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October 16, 2008 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, was held on October 16, 2008 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Avenel Middle School, Woodbine Avenue, Avenel, New Jersey. The meeting opened with the Salute to the Flag, a moment of silence and the singing of “God Bless America” by the Ross Street School #11 chorus. The President, Brian Molnar, presided. Mr. Molnar thanked the Ross Street School #11 chorus and asked the Board and public to acknowledge their performance again. Board members present: Diane Acquisto, Thomas “Skip” Garley, Lewis Huber, Judy Leidner, Lawrence Miloscia, Brian Small, George Yuhasz, Brian Molnar. Pat Hardiman was absent. Board personnel present: John Crowe, Dennis DeMarino, Eric Buiede, Lois Rotella, Angela Korodan, Rita Miller, Anthony D’Orsi, Jonathan Triebwasser, Barbara DeRollo. Newspaper Reporters Present: None Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Dennis DeMarino, read the following statement regarding the Open Public Meetings Law: "The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Board of Education had caused notice of these meetings to be published by having the date, time and place, thereof, posted as follows:

April 28, 2008: Faxed to Home News Tribune and Star Ledger, Hand delivered to Municipal Clerk, and Posted in Avenel Middle School and the Board of Education Administration Building."

On a motion by Ms. Acquisto, seconded by Mr. Yuhasz and carried, the following Minutes were approved:

September 18, 2008 - Regular Meeting September 18, 2008 - Closed Session October 2, 2008 - Special Meeting

Mr. DeMarino reported there were no Bids received Correspondence was reported as received and referred as follows:

A letter from New Jersey School Boards Association acknowledging the Board’s resolution opposing the New Jersey State-Mandated School Accountability Regulations.

(FILED) The following Reports of the Superintendent were received:

Register Statistics – September 2008 Report of Fire Drills – September 2008 Student Suspension Report/Elementary – Month of September 2008 Student Suspension Report/Secondary – Month of September 2008 Bomb Threat Report – Month of September 2008 Monthly Report of Attendance Officer, Sal Ciardiello – September 2008 Monthly Report of Attendance Officer, Kurt Adams – September 2008 Dr. Crowe asked to break from tradition, possibly following this format as a new tradition, to discuss a few items with the Board. Dr. Crowe reviewed NJQSAC, New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuant. Dr. Crowe stated it is a way the State asks the school districts to monitor and assess

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October 16, 2008 themselves. He further explained the monitoring is broken down into five areas; instruction of program, personnel, fiscal management, operations and governance. Dr. Crowe stated QSAC is not to be looked at as a means of punishment for the school district but rather a way of the district looking closely at the five areas being assessed to assure the district is heading in the direction which will allow the students to achieve at their highest potential. Dr. Crowe stated the district’s final goal is the achievement of our students, and that every child will be proficient or above at grade level curriculum. QSAC monitors not only the end result but also the process by which the district gets to the goal. Dr. Crowe explained various committees have been formulated and will meet to review and assess the district compiling a report to be submitted to the Board of Education. Dr. Crowe stated, at that point, the County Superintendent and his office, will review the manner in which the district reviewed ourselves and will advise if he agrees with the district’s assessment. He further stated, if the County Superintendent does not agree with the district’s assessment, it does not mean we are in violation, only that there are areas that the County Superintendent would like to see us improve upon. Dr. Crowe stated that Woodbridge is always open to improving the way the school district is run. Dr. Crowe stated a full report will be provided at the next Board of Education meeting. Mr. Molnar then called for Committee reports. The Superintendent of Schools presented the following recommendations:

1. That the Board of Education adopt the attached revised resolution commending fifty-five students from Woodbridge High School for their induction into the National Honor Society during the 2007-2008 school year. (May 15, 2008, Superintendent’s Agenda, Item #5)

2. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Mark Singh of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School who was named a semifinalist in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Competition.

3. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending five students from Colonia High School, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School and Woodbridge High School who were named as commended students as a result of their achievements on the PSAT/NMSQT.

4. That the Board of Education approve the Annual Report of Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse for the 2007-2008 school year, as previously submitted, dated July 23, 2008, in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:36-5.1.

5. That the Board of Education grant permission to allow the John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Competition Cheerleading Squad to participate in the Reach the Beach National Competition in Ocean City, Maryland from February 26, 2009, through and including March 1, 2009, at no cost to the district, provided that all policies and regulations governing overnight trips are adhered to prior to and during the trip.

6. That the Board of Education grant permission to allow the Colonia High School Choir and Band to participate in the All American Music Festival in Orlando, Florida (Disney World), from May 21, 2009, through and including May 27, 2009, at no cost to the district, provided that all policies and regulations governing overnight trips are adhered to prior to and during the trip.

7. That the Board of Education approve the tuition payment for the following student to the Glassboro Public School District, 370 East New Street, Glassboro 08028, for the 2008-2009 school year, retroactive from September 3, 2008:

DK-01/03-052-09 $61.88 per day ($11,138.00 annual)

8. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted Rider to the Agreement between Lynn Crest School #22 and Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

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October 16, 2008 9. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted list of Professional Development

conferences for staff members, dated October 16, 2008. 10. That the Board of Education approve payment to Learning Tree Multicultural/Multilingual Evaluation

and Consulting, Inc., to provide a bilingual speech evaluation and bilingual psychological evaluation for a special education student at a rate of $700/evaluation. (Payment to be made from the Consultant Account.)

11. That the Board of Education approve payment to Fatima Yeddanapally, M.Ed., LDT-C, to provide a bilingual educational evaluation (English/Tamil) for a special education student at a rate of $900/evaluation. (Payment to be made from the Consultant Account.)

12. That the Board of Education approve payment to Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, New Jersey Specialized Child Study Team, to complete Speech/Language, Psychological, and Educational evaluations for a special education student for a total of $1,350.00. (Payment to be made from the Consultant Account.)

13. That the Board of Education, as required by state law (partially reimbursable in state aid), approves the enrollment of the following disabled students in a special school program for 2008-2009, in accordance with their Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) as shown below:

Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition R0809-15-09-MD P.R.D.S. 09/24/2008 $34,020.00 R0809-15-09-MD P.R.D.S. 1:1 09/24/2008 $28,080.00 R0809-15-09-MD P.R.D.S. Afterschool 1:1 09/24/2008 $9,709.00 M0809-16-09-MD Nuview Academy 09/25/2008 $50,190.00 C0702-07-09-OHI Nuview Academy 09/29/2008 $50,190.00 C0702-07-09-OHI Nuview Academy 1:1 09/29/2008 $28,080.00 H0809-16-09-AU RaritanValleyWorkshop(P/T) 09/24/2008 $1,000.00/Mo. D0403-08-09-AU New Beginnings School 10/06/2008 $51,760.80 B0505-14-09-OHI Collier High School 10/02/2008 $44,329.00 M0810-13-09-SLD Raritan Valley Academy 10/06/2008 $33,120.00 T0712-17-09-OHI Collier High School 10/08/2008 $44,329.00 A0809-15-09-SLD Daytop Preparatory School 09/08/2008 $37,578.60 I0109-08-09-SLD Interim Alt. Ed. Prog. 10/15/2008 $5,670.00

14. That a note be made in the minutes that the following out of district placement(s) have/has been terminated for the 2008-2009 School Year:

Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition L0309-11-09-MD Strang School 09/19/2008 $32,806.80 D0403-08-09-AU New Road School of NJ 10/03/2008 $33,325.20 D0403-08-09-AU New Road School of NJ 1:1 10/03/2008 $13,500.00 I0109-08-09-SLD Nuview Academy 10/07/2008 $50,190.00

15. That the Board of Education amends the tuition for the following student(s) for the 2008-2009 School Year:

Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition C0602-14-09-OHI Bonnie Brae 09/11/2008 $61,200.00 D0701-14-09-MD Bonnie Brae 09/04/2008 $61,200.00 S0609-13-09-MD Bonnie Brae 09/04/2008 $61,200.00

16. That the Board of Education approves the following student to receive the services of the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the 2008-2009 School Year. (Costs to be taken from the district’s State Aid ASSA entitlement):

Case No. AP-01-25 at the cost of $1,600.00 effective September 3, 2008.

17. That the Board of Education terminates the services of the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the 2008-2009 School Year. (Costs to be taken from the district’s State Aid ASSA entitlement):

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October 16, 2008 Case No. IR-10-20 at the cost of $1,600.00 effective September 19, 2008. Case No. AH-02-19 at the cost of $1,600.00 effective September 4, 2008 18. That the following out-of-district facilities be approved for home instruction services at the rate

listed:

*Teacher

Effective Date

Number of Students

Total Hours

Amount

Total Amount

New Hope Foundation, Inc. Sept.2008 1 5 Weeks $280.00 $1,400.00 * Subject to approval for employment from the New Jersey Department of Education. Employee shall be required to submit

an authorization and certification form along with fingerprints for a criminal history background check as required by P. L. 1986,C.116.

Ms. Leidner moved for the adoption of the Superintendent’s recommendations, seconded by Mr. Small. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members present voting in favor with the exception of Ms. Acquisto, Ms. Leidner and Mr. Molnar who abstained on Item #9 in their own name, the foregoing was adopted. Dr. Crowe presented the Superintendent’s resolutions. Dr. Crowe read a short biography about, and introduced Nicholas Miller, a Colonia High School student, who provided information about current activities at the school. Mr. Molnar asked Dr. Crowe to present the annual Violence and Vandalism report for the 2007-08 school year.

Dr. Crowe stated as part of the Legislation that declares the week of October 20 as School Violence Awareness week, the school district is required to give the violence and vandalism report. Dr. Crowe stated he begins with the basic comparison of the 2006-07 school year to the 2007-08 school year. Dr. Crowe stated in many areas, incidents of violence and vandalism in 2007-08 decreased, including vandalism, weapons use and substance abuse. Dr. Crowe stated the incidents of violence, which is a very broad area, did increase. Dr. Crowe stated there was a drop in many areas of action taken when the police were notified without filing a complaint. Dr. Crowe stated short term suspensions and other disciplinary actions decreased. He explained there is somewhat of a concern regarding the increase of long term suspensions, suggesting that the district look into providing principals and teachers other tools instead of simply suspending students. He suggested that alternate action may allow the student to understand the fault that he/she has taken part in and to instruct that student in not repeating the offense.

Dr. Crowe stated the general education students who have violated the district’s discipline policies have decreased. Dr. Crowe expressed concern that violation of discipline policies for students with disabilities increased slightly over the previous year. He stated by offering teachers and principals additional tools for discipline, it will help the district to individualize and differentiate the manner in which the district offers discipline. Dr. Crowe stated what the district needs to do is no longer look at discipline as one size fits all and realize that differentiating instruction also means differentiating discipline.

Dr. Crowe stated he is very thankful that throughout the week of October 20, principals and teachers in combination with the Board of Education and local law enforcement agencies are presenting our students with many varied activities to address violence and vandalism. He stated it is a week dedicated to ensuring that our students are safe coming to school and that we are addressing the incidents of bullying and violence, be it minor or otherwise. Dr. Crowe stated in this week, as a school district, we guarantee that every child will feel safe coming to school which is what anti-violence and anti-vandalism is about and that this will continue throughout the entire school year.

There were no comments or questions following Dr. Crowe’s report. The Policy and Planning Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, presented the following:

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October 16, 2008 1. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution proclaiming the week of November 9-15,

2008, as “National Veterans Awareness Week.” 2. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution proclaiming the week of November 16-

22, 2008, as “American Education Week.” 3. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution proclaiming November 19, 2008, as

“National Educational Support Professionals Day.”

4. That the Board of Education adopt the attached new Policy #830, Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program (First Reading).

5. That the Board of Education adopt the attached revised Table of Organization dated October 2008.

6. That the Board of Education adopt the attached revised job descriptions as follows:

Superintendent of Schools

Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Services

Staff Director of Special Services

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Purchasing Specialist

Mr. Huber moved for the adoption of the Policy and Planning recommendations, seconded by Ms. Acquisto. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members present voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted. The Athletics and Extra-Curricular Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, presented the following:

1. That the Board of Education approve the following dates for the Ernest Dubay Track Meets at Colonia High School’s stadium as listed below:

Middle School May 16, 2009 Saturday 9:00a.m.

Elementary School May 30, 2009 Saturday 9:00 a.m.

Rain Dates:

1st Available Rain Date June 6, 2009 Saturday (JFK High School) 9:00 a.m.

2nd Available Rain Date June 13, 2009 Saturday (Colonia High School) 9:00 a.m.

Mr. Small moved for the adoption of the Athletics and Extracurricular recommendations, seconded by Ms. Leidner. There were no comments from the Board or public. With all Board members present voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted. The Finance and Insurance Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, presented the following:

1. That the Board of Education approves payment of the bills in the amount of $14,743,068.53 and the Food Service Department bills in the amount of $274,609.00.

2. That the amount of district taxes needed to meet the obligations of this Board for the next thirty day period, beginning November 1, 2008 is:

Requisition for Taxes for the General Fund in the amount of $11,887,704.00 and for the Debt Service in the amount of $364,937.00; totaling $12,252,641.00,

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October 16, 2008 and that the Township Council is hereby requested to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School

Monies that amount by November 10, 2008.

3. That the Board of Education accept the Report of the Secretary for the month of September 2008.

4. That the Board of Education accept the attached Business Administrator/Board Secretary's Monthly Interest and Investment Report for the month of September 2008.

5. That the bookkeeping transfers pertaining to the 2008-09 budgetary accounts be approved as per the attached list.

6. That the Board of Education accept the previously submitted Report of the Treasurer for the month of August 2008, as it agrees with the Report of the Secretary. The September 2008, Treasurer’s Report has not been received.

7. That the members of the Board of Education certify that to the best of their knowledge no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

8. That the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be authorized to advertise a public sale to be held on November 13, 2008 per the attached Disposable Materials List.

Ms. Leidner moved for the adoption of the Finance and Insurance recommendations, seconded by Mr. Huber. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members present voting in favor with the exception of Ms. Leidner who abstained on Item #1, vendor #’s 499330, 484320 and 489544, the foregoing was adopted. During her vote, Ms. Leidner noted that even though she submitted payment for vendor #484320, she is still required to abstain. The Transportation and Cafeteria Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, presented the following:

1. That the Board of Education approve the renewal of contract PD08-15, Type “B” 2008 Model 24 Passenger School Buses for the 2008-09 school year at no increase in cost, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42. (Transportation and Cafeteria Agenda 6/14/07.)

American Bus & Coach LLC. 5 @ $47,005.00 $235,025.00 2595 East State Street Trenton, New Jersey 08619

2. That the Board of Education approve the following temporary Fall Out of District route for the 2008-2009 school year to the vendor with the lowest quote, whose quote also met specifications, as follows:

On Time Transport Total $27,000.00 135 E. Highland Parkway Roselle, NJ 07203

Rt. FMJS Matthew Jago School #28,Sewaren, NJ 1 Student w/Aide-90 days @ $300.00 Effective September 17, 2008

3. That the Board of Education approve the following temporary Fall Out of District route for the 2008-2009 school year to the vendor with the lowest quote, whose quote also met specifications, as follows:

Joy Transport Total $27,000.00 490 Brookside Lane Hillsborough, NJ 08844

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Rt. FBBP1 Bright Beginnings, Piscataway, NJ 90 days @ $250.00 Aide- $50.00 Effective October 3, 2008

4. That the Board of Education approve the cancellation of Rt. FUMDN for the 2008-2009 school year to the Breza Bus Company due to no students attending. (Transportation and Cafeteria Agenda, 8/21/08, item #11)

Mr. Huber moved for the adoption of the Transportation and Cafeteria recommendations, seconded by Mr. Garley. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members present voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted.

Mr. DeMarino noted a correction in the Buildings and Grounds agenda, Item #3, d. Mr. DeMarino read the item as corrected and advised the Board they will be voting on the corrected wording. The Buildings and Grounds Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, presented the following:

1. That the Board of Education approve the renewal of contract PD06-24, Emergency Snow Plowing for the 2008-2009 school year, at no increase in cost, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42, as the services are being performed in an effective and efficient manner. The terms of said contract will remain substantially the same; the term of the contract will not extend for a total of more than 5 consecutive years. (Buildings and Grounds Agenda, 11/17/05.)

a. John Almasi Trucking Co. 63 Metuchen Avenue Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Rubber tire loader w/operator –(5 cu.yd) Service per hour $ 209.00 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays Service per hour $ 238.25

Rubber tire loader w/operator –(2 cu.yd) Service per hour $ 196.00 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays Service per hour $ 225.25

Tandem dump truck w/driver 70,000 G.V.W.R. Service per hour $ 166.25 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays Service per hour $ 177.25

b. G. Minucci Trucking 75 Tennyson St. Carteret, NJ 07008

Rubber tire loader w/operator –(4.5 cu.yd) Service per hour $ 200.00 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays Service per hour $ 220.00

Tandem dump truck w/driver 70,000 G.V.W.R Service per hour $ 195.00 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays Service per hour $ 210.00

c. Petty Construction, Inc. 111 W. Indiana Ave. Iselin, NJ 08830

Loader/backhoe w/operator –(2.5 cu. yd) Service per hour $ 165.00 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays Service per hour $ 180.00

Loader/backhoe w/operator –(1 cu. yd) Service per hour $ 165.00 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays Service per hour $ 180.00

Dump truck w/driver 35,000 G.V.W.R Service per hour $ 110.00

Saturday, Sunday, Holidays Service per hour $ 125.00

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5,000 G.V.W.R Service per hour $ 95.00 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays Service per hour $ 110.00

2. That the Board of Education approve the following resolution regarding a requirement by the New Jersey Department of Education for the submission of the three-year maintenance plans, documenting required maintenance in public school facilities:

WHEREAS, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting “required” maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and

WHEREAS, the required maintenance activities described in the previously submitted plan for the various school facilities of the Woodbridge Township School District are consistent with these requirements, and

WHEREAS, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbridge Township Board of Education hereby authorizes the School Business Administrator to submit the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the Woodbridge Township School District in compliance with Department of Education requirements.

3. That the Board of Education approve the following resolution for Professional Services:

WHEREAS, there exists a need for professional architectural services for roof replacement, Phase II, at Woodbine Avenue School #23 and window replacement, Phase III, at Colonia High School; and

WHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose; and

WHEREAS, the Public School Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A: 18A-5, et seq.) requires that the resolution authorizing the contracts for "Professional Services" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of Woodbridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows:

a. The Board of Education authorizes and directs the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to execute an agreement with Spiezle Group, Inc., 120 Sanhican Drive, Trenton, NJ 08618.

b. Spiezle Group, Inc. shall receive payment based on the attached fee schedule dated April 17, 2008.

c. The services provided shall be architectural services related to the roof replacement project, Phase II, at Woodbine Avenue School #23 and window replacement, Phase III, at Colonia High School, for submission to the Department of Education for approval.

d. The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "Professional Service" under the provisions of the Public School Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5, et seq.).

MANDATORY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LANGUAGE

N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. Seq. (P.L. 1975, c. 127) N.J.A.C. 17:27

GOODS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTS

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:

The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Except with respect to affectional or sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, the contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that such applicants are recruited and employed, and that employees are treated during

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October 16, 2008 employment, without regard to their age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation;

and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Public Agency Compliance Officer setting forth provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

The contractor or subcontractor where applicable, will send to each labor union or representative or workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer advising the labor union or workers’ representative of the contractor’s commitments under this act and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, agrees to comply with any regulations promulgated by the Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., as amended and supplemented from time to time and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The contractor or subcontractor agrees to make good faith efforts to employ minority and women workers consistent with the applicable county employment goals established in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27-5.2, or a binding determination of the applicable county employment goals determined by the Division, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:27-5.2

The contractor or subcontractor agrees to inform in writing its appropriate recruitment agencies including, but not limited to, employment agencies, placement bureaus, colleges, universities, labor unions, that it does not discriminate on the basis of age, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, and that it will discontinue the use of any recruitment agency which engages in direct or indirect discriminatory practices.

The contractor or subcontractor agrees to revise any of its testing procedures, if necessary, to assure that all personnel testing conforms with the principles of job-related testing, as established by the statutes and court decisions of the State of New Jersey and as established by applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court decisions.

In conforming with the applicable employment goals, the contractor or subcontractor agrees to review all procedures relating to transfer, upgrading, downgrading and layoff to ensure that all such actions are taken without regard to age, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, consistent with the statues and court decisions of the State of New Jersey, and applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court decisions.

The contractor shall submit to the public agency, after notification of award but prior to execution of a goods and services contract, one of the following three documents:

Letter of Federal Affirmative Action Plan Approval

Certificate of Employee Information Report

Employee Information Report Form AA302

The contractor and its subcontractors shall furnish such reports or other documents to the Div. of Contract Compliance & EEO as may be requested by the office from time to time in order to carry out the purposes of these regulations, and public agencies shall furnish such information as may be requested by the Div. of Contract Compliance & EEO for conducting a compliance investigation pursuant to Subchapter 10 of the Administrative Code at N.J.A.C. 17:27.

4. That the Board of Education approve the submission of the following project to the New Jersey Department of Education and other State and Local agencies for review and approval:

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Facility Project Title

Woodbine Avenue School #23 Roof Replacement, Phase II

Colonia High School Window Replacement, Phase III

Mr. Yuhasz moved for the adoption of the Buildings and Grounds recommendations, seconded by Mr. Small. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members present voting in favor with the exception of Mr. Huber who abstained on Item #1a, the foregoing was adopted. The Curriculum Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, presented the following:

1. That the Board of Education approve payment at a cost of $200.00 to The Arc of New Jersey to provide two hours of Professional Development training covering the topic entitled, “Assisting Students with Disabilities in Transitioning to Adulthood”, for members of the Child Study Team during the month of October, 2008. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” under the provisions of the Public School Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5, et seq.). (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from funded account)

2. That the Board of Education approve the following supplemental book titles for Grade 11:

The Awakening by Kate Chopin The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College by Jacques Steinberg The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman Honey, Baby, Sweetheart by Deb Caletti Inexcusable by Chris Lynch The Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Jake Reinvented by Gordon Korman The Junction Boys by Jim Dent Manhattan Transfer by John Dos Passos Many Stones by Carolyn Coman Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog by John Grogan A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly The Pact by Drs. Davis, Hunt, and Jenkins The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger Please Stop Laughing at Me by Jodee Blanco Post-Mortem by Patricia Cornwell Rich Dad, Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets About Money You Don't Learn in School by Kiyosaki and Lechter Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser Spoonriver Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters Their Eyes were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller

3. That the Board of Education approve the following Literature Circle book for the Grade 4 Language

Arts Program: Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos

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4. That the Board of Education adopt the following curriculum guides for the instructional program: Curriculum Guide Language Arts Workshop: Writing Gr. 7 Language Arts Workshop: Writing Gr. 8 Preparation Course in Verbal for the S.A.T. Information Literacy, K-5 Resource Book Creating Partnerships: An Information Literacy Curriculum for the 21st Century Fundamentals First, Gr. 1 Fundamentals First, Gr. 2 Computers: 21st Century and Beyond, Gr. 7 & 8 5. That the Board of Education approve the “High School Program of Studies 2009-2010” booklet for

the academic year 2009-2010. 6. That the Board of Education approve the submission of the Nursing Services Plan for the 2008-

2009 school year.

7. That the Board of Education approve payment, not to exceed $1,000.00, to The National Writing Project at Rutgers University to present a workshop entitled, “Writing Our Families” for elementary and middle school teachers during the 2008-2009 school year. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” under the provisions of the Public School Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5, et seq.). (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from funded account)

8. That the Board of Education approve payment, not to exceed $12,000.00, to Nelson Education to

provide Professional Development Language Arts workshops for grades 3-5 during the 2008-2009 school year. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” under the provisions of the Public School Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5, et seq.). (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from funded account)

9. That the Board of Education approve the submission of three Target Field Trip Grants in the amount

of $800.00 each from Pennsylvania Avenue School #27 in order to subsidize a fifth grade trip to Liberty Science Center in December, 2008. The grants are offered by the Target Corporation

Ms. Acquisto moved for the adoption of the Curriculum recommendations, seconded by Mr. Small. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members present voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted. Board Attorney, Eric Buiede, had nothing to bring before the Board for open session. Under "Old Business," Mr. Yuhasz asked if the schools are prepared for the heating season. Mr. DeMarino stated the boilers were turned on October 15th. He noted Mr. D’Orsi and the trades personnel have been at the schools checking the new unit ventilators. Mr. Yuhasz thanked Mr. DeMarino and stressed that the heat be operational throughout the winter season. Ms. Acquisto asked for an update on the acquisition of solar panels. Mr. DeMarino stated he is waiting for a contract from Helios for installation of solar panels. He further stated once the contract is received he will immediately forward it to the Board attorney for review. Mr. DeMarino explained everything is in place and he is hopeful by the new year some construction will be started. Mr. Small asked for the status of the athletic trainer situation. Ms. Rotella explained the Athletic Committee under the direction of Mr. Small brought to her attention that there is still not a trainer at Woodbridge High School which the Administration was aware of. Ms. Rotella stated she investigated the situation since many candidates came forward however, no one accepted the position because of the low salary. Ms. Rotella explained that the Athletic Committee felt the salary needed to be adjusted to a teacher’s level salary. Ms. Rotella stated the position is currently being advertised at the new salary. She explained they have exhausted every available avenue to advertise the position. She stated EMT’s

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October 16, 2008 have been at every game and have done a wonderful job. She stressed the athletes are receiving excellent medical care from the EMT’s but assures the parents that they are pursuing their search for an athletic trainer for Woodbridge High School. Ms. Rotella commended the Board for raising the salary of athletic trainers in the district. Mr. Small stated he feels there has been a lack of communication between the parents of the student athletes and the athletic director and coaches. He stated many parents he has spoken with have not been advised that the district is still attempting to hire an athletic trainer. Dr. Crowe stated if there is a lack of communication with parents, the fault lies clearly with him as Superintendent. Dr. Crowe stated the administration will attend the next 5th quarter club meeting and take all necessary steps to assure that Woodbridge High School and Central Administration disseminates this information. Ms. Leidner asked if any additional bond reimbursement money has been received. Mr. DeMarino stated on September 22nd, the district received $471,723.70, four days later, $1,040,836.30 and October 7th, a little over 1.3 million for a total of 2.8 million dollars in less than 10 days. Mr. DeMarino advised the State still owes the district approximately 4 million dollars out of the 29 million. Ms. Leidner congratulated the organizers of the Colonia Pride Day. Ms. Leidner noted the 1st ever Miss Colonia contest, acknowledging the winner, Christine Curran. Ms. Leidner congratulated School #24 on their Blue Ribbon status. Ms. Leidner thanked the Ed Foundation for sponsoring the luncheon recognizing School #24’s achievement, noting the district is no longer able to fund the luncheon due to the new State regulations. Ms. Leidner stated Blue Ribbon status is not only an honor to the school district but also the State and our community. Ms. Leidner stated she feels it is appalling that district funds can not be utilized to celebrate that success. Ms. Leidner stated there has been discussion regarding the utilization of TV36. She further stated she is hopeful the discussion will continue and that TV36 will be used for more than what it is currently being used for. Ms. Leidner congratulated the web master and everyone involved in formulating our web-site for receiving the NJSBA award of excellence for the 2008 communication competition. Ms. Leidner stated the award will be presented at the convention at the end of October. Ms. Leidner stated the Parent/Student Handbook received an award of Merit and the 2007-08 budget presentation and Rainbow Express received honorable mention. Mr. Yuhasz stated on September 20th, Mr. Lee Warren, Principal at Woodbridge High School, received the Distinguished Community Leader Award from the NAACP. Mr. Yuhasz stated Ms. Korodan, Ms. Rotella and Dr. Crowe were in attendance at the ceremony. Mr. Yuhasz acknowledged the outstanding award and is looking forward to a Board resolution being presented to Mr. Warren. Mr. Miloscia stated Ms. Leidner and he attended approximately five additional open houses since his last update. He commented that all of them were well attended by parents. Mr. Miloscia further stated he attended and took part in the Italian Heritage celebration at Town Hall last Sunday. Mr. Small asked for an update on the Middle School sports program. Ms. Rotella stated the Board incorporated money into the 2008-09 budget for a middle schools sports program. Ms. Rotella stated over the summer a plan was formalized with the support of the Athletic Committee. She stated the plan includes volleyball and winter track. Ms. Rotella stated volleyball will be played inter-district and will commence mid April. Ms. Rotella stated winter track will begin the end of December and will run through January. Mr. Small thanked Ms. Rotella for her hard work in getting the sports program started at the middle schools. Ms. Rotella commended the Board for putting the project forward. Mr. Molnar thanked the administration and principals for working to implement this program, noting that it takes a moment to make the suggestion but hours to make the suggestion a reality. Mr. Molnar thanked the Board for their dedication to this issue.

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October 16, 2008 Mr. Miloscia asked if there has been any communication with the County regarding the special needs playground at School #28. Mr. DeMarino stated he has not been in communication with the County but will check into it and respond back to Mr. Miloscia. Mr. Small stated he is the Liaison between the Board and the town and he spoke to Mayor McCormac who advised the project will be delayed until the spring with the colder weather quickly coming. Ms. Acquisto asked for the status of the window project at Colonia High School. Mr. DeMarino stated the window project is moving forward. He stated the shop drawings have been completed, the windows are in production and installation will hopefully be done over winter recess. Mr. DeMarino stated this phase will not complete the entire school, but will encompass both cafeterias and the breezeways leading into the cafeterias. Mr. DeMarino stated the only remaining windows to be replaced will be the interior courtyard windows. He stated he is working with the Board on a plan to complete the entire school. Under “New Business," Mr. DeMarino announced that Nancy Alberici, Insurance Specialist, received the 2008 Special Service Award given by the We-Tip program. Mr. DeMarino gave an overview of the We-Tip program and commended Ms. Alberici for her hard work. Mr. Huber announced that the Proprietary House located at 149 Carney Avenue, Perth Amboy, is producing Cemeteries Alive on Sunday, October 19th, which will include hourly tours. Mr. Huber stated there will also be ghost tours on October 24th and 25th and October 31st and November 1st. Mr. Miloscia asked where the Woodbridge High School Halloween Haunted House is being held. Mr. Huber stated it is being held at 1500 Rahway Avenue, across from the prison. Mr. Molnar reminded everyone of the Mayor’s Health Expo on Saturday, October 18th at the Club at Woodbridge. The Board President opened the meeting to the public. During this portion, P. Ballotta, Woodbridge, asked if it will be necessary to refinance the bond. Mr. DeMarino stated the district will have to refinance approximately 4.4 million dollars. He stated Ms. Leidner has instructed him again to convey the Board’s displeasure with having to pay and absorb the interest rates on the money borrowed. Mr. DeMarino stated it will be a short term note. Mr. Ballotta asked when the notes will have to be refinanced. Mr. DeMarino stated the term note now is November 7th. Mr. Ballotta asked how the change in homeroom time at Woodbridge High School is working out. Ms. Rotella stated the time change is working very well and has been very positively received. The Central Office has been discussing possibly eliminating homeroom completely unless needed for assembly for testing. Mr. Ballotta stated it was a pleasure for the Ed Foundation to finance the luncheon for School #24. Mr. Ballotta announced the annual fashion show will be held at the Club at Woodbridge on November 16th. He stated students of all grade levels volunteer to wear their own clothes for the fashion show. Mr. Molnar clarified that the original refinancing was necessary so that construction on the projects would not stop. Mr. DeMarino stated that was correct. He stated the tax payers of Woodbridge were responsible for $55,000,000 but when the invoices came in there was a need to refinance. Mr. Molnar stated the option was either to move ahead with construction or simply have uncompleted projects until the reimbursement money was received. Mr. DeMarino stated some school districts actually went that way, however there are penalties both ways, noting if a contractor is not paid on time, there are penalties that the district must incur. Mr. DeMarino stated the district opted to borrow money to complete the projects at all 24 schools, under budget and ahead of schedule. Mr. Molnar stated the State of New Jersey passed legislation requiring the contractor to be paid on time. Mr. DeMarino stated Governor Corzine signed the Fast Pay Act, which means the contractors had to be paid within thirty days of completion. Mr. DeMarino stated most districts went over budget with their projects. He stated this Board made sure that the projects were completed on time and under budget and yet we are unable to get the reimbursement funds in a timely manner.

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October 16, 2008 V. Romanienko, Woodbridge, announced several upcoming PACE parents’ fundraisers, including a breakfast on November 23 at the Woodbridge Elks, an additional breakfast at the Elks sponsored by Buddy Ball, on December 14, the 2nd Hope Consignment Shop, located on Rahway Avenue will donate 10% of the proceeds to the PACE organization and Woodbridge Center will be hosting a “Giving Spree” and has included the PACE organization as one of nine recipients of the proceeds. Ms. Romanienko thanked Rita Miller for continuing to bring training into the district for parents of special needs children. Ms. Romanienko stated she, as a trainer, will be presenting one course herself. She stated she receives a stipend but will be donating it to the Woodbridge Township Education Foundation. Mr. Small then presented to the Board for its consideration, a resolution for a Closed Session to discuss subjects exempted from the public portion of the meeting. The discussion to be held in Closed Session will be about personnel matters which include: resignations; retirements; leaves of absences; level movements; appointment of staff leader; transfer of non-certified staff; appointments of certified and non-certified staff; appointments of advisors for Clubs, Extra-curricular, and After-School Activities; appointments of staff members to prepare and run workshops for parents of children in Title I, Title III, ESL/Bilingual programs; appointments of substitutes as follows: teachers, school aides, paraprofessionals, secretarial, bus attendants, cafeteria, custodian; appointments and/or changes of Family Math, Family Writing, P.A.L.S. instructors; professional development, home instructors and coach appointments; approval of employee salaries for ASI, Title I, ESL/Bilingual, Title III projects paid from federal, local and state funds; Sidebar agreements regarding Insurance Waiver Option and Sidebar Agreement for Athletic Trainers. There will also be discussion of a request for salary minus substitute fees, and discussion on employee discipline. Possible negotiations arising from state mandated pre-school initiative. Any information regarding the Closed Session discussion will be released to the public when the reasons for discussing these matters in Closed Session no longer exist. On motion by Mr. Small, seconded by Ms. Acquisto and carried, the Board retired into Closed Session at approximately 8:00 p.m. The Board returned from Closed Session at approximately 9:05 p.m. and a roll call found all members present as were previously recorded. The Personnel Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Director of Personnel Services presented the following: 1. That the following resignations be accepted:

Name Reason Assignment Years/Service Effective Gammon, Elizabeth Personal Colonia H.S., Para-S 7 yrs., 2 mos. 11/14/08 Joao, Valerie Personal FMS/IMS/WMS, French 2 mos. 10/20/08 Liuzzo, Paul Personal Tech. Dept., Help Desk 3 yrs., 3 mos. 10/10/08 Miller, Melissa Personal Woodbridge H.S., English 1 yr., 3 mos. 11/13/08 Prusicki, Lindsay Personal J. F. Kennedy, English 2 mos. 10/20/08 2a. That the Board of Education has been informed of the death of Daniel Kutz, a teacher, who served

faithfully and rendered valuable service to the Board of Education and to the children of the community. The sympathy of the Board of Education and the Administration is extended to the family of Daniel Kutz, and a note of passing shall be made in the minutes.

b. That the Board of Education has been informed of the death of Gail Quinn, a former teacher, who served faithfully and rendered valuable service to the Board of Education and to the children of the community. The sympathy of the Board of Education and the Administration is extended to the family of Gail Quinn, and a note of passing shall be made in the minutes.

c. That the Board of Education has been informed of the death of Doris Certain, a former paraprofessional, who served faithfully and rendered valuable service to the Board of Education and to the community. The sympathy of the Board of Education and the Administration is extended to the family of Doris Certain, and a note of passing shall be made in the minutes.

3. That the following retirements be accepted with regret:

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October 16, 2008 Name Assignment Years/Service Effective Diodato, Andrew W.H.S., H.S. Soc. Stud. D.S. (10-mo.) 39 yrs., 5 mos. 1/31/09 Dlugasch, Barbara Oak Ridge Heights, Teacher 40 yrs. 6/30/09 Fitzpatrick, James Woodbridge H.S., Industrial Arts 8 yrs., 5 mos. 1/31/09 Greenberg, Anne Woodbridge H.S., Science 16 yrs., 5 mos. 1/31/09 Jaeger, Brian Substance Awareness Coordinator 33 yrs. 6/30/09 Marciniak, Thomas Woodbridge H.S., Phys. Ed. & Health 39 yrs. 6/30/09 Tyrrell, Murna J. F. Kennedy, Gifted & Talented 26 yrs., 8 mos. 12/31/08 Vreeland, Nancy J. F. Kennedy, Business 25 yrs., 2 mos. 12/31/08 4. That the following resolution of retirement be approved:

Name Years/Service Position Malyar, Roy 29 years Painter Foreman

"WHEREAS, the above employee is retiring from active service in the public schools of Woodbridge Township after the number of years listed; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of the Board of Education of the Township of Woodbridge to express their appreciation for loyal and unselfish service during those years; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the gratitude and best wishes of the members of the Board of Education of the Township of Woodbridge are hereby tendered to this employee in acknowledgment of the service he or she so faithfully and conscientiously rendered; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread on the minutes of the Board of Education, and a copy be sent to the above employee.

5. That the following be granted an unpaid personal leave of absence and/or maternity leave of

absence pursuant to the conditions of the negotiated agreement and/or family leave of absence pursuant to New Jersey Family Leave Act No. N.J.S.A. 34:11,B-1 et.seq. or Federal Family Leave Act No. 29 U.S.C., Section 2601 et.seq.:

Name Assignment Effective % Calabrese, Christopher Transportation Dept., Bus Driver (part-time) 11/17/08-12/10/08 # Morris, Cheryl Avenel Street, Teacher 12/08/08- 3/31/09 * Semenas, Rosemary M. Jago, Para-S 10/24/08-10/31/08 # Yoon, Beth Port Reading, Teacher 11/17/08- 5/12/09 * Zalenko, Ellen Ross Street, School Aide 10/16/08- 2/14/09 % Unpaid FMLA * Unpaid Personal Leave # Maternity Lv.; Unpaid FMLA/NJFL--exact dates to be determined 6. That the following employees be approved at the salaries listed, due to level movement on the

salary guide as per the negotiated agreement:

Name Assignment Effective Rate/Hour Annual Salary Bose, Agnimita Lafayette Est. Para-S 11/01/08 $22.46 $26,570.18 # Maglione, Michelle M. Jago, Para-S 11/01/08 22.46 26,570.18 # Petti, Patrice Claremont Ave., Para-Rdg. (p-t) 11/01/08 21.92 11,968.32 # Romanella, Gail Port Reading, Para-S 11/01/08 18.38 21,743.54 # Tresidder, Cynthia M. Jago, Para-S 11/26/08 17.96 21,246.68 # Class, Maria Trans. Dept., Bus Attendant 11/01/08 15.27 11,116.56 # Demko, Michaelene Trans. Dept., Bus Attendant 11/01/08 15.27 11,116.56 # Keenan, Eleanor Trans. Dept., Bus Attendant 11/01/08 15.27 11,116.56 # Maynard, Eileen Trans. Dept., Bus Attendant 11/01/08 15.27 11,116.56 # Milford, Candice Trans. Dept., Bus Attendant 11/01/08 15.27 11,116.56 # Seguine, Janet Leigh Trans. Dept., Bus Attendant 11/01/08 15.27 11,116.56 # Arny, Karen * Bldgs. & Grnds., Asst. Sec. (12-mo.) 11/01/08 n/a 34,732.00 Curran-Miloscia, Claire Woodbridge M.S., Asst.Sec.(10-mo.) 11/08/08 n/a 31,422.00

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LoGiudice, Francis Woodbridge H.S., Custodian 11/01/08 n/a 45,649.00 # Annual salary for informational purposes only * Completion of probationary period 7. That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Tracy Mazzara as a staff leader at Colonia

Middle School for the 2008-2009 school year thereby adjusting her annual salary to include the $885 stipend for same.

8. For the approval of the Board:

Transfer NON-CERTIFIED

Name From To Effective * Crowe, Catherine M. Jago, School Aide Trans. Dept., Bus Attendant 10/20/08 * Mackie, Anne Menlo Park Ter., School Aide Trans. Dept., Bus Attendant 10/20/08 Morrison, Corinna Fords M.S., Chief Sec. II Personnel, Adm. Sec. I 1/01/09 Nolan, Darlene Colonia M.S., Para-S Fords M.S., Para-S 10/14/08 * Hourly rate adjusted to $11.88--annual salary of $8,648.64 for informational purposes only # 2008-2009 annual salary adjusted to $52,617 9. That the following personnel be appointed for the 2008-2009 school year at the salary rate shown:

CERTIFIED Effective Credited Assigned Spec. Prog. Total Annual Name Date Degree Yrs./Exp. Subj. Area Bldg./Dept. or Budget Salary Rate Antonowicz, Jennifer 1/01/09 B+32 0 Phys. Ed./Health(R) Fords M.S. Budget $48,911.00 @ DiLonardo, Nicole 10/20/08 B 0 Lang. Arts/EWS(R) Iselin M.S. Budget 47,000.00 Joraskie, Thomas 1/01/09 B+32 0 Phys. Ed./Health(R) Fords M.S. Budget 48,911.00 *# Zayas, Dina 12/01/08 B 2 Lang. Arts(R) Colonia M.S. Budget 49,000.00

@ Leave of absence replacement # Effective date of hire subject to change

NON-CERTIFIED Hourly Total Annual Name Effective Assignment Replacing Rate Salary Rate Akturk, Gulizar 10/20/08 Trans. Dept., Bus Attendant Johnson $11.88 $8,648.64 # Eidson, Sandra 10/20/08 Port Reading, School Aide New 12.30 4,428.00 # Ellis, Phyllis 10/20/08 Trans. Dept., Bus Attendant Espinal 11.88 8,648.64 # Minervini, Debra 10/20/08 Matthew Jago, School Aide Crowe 12.30 4,428.00 # Mohammed, Salisha 10/20/08 Trans. Dept., Bus Attendant Ciccone 11.88 8,648.64 # Naqvi, Aneela 10/20/08 Lafayette Estates, School Aide Simon 12.30 4,428.00 # Rodriguez, Elizabeth 10/20/08 Trans. Dept., Bus Driver (5.5-hr.) Ron 19.56 19,579.56 # States, Karen 10/20/08 Kennedy Park, School Aide Huryk 12.30 4,428.00 # Titolo, Darla 10/20/08 Indiana Avenue, School Aide Angeline 12.30 4,428.00 # White, Peggy 10/20/08 Claremont Avenue, School Aide LuCante 12.30 4,428.00 # Wilimberg, Margaret 10/20/08 Trans. Dept., Bus Driver (5.5-hr.) Rodriguez 19.56 19,579.56 #

# Annual salary for informational purposes only

* Subject to approval for employment from the New Jersey Department of Education. The employee shall be required to submit an authorization and certification form along with fingerprints for a criminal history background check as required by N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq.

10. That a note be made in the minutes that Janet Karanevich-Dono has resigned the position of

Medical Records Review Chairperson effective October 10, 2008 and, therefore, shall not receive payment for same. (8/21/08 agenda, item #25)

11. That the following Extra-Curricular and Interest Club Activity appointments be approved for the

2008-2009 school year: (Payment will be upon voucher submitted.)

School Name Position Salary

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October 16, 2008 COLONIA HIGH Smyth, Melanie Math Tutor Club $944.00 Matulewicz, Christopher Biology Club, Co-Adv. * 472.00 Vitale, Amy Cheerleader Asst., Co-Adv. (F) 793.50 Vitale, Amy Cheerleader Asst., Co-Adv. (S) 793.50

School Name Position Salary WOODBRIDGE HIGH Fasciale, Yvonne Sr. Play Set Design 1,697.00 Gurovich, Stacy # Cheerleading Adv. (Spring) 2,834.00 Willenbrock, Mark Sr. Play, Vocal Director 2,358.00 * Incorrectly listed as Ecology Club (9/18/08 agenda, item #34) # Replacing Tara Colonna who shall not receive payment for same (9/18/08 agenda, item #34) 12. That the following After-School Activity appointments for the middle schools be approved for the

2008-2009 school year. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted.)

School Name Position Salary COLONIA MIDDLE Bagnato, Christopher * Co-Ed Sports $589.50 ISELIN MIDDLE Amery, Patricia Track 1,013.94 Canto, Richard Football/Soccer 990.36 Caruso, Franco Basketball/Softball 990.36 Herbeck, Scott Kickball 990.36 Leusen, Stacey Volleyball 1,013.94 * Incorrectly listed as Christopher Banos (9/18/08 agenda, item #34) 13. That the following After-School Activity appointments for the elementary schools listed be approved

for the 2008-2009 school year: (Payment will be upon voucher submitted.)

School Name Position Salary Port Reading Cerreto, Darin Wiffle Ball $424.44 Dunham, Dale Walking Club 153.13 Hein, Anthony Computers 707.40 McKenzie, Jill Study Island 471.60 Steinberg, Jane Writers’ Challenge 235.80

Woodbine Avenue Calvi, Georgina Soccer 141.48 Calvi, Georgina Basketball 141.48 Calvi, Georgina Hockey 141.48 Calvi, Georgina Volleyball 117.90 Tothe, Christian Soccer 141.48 Tothe, Christian Basketball 141.48 Tothe, Christian Hockey 141.48 Tothe, Christian Volleyball 141.48 Walsh, Patrick Soccer 282.96 Walsh, Patrick Basketball 282.96 Walsh, Patrick Hockey 282.96 Walsh, Patrick Volleyball 259.38

14. That the Board of Education approve payment to June Hurley at the rate of $31.24 per hour, for 53

hours, total amount not to exceed $1,655.72, to develop, prepare, and run workshops for the parents of students enrolled in the Title I program. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from account # 20-230-100-101-09-F-00-00.)

15. That the Board of Education approve payment to Joyce Goldberg at the rate of $31.24 per hour, for

21 hours, total amount not to exceed $656.04, to prepare children’s programs and activities to run concurrently with the Title I parent workshops. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from Title I funds, account # 20-230-100-101-09-F-00-00.)

16. That the Board of Education approve payment to the following staff members at the rate of $31.24

per hour, for 9 hours each person, total amount not to exceed $281.16 each person, to assist in a

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series of workshops for parents and families of children enrolled in the Title I program. (Payment will be on voucher submitted from Title I funds account # 20-230-100-101-09-F-00-00.)

Kozak, Kristina Madden, Donna 17. That the Board of Education approve payment to Joyce Goldberg at the rate of $31.24 per hour, for

21 hours, total amount not to exceed $656.04, to function as head teacher/planner to prepare children’s programs and activities to run concurrently with the Bilingual Connections parent workshops. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from Title III funds account #20-240-100-101-09-F-00-00.)

18. That the Board of Education approve payment to the following staff members at the rate of $31.24 per hour, for 9 hours each person, total amount not to exceed $281.16 each person, to assist in a

18. Continued

series of workshops for parents and families of immigrant children and children enrolled in the ESL/Bilingual program. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from Title III funds account #20-240-100-101-09-F-00-00.)

Arocho, Wilfredo Saraiva, Melissa Stelluto, Donna

19. That the Board of Education approve payment to Beverly Backmann at the rate of $31.24 per hour, for 53 hours, total amount not to exceed $1,655.72, to develop, prepare, and run a series of workshops for the parents of students enrolled in the EIEP and Bilingual programs. (Payment will be on voucher submitted from Title III funds account #20-240-100-101-09-F-00-00.)

20. That the Board of Education approve payment to the following staff members to run a homework club for the students enrolled in ESL/Bilingual program at Iselin Middle School. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from Title III funds account #20-240-100-101-09-F-00-00.)

Name Hours Rate/Hour Salary Bachmann, Kathleen 40 $31.24 $1,249.60 Csapo, Sandor 20 31.24 624.80 Vizian, David 40 31.24 1,249.60

21. That the Board of Education approve payment to the following staff members be appointed to run a homework club for the students enrolled in the elementary school Title I program. (Payment to be on voucher submitted from Title I funds account # 20-230-100-101-09-F-00-00.)

School Name Hours Rate/Hour Salary Avenel Street Dlugos, Michele 40 $31.24 $1,249.60 Filoramo, Mark 40 31.24 1,249.60 Port Reading McCormack, Barbara 40 31.24 1,249.60 DiTursi, Gina 40 31.24 1,249.60 Ross Street Rawls, Kelly 40 31.24 1,249.60 Perryman, Kimberly 40 31.24 1,249.60 Menlo Park Terrace D’Alessandro, Leigh Anne 80 31.24 2,499.20 Woodbine Avenue Heagen, Beth 40 31.24 1,249.60 Trenery, Tracy 40 31.24 1,249.60 Kennedy Park Hila, Kathleen 28 31.24 874.72 Korsu, Jessica 26 31.24 812.24 Zollo, Laura 26 31.24 812.24 Lafayette Estates Bobal, Meghan 40 31.24 1,249.60 Cilento, Kelly 40 31.24 1,249.60 22. That the substitute teachers listed below be approved for the 2008-2009 school year:

Andersen, Amy Buckley, Eric Catrambone, Mary Ann

D’Aries, Ann Deakyne, Deborah Gomes-Carvalho, Nancy

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23. That the following temporary employees be approved for the 2008-2009 school year:

Substitute School Aides Alim, Iffat Barnett, Julie Castlegrant, Wendy Force, Valerie Lyczkowski, Rosemarie Ruff, Patricia Wilton, Karen Substitute Paraprofessional Castlegrant, Wendy Force, Valerie Handville, Debbie Hatzlhoffer, Pamela Lyczkowski, Rosemarie Michaud, Donna Wilton, Karen

Substitute Secretarial Castlegrant, Wendy Corrente, Filomena Michaud, Donna Mistry, Maheshwari Wilton, Karen Substitute Bus Attendant Manzueta, Delfa Walkowitz, Alan Substitute Cafeteria Alim, Iffat Rodriguez, Frine Shaiikh, Arefa Substitute Custodian Balasia, Thomas

24. That the following staff members be appointed as Family Math Instructors for the 2008-2009 school

year. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from account #11-000-221-104-60-A-AH-FP.)

School Name Hours Rate/Hour Salary Mawbey Street Natale, MaryAnn 19 $31.24 $593.56 Ziegler, Carissa 19 31.24 593.56 Avenel Street Barreiros, Dawn 19 31.24 593.56 Donato, Cheryl 19 31.24 593.56 Port Reading Kaelber, Kelli 19 31.24 593.56 Rothenberg, Linda 19 31.24 593.56 Ross Street Massimino, Cindy 19 31.24 593.56 Milford, Deborah 19 31.24 593.56 Ford Avenue Recchione, Michele 19 31.24 593.56 Triola, Rebecca 19 31.24 593.56 Indiana Avenue Geisheimer, Jennifer 19 31.24 593.56 Timinski, Jennifer 19 31.24 593.56 Menlo Park Terrace Ammiano, Kelly 19 31.24 593.56 Mackey, Christina 19 31.24 593.56 Claremont Avenue Marrone, Jodi 19 31.24 593.56 Ortenzio, MaryAnn 19 31.24 593.56 Oak Ridge Heights Agostinelli, Danielle 19 31.24 593.56 Koniw, John 19 31.24 593.56 Lynn Crest Arva, Sue 19 31.24 593.56 Mills, Eric 19 31.24 593.56 Woodbine Avenue Sterlacci, Jamie 19 31.24 593.56 Sullivan, Pamela 19 31.24 593.56 Kennedy Park Kuzma, Cathy 19 31.24 593.56 Stephan, Marilyn 19 31.24 593.56 Lafayette Estates Kaminsky, Pamela 19 31.24 593.56 Marotto, Victoria 19 31.24 593.56 Robert Mascenik Manente, Kristie 19 31.24 593.56 Mellito, Jill 19 31.24 593.56 Pennsylvania Avenue Bazaral, Sue 19 31.24 593.56 Vogt, Eve 19 31.24 593.56 Matthew Jago Kalanta, Deborah 19 31.24 593.56 Weindel, Linda 19 31.24 593.56

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25. That the following staff member be appointed as a Family Writing Instructor for the 2008-2009 school year. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from account #11-000-221-104-60-A-AH-FP.)

School Name Hours Rate/Hour Salary Oak Ridge Heights Jardot, Dawn 19.5 $31.24 $609.18 Colonia Middle Moyer, Angela 13.0 31.24 406.12

26. That a note be made in the minutes correcting the salaries for the following staff members to serve

as Family Writing Instructors during the 2008-2009 school year. These salaries supersede those listed on the September 18, 2008 agenda item #19.

School Name Hours Rate/Hour Salary Colonia Middle Parella, Carol 13.0 $31.24 $406.12 Colonia Middle Tomasso, Dianne 13.0 31.24 406.12

27. That the following staff members be appointed as advisors for the Heroes Program for the 2008-

2009 school year. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from a funded account.)

School Name Salary Colonia High School Holmes, Jeffrey $944.00 Colonia High School Simkovich, Andrea 944.00 JFK High School Bergondo, Christopher 944.00 JFK High School Tolley, Tara 944.00 Woodbridge High School Angatia, Jesse 944.00 Woodbridge High School Grasso, Norma 944.00

28. That a note be made in the minutes correcting the salaries for the following staff members to serve

as Homework Club Advisors during the 2008-09 school year. These salaries supersede those listed on the September 18, 2008 agenda, item #26.

School Name Salary Woodbridge Middle Dudley, Kenchetta $781.00 Woodbridge Middle Gallagher, Maureen 781.00 Woodbridge Middle Moorjani, Jayashree 656.04 Woodbridge Middle Nemeth, Alice 781.00 Woodbridge Middle Schettini, Michelle 781.00 Woodbridge Middle Whitaker, Karen 656.04

29. That the following staff members be appointed as Homework Club Advisors at the middle schools

noted below for the 2008-2009 school year: (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from funded account.)

School Name Salary Colonia Middle Azzarello, Joseph $374.88 Colonia Middle Baginsky, Krista 374.88 Colonia Middle Bertscha, Lynn 374.88 Colonia Middle Buggey, Gloria 374.88 Colonia Middle Ciardiello, Gina 374.88 Colonia Middle DiRaimondo, Roxanne 374.88 Colonia Middle Dziedzic, Thomas 374.88 Colonia Middle Grose, Jaimie 374.88 Colonia Middle Mazzara, Tracy 374.88 Colonia Middle McGoldrick, Laurie 374.88 Colonia Middle Neidhardt, Julia 374.88 Colonia Middle Nunez, Edwin 374.88 Colonia Middle Olvesen, Frieda 374.88 Colonia Middle Redmond, Melissa 374.88 Colonia Middle Tomasso, Dianne 374.88 Colonia Middle Uchrin, Ellen 374.88 Woodbridge Middle Wilson, David 624.80

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30. That the following staff members be appointed as P.A.L.S. Instructors at the elementary schools listed below for the 2008-2009 school year: (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from #11-000-221-104-60-A-AH-T2 account.)

School Name Hours Rate/Hr. Salary Mawbey Street Gilligan, Carolyn 19 $31.24 $593.56 Natale, Mary Ann 19 31.24 593.56 Avenel Street Kocun, Joan 12.5 31.24 390.50 Moynihan, Michele 12.5 31.24 390.50 O’Brien, Rosemary 12.5 31.24 390.50 Port Reading Cerreto, Darin 19 31.24 593.56 Steinberg, Jane 19 31.24 593.56 Ross Street Mattoon, Rosanne 19 31.24 593.56 Tibok, Amy 19 31.24 593.56 Ford Avenue Bader, Patricia 19 31.24 593.56 Coyle, Jennifer 19 31.24 593.56 Indiana Avenue Pasculli, Sheryl 19 31.24 593.56 Robertazzi, Janine 19 31.24 593.56 Menlo Park Terrace Cinelli, Sandra 19 31.24 593.56 Monticollo, Virginia 19 31.24 593.56 Claremont Avenue Marbach, Dorothy 12.5 31.24 390.50 Ortenzio, Mary Ann 12.5 31.24 390.50 Lewert, Melissa 12.5 31.24 390.50 Oak Ridge Heights Arose, Mary 19 31.24 593.56 Woods, Carol 19 31.24 593.56 Lynn Crest Kendrick, Kim 12.5 31.24 390.50 Schuck, Jamie 12.5 31.24 390.50 Vetland, Katie 12.5 31.24 390.50 Woodbine Avenue Jago, Matthew 19 31.24 593.56 Meyers, Cheryl 19 31.24 593.56 Kennedy Park Desai, Kuntal 19 31.24 593.56 Kitz, Margaret 3 31.24 93.72 Younghans, Kathy 16 31.24 499.84 Lafayette Estates Brady, Nancy 12.5 31.24 390.50 Goodell, Jenny 12.5 31.24 390.50 Puskuldjian, June 12.5 31.24 390.50 Robert Mascenik Andersen, Lynn 19 31.24 593.56 Mellito, Jill 19 31.24 593.56 Pennsylvania Avenue DelAversano, Vicki 19 31.24 593.56 Socratous, Linda 19 31.24 593.56 Matthew Jago Carnevale, Renee 12.5 31.24 390.50 Cosgrove, Darlene 12.5 31.24 390.50 Krenzel, Jo-Ann 12.5 31.24 390.50

31. That the Board of Education approve the attached list of staff members for ASI, Title I,

ESL/Bilingual and Title III projects along with their assignments and that portion of their salaries paid from federal, local and state funds for the 2008-2009 school year.

32. That the Board of Education approve payment, not to exceed $500.00 each, to Susan Arva and

Maria Anan for Professional Development activities during the 2008-2009 school year. (Payment will be upon voucher submitted from funded account.)

33. That the following home instructors be appointed at the rate of $31.24 per hour: (Payment will be

upon voucher submitted.)

Name Effective Date Students Bloom-Kipnis, Nancy 10/08/08 1 Bode, Frank 9/19/08 3 Bodnar, Helen 9/18/08 1 Christensen, Bruce 10/02/08 1

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Christopher, James 9/18/08 3

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Name Effective Date Students Cichanowsky, Jill 9/18/08 2 Crespo, Brenda 9/24/08 5 Cuches, Walter 9/23/08 2 Doran, Alanna 9/19/08 1 Dworak, Christine 9/23/08 1 Farley, Gregory 9/18/08 1 Fennessey, Thomas 9/23/08 1 Geddes, Kathleen 9/18/08 1 Ginda, Michele 9/24/08 3 Hartenstein, Scott 9/19/08 1 Hendlowitch, Edward 9/22/08 2 Hozjan, Mary 9/18/08 2 Huber, Stacy 9/19/08 1 Kidd, Valerie 9/19/08 1 Larsen, Rosanne 9/24/08 1 Leviten, Florence 9/19/08 1 Morris, Lawrence 9/26/08 1 Oputa, Eziafa 10/02/08 1 Overholser, William 9/19/08 1 Perry, Beverly 9/18/08 1 Remishofsky, Marianne 10/02/08 1 Slaughter, Henry 9/19/08 1 Wheelan, Noreen 9/12/08 2 Zirpolo, Janice 9/19/08 2 Zubrowski, Edward 10/03/08 2

34. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted Sidebar Agreements regarding the

Insurance Waiver Option between the following parties:

(1) The Board and the Woodbridge Township Education Association;

(2) The Board and the Woodbridge Township Custodial Supervisors Association;

(3) The Board and the Woodbridge Township School Administrators Association; and

(4) The Board and Local #1005 – Painter Employees, Local #1006 – Carpenter Employees, Local #9 – Plumber Employees, and Local #1158 – Electrical Employees (“Tradesmen”).

The Board hereby authorizes the Board President and the Board Business Administrator/Board Secretary to take all necessary and appropriate steps to implement the aforesaid Sidebar Agreements.

35. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted Sidebar Agreement between the

Board and the Woodbridge Township Education Association regarding salaries for Athletic Trainers and authorize the Board President and the Board Business Administrator/Board Secretary to take all necessary and appropriate steps to implement the aforesaid Sidebar Agreement.

36. That the following coach be approved for the 2008-2009 school year:

School Name Position Salary WOODBRIDGE HIGH Stawicki, Michael A. Ice Hockey, Asst. $4,425.00 37. That the Board of Education hereby denies salary minus substitute fees to Robert Kowalski, Social

Studies teacher at Iselin Middle School, for the period November 17, 2008 through December 31, 2008, for a total of 25 days.

38. That the following be granted an unpaid personal leave of absence and/or maternity leave of

absence pursuant to the conditions of the negotiated agreement and/or family leave of absence

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pursuant to New Jersey Family Leave Act No. N.J.S.A. 34:11,B-1 et.seq. or Federal Family Leave Act No. 29 U.S.C., Section 2601 et.seq.:

Name Assignment Effective % Kowalski, Robert Iselin M.S., Social Studies 11/17/08-12/31/08 % Unpaid FMLA 39. That the Board of Education approve the suspension without pay of employee Harry King effective

October 17, 2008 to April 17, 2009, for a period of 6 months. Mr. Garley moved for the adoption of the Personnel recommendations, Items #1 through #36, with three addenda, which he read, seconded by Ms. Acquisto. With all Board members present voting in favor with the exception of Mr. Huber who abstained on the name of Stacy Huber in Item #33 and Mr. Miloscia who abstained on the name of Claire Curran-Miloscia in Item #6, the foregoing was adopted. There being no further business, and on a motion by Ms. Acquisto, seconded by Mr. Small and carried, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:08 p.m.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I, Dennis DeMarino, Business Administrator and Secretary of the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the Minutes taken at the Board of Education meeting held October 16, 2008.

Dennis DeMarino d November 10, 2008