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Use the links located to the left to navigate to an area or date of interest. Below is the summary of the notes from the Folsom Board of Education meeting for the date selected. |
Board Notes – June 23, 2009
Mr. Chuck Endicott, engineer from Polistina Assoc., gave an update on the paving project. The board approved his recommendation to accept 15% of the project price as well as replacement of designated areas of the paving, based on the lab results from the cores taken. Mr. Endicott also noted that he is working with MasterWire to access pricing for materials for the reconstruction of the ballfield behind the school.
A motion to approve an agreement with Becica Assoc., for architectural/engineering services for various projects was tabled pending clarification of fees.
The board approved purchase of a storage shed ($2,078) and three replacement storage containers ($8.940).
Mr. Chandler was approved as purchasing agent in accordance with policy #3320. Further, he was authorized to award contracts up to the bid threshold of $21,000 and the quote threshold of $3,150 for projects preapproved by board committees or the full board.
A contract was approved with Source 4 Teachers for the coming year, at a per diem substitute cost of $133.95.
The board approved transfer of excess revenue and unexpended appropriations not to exceed $185,000 into the maintenance reserve account.
The board approved application of the district’s share of the ACCASBO JIF surplus distribution to the Aggregate Loss Contingency Fund. They further approved payment of the first premium installment for the coming year.
The board approved the request for reimbursement for five unused vacation days for Mrs. Rishel.
Mrs. Rishel discussed the June 3 countywide regionalization/consolidation meeting and proposals. All three districts in the proposed configuration (Folsom, Waterford, and Hammonton) were unanimous in opposing regionalization, agreeing instead to explore further opportunities for cost savings through shared services.
Karla Zeisloft, Palmyra, NJ, was approved as fourth grade teacher for the coming year. Rebecca Morgan was approved as long-term substitute for fifth grade. Patrick Ward was approved as technology coordinator.
Rosemary Howell and Mindy Kaufer were reapproved as literacy consultants, to provide continuing inservice training in balanced literacy, for the coming year.
Mrs. DeCicco was approved for three days of summer employment to attend state training and assist with direct certification of lunch applications.
Christopher Wheeler was approved as custodial substitute.
Professional development requests were approved for various staff members.
Donna Millard was approved to provide physical therapy services for the coming year.
The board approved submission of the statement of assurance for the district’s Comprehensive Equity Plan.
The board discussed teacher concerns regarding the parent portal, which will allow parents access to their children’s cafeteria accounts, report cards, and current grades. The software is scheduled for implementation in the fall.
The board discussed their concerns with the use of parent volunteers at school. The policy committee will review existing policy and make recommendations to the board.