Board Bits

Madison Board of Education

June 15, 2010

AT THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING/ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION THIS EVENING, THE BOARD CONDUCTED THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Madison Recreation Complex presentation from Marty Horn

QSAC State Monitoring Report

      The district received May notification from the Commissioner of Education’s Office that we

       have been designated as a “high achieving” district.  Congratulations and appreciation were

       extended to individuals who chaired the subcommittees-John Connolly, Shade Grahling,

       Barbara Sargent, Chuck Milewski-as well as other staff members who served on the

       steering committee and operations, personnel, program, financial management, and

       governance sub-committees.

Budget Adjustments for 2010-2011

1. Position/Program Restorations

Dr. Noonan stated that in light of savings achieved as a result of the wage freeze, retirements, reduced costs associated with elementary redistricting, and other factors, restoration/funding for the following positions is recommended: CAS Reading teacher, part-time MJS Guidance Counselor, .8 FTE HS Library/Media Specialist, one Elementary Spanish teacher (Grades 4 & 5), a Technology teacher/staff developer, part-time Preschool teacher (approved by separate board motion).

2. HS Activity Fee

At the request of the Finance Cmte, the administration presented a proposal to institute a HS Activity Fee, commencing September, 2010.  A flat fee of $100 would be charged to each student participating in an activity/sport/club that necessitates a district stipend.  In return, the student can participate in as many activities as they wish.  An annual cap of $200 per family would apply.  For students on free or reduced lunch the fee would be eliminated or reduced.  If a student is not selected or withdraws from an activity prior to the initial competition or performance, the fee will be refunded if it is the only activity in which the student will participate (approved by separate board motion).  It is projected that the fee will yield $50,000-$60,000 in funds to help offset costs associated with the extracurricular program.

Following a recess the Board Took the Following Action:        

APPROVED MINUTES & BILLS LIST

Approved the Minutes of June 8, 2010 Regular and Closed Session Meetings

Approved the June 15, 2010 bill list

PERSONNEL

ECAs

Approved the Extracurricular Appointments/Revisions as per the recommendation of the Superintendent for the 2009-2010 school year:

Special Services Summer Positions for Child Study Team Services

Approved the Special Services Summer Positions for Child Study Team Services for 2010 as follows:

Child Study Team Meeting Date:            July 20^th and August 12^th  

• LDT/C                                             2 days
• School Psychologist                       2 days
• Social Worker                                  2 days
• Regular Education Teacher               2 days
• Special Education Teacher               2 days

Personnel Positions for Evaluations and Case Management

• School Psychologist                        4 days
• LDT/C                                              6 days
• Speech Therapist                              4 days

Substitute Compensation 

Approved substitute compensation for the 2010-11 school year as follows:

§       Substitutes/day                             $90

§       Long term substitutes/day              $110

§       Substitute nurses/day                    $150

§       Secretary/hour                               $16

§       Custodian/hour                              $16

§       Bus Driver                                     $20

Staff Advancement

1) Approved Staff Advancement as per the recommendation of the Superintendent of John Ciferni from MA/Step 5, to MA+30/Step 5, effective June 1, 2010, for the 2009-2010 school year

2) Approved Staff Advancement as per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Alyssa Pehowic from BA/Step 6, to MA/Step 6, effective June 1, 2010, for the 2009-2010 school year

Tuition Reimbursements

Approved Tuition Reimbursements as per the recommendation of the Superintendent and to pay reimbursements after the meeting:

Family Leave of Absence

Approved Family Leave of Absence as per the recommendation of the Superintendent for Dana Finn, Speech Teacher TJS/HS, commencing on or about October 11, 2010, through May 13, 2011.

Reappointments -

1) Approved reappointment as per the recommendation of the Superintendent of the attached member contracts for 2010-2011 

Appointment

1) Approved appointment as per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Caitlin Aery – Leave Replacement (Danielle Mack) Language Arts – Junior School, BA/Step 1 - effective September 1, 2010 until June 17, 2011 for the 2010/2011 school year

2) Approved appointment as per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Elizabeth Rosica – Leave Replacement (Stacy Snider) Language Arts – Junior School - effective September 2, 2010 until December 15, 2011 for the 2010/2011 school year

3) Approved appointment as per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Erik Lih – Social Studies Teacher – Junior School, Step 1 - for the 2010/2011 school year

4) Approved appointment as per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Thomas Liss – 11 Month Assistant Principal – Junior School - for the 2010/2011 school year

5) Approved appointment as per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Shari Apirian – Self Contained Classroom Teacher, MA/Step 6 - for the 2010/2011 school year

6) Approved appointment as per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Jamie Malchick – Special Education Teacher, BA/Step 2 - for the 2010/2011 school year

Summer Curriculum Writing Assignments

Approved Summer Curriculum Writing Assignments

Summer Appointment

Approved the High School Nurse – Diane Fastiggi for Sports Physical forms for the summer of 2010 - not to exceed 5 days 

Staff Appointments for Special Positions for the 2010-11 school year

Approved Staff Appointments for Special Positions for the 2010-11 school year:

Special Services Summer Positions

Approved the Special Services Summer Staff for 2010

FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS

Approved of Choice Novel

Recommend approved of Choice Novel:

Courses of Study

Approved the following Courses of Study:

Disposal of Records

Approved the disposal of records:

Board tapes from 7/1/2007 through 6/30/2009

National School Lunch Program

Approved the Coordinated Advertisement for the National School Lunch Program

Transportation Agreements

1. Approved participation in the Coordinated Transportation Agreement with the Educational Services Commission of Morris County for special education/vocational and nonpublic transportation for the 2010-11 school year

2. Approved participation in the Coordinated Transportation Agreement with the Morris Union Jointure Commission for special education transportation for the 2010-11 school year

3. Approved joint transportation agreement with Hanover Park Regional High School District for athletic and field trip transportation – for the 2010-11 school year

4. Approved joint transportation agreement with Florham Park School District for special education transportation for the 2010-11 school year

5. Approved joint transportation agreement with Hanover Township School District for special education transportation for the 2010-11 school year

First Student Renewals

Approved the contract renewals for transportation with First Student for the 2010-11 school year as prescribed under A2465 (P.L. 2003. c 69) and the 0% CPI as follows:

-Renewal number 17, Multi-contract number Nat-1:

-Renewal number 16, Multi-contract number Nat-2:

Donations

Accepted donation of HP all-in-one printer with cartridges, from Carole Breheny, for use in Madison High School, with appreciation

Accepted donation of 2 Model 680 Smartboards, from Tom Haralampoudis, for use in Madison Junior School, with appreciation

Accepted donation 3 TVs, 2 VCRs, and 2 TV Carts, from The Madison Ambulance Squad, for use in Madison High School, with appreciation

Accepted donation of a StairMaster 4000 PT, from Barbara Sutton, for use in Madison High School, with appreciation

Morris County Vocational/Technical School

Approved the placement, tuition and transportation for students attending Morris County Vocational/Technical School and the Academy for Math, Science and Engineering, for the 2010-11 school year  

Subscription Bus Rate

Approved subscription bus rate for 2010-11 school year

BASCC – Community House

Approved the agreement with Madison BASCC (Community House), to provide before and after school care for elementary students attending Madison Public Schools – for use of the three elementary schools, effective September 1, 2010 to June 17, 2011

Tuition Students

Approved tuition students for 2010-11:

NJSIAA

Approved enrollment of Madison High School as a member of NJSIAA to participate in the approved athletic program sponsored by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for the 2010-11 school year.

Professional Services

Approved professional services for the 2009-10 school year:

Approved professional services for the 2010-11 school year:

Ed Data

Approved Shared Services Agreement with Morris County Educational Services Commission in cooperation with Educational Data Services, Inc., to participate in the cooperative purchasing program for the 2010-11 school year

Autism Class

Establish Autism Class at Kings Road School for the 2010-11 school year

Mild Cognitive Impairment Class

Establish Mild Cognitive Impairment Class at Central Avenue School for the 2010-11 school year

NJ Department of Education Race To The Top application

Approved Madison School District participation in the New Jersey Department of Education ‘Race To The Top’ application for federal funding

Custodian House Lease

Approved the house lease for the head custodian at the High School

Special Education Placements

1. Approved the placement and transportation costs for resident special education pupils for the 2010 extended school year

2. Approved the placement and transportation costs for resident special education pupils for the 2010-11 school year

Energy For America

Approved Energy for America, Inc., Roseland, New Jersey, Facilities Management Program, monthly rate, for the 2010-11 school year (1.2% increase)

Architect Proposal

Approved proposal from Tokarski Millemann Architects, LLC - renovation of HDM

Bids

Approved Interstate Waste Services for district wide garbage pick up - $24,000/year

Other quotes:  Accurate Removal, Veolia, Micro Waste Systems

Morris County Educational Services Commission

Approved Morris County Educational Services Commission for the 2010-11 school year as follows:

Chapters 192/193

Nonpublic Nursing

Nonpublic Textbook

Professional Support Services

Speech Services

Nonpublic IDEA-B

Nonpublic ARRA

FINANCE

Board Secretary’s Report and Treasurer’s Report

The Board of Education accepts the reports of the Board Secretary and Treasurer of School Moneys (April). Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d), the Board of Education has obtained certification from the Board Secretary that no major account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation and hereby certifies pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(e) that no major account or fund has been overexpended

457 Plan

Approved agreement with AXA Equitable establishing a deferred compensation plan for the voluntary participation of all eligible school district employees—457 plan

Cancel Purchase Order

Approved cancellation of PO #0902374 and reissue in the 2010-11 school year

Taxes from the Borough

Authorized the amount of district taxes, including the debt service requirement needed to meet the obligations of this Board of Education for the 2010-2011 school year and Madison Borough is hereby requested to transfer the proceeds to the Madison Board of Education

Bill Payment - Summer

Approved payment of outstanding bills after June 15^th and to confirm at the July 27^th  and August 31^st Board meetings

Position and Program Restoration

Approved the attached position and program restoration for the 2010-11 school year

Madison High School Activities Fee

Approved Madison High School Activities Fee of $100 for sports/clubs for the 2010-2011 school year with a cap of $200 per family

NCLB Final Report

Approved the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Final Report for the No Child Left Behind Consolidated Grant as approved by the State Board of Education

Void Checks

Void payroll checks as per attached

Student Activity/Athletic Checks

Approved the student activity and athletic fund checks from January through May 2010

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ANY ISSUE/TOPIC

Dates to Remember: - Meetings are now held in the MHS Alice Perlaw Media Center

July 27, 2010 – Regular Public Meeting 7:30 P.M.

August 31, 2010 – Regular Public Meeting 7:30 P.M.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED AT ALL BOARD MEETINGS

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