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MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING ON AUGUST 26, 2019 1 HAZLET TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL 419 MIDDLE ROAD HAZLET, NEW JERSEY 07730 MINUTES August 26, 2019 The Board of Education of Hazlet Township met for the purpose of an Executive Session and Regular Meeting on Monday, August 26, 2019, in Raritan High School, 419 Middle Rd, Hazlet, NJ A. CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Lauri J. O’Leary, Board President, called the meeting to order and made a motion to go into Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Mr. Asfour, Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Bolen, Mr. Grossman, Mr. V. Iannello, Mr. Kolibas, Mrs. Moreno, Mrs. O’Leary and Mr. Theis Absent: Mrs. Moreno Also present: Scott Ridley, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools, Joseph J. Annibale, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Christopher J. Mullins, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Motion To Go Into Executive Caucus WHEREAS, the Sen. Byron M. Baer Open Public meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., (the “Act”) provides that the Hazlet Township Board of Education may hold an “Executive Session” from which the public is excluded to discuss matters that are confidential or are one of the nine (9) subject matters listed Section 12(b) of the Act; and WHEREAS, it is recommended by the Superintendent that the Hazlet Township Board of Education go into Executive Session on this date at Raritan High School, 419 Middle Road, Hazlet, New Jersey to discuss matters that are permissible for discussion in Executive Session; and WHEREAS, the length of the Executive Session is estimated to be sixty (60) minutes after which the public meeting of the Board shall reconvene and proceed with business; and WHEREAS, that the Board hereby declares that its discussion of the following subject(s) will be made public at a time when the public’s interest in disclosure is greater than any privacy or governmental interest being protected from disclosure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Hazlet Township Board of Education that the Board shall go into Executive Session to discuss the following items: MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING ON AUGUST 26, 2019 2 _X_ _ 1. Confidential Matters per Statute or Court Order _____ 2. Impact Rights to Receive Federal Funds _____ 3. Unwanted Invasion of Individual Privacy _____ 4. Collective Bargaining _____ 5. Acquisition of Real Property or Investment of Funds _____ 6. Public Safety Procedures _____ 7. Litigation or Contract Matters or Att./Client Privilege _____ 8. Personnel Matters _____ 9. Imposition of Penalties Upon an Individual ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY RESULT IN BOARD ACTION WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES TO PUBLIC SESSION. A motion was made by Mr. V. Iannello, seconded by Mr. Barrett and unanimously carried by a roll call vote 8-0 to adjourn from Executive Session at 7:32 p.m. The Regular Board of Education meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mrs. Lauri J. O’Leary, Board President. B. FIRE ANNOUNCEMENT - SALUTE TO FLAG - ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE - ROLL CALL Mrs. Lauri J. O’Leary made the following announcement: Fire exits are located in the direction I am indicating. In case of a fire, you will be notified in the following way: bell, horn or public address system. If you are alerted for fire, please move in a calm orderly manner to the nearest smoke free exits, or as directed by the establishment over the public address system. Thank you. The Pledge of Allegiance Announcement of Adequate Notice Chapter 231, Laws of 1975 Mrs. Lauri J. O’Leary announced the “Adequate notice of this meeting was provided in writing to each Board Member, the Independent, The Asbury Park Press, The Star Ledger, Township Clerk, posted on the bulletin board in the lobby of Township Hall and the Hazlet Township Library.” ROLL CALL The following members were present: Mr. Asfour, Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Bolen, Mr. Grossman, Mr. V. Iannello, Mr. Kolibas, Mrs. Moreno, Mrs. O’Leary, Mr. Theis and student member William Zinckgraf Absent: Mrs. Moreno Also present: Scott Ridley, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools, Joseph J. Annibale, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Christopher J. Mullins, Business Administrator/Board Secretary C. STUDENT MEMBER UPDATE - William Zinckgraf Mr. Zinckgraf reported that the first day of school is Thursday, September 5, 2019 and the following at each school: MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING ON AUGUST 26, 2019 3 Raritan High School - Freshman orientation - September 4; Back to school night is September 19 and Parents academy meeting is September 23. Hazlet Middle School - Locker day is August 28; 7th grade orientation is September 4 and Back to school night is September 18. Beers Street School - 5th grade orientation is September 4; Back to school night is September 9th and PTO meeting is September 22. Cove Road School - 5th grade orientation is September 4 & Back to school night is September 9. Middle Road School - Staff professional day is September 3; first grade orientation is September 4; PTO meeting September 9; Patriots day is September 11; Back to school night is September 16 and Family movie night is September 20. Raritan Valley School - First grade orientation is September 4; PTO meeting is September 11 and Back to school night is September 16. Sycamore Drive ECLC - Orientation is September 4. D. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Superintendent’s Report - Dr. Ridley reported that the Hazlet Township Police Department hired two Class Three officers for the schools and promoted two officers to SROs to service the Middle School and High School. Dr. Piotrowski updated the audience on the progress and acknowledged the following: 2. 21 incoming Raritan High School freshmen who will be entering the Explorer Program Early College Academy. Mrs. Massimini, Assistant Principal, presented the following: 3. eight incoming Raritan High School freshman who will be entering the inaugural class of the RHS Performing Arts Academy. Mr. Miller, updated the audience on the progress and acknowledged the following: 4. We will be recognizing 36 Raritan High School students who are members of the Raritan High School Academy of Health Careers. E. CITIZENS’ QUESTION/COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS Anyone who would like to address the Board regarding items that are on the agenda please come to the podium and state your name and address. Two 3-minute statements may be made. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. None F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND FINANCIAL REPORTS A motion was made by Mr. V. Iannello, seconded by Mr. Grossman and unanimously carried by a roll call vote 8-0. 1. RESOLVED, that the following minutes submitted by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary are hereby accepted. a. Regular Meeting and Executive Session of July 29, 2019 2. RESOLVED, that all Board Members, who received the following Financial Reports, through dates noted, are hereby accepted: a. Treasurer’s Report through July 31, 2019 (Treasurer’s Report is in agreement with the Board Secretary’s Report for July 31, 2019). Exhibit A MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING ON AUGUST 26, 2019 4 b. Board Secretary’s Report - Revenue and Budget Summary Reports through July 2019. (Certification has been made by the Board Secretary to each Board member that no over expenditure of funds existed in any). Exhibit B c. Report of Transfers 3. RESOLVED, pursuant to N.A.J.C. 6A:23-2-11I4, the Board certifies that as of July 31, 2019, after review of the Secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations sections) and upon consultation with appropriate District officials, that to the best of our knowledge, no major account or funds have been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b). G. PRESIDENT’S REPORT - Lauri J. O’Leary None H. SECRETARY’S REPORT None I. NEW BUSINESS “1” Finance A motion was made by Mr. Barrett, seconded by Mr. Asfour and unanimously carried by a roll call vote 8-0. Mr. V. Iannello abstained on letter C and Mr. Grossman abstained on Magic Touch bill. a. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the list of bills, claims, supplies received and services rendered to the Board of Education of the Township of Hazlet: Gross Payroll & Agency 7/15/2019 $519,113.72 7/31/2019 $430,395.60 Voided checks and transfers July 2019 ($) Hand Checks July 2019 $18,671.01 Bond Payment July 2019 $1,911,579.98 Lease Payments Food Service Payments July 2019 $7,104.00 Bill List 08/26/2019 Exhibit C General Current Expense $2,023,500.61 Special Revenue $6,595.10 Capital Projects $905,490.15 Internal Service $10,285.34 TOTAL $2,945,871.20 $2,945,871.20 TOTAL $5,832,735.51 b. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following transfers: MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING ON AUGUST 26, 2019 5 Transfer 6, 8/1/2019 BUDGET ID BUDGET DESCRIPTION AMT AMT Fd Prog Fct Obj FUND PROGRAM FUNCTION OBJECT OUT IN 11 000 223 580 CE Undist Expend Staff Training Srvcs Travel $ 200.00 11 000 240 580 CE Undist Expend SS School Admin Travel $ 200.00 TOTAL $ 200.00 $ 200.00 1. Funds required to cover Administrative travel for the school year. Transfer 7, 8/1/2019 BUDGET ID BUDGET DESCRIPTION AMT AMT Fd Prog Fct Obj FUND PROGRAM FUNCTION OBJECT OUT IN 11 190 100 890 CE Reg Prog Undist Instruction Misc Expenditures $ 540.00 11 000 223 110 CE Undist Expend Instruc Staff Training Srvcs Other Salaries $ 540.00 TOTAL $ 540.00 $ 540.00 1.