HHS Student Handbook
| May 7, 2008 |
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| Written by Ms. Julie Comunale | |
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Hammonton Board of Education 566 Old Forks Road Hammonton, New Jersey AGENDAMay 7, 2008 Call to order Mrs. Loretta Rehmann presidingRoll 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 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 May 5, 2008; mailed to the Courier Post, Hammonton Gazette, and the Hammonton News; and posted on authorized premises.”ClosedSession 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 toPublic Session Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ Time: ____________Flag Salute The President will lead those assembled in the flag salute.PublicDiscussionAction Items:1. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Board Minutes of April 10, 2008 (Open & Closed Sessions). Exhibit A Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 2. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education to certify that, as of March 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 March 2008. Exhibit B Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 3. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the purchase order lists for May 2008. New $148,413.12 Increases $496,562.54 Decreases ( $753,853.77) Net Decrease ($108,878,11) Exhibit C Motion: ____________ Second: ___________4. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the bill list for May 2008 in the amount of $888,203.71. Exhibit D Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 5. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve manual check lists for May 2008 in the amount of $20,415.77. Exhibit E Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 6. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education to ratify the April 2008 payroll in the amount of $2,182,351.89. Exhibit F Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 7. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the capital improvement bill list for May 2008 in the amount of $2,052.40. Exhibit G Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 8. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the April 2008 Food Service expense list, bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, and profit and loss as prepared by the Food Service Director. Exhibit H Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 9. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the April 2008 Athletic bank reconciliation as prepared by the Athletic Department. Exhibit I Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 10. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to approve to award Professional Service Contract for Auditing Services for the 2007-2008 school year with Raymond Colavita, CPA of Nightlinger, Colavita & Volpa in the amount of not to exceed $18,320. Exhibit J Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 11. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Hammonton to transport Hammonton Family Center Summer Camp children for various field trips as per attached Exhibit K. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 12. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve busing (4 buses) for Gloucester County Special Service Night Migrant from June 30, 2008 thru July 24, 2008 in the amount of $17,240 income to the District-. Also, busing for Gloucester County Special Service Day Migrant (6 buses) from June 23, 2008 thru July 25, 2008 in the amount of $56,548, income to the District. Exhibit L Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 13. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve stipends for the summer migrant jointures in the amounts of $4,500 for Joe Berenato, $1,500 for Karen O’Toole, and $1,000 for Earl Miller Stipends to be funded through the jointure agreement with Gloucester Special Services School District noted above - no cost to the school district. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ Personnel It is hereby noted for the record that all Personnel recommendations are drawn with the Superintendent’s recommendation for approval.14. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Jane Cora, supervisor of food services, effective May 23, 2008, with approval to post the position. Exhibit M Motion: ____________ Second: ___________15. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a letter of resignation from Frank Burke, high school part-time instructional aide, effective April 25, 2008. Exhibit N Motion: ____________ Second: ___________16. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve, as per budget recommendation, Paula Cappuccio, district secretary from a 10-month to 12-month position effective July 1, 2008. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________17. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the re-employment of the certified staff for the 2008-2009 school year. Exhibit O Motion: ____________ Second: ___________18. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the re-employment of the part-time instructional and personal care aides for the 2008-2009 school year. Exhibit P Motion: ____________ Second: ___________19. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the employment of the following personnel to assist with the Kindergarten Curriculum Council as per attached Exhibit Q Motion: ____________ Second: ___________20. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the employment of five (5) teachers from the high school and five (5) teachers from the middle school to engage in ETS IDMS data management professional development training (not to exceed available funds) as per attached Exhibit R. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________21. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the employment of one (1) teacher from the high school for the Summer Science Enrichment program (not to exceed available funds) as per attached Exhibit S. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________22. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the employment of the following personnel for the Achievement Academy program (not to exceed available funds) as per attached Exhibit T. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________23. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the employment of the following personnel for the Project Enrich program (not to exceed available funds) as per attached Exhibit U. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________24. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the employment of the following personnel for the Extended School Year Program (not to exceed available funds) as per attached Exhibit V. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 25. Resolution No. 08 05 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: Pamela Lohrman – substitute teacher. She has a bachelor’s degree from Rowan University and will be applying for an Atlantic County substitute certificateChristine Beck – substitute teacher. She has a Teacher of the Handicap certificationVincent Christiani – substitute custodian - $8.00/hr Motion: ____________ Second: ____________ 26. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following on a non-emergent basis pending receipt of all necessary paperwork: Patricia DiBona – substitute cafeteria/playground aide - $8.00/hr Nancy Monzo – substitute cafeteria/playground aide - $8.00/hr Motion: _____________ Second: _____________27. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the renewal of an Atlantic County substitute certificate for the following: Rosemarie Andreano Carrie Boyle Gina Brigandi Anthony Cappuccio David Cohen Elaine Coia Danielle DeCicco David Evans Christian Febles Diane Griffiths Megan Jaeger Carmella Ordille Patricia Preim Irene Sarnese Patricia Scaffidi Bruce Smith Marcia Smith Wayne Reichert Jessie Tumelty Jonathan Wilson Motion: ____________ Second: ___________28. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the placement of Danielle Weir, a student from Wilmington University, to serve a practicum/internship at the middle school. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________29. Resolution No. 08 05: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the placement of the following students from Stockton College to perform fieldwork: William Lindsey - middle school Melissa Aupperle - middle school Amy Henchinski - middle school Kyle Latimer - high school Motion: ____________ Second: ___________Programs Students30. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the request for tuition and transportation for a high school student to attend Gloucester County Institute of Technology Academy of the Performing Arts Dance Program for the 2008-2009 school year. Note: Tuition for the 2008-2009 school year is approximately $10,500. Exhibit W Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 31. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the additional Chapter 192/193 additional funding for one classified student in the amount of $380. Exhibit X Motion: ____________ Second: ___________32. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a request to allow three (3) students , whose family has moved out of the district, to finish the 2007-2008 school year in the Hammonton School District. Exhibit Y Motion: ____________ Second: ___________33. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the recommendation to purchase new language arts series textbooks for fifth grade. Exhibit Z Motion: ____________ Second: ___________Miscellaneous 34. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve to extend our 2007-2008 school calendar, due to inclement weather when the school district was closed on February 22, 2008 to: June 12, 2008 – Last Day for Students June 13, 2008 – Teacher Close Out Motion: ____________ Second: ___________35. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 School Calendar. Exhibit AA Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 36. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2nd reading and adoption of P-4244 Support Personnel Insurance. Exhibit BB Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 37. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the donation of three (3) books for the elementary school library as per Exhibit CC. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 38. Resolution No. 08 05 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 2. MIDDLE SCHOOLa. Auditorium(1) Hammonton Middle School, Tim White, Spring Concert, Wednesday, May 14, 2008; 7:00 to 8:30 pm (2) Tri-Vets of Hammonton, Arthur Orsi, Memorial Day Ceremonies, Monday, May 26, 2008; 10:00 to 12:00 NOON (in case of rain) b. Cafeteria, Classrooms and Gym (1) Hammonton Recreation Department/Family Center, Lou Rodio, Summer Camp, Monday to Friday, July 1 to July 31, 2008; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 3. HIGH SCHOOL a. Gym(1) Hammonton Key Club, Rochelle Henely, Monday, May 5, 2008; 6:00 am to 3:00 pm b. Cafeteria (1) Hammonton Wrestling, David Mauriello, Team Banquet, Thursday, April 17, 2008; 6:30 to 9:00 pm (2) Boys’ Basketball, Joe Martino, Banquet, Wednesday, April 23, 2008; 6:00 to 9:00 pm (3) Power Lifting, Chuck Cloud, Parents’ Meeting, Wednesday, May 14, 2008; 7:00 to 8:30 pm c. Classroom(1) Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, Kim Ward, SAT Prep Class, Tuesday and Thursday, April 15 to May 22, 2008; 5:30 to 8:30 pm (2) Hammonton Public Schools, Maria Palmieri, ESY, Monday to Friday, June 30 to August 12, 2008; 8:00 am to 12:00 NOON (3) Hammonton Public Schools, Janet Holloway, Project Enrich, Monday to Friday, June 30 to August 12, 2008; 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (4) Hammonton Public Schools, Robin Chieco, Science Enrichment Program, Monday to Friday, June 30 to July 31, 2008; 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (5) State of New Jersey, Department of Personnel, Pamela Kelly, Civil Service Testing, Saturday, June 21, 2008; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm d. PAC (1) Senior Class, Patrick Cassario, Mr. Hammonton, Thursday, April 24, 2008; 6:00 to 10:00 pm (2) Friends of the Eagle Theatre, Dawn Baldwin, Talent Show, Saturday, May 31, 2008; time to be determined (3) Friends of the Eagle Theatre, Dawn Baldwin, Concert, Saturday, September 20, 2008; time to be determined (4) FCA/Bible Club, Al Szolack, Assembly, Tuesday, April 22, 2008; 8:00 to 10:00 am e. Gym and Cafeteria(1) Hoopsters Basketball Camp, Carey Speziali, Basketball Camp, Monday to Friday, July 21 to 25, 2008; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm f. Gym and Fields(1) Hammonton High School Boys’/Girls’ Soccer Camp, Damiso Josey, Summer Camp, Monday to Friday, July 7 to 11, 2008; 4:30 to 7:00 pm (2) Hammonton High School Football, Pete Lancetta, Camp, Monday to Thursday, July 28 to 31, 2008; 8:00 am to 3:00 pm g. Fields(1) Hammonton High School Field Hockey, Rose Santiago, Camp, Monday to Friday, July 14 to 17, 2008; 9:00 am to 4:30 pm h. PAC, Gym and Classroom (1) Hammonton Recreation, Lou Rodio, Youth Theatre, Sign Ups/Practice/Show, various days and times i. Library (1) New Jersey School Boards Association, David Rossi, Meeting, Thursday, May 8, 2008; 7:00 to 9:00 pm Motion: _____________ Second: _____________ DISCUSSION AND ACTION 39. Resolution No. 08 05 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve request for parking a Sheppard Bus Service school bus at the middle school bus parking lot for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year. Exhibit DD COMMITTEE REPORTS INFORMATION Administrators’ Report Director of Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor of Special Education High School Principal Middle School Principal Elementary School Principal Early Childhood Center Principal For Your Perusal Letter from Dr. Daniel Loggi, Superintendent of Atlantic County Department of Education, thanking Mary Lou DeFrancisco, Superintendent for her participation in the Atlantic County Teacher of the Year Selection Committee March 2008 School Monies March 2008 Fire Drill March 2008 School Nurse March 2008 Suspensions May 2008 School Calendar Reports Carde, Jorge – New Strategies for Success – NJ ASK Language Arts 2008 Erwin, Flo – Teaching Science Using Multiple Gellien, Melissa – Phonics First Level II Lanza, Amy – Homer’s Odyssey Nowak, Marian – Current Research in Nursing Off, Bill – Homer’s Odyssey Sampson, Leigh – NJMEA Convention Schuster, Donna – Carl Perkins Technical Assistance Workshop Shimmin, Brianna – Practical Strategies for Working with Students with Asperger’s Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism Streitfeld, Andrea – The Best Books for Reluctant Readers and How to Use Them in Your Program (Grades 6-12) Taglioli, Michael – Homer’s OdysseyPublic CommentAdjournment Motion_________ Second: __________ Time: |