Board of Education Agendas
BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF THE BOROUGH OF INTERLAKEN
REGULAR MEETING
January 5, 2026
AGENDA
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ called the January 5, 2026, meeting to order at ______ PM.
SUNSHINE NOTICE:
In accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, I wish to announce
that:
“The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to
have advance notice of and to attend the meeting of bodies at which any business affecting
their interests is discussed or acted upon. Adequate notice of this Meeting of the Board of
Education of the Borough of Interlaken was published in the Asbury Park Press and was
delivered to the Municipal Clerk, Borough of Interlaken, in accordance with PL 1975, Ch.
231A.”
2.0 FLAG SALUTE
Certified Election Results
Announcement of Official Results of Annual School Board Election - November 4, 2025
The following are OFFICIAL results of the Interlaken Board of Education election as
reported by the Board Secretary as certified by the Monmouth County Board of Elections.
➢ Jonathan Cohen - Full Term
➢ Margaret Koar - 2 year unexpired Term
➢ John Bickart - 1 year unexpired Term
Administer Oath of Office
The Board Secretary will administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board member.
➢ Jonathan Cohen
➢ Margaret Koar
➢ John Bickart
Roll Call
The Board Secretary will call the roll.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
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● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
Nomination and Election for Office of President
The Board Secretary will call for nominees for President.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
Nomination and Election of Vice-President
The President will call for nominees for Vice-President.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
Appointment of a Board Member
Recommend Board appointment of Andrew Novicsky as a Board Member for Interlaken Borough
Board of Education, for a one year term, expiring December 31, 2026.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
Administer Oath of Office
The Board Secretary will administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Board
members:
➢ Andrew Novicsky
3.0 COMMUNICATIONS
4.0 OLD BUSINESS
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
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6.0 APPROVE MINUTES
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve
the following minutes:
⮚ December 15, 2025
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
7.0 RESOLUTIONS
1. Approval of Code of Ethics
Recommend approval to reaffirm the Code of Ethics of the Board of Education.
CODE OF ETHICS
I will uphold and enforce all laws, state board rules and regulations, and court orders
pertaining to schools. Desired changes should be brought about only through legal and
ethical procedures.
I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop
and maintain public schools which meet the individual needs of all children regardless of
their ability, race, creed, sex or social standing.
I will confine my Board action to policy-making, planning, and appraisal, and I will help to
frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by
them.
I will carry out my responsibility, not to administer the schools, but, together with my fellow
Board members, to see that they are well run.
I will recognize that authority rests with the Board of Education and will make no personal
promises nor take any private action which may compromise the Board.
I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan, political
groups or to use the schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends.
I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools which, if disclosed, would
needlessly injure individuals or the schools. But in all other matters, I will provide accurate
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information and, in concert with my fellow Board members, interpret to the staff the
aspirations of the community for its schools.
I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the
recommendation of the chief administrative officer.
I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties.
I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on such complaints
at public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
2. Designation of the Official Newspaper
Recommend Board approval of the following resolution designating the official newspaper(s) for
the district’s legal notices:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education is required to designate a newspaper of record for public
notices,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Interlaken Board of Education designates the Asbury
Park Press as its newspaper of record.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
3. Approval of Depositories
AUTHORIZED SIGNERS
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following:
BE IT RESOLVED, that Investors Bank is hereby designated as depository for funds of the Board of
Education, Borough of Interlaken, for the ensuing year, and
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Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education approves the President of the Board of Education or
in his/her absence, the Vice President of the Board of Education, and the Business Administrator be
authorized to sign all legal documents, payrolls and warrants as required by law as follows:
Account Name Authorized Signer
Interlaken General Account President,
Vice President,
Business Administrator, Frank Gripp III
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
4. Appointments
Recommend Board approval of the following appointments:
➢ Representative to NJSBA and Monmouth County SBA - Dr. Abrams
➢ Affirmative Action Officer - Frank Gripp
➢ Public Agency Compliance Officer - Frank Gripp
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
5. Approval of Meeting Dates
Recommend Board approval of the following Public Notice for meeting dates:
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Interlaken Board of Education to the residents of
theInterlaken
That:
The regular/workshop meetings of the Interlaken Board of Education for the year 2026 will
be held at Interlaken Borough Hall at 6:00 PM, unless otherwise noted, on the dates listed
below:
➢ January 5, 2026
➢ February 16, 2026
➢ March 16, 2026
➢ May 4, 2026
➢ June 15, 2026
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➢ August 24, 2026
➢ September 14, 2026
➢ October 19, 2026
➢ December 14, 2026
➢ January 4, 2027
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
8.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
9.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION
10.0 ADJOURNMENT
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to adjourn
the meeting at _____p.m.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
OF THE BOROUGH OF INTERLAKEN
REGULAR MEETING
January 5, 2026
AGENDA
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ called the January 5, 2026, meeting to order at ______ PM.
SUNSHINE NOTICE:
In accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, I wish to announce
that:
“The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to
have advance notice of and to attend the meeting of bodies at which any business affecting
their interests is discussed or acted upon. Adequate notice of this Meeting of the Board of
Education of the Borough of Interlaken was published in the Asbury Park Press and was
delivered to the Municipal Clerk, Borough of Interlaken, in accordance with PL 1975, Ch.
231A.”
2.0 FLAG SALUTE
Certified Election Results
Announcement of Official Results of Annual School Board Election - November 4, 2025
The following are OFFICIAL results of the Interlaken Board of Education election as
reported by the Board Secretary as certified by the Monmouth County Board of Elections.
➢ Jonathan Cohen - Full Term
➢ Margaret Koar - 2 year unexpired Term
➢ John Bickart - 1 year unexpired Term
Administer Oath of Office
The Board Secretary will administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board member.
➢ Jonathan Cohen
➢ Margaret Koar
➢ John Bickart
Roll Call
The Board Secretary will call the roll.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
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● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
Nomination and Election for Office of President
The Board Secretary will call for nominees for President.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
Nomination and Election of Vice-President
The President will call for nominees for Vice-President.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
Appointment of a Board Member
Recommend Board appointment of Andrew Novicsky as a Board Member for Interlaken Borough
Board of Education, for a one year term, expiring December 31, 2026.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
Administer Oath of Office
The Board Secretary will administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Board
members:
➢ Andrew Novicsky
3.0 COMMUNICATIONS
4.0 OLD BUSINESS
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
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6.0 APPROVE MINUTES
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve
the following minutes:
⮚ December 15, 2025
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
7.0 RESOLUTIONS
1. Approval of Code of Ethics
Recommend approval to reaffirm the Code of Ethics of the Board of Education.
CODE OF ETHICS
I will uphold and enforce all laws, state board rules and regulations, and court orders
pertaining to schools. Desired changes should be brought about only through legal and
ethical procedures.
I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop
and maintain public schools which meet the individual needs of all children regardless of
their ability, race, creed, sex or social standing.
I will confine my Board action to policy-making, planning, and appraisal, and I will help to
frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by
them.
I will carry out my responsibility, not to administer the schools, but, together with my fellow
Board members, to see that they are well run.
I will recognize that authority rests with the Board of Education and will make no personal
promises nor take any private action which may compromise the Board.
I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan, political
groups or to use the schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends.
I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools which, if disclosed, would
needlessly injure individuals or the schools. But in all other matters, I will provide accurate
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information and, in concert with my fellow Board members, interpret to the staff the
aspirations of the community for its schools.
I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the
recommendation of the chief administrative officer.
I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties.
I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on such complaints
at public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
2. Designation of the Official Newspaper
Recommend Board approval of the following resolution designating the official newspaper(s) for
the district’s legal notices:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education is required to designate a newspaper of record for public
notices,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Interlaken Board of Education designates the Asbury
Park Press as its newspaper of record.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
3. Approval of Depositories
AUTHORIZED SIGNERS
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following:
BE IT RESOLVED, that Investors Bank is hereby designated as depository for funds of the Board of
Education, Borough of Interlaken, for the ensuing year, and
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Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education approves the President of the Board of Education or
in his/her absence, the Vice President of the Board of Education, and the Business Administrator be
authorized to sign all legal documents, payrolls and warrants as required by law as follows:
Account Name Authorized Signer
Interlaken General Account President,
Vice President,
Business Administrator, Frank Gripp III
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
4. Appointments
Recommend Board approval of the following appointments:
➢ Representative to NJSBA and Monmouth County SBA - Dr. Abrams
➢ Affirmative Action Officer - Frank Gripp
➢ Public Agency Compliance Officer - Frank Gripp
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
5. Approval of Meeting Dates
Recommend Board approval of the following Public Notice for meeting dates:
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Interlaken Board of Education to the residents of
theInterlaken
That:
The regular/workshop meetings of the Interlaken Board of Education for the year 2026 will
be held at Interlaken Borough Hall at 6:00 PM, unless otherwise noted, on the dates listed
below:
➢ January 5, 2026
➢ February 16, 2026
➢ March 16, 2026
➢ May 4, 2026
➢ June 15, 2026
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➢ August 24, 2026
➢ September 14, 2026
➢ October 19, 2026
➢ December 14, 2026
➢ January 4, 2027
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
8.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
9.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION
10.0 ADJOURNMENT
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to adjourn
the meeting at _____p.m.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicski Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____