HHS Student Handbook
| AUGUST 21, 2008 |
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| Written by Ms. Julie Comunale | |
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Hammonton Board of Education566 Old Forks Road, Hammonton, New Jersey AGENDAAugust 21, 2008Call 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 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. PublicDiscussion THE BOARD WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR RECEIVING THE FOLLOWING AWARDS: FEDERALLY-FUNDED ROBERT C. BYRD SCHOLARSHIP: MATTHEW DIDONATO $5,000 FROM THE CARDNER FOUNDATION: JEFFREY DUVILLA, SHAWN MCBRIDGE, ELENA RONGONE AND CHRISTINA SANTIAGO Action Items: 1. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Board Minutes of June 24, July 7, July 17, July 21, and July 29, 2008. (Open & Closed Sessions). Exhibit A Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 2. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education to certify that, as of June 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 June 2008. Exhibit B Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 3. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the purchase order lists for June 2008. New $ 4,738.19 Increases $ 15,245.80 Decreases ($228,444.67) ($208,460.68) Exhibit C Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 4. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the purchase order list for July of the 2008-2009 school year in the amount of $850,520.71. Exhibit D Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 5. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the bill list for August 2008 in the amount of $1,028,396.95. Exhibit E Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 6. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify manual check lists for August 2008 in the amount of $943,593.73. Exhibit F Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 7. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education to ratify the July 2008 payroll in the amount of $602,852.80. Exhibit G Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 8. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the June 2008 General Fund Appropriation Transfers. Exhibit H Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 9. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to acknowledge receipt of quotes for 2008-2009 Food Service bread and rolls, ice cream and pretzels, and milk. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________10. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to award contracts for the purchases for 2008-2009 Food Service bread and rolls, ice cream and pretzels, and milk. Exhibit I Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 11. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 Archbishop Damiano School tuition contracts for DB and JP for a total of $191.55 per diem (210 days) for a total amount of $40,226.00 per student . They are existing students. Exhibit J Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 12. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 Y.A.L.E. School North, Inc. tuition contract for TD for a total of $237.05 per diem (180 days) for a total amount of $42,669.00. This is an existing student. Exhibit K Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 13. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to approve Non-Public Services Agreement 2008-2009 and Agreement to Provide Chapter 226 Non-public Nursing Services with Salem County Special Services District. Exhibit L Motion: ____________ Second: ___________14. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve a resolution that private schools, listed below, are not required to charge district students for any “paid or reduced meals” furnished directly or indirectly by the school to them for the 2008-2009 school year: Archway Damiano Archway Bancroft @ Voorhees Bancroft @ Haddonfield Devereux Kanner Kingsway YALE (School Williamstown, Audubon, Northfield, and Voorhees) Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 15. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to acknowledge 8th Grade and 12th Grade awards for school year 2007-2008. Exhibit M Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ Personnel It is hereby noted for the record that all Personnel recommendations are drawn with the Superintendent’s recommendation for approval. 16. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve an unpaid leave of absence for Christine King, elementary school part-time special education instructional aide, on September 11, 12, and 15, 2008. Exhibit N Motion: _____________ Second: ___________ 17. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve high school special education teacher Carey Speziali for a practicum placement in the high school guidance department for Fall 2008 as part of her Wilmington University requirements. Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 18. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the employment of Peter Davis as a long-term Computer Drafting substitute at the 1st step rate waiving the 15 days at substitute rate. Exhibit O Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 19. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following personnel as members of the district’s Instructional Management Team (IMT) as per attached Exhibit P Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 20. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the high school extracurricular position as per attached Exhibit Q Motion: ____________ Second: ___________21. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the recommendation of the Web Master and Web Master Assistants stipends for the 2008-2009 school year. Exhibit R Motion: ____________ Second: ____________ 22. Resolution No. 08 08 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: Courtney Costa – substitute teacher. She holds a Teacher of the Handicapped certificateKrystal Reinhard – substitute teacher pending receipt of a Teacher of Art certificateAnthony Bellano – substitute teacher. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Rowan University and will be applying for an Atlantic County substitute certificateAlbrecht Grampp – substitute teacher. He holds an Atlantic County substitute certificateMichele Wendt - substitute teacher. She holds an Elementary Education certificateGlen Iannaco – substitute teacher. He holds a Teacher of Social Studies certificateRoberta Morris – substitute teacher. She holds a PreK-3 certificateDennis Berenato – substitute teacher. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Philadelphia College and will be applying for an Atlantic County substitute certificateLaura Risley – substitute teacher. She holds a PreK-3 certificate Chad DiLella – substitute teacher. He holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University and will be applying for an Atlantic County substitute certificate Michael Booth – substitute custodian - $8.00/hr Motion: ____________ Second: ____________ 23. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Patrick Devenney from the Hammonton Family Center to provide service and programs on an as need basis in the areas of grief and loss, stress management, family counseling, peer relations, etc. at no cost to the district. Motion: ____________ Second: ____________ Programs 24. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the submission of the Bilingual/ESL Three-Year Program Plan School Years 2008-2011. Exhibit S Motion: _____________ Second: ___________ 25. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the elementary school In-School Suspension program rationale recommended by Mrs. Erman as presented in Exhibit T Motion: ____________ Second: ____________ Students 26. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the share payment in the 2008-2009 program of the Atlantic County Audio-Visual Aids (AVA) Commission of $14,930.43. Exhibit U Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ Miscellaneous 27. Resolution No. 08 08 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following policies for 1st reading: Exhibit V P-1200 Community Relations Participation by the Public P-2200 Administration Administrative Positions – Review of Contracts P-3335 Business & Non-Instructional Operations Travel Expenses P-3541.2 Business & Non-Instructional Operations Use of District Vehicles P-3542.25 Business & Non-Instructional Operations District Vehicle Tracking, Maintenance & Accounting Motion: ____________ Second: ___________ 28. Resolution No. 08 08 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 SCHOOLa. Computer Lab (1) Hammonton Public Schools, Janet Holloway, PD Training Learnia, Thursday, August 7, 2008; 8:30 am to 3:00 pm 2. MIDDLE SCHOOLa. Cafeteria(1) Hammonton Recreation Department, Lou Rodio, Hawks Cheerleaders, Monday to Thursday, July 28 to 31, 2008; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm b. Auditorium (1) Hammonton Education Association, Terri Cafiso, Meeting, Thursday, July 17, 2008; 4:00 to 9:00 pm c. School (1) Hammonton Police Department, Chief Frank Ingemi, Swat Training; Tuesday, August 19, 2008; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 3. HIGH SCHOOL a. School (1) Hammonton Police Department, Chief Frank Ingemi, Swat Training; Tuesday, August 19, 2008; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm b. TV Media Room and Cafeteria (1) Hammonton Public Schools, Janet Holloway, New Teacher Orientation, Monday, August 25, 2008; 8:00 am to 1:00 pm c. Classrooms(1) Hammonton High School Guidance Department, Mike Ryan, PSAT, Saturday, October 18, 2008; 7:00 am to 12:00 NOON (2) New Jersey Department of Personnel, Pamela Kelly, Testing, Thursday, September 11, 18, 25, October 16, 23, 30, November 13, 20, December 4 and 11, 2008; 5:30 to 10:00 pm d. Library/Media Center (1) Hammonton Public Schools, Janet Holloway, New Teacher Professional Development, Tuesday, August 26, 2008; 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (2) Hammonton Public Schools, Janet Holloway, Department Chairperson Training, Wednesday, August 27, 2008; 8:00 am to 12:00 NOON (3) Hammonton High School Language Arts Department, Mike Nolan, Thursday, August 7, 2008; 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (4) Hammonton Public Schools, Janet Holloway, Meeting, Tuesday, August 5, 2008; 10:00 am to 12:00 NOON e. Cafeteria(1) Hammonton Recreation Department, Lou Rodio, Coaches Meeting, Tuesday, August 5, 2008; 5:00 to 10:00 PM f. Gyms (1) Hammonton High School Cheerleading, Gina Uerkvitz, Practice, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 8 to August 28, 2008; 9:00 am to 11:30 am (2) Hammonton High School Cheerleading, Gina Uerkvitz, Practice, Monday to Thursday, September 3 to November 26, 2008; 3:00 to 4:30 pm g. PAC (1) Dance Magic, Dawn Baldwin, Recital, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, times to be determined Motion: _____________ Second: _____________INFORMATION For Your Perusal Letter received from Dr. Daniel Loggi, County Superintendent, advising the Hammonton School District that our Early Childhood Program Aid Non-Abbott School District One-Year Operational Plan for 2008-2009. Letter received from Joseph Pantalone, Greater Chamber of Commerce, thanking Hammonton School District for the use of the high school grounds for the Red, White & Blueberry Festival. Reports Public Comment Adjournment Motion_________ Second: __________ Time: |