BOARD OF EDUCATION WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING June 13, 2016 Board Secretary’s Memorandum
DATE PLACE Monday, June 13, 2016 West Essex High School North Caldwell, New Jersey
EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M.
CALLED TO ORDER ADJOURNED 7:38 P.M. 8:46 P.M.
OPEN MEETING:
Ms. Dawn Smith, Board President, presided and voiced the call to order at 7:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Mrs. Wojtowicz Seconded by Mrs. Egan to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the following: WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-11, permits boards of education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Essex Regional Board of Education adjourns to Executive Session to discuss Personnel, Student, Negotiations and/or Litigation matters; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that public release of these discussions will occur when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
OPEN MEETING:
The Board reconvened from Executive Session and Mrs. Dawn Smith, President, presided and voiced the call to order at 7:38 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL: Ms. K. Bachmann – Vice-President Mrs. J. Amorim Dias Mrs. C. Egan Mrs. A. Fahey Mrs. M. Rosenberg Mr. A. Rubinich Mrs. D. Sacco-Calderone Mrs. D. Smith – President Mrs. M. Wojtowicz
Administration: Mrs. Barbara Longo, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Pamela L. Hinman, Board Secretary/Business Administrator
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING:
Notice of the June 13, 2016 meeting of the Board of Education was e-mailed to the Clerks of the Boroughs of Essex Fells, North Caldwell and Roseland and to the Township of Fairfield, and to the editor of The Progress on January 8, 2016 and The Star Ledger on the same day.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT: NONE
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
Mr. Vee Popat, MS Principal, Middle School Principal, presented the Middle School 2015/2016 Students-of-the-Month with certificates: 7th Grade James Alamia Ryan Cristobal Remy Knopping Melanie O’Beirne George Ashji Michael Dingwell Ved Lakhlani Mariella Polizzi Jeremy Caplan Ava Evangelista Avery Lieberman Jack Ruane Julia Conforti John Fiore Kate Mastrangelo Emma Tartini Shane Gann Brianna Matarazzo 8th Grade Ahren Alberto Michael Colitti Matthew Malloy Douglas Russo Francesca Apito Stefano Convertino Caroline Murnane Stephanie Salvanto Gabriella Benevenga Joseph Gagliano Zoe Offir Tara Smith Natalie Caine Liam Golden Anthony Penna Ashley Thomas Amy Grunther Matthew Prior
Mr. Popat presented the Essex County Bar Association Essay 2nd Place Contest winner for recognition: Jenna Chan
Mr. Popat commented on the outstanding academic abilities of the two 2014/2015 Rogate students, both of whom received a score of 510 or higher on both sections of the SAT’s: 2014/2015 Grade 8 Students Kunal Bhatnagar Sonya Shah
Mr. Popat acknowledged the retirement of MS staff members: Anna Barbone; Theresa Imhoff; Esther Menzo; and Patricia Pawlikowski. Mr. Diliberto acknowledged the retirement of HS staff members Rich Bettini and Judy Crawford. Mrs. Longo acknowledged the retirement of Anatoli Gorelov. Ms. Longo presented all the retirees with parting gifts acknowledging their many faithful years of service in the district and wished them well in their respective retirements.
Juliann Hoebee, WEHS Assistant-Principal, presented the Semi-Annual Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying report.
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PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS:
Mr. Vee Popat, Middle School Principal, commented on the following: Standardized Assessment wrap-up NJASK Science 8 MAP testing/assessments PARCC scores National History Bee finals in Chicago, IL Move-up Day success Honor Roll assemblies
Mr. Caesar Diliberto, High School Principal, commented on the following: NHS fundraiser Athletic accomplishments Retirees HS graduation
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM’S REPORT:
Mr. Gupta commented on the importance of the Professional Development Plan.
COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS: NONE
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMENTS:
Negotiations Committee – Mr. Rubinich commented that the Committee met with WE Secretarial Association representatives on June 1st. A second meeting is scheduled for June 16th.
Curriculum Committee – Mrs. Dias commented that the Committee met earlier today and discussed the following: 2016/2017 Independent Studies; Professional Development Plan; the “Knight Squad,” the MS Title I after-school program; and the MS Summer Improvement program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mrs. Smith opened the floor to the public for comments on agenda items by reading the following prepared statement: In accordance with Bylaw #0167, a copy of which is available on the District’s website, the Board is now opening the meeting for a period of public comment. Please remember to announce your name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. Your statements will be limited to three (3) minutes in duration. While the Board respects the public’s right to voice any questions, concerns, or criticisms it may have regarding the conduct of the Board and/or its Administration, I want to remind you that this is a right, not an absolute and that statements that are abusive, obscene, irrelevant, overly lengthy, or interfere with the orderly progress of the meeting will not be permitted. Please remember that while you are certainly free to exercise your right to comment on issues before the Board, such comments are considered public statements and you should consider the rights of any individuals affected by those comments. The Board will, of course, consider your comments as they relate to its obligations to effectively govern the West Essex School District. Hearing none, she closed the floor and resumed the meeting.
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The following finance motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1- 20, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Egan Seconded by Mrs. Rosenberg to approve the following motions:
1. REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING CALLABLE SCHOOL BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, DATED AUGUST 18, 2009, ISSUED IN THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $6,537,000, APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $4,600,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,600,000 REFUNDING BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR SUCH REFUNDING.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Board of Education of the West Essex Regional School District in the County of Essex, New Jersey (the "Board of Education") is hereby authorized to refund all or a portion of the outstanding callable school bonds issued in the original principal amount of $6,537,000 and dated August 18, 2009 (the "2009 Bonds"). The 2009 Bonds maturing on or after August 15, 2020 may be redeemed at the option of the Board of Education in whole or in part on any date on or after August 15, 2019 (the "Redemption Date") at the par amount of such 2009 Bonds to be refunded plus accrued interest to the Redemption Date. Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the purpose described in Section 1 hereof, negotiable refunding bonds (the "Refunding Bonds") are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4,600,000 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61 et seq. Section 3. An aggregate amount not exceeding $125,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.4 has been included in the aggregate principal amount of Refunding Bonds authorized herein. Section 4. The purpose of the refunding is to incur an interest cost savings for the Board of Education. Section 5. Supplemental debt statements have been prepared and filed in the offices of the North Caldwell Borough Clerk, the Fairfield Township Clerk, the Essex Fells Borough Clerk and the Roseland Borough Clerk (collectively, the “Constituent Municipalities”) and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey as required by law. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Constituent Municipalities as defined in the Local Bond Law and the school debt of the Board of Education is increased by the amount the Refunding Bond authorization exceeds the amount of the proposed Refunded Bonds.
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1. (continued) Section 6. No Local Finance Board approval is required as the issuance of the Refunding Bonds will comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:30-2.5. Section 7. The Board President, the Superintendent, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and other appropriate representatives of the Board of Education are hereby authorized to prepare such documents, to publish such notices and to take such other actions as are necessary or desirable to enable the Board of Education to prepare for the sale and the issuance of the Refunding Bonds authorized herein and to provide for the redemption of the 2009 Bonds referred to in Section 1 hereof. Section 8. This bond ordinance shall take effect immediately after final adoption.
2. RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,600,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE AND THE DELIVERY OF SUCH BONDS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Board of Education of the West Essex Regional School District in the County of Essex, New Jersey (referred herein as the “Board of Education” or “Board”) hereby authorizes the sale, in one or more series, of an amount not to exceed $4,600,000 Refunding School Bonds (the “Bonds”) by virtue of its final adoption by a two-thirds majority of its full membership on June 13, 2016 of a bond ordinance entitled, “Refunding Bond Ordinance of The Board of Education of the West Essex Regional School District in the County of Essex, New Jersey, Providing for the Refunding of All or a Portion of the Outstanding Callable School Bonds of the School District, Dated August 18, 2009, Issued in the Original Principal Amount of $6,537,000, Appropriating Not to Exceed $4,600,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $4,600,000 Refunding Bonds to Provide for Such Refunding” (the “Bond Ordinance”). Section 2. The Bonds are hereby authorized to be sold to RBC Capital Markets, LLC (referred to herein as the “Underwriter”) in accordance with the purchase contract to be entered into by and between the Underwriter and the Board (the “Purchase Contract”) pursuant to this resolution. The purchase price for the Bonds shall be as set forth in the Purchase Contract, plus unpaid accrued interest, if any, from the dated date of the Bonds to, but not including, the delivery date of the Bonds. The Board President, Superintendent and/or Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized to enter into the Purchase Contract on behalf of the Board with the Underwriter in a form satisfactory to McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, Bond Counsel for the Board (“Bond Counsel”) for the sale of the Bonds to the Underwriter in accordance with the provisions of this resolution. The signature of the Board President, Superintendent or Business Administrator/Board Secretary on the Purchase Contract shall be conclusively presumed to evidence any necessary approvals.
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2. (continued) Section 3. The Bonds are being issued to incur interest cost savings by redeeming all or a portion of the callable outstanding school bonds of the Board originally issued in the principal amount of $6,537,000 dated August 18, 2009, which bonds maturing on or after August 15, 2020 (the “Refunded Bonds”) are redeemable at the option of the Board in whole or in part on any date on or after August 15, 2019 (the “Redemption Date”) at par (the "Redemption Price"), plus in each case accrued interest, if any, to the Redemption Date. Section 4. The Bonds shall be issued in accordance with the terms and the conditions set forth in the Purchase Contract within the parameters set forth herein: (A) The Bonds shall be issued in a par amount determined to be necessary to pay costs of issuance and to provide for payment of the Redemption Price of the Refunded Bonds on the Redemption Date, and the interest due on the Refunded Bonds through the Redemption Date; (B) The Bonds shall be dated such date as established in the Purchase Contract; (C) The Bonds shall mature in the principal amounts on or about August 15 of each year, commencing on or about August 15, 2017 and thereafter or as otherwise set forth in the Purchase Contract and shall bear interest at interest rates per annum on the unpaid principal balance on each February 15 and August 15 until maturity or earlier redemption, commencing on or about August 15, 2017 or as otherwise set forth in the Purchase Contract; (D) The Bonds shall be issued in the form of one bond for each maturity except if all or any portion of the Bonds are issued as term bonds; (E) The Bonds shall be numbered consecutively from R-1 upward and shall mature in such principal amounts with such mandatory call features and with such mandatory sinking fund payments as set forth below and as determined in the Purchase Contract; (F) The Bonds may be subject to optional redemption or not as set forth in the Purchase Contract; (G) Depending on market conditions at the time of the sale, the Bonds may be issued in one or more series as determined by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, in consultation with Bond Counsel and Phoenix Advisors, LLC (the “Financial Advisor”). Section 5. The Bonds shall be substantially in the following form with such additions, deletions and omissions as may be necessary for the Board to conform the Bonds to the requirements of the Purchase Contract.
SAMPLE BOND FORM FOR INFORMATION ONLY – DO NOT COMPLETE
REGISTERED REGISTERED NUMBER R- ___ $______
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF NEW JERSEY
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2. (continued)
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX
REFUNDING SCHOOL BOND
DATED MATURITY RATE OF INTEREST CUSIP: DATE DATE: PER ANNUM: _/_/2016 08/15/20______% ______
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, New Jersey (the “Board of Education”) hereby acknowledges itself indebted and for value received promises to pay to CEDE & CO., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, which will act as Securities Depository, on the Maturity Date specified above, the principal sum of ______DOLLARS ($______) and to pay interest on such sum from the Dated Date set forth above at the Rate of Interest Per Annum specified above semiannually on the fifteenth days of February and August in each year until maturity [or earlier redemption] commencing on August 15, 2017. Interest on this bond will be paid to the Securities Depository by the Board of Education and will be credited to the participants of The Depository Trust Company as listed on the records of The Depository Trust Company as of the February 1 and August 1 next preceding the date of such payments (the "Record Dates" for such payments). Principal of this bond, upon presentation and surrender to the Board of Education, will be paid to the Securities Depository by the Board of Education and will be credited to the participants of The Depository Trust Company.
This bond is not transferable as to principal or interest except to an authorized nominee of The Depository Trust Company. The Depository Trust Company shall be responsible for maintaining the book-entry system for recording the interests of its participants or the transfers of the interests among its participants. The participants are responsible for maintaining records regarding the beneficial ownership interests in the bonds on behalf of individual purchasers.
[The bonds of this issue maturing prior to August 15, 20__ are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturities. The bonds of this issue maturing on or after August 15, 20__ are redeemable at the option of the Board of Education in whole or in part on any date on or after August 15, 20__ upon notice as required herein at par, plus in each case unpaid accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption.
Notice of redemption shall be given by mailing by first class mail in a sealed envelope with postage prepaid to the registered owners of the bonds not less than thirty (30) days, nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption. Such mailing shall be to the owners of such bonds at their respective addresses as 7 West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE– June 13, 2016
2. (continued) they last appear on the registration books kept for that purpose by the Board of Education or a duly appointed Bond Registrar. Any failure of the Securities Depository to advise any of its participants or any failure of any participant to notify any beneficial owner of any notice of redemption shall not affect the validity of the redemption proceedings. If the Board of Education determines to redeem a portion of the bonds prior to maturity, the bonds to be redeemed shall be selected by the Board of Education. The bonds to be redeemed having the same maturity shall be selected by the Securities Depository in accordance with its regulations.
If notice of redemption has been given as provided herein, the bonds or the portion thereof called for redemption shall be due and payable on the date fixed for redemption at the redemption price, together with unpaid accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. Interest shall cease to accrue on the bonds after the date fixed for redemption. Payment shall be made upon surrender of the bonds redeemed.]
This bond is one of an authorized issue of bonds and is issued pursuant to Title 18A, Education, Chapter 24, of the New Jersey Statutes and the refunding bond ordinance finally adopted by the Board of Education on June 13, 2016, in all respects duly approved. Payment of this obligation is secured under the provisions of the New Jersey School Bond Reserve Act, P.L. 1980, c. 72, approved July 16, 1980, as amended by P.L. 2003, c.118, approved July 1, 2003, in accordance with which an amount equal to 1% of the aggregate outstanding bonded indebtedness (but not to exceed the moneys available in the fund) of New Jersey counties, municipalities and school districts for school purposes as of September 15 of each year, is held within the State Fund for the Support of Free Public Schools as a school bond reserve pledged by law to secure payments of principal and interest due on such bonds in the event of the inability of the issuer to make payment.
The full faith and credit of the Board of Education are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on this bond according to its terms.
It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by the constitution or the statutes of the State of New Jersey to exist, to have happened or to have been performed precedent to or in the issuance of this bond exist, have happened and have been performed and that the issue of bonds of which this is one, together with all other indebtedness of the Board of Education, is within every debt and other limit prescribed by such constitution or statutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY has caused this bond to be executed in its name by the manual or facsimile signature of its President, its corporate seal to be hereunto imprinted or affixed, this bond and the seal to be attested by the manual signature of its Secretary, and this bond to be dated the Dated Date as specified above. 8 West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE– June 13, 2016
2. (continued) THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
[SEAL]
ATTEST: By: (Facsimile)______President By:______Secretary
[END OF SAMPLE BOND FORM] Section 6. The Bonds shall have printed thereon a copy of the written opinion with respect to the Bonds that is to be rendered by Bond Counsel, complete except for omission of its date. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to file a signed duplicate of such written opinion in the Business Administrator/Board Secretary's office. Alternatively, each Bond may be accompanied by the signed legal opinion or copy thereof. Section 7. Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor are authorized to arrange for the printing of the Bonds. The proper officials of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Bonds and to deliver them to the Purchaser in exchange for payment, including accrued interest from their date to the date of delivery, if any. Section 8. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized to make representations and warranties, to enter into agreements and to make all arrangements with The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York as may be necessary in order to provide that the Bonds will be eligible for deposit with The Depository Trust Company and to satisfy any obligation undertaken in connection therewith. Section 9. In the event that The Depository Trust Company may determine to discontinue providing its service with respect to the Bonds or is removed by the Board of Education and if no successor Securities Depository is appointed, the Bonds which were previously issued in book-entry form shall be converted to Registered Bonds (the "Registered Bonds") in denominations of $5,000, or any integral multiple thereof, except that an amount maturing in any one year in excess of the largest principal amount thereof equaling a multiple of $5,000 will be in denominations of $1,000, or any integral multiple thereof. The beneficial owner under the book-entry system, upon registration of the Bonds held in the beneficial owner's name, will become the registered owner of such Registered Bonds. The Board shall be obligated to provide for the execution and delivery of the Registered Bonds in certificate form. Section 10. The Board hereby covenants that it will comply with any conditions subsequent imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") in order to preserve the exemption from taxation of interest on the Bonds, including the requirement to rebate all net investment earnings on the gross proceeds above the yield on the Bonds, and that it will refrain from taking any action that would adversely affect the tax exemption of the Bonds under the Code. 9 West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE– June 13, 2016
2. (continued) Section 11. Solely for purposes of complying with Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission, as amended and interpreted from time to time (the "Rule"), and provided that the Bonds are not exempt from the Rule and provided that the Bonds are not exempt from the following requirements in accordance with paragraph (d) of the Rule, for so long as the Bonds remain outstanding (unless the Bonds have been wholly defeased), the Board of Education shall provide for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and the beneficial owners thereof: (a) On or prior to February 1 of each year, beginning February 1, 2017, electronically to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s Electronic Municipal Market Access (“EMMA”) system or such other repository designated by the SEC to be an authorized repository for filing secondary market disclosure information, if any, annual financial information with respect to the Board of Education consisting of the audited financial statements (or unaudited financial statements if audited financial statements are not then available, which audited financial statements will be delivered when and if available) of the Board of Education and certain financial information and operating data consisting of (1) Board of Education indebtedness; (2) property valuation information; and (3) tax rate, levy and collection data. The audited financial statements will be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as modified by governmental accounting standards as may be required by New Jersey law; (b) if any of the following material events occur regarding the Bonds, a timely notice not in excess of ten business days after the occurrence of the event sent to EMMA: (1) Principal and interest payment delinquencies; (2) Non-payment related defaults, if material; (3) Unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting financial difficulties; (4) Unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial difficulties; (5) Substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure to perform; (6) Adverse tax opinions, the issuance by the Internal Revenue Service of proposed or final determinations of taxability, Notices of Proposed Issue (IRS Form 5701-TEB) or other material notices or determinations with respect to the tax status of the security, or other material events affecting the tax status of the security; (7) Modifications to rights of security holders, if material; (8) Bond calls, if material, and tender offers; (9) Defeasances; (10) Release, substitution, or sale of property securing repayment of the securities, if material; (11) Rating changes; (12) Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar event of the obligated person; (13) The consummation of a merger, consolidation, or acquisition involving an obligated person or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the obligated person, other than in the ordinary course of business, the 10 West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE– June 13, 2016
2. (continued) entry into a definitive agreement to undertake such an action or the termination of a definitive agreement relating to any such actions, other than pursuant to its terms, if material; (14) Appointment of a successor or additional trustee or the change of name of a trustee, if material. For the purposes of the event identified in subparagraph (12) above, the event is considered to occur when any of the following occur: the appointment of a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer for an obligated person in a proceeding under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or in any other proceeding under state or federal law in which a court or governmental authority has assumed jurisdiction over substantially all of the assets or business of the obligated person, or if such jurisdiction has been assumed by leaving the existing governing body and officials or officers in possession but subject to the supervision and orders of a court or governmental authority, or the entry of an order confirming a plan of reorganization, arrangement or liquidation by a court or governmental authority having supervision or jurisdiction over substantially all of the assets or business of the obligated person. Notice of failure of the Board of Education to provide required annual financial information on or before the date specified in this resolution shall be sent in a timely manner to EMMA. If all or any part of the Rule ceases to be in effect for any reason, then the information required to be provided under this resolution, insofar as the provision of the Rule no longer in effect required the provision of such information, shall no longer be required to be provided. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall determine, in consultation with Bond Counsel, the application of the Rule or the exemption from the Rule for each issue of obligations of the Board of Education prior to their offering. Such officer is hereby authorized to enter into additional written contracts or undertakings to implement the Rule and is further authorized to amend such contracts or undertakings or the undertakings set forth in this resolution, provided such amendment is, in the opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel, in compliance with the Rule. In the event that the Board of Education fails to comply with the Rule requirements or the written contracts or undertakings specified in this resolution, the Board of Education shall not be liable for monetary damages, remedy being hereby specifically limited to specific performance of the Rule requirements or the written contracts or undertakings therefor. Section 12. The Board hereby approves the preparation and the distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement in the form to be approved by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Such Official Statement may be distributed in preliminary form and deemed final for purposes of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of the Board by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary. The Preliminary Official Statement shall be prepared in final form in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to execute any certificates necessary in connection with the distribution of the Official Statement. Final Official Statements shall be delivered to the Purchaser within the earliest of seven business days following the sale of the 11 West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE– June 13, 2016
2. (continued) Bonds or to accompany the Purchaser’s confirmations that request payment for the Bonds. Bond Counsel and/or the Financial Advisor are further authorized to arrange on behalf of the Board of Education for a rating for the Bonds from Standard & Poor’s and/or Moody’s Investor’s Service, and all such actions taken to date are hereby ratified. Section 13. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary, with the advice of the Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel, is authorized to arrange for bond insurance if advantageous based on the advice of the Financial Advisor to be provided at a premium not to exceed 75 basis points of the amount of principal and interest payable in order to obtain the best possible rates and the most cost effective financing and is authorized to take all steps on behalf of the Board necessary to do so. Section 14. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary, with the advice of the Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel, shall arrange for paying agent services or redemption agent services with a banking institution if any portion of the Bonds are term bonds requiring a sinking fund. Section 15. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is also authorized and directed to pay the costs of issuance in connection with the sale of the Bonds pursuant to a certificate of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to be executed upon delivery of the Bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed the amount outlined in the Bond Ordinance. Section 16. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall take all steps necessary to call the Refunded Bonds on the Redemption Date, at par, plus any unpaid accrued interest thereon and to take all steps necessary for the investment of the proceeds of the Refunded Bonds necessary to arrange for such redemption. The Financial Advisor and/or Underwriter on behalf of the Board of Education are authorized to reserve and purchase open market treasury securities and/or United State Treasury—State and Local Government Series (SLGs) for deposit with the escrow agent, if required. All of the principal amount and interest earnings on the open market treasury securities and/or SLGs, as well as cash, if necessary, will be used to pay the interest due on the Refunded Bonds through the Redemption Date and pay the Redemption Price on the Refunded Bonds on the Redemption Date. The Board hereby authorizes The Bank of New York Mellon to serve as escrow agent and authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and/or Board President to enter into an Escrow Deposit Agreement with such escrow agent in order to provide instructions regarding the deposit of the open market treasury securities and/or SLGs and cash, if any. Section 17. The Board hereby authorizes Nisivoccia LLP to serve as verification agent, if necessary, to confirm the accuracy of the arithmetical and mathematical computations supporting (i) the accuracy of the interest cost savings and the sufficiency of the amount in the escrow account to pay the interest due on the Refunded Bonds through the Redemption Date and pay the Redemption Price on the Redemption Date; and (ii) the calculations of yield supporting the conclusion of Bond Counsel that the Bonds are not “arbitrage bonds” as such meaning is set forth in the Code.
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2. (continued) Section 18. The Board President, Superintendent, Business Administrator/Board Secretary and other appropriate representatives of the Board are hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to provide for the issuance of the Bonds and the redemption of the Refunded Bonds, including preparing and executing such agreements and documents on behalf of the Board and taking all steps necessary or desirable to implement the requirements of this resolution, such agreements, and documents as may be necessary and appropriate and the transactions contemplated thereby. Section 19. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
3. To approve the bills and claims check number 031354 through check number 031445 and check number 031448 through check number 031505 and check number 510370 through check number 510372. Payroll Check Number 500606 through check number 500607. Void Check numbers 031446, 031447. Totaling: $1,653,720.59. Enclosures 1F – 5F
4. To approve the Student Activity Check Register from May 23, 2016 through June 10, 2016, check number 5955 through check number 6014. Totaling: $104,278.82. Enclosures 6F – 10F
5. To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2016.
Enclosures 11F – 26F
6. To approve the Executive Session Minutes of May 9, 2016. Enclosure 27F
7. To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2016.
Enclosures 28F – 57F
8. To approve the Executive Session Minutes of May 23, 2016.
Enclosure 58F 9. In order to maintain audit and QSAC compliance the Board approves the hiring of Duff & Phelps, LLC to update the fixed assets accounting ledger and property insurance appraisal for the district for a total fee of $1,045 as per the attached proposal. Enclosures 59F – 63F
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10. To approve a contract for the 2016-2019 school years with the Borough of Caldwell for the amount of $16,000 per school year, for use of the swimming pool at the Caldwell Center by the West Essex Swim Team for home swim meets and practices.
11. To approve renewal participation for the Student Activity/Athletic Accident Insurance Pool through Bollinger, Inc., effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, at a premium of $61,438.
12. To approve the attached amendment to the agreement with Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc., effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.
Enclosure 64F
13. To approve renewal of Benecard for the district’s prescription card plan effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
14. To approve the Product and Services Agreement with Genesis Educational Services, Inc. to provide and maintain the Staff Management Tools Program for the West Essex Regional School District at a cost of $10,000 for the 2016/2017 school year and a $2,000 annual yearly maintenance fee, thereafter, as appended.
Enclosures 65F - 66F
15. To accept, as per West Essex Regional Board of Education Policy and Regulation #7230, the donation of $1,000.00, from Paul Miller Toyota to be used for the $1,000 Toyota Scholarship to be presented to one (1) recipient on Scholarship Awards Night.
16. To accept, as per West Essex Regional Board of Education Policy and Regulation #7230, grants totaling $1,945.26 from the West Essex Education Foundation to be used for the following: $246.26 for the purchase of multimedia supplies for Special Education classes at the High School $499.00 for the purchase of multimedia supplies at the High School $1,200.00 to help fund Calculus classes at the High School
17. To accept, as per West Essex Regional Board of Education Policy and Regulation #7230, the donation of services, valued at approximately $3,000, from Adrenaline Fitness for performance training services and educational workshops for teachers/coaches/student-athletes in the West Essex Regional School District for the 2016/2017 school year
18. To approve the services of ProActive Sports Therapy/Parabolic Performance and Rehab for performance training services and educational workshops for teachers/coaches/student-athletes in the West Essex School District, at no cost to the Board of Education, for the 2016/2017 school year.
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19. To approve the services of Williams Sport Training for performance training services and educational workshops for teachers/coaches/student-athletes in the West Essex School District, at no cost to the Board of Education, for the 2015/2016 school year.
20. To approve the School Business Services Agreement with School Business Office LLC, to provide additional school business administration services for the West Essex Regional School District.
ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Wojtowicz, and President Smith No: None Abstain: Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mrs. Rosenberg & Mrs. Wojtowicz (#7 & #8 Only) Mrs. Smith (#5 & #6 Only) Absent: None
West Essex Regional Board of Education BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – June 13, 2016
The following building & grounds motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Item 1, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mr. Rubinich Seconded by Mrs. Sacco-Calderone to approve the following motions:
1. To approve the following application for Use of Facilities with the appropriate fees in accordance with Board Policy #7510: Organization Priority Event Facilities Date(s) Fees Starpower 5 Talent HS auditorium, Fri-Sun $15,500.00 competition cafeteria & 2 5/19-5/21/17 classrooms
ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Wojtowicz, and President Smith No: None Abstain: None Absent: None
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The following personnel motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1- 49, will be voted upon in one motion. Prior to action on these motions, the following action was taken: Motion by Mrs. Rosenberg Seconded by Mrs. Wojtowicz to amend Motion #37 and replace Motion #46 with a resolution drafted by the Board’s Attorney.
ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Wojtowicz, and President Smith No: None Abstain: None Absent: None
Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1, 3-36, 37 (As Amended), 38-45, 46 (As Amended) and 47-49, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Rosenberg Seconded by Mr. Rubinich to approve the following motions:
1. To approve with deepest regret, but with 25 years of fondest memories of dedicated service, the letter of resignation for retirement purposes from Anna Barbone as a World Language teacher assigned to West Essex Middle School effective July 1, 2016.
Enclosure 1P 2. WITHDRAWN
3. To approve Keri Georgewitz (MA+30) as a School Psychologist assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for the 2016/2017 school year, at an annual salary of $62,644, which is Step 1 of the 2016/2017 Master’s +30 Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: This is a NEW position.]
4. To approve Michelle Giampapa (MA) as a leave replacement Health/Physical Education teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for the 2016/2017 school year, at an annual salary of $58,517, which is Step 1 of the 2016/2017 Master’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Ms. Giampapa replaces Heather Hemmer, who was previously approved for an extension of her maternity/disability leave of absence at the May 23, 2016 Board meeting.]
5. To approve Youstina B. Makar (BA) as a 3/5th’s French teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for the 2016/2017 school year, at an annual salary of $35,247, which is 3/5th’s of Step 4 of the 2016/2017 Bachelor’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: This is a NEW position.]
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6. To approve Sarah Schiffelbein (MA) as a Special Education teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for the 2016/2017 school year, at an annual salary of $58,517, which is Step 1 of the 2016/2017 Master’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: This is a NEW position.]
7. To approve the appointment of Michelle Hagel as a Personal/Classroom Aide assigned to West Essex Regional Middle School, for the 2016/2017 school year, at the rate of $16.50 per hour. [NOTE: Ms. Hagel replaces Esther Menzo, who retired.]
8. To approve the appointment of Richard Haskoor as a Maintenance Worker/HVAC, (6:30AM-3:00PM, Monday-Friday), assigned to West Essex High School effective July 1, 2016, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork, for the 2016/2017 school year, at an annual salary of $66,496.81, which is Step 16 of the 2016/2017 Maintenance Salary Guide ($59,948.00), plus the HVAC stipend ($6,548.81). [NOTE: Mr. Haskoor replaces John Weigel.]
9. To abolish one 3/5th’s Mathematics teaching position assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for reasons of economy and efficiency, effective June 30, 2016.
10. To approve the transfer of Jason Lerner from the high school to the middle school Mathematics Department effective the 2016/2017 school year. [NOTE: This is a NEW position.]
11. To appoint Michael J. Falkowski, the Acting School Business Administrator, to serve as the Custodian of District Records in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Records Act for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, as per the terms set forth in his contract.
12. To appoint Michael J. Falkowski, the Acting School Business Administrator, as Purchasing Agent to make purchases on behalf of the West Essex Regional School District for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, as per the terms set forth in his contract.
13. To approve Michael J. Falkowski to serve as Public Agency Contracts Compliance Officer for the 2016/2017 school year.
14. To approve Stacy Casais, Dana Longo, and Lisa Swanick to work five (5) additional days over the course of the summer, between June 20, 2016 to August 31, 2016, at the rate of 1/200th of their respective annual salaries.
15. To approve Lisa Swanick to work an additional ten (10) days between July and August at a rate of 1/200 of her annual salary.
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16. To approve the transfer of staff members, for the 2016/2017 school year, as follows: Gerard Benanti from High School to Middle School Alexandria Tamburo from Middle School to High School
17. To approve Gabriella Bauer for mileage reimbursement, according to Policy #3440, for necessary travel as the Structured Learning Experience (SLE) Coordinator for the 2016-2017 school year.
18. To approve all West Essex Regional School District teachers to administer Homebound Instruction from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 at the contractual approved rate of $45 per hour.
19. To approve the following teachers to administer Homebound Instruction from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 at the contractual approved rate of $45 per hour: Don Albanese Bonnie McLain John Pappas Cindy Davis Marilyn Milano John Weinfeldt Donna Olster
20. To approve the following staff members to work as Site Managers to oversee facility usage by outside organizations for the 2016/2017 school year, at the rate of $35 per hour (Priority 1 thru 3) and $50 per hour (Priority 4 and 5), with payment to be made by outside organizations: Peter Davis Anthony Fabrizio Rick Fitzke Donna Mateyka Lee Oberg Christa Rizzo Linda Vicari [NOTE: In the event that none of the above-listed staff members are available, Ryan Gupta, Damion Macioci, Anthony Minnella or Lisa Swanick may serve as Site Manager, on an as-needed basis, at the discretion of the Superintendent.]
21. To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2016/2017 school year, as per WEEA contract : ACTIVITY STAFF MEMBER STIPEND Band: Marching Director Anthony Fabrizio $8,230 Band: Asst Director Visual Ensemble To Be Determined 3,542 Band: Asst Director Drill Instructor Christian Orrico 3,542 Band: Asst Director Percussion Coordinator Steven Nowakowski 3,542 Band: Specialized Instructor - Percussion Kenneth Cubillas 2,364 Band: Specialized Instructor - Woodwind Marissa Gerin 2,364 Band: Specialized Instructor - Brass Peter Norell 2,364 Band: Specialized Instructor - March/Maneuver Daniel Basile 2,364 Band: Camp Chaperone Anthony Fabrizio (Full) 701 18 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – June 13, 2016
21. (continued) To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2016/2017 school year, as per WEEA contract : ACTIVITY STAFF MEMBER STIPEND Daniel Basile (1/2) Kenneth Cubillas (1/2) Marissa Gerin (1/2) Peter Norell (1/2) Band: Camp Chaperone (5 per individual) Steven Nowakowski (1/2) 701 per Christian Orrico (1/2) person To Be Determined (1/2) To Be Determined (1/2) Band: Camp Nurse (RN) Paula Frisch 2,500
22. To approve Keri Georgewitz to participate in an in-house summer staff training session, which is over and above her assigned duties and contract, at 1/200th of her annual contractual salary.
23. To approve Keri Georgewitz as part of the pool of middle school Child Study Team members to work during the summer in preparation for the 2016/2017 school year, which is over and above her assigned duties and contract, at 1/200th of her annual contractual salary.
24. To approve Claire Sweeney to work four (4) days during the summer, at the discretion of the Superintendent, in preparation for the 2016/2017 school year, which is over and above her assigned duties and contract, at 1/200th of her annual contractual salary.
25. To approve Claire Sweeney for the following curriculum writing assignment for the 2016/2017 school year, which is over and above her assigned duties and contract, at the rate of $49 per hour: COURSE TASK HOURS STEM 7/8 NEW 10
26. To approve the following curriculum writing assignments for the 2016/2017 school year at the rate of $49 per hour: COURSE TASK HOURS TEACHER American Film Studies Revise 5 Robert Muller AP Computer Science Principles NEW 10 Vincent Carchietta Big History NEW 10 Jamie Wall Biology Revise 5 Jodie Dolce Biotechnology NEW 10 W. Bruffy/D. Martin Chemistry Revise 5 Deanna Lippi Computer Science 7/8 NEW 10 V. Carchietta/J. Lerner Earth & Environmental Science Revise 5 Jamie Wall English 8 Revise 5 G. Solari/M. Croce English 10 Revise 5 Chris Hermosilla Fashion Illustration NEW 10 Pam Rizzi Film Review Revise 5 Aaron Myerson 19 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – June 13, 2016
26. (continued) To approve the following curriculum writing assignments for the 2016/2017 school year at the rate of $49 per hour: COURSE TASK HOURS TEACHER Genocide Revise 5 Chris Benacquista Journalism 1 Revise 5 Chris Hermosilla Math 7-1 Revise 5 Fourounjian/McCambridge/Morrissey Music 7/8 Revise 5 Donna Mateyka Pre-Algebra 9 Revise 5 Stefanie DuCasse Physics Revise 5 Wendy Fink Reading 8 Revise 5 Jenna Maus-Collucci Science 7 Revise 5 Paula Arbadji Science 8 Revise 5 Shannon Corcoran
27. To approve Independent Study Assignments and Advisors for the 2016/2017 school year at the contractual rate of $1,000.00 per teacher, as follows: Student Independent Study Advisor DeBrabanter, Katie Psychology in Literature Virginia Dunphy Maher, Karin Latin Literature Kelsie Toy Marsh, Richard Organic Chemistry Denise D’Meo
28. To approve Paula Frisch and Denise Logan as school nurses, for the Title I Summer School and Extended School Year programs, effective June 20, 2016 through July 25, 2016, not to exceed 5 hours per day, Monday-Thursday, one (1) nurse on staff each day, at the rate of 1/200ths annual salary, pro-rated.
29. To approve the appointment of the following English, Mathematics and Science teachers for the Title I Middle School Summer Program, Monday through Thursday, from June 20, 2016 through July 25, 2016, at the rate of 1/200th of annual salary, pro-rated: Paula Arbadji Nicole Fourounjian Jenna Maus-Collucci Lanaya Torres
30. To approve the appointment of Mary Longden as a personal aide for Student ID #403687 in the Extended School year LLD program at a rate of $27.80 per hour, 5 hours per day effective July 5, 2016 through July 28, 2016.
31. To approve the appointments of Jesse Oberg, Ryan Onove, Christopher Pezzuti, Andrew Rubinich and Steven Yen to work in the Technology Department in the West Essex Regional School District, as needed, from Monday, June 20, 2016 through Wednesday, August 31, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
32. To rescind the appointment of Austin Alvarado as Boys 7/8th Grade Soccer Coach, for the 2016/2017 Fall season, previously approved at the May 15, 2015 Board meeting. [NOTE: Mr. Alvarado has informed Administration he is declining the position.]
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33. To approve the following 2016/2017 Fall coaching positions:
Sport Coach Position Step Stipend
Girls Soccer Matthew Diglio Assistant 5 $6,969
Boys Soccer Evan Marquez Assistant 2 $5,854
7/8 Boys Soccer Bob Black 7/8 Grade 5 $5,726
B/G Cross Country Tim Cullen Head Coach 2 $5,923 Lanaya Torres Assistant 3 $4,371
Football Joe Russo Assistant 2 $6,748
34. To approve Paula Frisch and Denise Logan for summer work to process and review athletic physicals for the high school and middle school for a total not to exceed 15 days, collectively, effective July 26, 2016 through August 26, 2016 at the rate of 1/200ths annual salary, pro-rated. The days are subject to approval by the Superintendent of Schools and will be coordinated by the Athletic Director.
35. To approve the following individuals to work throughout the 2016-2017 athletic seasons, at the rates below in Schedule E – Sports Non Coaching Positions: Linda Vicari Andrea Llauget-Mondadori Bettina Mianulli Chris Benacquista Jason Freda Toni-Anne Cavallo Allison Decker Katelyn Shaw Caitlin Jozefczyk Jeff Dougan Jarrod Cappello Ryan Gupta Donald Albanese Paula Frisch Peter Davis Barbara Bruchac Denise Logan Anthony Lambo Michele Riker Ryan Logan Marion McGuinness Michael Markey Michael Llauget James Quinless Dominick Linsalato William Humes Anthony Emering Greg Ruggiero Greg Aschoff Justin Schwindel Pat McGlynn Eric Johnson Tim Glenn Maria Cirello Amanda Fernicola Jill Cosse Melissa Croce
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36. To approve the following 2016/2017 Winter Coaching appointments: SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND Boys Basketball William Humes Head Coach 5 $9,938 Michael Llauget Assistant 5 6,969 Anthony Lambo Assistant 5 6,969 7/8 B Basketball Tim Walsh 7/8th Grade 2 $5,277 Girls Basketball Maria Cirello Head Coach 5 $9,938 Tim Glenn Assistant 5 6,969 7/8 G Basketball Ryan Logan 7/8th Grade 2 $5,277 Ice Hockey Marc Gregory Head Coach 5 $9,938 Darius Kopec Assistant 5 6,969 Kevin Teeven Assistant 2 5,854 B/G Swimming Jake Taylor Head Coach 5 $6,367 Kathleen Turnbull Assistant 5 4,585 B/G Winter Track Tim Cullen Head Coach 2 $5,923 Jenna Maus-Collucci Assistant 4 4,479 Joe Russo Assistant 3 4,371 Wrestling Greg Ruggiero Head Coach 5 $9,938 Michael Markey Assistant 5 6,969 Patrick Nappi Assistant 3 6,226 7/8 Wrestling Nick Hughes 7/8th Grade 5 $5,726 James Quinless 7/8th Grade 5 5,726 Cheerleading Michele Riker Head Coach 4 $3,571 Jocelyn Pucilowski Assistant 3 2,678 Strength Coach Chris Benacquista Head Coach 2 $5,923
37. To approve the following 2016/2017 Spring Coaching appointments, at the stipend amounts listed:
SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND Baseball Eric Johnson Head Coach 5 $9,358 Michael Llauget Assistant 5 6,612 James Whalen Assistant 5 6,612 Ryan Logan Assistant 4 6,250
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37. (continued) To approve the following 2016/2017 Spring Coaching appointments, at the stipend amounts listed: SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND
7/8 Baseball Tim Walsh 7/8th Grade 4 $5,575 Softball Andrea Llauget Head Coach 5 $9,358 Domenick Linsalato Assistant 5 6,612 Jay Ahmed Assistant 5 6,612 7/8 Softball Louis Ferrara 7/8th Grade 4 $5,575 Golf John Regan Head Coach 5 $6,367 Boys Tennis Don Albanese Head Coach 5 $8,132 Jason Freda Assistant 5 6,023 Boys Volleyball Caitlyn Jozefczyk Head Coach 2 $8,822 Bryan McNaught Assistant 4 6,596 Boys Track Anthony Emering Head Coach 4 $9,567 Ronald Rowe Assistant Coach 5 6,969 Chris Benacquista Assistant Coach 5 6,969 Girls’ Track Tim Cullen Head Coach 2 $8,822 Anthony Lambo Assistant Coach 5 6,969 Jenna Maus-Colucci Assistant Coach 4 6,596 B/G Spring Track Lanaya Torres Assistant Coach 3 $6,226 7/8th Grade Track Greg Ruggiero 7/8th Grade 5 $5,726 Allison Pinadella 7/8th Grade 4 5,575 Strength Coach Chris Benacquista Head Coach 2 $5,923
38. As recommended by the Superintendent of Schools to issue contracts to all special education teacher aides, not resigned, for the 2016/2017 school year be approved according to the enclosed list. Enclosure 2P
39. To approve with deepest regret, but with 16 years of fondest memories of dedicated service, the letter of resignation for retirement purposes from Susan Sherman as a Business teacher assigned to West Essex Middle School effective July 1, 2016.
Enclosure 3P
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40. To approve Lisa Albertini (BA) as a leave replacement Special Education teacher assigned to West Essex Regional Middle School, effective September 1, 2016 through November 22, 2016 at an annual salary of $55,574, pro-rated, which is Step 1 of the 2016/2017 Bachelor’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Ms. Albertini replaces Jennifer Bramhall, who was previously approved for a maternity/disability leave of absence at the April 25, 2016 Board meeting.]
41. To approve Abigail Martin (BA+15) as a Social Studies teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for the 2016/2017 school year, at an annual salary of $58,025, which is Step 2 of the 2016/2017 Bachelor’s+15 Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Ms. Martin replaces Leon Samuels, who resigned.]
42. To approve Lauren Slater (MA) as a Guidance Counselor assigned to West Essex Regional Middle School, for the 2016/2017 school year, at an annual salary of $60,517, which is Step 3 of the 2016/2017 Master’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Ms. Slater replaces Theresa Imhoff, who retired.]
43. To approve the appointments of Marco G. Bazzarelli, Michael H. Bohrer, Brendan Dyer, Stephen R. Tilton III and Dominick Trombino for summer maintenance work in the West Essex Regional School District, as needed, from Monday, June 20, 2016 through Wednesday, August 31, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
44. To approve one (1) day, without pay, on Monday, June 13, 2016, for Christine Aletti, English teacher assigned to West Essex High School.
45. To rescind Personnel Motion #37 previously approved at the May 23, 2016 Board meeting approving Michael J. Falkowski as Acting Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the West Essex Regional School District from approximately July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, as per the School Business Services Agreement with School Business Office LLC, as per attached.
46. BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) appoints Michael Falkowski (hereinafter referred to as “Mr. Falkowski”) as the Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the West Essex Regional School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2016 and ending on June 30, 2017; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Employment Agreement has been submitted to and approved by the Interim Executive County Superintendent, according to standards adopted by the Commissioner of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7-8 (j); and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board approves the Employment Agreement with Mr. Falkowski for the position of Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the foregoing period of appointment, which Employment Agreement is attached to this Resolution and made a part hereof; and,
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46. (continued) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Board President and the Superintendent of Schools to execute, on behalf of the Board, the Employment Agreement by and between the Board and Mr. Falkowski.
Enclosures 4P – 8P
47. To approve Stephanie Buonomo Vallone (MA) as a Spanish teacher assigned to West Essex Regional Middle School, for the 2016/2017 school year, at an annual salary of $72,160, which is Step 10 of the 2016/2017 Master’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Ms. Vallone replaces Anna Barbone, who retired.]
48. To approve Vickie Mirsik for the position of District Substitute Caller for the 2016/2017 school year with an annual stipend of $7,988.17.
49. To approve Edward Lynch (BA) as a leave replacement Technology teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, effective September 1, 2016 through December 16, 2016 at an annual salary of $55,574, pro-rated, which is Step 1 of the 2016/2017 Bachelor’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Mr. Lynch replaces Andrea Llauget, who was previously approved for a maternity/disability leave of absence at the April 25, 2016 Board meeting.]
ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Wojtowicz, and President Smith No: None Abstain: None Absent: None
West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – June 13, 2016
The following curriculum/special education motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-25, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Dias Seconded by Mrs. Egan to approve the following motions:
1. To approve the following requests for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses O’Donovan, WL Technology Institute Montvale, NJ Wed-Thurs Conference Fee: Caroline – Designing IPA’s 8/24-8/25/16 $100.00 Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $23.52
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1. (continued) To approve the following requests for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Ferretti, Michelle Comprehensive Orton- Secaucus, NJ Mon-Fri Conference Fee: Gillingham Training 7/25-7/29/16 $1,075.00 Hinman, Pam Prepare for Your Audit Mt. Arlington, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: Workshop 6/14/16 No Cost Longo, Barbara Prepare for Your Audit Mt. Arlington, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: Workshop 6/14/16 No Cost Swanick, Lisa Staff Rights, Staff Monroe, NJ Monday Conference Fee: Accountability, and 6/27/16 $150.00 School Ethics Workshop Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $32.15 Dolce, Jody Embracing Uncertainty: New York, NY Tues-Wed Conference Fee: Statistics in Science 8/2-8/3/16 No Cost Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $106.45 Frisch, Paula NJAAP School Health Somerset, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: 2016 10/18/16 $175.00 Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $13.09 Hermosilla, Chris Rutgers Writing Institute New Brunswick, Mon-Thurs Conference Fee: Summer College NJ 6/27-6/30/16 $675.00 Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $115.82 Fabrizio, Anthony Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, NY Fri-Mon Conference Fee: Band Director Academy 6/24-6/27/16 $400.00 Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $219.31
2. BE IT RESOLVED by the West Essex Regional Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) that the terms, stipulations and conditions as established in the Settlement Agreement and Release (hereinafter referred to as “Agreement”) between the Board and the parents of Student ID #12200022, and which agreement is located in the student’s file, are hereby adopted and approved by the Board. The Board President and Business Administrator/Board Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Settlement Agreement and Release, and any other documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.
Enclosures 1CSE – 12CSE
3. To approve the 2016/2017 Special Education Student Transportation Reimbursement contract, as attached, between the West Essex Regional School District and the parents of Student ID #520004, for disbursement of transportation expenses in the amount of $4,180. Enclosures 13CSE – 14CSE
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4. To approve the 2016/2017 Special Education Student Transportation Reimbursement contract, as attached, between the West Essex Regional School District and the parents of Student ID #401950, for disbursement of transportation expenses in the amount of $4,260. Enclosures 15CSE – 16CSE
5. To approve the following out-of-district student placements for the 2016/2017 extended school year summer programs: Student Out-of-District School Tuition Student ID# New Beginnings Summer Tuition--$9,539.10 520117 28 Dwight Place July 11– August, 19 Fairfield, NJ 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. 973-882-8822 Student ID# New Beginnings Summer Tuition--$9,539.10 520179 28 Dwight Place July 11– August, 19 Fairfield, NJ 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. 973-882-8822 Student ID# Children’s Therapy School Summer Tuition--$7,690.25 532007 321 Prospect Street July 5—July 29 Midland Park, NJ 97432 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. Student ID# Children’s Therapy School Summer Tuition--$7,690.25 52100013 321 Prospect Street Extraordinary Midland Park, NJ 97432 Aide:$2,090.00 July 5—July 29 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. Student The Calais School Summer Tuition--$10,079.70 ID#50019 45 Highland Avenue July 6—August 16 Whippany, NJ 07981 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. 973-884-2030 Student Windsor Learning Center Summer Tuition--$9,150 ID#200530 242 Wanaque Avenue July 5—August 15, 2016 Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 8:30 a.m.—2:20 p.m. 973-839-3556 Student ID# HASC Summer Program Summer Tuition and Aide-- 530004 5902 Fourteenth Avenue $10,172 Brooklyn, NY 11219 July 1 – August 11, 2016 Tel: 718-686-5930 Fax: 718-853-0213 Student ID# New Beginnings Summer Tuition----$9,539.10 531239 28 Dwight Place July 11– August, 19 Fairfield, NJ 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. 973-882-8822 Student ID# New Beginnings Summer Tuition----$9,539.10 540006 28 Dwight Place July 11– August, 19 Fairfield, NJ 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. 973-882-8822
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5. (continued) To approve the following out-of-district student placements for the 2016/2017 extended school year summer programs: Student Out-of-District School Tuition Student The Calais School Summer Tuition--$10,079.70 ID#201614 45 Highland Avenue July 6—August 16 Whippany, NJ 07981 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. 973-884-2030 Student Summit Camp Summer Tuition--$6,087 ID#301947 322 Route 46 West, Suite 210 Per Settlement Parsippany, NJ 07054 July 17—August 21, 2016 Student New Beginnings Summer Tuition----$9,539.10 ID#201740 28 Dwight Place Extraordinary Aide--$5,100 Fairfield, NJ July 11– August, 19 973-882-8822 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. Student Winston Prep Summer Tuition--$4,500 ID#12200023 901 Route 10, East Per Settlement Whippany, NJ 07981 June 29 973-500-6480 8:15 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Student The Calais School Summer Tuition--$10,079.70 ID#204834 45 Highland Avenue July 6—August 16 Whippany, NJ 07981 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. 973-884-2030 Student ID# Shepard School Summer Tuition--$8,310 401950 8 Columba Street July 1—August 12 Morristown, NJ 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. (973) 984-1600 Student Summit Camp Summer Tuition--$3,950 ID#402179 322 Route 46 West, Suite 210 August 2016 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Student Chapel Hill Academy Summer Tuition--$9,900 ID#42200065 31 Chapel Hill Road July 5--August 15 Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Student Children’s Institute Summer Tuition--$7,193.34 ID#200190 15 Bloomfield Avenue--Suite 3 Shared Aide--$1,375 Verona, NJ 07044 July 5 – August 3, 2016 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Student Children’s Institute Summer Tuition--$7,193.34 ID#200180 15 Bloomfield Avenue--Suite 3 Shared Aide--$1,375 Verona, NJ 07044 July 5 – August 3, 2016 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Student ID# Children’s Institute Summer Tuition--$7,216.88 520004 15 Bloomfield Avenue--Suite 3 Extraordinary Aide: $2,750 Verona, NJ 07044 July 5 – August 3, 2016 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
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5. (continued) To approve the following out-of-district student placements for the 2016/2017 extended school year summer programs: Student Out-of-District School Tuition Student ID# Children’s Institute Summer Tuition--$7,216.88 520917 15 Bloomfield Avenue--Suite 3 Extraordinary Aide: $2,750 Verona, NJ 07044 July 5 – August 3, 2016 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Student ID# Horizon High School Summer Tuition--$10,287.90 540024 71-77 Okner Parkway July 5 – August 15 Livingston, NJ 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (973) 535-1999
6. To approve Essex Regional Educational Services Commission as a provider of therapeutic behavioral services for the following out-of-district student from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. To include behaviorist and home ABA services. Cost for these programs not to exceed $30,000 each. Services will be provided at the student’s home: Student ID#520004 [NOTE: Six hours weekly of ABA aide services and one hour behaviorist services]
7. To approve Essex Regional Educational Services Commission as a provider of therapeutic behavioral services for the following out-of-district students from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. To include behaviorist and home ABA therapy services. Cost for these programs not to exceed $30,000 each. Services will be provided at each student’s home: Student ID#520117 Student ID#520917 Student ID#520179
8. Progressive Therapy of NJ will provide the home behaviorist services for parent /coordination training for 1 hour per week at a rate of $125 per hour, not to exceed $125 per week and 2 hours of ABA direct therapy per week at a rate of $70 per hour, not to exceed $140 per week for out-of-district student ID # 530004 from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Services will be provided at the student’s home.
9. Progressive Therapy of NJ will provide Home Based Services—Coordination and ABA Therapy. Services will be provided at a rate of $125 per hour for 1 hour per week of parent training, not to exceed $125 per week and 6 hours of ABA therapy per week at $70 per hour, not to exceed $420 per week; for out-of-district student ID # 201740 from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Services will be provided at the student’s home.
10. Progressive Therapy of NJ will provide Home Based Services—Coordination and ABA Therapy. Services will be provided at a rate of $125 per hour for 3 hours of parent training, not to exceed $375 per month and 3 hours of ABA therapy per week at a rate of $70 per hour, not to exceed $210 per month; for out-of-district student ID # 200180 from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Services will be provided at the student’s home. 29 West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – June 13, 2016
11. Progressive Therapy of NJ will provide Home Based Services—Coordination and ABA Therapy. Services will be provided at a rate of $125 per hour for 3 hours of parent training, not to exceed $375 per month and 3 hours of ABA therapy per week at a rate of $70 per hour, not to exceed $210 per month; for out-of-district student ID # 200190 from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Services will be provided at the student’s home.
12. To approve Rita Deutsch to provide Child Study Team evaluations as a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant for the West Essex Regional School District at a cost of $425 per evaluation for the 2016-2017 school year.
13. To approve Kathy Quinn, School Psychologist, to provide Child Study Team evaluations for the West Essex Regional School District at a cost of $425 per evaluation for the 2016-2017 school year.
14. To approve Creative Speech Solutions, LLC as a provider of oral-motor speech, feeding and language therapy services for West Essex District students participating in the Extended School Year LLD Program, from July 5, 2016 to July 28, 2016 at a rate of $95.00 per hour.
15. To approve Creative Speech Solutions, LLC as a provider of oral-motor speech, feeding and language therapy services for West Essex District students at a rate of $95.00 per hour, from September 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
16. To approve AJL Therapy for Kids, LLC as a provider of physical and occupational therapy services for West Essex Regional In-District Students from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 at a rate of $85.00 per session.
17. To approve Maxim Healthcare Services, Hackensack, NJ to provide Registered Nursing Services for Student ID# 532007 at a rate of $45 per hour for Registered Nurses, not to exceed 8 hours and $40.00 per hour for Licensed Practical Nurses, not to exceed 8 hours from July 5, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
18. To approve Spectrum Works as a Structured Learning Experience (SLE) job site from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 at a rate of $40 per hour/per student.
19. To approve Pathway Program students to participate in community-based instruction twice a week visiting different sites for the 2016-2017 school year. Accompanying the students will be Gabriel Bauer, Pathway’s classroom teacher, a personal aide and a classroom aide as needed. Transportation will be provided by the District.
20. To approve Pane Consulting, LLC, to provide ABA Consultation/Coordination services for the extended school year: Heather Pane will provide services for student ID #403747, not to exceed twelve (12) hours from July 5, 2016 through July 28, 2016 a rate of $85 per hour.
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21. To approve Pane Consulting, LLC, to provide ABA instruction through a Summer Home Program for student ID#403747 from July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016, not to exceed thirty-eight and one-half (38.5) hours implemented as follows: Heather Pane: 24.5 hours of ABA Instruction Services at a rate of $85 per hour. Frank Pane: 14 hours of ABA Instructions Services at a rate of $65 per hour.
22. To approve Meredith Dodds to provide ABA instruction through a Summer Home Program for student ID #403747 from July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016, not to exceed one and one-half (1.5) hours implemented as follows: Meredith Dodds: 1.5 hours of ABA Instructions Services at a rate of $60 per hour.
23. To amend Curriculum/Special Education Motion #1 previously approved at the May 23, 2016 Board meeting approving requests for Professional Development, to read as follows: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Carchietta, AP Computer Science Madison, NJ Mon-Fri Conference Fee: Vincent Principles for Teachers 8/1-8/5/16 $1,025.00 Summer Institute $895.00 Plus $220 per day (Article 16 Para. D) Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $155.24 $51.46 Mateyka, Donna NJMEA Summer Ewing Twp, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: Workshop 8/2/16 No Cost $80.00 Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $43.18
24. To amend Curriculum/Special Education Motion #1 previously approved at the February 22, 2016 Board meeting approving requests for Professional Development, to read as follows: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Blanchard, AP US History Grading Louisville, KY Wed-Tues Conference Fee: Caroline 6/1-6/7/16 No Cost 6/1-6/8/16
25. To amend Curriculum/Special Education Motion #11 previously approved at the April 25, 2016 Board meeting, to read as follows: To approve the West Essex Regional School District to operate the following Title I summer school program in the Middle School from June 20, 2016 through July 25, 2016. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday, each class will be three hours and fifteen minutes per day, teachers will be paid for four (4) hours per day, to allow students arriving early and those awaiting pick up in the afternoon to have supervision: Extended School Year: 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts and Mathematics Classes Extended School Year: 7th and 8th Grade Science and Social Studies classes, if needed
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ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Wojtowicz, and President Smith No: None Abstain: None Absent: None
West Essex Regional Board of Education MISCELLANEOUS – June 13, 2016
The following miscellaneous motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-4, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Sacco-Calderone Seconded by Mrs. Wojtowicz to approve the following motions:
1. To approve the semi-annual Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report, as presented at the June 13, 2016 Regular Board meeting.
2. To approve the West Essex Regional School District Professional Development Plan for the 2016/2017 school year. Enclosures 1M - 4M
3. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation No. 8 (HS) for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent’s Report to the Board and directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.
4. RESOLVED, that the West Essex Regional Board of Education has determined that the two (2) Qualitative and three (3) Quantitative Merit Goals established in the employment contract for Barbara Longo, Superintendent of Schools, have been satisfied and were achieved during the 2015/2016 school year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Essex County Interim Superintendent of Schools in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1(e)(10)(iv); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon receipt of confirmation of satisfaction of the above goals from the Essex County Interim Superintendent of Schools, the applicable Merit Bonus provisions of the Superintendent’s contract shall be paid.
ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Wojtowicz, and President Smith No: None Abstain: None Absent: None 32 West Essex Regional Board of Education MISCELLANEOUS – June 13, 2016
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mrs. Smith opened the floor to the public for comments on non-agenda items. Hearing none, she closed the floor and resumed the meeting.
Motion to adjourn by Ms. Bachmann Seconded by Mrs. Rosenberg at 8:46 PM.
ADJOURN: There being no further business before this Board of Education, BE IT RESOLVED that this public meeting be adjourned.
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