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BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

MINUTES

REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Location/Time: 7:30 PM, Lake Riviera Middle School

171 Beaverson Boulevard, Brick, New Jersey Present: Mr. Collier, Mr. Cuppari, Mr. Pifko,

Mr. Talty, Mr. Wolf and Ms. Terebush

Absent: Ms. Leone Also present: Mr. Hrycenko, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Lorusso, Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Montenegro, Legal Counsel and Mr. Edwards, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Ms. Terebush opened the meeting with a salute to the flag, moment of silence and roll call. Mr. Edwards announced: "The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon." In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Brick Township Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be posted on the Administration Office bulletin board, the official District website and Channel BTV-20, and sent to the Asbury Park Press and Municipal Clerk's Office. Report of Student Representatives: Chris Godschall of Brick Memorial High School and Patrick Kelly of Brick Township High School reported on the many activities in the high schools. Ocean First Foundation Presentation of “Go Green” Grants Representatives from Ocean First Foundation presented a $2,500 award as a “Go Green” grant to each of the following schools: Herbertsville Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Middle School and the Primary Learning Center. Parent Involvement in Education Month Presentations Students representing each school presented the PTO/PTA President from their school a decorated celebration box filled with thank you notes from the students. Test Score Presentation Mr. Hrycenko, through a Power Point Presentation, gave the annual update regarding test scores of NJ ASK, HSPA and SAT, making comparisons to the last two years.


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Approval of Minutes: Ms. Terebush presented the motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2010 Motion: Mr. Collier Second: Mr. Pifko Questions/Comments from the Board or public: None On the motion made by Mr. Collier, seconded by Mr. Pifko, the Board of Education approved the above listed Minutes with the following roll call vote: Mr. Wolf Yes Mr. Talty Yes Ms. Leone Absent Mr. Collier Yes Mr. Cuppari Yes Mr. Pifko Yes Ms. Terebush Yes Committee Reports: Finance & Physical Plant (Operations): Mr. Pifko The Committee had met on October 12th Items discussed were:

• Transportation Department – Mr. Sangiovanni Delivery of busses Professional Day and CPR Training Swipe card program. (Ms. Lorusso and Mr. Edwards described the benefits of this program).

• Food Service Department – Ms. DeBlasi

Meal Improvement Free and Reduced Lunch Applications

• Facilities – Mr. Jarzabek

Completed work orders The Township lending the District bucket truck one day a week Lighting needs throughout the District

• Audit

The fieldwork for the Audit is complete.

• VOIP The contract for Voice Over IP is complete and this project is moving forward.


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• Solar Panels

Locking in on a price for the sale of SREC’s is being looked into

• PEC’s being accepted as FEC’s Approving PECs is not a commitment to spend any tax dollars. Ad Hoc Committee to determine which projects should be pursued – information on website

• MIDS and 2 Chairlifts

Because of the receipt of the Safety grant, the front door project at Midstreams Elementary School can move forward, and because the Township may commit to some money, the 2 chairlifts at Brick Township High School can move forward.

Curriculum & Instruction: Mr. Cuppari The Committee had met on October 11th Items discussed were:

• Basic Skills K-8 – Mary Jane Garibay spoke to the Committee

• Consistent Handbooks

• High School Program of Studies

Spanish IV Honors Spanish V Honors Advanced Placement Spanish Language French IV Honors French V Honors Advanced Placement French Language Italian IV Honors Italian V Honors Advanced Placement Italian Language World History Honors Environmental Science – Joanne Krausman

• District Goals/Curriculum • Transitions from Grade 5 to 6 and Grade 8 to 9

• Math Initiative Project at the Middle Schools

• Test Scores


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• Professional Development Day

• Everyday Math Parent University – on-line site

• District school choice option – no regulations yet

Human Resources: Ms. Terebush announced that there had been no Committee meeting, but will be soon. The next item for the Committee to consider is negotiations for the “Unit”.


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Approval of Curriculum & Instruction items 01 through 07: Ms. Lorusso presented Curriculum & Instruction items 01 through 07 Motion: Mr. Pifko Second: Mr. Collier Questions/Comments from the Board or public: Ms. Suter thanked the Board and Mr. Caravella for his efforts in passing the new courses, especially Italian V which helps college application. On the motion made by Mr. Pifko, seconded by Mr. Collier, the Board of Education approved Curriculum & Instruction items 01 through 07 with the following roll call vote: Mr. Wolf Yes Mr. Talty Yes Ms. Leone Absent Mr. Collier Yes Mr. Cuppari Yes Mr. Pifko Yes Ms. Terebush Yes

01. to approve workshop attendance (as required by the School District Accountability Act) as attached

02. to ratify the submission of a grant application to Ocean First Achieve3000 Program for a Teen Biz grant in the amount of $36,425 for an online program designed to improve student literacy at Veterans Memorial Middle School

03. to approve the participation of Brick Township Public Schools in the Ocean County College Tech Prep Consortium for the 2010-2011 school year at a cost of $2,500

04. to ratify the submission of a grant application to the New Jersey Writers Project for a grant in the amount of $700 for a Poet Residency at Drum Point Elementary School

05. to approve the submission of a grant application to Walmart for funds to be used to purchase plants for a school-wide Adopt-A-Spot Program that beautifies the Veterans Memorial Elementary School grounds, and other Green Schools Initiatives in an amount of up to $125,000


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06. to approve the offering of new courses at the high school level for the 2011-2012 school year, as follows: Spanish IV Honors Spanish V Honors Advanced Placement Spanish Language French IV Honors French V Honors Advanced Placement French Language Italian IV Honors Italian V Honors Advanced Placement Italian Language World History Honors Environmental Science

07. to approve Brick Township School District to serve as a New Jersey Department of Education approved Title 1 Supplemental Education Services provider for the 2010-2011 school year


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Approval of Finance & Business items 01 through 120 : Mr. Edwards presented Finance & Business items 01 through 120 Motion: Mr. Pifko Second: Mr. Cuppari Questions/Comments from the Board or public: Mr. Pifko asked for clarification on an item description on the bills list. Mr. Talty asked for more information on “Step-by-Step” and conductive education, the Optimum contract, PEC’s being accepted as FEC’s, and the role of the Ad Hoc Committee. Mr. Fanelli asked about the total cost of items 38-119. Discussion continued regarding the facilities projects. Mr. Campbell asked about more Solar Panels. Mr. Cusanelli asked about the cost to run a referendum. Discussion continued again about the facilities projects. Ms. Whitmann asked about transition between current ABA Consultants with newly appointed ones. Mr. Talty asked about the difference in some figures for the projects ‘cost. Mr. Edwards explained the new construction formula of the State. On the motion made by Mr. Pifko, seconded by Mr. Cuppari, the Board of Education approved Finance & Business items 01 through 120 with the following roll call vote: Mr. Wolf Yes 01 through 37, abstain 38 to 120 Mr. Talty Yes 01 through 38, abstain 39 to 120 Ms. Leone Absent Mr. Collier Yes Mr. Cuppari Yes Mr. Pifko Yes Ms. Terebush Yes

01. to approve Intra-Budget transfers, as attached

02. Pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:17-9 and 18A17-36, James W. Edwards, Jr., CPA, certifies that as of September 30, 2010 no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the District Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:22-9 and 18:22-8.1. 03. Pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:17-0 and 18:17-36, we certify that as of September 30, 2010, after review of the Secretary's monthly report (statement of expenditures), and upon consultation with the 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:23-2.12(c)VI, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

04. to accept the Board Secretary and Treasurer of School Monies Reports of September 30, 2010, as attached


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05. to approve the Payment of Vouchers, as attached 06. to approve the Void Check Register, as attached

07. to declare the following items surplus equipment, no longer required for school purposes, and authorize the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to discard these items in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:18A-45, as follows:

# ITEM SERIAL LOCATION

1 Brother Typewriter EM750fx L91957087 BTHS - Guidance

1 Brother EM701fx B71432473 BTHS - Guidance

2 School Mate CD Players SC-5050 MIDS

1 3M1700 Overhead Projector 1059285 MIDS

1 3M905 Overhead Projector 886609 MIDS

1 RCA 27" TV MIDS

187 Metal Student Desks/laminate tops LAUR

11 Student desk/chair combinations LAUR

72 Stacking chairs (plastic) LAUR

2 Chairs (ceramic) LAUR

12 Metal stools LAUR

2 Metal four drawer vertical file cabinets LAUR

1 Metal four drawer vertical file cabinet/storage cabinet combination

LAUR

1 Metal two door storage cabinet LAUR

1 Metal six drawer teacher's desk LAUR

150 Student desks VMMS

150 Student desk chairs VMMS

*Items to be sold through govdeals.com or a similar type of online service

08. to accept a check in the amount of $1,000.00 as an award to a group of Drum Point students who were one of the top ten finalists in the Apple & Eve Fruitables Music Mash-up Contest

09. to accept a check in the amount of $750.00 from Exxon Mobile Corporation to Osbornville Elementary School

10. to accept $92,069.44 from the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group as a 2010 Safety Grant Program award


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11. to accept an Ocean First grant in the amount of $36,425.00 for the implementation of Teen Biz, from the Achieve3000 Program, an online program designed to improve student literacy to Veterans Memorial Middle School

12. to accept a grant in the amount of $13,457.00 (through the Lakewood School District) as part of the participation in the Abigail Adams Grant sponsored by the American Institute for History Education for the 2010-2011 school year

13. to ratify the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $2,556.68 (through the Lakewood School District) as part of the participation in the Abigail Adams Grant sponsored by the American Institute for History Education for the 2009-2010 school year

14. to accept a check in the amount of $1,125.00 towards the purchase of a 20' container for the BTHS School Based Program

15. to accept a check in the amount of $200.00 for the purchase of supplies at Midstreams Elementary School as a donation from the California Casualty Management Company through the A+NEA Members Auto and Home Insurance Program

16. to accept a grant in the amount of $700.00 for the New Jersey Writers Project for a Poet Residency to Drum Point Elementary School

17. to approve the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, as attached

18. to approve an Inter-Local Shared Services Agreement for Transportation Services with the Point Pleasant Board of Education, as attached

19. to ratify the budget for the Supplemental Educational Services (S.E.S.) Tutoring Program, as attached

20. to approve a Fair and Open Resolution for Professional Services for Step By Step Conductive Education for Conductive Educator Services, as attached

21. to approve a Resolution rescinding Clarity Services Group as provider of School Psychologist/Bilingual Services, as attached

22. to approve a Resolution rescinding Clarity Services Group as Provider of School Social Worker Services, as attached


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23. to approve a Fair and Open Resolution for Professional Services for Medical Staffing Network Inc. as Provider of School Social Worker Services, as attached

24. to approve a Resolution rescinding Clarity Services Group as a provider of Occupational Therapist Services, as attached

25. to approve a Fair and Open Resolution for Professional Services for Advance Education Advisement Corporation as Provider of Occupational Therapist Services, as attached

26. to approve a Resolution rescinding Clarity Services Group as a provider of Physical Therapist Services, as attached

27. to approve a Resolution rescinding Clarity Services Group as a provider of Psychiatrist Evaluation Services, as attached

28. to approve a Fair and Open Resolution for Professional Services for Freehold Child diagnostic, Inc as a provider of Psychiatrist Evaluation Services, as attached

29. to approve funding for Chapter 192/193 for non-public schools for the 2010-2011 School Year, as follows:

Compensatory Education $ 129,777

English as a Second Language $ 854

Initial Examination & Classification $ 41,276

Annual Examination & Classification $ 22,057

Corrective Speech $ 84,491

Supplemental Instruction $ 72,957

Total $ 351,412


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30. to approve a Resolution to award the bid for Industrial Uniforms for the Custodial, Maintenance and Grounds Departments for the 2010-2011 school year, as follows:

RESOLUTION INDUSTRIAL UNIFORMS – CUSTODIAL, MAINTENANCE, GROUNDS

WHEREAS, bids were received and opened publicly and read aloud on October 15, 2010, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education award the bid for industrial uniforms for the Custodial, Maintenance and Grounds Departments for the 2010-2011 School Year, as follows:

VENDOR AMOUNT

UniFirst Corporation 940 River Road Croydon, PA 19021

$37,984.85

31. to approve a contract with Optimum Lightpath for the provision of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) as attached

32. to approve a contract addendum with Xerox as attached

33. to award the re-bid of site improvements, as recommended by Birdsall Engineering, to Brick Township Schools (Veterans Memorial Middle School, Herbertsville Elementary School, Brick Memorial High School and the Early Education Enrichment Center), as follows:

BIDDER BASE BID TOTAL ALTERNATE A-1 TOTAL

Silverlands Services Inc. 4475 S. Clifton Avenue Suite 215 South Plainfield, NJ 07080

$98,000 $4,950

34. to ratify contracts for Out-of-District student placements as attached 35. to approve a Fair and Open Resolution for Catapult Learning as a provider of Evaluation and Determination of Eligibility Services for Non-Public School Students for the 2010-2011, as attached

36. to approve a Fair and Open Resolution for Advance Education Advisement Corporation as a provider of ABA Consultant Services as attached


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37. to approve a Fair and Open Resolution for Advance Education Advisement Corporation as a provider of ABA Supervisor Services as attached

38. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for BMHS Project #0530-025-10-1001, utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:

39. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for DPES Project #0530-030-10-1002, utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:



42. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for LRMS Project #0530-043-10-1005, utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:

STATE PLAN NUMBER SCHOOL PEC (PRELIMINARY ELIGIBLE COST) STATE SHARE

0530-025-10-1001 BMHS $4,049,526 $1,619,810


0530-030-10-1002 DPES $73,747 $29,499


0530-030-10-1003 DPES $106,165 $ 42,466


0530-030-10-1004 DPES $1,275,808 $ 510,323


0530-043-10-1005 LRMS $4,331,423 $1,732,569


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43. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for VMMS Project #0530-090-10-1006, utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:

44. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for BTHS Project #0530-020-10-1007, utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:





0530-090-10-1006 VMMS $4,566,951 $1,826,780


0530-020-10-1007 BTHS $6,466,386 $2,586,554


0530-025-10-1008 BMHS $ 602,237 $ 240,895


0530-025-10-1009 BMHS $1,244,710 $ 497,884

STATE PLAN NUMBER SCHOOL PEC (PRELIMINARY ELIGIBLE COST)

STATE SHARE

0530-025-10-1010 BMHS $ 509,436 $ 203,774


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48. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for EHYS Project #0530-035-10-1011, utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:



51. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for HERB Project #0530-040-10-1014, utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:



0530-035-10-1011 EHYS $ 129,629 $ 51,852


0530-035-10-1012 EHYS $ 98,510 $ 39,404


0530-035-10-1013 EHYS $ 324,951 $ 129,980


0530-040-10-1014 HERB $ 20,849 $ 8,340


0530-040-10-1015 HERB $ 21,500 $ 8,600


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55. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for VMES Project #0530-080-10-1018, utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:




0530-040-10-1016 HERB $ 97,478 $ 38,991


0530-040-10-1017 HERB $ 62,102 $ 24,841


0530-080-10-1018 VMES $ 55,479 $ 22,192


0530-090-10-1019 VMMS $1,607,665 $ 643,066


0530-090-10-1020 VMMS $ 235,618 $ 94,247


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59. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for OSB Project #0530-070-10-1022, utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:



62. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for MIDS Project #0530-060-10-1025, utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:

63. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for MIDS Project #0530-060-10-1026-G3 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:


0530-090-10-1021 VMMS $ 269,965 $ 107,986


0530-070-10-1022 OSB $ 93,566 $ 37,426


0530-070-10-1023 OSB $ 49,349 $ 19,740


0530-070-10-1024 OSB $ 84,789 $ 33,916


0530-0-060-10-1025 MIDS $ 97,518 $ 39,007


0530-060-10-1026-G3 MIDS $1,640,937 $ 656,375


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64. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for MIDS Project #0530-060-10-1027 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:

65. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for LRMS Project #0530-043-10-1028 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:



68. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for LMES Project #0530-045-10-1031 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:


STATE SHARE

0530-060-10-1027 MIDS $1,726,583 $ 690,633


0530-043-10-1028 LRMS $1,550,782 $ 620,313


0530-043-10-1029 LRMS $ 676,713 $ 270,685


0530-043-10-1030 LRMS $ 277,063 $ 110,825


0530-045-10-1031 LMES $ 121,457 $ 48,583


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72. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for BMHS Project #0530-025-10-1035 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:


0530-045-10-1032 LMES $ 791,696 $ 316,678


0530-045-10-1033 LMES $1,666,860 $ 666,744


0530-045-10-1034 LMES $182,553 $ 73,021


STATE SHARE

0530-025-10-1035 BMHS $ 225,450 $ 90,180


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76. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for BTHS Project #0530-020-10-1039 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:



0530-025-10-1036 BMHS $2,656,756 $1,062,702


0530-025-10-1037 BMHS $1,425,318 $ 570,127


0530-025-10-1038 BMHS $ 90,666 $ 36,266


0530-020-10-1039 BTHS $ 76,938 $ 30,775


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80. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for DPES Project #0530-030-10-1043 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:


82. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC


0530-020-10-1040 BTHS $37,376,255 $14,950,502


0530-020-10-1041 BTHS $ 13,681,176 $ 5,472,470


0530-020-10-1042 BTHS $ 103,350 $ 41,340


0530-030-10-1043 DPES $ 941,790 $ 376,716


0530-030-10-1044 DPES $2,725,066 $1,090,026


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OCTOBER 28, 2010

(Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for DPES Project #0530-030-10-1045 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:


84. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for PLC Project #0530-027-10-1047 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:

85. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for EHYS Project #0530-035-10-1048 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:




0530-030-10-1045 DPES $ 16,150 $ 6,460


0530-030-10-1046 DPES $ 765,654 $ 306,262


0530-027-10-1047 PLC $3,898,088 $1,559,235


0530-035-10-1048 EHYS $1,201,208 $ 480,483


0530-035-10-1049 EHYS $ 24,100 $ 9,640


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OCTOBER 28, 2010

(Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for EHYS Project #0530-035-10-1050 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:



90. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for HERB Project #0530-040-10-1053 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:

91. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for HERB Project #0530-040-10-1054 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:



0530-035-10-1050 EHYS $3,345,233 $1,338,093


0530-035-10-1051 EHYS $1,001,762 $ 400,705


0530-035-10-1052 EHYS $ 16,532 $ 6,613


0530-040-10-1053 HERB $ 71,660 $ 28,664


0530-040-10-1054 HERB $ 34,589 $ 13,836


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OCTOBER 28, 2010

(Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for LMES Project #0530-045-10-1055 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:






0530-045-10-1055 LMES $ 142,074 $ 56,830


0530-045-10-1056 LMES $ 751,967 $ 300,787


0530-045-10-1057 LMES $ 16,750 $ 6,700


0530-045-10-1058 LMES $2,977,128 $1,190,851


0530-043-10-1059 LRMS $1,096,756 $ 438,702


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0530-043-10-1060 LRMS $ 815,776 $ 326,310


0530-043-10-1061 LRMS $ 47,670 $ 19,068


0530-060-10-1062 MIDS $ 15,750 $ 6,300


0530-060-10-1063 MIDS $ 649,038 $ 259,615


0530-060-10-1064 MIDS $ 369,093 $ 147,637


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OCTOBER 28, 2010

(Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for MIDS Project #0530-060-10-1065 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:


104. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for OSB Project #0530-070-10-1067 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:



107. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for VMES Project #0530-080-10-1070 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:


0530-060-10-1065 MIDS $1,790,251 $ 716,100


0530-060-10-1066 MIDS $ 22,991 $ 9,196


0530-070-10-1067 OSB $ 62,906 $ 25,162


0530-027-10-1068 PLC $1,683,909 $ 673,564


0530-027-10-1069 PLC $ 32,573 $ 13,029


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0530-080-10-1070 VMES $ 773,941 $ 309,576


0530-080-10-1071 VMES $ 747,273 $ 298,909


0530-080-10-1072 VMES $ 88,475 $ 35,390


0530-080-10-1073 VMES $ 133,216 $ 53,286


0530-080-10-1074 VMES $ 469,282 $ 187,713


0530-080-10-1075 VMES $3,447,325 $1,378,930


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114. to accept, with no appeal, the State of New Jersey Department of Education PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) as FEC (Final Eligible cost) for VMMS Project #0530-090-10-1077 utilizing State grant funds as indicated below:





0530-080-10-1076 VMES $ 18,950 $ 7,580


0530-090-10-1077 VMMS $ 47,670 $ 19,068


0530-090-10-1078 VMMS $1,266,439 $ 506,576


0530-090-10-1079 VMMS $ 763,650 $ 305,460


0530-020-10-1080 BTHS $9,996,827 $3,998,731


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120. to approve contracts with Neptune Aquatic Center for the swim teams at Brick Memorial High School and Brick Township High School, as attached

Approval of Personnel (Teaching) items 01 through 19: Mr. Hrycenko presented Personnel Teaching items 01 through 19 Motion: Mr. Pifko Second: Mr. Cuppari Questions/Comments from the Board or public: Mr. Talty asked about the Memorandum of Agreement in item 07 and the Coach stipends. Mr. Hrycenko explained about the payment of non-public nurses and the decision of the coaches on the split stipend. Mr. Fanelli asked if Mr. Hrycenko could read #17 again. On the motion made by Mr. Pifko, seconded by Mr. Cuppari, the Board of Education approved Personnel (Teaching) items 01 through 19 with the following roll call vote: Mr. Wolf Yes Mr. Talty Yes, except abstain on 16 Ms. Leone Absent Mr. Collier Yes Mr. Cuppari Yes, except abstain on 16 as to Tim Brennan - yes to rest Mr. Pifko Yes 1 through 15 and 17 through 19, abstain on 16 as to

Jessica Herman - yes to the rest Ms. Terebush Yes


0530-043-10-1081 LRMS $ 217,412 $ 86,965


0530-060-10-1082 MIDS $ 58,478 $ 23,391


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01. to approve employment of substitute teachers as attached 02. to accept, with regret, a retirement, as follows:

NAME SCHOOL/SUBJECT EFFECTIVE DATE BRICK EXPERIENCE

St. John, Beverly VMMS/CST Psychologist 04/01/2012 22 Years

03. to approve changes in leaves of absence, as follows:

NAME SCHOOL/SUBJ FROM TO PAY/ BENEFITS

D'Erasmo, Jennifer VMES/ Spec Ed

FMLA – 09/01/10- 10/13/10

FMLA – 09/01/10- 10/31/10

W/O Pay, W/Benefits

Pietrocola, Carrieann VMES/ In Class Support

FMLA – 11/22/10- 12/10/10 NJFLA – 12/13/10- 03/17/11

FMLA – 11/8/10- 12/10/10 NJFLA - Same

W/O Pay, W/Benefits

Melillo, Aimee

BTHS/ English

FMLA – 09/16/10- 11/08/10

FMLA – 10/05/10- 11/26/10

W/O Pay, W/Benefits

04. to approve leaves of absence, as follows:

NAME SCHOOL/SUBJECT TYPE OF LEAVE

EFFECTIVE PAY/BENEFITS

Bernotas, Cynthia MIDS/LM/VMES - CST LDTC

Leave of Absence

11/10/10 & 02/14/11 W/O Pay, W/O Benefits

Joseph, Jennifer VMES/Asst Principal FMLA NJFLA

01/03/11-03/02/11 03/03/11-04/29/11

W/O Pay, W/Benefits W/O Pay, W/Benefits

Mussel, Margaret BMHS/Italian FMLA 02/04/11-03/18/11 W/O Pay, W/Benefits

Remail, Colleen MIDS/Phys Ed FMLA 12/06/10-01/01/11 W/O Pay, W/Benefits

Sperling, Kelly LRMS/In Class Support FMLA 03/16/11-06/01/11 W/O Pay, W/Benefits

Taksa, Hannah VMMS/CST Psychologist Leave of Absence

11/3,8,9/2010 W/O Pay, W/O Benefits

05. to ratify changes in employment dates, as follows:


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ACCOUNT NO NAME SCHOOL/

SUBJECT FROM TO PRO-RATA

11-130-100-101-20-000 Hearon, Jacqueline

LRMS/Gr 7 09/24/10-11/12/11

09/24/10-12/21/10

$15,070

11-230-100-101-31-000 Wallace, Catherine

EHY/BSI 09/01/10-12/15/10

09/01/10-10/28/10

$10,549

06. to approve a leave replacement, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME SCHOOL/ SUBJECT

EFFECTIVE STEP/ GUIDE/ SALARY

PRO-RATA

11-213-100-101-31-000 LoBuono, Jocelyn EHY/ICS 01/22/11-04/15/11

01/BA/ $49,735

$14,921

07. to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the Brick Township Board of Education and the Brick Township Education Association, as attached

08. to ratify participation in the Abigail Adams Grant Project, sponsored by the American Institute for History Education, coordinated by the Lakewood School District, the following staff members are paid through the grant at a rate of $125 per diem for attendance:

NAME SCHOOL Camburn, Kristine LRMS Darcy, Frank MIDS Johnson, Brian OSB Kurasz, Suzanne VMES Mosely, Earl BMHS Powell, Catherine VMES Readel, Carol EHY Rivera, Lisette BMHS

Stump, Donna DIST Winward, Susan BMHS

Dates of Meetings to Possibly Attend 10/23/10, 11/13/10, 12/11/10 01/08/11, 03/06/11, 05/07/11 06/23/11, 06/24/11, 06/27/11, 06/28/11


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09. to approve volunteer clubs and advisors for the 2010-2011 School Year, as follows:

SCHOOL CLUB ADVISORS VMMS Art Club Hammell, Linda

Norcia, Marycolleen

BTHS Future Educators of America Jones, Jill Errington, Darcy

BTHS Math Club Scutro, Joanna

BMHS Knitting Club Ruegsegger, Cecelia BTHS Computer Programming Club Segreto, Carolyn

10. to ratify advance degree increases for the 2010-2011 School Year, as follows:

NAME SCHOOL FROM TO STEP FROM TO Engelbart, Kelly VMMS BA MA 7 $53,335

$55,150

Moore, Erica BMHS BA MA 4 $51,235 $53,050

11. to approve transfers of staff for the 2010-2011 School Year, as follows:

NAME FROM TO EFFECTIVE Monninger, Jennifer

11-140-100-101-16-000 BMHS/English

20-460-200-104-03-000 Literacy Coach/DIST

01/31/11-06/30/11

Brown, Christine 11-230-100-101-33-000 LM/BSI

20-460-200-104-03-000 Literacy Coach/DIST

10/29/10-06/30/11

12. to approve employment of the SES Coordinator and Tutors, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME TITLE EFFECTIVE SALARY 62-990-100-101-03-000 Radoncic, Senala SES

Coordinator

11/01/10-06/30/11

$6,000

62-990-100-101-03-000 Altobello, Lauren SES Tutors 11/01/10-06/30/11

$45 Per Hour

62-990-100-101-03-000 Bauer, Sharon SES Tutors 11/01/10-06/30/11

$45 Per Hour


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62-990-100-101-03-000 Bell, Brehan SES Tutors 11/01/10-

06/30/11 $45 Per Hour

62-990-100-101-03-000 Cerbone, Kelly SES Tutors 11/01/10-06/30/11

$45 Per Hour

62-990-100-101-03-000 Dudek, Stephanie SES Tutors 11/01/10-06/30/11

$45 Per Hour

62-990-100-101-03-000 Fallon, Stephanie SES Tutors 11/01/10-06/30/11

$45 Per Hour

62-990-100-101-03-000 Lafferty, Matthew SES Tutors 11/01/10-06/30/11

$45 Per Hour

62-990-100-101-03-000 Lawrence, Victoria

SES Tutors 11/01/10-06/30/11

$45 Per Hour

62-990-100-101-03-000 Sammarco, Amy SES Tutors 11/01/10-06/30/11

$45 Per Hour

62-990-100-101-03-000 Sherman, Cynthia SES Tutors 11/01/10-06/30/11

$45 Per Hour

62-990-100-101-03-000 Smith, Victoria SES Tutors 11/01/10-06/30/11

$45 Per Hour

62-990-100-101-03-000 Zycbank, Rachel SES Tutors 11/01/10-06/30/11

$45 Per Hour

13. to approve employment for the 2010-2011 School Year, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME SUBJECT/ SCHOOL

STEP/ GUIDE/ SALARY

EFFECTIVE PRO- RATA

11-213-100-101-31-000 Wehner, Jeanette IN CLASS SUPPORT/ EHY

01/BA/ $49,735

10/29/10-06/30/11

$39,291

11-230-100-101-33-000 Wallace, Catherine BASIC SKILLS/ LM

02/BA/ $50,235

10/29/10-06/30/11

$39,686

14. to approve placements for Student Teaching, Field Experiences, Classroom Observations, Internships or Externships, as attached:

15. to approve volunteers to Schedule "C" & "D", as attached


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16. to approve employment to Schedule "C" & "D", as attached

17. to approve the appointment of the Interim Assistant Principal for Veterans Memorial Elementary School, as follows:

ACOOUNT NO NAME EFFECTIVE SALARY 11-000-240-103-36-000 Schubiger, Shauna 11/08/10-04/29/10 $415 Per Diem

18. to ratify the removal of Kelli Panuska from the substitute teaching list effective October 18, 2010

19. to ratify employment of Non-Public Nurses, as follows:

NAME SCHOOL EFFECTIVE SALARY Culley, Eileen St. Dominic's 09/01/10-

06/30/11 $189 Per Diem not to exceed $34,020

Demos, Eleanore

St. Paul's 09/01/10-06/30/11

$150 Per Diem not to exceed $ 8,082

Ms. Lorusso welcomes the new teachers in the audience. Approval of Personnel (Non-Teaching) items from 01 through 16: Mr. Edwards presented Personnel-Non Teaching items 01 through 16 Motion: Mr. Collier Second: Mr. Wolf Questions/Comments from the Board or public: Mr. Talty asked about benefits for employees with reduced hours. Mr. Edwards answered regarding the PIC process and the contract. On the motion made by Mr. Collier, seconded by Mr. Wolf, the Board of Education approved Personnel (Non-Teaching) items 01 through 16 with the following roll call vote: Mr. Wolf Yes Mr. Talty Yes on all except, No on 06 Ms. Leone Absent Mr. Collier Yes Mr. Cuppari Yes


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Mr. Pifko Yes on 01 through 06 and 08 through 16, Abstain on item 07

with regard to Sara Durkin – yes to the rest Ms. Terebush Yes 01. to accept, with regret, retirements, as follows:

NAME DEPT/TITLE EFFECTIVE DATE BRICK EXPERIENCE

DiCarlo, Frank BMHS/Custodial Worker 11/01/10 20 Years 8 Months

Eska, Doreen PLC/Senior Clerk Typist 10/01/10 8 Years 8 Months

02. to approve resignations, as follows:

NAME DEPT/TITLE EFFECTIVE DATE

BRICK EXPERIENCE

Dudas, Robert Bus Garage/Mechanic

11/01/10 8 Years

Loria, Gina Kwrap/Assistant 10/19/10 2 Months Romer, Heather

Kwrap/Supervisor 09/13/10 2 Weeks

Murphy, Kaitlin Kwrap/Assistant 10/15/10 1 Month Loria, Gina Kwrap/Assistant 10/19/10 1 Month

03. to ratify leaves of absence, as follows:

NAME DEPT/TITLE TYPE OF LEAVE EFFECTIVE PAY/BENEFITS

DiCarlo, Frank BMHS/Custodial Worker

Leave of Absence 10/22/10-10/31/10

W/O Pay, W/Benefits

Neafie, Thomas BTHS/Custodial Worker

FMLA Leave of Absence

09/23/10 09/24/10-06/17/11

W/O Pay, W/Benefits W/O Pay, W/Benefits

Russo, Joanne LM/Teachers Aide FMLA 10/06/10-11/17/10

W/O Pay, W/Benefits

04. to approve a leave of absences, as follows:


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NAME DEPT/TITLE TYPE OF LEAVE EFFECTIVE PAY/BENEFITS Hoffman, Patricia DP/Physical

Therapy Asst

Leave of Absence 01/06/11-01/13/11 W/O Pay, W/O Benefits

05. to ratify changes in title, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME EFFECTIVE FROM TO SALARY PRO- RATA

60-910-310-110-67-000

Carbone, Susan

10/12/10-06/30/11

Cook/PA Cook/RA no change in salary

60-910-310-110-67-000

Schnorrbusch, Nicole

09/28/10-06/30/11

Sr Food Svc Wrkr/RA

Cook/PA $22,573 $20,532

11-000-221-105-03-001

Manatakis, Nicole

10/13/10-06/30/11

Sr Clerk Typist/RA

Principal Clk Typist/PA

$26,647 $19,061

06. to ratify changes in employment, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME FROM TO EFFECTIVE SALARY PRO-RATA

60-910-310-110-67-000 Hulse, Nancy Sr Food Svc Wrkr - 7.5 Hr

Sr Food Svc Wrkr - 5.5

09/28/10-06/30/11

$16,820* $15,298

60-910-310-110-67-000 Gery, Patricia Food Svc Wrkr - 4 Hr

Food Svc Wrkr - 4.25 Hr

09/28/10-06/30/11

$10,915 $ 9,928

60-910-310-110-67-000 Kiley, Karen Food Svc Wrkr - 4 Hr


09/28/10-06/30/11

$ 8,495 $ 7,726

60-910-310-110-67-000 Wray, Christine Food Svc Wrkr - Food Svc 09/28/10- $21,937* $19,952


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ACCOUNT NO NAME FROM TO EFFECTIVE SALARY PRO-RATA

7.5 Hr Wrkr - 5.5 Hr 06/30/11

60-910-310-110-67-000 Mazza, Concetta


Food Svc Wrkr - 4 Hr

09/28/10-06/30/11

$11,430 $10,396

60-910-310-110-67-000 Muller, Diana Food Svc Wrkr - 5 Hr


09/28/10-06/30/11

$20,613* $18,748

60-910-310-110-67-000 Bennett, Kathy Food Svc Wrkr - 4 Hr


09/28/10-06/30/11

$12,224 $11,118

60-910-310-110-67-000 DeSante, Maryann

Food Svc Wrkr - 6 Hr


09/28/10-06/30/11

$12,232 $11,125

60-910-310-110-67-000 D'Angelo, Maria Food Svc Wrkr - 4 Hr


09/28/10-06/30/11

$12,067 $10,975

60-910-310-110-67-000 Mazzuca, Joan Sr Food Svc Wrkr - 7.5 Hr

Sr Food Svc Wrkr - 7 Hr

09/28/10-06/30/11

$22,365* $20,341

60-910-310-110-67-000 Durkin, Valerie Sr Food Svc Wrkr - 7 Hr

Sr Food Svc Wrkr - 6.5 Hr

09/28/10-06/30/11

$21,173* $19,257

60-910-310-110-67-000 Correnti, Barbara



09/28/10-06/30/11

$15,729 $14,306

60-910-310-110-67-000 Keiser, Monica Food Svc Wrkr - 4 Hr


09/28/10-06/30/11

$ 8,303 $ 7,552

*includes longevity

07. to approve changes in employment, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME FROM TO EFFECTIVE SALARY PRO- RATA

11-000-270-160-66-000

Jacobs, Cheryl

Radio Dispatcher/RA

Sr. Radio Dispatcher/PA

11/01/10-06/30/11

$54,500 Pending Negotiations

$35,873

11-000-270-161-66-005

Cohen, Gregory

School Bus Driver - 6 Hr


10/29/10-06/30/11

$21,871 $17,497

11-000-270-161-66-005

Elmore, Karen

School Bus Driver - 5


10/29/10-06/30/11

$19,137 $15,310


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Hr

11-000-270-161-66-002

Durkin, Sarah



10/29/10-06/30/11

$13,669 $10,959

11-000-270-161-66-002

Conroy, James



10/29/10-06/30/11

$16,403 $13,122

60-910-310-110-67-000

DeRosa Peter

Truck Driver - 6 Hr

Truck Driver - 6.25 Hr

10/29/10-06/30/11

$19,627 $15,701

08. to ratify the hiring of substitutes, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME TITLE EFFECTIVE SALARY 11-000-270-160-00-004 King, Michael School

Bus Driver 10/11/10-06/30/11

$14.54 Per Hour

11-000-270-160-00-004 Maltese, Grace School Bus Driver

10/06/10-06/30/11

$14.54 Per Hour

11-000-270-160-00-004 Moreno, Marissa School Bus Driver

10/11/10-06/30/11

$14.54 Per Hour

11-000-270-160-00-004 Roche, Carolyn School Bus Driver

10/11/10-06/30/11

$14.54 Per Hour

60-910-310-110-67-001 Parascandolo, Gina

Food Service Worker

09/28/10-06/30/11

$ 9.25 Per Hr

65-990-330-110-68-000 Golden, Nicole BEST Program/Supv

10/12/10-06/30/11

$13.00 Per Hr

65-990-330-110-69-000 Berrol, Dena Kwrap/Supv 10/19/10-06/30/11

$9.00 Per Hr

09. to approve employment of substitutes, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME TITLE EFFECTIVE SALARY

11-000-217-106-00-004 Manikas, Maria Teachers Aide

10/29/10- 06/30/11

$8.00 Per Hr

11-000-217-106-00-004 Calderella, JoLaine Teachers Aide

10/29/10-06/30/11

$8.00 Per Hr

11-000-217-106-00-004 Meehan, Eve Teachers Aide

10/29/10-06/30/11

$8.00 Per Hr

11-000-217-106-00-004 Pepe, Sherylyn Teachers Aide

10/29/10-06/30/11

$8.00 Per Hr

11-000-217-106-00-004 Plackis, Joanna Teachers 10/29/10- $8.00


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Aide 06/30/11 Per Hr

11-000-217-106-00-004 Rubenstein, Marissa Teachers Aide

10/29/10-06/30/11

$8.00 Per Hr

11-000-270-160-00-004 Mount, Linda School Bus Driver

10/29/10-06/30/11

$14.54 Per Hr

11-000-270-160-00-004 Guidice, Richard School Bus Driver

10/29/10-06/30/11

$14.54 Per Hr

60-391-310-110-67-001 Baxter, Tracy Food Service Worker

10/29/10-06/30/11

$9.25 Per Hr

65-990-330-110-68-000 Centeno, Melissa BEST Program/Supv

11/15/10-06/30/11

$13.00 Per Hr

65-990-331-110-68-000 Carey, Rebecca BEST Program/Asst

11/22/10-06/30/11

$7.50 Per Hr

10. to ratify employment for the 2010-2011 School Year, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME DEPT/ TITLE

EFFECTIVE SALARY PRO-RATA

11-000-262-109-63-000 Steele, Fred VMES/ Custodial Worker

09/28/10-06/30/11

$24,713 Night Differential - $320 Total $25,033

$18,725

11. to approve employment for the 2010-2011 School Year, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME DEPT/TITLE EFFECTIVE SALARY PRO- RATA

11-000-262-109-63-000 Mount, Kenneth

MIDS/Custodial Worker

10/29/10-06/30/11

$23,558 Black Seal - $525 Total $24,083

$16,468

65-990-330-110-68-001 Lyons, Sean

BEST Program Assistants

10/29/10-06/30/11

$8.25 Per Hr


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65-990-330-110-68-001 Bongiovi,

Antoinette BEST Program Assistants

10/29/10-06/30/11

$9.00 Per Hr

12. to ratify changes in salary, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME DEPT/TITLE

SALARY

FROM

SALARY

TO

EFFECTIVE

11-212-100-106-38-000 Haberman, Alice PLC/ Teacher Aide

$22,591 $22,291 09/24/10-06/30/11

60-910-310-110-67-000 Bray, Maria DP/Cook

$32,007 $32,066 09/01/10-06/30/11

60-910-310-110-67-000 Wasilak, Deborah LRMS/Sr Cook

$33,645 $33,706 09/01/10-06/30/11

11-000-270-160-66-002 Satter, Victoria School Bus Driver

$38,007 $37,938 09/01/10-06/30/11

60-910-310-110-67-000 Hesnan, Barbara LRMS/Asst Cook

$21,491 $22,512 09/01/10-06/30/11

13. to ratify the removal of a substitute, as follows:

NAME TITLE EFFECTIVE REASON

Rozza-Galarza, Daniella School Bus Driver 09/08/10 Resigned

14. to recommend the appointment of Janet Brannick as the Data Analyst - District effective 11/01/10, (contract on file in the Office of the Business Administrator), subject to her resignation as Principal Clerk Typist, effective 10/29/10, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME TITLE EFFECTIVE SALARY PRO-RATA

11-000-211-105-03-000 Brannick, Janet Data Analyst - District

11/01/10-06/30/11

$34,020 $22,636


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15. to recommend the appointment of Karen Sundheimer as the Data Analyst - Special Ed effective 11/01/10, (contract on file in the Office of the Business Administrator), subject to her resignation as Principal Clerk Typist, effective 10/29/10, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO NAME TITLE EFFECTIVE SALARY PRO- RATA

11-000-219-105-99-000 Sundheimer, Karen

Data Analyst - Special Ed

11/01/10-06/30/11

$33,928 $22,575

16. to approve the enrollment in the Apprentice Electrical Program, as follows:

NAME SCHOOL COST Schadwill, Gary Ocean County Vocational Technical School Not to exceed $680

Approval of Policy item 01 : Mr. Hrycenko presented Policy item 01 Mr. Pifko asked to modify the language to the policy in two places: 1. Add to the end of the first sentence in the opening paragraph of the Fees Section the following, “unless such fees are modified through the approval of a shared services agreement.” 2. At the very end of the Fees Section there is a sentence that says “In addition to the above fees, groups will be subject to the following additional charges:” The sentence should be replaced with “In addition to the above fees, all Classifications (except Classification 1) requesting use of kitchen facilities will be required to have a Board of


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Education representative (kitchen staff member) present to supervise the activity and therefore shall be charged the corresponding cost recovery of such request.” And, with approval, make this a First Reading of the Policy. Mr. Talty asked the advantages of the changes. Mr. Pifko explained. Motion: Mr. Pifko Second: Mr. Collier Questions/Comments from the Board or public: None On the motion made by Mr. Pifko, seconded by Mr. Collier, the Board of Education approved Policy item 01, as amended, as a First Reading, with the following roll call vote: Mr. Wolf Yes Mr. Talty Yes Ms. Leone Absent Mr. Collier Yes Mr. Cuppari Yes Mr. Pifko Yes Ms. Terebush Yes

01. to approve and adopt Policy #1330, Community Use of School Facilities, on second reading as attached

Approval of Auxiliary items 01 and 02: Ms. Lorusso presented Auxiliary items 01 and 02 Motion: Mr. Pifko Second: Mr. Collier Questions/Comments from the Board or public: Mr. Cuppari asked about the source of funding for the Field Trips. On the motion made by Mr. Pifko, seconded by Mr. Collier, the Board of Education approved Auxiliary items 01 and 02 with the following roll call vote: Mr. Wolf Yes


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Mr. Talty Yes Ms. Leone Absent Mr. Collier Yes Mr. Cuppari Yes Mr. Pifko Yes Ms. Terebush Yes

01. to accept reports submitted for Field Trips and the Use of School District Facilities as attached

02. to approve workshop attendance for a staff member (as required by the School District Accountability Act) as attached

Superintendent's Report Mr. Hrycenko announced that the Board meetings will be moving to Veterans Memorial Middle School next month and thanked all of the Lake Riviera Staff for being so accommodating. He thanked all parents, PTA’s and volunteers for their support of the students. He thanked all who ran Parent Universities and the parents who attended.


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He wished everyone a safe and happy Halloween. Public Comment Ms. Markowski, parent of student athletes, spoke about the loss of middle school sports and their importance to the students, offering suggestions for funding. Mr. Hrycenko outlined the process for making this difficult decision. Ms. Terebush indicated the fund raising was a topic to be discussed at the Board Retreat which had to be cancelled. Mr. Pifko explained how hiring the Food Services Director is cost effective and saved many jobs for the employees of that Department. Ms. Manzo, spoke about the importance of middle school sports and offered some ideas to raise funds. Ms. Markowski asked about the cost of specific sports vs. others. Discussion continued regarding where cuts have been made and the fact that employees of the District received salary increases. Ms. Marsden asked about the content of the physical education classes and the possibility of not having gym for a whole year with the Block Scheduling Program. Mr. Hrycenko answered. Mr. Montefusco asked questions about fees and the Rec Program suggesting coaches can volunteer. He also asked a question about the gym lighting at Veterans Memorial Middle School. Ms. Kight expressed concerns about priorities on how money was spent and the Administrators’ contract. Mr. Edwards explained some conditions of that contract. Mr. Fanelli explained that voters vote on the tax assessment – not the school budget and asked questions about the number of students taking SATs. Mr. Cusanelli asked a question regarding a proposal from Mr. Puglisi regarding middle school sports. Ms. Sheiderman made suggestions regarding coaches for Basketball, asked costs per student for specific sports, commenting especially about the high cost of Ice Hockey. Mr. Zawacki asked Mr. Talty a question regarding exposure from the Federal Hill Risk Management situation. Discussion continued with Mr. Talty and Mr. Zawacki and Mr. Edwards regarding the insurance broker for 2005/2006 and 2006/2007, savings, change in method of payment and the issuing of RFP’s. Mr. Edwards indicated that regarding Federal Hill Risk Management, records had been requested, he had been interviewed and been cooperative, saying that we have nothing to hide.


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Ms. Reinhold made a short comment to Mr. Talty regarding his criticism of the Administration when they do not do an RFP, when there was none done with regard to Federal Hill Risk Management. Ms. Sheiderman asked questions about a cap on “pay to play”. Board Comment Ms. Terebush asked the Board to consider two items and incorporate their answers during the Board Comment conversation. They are: moving the meeting time from 7:30 PM to 7:00 PM, and moving the Public meeting in December from the 23rd to the 16th. Mr. Edwards asked if the meeting is moved to the 16th, that no financials be required because that is not enough time. Financials could be addressed at the January meeting. Mr. Talty indicated that in 2004/05 no RFP’s were done for the Property and Casualty Broker – the Health Care Broker was the only which was done. Now its standard procedure and going forward that would be his position. 7:00 meeting time is fine and December 16th is fine. The loss of middle school sports is tragic with students going home to empty houses instead of exercising – with gang and teen pregnancy problems, the cost is not worth the savings. He indicated that he would like to see extracurricular activities put back on the table. Our schools need significant changes especially energy saving upgrades, which could save money over what the District is paying now. In response to a comment made earlier about a salary increase due to mediation – he indicated that only binding arbitration could cause that. The SAT increases are good but can we maintain the momentum? He then read a statement regarding his disappointment about comments regarding his actions in handling a Transportation complaint. He outlined the situation saying that it had been said that he was in favor of privatization. He concluded saying clearly that he is against any step that would cost Brick people to lose their jobs. He has been supportive of Transportation by words and actions. Mr. Cuppari indicated that because of the lack of funding from Trenton, alternate means of funding must be sought. 7:00 PM is ok for meetings and the date change is also ok. Mr. Wolf, spoke about his experience as Deputy Superintendent and problems which arose during his term. He indicated that he feels the Board should be meeting at least twice a month. Something is wrong about being here until after midnight – good judgments are not made at this hour. He also recommended going back to the Board Office with a small number of more comfortable chairs. 7:00 PM is ok for the meetings and the 16th date is good. Acceptance of Mr. Collier’s Resignation from the Board of Education


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Mr. Collier read a statement that due to the fact that he will be moving out of state, he is resigning from the Board of Education effective November 11th. Ms. Terebush thanked him for his letter and wished him the very best. Mr. Montenegro recommended that a motion be made for the Board to accept Mr. Collier’s resignation. Motion: Mr. Pifko Second: Mr. Cuppari On the motion made by Mr. Pifko, seconded by Mr. Cuppari, the Board of Education accepted Mr. Collier’s resignation effective November 11, 2010 with the following roll call vote: Mr. Wolf Yes Mr. Talty Yes Ms. Leone Absent Mr. Collier Abstain Mr. Cuppari Yes Mr. Pifko Yes Ms. Terebush Regretfully so, Yes Mr. Pifko spoke about investigating the Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes and was surprised that many Board matters were voted on. People were hired and budgets voted on when less members of the public were available. He indicated being comfortable with the current Committee structure, the first meeting was on a Friday afternoon in September. Board members do discuss matters and can get answers before the public meeting - which is better. Although there are concerns about the loss of middle school sports, new gang members and teen pregnancies etc, he believes in the families of Brick. He is impressed with the friends of his 14 year old son. He also said that it is a disservice to the many volunteers to say that children have no opportunities with Boy Scouts, Brick Children’s Theater, etc. He thanked Mr. Hrycenko, Dr. Caldes and Mr. Filippone for the Block Scheduling Meeting talk, concluding that Block Scheduling did not hurt, SAT scores are up, discipline and tardiness are down and more students took AP classes. He then listed athletic achievements of the teams in the District. He answered an earlier question from Mr. Fanelli, what is different from the first Referendum? Yes, we heard the message and didn’t think it proper to make the decision for the community, so PEC’s are accepted for all and an ad hoc committee made up of a wide group of people – hopefully “open minded” people who listen to each other, will make recommendations on what project or projects should be pursued. Yes on the 7 PM time and yes on the date change. Ms. Terebush told Mr. Wolf that the Superintendent’s Report had begun at 10:22 PM so she did not think that voting was done too late. It was a long evening beginning with the presentations. The children were great and it is important to them. She went on to


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speak about Violence Awareness Week encouraging children and adults to speak out when bullied. She had attended and enjoyed the Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Library and Parents University at Emma Havens Young Elementary for Every Day Math, where Cindy Kinney did a fabulous job. She indicated that every day there is something new on our website and thanked those involved – the tech guys and Dina Silvestri. She spoke about the School Boards Convention in Somerset and the opportunities there. Ms. Terebush reviewed Important Dates, as follows:

DAY DATE EVENT

Thursday & Friday November 4 & 5, 2010 NJEA Convention Schools Closed

Thursday November 18, 2010 Regular Public Meeting 7:30 PM, VMMS

Monday & Tuesday November 22 & 23, 2010 Parent Conferences

Monday - Wednesday November 22-24, 2010 Early Dismissal for students

Thursday & Friday November 25 & 26, 2010 Thanksgiving Recess Schools Closed

There being no further business before the Board, at 12:47 a.m. a motion was made by Mr. Collier, seconded by Mr. Pifko, and with a unanimous roll call vote, the Board of Education adjourned this meeting. Respectfully submitted, James W. Edwards, Jr. CPA Business Administrator/ Board Secretary

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