MINUTES OF THE

REGULAR MEETING

LAKEHURST BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2009

(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 Asbury Park Press on May 1, 2009 posted on the bulletin board of the Borough Clerk and posted on the school bulletin board.

 

B.               PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

C.               ROLL CALL

 

            MR. LEO                                 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

              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.

 

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                                              April 28, 2009

         Minutes of Reorganization Meeting                                               April 28, 2009

         Minutes of Regular Meeting:                                                         April 28, 2009

         Minutes of Regular Closed Session Meeting:                                April 28, 2009

                                     

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

Mr. Leo                       Aye - Open Meetings, Abstain – Closed Meetings

Mrs. Chillemi                Aye

Mrs. Werner                Aye

Mr. Oliver                    Aye

Mrs. Septor                  Aye

 

 

E.                 BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORTS/SPECIAL REPORTS

 

-                      Mrs. Chillemi reported about Family Fun Day at the Base.

-                      Mr. Oliver reported that the architectural firm to give quotes this week.


 

  F.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT              

                                                                                   

1)         Enrollment Report:                    2008                             2009     Exhibit: 08-29

 

               Total Students:                          447                               441        

2)         Fire Drill Report:

                                   

            a.         04/09/09          2:02   p.m.        48 seconds

            b.         04/28/09          1:54   p.m.        48 seconds

 

            3)         Meeting with Connors, Rumpf and Van Pelt.

            4)         Thanks to Mr. Joseph Leo, the Rotary Club, the Lions Club and Mrs. Hess for the                                AED.

           

                                       

G.                       PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

                        - Thanks to Mr. Joseph Leo, the Rotary, the Lions Club for the AED

                        - Thanks to Mrs. Hess 

 

H.                       BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

I.                          CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD

                        - A letter announcing retirement was received from Mrs. Nancy Hysing.

 

J.                         Public Comments on Agenda Items

 

K.                       UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

L.                        NEW BUSINESS

 

M.                     BOARD BUSINESS

 

1.  To Approve and Accept the following requests for the use of Lakehurst District

   facilities:

 

      a.  Organization Name:             Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore

           Organization Address:                      421 Steven Circle, Lakehurst

           Date(s) Desired:                              5/5/09, 5/12/09 and 5/19/09

           Time Requested:                              3:00 pm- 4:00 pm

            Proposed Use:                                Brownie Meeting

            Equipment Requested:                    Cafeteria

 

                        b.Organization Name:                           PTA

                           Organization Address:                        1709 11th Ave. Toms River

                            Date(s) Desired:                               5/6/09

                            Time Requested:                               7:00 am – 8:15 am

                            Proposed Use:                                  Teacher’s Appreciation Breakfast

                            Equipment Requested:                      Media Center

 

                        c. Organization Name:              PTA Yearbook

                            Organization Address:                       216 Union Ave, Lakehurst

                            Date(s) Desired:                               5/8/09

                            Time Requested:                               6:00 pm- 7:00 pm

                             Proposed Use:                                 Yearbook Meeting

                             Equipment Requested:                     Media Center

 

                        d. Organization Name:              PTA

                            Organization Address:                       712 Oak St. Lakehurst

                            Date(s) Desired:                               5/15/09

                            Time Requested:                               12:15 pm- 1:30 pm

                            Proposed Use:                                  Crestwood Symphonette

                            Equipment Requested:                      Gym, Bleachers, chairs

 

                        e. Organization Name:              Avenue to Broadway, LLC

                            Organization Address:                       7 Union Ave, Lakehurst

                            Date(s) Desired:                               5/29/09 AND 6/5/09

                            Time Requested:                               5:00 pm- 8:00 pm

                            Proposed Use:                                  Dance/Acro Class

                            Equipment Requested:                      Gym

 

BOARD BUSINESS (Continued)

 

                        f. Organization Name:                           PTA

                           Organization Address:                        712 Oak St, Lakehurst

                           Date(s) Requested:                            7/7/09 & 8/4/09

                           Time Requested:                                6:00 pm- 7:30 pm

                           Proposed Use:                                   Board Meeting

                           Equipment Requested:                       Media Center  

 

2.      To Approve April Chillemi as the school liaison to the Naval Air Engineering

Station.

                                                                                     

3.      To Approve the attendance of the Board of Education and Administration at the

Ocean County School Board Association Spring Recognition Dinner on June 3rd, at no cost to the district.                                               

 

A Motion was made by Mrs. Werner and seconded by Mr. Oliver to Accept Board Business Items 1 (a-d) and Approve Items 1 (e & f), Items 2 & 3.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

Mr. Leo                       Aye

Mrs. Chillemi                Aye, Abstain # 2

Mrs. Werner                Aye

Mr. Oliver                    Aye

Mrs. Septor                  Aye

 

N.        FINANCE

 

1.     To Approve for Payment Bills listed on the Bill Resolution dated May 19, 2009, 

        totaling $ 656,262.25

 

2.     To Accept the Secretary’s Report A-148 for April 30, 2009, with a Cash Balance

        of $ 1,348,397.37

 

3.     To Accept the Treasurer’s Report A-149 for April 30, 2009, with a Cash Balance

                    of $ 1,348,397.37

 

4.          To Approve the following transfers within the 2008-2009 school budget.

 

Account                              Description                                      Amount

        11-999-230-100              Gen’l Admin- Salaries               -13,000.00

        11-999-240-103              School Admin- Prin Salaries     -  5,000.00

        11-215-100-106              PreSch. Dis.                             -  1,770.00

        11-401-100-600             Cocurricular Supplies                -  1,200.00

        11-999-219-320              Other Supp. Servs                    -     500.00

                    11-999-270-512              Trans.- Contr Services                      43.00

                    11-999-230-530              Gen’l Admin Communications      2,433.00

                    11-999-270-515              Trans. Contr. Servs JT SpEd       4,088.00

                    11-999-270-513              Trans.- Contr. Servs JT            14,906.00

                    11-214-100-320              PurchProEducServices             -     750.00

                    11-999-230-530              Gen’l Admin Communications          750.00

     

             5.    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  May 31, 2009, 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


 

FINANCE (Continued)

 

6.          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 May 31, 2009, 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.

 

A Motion was made by Mrs. Chillemi and seconded by Mr. Oliver to Approve Finance Items 1 & 4 and to Accept Finance Items 2, 3, 5& 6.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

Mr. Leo                       Aye

Mrs. Chillemi                Aye, Abstain # 2

Mrs. Werner                Aye

Mr. Oliver                    Aye

Mrs. Septor                  Aye

           

O.        PERSONNEL

 

1.      To Approve the following Professional Development activities:

 

a. Name:          Andrea Asri

    Date:            5/21/09

    Topic:           Creating a Classroom Plan to Address Bullying

    Place:           Monmouth Mall

   Cost:             Mileage

 

b. Name:          Andrea Asri

    Date:            5/27/09

    Topic:           Positive Behavioral Supports

    Place:           Monmouth Mall

    Cost:            Mileage

 

c. Name:          Clifford Barneman and Barbara Farr

    Date:            5/28/09

    Topic:           Developmentally Appropriate Practice

    Place:           George Mitchell School

    Cost:            Mileage

 

d. Name:          Dawn Jauch

    Date:            5/28/09

    Topic:           Co-Teaching and Differentiation in Inclusive Classroom

    Place:           Monmouth Mall

   Cost:             Mileage

 

e. Name:          Andrea Asri

    Date:            6/2/09

    Topic:           Establishing and Maintaining an Effective Classroom

    Place:           Monmouth Mall

    Cost:            Mileage

 

f. Name:           Joanne Putvinski

    Date:            6/11/09

    Topic:           ECERS-R

    Place:           George Mitchell School

    Cost:            Mileage

 

 

 

 

 

PERSONNEL (Continued)

 

             2.         To Approve the hiring of Gianna Hilyard, 25 Plainfield Ave., Lavallette, as a Substitute Teacher for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year pending completion of her Criminal History check and the applicants’ attestation that she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-         4.13 et.

 

            3.   To Approve the hiring of Mary Vosseller, 1760 Newark Ave, Whiting, as a Substitute for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year pending completion of her Criminal History check and the applicants’ attestation that she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et

 

            4.  To Approve the Emergent hiring of Paige Gray, 131 Cranmoor Dr, as a Substitute for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year pending completion of her Criminal History check and the applicants’ attestation that she has not been convictedof any disqualifying crime pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et

 

            5.  To Approve the Emergent hiring of Jason Sewall, 3001 Pinehurst Est. Lakehurst, as a Substitute Teacher for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year pending completion of  his Criminal History check and the applicants’ attestation that he has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et

 

6.  To Approve Thomas Cavalier from Kean University to student teach in the Middle School Social Studies class from September 2009- December 21, 2009.

 

7.      To Accept, with regret, the retirement of Mrs. Nancy Hysing effective June 30, 2009.

 

8.    To Approve the hiring of Mrs. Theresa Hamilton as Interim Superintendent, effectiveJune 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 as per contract.

 

A Motion was made by Mrs. Chillemi and seconded by Mr. Leo to Approve Personnel Items 1 a –f , 2 -6 & 8 and Accept Item 7.   

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

           

Mr. Leo                       Aye

Mrs. Chillemi                Aye

Mrs. Werner                Abstain

Mr. Oliver                    Aye, Abstain #’s 4 & 7

Mrs. Septor                  Aye

           

P.         PROGRAM

 

1.      To Approve and Confirm the following field trip requests:

 

a. Grade:                      Pre-K PM

    Destination:               Lake Horicon

    Program:                  Spring Unit

    Date:                        5/18/09

    Time:                        1:15 pm to 2:15 pm

    Transportation:         Walking

 

b. Grade:                      Pre-K AM

    Destination:               Lake Horicon

    Program:                  Spring Unit

    Date:                        5/21/09

    Time:                        9:45 am to 10:45 am

    Transportation:         Walking           

 

c. Grade:                      Pre-K AM

    Destination:               Seaman Residence

    Program:                  Pets

    Date:                        6/12/09

    Time:                        8:45 am to 9:45 am

    Transportation:         Walking

 

PROGRAM (Continued)

 

            d. Grade:                      Third Grade

                 Destination:  Lakehurst Museum

                 Program:                 History

                 Date:                       5/20/09,5/27/09 and 6/3/09

                 Time:                       12:00 pm- 1:00 pm

                 Transportation:        Walking

 

                        e. Grade:                      Third Grade

                            Destination:               Lakehurst Navy Base

                            Program:                  Social Studies

                            Date:                        6/3/09

                            Time:                        9:30 am- 1:00 pm

                            Transportation:         Bus

 

   2.   To Approve the 2009-2010 school calendar.

 

   3.   To Approve the Summer School Program Grades K-8.

 

A Motion was made by Mr. Oliver and seconded by Mrs. Allison to Approve and Confirm Program Item 1a-e, 2 & 3.

           

Mr. Leo                       Aye

Mrs. Chillemi                Aye

Mrs. Werner                Aye

Mr. Oliver                    Aye

Mrs. Septor                  Aye

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

·        Field Day Grades 6th to 8th                                                 6/2/09

·        8th grade Vs. Staff Basketball Game                                               6/4/09

·        8th grade Dinner Dance                                                                   6/8/09

·        8th grade to Great Adventure                                                          6/9/09

·        2nd grade to Tuckerton Seaport                                                      6/12/09

·        Move Up Day                                                                                6/15/09

·        Breakfast with the Principal                                                 6/17/09

·        Honor Roll Assembly                                                                     6/18/09

·        Report Cards Issued                                                                      6/18/09

·        8th Grade Graduation Ceremony                                                     6/19/09

·        8th Grade Graduation Ceremony for School                                    6/22/09

·        Battle of the Bands                                                             6/23/09

·        Last Day of School for Students                                                     6/23/09                                                                             

                 

COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC

 

 

CLOSED SESSION (IF NEEDED)

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

A Motion was made by Mrs. Chillemi and seconded by Mrs. Werner to adjourn the Regul ar Meeting of the Board of Education at 7:55 P.M.