WHARTON BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION

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1 WHARTON BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES COMBINED WORKSHOP/REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING TECHNOLOGY LIBRARY CENTER - MACKINNON MIDDLE SCHOOL November 13, pm I. CALL TO ORDER At 7pm, Mr. called to order the Combined Workshop/Regular Business Meeting of the Wharton Borough Board of Education. II. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT Mr. read the following: The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act and Board of Education Bylaw 0160, the Wharton Borough Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be sent to the Daily Record, posted on the bulletin board in the Wharton Public School, filed with the Wharton Borough Clerk, and mailed to all those people who have requested individual notice and paid the required fee. III. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL X A X A A X X Also present: Mr. Dennis Mack, Interim Superintendent, Ms. Pamela Hinman, Board Secretary, Ms. Sandy Cammarata, Assistant Business Administrator, Mr. Alan Bocchino, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction and one (1) member of the public. V. DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT Mr. read the following: In partnership with the community, the Wharton School District is committed to educational excellence and guarantees challenging learning opportunities for all students to become life-long learners and productive and responsible members of society. It is the expectation of this school district that all pupils achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels. VI. COMMUNICATION RECEIVED 10/24/12 - Letter of Retirement received from Art Teacher, Janet Tomaszewski VII. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Superintendent s Report The Superintendent thanked everyone for attending the meeting and reported on the following: Wharton School District lost 6 days due to Hurricane Sandy but picked up 2 days from Teacher s Convention. Students of the Month for September and October, NJASK results, and the June 30, 2012 CAFR will be discussed at the November 27, 2012 meeting. Approval to submit the QSAC and Statement of Assurance 1 Minutes Wharton Borough Public Schools November 13, 2012

2 B. Committee Reports PTA Basket Bingo was changed to December 7, 2012 in the APR Room. C. Business Administrator/Board Secretary s Report: Ms. Hinman reported on the following: E-rate funding at $11, for this year Annual report submissions of ASSA, DRTRS, CMP, M1 and Debt Service all complete. QSAC submission deadline has been extended to December 1, 2012 but we are ready to submit. Due to Hurricane Sandy, the Bid Opening moved to November 15, 2012 at 2 pm for Ceramic Tile. Storm Damage Appreciation to the Borough for their assistance during the storm. VIII. IX. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR DISCUSSION N/A A. MINUTES: EXHIBIT A Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education tabled the Minutes from the meeting of October 2, 2012 (Business Session) and approves the Minutes from the October 16, 2012 (Work Session). Motion: Mr. Seconded: Mr. All in Favor X --- X X X X. B. CURRICULUM & STUDENT ACTIVITIES-EXHIBIT B 1. The Board of Education approves the following Fundraisers: Partylite Candles (C. Silvestri/B. Lengyel) 6 th Grade will sell candles from 10/29/12-11/12/12 All funds will be applied to the 6 th grade trip & dance. Partylite Candles (M. Andrea/B.Lengyel) 7 th Grade will sell candles from 10/29/12-11/12/12 All funds will be applied to the 7 th grade trip & dance. Monster Popcorn Hands(M. Andrea) 7th Grade will sell from 10/22 10/26. All funds will be applied to the 7 th grade class trip. 5 Below (E. Johannesen/S. Johnston) Public is asked to shop at 5 Below between 11/23/12 12/1/12 and 12/16/12 12/23/12 and a portion of the sales will be given back to the 8 th Grade Class. All funds will be applied to the 8 th Grade class. TGIF Dining-to-Donate (E. Johannesen/S. Johnston) Public asked to dine at TGIF on January 9, 2013 between 5 pm 10 pm and a portion of the sales will be forwarded to the 8 th Grade Class. All funds will be applied to the 8 th Grade class. 2 Minutes Wharton Borough Public Schools November 13, 2012

3 2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following Field trips, pursuant to Policy 2340: Cost per Event/Destination Date(s) Group/Class Student* 88 Students 8 th Grade (C.Herdman) Kindergarten-81 students Caryn Fortunato Boston, MA Trip 6/4/13 6/5/13 TBD Field Station: Dinosaurs Secaucus, NJ 9am- 2:45pm Was 11/6/12-Now 11/9/12 $15/student* (paid by student) 7 th /8 th Grade (Van Houten/Vikete) NJIT Career Information Day 8:10 am- 2:45 pm Was 11/1/12- Now 12/13/12 $0/student* Students 7 th & 8 th Grade (S. Brennan) Morris Hills Fall Play *Note: In addition, Board covers transportation 11/15/12 8:00am 2:00 pm $0/student* 3. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education accepts the following grant: Grant Program Purpose Total 2012 BASF Science Education Grant Purchase First Option Science System kits $5, The Board of Education approves the following Fundraisers: Peer To Peer Food Donations (Johnston/Laudati) Grades K-8 will donate non-perishable food between November 16-19, All items collected will be donated to Wharton United Community Church at St. John s and St. Mary s Church in Wharton. Motion: Mr. Seconded: Mr. B1-B4 X --- X X X XI. C. PERSONNEL: EXHIBIT C New personnel employment appointments are contingent upon the required state and federal criminal history background checks in accordance with N.J.S.A. 116, P.L The Board authorizes the submission to the County Superintendent, as required, applications for emergency hiring and the applicants attestations that they have not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et. seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et. seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A: et. seq 1. The Board of Education acknowledges the retirement of the following employee: Name Position Effective Date(s) Janet Tomaszewski Teacher Art 4/1/13 3 Minutes Wharton Borough Public Schools November 13, 2012

4 2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education accepts the resignation of the following employee effective 11/9/12: Christopher Puleo Personal Aide 29 hours $10.14/hour 3. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following substitute teachers, aides and nurses for the school year: Name Position Certificate Compensation Effective Date Tina Zollo Substitute Aide n/a $10.00/hour Omayra Gonzalez Substitute Aide n/a $10.00/hour Upon Board approval and receipt of all pertinent documents Upon Board approval and receipt of all pertinent documents 4. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education employ the following Coaches, Advisors, and Other Special Assignments in the positions and with terms as stated: Lisa MacDonald - Home Instruction Provider- as needed at the rate of $45.46 per hour (Acct # ) Diane Agront Duffy Translator/Parent Conferences 11/19 & 11/20/12 $13.10hour Up to 6 hours Acct# Martha Diaz Duffy Translator/Parent Conferences 11/20/12 $10.60hour Up to 3 hours Acct# Danella Haro-Aguayo Duffy Translator/Parent Conferences 11/19 & 11/20/12 $10.14hour Up to 5 hours Acct# FURTHER RESOLVED, new employee contracts will be issued and compensation will be adjusted pending ratification of the Agreement between the Wharton Board of Education and the Wharton Education Association, Inc. for the school year. 5. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the employment of the following employees in the following positions (pending receipt of pertinent documents) Deborah Moreno Personal Aide, Duffy 29 hours per week $10.14/hour effective 11/19/12 (Acct # ) FURTHER RESOLVED, new employee contracts will be issued and compensation will be adjusted pending ratification of the Agreement between the Wharton Board of Education and the Wharton Education Association, Inc. for the school year. Motion: Mr. Seconded: Mr. C1-C5 X --- X X X 4 Minutes Wharton Borough Public Schools November 13, 2012

5 XII. D. OPERATIONS: EXHIBIT D 1. The Board of Education approves the following Use of Facilities: Big Brother Big Sister October 24, 2012-June :30pm-5pm APR/Gym (2 Wednesdays/month) NJ Thunder Basketball Mar. 18, 2013-June 12, pm-9pm Gym Wharton PTA Dec , am-4pm (12&13) Gym (Holiday Shop) 8am-5pm (14 th ) 2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following provider for services as needed by the Child Study Team: Type of Contract Company/Person Purpose Cost Other Quotes Lori Sernio, BCaBA $95.00/hr Professional Services Social Strides, LLC Behavior Consultant Provide behavior consultation services for Child Study Team (Acct. # ) NA 3. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the revision of the Wharton School Calendar to include the following dates as school days: November 8, 2012 and November 9, Whereas the bids were initially advertised for Corridor Wainscot Repair at the Marie V. Duffy Elementary School. The bids were to be opened October 29, 2012 at 11am, due to Hurricane Sandy, the bid opening will now be opened on November 15, 2012 at 2pm in the Board Office. An Additional notice was advertised on November 10, WHEREAS on June 28, 2012, the Board authorized a team of teachers, support staff members, administrators and Board members to undertake the QSAC self-assessment process, and WHEREAS, the team convened to review the DPRs in the five areas of school district effectiveness on the following dates: 9/7/12 10/22/12 11/13/12 WHEREAS the Superintendent and Business Administrator have reported to the Board during open session the progress of the team, and specific deficiencies in each area, now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Board accept the DPRs and Statement of Assurance and authorize the electronic submission of the District Performance Reviews to the New Jersey Department of Education. 5 Minutes Wharton Borough Public Schools November 13, 2012

6 Motion: Mrs. Seconded: Mr. Roll Call Vote D1-D5 X --- X X X XIII. E. FINANCE: EXHIBIT E 1. The Board of Education approves staff member professional development and travel related expenses as detailed in the attached. 2. WHERAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Treasurer for the month of September, 2012, and, WHERAS the Board of Education has received the Report of the Secretary for the month of September, 2012 consisting of: 1. Interim Balance Sheets 3. Interim Revenue Summaries 2. Interim Revenue & Expense Summaries 4. Expense General Ledger Reports WHERAS, the board secretary s report shows the following balances on September 30, 2012: FUND CASH APPROPRIATION BALANCE (10)General Current Expense Fund $3,457, $1,395, (11)Current Expense 1,912, (12)Capital Outlay 333, (13)Special Schools (20)Special Revenue Fund (151,718.10) 372, (145,738.55) (30)Capital Projects Fund 67, , (276,380.50) (40) Debt Service Fund (156,584.03).97 (50)Food Service (569.40) 1, (60)Municipal Alliance Fund (61)Interlocal Agreement (75,853.03).03 (73,464.08) (62)Property Damage (10,000.00) TOTAL $3,140, $2,979, $ 891, WHEREAS, in compliance with NJAS 18A:17-9, the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the report(s), no budgetary line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of NJAS 18A:17-9, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications subject to reconciliation of the secretary s report with the treasurer s report when received, pending auditor approval and orders that it be attached to and made part of the record of this meeting, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with NJAS 18A:17-9 and NJAS 18A:17-36, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the board secretary's and treasurer s monthly financial reports (appropriation section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of NJAS 18A:17-9 and NJAS 18A:17-36, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the year. FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the Monthly Transfer Report for September 2012 budget pursuant to Policy The Board of Education approve the Payroll Distribution for October, 2012 that is summarized below 6 Minutes Wharton Borough Public Schools November 13, 2012

7 and directs that the payroll distribution be attached to and made part of the Minutes: General Fund $629, Special Revenue Fund $ 24, Cafeteria $ 4, Interlocal Agreement $ 5, Total $663, The Board of Education approve payment of the following bills for October 2012 and directs that a complete list of these bills be attached to and made part of these Minutes: General Fund $ 926, Special Revenue Fund $ 104, Capital Projects $ 9, Debt Service $ Food Service $ 4, Interlocal Agreement $ 5, Total $1,050, Motion: Mrs. E1-E4 Yes (Abstained from #3) Seconded: Mr. --- X X X XIV. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR DISCUSSION Paul Breda asked for an update on the Superintendent search process. XV. CLOSED SESSION: N/A XVI. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr., seconded by Mr., at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully yours Pamela L. Hinman Board Secretary Approved at the 12/6/12 Board meeting. 7 Minutes Wharton Borough Public Schools November 13, 2012