SOUTH BOUND BROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Business Administrator/Board Secretary Donald Sternberg at 6:30 p.m. in room 140 of Robert Morris School with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by this opening statement:
This meeting has been advertised in two newspapers at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting and has been posted in conspicuous locations including the borough hall and school buildings, which complies with state law governing meetings of school boards and other organizations.
PRESENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Bolmer, Mrs. Esposito and Mrs. Sarboukh
ABSENT: Mr. Ambrose, Mrs. Santora, Mr. Stys
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ADDENDUM
Motion to approve the agenda and addendum as distributed to board members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES --December 2, 2004 Regular Meeting and Closed Session
Motion to approve the minutes of the December 2, 2004 Regular Meeting and December 2, 2004 Closed Session.
MOTION: Mrs. Esposito SECOND: Mr. Allen VOTE: 4-0
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC
Mr. Warrelmann extended his thanks to the band and choir for coming to the tree lighting; he said they were wonderful.
a. APPROVAL OF PAYROLLS
Motion to approve payment of bills per warrant listing dated December 16, 2004 in the amount of $528,316.84, as well as payrolls for the month of November 2004 in the amount of $339,728.08.
Motion to approve Board Secretary's Report dated November 30, 2004 indicating a cash balance of $936,008.78.
c. TREASURER'S (CONSULTANT) REPORT
Motion to approve Treasurer's Report dated November 30, 2004 indicating a cash balance of $936,008.78.
The monthly certification of the Board Secretary and board members present to be signed by all stating that no major account has been over expended in violation of NJSA 18A:22-8, 18A:22-8.1 and NJAC 8:20-2.13.
ROLL CALL
MOTION: Mrs. Sarboukh SECOND: Mrs. Esposito VOTE: 4-0
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Thank you note from Annmarie Carfora for her retirement gift.
b. Letter to Johnson & Johnson, thanking them for the donation of furniture.
c. Thank you note from Mr. Barber for a birthday gift from the board.
a. ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING UNDER IDEA-B FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
Motion to accept the following funding for IDEA-B FY2005, pending the availability of funds (September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005):
Preschool 3,296
Motion to grant Family Medical Leave Request received from Mrs. Shawna Romano effective December 1, 2004.
Motion to approve the following tuition cost for out of district placement for the 2004-2005 school year:
Bridgewater-Raritan 1 (DH) 11/22/04-6/30/05 $17,470.30 total
Motion to approve transportation cost for the above placement at a cost of $94.50 per day.
Motion to accept the following mini-grant funding through United Way of Somerset County:
Dennis Donahue, Arbor Day Program 250.00
Emma DeGiralamo, Amplification System 1,000.00
Jason Kries, School Website Improvements 750.00
f. EMPLOYMENT OF BOARD SECRETARY/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR PATRICIA LEONHARDT
Motion, as recommended by the superintendent, to employ Patricia Leonhardt as Business Administrator/ Board Secretary for the period January 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005. The Board agrees to provide compensation on a per diem basis for actual days worked on a part-time basis from January 1, 2005 through January 31, 2005. Full time employment will begin on February 1, 2005. Salary for the year 2004-2005 will be $70,000 (prorated from February 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005). Per diem rate will be 1/240 of $70,000, or $291.67.
Motion to approve Patricia Leonhardt as signer of appropriate Bank of America Certificates of Authority effective January 1, 2005 according to Signature Authorization approved at the April 26, 2004 Organization Meeting.
Motion to approve the following substitute teacher for the 2004-2005 school year (September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005):
i. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PRELIMINARY ELIGIBLE COSTS FOR
WINDOW PROJECT AND CONTINUE APPLICATION PROCESS
WHEREAS, the South Bound Brook Borough Board of Education ("Board") has
determined that the windows at the Robert Morris School require replacement ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Board has obtained a determination of the preliminary eligible costs
from the NJEDA/NJSCC for certain financing of the Project through a grant from the
NJEDA/NJSCC pursuant to the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing
Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-1, et. seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder
N.J.A.C. 6:23-1.1, et. seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Board must now take all actions as directed by the NJEDA/NJSCC
and any other authority in order to receive a determination of the final eligible costs
for certain financing of the Project through the grant from NJEDA/NJSCC.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary,
Donald Sternberg, is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary for obtaining
final eligible costs from the NJEDA/NJSCC for a grant pursuant to the Educational
Facilities Construction and Financing Act; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be effective immediately.
Motion to approve above action items, a through i:
ROLL CALL
MOTION: Mrs. Esposito SECOND: Mrs. Sarboukh VOTE: 4-0
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOUND BROOK: Mrs. Esposito discussed and reviewed Bound Brook updates. Mr. Murray is organizing painting projects.
OLD BUSINESS
Mrs. Sarboukh asked about framing for the quilt.
Mrs. Esposito expressed thanks to Mr. Sternberg for a great job.
Dr. Rosevear discussed canceling the first meeting in January; the board agreed.
Motion to alter Board of Education calendar, canceling the January 6 meeting.
RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC
Mr. Warrelmann thanked Mr. Sternberg for his great work with the district, and especially his assistance with efforts to coordinate services with the borough.
Business concluded, motion presented to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald Sternberg
Business Administrator/Board Secretary