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ROBBINSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION

MONTHLY MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2014 – 7:00 PM

RHS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Mrs. Carol Boyne, President

Mr. Matthew O’Grady, Vice President

Mrs. Shaina Ciaccio

Dr. Vincent J. Costanza

Mrs. Sharon DeVito

Mrs. Florence Gange

Mr. Thomas Halm, Jr.

Mr. Keith Kochberg

Mr. Matthew O’Grady

Mrs. Faith Silvestrov

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Dr. Steven J. Mayer

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Dr. Kathleen A. Foster

SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR / BOARD SECRETARY

Mr. Robert DeVita

STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENT

Emily Kratz

April 29, 2014 Public Session Minutes Page 1 of 19

ROBBINSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES

April 29, 2014

I. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC MEETING

President Carol Boyne called the April 29, 2014 meeting of the Robbinsville Board of Education to

order at 6:01 PM. She read the Statement of Public Meetings and led the flag salute.

I. ROLL CALL

Mrs. Boyne Present Mrs. DeVito Present Mr. Kochberg Present

Mrs. Ciaccio Present Mrs. Gange Absent Mr. O’Grady Present

Dr. Costanza Absent Mr. Halm Absent Mrs. Silvestrov Present

II. MOTION TO CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion of Mr. O’Grady and seconded by Mr. Kochberg, the Board voted 6-0 to enter into

Executive Session at 6:02 PM to discuss the following matters.

A. Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Monthly Report

B. Negotiations

C. Personnel – Superintendent’s Contract

III. MOTION TO RESUME PUBLIC SESSION

On motion of Mr. O’Grady and seconded by Mrs. Ciaccio, the Board voted 6-0 to resume Public

Session at 7:05 PM.

IV. BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mrs. Carol Boyne

Mrs. Boyne recognized RHS Freshman Taryn Wilcox and U.S. History Teacher Angel Dolina.

Taryn, a diabetes advocate, gave a presentation detailing her personal story of living with Type I

Diabetes.

The Board recognized Governor’s School candidates Priyanka Singh & Harrison Young. Priyanka

will attend the School of Sciences at Drew University and Harrison will attend the School of

Engineering and Technology at Rutgers University. Congratulations to both!

RHS Athletic Director Curtis Wyers recognized the participants in the RHS winter athletic program

and outstanding athletes.

Mark Dawes – Swim Team – Qualified for and finished 5th in the Mercer County

Championships (100 meter freestyle) / School records in 100, 200, and 500 meter freestyle /

Will swim for Montclair State;

Maria Nitti – Swim Team – Placed 3rd

in 50 meter freestyle and 6th in the 100 meter freestyle in

the Mercer County Championships / Qualified for State Meet of Champions in 50 meter

freestyle / Named 2nd

Team All CVC Girls Swimming by the Trentonian

Eric Hildebrand – Ice Hockey – Named First Team All CVC by the Trentonian

Keith Allen (Allentown) – Ice Hockey – Named First Team All CVC by the Trentonian and

Trenton Times / Will play for Grundy Senators


Nick Bossie – Wrestling – District 25 Champion / Region 7 Third Place / NJSIAA State

Qualifier / Will enter the Marine Corp after graduation

Chris Tan – Wrestling – First Team All Area / First Team All CVC / Holds the RHS Wrestling

Record (121 wins) / District 25 Champion / Region 7 Champion / NJSIAA State Third Place /

Will Wrestle for Ursinus College

Tyler Gildner – Wrestling – First Team All Area / First Team All CVC / 101 Career Wins /

District 25 Champion / District 7 Runner-up / NJSIAA State Runner-up / Trentonian Wrestler of

the Year / Will attend Bethune-Cookman on a football scholarship

Rich Gildner – Trentonian and Trenton Times Coach of the Year

Anthony Massi – Basketball – Stevenson Basketball

Connor Tierney – TCNJ Basketball & Track

V. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Steven J. Mayer

Superintendent Steve Mayer reported that the April presentation of Into the Woods, the 2014 RHS

Musical, was phenomenal production.

Assisted by School Business Administrator Bob DeVita, Dr. Mayer provided the 2014-2015 Budget

Presentation after which Board members engaged in a related discussion.

Mrs. Boyne clarified that there is no savings in health care costs for 2014-2015. Rather, because the

renewal rate (15%) was slightly less than budgeted, some may have incorrectly considered this a

savings. She also clarified the term adequacy spending for members of the public, noting that this is

the state’s own definition of the cost of appropriately educating a child in New Jersey. She

reiterated that Robbinsville is funded $6.3 million under adequacy and she noted that the district is

still down 10 FTE from 2010 and is engaged in a multi-year recovery plan.

Other areas of conversation included:

Sidewalk Grants – Mrs. Ciaccio asked if the district would save money by participating. Dr. Mayer

indicated that if buses are eliminated money could be saved.

Camera Funding – Mrs. Ciaccio asked why the security cameras will be funded with Capital Reserve

funds rather than from a loan from the township. Mr. DeVita explained that a loan from the

township obligates the taxpayers to pay back the monies at a higher rate of interest than we are

receiving from having the funds at the bank, therefore costing them more.

Mrs. Boyne thanked Dr. Mayer and Mr. DeVita for the presentation.

VI. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

DEBBIE BAER

Mrs. Baer affirmed the Board’s frustration with the state funding formula and suggested that

Robbinsville consider sending at least one representative to the State Board meetings held on the

first Wednesday of each month.

RICH YOUNG

Mr. Young asked if the district pays employees to opt out of the health care program asserting that it

may have made sense twenty years ago, but no longer. Mr. DeVita explained that this is a

negotiated item, an incentive that benefits not only employees but the district as well. The opt out

costs the district far less than it would spend if paying for the cost of health care of the spouses and

families. He noted that the cost of opt outs is approximately $329K versus approximately $1.2

million if the district were to pay for family coverage to insure the families of these individuals. April 29, 2014 Public Session Minutes Page 3 of 19

VII. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Mr. Robert DeVita

Mr. DeVita reported on the following matters.

Transportation Renewals – The state does not allow renewal rates to exceed 1.7%. Two of the

district’s contractors have indicated that they will not renew at this rate, therefore the district

must rebid their runs.

The district is considering asking the two largest carriers to install GPS systems as an alternate

bid.

Board of Education Openings – There are three open seats this year for three year terms

beginning January 1, 2015. Board packets are on the Mercer County website.

VIII. STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPORT – Emily Kratz

Student Government President Emily Kratz reported on the following matters.

Mr. Armstrong – Teacher of the Month

Sports (Schedule and records to date)

Friends of Rachel – Prom dress drive

Robotics – Won in their division at World Championships in St. Louis

Chorus – All state qualifiers

Student Government elections

Q&A Memorial Race

Rowdy the Raven

IX. MINUTES

On motion of Mrs. Silvestrov and seconded by Mr. O’Grady, the Board voted 6-0 to approve the

minutes of the March 25, 2014 meetings as indicated. Dr. Costanza, Mrs. Gange, and Mr. Halm

were absent.

March 25, 2014 Public Session (Attachment #1)

March 25, 2014 Executive Session

X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. COMMUNITY RELATIONS – Mrs. Sharon DeVito

Mrs. DeVito reported that the future of the Community Relations Committee is tentative and

that meetings have been suspended. She noted that an information link has been added to all

community eblasts to provide individuals with a way to ask questions and obtain information

pertaining to Robbinsville Schools.

B. EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT & POLICY – Dr. Kathie Foster

Dr. Foster provided the Education, Development and Policy report from the April 8, 2014

committee meeting. She reported on the following matters.

Sneak Peek – Upcoming technology presentation to take place during the May Board

meeting

Summer Reading 2014 – K-12 lists are nearing finalization / K-5 Summer of Learning Night

to take place on May 19th / Knight of Achievement for Grades 6-8 scheduled for May 20

th /

Summer Reading Kickoff to take place May 31 – June 2

Teen Pep Retreat – For Student Leaders and Advisors – June 2 - June 4


Curriculum and Professional Development Update – Calculus Curriculum Guide nearing

completion / June 23 Professional Development Day in planning process

Next meeting – May 13, 2014

C. PERSONNEL – Mr. Keith Kochberg

Mr. Kochberg reported on the following matters discussed during the April 22, 2014 meeting of

the Personnel Committee.

Personnel agenda

Central Registration – Katie Daughenbaugh initiated the central registration process. Dr.

Mayer will create a job description and propose a monetary stipend for the position

Director of Special Education – Committee recommends Rajneed Bajnath

Spring Recruiting – Open positions include 2 K-5 teachers, 1 Supervisor of Humanities (7-

12)

D. FINANCE, FACILITIES, & TRANSPORTATION – Mr. Keith Kochberg

Mr. Kochberg reported on the following matters discussed during the April 23, 2014 committee

meeting.

Construction Update – Change order to purchase filing cabinets for classrooms in new

addition / Game Time to design and install SES playground / B&G Engineering to do site

work preparation for playground / Planning for new furniture for addition

Security Cameras – Cost $361,190 not including servers and switches for 2 week data

storage / Although the Township offered to bond for $300K to assist with paying for the

cameras and only ask us to repay ½ of the debt, the committee decided that since township

residents would be responsible for funding the entire bond, it would be less burdensome for

each taxpayer to pay for the cameras through the Capital Reserve fund and medical savings

Budget Presentation – Revised from tentative budget to reflect Capital Reserve withdrawal

for security cameras / Reduction in banked cap

Transportation – Subscription busing currently under review

Food Service RFP – May 6, 2014

Waiver of Health Benefits – Motion on agenda

Windsor School – Possible full day kindergarten for neighboring district

E. NEGOTIATIONS – Mr. Carol Boyne

Mrs. Boyne reported that the negotiations sessions have been productive.

XI. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

DEBBIE BAER

Mrs. Baer reiterated her concerns about PAARC and stated that there are many complicating factors

including scheduling. She encouraged the Board to include teachers in the planning.

XII. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL RESOLUTIONS

On motion of Mrs. DeVito and seconded by Mrs. Ciaccio and carried by a vote of 6-0, the

Robbinsville Board of Education voted to approve annual resolutions XII A-E as indicated. Mr.

O’Grady dissented on XII.E.


A. ADOPTION OF 2014-2015 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR ROBBINSVILLE PUBLIC

SCHOOLS

Whereas the Robbinsville Board of Education adopted a tentative budget on Thursday, March 6,

2014, to be submitted to the Mercer County Executive Superintendent of Schools for approval,

and whereas the tentative budget was advertised in the legal section of the Trenton Times on

April 26, 2014, and whereas the proposed budget was presented to the public during a hearing

held in the Robbinsville High School on April 29, 2014, and whereas the total amount of the

2014 - 2015 budget is as follows:

General Fund $ 38,902,415

Special Revenue Fund $ 471,942

Debt Service Fund $ 5,765,632

Total Base Budget $ 45,139,989

Be it resolved that the Robbinsville Board of Education adopt the 2014 – 2015 Annual School

Budget as detailed above. Be it further resolved that the following amount to be raised by the

local tax levy for the General Fund is $33,526,643 and Debt Service Fund is $5,269,659 for a

total tax levy of $38,796,302.

Included in budget line 620, Budgeted Withdrawal from Capital Reserve - Excess Costs & Other

Capital Projects, is $708,147 for the following other capital projects: $346,957 to replace the

carpet at Pond Road Middle School and $361,190 to install security cameras at Pond Road

Middle School, Sharon Road Elementary School and Robbinsville High School. The total cost

of these projects is $708,147 which represents expenditures for construction projects that are in

addition to the facilities efficiency standards determined by the Commissioner as necessary to

achieve the core curriculum content standards.

B. BANKED CAP – AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FOR HEALTH BENEFIT COST

WHEREAS N.J.S.A. 18F-39(e) permits school districts to bank the difference between

the maximum allowable tax levy CAP and the actual amount raised by taxation for use

in any one of the three (3) succeeding budget years; and

WHERAS the Robbinsville Board of Education qualifies for an automatic tax levy

adjustment of $18,829.00 for the increased cost in health benefits; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the amount of the tax levy banked for

future budget use is $18,829.00.

C. APPROVE MAXIMUM EXPENDITURE FOR 2014-2015 TRAVEL

Motion to approve the maximum expenditure for travel for the 2014 – 2015 school year for all

staff and board members is $95,000 in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.2(b). The

Robbinsville Board of Education also approves that an annual school year threshold of $1,500

per staff member be established for regular business travel where prior Board approval shall not

be required unless this annual threshold for a staff member is exceeded in a given school year.

The Robbinsville Board of Education also certifies that as of April 29, 2014 the district has

expended $63,245.35 for approved travel for staff and board members for the 2013 – 2014

school year.


D. APPROVE MAXIMUM EXPENDITURE FOR 2014-2015 PUBLIC RELATIONS &

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Motion to approve the maximum expenditures for the following in accordance with N.J.A.C.

6A:23A-5.2(a) & N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-9.3(c)14:

Architect / Engineer* $ 350,000

Board Attorney $ 90,000

Auditor $ 30,000

School Physician $ 12,400

Public Relations $ 5,000

*Includes contracts approved for the 2012 referendum

E. APPROVE 2015-2016 DISTRICT CALENDAR (Attachment #2)

Motion to approve the district calendar for school year 2015 – 2016.

XIII. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY RESOLUTIONS

A. PERSONNEL (A.1 – 3)

On motion of Mrs. DeVito and seconded by Mrs. Silvestrov and carried by a vote of 6-0, the

Robbinsville Board of Education voted to approve Personnel resolutions XIII A.1-3 as

indicated on pages 17-19.

B. EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, & POLICY (B.1 – 5)

On motion of Mrs. Silvestrov and seconded by Mr. Kochberg and carried by a vote of 6-0, the

Robbinsville Board of Education voted to approve Education, Development and Policy

resolutions XIII B.1-5.

1. HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION & BULLYING MONTHLY REPORT

Motion to accept without modification the Superintendent’s Report on Harassment,

Intimidation and Bullying for the period ending April 29, 2014.

2. APPROVE STUDENT TEACHERS – 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

Approve the following individuals to serve as student teachers as indicated.

Name College/University Cooperating Teacher School Semester

Jamie DiLetto Rider Patterson (English) / Rua (SPED) RHS Fall

Tyler O’Neill Rider Krulewicz (Math) / O’Neill (SPED) RHS Fall

Manuel Martinez TCNJ Birch Wilson (Instrumental Band) RHS Spring

Joseph D’Amato Rider Kim Brudner (Grade 5) PRMS Spring

Stephanie Michal Rider Dan Hughes (Grade 6 – Math) PRMS Spring

Kerri Horvath Rider Michael Passafaro (Grade 5) PRMS Spring

Nancy Durie Rider Donna Mayer (Grade 4) PRMS Spring


3. SPECIAL SERVICES

a. Approve Professional Services Contract: Invo Health Care Associates

Motion to approve a contract with Invo Health Care Associates to provide occupational

therapy at the rate of $83.00 per hour and not to exceed $17,804.00 during the period of

April 7, through June 30, 2014.

b. Approve Professional Services Contract: Amy Lerner

Motion to approve the contract with Amy Lerner to provide occupational therapy at the

rate of $90.00 per hour and not to exceed $7,020.00 during the period of April 7, 2014

to June 30, 2014.

4. FIELD TRIPS

a. Robbinsville High School

Motion to approve the following field trip(s) for Robbinsville High School during the

2013-2014 School Year as indicated. The district will incur no admission or

transportation costs.

Harrison Auditorium UPENN-Philadelphia, PA

Date: 4/25/14 (date change from 4/28)

Number of Pupils Participating: 150

Teacher/Other Chaperones: 15 / 0

Approximate Cost per Pupil: $45.00

Time Scheduled to Leave/Return: 8:00 am / 2:00 pm

Bus Service: First Student Inc.

Class/Group: Spanish Students

Purpose: Students will experience a Latin play about Chamilia, descendant of the

Mayas. Through the play they will become more aware of the culture and custom of the

Mayas. Students will then experience authentic Mexican Cuisine at DISTRITO.

New Stages Theatre-New York, NY

Date: 5/2/14 (date changed from 4/25)




Time Scheduled to Leave/Return: 9:00 am / 12:00 am (5/3)

Bus Service: BOE

Class/Group: Drama Club, Theatre Design

Purpose: Student will visit MOMA to discuss how art reflects identity and creates

character. Students will see “Heather-the Musical” and attend talk back with cast and

crew after the show.

MCCC-W. Windsor, NJ

Date: 5/9/14





Bus Service: BOE

Class/Group: Art, Drama, Creative Writing


Purpose: Teen Arts - Students will bring art work, creative writing and performances to

be adjudicated for feedback.

Rider University-Lawrenceville, NJ

Date: 5/19/14(date changed from 5/21)





Bus Service: BOE

Class/Group: Drama Club

Purpose: “Shakesperience” - Students spend the day participating in workshops about

Shakespeare.

Ocean Grove Auditorium-Ocean Grove, NJ

Date: 5/20/2014





Bus Service: First Student Inc.

Class/Group: Chorus

Purpose: Chorus students will join with the WWP choir to sing at the Annual

Policemen’s Memorial Service.

Point Pleasant Boardwalk-Point Pleasant, NJ

Date: 5/20/14





Bus Service: BOE

Class/Group: Yearbook Club

Purpose: Balfour Yearbook Workshop

Washington D.C.

Date: 5/29/14





Bus Service: Triple D Travel

Class/Group: AP US History classes

Purpose: Students would travel to Washington D.C. to explore some of the museums

and monuments discussed in class.

YMCA Camp Mason-Hardwick, NJ

Date: 6/2 - 6/4/14




Time Scheduled to Leave/Return: 8:00 am (6/2) / 1:00 pm (6/4)

Bus Service: Irvin Raphael Inc.

Class/Group: TEEN PEP


Purpose: Overnight retreat in preparation for TEEN PEP Implementation-mandatory for

programming.

iPlay America-Freehold, NJ

Date: 6/4/14





Bus Service: BOE

Class/Group: SADD

Purpose: SADD will be presenting the U Got Brains campaign contest entry on texting

and driving.

Disney World-Lake Buena Vista, FL

Date: 3/5 thru 3/9 2015




Time Scheduled to Leave/Return: 10:00 am (3/5) / 10:00 pm (3/9)

Bus Service: Educational Travel

Class/Group: Senior Class

Purpose: 2014-15 Graduating Class Trip

5. WORKSHOPS

Motion to approve a list of upcoming professional development workshops scheduled to

take place during the 2013-2014 school year.

Participant's

Name Vendor Workshop Event Date(s)

Registration

Travel

Reimbursement

Debbie Donoher Institute 4 Ed Dev. Technology Workshop 05/21/21014 $ 229.00 N/A

Laurie Rotondo NJACAC Annual Conference 6/2/2014 $ 150.00 $ 31.00

Heidi Berkey Rider University Science Std. Workshop 6/9/2014 $ 125.00 $ 15.50

Laurie Rotondo PESI, INC. "Smart But"Conference 6/11/2014 $ 189.99 $ 7.59

Kelly Kosch Teachers College Writing Institute 08/04-08/2014 $ 750.00 $ 250.00

Kelly Kosch Teachers College Reading Institute 08/04-08/2014 $ 750.00 $ 250.00

Totals $ 2,193.99 $ 554.09

C. FINANCE, FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION (C.1 – 3)

On motion of Mr. O’Grady and seconded by Mrs. Silvestrov and carried by a vote of 6-0, the

Robbinsville Board of Education voted to approve FFT resolutions XIII C.1-3. Mrs. Ciaccio

dissented on item C.1k.

1. FINANCE

a. Bills and Claims List (Attachment #3)

Motion to approve payment of the Bills & Claims List in the amount of $4,562,557.07

for the period ending April 29, 2014 as indicated.


Accounts Payable

Fund

11 - General Fund $1,395,812.59

12 - Capital Outlay $6,578.90

20 - Special Revenue $78,574.14

30 - Capital Projects $757,041.15

40 - Debt Service $0.00

60 - Food Service Fund $69,955.47

61 - R.E.D. $13,076.31

Unemployment $0.00

Hand Checks $28,629.90

Total Accounts Payable $2,349,668.46

Payroll

March 30, 2014 $1,105,174.90

April 11, 2014 $1,107,713.71

Total Payroll $2,212,888.61

Total Bill List $4,562,557.07

b. Certification of Board Secretary

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c)3 I, Robert M. DeVita, Board Secretary/School

Business Administrator, certify that as of March 31, 2014 no line item account has

encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation in

violation of 6A:23-22.12(a).

c. Report of the Board Secretary (Attachment #4)

Motion to accept the Report of the Board Secretary for the period ending March 31,

2014.

d. Report of the Treasurer (Attachment #5)

Motion to accept the Report of the Treasurer for the period ending March 31, 2014.

e. Transfer Report: April 29, 2014

Motion to approve transfers totaling $151,460.58 for the period ending April 29, 2014 as

indicated.

Account From Account To Description Amount

11-000-291-241-07-01 11-000-291-220-07-01

PERS Pension Social Security BOE Share Required FICA payments $ 30,000.00

11-000-262-622-05-03 11-000-262-621-05-01

Pond Electric RHS Natural Gas Additional gas charges $ 20,000.00

11-000-262-622-05-03 11-000-262-621-05-02

Pond Electric Sharon Natural Gas Additional gas charges $ 15,000.00

11-000-262-622-05-03 11-000-262-621-05-03

Pond Electric PRMS Natural Gas Additional gas charges $ 11,500.00

11-401-100-600-03-01 11-000-270-161-07-22

PRMS Co-Curr Supplies Field Trip Account Science Olympiad $ 636.60

11-190-100-610-01-01 11-190-100-340-01-01 Golf cart rentals for

RHS Supplies RHS Contracted Srvs graduation $ 300.00 April 29, 2014 Public Session Minutes Page 11 of 19

Account From Account To Description Amount

11-000-291-241-07-01 11-000-213-600-07-00

PERS Pension AED AED purchase mandate $ 6,524.00

11-402-100-100-06-02 11-000-213-101-06-90

RHS Officials Physicals Sports physicals $ 297.00

12-000-266-730-07-00 12-212-100-730-04-01

Security Equipment MD Equipment Dynovox $ 3,820.00

11-000-216-100-07-02 11-000-216-320-04-01

Sharon Speech/OT Contracted Services Occupational Therapy $ 6,260.00

11-000-100-565-04-01 11-000-216-320-04-01

MCSSD Tuition Contracted Services Occupational Therapy $ 18,740.00

11-401-100-800-01-01 11-401-100-600-01-01

Student Activities RHS Co-curricular supplies iPad purchase $ 2,388.00

11-000-291-250-07-01 11-000-291-290-07-02

Unemployment HB opt out Health benefit opt out payout $ 9,100.00

11-190-100-610-02-01 11-000-270-161-07-22 3rd grade SC-Transition to

Sharon Teaching Supplies Field Trip Account PRMS $ 60.58

11-000-230-331-07-01 11-000-230-340-07-01

Legal Fees Purchased Tech. Services Aesop Implementation $ 2,414.40

11-402-100-300-06-01 11-402-100-100-06-01 Interim

RHS Athletic Officials RHS Athletic Salaries Athletic Director (per diem) $ 3,400.00

11-000-211-300-07-01 11-000-213-300-07-02

Purchased Services purchased physician/nurse Contracted nurse subs $ 4,640.00

11-000-252-100-07-00 11-000-222-100-07-07

Tech Media Sub Salary Substitutes $ 500.00

11-190-100-610-01-01 11-000-221-800-09-01 Reimbursement of deposit for

RHS Supplies Workshop and Dues Teen Pep $ 700.00

11-402-100-300-06-01 11-000-213-101-06-90

RHS Athletic Officials Physicals Nurse coverage for physicals $ 680.00

11-000-291-270-07-03 11-000-291-290-07-01

Prescription Sick payout Contractual sick payout $ 13,000.00

11-000-221-600-09-01 11-000-221-320-09-01 Curriculum professional

Curriculum Supplies Professional Services development $ 1,500.00

TOTAL $ 151,460.58

f. Shared Service Agreement - 2014-2015 Ice Hockey Teams of Robbinsville Schools

and Allentown High School

Approve shared service agreements between Robbinsville Schools and Allentown

Regional School District authorizing the merger of RHS and Allentown teams for the

2014-2015 school year as indicated. In addition to the merger fee, Allentown will be

responsible for providing transportation for their students.

Team Merger Fee Ice Hockey Team $3,000.00 Swim Team $5,000.00

g. Approve Professional Services Contract: B & G Engineering

Approve a contract with B&G Engineering, Ewing, NJ for $5,200.00 for site work,

plans and permitting for the new playground at the Sharon Road Elementary School.


h. 2014-2015 Capital Outlay Project: Direct Flooring, Flemington, NJ

Motion to approve a contract with Direct Flooring, Flemington, NJ in the amount of

$346,965.76 to replace the existing hallway carpeting at Pond Road Middle School with

VCT. The purchase order will be issued under the Middlesex Regional Education

Services Commission bid number 12/13-10.

i. 2014-2015 Capital Outlay Project: Open Systems Integrators, Inc., Manalapan, NJ

Motion to approve a contract with Open Systems Integrators, Inc., Manalapan, NJ in the

amount of $361,190.00 to replace and / or install security cameras in Robbinsville High

School, Pond Road Middle School and Sharon Road Elementary School. The purchase

order will be issued under the Middlesex Regional Education Services Commission bid

number 12/13 – 56.

j. Energy Savings Improvement Plan (ESIP) Payments

Motion to authorize the School Business Administrator to issue a payment to Schiller &

Hersch in the amount of $19,410.00 for work performed for the district’s ESIP

k. Waiver of Health Benefits Program – 2014-2015

Motion to approve and adopt a Waiver of Health Benefits Program for every employee

who submits a letter and provides proof of coverage elsewhere by May 31, 2014

effective for the period July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 as per collective bargaining

agreements.

Medical $ 3500.00

Dental $ 400.00

Prescription $ 1000.00

l. Exempt Garfield Park Academy from the Child Nutrition Program

Motion that the Robbinsville Board of Education does not require the Garfield Park

Academy to apply for and receive funding from the Child Nutrition Program (CNP) for

the 2014-2015 school year.

m. Free & Reduced Meal Plan Waiver: Garfield Park Academy

Motion that the Robbinsville Board of Education will not require the Garfield Park

Academy to charge students for reduced and / or paid meals for the 2014-2015 school

year.

n. Accept Donations

Motion to accept donations on behalf of the Robbinsville High School Robotics Team

totaling $2,000.00 as indicated.

Donor Amount

Citigroup $1,000.00

Gilbane Building Co. $1,000.00

Total $2,000.00


o. Approve Disposal of Obsolete Equipment – Sharon Elementary School

Motion to authorize disposal of obsolete equipment at Sharon Elementary School as

indicated.

Machine Type Serial # Telex VHS Video Projector 11318

Kodak Slide Projector 205812

York Sound Speakers (2) none

Panasonic VHS Camera (#1) KSVA10408

Panasonic VHS Camera (#2) F1SA10354



Panasonic VHS Camera (#5) F19A10347

Sony V8 Camcorder 261626

Overhead Projector 3M 1700 n/a


Double Deck VHS recorder 24955610603



2. FACILITIES

a. Sharon Elementary School Construction and Expansion Project

i. Approve Contract for Playground Equipment: Marturano Recreation

Company

Motion to approve a contract with Marturano Recreation Company, Spring Lake, NJ

in the amount of $107,696.87 for the purchase of playground equipment for the

Sharon Road Elementary School. This purchase will be issued under the Middlesex

Education Services Commission bid number MRESC 12/13 – 13 and is part of the

December 2012 referendum.

ii. Approve Contract for Installation of Playground Equipment: Kamback

Brothers, LLC

Motion to approve a contract with Kamback Bros, LLC, Brick, NJ in the amount of

$19,235.00 for the installation of playground equipment for the Sharon Road

Elementary School. This purchase will be issued under the Middlesex Education

Services Commission bid number MRESC 12/13 – 13 and will be paid for by the

Robbinsville Extended Day program.

b. Fire and Security Drills – March 2014

Motion to approve Fire and Security Drills for March 2014 as indicated.

Required: Monthly 2/School Yr. 2/School Yr. 2/School Yr. 2/School Yr. 2/School Yr.

School Fire Drill

Security Drill

Lockdown

Security Drill

Bomb Threat

Security Drill

Evacuation

Security Drill

Active Shooter

Security

Drill Other

Windsor 3/12/14 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3/25/14

SES 3/12/14 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3/25/14

PRMS 3/31/14 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3/7/14

RHS 3/27/14 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3/31/14


c. Building Use (Attachments #6-11)

Motion to approve the Buildings and Grounds Use of Facilities Schedule for the months

of May and June 2014.

3. TRANSPORTATION

a. Accept Quote Results: BH2

Motion to accept quote for Route BH2 and recognize George Dapper Inc. as the low

bidder as indicated below. This route transported student # 120032 to and from various

job locations for the period dating September 9, 2013 through November 26, 2013.

There was not quote from Rick Bus.

Route Cost $ 230.40 per diem

Aide Cost $ 45.60 per diem

Total Cost $ 276.00 per diem

Mileage adjustment +/- $2.50

b. Mercer Coordinated Transportation Services Agreement

Motion to approve a Transportation Services Agreement with the Mercer Coordinated

Transportation Services for the period July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

D. ROBBINSVILLE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM

On motion of Mrs. DeVito and seconded by Mrs. Silvestrov and carried by a vote of 6-0, the

Robbinsville Board of Education voted to approve RED resolution XIII D.1.

1. R.E.D. PERSONNEL

a. Accept Resignation

Motion to accept resignation of Leona Hendryx, Aide, Sharon RED, effective June 30,

2014.

b. Rescind Appointment

Motion to rescind the appointment of Anthony Jones, Volunteer, Pond RED, effective

March 25, 2014.

XIV. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

SONYA WALTER

Mrs. Walter thanked the Board for the detailed budget report and expressed appreciation for the

district’s commitment to high levels of transparency.

XV. OLD BUSINESS

Mrs. DeVito asked if parents could opt their children out of PAARC testing. Dr. Mayer responded

that New Jersey does not provide parents with a mechanism to opt out, rather, the state has indicated

that all students must participate in the assessment.


XVI. NEW BUSINESS

State BOE Presence – The Board discussed the matter of district representation at State Board of

Education meetings. BOE Attorney Matt Giacobbe weighed in and indicated that, in his opinion, it

is important that the issues that matter to the district be on the record. It was decided that Mrs.

Ciaccio will serve as the Board’s representative and will present testimony on behalf of the district.

REF Golf Outing – May 20, 2014 / Proceeds to Project Lead the Way

Personnel Committee – Change in meeting date from May 20 to May 22, 2014

SES Casework – Dr. Mayer brought an issue to the Board’s attention about replacing casework

dating back to 1958 in 19 classrooms at Sharon as part of the construction project at a cost of

$250,000. The funds could come from the contingency leaving $750,000 for other unanticipated

costs. A motion was made as indicated.

On motion of Mrs. DeVito and seconded by Mrs. Silvestrov, the Robbinsville Board of Education

authorized the Superintendent to move forward with replacement of casework in 19 classrooms at

Sharon Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $275,000.

After discussing the matter, the Board decided against replacing the casework at this time. A motion

was made to table the matter.

On motion of Mr. Kochberg and seconded by Mrs. Ciaccio, the Robbinsville Board of Education

voted 5-1 to table a motion to authorize replacement of casework in 19 classrooms at Sharon

Elementary School. Mrs. DeVito dissented.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Mr. Kochberg and seconded by Mrs. Ciaccio, the Robbinsville Board of Education

voted to adjourn the April 29, 2014 public session meeting at 9:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert M. DeVita

School Business Administrator / Board Secretary


Personnel items for Board Approval

April 29, 2014

Name PositionLocatio

nAction

Effective

Date

Ending

DateStep Salary GAAP Code Notes for Discussion

1. Employment of Staff:

a. Administrators/Supervisors:

Rajneet Bajnath Dir. of SE SE Approve New Hire 7/1/2014 6/30/2015 $ 122,450.00 11-000-240-104-07-04 Replace S. DiDonato

b. Certificated Staff:

Cynthia Jenkins Teacher SES Accept Retirement 9/30/2014

Sandra Holmes Teacher SES Accept Retirement 6/30/2014

Marianne Aquaro OT SES Approve Unpaid Day 3/26/2014 3/26/2014 $409.43 11-000-216-100-07-02 Out of Personal Days.

Jen Drew Teacher SESApprove Unpaid

Days5/5/2014 5/9/2014 $1,308.84 11-000-216-100-07-02

4 1/2 days Unpaid. Out of

Personal Days.

Sean Greig Teacher PRMS Approve Unpaid Day 4/22/2014 4/25/2014 $731.76 11-209-100-101-07-042 days unpaid. Out of Sick

Days

LaurenDi Renzio-

ArcherTeacher PRMS

Approve Intermittent

Leave4/8/2014 4/8/2014 $302.93 11-212-100-101-04-01 Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA

Jayashree Kanchi Teacher PRMSApprove Leave

Replacement5/5/2014 6/30/2014 1MA $53,808.00 11-213-100-101-07-03

Leave Replace for G.

Szolomayer

Rebecca Sullivan Teacher PRMSApprove Leave

Replacement5/19/2014 6/30/2014 1BA $50,566.00 11-213-100-101-07-03 Leave Replace for L. Moore

c. Non Certificated Staff:

Kathy Higham IA SE Accept Resignation 6/30/2014

Kathy Antrim Secretary SES Approve Unpaid Day 3/27/2014 3/27/2014 $86.00 11-000-240-105-07-02 1/2 day Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA

Kathy Antrim Secretary SES Approve Unpaid Day 4/16/2014 4/16/2014 $172.00 11-000-240-105-07-02 Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA

Linda Marrazzo IA SES Approve Unpaid Day 4/22/2014 4/22/2014 $63.44 11-213-100-106-07-04 Out of Personal Days.

Kathy Antrim Secretary SES Revise Unpaid Day 3/28/2014 3/28/2014 $172.00 11-000-240-105-07-02Org noted as 4/28/14. Unpaid

FMLA/NJFLA

d. Substitutes

Deirdre Clauser Sub Nurse Appoint Sub 4/29/2014 6/30/2014 $150.00

Brian Boyer Non Cert Sub Appoint Sub 4/29/2014 6/30/2014 $75.00

Nichole Hitchner Non Cert Sub Appoint Sub 4/29/2014 6/30/2014 $75.00

Karin Concepcion Sub Driver Appoint Sub 4/29/2014 6/30/2014 $21.50 Hr

Gary Cohen Non Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 3/27/2014 3/27/2014 $37.50 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Emily DeMarzio Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 3/27/2014 3/27/2014 $80.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Lopez PD

Kathy Faunce Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 3/27/2014 3/27/2014 $80.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Lopez PD

Janet Ganesan Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 3/27/2014 3/27/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Lopez PD

Nicole Grembowitz Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 3/27/2014 3/27/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Lopez PD

Zeunil Haswary Non Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 3/27/2014 3/27/2014 $75.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Lopez PD

Sherrie Johnson Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 3/27/2014 3/27/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Lopez PD

Susan Kratz Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 3/27/2014 3/27/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Lopez PD

Kim Maslak Non Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 3/27/2014 3/27/2014 $37.50 20-231-100-100-09-14 Lopez PD

Robert Morelli Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 3/27/2014 3/27/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Lopez PD

Roland Yi Non Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 3/27/2014 3/27/2014 $37.50 20-231-100-100-09-14 Lopez PD



April 29, 2014


nAction

Effective

Date

Ending


Gary Cohen Non Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/1/2014 4/1/2014 $37.50 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Ann Crilly Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/1/2014 4/1/2014 $80.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Cheri Dorwart Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/1/2014 4/1/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Janet Ganesan Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/1/2014 4/1/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Nicole Grembowitz Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/1/2014 4/1/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Sherrie Johnson Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/1/2014 4/1/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Roland Yi Non Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/1/2014 4/1/2014 $37.50 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Aparna Chaudhuri Non Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $37.50 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Gary Cohen Non Cert Sub PRMS Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $37.50 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Gary Cohen Non Cert Sub SES Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $37.50 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Ann Crilly Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $80.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Kathy Faunce Cert Sub PRMS Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Kathy Faunce Cert Sub SES Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Heather Fernandes Non Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $37.50 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Nicole Grembowitz Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Zeinul Haswary Non Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $75.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Sherrie Johnson Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Gael Levering Non Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $75.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Kristin Michalkowski Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Ronald Romano Non Cert Sub PRMS Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $37.50 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Ronald Romano Non Cert Sub SES Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $37.50 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

Linda Thomas Cert Sub Approve Sub Work 4/3/2014 4/3/2014 $40.00 20-231-100-100-09-14 Safi PD

2. Placement on the Salary Guide:

3. Extra Work/Extra Pay:

a. Athletics:

Jennifer Lipschutz Nurse PRMS Approve Extra Pay 3/1/2014 3/30/2014 $148.50 11-000-213-101-06-90 Sports Physicals. 5.5 hrs

@$27 an hr

Susan Lizura Nurse RHS Approve Extra Pay 2/1/2014 2/28/2014 $148.50 11-000-213-101-06-90 Sports Physicals. 5.5 hrs

@$27 an hr

Sammer Bekhiet Volunteer RHS Approve Coach 4/29/2014 6/15/2014 Volunteer Boys Tennis

b. Co-Curricular:

c. Other:

Christine Cabarle Teacher RHS Approve Extra Pay 6/2/2014 6/4/2014 $546.00 20-270-200-100-09-14Teen Pep Training. 2 nights @

$273

Caitlin Curran Teacher RHS Approve Extra Pay 6/2/2014 6/4/2014 $546.00 20-270-200-100-09-14Teen Pep Training. 2 nights @

$273

Anna Marie Hernandez Teacher RHS Approve Extra Pay 6/2/2014 6/4/2014 $546.00 20-270-200-100-09-14Teen Pep Training. 2 nights @

$273

Sean Flynn Teacher RHS Approve Extra Pay 6/2/2014 6/4/2014 $546.00 20-270-200-100-09-14Teen Pep Training. 2 nights @

$273

Jen Lipschutz Nurse PRMS Approve Extra Pay 6/2/2014 6/4/2014 $546.00 11-000-213-101-07-07Teen Pep Training. 2 nights @

$273

Cristina Ward Teacher RHS Approve Extra Pay 4/1/2014 6/30/2014 $34 per hr 11-000-221-104-09-03Calculus Curriculum. Not to

exceed 60 Hrs



April 29, 2014


nAction

Effective

Date

Ending


Anthony Paglione Teacher RHS Approve Extra Pay 4/1/2014 6/30/2014 $34 per hr 11-000-221-104-09-03Calculus Curriculum. Not to

exceed 60 Hrs

Marianne Aquaro OT SES Approve Extra Pay 2/19/2014 3/7/2014 $903.52 11-000-216-100-07-02Evaluation Prep. 16 hrs @

$56.47

Andrea Houtras OT SE Revise Extra Pay 3/19/2014 6/30/2014 $47.91 per hr 11-000-216-100-07-03Evaluation Make up. Not to

exceed 8 hours.

Christine Stewart IA PRMS Approve Extra Pay 4/22/2014 6/30/2014 $25 per hr 11-000-217-100-04-04Alt track runner for SPED

student. Not to exceed 16 hrs

Sue Kanagawa Teacher ESL Approve Extra Pay 4/30/2014 6/30/2014 $34 per hr 11-240-100-101-07-093 hrs a wk, not to exceed 24

hours

Peter Klapsogeorge Teacher SESApprove

Participation7/1/2014 8/30/2014 $1,632.00 11-230-100-101-09-99

$34 per hour - 3 hrs/4 days a

week, for 4 weeks. Jump Start

Program.

Margaret Walsh Teacher SESApprove

Participation7/1/2014 8/30/2014 $1,632.00 11-230-100-101-09-99



Program.

Deb Dauer Teacher SESApprove

Participation7/1/2014 8/30/2014 $1,632.00 11-230-100-101-09-99



Program.

AnnemarieSheehan Dell

GrottiTeacher SES

Approve

Participation7/1/2014 8/30/2014 $1,632.00 11-230-100-101-09-99



Program.

Patty Irilli Teacher SESApprove

Participation7/1/2014 8/30/2014 $1,632.00 11-230-100-101-09-99



Program.

Allyson Scotto Teacher SESApprove

Participation7/1/2014 8/30/2014 $1,632.00 11-230-100-101-09-99



Program.


Documents

ROBBINSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION · Connor Tierney – TCNJ Basketball & Track V. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Steven J. Mayer Superintendent Steve Mayer reported that the April