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Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 1 FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA FOR THE PUBLIC BOARD ACTION MEETING TO BE HELD MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014 AT 7:00 PM IN PAC GYMNASIUM 280 PARK AVENUE, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728 GOALS OF THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR 2013-2014 Goal #1 The Board will complete the Long Range Facility Plan to address both short term and long term facility needs and develop an action plan to implement the recommendations from the Long Range Facility Plan. Goal #2 The Board will review the Strategic Plan previously adopted with the Superintendent of Schools and provide an update to the public on the status of the implementation of the plan. Goal #3 The Board will assist and support the Superintendent of Schools so he is successful in his transition as the educational leader of the Freehold Borough Public Schools. A. STATEMENTS 1. Meeting Notice 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call B. BOARD PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT COMMENTS C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Recommend the Board approve the release to the public of the minutes of the Board Retreat held on April 23, 2014. 2. Recommend the Board approve the release to the public of the executive minutes of the Board Retreat held on April 23, 2014 at a time when the public’s interest in disclosure is greater than any privacy or governmental interest being protected from disclosure. 3. Recommend the Board approve the release to the public of the minutes of the Board Action Meeting held on April 28, 2014. D. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY E. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Rocco Tomazic 1. Calendar/Announcements The Superintendent recommends the following motions to the Freehold Borough Board of Education for approval:

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  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 1

    FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION

    AGENDA FOR THE PUBLIC BOARD ACTION MEETING

    TO BE HELD MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014 AT 7:00 PM IN PAC GYMNASIUM

    280 PARK AVENUE, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728

    GOALS OF THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR 2013-2014

    Goal #1 The Board will complete the Long Range Facility Plan to address both short term

    and long term facility needs and develop an action plan to implement the

    recommendations from the Long Range Facility Plan.

    Goal #2 The Board will review the Strategic Plan previously adopted with the

    Superintendent of Schools and provide an update to the public on the status of the

    implementation of the plan.

    Goal #3 The Board will assist and support the Superintendent of Schools so he is successful

    in his transition as the educational leader of the Freehold Borough Public Schools.

    A. STATEMENTS

    1. Meeting Notice 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call

    B. BOARD PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT COMMENTS

    C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    1. Recommend the Board approve the release to the public of the minutes of the Board Retreat held on April 23, 2014.

    2. Recommend the Board approve the release to the public of the executive minutes of the Board Retreat held on April 23, 2014 at a time when the public’s interest in disclosure is

    greater than any privacy or governmental interest being protected from disclosure.

    3. Recommend the Board approve the release to the public of the minutes of the Board Action Meeting held on April 28, 2014.

    D. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

    E. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Rocco Tomazic

    1. Calendar/Announcements

    The Superintendent recommends the following motions to the Freehold Borough Board of

    Education for approval:

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 2

    F. INSTRUCTION

    1. United Way/YMCA 2014 Early Warning Summer Reading Program Authorize the district to partner with the YMCA of Monmouth County and the United

    Way of Monmouth County to lend curricular and diagnostic support to the United

    Way/YMCA 2014 Early Warning Summer Reading Program.

    2. Suicide Prevention Training Approve 2 hours of Suicide Prevention Training for PAE, FLC & FIS on Friday, May 23,

    2014 from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. The training will include information on HIB

    Curriculum to implement Professional Development: American Foundation for Suicide

    Prevention, More Than Sad District PD. Presenters will be Erin K. Parnell & Nicki

    Francis, Community Health Instructors from CentraState Medical Center & Student

    Health Awareness Center. The cost of the program is $300, appropriated from GAAP

    account 11-000-218-500-00-00-04.

    G. PUPILS

    1. RESOLVED, the Board accepts the Superintendent’s report of all cases of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying reported since the last board meeting on April 28, 2014.

    Case Scho

    ol

    HIB? Description Action

    FIS 27-13/14 FIS Yes Two offenders make fun of

    victim on an ongoing basis.

    One offender for HIB-related

    attributes, the other offender as

    a result of an ongoing conflict.

    Offender #1 ISS, meeting

    with family. Offender #2

    Principal meeting. Victim

    counseled.

    FLC 16-13/14 FLC No Offenders and victim traded

    insults, but investigation

    showed that victim initiated.

    Deemed a conflict

    Both offenders removed

    from assembly and received

    office detention. Victim

    counseled.

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 3

    2. RESOLVED, the Board approves the Superintendent’s report of all cases of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying reported on April 28, 2014

    Case School HIB? Description Action

    FIS 24-13/14 FIS No Offenders teasing victim about boy/girl

    issues; group otherwise friends.

    Offenders and

    victim counseled.

    FIS 25-13/14 FIS Yes Offender made insulting and

    demeaning comments about victim’s

    physical appearance.

    Offender and

    victim counseled

    FIS 26-13/14 FIS No Offender alleged to make fun of victim

    due to having a double chin; offender

    says victim purposefully makes a

    double chin.

    Offender and

    victim counseled

    FLC 14-13/14 FLC No Victim believed offenders were talking

    about her and her brother because her

    brother rolled his eyes at offenders.

    Victim’s brother denies rolling his

    eyes.

    Offenders and

    victim counseled.

    FLC 15-13/14 FLC No Offender communicated through an

    intermediary that he was going to

    punch victim, although he claims it was

    going to be a fake punch. No physical

    contact, not tied to HIB-related

    characteristic.

    Offender 1 day

    ISS, victim

    counseled.

    PAE 38-13/14 PAE No Offender allegedly called victim fat

    after victim came in last in a race.

    Offender admitted to saying student

    was slow.

    Offender and

    victims counseled

    PAE 39-13/14 PAE No Offender allegedly used a disparaging

    word towards victim and threatened to

    throw water on victim during recess.

    Offender denies allegations.

    Offender and

    victim counseled.

    PAE 40-13/14 PAE No Offenders allegedly made disparaging

    comments to victim about his small

    size; offenders deny the allegations.

    Offender and

    victim counseled.

    PAE 41-13/14 PAE Yes Offender teased and made insulting

    comments to victim related to gender.

    Offender received

    lunch detention,

    victim counseled.

    3. Private School Placement Approve special education student to attend Children’s Center for the remainder of the

    2013/14 school year appropriated from GAAP Account 11-000-100-566-00-00-04.

    SID School Location Tuition

    10200025 Children’s Center Neptune, NJ $3,545.75

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 4

    4. Field Trip List Approve field trips in accordance with attached field trip list.

    H. ADMINISTRATION

    1. Staff Job Description Approve the following staff job description – Part-time Network Manager

    I. BUSINESS

    1. Approval of Travel Related Expenses Recommend the Board approve travel and related expense reimbursement in accordance

    with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A7.4 as per attached 2013-2014 Travel Authorization Logs.

    2. Payment of Bills – May 12, 2014 Recommend the Board approve the claims for goods received and services rendered and

    certified to be correct by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary as of May 12, 2014

    as follows:

    Fund 11 – General Current Expense $445,589.74

    Fund 12 – Capital Outlay 0

    Fund 20 – Grants and Entitlements 39,194.59

    Fund 60 – Food Services 43,577.95

    Total $528,362.28

    3. Implementation of the 2014-2015 Budget Authorize the Superintendent and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to

    implement the 2014-2015 budget pursuant to local and state policies.

    4. Requisition of School Tax Levy Schedule BE IT RESOLVED, that the Freehold Borough Board of Education approve the

    following Requisition of School Tax Levy Schedule for the annual operating budget for

    the 2014-2015 school year as per the attached schedule.

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 5

    5. Appointments BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following appointments for the 2014-

    2015 School Year:

    Board Secretary James H. Strimple, Jr.

    Treasurer of School Monies Bruce Rodman ($7,486 annually)

    School Physician Dr, Mary Yee ($7,000 annually)

    Affirmative Action Officer for District/Curriculum Jennifer O’Shea

    504 Officer Jennifer O’Shea

    Right to Know Contact Person Joseph Bilotti

    Public Agency Compliance Officer School Business Administrator

    Affirmative Action Officer for Contracts School Business Administrator

    Integrated Pest Management Coordinator Joseph Bilotti

    AHERA Coordinator Joseph Bilotti

    Chemical Hygiene Officer Joseph Bilotti

    Asbestos Management Officer Joseph Bilotti

    Indoor Air Quality Designee Joseph Bilotti

    Safety and Health Designee Joseph Bilotti

    Substance Awareness Coordinator Heather Elkin

    6. Line Item Transfers BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to approve line item budget

    transfers between regular board meetings subject to board ratification for the 2014-2015

    school year.

    7. Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board adopt the Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for

    New Jersey Public Schools for the 2014-2015 school Year.

    8. Tax Shelter Annuity Companies BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following companies to provide Tax

    Shelter Annuity salary reduction agreements for the 2014-2015 school year. (Information

    sharing agreements are on file in the Business Office.)

    AXA Equitable Great American Life Insurance Co.

    Ameriprise/IDS Financial Services Security Benefit Life Insurance Co.

    Lincoln National Life Legend Employee Benefit Account

    Siracusa Benefits Program AIG/Variable Annuity Life Insurance Co.

    NY Life Insurance & Annuity Corp.

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 6

    9. Petty Cash Accounts BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following petty cash accounts for the

    2014-2015 School Year:

    School/Department Responsible Party Amount

    Business Office School Business Administrator $300

    Freehold Intermediate School Ronnie Dougherty $100

    Freehold Learning Center William Smith $100

    Park Avenue Elementary Patrick Mulhern $100

    10. Professional Services – General Counsel, Board Attorney Approve the following professional services resolution:

    RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR

    GENERAL COUNSEL, BOARD ATTORNEY SERVICES

    ADOPTED BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION

    IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH

    WHEREAS, there exists a need for general counsel services, for the 2014-2015 school

    year; and

    WHEREAS, such general counsel services can be provided only by a legal firm, and the

    firm of CLEARY, GIACOBBE, ALFIERI, JACOBS, LLC of 7 James Street, Florham

    Park, NJ is so recognized; and

    WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for this purpose and appropriated from GAAP

    Accounts 11-000-230-331-00-00-09 and 11-000-230-339-00-00-09; and

    WHEREAS, this action is the award of a non-fair and open contract in accordance with

    N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5.

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD

    OF EDUCATION IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, AS FOLLOWS:

    1. The firm of CLEARY, GIACOBBE, ALFIERI, JACOBS, LLC of 7 James Street, Florham Park, NJ is hereby retained to provide general counsel services.

    2. The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” in accordance with the Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18(A)(a)(1),

    because it is for services performed by persons authorized by law to practice as

    recognized profession.

    3. The Board authorizes Matthew J. Giacobbe, Esq., of the firm CLEARY, GIACOBBE, ALFIERI, JACOBS, LLC of 7 James Street, Florham Park, NJ to

    provide general counsel services at a rate of $145 per hour for partners and $135

    per hour for associates.

    4. A copy of this resolution along with the engagement letter and contract shall be placed on file with the Secretary of the Board.

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 7

    11. Professional Services - Special Education Counsel Approve the following professional services resolution:

    RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR

    SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES

    ADOPTED BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION

    IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH

    WHEREAS, there exists a need for special education special counsel services, for the

    2014-2015 school year; and

    WHEREAS, such special education special counsel services can be provided only by a

    legal firm, and the firm of WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, P.A. of 90 Woodbridge

    Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ is so recognized; and

    WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for this purpose and appropriated from GAAP

    Account 11-000-230-331-00-00-09; and

    WHEREAS, this action is the award of a non-fair and open contract in accordance with

    N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5.

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD

    OF EDUCATION IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, AS FOLLOWS:

    1. The firm of WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, P.A. of 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ is hereby retained to provide special education special

    counsel services.

    2. The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” in accordance with the Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18(A)(a)(1),

    because it is for services performed by persons authorized by law to practice a

    recognized profession.

    3. The Board authorizes Viola S. Lordi, Esq., of the firm WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, P.A. OF 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ to provide

    special education counsel services at a rate of $175 for Shareholders, an hourly

    rate of $150 for Associates, plus reimbursable costs.

    4. A copy of this resolution along with the engagement letter and contract shall be placed on file with the Secretary of the Board.

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 8

    12. Professional Services - Auditing Approve the following professional services resolution:

    RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR

    AUDITING SERVICES

    ADOPTED BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION

    IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH

    WHEREAS, there exists a need for auditing services and to hire an auditor, for the 2014-

    2015 school year; and

    WHEREAS, such auditing services can be provided only by a licensed auditor and that

    Gerard Stankiewicz, CPA, PSA of SAMUEL KLEIN and COMPANY, 36 West Main

    Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 is so recognized; and

    WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $33,250 are or will be available for this purpose and

    appropriated from GAAP Account 11-000-230-332-00-00-09; and

    WHEREAS, this action is the award of a non-fair and open contract in accordance with

    N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5.

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD

    OF EDUCATION IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, AS FOLLOWS:

    1. The auditing firm of SAMUEL KLEIN AND COMPANY, 36 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 is hereby retained to provide auditing services necessary in

    conjunction with the engagement letter submitted on February 24, 2014.

    2. The Board of Education appoints Gerard Stankiewicz, CPA PSA, partner of SAMUEL KLEIN AND COMPANY to serve in the capacity of auditor.

    3. The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” in accordance with the Public School Contracts Law, NJSA 18A:18A(a)(1),

    because it is for services performed by persons authorized by law to practice a

    recognized profession.

    4. The Board of Education is required to review the most recent peer review report prior to the engagement of the annual audit, and to acknowledge its review of the

    peer review report in the minutes that authorizes the engagement of the public

    school accountant.

    5. The anticipated term of the contract is one (1) year. 6. Gerard Stankiewicz has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure

    Certification.

    7. A copy of the resolution as well as the contract shall be placed on file with the Secretary to the Board.

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 9

    13. Professional Services – Architect of Record Approve the following professional services resolution:

    RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR

    ARCHITECT OF RECORD SERVICES

    ADOPTED BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION

    IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH

    WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Architect of Record for the 2014-2015 school

    year; and

    WHEREAS, such Architect of Record services can be provided only by a architectural

    firm, and the firm of FRAYTAK, VEISZ, HOPKINS, DUTHIE, PC of 1515 Lower Ferry

    Road, Trenton, NJ is so recognized; and

    WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for this purpose and appropriated from GAAP

    Accounts 11-000-230-334-00-00-01 as per attached fee schedule:

    WHEREAS, this action is the award of a non-fair and open contract in accordance with

    N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5.

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD

    OF EDUCATION IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, AS FOLLOWS:

    The Board authorizes William D. Hopkins III and John J. Veisz of the firm FRAYTAK,

    VEISZ, HOPKINS, DUTHIE, PC of 1515 Lower Ferry Road, Trenton, NJ to provide

    architectural services.

    14. District Policies and Procedures Approve the following resolution:

    RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR

    DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SERVICES

    ADOPTED BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION

    IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH

    WHEREAS, there exists a need for Board policies and procedures services for the 2014-

    2015 school year; and

    WHEREAS, such services can be provided only by a policies and procedures firm, and

    the firm of STRAUSS ESMAY, ASSOCIATES, LLC of 1886 Hinds Road, Toms River,

    New Jersey is so recognized; and

    WHEREAS, funds in the amount not to exceed $4,040 are or will be available for this

    purpose and appropriated from GAAP Accounts 11-000-251-330-00-00-02; and

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 10

    WHEREAS, this action is the award of a non-fair and open contract in accordance with

    N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5.

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD

    OF EDUCATION IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, AS FOLLOWS:

    The Board authorizes the firm STRAUSS ESMAY, ASSOCIATES, LLC of 1886 Hinds

    Road, Toms River, New Jersey to provide board policies and procedures services.

    15. E-Rate Services Approve the following resolution:

    RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR

    E-RATE SERVICES

    ADOPTED BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION

    IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH

    WHEREAS, there exists a need for E-Rate services for the 2014-2015 school year; and

    WHEREAS, such E-Rate services can be provided only by an E-Rate firm, and the firm

    of E-RATE EXCHANGE of 1204 James Street, Syracuse, New York is so recognized;

    and

    WHEREAS, funds in the amount not to exceed $6,760 are or will be available for this

    purpose and appropriated from GAAP Accounts 11-000-251-340-00-00-02; and

    WHEREAS, this action is the award of a non-fair and open contract in accordance with

    N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5.

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD

    OF EDUCATION IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, AS FOLLOWS:

    The Board authorizes the firm E-RATE EXCHANGE of 1204 James Street, Syracuse,

    New York to E-Rate services.

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 11

    16. Computer Software Maintenance Services Approve the following resolution:

    RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR

    COMPUTER SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

    (ACCOUNTING, PAYROLL AND FIXED ASSETS)

    ADOPTED BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION

    IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH

    WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education has a need for Computer

    Software Maintenance services for the 2014-2015 school year to assist the district in

    daily usage of the EMAP budget, payroll, personnel and fixed asset software; and

    WHEREAS, it has been determined that the required services are specialized in nature,

    require expertise in the field of computers and the EMAP software, and is not reasonably

    possible to describe the required services with written bid specifications.

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD

    OF EDUCATION IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, AS FOLLOWS:

    The Freehold Borough Board of Education shall award a contract in the amount of

    $14,200 for these services as a professional service to E-MAP SERVICES, INC., 22 Edie

    Drive, Marlboro, NJ 07746; and appropriated from GAAP account 11-000-251-340-00-

    00-02

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the details of the computer software maintenance

    services and the costs will be covered by a mutually agreed upon contract filed in the

    Business Administrator/Board Secretary’s Office.

    17. State Contract Purchasing Approve the following resolution:

    RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF

    GOODS AND SERVICES

    THROUGH STATE AGENCY FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

    WHEREAS, Title 18A:18A-10 provides that “A board of education, without advertising

    for bids, or after having rejected all bid obtained pursuant to advertising therefore, by

    resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts for

    such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and

    Property”; and

    WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education has the need, on a timely basis, to

    procure goods and services utilizing state contracts; and

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 12

    WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education desires to authorize its

    purchasing agent for the 2013-2014 school year to make any and all purchases necessary

    to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school year.

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Freehold Borough Board of Education

    does hereby authorize the district purchasing agent to make purchases of goods and

    services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property

    utilizing various vendors that have State Contracts. The Purchasing Agent shall make

    known to the Board the Commodity/Service, Vendor and State Contract Number utilized.

    18. Claims Auditor BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be designated as

    the Board of Education’s Claims Auditor with authority, as provided by NJSA 18A:19-2

    amended, to direct pre-payment of claims for Debt Service, Payroll, Fixed Charges and

    any other claim or demand which would be in the best interest of the Board to pay

    promptly.

    19. Custodian of Records – Public Access to Records Approve the following resolution:

    WHEREAS, P.L. 2001, c.404 (C.47:1A-7), known as the Public Access Law, amends

    and supplements P.L. 1963, c.73, P.L. 1995, c.23 and P.L. 1998, c.17 regarding public

    access to government records; and

    WHEREAS, the law designates that a person be designated as the custodian of a

    government record; and

    WHEREAS, copies of permitted government records must be provided to persons upon

    written request and upon prepayment of fees prescribed by law or regulation; and

    WHEREAS, except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, the fee assessed for the

    copying of a government record shall be $.05 per page for letter sized pages and smaller,

    and $.07 per page for legal sized pages and larger.

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints the

    Business Administrator/Board Secretary as the custodian of government records for the

    2014-2015 school year; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Freehold Borough School District approves the

    attached form for the use of any person, who requests access to a government record; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the fees should be reviewed and approved annually

    by the Board of Education.

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 13

    20. Records Management WHEREAS, School Business Administrator is designated as the Custodian of Public

    Records for the Freehold Borough Board of Education, and

    WHEREAS, in order to maintain required control of public records according to N.J.S.A

    47:1A-1.1. and, to better meet the public agency provisions of the Open Public Records

    Act (OPRA),

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve DocuSafe Records

    Management to provide offsite records retention and management for the 2014-2015

    school year at a total cost not to exceed $5,000 to be appropriated to GAAP account 11-

    000-251-340-00-00-02.

    21. Long Term Disability Agent BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve The Standard, 100 Walnut

    Avenue, Suite 310, Clark, New Jersey 07066 to serve as the district long term disability

    agent for the 2013-2014 school year.

    22. SchoolMessenger Approve to renew Reliance Communications, Inc, with offices located at 603 Mission

    Street, Santa Cruz, California to provide the online communication/notification system

    SchoolMessenger CommSuite for the 2014-2015 school year at a total cost not to exceed

    $3,140.00 to be appropriated from GAAP Account 11-000-252-340-00-00-08.

    23. Educational Cooperative Pricing System

    RESOLUTION FOR MEMBER PARTICIPATION

    IN THE

    EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM

    A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH ELEMENTARY

    SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT

    RESOLTUION NUMBER 26EDCP

    WHEREAS N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 (5) authorizes contracting units to enter into Cooperative

    Pricing Agreements; and

    WHEREAS the Educational Services Commission of Morris County, hereinafter referred

    to as the “Lead Agency”, has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing

    System known as the “Educational Cooperative Pricing System” for the purchase of

    work, materials and supplies; and

    WHEREAS, the FREEHOLD BOROUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    within the County of (MONMOUTH) New Jersey desires to participate in the

    Educational Cooperative Pricing System.

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 14

    NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the 12 day of May 2014 by the said Board

    of Education as follows:

    AUTHORITY

    As directed by N.J.S.A. 18A-18A-11 et seq. and pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.

    40A:11-11 (5), the Board President is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative

    Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency.

    CONTRACTING UNIT

    The Lead Agency shall advertise for and receive bids from vendors who will make school

    supplies, equipment and other related goods and services available to participating

    members of the said Cooperative Pricing System at the agreed upon price; and

    The Lead Agency entering into contracts on behalf of the FREEHOLD BOROUGH

    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT shall be responsible for complying with the 54

    provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other

    provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey.

    EFFECTIVE DATE

    This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.

    CERTIFICATION

    I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted and approved by Freehold

    Borough Elementary School District at a meeting of Freehold Borough Elementary

    School District held on 12th day of May 2014.

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 15

    24. Appointment of Cooperative Purchasing Contractor Appoint Educational Data Services, Inc., as the district’s Cooperative Purchasing

    Consultant for the 2014-2015 school year at a fee of $2,400 due as per the following

    payment schedule:

    Date Licensing &Maintenance

    07/01/2014 $600.00

    10/01/2014 $600.00

    01/01/2015 $600.00

    04/01/2015 $600.00

    25. Health Insurance Agent Approve Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors, Inc., with offices at 1129 Broad Street, Suite

    101, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 to serve as the district’s health insurance agent from July 1,

    2014 through June 30, 2015 at a cost of $350. per month.

    26. IEP Software Program Approve the renewal and support services of IEP Direct (software for IEP program) from

    Centris Group, LLC, Rockville Centre, NY, for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost of

    $9,895.39 appropriated from GAAP Account 11-000-219-390-00-00-04.

    27. Schoolwires, Inc. – District Web Hosting 2014-2015 School Year Approve Schoolwires, Inc., 330 Innovation Blvd., Suite 301, State College, PA 16803,

    as Freehold Borough School District’s web hosting service for the 2014-2015 school

    year. Service terms start date on 7/1/2014 and end on 6/30/2015. The cost for

    Centricity2 Software and Schoolwires WEB hosting Service for the upcoming school

    year is $4,867.95.

    28. Student Data Management System Approve Genesis Educational Services located in Jamesburg, New Jersey to provide

    Student Information Services for the 2014-2015 School Year based on the following

    rates:

    Annual Maintenance Fee $4,139

    IEP Interface 350

    School Messenger Interface 350

    CCP Cafeteria Interface 350

    Special Education Interface 350

    7x24 Off-Site secure data backup services 1,523

    Scantron third party software Interface 350

    Total $7,412

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    29. Gas Supply Service Agreement Recommend the Freehold Borough Board of Education ratify the Gas Supply Service

    Agreement between the Freehold Borough Board of Education, a member of the Alliance

    for Competitive Energy Services (ACES), and the South Jersey Energy Company in

    accordance with the contract document on file in the Office of the School Business

    Administrator. The contract term is for the period August 4, 2014 through December 31,

    2014.

    30. Microsoft Software Licensing Consortium Agreement 2014-2015 School Year Approve participation in the Educational Resources and Information Center (EIRC)

    Consortium for Microsoft Volume Licensing for the 2014-2015 school year. The cost for

    enrolling 170 end users, all current Client Access Licenses (CALS) for Windows Server,

    Exchange Server (including upgrades), Office, Windows, as well as SharePoint Suite for

    all users for the upcoming school year is $11,978.32 Participation in this consortium

    eliminates the need for various individual software licenses for each end user.

    31. Purchase of Chromebooks and Accessories through Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Approve the purchase of the following items from CDW Government, 230 North

    Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, Illinois, utilizing the Middlesex County Educational

    Services Cooperative Purchasing program #65MCESCCPS Bid#13/14-04:

    Quantity Item # Description Unit Price Extended Price

    116

    2857041

    Sam Series 3

    Chromebooks

    16GB

    $255.31

    $29,615.96

    116

    2856676

    ACAD Google

    Chromeos

    License and

    Support 3Y

    $30.00

    $3,480.00

    4 3036901 Spectrum Cloud

    32 Chromebook

    Cart

    $1,427.01 $5,708.04

    140 2835958 MSH L2

    Comfort Mouse

    3000 USB

    $18.18 $2,545.20

    50 2126297 Cyber OEM

    Stereo

    Headset/Mic

    Silver

    $12.51 $625.50

    Total purchase in the amount of $41,974.70 to be charged to the following line items:

    11-190-100-610-00-04-08 – Instructional Supplies $38,494.70

    11-190-100-500-00-02-08 – Purchased Services $ 3,480.00

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    32. Purchase and Installation of Meraki Meru Wireless Controller through New Jersey State Cooperative Purchasing Agreement

    Purchase and Installation of from OSI Office Solutions, Inc., 217 Mount Horeb Road,

    Warren, New Jersey, utilizing the New Jersey State Cooperative Contract #73981, under

    the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA):

    Quantity Item# Description Unit Price Extended Price

    1 MC3200 Meraki Meru Wireless

    Controller – MC3200

    $4,084.00 $4,084.00

    6 AP320 Dual Radio 802.11a

    Access AP320

    $750.00 $4,500.00

    6 2781-006 Single Category Cable

    Run

    $210.00 $1,260.00

    1 Installation $2,400.00 $2,400.00

    Total purchase in the amount of $12,244.00 to be charged to the following line items:

    12-000-100-730-00-01-08 – Purchase of Instructional Equipment $4,084

    11-190-100-320-00-04-08 – Purchase of Technical Services $2,400

    11-190-100-610-00-05-08 – Instructional Supplies $5,760

    33. Approve Pomptonian Food Service Company for 2014-2015 Approve the second year of the contract between POMPTONIAN FOOD SERVICE

    COMPANY, 3 Edison Place, Fairfield, NJ 07004 and the Freehold Borough School

    District for the 2014-2015 School Year as outlined in their proposal dated May 10, 2013.

    The FSMC shall receive, in addition to the costs of operation, an

    administrative/management flat fee of $39,210 to compensate the FSMC for

    administrative and management costs. This fee shall be billed in 10 monthly installments

    of $3,921 per month as a cost of operation. The LEA guarantees the payment of such

    costs and the fee to the FSMC.

    A per meal administrative/management fee shall apply to all vended meals receipts

    deposited in the LEA’s account. All vended meals receipts deposited into the LEA’s

    account shall be divided by $1.00 to arrive at a meal equivalent. The

    administrative/management fee charged for vended meals will be $.10 per meal

    equivalent.

    The FSMC guarantees the LEA a minimum profit of $40,000 for the school year 2014-

    2015.

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    34. Approve Breakfast, Lunch and A La Carte Prices for 2014-2015 Approve the Pomptonian Food Service breakfast, lunch and a la carte prices for the 2014-

    2015 School Year per the attached listing.

    a.

    Student Breakfast $1.00 Student Lunch $2.05

    Reduced Breakfast $ . 30 Reduced Lunch $ .40

    Faculty Breakfast $1.40 Faculty Lunch $2.55

    b. A La Carte Prices are in the hands of the Board members.

    35. Auditory Processing Evaluations Approve West Long Branch Hearing Center to conduct auditory processing evaluations

    on an as needed basis for the 2013-2014 school year appropriated from GAAP Account

    11-000-219-320-00- 00-04.

    Name Rate Not to Exceed

    West Long Branch Hearing

    Center, West Long Branch, NJ

    $450.00 $1,800.00

    36. Authorization for Disposal of Encyclopedias Authorize disposal of the following outdated encyclopedia sets located in the Park

    Avenue Library.

    Title Publication Year

    Academic American Encyclopedia 1987

    Encyclopedia Americana 1988

    People Who Made America 1973

    World Book Encyclopedia 1990

    37. Authorization for Disposal of Cafeteria Tables Authorize disposal of twelve cafeteria tables located at the Park Avenue Complex.

    Tables have reached their useful life and are beyond repair.

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 19

    38. NCLB Amendment #2 Approve the amendment to the 2013-2014 NCLB Grant modifying budget amounts for

    existing Title IA programs.

    Justification:

    100-100: -$18,822 – surplus due to delay in hiring a Title I Basic Skills Intervention

    Teacher

    200-100: -$20,780 – moved to 200-300 to hire consultants; reduces the number of after

    school PD hours for teachers

    200-200: -$21,260 – surplus due to unspent salaries as well as health insurance waivers

    200-300: +$55,331 – increase for professional development consultants

    200-500: -$2,900 – adjustment for unused professional travel funds

    200-600: +$4,825 - increase for professional development supplies

    Admin: +$3,606 – adjustment for health benefits

    Amended FY14 Application (as of

    11/25/13) Adjustments

    Amended FY14 Application

    As of 5/12/14

    Title IA Public Nonpublic Public Nonpublic Public Nonpublic

    100-100 $415,269 $0 ($18,822) $0 $396,447 $0

    100-300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    100-500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    100-600 $79,000 $0 $0 $0 $79,000 $0

    100-800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    200-100 $108,695 $0 ($20,780) $0 $87,915 $0

    200-200 $179,295 $0 ($21,260) $0 $158,035 $0

    200-300 $68,800 $0 $55,331 $0 $124,131 $0

    200-500 $26,607 $0 ($2,900) $0 $23,707 $0

    200-600 $25,917 $0 $4,825 $0 $30,742 $0

    200-800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    Admin $31,301 $0 $3,606 $0 $34,907 $0

    TOTAL $934,884 $0 $0 $0 $934,884 $0

    Title IIA Public Nonpublic Public Nonpublic Public Nonpublic

    100-100 $33,096 $0 $0 $0 $33,096 $0

    100-300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    100-500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    100-600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    100-800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    200-100 $2,370 $0 $0 $0 $2,370 $0

    200-200 $18,840 $0 $0 $0 $18,840 $0

    200-300 $0 $10,991 $0 $0 $0 $10,991

    200-500 $5,236 $0 $0 $0 $5,236 $0

    200-600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    200-800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    Admin $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    TOTAL $59,542 $10,991 $0 $0 $59,542 $10,991

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 20

    Title III Public Nonpublic Public Nonpublic Public Nonpublic

    100-100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    100-300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    100-500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    100-600 $4,000 $0 $0 $0 $4,000 $0

    100-800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    200-100 $42,698 $0 $0 $0 $42,698 $0

    200-200 $7,854 $0 $0 $0 $7,854 $0

    200-300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    200-500 $1,389 $0 $0 $0 $1,389 $0

    200-600 $1,176 $0 $0 $0 $1,176 $0

    200-800 $140 $0 $0 $0 $140 $0

    Admin $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

    TOTAL $57,257 $0 $0 $0 $57,257 $0

    39. Use of Facilities Approve the following use of facilities for the 2013-2014 school year.

    Event Location Date(s) Time Fee

    Parent Education Academy Math Night PAC Cafetorium 5/14/14 6:00 – 8:00 PM N/A

    ESL Parent Academy FLC 5/15/14 6:00 – 7:00 PM N/A

    21st CCLC Carnival PAC Cafetorium 5/16/14 3:00 – 6:00 PM N/A

    YMCA Aftercare Cinco De Mayo/Spring Fling PAC Gym 5/20/14 4:00 – 5:00 PM N/A

    Parent Education Workshop FLC Gym 5/22/14 6:30 – 8:00 PM N/A

    PAE Student Council Dance PAC Gym 5/30/14 2:45 – 4:45 PM N/A

    21st CCLC Dog & Cat Program Visit PAC Cafetorium 5/30/14 4:00 – 5:00 PM N/A

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 21

    J. PERSONNEL

    1. Transfer of Staff Approve the transfer of staff for the 2014-2015 school year effective July 1, 2014, as

    listed:

    Name 13/14 Position 13/14

    Location

    14/15 Position 14/15 Location

    Natasha Perski Basic Skills PAE Elementary Reading

    Coach/Interventionist

    District

    2. Appointment of District Grounds/Maintenance Person Appoint Danielle Lovelace as District Grounds/Maintenance Person for the 2014-2015

    school year, effective July 1, 2014 at Step 10 - $32,450 of the 2014-2015 Custodians

    Guide, pending Criminal History approval, appropriated from GAAP account 11-000-

    263-100-00-00-09.

    3. 2014 Summer Academy Program Anticipated Staff Approve the following staff for the 2014 Summer Academy Program beginning July 7,

    2014 through August 8, 2014 at the Park Avenue Complex for a maximum of four (4)

    hours per day at a rate of $30 for certified staff and $15 for noncertified staff to be

    appropriated as follows:

    21st Century Community Learning Center Account 20-307-100-101-00-00-03:

    Brovak John Teacher $30/hour

    Dispenza Diane Teacher $30/hour

    Gallagher Sue Teacher $30/hour

    Goldberg Josh Teacher $30/hour

    Jessurun Heather Teacher $30/hour

    Latshaw Charles Teacher $30/hour

    Naspo Chris Teacher $30/hour

    Peltzman Suzanne Teacher $30/hour

    Shaw Brooke Teacher $30/hour

    Hoayeck Julieth Substitute Teacher $30/hour

    Warrington Sheryl Substitute Teacher $30/hour

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 22

    IDEA21 Account 20-314-100-101-00-00-03:

    Cundari Patricia Teacher $30/hour

    Fekete Danielle Teacher $30/hour

    Haynes Michael Teacher $30/hour

    Simonelli Amanda Teacher $30/hour

    Irving Ashley Aide $15/hour

    Stanislaus Jason Aide $15/hour

    Stanislaus Justin Aide $15/hour

    Ventriglio Jamie Aide $15/hour

    Batlle Yalitza Substitute Teacher $30/hour

    Fetterly Dawn Substitute Teacher $30/hour

    Illes Mary Anne Substitute Teacher $30/hour

    Barone Alessandra Substitute Aide $15/hour

    Cartagena Abigail Substitute Aide $15/hour

    Fecsko Alice Substitute Aide $15/hour

    4. 21st CCLC Summer School (Credit Recovery) Program Recommend the Board approve the following anticipated staff for the 21st CCLC

    Summer School (Credit Recovery) program beginning July 7, 2014 through August 14,

    2014 at the Freehold Learning Center for a maximum of five (5) hours per day at a rate of

    $30 for certified staff and $15 for noncertified staff to be appropriated as follows:

    21st Century Community Learning Center Account 20-307-100-101-00-00-03:

    Cholak Stephanie Teacher $30/hour

    Fern Katlyn Teacher $30/hour

    IDEA21 Account 20-314-100-101-00-00-03:

    Keeley Shannon Teacher $30/hour

    Russo Lauren Teacher $30/hour

    Bangs Michele Aide $15/hour

    Gray Debra Aide $15/hour

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 23

    5. Modify February 24, 2014 Agenda Item J.5 Title III ESL Parent Academy Modify February 24, 2014 Agenda Item J.5 Title III ESL Parent Academy to increase the

    # of hours not to exceed a total $720 appropriated from Title III account 20-241-200-100-

    00-01-81.

    Name Rate/Hour

    Original

    Hours

    Additional

    Hours

    Total

    Hours Total

    Fiori, Veronica $30 6 3 9 $270

    Schiller, Jean $30 6 3 9 $270

    Goodman, Isabel $30 6 0 6 $180

    Total

    18 6 24 $720

    6. Family Literacy Night Author Approve the author David Adler, to provide three programs and book signing on

    Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at a fee of $2,500 to be appropriated from GAAP account

    20-231-200-600-80-00-40.

    7. Appointment of Substitute Nurse without a College Degree Appoint the following substitute nurse without a college degree for the remainder of the

    2013-2014 school year, pending Criminal History approval.

    Name Credits College Major Criminal History

    Approval

    Geralyn Lompado 64 Kingsborough Community

    College

    Nursing Yes

    8. Appointment of Substitute Custodian Appoint the following substitute custodian for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school

    year, pending Criminal History approval.

    Name Criminal History Approval

    Filiberto Lisboa Yes

    K. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

    L. NEW BUSINESS/ADDENDA

    M. DISCUSSION ITEMS

    N. COMMUNICATIONS FROM SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

    O. PUBLIC COMMENTS

    P. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

  • Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – May 12, 2014 Page 24

    Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION

    WHEREAS, the Sen. Byron M. Baer Open Public meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.,

    (the “Act”) provides that the Freehold Borough Board of Education may hold an

    “Executive Session” from which the public is excluded to discuss matters that are

    confidential or are one of the nine (9) subject matters listed Section 12(b) of the Act; and

    WHEREAS, it is recommended by the Business Administrator that the Freehold Borough

    Board of Education go into Executive Session on April 28, at _________ to discuss matters

    that are permissible for discussion in Executive Session; and

    WHEREAS, the length of the Executive Session is estimated to be _________ minutes

    after which the public meeting of the Board shall reconvene and proceed with business; and

    WHEREAS, that the Board hereby declares that its discussion of the following subject(s)

    will be made public at a time when the public’s interest in disclosure is greater than any

    privacy or governmental interest being protected from disclosure.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Freehold Borough Board of Education

    that the Board shall go into Executive Session to discuss the following items:

    _____ Matters rendered confidential by state or federal law

    _____ Personnel

    _____ Appointment of a public official

    _____ Matters covered by the attorney-client privilege

    _____ Pending or anticipated litigation

    _____ Pending or anticipated contract negotiations to Discuss Administrators’ Contract

    _____ Protection of the safety or property of the public

    _____ Matters which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy

    _____ Matters in which the release of information would impair a right to receive funds from

    the United States government

    _____ Matters concerning collective negotiations and/or the negotiations of terms and

    conditions of employment of employees of the Board of Education

    _____ Possible imposition of a civil penalty or suspension

    ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL NOT RESULT IN BOARD

    ACTION WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES TO PUBLIC SESSION.

    R. ADJOURNMENT

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