Board of Education Agendas
BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF THE BOROUGH OF INTERLAKEN
REGULAR MEETING
May 6, 2024, 6:00 PM
AGENDA
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ called the May 6, 2024, 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_____
● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
2.0 FLAG SALUTE
3.0 COMMUNICATIONS
4.0 OLD BUSINESS
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
● 2024-2025 Budget Presentation - Final Budget Adoption
6.0 APPROVE MINUTES
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following minutes:
⮚ March 11, 2024
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
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● Ms. Barrett Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
7.0 RESOLUTIONS
A. 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 - $197,995.63
March 2024 Payroll - $1,973.58
April 2024 Payroll - $1,973.58
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Barrett Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Labella 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:
● February 29, 2024
● March 31, 2024
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
January 31, 2024, 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_____
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● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
C. Approval of the 2024-2025 Budget
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following:
Recommend Board adoption of the 2024 – 2025 Budget:
WHEREAS, the Interlaken Board of Education adopted a tentative budget on March 11, 2024 to be
submitted to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval, and
WHEREAS, the tentative budget was approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools on
April 11, 2024 and
WHEREAS, the tentative budget was advertised in the legal section of the Asbury Park Press on April
19, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the final budget was presented to the public during a hearing held at the Interlaken
Borough Hall, Interlaken, NJ, on the 6th of May 2024.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Interlaken Board of Education hereby adopts the
following 2024-2025 Final Budget:
General
Fund
2024-2025
Total
Expenditures
$1,421,475
Less:
Anticipated
Revenues
$158,344
Taxes to be
Raised
$1,263,131
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 $116,094. 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
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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
2024-2025 school year.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Barrett Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
8.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
9.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION (if warranted)
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to go into
closed executive session to discuss matters of:
1. Matters of attorney client privilege;
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Barrett Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to return
from closed executive session.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Barrett Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
10.0 ADJOURNMENT
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to
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adjourn the meeting at _____p.m.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Barrett Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
OF THE BOROUGH OF INTERLAKEN
REGULAR MEETING
May 6, 2024, 6:00 PM
AGENDA
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ called the May 6, 2024, 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_____
● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
2.0 FLAG SALUTE
3.0 COMMUNICATIONS
4.0 OLD BUSINESS
5.0 NEW BUSINESS
● 2024-2025 Budget Presentation - Final Budget Adoption
6.0 APPROVE MINUTES
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following minutes:
⮚ March 11, 2024
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
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● Ms. Barrett Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
7.0 RESOLUTIONS
A. 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 - $197,995.63
March 2024 Payroll - $1,973.58
April 2024 Payroll - $1,973.58
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Barrett Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Labella 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:
● February 29, 2024
● March 31, 2024
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
January 31, 2024, 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_____
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● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
C. Approval of the 2024-2025 Budget
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________ to approve the
following:
Recommend Board adoption of the 2024 – 2025 Budget:
WHEREAS, the Interlaken Board of Education adopted a tentative budget on March 11, 2024 to be
submitted to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval, and
WHEREAS, the tentative budget was approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools on
April 11, 2024 and
WHEREAS, the tentative budget was advertised in the legal section of the Asbury Park Press on April
19, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the final budget was presented to the public during a hearing held at the Interlaken
Borough Hall, Interlaken, NJ, on the 6th of May 2024.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Interlaken Board of Education hereby adopts the
following 2024-2025 Final Budget:
General
Fund
2024-2025
Total
Expenditures
$1,421,475
Less:
Anticipated
Revenues
$158,344
Taxes to be
Raised
$1,263,131
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 $116,094. 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
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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
2024-2025 school year.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Barrett Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
8.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
9.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION (if warranted)
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to go into
closed executive session to discuss matters of:
1. Matters of attorney client privilege;
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Barrett Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to return
from closed executive session.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Barrett Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____
10.0 ADJOURNMENT
It was motioned by Dr./Mr./Ms._________, seconded by Dr./Mr./Ms. _________to
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adjourn the meeting at _____p.m.
● Mr. Ludwig Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Barrett Yes______ No_____
● Mr. Cohen Yes______ No_____
● Ms. Labella Yes______ No_____
● Dr. Abrams Yes______ No_____