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Regular Public Meeting May 26, 2015

RESOLUTIONS OF THE WEST LONG BRANCH BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Public Meeting – Media Center 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015

CALL TO ORDER

"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."

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by the following students: R. J. Vandenbrouck & Ethan Smith

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. If the Superintendent of Schools 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. In rare instances, matters are presented to the Board of Education for discussion at the same meeting that final action may be taken.

ROLL CALL Mrs. Arvanitis _____ Mrs. Cavanaugh ______Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman _____ Mrs. Hegglin ______Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin _____ Ms. Sarfaty _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____

PRESENTATIONS:  2015 S.I.T.E Winners: Grades 1 & 2: 1st Place: Tucker Malfa & Gus Nohilly-Hicks – “The Solar Charger” 2nd Place: Matthew Sisk & Jack Ternet – “Umbrella 360” 3rd Place: Sadie Canessa & Sienna Sheridan – “The Cover Up 360” Honorable Mention: Dominic Cistero & Biagio Guzzi – “The Bathroom Baby”

Grades 3 & 4: 1st Place: Kate Hagerman & Hannah Loehr – “Doggie Dryer” 2nd Place: Larissa Smilios – “The Wrapper’s Box” 3rd Place: Donovan Hughes & Hunter Katz – “Flashcam”

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Grades 5 & 6: 1st Place: Evan Drach – “Brain Activated Remote Control Collar”” 2nd Place: Katie Ann McLaughlin & Peyton Carasia – “Studi-Trakr” 3rd Place: Cailey Canessa – “The West Long Branch Bus Tracker App”

Grades 7 & 8: 1st Place: Sophie Greenberg – “Tartastic”

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Anyone wishing to address the Board regarding items that are on the agenda, please state your name and address

APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 28, 2015 Regular Public Meeting

Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______ROLL CALL Mrs. Arvanitis _____ Mrs. Cavanaugh ______Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman _____ Mrs. Hegglin ______Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin _____ Ms. Sarfaty _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____

COMMITTEE REPORT: Building & Grounds Brian Kramer

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 Betty McElmon Gym by the WLB Sports Association for WiffleMania on Thursday, May 21 & Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Certificate of Insurance on File).

COMMITTEE REPORT: Education/Curriculum/Technology Dr. Paul Christopher

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 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 Superintendent, the following class trips:

June 4, 2015 Six Flags, Jackson, NJ Grades 5-8 Student Council (20 students) NJASC (Student Council) Spring Awards Program Mrs. Cagliostro, & Mrs. Hess Approximate cost to the Board - $136.70

June 9, 2015 Rutger’s Eco Complex Grades 1-7 S.I.T.E Regional Competition Mrs. Dalia & Mrs. Mitchell Approximate cost to the Board - $250.00 (No transportation cost to Board)

2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the attendance at the workshop listed below with associated program costs for the employees referenced below:

Date Name Workshop Location Cost of Program Excluding Associated Mileage Costs June 2, 2015 Stacie Smith Developing Intervention Monmouth Mall, Paid through IDEA Plans to Address Eatontown, NJ Funds Challenging Behaviors

3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Regional Summer Reading Lists, Grades K-8.

4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, for the following employees to conduct a Kindergarten Orientation in August, 2015 for students and parents at the contracted hourly wage of $46.00 per hour for two (2) hours each:

Julie Lang (teacher) Nadine Surak (teacher) Laura Myers (teacher) Patricia Falco (nurse)

5. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Junior Field Experience Placement Students from Monmouth University during the 2015 May/June summer session:

Student Name Placement Cooperating Teacher Danielle Ahearn Kindergarten Eve McNicholas Stephen Bazaz 1st Grade Loretta Roberts & Jill Famula Nikoletta Innocenti 1st Grade Lanai Robbins Sarah Lee 3rd Grade Maureen Petersen

6. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Home Instruction for Student ID #1458963739 whose IEP requires ten (10) hours per week of Home Instruction. We are requesting the student be instructed by Mrs. Freeman at ten (10) hours per week at the approved rate of $44.00 per hour effective Monday, May 4, 2015 until further notice.

7. Motion to rescind the action taken at the March 24, 2015, for student SID# 5429711613 to attend a special program at Small Factory Productions, Fair Haven at $80.00 per session per the IEP. Transportation to be provided by Shore Regional once per week for 14 weeks for a total of $1,476.00 effective Thursday, March 26, 2015.

Be It Further Moved That student SID# 5429711613 & student SID#2172046207 attend a special program at Small Factory Productions, Fair Haven at $80.00 per session per the IEP. Transportation to be provided by Shore Regional for 12 sessions at $1,692.00 effective Thursday, May 28, 2015.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Committee Mary Gassman

FINANCE RESOLUTIONS 1-4 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 April 30, 2015 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, April 30, 2015 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 April 30, 2015 and the Treasurer of School Monies Reports for the month ending April 30, 2015.

2. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Borough of West Long Branch approves the Bills and Claims for May, 2015, and April, 2015 Payroll per attached: (Budgeted)

Bills & Claims Fund 10 $ 278,469.09 Bills & Claims Fund 20 $ 49,473.42 DCRP $ 310.96 Payroll P/E 4/15/15 $ 293,077.64 FICA P/E 4/15/15 $ 22,301.25 Payroll P/E 4/30/15 $ 270,985.38 FICA P/E 4/30/15 $ 20,610.96

3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the agreement between the West Long Branch Board of Education and Realtime Information Technology for the 2015-2016 school year at a cost of $11,840.30.

4. The West Long Branch Board of Education hereby approves the submission of grant application for the 2015 Safety Grant Program through the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group’s MOCSSIF Subfund for the purposes described in the application, in the amount of $2,001.00.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Personnel Beth Sarfaty

PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS 1-11 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 employment of the following Substitute Teachers for the 2015-2016 school year at a per diem rate of $85.00:

Fortunato Acerra Alexandra Gutierrez Benjamin Solomon Christopher Arpa Kelly Hogan Lynn Steneck Dana Aschettino Lisa Jacobson Alyssa Trocchia Paulette Barham Cynthia Klein Kristen Wilken Katherine Bazley Ashli Kravarik Christopher Dale Julianne Cagliostro Susan Lagrotteria Marion Kallok Stephanie Carew Kaitlyn Mazzeo Dorinne Cattelona Megan McGann Brenda Crystal Kimberly Montana Renee Dasilva Maria Murphy Sharon Eisenstark Josemaria Olaguera Debra Farinella Maryanne Pastore Marcia Fiore Al Roma Zachary Flaherty Luisa Rosado Eve Fuhring Janet Rosen Sandra Gardner Monte Rosen Mary Jane Gerard- Manners Katherine Siegel

2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Substitute Nurses for the 2015-2016 school year at a per diem rate of $150.00 as follows:

Carmen Boyle Allyson Roma Melissa Ercolino Lynn Steneck Suzanne Montanari Judith Twidle Janet Paladino Alisa Vandenbrouck Debra Kerr (summer school only) Susan Gillick (sub. summer school only)

3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Substitute Clerks for the 2015-2016 school year at an hourly rate of $10.71 as follows:

Paulette Barham Frances Cebulak Kim Carroll Peggy Rubman

4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Substitute Lunch Aides for the 2015-2016 school year at a per diem rate of $22.95 as follows:

Stacey Acerra Ann Lindsay Dana Aschettino Lori Ottino Barbara Coats Alice Rourke Dana Viana

5. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Substitute Security Monitors for the 2015-2016 school year at a per diem rate of $75.00 as follows:

William Chasey Joseph Winter Albert Roma

6. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the employment of Karen Huhn as the Attendance Officer for the 2015-2016 school year at $25.00 per visit.

7. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the employment of the following Substitute Teachers for the 2014-2015 & 2015-2016 school year at a per diem rate of $85.00 pending review of Criminal History and other applicable documents:

Francisco Alberro - Monmouth County Substitute Certificate

Nicole Drummond - State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing: Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-5 - State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility - Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Aleksandra Santiago - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

8. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that Carmela Ferraro be given up to an additional 15 days at her per diem rate of $154.43 for summer work.

9. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the tuition reimbursement of $3,000.00 for Julie Lang for the completion of college courses, per contract.

10. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the tuition reimbursement of $3,000.00 for Nicholas Cammarano for the completion of college courses, per contract.

11. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, George Stone, as Treasurer of School Monies for the 2015-2016 school year at the annual salary of $5,383.00.

COMMITTEE REPORT: Policy & Planning Erin Hegglin

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 April 2015:

ENROLLMENT DATA Pre-Kindergarten 26 Kindergarten 42 1 53 2 62 3 62 BETTY MCELMON ELEMENTARY TOTAL 245 4 62 5 64 6 62 7 80 8 74 FRANK ANTONIDES SCHOOL TOTAL 342 OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENTS DISTRICT ENROLLMENT 595

2. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of Superintendent, the following report of the Fire and Evacuation drills conducted during the month of April 2015:

School: Betty McElmon Elementary Frank Antonides School

Month: April 2015 April 2015 Date/Time 1. 14th @ 1:03 PM – 1:05 PM 1. 14th @ 1:03 PM – 1:05 PM 2. 24th @ 10:07 AM – 10:13 AM 2. 24th @ 10:07 AM – 10:13 AM Type of Drill 1. FIRE DRILL 1. FIRE DRILL 2. BOMB THREAT - 2. BOMB THREAT - EVACUATION EVACUATION DRILL DRILL

Duration of Drill 1. 2 Minutes 50 Seconds 1. 2 Minutes 50 Seconds 2. 6 Minutes 50 Seconds 2. 6 Minutes 50 Seconds Weather 1. Warm and Overcast 1. Warm and Overcast Conditions 2. Sunny and Cold 2. Sunny and Cold Participants of 1. Students of Grades Preschool 1. Students of Grades 4 through 8, Drill through Grade 3, Teachers & Teachers & Staff. Staff. 2. Students of Grades Preschool 2. Students of Grades 4 through 8, through Grade 3, Teachers & Teachers & Staff. Staff. Brief Description of 1. Fire Drill. The BME front 1. Fire Drill. The FAS pull station What Was Drilled lobby pull station was used. All # 7 was used. All students and students and staff exited through staff exited through the fire drill the fire drill exits. exits. 2. BME Principal Erhardt 2. BME Principal Erhardt announced the Bomb Threat announced the Bomb Threat (in Evacuation Drill throughout Cafeteria) Lockdown Drill both BME & FAS schools. All throughout both BME & FAS students and staff exited from schools. All students and staff the BME, FAS & Link were locked down in the BME, classrooms. Principal’s Erhardt FAS & Link classrooms. and Fiorillo ran the drill with Principal’s Erhardt and Fiorillo Security guards Kevin Pierson ran the drill with Security guards and Chris Dale, and the Kevin Pierson and Chris Dale, and following members of the WLB the following members of the Police Department: Sgt. Brian WLB Police Department: Sgt. Kramer; Detective Hanlon; and Brian Kramer; Detective Hanlon; Patrolmen Stroebel. and Patrolmen Stroebel.

3. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Pupil Attendance Report for the month of April 2015:

STUDENT # OF DAYS # OF DAYS PERCENT ATTENDANCE POSSIBLE ABSENT ATTENDANCE Betty McElmon Elementary 3872 206 94.68% Frank Antonides School 5419 268.5 95.05%

4. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Staff Attendance Report for the month of April 2015:

STAFF TOTAL # OF # OF DAYS % LONG TERM MINUS ATTENDANCE DAYS ABSENT LEAVE DAYS LONG ABSENT TERM LEAVE % BME 456 33.5 92.65 0 92.65 FAS 624 85 86.37 35 94.39

5. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following HIB Reports for the month of April 2015:

Reported Confirmed Unconfirmed Incidents Incidents Incidents Betty McElmon 1 0 1 Elementary Frank Antonides School 1 0 0 TOTALS 2 0 1

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

NJSBA Legislative Delegate/ MCSBA Dr. Paul Christopher

Foundation Meaghan Cavanaugh

PTA Kristin Arvanitis

Business Administrator Comments Dennis Kotch

Superintendent Comments Thomas Farrell

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Anyone wishing to address the Board, please state your name and address.

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:

MOTION TO OPEN EXECUTIVE SESSION

Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______ROLL CALL Mrs. Arvanitis _____ Mrs. Cavanaugh ______Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman _____ Mrs. Hegglin ______Mr. Kramer______Mrs. McLaughlin _____ Ms. Sarfaty _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ 10 Regular Public Meeting May 26, 2015

MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC SESSION

MOTION TO ADJOURN