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5/2/13
LEBANON BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting May 2, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Lebanon Borough School Library
CALL TO ORDER: Dr. Burton called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m.
PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE: In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided through the annual public notice on January 10, 2013:
a. Faxing to three newspapers designated by the Board – Hunterdon County Democrat, Hunterdon Review and Express Times
b. Posting on the District Website, the main bulletin board in the Administration Office in Lebanon Borough School.
c. Faxing to the Clerk of Lebanon Borough
ROLL CALL:
Present: Board Members:
Christine Burton, President
Jacklyn Carruthers, Vice President
Marlene Baldinger
John Infosino
Melissa Toledo
District Administrators:
Mr. Thomas “Tim” O’Brien, Acting Chief School Administrator
Mrs. Heather A. Spitzer, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE: Dr. Burton led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS/REPORT
Selection process for Chief School Administrator interviews conducted on April 30, 2013 to be discussed in Executive Session
EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, while Sen. Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act (NJSA 10:4-6 et seq.) requires all meetings of the Lebanon Borough Board of Education to be held in public, NJSA (10:4-12(b) sets forth nine (9) types of matters that may lawfully be discussed in “Executive Session,” i.e. without the public being permitted to attend, and
WHEREAS, the Lebanon Borough Board of Education has determined that the following issue(s) are permitted by NJSA 10:4-12(b) to be discussed without the public in attendance shall be discussed during an Executive Session;
WHEREAS, Any matter involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance, promotion or disciplining of any specific prospective public officer or employee or current public officer or employee employed or appointed by the public body, unless all individual employees or appointees whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing that such matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting. Subject to the balancing of the public’s interest and the employee’s privacy rights under South Jersey Publishing Co. v. New Jersey Expressway Authority, 124 NJ 478, the employee(s) and nature of the discussion, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality are interviews for Chief School Administrator and discussion of staff members for renewal; and
WHEREAS, Any collective bargaining agreement, or the terms and conditions of which are proposed for inclusion in any collective bargaining agreement, including the negotiation of terms and conditions with employees or representatives of employees of the public body. The collective bargaining contract(s) discussed are between the Lebanon Borough Board of Education and Lebanon Borough Education Association and a status update to be provided to the Board; and
WHEREAS, the length of Executive Session is estimated to be 1 hour after which the meeting shall be reconvened and proceed with business
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lebanon Borough Board of Education will go into Executive Session for only the above stated reason(s);
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby declares that its discussion of the aforementioned subject will be revealed once a conclusion has been reached as to the matter subject to the discussion.
Action may or may not be taken
Motion by J. Carruthers, Seconded by M. Toledo. The resolution was adopted by the full membership of the Board at 7:47pm.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves reconvening the regular Board meeting.
Motion by J. Infosino, Seconded by M. Baldinger. The resolution was adopted by the full membership of the Board at 10:09pm.
REPORT OF THE ACTING CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
Action Items 13-SU-005 through 13-SU-006
The Interim Chief School Administrator, Mr. O’Brien, reported to the Board on the following:
· Roof Leak
· Parent Letter
· School Board Petition for November Elections – Due to County Clerk’s Office 6/4/13.
· County Statistics for Kindergarten
· May 20th is Move Up Day for 6th grade moving to Clinton Township Middle School
· The IPADS have been received
· Update on Business Administrator Interviews and Shared Services Agreement
· HIB reporting
Action 13-SU-005:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying report as presented for April 2013.
Action 13-SU-006:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's public report for the period September 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 on Violence and Vandalism and HIB.
Motion by J. Infosino, Seconded by M. Toledo. The Board adopts resolutions 13-SU-005 through 13-SU-006 on a roll call vote as follows: ayes 5; nays 0.
REPORT OF the Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Action Items 13-BA-033 through 13-BA-036
Informational:
· The current date of the Board of Education’s next work session is May 15, 2013.
· The date of the next Board of Education meeting is June 3, 2013
Action 13-BA-033:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the following Regular Board Meeting minutes for:
Minutes Executive Session
April 11, 2013 April 11, 2013
Action 13-BA-034:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the Board Secretary and Treasurer’s Reports for the period March 31, 2013.
Action 13-BA-035:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the line item transfers for ending March 31, 2013.
Action 13-BA-036:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board Secretary, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A-16.10 (c) 3 does hereby certify that as the date of these reports, no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A-16.10 (a);
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the Lebanon Borough Board of Education accept the updated monthly financial reports of the Secretary and Treasurer of School Monies for the month(s) March 31, 2013; and further recommends, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A-16.10 (c) 4, that the Board of Education certifies that no major account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A-16.10 (b), and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year.
Motion by M. Toledo, Seconded by J. Carruthers. The Board adopts resolutions 13-BA-033 through 13-BA-036 on a roll call vote as follows: ayes 5; nays 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS
No comments at this time
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FACILITIES/FINANCE/POLICY:
Christine Burton
Action Items 13-FFP-058 through 13-FFP-067
Action 13-FFP-058:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills for the period ending May 2, 2013 in the amount of $369,757.09
Action 13-FFP-059:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves Lebanon Borough SID #4078810875 to attend Clinton Township’s 2013 ESY Program from July 1, 2013 to August 1, 2013 at a tuition rate of $4,240.
Action 13-FFP-060:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves Lebanon Borough SID #8255913166 to attend Clinton Township’s 2013 ESY Program from July 1, 2013 to August 1, 2013 at a tuition rate of $3,100.
Action 13-FFP-061:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves Karen Sinagra to conduct an Occupational Therapy evaluation, write a report and attend an IEP meeting for preschool student not to exceed 6 hours at the hourly rate of $75.00.
Action 13-FFP-062:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the maintenance and service agreement for Hammond Contracting Co., Inc. for the 2013/14 school year in the amount of $2,300.
Action 13-FFP-063:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the contract for the 2013/14 School Year with Dr. Frank, School Physician, in the amount of $500.
Action 13-FFP-064:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the contract for Professional Accounting and Auditing Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 between the Board of Education of the Lebanon Borough School District and William M. Colantano, Jr. CPA not to exceed $10,200.
Action 13-FFP-065:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the 2013/14 Contract for Professional Legal Services with Porzio, Bromberg and Newman, 100 Southgate Parkway, Morristown, NJ at an hourly rate of $175 for attorney time and $125 for paralegals, noting that the attorney hourly rate remains unchanged from the 2008/09 School Year.
Action 13-FFP-066:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the agreement with Hunterdon ESC for technology services in the 2012/13 school year, to serve as a Network Administrator effective May 6, 2013, on an as needed basis, at a rate of $85.00 per hour.
Action 13-FFP-067:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the agreement with Hunterdon ESC for technology services in the 2013/14 school year, to serve as a Network Administrator on an as needed basis, at a rate of $85.00 per hour.
Motion by J. Carruthers, Seconded by M. Toledo. The Board adopts resolutions 13-FFP-058 through 13-FFP-067 on a roll call vote as follows: ayes 5; nays 0.
PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS/CURRICULUM/COMMUNICATIONS:
Jacklyn Carruthers – Chair
Action Items 13-PNCC-041 through 13-PNCC-058
Action 13-PNCC-041:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Shannen Kahler, Music Teacher, effective June 30, 2013.
Action 13-PNCC-042:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Pat Laughery, Preschool Aide, effective June 30, 2013.
Action 13-PNCC-043:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby accepts, with regret, the retirement of Karen Chardoussin, 2nd Grade Teacher, effective June 30, 2013.
Action 13-PNCC-044:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby authorizes Chief School Administrator to employ staff members for the 2013/14 school year.
Action 13-PNCC-045:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the District Technology Plan for 2013-2016.
Action 13-PNCC-046:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the following block of Personnel-related items as recommended by the Chief School Administrator:
The Lebanon Borough Board of Education offers to continue employment for the Lebanon Borough School tenured/non-tenured certificated LBEA Staff for the 2013/14 school year at the 2011/12 contractual salary until a new negotiated agreement is ratified/approved, as recommended by the Chief School Administrator. The action is taken in accordance with the East Hanover Board of Education Decision, PER No. 99-71, 24 NJ PER 119. Per the following schedule:
Name / DOH / FTE / 2011/12 SalaryTenured
Baldoni, Lauren / 9/1/01 / 1.0 / $60,064
*Corradi, Yvette / 9/1/10 / 1.0 / $54,864
Dulovich, Diane / 9/1/05 / 1.0 / $56,369
Ellerbusch, Leslie / 11/14/05 / 0.6 / $48,198
Adamaitis-Forte, Amy / 9/1/06 / 1.0 / $54,863
Gamberzky, Donna / 9/1/07 / 1.0 / $50,063
Julian, Deborah / 9/7/04 / 0.4 / $20,665
Marsteller, Charles / 12/1/86 / 1.0 / $82,680
*Stafford, Jennifer / 9/1/10 / 0.4 / $20,046
Turner, Sue Ellen / 3/23/92 / 1.0 / $55,264
White, Patricia / 9/1/97 / 1.0 / $75,530
*Receiving Tenure 2013/14 school year
Non-Tenured / DOH / FTE / 2011-12 Salary
Ballard, Lisa / 9/1/11 / .5 / $22,869
Kosciolek, Lila / 9/1/12 / 1.0 / $42,261
Pritchard, Rebecca / 9/1/12 / .4 / $16,375
Phillips, Luanne / 9/1/12 / .5 / $20,469
Action 13-PNCC-047:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the following block of Personnel-related items as recommended by the Chief School Administrator:
The Lebanon Borough Board of Education offers to continue employment for the Lebanon Borough School tenured/non-tenured, non-certificated staff for the 2013/14 school year at the 2011/12 contractual salary until a new negotiated agreement is ratified/approved, as recommended by the Chief School Administrator. The action is taken in accordance with the East Hanover Board of Education Decision, PER No. 99-71, 24 NJ PER 119. Per the following schedule:
Action 13-PNCC-048:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the following substitute rates for the 2013/14 school year:
Teachers $90.00 per day
Custodians $11.00 per hour
Custodians $10.00 per hour
Instructional Aides $80.00 per day
Office Secretaries $11.25 per hour
Nurses $95.00 per day
Action 13-PNCC-049:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves Joyce Petty as a Substitute Secretary for the 2013/14 school year at a rate of $11.25 per hour, on an as needed basis.
Action 13-PNCC-050:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves Beau Haag as a 2013 Summer Custodian at a rate of $10 per hour, on an as needed basis.
Action 13-PNCC-051:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mary Culcasi at a .4 Speech Therapist for the 2013/14 school year, effective 8/28/13 at Step 17, MA, $30,692.40 (to be adjusted upon the settlement of the negotiated agreement).
Action 13-PNCC-052:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves payment to the Clinton Township Board of Education for the services of School Psychologist Allison Lefebvre. For the 2013/14 School Year, reimbursement to Clinton Township Board of Education is to not exceed 15 days, at a per diem rate to be determined upon settlement of the CTEA contract.
Action 13-PNCC-053:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves Beverly Kling as a Learning Disabilities Consultant for the 2013/14 school year on an as needed basis up to 20 days per year at a rate of $450 per day.
Action 13-PNCC-054:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the following field trips (trips funded through Student Council fundraising):
Date Destination Grade/Group Teacher
May 16, 2013 Six Flags Great Adventure Student Council Diane Dulovich &
Jennifer Stafford
June 12, 2013 Fox & Hound 6th Grade Patty White
Action 13-PNCC-055:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the following field trip (trip funded through the Board of Education):
Date Destination Grade/Group Teacher
5/20/13 Clinton Township Middle 6th Grade Patty White