88 November 19, 2009 Mr. Molnar thanked Mr. Yuhasz and Mr. Shaugnessy for promoting the program. Dr. Crowe read a short biography about, and introduced Brian Chesney, a Colonia High School student, who provided information about current activities at the school. Mr. Tamburello added that Mr. Chesney has a band in town and plays at many community events. Dr. Crowe reviewed the Board of Education’s self evaluation. Dr. Crowe commended the Board for completing the self evaluation. Mr. Molnar thanked his fellow Board members for their time and efforts in completing the evaluation. The Policy and Planning Committee, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, presented the following: 1.
That the Board of Education adopt the previously submitted School Emergency Response Plans for the 2009-2010 school year.
2.
That the Board of Education adopt the following revised policy: Policy #515 Promotion and Retention (Second Reading)
Ms. Acquisto moved for the adoption of the Policy and Planning recommendations, seconded by Mr. Small. There were no comments or questions from the Board of public. With all Board members 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 payment, at a total cost of $3,000.00, to Staff Development Workshops, Inc. for two workshops for Grade 1 teachers; one on December 8, and one on December 9, 2009. 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 ”Elementary School Program of Studies” booklet for the 2010-2011 school year.
3.
That the Board of Education approve the submission of the attached revised funding application for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Title I grant in the amount of $820,241.00 to the New Jersey Department of Education for the period of September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2011. Revisions were necessary due to the new teachers’ contract.
4.
That the Board of Education approve the submission of an amendment to the 2010 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (IDEA ARRA) to the New Jersey Department of Education.
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That the Board of Education approve a revision to the previously approved funding application for the FY2009 NCLB (No Child Left Behind) Consolidated Grant. The revision includes carry-over funds from FY2008. These funds have been included in the accompanying budget summary.
Mr. Tamburello moved for the adoption of the Curriculum recommendations, seconded by Ms. Acquisto. There were no comments or questions from the Board or public. With all Board members 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 $22,743,294.72 and the Food Service Department bills in the amount of $348,023.13.
2.
That the amount of district taxes needed to meet the obligations of this Board for the next thirty-one period, beginning December 1, 2009 is: