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Milltown School District

Milltown, NJ 08850

COMBINED SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Date: Monday, August 31, 2015

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Joyce Kilmer – Media Center

I. CONVENE MEETING – PUBLIC PORTION

A. Meeting Convened in Media Center – Time:

B. Flag Salute

C. Read: Open Public Meeting Act Notice

D. Read: Mission Statement:

The Milltown School District, in collaboration with family and community, is committed to academic

excellence for all students. We aspire to develop confident, lifelong learners who will succeed in a

diverse and changing world.

We pledge equal access to a learning environment for all students and employees that supports diversity

and equality regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or

disability.

E. Roll Call of Board Members:

Roll Call – Board Members:

JoAnne Demetrio, William Gardner, James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Felipe Zambrana, Jr.,

Philip Paladino-V.P., Bill Petscavage-Pres.

Others Present:

Dr. Stephanie Brown-Supt., Ms. Norma Tursi-BA

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion By: JoAnne Demetrio Seconded By: William Gardner

Minutes – Roll Call Yes:

James Lloyd, Trina Mehr, Dawn Milburn, Carl Schneider, Felipe Zambrana, Jr., Philip Paladino-V.P.,

Bill Petscavage-Pres.

JoAnne Demetrio and William Gardner abstained from voting on the minutes.

Carried by a roll call vote of Yes, 6 No, 0 Abstentions 2

III. RECOGNITION

Thank you to the Milltown Police Department and the VFW for

providing backpacks and school supplies to Milltown Families

July 20, 2015 Combined Session

July 20, 2015 Executive Session

Minutes – Milltown Board of Education Combined Session Meeting – August 31, 2015

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IV. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

A. SBA’s Report

October Convention

Audit

Building Projects

Liquid Church

B. Superintendent’s Report

Summer Technology Update

Private School Route

Board Seat Vacancies

V. A. Liaison Reports:

Philip Paladino: Legislation

Gave an update on current legislation

Jim Lloyd: Mayor and Town Council

Gave an update about Boro Council meeting

Bill Petscavage: Middlesex Regional Education Services Commission

None

Trina Mehr: Milltown Education Foundation

Meeting is September 2nd

and pancake breakfast is scheduled for September 26th

.

JoAnne Demetrio: Milltown Parent/Teacher Association

Meeting is scheduled for August. Ice Cream Social is September 10th

at Parkview.

Carl Schneider: National, New Jersey, and Middlesex County School Boards Association

None

Felipe Zambrana: Spotswood Public Schools’ Board of Education

Attended August 18th

meeting, discussed referendum.

B. Committee Chairpersons’ Reports:

Curriculum and Instruction

Dawn Milburn, Chairperson

The Committee met about curriculum guides, thanked teachers and staff.

Finance and Facilities

Felipe Zambrana, Chairperson

None

Grants & HIB

Carl Schneider, Chairperson

None


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Negotiations

Bill Gardner, Chairperson

Committee met with the MAA, and will schedule meetings for the near future.

Personnel and Management

JoAnne Demetrio, Chairperson

Committee met about board policies.

Public/Professional Relations & Strategic Planning

Trina Mehr, Chairperson

Commented on a nice garden party.

Technology

Philip Paladino, Chairperson

Thanked Technology Department for a productive summer.

VI. FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION – Specific to Pending Motions.

Citizen’s Name: Doriann Kerber

Citizen’s Address: 20 Broad St.

Citizen’s Comments: Asked about a sign for the Liquid Church.

VII. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS:

The resolutions and motions, which follow, have been reviewed and recommended by the Superintendent of

Schools, for approval by the Milltown Board of Education.

A. Curriculum and Instruction

Dawn Milburn, Chairperson

Chairperson’s Statement: “Recommend the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Curriculum and

Instruction, Numbers 1 and 2 ”

Motion By: JoAnne Demetrio Seconded By: James Lloyd

1. …Approve the following Curriculum Guides and Instructional Texts for the 2015-2016

school year:


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A. CURRICULUM GUIDES:

Subject Grade BOE

Approval Standards

2014-

2015

2015-

2016

2016-

2017

2017-

2018

2018-

2019

2019-

2020

MATHEMATICS

K-5 8/19/14 CCSS 2011 AI I E R AI I

6-8 8/19/14 NJCCCS 2004 AI

R

6H&8

AI E R AI I

LANGUAGE ARTS K-8 8/19/14 CCSS 2011 R 6-8 AI6-8

IK-5 E R AI I

SCIENCE

K-5 6/9/15 NJCCCS 2014

NGSS 2012 R AI I I E R

6-8 8/19/14 NGSS 2014 AI I I E R AI

SOCIAL STUDIES K-8 8/31/15 NJCCCS 2014 R AI I I E R

TECHNOLOGY K-8 8/31/15 NJCCCS 2014 R AI I I E R

ART K-8 6/9/15 NJCCCS 2014 R AI I E R AI

MUSIC K-8 8/31/15 NJCCCS 2014 R AI I E R AI

PHYSICAL EDUCATION K-8 8/31/15 NJCCCS 2014 R AI I E R AI

WORLD LANGUAGE K-8

8/21/12

9/21/15

pending

NJCCCS 2009

NJCCCS 2014

pending R AI I E R AI

21st CENTURY SKILLS 8

8/24/10

9/21/15

pending

NJCCCS 2009

NJCCCS 2014

pending R AI I E R AI

GIFTED & TALENTED 1-8 8/20/13 NJCCCS 2009

CCSS 2011 E R AI I I E

PRESCHOOL PreK 4/29/14 NJCCCS 2009 E R AI I I E

SPEECH K-8 3/12/13 CCSS 2011 I I E R AI I

ESL K-8 6/4/13 CCSS 2011

WIDA 2007 I I E R AI I

LIBRARY MEDIA K-8 6/4/13 CCSS 2011

AASL 2007 I I E R AI I

A=Board Approval I=Implement E = Evaluate R=Revise

B. INSTRUCTIONAL TEXTS AND MATERIALS:

Subject Gr. Publisher Date Series Title/Description

Art

1-6

K-6

8

7-8

Davis

Davis

Davis

Davis

1998

1985

1988

1994

Adventures in Art

Discover Art (Teachers reference)

Discovering Art History

Images & Ideas

Career Readiness

Elective Course

7-8

7-8

G-W Publishing

Hobsons

2014

2014

Discovering Careers

Naviance

Enrichment

K-3

1-2

Pieces of Learning

Evan-Moor

1997

2001

Primary Education Thinking Skills (P.E.T.S.)

Hands-On Thinking Activities

ESL K-8

K-8

Harcourt

Addison-Wesley

2005

1996

Moving Into English

Amazing English!


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6-8 Pearson-Alta 2004 Shining Star series

Gifted & Talented

4

5

6

7-8

DaleSeymour

Dandy Lion

Good Apple

Prentice Hall

1989

1992

1988

1994

Thinker’s Toolbox

The Great Chocolate Caper

Every Day Law for Young Citizens

Bronze (Gr 7) Silver (Gr 8)

Health & Family Life

Supplemental

4-8

5

5

6

7

7

7

MacMillan/McGraw Hill

Glencoe McGraw Hill

Meeks Heit Publishing

McGraw Hill

McGraw Hill

Glencoe McGraw Hill

Holt, Rinehart & Winston

2002

1994

2000

1999

1999

1994

2007

Totally Awesome Health

Your Body Book

Your Body Book

Health

Health

Health – a Guide to Wellness

Human Body Systems & Health

Language Arts

Supplemental

K-5

6-8

PreK-1

2-3

K-3

3

4-5

6-8

6-8

6

7

6-8

6

6-8

7-8

6

Houghton Mifflin

Pearson

Edmentum

Heinemann

Handwriting Without Tears

Vocabulary-Spelling City

Sadlier

Sadlier

Zaner-Bloser

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Steck-Vaughn

Benchmark Education

Triumph Learning

Scholastic Education

Time for Kids

2014

2010

2014

2011

2014

2014

2008

2012

2008

1998

1994

2008

2012

2014

2014

2014

Journeys

Prentice Hall Literacy

Reading Eggs

Leveled Literacy Intervention

Handwriting Without Tears

Spelling City

Grammar Workshop

Vocabulary Workshop

Strategies for Writers

Jamestown: Best Short Stories Introductory Level

Jamestown: Best Short Stories Middle Level

Strategies for Success in Writing

Benchmark Writers Workshop

BuckleDown CCSS

SCOPE magazine

Time for Kids

Language Arts

SpEd & Basic Skills

in addition to above

K-1

4-8

Wilson Reading Program

Houghton Mifflin

2002

2001

Fundations

Houghton Mifflin English

Mathematics

Supplemental

K-5

6

7 +6

Hon

8

6 Hon

7 Hon

8 Hon

8 Hon

8 Hon

3-8

6 Hon

7

3-5

4

Pearson/Scott Foresman

Holt, McDougal

Holt, McDougal

Houghton-Mifflin

Holt, McDougal

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Peoples Education

Peoples Education

Pearson

Holt, McDougal

ALEKS

Houghton-Mifflin

2012

2012

2012

2012

2012

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2015

2008

2014

2014

enVision Math Common Core

Holt Mathematics Common Core

Holt Mathematics Common Core

Algebra 1 Common Core

Holt Mathematics Common Core gr. 6 and 7

Glencoe Math Accelerated 7

Glencoe Algebra I

Math Accelerated Interactive Study Guide

Algebra I

Measuring Up CCSS

Realize Digits

Holt PreAlgebra

QuickTables

On-Core Mathematics

Mathematics

SpEd

in addition to above

K-3

K-3

6-8

Innovative Learning

Scott Foresman

Scott Foresman

1998

2002

2002

Touch Math

Math

Middle School Math 1, 2, 4

Music – General PK-1

2-6

7-8

Silver Burdett/Pearson

/Scott Foresman

Silver Burdett & Ginn

Silver Burdett

2005

1998

1988

Making Music

Music Connection

World of Music

Music – Instrumental 4-8 Kjos 1991 Standard of Excellence Instrumental Books

Physical Education K-3 Great Activities 1994 The Best of Great Activities

Reading

SpEd

in addition to gen ed.

K-3

7-8

Edmark

Scholastic

1992

1996

Edmark Reading Program

Scholastic Scope Literature


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Science K-5

6-8

Pearson

Pearson

2008

2011

Scott Foresman Science

Interactive Science

Social Studies

K

1

2

3

3

4

5

6

6

7

8

8

Silver Burdett Ginn

Nystrom

Nystrom

Nystrom

Houghton Mifflin

Scott Foresman

Scott Foresman

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Nystrom

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

1996

2005

2005

2005

2012

2011

2008

2008

2009

2009

2010

2010

Kindergarten Place

Neighborhoods Near & Far: Block Buddy Atlas

Communities Here and There: Nystronaut Atlas

People & Places Everywhere: Map Champ Atlas

Our Communities

New Jersey

The United States: Gold Edition

Journey Across Time: The Early Ages

Mapping World History

The American Journey: The Early Years

Civics Today- Citizenship Economics and You

Exploring Our World

Technology 5-8

5-8

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

Glencoe/McGraw Hill

2009

2009

MS Office 2007

MS Power Point 2007

World Languages

8

7

6

5

4

K-3

Holt-McDougal

Holt-McDougal

Cambridge University Press

Pearson

Pearson

Wright Group/McGraw-Hill

2013

2013

2016

2014

2014

2005

Avancemos 1B

Avancemos 1A

Mundo Real

Realidades 1B

Realidades 1A

Viva el español

Study Skills

Elective Courses

6

7/8

7/8

7/8

Grand Lighthouse Pub.

Channing Bete

Channing Bete

Channing Bete

2006

2011

2011

2011

SOAR Study Skills

Effective Note Taking Skills

Studying for Success

What’s Up Study Skills

STEM

Elective Course

8 Pitsco 2015 Middle School STEM Modules

2. …Approve out-of-district placement and additional services for the following students for the 2015-2016

school year compliance with each child’s IEP. Please Note: All Tuition costs are approximate.

Student # Placement Tuition

9 East Brunswick Public Schools – Churchill $31,182.51

14 New Road School of Somerset $45,145.80

32 Collier School $52,200.00

40 The Center School $55,427.40

President’s Statement: “Move to accept the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Curriculum and

Instruction, Numbers 1 and 2 .”

Curriculum and Instruction – Roll Call Yes:




B. Finance and Facilities

Felipe Zambrana, Chairperson

Chairperson’s Statement: “Recommend the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Finance and

Facilities, Numbers 1 through 12 ”


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Motion By: JoAnne Demetrio Seconded By: Trina Mehr

1. …Approve the payment of the items on the Accounts Payable Bill Lists dated

July 31, and August 31, 2015.

2. …Approve the Payroll Bill Lists dated July 30, August 15, and August 30, 2015.

3. …Approve the acceptance of Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports for June, 2015.

4. …Approve transfers.

5. …Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, I, Norma Tursi, Business Administrator, certify that as of June 30,

2015, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total

exceed the amount appropriated by the district Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 and

18A:22-8.2, and N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a).

6. …Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, we certify that as of June 30, 2015, after review of the Secretary’s

monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district

officials, to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of

N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for

the remainder of the fiscal year.

7. …Approve consultants for educational services during the 2015-2016 school year.

a) Dr. Paul Rodriguez Rust – Spectrum Diversity approx. $1,200

b) Colleen Kelly-Rayner – CKR Retreats approx. $400

c) Cyndi Castello-Bratteson – Rutgers Center for Literacy approx. $3,600

d) Heather Kuhns – Pearson approx. $800

8. ...Acknowledge the Fire Drill Report from Parkview School for July and August, 2015.

Date Time of Day Length of Time

Minutes Seconds

7/23/15 12:23PM 2 37

8/05/15 10:10AM 3 32

9. …Approve change order #001 Building Systems Upgrade at Joyce Kilmer School, Midcoast Mechanical,

Inc. for the Installation of a Roof Drain not to exceed $8,243.00.

10. …Approve transportation costs for the following out of district students for the 2015-2016 School Year.

Please Note: All costs are approximate due to the fact that the actual cost varies dependent on the number

of students taking the bus.

Student# Placement Transportation Cost

11,14,29 New Road, Somerset $129.54/day

3 Piscataway Regional

Day School

$ 57.40/day

34 Children’s Institute $195.36/day

9 Churchill Junior High

School

$ 55.12/day


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22, 24,40 The Center School $192.78/day

32 Collier High School $107.10/day

8,16,25 Academy Learning Center $244.19/day

Shared Time

Students

Woodbridge Vo-Tech $167.44/day

11. …Approve transportation costs for the 2015-2016 School Year as follows.

Route School Annual Cost

5242 Academy of Science, Math & Engineering $23,320.80

MISR1 Spotswood High School $34,344.00

MISR2 Spotswood High School $30,769.20

MIJB3 Spotswood High School $38,385.00

MILL8 Spotswood High School $27,547.20

MILL9 Spotswood High School $27,518.40

MISA4 Spotswood High School $38,345.40

M430 Spotswood High School – Late Bus $ 9,684.00

12. ...Approve the following travel requests for Board members and staff in accordance with State Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) Travel Circular:

President’s Statement: “Move to accept the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Finance and

Facilities, Numbers 1 through 12 .”

Finance and Facilities – Roll Call Yes:




C. Personnel and Management

JoAnne Demetrio, Chairperson

Chairperson’s Statement: “Recommend the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Personnel and

Management, Numbers 1 through 16 ”

Motion By: Dawn Milburn Seconded By: Trina Mehr

1. …Approve the following and previously approved individuals to serve in a substitute capacity for positions

of Custodian, Lunch/Playground Aide, Nurse, or Secretary:

a) Tami Smith

b) Jennifer Varick

c) Tom Wodeshick

Name Event Location/Date Projected Travel Expenses

a) J. Citro Responsive Classroom Randolph, NJ

Aug. 10-14, 2015

Approx. 82 Mi.; $729/Fee

Paid thru NCLB Title II

b) M. Rademacher HIB Specialist Training Monroe Twp., NJ

Aug. 24-31, 2015

Approx. 20 Mi.; $450/Fee


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2. …Approve the per diem rates for district substitutes as follows. (Current employees acting in a substitute

capacity will be paid at their regular rate.):

a) Certified Teacher $90/day (based on 6 hour day)

b) County Certified Teacher $80/day (based on 6 hour day)

c) Nurses $130/day (based on 6 hour day)

d) Custodial $11.00/hour without boiler license

$12.00/hour with boiler license

e) Lunch Aides $10.00/hour

f) Secretarial $11.00/hour

3. …Approve Denise McCarthy as a Library Aide substitute to supervise Library Club as needed.

Compensation at regular employee per diem rate.

4. …Approve Tracy Hanzes, Paraprofessional-Year 1 and .11 Part-time Teacher Step A-BA, effective

September 1, 2015.

5. …Approve the following staff hiring according to terms of salary statement. Name Position Step Effective Date

Sterling, Kyle Instructional Aide 1 9/1/2015

Sansone, Mary Preschool Teacher A-BA 9/1/2015

Lewin-Epstein, Melissa Instructional Aide/Para 1 9/1/2015

6. …Accept resignations from the following staff. Best wishes are extended from the Milltown school family.

Staff Member Position School Effective Date

Geniton, Heather Preschool Teacher Parkview 8/15/2015

Swentko, Teresa Instructional Aide Parkview 8/25/2015

7. …Approve all 2015-2016 teachers and other staff members for administratively preapproved meetings and

other sessions beyond their contracted day. Compensation in accordance with the 2015-2018 Negotiated

Agreement at the in-service rate of $28/hour.

8. …Approve summer work for the Child Study Team Members and Speech/Language Specialists.

Service Rate Paid

Attendance at Evaluation Planning Meetings; Eligibility

Meetings; and/or IEP Meetings; Placement Facilitation;

Case Management (CST/Related Service Providers)

$28 per hour

9. …Approve the following staff member as a mentor. Mentor stipend will be paid according to the district

procedure.

a) Michelle Pierson mentoring William Zahorchak - $550

b) Jill Maiorano mentoring Mariel Jackson - Modified schedule $185

10. …Approve the appointment of the following persons as coaches, advisors, club facilitators, etc. for stipend

positions over and above contract salary for the 2015-2016 school year as indicated below. Stipends to be

paid in accordance with the 2015-2018 Negotiated Agreement; Schedule “B” Extra Curricular Activities

and Schedule “C” Activity Guide.

Anti-Bullying Advisor (1 person/school) $45/hr; as needed basis D. Calvano

Art Show – (1 person/school) $65 each/event JK-M. Rademacher/PV-F. Vicini

Athletic Director (1) – JK $6,000 J. Barton


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Athletics:

Baseball (Boys’) Coach (1) – JK $2,147

Baseball (Boys’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event

Baseball (Boys’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game

Basketball (Boys’) Coach (1) – JK $2,572

Basketball (Boys’) Time Keeper (1/home game) – JK $65/game

Basketball (Boys’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event

Basketball (Boys’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game

Basketball (Girls’) Coach (1) – JK $2,572

Basketball (Girls’) Time Keeper (1/home game) – JK $65/game

Basketball (Girls’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event

Basketball (Girls’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game

Cheerleading Coach (1 - can be split) – JK $2,147

Cheerleading Tryout Judges (2/event) – JK $55 each/event

Soccer (Boys’) Coach (1) – JK $2,147

Soccer (Boys’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game

Soccer (Girls’) Coach (1) – JK $2,147

Soccer (Girls’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game

Soccer (Girls’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event

Softball (Girls’) Coach (1) – JK $2,147

Softball (Girls’) Chaperone (1/game) – JK $55/game

Softball (Girls’) Tryouts (2/event) – JK $55 each/event

B. Torro

J. Barton, R. Wrate

K. Yackanin, T. Linck, D. Pepe, P. Lawless

P. McSherry

B. DeFalco

R. Wrate,

J. Barton, R. Wrate

K. Yackanin, T. Linck, D. Pepe, P. Lawless,

P. McSherry, L. Johnson

R. Snook

R. Wrate, A. Hellerich

L. Carasso, J. Barton, R. Wrate

K. Yackanin, T. Linck, D. Pepe, P. Lawless, P.

McSherry, L. Johnson, A. Hellerich

D. McCarthy, M. Jackson

D. Calvano, L. Carasso, M. Mate

J. Barton

K. Yackanin, T. Linck, D. Pepe, P. Lawless, P.

McSherry,

A. Pento

K. Yackanin, T. Linck, D. Pepe, P. Lawless,

McSherry, J. Citro, A. Hellerich

L. Carasso, J. Barton

M. Rademacher

K .Yackanin, T. Linck, D. Pepe, P. Lawless, P.

McSherry, A. Hellerich

L. Carasso, R. Wrate

Before and After School Small Group Instruction:

Band Rehearsal (1) – JK $45/hr 5 sessions/week

Language Arts (4) – JK $45/hr

o Grades 5 – 8 2x/wk Planned Instruction

Language Arts After School RtI (5) $45/hr


Math After School RtI (5) $45/hr


Language Arts Extended Day (2) – JK $45/hr


Math Extended Day (2) – JK $45/hr


Student to Student Afterschool Program (1) – PV $45/hr

2 days/wk; not to exceed 20 wks January thru May Planned

Instruction

Wilson Reading Instructor (1) $45/hr

L. Hengeli

All district teachers






All Wilson Reading trained staff

Before and After School Tutoring:

Language Arts Tutoring (4) – JK $33/hr

o Grades 5 – 8 2x/wk Non-planned Instruction

Math Tutoring (4 ) – JK $33/hr

o Grades 5 – 8 2x/wk Non-planned Instruction



Career Day Coordinator (1) – JK $850 A. Costanzo

Career Day Assistant (1) – JK $450 S. Bottiglieri

Central Detention (1) – JK 2x/week as needed $24/hr M. Eckert


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Chairperson: Department Chairperson (4) $936/person

6-8 Social Studies

6-8 Science

6-8 Math

6-8 Language Arts

L. Imparato

T. Linck/M. Eckert

S. McGowan

M. Pierson

Chairperson: Grade Level Chairperson (6)

$468/person

PreS/Kdg

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

PreS/Kdg. – K. Melanaski

1st – P. Lawless

2nd

– M. Scarduffa

3rd

– A. Klinger

4th

– J. Maiorano

5th

– J. Citro

Chairperson: Professional Development Chairperson

(1 person/school) $936/each

JK – M. Pierson

PV – A. Klinger

Clubs:

Art Club (1) – JK 2 sessions for 6 wks (1 hr/session) $65/session

Art Club (1) – PV 3 sessions for 5 wks (1 hr/session) $65/session

Choral Rehearsal Club (1) – JK $24/hr

Homework Club (1 person/school) $24/hr

Library/Media Morning Club (1) – JK 5x/wk $24/hr

Peer Tutoring Club (1) – JK $24/hr

Tech Club (1) – JK $24/hr

M. Rademacher

F. Vicini

J. Pinnella

JK- T. Linck, L. Imparato, M. Eckert, J. Citro

PV- A. Klinger, L. Thomspon

L. Imparato, S. Kosko, B. Wright, M. Eckert

T. Linck

K. Yackanin

Concerts (Night) $290/each:

Band (1)

Choral (1)

L. Hengeli

J. Pinnella

Drop Off Loop (1 +Sub) – PV $11/day M. Bukoskey

Early AM Entrance Sub (1) – JK $33 (7:40AM-8:25AM) T. Linck

8th

Grade Advisor (1 – can be split) – JK $500/person J. Barton

8th Grade Banquet Chaperones (4) $78 each/event K. Yackanin, L. Kraus, D. Calvano,

P. McSherry, G. Jozefowicz

8th Grade Camp Mason Luggage Check-In (1) $24/hr J. Barton

8th Grade Camp Mason Overnight Chaperones (4) 2 nights/3 days - $558 each L. Kraus, S. Kosko, M. Pierson

8th

Grade Promotion Chaperones (4) – JK $78/event K. Yackanin, L. Kraus, D. Calvano,

P. McSherry, A. Hellerich

8th

Grade Spotswood Mixer Events (4) – JK $78/event T. Linck, P. McSherry, G. Jozefowicz,

A. Hellerich

Family Literacy (2) – JK $130/person per session - 5 sessions Grade 4 [Title I

Funded]

M. Boylston, J. Maiorano

Family Math Stars (2) – JK $130/person per session - 5 sessions S. McGowan, S. Kosko, K. McCarthy

Family Science (2) - PV $130/person per session - 5 sessions P. Lawless, L. Johnson

Green School Advisor (1 person/school) $850/person JK-M. Eckert / PV-B. Wright

Haunted River Walk Assistant (1) – JK $450 S. Bottiglieri

I&RS Committee Members (4/school) $1,520/each L. Imparato, S. McGowan, M. Kivowitz,

K. McCarthy, G. Kotyuk, L. Carasso,

M. Michelsen, N. Fricke

Knight Life Publications (1) – JK [3 publications] $850 K. Yackanin

Library Committee (1 person/school + school librarian)

Quarterly meetings $39/hr – 1 hr/person per meeting

B. Wright, M. Scarduffa (PV)

Musical Play Director (1) – JK $2,775 E. Russinello

Musical Play Assistant (1) – JK $1,425 K. Kirbos

Music Concert Chaperones (2/performance)

JK 2x/year $78 each/event

PV 2x/year $78 each/event

M. Boylston, K. Yackanin

P. Lawless, K. Melanaski, A. Hellerich

NJHS Advisor (1) – JK $850 J. Malta


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NJHS Assistant (1) – JK $450 M. Maselli

Phonics First (2) – PV 2x – 12 wk sessions, 3x/wk $45/hr P. Lawless, L. Johnson

Play Audition Tryout Judges (2) – JK $55 each/event R. Wrate

Play Chaperones (2/performance) – JK $78 each/event K. Yackanin, D. Pepe, L. Carasso, J. Citro,

M. Bukoskey, P. Lawless

Science Fair Coordinator (1) – JK $850 T. Linck, M. Eckert

Science Fair Assistant (1) – JK $450 L. Kraus

Science Fair Chaperones (2) – JK $65/event K. Yackanin, M. Bukoskey, P. Lawless,

J. Citro

ScIP & DEAC Chairperson (1) $1,404 M. Pierson

ScIP Team (4: 2/PV – 2/JK) $936/team member [Up to 4 trainings] L. Carasso, A. Klinger, M. Pierson,

J. Maiorano

School Store (1) – JK $850 T. Linck

Student Council Advisor (1) – JK $1,400 M. Pierson

Student Council Assistant (1) – JK $450 L. Beniaminson

Variety Show Coordinator (1) – JK $1,400 I. Ostrov

Variety Show Chaperones (3-4) – JK $78 each/event K. Yackanin, L. Kraus, D. Pepe, P. McSherry, L.

Carasso, J. Citro, L. Johnson,

M. Bukoskey, P. Lawless,

Yearbook Advisor (1) – JK $2,050 K. Yackanin

11. …Approve all district staff to serve in a substitute capacity for all stipend positions upon prior approval by

the principal.

12. …Approve the following policies for 1st reading. Second reading and adoption expected September 21,

2015.

a) Policy 2240 Research, Evaluation and Planning

b) Policy 3451 Petty Cash Funds

c) Policy 4115 Supervision

d) Policy 4123 Aides and Paraprofessionals

e) Policy 4222 Non-Instructional Aides

f) Policy 5141.21 Administration of Medication

g) Policy 6145.1/6145.2 Intramural Competition; Interscholastic Competition

13. …Approve Kathy Sosnowski to work additional summer hours, not to exceed a total of 120 hours during

July and August 2015.

14. …Approve Special Education Teachers for the following from June 23, 2015 and during the months of July

and August 2015. Rates and services listed below, not to exceed $200.

Services Rate Pay

Development of Goals and Objectives $85.00 Per Student/$42.50 if shared

15. …Approve the following teachers for attending summer workshops aligned with the district professional

development plan and state initiatives. Compensation in accordance with the 2015-2018 Negotiated

Agreement at the in-service rate of $28/hour.

a) Teresa Podlaski

b) Ilona Molnar

c) Kristen Melanaski

d) Jaclyn Citro

e) Megan Rademacher


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16. …Approve Jacqueline Bosse, Instructional Aide- Year 1 and .11 Part-time teacher Step A-BA, effective

September 1, 2015.

President’s Statement: “Move to accept the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Personnel and

Management, Numbers 1 through 16 ”

Personnel and Management – Roll Call Yes:




D. Public Relations

Trina Mehr, Chairperson

Chairperson’s Statement: “Recommend the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Public Relations,

Numbers 1 and _2__”

Motion By: JoAnne Demetrio Seconded By: Dawn Milburn

1. …Approve Kyle Johns Eagle Scout project to develop a Whisper Phone to support reading at Parkview

School.

2. …Approve the following dates for the Joyce Kilmer 8th

Grade Haunted River Walk; Friday/Saturday,

October 23/24, 2015 and Friday/Saturday, October 30/31, 2015; rain dates Sunday, October 25/November 1,

2015 if needed.

President’s Statement: “Move to accept the Motions and Resolutions as outlined in Public Relations,

Numbers 1 and 2 ”

Public Relations – Roll Call Yes:




VIII. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION – GENERAL

Citizen’s Name: None

IX. WRAP UP TOPICS

JoAnne Demetrio

Thanked the Milltown Police Department

Thanked Mrs. Kerber and all who helped with the rain garden and the garden party

Philip Paladino

Thanked the technology department

Welcomed new teachers and the new PTA President


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Wished everyone a successful school year

X. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Approve an Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 231, PL 1975, also known as the Open Public Meetings Act,

authorizing a public body to meet in executive private session under certain limited circumstances, and said law

requires the Board adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can meet in such an executive or private

session.

A. The Milltown Board of Education hereby determines that it is necessary to meet in executive session

on August 31, 2015 to discuss matters involving:

a) Personnel

b) Student relocation and housing

B. That the matters discussed will be made public if and when confidentiality is no longer required.

Moved By: JoAnne Demetrio Seconded By: Dawn Milburn Time: 8:00 pm

Approve the adjournment of Executive Session:

Moved By: JoAnne Demetrio Seconded By: Trina Mehr Time: 8:30 pm

The following motions were moved by JoAnne Demetrio and seconded by James Lloyd:

1. …Approve attendance to Spotswood High School for 2 displaced students through October 2, 2015 in

anticipation of secured residency and proof of same in Milltown by such date.

Roll Call Yes:




XI. ADJOURNMENT

Moved By: JoAnne Demetrio Seconded By: Trina Mehr Time: 8:35 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Norma M. Tursi

Board Secretary

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