SOUTH BOUND BROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 30, 2014

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1 SOUTH BOUND BROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 30, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular meeting was called to order by board president Allison Lih-Thiessen at 7:42 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by this opening statement: STATEMENT RE: SUNSHINE LAW This meeting has been advertised in two newspapers, the Courier-News and the Star Ledger, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and has been posted in conspicuous locations including the borough hall and school buildings. This complies with state law governing meetings of school boards and other organizations. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Esposito, Mrs. Lih-Thiessen, Mrs. Santora, Mrs. Shallop, Mr. Ambrose (arrived at 8:00 PM) and Mrs. Razani (arrived at 8:05 PM). Also present: Dr. Lorise Goeke, Superintendent/Principal and Mr. Michael Steinmetz, Business Administrator/Board Secretary. ACTION ITEM A READ BY DR. GOEKE a. MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EFFORTS OF SCHOOL BOARDS THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY Motion to approve resolution to commend the efforts of school boards throughout New Jersey, during School Board Recognition Month and to urge the public to support efforts to improve education. WHEREAS, The New Jersey School Boards Association has declared January 2014 to be School Board Recognition Month, a time that all residents might acknowledge the contributions made by our local school board members; and WHEREAS, The South Bound Brook Board of Education is one of more than 580 local school boards in New Jersey that sets policies and oversee the operations for public school districts; and WHERAS, The South Bound Brook Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all New Jersey public school students; and WHEREAS, New Jersey s local school boards help determine community goals for the education of approximately 1.4 million children in prekindergarten through 12th grade; and WHEREAS, New Jersey s 4,800 local school board members, who receive no remuneration for their services, act as advocates for public school

2 2 students as they work with administrators, teachers and parents for the betterment of public education; and WHEREAS, School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs; and WHEREAS, Boards of education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the needs of the school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators the public s expectations for the schools; and WHEREAS, New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation s best in indicators such as high school graduation rates, class size, college entrance exam participation, and Advanced Placement offerings and test scores. Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the South Bound Brook Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing January 2014 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further RESOLVED, That the South Bound Brook Board of Education urges all New Jersey citizens to work with their local boards of education and public school staffs toward the improvement of our children s education. Motion to accept above action item a. MOTION: Mrs. Santora SECOND: Mrs. Esposito VOTE: 5-0 The Robert Morris PTO provided dinner for the board for School Board Recognition Month. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ADDENDUM Motion to approve agenda and addendum as distributed to board members. MOTION: Mr. Allen SECOND: Mrs. Santora VOTE: 7-0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES JANUARY 6, 2014 REGULAR AND CLOSED SESSION a. Motion to approve minutes of January 6, 2014 Regular Meeting. MOTION: Mr. Allen SECOND: Mr. Ambrose VOTE: 7-0

3 3 RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC Members of the Robert Morris PTO were also in attendance for the meeting and were thanked for the dinner provided. Presentation by Architect of Record, Mr. Michael Milleman. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT - Dr. Goeke read a thank you note from Mr. Nicholas Barber, Treasurer addressed to the board for the fruit basket they gave to him in December; this was for all his excellent service to the district. - Dr. Goeke reported on the QSAC monitoring and District Performance Review. -major issue is the effect of student attendance on funding - Dr. Goeke discussed that SBB Recreation s facility use has been extended beyond the scheduled hour but they are willing to pay overtime for the custodial staff. A bill will be sent to the SBB Recreation Committee if needed. CONSENT ITEMS a. APPROVAL OF REVISED BILLS LISTING JANUARY 2014 Motion to approve revised bills listing for January 2014 in the amount of $590,945.40, includes January 15 payroll. b. BOARD SECRETARY S REPORT Motion to approve Board Secretary s Report dated December 31, 2013 indicating a cash balance of $ 2,408, c. TREASURER S (CONSULTANT) REPORT Motion to approve Treasurer s Report dated December 31, 2013 indicating a cash balance of $ 2,408, d. APPROVAL OF CAFETERIA BILLS Motion to approve bills for payment from the cafeteria account PAYMENT TO: DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Pomptonian Reconciliation - 12/20/2013 $ 3, Pomptonian Reconciliation 1/03/2014 $ 1, Pomptonian Reconciliation 1/10/2014 $ 6, Pomptonian Reconciliation 1/17/2014 $1, Confires Kitchen Inspection $ Bella Roma Pizza Day 2/21/14 $

4 4 Motion to approve the above consent items a-d. MOTION: Mr. Allen SECOND: Mrs. Santora VOTE: 7-0 CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Yvonne Sterling requesting the school district to allow her 8 th grade daughter to complete her 8 th grade schooling at Robert Morris School. b. Letter of resignation from Megan Dowden dated December 31, c. Letter from Joe and Tara Whale requesting the school district to allow their 1 st grade daughter to complete her 1 st grade schooling at Robert Morris School. ACTION ITEMS B-P b. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF MEGAN DOWDEN Motion to accept, with regret, the resignation of Megan Dowden, classroom aide, effective January 17, c. MOTION TO HIRE JANELLE LEIGH JEGOU Motion to hire Janelle Leigh Jegou as classroom aide, effective February 6, 2014, step one on the salary guide for the school year, salary is prorated. d. MOTION FOR APPROVAL TO ATTEND WORKSHOPS Motion to approve the attendance of the following to attend workshops and to receive reimbursement for incurred expenses: S. DeGennaro 02/03/2014 $ Daily Relief and Creative solutions for Reducing Anxiety & Problem Behaviors in Sensory, Autism & ADHD K. Paccione 02/03/2014 $ Daily Relief and Creative solutions for Reducing Anxiety & Problem Behaviors in Sensory, Autism & ADHD APPROPRIATION LINE e. MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH EDUCATION INC. Motion to approve contract with Education Inc. for hospital educational services at $47.00 per hour for a student who is hospitalized, not to exceed $7, APPROPRIATION LINE

5 5 f. MOTION TO ACCEPT AMENDED NCLB APPLICATION FY14 Resolved to amend the FY 2014 NCLB application to bring forward FY13, prior year carry over in the following amounts: Title I $ 3, Title IIA $ 4, g. MOTION TO APPROVE JOINT TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT WITH GREEN BROOK TWP BOE Motion to approve joint transportation agreement with Green Brook Twp. BOE to transport a student for the school year, not to exceed $1, APPROPRIATION LINE_ h. APPROVAL OF AMENDED SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MRESC FOR Motion to approve amended service agreement with Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission for partnerships for children with hearing loss/inherent services for additional services (original approval received on 9/4/13) not to exceed $ 9, APPROPRIATION LINE i. MOTION TO CHANGE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PAYMENT METHOD Motion to change Unemployment Insurance Method from reimbursement to contributory, effective January 1, j. APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR Motion to approve the following substitute teachers for the school year. Matthew DeBlass Pamela Yessian Rates to be paid per diem as needed teacher substitute $95.00 a day and classroom aide at $69.00 a day. APPROPRIATION LINE

6 6 k. APPROVAL OF NJ QSAC DISTRICT PERFORMANCE REVIEW Motion to approve NJ Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) District Performance Review School Year l. AMENDMENT TO LONG RANGE FACILITIES PLAN DEFICIENCY LIST Motion to approve the attached Deficiency List, an amendment to the Long Range Facilities Plan, in the total amount of $ 5,044,140. m. APPROVAL of RFP Motion to authorize the School Business Administrator/Purchasing Agent to prepare and advertise a Request for Proposal for UV replacement and AC for Room 140 and Room 135, gutter repairs and electrical transient volt surge suppressor. n. APPROVAL OF ARCHITECRUAL SERVICES Motion to authorize Tokarski & Millemann, architect of record, to proceed with Room 140, Room 135, gutter repairs and surge suppressor projects not to exceed $20,000 for architectural services using capital funds. o. APPROVAL OF WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS FROM CAPITAL RESERVE Motion to approve withdrawal of funds from Capital Reserve for following projects: PROJECT AMOUNT UV replacement and AC Rooms 140 & 135 $122, Gutter Repairs $ Electrical Transient Volt Surge Suppressor $80, TOTAL $240, Motion to accept above action items b-o. MOTION: Mrs. Esposito SECOND: Mrs. Santora VOTE: 7-0 COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Allen reported the following: - He was sworn in at the Bound Brook BOE meeting. - Bound Brook will be purchasing two buildings for use as elementary schools. - Bound Brook will have a blood drive on February 19 th. - Bound Brook BOE will be attending a retreat on February 15, Bound Brook will have a special meeting on February 3, 2014

7 7 OLD BUSINESS Mrs. Esposito stated that that it was nice to see some retired teachers at the holiday party as well as meeting new staff members. NEW BUSINESS 8 th grade class trip discussion, due to decline in registration projection, the CTA Field trip to Washington DC in the spring has increased in price. Projected 45 students Actual registered 34 students Increase of $55 per student cost Increase of an additional $16 for required triple occupancy room (6 students) Total additional cost Financial aid (for needy students) $ $ X 34 $ 1, $ X 6 $ Total $ 2, p. APPROVAL TO SUPPLEMENT ADDITIONAL COST OF TRIP Motion to approve supplementing additional cost of 8 th grade class trip To Washington DC due to decline in registration projection, not to exceed $ 2, Motion to approve action item p. MOTION: Mr. Ambrose SECOND: Mr. Allen VOTE: 7-0 ADJOURNMENT (TIME:9:45 PM) MOTION: Mr. Ambrose SECOND: Mr. Allen VOTE: 7-0 Respectfully submitted, Michael D. Steinmetz, Board Secretary/ School Business Administrator