Board Notes  October 27, 2009

• Dr. Dan Blachford, Hammonton Superintendent, gave a presentation on initiatives at Hammonton High School.
   

• The board met and welcomed new staff members: Ms. Previte (Gr. 1), Mrs. Kirschner (PK), Ms. Mammucari (Gr. 4), Ms. Pistone (Gr. 5), Mrs. Tucker (Curriculum Coordinator), and Ms. Page (Spanish).
   

• The board discussed the recommendations from the technology audit recently completed, including upgrades to hardware, software, and the school website.
   

• The Comprehensive Maintenance Plan was approved.
   

• Various transportation contracts and facilities use applications (Folsom Education Foundation, Folsom Residents Association, Jersey Shore Council Boy Scouts) were approved.
   

• The Standard Operating Procedures and Internal Controls manual was approved.
   

• Mrs. Rishel discussed Family Portrait Night (Nov. 9 at the school).
   

• Mrs. Rishel presented new report cards created by the teachers for grades PK, K, 1 and 2, which use a more appropriate grading system and better reflect the curriculum at each grade level.
   

• The board agreed to proceed with removal of the old science table, sink, and cabinet from Room 117.
   

• The board accepted, with regret, Mrs. Jackie Cirillo’s letter announcing her retirement in June, 2010.
   

• The board approved termination of the current contract with Dr. Barbara Barrish, School Psychologist.
   

• The board approved advertising for another playground aide and for a part-time School Psychologist.
   

• Various professional development opportunities were approved for staff members.
   

• Naomi O’Rourke, Rachel Ingram, Jennifer Silipena, and Meredith Hauser were approved as substitute teachers.
   

• Kelly Vitalo was approved as Cheerleading Coach.
   

• Field trips for PK, K, and Grades 2, 6, and 8 were approved.
   

• The board approved first reading of the revised 6000 series, and final reading and adoption of the 5000 series and Policy 3541.1, Transportation Routes and Services.