Board of Education Agendas
BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF THE BOROUGH OF INTERLAKEN
REGULAR MEETING
June 16, 2025 6:00 PM
AGENDA
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ called the June 16, 2025, meeting to order at ______ p.m.
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.”
ROLL CALL:
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
2.0 FLAG SALUTE
3.0 COMMUNICATIONS
4.0 OLD BUSINESS
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
6.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following minutes:
⮚ May 5, 2025
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
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● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
7.0 RESOLUTIONS
A. Bill List
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following Bill list:
General Fund - $111,811.78
May 2025 Payroll - $2,072.26
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
B. Financial Reports
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following financial reports:
Report of the Board Secretary/Treasurer Dated:
● April 30, 2025
That the listed budget transfer(s) be authorized in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 as attached:
Monthly Budgetary Line-Item Status Certification: Be it resolved that the Board Secretary for the Board
of Education of the Borough of Interlaken certifies that, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)(3), as of
April 30, 2025 that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the
line item appropriate in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(a); and
Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education of the Borough of Interlaken certifies that, pursuant
to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)(4), after review of the Board Secretary’s monthly financial report and upon
consultation with the appropriate District official that to the best of its knowledge no major account or
fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial
obligations for the remainder of the year.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
C. Appointment of Business Administrator
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It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following resolution:
Whereas, the Board is in need of the part-time services of a School Business Administrator; and
Whereas, Frank Gripp III is duly certified by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners as a School
Business Administrator and is willing to provide said services; and
Whereas, the Board and Mr. Gripp have agreed upon an Employment Contract to include compensation
at the maximum annual salary of $24,255 per annum, for a term commencing on July 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2026; and
Whereas, the Executive County Superintendent has approved the Employment Contract;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board approves the Employment Contract and authorizes the
Board President to execute the same on its behalf.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
D. Authorization of Supplemental Bills List
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following resolution:
Recommend Board authorization for the Business Administrator to complete a June 30,
2025 list of bills.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
E. Approval of a Contract - Busch Law Group
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following resolution:
Recommend Board approval of a contract with the Busch Law Group, for the 2025-2026 school year, at
a rate of $180.00 per hour, for legal services on an as needed basis.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
F. Approval of a Contract - Reconciliation Services
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It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following resolution:
Recommend Board approval of a contract with Panda LLC for financial reconciliation services for the
2025-2026 school year, in the amount of $200 per month.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
G. Transfer of Unexpended Funds- Tuition Reserve
WHEREAS, NJSA 18:A:21-2, NJSA 18A:7G-13 and NJSA 18A:7F-41 permit the Board of Education to
deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the
Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer unanticipated excess current
revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Interlaken Board of Education wishes to deposit unexpended appropriations or
unanticipated excess current revenue into a Tuition Reserve account at year end; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Haven Board of Education has determined that up to an additional $105,432 is
available for such purpose of transfer; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the district’s School Business
Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
H. Approval of a Contract - Public Risk Group
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following resolution:
Recommend Board approval of a contract with Public Risk Group, for the 2025-2026 school year, for
the following insurance premium:
● Package $2,273
● General Liability/Auto Included Included
● Excess Liability Included Included
● E&O $2,941
● Workers Compensation $2,125
● Supplemental Indemnity $500
● Bonds $788 (F.Gripp)
● Total Premium $ 8,627
8.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
9.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION (if warranted)
President: I will now entertain a motion by the Board to go into executive session to discuss matters related to ________l.
(Note: the blank is filled in with one of the following:
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1. Personnel;
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to go into closed
executive session to discuss matters of ________:
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to return from
closed executive session at ________:
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
10.0 ADJOURNMENT
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to adjourn the
meeting at _____p.m.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
OF THE BOROUGH OF INTERLAKEN
REGULAR MEETING
June 16, 2025 6:00 PM
AGENDA
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ called the June 16, 2025, meeting to order at ______ p.m.
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.”
ROLL CALL:
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
2.0 FLAG SALUTE
3.0 COMMUNICATIONS
4.0 OLD BUSINESS
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
6.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following minutes:
⮚ May 5, 2025
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
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● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
7.0 RESOLUTIONS
A. Bill List
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following Bill list:
General Fund - $111,811.78
May 2025 Payroll - $2,072.26
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
B. Financial Reports
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following financial reports:
Report of the Board Secretary/Treasurer Dated:
● April 30, 2025
That the listed budget transfer(s) be authorized in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 as attached:
Monthly Budgetary Line-Item Status Certification: Be it resolved that the Board Secretary for the Board
of Education of the Borough of Interlaken certifies that, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)(3), as of
April 30, 2025 that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the
line item appropriate in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(a); and
Be it further resolved, that the Board of Education of the Borough of Interlaken certifies that, pursuant
to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)(4), after review of the Board Secretary’s monthly financial report and upon
consultation with the appropriate District official that to the best of its knowledge no major account or
fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial
obligations for the remainder of the year.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
C. Appointment of Business Administrator
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It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following resolution:
Whereas, the Board is in need of the part-time services of a School Business Administrator; and
Whereas, Frank Gripp III is duly certified by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners as a School
Business Administrator and is willing to provide said services; and
Whereas, the Board and Mr. Gripp have agreed upon an Employment Contract to include compensation
at the maximum annual salary of $24,255 per annum, for a term commencing on July 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2026; and
Whereas, the Executive County Superintendent has approved the Employment Contract;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board approves the Employment Contract and authorizes the
Board President to execute the same on its behalf.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
D. Authorization of Supplemental Bills List
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following resolution:
Recommend Board authorization for the Business Administrator to complete a June 30,
2025 list of bills.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
E. Approval of a Contract - Busch Law Group
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following resolution:
Recommend Board approval of a contract with the Busch Law Group, for the 2025-2026 school year, at
a rate of $180.00 per hour, for legal services on an as needed basis.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
F. Approval of a Contract - Reconciliation Services
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It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following resolution:
Recommend Board approval of a contract with Panda LLC for financial reconciliation services for the
2025-2026 school year, in the amount of $200 per month.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
G. Transfer of Unexpended Funds- Tuition Reserve
WHEREAS, NJSA 18:A:21-2, NJSA 18A:7G-13 and NJSA 18A:7F-41 permit the Board of Education to
deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the
Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer unanticipated excess current
revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Interlaken Board of Education wishes to deposit unexpended appropriations or
unanticipated excess current revenue into a Tuition Reserve account at year end; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Haven Board of Education has determined that up to an additional $105,432 is
available for such purpose of transfer; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the district’s School Business
Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
H. Approval of a Contract - Public Risk Group
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following resolution:
Recommend Board approval of a contract with Public Risk Group, for the 2025-2026 school year, for
the following insurance premium:
● Package $2,273
● General Liability/Auto Included Included
● Excess Liability Included Included
● E&O $2,941
● Workers Compensation $2,125
● Supplemental Indemnity $500
● Bonds $788 (F.Gripp)
● Total Premium $ 8,627
8.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
9.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION (if warranted)
President: I will now entertain a motion by the Board to go into executive session to discuss matters related to ________l.
(Note: the blank is filled in with one of the following:
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1. Personnel;
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to go into closed
executive session to discuss matters of ________:
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to return from
closed executive session at ________:
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
10.0 ADJOURNMENT
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to adjourn the
meeting at _____p.m.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____