1248
MINUTES
6/27/13
LEBANON BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES
Special Meeting June 27, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Lebanon Borough School Library
CALL TO ORDER: Dr. Burton called the meeting to order at 6:31 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 a public notice on June 24, 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
Marlene Baldinger
John Infosino
Melissa Toledo, Vice President, arrived at 6:34 p.m.
District Administrators:
Mrs. Heather A. Spitzer, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Not Present: Mr. Thomas “Tim” O’Brien, Interim Chief School Administrator
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE: Dr. Burton led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS/REPORT
None at this time
REPORT OF THE ACTING CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
None at this time
REPORT OF the Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Informational:
· The current date of the Board of Education’s next meeting is July 11, 2013.
Action 13-BA-037:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the following Board Meeting minutes for:
Minutes Executive Session
May 2, 2013 April 30, 2013
May 15, 2013 May 15, 2013
June 3, 2013
Action 13-BA-038:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the Board Secretary and Treasurer’s Reports for April 30, 2013
Action 13-BA-039:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the line item transfers for the periods ending April 30, 2013
Action 13-BA-040:
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) April, 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. Infosino. The Board adopts resolutions 13-BA-037 through 13-BA-040 on a roll call vote as follows: ayes 4; nays 0.
OLD BUSINESS
· Inquiry was made on the student count of 2013-14 7th & 8th Graders to Dr. Burton
· Status update on Strauss Esmay for policy updating
· Roof leak update
· Inquiry was made on unused copiers in the building
· The Board will discuss School Business Administrator candidates
PUBLIC COMMENTS – AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FACILITIES/FINANCE/POLICY:
Christine Burton
Action Item 13-FFP-085
Action 13-FFP-085:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves to extend the Interlocal Services Agreement between the Lebanon Borough and Clinton Township Boards of Education for Business Office Services in the amount of $5,312 per month, effective July 1, 2013 through August 30, 2013.
Motion by J. Infosino, Seconded by M. Toledo. The Board adopts resolution 13-FFP-085 on a roll call vote as follows: ayes 4; nays 0.
PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS/CURRICULUM/COMMUNICATIONS:
Christine Burton – Chair
Action Item 13-PNCC-075
Action 13-PNCC-075:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the employment contract for Dr. Robert Sutter for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2017 with a base salary of $120,000 in 2013/14.
Motion by M. Toledo, Seconded by J. Infosino. The Board adopts resolution 13-PNCC-075 on a roll call vote as follows: ayes 4; nays 0.
RECOGNITION OF THE PUBLIC
No comments at this time
NEW BUSINESS
A discussion of summer hours for office staff took place.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby establishes the 2013 summer work week at 5 days per week with the hours of 8:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.
Motion by M. Toledo, Seconded by M. Baldinger. The Board adopts the resolution on a roll call vote as follows: ayes 4; nays 0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Action 13-AD-017:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby adjourns this meeting.
Motion by M. Toledo, Seconded by M. Baldinger. The resolution was adopted by the full membership of the Board at 7:47 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Heather A. Spitzer
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Minutes Prepared: 7/8/13
Minutes remain unofficial until Board of Education approval.
Board of Education Approved:
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Dr. Christine Burton, President Date