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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 28, 2012
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
LAKEHURST BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012
(HELD IN THE MEDIA CENTER OF THE LAKEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)
A. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
The Lakehurst Board of Education is called to order in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act Public Law – 1975 Chapter 231 (P.L. 1975-231C). This meeting was advertised in the Asbury Park Press on February 24, 2012, posted on the bulletin board of the Borough Clerk and posted on the school bulletin board.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Mr. Hanily Member Present
Mrs. Chillemi Member Present
Mr. Oliver Vice President Present
Mrs. Septor President Present
Determination of existence of Quorum necessary to take action, by Board Secretary/School Business Administrator.
ALSO PRESENT
X Mrs. Dobrowansky Interim Superintendent
X Dr. DeMareo Interim Superintendent
X Mr. Parliman School Business Administrator
X Mr. Zabarsky School Board Attorney
Members of the Staff
Members of the Public
The Agenda is available to the public on the Monday before a Board Meeting, at the Board Office after 3:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 (New Jersey Statutes Annotated) permits the exclusion of the Public from a Meeting in certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lakehurst Board of Education in the County of Ocean and the State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of and action upon the herein after specified subject matter(s).
2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows:
Personnel
3. It is anticipated that the matter(s) discussed will not be made public at any foreseeable time in the future.
4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
A Motion was made by Mrs. Chillemi and seconded by Mr. Hanily to move on the above Resolution.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mr. Hanily Aye
Mrs. Chillemi Aye
Mr. Oliver Aye
Mrs. Septor Aye
CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
Time In: 7:03 PM
Time At Conclusion Of Closed Session: 7:35 PM
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A Motion was made by Mrs. Chillemi and seconded by Mr. Oliver to dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of the July 24, 2012 regular and closed session minutes.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mr. Hanily Abstain
Mrs. Chillemi Aye
Mr. Oliver Aye
Mrs. Septor Aye
E. BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORTS/SPECIAL REPORT
- Mrs. Septor spoke regarding the Manchester mold problem as well as giving the public an update on the Manchester/Jackson issue.
- Mr. Oliver spoke to the OCSBA and NJSBA regarding the State’s availability to passing legislation without documentation or public input in a period of five days.
F. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
G. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
- We will meet with the Architect on the 7th of September for bathroom renovation plans should money be available.
H. CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD
I. Public Comments on Agenda Items
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
K. NEW BUSINESS
L. BOARD BUSINESS
1. To confirm and approve the following requests for the use of the Lakehurst District facilities:
a. Organization Name: Second Cup of Coffee
Organization Address: 301 Union Avenue, Lakehurst
Date(s) Desired: August 28, 2012
Time Desired: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Proposed Use: Sell decals and distribute flyers for meeting
Equipment Requested: 1 Table and 2 Chairs
Space Requested: Front Lobby
b. Organization Name: PTA
Organization Address: 301 Union Avenue, Lakehurst
Date(s) Desired: September 4, 2012
Time Desired: 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Proposed Use: Welcome back breakfast
Equipment Requested: N/A
Space Requested: Media Center
BOARD BUSINESS (Continued)
c. Organization Name: PTA
Organization Address: 301 Union Avenue, Lakehurst
Date(s) Desired: September 11, 2012
Time Desired: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Proposed Use: Meeting
Equipment Requested: Tables and Chairs
Space Requested: Media Center
d. Organization Name: Girl Scouts
Organization Address: Old Freehold Road, Toms River
Date(s) Desired: Third Monday of every month: September 15,
October 15, November 19, December 17, March 18, April 15, May 20 and June 17, 2012
Time Desired: 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Proposed Use: Girl Scout Leader Meeting
Equipment Requested: N/A
Space Requested: Cafeteria
e. Organization Name: PTA
Organization Address: 301 Union Avenue, Lakehurst
Date(s) Desired: September 28, 2012
Time Desired: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Proposed Use: Picture Day
Equipment Requested: 1 Table and 2 Chairs
Space Requested: Gymnasium
2. To approve the donated archery equipment to the NJ Fish & Game.
A Motion was made by Mr. Hanily and seconded by Mrs. Chillemi to approve Board Business Items 1 & 2.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mr. Hanily Aye
Mrs. Chillemi Aye
Mr. Oliver Aye
Mrs. Septor Aye
M. FINANCE
1. To approve for Payment of Bills listed on the Bill Resolution dated August 28, 2012, totaling $331,355.09.
2. To accept the Secretary's Report A-148 for June 30, 2012, with a Cash Balance of $3,523,530.39.
3. To accept the Treasurer's Report A-149 for June 30, 2012, with a Cash Balance of $3,523,530.39.
4. To accept the Secretary’s Report A-148 for July 31, 2012, with a Cash Balance of $4,186,238.86.
5. To accept the Treasurer’s Report A-149 for July 31, 2012, with a Cash Balance of $4,186,238.86.
6. To confirm the transfers within the 2011-12 school budget for July 31, 2012.
Account Description Amount
11-999-100-562 Tuition within State Spec. Ed $156,153.86
11-999-291-220 Emp. Benefits – FICA Other $ 4,379.09
40-701-510-834 Interest on Bonds $ 52,354.16
12-910-000-000 Construction Services $ 99,420.61
FINANCE (Continued)
7. To confirm the transfers within the 2012-13 school budget for August 31, 2012.
Account Description Amount
11-999-291-270 Emp. Benefits – Health Premiums -$ 11,513.63
50-910-000-000 Enterprise – Food Service $ 11,513.63
8. To accept the Certification of No Over-expenditures:
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:22-2.11(c)3, I, Barry Parliman, Board Secretary, certify that as of July 31, 2012, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contracted orders) which in budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contracted orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the District Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 and 18A:22-8.1, that the District financial accounts have been reconciled and are in balance.
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Board Secretary Date
9. To accept Financial Reporting:
Through the adoption of this resolution, we, the Lakehurst Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A22-2.11(c)4 certify that as of July 31, 2012, after review of the Secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the Business Administrator and other appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:22-2.11(c )4 I-VI and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
10. To approve the tuition contract for one (1) special education student (SID# 6022641101) with the Manchester Township School District in the amount of $55,650.00 for the 2012-2013 school year.
11. To approve the tuition contract for one (1) special education student (SID#8470582435) with the Manchester Township School District in the amount of the Manchester Township School District in the amount of $55,650.00 for the 2012-2013 school year.
12. To approve the tuition contract for one (1) special education student SID# 801423976) with the Manchester Township School District in the amount of $55,650.00 plus $32,330.00 for an individual aide for the 2012-2013 school year.
13. To approve the tuition contract for one (1) special education student (SID# 6512813291) with Bancroft School in Haddonfield in the amount of $54,223.24 plus $37,312.00 for an individual aide for the 2012-2013 school year.
14. To approve the tuition contract for one (1) special education student (SID# 1271705573) with Best Academy North in Tinton Falls in the amount of $43,010.00 for the 2012-2013 school year.
15. To approve the tuition contract for one (1) special education student (SID# 4152676713) with the Manchester Township School District in the amount of $30,000.00 for the 2012-2013 school year.
16. To approve submission of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) grant application for the 2012-2013 school year.
Title I: $126,214
Title IIA: $15,973
Title III: $1,307
FINANCE (Continued)
17. To approve the 2012-2013 school year lunch prices as follows:
Breakfast:
Paid: $1.25
Reduced: $.30
Lunch:
Paid: $2.40
Reduced: $.40
(Exhibit: 12-06)
A Motion was made by Mr. Oliver and seconded by Mrs. Chillemi to approve Finance Items 1 - 17.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mr. Hanily Aye
Mrs. Chillemi Aye
Mr. Oliver Aye
Mrs. Septor Aye
N. PERSONNEL
1. To approve and confirm the hiring of Jill Dobrowansky as Superintendent as per contract for the 2012-2013 school year starting August 20, 2012 pending successful completion of the application process established by the Interim Superintendent of Schools and criminal history clearance is obtained through the State of New Jersey in accordance with the law.
2. To eliminate the position of Interim Superintendent effective August 20, 2012.
3. To approve the hiring of Amanda Barbieri as part-time Special Education Teacher at a salary of $23,623.00 (BA-Step 1) for the 2012-2013 school year starting September 1, 2012 pending successful completion of the application process established by the Superintendent of Schools and criminal history clearance is obtained through the State of New Jersey in accordance with the law.
4. To approve the hiring of Nicholas Barletta as full-time Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher at a salary of $47,245.00 (BA-Step 1) for the 2012-2013 school year starting September 1, 2012 pending successful completion of the application process established by the Superintendent of Schools and criminal history clearance is obtained through the State of New Jersey in accordance with the law.
5. To approve the hiring of Amanda Becker as long-term substitute for Special Education for Lisa Chapman at a salary of $80.00 per day for the 2012-2013 school year starting September 1, 2012 pending successful completion of the application process established by the Superintendent of Schools and criminal history clearance is obtained through the State of New Jersey in accordance with the law.
6. To approve the hiring of Laura Mahoney as part-time paraprofessional at a salary of $9,938.00 (Step 1) for the 2012-2013 school year starting September 1, 2012 pending successful completion of the application process established by the Superintendent of Schools and criminal history clearance is obtained through the State of New Jersey in accordance with the law.
7. To approve the hiring of Catherine Salvatore as part-time Spanish Teacher at a salary of $26,278.00 (BA-Step 7) for the 2012-2013 school year starting September 1, 2012 pending successful completion of the application process established by the Superintendent of Schools and criminal history clearance is obtained through the State of New Jersey in accordance with the law.
PERSONNEL (Continued)
8. To confirm and approve Mary Ellen Hess, School Nurse to work on August 28, 2012 and August 29, 2012 to prepare for the 2012-2013 school year.
9. To approve the new-hire Substitute Teachers for the 2012-2013 school year pending completion of each criminal history check and the applicant’s attestation he/she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18:A:6-4.13 et.
(Exhibit: 12-07)
10. To approve the re-hire Substitute Teachers for the 2012-2013 school year pending completion of each criminal history check and the applicant’s attestation he/she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18:A:6-4.13 et.
(Exhibit: 12-08)
11. To approve Clifford Barneman as NCLB Coordinator at a stipend of $6,000.00.
12. To approve Jill Dobrowansky as the Affirmative Action Officer for the 2012-2013 school year.
13. To approve Theresa Hamilton as Grant Writer for the 2012-2013 school year at the salary of $20,000.00.
14. To approve the contract for In School Nursing Services with Bayada Nurses, Inc.
15. To approve attendance of Jill Dobrowansky, Dr. Cliff Barneman, Barry Parliman and Dr. Mark DeMareo at trainings/workshops required by the NJDOE during the 2012-2013 school year at a cost of mileage only.
16. To reduce Main Office secretary, Jill Richmond, to half time effective October 1, 2012.
17. To accept the declination from Kathleen Hughes for Part-Time employment as the School Social Worker.
A Motion was made by Mr. Oliver and seconded by Mrs. Chillemi to approve and confirm Personnel Items 1 - 17.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mr. Hanily Aye
Mrs. Chillemi Aye
Mr. Oliver Aye
Mrs. Septor Aye
ANNOUNCEMENTS
· School Closed – August 31, 2012 and September 3, 2012 – Labor Day Weekend
· Teacher In-Service – September 4, 2012
· First Day of School – September 5, 2012
· Board of Education meeting - September 18, 2012
· Back to School Night – September 20, 2012
· Picture Day – September 28, 2012
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC
CLOSED SESSION (IF NEEDED)
CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 (New Jersey Statutes Annotated) permits the exclusion of the Public from a Meeting in certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lakehurst Board of Education in the County of Ocean and the State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of and action upon the herein after specified subject matter(s).
2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows:
Personnel
3. It is anticipated that the matter(s) discussed will not be made public at any foreseeable time in the future.
4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
A Motion was made by Mrs. Chillemi and seconded by Mr. Oliver move on the above Resolution.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mr. Hanily Aye
Mrs. Chillemi Aye
Mr. Oliver Aye
Mrs. Septor Aye
Time In: 8:30 PM
Time At Conclusion Of Closed Session: 8:40 PM
ADJOURNMENT
A Motion was made by Mr. Oliver and seconded by Mrs. Chillemi to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education at 8:40 p.m.