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Agenda:NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING: The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 7:30pm at Lopatcong Township Middle School located at 321 Stonehenge Drive. The meeting will be held in the Cafetorium. To gain admittance, please use the entrance at Stonehenge Drive. The meeting will be open to the public at 7:30pm. AGENDA
R-131-06 Substitute Approval R-132-06 Field Trip Approval R-133-06 Set Eighth Grade Graduation Date R-134-06 Reorganization Meeting R-135-06 Request for Use of Facilities R-136-06 Transfer of Uncommitted Funds R-137-06 Tuition Contract with Flemington-Raritan Regional School District
An Executive Session will be called at the end of the regular session for the purpose of discussing personnel and legal issues. Public comments are invited on any educationally pertinent subject. All participants will be given five (5) minutes to state their issue. In addition, the subject matter may be discussed by the Board for an additional five (5) minutes. All audience participants must state their name and address before speaking. Thank you for understanding.
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Minutes:MINUTES OF THE LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION President Gallant called the meeting to order on April 11, 2006 at 7:38pm. Mrs. Barna read the following opening statement, “I would like to announce and have placed in the minutes that adequate notice of this regular meeting of the Lopatcong Township Board of Education has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act by publication of the annual notice in the Express-Times. A copy of this notice has been filed with the Township Clerk and posted at both school locations.” The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. ROLL CALL Present: Dennis Drake, Ernie Gallant, Terry Glennon, Raisy Stammherr and Bill Taggart. Absent: Frank Kish, Greg McGann, Tim McGuinness and Jesse Rozycki Others Present: Dr. Michael Rossi, Superintendent; Teresa E. Barna, Business Administrator/Board Secretary; Rosemary Kowalchuk, Principal; Matthew Eagleburger, Assistant Principal; Stephen Geisel, Assistant Principal; JoAnn Murray, CST Director, and approximately five staff and public. CORRESPONDENCE
MINUTES Motion by Mr. Taggart, second by Mr. Drake that the minutes of the March 14, 2005 meeting and the March 28, 2006 Public Hearing be approved and filed. Motion carried on unanimous voice vote. BILL LIST Motion by Mr. Taggart, seconded by Mrs. Stammherr, that the bills submitted for April 11, 2006 meeting, to include operating account, construction account and food service be approved for payment; motion unanimous on voice vote. SECRETARY/TREASURER’S REPORTS Motion by Mr. Drake, seconded by Mr. Glennon, that the Secretary/Treasurer’s Report submitted for the month ending February 28, 2006 which agree with each other and the bank be approved and filed; motion unanimous on voice vote. FINANCIAL REPORTS CERTIFICATION Motion by Mr. Taggart, seconded by Mr. Drake, as follows: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, the Board Secretary certifies that no line account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a) and; Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, we certify that as of February 28, 2006, after review of the monthly report (appropriation section) and upon consultation with the appropriate officials, to the best of our knowledge no major line account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the entire fiscal year. Motion unanimous on voice vote. Motion by Mr. Taggart, second by Mrs. Stammherr, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve the hiring of Maureen Dircks and Renata Pizzali as substitute teachers for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Motion by Mr. Glennon, second by Mr. Drake, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve the following field trips:
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Motion by Mr. Drake, second by Mr. Taggart, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education set the date for 8th grade graduation for Friday, June 16, 2006. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Motion by Mrs. Stammherr, second by Mr. Taggart, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education set the date for the Annual Reorganization Meeting for Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 7:30pm. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Motion by Mr. Taggart, second by Mrs. Stammherr, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve a request for use of the elementary school all purpose room and gymnasium for the Recreation Commission of Lopatcong Township (RECOLT) from June 26, 2006 through August 11, 2006 from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Motion by Mr. Glennon, second by Mr. Drake, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve the following transfer of funds within the 2005-2006 school year budget.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Motion by Mr. Drake, second by Mrs. Stammherr, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, approve a tuition contract with the Flemington-Raritan Regional School District for one student in grade four for one day in December 2005 and from February 22, 2006 through June 30, 2006 at a rate of $56.56 per day. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Dr. Rossi reported that a budget presentation was given to town council. Everything is ready for the election. We are continuing to get the word out and things seem to be positive. There is a district in-service on April 27, 2006. We will be continuing our training on differentiated instruction, new web-site training. The week of June 26th, teachers in grades K-5 will be receiving training on the new math series. Dr. Rossi has been working with the music teachers along with the PTA on a grant to establish an Orff-Schulwerk Music Program at the elementary school. The grant is through a program sponsored by Target. The grant would provide instruments and training for the teachers. In the area of facilities, we are still considering a surveillance system at the middle school and we are looking into an improved phone system. Dr. Rossi has been working with the PTA to coordinate volunteers at each Kid’s Vote location. This year, the students will be naming the mascot. The new website is almost ready for initial roll-out. Several staff members will be receiving training on the 20th and the 27th. Testing is over. Dr. Rossi thanked all the administrators that were involved. We are looking forward to the results. A task force on educational reform has been passed by the assembly. This bill has been referred to the Senate and referred to the education committee. Mrs. Barna gave an explanation of the impact of the Pay 2 Play law that was recently enacted in January. The impact is that all vendors given contracts in excess of $17,500 must provide a Political Contributions Disclosure to the district for their records. Resident of 32 Kyle Drive – The gentleman proposed a question about the increase in the school tax rate. Mr. Gallant explained that the township ratables did not double but had increased 87% and that had an impact on the tax rate. Joan Gitto – Is there a Multiple Disabilities Class at the elementary school? The class that was proposed in the 05-06 budget was established and is currently located in the middle school. Joan Gitto – Regarding the Reading Specialists, what will there day be like and what duties will they be responsible for? Dr. Rossi answered that the position will be responsible for coordinating the basic skills and doing the reading level assessments of all the students, create and maintain a reading record for each students, train the teachers. All of these things will be on-going responsibilities. Joan Gitto – Regarding the Gifted and Talented Teacher, what is the percentage of students are in this category? Mrs. Kowalchuk answered that 10% of the student population. Every student in this category must be tested and scored to enter the program and that each district is required by law to provide a Gifted and Talented Program. This Gifted and Talented Program must be provided within the school day and cannot just be an after-school enrichment program. We are currently meeting the bare minimum for required time for this program. The administration is currently researching G&T curriculums. Hearing no further business, the board adjourned at 8:27pm on a motion by Mr. Taggart, second by Mr. Glennon. Respectfully submitted, Teresa E. Barna, RSBO Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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