JANUARY 29, 2013 FY13
WARREN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 29, 2013 - 6:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Warren County Special Services School District Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Board President William Spencer.
Notification of the meeting was given in accordance with the requirement of the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act, Ch. 231, P.L. 1975 and sent to The Daily Record and the Star Ledger and the Administrator/Clerk of the Board of the County of Warren.
Those present saluted the flag and observed a moment of silence in honor of those serving in the military.
Roll Call
Members Present: Dr. Kevin Brennan, Ms. Mary Jane Deutsch, Mr. Robert Hopeck, Ms. Kim Reitmeyer, Mr. William Spencer
Members Absent: Ms. Kathi Howell, Dr. Rosalie Lamonte
Administration Present: Mr. Joseph E. Flynn, Superintendent; Ms. Raelene M. Catterson, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Staff Present: Ms. Diane Kasharian, Ms. Kim Lutz, Ms. Trish Horzepa, Ms. Dawn O’Neil
CLASSROOM PRESENTATION
The board visited the Multiple Disabilities Classroom where Ms. Lutz gave a brief overview of her class activities. The board then visited the Cognitive Serve Classroom where Ms. Kasharian shared a video of the holiday festivities that took place this year in her class.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES
Motion by Dr. Brennan, second by Ms. Deutsch to approve the minutes of the December 18, 2012 Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session.
Vote: 4– Yes, 1(BH)-abstention. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
1. Marzano Evaluation Model
· Domain 1 Date
· Domain 2,3,4 Date
2. Contract Negotiations (Executive Session)
3. Preliminary Budget Review
4. Student Enrollment
· New Student in BD Program at Warren Tech
5. Agencies Visits
· Abilities: Visit with Executive Director, Washington
· Kiwanis: Presentation on Autistic Program
6. District Goals Summary Sheet
7. Observations of Paraprofessionals
· Meeting with WCSSSD Teachers
· Meeting with Contracted District Teachers
8. Arbitration Hearing Update (Executive Session)
COMMUNICATIONS AND ATTACHMENTS
1. Letter of resignation from Kanwal Thakur
2. January Statistical Summary of Transported Students 2012
3. January Statistical Summary of Transported Students 2013
OLD BUSINESS
None
COMMITTEE REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONS
EDUCATION COMMITTEE (Curriculum, Personnel, Policy) - No report
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (Business/Finance, Facilities, Transportation) – No report
NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE – No report
AD HOC COMMITTEE - No report
FINANCE REPORT
Motion by Mr. Hopek, second by Dr. Brennan to approve the following action items:
1. Approval of Check Register(s)
BE IT RESOLVED; that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the School Business Administrator approves the January, 2013 bill list in the amount of $544,686.02.
2. Approval of Financial Reports
BE IT RESOLVED; that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the School Business Administrator approves the Board Secretary and Treasurer Reports for the month ending December 31, 2012.
3. Acceptance of Financial Reports Certification
BE IT RESOLVED; that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the School Business Administrator accepts the certification of the Board Secretary, and certifies: in compliance with NJAC 6A:23A-16.10(c), that to the best of our knowledge as of December 31, 2012, no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds exist to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year.
4. Transfer of Funds
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation by the School Business Administrator, approves the transfer of uncommitted funds within the 2012-2013 school year budget as per the attached list.
Roll call vote: 5 – Yes. Motion carried.
STATISTICAL REPORT
The enrollment pattern of the classes of the Warren County Special Services School District for the 2012-2013 school-year is as follows:
Teacher / Sep. / Oct. / Nov. / Dec. / Jan. / Feb. / Mar. / Apr. / May / JuneAUT-E Franklin / NF / 5 / 5 / 5 / 5 / 6
AUT-I Pohatcong / MH / 3 / 3 / 3.5 / 3.5 / 3.5
BD-I Allamuchy / LF / 4 / 5 / 5 / 5 / 5
BD-S WC Tech / MS / 5 / 5 / 5 / 5 / 6
CS-S Belvidere / DK / 5 / 5 / 5 / 5 / 5
MD-S Belvidere / KL / 5 / 5 / 5 / 5 / 5
LLD-S WC Tech / Tech Tchr’s / 13 / 13 / 13 / 13 / 13
Totals: / 40 / 41 / 41.5 / 41.5 / 43.5
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Motion by Ms. Deutsch, second by Ms. Reitmeyer, upon recommendation by the Superintendent that the Board approves the following:
1. RESOLVED, to approve the employment of Ms. Nicole Riggs as a Full Time Speech and Language Specialist at Step 1-BA ($46,785. prorated) of the 2012-2013 Teacher Salary Guide effective January 14, 2013.
2. RESOLVED, to approve the employment of Ms. Sarah Gant as a Full Time Speech and Language Specialist at Step 1-BA ($46,785. prorated) of the 2012-2013 Teacher Salary Guide effective January 18, 2013.
3. RESOLVED, to approve the transfer of Ms. Dawn O’Neil, from Personal Aide to M. S. of Lopatcong at Warren Hills Regional High School, to Office Assistant/Driver for the 2012-2013 school year effective as soon as administratively possible.
4. RESOLVED, to approve the employment of a Full Time Personal Aide at Step 1 ($17,560. prorated) of the 2012-2013 Teacher Aide Salary Guide for M. S. of Lopatcong at Warren Hills Regional High School with all costs billed to the Lopatcong School District and based on the continued contract with the sending district, effective as soon as administratively possible.
5. RESOLVED, to accept the resignation of Kanwal Thakur, Speech and Language Pathologist, effective March 17, 2013 or sooner, as determined by Superintendent.
6. RESOLVED, to approve the employment of Ms. Karen Kane, Independent Contracted Social Worker, to provide Pro-Social and Group Counseling on an as needed basis effective January 29, 2013, pending receipt of appropriate credentials. ($175 per half a day)
7. RESOLVED, to approve the following individuals for the 2012-2013 school year on an as needed basis as a Substitute Teacher/Aide at the rate of $80.00 per day
Joan Lewczuk
Brandon Iuzzolino
Roll call vote: 5 – Yes. Motion carried.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Motion by Ms. Brennan, second by Mr. Hopek, upon recommendation by the Superintendent that the Board approves the following:
Employee Location/Workshop Event Date Cost
1. Mary Hevener Practices to Address 3/12/13 $120.00 Reg.
Challenging Behavior 53 miles RT
Edison, NJ
2. Kim Lutz Instruction for Students w/ 4/26/13 $11.00 Reg.
Moderate/Severe Cognitive 107 miles RT
Disabilities, Morris Plains, NJ
3. Diane Kasharian Instruction for Students w/ 4/26/13 $11.00 Reg.
Moderate/Severe Cognitive 60 miles RT
Disabilities, Morris Plains, NJ
4. Kim Lutz Transition Coordinators N/A for Reg.
Network of NJ, 1/23/13 110 miles RT
Middlesex NJ
Roll call vote: 5 – Yes. Motion carried.
CLASSROOM FIELD TRIPS
Motion by Dr. Brennan, second by Mr. Hopek, upon recommendation by the Superintendent that the Board approves the following:
Teacher Location Event Date Cost
Kim Lutz & Pizza Mia Restaurant 1/10/13 N/A
Diane Kasharian Belvidere, NJ
Roll call vote: 5 – Yes. Motion carried.
TRANSPORTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Motion by Dr. Brennan, second by Mr. Hopek, upon the recommendation by the Superintendent, that the Board approve the following:
1. RESOLVED, to approve quoted transportation contract with A. Morris Scott Jr. Inc., Belvidere Terminal for the 2012-2013 School Year as follows:
ROUTE / PER DIEM / PER DIEM AIDE / INC/DECQ1272 / $129.00 / N/A / $1.99
2. RESOLVED, to approve quoted transportation contract School Related Activities transportation contract with Snyder Bus Service Inc., Washington Terminal for the 2012-2013 school year as follows:
ROUTE / PER BUS COSTQ240 / $219.00
Q241 / $295.00
Q242 / $265.00
Q243 / $250.00
Q244 / $225.00
Q245 / $280.00
Q246 / $280.00
Q247 / $200.00
Q248 / $280.00
Q1249 / $275.00
3. RESOLVED, to approve a coordinated Transportation Agreement between the WCSSSD and the following school districts for the 2012-2013 school year:
Paterson Board of Education (Passaic County)
Neptune Township Board of Education (Monmouth County)
4. RESOLVED, to approve quoted transportation contract with Akab Inc., Phillipsburg Terminal for the 2012-2013 School Year as follows:
ROUTE / PER DIEM / PER DIEM AIDE / INC/DECQ1256A / $290.00 / 45.00 / $1.99
5. RESOLVED, to approve an addendum for student transportation contract A. Morris Scott Jr. Inc., Belvidere Terminal for the 2012-2013 school year as follows:
ROUTE / PER ANNUM / INC/DEC / MILEAGE / AIDE / FINAL ADJUSTED PER ANNUM1130 / $20,113.08 / $1.99 / $29.85 / N/A / $22,799.58
6. RESOLVED, to approve a transportation contract Snyder Bus Service Inc.,
Washington Terminal for the 2012-2013 School Year as follows:
ROUTE / PER DIEM / PER DIEM AIDE / INC/DEC1245 / $306.00 / N/A / 1.00
7. RESOLVED, to approve an addendum for student transportation contract Snyder Bus Service Inc., Washington Terminal for the 2012-2013 School Year as follows:
ROUTE / PER DIEM / PER DIEM AIDE / INC/DEC / MILEAGE1245 / $306.00 / $65.00 / 1.00 / N/A
8. RESOLVED, to approve a transportation contract Cassidy Transportation Inc., Long Valley Terminal for the 2012-2013 School Year as follows:
ROUTE / PER DIEM / PER DIEM AIDE / INC/DEC1223 / $153.00 / N/A / $1.05
1237 / $116.00 / N/A / $1.05
1243 / $152.00 / N/A / $1.05
1245 / $92.00 / N/A / $1.05
9. RESOLVED, to approve a coordinated Transportation Agreement between the WCSSSD and the following school districts for the 2013-2014 school year:
Paterson Board of Education (Passaic County)
Neptune Township Board of Education (Monmouth County)
Roll call vote: 5 – Yes. Motion carried.
SUSPENSIONS
3 In School
2 Out of School
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING
No Incidents Reported
NEW BUSINESS
Facilities discussion – Friday we received a letter that we are not guaranteed space next year at Belvidere. Mr. Flynn is already working to get new classrooms.
PUBLIC INPUT
Ms. Kasharian thanked the board for their support.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Ms. Deustsch, second by Ms. Reitmeyer to enter into executive session at 7:22p.m. to discuss personnel matters and negotiations with the WCSSEA.
Vote: 5 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Hopek, second by Dr. Brennan, to return to regular session at 8:18p.m.
Vote: 5 – Yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Ms. Reitmeyer, second by Ms. Deutsch to approve the 2012-2013 Merit goals as approved by the Executive County Superintendent for Joseph Flynn, Superintendent.
Vote: 5-yes. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Hopek, second by Dr. Brennan to adjourn the meeting at 8:24p.m.
Vote: 5 – Yes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Raelene M. Catterson
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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