RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Oakland, New Jersey

REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES September 28, 2015 District Conference Room

Roll Call – Executive Session Upon roll call at 7:10 P.M., the Board members responded as follows: Mmes. Castor, Kilday (ABSENT), Quinlan, and Sciancalepore. Messrs. Becker, Bunting, Butto (ABSENT), Madigan, and Porro. Mrs. Beverly MacKay, Superintendent of Schools; and Mr. Frank C. Ceurvels, Business Administrator/Board Secretary; were also present.

The meeting was called to order by the Board president at 7:10 P.M. Mr. Bunting announced that adequate notice of the meeting has been posted and published as required by law.

A motion was made by Mr. Porro and seconded by Mrs. Castor and unanimously carried to move into Closed Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel and negotiations. Information from the Closed Executive Session will be made public at the discretion of the Board, as per Board Bylaw 0166, Executive Sessions, or as otherwise authorized by law. The Closed Executive Session was adjourned at 8 P.M.

Roll Call – Regular Public Meeting Upon roll call at 8 P.M. Board members responded as follows: Mmes. Castor, Kilday (ABSENT), Quinlan, and Sciancalepore. Messrs. Becker, Bunting, Butto (ABSENT), Madigan, and Porro. Mrs. Beverly MacKay, Superintendent of Schools; and Mr. Frank Ceurvels, Business Administrator/Board Secretary were also present.

The meeting was called to order by the Board president at 8 P.M. Mr. Bunting announced that adequate notice of the meeting has been posted and published as required by law. He read a public statement advising the public to be aware that employees of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District retain the right of privacy and shall retain all rights regarding defamation and slander according to the laws of New Jersey. Mr. Bunting further stated that the Board shall not be held liable for comments made by members of the public and, in order to protect the privacy rights of employees in the District, the Board shall not respond to statements made by the public of or about District employees.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT Mr. Bunting invited the student representatives to present their reports. Mr. Rukaj, RHS, stated that: 1) the RHS Clubs are beginning to meet and plan fundraisers; and 2) Spirit Week is scheduled this week for the RHS student body. Ms. Polk, IHHS, stated that: 1) a PowderPuff Game is scheduled on October 28; and 2) a Coffee House was held on September 24 and it was enjoyed by all the students in attendance.

Mr. Bunting thanked the members of the public for attending this evening’s Board meeting. He announced that the Board will be recognizing the new staff members and the members of the IHHS and RHS Student Councils during the meeting. Mr. Bunting asked Dr. Moore, RHS, Principal, and Mr. Collins, IHHS, Principal, to introduce the new staff members and the members of the Student Councils. After the new staff members and members of the Student Councils were introduced to the Board of Education, Mr. Bunting welcomed the new staff to the District and wished them a successful school year and congratulated the members of the Student Councils.

Recess Upon motion of Mr. Porro, seconded by Mrs. Castor and carried the Board recessed the Regular Public Meeting to recognize the members of the Student Council and the new staff members at 8:25 P.M.

Reconvene Upon motion of Mrs. Castor, seconded by Mrs. Sciancalepore the Regular Public Meeting was reconvened at 8:45 P.M. by Mr. Bunting.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Mrs. MacKay welcomed everyone to the Board Meeting. She commended the members of the IHHS and RHS Student Councils for their leadership and the level of school spirit in both high schools.

Mrs. MacKay briefly discussed the Memorandum of Agreement between the District and Law Enforcement. She also reported that she attended the Bergen County Association of School Administrators’ Meeting this morning and participated in a discussion regarding the release of the PARCC data that will be released by the State at the end of October. Mrs. MacKay stated that the District has scheduled its test score presentation on October 26.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Mr. Ceurvels reported on District projects as follows: 1) the IHHS Masonry Project is ongoing; and 2) members of the Finance Committee met on September 18 to discuss the ACA mandates for the January 2016 submission.

Mr. Ceurvels briefly discussed the change orders listed on the Agenda for Board approval and will continue to keep the Board member up to date as to the progress of these District projects.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS

A. Moved by BECKER Seconded MADIGAN to open the meeting to public discussion.

No discussion.

B. Moved by PORRO Seconded CASTOR to close public discussion of agenda items and to re-enter the Regular Public Meeting.

ACTION ITEMS - ✔= Yes The following motion was approved by roll call:

Moved by: SCIANCALEPORE Seconded: CASTOR

To approve Closed and Special Public Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2015.

RC): Becker ✔, Butto ABSENT, Castor ✔, Kilday ABSENT, Madigan ABSTAIN, Porro ✔, Sciancalepore ✔, Quinlan ✔, Bunting ✔

The following motion was approved by roll call:

Moved by: SCIANCALEPORE Seconded: CASTOR

To approve Closed and Work Session/Regular Public Meeting Minutes of August 24, 2015.

RC): Becker ✔, Butto ABSENT, Castor ✔, Kilday ABSENT, Madigan ✔, Porro ✔, Sciancalepore ✔, Quinlan ✔, Bunting ✔

The following motions were approved by roll call: P1 – PO3

Moved by: PORRO Seconded: SCIANCALEPORE

PERSONNEL P1. That as recommended by the superintendent of schools, the following person be appointed to fill the position for the length of time and with the compensation noted, subject to all federal, state, county and local regulations, governing said employment; and further that the president and secretary, as proper officers of the Board of Education, be authorized and directed to issue the proper contract for the 2015-16 School Year; and move to approve applicant’s attestation that she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et seq. Further Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – September 28, 2015 3

move to approve the assignment of the appropriate Unique Position Code as required by State Statute, as applicable:

Basis of Employment Annual Name Position Degree Employment Date Salary Ann Roque Supplemental MA, 10 months 10/01/15 – $26,6091/2 Teacher/ Step 1 6/30/16 IHHS

1Replacement for Lucy Meyer 2Pro-rated

P2. To approve the appointment of Ye Ji Ferrabolli, RHS, English Teacher/Long-term Substitute, Maternity Leave Replacement for Heather Manzo, non-tenured position, MA, Step 1, $258.38/diem, effective for the period September 29, 2015 – January 29, 2016, and subject to all federal, state, county and local regulations, governing said employment; and further move to approve applicant’s attestation that she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6- 4.13 et seq., as applicable.

P3. To approve the salary adjustment for achieving a higher degree level for District staff effective the date indicated as follows:

Name Degree Salary Effective Date Kimberly Batti MA+15 to MA+30 $60,701 to $62,557 September 1, 2015 Nicholas MA to MA+15 $53,500 to $54,618 September 1, 2015 Guttuso

P4. To approve the salary adjustment for achieving a higher degree level for Pamela Sibilia, RHS, Social Studies, from MA+15, Step 12, $67,251, to MA+30, Step 12, $69,751, effective September 1, 2015.

P5. To approve the following individual listed below as a substitute teacher for the 2015-16 School Year; and move to approve applicant’s attestation that she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et seq., as applicable:

Name Location Kim Jamgochian District

P6. To amend the employment date for Don Piercy, IHHS, Math Teacher, Leave Replacement for Joseph Leicht, non-tenured position, from September 2, 2015 to September 1, 2015.

P7. To approve the change in assignment for James Dunbar from IHHS, ITC Aide, Step 11, $62,058, plus longevity, $1,300, to District, Coordinator of Instructional Computer Services, replacement for Joseph DiBlasi, at an annual salary of $75,000, pro-rated, effective for the period September 29, 2015 – June 30, 2016.

P8. To amend the Schedule B Stipend for Lauren Lewandowski, IHHS, Student Council, from Step 2, $5,009, to Step 2, $5,237, effective for the 2015-16 School Year.

P9. To approve the appointment of a District, On-call/Temporary Administrative Assistant, at an hourly rate of $20.76, no benefit coverage, with a schedule limited to less than 30 hours per week as assigned by the District administration effective for the 2015-16 School Year, as follows:

Name Jodi Steinhart

Authorization for employment is based on prior verification of background check pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et. seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17, et. seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.3 et. seq. Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – September 28, 2015 4

P10. To accept, with regret, the resignation of Christopher D’Amico, RHS, Asst. Wrestling Coach, effective immediately.

P11. To accept, with regret, the resignations of District special school advisors, effective immediately, as follows:

Name Activity Dan Keyser Asst. Drama Production (Fall & Spring) Lucy Meyer Sophomore Class Co-Advisor

P12. To accept, with regret, the resignations of District Staff as follows:

Name Position/School Effective Date Christopher D’Amico Instructional Aide/RHS October 15, 2015 Lucy Meyer Supplemental/IHHS September 30, 2015 Mariah Pena English/RHS1 September 25, 2015

1Long-term Substitute/Maternity Leave Replacement

EDUCATION E1. To approve in accordance with Chapter 46, Title 18A, New Jersey Statutes and on the recommendation of the superintendent of schools and the District’s Child Study Teams tuition be paid for students to attend the schools indicated at the tuition cost indicated for the 2015-16 School Year as follows:

Student No. Placement Tuition 030801 Holmstead School $49,915.80 100397 Northern Highlands High School 20,833.00 414678 BCSS New Bridges 76,320.00 418681 BCSS New Bridges 76,320.00 419463 BCSS New Bridges 76,320.00 419525 BCSS New Bridges 76,320.00 418683 BCSS Transition Center at Wood Ridge 56,340.00 414304 BCSS Venture Program 84,060.00 417437 SHIP Midland Park 71,460.00

E2. To approve home instruction for a District student, at the contracted hourly rate, as follows:

Student No. School Grade 416502 IHHS 12

E3. To approve (for insurance purposes only and at no additional cost to the Board of Education) the student trip scheduled for the 2015-16 School Year, as per District Policy and Regulation 5200, Attendance:

Location Group/Teacher Date(s) Cost Disney Wide World IHHS Softball/Leicht March 18 – 22, $0 of Sports Complex, 2016 Orlando, FL

E4. To approve the District’s Chemical Hygiene Plan as per the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s “Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories” (Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910.1450).

E5. To approve the Indian Hills High School and the Ramapo High School 2014-15 School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR) and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46.

E6. To approve the resolution as follows:

The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District Board of Education hereby recognizes the Week of October 5 – 9, 2015 as the Week of Respect. Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – September 28, 2015 5

E7. To approve District student field trips scheduled for the 2015-16 School Year as follows:

Location Group/Teacher Date(s) Cost Picatinny Arsenal DECA/Fanale October 13, 2015 $0 Morristown Beard Yearbook/Whaley October 15, 2015 $0 School Paramus High Debate League/Anson October 15, 2015 $220 School Stevens Institute, Engineering/Wilson October 20, 2015 $250 Hoboken Merrill Creek, Engineering/Drobinske October 20, 2015 $385 Washington, NJ Ramapo High Band/Friedman October 21, 2015 $0 School Ramapo Forest, Horticulture/Angerson October 21, 2015 $0 Skyline Drive NJPAC, Newark RIH String Orchestra/ October 21, 2015 $0 Heerema Pyramid Mountain, Geography/Heusser October 23, 2015 $0 Montville LES Tenement American Studies/Paravati October 23, 2015 $350 Museum Old Tappan High STEM Team/Drobinske October 27, 2015 $385 School Northern Debate League/Anson October 28, 2015 $220 Highlands High School Indian Point Power SMR UP Chemistry/Fanelli October 28, 2015 $467.50 Plant Storm King Arts AP & Honors Art/Batelli October 29, 2015 $0 Center Franklin Lakes Birdwatching Club/ October 31, 2015 $0 Nature Center Poalillo Meadowlands Biology CP/Vogel November 2, 2015 $0 Environmental Center National 4H, Chevy UP-ISB/Leggour November 10 – 13, $3,995 Chase, MD 2015 Pascack Hills High Debate League/Anson November 12, 2015 $220 School Bickford Theater, French/Taomina November 18, 2015 $0 Morristown Paramus High Debate League/Anson November 19, 2015 $220 School School No. 2, Holiday Festival/ December 4, 2015 $440 Paterson LaBarbiera Montclair High Mock Trial/Urdang December 9, 2015 $250 School Paramus High Debate League/Anson December 9, 2015 $220 School Metropolitan Art/Bertelli December 16, 2015 $0 Museum of Art Pascack Hills High Debate League/Anson December 16, 2015 $220 School Metropolitan Art/Bertelli December 17, 2015 $0 Museum of Art Bergen County Mock Trial/Urdang January 4, 2016 $250 Courthouse Northern Debate League/Anson January 7, 2016 $220 Highlands High School Bergen County Mock Trial/Urdang January 11, 2016 $250 Courthouse Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – September 28, 2015 6

Location Group/Teacher Date(s) Cost Glen Rock High Debate League/Anson January 12, 2016 $220 School United Methodist, Chamber Choir/Heerema January 18, 2016 $220 Ridgewood Bergen County Mock Trial/Urdang January 19, 2016 $250 Courthouse Bergen County Mock Trial/Urdang January 21, 2016 $250 Courthouse Bergen County Mock Trial/Urdang January 26, 2016 $250 Courthouse Bergen County Mock Trial/Urdang January 28, 2016 $250 Courthouse Ramsey High Debate League/Anson March 9, 2016 $220 School Pascack Hills High Debate League/Anson March 31, 2016 $220 School Frisch High School Debate League/Anson April 19, 2016 $220

E8. To approve the Agreement between West Bergen Mental Healthcare and the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District Board of Education for Consultation and Screening Services, $175 per session, effective for the period September 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016.

E9. To approve the resolution as follows:

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:40-23 et seq. requires each district board of education that has a nonpublic school in its district to provide certain nursing services for pupils who are enrolled full-time in the nonpublic school; and

WHEREAS, Barnstable Academy (hereinafter referred to as "Barnstable") is a nonpublic school located within the district governed by the Board; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-23 et seq., the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") is required to provide Barnstable with certain nursing services and supplies; and

WHEREAS, Barnstable has declined nursing services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 29, but requests the Board to provide nursing equipment and supplies for Barnstable pupils; and

WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of memorializing the terms of their agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the Agreement for Nursing Services between the Board and Barnstable, which is annexed to this Resolution. The Board President and Business Administrator/Board Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement and any other documents necessary to effectuate the terms of the Agreement.

E10. To approve the RHS Teacher Grants received from the APTS for 2015-16 School Year as follows:

Department Grant Amount World Languages Metropolitan Opera Dress Rehearsal $400.00 Tickets

E11. To approve the District Volunteer Clubs and Advisors effective for the 2015-16 School Year as follows:

Club Name Building Volunteer Advisor The Gay Straight Alliance IHHS Jill Fackelman The Fed Challenge IHHS Liz Johnson Strings IHHS Susan Heerema Quiz Bowl IHHS Shannon Luke Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – September 28, 2015 7

Bird Watching IHHS Dan Poalillo Young Republican IHHS Mark Aramburu Dance IHHS Sandy Steinberg Game Club IHHS Denise Huth A-cappella Chorus IHHS Lauren Lew Step Up Club IHHS Michele Pratrickio Anime Club IHHS Lauren Bednarczyk

OPERATIONS OP1. To approve the use of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District facilities for the date(s) indicated in accordance with the rules and regulations governing said use as follows:

Indian Hills High School PTSO/Catalyst Prep SAT Bootcamp Fundraiser; Senior Commons; October 10 & 11, 2015; 8:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. NJSIAA State Soccer Semi-Finals; Athletic Field; November 17, 2015; 5 – 9 P.M.; Rain Date: November 18, 2015 Oakland Rec Basketball Basketball; Lower Gymnasium; December 2015 – March 2016, Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 8:15 – 9:30 P.M. and Saturdays; and Sundays, January – February 2016. Oakland Rec Wrestling Wrestling; Gymnasium & Wrestling Room; Practices: December 2015 – March 2016; Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6 – 9 P.M.; Meets: January – February 2016; Saturdays; and Tournament: Sunday, January 24, 2016; 7 A.M. – 5 P.M. Infinite Motion, LLC Dance Recitals; Auditorium & Cafeteria; Rehearsals: May 31 – June 3, 2016; 4 – 9 P.M.; Performances: June 4 – 5, 2016; All Day King Centre for the Recital; Auditorium & Cafeteria; Rehearsals: June Performing Arts 6, 8, 9, & 10, 2016; 3 – 10 P.M.; Performances: June 11, 2016; 8 A.M. – 10 P.M.; and June 12, 2016; 12 – 7 P.M.

Ramapo High School Bill Manzo’s Tornado Track Camp; Track & Lower Gymnasium; June 27 Track Camp – July 1, 2016; 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

OP2. To approve the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District Board of Education and the Law Enforcement Officials effective for the 2015-16 School Year.

OP3. To approve Change Order No. 003, dated August 11, 2015, from Aero Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc., Vienna, NJ, for the Contract No. 65, Bathroom Renovations, Phase II, Indian Hills High School, to include the following:

Change Order No. Description Amount 003 Furnish and install new clean-out deck plate and $1,092.58 associated fittings un order to allow for future drain cleaning.

The Original Contract Sum is $253,758.00. (The net change by previously authorized Change Order was $24,376.04; the Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was $278,134.04. The Contract Sum will be increased by $1,092.58; New Contract Sum totals $279,226.62.

OP4.To approve Change Order No. 002, dated August 27, 2015, from Askari Construction, Inc., Wyckoff, NJ, for the Contract No. 65-2, Masrony Upgrades at Indian Hills High School, to include the following:

Change Order No. Description Amount 002 Installation of 6,955 square feet of pavers and $69,550 Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – September 28, 2015 8

credit for the elimination of 6,955 square feet of concrete work.

The Original Contract Sum is $473,507.00. (The net change by previously authorized Change Order was $(55,000.00); the Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was $418,507.00. The Contract Sum will be increased by $69,550.00; New Contract Sum totals $488,057.00.

OP5. To amend Change Order No. 001, dated August 11, 2015, from Askari Construction, Inc., Wyckoff, NJ, for the Contract No. 65-2, Masrony Upgrades at Indian Hills High School, to include the following:

Change Order No. Description Amount 001 Elimination of demolishing the existing retaining $(55,000) wall footings under planter wall footings.

The Original Contract Sum is $473,507.00. (The net change by previously authorized Change Order was $0.00; the Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was $473,507.00. The Contract Sum will be decreased by $(55,000.00); New Contract Sum totals $418,507.00.

OP7. To approve Change Order No. 002, dated September 11, 2015, from Teo Technologies, Inc., Ringwood, NJ, for the Contract No. 61, HVAC Upgrades at Ramapo High School, to include the following:

Change Order No. Description Amount 002 Four (4) additional cabinet heater controls and 15 $62,568.00 sections of fin-tube radiation to be replaced as requested.

The Original Contract Sum is $782,600.00. (The net change by previously authorized Change Order was $0.00; the Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was $782,600.00. The Contract Sum will be increased by $62,568.00; New Contract Sum totals $845,168.00.

OP8. To approve Change Order No. 003, dated September 22, 2015, from Teo Technologies, Inc., Ringwood, NJ, for the Contract No. 61, HVAC Upgrades at Ramapo High School, to include the following:

Change Order No. Description Amount 003 Installation of two (2) Ductless Split System AC, $51,150.00 removal of existing compressor and all associated dryers, filters, pneumatic tubing, furnish and install new SAD, removal of existing wall mountain EF and installation of plate at wall opening, furnish and install new DDC controls for existing UH and tie in existing BAS, furnish and install new DDC controls for the existing Greenhouse Skylight, repair broken U-trap, provide new aluminum adapter curb and raise existing roof vent, removal of existing Airdale ACC and all associated piping, controls, etc.

The Original Contract Sum is $782,600.00. (The net change by previously authorized Change Order was $62,568.00; the Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was $845,168.00. The Contract Sum will be increased by $51,150.00; New Contract Sum totals $896,318.00.

OP9. To amend Change Order No. 001, dated September 22, 2015, from Thassian Mechanical Contracting, Inc., Bedford, NJ, for the Contract No. 60, HVAC Upgrades, Phase II, at Indian Hills High School, to include the following:

Change Order No. Description Amount 001 Alternates 60-10, 60-11. 60-12, 60-13, and 60-14. $134,840.00

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The Original Contract Sum is $1,256,000.00. (The net change by previously authorized Change Order was $0.00; the Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was $1.256,600.00. The Contract Sum will be increased by $134,840.00; New Contract Sum totals $1,390,840.00.

OP10.To approve the resolution as follows:

WHEREAS, Frank Ceurvels, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, possesses a Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) Certificate; and

WHEREAS, the Governor, in consultation with the State Treasurer and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3(b0), on July 1, 2015 has increased the bid threshold amount for school districts with purchasing agents who possess Qualified Purchasing Agent Certificates from $36,000 to $40,000; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3(a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.4, establishes and sets the bid threshold amount of $40,000 for the Board of Education, and further authorizes Frank Ceurvels to award contracts, in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3(a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate of the newly-established bid threshold amount.

OP11. To approve the Agreement between New Jersey School Boards Association Labor Relations Department and the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District Board of Education for Salary Guide Assistance Services, effective for the 2015-16 School Year.

FINANCE F1. That the financial report of the business administrator and the treasurer of school monies for the month of July 2015, including a cash report for that period, be approved and ordered filed.

F2. To authorize approval of the Committed Purchase Order Status Report for the month of August 2015 having been duly audited by the business administrator and the chairperson of the Finance Committee be approved by the Board.

F3. To ratify the August 31, 2015 payroll in the amount of $305,262.18 having been duly audited by the business administrator and the chairperson of the Finance Committee, and previously paid, be approved the Board.

F4. To ratify the additional bills drawn on the Current Account for the period of August 31, 2015 in the amount of $14,008.00 having been duly audited by the business administrator and the chairperson of the Finance Committee, and previously paid, be approved the Board.

F5. To authorize approval of bills drawn on the current account in the total amount of $3,688,876.61 for materials received and/or services rendered, including the September 2, 2015 payroll, having been duly audited by the business administrator and the chairperson of the Finance Committee.

F6. To approve transfers and to authorize the superintendent and business administrator/board secretary to make additional transfers that would be ratified at the next Board meeting as necessary to comply with State requirements in accordance with Policy 6422 as per the attached Expense Account Adjustment Analysis for the month of August 2015.

F7. That pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:23A-16.10(c)4, we certify that as of August 31, 2015 after review of the Secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate District officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:23A-16.10(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

F8. To adopt the following resolution:

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Receipt of Certification from Board Secretary Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:23A-16.10(c)4, I, Frank C. Ceurvels, certify that as of August 31, 2015, no budgetary line item account has obligations or payments (contractual orders) which in total exceeds the amount appropriated by the District Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 and N.J.S.A. 18A22-8.1.

F9. To approve the resolution as follows:

WHEREAS, the district employees, as listed on the attached, have submitted requests for reimbursement for work-related travel that is directly related to and within the scope of each employee’s current work responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously authorized such work-related travel, and the district’s school business administrator or designee has reviewed the documentation submitted by each employee and found same to be in compliance with the Board’s policy provisions and approval requirements; and

WHEREAS, the attachment specifies for each item of reimbursement the specific promotion of delivery of instruction or furtherance of the efficient operation of the school district, and the amount of each listed reimbursement does not exceed State travel reimbursement guidelines;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with the provisions of Board policy and N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et. seq., that the Board of Education hereby approves work-related travel reimbursement to its employees as set forth on the attached.

POLICY PO1. To approve the second and final reading of new and revised District Policies as follows:

Policy Policy Number Organization Chart 1110 Attendance 3212 Attendance 4212 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility 8630

PO2. To approve District Bylaws as follows:

Bylaw Bylaw Number Board Self Evaluation 0134 Board Officers 0152

PO3. To approve District Regulation 8630, Bus Driver Responsibility.

P1 – PO3 RC): Becker ✔, Butto ABSENT, Castor ✔, Kilday ABSENT, Madigan ✔, Porro ✔, Sciancalepore ✔, Quinlan ✔, Bunting ✔

COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Porro thanked Mrs. Castor for attending the Policy Committee Meeting to review and discuss District policies and regulations.

Mr. Becker reported that the members of Crisis Management Committee are scheduled to meet on October 9. He also reported that the lockdown drills scheduled were a success.

Mrs. Castor reported that a Personnel/Goals/Evaluation Committee Meeting is scheduled on October 19.

Mrs. Quinlan reported that the members of the Education Committee met on September 22 and discussed agenda items as follows: 1) graduation requirement, 2) PARCC testing, and 3) the dual enrollment program.

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BOARD COMMENTS Mr. Madigan reported that he attended the September 16 APTS Meeting and the September 24 Back-to-School Night at Ramapo High School. He also stated that a student program, hosted by the Ganley Foundation, on Suicide Prevention is scheduled on October 6 at both high schools.

Mrs. Castor stated that she attended the Student/Administrative Council Meeting on September 16.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION

A. Moved by CASTOR Seconded BECKER to open the meeting to public discussion.

No discussion.

B. Moved by SCIANCALEPORE Seconded CASTOR to re-enter the Regular Public Meeting.

ANTICIPATED FUTURE MEETING DATES Mr. Bunting announced anticipated future meeting dates as follows:

Monday, October 19, 2015, Action/Work Session, 8 P.M., District Conference Room Monday, October 26, 2015, Regular Public Meeting, 8 P.M., District Conference Room

ADJOURNMENT

Moved by CASTOR Seconded: BECKER to adjourn at 9:13 P.M.

Thomas Bunting Frank C. Ceurvels Board President Business Administrator/Board Secretary