THIS IS THE MONTHLY UPDATE FOR ALL STAFF ON KEY ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE RECENT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING.   IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE BUT TO PROVIDE THE STAFF A FLAVOR OF TOPICS DISCUSSED.

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING   -   DECEMBER 21, 2006

A 2006 Safety Award commemorative plaque presented to the district by the NJSBA insurance Group at this year's convention in Atlantic City , was displayed for the Board.

With regard to personnel, the Board:

•              accepted the resignation of Interim Superintendent, Matt Jamison, effective 01/26/07 ;

•              accepted the retirement of PTMS teacher, Vicki Schwertzler, effective 07/01/07 ;

•              accepted the retirement of Olivet teacher, Joann Henry, effective 07/01/07 ;

•              approved a maternity leave of absence for Olivet teacher, Joelle Monti;

•              approved a medical leave for Olivet aide, Clare Luisi;

•              approved Donica Sickler to the position of APSHS PE/Health, half time (50%), effective 01/02/07 for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year;

•              approved Abigail O'Briant as a SACC employee.

The Board approved the following individuals as substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year:

•              Sherry Bowen

•              Michael Ivanick, Jr.

The Board appointed Paul C. Kalac, Esquire, of Parker-McCay, P.A., as the Board Negotiator for the upcoming teacher contract negotiations.

The revised FY'07 NCLB budget appropriations, as well as the NCLB 2005-2006 Carryover Application were approved by the Board.

The Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program (CTCP) Youth and School Programs Contract Service Agreement was approved by the Board.

The Board approved the following policies:

•              Personal Restraint/Crisis Management   (New)

•              Surrogate Parents and Foster Parents (New)

•              Penalties:   Substance Abuse – 5131.6   (Revised)

•              Line of Responsibility– 2121   (Revised)

•              Field Trips – 6153   (Revised)

•              Gifted and Talented – 6171.2   (Revised)

•              Commercialism in Schools   (New)

Teachers Brandon Mathews and Jessica Downer were approved as Community Tutoring Program instructors.   Patti Giovanetti was approved as a substitute instructor.   The program begins 01/02/07.

The Board approved the student teacher placements for the spring 2007 semester and a middle school counseling practicum.

The following co-curricular appointments were approved for the 2006-2007 school year:

•              Cortney McGraw – Winter Cheerleading

•              Jami Musey-Lau – REBEL 2 (PTMS)

•              Bruce Konyak – REBEL 2   (PTMS)

The Board approved the proposed Olivet art project.  

The following fundraisers were approved for the 2006-2007 school year:

•              APSHS Swim Team, “Community Service Cleanup”, December date TBD;

•              APSHS Sophomore Class, Cinnabon Sales, 12/01/06-12/23/06;

•              OS/NS PTO, Market Day – A monthly food purchase program, Dates TBD;

•              APSHS Boys Track & Field, Hat Sale, 01/01/07-02/28/07

The Board approved Mr. Ewart's proposal to provide athletic services to APSHS.

The Board approved establishing a Jazz Band account for the 2006-2007 school year.

The Board approved the Business Management Services Agreement with Salem County Special Services School District, effective 11/22/06 through 06/30/07.    SCSSSD will pay $125,000 prorated for these services.

The Board approved a salary adjustment for Pittsgrove CPA/Elmer Business Administrator.  She will provide the business management services to SCSSSD, effective 11/22/06 for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year.

The Board, by Resolution, approved submission of a grant application to the NJ Department of Transportation for the Safe Routes to School Program for 2007.

The Board approved scheduling a Special Board of Education Meeting, Wednesday, January 10, 2007, 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the position of Interim Superintendent of Schools.

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