OGDENSBURG BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Agenda 6:30 p.m. Regular Session The Regular Session of the Ogdensburg Board of Education is called to order at p.m. in the Library of the Ogdensburg School, 100 Main Street, Ogdensburg, New Jersey, 07439. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Read by : "This is to advise the general public and to instruct that it be recorded in the Minutes that in compliance with Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of 1975, entitled the Open Public Meetings Act, Ogdensburg Board of Education, caused notice of this meeting to be posted at the Office of Ogdensburg Board of Education, mailed to the newspapers circulated in the district and to the Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Ogdensburg, and be posted at the Ogdensburg Elementary School and the school website, setting forth the time, date, and location of this meeting." FLAG SALUTE THE AMERICAN S CREED, by William Tyler Page, 1917 "I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country, to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies." ROLL CALL: Also attending: Superintendent/Principal, Mr. David Astor Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Ms. Marilyn Cuykendall PRESENTATION Honor Roll Recipients Cafeteria Holiday Break: Refreshments 7:00 pm., Presentation by Mr. Jim Finn, Vice President, Brown and Brown Advisors OPEN SESSION #1
COMMITTEE REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS Board Business Personnel/Program Facilities/Finance Minutes from November 18, 2015 meeting ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Superintendent s Report December School Report Nurse s Report for November 2015 CORRESPONDENCE COR 01 Letter from Chief George O. Lott Retired, dated November 11, 2015, thanking the Ogdensburg Elementary School and its personnel for the Veterans Day ceremony. BOARD BUSINESS November 2015 Election Results: Susan E. Dolan 204 Brendan Donegan 168 Nina Sutera 138 RESOLVED, that the Ogdensburg Board of Education approves the following board minutes: Regular Session Executive Session PERSONNEL/PROGRAM Ms. Fitzgibbons, Chair P/P 185 RESOLVED, that the Ogdensburg Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following class trips: DATE GRADES PURPOSE LOCATION May 26, 2016 Third Lakota Wolf Preserve Columbia NJ P/P 186 RESOLVED, that the Ogdensburg Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent/Principal, affirms the Superintendent s Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for November 2015 as presented on December 1, 2015; with Board options to affirm, reject or modify the report. 2
3 P/P 187 RESOLVED, that the Ogdensburg Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent/Principal, amends the 2015/2016 School Calendar to change April 20, 2016, from early dismissal to full day of school. P/P 188 RESOLVED, that the Ogdensburg Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves medical/child care leave of absence for Ms. Lisa Bruning, beginning Monday January 18, 2016 through the remainder of the 2015/16 school year utilizing 48 sick days and unpaid leave of absence. P/P 189 RESOLVED, that the Ogdensburg Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints as long term substitute to cover maternity/child care leave of absence starting January 18, 2016 through the remainder of the 2015/16 school year for 4.5 months, at Step I, Level BA with pro-rated salary of $, suspending her para-professional part time position for the duration. P/P 190 RESOLVED, that the Ogdensburg Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves additional hours on an emergent basis for Ms. Kaitlyn Fierro, Speech Therapist, at $36.70 per hour on an as needed basis for the 2015/16 school year. P/P 191 RESOLVED, that the Ogdensburg Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves additional hours for emergency purposes for Mr. Dominck Demsak, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds at per hour as needed for the 2015/16 school year not to exceed six hours per month. FACILITIES/FINANCE F/F 139 RESOLVED, that the Ogdensburg Board of Education approves the November Check Register for checks from # through # with November Payrolls, and electronic funds transfers of $ and accounts payable of $ for a total of $. F/F 140 RESOLVED, that Ogdensburg Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:20-2.12(d), accepts that as of October 31, 2015 to the best of their knowledge, no major account or fund have been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:20-2.12(d) and N.J.S.A. 18A:22.8 and 18A:22-8.1 and sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year, F/F 141 RESOLVED, that Ogdensburg Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:20-2.12, accepts and approves the October 31, 2015 Treasurer s Reports, and Board Secretary s Reports and furthermore,
F/F 142 RESOLVED, that the Ogdensburg Board of Education accepts the line item transfers as of October 31, 2015 as follows: AMOUNT TO AMOUNT FROM BUDGET LINE REASON 100.00 000-213-300 Health Prof Svc 100.00 000-213-600 Health Supplies 29,798.00 212-100-101 MD Teacher 1,000.00 000-262-580 Custodial PD 500.00 190-100-610-01 Grade I Supplies 1,600.00 190-100-610-13 Instructional computers 200.00 190-100-610-15 Testing Supplies 5,098.00 10-000-100-560 Charter School tuition 28,000.00 000-100-562 Public School Tuition 33,198.00 33,198.00 F/F 143 RESOLVED, THAT THE Ogdensburg Board of Education approves the Use of School Facilities for Elks Hoop Shoot Contest on January 10, 2016. OPEN SESSION #2 EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION presented by, and seconded by to accept the following declaration of Executive Session as presented @ p.m.: BE IT RESOLVED that the Ogdensburg Board of Education adopts the following resolution: "WHEREAS, The Open Public Meeting Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, Ogdensburg Board of Education is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Ogdensburg Board of Education, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey that a closed session of this Board of Education, where the public shall be excluded, will be held at this time for the purpose as stated below; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any action of the Board with regard to the closed session discussions shall be disclosed to the public at a later date and to the extent that the same is not prejudicial to the interests of the parties involved and would not result in a possible invasion of their right to privacy." Action may be taken. Topics include: Payroll/Affordable Care Act Support Services 4
RE-ENTER PUBLIC SESSION MOTION presented by, and seconded by that the Ogdensburg Board of Education returns to Public Session at p.m. OTHER BOARD BUSINESS ADJOURN MOTION presented by, and seconded by that the Ogdensburg Board of Education adjourn at p.m. 5