AGENDA BUSINESS MEETING CINNAMINSON BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 14, 2012 1.

Call to order at 7:30 p.m. in Room 120 of the Middle School

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Moment of Silence

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Flag Salute

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Roll Call Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Dr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mrs.

Jean M. Cohen - President Jacqueline Plunkett - Vice President Pam Crepps Linda DiMassimo James A. Herschel Stephen Kenny Linda Lamb James J. McGuckin, Jr. Dolores Woodington

High School Student Representative Brittany Wun 5.

Public Announcement by President: Statement is hereby made that adequate notice of this meeting was given by submission of said notice to the Burlington County Times and the Cinnaminson Township Clerk on January 30, 2012.

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Routine Business - A resolution is requested approving the following routine business of the Business Administrator: 6.1

Secretary's Report for December: Appendix A

Board of Education’s Monthly Certification Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3 and 6:23-2.12*, we certify that as of the above date after review of the Secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate District officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3 and 6:23-2.12* and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

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*Citations are subject to change due to periodic amendments, new rules and repeals. 6.2 Treasurer's Report for December, which is in agreement with the Secretary's Report: Appendix B 6.3

Monthly Budget/Receipts/Transfer Reports for December: Appendix C

Board Secretary’s Monthly Certification Budgetary Line Item Status Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 6A:23-2.11(c)3 and 6:23-2.12*, I certify that no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the District Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 and 18A:22-8-1. *Citations are subject to change due to periodic amendments, new rules and repeals. 6.4

Monthly Transfer Report for the period ending February 6, 2012: Appendix D

6.5

Monthly HS Activities Reconciliation Report: None

6.6

Monthly Food Service Management Cost Performance Statement: None

6.7

Certified Bill List for February: Appendix E

6.8

Approval of Minutes for:

Regular

January 17, 2012

Motion Second Roll Call Vote 7.

Routine Business - A resolution is requested approving the following routine business of the Superintendent: 7.1

Enrollment Report for January: Appendix F

7.2

Health Reports for January: Appendix G

7.3

Fire Alarm Report for January: Appendix H

7.4

Crisis Drill Reports for January: Appendix I

7.5

HIB Report for the period ending February 8, 2012: Appendix J

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Superintendent’s Monthly Report for February: Appendix K

Motion Second Roll Call Vote 8.

Report from High School Student Representative

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Presentation(s):

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Correspondence to Board

11.

Committee Reports The Board President is an ex-officio member of all Board Committees and the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and/or Business Administrator attend committee meetings. A.

Curriculum/Student Activities

B.

Facilities/Transportation

C.

Finance/Personnel

D.

Policy/Legislation

Linda DiMassimo, James Herschel, Stephen Kenny, Jacqueline Plunkett Pamela Crepps, Linda Lamb James McGuckin, Dolores Woodington Pamela Crepps, Linda Lamb Jacqueline Plunkett, Dolores Woodington Linda DiMassimo, James Herschel Stephen Kenny, James McGuckin

That the Board approves the committee minutes as submitted. Motion Second Roll Call Vote 12.

Recognition of members of the community wishing to speak on action items appearing on this agenda.

13.

Superintendent Recommendations: A.

PERSONNEL

1.

CERTIFICATED – Dr. Salvatore J. Illuzzi

(a)

Extra-duty Appointments 1.

That the Board approves the following extra-duty appointments during the 2011-2012 school year:

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Cinnaminson Board of Education Agenda Mario Patrizi Rea Simpson

HS Winter Weight Room Sup. HS CPR/Epi Pen Trainer

$40.89/hr. $49/hr.

2.

That the Board approves Mary Cook as a tutor for the Rush School After School “Strategies for Success” program, February through May, one hour per week, at the rate of $48.62 an hour.

3.

That the Board approves the extra-duty appointments for the spring season as attached in Appendix L.

4.

That the Board amends the appointment of Thomas Clark as AVA coordinator at the Middle School to an adjusted stipend of $2,924 and approves Joseph Lombardo who worked during Mr. Clark’s absences with a stipend of $75.

5.

That the Board approves the World Language Curriculum Writers and Lead Teacher with stipends in accordance with the CEA Agreement and attached in Appendix M.

6.

That the Board approves the following tutors for the Middle School “Steps to Success” program, which is an after-school tutoring Program from February through the beginning of April, at the rate of $48.62 per hour: Shelly Garbe Diane McKeen Andrea Guinan Jack Fistori Kate Laskowski

(b)

February 14, 2012

Betsy Lorenz Peg Schuster Beth Green Anne Marie Jones Diana Maloney

Advancement on the Salary Guide

That the Board approves the following advancement on the salary guide, which are effective retroactive to February 1, 2012, with the salaries being pro-rated for the second half of the 2011-2012 school year: Tracy Bart Mark Cherwony Matt Digney Bret Jenkins Charles Kind Jason Meile

to MA+20 with an adjusted salary of $63,411 to MA+30 with an adjusted salary of $87,222 to MA+20 with an adjusted salary of $68,259 to MA with an adjusted salary of $59,022 to MA with an adjusted salary of $85,014 to MA with an adjusted salary of $60,037

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Mentor Teacher

That the Board approves Nicole Anstey as the mentor teacher for Brittany Haberek at New Albany School with a maximum payment of $600 at the end of the mentor process. (d)

Appointment

That the Board ratifies and affirms the appointment of Jennifer Taubel as a longterm substitute Elementary Teacher at Rush Intermediate School, effective retroactive to February 13, 2012 through on or about May 31, 2012 at a pro-rated salary of $53,795 which is based on the 1st step of the BA salary guide. EXPLANATION: Ms. Taubel is replacing Melissa Brown during her leave of absence. (e)

Substitute Teachers

That the Board approves the appointment of the following Substitute Teachers to be called on an “as-needed” basis for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year: Vincent Barker Alyssa Friedrich Karen Hynoski Sharon Wariner (f)

Nicolas Campbell Daniel McGann Patricia Karakashian Jeanne Horn

Megan Carroll John Mulhern Thomas Orr

Tutors

That the Board approves the following Tutors to be called on an “as-needed” basis for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year: Bernadette Russell (Science) Matt Digney (H & PE) Christina Belfatto (Marketing/Business) (g)

Student Teachers 1.

That the Board approves Liliana Fumo as a Student Observation from Holy Family University, effective retroactive to February 2, 2012 for a total of 15 hours, under the supervision of Dawn Martin, Gr. 2 Teacher, New Albany School.

2.

That the Board approves Jenny Muir as a Student Observation from Holy Family University, effective February 14, 2012 for a total of 14 hours, under the supervision of Michelle Merrill, Spec. Ed.

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Teacher, New Albany School. 3.

That the Board approves Christa Ruppert as a Student Observation from Burlington County College, effective February 26, 2012 for a total of 12 hours, under the supervision of Dawn Martin, Gr. 2 Teacher, New Albany School.

4.

That the Board approves Ygor Carvalho as a Student Observation from Burlington County College, effective retroactive to February 9, 2012 for a total of 4 hours, under the supervision of Kathleen Hennelly, Dept. Supv., High School.

5.

That the Board re-approves Lisa Nelson as a Practicum Placement from Holy Family University, effective retroactive to January 17 through April 17, 2012, under the supervision of Alison Palat, Spec. Ed. Teacher, Middle School. EXPLANATION: Ms. Palat is replacing Ann Marie Jones.

6.

That the Board approves Nicole Necowitz as a Student Observation from Grand Canyon Univ., effective February 13, 2012 for a total of 20 hrs., under the supervision of Arlene Lombardo, Director, Student Activity Center, Memorial School.

7.

That the Board approves Steven Parent as a Student Teacher Placement, effective March 12 through April 27, 2012, under the supervision of Laura Locke, Spec. Ed. Teacher, New Albany School.

Motion Second Roll Call Vote 2.

NON-CERTIFICATED – Dr. Salvatore J. Illuzzi

(a)

Emergent Approval of Employee Hiring

That the Board approves that an Application for Emergent Hiring be submitted to the County Superintendent of Schools in accordance with the revised statute for the following employee(s) along with the attestation form(s): Sharon Wariner – Sub Teacher – Insufficient subs

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(c)

February 14, 2012

Resignations 1.

That the Board accepts, with regrets, the resignation for personal reasons of Nhan Nguyen from the position of Mechanic – Trans. Dept., effective retroactive to February 3, 2012.

2.

That the Board accepts, with regrets, the resignation for personal reasons of Robert Scarpa, Sr. from the position of School Bus Driver – Trans. Dept., effective February 15, 2012.

Appointments 1.

That the Board approves the appointment of David Harper to the position of Custodian – Facilities Dept., 7.5 hrs. daily, effective retroactive to February 1, 2012, at a salary of $31,726 pro-rated which is based on Step 1 of the Custodian salary guide for the 2011/2012 school year. EXPLANATION: Mr. Harper is replacing Tim Johnson who resigned.

2.

That the Board approves the appointment of Megan Carroll to the position of Spec. Ed. Aide/Res. Rm. – New Albany School, 1.5 hrs. daily, effective retroactive to January 30, 2012, at a salary of $16.17/hr., which is based on Step 1 of the S-3 Classroom salary guide for the 2011/2012 school year. EXPLANATION: This is a new position.

(d)

Transfers 1.

That the Board approves the transfer of John Darrell from the position of Head Custodian – Memorial School to Custodian – New Albany School, effective retroactive to February 1, 2012, at an adjusted salary of $40,294 pro-rated for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year.

2.

That the Board approves the transfer of Jorge Martinez from the position of Custodian – High School to Head Custodian – Middle School, effective retroactive to February 1, 2012, at an adjusted salary of $35,710 pro-rated for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year.

3.

That the Board approves the transfer of Luz Liriano from the position of Custodian – Middle School to Head Custodian – Memorial School, effective retroactive to February 1, 2012, at an 7

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adjusted salary of $32,680 pro-rated for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year. (e)

Extra Hours That the Board approves Milissa Kennedy, Clerical Aide-High School, to work one (1) additional hour each day for the three days (March 6, 7 and 8) during the HSPA testing, assisting the Guidance Counselors.

(f)

Substitutes 1.

That the Board approves the following Substitute Teacher Aides, to be called on an “as-needed” basis for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year: Deborah Gasko

Verann Wesley

Thomas Orr

2.

That the Board approves Eva Schultz as a Substitute School Bus Driver, to be called on an “as-needed” basis for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year.

3.

That the Board approves Denise Fumo and Meghan Gordon as Substitute SAC Aides, to be called on an “as-needed” basis for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year.

Motion Second Roll Call Vote B.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION – Mrs. Terry Luxenberg

1.

Professional Development Travel

That the Board approves professional development travel as attached in Appendix N. 2.

Field Trips

That the Board approves field trips as attached in Appendix O. 3.

Instructional Materials

That the Board approves the following instructional materials as attached in Appendix P:

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HS: AP Spanish: Don Quijote de la Mancha by Cervantes (summer reading in 2012) HS: American Law: Street Law: A Course in Practical Law by Arbetman and O’Brien NAS: Software for K-2 Computer Technology: Typing Instructor for Kids Platinum by Individual Software Library Media Services Curriculum K-12

That the Board adopts the Library Media Services Curriculum K-12 as posted on the district website. 5.

New Clubs

That the Board approves the following clubs at no cost to the district: • • • 6.

Rush School High School High School

Lego Club Friends of Rachel Club Sources of Strength Club

NCLB Final Report

That the Board approves the 2010-2011 NCLB Final Report as attached in Appendix Q. Motion Second Roll Call Vote C.

SPECIAL EDUCATION – Dr. Salvatore Illuzzi

1.

Student Placements

That the Board ratifies and affirms the transfer placement of student #2013039 and #2015519 at Burlington County Special Services, Lumberton, effective retroactive to January 6, 2012. 2.

Consultant Agreements a.

That the Board ratifies and affirms a consultant agreement with Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service to provide vocational assessment beginning February 1, 2012 through March 30, 2012 at a cost of $900.

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That the Board ratifies and affirms a consultant agreement with Building Behavior Solutions, LLC to provide behavior consultation 9

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beginning December 2011 through June 2012 at the rate of $130 per hour and $0.31 per mile for travel. c.

That the Board approves a consultant agreement with Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service to provide vocational assessment beginning February 15, 2012 through April 30, 2012 at a cost of $900.

Motion Second Roll Call Vote D.

POLICY – Dr. Salvatore Illuzzi

1.

Second Reading and Adoption

That the Board approves the second reading and adoption of the following Bylaws, Policies and Regulations as attached in Appendix R: • • • • • • •

0146 0171 1140 1523 1530 1530 1550

Bylaw Bylaw Policy Policy Policy Regulation Policy

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1550

Regulation

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2260

Policy

Board Member Authority Duties of Board President and Vice President Affirmative Action Program Comprehensive Equity Plan Equal Employment Opportunities Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Procedure Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices Complaint Procedure Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices

Motion Second Roll Call Vote 14.

Board Secretary/Business Administrator recommendations: Mr. Tom Egan A.

GRANTS

1.

2010-2011 IDEA Final Report

That the Board approves the submission of the IDEA Final Report for 20102011 as attached in Appendix S.

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Acceptance of Funds

That the Board accepts additional funding in the amount of $7,246.00 for Examination and Classification under Chapters 192/193 for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with Appendix T. 3.

Cinnaminson High School Home & School Association Grants

That the Board accepts with appreciation the awarding of local funds from the Cinnaminson High School Home & School Association to the Cinnaminson High School as follows:
Sherry Spier

$250 in Amazon Gift Cards to the High School Library to be used to purchase Kindle Books for the two (2) Kindles purchased for the Library this year.


Charmaine McCool

$160 to the High School Dance Team to be used towards the purchase of dance costumes.

B.

OPERATIONS

1.

Donations

(a)

That the Board accepts, with appreciation, a donation in the amount of $150.00 from The Porch Club of Riverton to the New Albany Elementary School.

(b)

That the Board accepts, with appreciation, a donation in the amount of $149.36 from Board Member Stephen Kenny to the High School Drama Club.

Motion Second Roll Call Vote 2.

Resolution to Approve Moving the School Election to November

That the Board approves the resolution to move the Annual School Election from April to the November General Election, commencing with the 2012 School Election, in accordance with the attached Appendix U. Motion Second Roll Call Vote 11

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Other Business

16.

Recognition of members of the public wishing to speak

17.

Comments from Board

18.

Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing legal, personnel and/or negotiations matters in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law and Cinnaminson Township Board of Education Policy. The results of this discussion will be disclosed to the public when the reason for the confidentiality has terminated. Motion Second Roll Call Vote

19.

Motion to reconvene the Public Meeting Motion Second Roll Call Vote

20.

Motion for Adjournment Motion Second Roll Call Vote

The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 120 at the Middle School. Thank you for coming! Respectfully submitted,

Salvatore J. Illuzzi Superintendent of Schools

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