| April 30, 2008 - Reorganization Meeting |
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| Written by Ms. Julie Comunale | |
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Hammonton Board of Education566 Old Forks Road, Hammonton, New Jersey AGENDAReorganization Meeting – 6:00 p.m. April 30, 2008Call to order Mrs. Barbara Prettyman presidingOpen PublicMeetings ActStatement “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 April 16, 2008; mailed to the Courier Post; Hammonton Gazette and the Hammonton News; and posted on authorized premises.”Flag Salute The Business Administrator will lead those assembled in the flag salute.Results of Announcement of the 2008 Hammonton School District Election2008 School results as certified by the Atlantic County Board of Elections, as perElection attached. Exhibit AOaths of Swearing in of newly elected members Mr. Stephen DiDonato, Mr. Allegiance Joseph Giralo, and Dr. Johanna Johnson. 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.NominationsOffice of Call for nominations for the position of Office of President:President Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ Nominee: Motion to close nominations: Vote on the nomination or cast unanimous ballot: The newly elected Board President takes the chair NominationsOffice of Call for nominations for the position of Office of Vice President:Vice President Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ Nominee: Motion to close nominations: Vote on the nomination or cast unanimous ballot: PublicComment Action Items 1. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education adopt Robert’s Rules of Order, the ByLaws, Policies and Regulations of the district, and the district’s fee structure under Public Records Policy (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5) for the ensuing term, fee structure as per attached. Exhibit B Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 2. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education adopt the New Jersey School Board Member Code of Ethics (N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1) for the ensuing term, as per attached. Exhibit C Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 3. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education adopt existing curricula and textbooks currently in use. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 4. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education adopt Permitted Pupil Records in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.1, law and policy as per attached. Exhibit D Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 5. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education designate the Atlantic City Press, The Courier Post, The Hammonton News, and The Hammonton Gazette as the official newspapers for the district’s publications and directed that advertising occur as needed in accordance with the rate schedule noted on attached. Exhibit E Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 6. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education designate the following Financial Depositories and Check Signatories as follows: Commerce Bank and Bank of America Signers: Payroll = Treasurer General Fund, Payroll Agency, UC Trust Fund, Capital Improvement, Capital Reserve = Treasurer, President, Business Administrator Imprest Fund = Superintendent or Business Administrator Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 7. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education: Whereas, Title 18A:20-37 1.a. defines that when authorized by a majority vote of all its members, the board of education of any school district may use monies, which may be in hand, for the purpose of securities, which if suitable for registry, may be registered in the name of the school district, and Whereas, authorized for registry securities include1. Bonds or other obligations of the United States of America or obligations guaranteed by the United States of America, or2. Government money market mutual funds, or3. Any obligation that a federal agency or a federal instrumentality has issued in accordance with an act of Congress, which security has a maturity date not greater than 397 days from the date of purchase, provided that such obligations bear a fixed rate of interest not dependent on any index or other external factor, or4-8) Bonds, Local government investment pools, Deposits with NJ Cash Management, Agreements for repurchase of fully collateralized securities, and8.(d) Any investment not purchased and redeemed directly from the issuer, government money market mutual fund, federal government investment pool, or the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund shall be purchased and redeemed through the use of a national or State bank located within the State, etc., Now, therefore, be it resolved that Barbara Prettyman, Business Administrator is hereby authorized to invest surplus funds for the2008-2009 fiscal year, as identified as available, according to the statutory guidelines outlined above and as part of the Hammonton Board of Education Cash Management plan. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 8. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education adopt the 2008-2009 Meeting Schedule and direct its dissemination in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, as per attached. Exhibit F Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 9. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education appoint Mrs. Rosemarie Jacobs as Treasurer of School Funds for the ensuing school year 2008-2009. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 10. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education appoint the following personnel for ensuing school year 2008-2009. Robin Chieco – District Affirmative Action Officer Mike Gatley – District Title IX Coordinator Michael Ryan – District Section 504 Compliance Officer Marie Palmieri – District Alternate Proficiency Assessment Officer; and adopt grievance procedures as required by law, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:4-1.3 (c). Barbara Prettyman – Public Agency Compliance Officer. Exhibit G Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 11. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education appoint Mr. William Donio, Esq. of Cooper Levenson attorneys for 2008-2009 school year. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 12. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education appoint Wayne Neville as Architect of record for the ensuing 2008-2009 school year. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 13. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education affirms the appointment of Joseph Giralo to the Planning Board by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Hammonton and that Mr. Giralo will serve as the designated representative of the Hammonton Board of Education. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 14. Resolution No. 08 04 AR: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education establish petty cash funds during the 2008-2009 school year as per attached. Exhibit H Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ Committee Assignments Adjournment Motion_________ Second: __________ Time: |