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Freehold Borough BOE Agenda – June 22, 2015

FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION

AGENDA FOR THE PUBLIC BOARD ACTION MEETING

TO BE HELD MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015 AT 7:00 PM IN PAC GYMNASIUM

280 PARK AVENUE, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728

GOALS OF THE FREEHOLD BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR 2014-2015

Goal #1 The Board will develop and implement a plan for the successful passage of the

Facilities Referendum taking place in September 2014.

Goal #2 The Board will develop and implement a professional development plan to educate

themselves on the new education reform initiatives and their role in improving

student achievement for the Freehold Borough Public Schools.

Goal #3 The Board will work with the Superintendent to bring up to standard all

curriculum for each of the subjects taught in the district, focusing on required

components including established standards, curriculum frameworks, instructional

practices, assessment benchmarks, pacing guides, and adjustments made for

special education, English language learners and gifted & talented students.

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

Action Meeting held on June 8, 2015.

2. Recommend the Board approve the release to the public of the executive minutes of the

Board Action Meeting Agenda held on June 8, 2015 at a time when the public’s interest

in disclosure is greater than any privacy or governmental interest being protected from

disclosure.

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

E. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Rocco Tomazic

1. Calendar/Announcements

2. Summer Work Presentation

3. Pre-K Expansion Presentation


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

Education for approval:

F. INSTRUCTION

1. Vendors for NCLB Math and Literacy Summer Program

Approve the following vendors to provide assembly services for the NCLB Math and

Literacy Summer Program. Fees to be appropriated from GAAP account 20-231-200-

300.

Vendor Date Location Fees

The Lizard Guys July 9, 2015 FLC $750.00

Butterfly Books (Donna J. Kelsey) July 16, 2015 FLC $100.00

Bureau of Lectures and Concert Artists July 23, 2015 FLC $650.00

Daryl Cobb Productions July 30, 2015 FLC $890.00

2. District Mentor Plan 2015-2016

Approve the 2015-2016 District Mentor Plan, and accompanying Statement of

Assurances, in support of novice teacher training and development.

3. Acceptance of Curriculum

Approve the acceptance of revised curriculum for the following subjects and programs,

as listed:

Curriculum/Program Grade Level

English Language Arts Kindergarten

English Language Arts 1








Science 6

Science 7

Science 8

Library Media and Technology

Education

K-5

Technology 6

Technology 7

Technology 8

21st Century Life and Careers K-8


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 June 8, 2015.

Case School HIB? Description Action

PAE 10-14/15 PAE Yes Victim states two offenders

always make fun of him,

teasing him because of his

size. A physical altercation

ensued with one of the

offenders following a

teasing incident.

One offender not validated as

HIB. Second offender was

validated as HIB. Offender

received one day detention due

to the HIB, victim counseled.

Both victim and offender

received one day OSS for the

physical altercation.

PAE 11-14/15 PAE Yes Offender makes insulting

gestures to demean

victim’s race.

Offender received one day

detention, victim counseled.

2. RESOLVED, the Board approves the Superintendent’s report of all cases of Harassment,

Intimidation and Bullying reported on June 8, 2015.

Case School HIB? Description Action

FIS 15-14/15 FIS No Victim alleges offender

making inappropriate remarks

of a disparaging nature.

Investigation reveals an

ongoing conflict of mutual

inappropriate comments.

Both students counseled.

FLC 8-14/15 FLC No Offender and victim were

playing a game of war using

pine needles and when victim

sat down, offender dragged

him over the grass.

Offender received office

detention, victim

counseled.

PAE 9-14/15 PAE Yes Offender repeatedly name

calling and teasing the victim

using vulgar language.

Offended received one day

detention. Victim

counseled.

3. Field Trip List

Approve field trips in accordance with attached field trip list.

4. Home Instruction Approve M-OESC to provide 5 hours per week of home instruction beginning 7/1/15

through 8/20/15 until an appropriate placement is secured for SID # 10300003 at the rate

of $75/hr. payable from GAAP Account 11-219-100-320-00-00-04.


5. Parent Transportation Contract 2015/2016 School Year

WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education has been unable to obtain

reasonable transportation services for special needs Student # 7751204457 who attends

the Freehold Learning Center, Freehold, New Jersey, and

WHEREAS, the student will be transported to and from school by the parents of SID #

7751204457,

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

approve the reimbursement for said services to Carlos Escobar and/or Yolanda Escobar at

the rate of $50 per day for the extended school year (30) days, not to exceed $1,500 and

$50 per day for the regular 2015-2016 school year (180 days), not to exceed $9,000 as

per the agreement signed by all parties payable from GAAP 11-000-270-514-00-00-09.

6. Extended School Year Public School Placements 2015/2016

Approve extended school year public school placements for the 2015/2016 school year

appropriated from GAAP Account 11-000-100-562-00-00-04.

SID School Location Tuition

10210803 Applegate School Freehold, NJ 9,479.00

10200938 Adelphia School Howell, NJ 1,822.66 (aide)

10210368 Shore Center for Autism Tinton Falls, NJ 3,482.50 –1:1

aide & excess

related services

7. Private School Placements 2015/2016

Approve special education student private school placements for the 2015/2016 school

year appropriated from GAAP Account 11-000-100-566-00-00-04.


20-250-100-300-00-00-04

10300079 Collier School Wickatunk, NJ 52,200.00

10900000 Hawkswood School Eatontown, NJ 61,272.00




10210643 CPC High Point Way Morganville, NJ 63,450.00

11-000-100-566-00-00-04



10200025 Children’s Center Neptune, NJ 50,986.80

00000246 Children’s Center Neptune, NJ 50,986.80


8. Public School Placements 2015/2016

Approve special education student public school placements for the 2015/2016 school

year appropriated from GAAP Account 11-000-100-562-00-00-04.


10210368 The Shore Center Tinton Falls, NJ 92,453.00

10900009 The Shore Center Tinton Falls, NJ 49,988.00

H. ADMINISTRATION

1. Submission of Security Drill Statement of Assurance

Authorize the submission of a Security Drill Statement of Assurance for the 2014-2015

school year in accordance with NJSA 18A:41-1. Submission is based on the following

drills and dates:

Building Day/Date Drill

FLC Tuesday / 9-23-14 Lockdown

PAC Thursday / 9-18-14 Lockdown

FLC Monday / 10-27-14 Evacuation (Non-Fire)

PAC Friday / 10-17-14 Evacuation (Non-Fire)

FLC Monday / 11-24-14 Active Shooter

PAC Monday / 11-24-14 Active Shooter

FLC Friday / 12-19-14 Shelter in Place (Code Blue Drill)

PAC Monday / 12-22-14 Shelter in Place (Code Blue Drill)

FLC Friday & Monday -Friday / 1-23-

15 & week of 1-26-15

Table Top Exercise presented to students

PAC Friday & Monday-Friday / 1-23-

15 & week of 1-26-15

Table Top Exercise presented to students

FLC Monday / 2-9-15 Active Shooter

PAC Monday / 2-9-15 Active Shooter

FLC Friday / 3-13-15 Lockdown

PAC Tuesday / 3-10-15 Lockdown

FLC Wednesday / 4-29-15 Evacuation (Non-Fire)

PAC Friday / 4-17-15 Evacuation (Non-Fire)

FLC Friday / 5-29-15 Bomb Threat

PAC Wednesday / 5-20-15 Bomb Threat

FLC Thursday / 6-11-15 Bomb Threat

PAC Wednesday / 6-17-15 Bomb Threat


I. BUSINESS

1. Authorization to Enter into a Shared Service Agreement with the Freehold Township

Board of Education

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP FOR THE RENTAL OF CLASSROOM SPACE, PROVISION OF

RELATED SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS AND THE PROVISION OF

CUSTODIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education deems it to be in the best interest

of the District and of the taxpayers of Freehold Borough to enter into an Agreement with the

Township of Freehold for the rental of six classrooms, the provision of related services, the

transportation of the students, and the provision of custodial services pursuant to the Uniform

Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:64-1, et. seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education due to its enrollment and lack of

classroom space needs additional classroom space; and

WHEREAS, the Freehold Township Board of Education has unused classroom space;

and

WHEREAS, the Freehold Township Board of Education is willing to rent the unused

classroom space to the Freehold Borough Board of Education and is willing to provide related

services, transportation for the students, and provide custodial services; and

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

that it hereby authorizes a shared services agreement in substantially the form attached hereto

and incorporated herein by reference with Freehold Township Board of Education for the rental

of six classrooms, the provision of related services, the transportation of the students and the

custodial services

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary forward a certified copy of this

resolution to the Executive County Superintendent of School.


2. Interlocal Agreement with Freehold Township for the Rental of Classroom

Agreement between the Freehold Township Board of Education

And the Freehold Borough Board of Education

WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education does not have adequate classroom space

for six (6) kindergarten classes and while the Freehold Township Board of Education can

adequately provide such classroom space, and

WHEREAS, the school districts desire to coordinate efforts in order to provide Freehold

Borough Board of Education with sufficient classroom space, cafeteria space and related arts

instruction, and

Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, the local boards of

education agree as follows:

1. EFFECTIVE PERIOD

Extend the term of the original agreement until June 30, 2016 pursuant to the June 23,

2014 agenda item I-8(1).

2. CLASSROOM SPACE CONSIDERATIONS

Freehold Township School District (the Township) shall provide Freehold Borough

School District (the Borough) with four (4) standard classrooms in the West Freehold

Elementary School and two (2) standard classrooms in Marshall W. Errickson

Elementary School (Errickson School). In addition, the Township shall provide time in

the kindergarten cafeteria of both schools for the Borough to hold a lunch period for the

students.

The Township shall also provide related arts instruction to the students from the Borough

occupying the classrooms in the West Freehold School and the Errickson School. Related

arts includes: foreign language, physical education, music, media instruction and fine

arts.

The Township shall provide custodial and maintenance services to clean and maintain the

classrooms used by the Borough.

The students of the Borough shall avail themselves of the West Freehold and Errickson

school nurses in cases of acute medical need. All other health related services will be the

responsibility of the Borough.

The Township shall allow access to Borough staff to the West Freehold School and the

Errickson School as necessary to maintain the educational program and administrative

services upon notification of the Borough. This includes days on which the Township


School system is closed or has a modified schedule and the Borough has a regular school

day.

The Township shall allow access to the parents of Borough students upon notification by

the Borough.

Administrative duties, including student discipline and teacher evaluation, among others,

shall be the responsibility of the Borough.

The Township shall provide office space at each school for an office assistant from the

Borough.

The school day for the Borough will be from 8:40 am to 3:05 pm.

3. TRANSPORTATION

The Township shall provide transportation to the students from the Borough who attend

the West Freehold School. The Borough agrees to have the students available for pick up

at Park Avenue School, Park Avenue, Freehold at a mutually agreed time. The Township

shall drop off the children at the Park Avenue School at the end of the school day. The

Township shall provide transportation to the students from the Borough who attend the

Errickson School. The Borough agrees to have the students available for pick up at

Freehold Learning Center, Dutch Lane Road, Freehold at a mutually agreed time. The

Township shall drop off the children at the Freehold Learning Center at the end of the

school day

In addition, the Township agrees to provide transportation to the students to return to

Freehold Borough Schools for assemblies and other events during the school day with

advance notice from the Borough.


4. PAYMENT

Freehold Borough Board of Education shall pay Freehold Township Board of Education

$117,542 as follows:

Freehold Borough Classroom Rental Fees

West Freehold:

Rental Fees - Classroom 12,600$

Rental Fees - Lunch Room 821

Related Arts 29,003

Custodial 13,333

55,757

Transportation Costs 21,960

Total West Freehold 77,717$

Errickson:

Rental Fees - Classroom 6,300$

Rental Fees - Lunch Room 821

Related Arts 13,729

Custodial 7,996

28,845

Transportation Costs 10,980

Total Errickson 39,825$

Grand Total 117,542$

Payment shall be in 10 equal monthly payments of $ 11,754.20 beginning September 1,

2015. Additional costs for custodial services on days on which the Township is closed or

on altered schedule and the Borough is on a regular day will be billed on an “at cost”

basis. Payment will be due upon receipt of invoice. The Township will bill the Borough

$60 per bus for each extraordinary trip. Payment will be due upon receipt of invoice.


5. DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

In the event a dispute shall arise between the parties concerning this Agreement, the

respective Business Administrator of each district shall be notified immediately.

Thereafter, at a time which is mutually convenient to both parties, the Business

Administrators shall meet and attempt to resolve the dispute. If the dispute cannot be

resolved between the Business Administrators, the same shall be reported to the

Superintendents of each school and the respective Boards of Education. If, after

communication between the Boards of Education, the matter remains unresolved, the

dispute, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-14 shall be referred to the Monmouth

County Executive Superintendent of Schools for resolution. The resolution determined

by the County Superintendent will be binding, subject to the appeal to the Commissioner

of Education and the State Board of Education.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, the signing parties hereto have been authorized to execute this

Agreement on behalf of their respective Boards of Education as of the date indicated.

6. HOLD HARMLESS

The Freehold Borough Board of Education agrees to hold the Freehold Township Board

of Education harmless with respect to any and all claims, liability, loss and expenses

including reasonable costs, and attorney’s fees, arising out of the acts or omissions of the

indemnifying party, it’s agents or employees in the fulfillment of its obligations of this

agreement.

7. INSURANCE

The Freehold Borough Board of Education shall procure and maintain at its own expense

a Commercial General Liability Coverage including product/completed operations

liability in the amount of $1,000,000 Each Occurrence /$2,000,000 General Aggregate,

$2,000,000 Products/Completed Operation Aggregate. Coverage is to be written on a

Bodily Injury, Property Damage and Personal Injury/Advertising Liability Combined

Single Limit and a $5,000 Medical Expense Limit (any one person). Further the policy

shall include: Broad Form Contractual Liability Coverage; an "Aggregate per

project/Aggregate per location" Endorsement(s); no exclusions regarding: Sexual

Molestation or Abuse; athletic participation; employee related practices.

Then Freehold Borough Board of Education shall procure and maintain at its own

expense a Commercial Automobile Liability Policy at limits of $1,000,000 Bodily Injury

& Property Damage per Accident. Coverage shall be written on a “symbol 1” basis

covering Owned, Non-Owned and Hire Car exposures. Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist

Coverage at a $1,000,000 Limit shall also be included.


The Freehold Borough Board of Education shall procure and maintain Workers

Compensation Insurance, including full coverage for employees and all subcontractors as

required by statute. The Employers Liability Limits shall be $1,000,000 Bodily Injury by

Accident each accident; $1,000,000 Bodily Injury by Disease each employee; $1,000,000

Bodily Injury by Disease Aggregate Limit.

A Certificate of Insurance from an insurance company authorized to do business in the

State of New Jersey and with an AM Best Rating of A- or better indicating these amounts

shall be provided. The Freehold Township Board of Education, its employees, agents

and assigns shall be named an "Additional Insured" on the Commercial General Liability

Policy, Commercial Automobile Liability Policy and the Umbrella Excess Liability

Policy. The Certificate of Insurance shall contain a thirty day cancellation and/or

modification clause with requirements of a written notice to the Freehold Township

Board of Education. . The Certificate of Insurance shall be accompanied by the policy(s)

Endorsement(s) granting the “Additional Insured” Status.

There shall also be Umbrella Excess Liability Coverage at limits of $4,000,000 Each

Occurrence/$4,000,000 Aggregate with a total of $5,000,000 in coverage. This Coverage

shall be at least as broad as the Primary Coverages and “Follow Form” on “Additional

Insured” status.


3.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE

FREEHOLD BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY

AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF OTHER CAPITAL PROJECT DOCUMENTS

TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RESOLVED that the Freehold Borough Board of Education approve the following

projects:

Gymnasium & Stage Lighting Replacement at Park Avenue ES

FVHD #4773/State DOE Plan # 1640-070-15-1000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District’s architects, Fraytak Veisz Hopkins

Duthie, P.C., be authorized to submit the above project to the NJ Department of

Education for approval on the District’s behalf.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approved as “other capital

projects” as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26 – The District will not seek State funding for the

above project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long-Range Facilities Plan by

Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. to incorporate the above project be approved.


4. Transfer of Unexpended Appropriations and/or Excess Revenue to Capital Reserve

WHEREAS, NJAC 6A:23A-14.3 permits a Board of Education to deposit into the Capital

Reserve account at year end and,

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the

Commissioner of Education, which permit a Board of Education to transfer anticipated

excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the

month of June by board resolution, and

WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated

excess current revenues and/or unexpended appropriations into a Capital Reserve account

at year end, and

WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education has determined that up to

$500,000 is available for such purposes to transfer subject to the 06/30/15 audit.

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

that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to establish this

account if necessary and make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and

regulations.

5. Transfer of Unexpended Appropriations and/or Excess Revenue to Maintenance Reserve

WHEREAS, NJAC 6A:23A-14.3 permits a Board of Education to deposit into the

Maintenance Reserve account at year end and,

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the

Commissioner of Education, which permit a Board of Education to transfer anticipated

excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the

month of June by board resolution, and

WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated

excess current revenues and/or unexpended appropriations into a Maintenance Reserve

account at year end, and

WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education has determined that up to

$200,000 is available for such purposes to transfer subject to the 06/30/15 audit.

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

that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to establish this

account if necessary and make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and

regulations.


6. Transfer from Maintenance Reserve

WHEREAS, the Freehold Borough Board of Education has a need to repair and

remediate the Freehold Intermediate School Sanitary Sewer System/Acid Neutralization

Pit, and

WHEREAS, the project is considered required maintenance pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26-

20.3, and

WHEREAS, the cost of the project is estimated to be $33,000,

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

Approve the project as described, and

Authorize the appropriation of up to $33,000 from the Maintenance Reserve to

finance the project; and

Authorize the Business Administrator to complete this project in accordance with

New Jersey Public Purchasing Law.

7. 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 2014-2015 Travel Authorization Logs.

8. Payment of Bills – June 22, 2015 2014-2015 School Year

Approve the claims for goods received and services rendered and certified to be correct

by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary as of June 22, 2015 as follows:

Fund 11 – General Current Expense $ 211,906.04

Fund 12 – Capital Outlay 6,500.00

Fund 20 – Grants and Entitlements 35,159.30

Fund 60 – Food Services 35,924.83

Total $ 289,490.17

9. Crossing Guard for 21st CCLC Summer Academy Program

Approve agreement with the Freehold Borough Police Department to provide crossing

guard services for the 21st CCLC Summer Academy Program at the Park Avenue

Complex from July 6 - August 13, 2015 for 3 hours per day, five days per week, not to

exceed $1,510 to be appropriated from GAAP account 20-308-200-390-00-00-03.


10. Donation of Used Musical Instruments

Accept the donation of used musical instruments from Rocco Tomazic for use by district

students, as listed:

Instrument Model

Violin Suzuki (1/8th size) and case

Trumpet Buescher BU7 and case

11. Translation Services 2015/2016 School Year

Approve Integrated Translation Services to provide translation services on an as needed

basis at Child Study Team Meetings for the 2015-2016 school year appropriated form

GAAP Account 11-000-219-330- 00-01-04.

Name Rate Not to Exceed

Integrated Translation

Services, Union, NJ

$50.00/hour $6000.00

12. Board Secretary Report for May 2015

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-16.10(c)4 I do certify that as of May 31, 2015 no

budgetary line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.S.A.18A:22-8

and 18A:22-8.1.

_________________________________ June 22, 2015

Joseph Howe Date

Board Secretary

13. Treasurer of School Funds Report for May 2015

The April 2015 Treasurer of School Funds Reports are in agreement with the May

2015 Reports of the Board Secretary for the 2014-2015 school year.

_________________________________ June 22, 2015

Joseph Howe Date

Board Secretary

It is recommended that the Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-

16.10(c)4, certify that as of May 2015 after review of the Board Secretary’s monthly

financial reports (appropriations section) and Treasurer’s Report and upon

consultation with appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major

account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10 and

that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the

remainder of the fiscal year.


14. Transfers

The Superintendent, at the request of the Board Secretary, recommends that the Board

approve line item transfers for the 2014-2015 school year through May 31, 2015.

15. Manual Check Register – May 2015

Approve the Manual Check Register for May 2015 in the amount of $5,424.26.

16. Payroll Agency Check Register – May 2015

Approve the Payroll Agency Check Register for May 2015 in the amount of

$1,339,685.53.

17. Unemployment Trust Check Register – May 2015

Approve the Unemployment Trust Check Register for May 2015 showing no activity.

18. Use of Facilities

Event Organization Location Date Time Fee

Sports Camp Bethel AME Church PAC Gym 7/11/15 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM N/A

J. PERSONNEL

1. Resignation of FIS Teacher

Accept the resignation of Jennifer Acuna, FIS English as a Second Language Teacher,

effective June 30, 2015.

2. Resignation of 21st CCLC Administrator Coordinator

Accept the resignation of Maritza Ramirez, 21st CCLC Administrator Coordinator,

effective July 30, 2015.

3. Resignation of FIS Teacher Assistant

Accept the resignation of Beth Wrublevski, FIS Teacher Assistant, effective June 30,

2015.

4. Resignation of FIS Clerical Assistant

Accept the resignation of Kristy Sutton, FIS Clerical Assistant, effective June 30, 2015.

5. Appointment of Part-Time Summer Technology Assistant

Approve Chance Edwards as the part time summer Technology Assistant at a rate of

$15.00 an hour, not to exceed 17.5 hours per week, from July 6th, 2015 to September 9th,

2015, pending Criminal History approval, appropriated from GAAP account 11-000-252-

100-00-01-08.


6. Appointment of FIS Grade 7 Science Teacher

Appoint Ashley Frick as FIS Grade 7 Science Teacher for the 2015-2016 school year,

effective September 1, 2015, at Step 3 – B.A. $45,772. Ms. Frick’s Criminal History

approval is on file in the Superintendent’s office. Ms. Frick holds a B.A. in Biology from

Kean University and holds Teacher of Biological Science certification.

7. Appointment of Secretary to the Director of Special Programs

Appoint Anita Traynor as Secretary to the Director of Special Programs for the 2015-

2016 school year, effective July 1, 2015, at Step 5 - $43,175. Mrs. Traynor’s Criminal

History is on file in the Superintendent’s office.

8. Adjustment of Position

Approve the adjustment of position for Employee # 4 14/15 from Maintenance/Head

Custodian (Step 7) to Custodian (Step 10), effective July 15, 2015, with a new 2015-2016

adjusted annual salary of $33,670 prorated.

9. Adjustment of Position

Approve the adjustment of position for Employee # 5 14/15 from Technology Assistant

Secretary (non affiliated position) to Teacher Aide - Step 9, effective July 1, 2015 with a

new 2015-2016 adjusted annual salary of $24,450.

10. Appointment of Future Problem Solver’s Coach

Approve Nicolina Harker as the Future Problem Solver Coach from September 8th 2015 –

June 25th, 2016, at a stipend amount of $2115 to include the NJ State Bowl Competition

and an additional stipend of $1000 to be paid if the students advance to the International

Competition to be appropriated form GAAP account# 11-401-100-100-00-00-09.

11. Appointment of Staff to Support Board Meetings

Appoint the following staff to support Board of Education meetings for the 2015-2016

school year. Mr. Ferreira and Mr. Coulson will also substitute for each other.

Name Position Flat Rate Fixed Hours Additional

Antonio Ferreira Videographer $75 2.5 hours $15/0.5 hours

Brendan Coulson Audio Technician $75 2.5 hours $15/0.5 hours

Sari Picard-Valenti Minutes $150 5.0 hours $15/0.5 hours


12. Authorize Accumulated Sick Day Payout – Retirees

Authorize accumulated sick day payout for the following retirees. Payable according to

the Freehold Borough Education Association contract at one day for every four days at

current rate of pay, based on accumulated leave balance as of 06/30/15.

Staff Member One for Four Daily Rate Pay Payout/Maximum

C. Feintuch 9.75 $396.00 $3,861.00

M. Galloway 19.25 $407.75 $7,750.00

A. Gianatiempo 13.25 $407.75 $5,402.69

R. Hurewitz 22.63 $407.75 $7,750.00

E. Smith 6.00 $357.15 $2,142.90

13. Authorize Accumulated Sick Day and Vacation Payout – Retiree

Authorize accumulated sick day payout and vacation day payout for retiree Denise

Lucarelli. Sick Day payout according to the contract at one day for every four days at

current rate of pay and vacation days paid out at remaining days paid at daily rate of pay.

One for Four Daily Rate Pay Payout/Maximum

Sick Day Pay Out 28.75 $287.12 $7,750.00

Vacation Day Pay

Out

19.00 Days $287.12

$5,455.27

14. Ratification of Contract – Freehold Borough Administrators’ Association

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Freehold Borough Board of Education ratifies a contract

between the Freehold Borough Administrators’ Association and the Freehold Borough

Board of Education pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement attached dated 06/01/2015

for a contract period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018.

15. Recognition of FBAA Successor Agreement Guide & Salary Placement for 2015/2016

Administrator Guide/Step Placement Base Salary Degree Longevity Adj. Salary

12 Month Employee

Ronnie Dougherty Principal – Step 10 $131,864 $1,000 $2,000 $134,864

Patrick Mulhern Principal – Step 6 $123,655 $123,655

William Smith Principal – Step 1 $113,169 $500 $113,669

Cheryl Romano Director – Step 1 $113,169 $113,169

Jennifer O’Shea Director – Step 1 $113,169 $1,000 $114,169

Cecilia Zimmer Supervisor – Step 1 $101,376 $1,000 $102,376

Jennifer Donnelly Supervisor – Step 1 $101,376 $500 $101,876

10 Month Employee

John Brovak Vice Principal – Step 7 $96,929 $1,500 $98,429

16. Approve Lunch Application Coordinator

Approve Jane Esdaile as the Lunch Application Coordinator for the district’s Foodservice

operation from July 1, 2015 thru June 30, 2016 at a rate of $15/hour, not to exceed

$7,500 to be appropriated from GAAP account 60-910-310-100-00-00-09.


17. Appointment of Summer Special Projects Assistant

Appoint Timothy Jablonski as Summer Special Projects Assistant as needed at a rate of

$15 per hour from 06/23/2015 to 09/04/2015.

18. Employment of Staff for the 21st Century Community Learning Center

Approve the following staff for the 21st CCLC program beginning September 1, 2015

through June 30, 2016 to be appropriated from 21st CCLC Account 20-307-200-110-00-

00-00-03.

Name Position Salary

Ronnie Dougherty Project Director $40/hr

John Brovak Site Supervisor $35/hr

19. Employment of Anticipated Staff for 21st CCLC Summer School (Credit Recovery)

Program

Approve the following anticipated staff for the 21st CCLC Summer School (Credit

Recovery) program beginning July 6, 2015 through August 13, 2015 at the Park Avenue

Complex for a maximum of 5.5 hours per day at a rate of $30 for certified staff to be

appropriated as follows:

21st Century Community Learning Center Account 20-308-100-101-00-00-03:


Nicole Auditore Language Arts Teacher $30/hr

Danielle Thierry Social Studies Teacher $30/hr

Megan Teufel Substitute Teacher $30/hr

IDEA21 Account 20-316-100-101-00-00-03:


Cynthia Norkus Special Ed Language Arts Teacher $30/hr

20. Child Study Team Summer Evaluations

Approve the following staff members to perform summer work as per their contract,

appropriated from GAAP 11-000-219-104-00-01-04.

Name Position Daily Rate Not to exceed

Victor Ortiz School Psychologist 421.31 4,213.10

Jody Vorel Learning Consultant 324.90 3,249.10

Brigid Tartar School Psychologist 343.26 3,432.60

Erin Marx School Social Worker 254.31 2,543.10

Rachel Leibner Speech & Language Therapist 412.06 4,120.60

Brittany Pantano Speech & Language Therapist 243.11 2,431.10

Faith Jaeger Learning Consultant 421.31 4,213.10

Mary Sens-Azara Speech & Language Pathologist 421.31 4,213.10

$28,415.80


21. Teachers for Summer IEP Meetings

Approve the following staff members, as needed, to represent general education and

special education teachers for summer IEP meetings appropriated from GAAP Account

11-000-219-104-00-01-09.

Name Position Rate As needed

Lauren Filipek General Education Teacher $30 As needed

Denise Furlong General Education Teacher $30 As needed

Rachel Wassum General Education Teacher $30 As needed

Maryanne Illes Special Education Teacher $30 As needed

Yatta Dukuly Special Education Teacher $30 As needed

Cara Andia Special Education Teacher $30 As needed

22. NCLB Math and Literacy Summer Program Substitutes

Approve the following staff members to substitute during the NCLB Summer Math and

Literacy Program.

Staff Member Position Account #

Mollie Katzenstein-Stein Teacher/Paraprofessional Substitute 20-231-100-101 or

20-231-100-106

Maryanne Cunningham Teacher/Paraprofessional Substitute 20-231-100-101 or

20-231-100-106

23. Volunteer

Approve Nameera Hoque, High Technology High School, as a supervised volunteer

tutor for the 21st CCLC Summer Program.

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


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 June 22, 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

__X__Personnel (CSA Evaluation)

_____ 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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