Board Notes – May 26, 2009

• Several parents addressed the board to discuss matters of student discipline and a playground incident.

• Change orders were approved for the parking lot renovation project.

• Participation in the county Summer Youth Work Study Program was approved.

• Quotes and recommendations were given for   preschool playground equipment; no action was taken by the board.

• The board approved motorizing the gym bleachers and installing a large ceiling-mounted projection screen for special events.

• Mr. Cappuccio’s contract as board solicitor was renewed at the current rate.

• The board approved renewal for transportation software and e-rate consultant services.

• Open Public Records Act Request Forms and charges were approved.

• A lease with Ricoh for three digital copiers was approved for the coming year, to replace the current failing copiers.

• Facilities, Curriculum, and Personnel Committees reported on recent meetings.

• Mrs. Rishel reported that the Parent Portal, which will allow parents access to their children’s cafeteria accounts, was now installed and passwords/logins would be issued shortly to interested parents.

• Parent request for a PK student who has moved from the district to complete her year at Folsom was approved.

• Staffing configuration for teachers for the 09-10 year was approved.

• Professional development requests and field placement requests were approved.

• Howard Dodson, Hammonton, was approved as substitute teacher.

• Revised Computer Teacher and Computer Technology Coordinator job descriptions were approved.

• Contract with Professional Therapy Services to provide occupational therapy was approved.

• Letter of resignation from Mrs. Ravell, fourth grade teacher, was accepted with regrets.

• Teachers were approved for home instruction.

• Summer hours were approved for Mrs. Wendt, Mr. Baldermann, Ms. Santucci, and Mrs. Cirillo.