112 December 17, 2009 professional development, IALAC Program; home instructors; resignations, and employee discipline. There will also be discussion of an employee grievance and of a request for professional days for a noncertificated staff member. 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. Small, seconded by Mr. Yuhasz and carried, the Board retired into Closed Session at approximately 8:47 p.m. The Board returned from Closed Session at approximately 9:47 p.m. and a roll call found all members present as were previously recorded. The Personnel Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Director of Personnel Services presented the following: 1a. That the Board of Education has been informed of the death of Dr. Eugene Patten, a former Elementary Principal, who served faithfully and rendered valuable service to the Board of Education and to the children of the community. The sympathy of the Board of Education and the Administration is extended to the family of Dr. Eugene Patten, and a note of passing shall be made in the minutes. b. That the Board of Education has been informed of the death of Judith Martinetti, a Paraprofessional, who served faithfully and rendered valuable service to the Board of Education and to the community. The sympathy of the Board of Education and the Administration is extended to the family of Judith Martinetti, and a note of passing shall be made in the minutes. c. That the Board of Education has been informed of the death of Frances Greenfield, a former teacher, who served faithfully and rendered valuable service to the Board of Education and to the children of the community. The sympathy of the Board of Education and the Administration is extended to the family of Frances Greenfield, and a note of passing shall be made in the minutes. 2. That the following retirements be accepted with regret: Name Burda, Kathryn Cornacchia, Joseph Coyle, Elizabeth Kenney, William Mayer Jr., William Sopko, Helen
Assignment Transportation, Bus Driver Colonia HS, HS Math Dept. Supv-10 Iselin MS, Asst. Secretary (10-mo.) Ross St., Supv. Custodian Matthew Jago, Teacher Woodbine Ave., Teacher
3. That the following resolution of retirement be approved: Name Years/Service Barth, Barbara 43 years, 7 months Clay, Kathleen 32 years, 8 months Hamilton, Barbara 23 years, 9 months Murdock, Clifford 20 years, 5 months Nalewajko, Joseph 42 years, 6 months Poloka, Beverly 25 years Reynolds, Daniel 25 years, 4 months Ryan Solop, Patricia 27 years Sopko, Helen 41 years, 4 months Totka, Albert 25 years, 3 months
Years/Service 30 yrs., 7 mos. 37 yrs. 28 yrs., 9 mos. 25 yrs., 10 mos. 40 yrs. 41 yrs., 4 mos.
Effective 3/31/10 6/30/10 6/30/10 6/30/10 6/30/10 12/31/09
Position Confidential Secretary School Psychologist Guidance Counselor Custodian Custodian School Nurse Custodian/Rover Teacher Teacher Painter
"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