MINUTES OF THE

REGULAR MEETING

LAKEHURST BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2007

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

 

 

A.               CALL TO ORDER 7:30 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. DEBORGER     MEMBER                    PRESENT

            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

            Mr. McCue      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.

 

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:                              June 21, 2007

            Minutes of Regular Meeting:                                          June 21, 2007

            Minutes of  Regular Meeting Closed Session:    June 21, 2007

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

            Ms. S. DeBorger          Aye

Mrs. A. Chillemi           Aye

Mrs. A. Werner            Aye                                                                 

Mr. K. Oliver               Aye                               

            Mrs. J. Septor              Aye

 

E.                 BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORTS/SPECIAL REPORTS

 

F.         SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT                                                   Exhibit: 07-01

 

1)                  Enrollment Report:        2005-2006                   2006-2007                                          

 

     Total students:               472                              443                         

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (Continued)

           

2)                  Fire Drill Report:

 

a.         06/11/07          2:05 p.m.          36 seconds      

b.         06/12/07          8:56 a.m.          41 seconds

 

G.                PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

 

H.                BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

I.                   CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD

            - A letter of resignation

 

J.                  Public Comments on Agenda Items

            -  Mrs. Borsetti asked for an explanation as to how the new Principal was being hired and              requested that the Board consider past procedures.

                        -  Mr. McComas questioned the two policies that are up for first reading this evening.

                        -  Mrs. Constantine questioned whether there would be a possibility that the new principal                         could do both the Principal and Superintendent job.

                        -  Mrs. Borsetti questioned the Board as to why Mr. Carroll’s Contract was not renewed.

 

K.                UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

L.                 NEW BUSINESS

 

M.              BOARD BUSINESS

 

1.      To Approve the following requests for the use of Lakehurst District facilities:

 

a.  Organization Name:             US Army Recruiting

     Organization Address:                      635 Bay Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753

     Date(s) Desired:                              09/01/07

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

     Proposed Use:                                 Three on Three Basketball Tournament

                             Equipment Requested:                     Basketballs, Rims and Restrooms

 

b.  Organization Name:             Lakehurst Elementary School PTA

     Organization Address:                      301 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733

     Date(s) Desired:                              08/07/07, 09/11/07, 10/02/07, 11/06/07,                                                                     12/04/07, 01/08/08, 02/05/08, 03/04/08,                                                                     04/01/08, 05/06/08, and 06/03/08

     Time Desired:                                  6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

     Proposed Use:                                 PTA Meetings

                             Equipment Requested:                     Use of tables and chairs in Media Center

 

            2.  To Approve a Contract with Thomas Communications to provide E-Rate Consulting                             Services for Funding Years 2008-2009.

 

            3. To Approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Monmouth-Ocean                                                                                                             Educational Services Commission as per Exhibit.                               Exhibit:  07-03

 

A Motion was made by Mrs. Chillemi and seconded by Mrs. Werner to Approve Board Business Items 1 (b), 2 and 3.  

   

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

Mrs. DeBorger Aye

Mrs. Chillemi                Aye

Mrs. Werner                Aye

Mr. Oliver                    Aye

Mrs. Septor                  Aye

 

 

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the following resolutions are presented for Approval.

 

N.                FINANCE

 

            1.         To Approve for Payment Bills listed on the Bill Resolution dated July 17, 2007,                                     totaling $535,130.07.

 

            2.         To Accept the Secretary’s Report A-148 for June 30, 2007, with a Cash Balance                                 of $.

 

            3.         To Accept the Treasurer’s Report A-149 for June 30, 2007, with a Cash Balance                                 of $.

           

            4.         To Accept the Certification of No Over-expenditures:

 

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:22-2.11(c)3, I, Barry Parliman, Board Secretary, certify that as of June 30, 2007, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contracted orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the District Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 and 18A:22-8.1, that the District financial accounts have been reconciled and are in balance.

 

 

______________________________                     __________________

               Board Secretary                                                           Date

 

5.         To Accept Financial Reporting:

 

Through the adoption of this resolution, we, the Lakehurst Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A22-2.11(c)4 certify that as of June 30, 2007, after review of the Secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the Business Administrator and other appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of  N.J.A.C. 6A:22-2.11(c )4 I-VI and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

 

            6.         To Approve the Appointment of Barry Parliman as Contact Person for Impact Aid                    Funds.

 

      7.         To Approve the State of New Jersey Chart of Accounts as submitted by the                             Business Administrator for accounting purposes for the 2007-2008 school year.

 

A Motion was made by Mr. Oliver and seconded by Mrs. Chillemi to Approve Finance Items 1, 6 & 7 and to Accept Finance Items 2-5.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

Mrs. DeBorger Aye

Mrs. Chillemi                Aye

Mrs. Werner                Aye

Mr. Oliver                    Aye

Mrs. Septor                  Aye

 

O.                PERSONNEL

 

            1.         To Approve the following stipend positions for the 2007-2008 school year at the                                   Negotiated Rate:

 

                                    Dr. Clifford Barneman  Lunch Duty Monitor

                                    Bethann Barneman                    Lunch Duty Monitor

                                    Susan Parezo                            Lunch Duty Monitor

 

            2.         To Approve Miriam Teichman as a School Psychologist Intern for the period July                                  11, 2007 through February 1, 2008.