Mr. Strimple read the official results of the Annual School District Election held on Tuesday, November 5 th, 2013.

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1 FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES FOR ORGANIZATIONAL AND PUBLIC BOARD ACTION MEETING HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 6 th, 2014 AT 7:00 PM 280 PARK AVENUE, FREEHOLD, NJ A. CALL TO ORDER The Public Board Meeting was called to order by Mr. James H. Strimple, Jr., Board Secretary in the Cafetorium of the Park Avenue Complex, 280 Park Avenue, Freehold, New Jersey, at 7:00 PM. B. OPENING STATEMENT The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of the public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Freehold Borough Board of Education on December 14, 2013, had notice of this meeting published by having the date, time, and place thereof posted, as follows: Entrances of Each District Building District Website Asbury Park Press and News Transcript Office of the Freehold Borough Clerk This is the organizational meeting of the Freehold Borough Board of Education called to report the results of the annual school board election to the public and appoint officers for the forthcoming year. C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG Mr. Strimple led all in the pledge of allegiance. D. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS Mr. Strimple read the official results of the Annual School District Election held on Tuesday, November 5 th, Ballot Question: Votes Received Election of Board Members 3 Year Term Mrs. Annette Jordan 1,035 Mrs. Michele Tennant 1,059 Mr. Paul Ceppi 961 Election of Board Members 1 Year Term Mrs. Margaret Rogers 23 (Write-in Votes) Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 1

2 E. OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Strimple conferred the Oath of Office upon the following newly elected Board Members: Mrs. Annette Jordan Mrs. Michele Tennant Mr. Paul Ceppi Mrs. Margaret Rogers 3 Year Term 3 Year Term 3 Year Team 1 Year Term F. ROLL CALL INFORMATION Board Members Term Expires Mrs. Annette Jordan - Present 2016 Mrs. Michele Tennant - Present 2016 Mr. Paul Ceppi - Present 2016 Dr. Michael Lichardi - Present 2015 Mrs. Maureen MacCutcheon Present 2015 Mrs. Susan Greitz - Present 2015 Mr. James Keelan - Absent 2014 Mr. Bruce Patrick - Present 2014 Mrs. Margaret Rogers - Present 2014 Other Attendees: Dr. Rocco Tomazic Superintendent James H. Strimple, Jr. Business Administrator G. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF PRESIDENT Mr. Strimple called for nominations for the office of Board President. Mrs. MacCutcheon nominated Annette Jordan as Board President. No other nominations were made and the nominations were moved to be closed by Mrs. Greitz and seconded by Mrs. Tennant. A roll call vote was taken and it was unanimously approved to close the nomination. A roll call vote was taken and Mrs. Jordan was unanimously elected as Board President. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NAYES ABSTAIN Mr. Ceppi, Mrs. Greitz, Mrs. Jordan, Dr. Lichardi, Mrs. MacCutcheon, Mr. Patrick, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Tennant None None Mrs. Jordan chaired the meeting from this point. Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 2

3 H. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF VICE-PRESIDENT Mrs. Jordan called for nominations for the office of Board Vice President. Mr. Patrick nominated Dr. Lichardi as Board Vice President. No other nominations were made and the nominations were moved to be closed by Mrs. MacCutcheon and seconded by Mrs. Greitz. A roll call vote was taken and it was unanimously approved to close the nomination. A roll call vote was taken and Dr. Lichardi was unanimously elected as Board Vice President. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NAYES ABSTAIN Mr. Ceppi, Mrs. Greitz, Mrs. Jordan, Dr. Lichardi, Mrs. MacCutcheon, Mr. Patrick, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Tennant None None I. NEW JERSEY SCHOOL BOARDS CODE OF ETHICS Mr. Strimple provided each board member with a copy of the Code of Ethics. The members then took turns reading the Code of Ethics. BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Freehold Borough Board of Education will abide by the New Jersey School Board Member Code of Ethics and certifies the following: That the School Ethics Act and Code of Ethics for School Board Members has been received and discussed, That Policies and Procedures regarding training of district Board of Education members have been adopted, and That each Board of Education member acknowledges receipt of the Code of Ethics for School Board Members and has become familiar with the Code of Ethics. J. NEW JERSEY AND MONMOUTH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS DELEGATE Mrs. Jordan called for nominations for the office of Delegate for the New Jersey and Monmouth County School Boards Mr. Patrick nominated Mrs. Jordan as the Delegate for the New Jersey and Monmouth County School Boards, seconded by Dr. Lichardi. A roll call vote was taken and Mrs. Jordan was unanimously approved. K. NEW JERSEY AND MONMOUTH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS ALTERNATE DELEGATE Mrs. Jordan called for nominations for the office of Alternate Delegate for the New Jersey and Monmouth County School Boards. Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 3

4 Mrs. Jordan nominated Mr. Patrick as the Alternate Delegate for the New Jersey and Monmouth County School Boards, seconded by Mrs. Rogers. A roll call vote was taken and Mr. Patrick was unanimously approved. L. NEW JERSEY SCHOOL BOARDS REQUIRED TRAINING Mr. Strimple informed the newly elected board members and delegates regarding required training including board governance. Mrs. Greitz offered the following motion, seconded by Dr. Lichardi that items M-1 through M-8 be approved. A roll call vote was taken and all items were passed unanimously. Mrs. Jordan abstained from Item M-4. M. RESOLUTIONS 1. Combined Statement of Results November 5 th, 2013 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board have the Combined Statement of Results of the November 5 th, 2013 School Election made part of the annual organization meeting minutes. 2. District Table of Organization 2014 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the District Table of Organization for the 2014 school year. 3. Open Public Meetings Act Open Public Meetings Act Establish Meeting Dates, Time and Place BE IT RESOLVED, that the Freehold Borough Board of Education, pursuant to Chapter 231, PAL. (Open Public Meetings Act) does hereby proclaim the public meetings of the Board of Education will be held in the Gymnasium or Cafetorium of the Park Avenue Complex, 280 Park Avenue, Freehold, New Jersey 07728, at 7:00 p.m., as set forth below unless indicated otherwise: Each meeting will be a Committee of the Whole/Regular Public Meeting to transact business of the school district. Action will be taken. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby designate the Asbury Park Press and News Transcript as official newspapers to receive notices of meetings, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that notices of meetings of the Board of Education will be posted at the entrances of each district building, posted on the District website and filed with the Freehold Borough Clerk, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education reserves the right to adjourn or recess a meeting at any time to discuss such matters that may be considered in closed session. However, the Board will first adopt a resolution stating the general nature of the subject to be discussed, and, as precisely as possible, the time and circumstances under which disclosure to the public will be made, and Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 4

5 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in order to conduct its meetings properly and efficiently, the Board shall require the following procedures pertaining to public participation at Board meetings: Any individual desiring to speak shall give his or her name, address, and the group, if any, that is represented. The presentation shall be as brief as possible but no more than three (3) minutes per individual. The Board vests in its president, or other presiding officer, authority to terminate the remarks of any individual if he/she deems it in the best interest of those present to do so. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education will meet on the following dates: Monday, January 6, 2014 Monday, January 27, 2014 Monday, February 10, 2014 Monday, February 24, 2014 Monday, March 10, 2014 Monday, March 24, 2014 (Organization/Regular Meeting) (Freehold Learning Center) (Budget Workshop Meeting) (Adopt Preliminary Budget) (Public Hearing on School Budget) Monday, April 7, 2014 Monday, April 28, 2014 Monday, May 12, 2014 Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Monday, June 9, 2014 Monday, June 23, 2014 Monday, July 14, 2014 (Freehold Learning Center) Monday, August 11, 2014 Monday, August 25, 2014 Monday, September 8, 2014 Monday, September 22, 2014 Monday, October 13, 2014 Monday, October 27, 2014 (Freehold Learning Center) Monday, November 10, 2014 Monday, November 24, 2014 Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 5

6 Monday, December 8, Adoption of Official Newspaper BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorize the Asbury Park Press and the News Transcript be adopted as the official newspapers to be used for the advertisement of meetings and legal ads and all other necessary public notifications for the 2014 calendar year. 5. Parliamentary Procedures BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board adopt Roberts Rules of Order as the official parliamentary procedure manual to be used to conduct meetings and appoint board secretary and board attorney to act as the parliamentarians for the 2014 calendar year. 6. Approval of Depositories BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following Depositories: Bank of America Fidelity Investments New Jersey Cash Management 7. Authorized Signatures BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorize the following signatures for money market, checking and savings accounts: Custodian Account All of the following persons: 1. Board President (Facsimile) 2. Board Secretary (Facsimile) 3. Treasurer of School Monies (Facsimile) Treasurer or Board Secretary (Facsimile) Treasurer or Board Secretary (Facsimile) Board Secretary Only Board Secretary Only Board Secretary Only Board Secretary Only Payroll Agency Account Payroll Account Unemployment Compensation Trust Gerri Mount Scholarship Fund Audrey Cordero Scholarship Fund Annie Ferro Scholarship Fund 2001 Referendum Account Board Secretary Only FIS Athletic Activities Account FIS Principal Only FIS Student Activities Account FIS Principal Only FLC Student Activities Account FLC Principal Only PAE Student Activities Account PAE Principal Only 8. Board Policies/Regulations BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the adoption of all existing Board Policies and Regulations. This action concludes the Organization Meeting. Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 6

7 FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC BOARD ACTION MEETING A. OPENING STATEMENTS 1. Call to Order The Public Board Meeting was called to order by Mrs. Jordan, in the Cafetorium of the Park Avenue Complex, 280 Park Avenue, Freehold, New Jersey, at 7:35 p.m. B. BOARD PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT COMMENTS None C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. MacCutcheon offered the following motion, seconded by Mr. Patrick. A roll call vote was taken and the minutes were approved, noting Mr. Ceppi abstained. 1. Recommend the Board approve the release to the public of the minutes of the Board Action Meeting Agenda held on December 9 th, D. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY None E. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Dr. Rocco Tomazic 1. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report Please see item G-2 for current reporting. 2. Calendar/Announcements Dr. Tomazic acknowledged the Teacher s of the Year from each school and explained that one of these teachers would be selected to represent Freehold Borough Schools in the county wide recognition and possibly advance on to the state level. NJASK - 5 year test results are in and we are now looking toward SGPs for individual teachers. A student s growth can be measured amongst peers statewide. With the new observations utilizing the Marzano program since the Student Growth Objects have been entered, next year we will have growth percentiles available. PARCC Field Test Site will give us the opportunity to see what is involved and if we are properly equipped to handle the increased demand on our IT system. QSAC Review this year we are due for an onsite visit which will take place in March. FOCUS School designation for Freehold Intermediate School after one year we have closed the variance in 2 areas and need to continue to close it in the area of special Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 7

8 education population compared to general population. We will continue to work on this in hope of losing the FOCUS school designation. ACCESS Testing we have improved in the areas of individual improvement and time in bilingual programs; however, our test scores are not adequate. A letter will be going home to the parents. Our 21 st CCLC after school program is good through August of this year. Still waiting to hear from the federal government if the program will be extended an additional 5 years. Scheduling Updates: o FIS moving to 8 periods with the same schedule allowing for double periods of math along with alternating double periods in science and social studies. o Elementary schools will also see an increase in math minutes o Alignment of Kindergarten classes between our district and the two schools in o Freehold Township that will be housing our students Start and stop times adjusted FIS will start 20 minutes later (8:15) and both elementary schools will start at the same time Next year there will be a need for additional classes as follow: Freehold Learning Center 3 rd grade; Park Avenue Elementary 5 th grade and move on self contained class from Park Avenue to the Learning Center We are working with Freehold Township on finalizing the calendar for Dr. Tomazic informed the Board that a replacement for Mr. Strimple will need to be done prior to November The District will continue working on improving the curriculum. Strategic Plan Updates: o o o o o o o o Student achievement pre-enrollments completed; student uniform initiative in progress Re-alignment of District on hold until Long Range Facilities Plan is approved; still working on idea of departmentalizing the 5 th grade possible for but not later than Standardized IT work on this is on-going Five year financial plan/long Range Facility Plan meeting this coming week with the District architect Dr. Tomazic reminded the Board that the bank cap is a use or loose for this year. Dr. Tomazic feels the negative perception of the school district will be negated with an improvement in academic achievement and the development of easy to read and understand curriculum Partnerships: ongoing with 21 st CCLC; shared services with Freehold Township and the outreach and support connections being developed with the Hispanic Alliance and classes being offered at the school In summary Dr. Tomazic informed the Board that overall progress with the Strategic Plan is going well. Dr. Tomazic reminded the parents that the weather is getting very cold and to make sure students are dressed properly. Dr. Tomazic informed the Board that he will have three matters for Executive Session. Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 8

9 The Superintendent recommends the following motions to the Freehold Borough Board of Education for approval: Mr. Patrick offered the following motion, seconded by Mrs. Greitz that items F-1 through K- 6 be approved. A roll call vote was taken and all items were passed unanimously. F. INSTRUCTION 1. Teachers of the Year RESOLVED, the board recognizes and commends the following Teachers of the Year. Wendy Garcia-Buchanan Linda Maya Ann Fasano PAE FLC FIS 2. Jump Start to Literacy Intervention Program Training Services Award a contract to the following vendor who submitted the lowest price quote to provide training services for the Title IA Jump Start to Literacy Intervention Program in accordance with Quotation #Q The total fee of $9,000 will be appropriated from Title IA GAAP account # G. PUPILS VENDOR Brenda J. Johnson, MA JumpStart to Literacy, LLC 68 Ely Harmony Road Freehold, NJ Tax ID RESOLVED, the Board accepts the summary of the Superintendent for all cases of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying in district and reported to the Board of Education from July 1, 2013 to January 6, Location # Reported HIB # Validated HIB FIS 13 5 FLC 5 3 PAE 21 5 District Total Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 9

10 2. RESOLVED, the Board accepts the Superintendent s report of all cases of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying reported since the last board meeting on December 9, Case FIS 12-13/14 FIS 13-13/14 FLC 4-13/14 FLC 5 13/14 PAE 21-13/14 Scho ol HIB? Description Action FIS No Parent reported offender teasing and taunting victim. Investigation showed conflicting stories. FIS No Offender called victim stupid, ugly and dumb in Spanish. Investigation revealed a mutual conflict. FLC Yes Offender used physical aggression and intimidation when victim questioned offender why student was not following school rules. FLC No Offender displayed aggression but not based on any qualifying perceived characteristic. PAE No Offender engaged in teasing and name calling. Investigation revealed some back and forth name calling. All involved in the case counseled and warned. Offender and victim counseled. Offender 1 day in school suspension; victim counseled. Offender received office detention; victim counseled. Offender and victim counseled. Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 10

11 3. RESOLVED, the Board approves the Superintendent s report of all cases of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying reported since the last board meeting on December 9, Case School HIB? FIS 10-13/14 FIS 11-13/14 PAE 17-13/14 PAE 18-13/14 PAE 19-3/14 PAE 20-13/14 Description FIS Yes Offender called victim names about appearance on an ongoing basis. FIS No Offender allegedly calls victim gay for having long hair. Students otherwise good friends with joking that got out of hand PAE No Offender allegedly teasing and name calling the victim. Offender denies. PAE No Offender allegedly calls victim a midget and pushed victim. Offender denies. PAE No Offender allegedly made a fist towards victim and excludes victim from after care activities. Offender denies. PAE No Offender drew a crayon picture of a victim getting tasered, but did not show it to the victim. Offender admitted doing the drawing but says it was in response to teasing by the victim last month. Action Offender received 1 day office detention. Victim counseled. Both students counseled. Offender and victim counseled. Offender and victim counseled. Offender and victim counseled. Offender received 1 day detention. Police informed. Victim counseled. 4. Home Instruction Approve Andrea Sverapa to provide 10 hours per week of home instruction to SID # at the rate of $35/hr until the child is medically cleared to return to school payable from GAAP Account Change in Out of District Private School Placement Approve the change of the Rugby School out of district private school placement for the for SID # which was board approved on 6/24/13. The special education private school placement for the remainder of the school year (105 $ day) will be appropriated from GAAP Account SID School Location Tuition Collier H.S. Wickatunk, NJ $29, Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 11

12 6. Transportation Contract Approve MOESC to provide transportation to Collier HS for SID # from January, 2014 June, 2014 at the rate of $15, appropriated from GAAP Account Freehold Child Diagnostic Center Approve Freehold Child Diagnostic Center to conduct psychiatric evaluations for students on an as needed basis for the school year appropriated from GAAP Account Name Rate Not to Exceed Freehold Child Diagnostic $ $2, Center, Freehold, NJ 8. Field Trip List Approve field trips in accordance with attached field trip list. H. ADMINISTRATION None I. BUSINESS 1. Approval of Travel Related Expenses Recommend the Board approve travel and related expense reimbursement in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B as per attached Travel Authorization Logs. 2. Payment of Bills January 6 th, 2014 Recommend the Board approve the claims for goods received and services rendered and certified to be correct by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary as of January 6, 2014 as follows: Fund 11 General Current Expense $204, Fund 12 Capital Outlay 0 Fund 20 Grants and Entitlements 17, Fund 60 Food Service 87, Total $309, Accept Donation of Paint for School Play and Dance Accept a donation of 30 gallons of mis-tinted paint from Colors To Go, located at 620 Park Avenue, Freehold, NJ to the Freehold Intermediate School for use on the school play and the 8 th grade dance. Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 12

13 4. RESOLUTION FOR MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN A COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and WHEREAS, the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "Lead Agency has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services; WHEREAS, on J a n u a r y 6, the governing body of the FREEHOLD BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, County of MONMOUTH, State of New Jersey duly considered participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: TITLE This RESOLUTION shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the FREEHOLD BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT. AUTHORITY Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A; 11-11(5), the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Rocco Tomazic, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency. CONTRACTING UNIT The Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-l et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey. EFFECTIVE DATE This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 13

14 CERTIFICATION BY: Dr. Rocco Tomazic, Superintendent of Schools ATTEST BY: James H. Strimple, Jr., Interim Business Administrator 5. Board Secretary Report for November 2013 Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: (d), I do certify that as of November 30, 2013 no budgetary line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.S.A.18A:22-8 and 18A: January 6, 2014 James H Strimple, Jr. Date Board Secretary 6. Treasurer of School Funds Report for November 2013 The November 2013 Treasurer of School Funds Reports are in agreement with the November 2013 Reports of the Board Secretary for the school year. January 6, 2013 James H. Strimple, Jr. Date Board Secretary It is recommended that the Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:20.10(e), certify that as of November 30, 2013 after review of the Board Secretary s monthly financial reports (appropriations section) and Treasurer s Report and upon consultation with appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A: (b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. 7. Transfers The Superintendent, at the request of the Board Secretary, recommends that the Board approve line item transfers for the school year through November 30, Manual Check Register November 2013 Approve the Manual Check Register for November 2013 in the amount of $ Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 14

15 9. Payroll Agency Check Register November 2013 Approve the Payroll Agency Check Register for November 2013 in the amount of $1,253, Unemployment Trust Check Register November 2013 Approve the Unemployment Trust Check Register for November 2013 in the amount of $ Approval of Change Order #3 to the General Construction contract of Tri-Form Construction, Inc. Approve Change Order #3, as approved by the district architect as follows: Original Contract Amount $383, Previous Approved Change Orders 8, Revised Contract: $392, Change Order #3 Deduct (1,044.16) Revised Contract Amount $391, This change order provides for additional keys, additional door closers and credit for unused allowance. 12. Use of Facilities Approve the following use of facilities for the school J. PERSONNEL Event Date Time Fee Freehold Bulldogs 4/2013-6/2014 1:00 PM 3:00 PM $450 (baseball fields) Sundays only Freehold Fiery 3/2014 8/2014 6:00 PM 8:00 PM $900 (baseball fields) Wednesdays & Fridays Central Jersey Devils 4/2014 6/2014 5:30 PM 7:30 PM $450 (baseball fields) Mondays & Thursdays 21 st CCLC Family Night at PAC Café 1/31/14 5:30 PM 7:30 PM No fee 1. Rescind November 25, 2013 Agenda Item J.8 Approval of Student Teacher Rescind November 25, 2013 Agenda Item J.8 Approval of Student Teacher Stephanie Larios for student teacher placement at FLC from January 27, 2014 May 9, Modify December 9, 2013 Agenda Item J.4 Appointment of Teacher Assistant Modify December 9, 2013 Agenda Item J.4 Appointment of Teacher Assistant Marie Costello to a teacher assistant at PAE Preschool Disabled Class, effective January 6, Resignation of Teacher Assistant Approve the resignation of Christina Berg, PAE teacher assistant, effective December 20, Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 15

16 4. Appointment of Teacher Assistant Appoint Jason Stanislaus as a teacher assistant in Preschool Disabled class at FLC, for the remainder of the school year, effective January 7, 2014, at Step 2 $18,914 to be prorated, appropriated from GAAP account (89% - $16,873.99) and (11% - $2,040.01) Mr. Stanislaus s Criminal History approval is on file in the Superintendent s office. (replacement for Carole Preschel) 5. Resignation of FIS Science Teacher Accept the resignation Karen Wagar, FIS Science teacher, effective February 15, Appointment of FIS Science Teacher Appoint Rachel Wassum as FIS Science teacher, for the remainder of the school year, effective March 7, 2014, at Step 14 - M.A. $61,270 to be prorated, appropriated from GAAP account pending Criminal History approval. Ms. Wassum received her B.A. in Biochemistry from Rider University and her M.A. in Curriculum, Instruction and Supervision from Rider University. Ms. Wassum holds the following certifications: Teacher of Biological Science and Elementary School Teacher. (replacement for Karen Wagar) 7. Resignation of Custodian Approve the resignation of Christopher Emmons, FLC custodian, effective January 7, Appointment of PAE Custodian Appoint Martin Ventura as PAE custodian for the remainder of the school year, effective January 8, 2014, at Step 3 $26,210 with $800 night differential for a total of $27,010 to be prorated, appropriated from GAAP account Mr. Ventura s hours will be from 3:00 PM 11:30 PM Monday Friday. Mr. Ventura s criminal history approval is on file in the Superintendent s office. (replacement for Christopher Emmons) 9. Appointment of PAE Bilingual Teacher Appoint Veronica Fiori as PAE Bilingual Teacher for the remainder of the school year, effective January 7, 2014, at Step 10 M.A. $51,605 to be prorated, pending Criminal History approval, appropriated from GAAP account Ms. Fiori holds a B.S. in Education and Spanish from Monmouth University and an M.A. in School Administration and Leadership from Georgian Court University. Ms. Fiori holds the following certifications: Elementary Teacher K-5, ESL, Bilingual/Bicultural and Principal. (replacement for Adriana Rivera) 10. Appointment of Audio Technician Appoint Brendan Coulson as the Audio Technician to support Board of Education meetings, for the school year, effective January 7, Mr. Coulson s Criminal History approval is on file in the Superintendent s office. Name Position Flat Rate Fixed Hours Additional Brendan Coulson Audio Technician $ hours $15/0.5 hour Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 16

17 11. Appointment of Audio Technician/Videographer Substitutes Appoint the following substitutes to support Board of Education meetings for the school year. Name Position Flat Rate Fixed Hours Additional Antonio Ferreira Audio Technician $ hours $15/0.5 hours Brendan Coulson Videographer $ hours $15/0.5 hours 12. Appointment of Winter Athletic Positions Appoint the following staff members for winter athletic positions, appropriated from GAAP account Name School Position Rate of Pay Timothy Jablonski FIS Security $58 per event Charles Latshaw FIS Basketball score keeper $58 per event Michael Haynes FIS Basketball score keeper $58 per event *Mr. Latshaw and Mr. Haynes will share the position 13. Modification to November 25, 2013 Agenda Item J.3 Appointment of Bilingual/ESL Teacher Authorize a modification to November 25, 2013 agenda item J.3 Appointment of Bilingual/ESL teacher, Jean Schiller, with a starting date of January 23, Transfer of Custodian Approve the transfer of Jermaine Moore from PAE to FLC, effective January 8, Mr. Moore s hours are Tuesday Friday 3:00 PM 11:30 PM and Saturdays 7:00 AM 3:30 PM. 15. Appointment of PAE Before Care Substitutes Appoint the following PAE before care substitutes. Name Danielle Fekete Kara Holler Rate of Pay $16/day $16/day 16. Approval of Staff for Articulation Meetings Approve the following ESL/Bilingual and World Language teachers to participate in 2 articulation meetings in January and March not to exceed $1350 to be appropriated from account # Name Rate Hours Total Maria Scanniello $30/hour 3 hours $90 Veronica Fiori $30/hour 3 hours $90 Pending board approval Jean Schiller $30/hour 3 hours $90 Vegonia Spallone $30/hour 3 hours $90 Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 17

18 Jessica Torres $30/hour 3 hours $90 Rina Fattorusso $30/hour 3 hours $90 Anne-Marie McMahon $30/hour 3 hours $90 Vanessa Velazquez $30/hour 3 hours $90 Linda Maya $30/hour 3 hours $90 Rose Koerner $30/hour 3 hours $90 Isabelle Goodman $30/hour 3 hours $90 Mariana Sierra $30/hour 3 hours $90 Denise Furlong $30/hour 3 hours $90 Carolina Garrett $30/hour 3 hours $90 Angela Isaacs $30/hour 3 hours $90 Total: 15 Teachers 45 hours $ Home Instructors Approve the following teachers to provide home instruction for the school year on an as needed basis at the rate of $35/hr. Name Kathy Bocian Mark Hudzik 18. Appointment of Substitute Teachers with College Degree Approve the following substitute teachers with college degrees, pending Criminal History approval. Name Credits College Major Criminal HistoryApproval Joy Calogero B.S. St. Peters Business Pending College Marissa Gordon B.S. Rutgers Linguistics Yes 19. Appointment of Substitute Teacher without a College Degree Approve the following substitute teacher without a college degree, pending Criminal History approval. Name Credits College Major Criminal History Approval Joanna Halick 63 Middlesex County College Liberal Arts Pending K. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS 1. 2 nd Reading of Policy #5117 Interdistrict Public School Choice Approve the 2 nd Reading of Policy #5112 Interdistrict Public School Choice nd Reading of Regulation #5117 Interdistrict Public School Choice Approve the 2 nd Reading of Regulation #5112 Interdistrict Public School Choice. Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 18

19 3. 2 nd Reading of Policy #5120 Assignment of Pupils Approve the 2 nd Reading of Policy #5120 Assignment of Pupils nd Reading of Policy #5300 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) Approve the 2 nd Reading of Policy #5300 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) nd Reading of Regulation #5300 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) Approve the 2 nd Reading of Regulation #5300 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) nd Reading of Policy #5533 Pupil Smoking Approve the 2 nd Reading of Policy #5533 Pupil Smoking. L. NEW BUSINESS/ADDENDA None M. DISCUSSION ITEMS None N. COMMUNICATIONS FROM SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS None O. PUBLIC COMMENTS Kirsten Raymond expressed concerns regarding the staffing of the 8 th grade science program. Dr. Tomazic said he was working on getting the new teacher in place sooner than March 7 th if at all possible and that he will work on a plan if this is not possible. He also said that the District does not yet have any plans for an afterschool or weekend program to catch-up the students; however, he is concerned and has the issue in his focus. Jill Schiff Asked the Board if they could elaborate on the qualifications of the new teacher and her previous teaching experience. Dr. Tomazic responded that the new teacher did have all of the qualification to have a New Jersey license to teacher the subject matter at hand. He also shared that the new teacher has ten year teaching 6 th grade science and also several years teaching at the high school level. P. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS Mrs. Tennant informed the Board members that the Freehold Intermediate School will be holding their Winter Fest on January 25 th and encouraged everyone to come out. She also mentioned that the Board members normally volunteer at this event by serving the spaghetti dinner. Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 19

20 Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREAS, the Sen. Byron M. Baer Open Public meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., (the Act ) provides that the Freehold Borough 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 Business Administrator that the Freehold Borough Board of Education go into Executive Session on January 6, at 7:55 PM to discuss matters that are permissible for discussion in Executive Session; and WHEREAS, the length of the Executive Session is estimated to be twenty minutes after which the public meeting of the Board shall not 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 Freehold Borough Board of Education that the Board shall go into Executive Session to discuss the following items: 1. Personnel 2. Legal ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL NOT RESULT IN BOARD ACTION WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES TO PUBLIC SESSION. R. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mrs. Tennant, seconded by Mrs. MacCutcheon the Board of Education adjourned the meeting at 8:37 PM. Unanimously approved. Respectfully submitted by: Freehold Borough BOE Organizational and Public Action Meeting Minutes Jan. 6, 2014 Page 20