Board Notes – December 18, 2007

• Jim Preziosi, Board Auditor, presented information on the 2006-07 school year audit.  There were no findings or recommendations; all accounts were found to be in good order. The audit report was approved by the board.

• Transportation jointure contracts were approved with Hammonton Board of Education to transport four special education students to out-of-district programs, at a cost of $63,208 for the current year.

• The Folsom School Model Written Indoor Air Quality Program was approved.

• Professional development workshops for various staff members were approved.

• Field trips for grade 6 (Holocaust Museum) and the basketball team (games) were approved.

• The board discussed purchase of a Folsom Falcons mascot uniform, with funding through various school support groups.  Mascot tryouts for grade 8 students will be held in early January.

• The board discussed participation of grade 6 in a research program involving mathematics instruction.

• The board discussed the purchase of aluminum fencing for the habitat area in the courtyard.

• Mrs. Esposito was approved as mentor for Ms. Amanda Cirillo, kindergarten substitute.

• The board approved maternity leaves for Mrs. Hick and Mrs. Passalaqua, as per their written requests, and advertising for the openings in grade 6 (substitute teacher) and grade 1 (substitute aide).

• The board approved policies from the 1000 series for first reading.

• The board discussed the problem of unsupervised students at the afternoon/evening sports events. It was determined that students younger than fifth grade must be accompanied by an adult.