BOARD OF EDUCATION

LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY

 

CONFERENCE MEETING – 6:30 P.M.                                          FEBRUARY 10, 2010

PUBLIC MEETING – 8:00 P.M.                                               1771 MADISON AVENUE

                               

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 Lakewood Township Municipal Building.

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. Ada Gonzalez

Mr. Meir Grunhut

Mrs. Irene Miccio

Mr. Meir Neumann

Mr. Jonathan Silver

Mr. Leonard Thomas

 

 

SUPPORT PERSONNEL

 

Ms. Lydia R. Silva, Superintendent

Mr. William T. Andersen, Assistant Superintendent

Mr. Robert S. Finger, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Michael I. Inzelbuch, Esq., Board Attorney

 

 

 

 

AGENDA

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

 

I.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – PRESIDENT, LAKEWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

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:

 

 

 

    AMOUNT TRANSFERRED

LINE ACCOUNT

DESCRIPTION

FROM

TO

11-000-100-561-00-0000

TUITION REGULAR ED

($10,000.00)

 

11-000-219-600-13-0000

PPS SUPPLIES

 

$10,000.00

For testing protocols and specialized equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-000-218-104-04-0004

MS GUIDANCE SAL

($20,000.00)

 

11-000-217-106-09-0009

OAK EXTRA AIDE SAL

 

$20,000.00

11-215-100-101-05-0005

EGC PRE SCH TCH SAL

($80,000.00)

 

11-230-100-101-12-0012

BASIC SKILLS TCH SAL

 

$70,000.00

11-230-100-106-12-0012

BASIC SKILLS AIDE SAL

 

$10,000.00

For salary adjustments per Position Roster

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-000-261-610-00-0000

SUPPLIES

($20,000.00)

 

11-000-261-420-15-0722

PLANT MAINT REPAIR BLDG

 

$20,000.00

For repair and maintenance projects district-wide

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-000-291-220-00-0000

SOCIAL SECURITY

($130,000.00)

 

11-000-291-241-00-0000

PERS CONTRIBUTIONS

($100,000.00)

 

11-000-291-250-00-0000

SUI CONTRIBUTIONS

 

$230,000.00

For 4th Quarter 2009 unemployment direct reimbursement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13-422-200-105-00-0000

SUMMER SCH SEC SAL

($3,302.00)

 

13-422-200-600-00-0000

SUMMER SCHOOL SUPPLIES

($3,000.00)

 

13-422-200-300-00-0000

SUMMER SCH PURCH PROF SVCS

 

$6,302.00

For purchase of instructional software

 

 

 

 

 

 

20-280-100-300-47-1280

TTL IV - LKWD CHEDER

($124.00)

 

20-280-200-600-47-1280

LAKEWOOD CHEDER IV

 

$124.00

For supplies Title IV grant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20-370-200-300-00-0000

CAREER ACAD PUR PROF SVCS

($518.00)

 

20-370-200-500-00-0000

CAREER ACAD PUR SERV

 

$518.00

For travel expenses to mandated workshop

 

 

 

 

 

 

65-600-200-105-08-0000

SECY SAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

($1,500.00)

 

65-600-200-420-08-0000

CUSTODIAL SVCS COMM SCH

 

$1,500.00

65-600-100-610-08-0000

INSTRUCT SUPPLIES

($4,000.00)

 

65-600-330-800-08-0300

RENTAL SECURITY

 

$4,000.00

65-800-200-300-08-0000

CONSULTANTS

($4,200.00)

 

65-600-200-390-08-0000

TRIPS/TRIP REFUNDS

 

$4,200.00

For operational costs at Community School

 

 

 

 

($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 Administrator certifies that upon review of the proposed Personnel Items with supporting budget documentation and the Position Roster that sufficient funds are available for these positions in the 2009-10 budget.

 

E.                 Approval to authorize the School Business Administrator to prepare a Request for Proposal for Instructional Leased Space for the 2010-2011 school year. (Nonpublic Supplemental Services Program)

 

F.                  Approval to authorize the School Business Administrator to prepare a Request for Proposal for Professional Educational Services for the 2010-2011 school year. (Chapter 192, Chapter 193, Nonpublic Nursing, Title I, IDEIA and Early Childhood Preschool)

 

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 Lakewood High School.

 

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 Durham School Services, Lakewood NJ  

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:

            Durham School Services, Lakewood, NJ                               $60.00

            STA, Lakewood, NJ                                                               $82.00

            Klarr Transport Service, Lakewood, NJ                                 $89.00

 

P.         Approval to award a quoted contract to Durham School Services, Lakewood NJ

            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 35) Funds to be

            provided for by Catapult, at no cost to the district.  Route: OAK5

            Quotes were sought and received by:

            Durham School Services, Lakewood, NJ                               $60.00

            STA, Lakewood, NJ                                                               $82.00

            Klarr Transport Service, Lakewood, NJ                                 $89.00

 

Q.        Approval to award a quoted contract to Durham School Services, Lakewood NJ

            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: OAK6

            Quotes were sought and received by:

            Durham School Services, Lakewood, NJ                               $60.00

            STA, Lakewood, NJ                                                               $82.00

            Klarr Transport Service, Lakewood, NJ                                 $89.00

R.        Approval to award a quoted contract to Durham School Services, Lakewood NJ 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 36) Funds to be provided for by

            Catapult, at no cost to the district.  Route: OAK7

            Quotes were sought and received by:

            Durham School Services, Lakewood, NJ                               $60.00

            STA, Lakewood, NJ                                                               $82.00

            Klarr Transport Service, Lakewood, NJ                                 $89.00

 

S.         Approval to award a quoted contract to Jay’s Bus Service, Lakewood NJ in the

            amount of $80.00 per diem for a total amount not to exceed $2720.00 (34 days) to

            transport Lakewood students from Clifton Avenue Grade School after school

            program, Lakewood for the 2009/2010 school year. (students 46 ) Funds to be

            provided for by Catapult, at no cost to the district.  Route: CLF4

            Quotes were sought and received by:

            Durham School Services, Lakewood, NJ                               No Quote

            Jay’s Bus Service, Lakewood, NJ                                          $80.00

            Klarr Transport Service, Lakewood, NJ                                 $89.00

 

T.         Approval to award a quoted contract to Jay’s Bus Service, Lakewood NJ in the 

            amount of $125.00 per diem for a total amount not to exceed $4250.00 (34 days) to

            transport Lakewood students from Clifton Avenue Grade School after school

            program, Lakewood for the 2009/2010 school year. (students 46 ) Funds to be  

            provided for by Catapult, at no cost to the district.  Route: CLF5

            Quotes were sought and received by:

            Durham School Services, Lakewood, NJ                                 No Quote

            Jay’s Bus Service, Lakewood, NJ                                            $125.00

            Klarr Transport Service, Lakewood, NJ                                   $129.00

 

 U.                                           Approval to award a quoted contract to Hartnett Transit Service, Lakewood NJ in

            the amount of $96.95 per diem for a total amount not to exceed $9113.30 (94 days) to 

            transport Lakewood students to/from Spruce Street School (homeless) , Lakewood for 

            the 2009/2010 school year. (students 3 ) Route: HOM6

            Quotes were sought and received by:

            Durham School Services, Lakewood, NJ                               No Quote

            Jay’s Bus Service, Lakewood, NJ                                          No Quote

            Hartnett Transit Service, Lakewood, NJ                                $96.95

 

V.                                Approval to enter into a jointure with Wall Township School District, for one Wall

            Township student to attend Lakewood High School, Lakewood, (Route WCH1)

            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 Lakewood    

            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

A.C.E. Academy

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 JERSEY        

Education Specialist/Consultant         Not to exceed

                                                            to Deaf/Blind                                      $3,366.77

 

MOSHE, Rose, MD                           Rates not to exceed:

Psychiatric Consultant                        Evaluation-      $500.00

 

GALLINA, David, MD                     Rates not to exceed:

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

Capella University

$1,640

 

 

 

(2)               NAPOLITANO, Tara

3 credits

Georgian Court University

$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:6-7-1, et. seq., NJSA 18A:39-17 et. seq.,

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