RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD of EDUCATION Oakland, New Jersey
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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. Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – September 28, 2015 2 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.