RESOLUTIONS OF THE WEST LONG BRANCH BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Public Meeting Minutes – District Media Center
Thursday, October 27, 2011
"In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, the West Long Branch Board
of Education has issued notice of this meeting to be publicized by having the date, time and location
of the meeting posted at Betty McElmon Elementary, Frank Antonides School and the West Long
Branch Public Library and mailed to the Asbury Park Press, which has been designated as the
Board's official newspaper, and The Star Ledger. Notice was also filed with the Borough Clerk and
sent to those persons requesting that such notice be mailed to them."
Mrs. Vaccaro called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Kayla Vieira and Dennis Dayan led the Pledge of Allegiance
The following Board of Education Members were present:
Dr. Christopher
Mrs. Hegglin
Mr. Santangelo
Dr. Hunter
Mrs. McLaughlin
Mrs. Trocchia
Mrs. Vaccaro
Mrs. Kennedy arrived at 7:05 p.m.
The following Board of Education Member was absent:
Mrs.Gassman
PRESENTATIONS:
Herbert C. Massa, 2010-2011 Violence and Vandalism Report
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 20, 2011 Workshop Meeting/Executive Session
September 27, 2011 Regular Meeting/Executive Session
Motion for Approval of Minutes offered by Dr. Hunter and seconded by Dr. Christopher at
7:10 was approved as follows:
September 20, 2011 – 7/0
September 27, 2011 – 7/0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS RESOLUTION
1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, use of the West
Long Branch School Cafeteria by the Cub Scout Pack 145 on Saturday, November 19, 2011,
from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Certificate of Insurance on file).
Motion for approval of Building and Grounds Resolution offered by Mrs. Hegglin and
seconded by Mrs. Trocchia was unanimously approved by a roll call vote of 7/0.
Regular Meeting Minutes, October 27, 2011
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RESOLUTONS 1-5
The West Long Branch Board of Education, by means of a Consent Resolution, adopt
various resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and
Whereas, the below listed resolutions are hereby adopted by the said Board of Education in
whole as if the same were individually acted upon.
1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the attendance at
the workshops listed below with associated costs for the employee referenced below with
associated program and mileage costs:
Date
Name
Brookdale
Communiversity
Workshop
Location
Cost of
Program
Excluding
Associated
Mileage Costs
November 30,
2011
Naparlo, Peggy
So This is Chemistry
No Charge
December 7,
2011
Mitchell, Denise
December 7,
2011
Ghaffari, Meghan
December 14,
2011
O’Haire, Maureen
Special Education:
Strategies across the
Curriculum
Special Education:
Strategies across the
Curriculum
Science is Fun and
Mysterious
December 14,
2011
Petersen, Maureen
Science is Fun and
Mysterious
December 14,
2011
Maiorella, Joan
Science is Fun and
Mysterious
January 4, 2012
Petersen, Maureen
January 11, 2012
Ghaffari, Meghan
Brookdale
Communiversity
Wall Township. NJ
No Charge
January 11, 2012
Mitchell, Denise
Brookdale
Communiversity
Wall Township. NJ
No Charge
January 11, 2012
O’Haire, Maureen
Brookdale
Communiversity
Wall Township. NJ
No Charge
January 11, 2012
Plofker, Bryna
What are Basic Skills in
Mathematics (and why
don’t my students have
them)
Using the Smartboard
to Enhance Math
Instruction: It’s Fun and
Games
Using the Smartboard
to Enhance Math
Instruction: It’s Fun and
Games
Using the Smartboard
to Enhance Math
Instruction: It’s Fun and
Games
Using the Smartboard
to Enhance Math
Instruction: It’s Fun and
Games
Brookdale
Communniversity
Wall Township, NJ
Brookdale
Communiversity
Wall Township. NJ
Brookdale
Communiversity
Wall Township. NJ
Brookdale
Communiversity
Wall Township. NJ
Brookdale
Communiversity
Wall Township. NJ
Brookdale
Communiversity
Wall Township. NJ
Brookdale
Communiversity
Wall Township. NJ
Brookdale
Communiversity
Wall Township. NJ
No Charge
Regular Meeting Minutes, October 27, 2011
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
January 25, 2012
Scherr, Ellen
Activities to Connect
NJ’s Measurement,
Data and Geometry
Standards to the New
CCCS
Intrigue Your Students
with Life Science
Brookdale
Communiversity
Wall Township. NJ
No Charge
January 31, 2012
Keseday, Jodi
Brookdale
Communiversity
Wall Township. NJ
No Charge
Date
Name
Workshop
Location
Cost of
Program
Excluding
Associated
Mileage Costs
November 16,
2011
December 2,3,4,
2011
(Fri., Sat. Sun)
Colaguori, Patricia
Sheraton Hotel
Eatontown, NJ
NSCAA
Ridgewood, NJ
$179.00 Program
December 2,
2011
Cosgrove, Jennifer
Autism and Sensory
Processing Disorders
NSCAA –Lecture and
Field Instruction
Devoted to Assisting
Coaches in Advancing
their Instruction
Teachers Writing and
Reading Project
$75.00 Program
January 6, 2012
Cosgrove, Jennifer
Columbia
University
New York, NY
Columbia
University
New York, NY
Castagno, Louis
The Intersection of
Book Clubs and Guided
Reading
$105.00 Program
$75.00 Program
2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following
class trips:
November 9, 2011
Monmouth Beach Elementary, Monmouth Beach, NJ
Grade 6, 7 and 8 Students (16)
Anti-Bullying Tri-District Meeting
Mrs. Bocco
Approximate cost to the Board $29.25
November 14, 2011
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Holmdel, NJ
Grade 3 Students
Mrs. Petersen, Mrs. Naylor and Miss Steel
Approximate cost to the Board: $97.50
3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following
Junior Practicum Student from Monmouth University for fifteen (15) hours commencing
2011 Fall Semester.
Katelyn Harodetsky, K- 4 Placement assigned to Mrs. Beverly Cagliostro (BME)
Regular Meeting Minutes, October 27, 2011
4. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following
Junior Practicum Student from Ocean County College for thirty (30) hours commencing
November 2011.
Alexandra Gutierrez, 3rd Grade Placement assigned to Mrs. Donna Naylor (BME)
5. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following
Student Teacher from Kean University from March 19, 2012 thru May 12, 2012.
Kenneth Marvulli, Middle School PE / Health assigned to Mr. Louis Petrone (FAS)
Motion for approval of Curriculum and Instruction Resolutions #1-5 offered by Mrs.
Kennedy and seconded by Mrs. Hegglin was unanimously approved by a roll call vote of 8/0.
FINANCE RESOLUTIONS 1-5
The West Long Branch Board of Education by means of a Consent Resolution adopt various
resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and
Whereas, the below listed resolutions are hereby adopted by the said Board of Education in
whole as if the same were individually acted upon.
1. ACCEPTANCE AND CERTIFICATION OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS
RESOLUTION
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3, the West Long Branch Board of Education accepts
the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator's Certification as of September, 2011
that no budgetary appropriations account has obligations and payments which in total
exceed the amount appropriated by the West Long Branch Board of Education; and
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, we the members of the West Long Branch Board of
Education, of the County of Monmouth, after having reviewed the REPORT OF THE
SECRETARY and upon consultation with the appropriate officials, certify that as of,
September 30, 2011, are to the best of our knowledge that no major account or fund has
been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial
obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year; and
The West Long Branch Board of Education hereby accepts the Board Secretary’s Report for
the month ending September 30, 2011 and the Treasurer of School Monies Reports
for the month ending September 30, 2011.
2. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Borough of West Long Branch
approves the Bills and Claims for October 2011, and Payroll per attached: (Budgeted)
Bills & Claims Fund 10
$ 336,862.64
Bills & Claims Fund 10 (Void Check #24771/Sept) $
-175.00
Bills & Claims Fund 20
$ 55,819.23
Bills & Claims Fund 30
$
270.00
Bills & Claims Fund 60 (School Lunch)
$ 29,815.50
Payroll P/E 9/15/11
$ 242,834.51
Regular Meeting Minutes, October 27, 2011
FICA P/E 9/15/11
Payroll P/E 9/30/11
FICA P/E 9/30/11
$ 18,679.39
$ 239,892.75
$ 18,454.34
3. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the following Transfer of Funds for
September 2011.
Description
Account
September Budget Transfers
11-000-213-610-06
Trans Amt
1,000.00
Acct Desc
GEN. SUPPLIES-CLINICAL
September Budget Transfers
11-000-216-101-02
-1,000.00
SPEECH/SUMMER WORK
September Budget Transfers
11-000-218-105-00
11,942.00
CLERICAL AIDE
September Budget Transfers
11-000-222-105-00
-11,942.00
September Budget Transfers
11-000-222-105-01
186.38
September Budget Transfers
11-000-222-610-05
-186.38
GEN SUPP-LIBRA BOOKS FAS
September Budget Transfers
11-000-223-320-01
325.00
CONTR. SER-INSTR PR IMPR
September Budget Transfers
11-000-223-580-01
-325.00
September Budget Transfers
11-000-230-104-01
-2,000.00
SUPERINTENDENT-SALARIES
September Budget Transfers
11-000-230-104-01
-24,250.00
SUPERINTENDENT-SALARIES
September Budget Transfers
11-000-230-105-00
26,250.00
September Budget Transfers
11-000-230-895-00
2,000.00
September Budget Transfers
11-000-262-420-07
20,000.00
September Budget Transfers
11-000-263-420-00
2,000.00
September Budget Transfers
11-000-291-270-01
-2,000.00
September Budget Transfers
11-105-100-101-01
-32,115.00
September Budget Transfers
11-105-100-101-02
-1,000.00
September Budget Transfers
11-105-100-101-03
-196.00
PRE-SCH ORIENTATION
September Budget Transfers
11-105-100-101-05
-500.00
PRESCHOOL - HOME VISITS
September Budget Transfers
11-215-100-101-01
32,115.00
September Budget Transfers
11-215-100-101-02
1,000.00
September Budget Transfers
11-215-100-101-05
500.00
PRE-SCH HOME VISITS
September Budget Transfers
11-215-100-106-04
196.00
PRE-K ORIENTATION
September Budget Transfers
12-000-230-732-00
-22,000.00
LIBRARY AIDE
SUB/LIBRARY AIDE
WORKSHOP/TRAVEL FEES
ADMIN ASST
BOE DUES/FEES
TECH EQUIP-REP& MAINT
CLEAN/REPAIR/MAINT
GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
PRESCH - TCHR SAL
PRESCH-TEACHER SUBS
PRESCH DISABL TCHR SAL
PRESCH DISABL SUB SAL
GEN ADMIN-NON INSTR EQUI
4. Move to approve/accept Initial Chapter 192-193 Handicapped Services and Additional
Funding under the provision of Chapter 192-193 (2011-2012) follows: (Grant)
Initial 2011-2012 Entitlement
Revised 2011-2012 Entitlement (09-20-2011)
$156,376
$196,064
5. Move to approve the QSAC Committee made up of the following personnel:
Board of Education Representatives: Mr. Ted Hunter
Mrs. Susan Trocchia
Administrator Representatives:
Mr. Herbert C. Massa, Interim Superintendent/
Interim Business Administrator
Mr. James Erhardt, Principal
Mr. Charles Welsh, Principal
Ms. Lolita Yacona, Dir. of Special Services
Staff Member Representatives:
Mrs. Lori Roberts, Grade 1 Teacher, BME
Mr. Richard Marvulli, Grades 4/5, FAS
Regular Meeting Minutes, October 27, 2011
Mrs. Laura Duffy, LDTC
Motion for approval of Finance Resolutions #1-4 offered by Mrs. McLaughlin and seconded
by Mrs. Hegglin was unanimously approved by a roll call vote of 8/0. Resolution #5 was
placed on hold unanimously approved by a roll call vote of 8/0.
PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS 1-4
The West Long Branch Board of Education by means of a Consent Resolution adopt various
resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and
Whereas, the below listed resolutions are hereby adopted by the said Board of Education in
whole as if the same were individually acted upon.
1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the employment
of the following as Substitute Teachers effective October 28, 2011 through June 30, 2012, at
$75.00 per diem pending review of Criminal History and other applicable documents:
Annemarie Maine
State of New Jersey Standard Supervisor Certification
Julia Bader
State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing :
Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization:
Language Arts/Literacy Specialization in Grades 5-8
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-5
Gina Lasher
State of New Jersey Standard Teaching Certification:
Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization: Language Arts/Literacy
Specialization in Grades 5-8 Teacher with Students with Disabilities
Kathryn Lockwood
State of New Jersey Standard Teaching Certification Elementary School Teacher
Emily Welch
State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing: Art Teacher
Stephanie Straus
Possesses Monmouth County Substitute Certificate
2. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the employment
of Susan Olman as a Substitute Bus Driver effective October 28, 2011 through June 30,
2012, at the rate of $19.50 per hour, for extra curricular activities and $75.00 per diem, for
regular school bus runs, pending review of Criminal History and other applicable
documents.
Regular Meeting Minutes, October 27, 2011
3. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the employment
of Kirk Bowles as Substitute Custodian effective October 28, 2011 through June 30, 2012, at
the rate of $10.50 per hour (Criminal History Approved).
4. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, with best
wishes, the resignation for retirement of Vikki Olsen, Assistant Board Secretary, effective
April 1, 2012.
Motion for approval of Personnel Resolutions #1-4 offered by Mrs. McLaughlin and seconded
by Dr. Christopher was unanimously approved by a roll call vote of 8/0.
POLICY
1. Move to approve, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Uniform
State Memorandum of Agreement for 2011-2012 between the West Long Branch Board of
Education and the West Long Branch Police Department with additions or changes to the
agreement as discussed by the Chief School Administrator and Police Chief on September
27, 2011.
SUPERINTENDENT’S MONTHLY REPORTS 1-4
The West Long Branch Board of Education by means of a Consent Resolution accept
various resolutions of a routine and non-controversial nature at one time; and
Whereas, the below listed resolutions are hereby accepted by the said Board of Education in
whole as if the same were individually acted upon.
1. Enrollment report for the month of September 2011:
ENROLLMENT DATA
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1
2
3
BETTY MCELMON ELEMENTARY TOTAL
4
5
6
7
8
FRANK ANTONIDES SCHOOL TOTAL
OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENTS
DISTRICT ENROLLMENT
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22
48
53
61
58
242
75
75
69
70
73
362
5
604
2. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of Superintendent, the following report of the
Fire and Evacuation drills conducted during the month of September 2011:
School
Betty McElmon Elementary
Frank Antonides School
Month
September 2011
September 2011
Date/Time
1. 12th @ 10:12 – 10:14 am
2. 15th @ 9:20 – 9:30 am
3. 16th @ 9:00 – 9:20 am
1. 12th @ 10:12 – 10:14 am
2. 15th @ 9:20 – 9:30 am
3. 16th @ 8:30 – 9:00 am
Type of Drill
1. FIRE
2. EVACUATION
1. FIRE
2. EVACUATION
3. BUS EVACUATION
1. 1 Min. 42 Seconds
2. 10 Minutes
3. BUS EVACUATION
1. 1 Min. 42 Seconds
2. 10 Minutes
3. 20 Minutes
3. 30 Minutes
1. Warm, Cloudy & Humid
1. Warm, Cloudy & Humid
2. Warm & Cloudy
3. Cloudy & Fair
1. & 2. Students of Grades
Preschool through 3rd Grade,
Teachers & Staff.
2. Warm & Cloudy
3. Cloudy & Fair
3. Students of Pre-School though
3rd Grade, Principal, Teacher &
Aides, Bus Drivers.
3. Students of 4th through 8th
Grade, Principal, Teacher &
Bus Drivers.
1. Pull station: #7,
Used Fire Drill exits in
FAS & Link
Duration of Drill
Weather
Conditions
Participants of
Drill
Brief
Description of
What Was
Drilled
1. Pull station: Front Lobby.
Used Fire Drill exits in
BME & Link
1. & 2. Students of Grades 4
through 8, Teachers & Staff.
2. Evacuation
2. Evacuation
9:20 – 9:30 am. All students & staff
evacuated BME and the Link to the
south-side grounds. Police
supervised w/ Administrators.
9:20 – 9:30 am. All students & staff
evacuated FAS and the Link to the
south-side grounds. Police
supervised w/ Administrators.
3. Bus Evacuation Drill
9:00 – 9:20 am
Students were taught how to
safely exit the back of the bus in
an emergency.
3. Bus Evacuation Drill
8:30 – 9:00 am
Students were taught how to
safely exit the back of the bus in
an emergency.
Regular Meeting Minutes, October 27, 2011
3. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Pupil
Attendance Report for the month of September 2011:
STUDENT
ATTENDANCE
Betty McElmon Elementary
Frank Antonides School
# OF DAYS
POSSIBLE
4337
6489
# OF DAYS
ABSENT
141
183
PERCENT
ATTENDANCE
96.75%
97.18%
4. Move to accept, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Staff
Attendance Report for the month of September 2011:
STAFF ATTENDANCE
Betty McElmon Elementary
Frank Antonides School
# OF DAYS
POSSIBLE
456
646
# OF DAYS
ABSENT
8
21
PERCENT
ATTENDANCE
98.22%
96.75%
Motion for approval of Superintendent’s Monthly Reports #1-4 offered by Mrs. Hegglin and
seconded by Dr. Christopher was unanimously approved by a roll call vote of 8/0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
REPORTS:
NJSBA Legislative Delegate
Dr. Ted Hunter
Foundation
Patricia Bambach-McLaughlin – Taste of
The Shore Dinner
MCSBA
Dr. Ted Hunter
PTA DELEGATE
Erin Hegglin
Interim Superintendent
Herbert C. Massa – State Data Collection
Interim Business Administrator
Herbert C. Massa – NJSBA Insurance
Group
Communications
Discussion Old/New Business
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following staff members commented on IT issues:
Laura Duffy
Peg Naparlo
Sharon Niedzwiecki
Regular Meeting Minutes, October 27, 2011
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In compliance with the “Sunshine Law” N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq., the Board of Education
must go into closed session in order to discuss subjects exempted from the public portion of
our meeting.
The discussion to be held in closed session will be about:
Personnel
Negotiations
Litigation
Motion to enter into Executive Session offered by Dr. Christopher and seconded by Dr.
Hunter at 8:35 p.m. was unanimously approved by a roll call vote of 8/0.
Motion to adjourn Executive Session offered by Dr. Christopher and seconded by Dr. Hunter
at 9:20 p.m. was unanimously approved by a roll call vote of 8/0.
Motion to Open Public Session offered by Dr. Christopher and seconded by Mr. Santangelo at
9:21 p.m. was unanimously approved by a roll call vote of 8/0.
Motion to approve stipulation of settlement between PA and the West Long Branch Board of
Education offered by Dr. Christopher and seconded by Dr. Hunter at 9:23 p.m. was
unanimously approved by a roll call vote of 8/0.
Motion to adjourn Public Meeting offered by Mrs. Kennedy and seconded by Dr. Christopher
at 10:30 p.m. was unanimously approved by a roll call vote of 8/0.
Respectfully submitted,
Herbert C. Massa
Interim Superintendent/Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Regular Meeting Minutes, October 27, 2011