BERKELEY HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION COMBINED CONFERENCE & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 5, 2012 UPCOMING BOARD MEETING: THURSDAY, JAN 19, 2012 AT 8:00 PM REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEB. 9, 2012 AT 8:00 PM COMBINED CONFERENCE & REGULAR MEETING THIRSDAY, FEB. 23, 2012 AT 8:00 PM REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. STATEMENT On December 15, 2011, this body by resolution adopted the schedule for this meeting. The time, date and location of this meeting were accurately set forth therein. On December 27, 2011, this notice was provided to all schools, all PTO Presidents, the BHEA President and posted at the Administration Building. On the same date a copy was emailed to the Public Library, the Independent Press, the Courier News and filed with the Municipal Clerk to file and post at Town Hall. The meeting was also announced on the District Sign at Columbia School. 4. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREAS, the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A.10:4-1 et seq.) expressly provide that a public body may move into Executive Session and exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which the public body discusses any of the nine areas set forth in N.J.S.A.10:4-12b; and WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Board of Education has determined it necessary to move into Executive Session to discuss the following subjects, all of which are included in the aforesaid exceptions: Personnel: Appointments, Salary Adjustments. Legal: Solar, OFAC. Negotiations. Student Matters. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Berkeley Heights Board of Education that it does hereby move into Executive Session pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:4-12b to discuss the aforesaid matters; and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid discussions shall be made public either at the Public Meeting following said Executive Session or at such time as any litigated or personnel matters are concluded; or upon conclusion of any negotiations or related discussions; or as otherwise specified; and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law. Page 1 of 7
5. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION A. Motion that the Board of Education return to Public Session. 6. FLAG SALUTE 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Minutes of the Combined Conference and Regular Meeting held December 15, 2011. 8. CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter from A. Stuart, BHEF President, Re: Teacher Grant Donations. 9. REPORT OF THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES 10. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT -K-5 Science Program. -GLHS Grade Weighting Recommendation. 11. LIAISON REPORTS 12. FACILITIES REPORT 13. PRELIMINARY CITIZENS HEARING 14. ADMINISTRATION Items A-C: All Board members. A. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL DAYS/TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve professional development days and travel reimbursement for district staff members, as indicated on Attachment A. B. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF QSAC STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the submission of the QSAC Statement of Assurance for School Year 2011-2012 to the New Jersey Department of Education (Attachment B). Page 2 of 7
C. APPROVE REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the report of the Superintendent regarding all acts of harassment, intimidation and bullying in the Berkeley Heights Public Schools that were reported during the period of October 20, 2011, through December 15, 2011. 15. EDUCATION Item A: All Board members. A. APPROVE STUDENT FIELD TRIPS It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve participation of district students and staff members in educational field trips as listed on Attachment C. 16. PERSONNEL Items A-F: All Board members. Items G-H: Berkeley Heights only. A. SUBSTITUTE/SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONNEL It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the employment of the substitute/supplemental personnel listed below for the 2011-2012 school year: Teachers/Teacher Aides Buchan, Dawn Summit, NJ Home Instructor Lyness, Lorraine Mountain Lakes, NJ Cain, Jessica Westfield, NJ Derdzikowski, Ashley Berkeley Heights, NJ Gray, Jordan Berkeley Heights, NJ Morris, Diane Summit, NJ Sommo, Nicholas New Providence, NJ Sullivan, Janine Cranford, NJ Page 3 of 7
B. APPROVE EXTRA TEACHING PERIOD ASSIGNMENTS It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following district personnel to teach additional classes, beyond their normal teaching schedules, during the 2011-2012 school year, as listed below: Governor Livingston High School Payment in Addition to Name Subject Assignment Regular Salary Dailey, Matthew Science 50% $4,827.50 Flakker, James Science 50% $4,827.50 McGovern, Daniel Science 50% $4,827.50 Spirovski, Emilija Science 50% $4,827.50 Explanatory Note: The aforementioned staff members will start teaching the class assignments vacated by the resignation of a current teacher, effective February 1, 2012. C. APPROVE EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve extra-curricular activities, staff members, assignments and stipends for the 2011-2012 school year, as listed below: Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center 2011-2012 Web Master Jared Prupis $ 539.75 Mountain Park School 2011-2012 Web Master Elierzer Quinonez $ 539.75 Thomas P. Hughes School 2011-2012 Web Master Jared Prupis $ 539.75 William Woodruff School 2011-2012 # Drama Club Advisor (1/3) Sarah Burga $ 719.66 # Drama Club Advisor (1/3) Kim Delatour $ 719.66 # Drama Club Advisor (1/3) Gina Roof $ 719.66 Page 4 of 7
C. APPROVE EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (continued) Governor Livingston High School 2011-2012 @ TREND Advisor (1/2) Lisa Leibowitz $ 809.50 @ TREND Advisor (1/2) Robert Segear $ 809.50 Head Softball Coach Richard Iacono $7,880.00 Assistant Softball Coach Steven Petruzzelli $5,517.00 Assistant Softball Coach Michael Roof $5,517.00 Head Baseball Coach Christopher Roof $7,880.00 Assistant Baseball Coach Terrence Hanratty $5,517.00 Assistant Baseball Coach Steven Lesnewich $5,517.00 Assistant Baseball Coach Andrew Huber Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach John Mahon Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach Albert Terhune Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach Andrew Yasinski Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach Ralph Yezza Volunteer Head Lacrosse Coach (Girls) Kristy Annussek $7,880.00 Assistant Lacrosse Coach (Girls) Philip Acosta $4,912.00 Assistant Lacrosse Coach (Girls) Sara Wheeler $4,912.00 Head Lacrosse Coach (Boys) Tyler Brown $7,880.00 Assistant Lacrosse Coach (Boys) James Flakker $5,305.00 Assistant Lacrosse Coach (Boys) Vacant Head Track Coach Joseph Hubert $8,378.00 Assistant Track Coach Christopher Coughlin $5,865.00 Assistant Track Coach Gregory Dunkerton $5,865.00 Assistant Track Coach Peter Festante $5,865.00 Assistant Track Coach Daniel Guyton $5,865.00 Assistant Track Coach Steve Siebelts $5,865.00 Assistant Track Coach Bruno Somma $5,865.00 Assistant Track Coach James Rutzler $5,865.00 Assistant Track Coach William Ayres Volunteer Assistant Track Coach Steven Hess Volunteer Assistant Track Coach Mike Skara Volunteer Head Golf Coach Sharon Leahy $4,373.00 Head Tennis Coach (Boys) William Meakem $6,248.00 Assistant Tennis Coach (Boys) Michael Sullivan $4,373.00 # Supersedes appointment of Kim Delatour and Gina Roof as Drama Club Advisors (1/2 stipend each), approved by the Board of Education on September 1, 2011. # Supersedes appointment of Lisa Leibowitz as TREND Advisor (full stipend), approved by the Board of Education on September 1, 2011. Page 5 of 7
D. APPROVE TRANSFER OF CUSTODIANS/MAINTENANCE STAFF It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfer of the following Custodians/Maintenance staff for the remainder of the 2011-2012 fiscal year, effective January 17, 2012: Name From To Lino Rovarin William Woodruff School Governor Livingston Night Custodian Night Custodian Alan Cameron Governor Livingston William Woodruff School Groundskeeper Night Custodian E. APPROVE EMPLOYMENT OF MAINTENANCE/GROUNDSKEEPER It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the employment of the following Maintenance/Groundskeeper in the Berkeley Heights Public Schools for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, effective January 17, 2012, through June 30, 2012: Annual Name Salary Christopher Whyte $36,159.00 (Step 1 on the 2011-2012 BHEA (prorated Custodian, Maintenance & 1/17/2012- Transportation Personnel Salary Guide) 6/30/2012) Explanatory Note: Mr. Whyte is being recommended to replace a staff member who is being recommended for transfer to another school in the district. Mr. Whyte served as a student custodian in Berkeley Heights for one year and has been employed as a substitute maintenance staff member in the district since July 1, 2011. F. APPROVE REVISED EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the revised employment contract for the following Bus Driver for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, effective January 6, 2012, as indicated: Original 2011-2012 Revised 2011-2012 Employment Time Employment Time Name and Salary and Salary Frank Mirabella 36.5 hours per week 40 hours per week $17.45 per hour $17.45 per hour Explanatory Note: These additional hours of employment are needed due to the recent transfer of the District Transportation Coordinator. Page 6 of 7
G. APPROVE EMPLOYMENT OF HELP PERSONNEL It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the employment of the following individuals in the Help Every Learner Program (HELP) during the 2011-2012 school year, effective January 2, 2012, through June 30, 2012: HELP Teachers at $23.00 per hour Janel Bodner (McMillin ECC) 26.25 hours per week. Samantha Tinkham (Mountain Park) 12 hours per week (plus 6.0 hours per week as Lunchroom Supervisor @ $11.35 per hour). Explanatory Note: Ms. Bodner has been recommended to replace a former staff member who has resigned. Ms. Tinkham has been recommended to replace a staff member who was re-assigned to a full-time Teacher position. H. APPROVE SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the salary adjustment listed below for the 2011-2012 school year based on the professional growth of the employee, effective February 1, 2012: Michelle Stapperfenne: For completion of the Master s Degree, she will go from step 6a, $54,118, to step 6c, $60,623. 17. BUSINESS Item A-C: All Board Members. A. APPROVE USE OF FACILITIES FEE SCHEDULE It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the updated Use of Facilities Fee Schedule as listed on Attachment D. B. ACCEPT DONATION It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the donation of approximately $21,000.00 in teacher grants from the Berkeley Heights Education Foundation. C. ACCEPT DONATION It is recommended that the Board of Education accept an anonymous donation of a weight lifting bench valued at approximately $125.00 to be used by the Governor Livingston athletic department. 18. FINAL CITIZENS HEARING 19. OTHER BUSINESS 20. ADJOURNMENT Page 7 of 7