EGG HARBOR CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR
MEETING
March
10, 2010
The regular meeting of the Egg Harbor City Board of Education was held on the above date at 7:00 p.m. at the Charles L. Spragg School, 601 Buffalo Avenue, Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, with President Stephen Bouchard opening the meeting, and board members Richard Dovey, Joseph Farnan, E. Daniel McGinnis and Jeanne Williams present. Also present were: Superintendent, John Gilly III; Business Administrator, Joseph Smurlo; Spragg Principal, Adrienne Shulby; Supervisor of Special Projects, Gina Forester; Rittenberg Principal, Jack Griffith; Board Solicitor, Ronald Sahli; and Board Secretary, Marie Setterman.
Mr. Bouchard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following statement:
In compliance with the N.J.A.C. 5:18-3.15, in case of fire or other emergency, which should cause this facility to be evacuated, I direct your attention to the location of the exits in this facility. Also, there will be no smoking in this facility.
This is to advise those present at this meeting of the Board of Education of the Egg Harbor City School District, in the County of Atlantic, that adequate notice has been given of this meeting as required by the provisions of Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975; that notice thereof has been forwarded for publication in the District official newspapers, posted in the Spragg and Rittenberg Schools, and forwarded to the Egg Harbor City Clerk within the time required by said Act.
Mr. Bouchard directed the secretary to enter this public announcement into the minutes of this meeting.
Mr. Bouchard called for the flag salute and roll call, which is reflected in the opening paragraph.
No comments.
The Superintendent, Business Administrator, Supervisor of Special Projects and School Principals reported on the month February.
Mr. Gilly and Mr. Smurlo discussed the state of the preliminary 2009-2010 school budget which will be approved tonight for submission to the County Office of Education.
Mrs. Shulby and Mrs. Griffith announced their teachers of the year: Spragg – Donna Fiedler and Rittenberg – Connie Burzo.
Upon a motion by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the following sets of minutes: February 17, 2010 Regular and Executive
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the Board Secretary’s Report and the Treasurer’s Report for January 2010. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the Board Certification pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11. The Egg Harbor City Board of Education certifies that as of 2/28/10 after review of the Board Secretary’s monthly financial report (Revenue and Appropriation sections) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials that 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(a)2-3 and there have been no changes in anticipated revenue sources and/or amounts so that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
1.
General Account - $861,589.21
2.
Capital Account - $0
3.
Food Service - $46,358.26
4.
Payroll Account – $540,937.79
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the budget transfer (Resolution #10-13) for the 2009-10 school year in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2:13 and Chapter 196 Laws of 1967, as follows: February 28, 2010 Fund 10 – $131,083.40 Fund 20 – $26,484.12 (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
The proposed budget includes sufficient fund to provide curriculum and instruction which will enable all students to achieve the Core Curriculum Contents Standards, as is in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A and N.J.A.C. Title 6 and 6A.
Anticipated
Enrollment - 517
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the 2010-2011 school district budget for submission to the County Office of Education as follows:
Budget
General Fund $7,384,746.00
Special Revenue Fund $1,546,342.00
Debt Service Fund $ 629,305.00
$9,560,393.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to acknowledge that the 2010-2011 budget as described above will result in the following:
General Tax Fund Levy $2,246,292.00
Debt Service Tax Levy $ 199,408.00
$2,445,700.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no tax levy cap adjustments will be applied to the 2010-2011 school budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Egg Harbor City Board of Education establish a maximum of $20,000.00 in the general fund 2010-2011 budget, allotted for travel and travel related expenditures.
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
FACILITIES
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the use of facilities by Girl Scouts of Central and Southern NJ, (Southern Region) for the 2009-10 school year. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the use of facilities by Girl Scouts of Central and Southern NJ, (Local Troop Daisies and Brownies) for the 2009-10 school year. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the use of facilities by the Egg Harbor City Kiwanis for the 2009-2010 school year, pending submission of insurance and application. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
MISCELLANEOUS
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the School Board Election Data as follows:
Ø Seats open –3 - three year terms
Ø Election Date – Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Ø Election Hours – 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ø Location of Polling Places – CLS main entrance foyer &
FDR Room #20
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the Vautrinot Scholarship Committee for the 2009-2010 school year: Joseph Smurlo, Stephen Bouchard and Nanette Galloway (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. Dovey, seconded by Mr. Farnan, the Board approved the revised 2009-2010 school calendar. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion
by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Dovey, the Board approved rescinded the
appointment of Frank
Cambron as the Substance Counselor for Harborfields. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes;
Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion
by Mr. Farnan, seconded Mr. Dovey,by the Board ratified and affirmed the appointment of Tania DiOdoardo as the 21st Century Community
Learning Center’s Site Coordinator through August 2010 at an hourly rate of $20
hr. for 3.5 hrs. per day, 5 days a week for 35 weeks funded by 21st
CCLC FY 10 grant. (Roll Call: Mr.
Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr.
Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion
by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Dovey, the Board approved the resignation of
Carmelo Hernandez, custodian, dated 3/3/10 and effective 4/2/10. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes;
Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion
by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Dovey, the Board approved the change in level
for teacher substitute Robin Hendrickson from Co. Sub. Cert + BA. to Teacher
Certification. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes;
Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion
by Mr. Farnan, seconded by Mr. Dovey, the Board approved the posting for school
custodian positions:
One (1) for the remainder of the
2009-2010 school year
One (1) for the 2010-2011 school year (anticipated)
(Roll
Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr.
Bouchard-yes)
STUDENT ITEMS
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the
field trip for the 2009-2010 school year as follows: 5th and 6th
grade students to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA on April 7,
2010. Admission funded by students. Transportation funded by EHC PTO. (Roll Call:
Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr.
Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the
field trip for the 2009-2010 school year as follows: 5 through 8
honor roll students to the A10 Men’s Basketball Championship game at Boardwalk
Hall in Atlantic City, NJ on Friday, March 12, 2010. Admission funded by the Atlantic City Convention
and Visitor’s Authority. Transportation funded by 21st CCLC grant.
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes;
Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the field trip for the 2009-2010 school
year as follows: Multi-grade REBEL II students to the REBEL II Summit
on April 16, 2010 in Margate at the Tighe School. No admission fee and transportation funded by
the REBEL II grant. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr.
McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
PROGRAMS
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the Source 4 Teachers substitute list
dated March 2010. (Roll Call:
Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr.
Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the submission of the 2010-2013 Technology
Plan. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs.
Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Upon a motion by Mr. McGinnis, seconded
by Mrs. Williams, the Board approved the submission of the 2010-2011 District
Professional Development Plan. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr.
McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
Professional development activities have been recommended by building Principals, approved by the Supervisor of Special Projects and the Superintendent as directly related to the fulfillment of individual professional improvement plans and/or required by the New Jersey Department of Education, No Child Left Behind legislation (NCLB), local student Individual Education Plans, or entitlement/discretionary grants. Adequate funds have been appropriated.
Upon a motion by Mrs. Heist, seconded by Mr. Dovey, the Board approved Professional Development Workshops for the 2009-2010 school year. (Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mrs. Heist-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
POLICIES/REGULATIONS
1. Policy 5180 Hazing,
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
2. Policy 4090 Nepotism
(Roll Call: Mr. Dovey-yes; Mr. Farnan-yes; Mr. McGinnis-yes; Mrs. Williams-yes; Mr. Bouchard-yes)
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
None
COMMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE BOARD
District dates of interest for the upcoming month:
March 29 Public Budget Hearing / Regular
Meeting
April 2
& 5 Spring Recess (bldgs. closed)
April 20 School Budget Election
April 28 Regular / Reorganization Board
Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon a motion by Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Farnan, and carried unanimously, the Board adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,