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.

1. Report of Student Representatives from Brick Memorial High School and Brick Township High School
   
   
2. Report of Representatives from PTA/PTO's

1. Curriculum & Instruction Committee
   
   
2. Operations Committee
   
   
3. Human Resources Committee

At this time Public Comment will be taken on agenda items being presented to the Board this evening. One opportunity of up to five minutes per individual to comment will be afforded in this Public Comment section . This Public Comment will be no more than thirty minutes in its entirety.

1. to approve workshop attendance ( as required by the School District Accountability Act )  as attached:
    WORKSHOPS (a) 3 24 11.pdf
   
   
   
2. to accept reports of Field Trips, as submitted, as attached:
    SECONDARY FIELD TRIPS 3 24 11(a).pdf
   
   
   
   
3. to approve placements for Student Teaching, Field Experiences, Classroom Observations, Internships or Externships, as attached:
    COLLEGE STUDENT PLACEMENTS 03 24 11.pdf
   
   
   

1. to approve intra-budget transfers, as attached:
    TRANSFERS 03 24 11.pdf
   
   
   
2. to accept the Board Secretary's Monthly Certification on Budget Line Items Status as of February 28, 2011 - Pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:17-9 and 18A:17-36, James W. Edwards, Jr., CPA, testifies that as of February 28, 2011 no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount anticipated by the District Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:22-9 and 18:22-8.1.
   
   
   
3. to accept the Board's Monthly Certification of Budgetary Major Account / Fund Status of February 28, 2011 - Pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:17-0 and 18:17-36, we certify that as of February 28, 2011, 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:23-12(c), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
   
   
   
4. to accept the Board Secretary's and Treasurer of School Monies Reports of February 28, 2011, as attached:
    BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT a FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2011.pdf
    TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES FOR FEBRUARY 28 2011.pdf
   
   
5. to approve the payment of vouchers, as follows:
    50 BATCH REGULAR CHECKS 03 24 11.pdf
    51 BATCH MANUAL CHECKS 03 24 11.pdf
    52 BATCH MANUAL CHECKS 03 24 11.pdf
    53 BATCH WIRE PAYMENTS 03 24 11.pdf
    60 BATCH WIRE PAYMENT 03 24 11.pdf
    PAYROLL 03 24 11.pdf
   
   
   
6. to approve the Void Check Register, as follows:
    VOID CHECK REGISTER 03 24 11.pdf
   
   
   
   
7. to accept donations from the Herbertsville School PTA, as follows:
   

   ITEM	VALUE
   CPS IR Response System – 32  Student System including carrying case	$ 1,235.00
   Avermedia Document Camera	$    578.86
   Dell S300wi Projector	$ 1,451.19
   Projector Wall Bracket	$    251.99
   TOTAL	$ 3,517.04

   
   
   
   
8. to accept the donation of 15 boxes of books, toys and puzzles from the Veterans Memorial Middle School Interact Club to the Educational Enrichment Center
   
   
   
   
9. to accept a $500 donation from the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Inc. to the Veterans Memorial Middle School Cafe Special Education Program
   
   
   
   
10. 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:  (items to be sold on govdeals.com or a similar type of online service)
    

    QTY	ITEM	LOCATION
    1	6 foot x 30 inch green cot	EEC – Nurse’s Office
    1	Sharp FO-2950M Fax Machine	WHSE
    1	Sharp Fax Cartridge FO-29ND FOR SHARP FAX FO-2950	WHSE
    4	Xerox Staple Cartridges #108r00053	WHSE
    8	Brother Lift-Off tape for Electronic Typewriters #3015	WHSE
    1	Savin 9858 staple Set Type K	WHSE
    1	Savin Black Ink #3260	WHSE
    6	Savin Masters Type #3260	WHSE
    1 bag	Savin Developer for Savin 9935DP/9945DP#4311	WHSE
    3 cans	Savin Black Toner Type L1 for Savin 9250 & 9350	WHSE
    2	Savin Toner Type 3545 Black #9887	WHSE
    1	HP Lasejet 8150 Printer – Needs toner	WHSE
    1	HP Color Laserjet 2820 All in One Printer – Needs Toner	WHSE
    2	HP Printer Cartridges HEWQ3972A Yellow	WHSE
    2	HP Printer Cartridges HEWQ3971A Cyan	WHSE
    2	HP Printer Cartridges HEWQ3963A Magenta	WHSE
    1	Brother Electric Typewriter Model EM 750-fx, Serial C21157388	VMMS

    
    
    
11. to approve revisions needed for the 2010-2011 IMPACT Grant to reflect an increase of $3,301, as follows:
    

    ACCOUNT NUMBER	ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION	NEW APPROPRIATION
    20-459-200-300-03-000	$    530	$ 3,000
    20-459-100-101-03-002	$ 1,550	$        0
    20-459-200-200-03-001	$    521	$    402
    NEW: 20-459-200-300-03-001	n/a	$ 2,500

    
    
    
    
12. to approve the purchase of 2 Type C Blue Bird School Buses @ $79,480 each, through the Middlesex Regional Services Commission Consortium, as attached 
      AMERICAN BUS AND COACH.pdf
    
    
    
    
13. to approve the 2011-2012  Food Service Budget, as attached:
     2011 2012 FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM BUDGET.pdf
    
    
    
    
14. to approve the 2011-2012 BEST (Brick Extended School Time) Program Budget, as attached:
     BEST 2011 2012 BUDGET.pdf
    
    
    
    
15. to approve the 2011-2012 K-WRAP (Kindergarten Wrap Around Program) Budget, as attached:
     KINDERGARTEN WRAP AROUND 2011 1012.pdf
    
    
    
    
16. to approve a Fair and Open Resolution for an energy audit in connection with New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, as follows:
     NJ CLEAN ENERGY LETTER CONCORD.pdf
    
    

    RESOLUTION

    ENERGY AUDIT IN CONNECTION WITH NJ BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

                WHEREAS,  there exists a need for an energy audit in connection with NJ Board of Public Utilities, and

                WHEREAS,    N.J.S.A.18A:18A-5 et seq. requires any contract in which the amount exceeds the bid threshold be awarded by the Board of Education by resolution at a public meeting; and

                WHEREAS,  N.J.S.A.18A:18A-5 also states that Professional Services may be negotiated and awarded without public advertising for bids and bidding therefore; and

                WHEREAS,   18A:18A-5.a(1) states that the Board of Education shall in each instance state supporting reasons for its action in the resolution awarding each contract and shall forthwith cause to be printed once, in an official newspaper, a brief notice stating the nature, duration, service and amount of the contract, and that the resolution and contract are on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Board of Education; and

                WHEREAS,  6A:23A-5.2(a)4 states Professional Services contracts are to be issued in a deliberative and efficient manner such as through a Request for Proposal based on cost and other specified factors that ensures the District receives the highest quality services at a fair and competitive price,

                NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE Brick Township Board of Education, as follows:

        1.         That Concord Engineering Group, Inc., 520 South Burnt Mill Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043, be and is hereby appointed by the Brick Township  Board of Education to said position.

        2.         This appointment is made in accordance with the Request for Proposal dated February 11, 2011 as a Professional Service under the provisions of the Local Public Contract Law because the services are to be performed by a recognized professional, licensed and regulated by law and meets the requirements of N.J.S.A.18A:18A-5.

        3.         This appointment is made in a Fair and Open process in accordance with N.J.S.A.19A:44A-20.26.

        4.         The fee for services shall be as per the negotiated proposal, as follows: $95,689

        5.         The duration of the appointment shall be from March 25, 2011 through June 30, 2011.

        6.         A copy of the Resolution shall be published in the Asbury Park Press as required by law within ten (10) days after its passage.

        7.         A certified copy of this Resolution, together with a copy of the proposal shall remain on file and be available for inspection.

     

17. to approve a Non-Fair and Open Resolution for a provider of Pediatric Neurologist Services, as follows:
    

     

    RESOLUTION

    NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION SERVICES – DR. DOROTHY M. PIETRUCHA
    
    
    

        WHEREAS, there exists a need for Neurological Examinations for the Brick Township Board of Education; and

        WHEREAS, the local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A.18A:18A-5 et seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for Professional Services must be publicly advertised, and the contract itself must be available for public inspection;

        NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Brick Township Board of Education, as follows:

        1.         That Dr. Dorothy M. Pietrucha, 1944 Route 33, Suite 102, Neptune, NJ 07753, be and is hereby appointed to said position.

        2.         This appointment is made without competitive bidding as Professional Services under the provisions of the Local Public Contract Law because the  services are to be performed by a recognized professional licensed and regulated by law and as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26.

        3.         The fee for services for the 2010-2011 school year shall be as follows:

                    $175 per evaluation, 40 evaluations, not to exceed $7,000
    
        4.         The duration for this appointment is March 25, 2011 through June 30, 2011

        5.         A copy of the Resolution shall be published in the Asbury Park Press as required by law within ten (10) days after its passage.

      6.         A certified copy of this Resolution, together with a copy of the proposal, shall remain on file and be available for inspection.
    
    
    

     

18. to approve the submission of a grant application for the 2011 Safety Grant Program through the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group's MOCSSIF Subfund for the purposes described in the application for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, as attached:
     NJSBAIG GRANT APPLICATION 2011.pdf
    
    
    
    

19. to ratify contracts for Out-of-District student placements, as follows:
     COASTAL LEARNING CENTER.pdf
     NEW ROAD SCHOOL.pdf
     RUGBY SCHOOL.pdf
     WOODCLIFF ACADEMY.pdf
     SEARCH DAY PROGRAM.pdf
    
    
    
    
20. to ratify a change in contract for Out-of-District student placement, as follows:
     LEHMANN 2.pdf
    
    
    
21. to approve a Shared Services Agreement with Lavallette Board of Education, as attached:
     LAVALLETTE BOROUGH BOE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT.pdf
    
    
    
    
22. to ratify allocations of the Education Jobs Bill funding, as attached:
     EDUCATION JOBS BILL ALLOCATIONS.pdf
    
    
    
    
23. to approve a Resolution regarding meals for our Out-of-District students placed at Private Schools, as attached:
     NON PARTICIPATION RESOLUTION MEALS 03 24 11.pdf
    
    
    
24. to adopt, on Second Reading, Policy #1330, Community Use of School Facilities, as attached:
      1330 COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES for Second Reading 03 24 11.pdf
    
    
    
25. to approve a contract with Eagle Oaks Golf Club for the BTHS Senior Prom June 1, 2012, as attached:
     EAGLE OAKS CONTRACT a.pdf
    
    
    
    
26. to authorize the execution and delivery of the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Grant Agreement (on file in the Office of the Business Administrator)for SDA Grant #0530-060-10-G1AN, DOE Project #0530-060-10-1082, Grant #G5-4757, for Midstreams Elementary School -exterior doors, by James W. Edwards, Jr., School Business Administrator, on behalf of the Board of Education
     G5-4757 MIDS 1082 EXTERIOR DOORS Offer Pkg.pdf
    
    
    
27. to delegate the authority to School Business Administrator, James W. Edwards, Jr., for supervision of the School Facilities Project, SDA Grant #0530-060-10-G1AN, DOE Project #0530-060-10-1082, Grant #G5-4757, for Midstreams Elementary School, on behalf of the Board of Education
    
    
    
    
28. to authorize the execution and delivery of the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Grant Agreement (on file in the Office of the Business Administrator) for SDA Grant #0530-060-10-G1AM, DOE Project #0530-060-10-1066, Grant #G5-4756, for Midstreams Elementary School - Front Entryway, by James W. Edwards, Jr., School Business Administrator, on behalf of the Board of Education
     G5-4756 MIDS VESTIBULE 1066 Offer Pkg.pdf
    
    
    
    
29. to delegate the authority to School Business Administrator, James W. Edwards, Jr., for supervision of the School Facilities Project, SDA Grant #0530-060-10-G1AM, DOE Project #0530-060-10-1066, Grant #G5-4756, for Midstreams Elementary School, on behalf of the Board of Education
    
    
    
    
30. to authorize the execution and delivery of the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Grant Agreement (on file in the Office of the Business Administrator) for SDA Grant #0530-020-10-G1AL, DOE Project #0530-020-10-1042, Grant #G5-4755, for Brick Township High School - Chairlift Project, by James W. Edwards, Jr., School Business Administrator, on behalf of the Board of Education
     G5-4755 BTHS 1042 CHAIRLIFT PROJECT Offer Pkg.pdf
    
    
    
    
    
31. to delegate the authority to School Business Administrator, James W. Edwards, Jr., for supervision of the School Facilities Project, SDA Grant #0530-020-10-G1AL, DOE Project #0530-020-10-1042, Grant #G5-4755, for Brick Township High School, on behalf of the Board of Education
    
    
    
32. to approve a contract with Silverlands Services Inc. for improvements to Brick Township Schools and playgrounds (EEC - drainage and playground,  BMHS - drainage,   HERB -sidewalks and curbs,   VMMS - sidewalk and curbs) in response to re-bid issued September 2010, (contract on file in the Office of the Business Administrator)
    
    
    
33. to approve the Use of School District Facilities Reports, as follows:
     CHARGEABLE USE OF FACILITIESa 03 24 11.pdf
     NON-CHARGEABLE USE OF FACILITIESa 03 24 11.pdf
    
    
    
34. to approve the use of the Varsity Football Fields at Brick Township High School for the 2011 Dog Sport Tournament to be held on June 22, 23, 25 and 26 in accordance with Policy #1330
    
    
    
    

1. to approve the employment of substitutes, as attached:
   SUBSTITUTE LIST (b) 03-24-2011.pdf
   
   
   
2. to accept, with regret, a change in a retirement, as follows:
   

   NAME	TITLE/SCHOOL	FROM	TO	BRICK EXPERIENCE
   Davis-Rebelo, Trudie	Principal MIDS	07/01/11	05/01/11	16 Years 6 Months

   
   
   
   
3. to accept, with regret, retirements of staff, as follows:
   

   NAME	SCHOOL/SUBJECT	EFFECTIVE	BRICK EXPERIENCE
   Andrews, Susan	EHY/Grade 1	07/01/11	33 Years 10 Months
   Finn, Angie	LRMS Guidance Counselor	07/01/11	24 Years 10 Months
   Greene, John	BMHS Custodial Worker	07/01/11	27 Years 9 Months
   St. John, Beverly	VMMS CST Psychologist	07/01/11	21 Years 3 Months
   Ackerman, Rosemary	LRMS Teachers Aide	07/01/11	8 Years 4 Months
   Walsh, Barbara	OSB Grade 2	09/01/11	16 Years 10 Months

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. to ratify a resignation of staff, as follows:
   

   NAME	SCHOOL/SUBJECT	EFFECTIVE	BRICK EXPERIENCE
   Plunkett, Lisa	BEST Assistant	02/14/11	1 Year 5 Months

   
   
   
   
5. to ratify a termination of employment of BL, BEST Program, Site Supervisor, effective 02/17/11
   
   
   

6. to ratify leaves of absence, as follows:
   

   NAME	SCHOOL/TITLE	TYPE	EFFECTIVE	PAY/BENEFITS
   Dohan, Meaghan	LRMS Grade 7	FMLA	03/08/11- 03/18/11	W/O Pay W/Benefits
   Davies, Merrell	OSB Librarian	FMLA	02/23/11- 03/22/11	W/O Pay W/Benefits
   Handchen, Nancy	BTHS Teachers Aide	FMLA	03/02/11- 03/18/11	W/O Pay W/Benefits
   Haberman, Alice	PLC Teachers Aide	LOA	02/08/11	W/O Pay W/O Benefits
   Miller, Kevin	VMMS Custodial Worker	FMLA     LOA	02/01/11- 02/16/11   02/17/11- 04/30/11	W/O Pay W/Benefits W/O Pay, W/Benefits

   
   

7. to approve leaves of absence, as follows:
   

   NAME	SCHOOL/TITLE	TYPE	EFFECTIVE	PAY/BENEFITS
   Henry, Shelley	BMHS LLD	FMLA	06/10/11- 06/30/11	W/O Pay   W/Benefits
   Paneth, Naomi	VMMS Speech	FMLA	09/14/11- 09/27/11	W/O Pay W/Benefits
   Wymbs, Nicole	MIDS In Class Support	FMLA NJFLA	06/15/11- 06/16/11 09/01/11- 11/30/11	W/O Pay W/Benefits W/O Pay W/Benefits
   Barrett, Charlene	EEC Teachers Aide	FMLA	04/12/11- 04/30/11	W/O Pay W/Benefits
   Muench, Amy	TRANS Sr. Clerk Typist	FMLA	04/04/11- 05/16/11	W/O Pay W/Benefits
   Cohen, Gregory	TRANS School Bus Driver	LOA	05/10/11- 05/16/11	W/O Pay W/O Benefits
   Joseph, Jennifer	VMES Assistant Principal	NJFLA	05/02/11- 06/02/11	W/O Pay W/Benefits

   
   
   
8. to approve volunteers to Schedule "C", as follows:
   

   NAME	SCHOOL	ACTIVITY
   Case, Andrew*	BMHS	Baseball
   Pierce, Jeffrey*	BMHS	Baseball
   Johnson, Kelly	BMHS	Lacrosse/Girls
   King, Robert*	BTHS	Lacrosse/Boys
   Leotta, Carmine*	LRMS	Baseball
   *out of district

   
   
   
9. to ratify a change in title, as follows:
   

   NAME	FROM	TO	EFFECTIVE	SALARY	PRO-RATA
   Niedziela, Stefan	LRMS Night Custodian	VMMS Custodian/TA	03/01/11- 03/25/11	$2,385	$165

   
   
   
10. to approve changes in title, as follows:
    

    NAME	FROM	TO	EFFECTIVE	SALARY	PRO-RATA
    Nugent, Harold	Mechanic/PA	Mechanic/RA	03/25/11- 06/30/11	No change in salary
    Niedziela, Stefan	LRMS NIGHT Custodian	OSB Custodian/RA	03/28/11- 06/30/11	$31,147	$7,978

    
    
    
11. to ratify a transfer of staff, as follows:
    

    NAME	FROM	TO	EFFECTIVE
    LaBrutto, Deborah	11-000-217-106-16-000 BMHS Teachers Aide	11-000-217-106-10-000 BTHS Teachers Aide	03/07/11- 06/30/11

    
    
    
12. to approve employment of substitutes for the 2010-2011 School Year, as follows:
    

    ACCOUNT	NAME	TITLE	EFFECTIVE	SALARY
    11-000-270-160-00-004	Brown, Derrick	School Bus Driver	03/25/11- 06/30/11	$14.54 Per Hour
    11-000-270-160-00-004	Weber, John	School Bus Driver	03/25/11- 06/30/11	$14.54  Per Hour
    11-000-270-160-00-004	Hulsart, Robert	School Bus Driver	03/25/11-     06/30/11	$14.54 Per Hour

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

    ACCOUNT	NAME	DEPT/TITLE	EFFECTIVE	SALARY
    65-990-330-110-68-001	LeFurge, Edward	BEST Assistant	03/15/11- 06/30/11	$7.75 Per Hr.
    65-990-330-110-68-000	Bautista, Christian	BEST Site Supervisor	03/02/11- 06/30/11	$13.00 Per Hr.
    65-990-330-110-69-000	Thompson, Jessica	KWRAP Supervisor	03/07/11- 06/30/11	$15.00 Per Hr.

    
    

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

    ACCOUNT	NAME	TITLE/SCHOOL	EFFECTIVE	SALARY	PRO-RATA
    11-000-262-109-63-000	Bulc, Ewa	Custodial Worker EEC	03/28/11 06/30/11	$23,558	$6,252

    
    
    
15. to ratify the removal of substitutes, as follows:
    

    NAME	TITLE	EFFECTIVE
    Woegens, David	Custodial Worker	02/11/11
    Bousanti, Michael	Custodial Worker	01/31/11

    
    
    
    
16. to approve changes in account numbers, as follows:
    

    NAME	LOCATION	FROM	TO
    Hendrickson, Katherine	LRMS – Social  Worker	20-460-100-101-03-000	11-000-211-104-20-000
    Jimenez, Jennifer	VMES – Social  Worker	11-000-211-104-36-000	20-460-100-101-03-000
    Panuska, Paul	LRMS - Wrestling Coach	18-402-100-101-20-000	18-402-100-101-20-001
    Connolly, Daniel	VMMS - Wrestling Coach	18-402-100-101-25-000	18-402-100-101-25-001

     

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

    ACCOUNT NO	NAME	EFFECTIVE	SALARY
    11-000-240-103-36-000	Schubiger, Shauna	05/02/11-           06/02/11	$415 Per Diem

    
    
    

18. to ratify changes in salaries, as follows:
    

    ACCOUNT	NAME	FROM/TO	EFFECTIVE	PRO- RATA
    60-910-310-110-67-000	D’Aiello, Kim Food Svc Wrkr BMHS	From: $6,983 To: $6,650	02/25/11- 0630/11	$2,660
    60-910-310-110-67-000	Parascandolo, Gina Food Svc Wrkr BMHS	From: $6,983 To: $6,650	02/25/11- 06/30/11	$2,660

    
    
    

19. to approve changes in employment for the 2010-2011 School Year, as follows:
    

    NAME	FROM	TO	EFFECTIVE	SALARY	PRO-RATA
    Cofer-Cohan, Marie	Sr Clerk Typist/RA	Prin Clerk Typ VMES/PA	03/25/11- 06/30/11	$28,517	$7,678
    Parascandolo, Gina	Food Svc Wrkr/3.5 Hr BMHS	Food Svc Wrkr/4 Hr LRMS	03/25/11-06/30/11	$7,600	$2,280
    Lazzarini, Martin	Custodial Worker/RA/DP	Clerk Driver/Stock Driver	03/28/11-06/30/11	$28,089	$7,454

     

20. to approve account numbers for Middle School Sports Coaches,  previously approved on March 15, 2011, 
    as follows:

    Lake Riviera Middle School - 18-402-100-101-20-002

    Activity	Name	Title	Stipend
    Baseball	Doyle, Vincent	Head Coach	$5,457
    Girls Track	Hill, Dennis	Head Coach	$5,457
    Boys Track	Heitmann, Ronald	Head Coach	$5,457

    Veterans Memorial Middle School - 18-402-100-101-25-002

    Activity	Name	Title	Stipend
    Baseball	Bonventre, Jack	Head Coach	$5,457
    Boys Track	Coyle, John	Head Coach	$5,457
    Girls Track	Hehn, Suzanne	Head Coach	$5,457
    Softball	Cintron, Michael	Head Coach	$5,457

    
    
    

21. to approve a Sidebar Agreement between the Transport Workers Union, Local 225, Branch 4 and the Brick Township Board of Education, as attached:
      Sidebar Agreement insurance 3 2011.pdf