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November 26, 2008

The MASH Team needs your help again this holiday season.  Last year the Salvation Army distributed toys to over 900 children in the Atlantic City area.  This year the MASH Team is trying to take part in this wonderful cause.  The MASH Team is again sponsoring an Angel Tree filled with children who are wishing for a special gift.  The Angel's will be arriving today, Wednesday, November 26th.  Please stop by and pick one up for this major shopping weekend.

11-13-08 thru 11-26-08

Attention all sophomores:  Please remember to turn in your challenge day permission slips to your P.E. Teacher by November 24th.


Monday, Nov 17th till Wednesday, Nov 26th.
 
Attention all freshmen and sophomores:  If you are interested in attending The Hop, please pick up a contract in the general office.  Tickets will be on sale during all lunch periods from Monday, December 1st through Friday, December 5th.  You must have a signed contract in order to purchase a ticket.  Also, please see the E-Board's of Miss Andrews or Mrs. Pasquarelo for important information regarding ticket sales.


18th, and end on Wed Nov 26th.
 
Attention all freshmen and sophomores:  If you are interested in attending The Hop, please pick up a contract in the general office.  Tickets will be on sale during all lunch periods from Monday, December 1st through Friday, December 5th.  You must have a signed contract in order to purchase a ticket.  Also, please see the E-Board's of Miss Andrews or Mrs. Pasquarelo for important information regarding ticket sales.





11/20-11/26
 
Attention Anyone interested in auditioning for this years spring musical "How to Succeed..."  there is a list of characters that require an audition and a sign up sheet for audition times posted on the bulletin board outside of the PAC.  There will also be a sheet that must be filled out and turned in at the time of audition.  See Ms. Carrafiello with any questions.


Nov. 24 – Dec. 3
Attention Culinary Club members, a $10.00 cooking fee for December is due no later than December 3, 2008. Please give money to Chef Lou in Room 117.  No money will be accepted after this date.


Dates to be read: Tue, 11/25. Wed, 11/26, Mon, 12/1
Submitted by: Mr. John Toothman
Announcement: All students interested in joining The Guild should attend an informational meeting on
Monday, December 1 at 2:25pm in Room 123. No instruments are needed at this meeting.

Please announce tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday morning.
 
Attention girls soccer players - Money is due to Coach LaSasso for the Team Brunch by Wednesday.  If you are unable to have it in by then, please email Coach Velardi by the end of the week to let her know you would still like to attend.  Thank you!

Please announce 11/26:
Any Outdoor club member that has not picked up their fundraiser popcorn must do so today or see Mr. Quinty immediately

Wednesday, November 26th.
 
Attention all freshmen and sophomores attending the hop.  Tickets will be on sale during all lunch periods starting Monday, December 1st.  There are a limited number of tickets, so make sure you purchase your tickets on the appropriate date.  All freshmen and sophomores should purchase there tickets on Monday or Tuesday.  If you are bringing a date that is a junior or senior, you should purchase your dates ticket on Wednesday or Thursday.  If you are bringing a date from another school, you can only purchase you dates ticket on Friday.  Also, there is an additional $25 charge for outside guests.   Please see the eboard of Miss Andrews or Mrs. Pasquarello if you have any questions

TO BE READ:
Wednesday, November 26th through Tuesday, December 2nd
 ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
Attention all Renaissance Students who are bringing in something for the Party next week.  You need to bring in what you signed up for by Tuesday, December 2nd, and give it to Ms. Snitzel.
 

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February 21, 2008 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Ms. Julie Comunale   
Hammonton Board of Education
566 Old Forks Road,
Hammonton, New Jersey
AGENDA
February 21, 2008
Call to order              Mrs. Loretta Rehmann presiding
Roll Call                                  Mr. Robert Bauers
                                                Mrs. Barbara Berenato
                                    Mr. Ralph Condo
                                    Mr. Louis DeStefano
                                    Mr. Stephen DiDonato
                                    Mr. Joseph Giralo
                                    Dr. Johanna Johnson
                                    Mr. John Lyons
                                    Mr. Sal Velardi
                                    Mr. Eric Weiss
                                    Mrs. Loretta Rehmann
                                    It is noted for the record that Mr. Louis DeStefano, representing the Folsom Board of Education, is precluded from voting, under the constraints of N.J.S.A. 18A:38-8.1 and .2.
Open Public
Meetings Act
Statement                    “The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend any meetings of public bodies at which their interests may be discussed or acted upon.  In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Hammonton Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, purpose and place thereof published in the Atlantic City Press on May 5, 2007; mailed to the Courier Post, Hammonton Gazette and the Hammonton News; and posted on authorized premises.”
Closed
Session                        WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act., N.J.S.A. 10:40-12 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and
                                    WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances exist;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Town of Hammonton in the County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, as follows:  The public shall be excluded from discussion on the actions upon the hereinafter specified subject matter: Personnel matters, contracts/litigations, negotiations, matters of attorney/client privilege. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential, will be made public as soon as is practicable. Minutes of the closed session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists.  The Board will reconvene to public session at the conclusion of the closed session.  This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
                                    Time:    ____________
Reconvene to
Public Session             Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
                                    Time:    ____________
Flag Salute                  The President will lead those assembled in the flag salute.
Public
Discussion
NEW JERSEY AFTER3’S STUDENT COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $110.00 TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO BE UTILIZED TO PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Action Items:
1.                                 Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the donation in the amount of $110.00 from NJ After3’s Student Council to the elementary school.  Exhibit A             Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________ 

2.                                 Resolution No. 08 02 R:   Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Board Minutes of January 2008 (Open & Closed Sessions). Exhibit B       

                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________ 3.                                 Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education to certify that, as of January 2008; no budgetary line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a)1, and, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, accept                                       the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for the month January 2008. Exhibit C
                                   
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________
4.                                 Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the purchase order lists for 2008. New                $ 823,037.28Increases         $ 118,006.57Decreases       $   44,436.00                        $ 896,607.85              Exhibit  D                                     Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________

5.                                 Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the bill list for February 2008 in the amount of $ 1,075,096.10.  Exhibit E

                                    Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________

6.                                 Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify manual check lists for January 2008 in the amount of $ 57,901.25.   Exhibit F                                           Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________

7.                                 Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education to ratify the January 2008 payroll in the amount of $2,253,581.70.  Exhibit  G                                     Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________

8.                                 Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following change orders for the Middle

                                    School Addition/Alteration Project as recommended by our architect, Mr. Wayne             Neville. Change Order No. HVAC-1 (Peterson Service Company, Inc.) increase amount of $1,248.00 to install 2” insulation and PVC jacketing on heat exchanger.  Change Order No. HVAC-2 (Peterson Service Company, Inc.) $5,629.00 install new supply ductwork from HRV-1 to classroom E10 including hole cutting, testing, and balancing.  Exhibit H                                      Peterson Service Company, Inc.                                $420,570.00                                             Change Order No. HVAC-1                                                   $    1,248.00                                                   Change Order No. HVAC-2                                                   $    5,629.00                                              Amend Peterson Service Company Contract           $427,447.00                                                                        Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________ 9.                                 Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the capital improvement bill list for February 2008 in the amount of $ 28,360.00.   Exhibit I                                                 Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________

10.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the January 2008 General Fund and Capital Project Fund Appropriation Transfers. Exhibit J                                     Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________ 11.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the February 2008 General Fund Appropriation Transfers.  Exhibit K                                     Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________ 12.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the Latchkey Program Bank Reconciliation for January 2008.  Exhibit L                                     Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________

13.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the January 2008 Food Service expense list, bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, and profit and loss as prepared by the Food Service Director. Exhibit M
                                                Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________ 14.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve overtime compensation for dual employment.  Exhibit N Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________

15.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Rullo & Gleeson Associates, Inc. as our Right to Know and PEOSH Hazard Communications Standard consultant for school year 2007-2008.  Exhibit O Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________ 16.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve  the 2007-2008 Archway tuition contract for JM for a total of  $177.50 per diem (98 days) for a total amount of $17,395.00.  This is a new student.  Exhibit P

Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________ 17.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve  the 2007-2008 Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf  tuition contract for JN for a total of  $117.68 per diem (108 days)  in education charges plus a rate of $29.56 per diem (108 days)  in dormitory charges for a total of $15,901.66 per year.  This is a new student.  Exhibit Q

Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________ 18.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve development of specifications and advertisement of bid for emergency heater connection at the high school. Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________                                    19.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a contract with Lawrence G. Spielvogel, Inc., Consulting Engineer, for professional services related to the roof litigation for an amount not to exceed $5,000.  Exhibit R Motion:  ____________   Second: ___________                                                           
Personnel                    It is hereby noted for the record that all Personnel recommendations are drawn with the Superintendent’s recommendation for approval.
20.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a letter of resignation from David Tomasello, high school part-time special education instructional aide effective January 28, 2008.  Exhibit S
            Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________ 21.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a letter of resignation from Larry Delaney, district bus driver, effective January 30, 2008.  Exhibit T Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
                                   
22.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a letter from Mary Henning, district part-time bus aide, stating that she will be no longer able to work the morning and afternoon runs but will continue the midday run effective February 2, 2008.  Exhibit U
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
23.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a letter of resignation from Joan Linder, district part-time bus aide, effective February 5, 2008.   Exhibit V

                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
24.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify an unpaid leave of absence for Melissa Durham, elementary school special education teacher, for January 31, 2008.   Exhibit W
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
25.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a request for an extension for an unpaid leave of absence for Nadine Ryan, high school guidance counselor, from February 19 to March 10, 2008.  Exhibit X
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
26.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve an unpaid leave of absence for Michael Jackson, high school part-time instructional aide, from March 17 to April 4, 2008 (school is closed for Spring Recess from March 20 to 24, 2008) as per attached Exhibit Y.

                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
27.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the recommendation of Jennifer Williscroft as 2007-2008 high school volunteer softball coach.     
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
28.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve additional 1.25 hours per day for Terri Deal, district bus driver as per attached Exhibit Z.
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
29.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the recommendation to post for content area teachers from the school district to engage in curriculum development and revisions as per attached  Exhibit AA.
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
30.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the recommendation to post for positions for the Title I Summer Programs as per attached Exhibit BB.
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
31.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the recommendation to post for positions for the Extended School Year program (June 30-August 12) for classified students as per attached Exhibit CC.
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
32.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of  Education approve the recommendation of the following personnel for the high school SRA Evaluation Committee for the 2007-2008 school year as per attached Exhibit DD.
            Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
33.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the salary adjustment for the following personnel effective February 1, 2008:
                                    Jennifer DiMarco from BA+15 - $48,440 to BA+30 - $49,156          
                                    Melissa Gellien from BA+45 - $46,512 to MA (in field) - $47,339 ($46,964 plus $375)
                                    Joseph C. Martino from BA+30 - $75,495 to MA (in field) - $77,351 ($76,976 plus $375)
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
 34.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following on an emergent basis 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:6-4:13 et seq., as applicable pending receipt of all necessary paperwork.  Current substitute pay schedule approved by the Board May 3, 2001: Regular County Substitute Certificate - $70.00 per day, Regular Standard State Teaching Certificate - $75.00 per day, School Nurse - $100.00 per day: Janice Dispoto – middle school replacement (D.T.) physical science teacher effective on or about March 17, 2008  Exhibit EESarah DiFazio – substitute teacher.  She has 60+ credits from Gloucester County CollegeJennifer Zimmerman – substitute teacher.  She has 60+ credits from Camden County College and will be applying for an Atlantic County Substitute certificateWendy Foulks – substitute teacher.  She has 60+ credits from Rutgers University and will be applying for an Atlantic County Substitute certificateLance Brittain – substitute teacher.  He has 60+ credits from Rowan University and will be applying for an Atlantic County Substitute certificateKelly Beirne – substitute teacher.  She has a Teacher of Social Studies certificateAmanda Sura – substitute teacher.  She has 60+ credits from Monclair State College and will be applying for an Atlantic County Substitute certificateMarcia LaSasso – substitute teacher.  She has a Health and Physical Education certificateMaria Brito – substitute teacher.  She has a Gloucester County Substitute certificateLisa Bishop – substitute clerical - $8.00/hrDenise Morgan – substitute bus aide - $8.00/hr                                     Motion: ____________  Second:____________ 35.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following on a non-emergent basis pending receipt of all necessary paperwork:
Michelle Melhado – district full time (replacement L.D.) bus driver - $14.40/hr   Exhibit FFRuth Beamer - district part-time (replacement J.L.) bus aide - $9.80/hr   Exhibit GGMike Palmieri – district part-time (replacement M.H.) bus aide - $9.80/hr   Exhibit HH                                    Joann Scaffidi – substitute clerical - $8.00/hr                                     Motion: _____________ Second: _____________ 36.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the placement of the following students from Camden County College perform 10-hour field experience:                                     Sara Hayes                                                      middle school                                    Kristen Scaffidi                                                elementary school 
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
37.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the placement of Nissi Peram, a student from Atlantic Cape Community College, to perform field experience in the elementary school. 
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
 38.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve  the placement of Nicholas Martinelli, a student from Rowan University, to perform junior field experience in the high school. 
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
 39.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the placement of  Nicholas Simpson, a student from Richard Stockton College, to perform field experience in the high school. 
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
                                                 Programs 40.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the assessment of the Atlantic County AVA Technology Center’s education program for the 2008-2009 school year in the amount of $14,930.43.    Exhibit II             Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________ 41.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the recommendation to adjust NCLB Title I FY08 application as per attached Exhibit JJ. Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________ 
Students
42.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the recommendation to establish two (2) clubs related to technology in the middle school for the 2007-2008 school year.  Mrs. Ridgway will be the volunteer advisor and there will be no cost to the district.  Exhibit KK
                                    Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________
Miscellaneous 43.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the revised Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials (copy of agreement is in the Superintendent’s office for board members’ perusal).             Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________ 44.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2nd reading and adoption of P-5111 Students Admission.   Exhibit LL             Motion:  ____________   Second:  ___________ 
45.                               Resolution No. 08 02 R:  Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the following Use of Facilities Requests, which were approved subject to receipt of all necessary documentation and reviewed by the Risk Management Consultant, who has approved all Certificates of Insurance unless noted otherwise:
 1.      ECEC/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
a.      Cafeteria(1)        Sunshine Foundation, Karen Ammirato, Lunch with Easter Bunny, Saturday, March 8, 2008; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm