mrs. Silvestrov, and seconded by Mr. Halm, Jr., and carried by a 8-0vote the Boardadopted the following: (Al.a-f)

1. EMPLOYMENT OF STAFF

Secretary to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary -Robbinsville Public Schools 2008-2009

a.

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That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the employment of Ms. Frances McKenna asSecretary to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the2008-2009 school year at the prorated annual salary of $44,000.00,effective November 10, 2008 through June 30, 2009. (Pending CriminalHistory) (Replacing Ms. Deborah Chiodo)

b. Special Education Teacher (Maternitv Leave Replacement) -Robbinsville Hiah School 2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the employment of Ms. Sue Brady as amaternity replacement Special Education Teacher at Robbinsville HighSchool for the 2008-2009 school year, at Step 8 MA level of the salaryguide and at the annual prorated salary of $53,486.00 effective October22 - November 24, 2008. (Replacing Ms. Michele Warren who is onmaternity leave from 10/22/08-11/24/2008)Pending settlement of negotiated contractual agreement 2008-2009

c. Lunch Aide Position - Robbinsville Hiah School 2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the employment of Ms. Mary Burum as a lunchaide for Robbinsville High School for the 2008-2009 school year, at a rateof $12.85 per hour effective 10/22/2008 pending Criminal History.(Replacing Ms. Trish Heller's position)Pending settlement of negotiated contractual agreement 2008-2009

d. Special Education Teacher - Pond Road Middle School 2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the employment of Ms. Laura Seidel as aSpecial Education Teacher at Pond Road Middle School for the 2008-2009 school year, at Step 5 BA level of the salary guide and at the annualprorated salary of $46,896.00 effective October 22, 2008 pending boardapproval and pending Criminal History. .Pending settlement of negotiated contractual agreement 2008-2009

e. Substitute(s) - Robbinsville Public Schools 2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the employment of the following substitute(s)for the 2008-2009 school year as indicated:

$80.00/dav - Certified $75.00/dav Non-Certified

Tawrye MasonNicole Grembowitz (pending Criminal History)

f. Substitute Aide

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the employment of Ms. Lisa Focarelli as a

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substitute aide for the Robbinsville Public Schools, for the 2008-2009school year at a rate of $12.85 per hour.Pending settlement of negotiated contractual agreement 2008-2009

On motion of Mrs. Silvestrov, and seconded by Mr. O'Grady and carried by an 8-0vote the Board adopted the following (A2.a-d):

2. APPOINTMENT OF STAFF 2008-2009

a. Adiustment in Salarv for Militarv Instructional Personnel (MIP)2007-2008 - Robbinsville Hiah School

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the adjustment in salary for Major SharonHunter, to meet minimum MIP for the 2007-2008 school year, atRobbinsville High School in the amount of $4,144.28.

Rescindina Coachina Appointments - Robbinsville Hiah School2008-2009

b.

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves to rescind the coaching position(s) at theRobbinsville High School for the 2008-2009 as indicated:

Andrew PattersonChris PotashAndrew Harris

RHS Spring Track Head CoachBoys Varsity Basketball CoachAssistant Boys/Girls Swimming Coach

c. Volunteer Track and Field - Robbinsville Hiah School 2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the volunteer services of Mr. Andrew Pattersonof Robbinsville High School for the Track and Field for the 2009 season.

d. Future Educator's of America - Robbinsville Hiah School 2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the services of Ms. Nicole Rossi as the FutureEducator's of America's charter leader for Robbinsville High School, forthe 2008-2009 school year at no cost to thE::district.

On motion of Mrs. Silvestro v, and seconded by Mr. O'Grady and carried by an 8-0vote the Board adopted the following (A3.a):

3. EXTRA WORK/EXTRA PAY

Extra-Curricular Enrichment Position - Pond Road Middle School2008-2009

a.

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, appoints the following staff member for the extracurricular enrichment position at Pond Road Middle School for the 2008-2009 as indicated:

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PositionAssistant Cross

Country Coach Jessica Cornelius 1 $3,300.00(Ms. Cornelius will be replacing Mr. Dan Carrigan who was approvedat the August 26, 2008 BOE Meeting)Pending settlement of negotiated contractual agreement 2008-2009

Name Step Salarv

On motion of Mrs. Silvestrov, and seconded by Mr. O'Grady and carried by an 8-0vote the Board adopted the following (A4.a):

4. PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT

a. Movement on Guide

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the following movement on the guide asindicated:

Name

Blake Kilgore

From

Step 5 BA+15

To

Step 5 BA+30Effective9/1/2008

Pending settlement of negotiated contractual agreement 2008-2009

On motion of Mrs. Silvestro v, and seconded by Mr. O'Grady and carried by an 8-0vote the Board adopted the following (A5.a-d):

OBSERVATION REQUEST5.

a. Student Observation Reauest - Robbinsville Hiah School 2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the student observation request(s) for thefollowing college student(s) for the 2008-2009 school year to observeRobbinsville High School classrooms at no cost to the district asindicated:

TeacherChristine Cabarle

Angel Dolina

Colleae StudentLisa Bodziewica

ColleaeThe College of NewJersey (8 hours for fieldexperience during 08-09school year)

Jason Armstrong Christine Shuman LaSalle University

b. Student Teacher Reauest - Robbinsville Hiah School 2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the student teacher from Rider University forthe Spring Semester 2009 beginning January 2009 - April 2009 asindicated:

Student TeacherLauren DiPaolo

TeacherJennifer Smith (RHS)

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c. Student Observation Reauest - Sharon School 2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the student observation request for thefollowing college student for the 2008-2009 school year as indicated:

Colleae StudentNicole Petrocelli

ColleaeMercer County Community College(15 hours for field experience during the2008-2009 school year)

d. Secondarv Special Education Observation - Robbinsville HiahSchool 2008

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the Secondary Special Education observationrequest for Ms. Nichole Keener, for her Master's program requirement atRider University under the supervision of Mr. Chris Penna.

On motion of Mrs. Silvestro v, and seconded by Mrs. Potter and carried by an 8-0vote the Board adopted the following (A6.a):

6. SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

a. Hazard, Youna, Attea & Associates,. Ltd.

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the services of Hazard, Young, Attea &Associates, Ltd., for the Superintendent Search for the RobbinsvillePublic Schools for the 2008-2009 school year for a fee of $15,000.00 plusexpenses, estimated $1,500.00. Additionally, the board has an option ofworkshops with fees of $2,000.00 or $4,000.00.

B. EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, & POLICY - Lainie Potter

BE IT RESOLVED by the Robbinsville Board of Education that the followingEDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, & POLICY resolutions as recommended bythe Superintendent, be approved as indicated:

On motion of Mrs. Potter, and seconded by Mr. O'Grady and carried by an 8-0 votethe Board adopted the following (B1.a):

1. CURRICULUM/PROGRAM & POLICY

a. Approval CJ Pride

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the joint purchasing and services agreementwith Central Jersey Program for the Recruitment of Diverse Educators(CJ PRIDE), composed of East Windsor Regional, Ewing, Franklin,Hamilton, Hopewell, Jackson, Lawrence, Montgomery, PrincetonRegional, Robbinsville, South Brunswick and West Windsor-PlainsboroSchool Districts related to diversity and recruitment through June 30,2009, at a cost of $1 ,200.00.

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On motion of Mrs. Potter, and seconded by Mr. O'Grady and carried by an8-0 vote the Board adopted the policies with the exception of P6360 beinaTABLED:

b. Policv Second Readina &Adoption

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, adopts the following as indicated:

P2361Acceptable Use of Computer Network/Computers andResources (MInappropriate Staff Conduct - Teaching StaffMembers

Revised - ADOPTED

P3218 Revised - ADOPTED

P4281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct for Support StaffAcceptable Use of Computer Network(s) Computers &Resources bv Support Staff Members

Revised - ADOPTED

P4321 Revised - ADOPTED

P7510 Use of School Facilities Revised - ADOPTED

P6360 Political Contributions: Bannin Revised - TABLED

On motion of Mrs. Potter, and seconded by Mr. O'Grady and carried by an8-0 vote the Board adopted the following (B1.c):

UniformState Memorandumof Aareement between Education &LawEnforcement Officials - 2008

c.

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the Uniform Memorandum of Agreementbetween Robbinsville Public Schools and the Township of RobbinsvillePolice Dept. as outlined in State of New Jersey Dept. of Educationrequest dated September 23, 2008.

On motion of Mrs. Potter, and seconded by Mr. O'Grady and carried by an8-0 vote the Board adopted the following (B2.a-f):

2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

a. Workshops - Robbinsville Public Schools 2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the following teachers for the professionaldevelopment workshops for the 2008-2009 school year (see attachment).

c. Thesis Research - Robbinsville Hiah School 200-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the thesis research as partial requirement forMs. Amy Berge for her Master's Program at the University of Minnesota.

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d. Field Trip(s) - Robbinsville HiQhSchool 2008

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the following field trip(s) for Robbinsville HighSchool for the 2008-2009 school year as indicated:

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h Fashion Institute-New York. NYDate:

Number of Pupils Participating:Teacher Chaperones:Number of other Chaperones:Approximate Cost per Pupil:Time Scheduled to Leave:Time Scheduled to Return:(No cost to the district)

ii. Ellis Island. New York. NYDate:

Number of Pupils Participating:Teacher Chaperones:Number of Other ChaperonesApproximate Cost per pupil:Time Scheduled to Leave:Time Scheduled to Return:(Nocost to the district)

October 23, 200824

10$25.007:35 am6:00 pm

November 3,2008125 students (US History I)

225

$40.007:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.

The ColleQeof New Jersev. EwinQ.NJDate: November 19, 2008Number of Pupils Participating: 8 students (Tech.& Eng)Teacher Chaperones: 1Number of Other Chaperones 1Approximate Cost per pupil: $0.00Time Scheduled to Leave: 7:00 a.m.Time Scheduled to Return: 2:00 p.m.(No cost to the district)

iii.

RutQers Model UN. New Brunswick. NJDate (s): . 11/20/08 - 11/23/2008Number of Pupils Participating: 21 students Model UN ClassTeacher Chaperones: 2Number of Other Chaperones 0Approximate Cost per pupil: $235.00Time Scheduled to Leave: 11/20/2008, Thurs. 1:30 p.m.Time Scheduled to Return: 11/23/2008, Sun. 1:00 p.m.(No cost to the district)

iv.

Philadelphia Museum of Art. PA & Beau Monde CreperieDate: February 27, 2009Number of Pupils Participating: 48 students (French/Art)Teacher Chaperones: 3Number of Other Chaperones 0Approximate Cost per pupil: $63.00Time Scheduled to Leave: 10:00 a.m.Time Scheduled to Return: 4:00 p.m.(No cost to the district)

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Mercer Countv Communitv ColleCJeDate: October 24, 2008Number of Pupils Participating: 30Teacher Chaperones: 2Number of other Chaperones: 0Approximate Cost per Pupil: $0.00Time Scheduled to Leave: 9:00 amTime Scheduled to Return: 1:45 pm(No cost to the district)

1984 Route 27. Edison-Chinese Book Store. Asian MarketDate: November 19, 2008Number of Pupils Participating: 41Teacher Chaperones: 2Number of other Chaperones: 1Approximate Cost per Pupil: $30.00Time Scheduled to Leave: 10:00 amTime Scheduled to Return: 1:55 pm(No cost to the district)

1984 Route 27. Edison-Chinese Book Store. Asian MarketDate: November 21, 2008Number of Pupils Participating: 47Teacher Chaperones: 2Number of other Chaperones: 2Approximate Cost per Pupil: $30.00Time Scheduled to Leave: 10:00 amTime Scheduled to Return: 1:55 pm(No cost to the district)

Field Tripes) - Sharon School 2008

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the following field trip(s) for Sharon School forthe 2008-2009 school year as indicated:

i. Windsor Farm. NJDate:Number of Pupils Participating:Teacher Chaperones:Number of Other ChaperonesApproximate Cost per pupil:Time Scheduled to Leave:Time Scheduled to Return:(No cost to the district)

October 15, 200825 students

51 (nurse)

$6.001:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.

Field Tripes) - PM Preschool Classes

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation of theSuperintendent, approves the following field trip(s) for Sharon School forthe 2008-2009 school year as indicated:

i. Westhaven Farm. NJDate: October 17, 2008

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Number of Pupils Participating:Teacher Chaperones:Number of Other ChaperonesApproximate Cost per pupil:Time Scheduled to Leave:Time Scheduled to Return:(Nocost to the district)

19 students50

$6.0012:10 p.m.2:00 p.m.

On motion of Mrs. Potter, and seconded by Mrs. Silvestro v and carried by an 8-0vote the Board adopted the following (B5.a-e):

5. Department of Special Services - Robbinsville Public Schools

a. Homebound Instructor(s) - Robbinsville Public Schools 2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendationof the Superintendent, approves the following teacher(s) ashomebound instructor(s) for the 2008-2009 school year at thehourly rate of $32.00 (using current contract rate pending newcontract amount) as indicated:

Marya Radosti

b. Certified School Psycholoaist - Robbinsville Public Schools2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendationof the Superintendent, approves Dr. Kenneth Shore CertifiedSchool Psychologist to complete evaluations for the 2008-2009school year at the rate of $350.00 per evaluation.

Occupational Therapist (On - Robbinsville Public Schools2008-2009

c.

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendationof the Superintendent, approves Ms. Amy Lerner, OccupationalTherapist at the rate of $80.00 per hour for the 2008-2009 schoolyear.

d. Mercer County Special Services School District TuitionContract 2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendationof the Superintendent, approves the 2008-2009 tuition contractwith Mercer County Special Services School District for thefollowing students:

Student ##08-34R#08-36R

Amount$45,868.00$45,868.00

Burlinaton County Special Services School District TuitionContract 2008-2009

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That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendationof the Superintendent, approves the 2008-2009 tuition contractwith Burlington County Special Services School District for thefollowing student(s):Student ##08-30R

Amount$31,000.00

C. FINANCE. FACILITIES. TRANSPORTATION - Matthew O'Grady

BE IT RESOLVED by the ROBBINSVILlE BOARD OF EDUCATION approve thefollowing FACiliTIES, FINANCE, TRANSPORTATION resolutions, uponrecommendation of the Superintendent, be approved as indicated:

On motion of Mr. O'Grady, and seconded by Mr. Ha/m, Jr. and carried by an 8-0 votethe Board adopted the following (C1.a-f):

1. FINANCE

a. Bills & Claims ListThat the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendationof the Superintendent, approves payment of the Bills & ClaimsLists for:

October Bill List:Total:

$554,934.82$554,934.82

b. Certification of Board Secretary

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c)3 I, Louise B. Davis, BoardSecretary/School Business Administrator, certify that as of July2008, no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures,which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of6A:23-22.12(a).

c. Secretary Report

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendationof the Superintendent, accepts the July 2008 Board Secretary'sReport.

d. Transfer Report

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendationof the Superintendent, approves the September 2008 transferlisted below:

From:11-000-262-620-05-0111-000-262-620-05-0211-000-262-620-05-06

To:11-000-262-620-05-01 RHS

$19,304.00$ 8,398.00$ 646.00$28,348.00

$19,304.00

RHS ElectricSharon ElectricWindsor ElectricTotal:

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11-000-262-620-05-0211-000-262-620-05-06

Sharon SchoolWindsor SchoolTotal:

$ 8,398.00$ 646.00$28,348.00

Revised Sodexo, Inc. Contract

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendationof the Superintendent, approves Sodexho Inc. as the FoodManagement Company for the 2008/2009 school year asindicated:

. Management Fee increase of 6 percent to the current NewJersey Division of Local Government Services Index Rate.This equates to a management fee increase of $0.0015 permeal and a General Support Allowance fee increase of$0.0027 per meal2008/2009 Management Fee $0.02742008/2009 General Support Allowance $0.04932008/2009 The Guaranteed Returnof $15,651.00(See attached addendum)

Qualified PurchasinQ AQent - Robbinsville Public Schools2008-2009

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendationof the Superintendent, approves the following resolution:

RESOLUTION increasing the bid threshold and appointing aQualified Purchasing Agent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3a andN.JAC.5:34-5 et seq.

WHEREAS, the recent changes to the Public School Contracts Lawgave boards of education the ability to increase their bid threshold upto $29,000.00; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3a, permits an increase in the bidthreshold if a Qualified Purchasing Agent is appointed as well asgranted the authorization to negotiate and award such contractsbelow the bid threshold; and

WHEREAS, N.JAC. 5:34-5 et seq. establishes the criteria forqualifying as Qualified Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Louise B. Davis possesses the designation ofQualified Purchasing Agent as issued by the Director of the Divisionof Local Government Services in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 etseq.; and

WHEREAS, Robbinsville Board of Education desires to increase thebid threshold as provided in N.J.SA18A:18A-3; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Robbinsville Board ofEducation, in the County of Mercer, in the State of New Jerseyhereby increases its bid threshold to $29,000.00; and be it further

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RESOLVED, that the governing body hereby appoints Louise B.Davisas the QualifiedPurchasingAgentto exercisethe dutiesof apurchasing agent pursuant to N.J.SA 18A:18A-2b, with specificrelevance to the authority, responsibility, and accountability of thepurchasing activity of the Board of Education and be it further

RESOLVED, that in accordance with N.J.A.C.5:34-5.2 the Board ofEducation Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to forward acertified copy of this resolution and copy of Louise B. Davis'scertification to the Director of the Division of Local GovernmentServices.

On motion of Mr.O'Grady, and seconded by Mr.Halm, Jr. and carried by an 8-0vote the Board adopted the following (C2.a-b):

FACILITIES2.

a. Buildina Use

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation ofthe Superintendent, approve and ratify the Buildings and GroundsUse of Facilities Schedule for the months October and November2008.

b. Harlem Maaic Masters. International Lee Familv BenefitBasketball Game - Sharon School 2008

That the Robbinsville Board of Education, upon recommendation ofthe Superintendent, approves the Harlem Magic Masters,International Lee Family Benefit Basketball Game scheduled forSaturday, November 15, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. located at Sharon SchoolGym.

Changed from the floor after correction from Mr. Dave Gallagher,Facilities Manager, alleged site requested is Robbinsville HighSchool, Ms. MollyAvery also agreed.

3. TRANSPORTATION

No activity at this time

XVIII. HEARING OF PUBLIC - 2ndMeeting

"Y Debbie Baier appreciated report on Reading Recovery and she volunteered to be part ofa committee to support a new school

"y Walt Dombroski- Memoof Agreementwith Police"Y Matt Giacobbe, Esq., confirmed necessity of Mandated of Memorandum of Agreement to

indemnify the Board and Administration

XIX. OLD BUSINESS

"Y Mr. Halm raised concerns about the ongoing review of the CMA Marketing proposal. Dr.Szabo informed all present that the Administrative Cabinet did a review of the proposaland concerns were taken under his advisement. After more discussion it was suggestedthe Superintendent continue to follow through for a completed project.

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~ Mrs. Boyne raised concerns on the audio/telephonic difficulties which were exacerbatedby the venue in the auditorium. She also reminded all present that the need for a newschool should be revisited and she is seeking, as are the rest of the Board members, theresults of the soil samples. Dr. Szabo informed all that architect, Mr. Stephen Siegel, ofthe Speizle Group will attend the next FFT meeting on November 11, 2008.

~ Mrs. Boyne, on behalf of the students, inquired about the high school temperature andwanted to know when the "switch over" would occur. From the audience Mr. DaveGallagher, Facilities Manager, confirmed the "switch over" to heat will occur on Friday,October 24, 2008.

NEW BUSINESS

~ None

EXECUTIVE SESSION

~ None

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Mrs. Fox, seconded by Mr. Halm, Jr. to adjourn the Public Board Meeting at9:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

~~ oO~Louise B. DavisSchool Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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