Regular Meeting Monday, November 24, 2014 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Mount Olive Middle School Members present: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Also present: Dr. Reynolds, Superintendent Ms. Conroy, Business Administrator Mr. Zitomer, Board Attorney 1. Opening Activities 1.1 Call to Order/Flag Salute The Board President called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM and lead the Board and public audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1.2 Moment of Reflection The Board President called for a moment of silence in honor of the members of our armed forces. 1.3 Statement of Advance Notice The Board President read aloud the following Statement of Advance Notice: “The notice requirements of the “Open Public Meetings Act” of the State of New Jersey have been satisfied by the inclusion of the date, time and place of this meeting in the notice of regular meetings adopted by this board on January 6, 2014. Such schedule and notice of meetings is posted at the Municipal Building, the Mount Olive Library, the Board of Education offices and the six schools, was submitted to the Daily Record for publication on January 10, 2014, and was filed with the Clerk of Mount Olive Township on January 8, 2014.” 2. Approval of Open and Closed Session Minutes 2.1 October 13, 2014 minutes Motion to approve the open and closed session minutes of the October 13, 2014 board meeting. Motion by William Robinson, second by Tim Halbur. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Abstain: Brian Schaechter 2.2 October 27, 2014 minutes Motion to approve the open and closed session minutes of the October 27, 2014 board meeting. Motion by William Robinson, second by Tim Halbur. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner 3. Communications and Petitions - None 4. Reports and Discussions 4.1 Student Liaison Report Brian Mok and Justin Savastano delivered the monthly student liaison report, communicating the various concerns, interests, and activities of the student body. 4.2 Superintendent's Report 4.2.1 Fall Sports Awards Mr. Dave Falleni, High School Athletic Director, celebrated the accomplishments of the 2014-2015 Fall sports program, presenting awards to several student athletes in recognition of their individual and collective successes.
4.2.2 Special Recognition Award – Presentation of School Banners The Superintendent recognized Sandshore Elementary School and Tinc Road Elementary School for placing in the top ten percent of all the elementary schools in New Jersey for student achievement, pointing out that Tinc Road School was in the top seven percent of all elementary schools in the State. In addition, Dr. Reynolds announced that Mount Olive High School has once again achieved the status of a top ten performing school in Morris County. The Superintendent presented each building principal with a banner reflecting this honor. At the conclusion of the Superintendent’s Report, the Board President declared a brief recess before continuing with the remainder of the meeting agenda. 4.3 Personnel Committee Report Mr. Werner reported on the Personnel Committee meeting of November 24, 2014. (Summary attached) 4.4 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Report Mrs. Ouimet reported on the Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of November 18, 2014. (Summary attached) Mrs. Ouimet, Dr. Reynolds, and Mr. Hughes responded to inquiries from Mr. Halbur and Dr. Gayles regarding the rigor of the Distinguished Pathway Diploma Program and the type of student the program targets. Mr. Schaechter requested that the Board be provided with a technology update on the issues surrounding the Amplify program and the new PARCC assessment. 4.5 Business Committee Report Mr. Halbur reported on the Business Committee meeting of November 13, 2014. (Summary attached) 4.6 Policy Committee Report – No Report 4.7 Parent-Teacher Association Reports Flanders Parent Teacher Association – Mr. Strillacci reported on the November 12th meeting of the Flanders PTA and commented on the success of the Association’s Fall Festival. Sandshore Home School Partnership – Mrs. Ouimet reviewed the various activities taking place at Sandshore School and thanked all the parent organizations for their efforts on behalf of the school district. Tinc Road Parent Teacher Organization – Mr. Giordano reported that the Tinc Road PTO Fall Festival was a tremendous success and reviewed several upcoming activities that are planned for the winter and spring. CMS School Community Association – Dr. Gayles reported that the CMS SCA discussed several new initiatives taking place in the district that were of concern to parents and reviewed several upcoming fundraisers to help support the school. 4.8 Board President's Report – No Report 5. Public Comments on Action Items Before proceeding with the action items, the Board President opened the meeting to the public for any comments and/or questions relating to the action items only. Seeing none, this segment of the meeting was promptly closed. 6. Approval of Monthly Expenditures and Reports Action: 6.1 Approval of Bill List Approve the November 24, 2014 Bill List in the amount of $1,723,994.69. Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 6.2 Approval of Monthly Payroll Approve the November 14, 2014 payroll in the amount of $3,349,478.60. Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Regular Meeting 11/24/14
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Action: 6.3 Approval of Board Secretary's Report Approve the Board Secretary's Report for the month of October 2014. Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 6.4 Approval of Treasurer's Report Approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of October 2014. Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 6.5 Approval of Transfer Report Approve the Transfer Report for the month of October 2014. Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 6.6 Approval of HIB Report Approve the November 2014B Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Report, as submitted. Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner 7. Personnel Action Items Action: 7.1 Retirement of Clerical Aide Approve the retirement of Deborah Sawicki, Clerical Aide at Mt. View School effective July 1, 2015 with appreciation for twenty-five years of service to the Mount Olive Township School District. Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.2 Resignation of Teacher Aide Accept the resignation of Maria Korpos, Teacher Aide at Mount Olive Middle School effective November 25, 2014 with appreciation for twelve years of service to the Mount Olive Township School District. Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.3 Maternity Leave of Absence Approve a paid maternity leave of absence using accumulated sick days for Kelly Wilson, Elementary School Teacher at Sandshore School effective January 5, 2015 through February 16, 2015 and further approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence effective February 17, 2015 through May 8, 2015; anticipated return May 11, 2015. Benefits will be provided by the Board without interruption. Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner
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Action: 7.4 Maternity Leave of Absence Approve a paid maternity leave of absence using accumulated sick days for Marieke Hopp, Elementary School Teacher at Sandshore School effective December 24, 2014 through February 16, 2015 and further approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence effective February 17, 2015 through April 13, 2015; anticipated return April 14, 2015. Benefits will be provided by the Board without interruption. Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.5 Maternity Leave of Absence Approve a paid maternity leave of absence using accumulated sick days for Michele Dressel, Special Education Teacher at Mount Olive Middle School effective February 2, 2015 through March 3, 2015 and further approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence effective March 4, 2015 through June 12, 2015; anticipated return June 15, 2015. Benefits are not provided by the Board. Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.6 Maternity Leave of Absence Approve a paid maternity leave of absence using accumulated sick days for Tanya Soliman, Teacher of English/Language Arts at Mount Olive Middle School effective February 2, 2015 through February 16, 2015 and further approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence effective February 17, 2015 through June 12, 2015; anticipated return June 15, 2015. Benefits will be provided by the Board through May 11, 2015. Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.7 Employee Transfer Approve the following voluntary transfer effective November 25, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year: From: Kathleen Pesce - Certified Teacher Aide - Sandshore School To: Kathleen Pesce - Certified Teacher Aide - Mt. Olive Middle School Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.8 Appointment of Long Term Substitute Music Teacher Approve the appointment of Loren De Luca as a long term substitute Teacher of Music at Mount Olive Middle School, CMS Elementary and Sandshore Schools at the per diem rate of $80.00 for the first twenty consecutive days increasing to $150.00 per day on the 21st day effective December 18, 2014 through June 15, 2015, serving for Catherine Cardillo on a maternity leave of absence. (Budgeted) Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.9 Change of Employment Approve the change of employment for Mary K. Kolbusch from Clerical Aide at Tinc Road School to the nonunit twelve month Secretary to the Business Administrator at the annual salary of $41,000 (prorated), eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, effective December 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, replacing Connie Scanlon. (Budgeted) Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Regular Meeting 11/24/14
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Action: 7.10 Change of Employment Approve the change of employment for Dawn Montesano from certified Lunchroom/Recess Aide at Mt. View School to part time certified Teacher Aide at step one (1) - $12.41 per hour* on the Aide Salary Guide, twentynine (29) hours per week, effective December 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, replacing Kathleen Valles. (Budgeted) *Salaries to be determined through the successor agreement currently being negotiated.
Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.11 Employment of Part Time Teacher Aide Approve the appointment of Marlene Simon, part time Teacher Aide at Sandshore School at step one (1) $12.41 per hour* on the Aide Salary Guide, twenty-nine (29) hours per week, effective December 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year, replacing Kathleen Pesce. (Budgeted) *Salaries to be determined through the successor agreement currently being negotiated.
Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.12 Employment of Sunset Academy Staff Approve the employment of the following certificated staff to the Mount Olive High School Sunset Academy at $42.00 per hour for the 2014-2015 school year: (Budgeted) Carol Atsma - Science Lea Margosiak - English/Language Arts Diane Rochotte - Mathematics Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.13 Employment of After School STARS Facilitators Approve the employment of the following certificated staff to the After School STARS Facilitator position at $42.00 per hour for the 2014-2015 school year: (Budgeted) Jose Bilbao - CMS Elementary School Monica Beaumont-Substitute - CMS Elementary School Vickie Hennion - CMS Elementary School Jami Lionetti - Mt. View School Denise Marrs - Sandshore School Suzanne Murphy - Tinc Road School Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.14 Employment of After School STARS Teacher Aides Approve the employment of the following staff to the After School STARS Teacher Aide position at appropriate hourly rates* for the 2014-2015 school year: (Budgeted) Sharon Sullivan - Sandshore School Michele Seltzer - CMS Elementary School Karen Cowan - Mt. View School Kerrie Ann Guarneri - Sandshore School Karen DiRienzo - Tinc Road School
*Salaries to be determined through the successor agreement currently being negotiated.
Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Regular Meeting 11/24/14
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Action: 7.15 Employment of Middle School Academy Staff Approve the employment of the following certificated staff as substitute teachers for the Mount Olive Middle School Academy at $42.00 per hour for the 2014-2015 school year: (Budgeted) Shirley Chamberlin Darcie Salmon Caitlyn Schilling Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.16 Employment of Curriculum Writing Staff Approve the employment of the following list of professional staff to write curriculum at $42.00 per hour for the subjects and hours listed for the 2014-2015 school year: (Budgeted) Susan Zaremba - Reading & Writing Grade 6 - 20 hours Lisa Magrini - Reading & Writing Grade 6 - 20 hours Kristen Stein - Reading & Writing Grade 7 - 20 hours Jaclyn Lindabury - Reading & Writing Grade 7 - 20 hours Jenna Bartow - Reading & Writing Grade 8 - 13.3 hours Ken Arata - Reading & Writing Grade 8 - 13.3 hours Antonia Zackowski - Reading & Writing Grade 8 - 13.3 hours Matthew Otey - CP Physics First - 5 hours Brian Holton - CP Physics First - 5 hours Melanie Crampton - Honors Physics First - 5 hours Fred Kolias - Chemistry Revisions Honors/CP/Resource - 15 hours Janetta Nikola - Biology - 20 hours Fred Kolias - Chemistry New - 20 hours Mary Huizenga - Algebra 2 Core - 20 hours Ann Greszczak - Science Grade 6 - 20 hours Keith Lucid - Calculus BC - 10 hours Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.17 Employment of ABA Home Therapist Approve the employment of the following staff to provide ABA Therapy at home effective for the 2014-2015 school year: Name: Katharine Zinckgraf Hours: 1.5 hours per week for 30 weeks Hourly Rate: $42.72* Total Cost: $1,922.40
*Salaries to be determined through the successor agreement currently being negotiated.
Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.18 Employment of Winter Band Staff Approve the employment of the following professional staff for the 2014 Band Winter Season: Name: Rob Watson Position: Color Guard Instructor Stipend: $1,800 Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner
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Action: 7.19 Employment of Homebound Instructors Approve the following additions to the list of Homebound Instructors for the 2014-2015 school year: Michelle Sabella Kathleen Sosnovik Eli Weissman Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.20 Employment of Substitute Aide Approve the employment of Donna Sages, substitute aide at the rate of $10.50 per hour effective November 25, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year. Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.21 Employment of Substitute Driver Approve the employment of John Talmadge, substitute bus and van driver at the rate of $18.11 per hour effective November 25, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year. Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.22 Employment of Substitute Custodians Approve the employment of the following as substitute custodians at the hourly rate of $11.75 effective November 25, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year: Joseph Bardi Deborah Helder Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.23 Additions to List of Substitute Teachers Approve the following additions to the list of substitute teachers for the 2014-2015 school year: Vivianne Bolen - M.A. - American College of Education Walter Mager - B.S. - William Paterson University Olivia Mercado - B.A. - Montclair State University Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 7.24 Monthly Substitute Teachers Approve the following substitute teachers on a month-to-month basis for the month of December, 2014 at the rate of $100 per day of service as follows: Kevin Mulcahy - Mount Olive High School Amy Salafia - CMS Elementary School Lynn Mowbray - Mt. View School Eric Chenet - Sandshore School Lisa Cooper - Tinc Road School Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Regular Meeting 11/24/14
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Action: 7.25 Employment of After School STARS Teacher Aide Approve the employment of Angela Rendine to the CMS Elementary School After School STARS Teacher Aide position at appropriate hourly rate* for the 2014-2015 school year. (Budgeted) *Salaries to be determined through the successor agreement currently being negotiated.
Motion by Mark Werner, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner 8. Curriculum and Instruction Action Items Action: 8.1 Approval of Professional Services Resolution Approve the following professional service resolution for the 2014-2015 school year, effective July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015: WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education requires the services of professionals to provide individual services for classified students in accordance with their I.E.P.; and WHEREAS, the Public Schools Contracts Law (N.J.S.A: 18A-1 et seq.) requires the awarding of a contract for professional services by resolution of the Board of Education at a public meeting and allows that such award may be made without public advertising for bids; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mount Olive Township Board of Education that Sussex Audiology Services of Newton, NJ be awarded a contract for the 2014-2015 school year for audiology testing at the contracted rate of $455 per evaluation. Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.2 Approval of Professional Services Resolution Approve the following professional service resolution for the 2014-2015 school year, effective July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015: WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education requires the services of professionals to provide individual services for classified students in accordance with their I.E.P.; and WHEREAS, the Public Schools Contracts Law (N.J.S.A: 18A-1 et seq.) requires the awarding of a contract for professional services by resolution of the Board of Education at a public meeting and allows that such award may be made without public advertising for bids; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mount Olive Township Board of Education that Robin Weinberg, Livingston NJ be awarded a contract for the 2014-2015 school year for occupational therapy services at the contracted rate of $60 per hour. Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.3 Approval of Audiology Services Approve Sussex Audiology Services, Newton, NJ to provide audiology testing to various appropriate classified students in Mt. Olive District, from September 3, 2014 to June 25, 2015 at the rate of $455.00 per evaluation. (Budgeted) Board Discussion: In response to an inquiry from Mr. Halbur, Dr. Reynolds explained that the rate cited is for an individual student evaluation. Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner
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Action: 8.4 Approval of Occupational Therapy Services Approve Robin Weinberg, Livingston, NJ to provide occupational therapy to various appropriate classified students in Mt. Olive District from November 17, 2014 to June 25, 2015 at the rate of $60.00 per hour for approximately 12 hours per week for 30 weeks. Total estimated cost: $21,600.00 (Budgeted) Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.5 Approval of Out of District Placement Approve (per Individual Education Plan) student #749 to attend the Mt. Lakes High School, Mt. Lakes, NJ from October 29, 2014 to June 25, 2015. Classification: AI Total cost: $51,600.00 (Budgeted) Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.6 Approval of Out of District Placement Approve (per Individual Education Plan) student #748 to attend YCS George Washington School in Hackensack NJ for the 2014-2015 school year from October 6, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Classification: OHI Total cost: $44,535.46 (Budgeted) Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.7 Approval of Out of District Placement Approve (per Individual Education Plan) student #747 to attend Lake Drive School, Mt. Lakes, NJ from October 29, 2014 to June 25, 2015. Classification: PSD Total cost: $50,495.00 (Budgeted) Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.8 Approval of Bedside Instruction Approve St. Clare’s Hospital, Boonton, NJ to provide bedside instruction to regular education student #65016092 from October 11, 2014 to October 20, 2014 for approximately 10 hours at $54.00 per hour. Total estimated cost: $540.00 (Budgeted) Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.9 Approval of Bedside Instruction Approve GeneralPsych Mental Health/Silvergate, Bridgewater, NJ to provide bedside instruction to regular education student #65016092 from October 21, 2014 to October 24, 2014 for approximately 18 hours at $50.00 per hour. Total estimated cost: $900.00 (Budgeted) Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.10 Approval of Bedside Instruction Approve St. Clare’s Hospital, Boonton, NJ to provide bedside instruction to student #110350 from October 15, 2014 to November 20, 2014 for approximately 27 hours at $54.00 per hour. Classification: SLD Total estimated cost: $1,458.00 (Budgeted) Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Regular Meeting 11/24/14
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Action: 8.11 Approval of Bedside Instruction Approve PESI/High Focus, Glassboro NJ to provide bedside instruction to regular education student #212881 from October 15, 2014 to November 21, 2014 for approximately 56 hours at $30.00 per hour. Total estimated cost: $1,680.00 (Budgeted) Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.12 Approval of Bedside Instruction Approve Education, Inc., Plymouth, MA to provide bedside instruction to regular education student #11583 from October 13, 2014 to December 29, 2014 for approximately 110 hours for $49.00 per hour. Total estimated cost: $5,390.00 (Budgeted) Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.13 Approval of Bedside Instruction Approve Education, Inc., Plymouth, MA to provide bedside instruction to regular education student #110287 from October 22, 2014 to October 24, 2014 for approximately 6 hours at $49.00 per hour. Total estimated cost: $294.00 (Budgeted) Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.14 Approval of Bedside Instruction Approve St. Clare’s Hospital, Boonton, NJ to provide bedside instruction to regular education student #110427 from November 3, 2014 to November 14, 2014 for approximately 10 hours at $54.00 per hour. Total estimated cost: $540.00 (Budgeted) Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.15 Approval of Bedside Instruction Approve St. Clare’s Hospital, Boonton, NJ to provide bedside instruction to regular education student #210613 from October 28, 2014 to October 31, 2014 for approximately 4 hours at $54.00 per hour. Total estimated cost: $216.00 (Budgeted) Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 8.16 Approval of Overnight Field Trips Approve tentatively the following 2014-2015 school year overnight field trips. Details and costs will be provided to the Board prior to the scheduled trip. Field trips requiring student qualification will not be scheduled unless students attend. The following trips are budgeted: Group: FBLA State Leadership Conference Location: East Brunswick, NJ Tentative Dates: February 26-27, 2015 Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner
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Action: 8.17 Approval of New Curriculum Approve the following curriculum guide(s) for the 2014-2015 school year to align with the 2010 New Jersey Common Core State Standards released in January, 2010 as submitted: 7th Grade-Dynamic Math 8th Grade-Dynamic Math Motion by Elizabeth Ouimet, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner 9. Business Action Items Action: 9.1 ACES Gas Supply Agreement with Compass Energy Gas Services, LLC Approve a Gas Supply Service Agreement between the Alliance for Competitive Energy Service (ACES) for Mount Olive Township Board of Education and Retail Natural Gas Supplier Compass Energy Gas Services, LLC for delivery of natural gas for the period March 2015 through November 2016. Motion by Tim Halbur, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner Action: 9.2 Authorize Disposal of Surplus Property WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Board of Education is the owner of certain surplus property which is no longer needed for public use; and WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Board of Education is desirous of selling said surplus property in an "as-is" condition without express or implied warranties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mount Olive Board of Education, in the County of Morris, as follows: (1) The sale of the surplus property shall be conducted through GovDeals pursuant to State Contract A70967/T2581 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the State Contract. The terms and conditions of the agreement entered into with GovDeals are available online at govdeals.com and also available from the Mount Olive Board of Education. (2) The sale will be conducted online and the address of the auction site is govdeals.com. (3) The sale is being conducted pursuant to Local Finance Notice 2008-9. (4) A list of the surplus property to be sold is as follows: 1. Set of Copper Timpani's (sold individually or as a group) 29" Standard Symphony Timpani with a Planet brand tuning gauge 26" Universal Timpani with a Planet brand tuning gauge 29" Universal Timpani with a Planet brand tuning gauge 23" Machine Timpani 20" Machine Timpani 2. 2000 Dodge Ram Truck Bus #23, 1998 Thomas Saf-T-Liner MVP RE Bus #43, 2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner MVP RE Bus #45, 2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner MVP RE Bus #74, 1998 Blue Bird TC 2000 FE Van #138, 2002 Chevrolet Blue Bird Tow Truck S2, 1987 International Tow Truck (5) The surplus property as identified shall be sold in an "as-is" condition without express or implied warranties with the successful bidder required to execute a Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement concerning use of said surplus property. (6) The Mount Olive Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted. Motion by Tim Halbur, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner
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Action: 9.3 Re-Enrollment in Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Authorization for the Business Administrator to re-enroll the Mount Olive Township School District in the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program. Motion by Tim Halbur, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner 10. Old Business - None 11. New Business - None 12. Public Comments The Board President again opened the meeting to the public for any comments and/or questions relating to the Mount Olive School District. Seeing none, this segment of the meeting was promptly closed. 13. Board/Administration Comments Each Board member, in turn, wished their colleagues and the public a Happy Thanksgiving. Dr. Gayles congratulated the district for its exceptional student performance results, specifically recognizing Sandshore and Tinc Road Elementary Schools for being among the top ten percent of elementary schools in the state. In addition, Dr. Gayles declared that he looks forward to the progress of several new initiatives being implemented throughout the district this year. Mr. Schaechter congratulated the student athletes on their outstanding achievements and commended Sandshore Elementary School, Tinc Road Elementary School, and Mount Olive High School on their excellent student performance results. Mr. Halbur echoed the comments of his colleagues and congratulated the Drama Club for their wonderful production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Mr. Strillacci likewise offered high praise to the Drama Club for the tremendous job they did on the play, commending them on the professionalism and talent that they exhibited throughout the performance. Mr. Robinson congratulated Mount Olive High School, Sandshore Elementary School, and Tinc Road Elementary School on their outstanding accomplishments. Mrs. Ouimet reported on a recent NJSBA seminar that she attended, conveying that several districts offered kudos to the Mount Olive School District on their successful robotics program. Mrs. Ouimet also congratulated the Mount Olive High School, Tinc Road Elementary School, and Sandshore Elementary School staff and administration for the excellent student assessment results. Mr. Werner commended Mr. Falleni, High School Athletic Director, for his hard work and dedication to the school district, praising him for a job well done. Mrs. Cohen announced that the Mt. Olive Robotics Team (MORT) won their competition this past weekend, congratulating them on their success. In addition, Mrs. Cohen announced that she is also looking forward to the new initiatives being instituted this year and applauded the Drama Club for the excellent play. 14. Confidential Session (7:30 PM) RESOLVED, that the Board meet in confidential session for the purpose of discussing: Negotiations Real Estate Matters BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the matters discussed in confidential session be disclosed to the public when the reason for confidentiality no longer exists. Action will be taken. Motion by Anthony Giordano, second by Brian Schaechter. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner The Board reconvened in open session at 8:10 PM.
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15. Business Addendum Action: 15.1 Sale of Administration Building WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Education wishes to sell the former Budd Lake School and current Administrative Office building located at 89 Route 46, Budd Lake, NJ 07828 ("the Property"); and WHEREAS, by letter dated May 25, 2012, the State of New Jersey Department of Education authorized the sale of the Property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:20-6, the Board advertised on two occasions for the receipt of bids for the purchase of the Property, but no bids were received; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:20-7(b), the Board's administration may enter into negotiations with any interested party if no bids are received for the advertised property; and WHEREAS, a buyer has offered to purchase the Property in the amount of $1,450,000; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mount Olive Township Board of Education authorizes the administration to sell the Property at the agreed upon sale price, subject to the terms of an agreement of sale to be prepared by Board of Education Counsel. Motion by Tim Halbur, second by Tony Strillacci. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Rhonda Lake Cohen, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano, Tim Halbur, Elizabeth Ouimet, William Robinson, Brian Schaechter, Tony Strillacci, Mark Werner 16. Adjournment (8:13 PM) Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Anthony Giordano, second by William Robinson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: William Robinson, Tony Strillacci, Tim Halbur, Rhonda Lake Cohen, Mark Werner, Elizabeth Ouimet, Brian Schaechter, Antoine Gayles, Anthony Giordano Respectfully submitted, Lynn Jones, Board Secretary
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