Work Session Meeting July 24, 2012
RESOLUTIONS OF THE WEST LONG BRANCH BOARD OF EDUCATION
Work Session Meeting – District Media Center 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
"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, which has been designated as the Board's official newspaper, and The Star Ledger. 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
ROLL CALL
Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______
Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mr. Kramer______
Mrs. McLaughlin ____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
PRESENTATIONS:
Herbert C. Massa - Recognition of QSAC Committee Members
QSAC Report
INFORMATION:
Results of the Surplus Sale: On Monday, July 2, 2012 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 two (2) bids were received. There were two other interested parties, one of which withdrew their bid after receiving the description, the other failed to submit their bid by the deadline.
Item #25 sold for $3.00 and the rest of the items sold for $77.60.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 19, 2012 Work Session Meeting
June 26, 2012 Regular Public Meeting
July 10, 2012 Special Meeting
ACTION ITEM:
1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the amendment of the Third Renewal (4th year of service) of the West Long Branch Board of Education and Sodexo Management, INC., beginning July 1, 2012 and ending on June 30, 2012 to manage the School Lunch Program. Sodexo guarantees that the District shall receive an annual Surplus of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000). Third Renewal Fees are as follows:
Fee 1 - General Support Services / Fee 2 - Management($0.103) / ($0.068)
Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______
ROLL CALL
Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______
Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mr. Kramer______
Mrs. McLaughlin ____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, use of the West Long Branch School’s Media Center by the West Long Branch PTA, for monthly meetings on Mondays, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and front doors to FAS, BME & the Media Center be opened at 6:30 p.m. for the following dates: (Certificate of Insurance on File)
September 10, 2012 February 4, 2013
October 1, 2012 March 4, 2013
November 5, 2012 April 8, 2013
December 3, 2012 May 6, 2013
January 7, 2013 June 3, 2013
2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, use of the West Long Branch School’s Media Center by the West Long Branch PTA, for the Fall Scholastic Book Fair, on Friday, October 12, 2012, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for set up and Monday, October 15, 2012 through Friday, October 19, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Certificate of Insurance on File)
3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, use of the West Long Branch School’s Cafeteria by the West Long Branch PTA, for a Fashion Show Meeting, on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. (Certificate of Insurance on File)
4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, use of the FAS Classroom #28 by the Girl Scout Troop #1112, Troop Leader Erin Hegglin once a month on Mondays from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for the following dates: (Certificate of Insurance on File)
October 1, 2012 March 4, 2013
November 5, 2012 April 8, 2013
December 3, 2012 May 6, 2013
January 7, 2013 June 3, 2013
February 4, 2013
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, for Patricia Colaguori, Pre-K Teacher to conduct Pre-K Orientation on August 29, 2012 for students and parents at the rate of $40.00 per hour for two (2) hours.
2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following Instructional Aides to assist with Pre-K Orientation on August 29, 2012 for students and parents at $13.76 per hour: two (2) hours each:
Bentley, Deborah 2 hours at $13.76 per hour
Rosamilia, Lynne 2 hours at $13.76 per hour
3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval of Level I Services from the N.J. Commission for the Blind for two students ID # 4711368671 and ID # 3767305269 as per their IEP’s at $1,700.00 each for the 2012-13 school year (which is subtracted from our state aid).
4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, for Dawn Gibson, District Teacher of the Deaf/Hearing Impaired to provide instruction to Shore Regional Student ID #2602922693 for five (5) periods per week (plus one (1) planning period) for a total of six (6) periods per week effective September 6, 2012 until June 20, 2013. (Shore will be billed for these services plus teacher’s travel expenses).
5. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the placement of student ID # 8290185232, whose IEP requires a Special Class program with specialized related services to attend Collier School, Wickatunk, N.J. effective September 5, 2012 until June 20, 2013 for a total of $52,570.00. Transportation will be arranged through Shore Regional at a to be determined rate.
6. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, for student ID # 4627373417 as per the IEP, to attend the Total Learning Center, Neptune, N.J. effective September 10, 2012 until May 9, 2013 for a total of $5,040.00. Student will be transported at parental expense.
7. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the approval of the following teacher grade level assignments for the 2012-2013 school year at the Betty McElmon Elementary School:
Pre-School / Colaguori, PatriciaKindergarten / Lang, Julie
McNicholas, Eveann
Robbins, Lanai
Grade 1 / Fallon, Lisa
Freeman, Renee
Roberts, Lori
Grade 2 / Lane, Melissa
Pereless, Nancy
Vacancy
Grade 3 / Faccone, Alexandra
Naylor, Donna
Petersen, Maureen
Steel, Megan
Music / Cagliostro, Beverly
Physical Education / Maria Whitehead
Basic Skills / Carasia, Julie
Resource Room / Jannarone, Christina
Resource Room / Famula, Jill
8. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the approval of the following teacher grade level, and subject assignments for the 2012-2013 school year at the Frank Antonides School:
Grade 4 / Cammarano, Nicholas / Social Studies/ScienceGreco, Nicole / Language Arts
O’Haire, Maureen / Math
Grade 5 / Gervolino, Karina / Lang Arts/Social Studies
Hess, Christina / Lang Arts/Social Studies
Nannarello, Rocco / Math/Science
Scherr, Ellen / Math
Grade 6 / Kaufmann, Erica / Language Arts
Marvulli, Richard / Math/Science
Mitchell, Denise / Math
Sandoz, Karen / Lang Arts/Social Studies
Grade 7 / Doherty, John / Social Studies
Keseday, Jodi / Science
Ghaffari, Megan / Math
Weiner, Heather / Language Arts
Grade 8 / Cagliostro, Monika / Social Studies
Caruso, Amy / Math
Naparlo, Peg / Science
Whalen, Kathleen / Language Arts
Spanish / McNicholas, Kristine
Basic Skills / Cauterucci, Molly / Language Arts
Doty, Peg / Math
Resource Room / Castagno, Louis
Castellano, Michele
Kollinger, Jean
Plofker, Bryna
Health/Physical Education / Bocco, Jodi
Health/Physical Education / Petrone, Louis
Music / Vacancy
Teacher of the Deaf/Hearing Impaired / Gibson, Dawn
9. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the approval of the following teacher grade level and subject assignments for the 2012-2013 school year at the Frank Antonides School:
Shared Staff MembersArt / Cella, Christina
A/T Program / Straley, James
ESL Program / Gironda, Tracy
School Counselor / Vacancy
School Nurse / Falco, Patricia
Speech / Hansen, Kristin
Spanish (Gr. K-5) / Serrano, Piedad
Media / Somers, Angel
Technology (Gr. K-5) / Niedzwiecki, Sharon
Technology (Gr. 6-8) / Heslin, Megan
LDTC / Duffy, Laura
School Psychologist / Gilbert, Roger
Social Worker / Engelken, Lori
Resource Room / Villano, Kim
10. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, consideration of hiring an additional Kindergarten Teacher for the 2012-2013 school year, as the enrollment has reached sixty-two (62).
11. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, for the following Teachers to conduct a Kindergarten Orientation on August 29, 2012 for students and parents at the rate of $40.00 per hour for two (2) hours:
Patricia Colaguori Eveann McNicholas
Lanai Robbins Julie Lang
FINANCE
1. Accept Certification of Monthly Financial Reports and Board Secretary Report
2. Bills & Claims – June 2012
3. Transfer of Funds – June 2012
4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Resolution Indemnity and Trust Renewal Agreement between the West Long Branch Board of Education and NJ School Boards Insurance Group.
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ______day of ______, 2012, in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, by and between New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group, hereinafter referred to as “NJSBAIG”, and the ______of the ______, hereinafter referred to as “Educational Institution”;
WHEREAS, the NJSBAIG seeks to provide its members with protection, services and savings relating to insurance and self-insurance;
WHEREAS, two or more educational institutions have collectively formed a joint insurance fund as is authorized and described in N.J.S.A. 18A:18B-1 et. seg. and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto;
WHEREAS, the Educational Institution has resolved to apply for and/or renew its membership with NJSBAIG; and
WHEREAS, the Educational Institution certifies that it has not defaulted on a claim, and has not been cancelled for non-payment of insurance premium for a period of at least two (2) years prior to the date of its application to NJSBAIG.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
The Educational Institution hereby establishes/renews its membership with NJSBAIG for a
three (3) year period, beginning July 1, 2011, and ending July 1, 2014 at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time.
The Educational Institution agrees to participate in NJSBAIG with respect to the types of
coverage stated in the Renewal of Membership Resolution, attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
The Educational Institution hereby ratifies and affirms the bylaws and other organizational and
operational documents of NJSBAIG and as from time to time amended by NJSBAIG and/or Department of Banking and Insurance in accordance with the applicable statutes and regulations as if each and every one of said documents were re-executed contemporaneously herewith.
The Educational Institution agrees to be a participating member of NJSBAIG for the period
herein provided for and to comply with all of the rules and regulations and obligations associated with said membership.
In consideration of membership in NJSBAIG, the Educational Institution agrees that for those
types of coverage in which it participates, the Educational Institution shall jointly and severally assume and discharge the liability of each and every member of NJSBAIG all of whom, as a condition of membership in NJSBAIG, shall execute a verbatim counterpart to this Agreement. By execution hereof the full faith and credit of the Educational Institution is pledged to the punctual payment of any sums which shall become due to NJSBAIG in accordance with the bylaws thereof, this Agreement or any applicable statute or regulation.
If NJSBAIG, in the enforcement of any part of this Agreement, shall incur necessary expense or become obligated to pay attorney’s fees and/or court costs, the Educational Institution agrees to reimburse NJSBAIG for all such reasonable expenses, fees and costs on demand.
The Educational Institution and NJSBAIG agree that NJSBAIG shalt hold all monies paid by the Educational Institution to NJSBAIG claimants all in accordance with applicable statutes and/or regulations.
NJSBAIG shall establish and maintain Trust Accounts in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A: 1813-1 et. seq. and such other statutes and regulations as may be applicable.
The Business Official designated in the Resolution to Renew Membership is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement to renew membership.
2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the increase of petty cash from $250.00 to $500.00.
PERSONNEL
1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, salary adjustment for Kim Villano, from BA Step 3-4 ($45,975) to BA +30 Step 3-4 ($47,550). Effective September 1, 2012.
2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the employment of Timothy Byrd as a full-time bus driver, ten month (10) position effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at a salary $16,000 with Single Health Benefits.
3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the tuition reimbursement of $644.00 for Angel Somers for completion of a college course, per contract.
4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the employment of the following Substitute Teachers for the 2012-2013 school year at the rates listed:
Fortunato Acerra $80.00
Dana Aschettino $80.00
Camelia Blicharz $75.00
Julianne Cagliostro $80.00
Stephanie Carew $75.00
Cassandra Carmine $75.00
Jason Deleonardo $80.00
Kristina Deluca-Latimer $75.00
Sharon Eisenstark $75.00
Amy Farley $75.00
Amy Goldsmith $75.00
Marion Kallok $80.00
Cynthia Klein $75.00
Sharon Krellin $75.00
Susan Kriegstein $75.00
Kathryn Lockwood $75.00
Christine Masica $75.00
Maria Murphy $75.00
Albert Roma $75.00
David Rosenblatt $80.00
Lynn Steneck $80.00
Stephanie Straus $75.00
Danna Valenti $75.00
Cassandra Yerves $75.00
Denise Yonezuka $75.00
Doreen Cattelona $75.00
5. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent the following Substitute Bus Drivers for the 2012-2013 school year as follows: (Hourly Rate $19.89 – Trip Rate $75.00 per diem)
Anthony Arban Debora Giordano
Barbara Bell Sherry Lavene