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Regular Public Meeting November 29, 2011

RESOLUTIONS OF THE WEST LONG BRANCH BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Public Meeting – BME Cafeteria

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

"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, which has been designated as the Board's official newspaper, and The Star Ledger. 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:

Gabrielle Giglio and Nicholas Frazao

ROLL CALL

Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______

Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____

Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
PRESENTATIONS:

  1. Public Forum- Shared Services

    1. Mr. Jim Ireland-President, Point Pleasant Beach Board of Education

    2. Dr. John A. Ravally- Superintendent, Point Pleasant Beach School District

    3. Ellen Fischer- President, Manchester Regional High School Board of Education

    4. Jeffrey Fischer- Board Member, Haledon Public School Board of Education

    5. Dr. Richard Ney- Superintendent, Manchester School District

    6. Dr. Vincent J. Capraro- Interim Superintendent, Henry Hudson School District

    7. Ms. Janet Sherlock- Business Administrator/Board Secretary

    8. Ms. Loretta Gluckstein- President, Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education

    9. Ms. Sara Weimer- President, Atlantic Highlands Board of Education

    10. Ms. Karen Horner- President, Highlands Board of Education

    11. Dr. Piera Gravenor- Superintendent, Delsea Regional School District


The public will be able to ask forum members questions.
RECESS (5 MINUTES):
PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Anyone wishing to address the Board regarding items that are on the agenda please state your name and address.


APPROVAL OF MINUTES


October 12, 2011 Special Meeting

October 18, 2011   Workshop Meeting/Executive Session

October 27, 2011 Regular Meeting/Executive Session
Offered by: __________________Seconded by: ______________________

ROLL CALL

Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______

Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____

Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______


BUILDING AND GROUNDS RESOLUTIONS 1-3

The West Long Branch Board of Education, by means of a Consent Resolution, adopt various resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and

Whereas, the below listed resolutions are hereby adopted 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 Interim Superintendent, use of the West Long Branch School Cafeteria by the Cub Scout Pack 145, for Blue and Gold Dinner, on Sunday, February 19, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Certificate of Insurance on file).




  1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the use of the BME Classroom #18 by the Girl Scout Troop #704, Troop Leader, Stephanie Carew, twice a month on Wednesdays from 3:05 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. on the following dates: (Certificate of Insurance on file)


December 7, 2011

March 21, 2012

December 21, 2011

April 4, 2012

January 4, 2011

April 18, 2012

January 18, 2012

May 2, 2012

February 1, 2012

May 23, 2012

February 15, 2012

June 6, 2012

March 7, 2012







  1. Move to rescind, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the use of the FAS gymnasium by the West Long Branch PTA on Saturday, December 10, 2011 (activity cancelled).


Offered by: __________________Seconded by: ______________________
ROLL CALL

Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______

Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____

Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______



CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RESOLUTIONS 1-3

The West Long Branch Board of Education, by means of a Consent Resolution, adopt various resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and



Whereas, the below listed resolutions are hereby adopted 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 Interim Superintendent, the attendance at the workshops listed below with associated costs for the employees referenced below with associated program and mileage costs:




Date

Name

Workshop

Location

Cost of Program Excluding Associated Mileage Costs

December 2, 2011

Erhardt, James

Secton 504: Keys to Ensuring your School is Compliant

Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention, West Orange, NJ

$75.00

December 2, 2011


Somers, Angel

An Evening with Authors Wendy Mass and Jordan Sonnenblick

Ocean Place Resort,

Long Branch, NJ



$125.00

December 13, 2011

Famula, Jill

Multi-Sensory Early Reading Strategies

Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, NJ

No Charge



  1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following class trips:

December 9, 2011

Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, NJ

“The Nutcracker”

Grade 3 Students (58)

Mrs. Cagliostro, Mrs. Naylor, Ms. Steel, Mrs. Petersen

Approximate cost to the Board $136.50
December 14 & 16, 2011

Centra State Health Center

“Adventure to Health Programs” and “It’s Up to You”

Grade 7 Students (70)

Mrs. Bocco, Mr. Petrone, Mr. Nannarello

Approximate cost to the Board: $88.00


May 25, 2012

Michael T. Lake Performing Arts Center, Neptune, NJ

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Grade 2 Students (60)

Mrs. Cagliostro, Mrs. Pereless, Mrs. Fallon, Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Faccone

Approximate cost to the Board: $97.50


  1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the extension of the internship for Enza Mazza to complete a Master of Social Work (MSW) under the supervision of Lori Engelken, Social Worker from January 9, 2012 through May 15, 2012, one (1) day per week.


Offered by: __________________Seconded by: ______________________
ROLL CALL

Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______

Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____

Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______



FINANCE RESOLUTIONS 1-5

The West Long Branch Board of Education by means of a Consent Resolution adopt various resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and



Whereas, the below listed resolutions are hereby adopted 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 October, 2011 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, October 31, 2011 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 October 31, 2011 and the Treasurer of School Monies Reports for the month ending October 31, 2011.


  1. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Borough of West Long Branch approves the Bills and Claims for November, 2011, and Payroll per attached: (Budgeted)

Bills & Claims Fund 10 $ 304,680.59

Bills & Claims Fund 20 $ 20,309.29

Bills & Claims Fund 60 (School Lunch) $ 14,271.11

Payroll P/E 10/15/11 $ 248,914.17

FICA P/E 10/ 15/11 $ 19,144.48

Payroll P/E 10/31/11 $ 240,262.30

FICA P/E 10/31/11 $ 18,204.14


3. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following Transfer of Funds for

October 2011.




Description

Account

Trans Amt

Acct Desc

October Budget Transfers

11-000-213-890-00

180.00

DUES AND FEES

October Budget Transfers

11-000-222-610-01

400.00

GEN. SUPPLIES-INSTR-BME

October Budget Transfers

11-000-222-610-02

652.00

GEN. SUPPLIES-INSTR-FAS

October Budget Transfers

11-000-230-895-00

685.00

BOE DUES/FEES

October Budget Transfers

11-000-262-420-30

6,674.00

GEN BLDG REP & MAINT

October Budget Transfers

11-000-263-300-00

260.00

PURCH PROF/TECHNICAL SER

October Budget Transfers

11-000-263-420-00

585.00

CLEAN/REPAIR/MAINT

October Budget Transfers

11-000-263-610-00

-845.00

GENERAL SUPPLIES

October Budget Transfers

11-000-270-390-00

192.00

TRANSPORT. COORD SVCS

October Budget Transfers

11-000-270-420-00

-192.00

TYPE II BUSES REP&MAINT

October Budget Transfers

11-000-270-443-00

-2,067.00

LEASE PYMT-SCHOOL BUS

October Budget Transfers

11-000-270-580-00

150.00

TRAVEL

October Budget Transfers

11-190-100-610-07

-254.00

FURNITURE/EQUIP FAS

October Budget Transfers

11-190-100-890-00

254.00

MISC. EXPENSES

October Budget Transfers

12-000-230-732-00

-6,674.00

GEN ADMIN-NON INSTR EQUI



  1. Move to accept 2010-2011 Annual School Audit (Comprehension Annual Financial Report) and a Corrective Action Plan to address four (4) Audit Findings/Recommendations.



Recommendations of the Auditor:

2010-2011 Annual School Audit (CAFR):
Finding 2011-1: Personnel files were missing proper documentation verifying completion of a master’s degree.

Corrective Action Plan: The Superintendent will ensure proper documentation and certifications are part of all personnel files.
Implementation: Was implemented September 2011


Finding 2011-2: Salaries in the general ledger did not reconcile with the gross payroll primarily due to issues regarding voids and replacements within the Systems 3000 payroll module.
Corrective Action Plan: The Interim Business Administrator will ensure proper entries are made into the accounting system to reflect adjustments recorded in the payroll account.
Implementation: Was implemented September 2011
Finding 2010-3: The Board Secretary’s records were not in agreement with the records of the Treasurer.
Corrective Action Plan: The Superintendent will ensure that differences between the Treasurer’s records and the Board Secretary’s records are investigated and corrections are made into the general ledger of the School District.
Implementation: September 2011


  1. Authorize up to $______ to hire a shared service consultant for the following area(s) $__________


Offered by: __________________Seconded by: ______________________
ROLL CALL

Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______

Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____

Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______



PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS 1-7

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 Interim Superintendent, the employment

of the following as Substitute Teachers effective November 30, 2011 through June 30, 2012, at $75.00 per diem pending review of Criminal History and other applicable documents:
Jennifer Warren

State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing

Elementary School Teacher K-5
Sharon Krellin

State of New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate

Elementary School Teacher K-8

Special Education Teacher K-12

Early Childhood Teacher

Dorinne Cattelona

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Pending receipt of Monmouth County Substitute Certificate


Matthew Fawcett

Bachelor Degree, Rutgers University

Pending receipt of Monmouth County Substitute Certificate
Susan Kriegstein

Bachelor of Arts, Georgian Court University

Pending receipt of Monmouth County Substitute Certificate
Danna Valenti

Associates Degree, Brookdale Community College

Pending receipt of Monmouth County Substitute Certificate
Dina Hughes

State of New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate

Teacher of the Handicapped

Elementary School Teacher


Maria Jeanette Landhage

Associates Degree, Brookdale Community College

Pending receipt of Monmouth County Substitute Certificate
Martine McGrath

Bachelor of Arts, The College of New Jersey

State of New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate

Teacher of Social Studies


Christine Latteri

Bachelor of Arts, Georgian Court University

State of New Jersey Advanced Standing Teaching Certificate

Elementary School Teacher (K-5), Teacher of Language Arts Literacy (5-8) and Teacher of Students with Disabilities


Kathryn Anastasio

Associates Degree in Education, Brookdale Community College

Substitute Teacher’s Credential, State of New Jersey
Nicole DiPeri

Bachelor of Arts, Monmouth University

Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing

Elementary School Teacher

Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Teacher of Psychology

Heather Gaskell

Bachelor of the Arts, Kean University

Pending receipt of Monmouth County Substitute Certificate


  1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the employment

of the following as Substitute Clerks effective November 30, 2011 through June 30, 2012, at $10.50 per hour pending review of Criminal History and other applicable documents:
Rose Marie Caprioni

Susanne DeCristofaro

Maria Murphy

Shanique Rankine

Sharon Thompson

Fran DeRisi Cebulak





  1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following people to the QSAC Committee:

Richard Marvulli, Teacher

Louis Castagno, Teacher

Loretta Roberts, Association President

James Erhardt, Principal

Charles Welsh, Principal

Herbert C. Massa, Interim Superintendent/B.A.

Assistant Board Secretary

Susan Trocchia, Board Member

Teresa Vaccaro, Board President




  1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the employment of Sharon Eisenstark as the Replacement Third Grade Teacher for Megan Steel at the rate of $150.00 per diem, beginning December 5, 2011 until March 30, 2012, with six (6) days of transition beginning November 30, 2011 through December 2, 2011 and April 2, 2012 through April 4, 2012, at the rate of $75.00 per diem, no other benefits (Criminal History on file).




  1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the employment of Laura Anastasio as the Special Education Instructional Aide, at a rate of $13.10 per hour, not to exceed 29.5 hours per week, no health benefits, pending review of Criminal History and other applicable documents (Ms. Anastasio possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree and certification in Elementary Education and as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities from Georgian Court University).




  1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the nominee chosen for Affirmative Action Officer, effective November 30, 2011, (subject to adjustment following the conclusion of negotiations between the West Long Branch Board of Education and the West Long Branch Education Association and the approval/ratification of a collective negotiations agreement effective July 1, 2011). (Name of candidate will be available at the meeting)


  1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the settlement between WLBEA and the West Long Branch Board of Education regarding the sports monitor grievance.


Offered by: __________________Seconded by: ______________________
ROLL CALL

Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______

Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____

Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______


POLICY

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 accept, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the below policies submitted for first reading:


Revised

        1. District Publications

    1. Transportation Routes and Services

    1. Portable Electronic Communications Devices

  1. Substitute Teachers

  1. Salary Checks and Deductions

  1. Recruitment, Selection and Hiring

  1. Salary Checks and Deductions

    1. Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco (Substance Abuse)

    1. Technology/ Acceptable Use

  1. Home Instruction

Reviewed

  1. Media

  1. Distribution/ Display of Materials by/to Pupils and Staff

  1. Participation by the Public (School Volunteers)

  1. Ad Hoc Advisory Committee

  1. School-connected Organizations

  1. Visitors

  1. Community Complaints and Inquiries

  1. Fundraising by Outside Organizations

  1. Contests for Pupils

  1. Relations Between Other Entities and the District

  1. Control and Communication Channels and Systems

3000/3010 Concepts and Roles in Business and Non-instructional Operations

  1. Business Administrator (Job Description

  1. Income from Fees, Fines and Charges

    1. Portable Electronic Communications Devices



    1. Negotiations

    1. Search and Seizure

  1. Articulation



Offered by: __________________Seconded by: ______________________
ROLL CALL

Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______

Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____

Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______



SUPERINTENDENT’S MONTHLY REPORTS 1-5

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. Enrollment report for the month of October 2011:


ENROLLMENT DATA




Pre-Kindergarten

22

Kindergarten

48

1

53

2

60

3

58

BETTY MCELMON ELEMENTARY TOTAL

241

4

74

5

74

6

68

7

70

8

73

FRANK ANTONIDES SCHOOL TOTAL

359

OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENTS

6

DISTRICT ENROLLMENT

600




  1. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of Interim Superintendent, the following report of the Fire and Evacuation drills conducted during the month of October 2011:



School

Betty McElmon Elementary

Frank Antonides School

Month

October 2011

October 2011


Date/Time

1. 12th @ 9:14 – 9:16 am

1. 12th @ 9:14 – 9:16 am




2. 20th @ 9:12 – 9:18 am

2. 20th @ 9:12 – 9:18 am

Type of Drill

1. FIRE

1. FIRE




2. EVACUATION

2. EVACUATION

Duration of Drill

1. 1 Min. 50 Seconds

1. 1 Min. 50 Seconds




2. 6 Minutes

2. 6 Minutes

Weather Conditions

1. Cloudy & Fair

1. Cloudy & Fair




2. Sunny & Windy

2. Sunny & Windy

Participants of Drill

1. Students of Grades Preschool through 3rd Grade, Teachers & Staff. We were also assisted by the WLB Fire Department, as part of Fire Prevention Week.

1. Students of Grades 4 through 8, Teachers & Staff. We were also assisted by the WLB Fire Department, as part of Fire Prevention Week.




2. Students of Grades Preschool

through 3rd Grade, Teachers & Staff. Assisted by the WLB Police Dept.

2. Students of 4th through 8th Grade, Principal, Teacher & Bus Drivers. Assisted by the WLB Police Dept.

Brief Description of

What Was Drilled

1. Pull station: Front Lobby.

Used Fire Drill exits in

BME & Link

1. Pull station: Front Lobby, Zone 4. Used Fire Drill exits in

FAS & Link




2. Evacuation

9:12 – 9:18 am. All students & staff evacuated BME and the Link to the south-side grounds. Police supervised w/ Administrators.

2. Evacuation

9:12 – 9:18 am. All students & staff evacuated FAS and the Link to the south-side grounds. Police supervised w/ Administrators.




  1. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following Pupil Attendance Report for the month of October 2011:




STUDENT ATTENDANCE

# OF DAYS POSSIBLE

# OF DAYS ABSENT

PERCENT ATTENDANCE

Betty McElmon Elementary

4553

172

96.22%

Frank Antonides School

6835

240.5

96.48%




  1. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following Staff Attendance Report for the month of October 2011:




STAFF ATTENDANCE

# OF DAYS POSSIBLE

# OF DAYS ABSENT

PERCENT ATTENDANCE

Betty McElmon Elementary

503.5

21

95.82%

Frank Antonides School

680

32.5

95.22%




  1. Move to accept upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Special Services report:




    1. NCLB Application FY- 2011-12: Title 1 Teachers:

      1. BME- Mrs. Julie Carasia (math)

      2. FAS- Mrs. Margaret Doty (math)

    2. Annual Required Title 1-Parent Compact Policy Review:

      1. Parent and Teachers of Title 1 (math) students met during Open Houses on September 21 and September 22, 2011 and

      2. Parent Conferences on October 19 through October 21, 2011 to discuss the components of the Title 1 (math) program and student progress based on NJ Core Curriculum Standards.


Offered by: __________________Seconded by: ______________________
ROLL CALL

Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______

Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____

Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______



DISCUSSION ITEMS:
REPORTS:

NJSBA Legislative Delegate Dr. Ted Hunter
Foundation Patricia Bambach-McLaughlin
MCSBA Dr. Ted Hunter
PTA DELEGATE Erin Hegglin


Interim Superintendent Herbert C. Massa

Interim Business Administrator Herbert C. Massa



Communications
Discussion Old/New Business
PUBLIC COMMENTS:

EXECUTIVE SESSION

In compliance with the “Sunshine Law” N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq., the Board of Education must go into closed session in order to discuss subjects exempted from the public portion of our meeting.

The discussion to be held in closed session will be about:


Offered by: __________________Seconded by: ______________Time: __________
ROLL CALL

Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman _____ Mrs. Hegglin ______

Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____

Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Offered by: __________________Seconded by: ______________Time: __________
ROLL CALL

Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman _____ Mrs. Hegglin ______

Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____

Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC SESSION
Offered by: __________________Seconded by: ______________Time:__________
ROLL CALL

Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman _____ Mrs. Hegglin ______

Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____

Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Offered by: __________________Seconded by: ______________Time:__________
ROLL CALL

Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman _____ Mrs. Hegglin ______

Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____

Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______






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