LITTLE SILVER BOARD OF EDUCATION
LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY
AGENDA - BOARD MEETING – MARCH 23, 2016
In partnership with families and community, the Little Silver Borough Public School District is invested in continued
excellence by inspiring critical thinking, fostering intellectual curiosity, and promoting acceptance of individuals, allowing
children to achieve their full potential as responsible, contributing citizens of an ever-changing global community.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings
Act, the Little Silver Board of Education has transmitted notice of this meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM
in the Library of Markham Place School, to the Asbury Park Press, posted in the Borough Hall, both
schools, and the window of the Administrative Offices.
III.
FLAG SALUTE
IV.
ROLL CALL:
V.
PRESENTATION:
A.
Mrs. Brannagan
Mrs. Clark
Mr. Grant
Mr. Walsh
Mrs. Weisman
Mrs. Bateman
Mr. Smith
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Point Road:
Spelling Bee Winners – Grade 3: 3rd Place – Shane Langan; 2nd Place – Ella Griffin; 1st Place – Claire
O’Leary
Grade 4: 3rd Place – Kai Maki; 2nd Place – Brady Prunty; 1st Place – Reilly Sanborn
Evergreen’s Representative – Kathy Heller
Smokey Bear Poster Contest – 1st Place - Whitney Hobson, Second Grade
Woodsy Owl Poster Contest – 1st Place – Lyra Seligman, Second Grade
Markham Place:
Georgraphy Bee Winner – Jack Dengler
Spelling Bee Winner – Riley Flanagan
EFLS Project Artist – Olivia Rogers
Youth Art Month Exhibitors at Middletown Art’s Gallery – Madeline Cheevers, Charlie Fish, Emily
Juco, Cara McCarthy
CJMEA Regional Choir – Charley Novara, Sarah Pasquale, Amanda Philipson, Sofia Ranucci, Mattie
Sharp, Ian O’Neill (also accepted into the American Boys’ Choir)
2015-16 Coastal Intermediate Basketball League Champions AND Run for the Roses Champions–
Dylan Braun, Jack Chamberlain, Dylan Cupo, Jack Dengler, Brady Gilmartin, John Grassi, Anthony
Izzo, Ryan Karr, Gabriel Kroll, Bodhi Martin, Patrick Murray, Max Stamer, Brian Tobin, Michael
Tobin, Andrew Valentino, Nicholas Walsack, Sam Wasserfall, Matthew Weidman, Kyle Weisman,
Michael Wood
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Air Force Association’s CyberPatriot Representative – Rhod Holiday, Retired, USAF Lt. Col.
CyberPatriots Team #Winux_ - 2nd Place State/59th Nationally – Brooke Arend (7th gr.), Chase
Lawrence (8th gr.), Michael Mueller (6th gr.), Matthew Schmitt (6th gr.), Leanne Spears (8th gr.)
CyberPatriots Team Anonymous – 1st Place State/23rd Place Nationally – Olivia Cassidy (6th gr.), Sam
Jansky (7th gr.), Madelyn Marucci (6th gr.), Holly Scanlon (7th gr.), Kendall Stout (8th gr.)
VI.
CORRESPONDENCE
VII.
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE
A.
HIB REPORT
Motion by _____, seconded by _____, to approve the HIB Report for the Month of March, 2016, as
presented by the Superintendent of Schools.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
B.
Mrs. Clark
Mr. Grant
Mr. Walsh
Mrs. Weisman
Mrs. Bateman
Mrs. Brannagan
Mr. Smith
BOARD CERTIFICATION



Policy Wellness Check
PD Hours – One Remaining Hour
April 28th 6:00 PM – Ethics Training (tentative)
C.
PRESCHOOL LOTTERY – 6 Applicants, 6 Openings (no need for lottery)
D.
ATTENDANCE
STUDENT ATTENDANCE FOR FEB, 2016
Days possible
Days present
Days absent
No. pupils entered
No. pupils left
On roll at end of previous month
On roll at end of this month
Percentage of attendance
MARKHAM
7195.00
6843.5
351.5
2
1
378
379
95.1%
ATTENDANCE FOR FEBRUARY, 2015
On roll at end of this month
Percentage of attendance
387
95.7%
TEACHER ATTENDANCE FOR FEBRUARY 2016
Days possible
1760
Days absent
95
Percentage of attendance
94.6%
Cumulative total days
9856
Cumulative days absent
437.5
Cumulative percentage attendance
95.6%
2
POINT ROAD
8892.00
8314.5
577.5
0
0
468
468
93.5%
465
95%
TOTAL
16087.0
15158.0
929.0
2
1
846
847
94.2
852
95.3%
VIII.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
IX.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
X.
LIAISON REPORTS

EFLS – Raised approximately $103,000.
XI.
PUBLIC HEARING – Re: Agenda Only
XII.
PERSONNEL
Motion by _____, seconded by _____, to approve the following resolutions:
A.
Approve Substitutes
to approve the following substitutes, pending criminal history approval, for the remainder of the
2015-16 school year:
Teachers
Suzanne Cocozza, Little Silver
Max Dill, Little Silver
Meagan Merris, Shrewsbury
Susan F. Vogt, W. Long Branch
B.
Aides
Suzanne Cocozza, Little Silver
Meagan Merris, Shrewsbury
Susan F. Vogt, W. Long Branch
Approve Chaperone
1. to approve the following additional staff chaperone for the Washington, D.C. trip on June 13, 2016:
Colin Boles
C.
Approve Maternity/FMLA/Childcare Leave
to approve FMLA Leave for Kristen Galante, effective September 1 through November 24,
2016 (due date of July 24, 2016), followed by request for Childcare Leave effective November
25, 2016 through June 30, 2017 with return to work on September 1, 2017.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
XIII.
Mr. Grant
Mr. Walsh
Mrs. Weisman
Mrs. Bateman
Mrs. Brannagan
Mrs. Clark
Mr. Smith
FINANCE REPORT
Motion by _____, seconded by _____, to approve the following resolutions:
A.
PAY BILLS – MARCH, 2016
to approve the following bills for March, 2016:
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Fund
11
12
20
30
40
60
Description
Amount
General Fund
Capital Outlay Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Capital Projects Fund
Debt Service Fund
Food Service Fund
Unemployment Trust Fund
Total for Accounts Payable
$275,736.01
$918.06
$19,226.30
$0.00
$0.00
$24,629.28
$0.00
$320,509.65
March 15, 2016
March 24, 2016
Total for Payroll
$432,512.63
$404,321.04
$836,833.67
Total Bill List
$1,157,343.32
Payroll
B.
APPROVE PROFESSIONAL WORK
1.
Professional Workshops
to approve the following workshops:
Dates
Workshop
Staff Member
Registration Travel/Hotel
L.Redmond
$210.00
J.Peirson
$10.00
Discrimination Issues
NJASA/NJAPSA 34th Annual Spring
Leadership Conference
C.Kossack
$150.00
C.Robinson
$525.00
$285.00
NJASBO
L.Case
$150.00
$285.00
2016 FEA, NJPSA/NJASCD Fall Conf.
P.Albert Devine
$275.00
NJSSNA 12 Annual School Nurses
Conference
NJSIG Affirmative Action: Train the
Trainer
4/9
4/15
4/15
5/11-13
6/7-6/10
10/2021/16
2.
$22.50
Professional In-House Work
to approve the following in-house work at the contractual rate:
Committee/Workshop
Staff
Member
Hours
Rate Per Hour
2/12
In-Service Day (Additional Hours)
J.Thompson
2
$18.00
2/29
Spec. Ed Mtg.
J.Thompson
1
$18.00
4/18
4/18
Tech & STEM Committee Mtg.
A.Hannah
2
$18.00
Tech & STEM Committee Mtg.
J.Lynch
2
$18.00
4/18
Tech & STEM Committee Mtg.
M.Orrick
2
$18.00
4/18
Tech & STEM Committee Mtg.
W.Whittle
2
$18.00
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
M.Adams
$10.00/meal
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
P.Albert
$10.00/meal
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
M.Bateman
$10.00/meal
Dates
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4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
S.Brannagan
$10.00/meal
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
L.Case
$10.00/meal
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
M.Clark
$10.00/meal
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
M.Grant
$10.00/meal
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
C.Kossack
$10.00/meal
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
E.Platt
$10.00/meal
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
C.Robinson
$10.00/meal
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
A.Rosen
$10.00/meal
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
C.Smith
$10.00/meal
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
A.Walsh
$10.00/meal
4/21
Non-Tenured Review BOE Mtg.
L.Weisman
$10.00/meal
C.
ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
Adjustment
Banked Cap
RESOLVED that the Little Silver Board of Education includes in the proposed budget the
adjustment for banked cap in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-10.3(b). The district has fully
exhausted all eligible statutory spending authority and must increase the base budget in the amount of
$375,663 for the purposes of maintaining and improving the district’s small classroom sizes.
Travel and Related Expense Reimbursement
WHEREAS, the Little Silver Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members
will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel
that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and
WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.2 et seq. requires Board members to receive approval of these
expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive prior
approval of these expenses by the Superintendent of Schools and a majority of the full voting
membership of the Board; and
WHEREAS, a Board of Education may establish, for regular district business travel as defined
in NJAC 6A:23A-1.2, which includes attendance at regularly scheduled in-State county meetings,
Department or Association sponsored events or in-State professional development activities for which
the registration fee does not exceed $150.00 per employee or board member, where prior Board
approval shall not be required unless the annual threshold for a staff member exceeds $1,500 in a given
school year (July 1 through June 30); and
WHEREAS, the Little Silver Board of Education established $30,000 as the maximum travel
amount for the current school year and has expended $16,281 as of this date; now
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves travel and related expense
reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A-7.3, to a maximum expenditure of $30,000 for all
staff and board members.
Adoption of Tentative Budget
RESOLVED that the Little Silver Board of Education does hereby tentatively approve the
budget for the 2016-2017 School Year and authorizes the Secretary of the Board of Education to submit
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the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in
accordance with the statutory deadline:
Budget
Local Tax Levy
$ 12,179,323
-0$
867,701
$ 13,047,024
$ 13,026,142
$
203,453
$
913,550
$ 14,143,145
Total General Fund
Total Special Revenue Fund
Total Debt Service Fund
Totals
And to advertise said tentative budget in the Asbury Park Press in accordance with the form suggested
by the State Department of Education and according to law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to acknowledge that the 2016-2017 school year budget as
described above results in a general fund tax levy of $12,179,323 and a debt service tax levy of
$867,701 for a total tax levy of $13,047,024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the supporting documentation of this budget also contains
an itemization of certain expenditures required under administrative regulations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held in the Library at the
Markham Place School on April 28, 2016 at 7:00 PM for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on
the budget for the 2016-2017 school year.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
XIV.
Mr. Walsh
Mrs. Weisman
Mrs. Bateman
Mrs. Brannagan
Mrs. Clark
Mr. Grant
Mr. Smith
OTHER BUSINESS
Motion by _____, seconded by _____, to approve the following minutes:
A.
MINUTES
February 25, 2016: Regular and Executive Session
ROLL CALL VOTE:
XV.
Mrs. Weisman
Mrs. Bateman
Mrs. Brannagan
Mrs. Clark
Mr. Grant
Mr. Walsh
Mr. Smith
PROGRAMS
Motion by _____, seconded by _____, to approve the following resolutions:
A.
STUDENTS
1.
Approve Track Schedule
to approve the Track schedule for the 2016 season, as shown below:
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Date
Little Silver Track Schedule
2016
Opponent
Thursday April 14
Friday April 22
Thursday April 28
Wednesday May 4
Thursday May 5
Tuesday May 10
Fair Haven & Ranney
Forrestdale & Shrewsbury
Wall Twp
Relay Meet
Fair Haven & Shrewsbury
Pt. Pleasant
Thursday May 12
Tuesday May 17
Marlboro Middle &
Marlboro Memorial
Eatontown
Tuesday May 24
All Star Meet
2.
Place
Ranney
Red Bank Regional
Wall Twp.
Asbury Park H.S.
Red Bank Regional
Pt. Pleasant
Antrim School
Marlboro H.S.
Red Bank Regional
Asbury Park H.S.
Approve Non-Resident Tuition Students
to accept the re-enrollment of two 7th grade tuition students (E.W. and P.F.) one 6th grade tuition
student (E.S.) and one 3rd grade tuition student (L.S.) for the 2016-17 school year, as
recommended by the Superintendent and as per Policy 5111.01.
B.
TRIPS
to approve the following trip:
Event/Destination
Staff
Member/Grade
4/21/16
3rd Gr. Violin Recitals w/7th-8th gr. Orchestra @ Markham Place
J.Brush/3rd Gr.
4/22/16
Manasquan Reservoir
4th grade
Dates
ROLL CALL VOTE:
XVI.
Mrs. Bateman
Mrs. Brannagan
Mrs. Clark
Mr. Grant
Mr. Walsh
Mrs. Weisman
Mr. Smith
FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION
Motion by _____, seconded by _____, to approve the following drills:
A.
DRILLS:
Point Road School Markham Place School -
Bomb Threat/Evacuation Drill: 3/11 – 1:15 PM
Fire Drill: 3/16 – 10:50 AM
Bomb Threat/Evacuation Drill: 3/11 – 1:45 PM
Fire Drill: 3/21 – 2:30 PM
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mrs. Brannagan
Mrs. Clark
Mr. Grant
Mr. Walsh
Mrs. Weisman
Mrs. Bateman
Mr. Smith
XVII. POLICY
A.
Distribution of Policy Alert # 208
B.
Policy Wellness Check – revisit policies
 5330 – Administration of Medication
 5331 – Management of Life Threatening Allergies in Schools
XVIII. OLD BUSINESS
A.
Window Replacement Schedule for Spring Break
XIX.
NEW BUSINESS
XX.
PUBLIC HEARING
XXI.
RESOLUTION OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Motion by _____, seconded by _____, to retreat to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b), permits the exclusion of the
public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that such circumstances presently exist.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Little Silver Board of Education, in the County
of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, as follows:
1.
2.
The public shall be excluded from discussion of any actions upon the hereinafter-specified subject
matter;
The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows:
a.
b.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Personnel: FMLA Issue; confidential pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8);
Negotiations: LSEA Salary Guides; Terms & Conditions of Employment; confidential
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(4);
The Board will take action following closed executive session;
It is anticipated that the closed executive session will last approximately 20 minutes;
It is anticipated at this time the above-stated subject matter will be made public when the need for
confidentiality no longer exists; and
This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
The Board adjourned into executive session at _____ PM.
VOICE VOTE:
Mrs. Clark
Mr. Grant
Mr. Walsh
Mrs. Weisman
Mrs. Bateman
Mrs. Brannagan
Mr. Smith
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XXII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
VOICE VOTE:
Mrs. Weisman
Mrs. Bateman
Mrs. Brannagan
Mrs. Clark
Mr. Grant
Mr. Walsh
Mr. Smith
XXIII. PERSONNEL
Motion by _____, seconded by _____, to retreat to adopt the following resolution:
A.
APPROVE FMLA
to approve (if needed), an intermittent leave of absence for Rachel Cruz, third grade teacher, under the
Family Medical Leave Act, effective April 4, 2016 for up to 12-weeks.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mrs. Bateman
Mrs. Brannagan
Mrs. Clark
Mr. Grant
Mr. Walsh
Mrs. Weisman
Mr. Smith
XXIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by ______, seconded by ______, to adjourn at _____PM.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mrs. Brannagan
Mrs. Clark
Mr. Grant
Mr. Walsh
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Mrs. Weisman
Mrs. Bateman
Mr. Smith