The regular meeting of the Bay Head Board of Education convened Tuesday,
February 12, 2008, at 6:45 PM at the school library on Meadow Avenue with President,
Robert W. Stockhoff, presiding. Pursuant
to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, prior notice of this meeting was
posted in the Borough Hall May 1, 2007, and submitted to The Ocean Star and
Asbury Park Press, official newspapers of the Board.
Members
Present President, Mr. Robert W.
Stockhoff; Vice President, Mrs. Constance M. Cardillo; Mrs. Janice Hofferber; Mr.
Joseph Cornell, III. Also present were Dr. John A. Ravally, Superintendent; Mr.
Walter Therien, Principal; Mr. James T. Mullins, Business Administrator and
Laurie M. Hazuka, Assistant Board Secretary.
Executive Session At
6:45 PM, a motion to approve the following resolution was offered by Mr. Cornell,
seconded by Mrs. Cardillo and carried.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Bay Head Board of
Education meet in closed session to discuss matters, which are confidential
pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law.
AYE: STOCKHOFF, CARDILLO,
HOFFERBER, CORNELL
NAY: None
At 7:53 PM the meeting reconvened to open session.
Mr. Stockhoff led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Public Comment on Agenda Items None
Correspondence was presented for the boardÕs review
Board Member Committee Reports:
Curriculum:
Nothing to report
Technology:
Technology Grant Mr. Therien reported that the school received
a grant from the Bay Head School Foundation through the Cove Charitable Trust
in the amount of $6,000.
Budget/Finance:
2008-2009 Preliminary School
Budget Mrs. Hofferber stated
she met with Dr. Ravally and Mr. Mullins to review the preliminary school
budget for next year. Mrs. Hofferber stated there are eleven additional high
school students attending Point Pleasant Beach High School and two additional
out of district placements. Mrs. Hofferber added that if the board decided on a
special question it would need a super majority to pass. After discussion the
board unanimously decided it would not have a special question on the
ballot. The board suggested Mr.
Mullins investigate a subscription bus service for students attending Point
Pleasant Beach High School.
2008-2009 Tuition Rates The Board discussed the tuition rates for the
2008-2009 school year. Mr. Cornell suggested having the tuition rate increase
by four percent which is the same amount as the budget cap. The board
unanimously agreed that if the tax payers were receiving a four percent
increase that the tuition rates should also increase by the same amount.
Personnel/Negotiations:
Teacher Contract Dr. Ravally advised the board that the
teacher contract is coming up for review next school year.
Buildings/Grounds:
Tennis Courts Mrs. Cardillo reported she received various
quotes to replace or refurbish the tennis courts. She stated the best quote she received was $54,000.
HVAC Unit Mr. Mullins stated he would be receiving
estimates to install a fence with slats around the HVAC unit.
Policy:
The Board decided to hold the policy discussion until the end of the
meeting.
Community Relations:
Mrs. Cardillo reported that three of the five seniors from Bay Head
were inducted as members to the National Honor Society.
Delegate/Legislative:
Mr. Stockhoff reported that he and Mr. Mullins attended a meeting with
Dr. Bruce Greenfield, County Superintendent. Mr. Stockhoff added the shared services that the Point
Pleasant Beach School District and the Bay Head School District are looked upon
very positively.
Athletics:
Nothing to report
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
A Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo and seconded by Mrs. Hofferber to
approve the following item:
Workshops A Motion to approve the attendance and
related expenses for the following school staff members to attend workshops
during the 2007-2008 school year.
Mrs.
Diane Peters - Date to be determined
Mrs.
Wendy Maas – February 21, 2008
Mrs.
Wendy Maas – March 11, 2008
Mr.
Walter Therien – February 21, 2008
Mr.
Walter Therien – Date to be determined
Mrs.
Barbara Martin – Date to be determined
Mr.
Thomas Kennedy – Date to be determined
AYE: STOCKHOFF, CARDILLO,
HOFFERBER, CORNELL
NAY: NONE
A Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo, seconded by Mrs. Hofferber and
unanimously carried to approve the following two items:
1. Field
Use To Approve a field use request from the Point Pleasant Soccer Club
March 1, 2008 through October 31, 2008 excluding the week of August 4, 2008.
2. Facility
Use – School Dance To
Approve a school dance in the all purpose room for grades 6 through 8 on March
14, 2008 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM sponsored by the Bay Head Home and School.
Election Procedures A Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo,
seconded by Mrs. Hofferber and unanimously carried to approve the following
four items:
1. Budget Workshop
Meeting To establish a Budget Workshop Meeting for Thursday, February 21,
2008 at 7:30 PM. Formal action may
be required to approve tentative budget for submission to the Ocean County
Superintendent of Schools.
2. Public Hearing
on the 2008-09 Budget To establish the Public Hearing on the 2008-2009 school
budget for Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 6:45 PM.
3. Ballot Position
To establish the time and date for ballot position for drawing of names, at the
Board Office: Wednesday, March 5,
2008 at 10:00 a.m.
4. School Election
To confirm the date for the school election for Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to be held at borough hall.
Meeting Cancellation A Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo,
seconded by Mr. Cornell and unanimously carried to cancel the March 11, 2008
Board of Education meeting.
A Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo and
seconded by Mrs. Hofferber to approve the following two items:
1. Class Trip To approve a class trip for eighth grade students to
attend the Broadway play Hairspray on May 14, 2008. Tickets will be provided by the Bay Head Home and School
Association. Students will also have lunch at Planet Hollywood at their own
expense.
2. Walking Trip To approve a walking trip for grades 4 through 8 to see
model railroads at 140 Holly Avenue in Bay Head on February 26, 2008 during the
studentÕs art class under the supervision of Mrs. Donna Ray, rain date to be
determined.
AYE: STOCKHOFF, CARDILLO,
HOFFERBER, CORNELL
NAY: NONE
Policy – First Reading A Motion to approve the first reading of the following policies:
2110
– Mission Statement 2111
– Program Evaluation Policy
2131
– Educational Outcome Goals 2200
– Curriculum Content
2210
– Curriculum Development 2220
– Adoption of Courses
2240
– Controversial Issues 2270
– Religion in Schools
2300
– Instructional Methods 2330
– Homework
2340
– Field Trips
0169
– Board Member Use of Electronic Mail/Internet
MOTION HELD
Accept Donation A Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo and
seconded by Mrs. Hofferber to accept the generous donation of a SmartBoard from
the Bay Head Home and School Association, value is approximately $5,000.
AYE: STOCKHOFF, CARDILLO,
HOFFERBER, CORNELL
NAY: NONE
Accept Grant Funds A Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo and
seconded by Mr. Cornell to accept a $6,000 technology grant from the Bay Head
School Foundation on behalf of The Cove Charitable Trust.
AYE: STOCKHOFF, CARDILLO,
HOFFERBER, CORNELL
NAY: NONE
Uniform Memorandum of Agreement - Revised A Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo,
seconded by Mr. Cornell and unanimously carried to approve a revised District
Uniform Memorandum of Agreement with local law enforcement.
RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM THE BOARD SECRETARY/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Approval of Minutes A Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo and
seconded by Mrs. Hofferber to waive the public reading and approve the minutes
of the following, as amended:
January
8, 2008 Regular Meeting – Open and Executive Session
AYE: STOCKHOFF, CARDILLO,
HOFFERBER, CORNELL
NAY: NONE
A Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo and seconded by Mr. Cornell to
approve the following three items:
1. Financial
Reports: Accept the Financial Reports of the Board Secretary and
Treasurer of School Monies for the period ending December 31, 2007, as
reconciled.
2. Certification
of No Over-expenditures: Pursuant to NJAC A:23-2.22 (c) 3-4, accept and
certify the Budget Appropriations Report for the month ending December 31, 2007
certifying no line item account has been over-expended through payments or
contractual orders in violation of NJAC6A:23-2.22 (b) and sufficient funds are
available to meet the financial obligation of the Bay Head Board of Education.
3. Board
Certification: Recommend acceptance that through the adoption of
this resolution, the Bay Head Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C.
6A:23-2.11 (c) 4, certifies that as of December 31, 2007 after review of the
SecretaryÕs monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon
consultation with the Business Administrator 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 c(4) i.-vi and that sufficient funds are available to meet the
districtÕs financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
AYE: STOCKHOFF, CARDILLO,
HOFFERBER, CORNELL
NAY: NONE
Tuition
Rates A motion was offered
by Mrs. Cardillo and seconded by Mrs. Hofferber to approve the following
tuition rates for the 2008-2009 school year:
1st Child Kindergarten –
Eighth Grade $4,200
2nd Child Kindergarten –
Eighth Grade $3,600
3rd
Child Kindergarten – Eighth Grade $3,500
AYE: STOCKHOFF, CARDILLO,
HOFFERBER, CORNELL
NAY: NONE
Change Orders – Capital
Project A motion was offered
by Mrs. Cardillo and seconded by Mr. Cornell for discussion:
18.1
Project #06K023 – CG#10 $-250.00
Mr. Mullins explained the change order was a reduction due to a crack
on the concrete ramp in the rear of the building. After discussion the board decided they would like the crack
repaired and decided not to approve the change order and return it to the
contractor.
List of Bills A Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo and
seconded by Mr. Cornell to approve the following RESOLUTION:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Bay Head that bills totaling
$110,706.90 (warrant numbers 6737-6775) for the 2007-08 school year to
be paid, and the Secretary and President be hereby authorized and directed to
draw orders on the Treasurer for the payment of same, if and when funds are
available. Warrant number 6776 in the amount of $2,046.46 was not approved.
AYE: STOCKHOFF, CARDILLO,
HOFFERBER, CORNELL (excluding warrant number 6776)
NAY: NONE
New Business
Election Mr. Stockhoff announced
that Nominating Petitions are available at the Board of Education office. Deadline for submission is Monday,
February 25, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. One position for membership to the Board will be
voted upon at the forthcoming election.
Summer
Recreation Program Mrs. Cardillo requested a letter be sent to the Town Council to advise
them of the plans for summer recreation.
Subscription
Busing Mrs.
Hofferber requested sending a letter to the parents of high school students to
see if there is an interest in subscription busing.
Aftercare
Program Mr.
Cornell requested sending a letter to parents in the lower grades to see if
there is an interest in an aftercare program through Monmouth Ocean Educational
Services Commission. Mr.
Cornell added there would be no cost to the district.
Old Business
Punch List Items Mrs. Cardillo stated she would like to see
the remaining items on the punch list complete. Dr. Ravally asked Mr. Mullins
to write a letter to the contractor and copy the architect requesting
completion of the punch list items.
SuperintendentÕs Report
A. Enrollment as of February 8, 2008
Bay Head School 90students
Point Pleasant Beach High School 36 students
Out of District 3 students
Total Students 129
students
B. PrincipalÕs
Monthly Report was attached for the boardÕs review.
C. Professional
Workshop Requests were provided for the boardÕs review.
Public Comment None
Mr.
Stockhoff suggested Mr. Therien encourage some of the teachers to attend the
board meetings.
Policy – First Reading A Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo and
seconded by Mrs. Hofferber to discuss the following policies:
2110
– Mission Statement 2111
– Program Evaluation Policy
2131
– Educational Outcome Goals 2200
– Curriculum Content
2210
– Curriculum Development 2220
– Adoption of Courses
2240
– Controversial Issues 2270
– Religion in Schools
2300
– Instructional Methods 2330
– Homework
2340
– Field Trips
0169
– Board Member Use of Electronic Mail/Internet
The board reviewed
each policy and made amendments.
After discussion a motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo, seconded by Mrs.
Hofferber and unanimously carried to approve the above policies, as amended.
Adjourn At 9:35 PM a Motion was offered by Mrs. Cardillo, seconded by Mr.
Cornell and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.