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80 MINUTES June 13, 2011 The Hopewell Township Board of Education met in regular session at the Hopewell Crest School, 122 Sewall Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 (7:15 p.m.). Flag salute. Mr. Freitag opened the meeting by reading the Sunshine Law – In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted on the front door of the Crest School and in the News of Cumberland County. Roll call was taken and the following members were in attendance: Mr. Kenneth Freitag, Mr. Michael Gaimari, Mrs. Melanie Husted-Halter, Mr. James Homan, Mr. Edward Kennedy, Mrs. Kristi Schoppe, Mr. Ronald Campbell, Jr., Mrs. Hope Zeck, Dr. Terry Van Zoeren, Superintendent, Stephanie A. Kuntz, Business Administrator/Board Secretary and Mr. Rob Malestein, Solicitor. Mr. Harry Gates was absent Presentations - Presentation about Camp Speers: Barbara Esposito and students K-8 Math Curriculum Overview: Mrs. Price, Mr. Frank Chinnici and Mrs. Kathleen Maloney Mrs. Price presented certificates to the Math Committee members. Mr. Kennedy made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2011 meeting. Mr. Homan seconded the motion and it was carried. Eight – ayes Mr. Kennedy made a motion to approve the closed session minutes for the May 9, 2011 meeting. Mr. Gaimari seconded the motion and it was carried. Eight - ayes On motion of Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Gaimari and carried by unanimous vote, the Board accepted the following: Board Secretary’s report in accordance with 18A:17-9 for the month of April, 2011. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.11(a)3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (attachment) Board of Education Certification – pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.11(a)4, the Board of Education certifies that after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of their knowledge no major accounts or funds have been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.11(a) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. In summary the cash balances were in agreement with the Treasurer of School Monies report. In addition, the Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.11(a) 2 certifies that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources. Eight - ayes On motion of Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Gaimari and carried by unanimous vote, the board accepted the following: Treasurer’s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of April, 2011 The Treasurer’s report and Secretary’s report are in agreement for the month of April, 2011. _________________________________ ________________________________ Board President Business Administrator

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MINUTES June 13, 2011 The Hopewell Township Board of Education met in regular session at the Hopewell Crest School, 122 Sewall Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 (7:15 p.m.). Flag salute. Mr. Freitag opened the meeting by reading the Sunshine Law – In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted on the front door of the Crest School and in the News of Cumberland County. Roll call was taken and the following members were in attendance: Mr. Kenneth Freitag, Mr. Michael Gaimari, Mrs. Melanie Husted-Halter, Mr. James Homan, Mr. Edward Kennedy, Mrs. Kristi Schoppe, Mr. Ronald Campbell, Jr., Mrs. Hope Zeck, Dr. Terry Van Zoeren, Superintendent, Stephanie A. Kuntz, Business Administrator/Board Secretary and Mr. Rob Malestein, Solicitor. Mr. Harry Gates was absent Presentations - Presentation about Camp Speers: Barbara Esposito and students

K-8 Math Curriculum Overview: Mrs. Price, Mr. Frank Chinnici and Mrs. Kathleen Maloney

Mrs. Price presented certificates to the Math Committee members.

Mr. Kennedy made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2011 meeting. Mr. Homan seconded the motion and it was carried. Eight – ayes Mr. Kennedy made a motion to approve the closed session minutes for the May 9, 2011 meeting. Mr. Gaimari seconded the motion and it was carried. Eight - ayes On motion of Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Gaimari and carried by unanimous vote, the Board accepted the

following: Board Secretary’s report in accordance with 18A:17-9 for the month of April, 2011. The Board

Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.11(a)3 and

that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal

year. (attachment) Board of Education Certification – pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.11(a)4, the Board of

Education certifies that after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and

upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of their knowledge no major accounts

or funds have been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.11(a) and that sufficient funds are available

to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. In summary the cash balances

were in agreement with the Treasurer of School Monies report.

In addition, the Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.11(a) 2 certifies that there are no changes

in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources. Eight - ayes

On motion of Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Gaimari and carried by unanimous vote, the board accepted the

following: Treasurer’s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of April, 2011 The

Treasurer’s report and Secretary’s report are in agreement for the month of April, 2011.

_________________________________ ________________________________

Board President Business Administrator

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CORRESPONDENCE – Mr. Freitag discussed letters in the board packet including the letter from Mr. Fralinger and the Crispin Family. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comment from public. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Dr. Van Zoeren recognized Mr. Blizzard and committee members who worked on the Teacher Evaluation tool and he presented the tool to the board.

Dr. Van Zoeren also addressed QSAC in the 2011-2012 school year and asked the board members to think about what committee they would like to participate. All committees require one board member.

Dr. Van Zoeren discussed the End of Year Student Activity Reports included in board packet, Kindergarten enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year, and the Curriculum Coordinator Service Agreement (2 changes: 1 yr vs. 3 yr and County Supt. as mediator).

COMMITTEE REPORTS ADMINISTRATIVE/PERSONNEL Mr. Gaimari made a motion, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Administrative/Personnel Committee, to approve the Revised Teacher Evaluation presentation and recognition of Committee (Mr. Blizzard, Committee Chair, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Maloney, Mrs. Sloan, Mrs. Stanger, Mr. Hitchner, and Mrs. Youngblood) Mr. Homan seconded the motion and it was carried. Eight – ayes Mr. Gaimari made a motion, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Administrative/ Personnel Committee, to approve items # 1 -4:

1. Employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2010-2011 school year:

Andrew Benfer $85.00 per day

2. Policy upon Second reading to approve the following:

7015 Security Cameras

6145.4 Sports Related Concussions and head Injuries

3. Approval of the Regular Education Parent Paid Tuition students for the 2011-2012 school year as per the confidential list in board packets.

4. Approval to remove K.K., G.J. and E.J. from rolls for the 2011-2012 school year for non-payment/non-timely payment of tuition.

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Mrs. Zeck seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows:

Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mrs. Halter, Mr. Homan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Schoppe, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None Motion carried.

Mr. Gaimari made a motion, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Administrative/ Personnel Committee, to approve items # 5 -6:

5. Approval of Summer help –Adam Barber – hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – half hour lunch and (2) 15 minute breaks – start date will June 21, 2011 (8 hours@ $9.00/hr @ 49 days = $3,528.00)

6. Approval of Mr. Everett Perry for the 2011-2012 Part-time Custodial position – 3 days per week( Monday, Wednesday, Friday) – salary $27,232.20 (no health benefits)

Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows:

Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mrs. Halter, Mr. Homan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Schoppe, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None Motion carried.

Mr. Gaimari made a motion, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Administrative/ Personnel Committee, to approve items # 7 -8:

7. Policy upon First reading to approve the following:

9111 Qualifications of Board of Education Members

9200 Orientation and Training of Board members

5145.4 Equal Educational Opportunity

5131.5 Violence and Vandalism

4117.27 Arrest Reporting

3515 Smoking

1120 BOE Meetings

1100 Communicating with the Public

Dr. van Zoeren explained the changes in the policies listed above.

8. Approval of 2011-2012 subs

Last Name First

Name

Pay Rate

Ale Kristin $85.00

Benfer Andrew $85.00

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Berger William $85.00

Berks Lindsay $85.00

Burke Lori $85.00

Burlingame Carla $85.00

Carbone Jennifer $85.00

Carney Charles

Jr.

$85.00

Caltabiano Cathy $85.00

Chinnici Linda $85.00

Cossaboom Andrew $85.00

Dooley Stacy $85.00

Downer Pat $85.00

Elwell Sam $85.00

Freitag Krista $85.00

Fuller Brooke $85.00

Gleissner Barry $85.00

Griner Ruth $85.00

Harwood Lynn $85.00

Havens Mary $85.00

Haydak Mike $75.00

Hewitt Sarah $85.00

Holder Caroline $85.00

Kiesseling Melissa $85.00

Kobylinski Robert $85.00

Laning Patti $85.00

Leigh Jennifer $85.00

Lewis Jonathan $85.00

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Loose Donna $85.00

Lowry Donna $85.00

Manske Melissa $85.00

Marchand Marge $85.00

Metelow Cindy $85.00

Mills Christie $85.00

Moore Jean $85.00

Neder Kathy $85.00

Parenti Lauri $85.00

Plummer Carla $85.00

Saccomann

o

Jennifer $85.00

Schaeffer Linda Sue $85.00

Scottolio Katheryn $85.00

Scull Katherine $85.00

Schoen Steve $85.00

Shaiko Ashley $85.00

Sheppard Catherine $85.00

Sheppard Michelle $85.00

Sheppard Patti $85.00

Smith Erety $85.00

Sterchele Kelly $85.00

Trout Laura $85.00

Trucano Leslie $85.00

Trumble Paul $85.00

Tucker Stephen $85.00

Weir Carlye $85.00

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Westog Judy $85.00

Widdifield Elizabeth $85.00

Ayars Catherine $75.00

Bennett Terri $75.00

Calabrese Amanda $75.00

Jessica Chroniger $75.00

Contino Danielle $75.00

Crispin Brian $75.00

Evans Michele $75.00

Federico Alan $75.00

Figueroa Anthony $75.00

Fuller Rebekah $75.00

Freitag Molly $75.00

Gregor Alex $75.00

Guy Danielle $75.00

Hewitt Bobbi Jo $75.00

Hewitt Melissa $75.00

Hewitt Matthew $75.00

Jackson Donna $75.00

Leyman Kristy $75.00

Massey Krista $75.00

Moorhouse Cynthia $75.00

Ogden Stephanie $75.00

Ordille Allyson $75.00

Propert Maribeth $75.00

Rocap Adam $75.00

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Romeo Jacquelin

e

$75.00

Tirelli Cynthia $75.00

Vickers Veronica $75.00

Williams NancyJo $75.00

Nurses (all $100.00 per day)

Burke Lori

Ritter Wendy

Sebastian Bertha

Instructional Aides/Cafeteria Aides/Office Personnel/Custodians ($9.00 PER HOUR FOR 2011-

12)

LAST

NAME

FIRST N

Contino Dani

Contino Kaitlin

Blizzard

Sr.

Ken

Manupello Melissa

Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows:

Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mrs. Halter, Mr. Homan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Schoppe, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag - abstention on # 14 & #67 on the substitute list Nays: None Motion carried.

Mr. Gaimari made a motion, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Administrative/ Personnel Committee, to approve items # 9:

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9. Approval for Contracting agreement for Curriculum Coordinator Services with Stow Creek,

Greenwich, Deerfield, Fairfield, Upper Deerfield, and the Cumberland regional High School District as per the attached document. Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows:

Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mr. Homan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Schoppe, Mr. Freitag Nays: Mrs. Halter, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Zeck Motion carried.

Mr. Gaimari made a motion, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Administrative/ Personnel Committee, to approve items # 11-17:

11. Revisions to the following job descriptions:

Child Study Team Director

12. Summer work for the following staff:

Mr. Ken Blizzard (504 plans, new student placement) 3 days at $35.00 per hour, 18 hrs., 8:00-3:00, 1 hr unpaid lunch $630. August 29, 30

and 31, 2011

Mr. Matt Hitchner, summer website monitoring/updating, $200.00

Mr. Daryl Halter (technology maintenance/upgrades; Oncourse student record work, etc.) June 21, 22, 23, 24; Aug 29, 30, and 31. Five additional days to be determined. (for Computer Maintenance, installation, and minor repairs) 12 days, 7 hrs per day at $35.00 per hour, 72 hr. 8:00-3:00, 1 hr unpaid lunch $2520.00

13. Appointment of the following groundskeeping personnel for the 2011-2012 school year at a salary of $13.00 per hour:

Mr. Davis Federico

Mr. Ken Blizzard Sr.

14. Approve Robert Koblynski for the health and physical education teacher at step A of the negotiated agreement for the 2011-2012 school year. The salary will be $54,250.

15. Approve Jodi Dickinson for the part time 10 month library clerk position at a salary of $17,537.92 for the 2011-2012 school year.

16. Approve Ms. Shaiko to be the special education Extended School Year (ESY) instructor at a rate of

$_25.00 per hour.

17. Approve a contract from Rehabilitation Professional Services, Inc. (RPS) for Occupational and Physical therapies for the 2011-2012 school year” (see attached contract)

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Mr. Homan seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows:

Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mrs. Halter, Mr. Homan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Schoppe, Mr. Campbell – abstention on # 12 & 13 only, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None Motion carried.

Mr. Gaimari made a motion, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the

Administrative/ Personnel Committee, to approve items # 19-21:

19. Approve summer “speech only” services for special education students (D.F., V.S, JH, JH, JD, and

MS) as per IEPs”

20. Approve an application to be submitted to the DOE for a Multiple Disabilities class to begin operation in September 2011”

21. Approve ESY program for preschool student JD at Upper Deerfield Preschool in the amount of $625 from July 5 to August 8” (total cost is $1,375 From May 17th to August 8th) Mr. Homan seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows:

Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mrs. Halter, Mr. Homan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Schoppe, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None Motion carried.

BUDGET AND FINANCE Mr. Gaimari made a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Budget and Finance Committee, to approve items# 1:

1. Approval of bills as submitted.

Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows:

Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mrs. Halter, Mr. Homan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Schoppe, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None Motion carried.

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Mrs. Schoppe made a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Budget and Finance Committee, to approve items# 2-15:

2. Approval of transfers.

FROM TO REASON

Please see separate transfer

listing for April

3. Approval of the Bid Specifications for Student Transportation Services Bid Number 315-11 and to go out to bid on June 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m..

4. Approval of the Subcontracting Agreement for Business Service with Downe Township Board of Education for the 2011-2012 school year. The revenue would be $65,000.

5. Approval of the NJSBAIG 2011 Safety Grant Program Award in the amount of $5,539.00.

6. Approval of the Computer Services Consulting Agreement for the 2011-12 School Year with CSI Computer Consulting, L.L. C. in the amount of $18,720 (no increase from the 2010-2011 yr).

7. Approval of the following renewal rates for health benefits for the 2011-2012 school year:

Aetna health insurance no increase until 1/1/2012

Benecard prescription 6.2%

Delta dental 3.62%

8. Approval of the Joint Purchasing Agreement with Board of Education of the Township of Pittsgrove for the purchase of paper , materials and supplies for the 2011-2012 school year.

9. Approval of OT evaluation services agreement with EIRC. Rate is $275.00 per evaluation.

10. Approval of the School Budget Accounting & Reporting and Payroll Software 2011-2012 licensing renewal charge of $8,416 provided through Gloucester County Special Services School District.

11. Approval of the Southern Coastal Health Insurance Fund Resolution of Intent to Form.

12. Approval of the Reimbursement of Board Members for Cost of Criminal History Background Check Resolution. (Please see attachment)

13. Approval to close the petty cash accounts as of June 30, 2011.

14. Approval of Sodexo Resolution:

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Be it resolved that the Hopewell Township Board of Education Approves:

Surplus Guarantee

Sodexo guarantees that District shall receive an annual financial return of Twenty Six Thousand Three

Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($26,320.00) for the 2011–2012 school year. If the annual financial

return for the Food Service program falls short of the aforementioned amount, Sodexo shall pay the

difference to District in an amount not to exceed 100% of Sodexo's annual Management Fee. Sodexo

reserves the right to recover any such reimbursement made during the current contract year from that

year’s Surplus on a monthly basis.

General Support Services Allowance

General Support Services Allowance equal to Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($12,300.00) for

the 2011-2012 contract year, payable in ten (10) equal installments of One Thousand and Thirty

Dollars ($1,230.00) September through June, computed at the end of each Accounting Period and

prorated for any partial Accounting Period. Partial Accounting Period shall be defined as a period of

time less than one (1) month.

Management Fee

District shall pay Sodexo a Management Fee in an amount equal to Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred

and Seventy Five Dollars ($15,375.00) per year payable in ten equal installments of One Thousand and

Five Hundred and Thirty Seven 50/100 Dollars ($1,537.50), September through June for the 2010-2011

contract year. The Management Fee shall be calculated at the end of each Accounting Period during

the school year and prorated for any partial Accounting Period. Partial Accounting Period shall be

defined as a period of time less than one (1) month.

15. Approval of Current Year Surplus to Reserve

WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-2, NJSA 18A:7G-31, and NJSA 18A:7F-41 permit a Board of Education to

establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the

Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer unanticipated excess

current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by

board resolution, and

WHEREAS, the Hopewell Township Board of Education wishes to transfer unanticipated excess

current year revenue or unexpended appropriations from the general fund into a Maintenance

Reserve account at year end, and

WHEREAS, the Hopewell Township Board of Education has determined that (an amount not to

exceed) $ 100,000 is available for such purpose of transfer;

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Hopewell Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

Mr. Homan seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mrs. Halter, Mr. Homan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Schoppe, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None Motion carried.

CURRICULUM/CURRICULUM POLICY – Mrs. Kristi Schoppe, Chairperson Report of the chairperson on committee business

Mrs. Schoppe made a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Curriculum Committee, to approve items# 1-18:

1. Motion to approve the following staff members to attend the summer workshop Smart board training I at a stipend of $50 per day

2.

2. Motion to approve the following staff members to attend the summer workshop Smart board training II at a stipend of $50 per day Level 2 Smart Board (6/29)

1 *Kathleen Maloney

2 *Lyn Ricards

3 *Matt Hitchner

4 *Darlene Freitag

Level 1 Smart Board (6/28)

*Matt Hitchner

*Linda Hubschmidt

*Heidi Reed

*Karen Sloan

*Susana Bear

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5 *Chubby Weber

6 *Jean Sharp

7 *Karen Sloan

8 *Kelli Manski

9 *Nancy Contino

10 *Russ Chappius

3. Motion to approve the following staff members to attend the summer workshop Behavior Management at a stipend of $50 per day

Behavior Management (8/9 & 8/10)

1 *Linda Hubschmidt

2 *Kelli Manski

3 *Jennifer Puelles

4 *Lindsey Sharp

5 *Mary Heisler

6

4. Motion to approve the following staff members to attend the summer workshop Elementary Math at a stipend of $50 per day

Elementary Math (7/26 & 7/27)

1 *Melissa Bittle

2 *Joanne Davis

3 *Kathleen Maloney

4 *Mallory Heimlich

5 *Chubby Weber

6 *Jean Sharp

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7 *Karen Avis

8 *Karen Sloan

9 *Carrie Burlingame

10 *Kelli Manski

11 *Russ Chappius

12 *Jennifer Puelles

5. Motion to approve the following staff members to attend the summer workshop writing across the Curriculum at a stipend of $50 per day

Writing Across Curr. (8/16)

1 *Melissa Bittle

2 *Joanne Davis

3 *Lyn Ricards

4 *Mallory Heimlich

5 *Chubby Weber

6 *Kelli Manski

7 *Nancy Contino

8 *Barb Esposito

9 *Russ Chappius

10 *Jennifer Puelles

11 *Daryl Halter

12 *Mary Heisler

6. Motion to approve the following staff members to attend the summer workshop Improving Critical Thinking Skills at a stipend of $50 per day

Improving Crit. Thinking (8/2)

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1 *Jean Sharp

2 *Karen Avis

3 *Karen Sloan

4 *Kelli Manski

5 *Russ Chappius

6 *Alesa Contino

7 *Danielle Beety

8 *Lindsey Sharp

9 *Daryl Halter

10 *Mary Heisler

7. Motion to approve the following staff members to attend the summer workshop Improving the Six Big Comprehension Strategies at a stipend of $50 per day

Imp. 6 Big Compr. (8/17)

1 *Melissa Bittle

2 *Joanne Davis

3 *Mallory Heimlich

4 *Chubby Weber

5 *Jean Sharp

6 *Sherrie Rizzo

7 *Carrie Burlingame

8 *Kelli Manski

9 *Barb Esposito

10 *Russ Chappius

11 *Mary Heisler

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8. Motion to approve the following staff members to attend the summer workshop Administering the KTEA at a stipend of $50 per day

Admin. KTEA (8/3)

1 *Alesa Contino

2 *Kathleen Maloney

3 *Jean Sharp

4 *Karen Avis

5 *Karen Sloan

6 *Sherrie Rizzo

7 *Barb Esposito

8 *Russ Chappius

9. Motion to approve the following staff members to attend the summer workshop Improving Instructional Strategies at a stipend of $50 per day

Instr. Strategies (8/23)

1 *Melissa Bittle

2 *Mallory Heimlich

3 *Carrie Burlingame

4 *Kelli Manski

5 *Barb Esposito

6 *Russ Chappius

7 *Danielle Beety

8 *Jennifer Puelles

9 *Mary Heisler

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10. Motion to approve the following staff members to attend the summer workshop Improving Guided Reading at a stipend of $50 per day

Imp. Guided Reading (8/24)

1 *Melissa Bittle

2 *Joanne Davis

3 *Lauren Fischer

4 *Ethan Witte

5 *Mallory Heimlich

6 *Carrie Burlingame

7 *Kelli Manski

8 *Barb Esposito

9 *Russ Chappius

10 *Danielle Beety

11 *Jennifer Puelles

12 *Mary Heisler

11. Approval of Alesa Contino as the trainer for the summer smart board I training. She will be paid $100.

12. Approval of Alesa Contino as the trainer for the summer smart board II training. She will be paid $100.

13. Approval of Kathleen Maloney as the trainer for the summer Improving Critical Thinking Skills through Authentic Assessment training. She will be paid $100.

14. Approval of Kelli Manski as the trainer for Administering the KTEA. She will be paid $100.

15. Approval of Suzanne Youngblood as the trainer for Writing Across the Curriculum. She will be paid $100.

16. Approve of Suzanne Youngblood as the trainer for Implementing the 6 Big Comprehension Strategies. She will be paid $100.

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17. Approve of Suzanne Youngblood as the trainer for Instructional Strategies to Improve Writers Workshop. She will be paid $100.

18. Approve of Suzanne Youngblood as the trainer for Implementing Guided Reading. She will be

paid $100.

Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mrs. Halter, Mr. Homan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Schoppe, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None Motion carried. CAFETERIA/TRANSPORTATION/ATHLETICS/STUDENT ACTIVITIES Report of the chairperson on committee business Mr. Kennedy made a motion, on recommendation of the Superintendent and the Cafeteria/Transportation/ Athletics/Student Activities Committee, to approve the following agenda items #1-4:

1. Recommendation to approve use/activites of the following:

Field trip approval for 2011-2012 as follows:

Kindergarten Garden State Discovery Museum, Fall 2011 Hopewell Municipal Building, December 2011 (no cost to dist)

Cumberland Regional High School, March 2012

Washington Township Performing Arts Center, May 2012

Kelly Miller Circus Tent Raising at Dutch Neck Village, June 2012

Grade 1 May 2012- Washington Twp Performing Arts Center May 2012- Cape May Zoo

June 2012- Kelly Miller Circus

Grade 2 Academy of Natural Sciences—early June June 2012- Kelly Miller Circus

Grade 3 Longwood Gardens—early June

Grade 5 Philadelphia, late May 2012

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Grade 6 Camp Speers June 2012

Grade 8 Late May—Washington DC

PTA Green Olive (Cherrydale) Limo Ride Nov 2 2011

Gifted and Talented Grade 5 Kids About the Bay, Bivalve, NJ Sept/Oct 2 day trip Marsville May Site April (no bus needed)

Grade 6 Cognetics May

Grade 7 Future Cities January (no bus needed) Grade 8 Future Cities January (no bus needed) Mini Model Congress, Trenton, NJ May

Safety Patrol Great Adventure, May 2012

Jerseyman Oct. – Dude Ranch (NY) (Weekend) Nov- Philadelphia

April – New York

May- Valley Forge

June- Whitewater Rafting

2. Field trip for 6th grade math students in Mr. Hitchner’s class to Colonial Bank on June 14, 2011.

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3. Jointure for Pupil Transportation (JPT)

On the motion of _Mr. Edward Kennedy__, seconded by _Mr. James Homan__ the Hopewell Township

Board of Education approve the Upper Deerfield Township Board of Education to be the student

transportation LEA host district for the 2011-2012 school year and the award of the Upper Deerfield

Township Jointure for Pupil Transportation consortium contract to Sheppard Bus Service, Inc. in the

amount of $236,381 for regular student transportation with administrative costs of $10,228 as

specified in the Joint Transportation Agreement and Participation Resolution.

4. Co-curricular appointments as follows for the 2011-2012 school year: I. Boys Basketball M Hitchner

Co-Ed Soccer B Gleissner

Co-Ed Softball (Team 1) K Sloan

Co-Ed Softball (Team 2) K Manski

Field Hockey L Sharp

Girls Basketball K Manski

II Bowling I A. Witte

Bowling II C. Weber

Cheerleading (split stipend) K Avis, A Witte

Drama Club H Reed

Honor Society L Ricards

Jerseymen (split stipend) L Seay, S Rizzo

Student Council (split stipend) K Avis, F Chinnici

Yearbook I S Youngblood

Yearbook II M Quick

III. Earth Club (split stipend) C Burlingame, S Youngblood

Safety Patrol M Leigh

Lil’ Hawks R Chappius

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AV Club D Halter

Fall Track Club K Manski

Spring Track Club K Manski

Art Club J Weber

Chess Club K Blizzard

Mr. Homan seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mrs. Halter, Mr. Homan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Schoppe, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag – abstention on Safety Patrol Co-Curricular and Safety Patrol Trip to Great Adventure Nays: None Motion carried. FACILITIES Mr. Homan gave a report on committee business.

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRAVEL REPORTS

None OTHER BUSINESS None EXECUTIVE SESSION – 8:50 p.m. Mr. Gaimari made a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of personnel and negotiations. Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion and it was carried. Eight– ayes Mr. Gaimari made a motion to exit Executive Session at 9:52 pm. Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion and it was carried. Eight – ayes Mr. Gaimari made a motion to approve the Summer help –Darrin O’Hara – hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – half hour lunch and (2) 15 minute breaks – start date will June 21, 2011 (8 hours@ $9.00/hr @ 49 days = $3,528.00) Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mrs. Halter, Mr. Homan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Schoppe, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Gaimari made a motion to approve Ms. Lindsay Sharp as the summer Speech language pathologist at a rate of $_35.00 per hour not to exceed 15 hours total. Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows:

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Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mrs. Halter, Mr. Homan, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Schoppe, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Kennedy made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 pm. Mrs. Zeck seconded the motion and it was carried. Eight – ayes Respectfully submitted, Stephanie A. Kuntz Business Administrator/Board Secretary