April 22, 2013 - Knowlton Township Elementary School

April 22, 2013
Delaware, NJ 07833
The meeting of the Knowlton Township Board of Education was called to order at 7:07 p.m.
in the Library.
Notice of Meeting
Mrs. Summers read the notice of meeting as follows:
The New Jersey Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have
advance notice of, and to attend the meetings of, public bodies at which any business
affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this
Act, the Knowlton Township Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be
published by having the date, time and place thereof posted with The Express-Times and The
Star Ledger and distributed to the Knowlton Township Elementary School, the Delaware
Post Office and the Knowlton Township Municipal Building.
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Other:
Mrs. Bethany Summers (Board President), Mr. Randy Dolinsky, Mr. Eric
Erickson, Mrs. Daniella Ferguson, Mr. Bill Maxwell, Mr. Matt Moore, Mrs.
Dawn Sullivan
Mrs. Kate McGuinness, Mrs. Tammy Smith
Mrs. Jeannine DeFalco (Superintendent), Mrs. Gesumaria (Vice Principal),
Ms. McBride (Board Secretary), Teachers, Mrs. Sharkey, Dr. Brian Fogelson
Mission Statement
We are committed to provide a comprehensive education in a nurturing environment in
which all students are motivated to achieve their maximum academic potential, and to
develop as responsible citizens in an ever-changing world. (July 27, 2009)
Presentation - North Warren Regional 2013-14 Budget Presentation
Dr. Brian Fogelson presented the North Warren Regional School District Bidget for 2013-14
highlighting the additions and removals as compared to last year’s budget. He spoke about
used bank cap and the tax levy increase of 4.99%. Question posed and answered regarding
the tracking of metrics.
Public Participation - None
Correspondence -None
Superintendent’s Report – Mrs. DeFalco reported the following:
• Budget Awareness Activities
Join Your Kids for Lunch days happening Wednesday through Friday of last
week.

Thursday, April 25 th will be the township presentation. Melody, Bethany and
Mrs. DeFalco will be in attendance.
Senior Luncheon is scheduled for May 22, 2013
• 5K Fun Run/Walk is taking place this Saturday, April 27 th .
• NJASK testing materials have arrived and testing will begin Monday, May 6
through Thursday, May 9 for grades 5 and 6. Grades 3 and 4 will begin
testing on Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17, 2013.
• Our Teachscape platform has gone through the necessary migration which
provided updates and access to the newest additions to the software.
• Our second Battle of the Books consortium event will be held on May 23.
Our 5/6 teams did not proceed to the finals in their event which was held on
April 10. Fifth grade had a strong finish but tied w/5 other teams for the last
two spots. Rather than having a face-off like they’ve done in the past, they
eliminated the final spots.
• Melany McClary, our Health teacher is working with Maschio’s to do a lesson
presentation about Healthy Eating to health classes on May 10 th .
Vice Principal’s Report – Mrs. Gesumaria reported the following:
• Thank you to the PTO for organizing the Walk-a-thon that was finally held on the
rain date of April 15 th . Everyone enjoyed a fresh air walk along with an apple, the
Knowlton Knights bracelet, and a bottle of water.
• Stacey Arens had her first meeting with the 6 th graders this past Friday. After
speaking with the 6 th grade teachers we decided to include all the students in the
group has an extension of the character education program. The first session was
basically an introduction where Ms. Arens set the purpose for the group along with
ground rules. The students responded enthusiastically and we look forward to being
able to expand this program to include 4 th and 5 th grade next year.
• I will attend a ceremony at the Newark Museum on Wednesday to recognize Lily
Starrs as a finalist in the Partnership for a Drug Free America’s fourth grade folder
competition.
• I am looking at a day to schedule the Search and Rescue Teams of Warren County to
present the Hug-a-tree Program. This is a 45 minute program of instruction for
children 5-11 years old on what to do if they should become lost in the woods.
Board Secretary’s Report - None
Committee Reports
Instructional Committee Minutes
April 8, 2013
Present: Bethany Summers (C), Daniella Ferguson, Kate McGuinness, Kathy Gesumaria

• AchieveNJ update- Kathy went over
a. Benchmarks
i. Student Growth Objectives (SGO)
ii. Student Growth Percentile (ASK testing)
iii. Teacher evaluations
b. Weighting measures of performance
i. For teachers grades 4-6,recommendation is 50% teacher practice, 35%
SGP and 15% SGO
ii. For teachers in lower grades and teachers of subjects not tested by
ASK, recommendation is 85% teacher practice and 15% SGO
iii. These are basically mandated and will not be adjustable at this point
• Cluster curriculum report
a. No expenses related to new materials at this time (PE/Health, Art, Music)
b. Cost is our portion of Kevin’s salary (based on number of students) and
providing substitute teachers for the teachers attending the meetings
• Evaluation of writing samples from ASK- Kathy gave an update for each class.
Strengths and weaknesses were identified and students are being given additional
instruction in problem areas
Technology Committee Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2013
• REAP Spending
New iPads have arrived and are being distributed
New Digital Camera has arrived
Interactive Teaching Center has arrived. Mini Workshop given by Lisa
Allison’s projector will be switched in the summer
Jeannine is to check on amount left in REAP to spend
• PARCC
Webinar on April 10 th from DOE-Lisa will participate
Early March of 2015 is first test run
20 days to complete testing
• Computers/Programming
Goal is to remove thin clients from lab and place in classrooms
Dell quote for desk top is $673.32—price breaks won’t occur until Fall
Typing Pal program pilot- kids seemed to enjoy it but Lisa feels it is
lacking necessary components
Webinar with Learning.com is coming soon. Lisa will participate and see
what typing and tech skills this program offers.
Lisa has started the computer inventory.
Classlink inquiry is still not working. A representative for Classlink
relayed to Lisa that we are using the server version instead of the cloud
version. Inquiry made about cost of switch and currently cost is not

available. Classlink claims to have made lots of improvements. Lisa will
send the links to committee members to explore.
Facility Committee Meeting Minutes
April 8, 2013
Present: Matt Moore, Randy Dolinsky, Melody McBride
Ms. McBride provided the committee with a status update on the below projects to further
discuss timing of action plans:
• HVAC project for the East wing
• West Wing Window Screens
• East Wing Door Replacement
• Repair on the parking lot gate
• Roof Seam Repairs
• Shades for backside of East Wing
• Landscaping front of school
• Energy Audit
• Long-term modular building plans
• Media Center Reconfiguration and Server Room Equipment and Re-wiring
KTES Policy & Procedures Committee
April 8, 2013
Present: Dawn Sullivan (C), Eric Erickson, Bill Maxwel, Melody McBride
Attendance Policy
The committee made revisions to the current Attendance policy. The committee will have a
1 st draft of those revisions to the Board at the May
Next Meeting
May 13, 2013
PTO Report
Mrs. Ferguson reported the following from the PTO meeting held on Tuesday, April 16,
2013.
Past Events:
Walkathons scheduled for April 12, 2013 was rained out and was held on the raindate of
April 15, 2013.
Order forms for Knowlton spirit wear t-shirts went out last week.
Upcoming Events:
Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon is May 8
Mother’s Day Flowers May 10
Elections for PTO Board are May 22
The all school Mad Scientist Assembly is set for May 30
Potential Future Events:

Family night event with a magician on June 14
PTO parent night at Brook Hollow Winery in the Fall, Book Bingo
Coffee Fundraiser
Gift wrap fundraiser
The next meeting will be held May 22.
Consent Motion Approval
AGENDA
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
use of a consent motion for the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously
Reorganization Consent Motion
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
following agenda items numbered 1 through 10 for the 2013-2014 school year.
On roll call, motion carried unanimously
1. Adoption of Curriculum
to adopt the following curriculum for the 2013-14 school year: Mathematics, Language Arts
Literacy, Social Studies, Science, Spelling, Music, Art, Physical Education, Health
Education, Computer Literacy, World Language, Resource Center, Learning/Language
Disabled, Pre-School Disabled, Pre-School, Basic Skills, Gifted and Talented Education.
2. Curriculum Revisions
to approve new curriculum grades K-6 Art, Health, Physical Education, and Music.
3. Adoption of Textbooks
to authorize purchase of textbooks by the administration and to adopt the following textbook
series for 2013-14:
Reading K-4 Harcourt
Reading 5-6 Approved Core Novels
Mathematics K Math Trailblazers
1-6 Houghton Mifflin
Language Arts K-4 Harcourt/Write Source
5-6 Write Source
K-6 6 + 1 Writing Traits
Spelling K-4 Harcourt

Spelling 5-6 Modern Curriculum Press Spelling Workout
Science K-6 Macmillan/McGraw Hill
Social Studies 1 Harcourt Horizons
2 Scott Foresman
3-6 MacMillan/McGraw Hill Social Studies
Spanish 2-5 Viva el Espanol National Textbook
6 Hola National Textbook
4. Signatures
to authorize the following signatures on specific accounts of the Board with the Vice-
President as alternate on any account:
Current Expense 3 President, Board Secretary and Treasurer
Payroll/Agency 2 Board Secretary and Treasurer
Lunch Program 2 Board Secretary and Superintendent
Student Activity 2 Board Secretary and Superintendent
Petty Cash 2 Board Secretary and Superintendent
5. Mileage Reimbursement
to approve the mileage reimbursement at a rate equal to the current OMB circular rate for all
contracts.
6. Appointments
to appoint the following persons for the 2013-14 school year.
Superintendent – Jeannine DeFalco
Treasurer of School Monies - Randy Wilson
School Attorney – Schwartz, Simon, Edelstein, & Celso, LLC
Insurance Agent for Property/Casualty - Brown and Brown, Inc.
Insurance Broker for Health Insurance – RHM Benefits
Risk Management Consultant – Bob Gemmell, Brown and Brown, Inc.
Architect of Record – Design Resources Group Architects
Acting Board Secretary for Meeting Purposes – Kathleen Gesumaria
Affirmative Action Officer – Kathleen Gesumaria
504 Committee Coordinator – Kathleen Gesumaria
School Physician - Dr. Gary Arvary, MD
Auditor – Ardito and Co., LLP
AHERA Compliance Officer - RK Environmental
Licensed Drinking Water Operator – McGowan Well Water Compliance
Licensed Waste Water Operator – McGowan Well Water Compliance
Official Bargaining Unit - Knowlton Township Education Association
IAQ Designate – Hank Schmidt
Attendance Officer – Susan Acker
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator – Jeannine DeFalco
Homeless/Storm Liaison – Jeannine DeFalco

7. Petty Cash
to approve petty cash funds to be established for July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 as
stipulated:
Responsible Title Amount Maximum Expenditure
Secretary to CSA Checkbook $1,000.00 $250.00
Secretary to CSA Cash $ 100.00 $ 75.00
8. Reappoint NCLB Coordinator
to reappoint Linda Crimmins as the No Child Left Behind Grant Coordinator for 2013-14.
9. Implementation of the 2013-14 Budget
to empower the Superintendent and the School Business Administrator to implement the
approved 2013-14 budget totaling $4,254,290.
10. Requisition of Taxes for 2013-14
to approve that the amount of district taxes needed to meet the obligations of the Board for
the 2013-14 school year is $2,633,483 and the Township of Knowlton is hereby requested to
place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Monies the amount as shown in the following
schedule in accordance with the statutes relating thereto:
July 10, 2013 $350,000
August 10, 2013 $350,000
September 10, 2013 $217,483
October 10, 2013 $214,500
November 10, 2013 $214,500
December 10, 2013 $214,500
January 10, 2014 $214,500
February 10, 2014 $214,500
March 10, 2014 $214,500
April 10, 2014 $214,500
May 10, 2014 $214,500
PERSONNEL/POLICY
11. Contract Renewals – Tenured Staff
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to offer employment
contracts to the following persons for the 2013-14 school year, as recommended by the
Superintendent:
Acker B7 $53,855
Ackerman B19 $72,555 + Longevity $2,000
Baker B9 $56,765

Bickhardt M19 $74,855 + Longevity $2,000
Cornish M19 $74,855 + Longevity $2,000
Dally M19 $74,855 + Longevity $1,500
Davalos B15 $65,495
Garrison M5 $53.255
Ferry B14 $64,040
Francis M+30,19 $77,155 + Longevity $2,000
Harer B13 $62,585
D. Hendershot B+15,16 $68,100
Hill M19 $74,855
Hill-Rosato B19 $72,555 + Longevity $2,500
Janeiro B7 $53,855
Jones M18 $66,170 + Longevity $1,500
Kwasnik B+15,6 $53,555
Lennox M7 $56,155
Maxman B+15,5 $52,105
Miller B18 $69,870 + Longevity $1,500
Perry B8 $55,310
Reber B19 $72,555 + Longevity $1,500
Rolph B+15,19 $73,705 + Longevity $2,500
Smith B18 $69,870 + Longevity $1,500
Staub M7 $56,155
Stefankiewicz (2 days/week) M+30,9 $24,546
Tate (3 days/week) B8 $33,186
Thurgood B+15,4 $50,650
Werner M10 $60,520
On roll call, motion carried unanimously
12. Contract Renewals – Non-Tenured Staff
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to offer
employment contracts to the following persons for the 2013-14 school year, as
recommended by the Superintendent:
Arens (3 days/week) M2 $29,340
Castillo (3 days/week) B2 $27,960
Ciccarelli M3 $50,350
Incarbone B3 $48,050
Lightcap (1 day/week) M5 $10,651
McClary (2.5 days/week) B2+15 $23,875
On roll call, motion carried unanimously
13. Custodian Contract Renewals
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to offer
employment contracts to the following custodians for the 2013-14 school year, as
recommended by the Superintendent:

Debra Devatt $37,417
Terry Ramm $38,912
Hank Schmidt $56,473 + Longevity $300
On roll call, motion carried unanimously
14. Approve Substitute
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve
Deirdre Ricci as a substitute for the 2012-13 school year, as recommended by the
Superintendent.
On roll call, motion carried unanimously
BUSINESS/FINANCE/OPERATIONS
15. Accept 2013-14 NJMEBF Medical Renewal
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to accept the
North Jersey Municipal Employee Benefits Fund medical renewal rates effective July 1,
2013 thru June 30, 2014 at a 7.22% increase in premiums from 2012-13.
Motion carried unanimously
16. Approve Use of State Contract
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
use of state contract #70256 Dell Marketing LP for the purchase of computers.
Motion carried unanimously
17. Approve Purchase of School Supplies
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
purchase of school supplies from School Specialty through Middlesex Regional Educational
Services Commission Contract.
Motion carried unanimously
18. 2012-13 Receiving Tuition Contract
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
2012-13 PSD tuition contract agreement with Great Meadows Board of Education for 1
student 3 days per week beginning May 1, 2013 through June 21, 2013, totaling $1,710.94.
Motion carried unanimously

19. Award Contract – Roof Seam Repairs
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to accept the
quote from Hygrade Insulators, Inc. for RFP #2013-Q1263 Roof Seam repairs for the Main
Building, totaling $22,925.00
Motion carried unanimously
20. Award ACES contract
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to award a
contract to FirstEnergy Solutions for electric services through Alliance for Competitive
Energy Services (ACES) from May 1, 2013 to May 1, 2015.
Motion carried unanimously
21. Accept 2012-13 Fixed Asset Quote
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to authorize an
updated fixed asset accounting ledger for accounting and financial reporting for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2013 with American Appraisal for $925.00.
Motion carried unanimously
22. Approve Application to Operate Special Education Summer School
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
application to operate a special education summer school from 7/8/13 to 8/1/13.
Motion carried unanimously
23. Approve Application to Operate Autistic Summer School
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
application to operate an autistic summer school program 7/8/13 to 8/8/13.
Motion carried unanimously
24. Approve Application to Operate Regular Program Summer School
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
application to operate a regular education summer school from 7/8/13 to 7/25/13
Motion carried unanimously

25. Approve Field Trip Destination and Field Trip Contract
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
following field trip destination and contract:
- Q-FT12- B&K Dalrymple for 1 bus totaling $75.00 (North Warren Regional)
- Field Trip to North Warren Regional for 4 pupils using school van.
Motion carried unanimously
26. Accept Donation
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to accept a $50
donation from Target and $100 donation from First Hope Bank for Battle of the Books
students.
Motion carried unanimously
27. Approve Travel Expenditures
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
attached travel expenditures for the 2012-13 school year as required by N.J.S.A.18A:11-12.
Motion carried unanimously
28. Approve Budget Line-Item Transfers
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
attached 2012-13 budget line-item transfers from March 26, 2013 to April 22, 2013 totaling
$3,215.33 for Fund 10, $514.00 for Fund 20, and Fun 20 appropriations of $2,394.00.
Motion carried unanimously
29. Approve Bills
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
bills for payment as follows: Monthly bill list $385,002.89 and Cafeteria bill list $5,504.77.
Motion carried unanimously
Monthly Certification
Pursuant to NJAC 6A:23A-16.10(c)3, I certify that no budgetary line item account has been
overexpended in violation of NJAC 6A:23A-16.10(c)4 as of March 31, 2013 (Policy 6820).
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Acting Board Secretary
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Date

30. Accept Report of the Secretary and Report of the Treasurer
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to accept the
monthly A-148 Secretary’s Reports for the month ended March 31, 2013 and the A-149
Treasurer of School Monies Report for the month ended March 31, 2013 in compliance with
the NJAC 6A:23A-16.10(c)3. The Board of Education, after review of the Secretary’s
monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate
district officials, certifies that no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation
of NJAC 6A:23A-16.10(c)4.
Motion carried unanimously
31. Approve Minutes
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to approve the
Regular and Executive Session Minutes of March 25, 2013.
Motion carried 6:0:1 (Dolinsky Abstention)
Upcoming Meetings
May 13, 2013, 6pm Board Workshop
May 20, 2013, 7pm Board Meeting
Old Business
New Business
• Code of Ethics – Review and Sign Acknowledgment
Executive Session
Be it hereby resolved by, Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell at 8:35 p.m.
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 and 10:4-13 that said public body hold an executive session
regarding:
• Personnel – SBA and Interim Contract
• Personnel – CSA Evaluation
It is expected that discussion undertaken in executive session will be made public at the time
action is taken.
Motion carried unanimously
The meeting was reopened to the public at 9:03 p.m.

Adjournment
A motion was made by Mrs. Dawn Sullivan seconded by Mr. Bill Maxwell to adjourn the
meeting at 9:03 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously
Respectfully,
Jeannine DeFalco
Acting Board Secretary