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A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Township of Woodbridge, was held on January 15, 2009 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 and a moment of silence. The Vice-President, Brian Small, presided. Board members present: Diane Acquisto, Thomas “Skip” Garley, Lewis Huber, Judy Leidner, Lawrence Miloscia, Brian Small, George Yuhasz. Pat Hardiman and Brian Molnar were absent Board personnel present: John Crowe, Dennis DeMarino, Jonathan Busch, Lois Rotella, Angela Korodan, Rita Miller, Anthony D’Orsi, Jonathan Triebwasser, Barbara DeRollo. Newspaper Reporters Present: Cathy Cheng, The Sentinel 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:

December 18, 2008 - Regular Meeting December 18, 2008 - Closed Session

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

A letter from Mrs. Patricia Martino regarding renaming the Colonia High School Stadium.

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

Register Statistics – December 2008 Report of Fire Drills – December 2008 Student Suspension Report/Elementary – Month of December 2008 Student Suspension Report/Secondary – Month of December 2008 Bomb Threat Report – Month of December 2008 Monthly Report of Attendance Officer, Sal Ciardiello – December 2008 Monthly Report of Attendance Officer, Kurt Adams – December 2008 Mr. Small turned the meeting over to Dr. Crowe for his monthly update. Dr. Crowe stated that on February 5 at 7:00 p.m. Avenel Middle School is hosting a fundraiser at Woodbridge High School. He advised the Harlem Wizards will be playing a basketball game with the faculty and staff, including himself and Mr. DeMarino, of the district. Dr. Crowe further stated, in partial compliance with the district’s self assessment process, there will be an open public meeting for discussion of special education programs on January 28th at 6:30 p.m. at Iselin Middle School. Dr. Crowe advised that all parents, members of the community and district personnel are strongly encouraged to attend. Dr. Crowe stated the Administration is in the process of working on the 2009-10 school budget, noting that the very difficult economic times are upon us and the school district is not immune to that. He stated the Central Office Leadership Team remains dedicated to the integrity of our classes. He noted the primary goal is to keep class size as is.

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Dr. Crowe stated the central office has invited a representative of the Finance Committee to join the Administration in creating the budget. Dr. Crowe stated the “Salute to Old Glory” organization is actively raising funds to ensure that each school has a new state of the art United States flag. Mr. Small then called for Committee reports. The Superintendent of Schools presented the following recommendations:

1. That the Board of Education approve the attendance of fifteen students in the Middlesex County Arts High School Program for one-half day per week at a total cost not to exceed $9,000.00 for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year from January 20, 2009 through and including May 5, 2009.

2. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Christy Gandhi, a twelfth-grade student at Colonia High School, for achieving a perfect score of 800 in Mathematics on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

3. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Daniel Youssef, a twelfth-grade student at Colonia High School, for achieving a perfect score of 800 in Mathematics on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

4. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending fifteen students from Colonia High School and Woodbridge High School for their selection to participate in the 2008-2009 Middlesex County Arts High School.

5. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending six John F. Kennedy Memorial High School students for their selection to participate in the 2008 New Jersey Music Educators’ Association Region II Mixed Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Orchestra.

6. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending twenty-two students from Colonia High School and Woodbridge High School for their participation in the Woodbridge River Environmental Clean-Up Project.

7. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted list of Professional Development conferences for staff members, dated January 15, 2009.

8. That the Board of Education approve payment to Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission to conduct a needs assessment for a Parent Training Program at $130/hour not to exceed 6 hours. (Payment will be made from the Consultant Account.)

9. That the Board of Education approve payment to Children’s Specialized Hospital to conduct a school-based augmentative communication evaluation for a special education student at a rate of $545.00. (Payment will be made from the Consultant Account.)

10. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted Rider to the Agreement between the Woodbridge Board of Education and Bayada Nurses for the period November 25, 2008 through August 31, 2009.

11. That the Board of Education, as required by state law (partially reimbursable in state aid), approve 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 V0205-03-09-PD Bayada Nurses 11/25/2008 $44.50/$54.50/Hr D0812-10-09-MD Children’s Ctr. Of Mon. Cty. 1:1 12/04/2008 $19,800.00 B0812-10-09-OHI Manchester Twp. Board of Ed. 12/11/2008 $48,764.00 P0812-16-09-ED Essex Valley School 12/22/2008 $40,948.20 N0601-15-06-ED Collier High School 01/08/2009 $44,329.00 F0801-15-09-MD Raritan Valley Academy 01/05/2009 $33,120.00 B0810-14-09-ED Interim Alternative Ed. Prog. 01/08/2009 $5,670.00

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S0601-13-06-ED East Mountain School 01/12/2009 $50,859.00

12. That a note be made in the minutes that the following out of district placement has been terminated for the 2008-2009 School Year:

Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition B0810-14-09-ED Nuview Academy 12/23/2008 $50,190.00

13. That the Board of Education amends the tuition for the following students for the 2008 2009 School Year (Superintendent’s Agenda, August 21, 2008, No. 16):

Case No. Recommended Placement Effective Date Tuition M0710-17-06-CMI Edison Sheltered Wksp. P/T 01/01/2009 $40.00/Day M0809-20-09-AU Edison Sheltered Wksp. P/T 01/01/2009 $40.00/Day

14. That the Board of Education approve 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. Effective Date Cost MP – 10-06 12/16/2008 $1,600.00

15. That the Board of Education terminates the nursing services of MidPoint Health Care for the following student, in accordance with the previously submitted agreement between the Board of Education and MidPoint Health Care, dated July 1, 2008:

Case No. Effective Date Cost From Account #

B0703-06-09 01/06/2009 $51.00 (RN) $36.00 (LPN) 11-000-213-320-60-Z-AA-00

16. 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

Embrace Kids Foundation Nov., 2008 1 1 $39.00 $39.00 Education Inc. Dec., 2008 1 7.98 $45.50 $363.09 New Hope Foundation, Inc. Dec., 2008 1 4 Weeks $280.00 $1,120.00

* 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. Acquisto moved for the adoption of the Superintendent’s 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 #7 and Mr. Miloscia who abstained on Item #7, the foregoing was adopted.

Dr. Crowe presented the Superintendent’s resolutions. Following the presentation of the resolution to the students who participated in the Woodbridge River Clean-Up Project, Jim Major, Iselin, commended them for the excellent job they did. He stated it is a great deal of success that the entire township enjoys when students participate in this type of activity. Mr. Major stated they learn, at an early age, community awareness and the ability to get out and do a job for their community which profits the community. Mr. Major stated the Town Council is very proud of these students and has also honored them at a meeting. Mr. Major thanked the students for their participation in the project.

F. Sutphen, Vice-Chairman of CAP, echoed Councilman Major’s remarks. Mr. Sutphen stated two township industries, Hess Corporation and Colonial Pipeline, funded this project. Dr. Crowe read a short biography about, and introduced Julie Goopta, a Colonia High School student, who provided information about current activities at the school.

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The Policy and Planning Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, presented the following:

1. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution expressing gratitude to the Woodbridge Township Education Foundation for their continuous support of the school district.

2. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending sixteen district teachers who were named as recipients of Teacher Incentive Grants from the Woodbridge Township Education Foundation.

3. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution proclaiming February as Black History Month.

4. That the Board of Education adopt the attached revised Policy #318, Unbecoming Conduct and Duty to Report Arrest or Indictment (first reading).

5. That the Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, by Executive Order 54 and the Global Warming Response Act of 2007, has established the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and to 80 percent of 2006 levels by 2050; and

WHEREAS, reducing one’s energy consumption is a major means of reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, our schools consume significant amounts of energy, which also costs the district thousands of dollars each year; and

WHEREAS, students will benefit from learning about energy, its impact on the wider environment, and options for optimizing one’s energy usage; and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is making available to the state’s school districts an opportunity to participate in a funded program, the New Jersey Green Schools Program.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbridge Township Board of Education approves of participation in the New Jersey Green Schools Program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Woodbridge Township Board of Education agrees to return to the individual Green Schools within the district a percentage of the weather-adjusted energy savings that can be attributed to the energy savings activities of these Green Schools.

This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Mr. Miloscia moved for the adoption of the Policy and Planning recommendations, seconded by Ms. Leidner. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members present voting in favor, the foregoing was adopted.

Mr. Miloscia presented the Policy and Planning resolutions.

Following the presentation of the resolution to the Woodbridge Township Education Foundation, David Gordon gave an overview of their most recent accomplishments and upcoming events. 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 grant permission for our qualifying high school wrestlers and coaches to participate in the N.J.S.I.A.A. wrestling championships to be held on March 6th through 8th, 2009, at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey at a cost not to exceed $950.00 per school to be paid out of each school’s Athletic Dues and Entry Fees account.

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2. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending the Colonia High School athletes who gained individual honors for outstanding performances in the 2008-09 fall sports season.

3. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Colonia High School Girls’ Tennis Team for having won the 2008-09 Greater Middlesex White Division Sportsmanship Award.

4. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending the John F. Kennedy Memorial High School athletes who gained individual honors for outstanding performances in the 2008-09 fall sports season.

5. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending the Woodbridge High School athletes who gained individual honors for outstanding performances in the 2008-09 fall sports season.

6. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending the Woodbridge High School Girls’ Soccer Team for having won the 2008-09 White Division Championship Award of the Greater Middlesex Conference.

7. That That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Norma Grasso of Woodbridge High School who was selected as the 2008-09 Greater Middlesex Conference Girls’ Tennis “Coach of the Year” for the Red Division.

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

Prior to presenting the Finance and Insurance recommendations, Ms. Leidner asked if there were any Athletic and Extracurricular resolutions to be distributed. Ms. Rotella advised that Dr. Crowe will distribute the Athletic and Extracurricular resolutions at the high schools on January 26th. 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 $16,824,562.60 and the Food Service Department bills in the amount of $349,281.96.

2. That the amount of district taxes needed to meet the obligations of this Board for the next twenty-eight day period, beginning February 1, 2009 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,

and that the Township Council is hereby requested to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Monies that amount by February 10, 2009.

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

4. That the Board of Education accept the attached Business Administrator/Board Secretary's Monthly Interest and Investment Report for the month of December 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 November 2008, as it agrees with the Report of the Secretary. The December 2008, Treasurer’s Report has not been received.

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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 Board of Education call for the Annual School Board Election on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, as follows:

WHEREAS, a meeting and the Annual School Board Election of the School District of the Township of Woodbridge, is to be held Tuesday, April 21, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and

WHEREAS, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, according to N.J.S.A.18A:7D-26, is required to provide and process petitions for nominations and to conduct the drawing for ballot positions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:

a. That nominating petitions must be filed with the Business Administrator/Board Secretary on or before 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2009.

b. That the last day to file objections to candidates' petitions is Friday, March 6, 2009.

c. That the last day a candidate may file a complaint with the Superior Court setting forth any invasion or threatened invasion of rights under the candidate's petition is Friday, March 6, 2009.

d. That the last day for a candidate to withdraw name or amend a defective petition is Friday, March 6, 2009. Also, Friday, March 6, 2009, is the last day for the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to make a determination on an objection to a candidate's petition.

e. That the Board of Education establish Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at 4:30 p.m., Conference Room "A," Administration Building, School Street, Woodbridge, as the date, time and place for a drawing to be held for the purpose of allocating ballot positions for all candidates who have submitted petitions by the due date.

9. That the Board of Education rescind the approval of the award of Employee Health Benefits Insurance for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year, effective not later than April 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009. (4/24/08 Finance and Insurance agenda, Item #10.)

Horizon BC/BS of NJ 3 Penn Plaza East Newark, NJ 07101

10. That the Board of Education approve the award of Employee Health Benefits Insurance for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year, effective not later than April 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009, based on current enrollment and detailed as follows: (COBRA rate is active plus 2%)

CIGNA Health Care 499 Washington Blvd., 4th Floor Jersey City, NJ 07310-1608

Medical/Dental Active & Retiree<65 Retiree>65 (Medicare Primary)

Traditional Single $413.67 $413.67 Parent/Child $976.25 $976.25 Husband/Wife $1,195.50 $1,195.50 Family $1,394.06 $1,394.06

Medical/Dental Active & Retiree<65 Retiree>65 (Medicare Primary)

PPO Single $369.34 N/A Parent/Child $871.65 N/A

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Husband/Wife $1,067.41 N/A Family $1,244.69 N/A

Ms. Leidner moved for the adoption of the Finance and Insurance recommendations, seconded by Mr. Garley. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members present voting in favor, with the exception of Mr. Miloscia who abstained on Item #1, vendor #251900, the foregoing was adopted. 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 rescind the award of PD09-20 for Rt. FMJS (Matthew Jago School

#28) to Joy Transport, Hillsborough, for not being able to provide transportation in accordance with the child’s IEP. (Transportation and Cafeteria Agenda, 12/18/08, Item 1.)

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 January 7, 2009

3. That the Board of Education approve the renewal of the Agreement of Cooperation for the Education of Dietetic Technicians with Middlesex County College for the period January 18, 2009 through January 17, 2010.

Mr. Huber moved for the adoption of the Transportation and Cafeteria recommendations, seconded by Mr. Yuhasz. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members present voting in favor, 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 the submission of the Woodbridge Township School District Middlesex County Plan for Professional Development for the 2009-2010 school year to the Middlesex County Department of Education Office.

2. That the Board of Education adopt the following manuals for Woodbridge Township School District:

Curriculum Guide NJ ASK6 Test Prep Guide NJ ASK7 Test Prep Guide NJ ASK8 Test Prep Guide

3. That the Board of Education approve the Middle School Program of Studies Booklet for the 2009-2010 school year.

4. That the Board of Education approve the Woodbridge Township School District Summer K-12 Reading Lists for 2009.

5. That the Board of Education approve the acceptance of the FY 2009 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Grant Award as recommended for funding by the New Jersey Department of Education. The

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district accepts all funds as specified below and agrees to implement the grant in accordance with the appropriate state and federal regulations.

NCLB Title I - $1,427, 373 NCLB Title IIA - $367, 722 NCLB Title IID - $11, 783 NCLB Title III - $97, 902 NCLB Title III Immigrant - $114, 541 NCLB Title IV - $38,725

Ms. Acquisto moved for the adoption of the Curriculum 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.

Board Attorney, Jonathan Busch, had nothing to bring before the Board for open session. Under "Old Business," Mr. Yuhasz asked how the breakfast programs are going at both Woodbridge High School and Kennedy High School. Mr. DeMarino stated he received the data earlier today and is in the process of reviewing it. He advised Mr. Yuhasz that he will be able to report the information more accurately at the next meeting. Mr. Yuhasz asked when the additional windows will be delivered to Colonia High School. Mr. DeMarino stated that the windows for the cafeterias and the causeways leading into the cafeterias are scheduled for delivery on February 5th. He further advised it is approximately a 22 work day process to install the windows. Ms. Leidner thanked everyone for their expressions of sympathy for the passing of her mother. Under “New Business," Mr. Huber announced that the Prodigal Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to reaching out to children affected by cancer, will be hosting a pancake breakfast and bake sale at the Woodbridge Elks on Sunday, February 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Board President opened the meeting to the public. During this portion, P. Ballotta, Woodbridge, asked how the delay in the Governor’s speech to the Legislature will affect the budget process, specifically the State Aid figures. Dr. Crowe stated since the Administration does not have a set date as to when the numbers will be available, it will impact on the budget process. Mr. Ballotta asked if there have been any rumors of cuts. Dr. Crowe stated he tries not to listen to rumors but he has not received any credible information. Mr. Ballotta reminded the Board and Administration that this year it will be very difficult to pass the budget. Dr. Crowe agreed that this year will be a difficult budget process for all levels of government. Dr. Crowe reiterated that the Administration is dedicated to keeping class sizes stable while coming up with a reasonable budget. Mr. Huber 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: retirements, leaves of absences; reappointment of technical employees; level movements and salary adjustments; salary minus substitute fees for an employee; transfer and appointment of non-certified staff; changes in extra-curricular activities; appointments of middle school intramural coaches, home instructors; approval of substitutes as follows: teachers, school aide, paraprofessional, custodian; appointment for designee of School Buildings for Asbestos-Containing Materials (AHERA inspector), appointment of the designee for implementation of Safe Schools: A Health and Safety Check, and appointment of the designee for Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Program, Indoor Air Quality Standard. There will also be discussion of employee discipline. 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. Huber, seconded by Ms. Acquisto and carried, the Board retired into Closed Session at approximately 7:32 p.m. The Board returned from Closed Session at approximately 7:58 p.m. and a roll call found all members present as were previously recorded.

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The Personnel Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Director of Personnel Services presented the following: 1. That the following retirements be accepted with regret:

Name Assignment Years/Service Effective Darytichen, Frank Supv., Science/Guidance/Ind. Arts. (12) 31 yrs. 6/30/09 Grace, John Colonia Middle School, Teacher 42 yrs., 7 mos. 3/31/09 Lieberman, Linda Social Worker 25 yrs. 6/30/09 2. That the following resolution of retirement be approved:

Name Years/Service Position Attardi, Vincent 37 years H.S. Dept. Supv. (10) Diodato, Andrew 39 years, 5 months H.S. Dept. Supv. (10) Fitzpatrick, James 8 years, 5 months Teacher Greenberg, Anne 16 years, 5 months Teacher Lingenfelter, Crystal 28 years, 2 months Teacher Pino, Cecilia 18 years, 4 months Bus Driver

"WHEREAS, the above employees are 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 employees.

3. 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 % Acquisto, Scott Fords M.S., Language Arts 1/05/09-1/09/09 * Bracco, Jennifer Mawbey St., School Aide 1/05/09-1/31/09 * Burch, Kisema Transportation Dept., Bus Attendant 1/01/09-1/29/09 # Cottrell, Kelly Avenel M.S., Science 2/17/09-2/27/09 $ Hamlett, Tanya Trans. Dept., Bus Driver (part-time) 2/23/09-6/30/09 @ Kowalski, Robert Iselin M.S., Social Studies 1/05/09-4/17/09 * Unpaid Personal Leave % Unpaid FMLA # Unpaid FMLA/NJFL $ Maternity Lv.; Unpaid NJFL--exact dates to be determined @ Unpaid FMLA thru 2/15/09; Unpaid Personal Leave 2/16/09 - 4/17/09 4. 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 Adornato, Andrea Indiana Ave., Para-S 2/01/09 $18.38 $21,743.54 # Ambrose, Margaret M. Jago, Para-Rdg. (part-time) 2/01/09 19.93 10,881.78 # Balle, Dora M. Jago, Para-S 2/01/09 22.46 26,570.18 # Blash, Ann Marie M. Jago, Para-S 2/01/09 20.42 24,156.86 # Borowski, Kathy M. Jago, Para-S 2/01/09 22.46 26,570.18 # Campanella, Maria Port Reading, Para-S 2/15/09 17.96 21,246.68 # Galvach, Christine M. Jago, Para-S 2/20/09 20.22 23,920.26 #

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Khan, Moona Indiana Ave., Para-S 2/15/09 20.42 24,156.86 # Morgese, Susan M. Jago, Para-S 2/01/09 22.46 26,570.18 # Caraher, Toniann Colonia M.S., Asst. Sec. (10-mo.) 2/01/09 n/a 38,863.00 Chenoweth, Lisa Woodbridge HS, Asst. Sec. (12-mo.) 2/01/09 n/a 36,966.00 Greene, Emily Instr. Services, Secretary (12) 2/01/09 n/a 51,908.00 McPartland, Laurie #17/After-Care, Asst. Sec. (12-mo.) 2/22/09 n/a 37,710.00

# Annual salary for informational purposes only 5. That the Board of Education hereby grants salary minus substitute fees, as per the WTEA

Agreement, Part I, Article XI, D, to Chun-Hang Jacky Lee, teacher at Woodbridge Middle School currently serving in Iraq, for the period January 28, 2009 through June 25, 2009, for a total of 95 days.

6. That the previously submitted list of Technical Employees dated January 12, 2009, be approved at

the salaries listed retroactive for the 2008-2009 school year. 7. That a note be made in the minutes adjusting the hours for Michelle Sobieski, paraprofessional at

Woodbridge High School, to 6.5 hours/day effective January 16, 2009. (annual salary adjusted to $26,570.18 for informational purposes only)

8. For the approval of the Board:

Transfer NON-CERTIFIED

Name From To Effective * Alexander, Lori Menlo Park Ter., Chief Sec. I R. Mascenik, Clerical Aide 2/01/09 * 2008-2009 hourly rate adjusted to $16.99--annual salary of $9,582.36 for informational purposes only

9. That the following personnel be appointed for the 2008-2009 school year at the salary rate shown:

NON-CERTIFIED Hourly Total Annual Name Effective Assignment Replacing Rate Salary Rate Ferenchiak-Cole, Kathleen 2/01/09 Pennsylvania Ave., School Aide Kulkujac $12.30 $4,428.00 #

# 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 the Board of Education approve the appointment of Elaine Murray as treasurer of school monies at John F. Kennedy High School, effective February 1, 2009 for the balance of 2008-2009 school year at the prorated salary of $2,359.50, replacing Christopher Callahan who resigned effective January 31, 2009. (5/15/08 agenda, item #17)

11. That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Gregory Farley as Student Council Advisor at Woodbridge High School, effective February 1, 2009 for the balance of the 2008-2009 school year at the prorated salary of $1,698, replacing Joseph Massimino who resigned effective January 31, 2009. (9/18/08 agenda, item #34)

12. That the Board of Education approve payment to the following staff members to run a homework club for the students enrolled in the elementary school Title I program during the 2008-2009 school year. (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 Menlo Park Terrace D’Alessandro, Leigh Anne * 40 $31.24 $1,249.60 Santos, Diana 40 31.24 1,249.60 * Reduction in hours (10/16/08 agenda, item #21) 13. That the following coaches be approved for the 2008-2009 school year:

School Name Position Salary AVENEL MIDDLE Caplette, David M.S.I.C. Boys’ Volleyball $2,000.00 Remotti, Mariana M.S.I.C. Girls’ Volleyball 2,000.00

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COLONIA MIDDLE Azzarello, Joseph M.S.I.C. Boys’ Volleyball 2,000.00 Blash, Jennifer M.S.I.C. Girls’ Volleyball 2,000.00

FORDS MIDDLE Evangelista, Brian M.S.I.C. Boys’ Volleyball 2,000.00 Mankoski, Sara M.S.I. C. Girls’ Volleyball 2,000.00

ISELIN MIDDLE Abatemarco, Jason M.S.I.C. Boys’ Volleyball 2,000.00 Amery, Patricia M.S.I.C. Girls’ Volleyball 2,000.00

WOODBRIDGE MIDDLE Joraskie, Thomas M.S.I.C. Boys’ Volleyball 2,000.00 Miller, Amanda M.S.I.C. Girls’ Volleyball 2,000.00 14. 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

Bode, Frank 12/10/08 1 Carsey, Nicole 1/12/09 1 Christensen, Bruce 12/15/08 1 Christopher, James 12/15/08 2 Cichanowsky, Jill 12/22/08 1 Crespo, Brenda 12/16/08 3 Cuches, Walter 1/07/09 1 Doran, Alanna 12/10/08 1 Farley, Gregory 12/15/08 1 Ginda, Michele 1/12/09 1 Hendlowitch, Edward 1/05/09 1 Hozjan, Mary 1/05/09 2 Huber, Stacy 12/16/08 1 Kidd, Valerie 12/10/08 1 Kirk, Joseph 1/06/09 1 McCauley, Barbara 12/12/08 1 Nunez, Edwin 12/15/08 2 Oputa, Eziafa 12/15/08 2 Perry, Beverly 1/05/09 2 Samaniego, Cesar 1/12/09 1 Slaughter, Henry 12/15/08 1 Smith, Matthew 12/16/08 1 Valente, Jessica 12/22/08 1 Ward, Jennifer 12/15/08 1 Zirpolo, Janice 12/10/08 1 Zollo, Laura 1/12/09 1 Zubrowski, Edward 12/15/08 2

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

Substitute School Aides Fowler, Lisa Substitute Custodian Russo, Joseph

Substitute Paraprofessional Fowler, Lisa

16. That the substitute teachers listed below be approved for the 2008-2009 school year:

Acquaviva, Anna Lecky, Steven Aleszczyk, Jennifer Livres, Amanda Allman, Stephanie Menedez, Marisa Bartolick, Frank Michie, Monika Biener, Paul Pekosz,Melissa Casoni, Brooke Redouane, Dacia Corson, Melissa Reyes, John

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Couto, Luis Rondon, Willberg Fitzpatrick, James Salam, Ameen Garrone, Robin Sanchez, Sabrina Green, Deborah Schleck, Nicole Greenberg, Anne Simoneau, Wayne Grehl, Jennifer Siswo, Christopher Jorgensen, John Springsteen, Faith Kaelber, Brian Steele, Donovan Kaur, Inderjeet

17. That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Anthony D’Orsi, Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds, as the designee for School Buildings for Asbestos-Containing Materials (AHERA Inspector), as per Federal Regulations (40CFR763) and ASHARA, Reauthorization Act. Accredited Federal (AHERA) Inspection License Reg. #RWJ1810AA.

18. That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Anthony D’Orsi, Supervisor of Buildings &

Grounds, as the designee who will implement the approved safety and health programs specified in N.J.A.C. 6:53-1.1 (b), SAFE SCHOOLS: A HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECK.

19. That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Anthony D’Orsi, Supervisor of Buildings &

Grounds, as the designee for Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Program (PEOSH), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Standard, specified in N.J.A.C. 12:100-13.

20. That a note be made in the minutes adjusting the 2008-2009 annual salary retroactive to

September 1, 2008, for Marissa Pastor, teacher at Woodbridge High School, to $53,1112. This adjustment is due to a degree status of M+16.

21. That a note be made in the minutes that Robert Seavy resigned his position as Key Club advisor at

John F. Kennedy High School effective January 31, 2009 and, therefore shall only receive payment in the prorated amount of $472. (9/18/08 agenda, item #34)

22. That the Board of Education approve the suspension without pay of employee Anthony Grasso

effective January 26, 2009 through January 30, 2009 for a period of five days.

Mr. Garley moved for the adoption of the Personnel recommendations Items 1 through 21 and one addendum, Item #22, which he read, seconded by Mr. Yuhasz. With all Board members present voting in favor, with the exception of Ms. Acquisto who abstained on Item #3 in the name of Scott Acquisto, Mr. Huber who abstained on Item #14 in the name of Stacey Huber and Ms. Leidner who abstained on Item #6, the foregoing was adopted. There being no further business, and on a motion by Ms. Acquisto, seconded by Ms. Leidner and carried, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 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 January 15, 2009.

Dennis DeMarino

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