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SPARTA BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPARTA, NEW JERSEY

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 – 7:00PM

MOHAWK AVE SCHOOL

REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

. 1. CALLED TO ORDER: PM

2. MEETING NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT: The New Jersey Open 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 Sparta Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be advertised by having the date, time, and place thereof posted at the Sparta Board of Education Office, 18 Mohawk Avenue, as designated by the Board of Education for posting of such notice in a public place. Written notice was e-mailed on April 4, 2012 to the New Jersey Herald, Star Ledger and the Township Clerk specifying the date, time, and place of this Regular Meeting.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

4. ROLL CALL: Mr. Richard Bladek ___________ Mr. Frank Favichia ___________ Mrs. Dorothy LaBeau ___________ Mr. Douglas McKernan ___________ Mrs. Maureen Myre ___________ Mr. Kevin Pollison ___________ Mr. Keith Smith ___________ Mr. Scott Turner ___________ Ms. Ilse Wolfe ___________ Mr. Dennis Tobin ___________

Mrs. Linda Alvarez ___________ Dr. Kathleen Monks ___________ Mrs. Barbara Decker ___________

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 27, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes August 27, 2012 Executive Session Minutes Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____

McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____

After a review of the Executive Session Minutes, the reasons for redactions and for non-disclosure still remain.

ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS/DELETIONS: ___________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

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REGULAR AGENDA-9/24/12 - 2 -

7. PRESENTATIONS: Solar Project Gabel Associates & Sunlight General Capital Strategic Academic Plan Dr. Monks and Building Principals Sparta High School Field Project Dykstra Associates

8. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:

9. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT:

a) Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the 2012-2013 District Goals, 2012-2013

Board Goals, and 2012-2013 Superintendent Goals and Superintendent Merit Goals developed at the September 18, 2012 Special Meeting. (attached).

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b) OPRA - August 2012-September 24, 2012 – There were 7 OPRA requests during this time period totaling 12.5 hours of employee time. Legal fees for OPRA assistance for the month of July was $718.25.

c) FUND 30 REPORT - HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT UPDATE: - All major purchases for the high school building project are completed

10. HIB REPORT:

APPROVAL OF HIB REPORT: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the attached HIB Report.

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11. COMMUNICATIONS: The Board of Education wishes to extend condolences to the family of Mr. Barry Gibisser on his

recent passing. Mr. Gibisser was an American History, Psychology and Sociology Teacher in Sparta High School for 36 years. Mr. Gibisser retired from Sparta School District in 2003.

12. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Personnel Committee Scott Turner Curriculum Committee Dr. Monks Operations Committee Dorothy LaBeau

13. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION #1- AGENDA ITEMS ONLY:


14. AGENDA - SUPERINTENDENT:

The following motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. PERSONNEL:

A. Resolved, that the Board of Education accepts the following resignations:

Name Position School Eff. Date

Abrams, Nicole Teacher Assistant (Cafeteria/Playground)

Helen Morgan School 2012/2013 school year

Ebert, Celeste Teacher Assistant (Cafeteria/Playground)

Helen Morgan School 2012/2013 school year

Fautas, Stanley Bus Driver District 2/28/13 for retirement purposes, effective 3/1/13

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B. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the request of Kathryn Dennehy, Special Education

Teacher at the Mohawk Avenue School, for a maternity/disability leave of absence to commence on or about November 7, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Mrs. Dennehy will use 17 unused sick days and all remaining days will be unpaid leave of absence (child rearing).



C. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the Leave of Absence adjustments for the following

staff members:

Name Position Change

Girlando, Gina Communication Teacher – Sparta Middle School

LOA extended from 9/4/12 to 5/7/13 using 27 sick days (originally approved form 11/20/12 – 5/7/12)

Molnar, Charlene Language Arts Teacher – Sparta Middle School

LOA extended from 12/10/12-5/16/13 using 30 sick days (originally approved to 12/17/12-5/16/13 using 35 sick days)

Varcadipane, Marie

Language Arts Basic Skills - Sparta Middle School

LOA extended from 9/4/12-12/10/12 using 4 sick days (originally approved to 9/7/12-12/10/12)

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D. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following transfers for the 2012/2013 school

year:

Name Position From To Effective Date

O’Connor, Suzanne Teacher Assistant (Classroom)

Helen Morgan School (32-1/2 hrs. per week)

High School (30 hrs. per week)

Eff. 9/6/12

1. 2. _____________ Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____ E. Resolved that the board of Education approves the salary adjustments for the following Teacher

Assistants (Cafeteria/Playground). The salaries were originally approved at the August 27, 2012 Board meeting at $9.28 per hour.

Name Position School Replacement

For

Salary Effective

Date

Blendinger, Tammy

Teacher Assistant (Cafeteria/ Playground)

Helen Morgan School

N. Abrams 13 ¾ hrs. @ $9.50 per hr. (salary to be adjusted upon completion of 2012/2013 negotiations)

9/6/12- 6/21/13

Gaughan, Susan


Helen Morgan School

C. Shellenberger

13 ¾ hrs. @ $9.50 per hr. (salary to be adjusted upon completion of 2012/2013 negotiations)

9/6/12- 6/21/13

Nelson, Jessica Teacher Assistant (Cafeteria/ Playground)

Alpine School

D. Sim 12 ½ hrs. @ $9.50 per hr. (salary to be adjusted upon completion of 2012/2013 negotiations)

9/6/12- 6/21/13

Paolerico, Nicole


Alpine School

L. Schneider 12 ½ hrs. @ $9.50 per hr. (salary to be adjusted upon completion of 2012/2013 negotiations)

9/6/12- 6/21/13



F. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following appointments. It is further resolved that

the Board of Education approves the application for emergency hiring and applicants’ attestation that they have not been convicted of any disqualifying crimes pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. A. 18A:6-7 et seq. N.J.S.A. 18A6-4 et seq., as applicable.

Assistant (Cafeteria/Playground)

Name Position School Replacement

For

Salary Effective

Date

Furnari, Fran Teacher Assistant (Cafeteria/ Playground)

Helen Morgan School

C. Ebert 13 ¾ hrs. @ $9.50 per hr. (salary to be adjusted upon completion of 2012/2013 negotiations)

10/1/12- 6/21/13

Groome, Betsy Teacher Assistant (Cafeteria/ Playground)

Alpine School

Open Position 12 ½ hrs. @ $9.50 per hr. (salary to be adjusted upon completion of 2012/2013 negotiations)

9/25/12- 6/21/13

Villar, Kelly Teacher Assistant (Cafeteria/ Playground)

Helen Morgan School

Open Position 13 ¾ hrs. @ $9.50 per hr. (salary to be adjusted upon completion of 2012/2013 negotiations)

10/1/12- 6/21/13

1. 2. _____________ Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____ G. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Jeffrey Erbs to the position of P/T

Night Custodian, approximately 19 hours per week, at the Mohawk Avenue School effective September 10, 2012 through June 30, 2013 on Step 1 of the AFSCME hiring guide, $16.20 per hour with no benefits (salary to be adjusted upon completion of the 2012/2013 negotiations.) This staffing position was approved at the April 30, 2012 Board meeting. Also resolved that the Board of Education approve the application for emergency hiring and the applicant’s attestation that he has not been convicted of any disqualifying crimes pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A6-4 et seq., as applicable.

1. 2. _____________ Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____ H. Resolved that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent of Schools to appoint 2

replacement fulltime custodial staff members for Sparta High School effective immediately with board approval at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.



I. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following list of renewed Substitute Teachers for the 2012/2013 school year:

Cannon, Jennifer Mead, Kristin Elliiott, Susan Neurohr, Kate Habbart, Deborah O’Malley, Jamie McCarrick, Shannon Zelenina, Elena


J. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following list of new Substitute Teachers for the 2012/2013 school year:

Adams, Deborah Certified Elementary Teacher

Argula, Deborah County Substitute Certificate - Pending

Baur, Irene Certified Elementary and Teacher of the Handicapped

Belvedere, Suzanne Certified Elementary Teacher

Brennan, Michael County Substitute Certificate - Valid to 7/1/17

Carolan, Joanne County Substitute Certificate - Valid to 1/2/18

Chaney, Eve Certified Elementary Teacher

Dowd, Kathryn County Substitute Certificate - Valid to 1/2/18

Flinn, Carol County Substitute Certificate - Valid to 1/2/18

Kistle, Melissa Certified Elementary Teacher and Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Loewen, Lisa County Substitute Certificate - Valid to 1/2/18

McGrath, Maureen Certified Elementary Teacher, English Teacher & Reading Specialist

Ramos, Emily County Substitute Certificate - Pending

Scott, Ian Certified Elementary Teacher (Science Specialization)

Stevenson, Brienne Certified Elementary Teacher

Vienne, Suzanne Certified Elementary Teacher

Zummo, Pamela Certified Elementary Teacher & Teacher of English


K. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following new Substitute Aides at $10.00 per hour for the 2012/2013 school year:

Fiorento, Krista Frisch, Shannon Flinn, Carol Neurohr, Kate



L. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Margaret Darmiento as a

Substitute Aide at $9.00 per hour and a Substitute Secretary at $8.50 per hour for the 2012/2013 school year.


M. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following stipend for the position of Principal

Secretary in the amount of $2,094.95 to following staff members for the 2012/2013 school year (to be adjusted upon completion of 2012/2013 negotiations)

Pam Fauerbach – Mohawk Avenue School Denise Glew – Alpine School

1. 2. _____________ Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____ N. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the reassignment for the hallway aide Cynthia

Shellenberger and Diane Sim at the Mohawk Avenue School to be located inside classrooms and an increase in hours from 6 ¾ hours to 7 hours

1. 2. _____________ Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____ O. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the request for three additional classroom aides to

assist with bathroom procedures. Also authorize the Superintendent to appoint personnel to the position(s) pending board approval at the next available public meeting.

1. 2. _____________ Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____ P. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the request for 1 hallway aide to assist with bathroom

procedures. Also authorize the Superintendent to appoint personnel to the position(s) pending board approval at the next available public meeting.



Q. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following Middle School teacher to receive

overload stipend for the 2012-2013 school year according to Article IX (Teacher Workload) of the negotiated contract agreement between the Sparta Board of Education and the Sparta Education Association:

Teacher Assignment Minutes %Stipend $Amount Rationale

Pietro Piccolo Spanish 1320 100% *$10,192.60 2 Computer Apps. Classes in addition to Spanish workload

*Stated salary reflects2011-2012 Guide. Any adjustments would follow new negotiated contract.

1. 2. _____________ Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____ R. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following coach for the 2012/2013 school year:

Name Position Guide

Kistle, Melissa Volunteer Asst. Field Hockey Coach $1.00 for insurance purposes

Markovich, Kyle Head Ski Team Coach *Step 3 of SEA Coaches Guide $4,939.00

*Stated salary reflects the 2011-2012 guide and any adjustments would follow new negotiated contract.


S. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following theater audio/visual workers for the

2012-2013 school year. These workers will be paid at the district rate of $50 per hour for services to be paid by outside organizations based on the district’s use of facility procedures.

Nate Bowley Carlos Chaparro

Matthew Marakovits



T. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following co-curricular advisors for the 2012-2013 school year:

Name Position Guide

Reese, Catherine Take Action Club Volunteer

Scognamiglio, Ken Recycle Club Volunteer

Bowley, Nate ½ Theater Audio/Visual Coordinator *SEA guide- Cluster D, $1,576

Bowley, Nate Theater Drama - Tech Director *SEA Guide- Cluster D, $2,591

Bowley, Nate Theater Musical -Tech Director *SEA Guide- Cluster D, $2,591

*Stated salaries reflect the 2011-2012 guide and any adjustments would follow the new negotiated contract.


U. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the creation of a new Co-Curricular Club at the Sparta

High School, to be named Club Operation Smile. Operation Smile is a non-profit organization who organizes fundraising to provide free surgeries to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities or children around the globe. Craig Merrill will be the advisor and it will be strictly voluntary.

1. 2. _____________ Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____ V. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the Chess Club as a Co-Curricular Club. Be it

further resolved, that the Board of Education approves Tom Murray as the advisor on a volunteer basis.


W. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following accompanists and stipends for the

Middle School spring concerts:

Grace Schmeidhauser November 29, 2012 – 6

th grade Chorus plus one rehearsal $150.00

January 10, 2013 – 7th/8

th grades Chorus plus one rehearsal $200.00

May 14, 2013 – 6th grade Chorus plus one rehearsal $150.00

May 20, 2013 – 7th/8

th grades Chorus plus one rehearsal $200.00

May 24, 2013 – Dorney Park Musical Festival $250.00

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X. Resolved that the Board of Education approves 10 additional days for Dr. Susan Lorentz, 4/5

th School

Psychologist at Helen Morgan School due to the increase in the number of psychological evaluations and case management of students with mandated IEP’s.at her per diem rate, effective October 1, 2012 through June, 2013, upon submission of time sheets.


Y. Resolved that the Board of Education approves an additional 10 days for Dr. Elizabeth Green due to an increase of State mandated services in student’s IEP’s, effective October 1, 2012 through June, 2013 at her per diem rate upon submission of time sheets.

1. 2. _____________ Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____ Z. Resolved that the Board of Education approves a new Kindergarten Self-contained LLD – Moderate to

Severe class at Mohawk Avenue School for the 2012-2013 school year due to IEP mandates based on individual student needs.

1. 2. _____________ Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____ AA. Resolved that the Board of Education approve the following Special Education teachers to provide

IEP mandated additional reading support with an intensive multi-sensory reading program effective September 7, 2012 through June 2013 at a rate of $45.00 per hour, upon submission of time sheets:

Helen Morgan School

Dougherty, Kelly – 4 times a week (either before or after school) for 1 hr. per session, 4 hrs. per week.

Alpine School

VanKirk, Jennifer – 3 times a week (either before or after school) for 1 hr. per session, 3 hrs. per week



BB. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following teachers who attended IEP meetings during the summer at a rate of $30 per hour:

Debra Allshouse Kelly Berkowitz Suzanne Paiva Sharon Richmond Suzanne Smith Michelle Telischak Susan Tessier


CC. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following individuals who attended Handle with Care and ABA Clinic training on August 28, 29 and 30, upon submission of timesheets. Teachers and Child Study Team members will be compensated at applicable per diem rates. All payments will be adjusted, if necessary, upon ratification of the appropriate contract agreements.

Linda Dougherty – Teacher


DD. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following teachers who provided summer bedside tutoring in agreement with the current contract.

Teacher Student Number John Hier 304950 Andrew Lowery 310685


EE. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following individual who provided IEP driven math tutoring services for students over the summer. The rate of pay is $45.00 per hour.

Tara Vatalaro

1. 2. _____________ Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____ FF. Resolved, that the Board of Education approve a before/after school program for identified students in


grade 1-8 funded by NCLB Title III Immigrant funds from October through December. Teachers will be compensated according to Cluster E of the negotiated contract. Also, approve to authorize the Superintendent to appoint personnel to the position(s) pending board approval at the next available public meeting.

1. 2. _____________ Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____ Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____ GG. Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the job description for Curriculum Supervisor

(attached)


POLICY: Resolved that the Board of Education approves on first reading the following policy:

Policy# 2363 Pupil Use of Privately-Owned Technology

STUDENTS:

a. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following students into the Cooperative Business

Education Program and who are being recommended as employees in the positions listed below: Robert Burns Sparta High School Athletic Office Andrew Cabrera Sparta Middle School MRC Victoria Hoffman Sparta High School Health Office

All students will be paid the usual rate paid by the district of $7.50 per hour for co-op students.


b. Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following change in an IEP mandated out-of-district placement.

Student Number School Tuition Account

000289 Transfer from

Willowglen Academy

to

YCS-Sawtelle

Learning Center

$55,279.80 #11-000-100-566-6-

0000

Tuition NJ Private

Disabled

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FIELD TRIPS:

Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following parent funded field trips and Chaperones:

Sept.2012 through- Sparta High School Photo, Drama, and Music students, June 2013 every grades 9-12 to Bristle Glen Retirement/Nursing Home Sunday for volunteer work, C. Graham, V. Reed, and L. Bach, Chaperones Oct. 3, 2012- Sparta High School Pass It Along students to Mc Niece Auditorium for involvement in community service, B. DeGasperis, and D. Allshouse, Chaperones Oct 5, 2012- Alpine first grade students to Windy Brow Orchard to learn About the life cycle of the apple, see attached chaperone list. Oct. 16, 2012- Sparta High School Marketing /DECA students to Clifton Boys/Girls Club for leadership conference, D. Smith and S. Chiappini, Chaperones Oct. 23, 2012- Sparta Middle School 7

th and 8

th grade students to Dodge Foundation, BASF,

and Wyndham Hotels to give students an inside look at how Businesses are run, D. Layman, Chaperone Oct 24, 2012- Sparta High School Sources of Strength and Take Action students to

Sussex County Technical School for anti- bully training, K. Konwiser and D. Trappe, Chaperones.

Nov. 1, 2012- Sparta High School West Mountain Academy students to NJ School of Conversation for team building, problem solving, and self-esteem experience, R. Witte, K. Green, and C. Burdett, Chaperones Nov 13, 2012- Sparta High School Music 12

th Grade English Contemporary

Students to NJ Vietnam Memorial Museum for curriculum requirement, A. Deluccia-Davis, V. Reed, and J. Coppolino, Chaperones




15. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY AGENDA:

FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY – no action required:

August 2012 and year to date Legal Services Report (attached)

Monthly Transfer Report indicating variances of budget to actual expenditures for the month ending August 31, 2012

A. BETWEEN LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve between line item transfers as required by State rules and Regulations for the 2012-2013 fiscal year in the amount of $96,122.68 (attached).



B. APPROVAL OF BILL LIST: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the Bills List

dated August 28, 2012 through September 24, 2012 in the amount of $3,547,401.16 (attached)


C. APPROVAL OF FUND 30-SHS RENOVATION BILL LIST: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the Bills List dated August 28, 2012 through September 24, 2012 in the amount of $246,280.02. (attached)



D. BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the Board

Secretary’s Report for August 2012.




E. BOARD CERTIFICATION: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the Board Secretary’s certification pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (c)4 that as of September 24, 2012 no major account has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.



F. TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES REPORTS: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept

the Treasurer of School Monies Reports for August 2012. (attached)



G. APPROVAL - TRAVEL EXPENSES: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the resolution as follows:

WHEREAS, district employees and members of the Board of Education listed on Attachments “1” and “2” are attending conferences, conventions, staff training, seminars, or workshops; and WHEREAS, the attendance at stated functions were previously approved by the chief school administrator and school business administrator as work related and within the scope of the work responsibilities of the attendees; and

WHEREAS, the attendance at the functions were approved as promoting delivery of instruction or furthering efficient operation of the district; and fiscally prudent, and

WHEREAS, the travel and related expenses particular to attendance at these functions are within state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury in NJOMB circular letter; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education finds the travel and related expense particular to attendance at these previously approved functions; BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenses are justified and therefore reimbursable.

See Attachment: A. Office of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary See Attachment B. Office of the Assistant Superintendent of

Curriculum and Staff Development




H. APPROVAL OF 2012-13 PERKINS APPLICATION: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the submission of the fiscal year 2012-2013 Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant requesting funds in the amount of $23,798.00



I. APPROVAL OF VENDOR: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the following Special Services vendors:

Vendor Service Fee Account

Emanuel Elfenbein, M.D., P.C.

Psychiatric Evaluations

$600 per evaluation #11-000-216-320-6-0000 Purchased Professional Services

Vendor Service Fee Account

Nutritional Management Associates

Speech Therapist Feeding Specialist

$650 per evaluation $550 follow up visits

#11-000-216-320-6-0000 Purchased Professional Services



J. APPROVAL-AMENDMENT OF LRFP: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education amend the Long Range Facility Plan to include installation of a handicapped ramp on the Helen Morgan modular classroom.

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K. APPROVAL AMENDED MAS TOILET ROOM WAIVER: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve submission of the amended Toilet Room Waiver Application to the Sussex County Superintendent of Schools for the Mohawk Avenue School for the 2012-2013 school year. The original plan was approved by the Board of Education on May 21, 2012.

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L. APPROVAL - SALE OF VAN KIRK PROPERTY: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize the Board attorney to prepare a non-binding contract for the sale of the Van Kirk property and to further authorize the board attorney to provide the proposed contract to the Sparta Historical Society.

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M. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT-PENN TELE DATA : RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve renewal with Penn Tele Data for the Cable Modem agreement to provide secondary ISP backup/failover of primary Century ISP connection. For the contract period October 1, 2012 through October 1, 2015 in the amount of $139.95 per month.

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N. APPROVAL OF ATHLETIC FIELD REFERENDUM OPTION: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve field presentation option _________ for the “Athletic Fields and Track Improvements at Sparta High School” .

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O. APPROVAL OF DYKSTRA-PRE REFERENDUM SERVICES: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Sparta Township Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) has a need to retain the professional services of an Engineer in conjunction with the bond referendum project entitled, “Athletic Fields and Track Improvements at Sparta High School” as a professional services contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1); and WHEREAS, Dykstra Associates, PC (hereinafter referred to as the “Engineer”) has submitted a proposal indicating he will provide engineering services for the Sparta Township Board of Education in accordance with the terms of his proposal; and WHEREAS, the Engineer has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that the Engineer has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the County of Sussex, Township of Sparta or Sparta Township Board of Education in the previous one (1) year, and that the contract will prohibit the Engineer from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a contract for such services shall be awarded to Dykstra Associates, PC for the following reasons: 1. The fee structure proposed is advantageous to the Board, price and other factors considered 2. The experience and resources necessary to perform the contract have been demonstrated. 3. The reputation and professional responsibility of the Engineer are satisfactory. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that: 1. The Board hereby appoints Dykstra Associates, PC to provide pre-referendum engineering


services for the Athletic Fields and Track Improvements at Sparta High School project in accordance with the terms of the Engineer’s proposal dated September 21, 2012.

2. The Board Attorney is hereby directed to prepare an agreement consistent with the terms of this resolution. This award is subject to the approval of a contract to be prepared by the Board Attorney consistent with this resolution.

3. The Business Disclosure Form shall be placed on file with this resolution and a notice of award shall be published in the official newspaper of the Board.

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Bladek _____ Favichia _____ La Beau _____ McKernan _____ Myre _____ Pollison _____

Wolfe _____ Turner _____ Smith _____

P. APPROVAL OF DI CARA – RUBINO ARCHITECTS FOR REVIEW SERVICES: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Sparta Township Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) has a need to retain the professional services of an Architect in conjunction with the bond referendum project entitled, “Athletic Fields and Track Improvements at Sparta High School” as a professional services contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1); and WHEREAS, DiCara Rubino Architects (hereinafter referred to as the “Architect”) has submitted a proposal indicating he will provide architectural services for the Sparta Township Board of Education in accordance with the terms of his proposal; and WHEREAS, the Architect has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that the Architect has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the County of Sussex, Township of Sparta or Sparta Township Board of Education in the previous one (1) year, and that the contract will prohibit the Architect from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a contract for such services shall be awarded DiCara Rubino Architects for the following reasons: 1. The fee structure proposed is advantageous to the Board, price and other factors considered. 2. The experience and resources necessary to perform the contract have been demonstrated. 3. The reputation and professional responsibility of the Architect are satisfactory. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:

1. The Board hereby appoints DiCara Rubino Architects to provide pre-referendum architectural services for the Athletic Fields and Track Improvements project at Sparta High School in accordance with the terms of the Architect’s proposal dated September 21, 2012.

2. The Board Attorney is hereby directed to prepare an agreement consistent with the terms of this resolution. This award is subject to the approval of a contract to be prepared by the Board Attorney consistent with this resolution.

3. The Business Disclosure Form shall be placed on file with this resolution and a notice of award shall be published in the official newspaper of the Board.

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Q. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION – THE PROJECT: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the following resolution:

RESOLUTION APPROVING SCHEMATIC PLANS, AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO BE MADE TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LONG-RANGE FACILITIES PLAN AND THE SCHEMATIC PLANS FOR THE FIELD AND TRACK IMPROVMENT PROJECT AS AN “OTHER CAPITAL PROJECT” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING ACT AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND DETERMINING TO HOLD A SPECIAL ELECTION ON December 11, 2012

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BOROUGH OF SPARTA IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS:

1. The schematic plans for school district’s field and track improvement project (the “Project”) are hereby approved in substantially the forms submitted and with such changes as directed at this meeting.

2. The Board President, the Superintendent of Schools, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, the Project Engineer, the Project Architect, Bond Counsel and other appropriate representatives of the Board (the “Board Representatives”) are hereby authorized to submit schematic plans for the Project, and such other information as may be required, to the State Department of Education and to make application to the Commissioner of Education for approval of the schematic plans, an amendment to the long-range facilities plan and the Project, in accordance with the requirements of the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-1 et seq. (P.L. 2000, c. 72, effective July 18, 2000) (the “Act”) and N.J.A.C. 6A:26-2.3, N.J.A.C. 6A:26-2.1(f), N.J.A.C. 6A:26-3.1 and N.J.A.C. 6A:3.12. The Board is seeking approval of the Project as an “Other Capital Project,” for which state funding is not available pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26-3.12. The Board of Education intends to seek approval to issue bonds to fund the project at a special school district election to be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 as set forth in Section 5 below.

3. The Board Representatives are further authorized and directed, to the extent necessary, to submit the schematic plans and any other required information to the Planning Board and to the Department of Environmental Protection for review and comment.

4. Dykstra Associates PC, the School District’s appointed engineer for the proposed capital project (the “Project Engineer”), and DiCara Rubino Architects (the “Project Architect”) are hereby delegated the responsibility to prepare the plans and the specifications for the proposed Project in consultation with and under the supervision of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, who is hereby delegated the responsibility to work with the Project Engineer and Project Architect for this purpose on behalf of the Board, all in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-16.

5. This Board of Education hereby determines to hold a special election on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 law in order to vote on a school bond proposal to fund the Project. The form of the proposal will be adopted by this Board of Education at a subsequent meeting.

6. The Board Representatives are hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to implement this resolution. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is further authorized and directed to request the County Clerk, the County Board of Elections, the County Superintendent of Elections and the Municipal Clerk as applicable to conduct the special election, and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to act on behalf of the Board to make such determinations required of the Board for the conduct of the election.


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R. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL ADDENDUM-SODEXO MANAGEMENT, INC.: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve revisions for the renewal of the annual contract addendum for food service management services for the 2012-2013 school year with Sodexo Food Services. The revised management fee will be $70,266.00 annually and the revised administrative fee will be $51,291.46 annually, which will reflect the revised index rate reduced from 3% to 2.5% for all management fees as determined by NJ division of Local Government Services. There is no change in the annual guarantee of $18,976.00

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S. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION: RESOLVED, that the Board adopt the following resolution authorizing the Morris County Improvement Authority to include Sparta Board of Education as a participant in the local finance board application to be filed by the Authority's in connection with the

NCIA/Sussex Solar Program: (ACTION)

RESOLUTION OF THE SPARTA TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION IN

CONNECTION WITH THE MORRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY’S COUNTY OF SUSSEX

GUARANTEED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2011 (COUNTY

OF SUSSEX PROJECT) (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO

EXCEED $50,000,000 AND THE PARTICIPANT PROJECT FINANCED THEREBY

WHEREAS, the County of Sussex, New Jersey, a political subdivision of the State (the “County”) desires to

undertake the development and implementation of a renewable energy program (the “Renewable Energy Program”) for

the financing, design, permitting, acquisition, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of renewable energy

capital equipment and facilities such as solar panels, wind turbines, and hydro-electric, bio-diesel, geothermal, and bio-

mass facilities, including any related electrical modifications, work related to the maintenance of roof warranties, or other

work required, desirable or convenient for the installation of such systems (collectively, the renewable energy capital

equipment and facilities, the “Renewable Energy Projects”) for and on behalf of the County and its affiliates, and the

local governmental units within the County, including without limitation municipalities, boards of education for school

districts, local authorities and any other local government instrumentalities, public bodies or other local government

entities (collectively, including the County, the “Local Units”);

WHEREAS, the Morris County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly created by resolution

no. 42 entitled “Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Morris County, New Jersey creating the Morris

County Improvement Authority” duly adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Morris County Board of

Freeholders”) of the County of Morris (the “Morris County”) in the State of New Jersey (the “State”) on April 10, 2002,

as a public body corporate and politic of the State pursuant to and in accordance with the county improvement authorities

law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the State, and the acts amendatory thereof and

supplemental thereto (as codified at N.J.S.A. 40:37A-44 et seq., the “Act”), and other applicable law;

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the County has not created its own county improvement authority, and

therefore pursuant to the Act, the County may determine to utilize the services of another county improvement authority,

including without limitation the Authority, with the consent of both the County, a beneficiary county under the Act, and


the Morris County Board of Freeholders, for any purpose for which an improvement authority shall exist, including those

set forth in Section 11 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54, “Section 11”), which purposes include the development and

implementation of the Renewable Energy Program;

WHEREAS, the County implemented the Renewable Energy Program through the Authority pursuant to the

Act, the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, constituting Chapter 63 of the Pamphlet Laws of 2007 of the

State, and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto (as codified at N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq., the “Shared

Services Act”), and all other applicable law, the terms of which agreement has been set forth in that certain “Service

Agreement (Sussex County Renewable Energy Program)” dated as of March 1, 2011 (as amended and supplemented

from time to time in accordance with its terms, the “Service Agreement”) between the County and the Authority, and

consented to by Morris County;

WHEREAS, the County entered into the Service Agreement and utilize the services of the Authority and the

Authority Consultants (as hereinafter defined) for the following primary reasons: (i) the County does not have a county

improvement authority, which type of entity possesses legal authority to enter into the kind of transactions that make a

successful regional Renewable Energy Program more likely to succeed, (ii) Morris County has developed and

implemented its own renewable energy program through the Authority, which Authority has retained (in accordance with

all applicable law) experienced legal, engineering, energy consulting, and financial advisory consultants, consisting of the

Authority’s energy engineering and energy service consulting firms, Birsdall Services Group and Gabel Associates, its

energy counsel and bond counsel, Inglesino, Pearlman, Wyciskala & Taylor, LLC, and its financial advisor, NW

Financial Group, LLC, (collectively, the “Authority Consultants”) and (iii) accordingly, it is more administratively

efficient for the County to utilize the services of the Authority and the Authority Consultants to implement the Renewable

Energy Program, with such changes as desired by the County, rather than incur the time and expense of the County

establishing a new program;

WHEREAS, in addition, Sussex County may determine, but shall not be required, to seek the assistance of its

auditor, financial advisor, if any, bond counsel, energy consultant, engineer or any other professional advisors deemed

necessary, desirable and convenient by Sussex County (the “Sussex County Consultants”, if any, and together with the

Authority Consultants, the “Consultants”; to the extent Sussex County determines not to hire any Sussex County

Consultants, references to the term Consultants herein shall be deemed to mean the Authority Consultants) to assist the

Authority, the County and the Authority Consultants in connection with the Renewable Energy Program;

WHEREAS, the Renewable Energy Projects procured under the Renewable Energy Program, limited initially to

solar panels, are to be installed on, in, affixed or adjacent to and/or for any other Local Unit controlled buildings, other

structures, lands or other properties of the Local Units (collectively, the “Local Unit Facilities”);

WHEREAS, it may be necessary, desirable or convenient, in connection with the financing, design, permitting,

acquisition, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of the Renewable Energy Projects, to finance, design,

permit, acquire, construct, renovate and install certain capital improvements to the Local Unit Facilities, including

without limitation, improvements to or replacement of, roofing systems, if any (the “Capital Improvement Projects” and

together with the Renewable Energy Projects and any Completion Project as defined in the hereinafter defined Bond

Resolution, the “Projects”), and to the extent no Capital Improvement Projects are so financed, references herein shall

have no meaning;

WHEREAS, the primary goal of the Renewable Energy Program is to expand the use of renewable energy

sources available and utilized by the Local Units for their Local Unit Facilities, with the attendant environmental and

financial benefits associated thereby, and to reduce the energy related operating costs to the Local Units for their Local

Unit Facilities, all intended to be offered at no net cost to the Local Units;

WHEREAS, in order to implement the Renewable Energy Program, the Authority has financed the respective

Renewable Energy Projects and Capital Improvement Projects, if any, on, in or about the respective Local Unit Facilities,

for each of the following participating Local Units:


(i) Fredon Township, Green Township and Town of Newton (collectively, the “Municipal Series

2011 Local Units”); and

(ii) Byram Township School District, Frankford Board of Education, Franklin Borough Board of

Education, Hardyston Township Board of Education, High Point Regional Board of

Education, Kittatinny Regional School District, Lafayette Township Board of Education,

Lenape Valley Board of Education, Newton Board of Education, and Sparta Township

School District Board of Education (collectively, the “Board of Education Series 2011 Local

Units”); and

(iii) County, Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority and Sussex County Technical School

(the “County Series 2011 Local Units”);

(each a “Series 2011 Local Unit”, and together with any additional local governmental units within the County that might

be added by the Authority to the Renewable Energy Program, pursuant to the hereinafter defined Local Finance Board

Application or otherwise, collectively, the “Series 2011 Local Units”), through the issuance by the Authority of its (i)

$26,715,000 original principal aggregate amount of “County of Sussex Guaranteed Renewable Energy Program Lease

Revenue Bonds (County of Sussex Program), Series 2011 (Federally Taxable)” dated December 14, 2011, (ii) $985,000

original principal aggregate amount “County of Sussex Guaranteed Renewable Energy Program Lease Revenue Note

(County of Sussex Program), Series 2011B (Federally Taxable)” dated December 14, 2011 (the “Series 2011 Bonds”);

WHEREAS, on July 19, 2011, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:37A:54(l) of the Act and N.J.S.A. 40A:5A-6, 7

and 8 of the Local Authorities Fiscal Control Law, the Authority made an application (the “Local Finance Board

Application”) to seek, obtain, and officially recognize the findings from, the Local Finance Board (the “Local Finance

Board”) in the Department of Local Government Services of the State Department of Community Affairs, which findings

were favorably approved on August 18, 2011;

WHEREAS, upon or prior to the issuance of the Series 2011 Bonds, and in accordance with (i) N.J.S.A.

40A:11-4.1(k) of the Local Public Contracts Law, (ii) Local Finance Board Notice 2008-20, December 3, 2008,

Contracting for Renewable Energy Services, (iii) the State Board of Public Utilities (“BPU”) protocol for measuring

energy savings in PPA agreements dated February 20, 2009 (Public Entity Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Cost Savings Guidelines), (iv) Local Finance Board Notice 2009-10 dated June 12, 2009, Contracting for Renewable

Energy Services: Update on Power Purchase Agreements, and (v) all other applicable law, and pursuant to a competitive

contracting process governed thereby, which includes a request for solar developer proposals dated September 8, 2011,

issued by the Authority (the “Company RFP”), and the receipt of proposals from prospective solar developers, including

that (the “Company Proposal”) of the successful respondent (the “Company”), the Authority selected the Company to (y)

design, permit, acquire, construct, install, operate and maintain the Renewable Energy Projects and (z) design, permit,

acquire, construct, renovate, and install the Capital Improvement Projects, if any, in both cases for the designated Local

Unit Facilities of such Series 2011 Local Units, with such Program terms as set forth in the Company Documents entered

into between the Company and, at a minimum, the Authority, or acknowledged by the Company, as applicable;

WHEREAS, the pricing terms for the purchase of renewable energy generated electricity produced from the

Participant Project and sold through the Authority to the Participant, and bought by the Participant at an agreed upon

price lower than that presently being paid by the Participant for electricity from its local utility, which pricing terms were

competitively procured through the Company RFP process and the Company Proposal, is established under the

Authority’s Series 2011 Local Unit Renewable Energy Program for an initial term no greater than 15 years,

simultaneously with, or prior to the issuance of the Series 2011 Bonds;

WHEREAS, the Participant understands and acknowledges that by taking this official action, the Participant

intends to participate in the Authority’s Series 2011 Local Unit Renewable Energy Program to fund the Participant

Project, and that the Authority is taking several actions in reliance upon such action; and


WHEREAS, the Participant believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such purposes as set forth in

the preambles hereof, including the financing of the Participant Project; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth,

convenience or betterment of the inhabitants of the Participant; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are not

unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of providing services for the needs of

the inhabitants of the Participant and will not create an undue financial burden to be placed upon the Participant.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Participant as follows:

Section 1. The Participant believes: (a) it is in the public interest to accomplish such purposes as set

forth in the preambles hereof, including the financing of the Participant Project; (b) said purpose is for the health, wealth,

convenience or betterment of the inhabitants of the Participant; (c) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are not

unreasonable or exorbitant; and (d) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of providing services for the needs of

the inhabitants of the Participant and will not create an undue financial burden to be placed upon the Participant.

Section 2. The Participant understands and acknowledges that by adopting this resolution, the Participant

intends to participate in the Authority’s Series 2011 Local Unit Renewable Energy Program to fund the Participant

Project through a portion of the proceeds of the Authority’s Series 2011 Bonds, and that the Authority is taking several

actions in reliance upon this action by the Participant. Therefore, the Participant covenants to the Authority that: (i)

except for extraordinary circumstances not presently contemplated, the Participant intends to participate in the

Authority’s Series 2011 Local Unit Renewable Energy Program, so long as the Company Proposal results in a savings to

the Participant, and further, this official action authorizes the Authority to take all such actions contemplated above in

order to develop the Participant Project and to provide the Participant with such savings and (ii) the Series 2011 Local

Unit shall (a), if the Participant is a board of education, obtain any and all approvals from the State Department of

Education with respect to the Participant Project, and (b) adopt a resolution authorizing, among other things, the Series

2011 Local Unit to enter into that certain “License and Access Agreement (Morris County Renewable Energy Program,

Series 2011)” to be dated as of the first day of the month of issuance of the Series 2011 Bonds in such form as shall be

presented to the Series 2011 Local Unit prior to adoption of the supplemental resolution (the “Local Unit License

Agreement”).

Section 3. The Superintendent or Business Administrator of the Participant (including their designees in

writing, each an “Authorized Officer”) are each hereby severally authorized to take such actions, and execute such other

certificates, documents, and instruments, as such Authorized Officers shall deem to be necessary, desirable, or convenient

to assist the Authority in developing the Participant Project, producing the contemplated energy savings for the

Participant, procuring the final terms of the Renewable Energy Program documents, or any other action related to the

implementation of the Renewable Energy Program for the Series 2011 Local Units.

Section 4. The Authorized Officer shall direct the Participant official in charge of the officially adopted

resolutions of the governing body of the Participant to (a) prepare an official, certified copy of this resolution, as adopted,

and (b) deliver such certified copy in accordance with Section 6 below.

Section 5. All actions of the Authorized Officers or Participant consultants taken prior to the date of

adoption hereof in connection with the Series 2011 Bonds, the Participant Project or any of the foregoing transactions

contemplated by this resolution, are hereby ratified and approved.

Section 6. Upon the adoption hereof, a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to John H.

Eskilson, County Administrator, John Bonanni, Morris County Administrator and Chairperson of the Authority, Dennis

R. McConnell, Esq., County Counsel and Stephen B. Pearlman, Esq., Counsel to the Authority, all of which may be sent

as a single certified copy to the offices of Authority Counsel, attention Annie Collart, law clerk at [email protected]

followed by the original to Annie Collart at Inglesino, Pearlman, Wyciskala & Taylor, LLC, 600 Parsippany Road, Suite

204, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-3715.

Section 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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T. APPROVAL OF DONATION-SPARTA HIGH SCHOOL: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education except a donation from Target stores offered to The Sparta High School as part of their “Take Charge of Education” program. The donation is in the amount of $390.60. Target does not restrict how schools use their “Take Charge of Education” funds. The school may use the money however they see fit.

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U. APPROVAL OF DONATION-SPARTA MIDDLE SCHOOL: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education except a donation from Target stores offered to The Sparta Middle School as part of their “Take Charge of Education” program. The donation is in the amount of $279.62. Target does not restrict how schools use their “Take Charge of Education” funds. The school may use the money however they see fit.

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TRANSPORTATION:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the corrections on the following motions. These motions were approved at the August 27, 2012 Board Meeting.

V. APPROVAL- TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT RENEWAL: RESOLVED, that the Sparta Board of Education approve the following renewed transportation contract with First Student- Newton for the 2012-2013 School Year with a 1.89% CPI:

MULTI- CONTRACT # 11.12A

Renewal #1

ROUTE # 2011-2012 COST # OF DAYS CPI RENEWAL COST ALP.03 $32,900.00 180 $621.81 $33,521.81 ALP.12 $32,900.00 180 $621.81 $33,521.81 SMS.01 $24,700.00 180 $466.83 $25,166.83 SMS.16 $24,700.00 180 $466.83 $25,166.83 SMS.19 $24,700.00 180 $466.83 $25,166.83

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W. APPROVAL- TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT RENEWAL: RESOLVED, that the Sparta Board of Education approve the following renewed contract with First Student –Newton for the 2012- 2013 School Year with a 1.89% CPI:

Renewal #2

ROUTE # 2011-2012 COST # OF DAYS CPI

RENEWAL COST ALP-017 $29,080.80 180 $549.53 $29,630.33

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X. APPROVAL- TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT RENEWALS: RESOLVED, that the Sparta Board of Education approve the following renewed contract with First Student –Lafayette for the 2012-2013 School Year with a 1.89% CPI:

MULTI-CONTRACT # FSL-10.002

Renewal #2

ROUTE # 2011-2012 COST # OF DAYS CPI

RENEWAL COST SHS-028 $19,613.51 180 $370.70 $19,984.21 ALP-020 $18,221.40 180 $344.38 $18,565.78

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Y. AWARD OF EMERGENCY QUOTE: RESOLVED, that the Sparta Board of Education approves the following motion: A request for price quotations for student transportation contracts was sent to First Student, Stocker Bus, Jordan Transportation, and Byram Bus for PJH.02 and PJH.03. Quotes were received on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 10:00 A.M.

PER DIEM

CONTRACTOR ROUTE # ROUTE COST MILAGE FACTOR FIRST STUDENT PJH.02 $188.75 1.99

PJH.02 AWARDED TO: FIRST STUDENT (ONLY BIDDER)

PER DIEM

CONTRACTOR ROUTE # ROUTE COST MILAGE FACTOR FIRST STUDENT PJH.03 $188.75 1.99

PJH.03 AWARDED TO: FIRST STUDENT (ONLY BIDDER)


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Z. APPROVAL - BUS DISPOSAL: RESOLVED, that the Sparta Board of Education approve the disposal of Bus #61, a 1999, 54 passenger, International, Vin # 1HVBBAAP3XH202616 to Georges Salvage Yard. It has been determined that this vehicle is in disrepair, and is no longer safe for the transport of children.

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16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS/FOLLOW UP-PREVIOUS AGENDA: None identified

17. NEW BUSINESS: The Board of Education anticipates scheduling a special meeting on Monday, 10/15/2012 to update and review the plans for the proposed Athletic Field & Track Improvements Project at Sparta High School. This special meeting will provide opportunity for public participation and comments as well as any anticipated board action necessary pertaining to the project and proposed referendum on December 11, 2012.

18. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION #2:

19. ADJOURNMENT: PM

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