Regular Public Meeting August 26, 2014
RESOLUTIONS OF THE WEST LONG BRANCH BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Public Meeting – District Media Center 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
"In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, the West Long Branch Board of Education has issued notice of this meeting to be publicized by having the date, time and location of the meeting posted at Betty McElmon Elementary, Frank Antonides School and the West Long Branch Public Library and mailed to the Asbury Park Press and The Link, which has been designated as the Board's official newspapers. Notice was also filed with the Borough Clerk and sent to those persons requesting that such notice be mailed to them."
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC
Often times it may appear to members of our audience that the Board of Education takes action with very little comment and in many cases a unanimous vote. Before a matter is placed on the agenda at a public meeting, the administration has thoroughly reviewed the matter with the Superintendent of Schools. If the Superintendent of Schools is satisfied that the matter is ready to be presented to the Board of Education, it is then referred to the appropriate board committee. The members of the board committee work with administration and the Superintendent to assure that the members fully understand the matter. When the committee is satisfied with the matter, it is presented to the Board of Education for discussion before any final action is taken. Only then, is it placed on the agenda for action at a public meeting. In rare instances, matters are presented to the Board of Education for discussion at the same meeting that final action may be taken.
ROLL CALL
Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______
Dr. Hunter _____ Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin ____
Ms. Sarfaty______Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
PRESENTATIONS:
· Foundation for Public Education - Becky Seikel (President), Maria Fornicola (Treasurer), Meaghan Cavanaugh (Secretary) and Jamie Saponaro (Vice President and Grant Chairperson) – 2014-2015 Grant Checks
· Scott Marvel – WLB Schools’ Mobile Apps.
· Dr. Jeanette Baubles – New Regional Director of Curriculum & Instruction
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Anyone wishing to address the Board regarding items that are on the agenda, please state your name and address
INFORMATION:
Results of the Surplus Sale: On Monday, July 28, 2014 the West Long Branch Board of Education, in accordance with advertised Surplus Sale, announced its intention to open bid proposals that had been advertised for surplus sale items.
A total of one (1) bid was received. The items sold for $100.00. The winning bidder has been notified and will remove the items by Thursday, August 14, 2014, as per the bid voucher.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 22, 2014 Regular Public Meeting
Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______
ROLL CALL
Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______
Dr. Hunter _____ Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin ____
Ms. Sarfaty______Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Policy & Planning Dr. Ted Hunter
Building & Grounds Brian Kramer
Education/Curriculum/Technology Patricia Bambach-McLaughlin
Finance Committee Mary Gassman
Personnel Susan Trocchia
BUILDING AND GROUNDS RESOLUTIONS 1-7
The West Long Branch Board of Education by means of a Consent Resolution accept various resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and
Whereas, the below listed resolutions are hereby accepted by the said Board of Education in whole as if the same were individually acted upon.
1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, use of the FAS/BME soccer fields by the Peninsula Soccer Club for youth soccer practices on Fridays, beginning Friday, August 29, 2014 through Friday, November 7, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Certificate of Insurance on File).
2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, use of the BME Classroom #10 by the Brownie Troop #270, Troop Leader Kristin Arvanitis, once a month on Mondays from 3:05 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. for the following dates: (Certificate of Insurance on File).
October 6, 2014 March 2, 2015
November 3, 2014 April 13, 2015
December 1, 2014 May 4, 2015
January 5, 2015 June 1, 2015
February 9, 2015
3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the use of the Ferris Antoon Gymnasium and District Cafeteria by the WLB Foundation for the ARTivity Fundraiser Night on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. needed for set-up.
4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, use of a FAS Classroom TBD by the Girl Scout Troop #18, Troop Leader Jamie Saponaro, once a month on Mondays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the following dates: (Certificate of Insurance on File).
October 6, 2014 March 2, 2015
November 3, 2014 April 13, 2015
December 1, 2014 May 4, 2015
January 5, 2015 June 1, 2015
February 9, 2015
5. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, use of the West Long Branch School’s Media Center by the West Long Branch PTA, for monthly meetings on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and front doors to FAS, BME & the Media Center be opened at 6:30 p.m. for the following dates:
September 8, 2014 February 9, 2015
October 6, 2014 March 2, 2015
November 3, 2014 April 13, 2015
December 1, 2014 May 4, 2015
January 5, 2015 June 1, 2015
6. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, use of the Ferris Antoon Gym by the WLB Sports Association for Travel Basketball Practices & Games for grades 3-8 from September 2, 2014 through December 31, 2014 for the following days & times, when available: (Certificate of Insurance on File).
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays)
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Saturdays & Sundays)
7. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, use of the Ferris Antoon Gym by the WLB Sports Association for the WLBSA Annual Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament 2014 on Saturday, November 22, Sunday, November 23; and Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30, 2014 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday, November 21 & Wednesday, November 26, 2014 needed for set-up.
Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______
ROLL CALL
Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______
Dr. Hunter _____ Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin ____
Ms. Sarfaty____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RESOLUTIONS 1-12
The West Long Branch Board of Education by means of a Consent Resolution accept various resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and
Whereas, the below listed resolutions are hereby accepted by the said Board of Education in whole as if the same were individually acted upon.
1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the STEM Coaches
for the 2014-2015 school year.
Position / Name / StipendSTEM Coach / Renee Freeman
Peg Naparlo
Ellen Scherr / $2,000.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of Level I Services from the N.J. Commission for the Blind for student ID #3767305269 as per the IEP at $1,800.00 for the 2014-2015 school year (which will be subtracted from our state aide).
3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the use of a bus aide for the 2014-2015 school year for student ID #4940460525 as per the IEP. Aide services to be purchased through Shore Regional Transportation Department at a to be determined rate.
4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Junior Field Experience Students from Monmouth University, commencing in the fall 2014 semester as noted below:
Student Name / Placement / Cooperating Teacher(s)Alison Hart / K-4 / Alexandra Faccone
Jessica Lavitol / Kindergarten / Julie Lang
Ryan Malinowski / K-4 / Lanai Robbins
Lauren Menduke / 2nd Grade Special Education / Megan Steel/Christina Jannarone
5. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Student Teaching Experience Students from Monmouth University commencing September, 2014 through December, 2014 as noted below:
Student Name / Placement / Cooperating Teacher(s)Ashli Kravarik / Kindergarten / Julie Lang
Kelly Shine / 4th Grade / Karina Gervolino/Ellen Scherr
6. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Second (2nd) Modification of the Partnership Agreement regarding the Speech Language Pathology Program between Monmouth University & the West Long Branch Public School District dated June 1, 2014.
7. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Home Instruction for Student ID#5969246672 as per Physician, for ten (10) hours per week, by Mrs. Cindi Klein (approved substitute), effective Thursday, September 4, 2014 until further notice at the approved rate of $42.00 per hour*.
*Salary to be determined pending completion of negotiation between the West Long Branch Board of Education and the West Long Branch Education Association.
8. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the 2014-2015 placement of student ID#3991032990 as per the IEP at School for Hidden Intelligence, Lakewood, NJ from Tuesday, September 2, 2014 to Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the rate of $76,132.80. Transportation will be through MOESC at a to be determined lowest bid rate.
9. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the 2014-2015 placement of student ID # 1458963739 as per the IEP at Oceanport-Wolf Hill Special Class at $42,048.28 from Tuesday, September 2, 2014 to Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Transportation will be provided by parent at their own expense.
10. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the attendance at the workshop listed below with associated program costs for the employee referenced below:
Date / Name / Workshop / Location / Cost of Program Excluding Associated Mileage CostsSeptember 11, 2014 / Laura Duffy / Woodcock Johnson IV Training (Updates for new tests) / Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, NJ / $100.00
11. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following class trip:
September 11, 12, 15, & 16, 2014
Old First Methodist Church Cemetery & Old Free Church Cemetery, WLB, NJ
Grade 7 (approx. 22 students per day)
Mr. Doherty, Mrs. Kollinger, & Mrs. Schleichert
Approximate cost to the Board - $124.20
12. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Monmouth University-Master in Social Work (MSW) student to participate in a graduate Internship program commencing September 1, 2014 through April 24, 2015 as noted below:
Student Name / Placement / Cooperating TeacherAmanda Eller / School Social Worker / Lori Engelken
Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______
ROLL CALL
Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______
Dr. Hunter _____ Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin ____
Ms. Sarfaty______Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
FINANCE RESOLUTIONS 1-5
The West Long Branch Board of Education by means of a Consent Resolution accept various resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and
Whereas, the below listed resolutions are hereby accepted by the said Board of Education in whole as if the same were individually acted upon.
1. ACCEPTANCE AND CERTIFICATION OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS RESOLUTION
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3, the West Long Branch Board of Education accepts the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator's Certification as of July 31, 2014 that no budgetary appropriations account has obligations and payments which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the West Long Branch Board of Education; and
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, we the members of the West Long Branch Board of Education, of the County of Monmouth, after having reviewed the REPORT OF THE SECRETARY and upon consultation with the appropriate officials, certify that as of, July 31, 2014 are to the best of our knowledge that no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year; and
The West Long Branch Board of Education hereby accepts the Board Secretary’s Report the month ending July 31, 2014 and the Treasurer of School Monies Reports for the month ending July 31, 2014
2. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Borough of West Long Branch approves the Bills and Claims for July/August, 2014, and July, 2014 Payroll per attached: (Budgeted)
Bills & Claims Fund 10 (July) $ 476,964.49
Bills & Claims Fund 20 (July) $ 27,448.70
Bills & Claims Fund 10 (August) $ 358,547.76
Bills & Claims Fund 20 August) $ 789.35
Void Check #2247-2314 (August) $ 0.00
Payroll P/E 7/15/14 $ 58,978.28
FICA P/E 7/15/14 $ 4,790.30
Payroll P/E 7/31/14 $ 54,070.29
FICA P/E 7/31/14 $ 4,990.10
3. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following Transfer of Funds for
July, 2014:
Acct# / Trans Amt / Acct Desc11-000-251-105-02 / -4,999.92 / SUB CLERK/BUS OFF
11-000-252-100-04 / 4,999.92 / NETWORK ADMIN SAL
4. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a monetary contribution from the WLB Foundation in the amount of $5,256.54 for Teacher Grants.
5. BE IT RESOLVED by the West Long Branch Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the attached contract with the Community YMCA for the 2014-2015 school year.
Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______
ROLL CALL
Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______
Dr. Hunter _____ Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin ____
Ms. Sarfaty______Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS 1 - 27
The West Long Branch Board of Education by means of a Consent Resolution accept various resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and
Whereas, the below listed resolutions are hereby accepted by the said Board of Education in whole as if the same were individually acted upon.
1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the employment of
Kathryn Campanella as the Special Services/CST Secretary (12 month, full time position) at the salary of $28,990.00 - Step 9-10* on the District Secretary Salary Guide effective September 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015, waiving health benefits, pending the completion of Criminal History and other applicable documents. *Salary to be determined pending completion of negotiation between the West Long Branch Board of Education and the West Long Branch Education Association.