MONMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION ONE NORMAN J FIELD WAY TINTON FALLS, NEW JERSEY 07724-3299 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING December 15, 2015 7:30 PM STATEMENT TO BE READ BY PRESIDING OFFICER: CALL TO ORDER Statement is hereby made that adequate notice of this meeting has been properly provided by the giving of a meeting notice, by mailing same to the Hub Newspaper, and Asbury Park Press on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, filing same on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, with the clerk of the Borough of Tinton Falls, Borough of Eatontown and the Township of Shrewsbury, and by prominently posting said notice on the Monmouth Regional High School Internet Web page and the main doors into the High School building in the Administration wing on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mr. Cohen President in the Schleig conference room with the following members in attendance: Mr. Cohen Ms. Scurry Dr. Mayer Mr. Seavey Ms. Britton Mr. Mauro Andrew Teeple, Superintendent Maria Parry, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Ms. Angeladis, Senior Student Council Representative (left at 7:34 PM) Mr. Barger, Esq. Board Attorney Ms. Kuhlberg, Junior Student Council Representative (left at 7:34 PM) Absent Absent Absent Mr. Gaetano Ms. Van Wagner Ms. Linder 1
FLAG SALUTE- I. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT 1. Presentation of June 30, 2015 Audit: Mr. Cannone, Auditor presented the audit for the year ended June 30 th to the board members and the public. 2. Thank You Ms. Scurry: Mr. Teeple, Superintendent presented Ms. Scurry with a plaque for her years of service to the Board of Education. II. STUDENT COUNCIL REPORTS- Audrey s Report: Footloose is the spring musical Mr. Monmouth contest Band Concert tomorrow Day of Zen AP Academy MUN Club NJ Scholars applications due Juniors taking tests through Naviance Julia s Report: Wednesdays guidance at lunch FCCLA happenings DECA Tree Socks and Shoes donations Pep Rally At this time, 7:34 PM, Julia and Audrey left the meeting. On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Mr. Seavey, seconded by Dr. Mayer, and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- The following minutes: Regular Meeting December 1, 2015 No private session was held. ITEMS MINUTES Roll Call Vote: Yes: Britton, Seavey, Mauro, Mayer, Cohen; No: None; Abstain: Scurry. Motion Carried. 2
On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Mr. Mauro, seconded by Ms. Britton, and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: IV. FINANCIAL A. Schedule of Bills The Pre Check Register dated December 15, 2015 in the amount of $643,891.53 be accepted and filed for audit. The Current Payment Register for the Month of November 2015 in the amount of $2,889,534.22 be accepted and filed for audit. A1. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 - AUDIT The Board accept the 2014-2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2015 as prepared by Cannone and Company, CPAs with the following findings and corrective action plan attached and to authorize the Business Administrator/Secretary to the Board to submit the minutes, audit synopsis and corrective action plan to the County Superintendent as per the recommendation of the Superintendent: Findings and Corrective Action Plans: None. B) Board Secretary's Report The Board Secretary's Report for the month of November 2015 in the amount of $4,576,698.70 and in agreement with the Treasurer of School Moneys Report be accepted, filed for audit and attached to and made part of the official minutes of this meeting. C) Treasurer Report- The Treasurer of School Moneys Report for the month of November 2015 in the amount of $4,576,698.70 and in agreement with the Board Secretary's financial report be accepted, filed for audit and attached to and made part of the official minutes of this meeting. D) District Taxes The Board request the amount of district taxes, inclusive of debt service requirements needed to meet the obligations of this Board for the next four weeks in the amount of $1,994,994.50 and that the Borough Councils of Tinton Falls, Eatontown and Shrewsbury Township are hereby requested to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Moneys the amounts as per the listing in the May 19, 2015 minutes. TOTAL RAISED FROM TAXES $20,908,749 E) Transfers The Board approve the attached list of transfers, for the month of November 2015 ITEMS A, A1, B, C, D, E Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. 3
On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Dr. Mayer, seconded by Mr. Seavey, and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: F. Board Secretary s Certification Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11, I certify that as of November 30, 2015 no budgetary line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11. Maria A. Parry, CPA, PSA Business Administrator/Board Secretary DATE G.) Board of Education Certification Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2-11, Monmouth Regional High School Board of Education certifies that as of November 30, 2015 after review of the Secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 and that sufficient funds should be available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. ITEMS F, G Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. V. FIRE DRILLS- Tuesday, December 8, 2015 8:55 AM 9:21 AM Lockdown VI. STUDENT PROGRAMS On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Dr. Mayer, seconded by Mr. Mauro and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: A) Home Instruction Staff approval and Home Instruction for the following cases: Case 2019971 DS 2015-2016 to be placed on home instruction per private medical doctor effective 11/23/15 to start 11/23/15 and ending 4-6 weeks with the following teachers and hours a week: Subject Hours English TBA 2 Math E. Truhn 2 Science S. Nissinoff 2 Social Studies R. Alvarez 2 Foreign Language TBA 2 4
B) Placements Placements for the following case: Name/Student Placement Dates Cost # 2017075 Increased services with the 2015-16 $12,600.00 commission for the blind school year 2018998 CPC High Point 12/7/15- $43,357.50 (prorated amount) 6/30/16 3369720662 MRHS (student is currently living at Spring House) 12/9/15-6/30/16 $17,000 (will be prorated) South Brunswick will pay MRHS tuition fee. Student will start ½ days at MRHS and then will transition to full days. C) Field Trips The following field trips: Date: Wednesday December 16, 2015; January 20, 2016; January 27, 2016 MRHS 3 PM Return to MRHS: MRHS 5:45 PM Chess Club Chess Matches Ocean High School; Rumson Fair Haven High School; Raritan HS M. Powell 7 students 1 chaperone Transportation Cost: MRHS $42 each trip total $126 (travel budget) Date: Friday, January 8, 2016 MRHS 3:30 PM Return to MRHS: MRHS 11 PM FBLA See a live hockey game Prudential Center- Newark NJ S. Wolff 20 students 2 chaperones (Brian Evans) Transportation Cost: MRHS $0 (Mr. Brian Evans driving the bus) 5
Date: Saturday February 6, 2016 MRHS 8 AM Return to MRHS: MRHS 6 PM Ski and Snowboard Club Ski Trip Camelback Resort- Tannersville PA B. Clark 30 students 5 chaperones ( Sue Wolff, Cathy Famelio, Kevin Mac Donald, Dan Wendel) Transportation Cost: Seman Tov $775 (paid by students) Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 MRHS 9:30 AM Return to MRHS: MRHS 2 PM Applied Technology Child Development Visit hospital/well baby unit/ baby care/comparison shopping for baby supplies Monmouth Medical Center/Lunch at Monmouth Mall J. Joseph 32 students 3 chaperones (C. Samuels, M. Trio) Transportation Cost: MRHS $84 (student paid) Date: Friday, February 26, 2016 MRHS 5 PM Return to MRHS: MRHS 10:30 PM Hockey Club See a live hockey game Prudential Center- Newark NJ B. Clark 15 students 3 chaperones (Brian Evans, Adam Evans) Transportation Cost: MRHS $0 (Mr. Brian Evans driving the bus) 6
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2016 MRHS 8 AM Return to MRHS: MRHS 6 PM Ski and Snowboard Club Ski Trip Shawnee Resort, Shawnee PA B. Clark 30 students 4 chaperones ( Kevin Mac Donald, Tony De Orio, Adam Evans) Transportation Cost: Seman Tov $775 (paid by students) Date: Friday, March 11, 2016 MRHS 4 PM Return to MRHS: MRHS 10 PM Jazz Band NJAJE Jazz Band Competition Jackson Liberty High School Mr. Romano 25 students 2 chaperones (M. Rosa) Transportation Cost: MRHS $252.00 (travel budget) D.)Other- Student Relocation Permission for student #2016021, whose family is relocating, to complete their senior year at MRHS. Full approval will require that all rules and regulations be adhered to along with maintenance of passing grades in all student #2016021 s classes. Additionally, student #2016021 must remain a member of good standing in the community and provide their own transportation to and from school. ITEMS A, B, C, D Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. 7
On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Ms. Britton, seconded by Mr. Seavey and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: VII. STAFFING B) Noninstructional 1. Appointments Student s 2015-2016 year: Zachary Bessette, a Monmouth University student to perform his student teaching with Cristina Nappi for the period of 1/20/16-4/22/16 in the area of English grades 9-12. Payment for Mentoring: Payment to Jackie Roach for Mentoring of Bruce Coulter during the 2014-2015 school year in the amount of $550.00. Volunteer Boys Basketball Assistant Coach: Austin Whitehurst as a volunteer assistant boys basketball coach for the winter 2015-16 season. He fully understands that he will not receive a stipend for this position and will follow all rules and regulations set forth by the NJSIAA, Shore Conference and Monmouth Regional High School Board of Education. 2. Resignations 3. Other ITEMS B1, Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Mr. Seavey, seconded by Ms. Scurry and carried THAT: the Board approves the following: IX. OTHER BUSINESS A. Conferences: The following travel, meals and incidentals per A5 ch 53: SEE ATTACHED B. Carryover Application NCLB 14/15 to 15/16: The following carryover over application for NCLB from 14/15 into 15/16 in the following amounts and grant funds: Fund Amount Title 1 $13,353.00 Title II $17,198.00 IDEA $8,044.00 8
C. Grant Proctor and Gamble Acceptance of a donation of nursing supplies from Proctor and Gamble for the 2015-2016 school year. D. High Deductible Health Insurance Account 2015-2016: A high deductible health insurance account effective January 1, 2016 for individuals that qualify for insurance under the guidelines of the Affordable Health Care Act. The following insurance will be offered as a 50% contribution, single only coverage. If the individual being offered insurance wishes for higher insurance coverage, they can purchase it through payroll deduction: Description Monthly Premium Single $816.52 2 adults $1,782.44 Parent/child $1,191.38 Family $2,081.69 E. Transportation Jointure with South Brunswick School District Student #3369720662: A transportation jointure with South Brunswick School District to transport Student #3369720662 from Spring House to Monmouth Regional High School effective December 9, 2015 to June 30, 2016 at a rate of $25/day (MRHS is host; South Brunswick is joiner). F. Transportation Jointure with Eatontown Schools: A transportation jointure with Eatontown School District for the following: February 19, 2016 leaving at 9:30 AM (Woodmere) Going to Insectropolis in Toms River Leaving Insectropolis at 11:30 AM $105.00 per bus MRHS is host; Eatontown is joiner. G. Transportation Jointure with Eatontown Schools: A transportation jointure with Eatontown School District for the following: 4/27/16 Jenkinson s (Vetter School) $126.00 2/3/16 Count Basie Theatre (Meadowbrook) $84.00 MRHS is host; Eatontown is joiner. 9
H. Transportation Jointure with South Plainfield School District 2015-16: A transportation jointure between Monmouth Regional High School and South Plainfield School District to transport student #2018950 to Monmouth Regional High School from 9/1/15 10/29/15 at a rate of $25/day ($450/month) total contract $900.00 (MRHS is Host; South Plainfield is joiner). I. Benefits Refusal 2015-2016: The following benefits refusal payments on 12/30 and 6/30/16: Employee Number Amount 0083001 $3076.90 0083034 $1948.80 0082081 $2923.26 0081042 $3076.90 0083014 $3076.90 0083031 $2051.24 0080259 $3076.90 0083003 $3076.90 0080077 $4036.02 0081006 $3076.90 0082141 $3076.90 0080209 $2923.26 0082029 $2923.26 0082064 $974.40 0082013 $2923.26 0083030 $1948.80 0081052 $3076.90 0080112 $3076.90 0083012 $2923.26 0081017 $4036.02 0081064 $3076.90 0082140 $3076.90 0082123 $3076.90 0080141 $4036.02 0083009 $2923.26 0081020 $3076.90 0082132 $3076.90 0080153 $4036.02 0083023 $4036.02 0083027 $2923.26 0081046 $2923.26 0081030 $3076.90 0082057 $3076.90 0082059 $3076.90 0083015 $3076.90 0080941 $2923.26 0080216 $4036.02 10
Employee Number Amount 0082190 $3076.90 0080241 $3076.90 0080924 $2923.26 ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I Roll Call Vote: All in Favor. Motion Carried. First Reading Policy: none Policy - Second Reading and Adoption-none COMMITTEE REPORTS none CORRESPONDENCE-none BOARD COMMENTS- Mr. Cohen: Mr. Cohen thanked Ms. Scurry for her five years of service to the board of education and wished her well in her future endeavors. Mr. Seavey: Mr. Seavey reported that he attended the honor roll breakfast last week and over 400 students were honored. Mr. Mauro: Mr. Mauro thanked Ms. Scurry for her five years of service to the board of education and wished her well in her future endeavors. Ms. Britton: Ms. Britton thanked Ms. Scurry for her five years of service to the board of education and wished her well in her future endeavors. Dr. Mayer: Dr. Mayer thanked Ms. Scurry for her five years of service to the board of education and wished her well in her future endeavors. Dr. Mayer also stated he has received many compliments on Mr. Radisch. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: none ADJOURNMENT: On a recommendation of the Superintendent, motion was made by Mr. Seavey, seconded by Ms. Scurry, and carried THAT: the Board adjourns the meeting at 7:53 PM Roll Call Vote: All in Favor Respectfully submitted, Maria A. Parry, Board Secretary MP/mp 11