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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
4. BOARD STATEMENT
5. FLAG SALUTE
6. CORRESPONDENCE
7. BOARD PRESIDENT
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
9. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BD SECRETARY'S REPORT
9.A. Referendum Committee Report
9.B. Budget Report
9.C. Graduation Invitation
9.D. Meeting Time Change to 7:30 on 6/16
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. OPEN SESSION
15. PUBLIC INPUT: COMMENTS ON MOTIONS ONLY
16. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
16.A. Finance
16.A.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending April 30, 2016, as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1.
16.A.2) to accept the Alexandria Township Board of Education's certification that the Superintendent, Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending April 30, 2016,  and he recommends in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.113(3) that the Board of Education certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
16.A.3) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's, David E. Pawlowski, certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d) that no line item account has been overexpended as of April 30, 2016, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
16.B. Bill List
16.B.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated April 9, 2016 - May 11, 2016, check numbers 04401 - 04499, in the amount of $395,239.18.
16.C. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
16.C.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve work-related and related expenses reimbursement for the following staff members that is directly related to and within the scope of their current work responsibilities, promotes the delivery of instruction, and is critical to the instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.  

Patricia Bender to attend a  Rutgers Reading and Writing Conference on October 28, 2016 in New Brunswick, NJ.  Estimated travel expenses of $25.00.

Megan Regan to attend the Nation Dance Education Organization Conference in Arlington, VA on October 7, 2016.  Estimated travel expense of $130.00.

Sandra Marino-Cappello to attend a workshop entitled Crash Course In Filmmaking in New Providence, NJ on July 8 and July 9, 2016.  Estimated travel expense of $12.00.

Gretchen Savacool to attend a workshop entitled NGSS & Assessment for Elementary in Piscataway, NJ on May 25, 2016.  Estimated travel expense of $25.00.

Christina Salerno to attend a workshop in Hillsborough, NJ on June 21 and June 22, 2016, entitled Creative Curriculum Session 2.
16.D. Approval of Minutes
16.D.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Minutes of the April 14, 2016 Re-Organization Meeting, the April 19, 2016 Regular Board Meeting, and the May 5, 2016 Budget Hearing.
17. REGULAR AGENDA MOTIONS
17.A. Personnel
17.A.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following confidential employee contracts for the 2016-17 school year:

Jennifer Bills Supervisor of Special Services/Social Worker $113,054
James Cronce Alexandria Middle School Head Custodian     $7,055
Joy C. Dominic Alexandria Middle School Principal $107,437
Denise Fichner Supervisor of Technology/Curriculum    $99,713
Sandra Kacedon Lester D. Wilson School Principal $109,526
Ellen Kluber Treasurer of School Moneys $6,993
Nancy Majewski Administrative Assistant for District Operation $30,583
Jennifer Myers Administrative Assistant for Financial Operations $49,951
Doreen Penge Data Collection Specialist $47,741
William Rocchetti Lester D.Wilson School Head Custodian $46,760
17.A.2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the move on the negotiated salary guide for James Bowman, effective September 1, 2016, from Step 6-MA+15 to Step 6-MA+30, $65,898.
17.A.3) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following names be added to Schedule B:

Janet Sampson - Chaperone
Emily Schrack    - Chaperone
17.B. Policy
17.B.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the second reading of the following policies and regulations:

Bylaw 0167                    Public Participation In Board Meetings
Bylaw 0168                    Recording Board Meetings

Policy 2422                    Health and Physical Education
Policy 2431                     Athletic Competition
Policy 5111                     Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students
Policy 5310                    Health Services
Policy 5330.01               Administrator of Medical Marijuana
Policy 8462                    Reporting Potentially Missing Or Abused Children

Regulation 5111            Medical Examination Prior To Participation On A School-Sponsored
                          Interscholastic or Intramural Team Or Squad
Regulation 5310            Health Services
Regulation 5330.01       Administration of Medical Marijuana
Regulation 8462            Reporting Potentially Missing Or Abused Children
17.C. Facility Use
17.C.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Lester D. Wilson School cafeteria on June 2, 2016.  from 6:00 - 8:00 PM,  by Joann Whiteley and Preschool 3 for a pot luck dinner.
17.C.2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of Room 22 for a parent information meeting to be held by EF Tours on May 24, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 PM.
17.D. Alexandria Township Education Foundation Grant
17.D.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the following grant from the Alexandria Township Education Foundation:

Grant #2016-21                  Cordless Microphones                   $7,006.20
17.E. Preschool Tuition
17.E.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Tuition Contract Agreement for the 2016-17 school year for a preschool student whose name is on file in the business office, at a tuition rate of $6,000.  (16 students)
17.F. Quantitative Goal #3
17.F.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the County Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the attainment of the Superintendent's Quantitative Goal #3 as defined below:

By June 2016, 85% of the total number of 4th and 5th grade general education students will demonstrate an increase of 20% or more between the Fall administration and Spring administration on the district benchmark assessment of whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
17.G. Long Range Facilities Plan
17.G.1) Motion made by ______ seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board authorize Spiezle Architectural Group Inc. to update the District's Long Range Facilities Plan.
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS
19. BOARD GOALS
20. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 19, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
2. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
Description:
This meeting was properly advertised according to the Open Public Meeting Act (P.L. 1975:31) in the Hunterdon  Democrat on April 21, 2016, to begin at 7:00  PM.
Subject:
3. ROLL CALL
Description:
Amy DiPaolo -      
Christopher R. Kassai -                  
Elizabeth A. Kelly -                          
Joseph Krouse -                              
Douglas E. Linden, Jr. - 
Joan M. Monaco -
Scott A. Saccal -
Elizabeth A. Strochak -
Brian P. Walsh -
Subject:
4. BOARD STATEMENT
Description:
The mission of the Alexandria Township School District is to achieve academic excellence through high quality instruction, a positive learning environment, and a strong partnership among staff members, family and community.
Subject:
5. FLAG SALUTE
Subject:
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Subject:
7. BOARD PRESIDENT
Subject:
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description:
Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, Superintendent of Schools, to report on the following:

A.  Bullying
B.  Suspensions
Subject:
9. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BD SECRETARY'S REPORT
Description:
David E. Pawlowski, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, to report on the following:
Subject:
9.A. Referendum Committee Report
Subject:
9.B. Budget Report
Subject:
9.C. Graduation Invitation
Subject:
9.D. Meeting Time Change to 7:30 on 6/16
Subject:
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subject:
12. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board go into Executive Session at ________ to discuss ____________.
Subject:
14. OPEN SESSION
Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board return to Open Session at ____________.
Subject:
15. PUBLIC INPUT: COMMENTS ON MOTIONS ONLY
Subject:
16. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the consent agenda as follows:
Subject:
16.A. Finance
Subject:
16.A.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending April 30, 2016, as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1.
Subject:
16.A.2) to accept the Alexandria Township Board of Education's certification that the Superintendent, Dr. Matthew J. Jennings, recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending April 30, 2016,  and he recommends in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.113(3) that the Board of Education certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Subject:
16.A.3) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's, David E. Pawlowski, certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d) that no line item account has been overexpended as of April 30, 2016, and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Subject:
16.B. Bill List
Subject:
16.B.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated April 9, 2016 - May 11, 2016, check numbers 04401 - 04499, in the amount of $395,239.18.
Subject:
16.C. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
Subject:
16.C.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve work-related and related expenses reimbursement for the following staff members that is directly related to and within the scope of their current work responsibilities, promotes the delivery of instruction, and is critical to the instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.  

Patricia Bender to attend a  Rutgers Reading and Writing Conference on October 28, 2016 in New Brunswick, NJ.  Estimated travel expenses of $25.00.

Megan Regan to attend the Nation Dance Education Organization Conference in Arlington, VA on October 7, 2016.  Estimated travel expense of $130.00.

Sandra Marino-Cappello to attend a workshop entitled Crash Course In Filmmaking in New Providence, NJ on July 8 and July 9, 2016.  Estimated travel expense of $12.00.

Gretchen Savacool to attend a workshop entitled NGSS & Assessment for Elementary in Piscataway, NJ on May 25, 2016.  Estimated travel expense of $25.00.

Christina Salerno to attend a workshop in Hillsborough, NJ on June 21 and June 22, 2016, entitled Creative Curriculum Session 2.
Subject:
16.D. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
16.D.1) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Minutes of the April 14, 2016 Re-Organization Meeting, the April 19, 2016 Regular Board Meeting, and the May 5, 2016 Budget Hearing.
Subject:
17. REGULAR AGENDA MOTIONS
Subject:
17.A. Personnel
Subject:
17.A.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following confidential employee contracts for the 2016-17 school year:

Jennifer Bills Supervisor of Special Services/Social Worker $113,054
James Cronce Alexandria Middle School Head Custodian     $7,055
Joy C. Dominic Alexandria Middle School Principal $107,437
Denise Fichner Supervisor of Technology/Curriculum    $99,713
Sandra Kacedon Lester D. Wilson School Principal $109,526
Ellen Kluber Treasurer of School Moneys $6,993
Nancy Majewski Administrative Assistant for District Operation $30,583
Jennifer Myers Administrative Assistant for Financial Operations $49,951
Doreen Penge Data Collection Specialist $47,741
William Rocchetti Lester D.Wilson School Head Custodian $46,760
Subject:
17.A.2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the move on the negotiated salary guide for James Bowman, effective September 1, 2016, from Step 6-MA+15 to Step 6-MA+30, $65,898.
Subject:
17.A.3) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following names be added to Schedule B:

Janet Sampson - Chaperone
Emily Schrack    - Chaperone
Subject:
17.B. Policy
Subject:
17.B.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the second reading of the following policies and regulations:

Bylaw 0167                    Public Participation In Board Meetings
Bylaw 0168                    Recording Board Meetings

Policy 2422                    Health and Physical Education
Policy 2431                     Athletic Competition
Policy 5111                     Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students
Policy 5310                    Health Services
Policy 5330.01               Administrator of Medical Marijuana
Policy 8462                    Reporting Potentially Missing Or Abused Children

Regulation 5111            Medical Examination Prior To Participation On A School-Sponsored
                          Interscholastic or Intramural Team Or Squad
Regulation 5310            Health Services
Regulation 5330.01       Administration of Medical Marijuana
Regulation 8462            Reporting Potentially Missing Or Abused Children
Subject:
17.C. Facility Use
Subject:
17.C.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________ upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of the Lester D. Wilson School cafeteria on June 2, 2016.  from 6:00 - 8:00 PM,  by Joann Whiteley and Preschool 3 for a pot luck dinner.
Subject:
17.C.2) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the use of Room 22 for a parent information meeting to be held by EF Tours on May 24, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 PM.
Subject:
17.D. Alexandria Township Education Foundation Grant
Subject:
17.D.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the following grant from the Alexandria Township Education Foundation:

Grant #2016-21                  Cordless Microphones                   $7,006.20
Subject:
17.E. Preschool Tuition
Subject:
17.E.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve a Tuition Contract Agreement for the 2016-17 school year for a preschool student whose name is on file in the business office, at a tuition rate of $6,000.  (16 students)
Subject:
17.F. Quantitative Goal #3
Subject:
17.F.1) Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the County Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the attainment of the Superintendent's Quantitative Goal #3 as defined below:

By June 2016, 85% of the total number of 4th and 5th grade general education students will demonstrate an increase of 20% or more between the Fall administration and Spring administration on the district benchmark assessment of whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
Subject:
17.G. Long Range Facilities Plan
Subject:
17.G.1) Motion made by ______ seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board authorize Spiezle Architectural Group Inc. to update the District's Long Range Facilities Plan.
Subject:
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Description:
The Alexandria Township Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters.  Thus, the Board shall set aside two, twenty minute periods for public comment each meeting.  In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, public participation shall be governed by the following rules:

1.  A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by announcing his/her name, place of resident, and group affiliation, if appropriate.
2.  Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.
3.  No participant may speak on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard.
4.  All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address Board members individually.
Subject:
19. BOARD GOALS
Description:
The Alexandria Township Board of Education will:
     1.   Continue to Improve Board effectiveness.
     2.   Continue to effectively represent and communicate with the public and
            involve the community.
     3.   Continue to improve District Planning focusing on the District mission
            and goals.
     4.   Implement our CSA and Board self-evaluation process.
Subject:
20. ADJOURN
Description:
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board adjourn the meeting at __________ .

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