BOARD OF EDUCATION
LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CONFERENCE MEETING – 6:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 10, 2010
PUBLIC MEETING – 8:00 P.M.
AGENDA
STATEMENT BY BOARD SECRETARY
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 231, of the Laws of 1976 (THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT), Mr. Finger notified the public that notice of the date, time, location and agenda of this meeting, to the extent known, was provided at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of this meeting in the following manner:
1.
By posting such notice on the public announcement board
of the Lakewood Board of Education Offices, and the
2. By mailing such notice to the offices of the Asbury Park Press and the Tri Town News.
3. By filing such notice with the Board Secretary.
4. By mailing such notice to all individuals who requested and paid for a copy of same.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Mr. Abraham Ostreicher, President
Mr. Tracey Tift, Vice President
Mr. Alan Gonter
Mrs.
Mr. Meir Grunhut
Mrs. Irene Miccio
Mr. Meir Neumann
Mr. Jonathan Silver
Mr.
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Ms.
Mr. William T. Andersen, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Robert S. Finger, Business
Michael I. Inzelbuch, Esq., Board Attorney
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – PRESIDENT,
II. ROLL CALL
III. PRESENTATIONS
IV. MINUTES – CONFERENCE, EXECUTIVE AND REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23 AND DECEMBER 2, 2009
V. RECOGNITION OF THE PUBLIC
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
VII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/ BOARD SECRETARY
A. Approval of 2009-10 line account transfers:
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AMOUNT TRANSFERRED |
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LINE ACCOUNT |
DESCRIPTION |
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TO |
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11-000-100-561-00-0000 |
TUITION REGULAR ED |
($10,000.00) |
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11-000-219-600-13-0000 |
PPS SUPPLIES |
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$10,000.00 |
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For testing protocols and specialized equipment |
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11-000-218-104-04-0004 |
MS GUIDANCE SAL |
($20,000.00) |
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11-000-217-106-09-0009 |
OAK EXTRA AIDE SAL |
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$20,000.00 |
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11-215-100-101-05-0005 |
EGC PRE SCH TCH SAL |
($80,000.00) |
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11-230-100-101-12-0012 |
BASIC SKILLS TCH SAL |
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$70,000.00 |
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11-230-100-106-12-0012 |
BASIC SKILLS AIDE SAL |
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$10,000.00 |
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For salary adjustments per Position Roster |
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11-000-261-610-00-0000 |
SUPPLIES |
($20,000.00) |
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11-000-261-420-15-0722 |
PLANT MAINT REPAIR BLDG |
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$20,000.00 |
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For repair and maintenance projects district-wide |
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11-000-291-220-00-0000 |
SOCIAL SECURITY |
($130,000.00) |
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11-000-291-241-00-0000 |
PERS CONTRIBUTIONS |
($100,000.00) |
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11-000-291-250-00-0000 |
SUI CONTRIBUTIONS |
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$230,000.00 |
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For 4th Quarter 2009 unemployment direct reimbursement |
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13-422-200-105-00-0000 |
SUMMER SCH SEC SAL |
($3,302.00) |
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13-422-200-600-00-0000 |
SUMMER SCHOOL SUPPLIES |
($3,000.00) |
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13-422-200-300-00-0000 |
SUMMER SCH PURCH PROF SVCS |
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$6,302.00 |
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For purchase of instructional software |
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20-280-100-300-47-1280 |
TTL IV - LKWD CHEDER |
($124.00) |
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20-280-200-600-47-1280 |
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$124.00 |
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For supplies Title IV grant |
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20-370-200-300-00-0000 |
CAREER ACAD PUR PROF SVCS |
($518.00) |
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20-370-200-500-00-0000 |
CAREER ACAD PUR SERV |
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$518.00 |
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For travel expenses to mandated workshop |
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65-600-200-105-08-0000 |
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($1,500.00) |
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65-600-200-420-08-0000 |
CUSTODIAL SVCS COMM SCH |
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$1,500.00 |
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65-600-100-610-08-0000 |
INSTRUCT SUPPLIES |
($4,000.00) |
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65-600-330-800-08-0300 |
RENTAL SECURITY |
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$4,000.00 |
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65-800-200-300-08-0000 |
CONSULTANTS |
($4,200.00) |
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65-600-200-390-08-0000 |
TRIPS/TRIP REFUNDS |
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$4,200.00 |
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For operational
costs at |
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($376,644.00) |
$376,644.00 |
B. Approve Bills List for February 2010 for the Warrant Account in the amount of $1,394,172.63.
C.
Approval of January 29, 2010 Payroll and Board Share of
FICA/Medicare in the amount of $1,919,445.54.
D.
Certification of Funds Available for Personnel Items –
The Business
E.
Approval to authorize the School Business
F.
Approval to authorize the School Business
G. Accept bids received that are eligible for Federal E-Rate funding for the 2010-2011 school year. Bids were received and tabulated by Recapture Technologies Corporation, the district’s E-Rate consultant.
Servers and Equipment $136,147.00
Office Business Systems
Student E-Mail $ 18,753.00 e-Chalk
$119,845.00
Achieve3000
$ 26,400.00 CSI@K12
Infrastructure Maintenance $ 25,390.00 Office
Business Systems
Phone System Maintenance $
31,703.00 WWT,Inc. (VOIP Network)
Long Distance Service $.019
per minute X-Tel Communications, Inc.
Internet
Service Provider $3,350.00 per month Optimum Lightpath
$4,575.00
per month Data Network Solutions
Award the following contracts as per the recommendation of our E-Rate consultant and in accordance with USAC guidelines:
Servers and Equipment $136,147.00 Office Business Systems
Student E-Mail $119,845.00 Achieve3000
Infrastructure Maintenance $
25,390.00 Office Business Systems
Phone System Maintenance $
31,703.00 WWT,Inc. (VOIP Network)
Long Distance Service
$.019 per minute X-Tel Communications, Inc.
Internet Service Provider $3,350.00 per month Optimum Lightpath
Our E-Rate reimbursement will be approximately 90% of the costs. The district will be responsible for approximately 10% of the costs. All contract awards are subject to approval of E-Rate funding by USAC. Should funding not be approved the contract will not be awarded. It should be noted that the Achieve3000 bid includes KidBiz and TeenBiz instructional programs along with student e-mail. The bids submitted by e-Chalk and CSI@K12 are for student e-mail only. The student e-mail portion of the Achieve3000 bid that is E-Rate eligible is $39,548.85. The balance in the amount of $80,296.15 will be paid with a combination of Title I and local funds.
H. Approve and accept the revised Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2009 as presented by the district’s auditor, L. Jarred Corn, CPA, of Bowman & Company. In addition, accept the recommendations contained in said report, approve the Corrective Action Plan, appended to and made a part of the minutes and submit the Corrective Action Plan to Dr. Bruce Greenfield, Ocean County Executive County Superintendent of Schools in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:23-4.
I.
Accept the donation from G&G&G Holdings, LLC in the amount of $300.00 for the PALS
program at
J. Approval of the first reading of revised Board Policy #3516 – Safety (as recommended by NJSBA Policy Update service).
K. Approval of the first reading of revised Board Policy #3327 – Relations With Vendors (as recommended by NJSBA Policy Update service).
L. Approval of the first reading of revised Board Policy #5141 – Health (as recommended by NJSBA Policy Update service).
M. Approval of the first reading of revised Board Policy #6114 – Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness (as recommended by NJSBA Policy Update service).
N. Approval of the second reading of revised Board Policy #4112.8/4212.8 – Nepotism (first reading approved January 27, 2010).
O.
Approval to award a quoted contract to
in the amount of $60.00 per diem for a total amount not to exceed $2280.00 (38 days) to transport Lakewood students from Oak Street School after school program, Lakewood for the 2009/2010 school year. (students 53) Funds to be provided for by Catapult, at no cost to the district. Route: OAK4
Quotes were sought and received by:
STA,
Klarr Transport Service,
P. Approval
to award a quoted contract to
in the amount of $60.00 per diem for a total amount not to exceed $2280.00 (38
days) to transport
program,
provided
for by Catapult, at no cost to the district.
Route: OAK5
Quotes were sought and received by:
STA,
Klarr Transport Service,
Q.
Approval to award a quoted contract
to
in the amount of $60.00 per diem for a total amount not to exceed $2280.00 (38
days)
to transport
Catapult,
at no cost to the district. Route: OAK6
Quotes were sought and received by:
STA,
Klarr Transport Service, Lakewood, NJ $89.00
R.
Approval to award a quoted contract
to
the amount of $60.00 per diem for a total amount not to exceed $2280.00 (38 days)
to
transport
Catapult,
at no cost to the district. Route: OAK7
Quotes were sought and received by:
STA,
Klarr
Transport Service,
S. Approval
to award a quoted contract to Jay’s Bus
Service,
amount of $80.00 per diem for a total amount not to exceed $2720.00 (34 days) to
transport
program,
provided
for by Catapult, at no cost to the district.
Route: CLF4
Quotes were sought and received by:
Jay’s
Bus Service,
Klarr
Transport Service,
T.
Approval to award a quoted
contract to Jay’s Bus Service,
amount of $125.00 per diem for a total amount not to exceed $4250.00 (34 days) to
transport
program,
provided
for by Catapult, at no cost to the district.
Route: CLF5
Quotes were sought and received by:
Jay’s
Bus Service,
Klarr
Transport Service,
U. Approval
to award a quoted contract to Hartnett
Transit Service,
the amount of $96.95 per diem for a total amount not to exceed $9113.30 (94 days) to
transport
the
2009/2010 school year. (students 3 ) Route:
HOM6
Quotes were sought and received by:
Jay’s
Bus Service,
Hartnett
Transit Service,
V. Approval
to enter into a jointure with
Township student to attend
Payment to be received from Jackson Board of Education in the amount of $2697.53
per
annum. Payment is based on NJSA
18A:39-12. (Student was a former
resident who moved out of district, but still attends LHS)
VIII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
A. SUPERINTENDENT
1. Approval for the following parent workshop on Differentiated Instruction held at Lakewood High School Auditorium on February 26, 2010 presented by Leah Danziger. (paid through Title I funds).
2. Approval of Leadership Matters to provide additional professional development to principals, assistant principals, literacy coaches and the Language Arts Supervisor from March 1 through June 30, 2010 for a total cost of $66,605. (paid through Title I ARRA)
3. Approval for the following Home/Bedside Instruction to comply with student’s Physician’s order or Administrative decisions. Per hour cost not to exceed $40.00 unless otherwise indicated.
· 533X regular education student from 1/26-5/03/10, as per administrative.
· 537X regular education student from 1/26-5/03/10, as per medical.
· 539X regular education student from 1/27-2/22/10, as per medical.
· 540X classified student from 2/1-3/1/10, as per administrative.
· 541X classified student from 2/1-3/1/10, as per medical.
· 542X classified student from 2/1-3/1/10, as per administrative
· 546X classified student from 2/1-3/1/10, as per medical.
· 547X regular education student from 2/1 – 2/19/10 as per medical.
· 548X regular education student from 2/1 – 3/1/10 as per medical.
4. Approval for the following out of district placements to comply with student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for the 2009-2010 school year.
· 534X classified student to SCHI from 2/1-6/30/10, Cost $36,735.
· 535X classified student to Lehmann from 1/28-6/30/10, Cost: $24,738.
· 536X classified student to Tiny Tots Self Contained from 1/28-6/30/10, Contracted class cost.
· 538X classified student to Tiny Tots Self Contained from 2/16-6/30/10, Contracted class cost.
· 543X classified student to Head Start from 1/28-6/30/10, related services only.
· 544X classified student to Head Start from 2/11-6/10/10, related services only.
· 545X classified student to SCHI from 2/15-6/30/10, Cost $28,980.
5. Approval for Commission of the Blind services, Cost $1,600.
· 509X student from 1/19-6/30/10, as per IEP
6. Approval for the following Nonpublic school students for Home/Bedside Instruction to be provided through Chapter 192:
· NP 09-08 student per Doctor’s Recommendation 192 grants funding.
· NP 09-09 student per Doctor’s Recommendation 192 grants funding.
· NP 09-10 student per Doctor’s Recommendation 192 grants funding.
7. Approval of contract between Lakewood Board of Education and Tiny Tots, Lakewood, N.J. to provide services for an additional class for classified students in the amount of $250,000 for the 2009- 2010 school year.
INFORMATION ITEM
· Fire Drill Report
B. PERSONNEL
Reports and Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools for the following professional staff in accordance with the requirements of Element 6, Indicator 6.5
of the monitoring process.
1. CERTIFICATED
a. Resignations
(1) LEHMANN, James
Effective: February 1, 2010
b. Retirements – N/A at this meeting
c. Terminations - N/A at this meeting
d. Leaves of Absence – N/A at this meeting
e. Transfers
CHILD STUDY TEAM
Effective: February 11, 2010
HENDRY, Janet
From: LHS
To: Preschool
JACOBS, Miriam
From: Preschool
To: LMS
MOSKAL, Christine
From: OSS
To: SSS
MELON, Chava
From: SSS
To: OSS
f. Appointments
(1) FIERMAN, Margie
Nurse Supervisor – SSS
Salary: $75,340
Effective: February 11, 2010
Terminating: June 30, 2010
(2) KELLY, Kimberely
School Psychologist – PPS
Salary: $58,363 Step 6 - MA30
Effective: February 11, 2010
Terminating: June 30, 2010
(Replacement for Elki Diskind $51,296)
(3) MENACHE, Sabrina
LDTC
Salary: $85,000
Effective: April 16, 2010 or sooner
Terminating: June 30, 2010
(4) MENDEZ, Yolanda
Assistant Superintendent
Salary: $155,000, MA+90
Effective: July 1, 2010 or sooner
Terminating: June 30, 2011
(Replacement for William T. Andersen, retired)
(5) PLAUSKI, Christine
LMS/LHS ESL Teacher
Salary: $48,841 Step 2 – MA15 (prorated)
Effective: February 15, 2010
Terminating: June 30, 2010
(Replacement for Liane Carmi $52,288)
(6) ***PHYSICIANS & CONSULTANTS
Effective: 2009-2010 School Year (as needed)
COLLEGE OF
NEW
Education Specialist/Consultant Not to exceed
to Deaf/Blind $3,366.77
MOSHE,
Psychiatric Consultant Evaluation- $500.00
GALLINA,
Psychiatrist/Neurologist Consultant Evaluation- $1200.00
(7) ***SUBSTITUTES/SUPPLEMENTAL/NURSE
Effective: 2009-2010 School Year
Salary: $85 per day/$100 after 30 days
$40 per hr. supplemental
$150 per hr. for nurses (as needed)
GALGON, Stephen BA
KNOPP, Elana BA
KOSLOWITZ, Rivka BA
LASALLA, Lori CEAS
MEJIA, Yelitza BA
(8) CORENBLITH, Angela
Assistant Perkins Coordinator
Salary: $800.00
Effective: February 11, 2010
Terminating: June 30, 2010
(9) MOGIELSKI, Malwina
Assistant Perkins Coordinator
Salary: $1,222.00
Effective: February 11, 2010
Terminating: June 30, 2010
g. Reappointments
(1) SCHLEICHER, Joann
Perkins Grant Coordinator
Salary: $5,672.00
Effective: February 11, 2010
Terminating: June 30, 2010
(2) DEBENEDETTO, Josephine
Coordinator of Testing and SRA – LHS
Salary: $110,937 Step 29 – MA30
(prorated) Includes 10%
Effective: February 11, 2010
Terminating: June 30, 2010
h. Salary Adjustments
(1) DURMER, Jennifer
From: $21,423 Step 9 60 credits
To: $22,125 Step 9 90 credits
Effective: February 11, 2010
Terminating: June 30, 2010
(2) SCHOLBLUM, Ricky
Occupational Therapist
From: $60/hour
To: $65/hour
Effective: February 11, 2010
Terminating: June 30, 2010
i. Stipends
(1) CO-CURRICULAR
2009-2010 School Year
MITCHELL, Tammy
African American Club $627
j. Tuition Reimbursement
(1) WEISZ, Adina
4 credits
$1,640
(2) NAPOLITANO, Tara
3 credits
$1,266
k. Miscellaneous - N/A at this meeting
2. NON-CERTIFICATED
a. Resignations - N/A at this meeting
b. Retirements - N/A at this meeting
c. Terminations - N/A at this meeting
d. Leaves of Absence
(1) ESMART, Awilda
Secretary ACE Program
Effective: February 15, 2010
Terminating: March 16, 2010
e. Transfers - N/A at this meeting
f. Appointments
(1) BYRD, Maria
Attendance Office
Salary: $30,148 (pro rated)
Effective: March 1, 2010 or sooner
Terminating: June 30, 2010
(Replacement for Elizabeth Buckholz, retired)
(2) ***SUBSTITUTES/SUPPLEMENTAL/NURSES
Effective: 2009-2010 School Year
Salary: $12 per hr.
RULKA, Thomas
TAYLOR, Angela (Pending fingerprint results)
g. Reappointments - N/A at this meeting
h. Salary Adjustments - N/A at this meeting
i. Stipends - N/A at this meeting
j. Tuition Reimbursements - N/A at this meeting
k. Miscellaneous - N/A at this meeting
* Appointment subject to approval of
Criminal History background check by State Department of Education, as per NJSA
18A:
or NJSA 18A:6-4.13 et seq., as
applicable.
** As required by law and code, this Emergent Employee Resolution, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was RESOLVED that this person be employed by the Board of Education of the Lakewood Public School District in the County of Ocean on
an emergent basis.
*** This position does not include the following:
Medical Coverage Personal Days
Dental Coverage Professional Days
Prescriptions Vacation Days
Optical Coverage Sick Days
Reimbursement for Credits
NOTE: ALL CONTRACTS ARE SUBJECT TO ATTORNEY
REVIEW BOTH AS TO PROCEDURE AND SUBSTANCE
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. GOOD AND WELFARE
XIII. ADJOURNMENT