director. 3. seventh grader Helen Solecki won first place in the Level II Library of Congress - Center for the Book’s Essay Contest. More than 2,100 entries were entered from . Helen’s essay will be sent to for entry into the national competition. language arts teacher is Ms. Danielle Levine. A Level II Library of Congress – Center for the Book’s Essay Contest Honorable Mention was given to seventh grader Margot Radding whose Read/Write Seminar teacher is Ms. Maureen O’Sullivan. Two students also received honorable mentions in the III area of this competition. They include sophomore Ben Donald, who is in Ms. Lori Martling’s English II class and freshman Melanie Barnett, who is in Ms. Carly Orpurt’s English I class. Three teachers were invited to provide descriptions of their real–world experiences in the classroom for the fourth edition of Educational Psychology, written by John W. Santrock. Their writing is in the Developmental Focus feature that appears in each chapter. The teachers include Ms. Elizabeth Frascella, Ms. Susan Froelich and Ms. Janine Guida Poutre. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Gleason declared the minutes of the Executive and Public Sessions of February 9, 2009, Special Meeting of February 24, 2009, Executive and Special Workshop Meeting of 9, 2009 approved as presented. HEARING ON SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT – Mr. Gleason Mr. Gleason announced that the Board is very pleased with the superin- tendent’s performance to date, especially in the areas of staff development, communications, and effective and efficient use of fiscal and physical resources. In the area of student achievement, we have yet to see systemic improvements in proficiency and advanced-proficiency scores, but have had only one year of testing data since Mr. Osborne began his tenure in the district. Other milestones have been hit such as district-wide full-day kindergarten. Due to Mr. Osborne’s many accomplishments, some of which have exceeded expectations, tonight they will approve a new contract with him for a five-year period, the maximum allowed by state law [full statement is on file in Board Secretary’s office]. HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS Name Topic Dave Fogelson Spoke against giving the superintendent a Resident Elizabeth Asked the Board to reconsider giving the Resident superintendent a raise. ITEM FORWARD FOR ACTION
: 1620 - Administrative Employment Contracts : 2460 - Special Education Services First : 5120 - Assignment of Pupils First : 6360 - Political Contributions First : 6423 - Expenditures for Non-Employee Activities, Meals and Refreshments First : 6470 - Payment of Claims First : 6471 - Travel : 6510 - Payroll Authorization First : 6830 - Audit and Comprehensive Annual Final Report First : 6832 - Conditions of Aid First : 7410 - Maintenance and Repair First : 7650 - School Vehicle Assignment, Use, Tracking, Maintenance, and Accounting First : 9120 - Public Information Program ROLL CALL: Motion to approve Policies 0142.1, 0147, 0165, 1220, 1620, 2460, 5120, 6360, 6423, 6470, 6471, 6510, 6830, 6832, 7410, 7650, 9120 passed; 9 yes, 0 no. Board recessed at 9:40 p.m. Board reconvened at 9:52 p.m. ITEM MOVED FORWARD FOR ACTION MOTION made by Ms. Karriem, seconded by Mrs. Wren-Hardin, that the Board of Education: 2485C. Approves the Preliminary Budget for the 2009-2010 school year in the amount of: BUDGET TAX LEVY General Fund $106,078,889 $94,670,065 Debt Service $ 3,754,852 $ 3,223,541 Special Revenue $ 2,457,832 $112,291,573 $97,893,606 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Orange and Board of Education establishes a maximum travel expenditure for the 2009-2010 school year not to exceed the amount of $150,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange and Board of Education authorizes the Business Administrator to submit the 2009-2010 Preliminary Budget to the for
Jenna 8/2001 MS Sanchez, Karen 1/2009 BA Signorella, Nicole 12/2007 BS , Sarah Saint Peter’s College 5/1991 BS COLLEGE GRADUATE AND COUNTY SUBSTITUTE CERTIFICATE NAME INSTITUTION DATE DEGREE Anahinga, 1/1996 BA Battaglini, Paul 5/2008 BA , Marcella 8/1995 BA Benoit, Rebecca 5/2008 BA Chavious, Xiomara 5/2004 BA Fleming, John 5/2004 BS Fox, Jodi 6/1985 BS Friedland, 9/1961 BS Gray, Lisa Peter’s College 5/2002 BS Greenberg, Mitchell of at 5/1972 BA Hardwick, Gwendolyn Arts 6/1991 BA Horowitz, Beth Arts 6/1976 BFA Maultsby, Shea 5/1983 BA , Melissa 1/2009 BA Plaitakis, Gina of Art 6/1988 BFA Savage, Khalilah 5/2008 BA Steinbauer, Amy 5/2006 BA Tornquist, Peggy 8/2007 BS NON-DEGREE SUBSTITUTE CERTIFICATE NAME , Jasmine Cleary, Donald Kilanowski, Kelly Penn, Charles Tynes, Anthony 2478B. APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SECRETARIES FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL
WHEREAS, the attendance at stated function was previously approved by the employees’ supervisor and superintendent as work-related and within the scope of the work responsibilities of the attendee; and WHEREAS, the attendance at the function was approved as promoting delivery of instruction or furthering efficient operation of the school district; and fiscally prudent; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the attendance and related travel expenses for the following work-related events: EMPLOYEE WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE DATE Location Estimated Cost ($’s) Arlene NJTESOL Spring Conference 5/19/09 165 Sonia NJTESOL Spring Conference 5/19 & 20/09 190 Debra NJTESOL Spring Conference 5/19 & 20/09 301 -CHS Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages 4/16 – 18/09 300 Carole Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages 4/16 – 18/09 150 Loretta Graziano-WL Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages 4/17/09 85 Carole Effectively Dealing with Disruptive Students 3/31/09 199 Sonia Effectively Dealing with Disruptive Students 3/31/09 199 David Frick-CHS NJACAC Annual Conference Guidance 5/11-12/09 185 Sam Maietta-CHS NJACAC Annual Conference Guidance 5/11-12/09 215 Kim 41st Conference on Reading & Writing 4/3/09 18 Barbara Bracey- Tuscan 41st Conference on Reading & Writing 4/3/09 18 Rhoda Chait-Seth Boyden 41st Conference on Reading & Writing 4/3/09 29 Katherine 41st Conference on Reading & Writing 4/3/09 11
Christina 41st Conference on Reading & Writing 4/3/09 26 41st Conference on Reading & Writing 4/3/09 18 Augustina Lehn-SB 41st Conference on Reading & Writing 4/3/09 33 Theresa 41st Conference on Reading & Writing 4/3/09 13 Bernice Popp-SB 41st Conference on Reading & Writing 4/3/09 228 Christy 41st Conference on Reading & Writing 4/3/09 18 Suzanne Vine-SB 41st Conference on Reading & Writing 4/3/09 195 Sue Responsive Classroom 4/2/09 203 Lisa Annex Responsive Classroom 4/2/09 179 Serena Mtn Responsive Classroom 4/2/09 179 Debbie Mtn Responsive Classroom 4/2/09 179 Carolyn Classroom Management & Effective Teaching of Children & Adolescents 4/24/09 160 Raana Classroom Management & Effective Teaching of Children & Adolescents 4/24/09 159 Linda Abella Using Innovative Tech. Projects to Strengthen Content Area Learning 3/17/09 189 Linda Abella- SOMS Update on the NJ Standards in Science 3/27/09 0 Pat Special Education Law 5/11/09 149 Liliana FLENJ Annual Conference 3/20-21/09 241 Katherine Guided , Lit. Circles 4/1/09 210 Karen National Association of Social Workers 5/3-5/09 440 Jessica Annual Labor Law Conference 4/24/09 131 Amy Mental Health in the Schools 4/3/09 134 S.Mtn SpEd
Amends the Long Range Facility Plan to include the conversion of two small group instruction spaces at Elementary School into one Kindergarten classroom to accommodate the proposed full day kindergarten program. 2485P. Authorizes Brian Altman Architects to prepare and submit Schematic Plans for Districtwide Roof Replacements - . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the application to the Department of Education for a to assist with the funding of this project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board President, Superintendent and Secretary are authorized to execute and deliver any necessary contracts and reports on behalf of the Board. 2485Q. Amends the Long Range Facility Plan to include Districtwide Roof Replacements - . 2485R. Authorizes Brian Altman Architects to prepare and submit Schematic Plans for Districtwide Roof Replacements – High School. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the of Education approves the application to the Department of Education for a grant to assist with the funding of this project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board President, Superintendent and Board Secretary are authorized to execute and deliver any necessary contracts and reports on behalf of the 2485S. Amends the Long Range Facility Plan to include Districtwide Roof Replacements – . 2485T. Approves application to New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group for a grant in the amount of $28,221.56 to be used for plant safety, building security, safety equipment and training. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board President, Superintendent and Board Secretary are authorized to execute and deliver any necessary contracts and reports on behalf of the Board. 2485U. WITHDRAWN 2485V. WITHDRAWN 2485W. Approves the fees for use of district facilities effective July 1, 2008 as per attached revised Application for Use of School Facility and Equipment Use Fee Schedule. 2485X. Awards the contract for Columbia High School Asbestos Removal to Two Brothers Contracting of Garfield, NJ, for the lowest responsible bid of $218,000.