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BEDMINSTER BOARD OF EDUCATION ANNUAL REORGANIZATION MEETING

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The Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster was held on April 29, 2010 at the Bedminster Township School.. Board Secretary, Debe Besold, called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. and announced that in compliance with the “Open Public Meeting Act of the State of New Jersey” adequate notice of this meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster was provided in the following manner: On April 5, 2010, adequate written notice of this meeting was:

a. Posted at the bulletin board in the Township Clerk’s Office at the Bedminster Township Municipal Building and the main office of the Bedminster Township School;

b. Mailed to the Courier News, the Bernardsville News, and to all subscribers; and c. Filed with the Township Clerk.

Also present were Dr. Andrew Rinko, Superintendent and Debe Besold, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Visitor sign-in list attached. Pledge of Allegiance. Election Results Results of April 20, 2010 Annual School Election:

Two Polling Places Bedminster Township School 298 Votes Cast Districts 1-3 Pluckemin Presbyterian Church 514 Votes Cast Districts 4-9 Absentee Ballots 24 Votes Cast Total Votes Cast 836 3-Three Year Terms Julie Goetz 521 Votes Cast Judy Creelman 488 Votes Cast Jason Anagnostis 487 Votes Cast

1-One Year Unexpired Term Lisa Cunningham 61 Votes Cast

Budget Yes 364 No 451 General Fund Current Expense: $14,255,033 Debt Service $ 904,938 Total $15,159,971


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Oath of Office for New Board Members Mrs. Besold administered the Oath of Office to the following Board Members

3 Year Term • Judy Creelman • Julie Goetz

1 Year Unexpired Term • Lisa Cunningham

Mrs. Besold administered the Oath of Office to Dr. Anagnostis during the week, as he was not able to attend tonight’s meeting. Roll Call Mrs. Besold then took roll call as follows:

Members Present Members Absent James Carter Jason Anagnostis Louis Casella Jr. Emily Caspersen Lisa Cunningham Julie Goetz Brian Haggerty Caitlyn Parker James Carter

Executive Session The following resolution was introduced by Ms. Goetz, seconded by Ms. Creelman and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: Yes: Casella, Caspersen, Creelman, Cunningham, Goetz, Haggerty, Parker, Carter; No: None; Abstain: None (Yes – 8; No – 0; Abstentions – 0).

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster that an Executive Session be called to discuss personnel and negotiations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Executive Session shall be held on April 29, 2010 at 6:45 P.M; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if action of the Board of Education is necessary as a result of such private discussion, a disclosure to the public shall be made at the time of such action; and


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if no action is required by the Board of Education as a result of such private discussion, a disclosure to the public shall be made at the time of such action; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the disclosure to the public in all events shall be made at the earliest possible public meeting following said private session.

The Board adjourned to executive session at 6:45 P.M. Moved by Mr. Haggerty, seconded by Mr. Casella, with all in favor, the meeting adjourned Executive Session at 7:43 P.M. Election of Officers Nomination - President: Mrs. Besold opened the floor for nominations for the position of President of the Bedminster Township Board of Education. Ms.Goetz nominated James Carter for this position. With no further nominations from the floor, moved by Ms. Goetz seconded by Mr. Haggerty and approved by the following roll call vote that James Carter be appointed as President of the Bedminster Township Board of Education. Roll call: Yes: Anagnostis, Casella, Caspersen, Creelman, Cunningham, Goetz, Haggerty, Parker, No: None; Abstain: Carter (Yes – 7; No – 0; Abstentions – 1). Mrs. Besold passed the gavel to Mr. Carter. President Carter thanked the Board for their continued support. Nomination - Vice President: President Carter then opened the floor for nominations for position of Vice President of the Bedminster Township Board of Education. Ms. Creelman nominated Louis Casella Jr. for this position. With no further nominations from the floor, moved by Ms. Creelman seconded by Ms. Cunningham and approved by the following roll call vote that Louis Casella Jr. be appointed as Vice President of the Bedminster Township Board of Education. Roll call: Yes: Caspersen, Creelman, Cunningham, Goetz, Haggerty, Parker, Carter, No: None; Abstain: Casella (Yes – 7; No – 0; Abstentions – 1). Budget Defeat: President Carter reviewed the process that will take place regarding the budget defeat. The Board and Township are working toward an early resolution, with meetings beginning in early May. President Carter presented the following Code of Ethics to the Board: A school board member shall abide by the following Code of Ethics for School Board Members:

a. I will uphold and enforce all laws, rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, and court orders pertaining to schools. Desired changes shall be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures.


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b. I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and

will seek to develop and maintain public schools that meet the individual needs of all children regardless of their ability, race, creed, sex, or social standing.

c. I will confine my board action to policy making, planning, and appraisal, and I will help to frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them.

d. I will carry out my responsibility, not to administer the schools, but, together with my fellow board members, to see that they are well run.

e. I will recognize that authority rests with the board of education and will make no personal promises nor take any private action that may compromise the board.

f. I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan political groups or to use the schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends.

g. I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools which, if disclosed, would needlessly injure individuals or the schools. In all other matters, I will provide accurate information and, in concert with my fellow board members, interpret to the staff the aspirations of the community for its school.

h. I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendation of the chief administrative officer.

i. I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties.

j. I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on the complaints at public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution.

Presentations: The following presentations were made:

• Karen Hofman – 2010 Teacher of the Year • Carol Marano – 2010 Retirement • Thomas Notte – Project Fit America National Teacher of the Year • Jenna Thomas – Project Fit America National Teacher of the Year • James Puglia – PBS Technology Innovator

Public Questions/Comments None. Correspondence President Carter read the following correspondence:

• Letter from Dr. Rinko to Bedminster high school student, Grace Christus congratulating her on be accepted to Duke University.


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• Note from Bedminster high school student, Grace Christus, thanking Dr. Rinko for his letter of congratulations and commending the district for the education she received while at Bedminster.

• Letter from the Bedminster Association of School Administrators (BASA) requesting the Board recognize their professional association as their exclusive representative.

• Letter of resignation from Debe Besold, School Business Administrator.

Board Committees President Carter made the following appointments:

Standing Committees

• Program & Personnel: Dr. Anagnostis, Chair,, Mrs. Caspersen, Ms. Creelman, Ms. Goetz

• Facilities & Finance: Mr. Casella, Chair, Mr. Haggerty, Ms. Cunningham

Task Groups • Contract Negotiations: President Carter, Dr. Anagnostis, Mr. Casella, Ms.

Cunningham • Shared Services – Mr. Casella

Delegate/Representative Appointments

• Somerset County School Boards Association • Delegate: Ms. Goetz

• New Jersey School Boards Association

• Delegate: Ms. Creelman • Somerset County Municipal Alliance: Ms. Goetz

• Township Liaison: Mr. Haggerty

• Child Care: Ms. Cunningham

• PTO: Mrs. Caspersen

Report of the Administration Report of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary: Mrs. Besold presented motions #1-46 on the agenda for approval.


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Report of the Superintendent: Dr. Rinko presented motions #47-81 on the agenda for approval. • Motion #22: As a result of the defeated budget, Dr Rinko withdrew motion #22 on the

agenda, to implement the 2010-2011 budget and Chart of Accounts. Action Items The following motions #1-17 were moved by Mr. Casella, seconded by Ms. Creelman and approved by the following roll call vote:

Dr. Anagnosits: Yes – motions #1-17 Mr. Casella: Yes – motions #1-17

Ms. Caspersen: Yes – motions #1-4, motions #6-17 Abstain: motion #5 Ms. Creelman Yes – motions #1-17 Ms. Cunningham Yes – motions #1-17 Ms. Goetz Yes – motions #1-17 Mr. Haggerty Yes – motions #1-17 Ms. Parker: Yes – motions #1-17 Mr. Carter: Yes – motions #1-17

Annual Appointments & Action: Motions #1-17

1. Move to approve the following appointments for the 2010-2011 school year for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, as recommended by the Superintendent:

∗ Board Secretary Debe Besold ∗ Treasurer of School Monies Marilyn McClintick ∗ Auditor Nisivocia & Company ∗ Attendance Officer Christine McCann ∗ 504 Officer Christine McCann ∗ Affirmative Action Officer TBD ∗ Emergency & Crisis Management Officer Debe Besold ∗ Homeless Liaison Teresa Vaught ∗ Insurance Agent of Record – Benefits HRH Willis ∗ Insurance Agent of Record-Liability/Risk James F. Hurley Agency ∗ Integrated Pest Coordinator JoAnne Magyar ∗ Intervention & Referral Service Christine McCann ∗ Student Voluntary Accident Insurance CIGNA Life Insurance Company ∗ Public Agency/ADA Compliance Officer Debe Besold ∗ Safety Officer Debe Besold ∗ Purchasing Agent Debe Besold ∗ Custodian of Records/OPRA Debe Besold ∗ Designated PE-OSHA Compliance Officer Environmental Remediation Mgt. ∗ Designated RTK Compliance Officer Environmental Remediation Mgt. ∗ School Physician Somerset Pediatric Group ∗ Architect of Record Shive, Spinelli, Perantoni (SSP)


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Attorney of Record

2. Move to approve Nicholas Celso, III of the law firm, Schwartz, Simon, Edelstein,

Celso & Zitomer, LLP, 44 Whippany Road, Morristown, New Jersey, as attorney of record, for the 2010-2011 school year, at an hourly rate of $170.00 for general legal services and $170.00 per hour for special education and construction matters, and work by paralegals and law clerks shall be billed at the hourly rate of $100.00, as per their Legal Counsel Retainer Agreement dated April 8, 2010.

District Tax Shelter Plans

3. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following district tax shelter plans:

∗ AXA Equitable ∗ Ameriprise Financial Services ∗ Lincoln Financial Advisors ∗ Met Life ∗ Valic Financial Advisors

Official Newspapers

4. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following as the official newspapers for the Bedminster Township Board of Education for the 2010-2011 school year:

∗ Bernardsville News and The Courier News ∗ The Star Ledger and The Morristown Daily Record as alternates

Depositories of District Funds

5. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following institutions as depositories for district funds for the 2009-2010 school year:

∗ Investors Savings Bank ∗ Peapack-Gladstone Bank ∗ PNC Bank ∗ Sovereign Bank ∗ TD Bank


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6. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education funds may be invested in the following money market funds through their agent banks for the 2010-2011 school year:

∗ New Jersey Arbitrage Rebate Management (N.J. ARM) ∗ New Jersey Cash Management

7. Move that the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or Treasurer of School Monies be authorized to sign warrants for the Bedminster Township Board of Education Payroll Account, Payroll Agency Account, Summer Savings Account, Statement Savings Account and Investment Accounts for the 2010-2011 school year.

8. Move that the Superintendent and School Business Administrator/Board Secretary be authorized to sign warrants for the Bedminster Township Food Program Account for the 2010-2011 school year; two (2) signatures are required on said account.

Petty Cash

9. Move that the Petty Cash Account be established, for the 2010-2011 school year,

at $1,000, commencing July 1, 2010. Warrants to be signed by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or the Assistant Board Secretary, in accordance with Board Policy #6620.

Maximum Expenditure for Travel

10. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the maximum amount for travel related expenditures for the 2010-2011 school year, in accordance with N.J.S.A 18A:11-12 in the amount of $88,382.

Authorized Person to Invest District Funds

11. Move that the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary be authorized to invest Board of Education Funds in authorized depositories and/or money market funds and order wire transfers, if necessary, to complete the transaction for the 2010-2011 school year, pursuant to 17:12B-241.


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Authorized Persons to Request Federal and State Funds

12. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the Superintendent and the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or their designees be designated as the individuals to be the Board agents to request State and Federal funds under the existing State and Federal laws for the 2010-2011 school year.

Board of Education – Parliamentary Procedures

13. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education acknowledge that Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the Board of Education in its deliberations and acts, as per Board Policy #0164.

Board Policies, Regulations and ByLaws

14. Move to continue in effect all present regulations, bylaws and policies of the Bedminster Township Board of Education for the 2010-2011 school year.

Curriculum

Curricula

15. Move to approve all present curricula and textbooks, as per attached, for the 2010-2011 school year.

Community Service Requirements

16. Move that the Bedminster Board of Education approve the following motion, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Students will be required to complete forty (40) hours of community service for eighth grade graduation, which can be earned as follows: • Forty (40) hours during the eighth grade year; or • Up to five (5) hours during the second semester of seventh grade, and • Up to twenty (20) hours total by the end of the summer prior to eighth grade

which includes hours earned during the seventh grade, and the balance earned during the eighth grade.


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Dates for Board Meetings

17. Move that the following resolution be adopted for the 2010-2011 school year:

WHEREAS, Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of New Jersey (1975) known and hereinafter designated as the “Open Public Meetings Act” requires notification of meetings of public bodies, as therein defined, in the manner therein set forth; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that for the purpose of compliance with the “Open Public Meetings Act”, the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster hereby makes the following designations: a. The Bernardsville News and The Courier News are hereby designated as the two

(2) newspapers to receive notice of meetings as required by any and all sections of the “Open Public Meetings Act”, it appearing that those newspapers are most likely to inform the local public of such meetings, and meet the requirements of NJSA 35:1-2.2.

b. The location for posting of notice of meetings shall be the bulletin board in the Township Clerk’s office located in the Township Municipal Building, One Miller Lane, Bedminster, New Jersey, and the Main Office of the Bedminster Township School, 234 Somerville Road, Bedminster, New Jersey.

c. Announcements will be mailed to any person requesting individual notice of meetings as provided in Section 14 of the “Open Public Meetings Act”.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster, in the County of Somerset, New Jersey, will meet to discuss or act upon public business at 7:30 P.M., with a closed session commencing at 6:30 P.M., unless otherwise noted, on each of the dates set forth below, at the Bedminster Township School, 234 Somerville Road, Bedminster, New Jersey:

Meeting Schedule

Month Date

May May 6, 2010 May May 27, 2010 June June 23, 2010 July N/A August August 19, 2010 September September 23, 2010 October October 28, 2010 November November 18, 2010 December December 16, 2010 January January 27, 2011 February February 24, 2011 March March 24, 2011 April April 14, 2011


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Notice of any additions to the above schedule, or changes in the time, date or place of any scheduled meeting, will be posted in the locations and delivered to the newspapers designated by resolution of the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster adopted on April 29, 2010, in advance as required by law. The following motion #18 was moved by Mr. Casella, seconded by Mrs. Caspersen and approved by the following roll call vote: Yes: Casella, Caspersen, Creelman, Cunningham, Goetz, Haggerty, Carter, No: None; Abstain: Parker (Yes – 7; No – 0; Abstentions – 1).

Board Representation

Representative - Somerset Hills School District 18. Move to nominate and elect Caitlyn Parker as the representative of the

Bedminster Township Board of Education to the Somerset Hills School District Board of Education, commencing April 30, 2010 for a period of one year, until the next Reorganization Meeting of the Bedminster Township Board of Education.

The following motions #19-21 and motion #23, were moved by Mr. Haggerty, seconded by Ms. Cunningham and uanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Yes: Casella, Caspersen, Creelman, Cunningham, Goetz, Haggerty, Parker, Carter, No: None; Abstain: None (Yes – 8; No – 0; Abstentions – 0).

Representative-Clarence Dillon Library

19. Move to nominate and elect Dr. Andrew Rinko, or designee of his choice, as the representative of the Bedminster Township Board of Education to the Clarence Dillon Library, commencing April 30, 2010, for a period of one year, until the next Reorganization Meeting of the Bedminster Township Board of Education.

Representative-Educational Service Commissions

20. Move to nominate and elect Dr. Andrew Rinko, as the representative of the Bedminster Township Board of Education to the Somerset County Educational Services Commission, commencing April 30, 2010 for a period of one year, until the next Reorganization Meeting of the Bedminster Township Board of Education.


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21. Move to nominate and elect Dr. Andrew Rinko, as the representative of the Bedminster Township Board of Education to the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission, commencing April 30, 2010, for a period of one year, until the next Reorganization Meeting of the Bedminster Township Board of Education.

District

Implementation of Budget/Chart of Accounts

Withdraw Motion #22

22. Move that the Superintendent and Business Administrator be authorized to implement the 2010-2011 budget and Chart of Accounts pursuant to local and State policies and regulations.

Open Public Records Act

23. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following fees schedule when fulfilling requests for public records for the 2010-2011 school year:

Pages 1-10 @$0.75 Pages 11-20 @$0.50 Pages 21 - @$0.25

Delivery: Delivery/Postage fees additional dependent upon delivery type.

Annual Contracts: Motions #24-39 The following motions #24-34, was moved by Mr. Haggerty, seconded by Ms. Cunningham and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Yes: Casella, Caspersen, Creelman, Cunningham, Goetz, Haggerty, Parker, Carter, No: None; Abstain: None (Yes – 8; No – 0; Abstentions – 0):

Contract: Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey

24. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the contract with Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey to provide assistive technology services, for the 2010-2011 school year, as per the attached contract.


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Contract: HCESC

25. Move that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLVED, that the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC) be approved to provide Child Study Team (CST) services, as needed, in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC): Title 6A: Chapter 14, Special Education, for the 2010-2011 school year.

Contract: SCESC


RESOLVED, that the Somerset County Educational Services Commission (SCESC) be approved to provide Child Study Team (CST) services, as needed, in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC): Title 6A: Chapter 14, Special Education, for the 2010-2011 school year.

Contract: SCESC – Chapters 192/193


WHEREAS, the Somerset County Educational Services Commission (SCESC), by authority of the Board of Directors acting on approval of the State Board of Education, is capable of providing auxiliary services to eligible students attending nonpublic schools, said services being limited to examination and classification of potentially handicapped students, and instructors, and the necessary equipment, supplies, administration and supervision in connection with programs for Compensatory Education, Supplemental Instruction, English as a Second Language, Speech Correction, and Home Instruction; and WHEREAS, the SCESC services are in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:46-6.8, 19.1 et.seq. (Laws of 1977, Chapter 193), N.J.S.A. 18A:46-1 et. seq. (Laws of 1977, Chapter 192), and the Rules and Regulations governing auxiliary services to nonpublic schools; and WHEREAS, the Bedminster Township School District is under obligation to provide said services to all eligible students, attending nonpublic schools within its district; and


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WHEREAS, the Bedminster Township School District has by resolution of its Board agreed with the SCESC to provide said services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:46-19.7 and N.J.S.A. 18A:46A-7; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the Somerset County Educational Services Commission to provide auxiliary services as described above for the period July 1, 2010 through and including June 30, 2011; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all services will be provided based on available state funding and the economical allocation of staffing resources available.

Contract: SCESC – Nonpublic School Nursing Services

28. Move that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Somerset County Educational Services Commission (SCESC), by authority of its Board of Directors, acting on approval of the State Board of Education, is capable of providing auxiliary services to eligible students attending nonpublic schools; and WHEREAS, the SCESC services are in accordance with Chapter 226, Laws of 1991, and the Rules and Regulations governing nursing services to nonpublic schools; and WHEREAS, the Bedminster Township School District is under obligation to provide said services to all eligible nonpublic schools within its district to assure equal access to specified nursing services; and WHEREAS, the Bedminster Township School District has by resolution of its Board, agreed to contract with the SCESC to provide said services pursuant to said legislation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the Somerset County Educational Services Commission to provide nonpublic nursing services for pupils in grades K-12 (ages 5 years and older) who are enrolled full time in the nonpublic school for nursing services as described above for the period July 1, 2010 through and including June 30, 2011, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all services will be provided based on available state funding and the economical allocation of staffing resources available; and


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bedminster Township School District agrees to pay to the Somerset County Educational Services Commission a sum equal to the full funding that is allocated by the State Department of Education for nursing services to nonpublic schools within its district pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 226 Laws of 1991.

Contract: SCESC – Nonpublic Technology Initiative Program


WHEREAS, the New Jersey Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program has been authorized in the Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010-2011; and

WHEREAS, Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Aid shall be paid to school districts and allocated for nonpublic school pupils in a manner that is consistent with the provisions of the federal and state constitutions; and

WHEREAS, said program requires the Board of Education in each public school district in New Jersey to provide technology to all students attending a nonpublic school located in the public school district; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the chief school administrator of the public school district or designee to confer with the administrator of each participating nonpublic school within the district to advise the nonpublic school of the limit of funds available and to agree upon the technology to be provided to the nonpublic school within the limits of the funds that are available for the nonpublic school; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the public school district to send written verification that conferences were held with each nonpublic school; and

WHEREAS, it shall be the responsibility of each public school district to provide the agreed upon technology which may include equipment, software, professional development and/or maintenance of equipment; and WHEREAS, the Somerset County Educational Services Commission (SCESC) has agreed to administer the responsibilities associated with this program for the purpose of greater cost effectiveness through joint purchasing and centralized administration; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bedminster Township Board of Education enter into an agreement with the SCESC whereby the SCESC will administer the Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program for nonpublic schools located within the boundaries for the 2010-2011 school year; and


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bedminster Township Board of Education pay five percent (5%) of the allocation for the Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program to cover the SCESC’s cost for administering the program. The total amount allocated by the State for the New Jersey Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program will be paid to the SCESC on or before July 31, 2010 and five percent (5%) will be deducted for the SCESC’s administrative expenses. Any unexpended funds will be refunded to the local district.

Contract: SCESC – Nonpublic Textbook Program


WHEREAS, 18A:58-37.1 et seq., as amended by Chapter 121, Laws of 1984, requires that the state and local community purchase and loan textbooks upon individual request to all students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12 in nonpublic schools located within the local school district; and WHEREAS, no Board of Education is required to expend funds for the purchase and loan of textbooks in excess of the amounts provided in state aid; and WHEREAS, the Somerset County Educational Services Commission (SCESC) has agreed to administer the purchasing and processing of nonpublic school textbooks for local public school districts for the purpose of greater cost effectiveness through joint purchasing and centralized administration; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bedminster Township Board authorize the Somerset County Educational Services Commission (SCESC) to administer the Nonpublic School Textbook Program, on behalf of the Bedminster Township School District, for the 2010-2011 school year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bedminster Township Board of Education agrees to pay the total amount allocated by the State for the New Jersey Nonpublic School Textbook Program to the SCESC on or before July 31, 2010. Any unexpended funds will be refunded to the local district.

Contract: SCESC – Nonpublic IDEA Grant


WHEREAS, the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the Somerset County Educational Services Commission (SCESC) to administer the district’s Nonpublic School Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act Grant (Nonpublic IDEA); and


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WHEREAS, the services provided by SCESC shall be limited to those permitted under the grant application and pertinent regulations; and WHEREAS, the terms of the Agreement between the Bedminster Township Board of Education and the SCESC shall be in effect from the date of adoption by the Board (April 29, 2010) until June 30, 2011; and WHEREAS, the Bedminster Township Board of Education agrees to pay the Commission the full amount of the Nonpublic School IDEA proportionate share grand funding in support of the Nonpublic School IDEA Grant.

Contract: SCESC – Joint Transportation Contract


WHEREAS, the Bedminster Township School District desires to transport special education, non-public, public and vocational school students to specific destinations for the 2010-2011 school year; and WHEREAS, the Somerset County Educational Services Commission, hereinafter referred to as the SCESC, offers coordinated transportation services; and WHEREAS, the SCESC will organize and schedule routes to achieve the maximum cost effectiveness; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is agreed that in consideration of pro-rated contract costs, plus an administration fee of five percent (5%) for member districts as calculated by the billing formula adopted by the SCESC’s Board of Education; said formula shall be based on a route cost divided by home to school mileage of students allocated to each participating district. The total amount to be charged to district will be adjusted based on actual costs. Payments will be due within thirty (30) days of receipt by the district and deemed late after sixty (60) days with an additional one percent (1%) fee for late payments. At the discretion of the Commission Superintendent, late fee charges may be waived for extenuating circumstances. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the SCESC will provide the following services:

a. Routes coordinated with other districts to achieve a maximum cost reduction while maintaining a realistic capacity and travel time;

b. Monthly billing and invoices; c. Computer print-outs of student lists for all routes coordinated by SCESC; d. All necessary interaction and communication between the sending district,

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f. Timely notification to parents of route description, transportation provider and pick-up/drop-off times;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bedminster Township School District will provide the SCESC with the following:

a. Requests for any additional transportation on approved forms to be provided by the SCESC, completed in full and signed by previously authorized district personnel;

b. Withdrawal for any transportation must be provided in writing and signed by authorized district personnel; no billing adjustments will be made without this completed form and will become effective on the date the form is received;

c. All additional costs generated by unique requests such as mid-day runs or early dismissals will be borne by the district. All such costs must first be approved by the Bedminster Township School District.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the length of the Agreement, obligations and requirements therein shall be in effect between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.

American Red Cross

33. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the American Red Cross of Greater Somerset County, 14 West Cliff Street, Somerville, NJ to use the Bedminster Township School as an emergency shelter, for the 2010-2011 school year.

State Contracts for 2010-2011

34. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the use of the

following State Contracts, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10(a), for the 2010-2011 school year:

Company Service State Contract # Aramark Uniforms A74222 Dell Marketing Computer hardware & equipment A70256

A72727 Lakeshore Learning School supplies, teaching aids A65594 PermaBound Library Supplies, School Supplies &

Teaching Aids A65596

RFP Solutions, Inc. Telephone equipment & related supplies A42293 School Specialty School & library supplies, teaching aids A65606 Staples Office Supplies & Equipment A74337 Verizon Wireless Wireless phones A64428 Xerox Corporation Copiers & related services A64042

A53586


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Motion #35 was amended to exclude the Late Bus route.

The following motion #35, was moved by Mrs. Parker, seconded by Mrs. Caspersen and unanimously approved, as amended, by the following roll call vote: Yes: Casella, Caspersen, Creelman, Cunningham, Goetz, Haggerty, Parker, Carter, No: None; Abstain: None (Yes – 8; No – 0; Abstentions – 0):

Renew Public School Transportation Routes

Amend

35. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the renewal of

the following public school transportation contracts with Barker Bus Company, Bridgewater, New Jersey for the 2010-2011 school year, at no increase, as per NJ DOE regulations:

2009-2010 2010-2011

Route # Destination Route Cost Increase Route Cost #E-1 Bedminster School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#E-2 Bedminster School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#E-3 Bedminster School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#E-4 Bedminster School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#E-5 Bedminster School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#E-6 Bedminster School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#E-7 Bedminster School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#E-8 Bedminster School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#E-9 Bedminster School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#E-10 Bedminster School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#E-11 Bedminster School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#E-12 Bedminster School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#E-13 Bedminster School $24,147.00 $0.00 $24,147.00#HS-1 Bernards High School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#HS-2 Bernards High School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#HS-3 Bernards High School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#HS-4 Bernards High School $23,532.00 $0.00 $23,532.00#HS-5 Bernards High School $24,147.00 $0.00 $24,147.00

Total Cost for 2010-2011 $424,806.00 Total Cost for 2009-2010 $424,806.00

Increase $ 0.00 0.00%

Note: The total amount for 2009-2010 excludes the Late Bus ($20,769.00); total for

2009-2010 = $445,575.00)


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The following motions #36-39 was moved by Mr. Casella, seconded by Mr. Haggerty and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Yes: Casella, Caspersen, Creelman, Cunningham, Goetz, Haggerty, Parker, Carter, No: None; Abstain: None (Yes – 8; No – 0; Abstentions – 0):

Food Program Management Service Contract for 2010-2011 – Maschio’s Food Service

36. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education adopt the following

resolution: WHEREAS, the Bedminster Township Board of Education will participate in the National School Lunch Program; and WHEREAS, the price per student lunch will be set at $2.50 ($0.00) increase from the 2009-2010 school year); and WHEREAS, Maschio’s Food Services, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, will be appointed as the food service management company for the Bedminster Township School for the 2010-2011 school year; and WHEREAS, Maschio’s Food Services will be paid the sum of $8,858.00 for the 2010-2011 school year, prorated over ten (10) months, to cover the Food Service Management Company Administrative Service Fee, an increase of $0, from the 2009-2010 school year; and WHEREAS, both parties have agreed upon the terms and conditions of the contract dated April 29, 2010, for the 2010-2011 school year; and WHEREAS, Maschio’s Food Services shall operate the Bedminster Township Food Service at a guaranteed no cost to the Bedminster Township Board of Education; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster enter into the third (3rd) year of the contract dated April 29, 2010 for the 2010-2011 school year.

Food Program A la Carte Menu 37. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the attached a la

carte menu for the Bedminster Township School Food Program for the 2010-2011 school year:


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Food Program Public School Nutrition Programs

38. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following

Public School Nutrition Programs for the 2010-2011 school year (2011 fiscal year) as follows:

School Nutrition Program Agreement Number 03500240 NJDA Recipient Agency Agreement Number SA180101 Policy for Free and Reduced Price Meals

Somerset Hills School District – High School Tuition

39. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the high school tuition contract with the Somerset Hills School District for the 2010-2011 school year, at a tuition rate of $17,583 per student.

Report of the Administration Report of the School Business Administrator: Mrs. Besold reviewed motions #40-45 on the agenda.

Report of the Superintendent: Dr. Rinko reviewed motions #46-81 on the agenda.

Action Items Motions #40-48 and motions #50-81 was moved by Mr. Haggerty, seconded by Mr. Casella and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Yes: Casella, Caspersen, Creelman, Cunningham, Goetz, Haggerty, Parker, Carter, No: None; Abstain: None (Yes – 8; No – 0; Abstentions – 0):

Finance

Financial Reports – March 2010

40. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the financial reports of the Board Secretary and Treasurer of School Monies, as presented by the Superintendent, for the month ending March 31, 2010, be accepted and placed on file. The reports are in agreement. The Board of Education, after review of the Board Secretary’s Report and consultation with the Board Secretary hereby certifies that no major fund or account has been over expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.


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Line Item Transfers

41. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the line item transfers, as per attached, dated April 29, 2010, in accordance with NJDOE regulations:

Transfer From:

Textbooks #11-190-100-640-220-000 $2,312.45 MD Supplies #11-212-100-610-240-000 194.62 MD Nonconsumables #11-212-100-890-000-000 1,791.10 RC Supplies #11-213-100-610-240-000 42.26 RC Textbooks #11-213-100-640-220-000 33.50 RC Nonconsumables #11-213-100-890-000-000 132.42 PreK Supplies #11-215-100-610-000-000 42.00 PreK Nonconsumables #11-215-100-890-000-000 114.51 Bilingual Supplies #11-240-100-640-220-000 64.81 Bilingual Nonconsumables #11-240-100-890-000-000 150.83 Guid Counselor Prof Dev #11-000-218-800-100-000 1,204.00 CST Director Prof Dev #11-000-219-320-100-000 705.00 Supv Instruc Prof Dev #11-000-221-500-000-000 1,050.00 Supv Instruc Supplies #11-000-221-610-100-000 500.00 Technology Expenses #11-000-221-800-000-000 1,500.00 Library Supplies #11-000-222-600-231-000 864.99 Library Software #11-000-222-800-800-000 631.69 Tech Service Account #11-000-230-340-000-000 445.00 Seminars #11-000-230-600-930-000 858.82 Tuition–Special Education #11-000-100-566-870-000 5,000.00 Purchase Prof Services #11-000-230-339-120-000 3,000.00 Principal Dues #11-000-240-800-932-000 1,039.00 SBA Professional Dev #11-000-251-592-200-000 1,718.18 Custodial Supplies #11-000-262-610-650-000 4,000.00 Testing #11-190-100-800-000-000 3,500.00 Total $30,895.18

Transfer To: Grounds Maintenance #11-000-262-800-000-000 $ 2,860.00 Transportation – Joint/HS #11-000-270-513-000-000 9,778.00 Employee Benefits #11-000-291-270-000-000 14,757.18 Legal #11-000-230-331-000-000 3,500.00 Total $30,895.18


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Invoices - General Agency Account

42. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve invoices

presented for payment from the General Agency Account on April 29, 2010, in the amount of $1,560,811.14.

Invoice – Food Program Account

43. Move that the invoices presented for payment from the Food Program Account for April 2010 be approved, as follows: Check 1811 Maschio’s $19,998.22

Invoices – Student Activities Account

44. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve invoices presented for payment from the Student Activities for April 2010, as per attached.

Donation - ExxonMobil

45. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education accept the donation from ExxonMobil, in the amount of $750.00 to be used toward programs.

Personnel - Motions

Summer Hours

46. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve a four-day work schedule for the purpose of energy conservation with hours to be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., effective June 28, 2010 to August 20, 2010, as recommended by the Superintendent.

Workshops/Travel Expense – 2010-2011 School Year

47. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve 2010-2011 travel expenses, at the rate established in accordance with the Accountability Regulations, for mandatory and obligatory duties within the scope of employment for the following personnel, as recommended by the Superintendent:


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Child Study Team

Name Title Assignment/Duty Jessica Cohen School Psychologist Case Management Jennifer Marsh School Social Worker Case Management Ronnie Marell LDTC Case Management Margaret Doorly Speech Language Specialist Case Management Lisa Gentile School Nurse Case Management Lisa Morrell School Nurse Case Management

School Guidance and Counseling Name Title Assignment/Duty

Gina Infante Guidance Counselor Municipal Alliance; Anti-Bullying and Harassment

Management

Name Title Assignment/Duty Andrew Rinko Superintendent NJ DOE; NJ SBA Activities; NCLB;

SCASA; SHRSD Articulation; Garden State Coalition; Student Activities, NJSBAIG

Debe Besold School Business Administrator NJ DOE: NJ SBA Activities; SCASBO; SHRSD Articulation; Student Activities; School Business Services; Grant Management, NJSBAIG, NJASBO Convention

Christine McCann Principal NJ DOE; NCLB; Somerset County Curriculum Committee; SHRSD Articulation; Municipal Alliance; Student Activities; Grant Management

P. Teresa Vaught Director of Student Services Case Management; Somerset County Directors Association; IDEA; SHRSD Articulation; NJ DOE;

Andrew Oliveri Athletic Director Travel expenses for mandatory and obligatory duties with the scope of employment

Music Program Name Title Assignment/Duty

Scott Lefurge Instrumental Music Teacher Travel expenses for mandatory and obligatory duties with the scope of employment

Joshua Copeland Vocal Music Teacher Travel expenses for mandatory and obligatory duties with the scope of employment


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Support Services

Name Title Assignment/Duty Karen Bishop Assistant School Business

Administrator Fiscal Management; Banking Services

Mary Ann Johnson Payroll Banking Services, Payroll and Personnel Management

Marguerite Colonel Transportation Banking Services, Transportation meetings

Susan Anderson Administrative Assistant Postal and Banking Services; NJ DOE Certification

Karen Olsen Principal’s Secretary Postage, Supplies Mary Marone School Secretary Postage, Attendance Inquiries

Custodial, Maintenance and Courier Services

Joanne Magyar Operations Manager Deliveries Dwayne Beatty Head Custodian Deliveries Harry Garlick Custodian Deliveries Stephen Lemoine Custodian Deliveries Douglas Long Custodian Deliveries Nongnuch Komsiri Custodian Deliveries Dennis Taylor Custodian Deliveries Dennis Wishney Custodian Deliveries

Grant

48. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the submission of the PBS Teacher Innovation Grant/Award by James Puglia, as per attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.

Professional Development Plan

Withdraw – Motion #49 49. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the 2010-2011

Professional Development Plan, as recommended by the Superintendent. Personnel

Resignation

50. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education accept the resignation of April Ulmer, Middle School Math Teacher, effective June 30, 2010, as recommended by the Superintendent.


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Leave of Absence

51. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the extension of

leave for Kerrie Alaya until June 30, 2011, as recommended by the Superintendent.

52. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the extension of leave for Elaine Valora until January 1, 2011, as recommended by the Superintendent.

Suspension

53. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education continue the suspension of Erin Markakis, Elementary Teacher, indefinitely, without pay, effective from December 23, 2009, as recommended by the Superintendent.

Substitutes

54. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following substitutes for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Philip Bowers Desiree De Nouric

Emergent Hire

55. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following applications for emergent hire for the following personnel and position(s) under requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:16-7 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:38-17 et seq., and 18A:6-4.13 et seq, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Philip Bowers – Substitute Teacher

Desiree De Nouric – Substitute Teacher


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Non-Tenured Teachers 2010-2011

56. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following contracts for non-tenured teaching staff for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Last

Name First Name

Position Guide/Step Salary Tenure Date

Tenure Contract Doorly Margaret Speech/Language

Specialist MA, Step 16 $84,535 9/1/10

Gentile Lisa School Nurse BA, Step 15 $73,340 9/1/103rd Year Contract

Cohen Jessica School Psychologist MA+45, Step 12 $72,870 2/11/11Fedosh Melissa Occupational

Therapist BA, Step 16 (.8 FTE)

$61,480 9/1/11

LaMarca Donna Teacher BA+30, Step 9 $63,090 6/9/11Morrell Lisa School Nurse BA, Step 13 (.5

FTE) $33,466 11/17/11

Seid Robyn Teacher BA, Step 3 $48,340 9/1/11

Tenured Teachers 2010-2011

57. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following contracts for tenured teaching staff for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Last Name First

Name Position Guide/Step Base Salary Longevity Total

Salary Abendschoen Meghan Teacher BA+15, Step 7 $54,590 $0.00 $54,590 Ayers James Teacher BA, Step 16 $76,850 $1,350 $78,200 Bartell Beverly Teacher BA+30, Step 16 $83,190 $0.00 $83,190 Biletski Teodor Teacher BA, Step 5 $48,840 $0.00 $48,840 Burke Andrea Teacher MA, Step 6 $54,010 $0.00 $54,010 Collins Teresa Teacher BA, Step 13 $66,920 $0.00 $66,920 Copeland Joshua Teacher BA, Step 12 $64,080 $0.00 $64,080 Crawford Rebecca Media

Specialist MA+30, Step 14 $78,785 $0.00 $78,785

DiCarlo Nancy Teacher BA+15, Step 16 $81,845 $2,025 $83,870 Driscoll Suzanne Teacher MA, Step 9 $61,690 $675 $62,365 Evans Susan Teacher BA+15, Step 16 $81,845 $0.00 $81,845


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Fink Patricia Teacher MA+15, Step 16 $85,495 $2,025 $87,520 Fiorentino Susan Teacher BA+15, Step 16 $81,845 $3,000 $84,845 Giordano Jennifer Teacher MA+15, Step 5 $54,335 $0.00 $54,335 Godfrey Kathleen Teacher MA+30, Step 16 $86,455 $2,025 $88,480 Hazen Carl Teacher MA, Step 16 $84,535 $675 $85,210 Hofman Karen Teacher BA+30, Step 16 $83,190 $1,350 $84,540 Hogan Charles Teacher BA, Step 16 $76,850 $2,025 $78,875 Infante Gina Guidance

Counselor MA+45, Step 11 $69,730 $0.00 $69,730

Kenner Ilana Teacher MA, Step 8 $58,980 $0.00 $58,980 Kolodziejski Jolanta Teacher BA, Step 10 $58,640 $0.00 $58,640 Kowalski Patricia Teacher BA+30, Step 16 $83,190 $3,000 $86,190 Landwehrle Christine Teacher MA+45, Step 11 $69,730 $1,500* $71,230 Lefurge Scott Teacher BA, Step 16 $76,850 $2,700 $79,550 Lovejoy Kelly Teacher BA, Step 5 $48,840 $0.00 $48,840 Lykes Donna Teacher BA, Step 16 $76,850 $1,350 $78,200 Mancini Nicole Teacher MA, Step 8 $58,980 $0.00 $58,980 Marell Ronnie LDTC MA, Step 16 $84,535 $675 $85,210 Marsh Jennifer Social

Worker MA, Step 10 $64,505 $0.00 $64,505

Mitchell Cheryl Teacher MA+15, Step 10 $65,235 $0.00 $65,235 Monell Michelle Teacher MA, Step 7 $56,385 $0.00 $56,385 Notte Thomas Teacher MA, Step 8 $58,980 $0.00 $58,980 Oliveri Andrew Teacher BA, Step 12 $64,080 $675 $64,775 Parry Vicki Teacher MA, Step 12 $70,465 $0.00 $70,465 Patel Sonal Teacher MA, Step 6 $54,010 $0.00 $54,010 Philips John Teacher MA+45, Step 16 $87,415 $2,025 $89,440 Puglia James Teacher MA+45, Step 15 $83,425 $0.00 $83,425 Roth James Teacher BA+15, Step 16 $81,845 $675 $82,520 Schantz Daniel Teacher MA, Step 14 $77,035 $675 $77,710 Schoch Keith Teacher MA+30, Step 16 $86,455 $0.00 $86,455 Smith Carmen Teacher MA, Step 13 $73,610 $0.00 $73,610 Straccia Julianne Teacher BA+30, Step 16 $83,190 $675 $83,865 Thomas Jenna Teacher BA+30, Step 13 $72,440 $0.00 $72,440 Turso Donna Reading

Specialist MA, Step 16 $84,535 $0.00 $84,535

Valentine Meredith Teacher MA, Step 8 $58,980 $0.00 $58,980 Walkiewicz Marilyn Teacher MA, Step 9 $61,690 $0.00 $61,690 *National Board Certification


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Main Office/Central Office Support Staff 2010-2011


salaries for the Main Office/Central Office Support Staff, subject to negotiations for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Administrators 2010-2011


salaries for the Administrators for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Last

Name First Name

Position Base Salary Longevity Stipend Total Salary

Besold Debra School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary

$126,954 $5,000.00 $131,954

McCann Christine Principal $99,000* $99,000*McNulty Robert Technology Coordinator $96,973* $0.00 $1,500** $98,473*Vaught Poranee Director of Student Services $128,390 $0.00 $128,390

*Subject to negotiations **Clarence Dillon Library technology support

Salary Guide


guide for Hourly Employees for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Last Name

First Name Position Base Salary

Anderson Susan Admin. Assistant to the Superintendent $50,652 Bishop Karen Assistant Board Secretary $62,819 Colonel Marguerite Transportation $45,468 Johnson Mary Ann Payroll & Benefits $59,570 Marone Mary School Secretary $43,195 Olsen Karen Secretary to the Principal $45,552


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*Starting salary for employees with a college degree.

Step

Hourly Rate

Annual Salary Based on 7 Hrs Per Day/184 Days Per Yr

1 $11.50 $14,812 2 $12.25 $15,778 3 $13.00 $16,744 4 $13.75 $17,710

5* $14.50 $18,676 6 $15.25 $19,642 7 $16.00 $20,608 8 $16.75 $21,574 9 $17.50 $22,540

10 $18.00 $23,184

Ten-Month Employees 2010-2011


salaries for ten (10) month employees for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Last Name First Name

Position Step Rate

Jastrzemski Elaine Library Clerk Step 10 $23,184 Rodenbach Deborah Receptionist, Part-time Step 10 $18.00/hour Schilp Dale Receptionist, Part-time Step 10 $18.00/hour

Full Time Aides Contracts 2010-2011


full-time Special Education Aides for the 2010-2011 school year, 7.0 hours per day, 184 days, as recommended by the Superintendent:


Position Step Annual Salary

Barski Anthony Special Education Aide Step 8 $21,574 Burrell Stephanie Special Education Aide Step 6 $19,642 Ingersoll Lorraine Special Education Aide Step 9 $22,540 Kessler Mary Special Education Aide Step 6 $19,642 McCarthy Elaine Special Education Aide Step 10 $23,184 Sima Anne Marie Special Education Aide Step 7 $20,608 Stahl Kathleen Special Education Aide Step 10 $23,184 Vasquez Jennifer Special Education Aide Step 6 $19,642


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Part Time Aide Contract 2010-2011


part-time Special Education Aide for the 2010-2011 school year, 184 days, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Last Name First

Name Position Step Rate

Per hour Shaiva Deepa Special Education Aide Step 9 $17.50

Custodial Contracts 2010-2011


salaries for the Custodians for the 2010-2011 school year, subject to negotiations, as recommended by the Superintendent:

* Head Custodian, Evening ** Building & Grounds Supervisor

65. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following part-time Substitute Custodians for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Last Name First

Name Position Rate

Per hour Beam Theodore Substitute Custodian $16.00* McCarthy Elaine Substitute Custodian $13.50

*Black Seal License


Position Base Salary Stipends Total Salary

Beatty* Dwayne Maintenance Coordinator

$55,721 $4,000.00 $59,721

Garlilck Harry Custodian $35,000 $0.00 $35,000 Komsiri Nongnuch Custodian $35,032 $0.00 $35,032 Lemoine Stephen Custodian $34,998 $0.00 $34,998 Long Douglas Custodian $34,500 $0.00 $34,500 Magyar** Jo-Anne B & G Supervisor $53,194 $7,000.00 $60,194 Taylor Dennis Custodian $35,000 $0.00 $35,000 Wishney Dennis Custodian $48,080 $0.00 $48,080


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Tech Assistant

66. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve Daniel Hughes as a Full Time Tech Assistant at a salary of $46,463 for the 2010-2011 school year, subject to negotiations, as recommended by the Superintendent.

Substitutes


Substitute Teachers Compensation Schedule for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:

68. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following Substitute Teachers for the 2010-2011 school year, as per the substitute salary guide, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Year 4+

Shubha Bansod Kimberly Barfuss Anthony Colantuono Barbara Klocek Lucy Lanzetti Gretchen Lynch Vrinda Master Rocco Matrisciano Nona McAteer Daniel Rude Suzan Sletteland Lizanne Smith Sharon Wingert

Year 3 Kenneth Bellani Paul Berezny John Del Re Reginald Hampton Conni Lacqua L. Brooke Phillips Tara Svolos Year 2 Megan Alfieri Philip Bowers Kyle Brooton Candice Charlton Desiree DeNouric Jenna Del Grosso Athena Helreigel Karna Johnsen Charles Johnson Keith Mann Joanne Travaglini Jamie Wong Susan Yu Kim Zambon

Years of Service Number of Days of Service

Non-Degree Degree or NJ Teacher Certificate

1, 2, 3 1-10 $85 per diem $90 per diem1, 2, 3 11+ $90 per diem $100 per diem

After 3 years 1st Day of Service $105 per diem $110 per diem


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Substitute Nurses for the 2010-2011 school year, at an in school per diem rate of $150 and an overnight trip per diem rate of $200, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Maddie Anacker Leigh Bezzek Cathy Chobot Jamie Koppinger Chris Leddy Maureen Stanford Betty Thorpe Lori Traeger Mary Urbanowicz

70. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following Substitute Receptionists/Secretaries for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:


Position Step Rate Per hour

Colon Nancy Substitute Step 7 $16.00 Johnsen Karna Substitute Step 3 $13.00 Rodenbach Deborah Substitute Step 10 $18.00

Home Instruction

71. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following Home Instruction Teachers for the 2010-2011 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Name Rate

DeMartino, Tiffany General Education $42.00 Wycoff, Judy General Education $42.00

Salaries

72. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the annual

salary of $3,740 for Marilyn McClintick, Treasurer of School Monies, as recommended by the Superintendent.

Stipend

73. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the appointment

of Mary Marone to coordinate substitute teacher assignments for the 2010-2011 school year at an annual rate of $3,870, subject to negotiations, as recommended by the Superintendent.


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Bus Aide

74. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve Lorraine

Ingersoll as a Bus Aide for the 2010-2011 school year, for one hour per day at a rate of $17.50 per hour, Step 9, effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, recommended by the Superintendent.

Authority to Offer Contracts

75. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the authority of the Superintendent to offer employment contracts during the summer of 2010, subject to Board of Education approval, as recommended by the Superintendent.

Course Approval

76. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the following course request for Meghan Abendschoen, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Class: Assessment Practice School: Monmouth University Term: May 2010 - July 2010 Credits: 3 Cost to District: Not to exceed the prevailing per credit rate at Rutgers University.

Field Trip

77. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the Grades 8

Gifted & Talented field trip to the GE Building/NBC Studios in NYC on May 8, 2010, as recommended by the Superintendent.

78. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the Grades 3, 4 & 5 Gifted & Talented field trip to the Bronx Zoo on June 8, 2010, as recommended by the Superintendent.

79. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the Grade 1 field trip to the Cora Harthsorn Arboretum in Short Hills, NJ on June 3, 2010, as recommended by the Superintendent.


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80. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education approve the Grade 5 field trip to the Knoll Country Club Park in Lake Hiawatha, NJ on June 4, 2010, as recommended by the Superintendent.

81. Move that the Bedminster Township Board of Education accept the resignation of Debe Besold, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, in accordance with the terms of her employment contract, effective April 30, 2010.

Public Questions/Comments Angus Miller, parent questioned if there is a public dialog regarding budget reductions. President Carter indicated budget meetings will continue starting this Sunday, May 2 at 9:00 A.M. Ultimately it is the Board of Education’s responsibility to review the recommendations made by the Bedminster Township Committee and make the final reductions that total the dollar amount specified by the Bedminster Township Committee. Executive Session The following resolution was introduced by Mrs. Caspersen seconded by Ms. Creelman and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: Yes: Casella, Caspersen, Creelman, Cunningham, Goetz, Haggerty, Parker, Carter; No: None; Abstain: None (Yes – 8; No – 0; Abstentions – 0).

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of Bedminster that an Executive Session be called to discuss personnel and negotiations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Executive Session shall be held on April 29, 2010 at 9:17 P.M; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if action of the Board of Education is necessary as a result of such private discussion, a disclosure to the public shall be made at the time of such action; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if no action is required by the Board of Education as a result of such private discussion, a disclosure to the public shall be made at the time of such action; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the disclosure to the public in all events shall be made at the earliest possible public meeting following said private session.

The Board adjourned to executive session at 9:17 P.M. Moved by Mr. Haggerty, seconded by Mr. Casella, with all in favor, the meeting adjourned Executive Session at 9:50 P.M.


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Adjournment There being no further business, moved by Mr. Haggerty, seconded by Ms. Goetz , with all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Debe Besold Board Secretary

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