MINUTES OF THE

REGULAR MEETING

LAKEHURST BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2007

(HELD IN THE MEDIA CENTER OF THE LAKEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

 

A.                 CALL TO ORDER7:40 P.M.

 

The Lakehurst Board of Education is called to order in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act Public Law – 1975 Chapter 231 (P.L. 1975-231C). This meeting was advertised in the Ocean County Observer on May 11, 2007, posted on the bulletin board of the Borough Clerk and posted on the school bulletin board.

 

B.                 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

C.                 ROLL CALL

 

            MRS. MILLER            MEMBER                    ABSENT

            MRS. CHILLEMI        MEMBER                    PRESENT

            MRS. WERNER          MEMBER                    PRESENT

            MR. OLIVER              VICE PRESIDENT     PRESENT

            MRS. SEPTOR           PRESIDENT               PRESENT

           

Determination of existence of Quorum necessary to take action, by Board Secretary/School Business Administrator.

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

  X       Mr. Carroll       Superintendent

  X       Mrs. Davis       Principal

  X       Mr. Parliman    School Business Administrator

 

  X       Members of the Staff

  X       Members of the Public

 

The Agenda is available to the public on the Friday before a Board Meeting, at the Board Office.

 

Presentation of the 2006-2007 Audit as presented by a representative of Robert A. Hulsart and Company, Inc.                                                                                                Exhibit: 07-16                                    

D.                APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

A Motion was made by Mrs. Chillemi and seconded by Mrs. Werner to dispense with the reading and Approve the:

 

            Minutes of Closed Session Meeting:                              October 16, 2007

            Minutes of Regular Meeting:                                          October 16, 2007

           

            ROLL CALL VOTE

 

Ms. Miller                    Absent

Mrs. Chillemi                Aye

Mrs. Werner                Aye

Mr. Oliver                    Abstain

Mrs. Septor                  Aye

 

E.                 BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORTS/SPECIAL REPORTS

 

  F.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT                                                    Exhibit: 07-17                                   

1)         Enrollment Report:                    2006-2007                   2007-2008

               Total Students:                            471                               447                            

 

2)         Fire Drill Report:                                                                                  

            a.  10/16/07     8:45 a.m.         47 seconds      

            b.  10/29/07     8:45 a.m.         53 seconds

                       

G.                       PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

 

H.                       BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

I.                          CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD

                -  A letter of resignation was received from Mrs. Muir.

                -  A letter of retirement was received from Mrs. Sullivan

                -  A letter was received from John P. Doyle, Attorney representing Mrs. Hess, mother of a preschool child.

 

J.                         Public Comments on Agenda Items

 

K.                       UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

L.                        NEW BUSINESS

                -  Manchester is searching for a new B.A. and Superintendent.

 

M.                     BOARD BUSINESS

 

To Approve and Confirm the following requests for the use of Lakehurst District facilities:

 

1.   a.  Organization Name: Lakehurst PTA

     Organization Address:          301 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733

     Date(s) Desired:                  11/19/07

     Time Desired:                      8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

     Proposed Use:                     picture re-take day

     Equipment Requested:         hallway by nurses office  

 

      b.  Organization Name: Lakehurst PTA

     Organization Address:          301 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733

     Date(s) Desired:                  11/26/07 – 11/29/07

     Time Desired:                      8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

     Proposed Use:                     Boot Drive pick-up

     Equipment Requested:         Front Lobby 

 

      c.  Organization Name: Building on the Rock Community Church

     Organization Address:          89 Beckerville Road, Manchester, NJ 08759

     Date(s) Desired:                  12/15/07

     Time Desired:                      12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

     Proposed Use:                     Christmas Festival for Kids & Families

     Equipment Requested:         Gym

 

      d.  Organization Name: Lakehurst PTA

     Organization Address:          301 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733

     Date(s) Desired:                  01/11/08

     Time Desired:                      7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

     Proposed Use:                     8th Grade Cap & Gown Pictures

     Equipment Requested:         Hallway by nurses office

 

      e.  Organization Name: Lakehurst PTA

     Organization Address:          301 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733

     Date(s) Desired:                  02/29/08

     Time Desired:                      6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

     Proposed Use:                     Bingo Family Night 

     Equipment Requested:         Gym  

 

     f.   Organization Name:  Manchester Blue Claws

     Organization Address:          2000 Paterson Ave., Whiting, NJ 08759

     Date(s) Desired:                  Every Thursday in March & April

     Time Desired:                      6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

     Proposed Use:                     Baseball Practice

     Equipment Requested:         Gym


 

BOARD BUSINESS (Continued)

 

     g.   Organization Name: Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore

     Organization Address:          Old Freehold Rd., Toms River, NJ

     Date(s) Desired:                  03/10/07, 04/14/07, 05/12/07

     Time Desired:                      7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

     Proposed Use:                     Leaders’ Me