The President, Mr. Mclaughlin, Called the Meeting to Order in Accordance with the Open
March 23, 2010
The Board of Education of the Borough of Manasquan, Monmouth County, met for the Regular Open Business Meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., in the Manasquan High School Media Center.
The President, Mr. McLaughlin, called the meeting to order in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 advising that notices were forwarded to newspapers, Board Members and were posted as required.
Roll Call: Christopher J. Brennan, Chris Haley, Peter J. Kenny, John F. McLaughlin, Chris Muly and Cynthia O’Connell, Manasquan Board of Education Elected Members (MEB) Gary Abadrabo and Karen Surgent, Sending District Representatives (SDR), Kate Ferraro, Student Liaisons. Absent: Thomas B. Bauer, Trisha K. Brown, Linda DiPalma (MEB), Cherie Adams (SDR) and Matt Sanders, Student Liaison.
Also Present: Geraldine Margin, Superintendent of Schools, Margaret M. Hom, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Wayne J. Oppito, Board Attorney, representatives of The Coast Star and members of the public.
On a motion by Mr. Abadrabo, seconded by Mrs. O’Connell, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve the minutes of the Open Agenda Work Session and Closed Executive Session of February 16, 2010, and the Regular Open Business Meeting and Closed Executive Session of February 23, 2010. 03/23-01 (MEB/SDR)
Mr. McLaughlin turned the meeting over to Mrs. Margin for the Superintendent’s Report.
Superintendent’s Report – 03/23-02
Mrs. Margin reported that she was informed by Sue Tellone that Tara Ciufo and Katherine Morris have received the 2010 Pat Olson Scholarship awarded by UMDNJ. She congratulated the two students on their accomplishment.
Mrs. Margin reported on the spring leadership conference that was attended by Mrs. Fran Yuhas and members of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. She recognized and congratulated the students that received awards at the conference.
Mrs. Margin also reported that the technology/business department was holding a Seniors Tech Workshop on April 1st at 3:00 p.m. in the high school library. All seniors are invited and the program will cover use of cell phones, e-mail, Facebook and internet surfing.
Mrs. Margin provided the details and information on the following items listed on the addendum page to the agenda.
- Addition of four recommendations for hiring individuals for positions funded through the Project Serv Grant.
- Mrs. Margin also explained the reason for the revision to the 2010-2011 school calendar.
Mrs. Margin asked to Board to review the enrollment figures, as specified in Document A. She reported as of February 28, 2010 an Elementary School enrollment of 713 students and a Manasquan High School enrollment of 966 full time students and 43 shared time students for a total of 1009 students, bringing the district enrollment to a total of 1722. She also reported an average daily attendance for January at the high school of 92.19% and at the elementary school of 95.82%. She also referred to the suspension report and fire and bus emergency evacuation drill reports for the high school and elementary school, which the district is required by law to report at an open meeting, as specified in Document B.
Mrs. Margin asked Kate Ferraro to present the student liaison report.
Kate reported on the various activities and events that the Student Council ran and participated in during the month of March.
Mrs. Margin and Mrs. Hom presented a detailed report on the status of the development of the 2010-2011 school district budget.
Mrs. Hom addressed a question on the tuition formula and explained the process involved in the calculation of tuition.
Mrs. Margin ended her report.
Let the minutes reflect that Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. DiPalma are now present.
Mr. McLaughlin opened the first Public Forum for discussion of agenda items only. 03/23-03 There were no questions or comments from the public.
On a motion by Mrs. Adams, seconded by Mrs. Brown, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve the high school personnel, as specified in Document C(1). 03/23-04 (MEB/SDR)
Roll Call Vote as follows:Mr. Abadrabo – yesMr. Kenny – yes
Mrs. Adams – yesMr. McLaughlin – yes
Mr. Brennan – abstainMrs. Muly – yes
Mrs. Brown – yesMrs. O’Connell – yes
Mrs. DiPalma – yesMs. Surgent – yes
Mrs. Haley – yes
On motion by Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Haley, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve the elementary school personnel, as specified in Document C(2). 03/23-05 (MEB)
Roll Call Vote as follows:Mr. Brennan - yesMr. Kenny – yes
Mrs. Brown – yesMr. McLaughlin – abstain
Mrs. DiPalma – yesMrs. Muly – yes
Mrs. Haley – yesMrs. O’Connell – yes
On a motion by Mr. Kenny, seconded by Mr. Kenny, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve the students for treatment and/or placement as prescribed by the Child Study Team/Guidance, as specified in Document D 03/23-06 (MEB/SDR)
On a motion by Mrs. O’Connell, seconded by Mr. Kenny, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve the high school professional days and field trips submitted, as specified in Document E(1) 03/23-07 (MEB/SDR)
On a motion by Mrs. Haley, seconded by Mrs. Brown, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve the elementary school professional days and field trips submitted, as specified in Document E(2). 03/23-08 (MEB)
On a motion by Mrs. Muly, seconded by Mrs. DiPalma, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve Change Order GC-63 (Hall Building Corp.) for the Manasquan Elementary School Project, as specified in Document F. 03/23-09 (MEB)
On a motion by Mrs. DiPalma, seconded by Mrs. Adams, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve the 1st reading of Policy 5141 – Health, as specified in Document G. 03/23-10 (MEB/SDR)
On a motion by Ms. Surgent, seconded by Mrs. DiPalma, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve Dr. Kowalik, Psychiatrist, to conduct a psychiatric evaluation at a rate of $150.00 for student #102791, as part of a Child Study Team Evaluation. 03/23-11 (MEB/SDR)
On a motion by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Mrs. Brown, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve an additional 1:1 aide for student #100896, who currently attends the Center for Lifelong Learning, at a rate of $28,980.00 per year (prorated) effective 2/23/10. 03/23-12 (MEB)
On a motion by Mr. Abadrabo, seconded by Mrs. O’Connell, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve D. Wegeman & Associates, LLC to provide consulting and counseling at an hourly rate of $80.00 from February 22, 2010 through June 30, 2010. No to exceed $5,240.00. (Project SERV Grant). 03/23-13 (MEB/SDR)
On a motion by Mrs. Adams, seconded by Mrs. Haley, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve Maureen Underwood & Associates, LLC, to provide consultation, program development and technical assistance to school staff and administrators, at an hourly rate of $85.00 from March 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010, not to exceed $5,440.00. (Project SERV Grant) 03/23-14 (MEB/SDR)
On a motion by Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. O’Connell, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve Thomas M. Lozinski, Psy.D. to provide testing services and consultation services, from March 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010, not to exceed $1,000.00. (Project SERV Grant) 03/23-15 (MEB/SDR)
On a motion by Mr. Kenny, seconded by Mrs. Brown, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve Sandra Prince Embury, Ph.D. to provide testing and consultation services, from March 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010, not to exceed $1,700.00. (Project SERV Grant) 03/23-16 (MEB/SDR)
On a motion by Mrs. O’Connell, seconded by Mr. Kenny, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve the purchase of a site license for Skills Tutor, a web-based student support program by Houghton Mifflin, beginning June 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013, at a cost of $19,301.00. 03/23-17
Mrs. Margin provided details on the Skills Tutor program.
On a motion by Mrs. Haley, seconded by Mrs. O’Connell, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve the revised district/high school job descriptions, as specified in Document H. 03/23-18 (MEB/SDR)
On a motion by Mrs. Muly, seconded by Mrs. DiPalma, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve the revised school calendar for 2010-2011, as specified in Document I. 03/23-19 (MEB/SDR)
On a motion by Mrs. DiPalma, seconded by Mrs. O’Connell, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve the following adjustments to testing dates, Baccalaureate and Graduation, for the 2009-2010 school year:
Wednesday, April 21Thursday, April 22
Block 5 Exam 7:38 a.m. – 9:38 a.m.Block 2 Exam 7:38 a.m. – 9:38 a.m.
Passing9:38 a.m. – 9:53 a.m.Passing9:38 a.m. – 9:53 a.m.
Block 4 Exam9:53 a.m. – 11:53 a.m.Block 1 Exam9:53 a.m. – 11:53 a.m.
Passing11:53 a.m. – 12-08 p.m.Passing11:53 a.m. – 12:08 p.m.
Block 3 Exam 12:08 a.m. – 2:08 p.m.Make-Ups12:08 p.m. – 2:08 p.m.
High School Baccalaureate Service – Wednesday, June 23rd
Elementary School Graduation – Thursday, June 24th
High School Graduation – Friday, June 25th
(Students’ Last Day: June 25th – Teachers’ Last Day: June 28th) 03/23-20 (MEB/SDR)
On a motion by Ms. Surgent, seconded by Mrs. DiPalma, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to approve to advertise to go out to bid for a Studio Camera System. 03/23-21 (MEB/SDR)
The Business Administrator/Board Secretary certified that as of February 28, 2010, no budgetary appropriations account has obligations and payments, which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education of the Borough of Manasquan.
On a motion by Mr. Abadrabo, seconded by Mr. Kenny, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d), the Board of Education of the Borough of Manasquan, accepts the Business Administrator/Board Secretary’s certification as of February 28, 2010, that no budgetary appropriations account has obligations and payments, which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Borough of Manasquan Board of Education.
The Board of Education further recommended the acceptance of the Secretary’s Financial & Investment and the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ending February 28, 2010, as specified in Document J. (The Treasurer of School Moneys Reports for the month of February 2010 is on file in the Business Office and is in balance with the Secretary’s Report.)
It was further RESOLVED that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(e), the Board of Education of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, after having reviewed the Report of the Secretary and upon consultation with the appropriate officials, certifies that as of February 28, 2010 it is to the best of its 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 that the Board of Education further approved the transfers made within line item accounts of the current expense portion of the 2009-10 budget for February and March, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, as specified in Document J.
The Manasquan Board of Education further recommended the acceptance of the Cafeteria Report for the month ending February 28, 2010, as specified in Document K.
The Manasquan Board of Education further recommended the acceptance of the high school Central Fund Report for the month ending February 28, 2010, as specified in Document L.
It was further RESOLVED to approve Purchase Orders for the month of March 2010, as specified in Document M.
It was further RESOLVED to approve Bills (Current Expense) in the amount of $1,211,847.19 for the month of March 2010. Record of checks (#26490 through #26587), and distributions are on file in the Business Office.
The Manasquan Board of Education also confirmed Bills (Current Expense) for February 2010 at $1,967,228.64 and checks (#26349 through #26489). 03/23-22 (MEB/SDR)
On a motion by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Mrs. Haley, it was RESOLVED by roll call vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to accept the elementary school Central Fund Report for the month ending February 28, 2010, as specified in Document L(1).
It was further RESOLVED to approve Bills (Capital Expense) in the amount of $00 for the month of March 2010 be approved. Record of checks (#--) and distributions are on file in the Business Office.
The Manasquan Board of Education also confirmed Bills (Capital Expense) for February 2010 at $00 and check (#--). 03/23-23 (MEB)
Mr. McLaughlin opened the second Public Forum. 03/23-24
Mrs. Hom addressed a question on possible cuts in the school district budget. Mrs. Margin addressed a question on the special education population in the district.
There were no additional questions or comments from the public. Mr. McLaughlin closed the second Public Forum.
03/23-25 – There was no Old Business or New Business to bring before the Board.
03/23-26 – Mr. McLaughlin reported that the Board would be adjourning to Closed Executive Session to discuss matters relating to negotiations and personnel. He reported that the Board would not be taking any further action.
On a motion by Mrs. Adams, seconded by Mrs. Brown, pursuant to Chapter 131, P.L. 1975, also known as the Open Public Meetings Act, that authorizes a public body to meet in executive or private session under certain limited circumstances, and whereas, said law requires the Board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can meet in such an executive or private session, it was RESOLVED by voice vote of all those present in favor by the Manasquan Board of Education to hereby determine that it is necessary to meet in executive session on March 23, 2010 to discuss personnel and negotiations and that any matters discussed will be made public if and when confidentiality is no longer required and action pursuant to said discussion will take place at a public meeting. 03/23-27 (MEB/SDR)
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret M. Hom
Business Administrator/Board Secretary