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Work Session Meeting November 22, 2011

RESOLUTIONS OF THE WEST LONG BRANCH BOARD OF EDUCATION Work Session Meeting – District Media Center Tuesday, November 22, 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

ROLL CALL Dr. Christopher _____ Mrs. Gassman_____ Mrs. Hegglin______Dr. Hunter _____ Mrs. Kennedy _____ Mrs. McLaughlin _____ Mr. Santangelo _____ Mrs. Trocchia _____ Mrs. Vaccaro ______

PRESENTATIONS: 1. Laura DiTommaso, CPA/PSA- 2010-2011 Audit Report 2. Herbert C. Massa- Timeline Presentation on Hiring or Sharing Superintendents

APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 12, 2011 Special Meeting October 18, 2011 Workshop Meeting/Executive Session October 27, 2011 Regular Meeting/Executive Session

BUILDING AND GROUNDS 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).

2. 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 2, 2012 February 15, 2012 June 6, 2012 March 7, 2012

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4. 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).

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 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 Barnabas Health $75.00 Ensuring your School is Institute for Compliant Prevention, West Orange, NJ December 2, 2011 Somers, Angel An Evening with Ocean Place $180.00 Authors Wendy Mass Resort, and Jordan Sonnenblick Long Branch, NJ

December 13, 2011 Famula, Jill Multi-Sensory Early Monmouth Mall, No Charge Reading Strategies Eatontown, NJ

2. 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

3. 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.

FINANCE

1. Accept Certification of Monthly Financial Reports and Board Secretary Report

2. Bills & Claims – November 2011

3. Transfer of Funds – October 2011

4. Authorize up to $______to hire a shared service consultant for the following area $______

PERSONNEL 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

2. 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 4 Work Session Meeting November 22, 2011

Susanne DeCristofaro Maria Murphy Shanique Rankine Sharon Thompson

3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of 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

POLICY 1. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the below policies submitted for first reading:

Revised 1111 District Publications 3541.1 Transportation Routes and Services 4119.26 Portable Electronic Communications Devices 4121 Substitute Teachers 4142 Salary Checks and Deductions 4211 Recruitment, Selection and Hiring 4242 Salary Checks and Deductions 5131.6 Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco (Substance Abuse) 6142.10 Technology/ Acceptable Use 6173 Home Instruction Reviewed 1110 Media 1140 Distribution/ Display of Materials by/to Pupils and Staff 1200 Participation by the Public (School Volunteers) 1220 Ad Hoc Advisory Committee 1230 School-connected Organizations 1250 Visitors 1312 Community Complaints and Inquiries 1313 Fundraising by Outside Organizations 1322 Contests for Pupils 1600 Relations Between Other Entities and the District 2230 Control and Communication Channels and Systems 3000/3010 Concepts and Roles in Business and Non-instructional Operations 3001 Business Administrator (Job Description 5 Work Session Meeting November 22, 2011

3250 Income from Fees, Fines and Charges 3515.1 Portable Electronic Communications Devices 4135.3 Negotiations 5145.12 Search and Seizure 6122 Articulation

SUPERINTENDENT’S MONTHLY REPORTS 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 DISTRICT ENROLLMENT 600

2. 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 1. Cloudy & Fair 1. Cloudy & Fair Conditions 2. Sunny & Windy 2. Sunny & Windy 1. Students of Grades Preschool 1. Students of Grades 4 through through 3rd Grade, Teachers & 8, Teachers & Staff. We were Participants of Staff. We were also assisted by also assisted by the WLB Fire Drill the WLB Fire Department, as Department, as part of Fire part of Fire Prevention Week. Prevention Week.

2. Students of Grades Preschool 2. Students of 4th through 8th through 3rd Grade, Teachers & Grade, Principal, Teacher & Bus Staff. Assisted by the WLB Drivers. Assisted by the WLB Police Dept. Police Dept. Brief 1. Pull station: Front Lobby, 1. Pull station: Front Lobby. Description of Zone 4. Used Fire Drill exits in Used Fire Drill exits in What Was FAS & Link BME & Link Drilled 2. Evacuation 2. Evacuation 9:12 – 9:18 am. All students & staff 9:12 – 9:18 am. All students & staff evacuated BME and the Link to the evacuated FAS and the Link to the south-side grounds. Police south-side grounds. Police supervised w/ Administrators. supervised w/ Administrators.

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

STUDENT # OF DAYS # OF DAYS PERCENT ATTENDANCE POSSIBLE ABSENT ATTENDANCE Betty McElmon Elementary 4553 172 96.22% Frank Antonides School 6835 240.5 96.48%

4. 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 # OF DAYS PERCENT POSSIBLE ABSENT ATTENDANCE Betty McElmon Elementary 503.5 21 95.82% Frank Antonides School 680 32.5 95.22%

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

a. NCLB Application FY- 2011-12: Title 1 Teachers: i. BME- Mrs. Julie Carasia (math) ii. FAS- Mrs. Margaret Doty (math) b. Annual Required Title 1-Parent Compact Policy Review: i. Parent and Teachers of Title 1 (math) students met during Open Houses on September 21 and September 22, 2011 and ii. 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.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

ACTION ITEMS: PERSONNEL 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. Move to approve, upon recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Jo Ann Podracky as the Interim Assistant Board Secretary on an as needed basis, at $50 per hour, commencing November 23, 2011 through April 1, 2012 (Mrs. Podracky is a retired, certified school business administrator).

2. Move to approve, upon recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Caryn Anderson as an Interim Full Time employee, retroactive from November 1, 2011 (Board Direction October 27, 2011).

3. Move to approve, upon recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the extension of the existing contract for the Interim Superintendent/Business Administrator/Board Secretary until September 1, 2012 (Employment ceases upon any New Superintendent starting work).

4. Move to approve, upon recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the extension of unpaid medical leave of absence for Heather Weiner, commencing on November 16, 2011 through May 1, 2011.

5. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the employment of Beth Nash, Language Arts Replacement Teacher for Heather Weiner, retroactive to November 16, 2011 through May 1, 2012, Step 1-2 BA, $45,000 pro-rated, (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). (Beth Nash is working more that five (5) months).

Offered by: ______Seconded by: ______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 ______