Hammonton Board of Education

566 Old Forks Road, Hammonton, New Jersey

AGENDA

July 14, 2011

Call to order Mr. Joseph Giralo presiding

Roll Call Mr. Robert Bauers

Mrs. Barbara Berenato

Mr. Manny Bermudez

Mr. Al Campbell

Mr. Louis DeStefano

Mr. John Lyons

Mr. Sam Mento III

Mrs. Loretta Rehmann

Mr. Sal Velardi

Mr. Eric Weiss

Mr. Joseph Giralo

It is noted for the record that Mr. Louis DeStefano, representing the Folsom Board of Education, is precluded from voting, under the constraints of N.J.S.A. 18A:38-8.1 and .2.

Open Public

Meetings Act

Statement “The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend any meetings of public bodies at which their interests may be discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Hammonton Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, purpose and place thereof published in the Press of Atlantic City on May 21, 2011; and mailed to The Hammonton News; and posted on authorized premises.”

Closed

Session WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act., N.J.S.A. 10:40-12 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and

WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances exist;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Town of Hammonton in the County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, as follows: The public shall be excluded from discussion on the actions upon the hereinafter specified subject matter: Personnel matters, contracts/litigations, negotiations, matters of attorney/client privilege. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential, will be made public as soon as is practicable. Minutes of the closed session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The Board will reconvene to public session at the conclusion of the closed session. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.

Motion: ______Second: ______

Time: ______

Reconvene to

Public Session Motion: ______Second: ______

Time: ______

Flag Salute The President will lead those assembled in the flag salute.

Public

Discussion

Public Hearing regarding renewing employment contract for:

·  Board Secretary/Business Administrator, Barbara Prettyman

·  Assistant Superintendent, Janet Holloway

Action Items:

1. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Barbara Prettyman, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator’s contract for school year July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 pending County approval.

Motion: ______Second: ______

2. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Janet Holloway, Assistant Superintendent’s contract for school year July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 pending County approval.

Motion: ______Second: ______

3. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Board Minutes of June 9 and June 23, 2011 (Open & Closed Sessions). Exhibit A

Motion: ______Second: ______

4. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the purchase order lists for June 2011 in the amount of $417,092.30. Exhibit B

Motion: ______Second: ______

5. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the bill list for June 2011 in the amount of $83,503.18. Exhibit C

Motion: ______Second: ______

6. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the bill list for July 2011 in the amount of $486,624.39. Exhibit D

Motion: ______Second: ______

7. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the check lists for June 2011 in the amount of $155,442.08. Exhibit E

Motion: ______Second: ______

8. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the June 2011 payroll in the amount of $2,544,653.46. Exhibit F

Motion: ______Second: ______

9. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the June 2011 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Appropriation Transfers. Exhibit G

Motion: ______Second: ______

10. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the June 2011 Food Service expense list, bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, and profit and loss as prepared by the Food Service Director. Exhibit H

Motion: ______Second: ______

11. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W) : Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve to award contract for asbestos removal at the middle school to VMC Company in the amount of $66,000 based on the lowest bid. Exhibit I

Motion: ______Second: ______

12. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the withdrawal of funds from the Maintenance Reserve account in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-14.2(d).

10-310 Budgeted w/d from Maintenance Reserve $100,000

11-000-261-420 Required Maintenance – Cleaning, Repair and

Maintenance Services $ 50,000

11-000-261-610 Required Maintenance – Supplies $ 20,000

12-000-261-730 Undistributed Expenditures –Required Maintenance

for School Facilities $ 30,000

Motion: ______Second: ______

13. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved by the Hammonton Board

of Education approve renewal of Student Accident Insurance with Markel at a cost of $36,417 for school year 2011-2012. Coverage shall consist of the Gold Plan with $100 deductible. Exhibit J

Motion: ______Second: ______

14. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved by the Hammonton Board

of Education approve AtlantiCare Occupational Medicine to provide Medical Inspector and Worker’s Compensation services for the school district for 2011-2012 school year. Exhibit K

Motion: ______Second: ______

15. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board

of Education approve to award banking services to Susquehanna Bank for the period of July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2012. Exhibit L

Motion: ______Second: ______

16. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board

of Education approve the renewal of System 3000 accounting and human resource software for 2011-2012 in the amount of $14,640. Exhibit M

Motion: ______Second: ______

17. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Telecommunication System Service/

Maintenance Contract with RFP Solutions, Inc. for the high school - $8,325.12, middle school - $3,669.84 and early childhood education center- $2,846.16 from July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011. Exhibit N

Motion: ______Second: ______

18. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board

of Education approve Schindler Elevator Corporation maintenance agreement for one year beginning 8/1/2011 at a cost of $5,251.44. Exhibit O

Motion: ______Second: ______

19. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the Latchkey Program Bank Reconciliation for May 2011. Exhibit P

Motion: ______Second: ______

20. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve to award contract to Northeast Mechanical Services for the replacement of the Hot Water Expansion Tank at the Early Childhood Education Center for the amount not to exceed $8,650 based on Educational Data Services Trade Service Agreement. Exhibit Q

Motion: ______Second: ______

21. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve to award contract to Peterson Service Company to upgrade the Early Childhood Education Center building controller and provide internet communication to the center for the amount not to exceed $10,400 based on Educational Data Services Trade Service Agreement. Exhibit R

Motion: ______Second: ______

22. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education does not require the Archway Schools to charge students for reduced and/or paid meals provided as part of their educational program in compliance with the NJ Department of Agriculture’s Child Nutrition Program regulations. Exhibit S

Motion: ______Second: ______

23. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board

of Education approve Addendum #2 to the Agreement for Provision of Supplemental Services to be provided by Bayada Nurses, Inc. Exhibit T

Motion: ______Second: ______

24. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2011-2012 Personal Aide Agreement with

Atlantic County Special Services School District for SD, LD and

ML in the amount of $34,500. Exhibit U

Motion: ______Second: ______


25. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a request to provide service contract for academic year 2011-2012 by the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for SD, HN, JP, and EG Cost: $1,700/per student. These are existing placements. Exhibit V

Motion______Second: ______

26. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2011-2012 Y.A.L.E. School Southeast, Inc., Camden County tuition contract for JL for a total of $301.32 per diem (210 days) for a total amount of $63,277.20. This is an existing placement. Exhibit W

Motion: ______Second: ______

27. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the 2010-2011 Y.A.L.E. School East, Inc., Atlantic County tuition contract for CD for a total of $239.83 per diem commencing May 16, 2011. This is a new placement. Exhibit X

Motion: ______Second: ______

28. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2011-2012 Y.A.L.E. School East, Inc., Atlantic County tuition contract for SC and CD for a total of $242.33 per diem (210 days) for a total amount of $50,889.30 per student. These are existing placements. Exhibit Y

Motion: ______Second: ______

29. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2011-2012 Y.A.L.E. Atlantic, Inc., Atlantic County tuition contract for RB for a total of $281.45 per diem (210 days) for a total amount of $59,104.50 per student. This is an existing placement. Exhibit Z

Motion: ______Second: ______

30. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2011-2012 Y.A.L.E. School East II, Inc., Camden County tuition contract for LD for a total of $266.56 per diem (210 days) for a total amount of $55,977.60 per student. This is an existing placement. Exhibit AA

Motion: ______Second: ______

31. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2011-2012 Archway tuition contract for JK for a total of $191.00 per diem (215 days) for a total amount of $41,065.00. This is an existing placement. Exhibit BB

Motion: ______Second: ______

32. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2011-2012 Archway tuition contract for EL for a total of $191.00 per diem (215 days) for a total amount of $41,065.00. This is an existing student. Exhibit CC

Motion: ______Second: ______

33. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2011-2012 Bancroft NeuroHealth, Camden County tuition contract for CM for a total of $236.00 per diem (212 days) for a total amount of $50,032.00. This is an existing placement. Exhibit DD

Motion: ______Second: ______

34. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2011-2012 Larc School tuition contract for EG for a total of $225.74 per diem (210 days) for a total amount of $47,405.40. This is an existing placement. Exhibit EE

Motion: ______Second: ______

35. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board

of Education approve the 2011-2012 Archbishop Damiano

School tuition contracts for JP for a total of $212.86 per

diem (211 days) for a total amount of $44,913.46. This is an existing placement. Exhibit FF

Motion: ______Second: ______

36. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve consultant, K & K Educational Services, Inc. to provide Homebound Instruction for school year 2011-2012 for a cost of $50.00 per hour. Exhibit GG

Motion: ______Second: ______

37. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve a contract with Cerebral Palsy from July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012 to perform Assistive Technology Evaluation Services. Exhibit HH

Motion: ______Second: ______

38. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Hammonton Education Foundation to be covered by the school district’s general liability policy for activities held by the Hammonton Education Foundation to benefit the school district per Exhibit II

Motion: ______Second: ______

39. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Hammonton Home & School Association be covered by the school district’s general liability policy for activities held by the Hammonton Education Foundation to benefit the school district per Exhibit JJ

Motion: ______Second: ______

Personnel It is hereby noted for the record that all Personnel recommendations are drawn with the Superintendent’s recommendation for approval.

40. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Amanda Corrado, elementary part-time personal care aide, effective immediately. Exhibit KK

Motion: ______Second: ______

41. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following on a non-emergent basis:

Alyssa Salvati – early childhood center part-time (replacement S.P.) pre-kindergarten instructional aide Exhibit LL

Matt Ingemi – elementary school part-time (replacement C.R.) instructional aide Exhibit MM

Christian Febles – elementary school part-time (replacement M.I.) personal care aide Exhibit NN

Motion: ______Second: ______

42. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the re-employment of the 2011-2012 Latchkey Personnel. Exhibit OO

Motion: ______Second: ______

43. Resolution No. 11 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the recommendation of the 2011-2012 elementary school extracurricular positions. Exhibit PP

Motion: ______Second: ______

44. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve an unpaid leave of absence for Shelli Berenato, high school clerk typist, from July 8 to August 19, 2011. Exhibit QQ

Motion: ______Second: ______

45. Resolution No. 11 07 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve an unpaid New Jersey Leave of Absence for Maureen Meehan, middle school special education teacher, from approximately November 3, 2011 until approximately February 3, 2012 and an unpaid leave of absence from approximately February 6 until March 2, 2012. (NOTE: She will be applying for family leave of insurance) Exhibit RR