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Board of Education Agendas

BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF THE BOROUGH OF INTERLAKEN
REGULAR MEETING
 
May 1, 2022, 6:00 PM
AGENDA



1.0        CALL TO ORDER
           
Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ called the May 1, 2023, 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_____
  • Ms. Barrett                  Yes______      No_____
  • Mr. Cohen                   Yes______      No_____
  • Mr. Schoonover           Yes______      No_____
  • Dr. Abrams                  Yes______      No_____        
 
 
2.0       FLAG SALUTE
 
 
3.0       COMMUNICATIONS
 
 
4.0       OLD BUSINESS
  • 2023-2024 Budget Presentation
 
5.0       NEW BUSINESS
 
 
6.0       APPROVE MINUTES
 
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the following minutes:
 
  • March 13, 2023
 
  • Mr. Ludwig                  Yes______      No_____
  • Ms. Barrett                  Yes______      No_____
  • Mr. Cohen                   Yes______      No_____
  • Mr. Schoonover           Yes______      No_____
  • Dr. Abrams                  Yes______      No_____        
                                   
7.0       RESOLUTIONS      
 
 
  1. Approval of a Bill List
 
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the following Bill list:
 
General Fund - $96,868.81
 
March 2023 Payroll - $1,659.59
April 2023 Payroll - $1,659.59
 
  • Mr. Ludwig                  Yes______      No_____
  • Ms. Barrett                  Yes______      No_____
  • Mr. Cohen                   Yes______      No_____
  • Mr. Schoonover           Yes______      No_____
  • Dr. Abrams                  Yes______      No_____
  1. 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:
  • February 28, 2023
  • March 31, 2023
 
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 June 30, 2022, 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_____
  • Ms. Barrett                  Yes______      No_____
  • Mr. Cohen                   Yes______      No_____
  • Mr. Schoonover           Yes______      No_____
  • Dr. Abrams                  Yes______      No_____
 
  1. Approval of the 2023-2024 Budget
 
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the following:
 
Recommend Board adoption of the 2023 – 2024 Budget:
 
BE IT RESOLVED that the budget be approved for the 2023-2024 School Year using the 2023-2024 state aid figures:
 
 
 
 
General
Fund

2023-2024
Total
Expenditures
 
$1,273,880

Less: 
Anticipated
Revenues
 
$151,610

Taxes to be
Raised
 
$1,122,270

 
Use of Banked Cap
 
BE IT RESOLVED that the Interlaken Board of Education includes in the proposed budget the adjustment for banked cap in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-10.1(b).  The district has fully exhausted all eligible statutory spending authority and must increase the base budget in the amount of $243,521 for the purpose of tuition contract increases and student enrollment increases.  The district intends to complete said purposes by June 2024.
 
Adjustment for Enrollment
 
BE IT RESOLVED that the Interlaken Board of Education includes in the final budget the adjustment for enrollment in the amount of $148,540. The district intends to utilize this adjustment for tuition necessary for additional students.
 
Travel and Related Expense Reimbursements
 
WHEREAS, the Interlaken Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and
 
WHEREAS, a Board of Education may establish, for regular district business travel as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-1.2, which includes attendance at regularly scheduled in-State county meetings, Department or Association sponsored events or in-State professional development activities for which the registration fee does not exceed $150.00 per employee or board member, where prior Board approval shall not be required unless the annual threshold for a staff member exceeds $1,500 in a given school year (July 1 through June 30); and
 
WHEREAS, the Interlaken Board of Education established $500 as the maximum travel amount for the current school year and has expended $0 as of this date; now
 
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves travel and related expense reimbursements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3, to a maximum expenditure of $500 for the 2023-2024 school year. 
 
  • Mr. Ludwig                  Yes______      No_____
  • Ms. Barrett                  Yes______      No_____
  • Mr. Cohen                   Yes______      No_____
  • Mr. Schoonover           Yes______      No_____
  • Dr. Abrams                  Yes______      No_____
 
  1. Approval of a Contract -  Camp Excel
 
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the following:
 
Recommend Board approval of a contract with Camp Excel, 2517 Highway 35, Manasquan, NJ 08736 for a 2023 summer program in the amount of $5,200.00.
 
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:
 
  1. Matters of attorney client privilege;
  2. Personnel;
  3. Student matters.
 
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_____
  • Ms. Barrett                  Yes______      No_____
  • Mr. Cohen                   Yes______      No_____
  • Mr. Schoonover           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.