A regular meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education was held on Monday, February 25, 2008 at 6:14 pm in the LGI room at Glen Ridge High School.

The meeting was held in accordance with applicable NJ Statutes governing public Board of Education meetings.

The Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence were observed.

Present:

Mr. Agnew Ms. O’Connor

Ms. Eisen Ms. Raskin

Ms. Henry Ms. Schoenfeld (arrived at 6:30 pm during executive session)

Mr. Kobernick Ms. Ginsburg

Not Present:

Mr. Cable

STATEMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

This is a regular meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education. Adequate notice of the time change for this meeting has been provided in that this Board notified the Glen Ridge Paper and the Star Ledger on January 23, 2008. Said notice was published in the Star Ledger on January 28, 2008 and the Glen Ridge Paper on January 31, 2008. The date, time, and location of this meeting were also emailed to all recipients of the annual schedule of the Board’s meetings.

Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Peter R. Caprio, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

6:16-8:07 pm Executive Session - Room 108

Moved: Ms. Raskin Seconded: Ms. O’Connor

WHEREAS, a matter to be considered by the Board of Education deals with personnel, negotiations and/or possible litigation, and

WHEREAS, public disclosure of this matter may be prejudicial to the public good,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this matter be considered in a meeting closed to the public; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Minutes of this meeting be sealed until the matter is resolved.

Adjourn to closed session.

Agnew	Cable	Eisen	Henry	Kobernick	O’Connor	Raskin	Schoenfeld	Ginsburg
Aye	Not Present	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Not Present	Aye

PUBLIC SESSION

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

TO	BOE	FROM	Georgia Haneke & Family	RE	Thank you
			Jody & David Hackmeyer		Thank you

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Ms. Ginsburg announced that the Governor will be giving his budget speech tomorrow.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Fishbein announced that the State released the School Report Cards and there is a link on the district’s website. He also presented the proposed 2008-2009 school year budget.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items)

None

COMMITTEE REPORTS (First meeting of the month only)

Curriculum Committee

Personnel and Policy Committee

Negotiations Committee

Finance and Facilities Committee

Ad Hoc Committee for Communication

Ad Hoc Committee on Alternative Funding

LIAISON REPORTS (First meeting of the month only)

Home & School Associations

Glen Ridge Association for Special Education (GRASE)

Glen Ridge Educational Foundation (GREF)

Glen Ridge Athletic Association (GRAA)

Glen Ridge Arts Patrons Association (GRAPA)

Glen Ridge Municipal Alliance Committee (MAC)

Gas Lamp Players

MINUTES

M-1 Board of Education Minutes

Moved: Ms. Raskin Seconded: Ms. Henry

Approve the Executive Session and regular meeting minutes of the November 5, 2007 Glen Ridge Board of Education meeting.

Agnew	Cable	Eisen	Henry	Kobernick	O’Connor	Raskin	Schoenfeld	Ginsburg
Aye	Not Present	Abstained	Abstained	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye

PERSONNEL

P-1 Leave of Absence

Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Ms. Henry

Approve a family leave of absence to Lisa Walter, Reading Specialist at Forest Avenue School, effective on or about April 14, 2008 through the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year. Ms. Walter will utilize 5 of her unused sick days prior to the anticipated birth and 20 days following the birth as per the Master Agreement. She will also take unpaid childcare leave for the 2008-2009 school year. Her anticipated return is September of 2009.

Agnew	Cable	Eisen	Henry	Kobernick	O’Connor	Raskin	Schoenfeld	Ginsburg
Aye	Not Present	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye

P-2 Volunteer Coach

Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Ms. Henry

Approve Paige Schmidt as a volunteer assistant coach for the high school golf team for the spring 2008 season.

Agnew	Cable	Eisen	Henry	Kobernick	O’Connor	Raskin	Schoenfeld	Ginsburg
Aye	Not Present	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye

P-3 Substitutes

Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Ms. Henry

Approve the addition of Linda Paige Schmidt and Derek Isen to the substitute list for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year and the application for emergent hiring, if applicable.

Agnew	Cable	Eisen	Henry	Kobernick	O’Connor	Raskin	Schoenfeld	Ginsburg
Aye	Not Present	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye

P-4 Mentor

Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Ms. Henry

Approve Theresa Fitzsimmons as a new teacher mentor for the 2007-2008 school year.

Agnew	Cable	Eisen	Henry	Kobernick	O’Connor	Raskin	Schoenfeld	Ginsburg
Aye	Not Present	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye

BUSINESS

B-1 Proposed 2008-2009 School Year Budget

Moved: Mr. Agnew Seconded: Ms. Eisen

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Glen Ridge Board of Education approve the proposed 2008-2009 school year budget for submission to the Essex County Superintendent of Schools for the following amounts:

Budget Local Tax Levy

General Fund 25,352,584 23,244,935

Special Revenue 316,594 -0-

Debt Service 934,425 926,742

Total Base Budget 26,603,603 24,171,677

Agnew	Cable	Eisen	Henry	Kobernick	O’Connor	Raskin	Schoenfeld	Ginsburg
Aye	Not Present	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye

B-2 Award Contract for Athletic/Co-Curricular Transportation

Moved: Mr. Agnew Seconded: Ms. Eisen

Award a contract for athletic/co-curricular transportation for the 2007-2008 school year to Eagle

Rock Bus Company (sole bidder) at the following rates:

Athletics/Co-curricular events $320 per bus

Overtime (after 4 hours) $65 per hour

Agnew	Cable	Eisen	Henry	Kobernick	O’Connor	Raskin	Schoenfeld	Ginsburg
Aye	Not Present	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye

B-3 Conferences/Workshops

Moved: Mr. Agnew Seconded: Ms. Eisen

Approve the workshops/conferences and travel expenses for the following staff:

a. Steve Reitberger to attend the NJSIAA/NJSCA Golf Coach’s Clinic being held at Mercer Oaks Golf Club in West Windsor, NJ on March 11, 2008 for a total cost of $129.70 ($80 registration plus $49.70 travel).

b. Elizabeth Banka to attend a New Jersey Association of School Social Workers workshop entitled “School Social Work: Multi-Tasking for Our Multiple Roles” being held at the National Conference Center Holiday Inn in East Windsor, NJ on April 14, 2008 for a total cost of $146.66 ($95 registration plus $51.66 travel).

c. Lindsey Deptula to attend the Rhode Island Association of Admission Officers Spring 2008 Guidance Counselor Tour being held in Rhode Island from April 6-10, 2008 for a total cost of $326.18 ($125 registration plus $201.18 travel).

d. Joyce Chafetz to attend a BER workshop entitled “Using the Four Square Writing Method to Strengthen Your Students’ Writing Skills (Grades 1-2)” being held at the Executive Inn in Fairfield, NJ on April 1, 2008 for a total cost of $204.71 ($195 registration plus $9.71 travel).

e. Mary Keane to attend the North Jersey Chapter of the ACS/Teachers Affiliate Group workshop entitled “ROGIL in the Chemistry Classroom” being held at J.P. Stevens High School in Edison, NJ on March 7, 2008 for a total cost of $61.43 ($40 registration plus $21.43 travel).

f. Jack DeWitt and Sonia Horn to attend a workshop entitled “Functional Analysis and Treatment of Severe Behavior Disorders: Methods for Clinicians & Educators” being held at the Teaneck Marriott Glenpointe in Teaneck, NJ from March 12-13, 2008 for a total cost of $321.96 per person ($285 registration plus $36.96 travel ).

Agnew	Cable	Eisen	Henry	Kobernick	O’Connor	Raskin	Schoenfeld	Ginsburg
Aye	Not Present	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye	Aye

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

ADJOURNMENT

Ms. Eisen motioned to adjourn at 8:40 pm. Ms. Henry seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm.

Agnew	Cable	Eisen	Henry	Kobernick	O’Connor	Raskin	Schoenfeld	Ginsburg
Aye	Not Present