Regular Public Meeting July 28, 2015
RESOLUTIONS OF THE WEST LONG BRANCH BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Public Meeting – Media Center 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
"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 have 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."
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
Mrs. Arvanitis _____ Mrs. Cavanaugh ______Dr. Christopher _____
Mrs. Gassman _____ Mrs. Hegglin ______Mr. Kramer______
Mrs. McLaughlin _____ Ms. Sarfaty _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____
PRESENTATIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Anyone wishing to address the Board regarding items that are on the agenda, please state your name and address
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 16, 2015 Regular Public Meeting
Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______
ROLL CALL
Mrs. Arvanitis _____ Mrs. Cavanaugh ______Dr. Christopher _____
Mrs. Gassman _____ Mrs. Hegglin ______Mr. Kramer______
Mrs. McLaughlin _____ Ms. Sarfaty _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____
COMMITTEE REPORT:
Building & Grounds Brian Kramer
COMMITTEE REPORT:
Education/Curriculum/Technology Dr. Paul Christopher
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RESOLUTIONS 1-10
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 attendance at the workshops listed below with associated program costs for the employees referenced below:
Date / Name / Workshop / Location / Cost of Program Excluding Associated Mileage CostsAugust 1, 2015 – Oct 31, 2015 / Felicia Tvrdik / Differentiating Math Instruction K-8 / On-line / $199.00
August 5, 2015 / Michael Fiorillo / Creating the Perfect Environment for Your Campus / Mullica Hills, NJ / $149.00
2. Move to approve upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following teachers to be compensated to attend regional summer professional development sessions for literacy in August 2015:
Grade Level(s) / Staff Members / Hours / Rate6-8 / Molly Cauterucci
Erica Dalia
Tracy Gironda
Jean Kollinger
Karen Sandoz
Kim Saniscalchi Kathleen Whalen / Not to exceed 2 days/Totaling 12 hours / $46.00 per hour
5 / Michelle Castellano
Molly Cauterucci
Tracy Gironda
Christina Hess
Denise Yonezuka / Not to exceed 1 day/Totaling 6 hours / $46.00 per hour
3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval for student SID#6561767861 to attend an ESY program at Summer Hill Day Camp, Wall Township, NJ at the rate of $1,150.00 as per the IEP effective Monday, July 27 through Friday, August 21, 2015.
4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, for student SID# 5429711613 to attend a special program at Small Factory Productions, Fair Haven, NJ at $80.00 per session per the IEP. Transportation to be provided by Shore Regional 1x per week at the rate of $104.75 effective Thursday, July 30, 2015 through Thursday, June 23, 2016.
5. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the acceptance of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Consolidated grant award as follows:
Title I Part A - $64,239
Title II Part B - $13,849
6. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Student Internship Experience Student from Monmouth University commencing in the Fall 2015 semester as noted below:
Student Name / Placement / Cooperating TeacherJen Herchakowski / School Counselor / Melissa Siino-Murphy
7. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of Level 2 Services from the N.J. Commission for the Blind for student SID #3767305269 as per the IEP at $4,500.00 for the 2015-2016 school year (which will be subtracted from our state aide).
8. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of Level 1 Services from the N.J. Commission for the Blind for student SID #5649336210 as per the IEP at $1,900.00 for the 2015-2016 school year (which will be subtracted from out state aide).
9. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the placement of student SID #4216633826 as per the IEP, to a Special Resource program at George Catrambone School in Long Branch effective Thursday, September 3, 2015 through Friday, June 17, 2016. The tuition is TBD.
10. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Home Instruction for Student ID #5969246672 as per physician, for a maximum of ten (10) hours per week, by Courtney Hubert effective Wednesday, July 29, 2015 until further notice at the approval rate of $46.00 per hour.
Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______
ROLL CALL
Mrs. Arvanitis _____ Mrs. Cavanaugh ______Dr. Christopher _____
Mrs. Gassman _____ Mrs. Hegglin ______Mr. Kramer______
Mrs. McLaughlin _____ Ms. Sarfaty _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee Mary Gassman
FINANCE RESOLUTIONS 1-6
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 June 30, 2015 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, June 30, 2015 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 June 30, 2015 and the Treasurer of School Monies Reports for the month ending June 30, 2015.
2. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Borough of West Long Branch approves the Bills and Claims for June, 2015 & July, 2015, and June, 2015 Payroll per attached: (Budgeted)
Bills & Claims Fund 10 (June) $ 198,773.24
Bills & Claims Fund 20 (June) $ 200.00
DCRP (June) $ 415.32
Bills & Claims Fund 10 (July) $ 437,322.27
Bills & Claims Fund 20 (July) $ 9,266.11
Bills & Claims Fund 40 (July) $ 13,722.00
Payroll P/E 6/15/15 $ 321,604.33
FICA P/E 6/15/15 $ 24,482.98
Payroll P/E 6/23/15 $ 276,369.66
FICA P/E 6/23/15 $ 0.00
Payroll P/E 6/30/15 $ 42,792.00
FICA P/E 6/30/15 $ 24,535.93
3. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following Transfer of Funds for
June 2015:
Acct# / Trans Amt / Acct Desc11-000-217-106-00 / -606.40 / TEACHERS AIDE-SALARIES
11-000-211-105-05 / 606.40 / ATTENDANCE SALARIES
11-000-217-320-00 / -2,072.47 / PURCH PROF'L - EXTRAORD
11-000-213-104-09 / 1,054.00 / NURSES-SALARIES
11-000-213-890-00 / 1,018.47 / DUES AND FEES
11-000-219-105-01 / -3,238.00 / CST-SECRETARY
11-000-222-104-05 / 2,175.00 / SCH. LIBRARIAN SALARIES
11-000-219-104-07 / 1,063.00 / CHILD STUDY TEAM-SALARIE
11-000-223-580-01 / -1,200.00 / WORKSHOP/TRAVEL FEES
11-000-230-339-00 / 1,200.00 / OTHER PURCH. PROF SER
11-000-221-104-05 / -1,013.10 / CURRICULUM DEV-SALARIES
11-000-230-610-03 / 1,013.10 / GEN ADMIN - OFFICE SUPP
11-000-270-162-03 / -464.00 / SUBS DRIVERS/SCHOOL RUNS
11-000-230-630-00 / 464.00 / BOE MTG/TRAIN/SUPPLIES
11-000-261-420-40 / -1,618.70 / REPAIR/MAINT-BME
11-000-251-105-01 / 1,618.70 / ACCTS PAYABLE-SALARY
11-000-261-610-40 / -216.95 / GENERAL SUPPLIES-BME
11-000-251-330-01 / 216.95 / PURCH. PROF'L SERV
11-000-270-161-00 / -528.66 / SAL SPEC ED TRANSPORT
11-000-251-610-03 / 528.66 / GEN SUPP-BUSINESS OFFICE
11-000-270-220-00 / -964.33 / SOCIAL SECURITY CONTR
11-000-252-100-04 / 964.33 / NETWORK ADMIN SAL
11-000-291-220-00 / -6,000.00 / SOCIAL SECURITY CONTR
11-000-291-260-00 / -2,128.35 / WORKERS COMP-INS
11-000-262-107-00 / 8,128.35 / SALAR/LUNCH AIDES
11-000-270-270-02 / -323.65 / GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE
11-000-262-390-05 / 323.65 / OTHER TECH SECURITY-SERV
11-000-291-270-01 / -127,422.58 / GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
11-000-262-420-40 / 62,874.71 / CUST CLEAN, R/M-BME
11-000-262-420-50 / 64,547.87 / CUST CLEAN, R/M-FAS
11-000-100-566-00 / -4,115.00 / SP ED TUITION-PRIVATE
11-000-266-100-02 / 4,115.00 / SECURITY PERSONNEL-FAS
11-000-261-420-40 / -26,803.40 / REPAIR/MAINT-BME
11-401-100-104-01 / 26,803.40 / ADVISORS SALARIES
11-000-270-270-01 / -5,925.30 / GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
11-000-262-107-01 / 1,537.65 / SUBS-NON-INSTR AIDES
11-000-262-110-02 / 2,320.82 / CUSTODIAL-SALARIES
11-000-262-420-06 / 2,066.83 / EQUIP-OFFICE REP & MAINT
11-000-291-270-02 / -7,294.00 / GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE
11-402-100-104-02 / 7,294.00 / COACHES SALARIES-REG
11-000-216-320-10 / -12,452.40 / PUR PROF SER-OT/PT
11-000-216-101-00 / 664.00 / SPEECH-SALARIES
11-000-216-320-09 / 11,788.40 / PUR PROF SER-SPCH THERPY
11-000-100-562-00 / -3,376.00 / SP ED TUITION-PUBLIC
11-000-266-100-01 / 3,166.00 / SECURITY PERSONNEL-BME
11-000-266-320-00 / 210.00 / SECURITY-PUR PROF
12-000-230-730-00 / -1,750.25 / GEN ADMIN - EQUIP
12-000-252-730-00 / -195.00 / INFRASTRUCTURE
12-000-400-390-00 / -12,000.00 / PURCH PROF. SVCS-BME
12-000-400-390-01 / -18,000.00 / PURCH PROF. SVCS-FAS
12-000-400-450-00 / -33,986.59 / CONTR. CONSTR SER-BME
12-000-400-450-01 / -9,235.34 / CONTR. CONSTR SER-FAS
12-000-400-800-00 / -20,526.61 / SDA ASSESSMENT
12-120-100-731-00 / -3,171.15 / INSTR EQUIP & MACH
12-000-230-732-00 / 44,606.20 / GEN ADMIN-NON INSTR EQUI
12-000-261-730-00 / 27,850.00 / MAINT SCHOOL FACIL
12-402-100-730-00 / 26,408.74 / ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT
4. Move to retroactively accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a monetary contribution from the Red Bank PBA Local #39 in the amount of $200.00 for the Chief Stephen G. McCarthy Award for Excellence in Character.
5. WHEREAS, West Long Branch, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary possesses a qualified purchasing agent (QPA) certificate;
WHEREAS, the Governor, in consultation with the State Treasurer and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (b), on July 1 , 2015 has increased the bid threshold amount for school districts with purchasing agents who possess qualified purchasing agent certificates, from $36,000 to $40,000;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the West Long Branch Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.4, establishes and sets the bid threshold amount of $40,000 for the board of education, and further authorizes Dennis Kotch to award contracts, in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate of the newly established bid threshold amount.
6. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the fees for school evaluations during the 2015-2016 school year by Neurology Specialists of Monmouth County of $375.00.
Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______
ROLL CALL
Mrs. Arvanitis _____ Mrs. Cavanaugh ______Dr. Christopher _____
Mrs. Gassman _____ Mrs. Hegglin ______Mr. Kramer______
Mrs. McLaughlin _____ Ms. Sarfaty _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel Beth Sarfaty
PERSONNEL 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 continuation of Ashli Kravarik, as 4th Grade Resource Replacement Teacher for Kim Rallo, from Tuesday, September 1, 2015 through Friday, November 13, 2015 at the salary of $48,000 – BA
Step A, pro-rated with no health benefits. Ms. Kravarik possesses Certificates of Eligibility with Advanced Standing: Teacher of Students with Disabilities and Elementary School Teacher: Grades K¬6.
2. Recommend to approve Superintendent’s Merit Goals for 2015-2016.
3. BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Long Branch Board of Education approve the Shared Service Agreement with the Shore Regional Board of Education to provide West Long Branch School District with Music Teacher services at a cost of $22,320.00, effective for the 2015-2016 school year.
4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the salary adjustment for Renee Freeman, from MA Step K ($71,885.00) to MA+30 Step K ($73,985.00). Effective September 1, 2015.
5. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the salary adjustment for Alyssa LoPresti, from BA Step B ($48,445.00) to MA Step B ($52,750.00). Effective September 1, 2015.
6. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the tuition reimbursement of $2,790.00 for Melissa Siino-Murphy for the completion of two (2) college courses, per contract.
7. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the tuition reimbursement of $3,000.00 for James Straley for the completion of two (2) college courses, per contract.
8. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the tuition reimbursement of $3,840.50 for Laura Duffy for the completion of two (2) college courses, per contract. ($1,460.00 for July 2014-June 2015 and $2,380.50 for July 2015-June 2016).