Board of Education Agendas
BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF THE BOROUGH OF INTERLAKEN
REGULAR MEETING
May 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
AGENDA
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ called the May 4, 2026, 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. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
2.0 FLAG SALUTE
3.0 COMMUNICATIONS
4.0 OLD BUSINESS
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
● Interview - Board of Education Members
● 2026-2027 - Budget Presentation
6.0 APPROVE MINUTES
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the following minutes:
⮚ March 16, 2026
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
7.0 RESOLUTIONS
A. It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the following Bill list:
Bill List - May 4, 2026
General Fund - $95,617.60
March 31, 2026 Payroll - $2,196.60
April 30, 2026 Payroll - $2,196.60
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen 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:
● February 28, 2026
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 February 28, 2026, 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. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
C. Approval of the 2026-2027 Final Budget
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the following:
WHEREAS, the Interlaken Board of Education adopted a tentative budget on March 16, 2026, and submitted it to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval, and
WHEREAS, the tentative budget was approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools on March 30, 2026, and
WHEREAS, the tentative budget was posted on the District’s website on April 20, 2026, and
WHEREAS, the final budget was presented to the public during a hearing held at Borough Hall, 100 Grassmere Avenue, Interlaken, NJ, on Monday, May 4, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Interlaken Board of Education hereby adopts the following final budget for SY 2026-2027:
General
Fund
2026-2027
Total
Expenditures $1,492,568
Less:
Anticipated
Revenues $524,460
Taxes to be
Raised $968,108
Tuition Reserve Withdrawal
BE IT RESOLVED that the general fund appropriations include a $81,200 withdrawal from the Tuition Reserve Account which were deposited into the account in 2024-2025 school year and are now required to be withdrawn to pay tuition obligations in the 2026-2027 school year..
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 2026-2027 school year.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
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. Personnel
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to go into closed executive session to discuss matters of ________:
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to return from closed executive session at ________:
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen 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. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
OF THE BOROUGH OF INTERLAKEN
REGULAR MEETING
May 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
AGENDA
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ called the May 4, 2026, 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. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
2.0 FLAG SALUTE
3.0 COMMUNICATIONS
4.0 OLD BUSINESS
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
● Interview - Board of Education Members
● 2026-2027 - Budget Presentation
6.0 APPROVE MINUTES
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the following minutes:
⮚ March 16, 2026
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
7.0 RESOLUTIONS
A. It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the following Bill list:
Bill List - May 4, 2026
General Fund - $95,617.60
March 31, 2026 Payroll - $2,196.60
April 30, 2026 Payroll - $2,196.60
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen 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:
● February 28, 2026
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 February 28, 2026, 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. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
C. Approval of the 2026-2027 Final Budget
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the following:
WHEREAS, the Interlaken Board of Education adopted a tentative budget on March 16, 2026, and submitted it to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval, and
WHEREAS, the tentative budget was approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools on March 30, 2026, and
WHEREAS, the tentative budget was posted on the District’s website on April 20, 2026, and
WHEREAS, the final budget was presented to the public during a hearing held at Borough Hall, 100 Grassmere Avenue, Interlaken, NJ, on Monday, May 4, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Interlaken Board of Education hereby adopts the following final budget for SY 2026-2027:
General
Fund
2026-2027
Total
Expenditures $1,492,568
Less:
Anticipated
Revenues $524,460
Taxes to be
Raised $968,108
Tuition Reserve Withdrawal
BE IT RESOLVED that the general fund appropriations include a $81,200 withdrawal from the Tuition Reserve Account which were deposited into the account in 2024-2025 school year and are now required to be withdrawn to pay tuition obligations in the 2026-2027 school year..
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 2026-2027 school year.
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
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. Personnel
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to go into closed executive session to discuss matters of ________:
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to return from closed executive session at ________:
● Mr. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen 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. Bickart Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Koar Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Novicsky Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____