HHS Student Handbook
| July 17th, 2008 |
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| Written by Ms. Julie Comunale | |
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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, 2008; 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. DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S CONTRACT AND PUBLIC HEARING - see Exhibit A DISCUSSION OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT AND PUBLIC HEARING – see Exhibit B Public Discussion Action Items: 1. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Barbara Prettyman, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator’s contract for school year July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 at a salary of $128,440. Exhibit A Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 2. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Janet Holloway, Assistant Superintendent’s contract for school year July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 at a salary of $115,000. Exhibit B Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 3. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education to ratify the June 2008 payroll in the amount of $2,358,056.76. Exhibit C Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 4. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the June 2008 Food Services bank reconciliation, accounts receivable and profit and loss as prepared by the Food Service Supervisor. Exhibit D Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 5. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the June 2008 Latchkey Program Bank Reconciliation for 2008. Exhibit E Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 6. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve requisition for taxes for the year 2008-2009 as per Exhibit F. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 7. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve to award contract bid by the Atlantic County Cooperative for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel from Petroleum Traders as per the attached Exhibit G. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 8. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve to accept non-public transportation bids to transport students to The Pilgrim Academy, St. Augustine Prep, Our Lady of Mercy, and the Ellison School for the 2008-2009 school year. Exhibit H Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 9. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve to award non-public transportation contract to First Student, Inc. to transport students to The Pilgrim Academy (route PILG) for the 2008-2009 school year at a per diem cost of $65.00 (180 days x $65.00 = $11,700.) Exhibit I Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 10. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 budget purchase of a John Deere 1445 Diesel Front Mower based on lowest quote from Pole Tavern Equipment Sales in the amount of $24,203.22. Exhibit J Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 11. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve development of specifications and advertise for bid the purchase of a John Deere Diesel Gator or equivalent. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 12. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education ratify 2007-2008 budget purchase of Xerox W4595P copier at a cost of $20,930.40 and a Xerox 5050 copier at a cost of $6,782 based on lowest quotes from Stewart Business Industries. Exhibit K Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 13. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 Archway tuition contract for AP for a total of $179.00 per diem (215 days) for a total amount of $38,485. This is an existing student. Exhibit L Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 14. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 Archway tuition contract for JK for a total of $285.00 per diem (215 days) for a total amount of $61,275. This is an existing student. Exhibit M Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 15. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 Archway tuition contract for EL for a total of $285.00 per diem (215 days) for a total amount of $61,275. This is an existing student. This is an existing student. Exhibit N Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 16. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 Y.A.L.E. School, Inc., Camden County tuition contract for TD from a total of $214.45 per diem (210 days) for a total amount of $45,034.50. This is an existing placement. Exhibit O Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 17. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 Y.A.L.E. School Southeast, Inc., Camden County tuition contract for JL from a total of $276.41 per diem (210 days) for a total amount of $58,046.10. This is an existing placement. Exhibit P Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 18. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 Y.A.L.E. School East, Inc., Atlantic County tuition contract for VI from a total of $220.05 per diem (210 days) for a total amount of $46,210.50. This is an existing placement. Exhibit Q Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 19. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 Y.A.L.E. School Southeast II, Inc., Camden County tuition contract for LD from a total of $250.72 per diem (210 days) for a total amount of $56,651.20. This is an existing placement. Exhibit R Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 20. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to approve 2008-2009 Bancroft NeuroHealth tuition contract for CM at a rate of $210.00 per diem (212 days) for a total amount of $44,520.00. This is an existing placement. Exhibit S Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 21. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve agreement with Salem County Special Services School District to provide to the District local district I.D.E.I.A. instructional services for eligible nonpublic school students for the 2007-2008 school year. Exhibit T Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 22. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve agreement with Salem County Special Services School District to provide to the District local district I.D.E.I.A. instructional services for eligible nonpublic school students for the 2008-2009 school year. Exhibit U Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 23. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to approve contract with Cerebral Palsy from July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 to perform Assistive Technology Evaluation services. Exhibit V Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 24. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to approve disposal of computer equipment that is no longer operable. Exhibit W Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 25. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to approve Kessler Memorial Hospital rescission of bid for the Athletic Trainer Contract. Exhibit X Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 26. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to authorize check signers for Food Service account with Commerce Bank. Two of three required, Heather Triboletti, Food Service Supervisor, Barbara Prettyman, Business Administrator, and Mary Lou DeFrancisco, Superintendent. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ Personnel It is hereby noted for the record that all Personnel recommendations are drawn with the Superintendent’s recommendation for approval. 27. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Michael Romea, high school chemistry teacher, effective August 31, 2008 . Exhibit Y Motion: _____________ Second: ___________ 28. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Enrique Calixtro, elementary school and early childhood center world languages teacher, effective August 30, 2008. Exhibit Z Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 29. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Carleena Supp, high school mathematics teacher, effective August 26, 2008. Exhibit AA Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 30. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education rescind the appointment/approval of Ryan Franks, high school social studies teacher. Exhibit BB Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 31. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education rescind the appointment/approval of Angelo Rodriguez, district maintenance worker. Exhibit CC Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 32. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve an unpaid Family Leave of Absence for Kristin Coia, high school social studies teacher, from approximately October 11, 2008 to approximately January 4, 2009. Exhibit DD Motion: _____________ Second: ___________ 33. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Stephen Minchak, Computer Technology Director’s contract for school year July 1, 2008 to Jun3 30, 2009 at a salary of $81,666. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 34. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify Danielle Kneukirch, early childhood center special education teacher, as a replacement PSD aide in the ESY program, for an aide (A.M.) who rescinded her letter before the start of the program, retroactive July 7, 2008 as per attached Exhibit EE Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 35. Resolution No. 08 07 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: Louis Sanchez – middle school special education teacher Exhibit FF Anthony Angelozzi – high school social studies teacher Exhibit FF Deanalyn Spoto – middle school part-time (replacement) personal care aide Exhibit GG Michele Tome – middle school part-time (replacement) personal care aide Exhibit GG Macie Macrie – substitute teacher. She has 60+ credits from Atlantic Cape Community College and will be applying for an Atlantic County substitute certificate Roberta Padovani – substitute teacher. She has a bachelor’s degree from Stockton and will be applying for an Atlantic County substitute certificate Michelle Jacobs – substitute teacher. She has 60+ credits from Rider University and will be applying for an Atlantic County substitute certificate Ryan Entress – substitute teacher. He has a bachelor’s degree from Stockton College and will be applying for an Atlantic County substitute certificate Audrey Griess – substitute teacher. She has a bachelor’s degree from Rowan College and will be applying for an Atlantic County substitute certificate Amanda Smith – substitute teacher. She has a bachelor’s degree from Rider University and will be applying for an Atlantic County substitute certificate Motion: ____________ Second: ____________ 36. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following on a non-emergent basis pending receipt of all necessary paperwork: Marcia LaSasso – high school Health and Physical Education teacher Exhibit FF Josef Thompson – middle school Health and Physical Education teacher Exhibit FF Motion: _____________ Second: _____________ 37. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following personnel for the 2008-2009 middle school extracurricular positions as per attached Exhibit HH. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ Programs 38. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the allocations and application of the district’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Consolidated Formula Subgrant as per attached Exhibit II. Motion: _____________ Second: ___________ 39. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the submission of the district’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act in the amount of $47,697. Exhibit JJ Motion: _____________ Second: ___________ 40. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a contract for Child Assault Prevention Project (CAP) and No More Bullies, No More Victims (NMB, NMV) Program with Atlantic County Child Assault Prevention as per attached Exhibit KK. Motion: _____________ Second: ___________ 41. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the development of an Eco-Oasis Garden as funded through a grant proposal jointly sponsored by the science and industrial arts departments as per attached Exhibit LL. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 42. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following curriculum revisions or development completed in June 2008 as per attached Exhibit MM. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ Students 43. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the out of district continued placement of one classified student (A.L.) to Carrier Clinic as attached Exhibit NN. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 44. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the high school student handbook revisions for the 2008-2009 school year (copy of 2007-2008 student handbook is in Superintendent’s office for your perusal). Exhibit OO Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 45. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the middle school student handbook revisions for the 2008-2009 school year (copy of 2007-2008 student handbook is in Superintendent’s office for your perusal). Exhibit PP Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 46. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the elementary school student handbook revisions for the 2008-2009 school year (copy of 2007-2008 student handbook is in Superintendent’s office for your perusal). Exhibit QQ Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 47. Resolution No. 08 07 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the early childhood center school student handbook revisions for the 2008-2009 school year (copy of 2007- 2008 student handbook is in Superintendent’s office for your perusal). Exhibit RR Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ Miscellaneous 48. Resolution No. 08 07 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: ECEC/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a. Teachers’ Lounge, Cafetorium, Classrooms (1) Atlanticare Behavioral Health/NJ After 3, Mary Young, CPR, Tuesday, July 29, 2008; 8:30 am to 2:00 pm (2) Atlanticare Behavioral Health/NJ After3, Mary Young, After 3 Program, Monday through Friday, September 2, 2008 to June 12, 2008; 3:20 to 6:20 pm b. Library (1) School-Age Child Care Program (Latchkey), Marlou Welsh, Latchkey Registration, Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 7:30 to 12:00 NOON and Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 5:00 to 7:00 pm MIDDLE SCHOOL a. Fields (1) Hammonton Middle School Field Hockey, Brenda Judge, Field Hockey Camp, Monday through Friday, August 25 to August 28, 2008; 7:30 to 11:30 am b. Classrooms and Cafeteria (1) Atlanticare Behavioral Health/NJ After3, Mary Young, After 3 Program, Monday through Friday, September 2, 2008 to June 12, 2008; 3:20 to 6:20 pm 3. HIGH SCHOOL a. Fields (1) Mystics, S. Jones, Summer Ball, Sundays, June through July 2008; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (2) Boys’ Soccer, Damiso Josey, Soccer Camp, Monday through Friday, August 18 to 22, 2008; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (3) Hammonton Girls’ Soccer, Kim Velardi, Team Camp, Monday through Friday, August 4 to August 8, 2008; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm b. Cafeteria (1) Hammonton Football, David Capelli, Serve Lunch, Monday through Saturday, August 18 to 27, 2008; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm c. Gym (1) Hammonton Football, David Capelli, Family Night, Friday, August 15, 2008; 5:00 to 8:00 pm d. Library (1) Atlanticare Behavioral Health /NJ After 3, Mary Young, In-service, Tuesday, August 19, 2008; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Motion: _____________ Second: _____________ INFORMATION For Your Perusal Letter from AtlantiCare Behavioral Health thanking the school district for hosting AtlantiCare Behavioral Health with their annual in-service May 2008 Fire Drills June 2008 Fire Drills May 2008 School Monies May 2008 School Nurse June 2008 School Nurse May 2008 Suspensions June 2008 Suspensions 4th Quarter Suspensions 2007-2008 End of Year Suspension Reports Allen, Ginna – Atlantic County Traumatic Loss Coalition Prenger, Kathy – Introduction to PowerPoint 2007 Quinty, Tim – EOC Biology Prompt Forum Public Comment Adjournment Motion_________ Second: __________ Time: Hammonton Board of Education 566 Old Forks Road, Hammonton, New Jersey AGENDA July 17, 2008 PAGE 2 |