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MAY 12, 1997
An Informal Meeting was held by the Mayor and Council of the INFORMAL MEETING
Borough of Carteret on Monday, May 12, 1997, Carteret Middle
School, 300 Carteret Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
The following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Mayor Peter J. Sica
Councilmember Debra Bialowarczuk
" John Dupont
" James Failace
" Jack Fazekas
" Stan Gutowski
Noted absent was Councilmember William Feingold.
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin.
Statement of Meeting Notice was mailed to the Home News Tribune, STATEMENT OF
The Star Ledger, and posted on the bulletin board on May 9,1997. MEETING NOTICE
The purpose of the meeting was to meet with the Board of Education PURPOSE OF THE
to discuss the Defeated School Budget. MEETING
A representative from the Board of Education gave a presentation DISCUSSION
about Program Initiatives. He said they would like to hire one
guidance counselor to service both Columbus and Minue Schools. He
also discussed increasing Remedial Services for the Middle School,
and introducing a Distance Learning Lab in the High School and
Elementary Level. The representative spoke about expanding the
technology at the Middle School, updating the Computer Lab at the
High School and enhancing Science instruction at the elementary
level. He said we would like to reestablish a Drafting Program and
Home Economics in the High School. He said we would like to
complete the Multi Purpose Room in Columbus School and refinish
the entrance and interior of the High School as well as repair the roof.
The representative said he feels it is necessary to reestablish the High
School Summer Program and he feels it is also important to research a
site for an expanded Early Childhood program.
Kathy Skobo said the Demonstrably Effective Prograrn will be used
for the (inaudible) in our district. She said we will have Remedial
Services in the Elementary Schools as well as Guidance Counselors.
Ms. Skobo said we will expand Remedial Services in the Middle
School. She said the Basic Skills instruction at the High School is a
very successful program. However, Ms. Skobo said they will need
funding for the Alternative Program which is designed for the at risk
students.
Assistant Superintendent Robert Eckert spoke about the Early
Childhood Program. He said the first mission is to do site research.
Mr. Eckert said we are looking to development a curriculum to meet
the needs of all four (4) year olds in 2001. He said we need to reserve
funds for a Distance Learning Program. Mr. Eckert said they want to
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establish an ISDN Lab for the High School Internet, update the Math
Lab and create a more hands-on Science Lab. He said they would like
to establish Internet Access in the elementary schools and improve the
technology at the Middle School level.
Kenneth R. Weinheimer spoke about specific funding. He talked
about funding that is available for Distance Learning, Early
Childhood, Demonstrably Effective Program and Core Curriculum.
Mr. Panigrosso said the Board Of Education has utilized the maximum
amount of (inaudible) of the State Aid. He said if we did not have the
State Aid, we would have had to make some critical choices.
Mayor Sica asked for a list oftransfers made and anticipated transfers.
Councilmember William Feingold was noted present at 8:15 P.M.
Mr. panigrosso said if anyone on the Council would like to see the
book/guide that he used to arrive at the figures he did, they are more
than welcome.
Councilmember Fazekas said he would like a list all the computer
service contracts. He said he also wants (inaudible) of all the
hardware and software.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C by
Councilmembers Failace and Gutowski and unanimous affirmative
vote of the full membership present the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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HLEEN M. BARNEY, RMC ----
Municipal Clerk
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