REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING MAY 21, 2018 1 at All Regular Meetings, Two Opportunities Are Provided for Citizens to Make Comments
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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING MAY 21, 2018 BOARD OF EDUCATION Ridgewood, New Jersey MAY 21, 2018 Education Center 7:30 p.m. AGENDA * * * * * MEETING REGULATIONS At all regular meetings, two opportunities are provided for citizens to make comments. The public comment periods will be scheduled after presentations and approximately 9:00 p.m. or just prior to the end of the meeting, whichever occurs first. The first opportunity may be limited by the presiding officer to conclude at about 8:00 p.m. in order for the Board to continue with its scheduled agenda. The second opportunity will occur at about 9:00 p.m. at the discretion of the presiding officer taking into consideration a break point in the agenda. At every opportunity for public comment, citizens are invited to comment on subjects on the agenda or general topics. At the discretion of the presiding officer, public comments may be permitted at other times. Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise, sign in, and state their names and addresses. Each speaker shall be limited to four minutes. The Board Recorder will note the time. A speaker who has not finished in the allotted time will be directed by the presiding officer to summarize quickly and relinquish the floor within 30 seconds. Comments shall be limited to issues. If personal remarks or discourteous statements are made, the presiding officer shall require the speaker to stop. No person will be recognized for a second time until all others asking to speak have been heard. Mission Statement The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potentials to become life-long learners and productive, responsible citizens. 1 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING MAY 21, 2018 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mr. Loncto II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Loncto III. OPENING STATEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER Mr. Loncto IV. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Loncto A. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED SECONDARY SCHOOL Dr. Fishbein TEACHING AWARD HONOREE • Sean Turkington B. RHS EDUCATIONAL TECH UPDATE Dr. Fishbein • Stefanie Gigante C. ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS – GRADES 6-12 Dr. Fishbein • Susan Nold V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mr. Loncto VI. CONSENT ITEMS Mr. Loncto A. ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES Mr. Loncto As listed on Attachment A. B. ADMINISTRATION Mr. Loncto i. Receipt of Suspension and Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Dr. Fishbein (HIB) Reports The Board has received confidential information regarding suspensions and investigations of HIB that have occurred since the last Board meeting. ii. Approval: Continuation of Position of Student Representative to the Dr. Fishbein Board Approval of continuation of the position of student representative to the Board under the terms and conditions contained in Policy 0143.2, Pupil Representative to the Board of Education, as shown on Attachment B. The original proposal was approved on May 16, 1977. It is recommended that the student may leave at 10:00 p.m. iii. Adoption: Current Board Policy Manual Dr. Fishbein Adoption of the current Board Policy Manual. iv. Adoption: NJSBA Code of Ethics Dr. Fishbein Adoption of the NJSBA Code of Ethics as listed on Attachment C. v. Approval: Designation of Official Newspapers Dr. Fishbein Approval of The Record and The Ridgewood News as official newspapers for all legal advertisement and notices for the 2018-2019 school year. 2 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING MAY 21, 2018 vi. Approval: Appointment of Architect Dr. Fishbein WHEREAS, the Ridgewood Board of Education requires the professional services of an Architect, and WHEREAS, the nature of the services to be performed meet the definition of “professional services” set forth in the Public School Contract Law, and WHEREAS, funds are available to obtain such professional services, and WHEREAS, the Public School Contract Law N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5 authorizes the awarding of contracts for professional services by resolution of the Board of Education without publicly advertised competitive bids; ACCORDINGLY, the Ridgewood Board of Education at the public meeting held on May 21, 2018 authorizes the award of the following professional services appointment and contract: That the firm of LAN Associates, Midland Park, New Jersey, be appointed Board of Education Architect for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at fees negotiated for each individual project, and as per the rates listed on Attachment D. This professional services contract is made and awarded without competitive bidding as the services will be rendered by persons experienced in the practice of a process requiring specialized knowledge and resources. vii. Appointment of Auditor Dr. Fishbein WHEREAS, the Ridgewood Board of Education requires the professional services of an Auditor, and WHEREAS, the nature of the services to be performed meet the definition of “professional services” set forth in the Public School Contract Law, and WHEREAS, funds are available to obtain such professional services, and WHEREAS, the Public School Contract Law N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5 authorizes the awarding of contracts for professional services by resolution of the Board of Education without publicly advertised competitive bids; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Ridgewood Board of Education as follows: ACCORDINGLY, the Ridgewood Board of Education, at the public meeting held on May 21, 2018, authorizes the award of the following professional services appointment and contract: That the Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the firm of Lerch, Vinci & Higgins, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, to serve as Board of Education Auditor and provide accounting services to the Board for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 and to conduct the 2017-2018 audit of the Ridgewood Board of Education for a fee not to exceed $53,000. 3 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING MAY 21, 2018 Hourly rates if needed are as follows: Partners: $150 - $175 per hour Managers: $125 - $140 per hour Senior Accountants/Supervisors: $90 - $115 per hour Staff Accountants: $75 - $85 per hour Other Personnel: $45 per hour This professional services contract is made and awarded without competitive bidding as the services will be rendered by persons experienced in the practice of a process requiring specialized knowledge and resources. viii. Appointment of General Board Counsel Dr. Fishbein WHEREAS, the Ridgewood Board of Education requires the professional services of Board Counsel, and WHEREAS, the nature of the services to be performed meet the definition of “professional services” set forth in the Public School Contract Law, and WHEREAS, funds are available to obtain such professional services, and ACCORDINGLY, the Ridgewood Board of Education, at the public meeting held on May 21, 2018, authorizes the award of the following professional services appointment and contract: That Anthony Sciarrillo, Esq., of Sciarrillo, Cornell, Merlino, McKeever & Osborne, Westfield, NJ, be appointed Board Counsel for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at the rate of $170 per hour. There is no increase in the hourly rate from the 2017-2018 school year. This professional services contract is made and awarded without competitive bidding as the services will be rendered by the persons experienced in the practice of a process requiring specialized knowledge and resources. ix. Appointment of Bond Counsel Dr. Fishbein WHEREAS, the Ridgewood Board of Education requires the professional services of Bond Counsel, and WHEREAS, the nature of the services to be performed meet the definition of “professional services” set forth in the Public School Contract Law, and WHEREAS, funds are available to obtain such professional services, and ACCORDINGLY, the Ridgewood Board of Education, at the public meeting held on May 21, 2018, authorizes the award of the following professional services appointment and contract: That McManimon, Scotland, & Baumann, LLC, Roseland, New Jersey, be appointed Bond Counsel for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at the rate of $215 per hour for attorney time and $135 per hour for legal assistant time. There is no increase in the hourly rate from the 2017-2018 school year. 4 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING MAY 21, 2018 This professional services contract is made and awarded without competitive bidding as the services will be rendered by the persons experienced in the practice of a process requiring specialized knowledge and resources. x. Appointment of Special Education Counsel Dr. Fishbein WHEREAS, the Ridgewood Board of Education requires the professional services of Special Education Counsel, and WHEREAS, the nature of the services to be performed meet the definition of “professional services” set forth in the Public School Contract Law, and WHEREAS, funds are available to obtain such professional services, and ACCORDINGLY, the Ridgewood Board of Education, at the public meeting held on May 21, 2018, authorizes the award of the following professional services appointment and contract: That David B. Rubin, Esq., P.C., 44 Bridge Street, Metuchen, New Jersey be appointed Special Education Counsel for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at the rate of $180 per hour. There is no increase in the hourly rate from the 2017-2018 school year. These professional services contracts are made and awarded without competitive bidding as the services will be rendered by the persons experienced in the practice of a process requiring