Regular Public Meeting March 25, 2014
RESOLUTIONS OF THE WEST LONG BRANCH BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Public Meeting – Cafeteria 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
"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 has 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."
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by the following students:
Maria Tyler and Maddie Malfa
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/Chief School Administrator (CSA). If the Superintendent of Schools/Chief School Administrator 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.
ROLL CALL
Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______
Dr. Hunter _____ Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin ____
Ms. Sarfaty______Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
PRESENTATIONS:
· Jessica Shaw FAS Principal – Sawyer Barth – FAS Spelling Bee Winner &
Jeremy Lang – FAS Geography Bee Winner
· Art Albrizio – Middle States Accreditation Association
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Anyone wishing to address the Board, please state your name and address
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 25, 2014 Regular Public Meeting
Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______
ROLL CALL
Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______
Dr. Hunter _____ Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin ____
Ms. Sarfaty______Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Policy & Planning Dr. Ted Hunter
Building & Grounds Brian Kramer
Education/Curriculum/Technology Erin Hegglin
Finance Committee Mary Gassman
Personnel Susan Trocchia
BUILDING AND GROUNDS RESOLUTION 1
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, use of the Ferris Antoon Gymnasium by the WLB Sports Association for Travel Basketball Practices & Tryouts from Tuesday, April 1, 2014 through Monday, June 30, 2014 for the following dates & times:
Mondays through Thursdays – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______
ROLL CALL
Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______
Dr. Hunter _____ Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin ____
Ms. Sarfaty____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RESOLUTIONS 1-3
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 CostsMarch 28, 2014 / Laura Duffy / Guiding Staff to Write Standards-based IEPS / MCADSE, Spring Lake, NJ / $40.00
April 2, 2014 / Christina Andreasi / Printmaking & Artists’ Books: Cause & Effect / Stockton College, Oceanville, NJ / $55.00
April 3, 2014 / Christina Jannarone / I&RS Process and Issues / Legal One, Monroe Township, NJ / $75.00
April 3, 2014 / James Erhardt / I&RS Process and Issues / Legal One, Monroe Township, NJ / $75.00
April 8, 9, & 10, 2014 / Jill Famula / Wilson Reading Training / Newgrange Education Center, Hamilton, NJ / $650.00
April 11, 2014 / Kim Rallo / Interventions for Autism, Asperger’s Sensory & ADHA Workshop / Sheraton, Eatontown, NJ / $179.00
May 28, 2014 / Tracy Gironda / NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring Conference / Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick, NJ / $174.00
2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Junior Field Experience Placement Student from Brookdale Community College commencing in the spring 2014 semester as noted below:
Student Name / Placement / Cooperating TeacherErica Crespo / Pre-Kindergarten (30 hours)
Kindergarten (30 hours) / Courtney Hubert
Eve McNicholas
3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following class trips:
June 3, 2014
Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, NJ
Science
Grade 2 (53)
Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Myers, Ms. Steel, Mrs. Jannarone & Mrs. Drach
Approximate cost to the Board - $172.46
June 4, 2014
Lakewood Blue Claws Baseball Game & Picnic Lunch, Lakewood, NJ
Health & Wellness
Grade 8 (71)
Mrs. Caruso, Mrs. Cagliostro, Mrs. Naparlo, Mrs. Whalen, Mr. Castagno,
Mrs. Falco, Mrs. McNicholas, Mrs. Somers, & Mrs. Shaw
Approximate cost to the Board - $0.00
June 11, 2014
NYC Cruise, NYC, NY
Grade 8 (71)
Mrs. Caruso, Mrs. Cagliostro, Mrs. Naparlo, Mrs. Whalen, Mr. Castagno,
Mrs. Falco, Mrs. McNicholas, Mrs. Somers, & Mrs. Shaw
Approximate cost to the Board - $0.00
Revised previous board approved trips to add two (2) chaperones to each of the following:
June 2 & 3, 2014
Huber Woods, Holmdel, NJ
Social Studies
Grade 4 (32 each trip)
Mr. Cammarano, Mrs. Curran, Mrs. Gervolino, Mrs. Scherr, Mrs. Rallo & Mrs. Yonezuka
Approximate total cost to the Board - $202.90
June 17, 2014
Trenton Statehouse/Old Barracks Museum
Social Studies
Grade 4 (64)
Mr. Cammarano, Mrs. Curran, Mrs. Gervolino, Mrs. Scherr, Mrs. Rallo & Mrs. Yonezuka
Approximate cost to the Board - $243.48
Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______
ROLL CALL
Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______
Dr. Hunter _____ Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin ____
Ms. Sarfaty______Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
FINANCE RESOLUTIONS 1-8
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 February 28, 2014 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, February 28, 2014 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 February 28, 2014 and the Treasurer of School Monies Reports for the month ending February 28, 2014.
2. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Borough of West Long Branch approves the Bills and Claims for March, 2014, and Payroll per attached: (Budgeted)
Bills & Claims Fund 10 $ 327,892.90
Bills & Claims Fund 20 $ 57,310.86
Bills & Claims Funds (DCRP- Feb.) $ 261.46
(DCRP- March) $ 299.58
Bills & Claims Fund 10 (February) $ 2,974.43
Payroll P/E 2/15/14 $ 282,673.77
FICA P/E 2/15/14 $ 21,751.18
Payroll P/E 2/28/14 $ 259,548.99
FICA P/E 2/28/14 $ 19,982.14
3. BE IT RESOLVED, to approve the submission of a grant application in the amount of $4,925.83 from the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group 2014 Safety Grant Program.
4. BE IT RESOLVED, that the tentative budget be approved for the 2014-2015 School Year using the 2014-2015 state aid figures and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the statutory deadline:
GENERAL / SPECIAL / DEBTFUND / REVENUES / SERVICE / TOTAL
2014-15 Total Expenditures / $10,711,591 / $ 558,107 / $ 470,000 / $11,739,698
Less: Anticipated Revenues / $ 1,429,279 / $ 558,107 / $0 / $ 1,987,386
Taxes to be Raised / $ 9,282,312 / $0 / $ 470,000 / $ 9,752,312
5. Move to approve, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the payout of $2,035.93 to David Crutchley for thirteen (13) unused vacation days upon retirement.
6. Move to approve, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the payout of $1,314.11 to Kevin Donovan for seven (7) unused vacation days upon retirement.
7. Move to approve, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the payment of $2,404.00 per month to Shore Regional for the 3:20 pm Pre-School Bus Driver and Aide, for January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014.
8. Move to approve, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the payment of $8,940.00 to Shore Regional for the 11:20 am Pre-School Bus Driver and the 8:50 am and 11:20 am Pre-School Bus Aide, for November 18, 2013 through June 24, 2014.
Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______
ROLL CALL
Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______
Dr. Hunter _____ Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin ____
Ms. Sarfaty______Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS 1 - 17
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 retroactively approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the extension of employment of Elizabeth Vollaro, 6th Grade Replacement Teacher for Erica Kauffman Dalia, effective December 16, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Business Administrator and the Finance Committee, payment of $50,833.67 to the Shore Regional Board of Education in reimbursement pursuant to the Shared Superintendent Agreement, with the understanding that this payment will include reimbursement for health benefits payments, for the 2014-2015 school year upon receipt of an invoice and voucher for the aforementioned dollar amount from the Shore Regional Board of Education.
3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment of $46,500 to the Shore Regional Board of Education in reimbursement pursuant to the Shared Business Administrator Agreement, for the 2014-2015 school year upon receipt of an invoice and voucher for the aforementioned dollar amount from the Shore Regional Board of Education.
4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment of $32,769.00 to the Shore Regional Board of Education in reimbursement pursuant to the Shared Director of Curriculum Agreement, for the 2014-2015 school year upon receipt of an invoice and voucher for the aforementioned dollar amount from the Shore Regional Board of Education.
5. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment of $14,702.00 to the Shore Regional Board of Education in reimbursement pursuant to the Shared Payroll Services Agreement, for the 2014-2015 school year upon presentation of an invoice for the aforementioned dollar amount from the Shore Regional Board of Education.
6. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment of $14,414.00 to the Shore Regional Board of Education in reimbursement pursuant to the Shared Payroll Services Agreement for the 2013-2014 school year, retroactive to July 1, 2013, upon receipt of an invoice for the aforementioned dollar amount from the Shore Regional Board of Education.
7. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment of $18,705.00to the Shore Regional Board of Education in reimbursement pursuant to the Shared Transportation Coordinator Agreement, for the 2014-2015 school year upon receipt of an invoice and voucher for the aforementioned dollar amount from the Shore Regional Board of Education.
8. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the employment of the following Substitute Teachers for the 2013-2014 school year at $75.00 per diem pending review of Criminal History and other applicable documents:
Sherri Ehrlich
- Monmouth County Substitute Certificate
Eilea Ruth Knotts
- BS – Marine Biology
Carl Linfante
- MBA in Business
John Ponterio
- State of New Jersey Provisional Certificate: Elementary School Teacher Grades K-5.
- State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing: Teacher of Student’s with Disabilities, Subject Matter Specialization – Mathematics 5-8
Katherine Schaeffer Siegel
- State of New Jersey Standard Certificate: Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3
Richard S. Yelton
- BS – Health and Physical Education
9. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the retirement of Kevin Donovan, Maintenance, effective March 7, 2014, with regrets.
10. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the retirement of Patricia Colaguori, BME Kindergarten Teacher, effective July 1, 2014, with regrets.
11. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the retirement of Donna Naylor, BME 3rd Grade Teacher, effective July 1, 2014, with regrets.
12. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the disability retirement of Rocco Nannarello, FAS Physical Education Teacher, effective July 1, 2014, with regrets.