EATONTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION Eatontown, New Jersey December 16, 2013 REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Monday, December 16, 2013 7:00 p.m. Memorial School All-Purpose Room 7 Grant Avenue, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724 AGENDA Adequate Notice of Meeting Statement by Presiding Officer I hereby announce, pursuant to Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act: that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided as follows: A notice was published on January 7, 2013, in the Asbury Park Press and sent to the Atlanticville on January 7, 2013, distributed to the Eatontown Borough Clerk and posted on the front door of the Board of Education Building at 5 Grant Avenue, Eatontown, New Jersey, stating the time, date, and place of this meeting. District Mission: It is the mission of the Eatontown Public Schools to set high academic and social expectations for its students. By providing our students with appropriate staffing, resources and funding they will be able to reach these expectations and achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as well as the Common Core State Standards. I. CALL TO ORDER II. MOMENT OF SILENCE III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 4 th Graders Julianna Ilvento Matthew Cook Carlos DesJardin Sofia Roman Axel Roxas Kelly Huang IV. ROLL CALL Mr. Bennett Mr. Lawson Mr. McCue, Superintendent Mrs. Diedrichsen Mrs. Palenzuela Ms. Trainor, Interim BA/BS Mr. English Mrs. Robertson Mr. Collins, Esq. Mr. Fukushima Mr. Siino Mr. Kramer
V. REPORT FROM THE STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER VI. PRESENTATION 2012-2013 Audit Report presented by Robert Allison of Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. VII. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report (Mandated by the State) BE IT RESOLVED to approve the November 2013 Enrollment Report and the Superintendent s Report. Moved Seconded Action of the Board VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of November 25, 2013, be approved as attached. IX. MEETING OPENED TO THE PUBLIC TO COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY X. MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC XI. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Insurance & Finance Committee Mr. Carl Lawson Mr. John Bennett Mr. Bob English 2
1. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the attached transfer list dated December 16, 2013, covering appropriation transfers in the 2013-2014 General Funds Budget. Said transfers shall result in no change in the total original appropriations. (Attachment A1). 2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Certified List of Bills in the amount of $1,686,285.10 dated December 16, 2013, be approved as enclosed. 3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.12 (d), the Eatontown Board of Education accepts the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator s Certification as of October 31, 2013, that no budgetary appropriations account has obligations and payments which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Eatontown Board of Education; and Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20 2:12(e), we the members of the Eatontown Board of Education of the County of Monmouth after having reviewed the Report of the Board Secretary and upon consultation with the appropriate officials, certify that as of October 31, 2013 it is 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. 4. The Eatontown Board of Education hereby accepts the Board s Secretary Report and the Treasurer of School Monies report for the month ending October 2013. 5. BE IT RESOLVED that the Eatontown Board of Education accept and approve the Eatontown School District Comprehensive Annual Financial Report/Audit for the 2012/2013 school year with a recommendation. 6. BE IT RESOLVED that the Eatontown Board of Education accept the Corrective Action Plan for the 2012/2013 School Year as per attached (Attachment A6). B. Educational Resources Committee Mrs. Sharyn Palenzuela Mr. Joe Fukushima Mr. Carl Lawson 1. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the following workshops for the 2013-2014 school year for personnel listed below plus mileage if requested: Mrs. Maureen Gaynor, Vetter School Teacher Workshop: Differentiated Lessons for Math, Grades 3-5 Regional Professional Development Academy, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, NJ, December 12, 2013 Fee: Annual District Fee Mileage: Not Requested 3
Mrs. Susan Hartman, Memorial School Nurse Workshop: Vulnerable Youth in our Communities Monmouth County CIACC Education Partnership Neptune High School, Neptune, New Jersey December 6, 2013 Fee: None Mileage: Not Requested 2. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the following field trip as listed: Woodmere School 5 th Grade, Liberty Science Center Jersey City, NJ, March 18, 2014 48 students, 10 chaperones 3. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the following Policies and Regulations that had their first readings at the November 26, 2013 Board Meeting: Policy 1240 Evaluation of Superintendent (Mandated) Regulation 1240 Evaluation of Superintendent (Mandated) Policy 3142 Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Members Regulation 3142 Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Members Policy 3144 Certification of Tenure Charges Regulation 3144 Certification of Tenure Charges Policy 3221 Evaluation of Teachers (Mandated) Regulation 3221 Evaluation of Teachers (Mandated) Policy 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators (Mandated) Regulation 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators (Mandated) Policy 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice-Principals, and Assistant Principals (Mandated) Regulation 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice-Principals, and Assistant Principals (Mandated) Policy 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice-Principals, and Assistant Principals (Mandated) Regulation 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice-Principals, and Assistant Principals (Mandated) Policy 4146 Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff Members Regulation 4146 Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff Members 4. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the following observation student from Grand Canyon University for the 2013-2014 school year: Vetter School Jessica Ramos 15 hours Ms. Kristin Lancton, ELL Teacher 4
5. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the placement and transportation of Case #28 in the Middletown Public Schools (Navesink Elementary School, 151 Monmouth Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJ) commencing December 2, 2013, and continuing through the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year at tuition of $31,448 prorated. 6. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the following observation student from Monmouth University for the 2013-2014 school year: Mrs. Paula Lachance - 4 hours C. Personnel Committee Mrs. Julie Robertson Mr. Mark Kramer Mrs. Sharyn Palenzuela Based on the Superintendent s recommendation, the following resolutions are offered for approval or appointment: 1. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the following individual as a substitute bus aide for the 2013-2014 school year: Debra Piazza 2. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the following individual as a substitute teacher for the 2013-2014 school year Lauren Marsh (NJC) 3. BE IT RESOLVED to approve Ms. Amanda Becker as a Replacement Basic Skills Teacher at Vetter School commencing January 2, 2014 to June 30, 2014 at Step 1, $52,161 (prorated). This salary is in accordance with the 2011-2014 Eatontown Board of Education/ Eatontown Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. 4. BE IT RESOLVED to appoint the following teachers to teach the NJ ASK Saturday Institute, Vetter School beginning February 1, 2014 for a total of 10 weeks per teacher at a rate of $37.00 per hour, not to exceed a total of 35 hours. This rate is in accordance with the 2011-2014 Eatontown Board of Education/Eatontown Education Association Bargaining Agreement. NCLB Title I funds are being used to support the NJ ASK Saturday Institute. 5
3rd Grade Language Arts Lara Neary 4th Grade Language Arts Laura Barthel 5th Grade Language Arts Amanda Becker 6th Grade Language Arts Jan Stulich 7/8th Grade Math Michelle Bonnetti 7/8th Grade Language Arts Nicole Vonfrolio 5. BE IT RESOLVED to appoint Mrs. Tara Micciulla as the Supervisor of the NJ ASK Saturday Institute, Vetter School beginning February 1, 2014 not to exceed 40 hours for a total of 10 weeks at a rate of $37.00 per hour. NCLB Title I funds are being used to support the NJ ASK Saturday Institute. 6. BE IT RESOLVED to appoint Mr. Kevin Iozzi as the substitute Supervisor of the NJ ASK Saturday Institute, Vetter School beginning February 1, 2014 at a rate of $37.00 per hour when needed. NCLB Title I funds are being used to support the NJ ASK Saturday Institute. 7. BE IT RESOLVED to appoint Mrs. Denise Caiazza as the nurse for the NJ ASK Saturday Institute, Vetter School beginning February 1, 2014 for a total of 10 weeks at a rate of $37.00 per hour, not to exceed a total of 35 hours. This rate is in accordance with the 2011-2014 Eatontown Board of Education/ Eatontown Education Association Bargaining Agreement. NCLB Title I funds are being used to support the NJ ASK Saturday Institute. 8. BE IT RESOLVED to appoint Mrs. Susan Hartman as the substitute nurse for the NJ ASK Saturday Institute, Vetter School at a rate of $37.00 per hour, when needed. This rate is in accordance with the 2011-2014 Eatontown Board of Education/Eatontown Education Association Bargaining Agreement. NCLB Title I funds are being used to support the NJ ASK Saturday Institute. 9. BE IT RESOLVED to appoint Mrs. Conny Plancey and Ms. Kristin Jakuboski as substitute teaches for the NJ ASK Saturday Institute, Vetter School at a rate of $37.00 per hour. This rate is in accordance with the 2011-2014 Eatontown Board of Education/Eatontown Education Association Bargaining Agreement. NCLB Title I funds are being used to support the NJ ASK Saturday Institute. 10. BE IT RESOLVED to appoint Mrs. Jennifer Wall as a cafeteria aide for the Memorial School for 3 days a week, 1 ½ hours per day when school is in session, at a salary of $11.50 per hour for the 2013-2014 school year effective December 17, 2013. 11. BE IT RESOLVED to appoint Mrs. Joyce Villanno as a cafeteria aide for the Memorial School for 2 days a week, 1 ½ hours per day when school is in session, at a salary of $11.50 per hour for the 2013-2014 school year effective December 17, 2013. 6
12. BE IT RESOLVED to approve a leave of absence for Mrs. Phyllis Schuster, Paraprofessional at the Woodmere School, commencing January 2, 2014 to February 17, 2014. Mrs. Schuster will be utilizing her accumulated sick days. 13. BE IT RESOLVED to approve a maternity leave of absence for Mrs. Joanne Sisk, Memorial School Teacher, from March 3, 2014 to January 2, 2015. No sick days will be utilized and no health benefits are needed. 14. BE IT RESOLVED to accept with regret the retirement of Mrs. Evelyn L. Delatush, Special Education Teacher at the Memorial School, effective February 1, 2014. WHEREAS, EVELYN L. DELATUSH has been a public school teacher for twenty-five years in the Eatontown School District; and WHEREAS, EVELYN L. DELATUSH will retire from active employment in the Eatontown School District, effective February 1, 2014; WHEREAS, EVELYN L. DELATUSH has influenced and enriched the lives of our students through her teaching and genuine concern for children; and WHEREAS, she has given unselfishly of her time, talent and professional competence to the Eatontown School District and Community; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eatontown Board of Education accept the retirement of EVELYN L. DELATUSH with regret, effective February 1, 2014 and further commend her for her dedicated service to the students of the Eatontown Public Schools; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board, Administrators and Staff extend to her much happiness and good health in her retirement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools will forward an appropriate letter of commendation and retirement to EVELYN L. DELATUSH for her dedication and service. Moved Seconded Action of the Board D. Operations Committee Mr. Pete Siino Mr. John Bennett Mr. Joe Fukushima 7
1. BE IT RESOLVED to approve payment of $29,481.10 to Sodexo Inc. & Affiliates for the cost of food operation for the month of November 2013, as per the district s contract agreement. Moved Seconded Action of the Board E. Technology Committee Mr. Mark Kramer Mrs. Julie Robertson Mr. Pete Siino XII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION XIII. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE BOARD 1. In accordance with the 2013-2014 School Calendar, there will be a full-session day on Friday, December 20, 2013 for students and staff. All Eatontown Public Schools will be closed on Monday, December 23, 2013, through Wednesday, January 1, 2014 for Winter Recess. All Schools will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2014. 2. The Board wishes everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season! 3. The Wizard of Oz Musical will be performed on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and two performances on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Monmouth Regional Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5.00 each. Please call Mrs. Aileen Woloshin at 732-935-3321 or Mrs. Nancy Loughran at 732-542-5013 for tickets. XIV. MEETING OPENED TO THE PUBLIC XV. MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 8
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Time: P.M. XVII. MEETING REOPENED Time: P.M. XVIII. ADJOURNMENT Time: P.M. XIX. FUTURE MEETING DATE: Monday, January 6, 2013, 7:30 p.m. Organizational/Regular Board Meeting Memorial Middle School - All-Purpose Room Eatontown, New Jersey 07724 9