MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PUBLIC BOARD MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 AT 5:30 PM GEORGE INNESS ANNEX ATRIUM 141 PARK STREET, MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY
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AGENDA FOR THE PUBLIC BOARD MEETING HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 AT 5:30 PM GEORGE INNESS ANNEX ATRIUM 141 PARK STREET, MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY
A. STATEMENTS Page 1. Meeting Notice B. ROLL CALL C. RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION D. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION E. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE F. ROLL CALL G. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT H. STUDENT PERFORMANCES 1. Renaissance Students Performance I. PRESENTATION 1. Restorative Justice Update J. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC The Board will allow time for the public to comment on agenda and non-agenda items.
K. MINUTES – Attachments 1. Public/Executive Session held on November 18, 2019 2. Public/Executive Session held on December 4, 2019
L. BUSINESS OFFICE 1. Approval of Conference and Travel Requests 3-7 2. Approval of Acceptance of Donation to Hillside School 8 3. Approval of Award of Contract for Professional Services – Parette Somjen Architects For Buzz Aldrin Middle School - Stair 4 & 5 Partial Replacement 9 4. Approval of Submission of Comprehensive Maintenance Plan– Attachment 10 5. Approval of Monthly Budget Reports and Bills and Claims – Attachment 11
M. PUPIL SERVICES 1. Approval of Out-of-District Placements for Special Education Students 12 2. Approval of Out-of-District Placements 13 3. Approval of H.I.B. Report 14-15
N. OPERATIONS AND SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES Agenda/Public Board Meeting Monday, December 16, 2019 Page 2
1. Approval of the First Reading of the School Calendar for 2020-2021 School Year – Attachment 16 2. Approval of the First Reading of Policies – Attachment 17 3. Approval of the First Reading of Regulation – Attachment 18 4. Approval of the Second Reading of Bylaw – Attachment 19 5. Approval of the Second Reading of Policies – Attachment 20 6. Approval of the Second Reading of Regulation – Attachment 21
O. DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 1. Approval of Field Trips 22-24
P. PERSONNEL 1. Approval of Personnel Report – (Provided Within Addendum)
Q. BOARD COMMENTS
R. ANNOUNCEMENT OF FUTURE MEETING DATES The next public meeting of the Montclair Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the George Inness Annex Atrium at 141 Park Street. The meeting will go into closed session until approximately 7:30 pm when it will re-open to the public.
S. ADJOURNMENT
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
CONFERENCE AND TRAVEL REQUESTS
WHEREAS, New Jersey Administrative Code N.J.A.C. 23B and Board of Education policy require approval of the Board of Education prior to expending Board of Education funds for travel and related expenses, and WHEREAS, the travel must be directly related to the employee’s or Board member’s current responsibilities, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to the Montclair Board of Education that the following Board members and employees are approved for travel-related reimbursements for an amount up to the estimated cost indicated: CONFERENCE AND TRAVEL EXPENSES
CONFERENCE DATE BOARD MEMBER/ SCHOOL ESTIMATED C EDUCATIONAL PURPO LOCATION OST SE EMPLOYEE DEPT.
NJAHPERD ANNUAL 2/23/20 – FRANCINE BONCZKOWSKI MHS $200.00 THIS ANNUAL WORKSHOP LONG BRANCH, NJ CONVENTION 2/26/20 COVERS ALL TOPICS OF HEALTH, PE AND DRIVER EDUCATION WITH OVER 100 WORKSHOPS
NJECC – ANNUAL 1/14/20 RAVAN MAGRATH WATCHUNG $0.00 NJECC OFFERS OVER 100 MONTCLAIR STATE CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS PRESENTED BY UNIVERSITY, NJ FELLOW TEACHERS ON USING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM. THIS WILL KEEP ME CURRENT.
YOGA AND OTHER 2/20/20 MARIA CRISTINA FUENTES WATCHUNG $149.00 (100% THIS PROGRAM HELPS RAMAPO COLLEGE, MINDFULNESS TOOLS PAID BY SECONDS IN CREATING A MORE MAHWAH, NJ FOR THE CLASSROOM WATCHUNG PTA) MINDFUL SCHOOL CULTURE. FOR K-12 EDUCATORS THE WORKSHOP WILL ADDRESS $0 TO DISTRICT METHODS AND BENEFITS OF USING MINDFUL YOGA IN THE CLASSROOM IN SUPPORT OF EMOTIONS AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENTS.
YOGA AND OTHER 2/20/20 GRACE KO WATCHUNG $149.00 (100% THIS PROGRAM HELPS RAMAPO COLLEGE, MINDFULNESS TOOLS PAID BY SECONDS IN CREATING A MORE MAHWAH, NJ FOR THE CLASSROOM WATCHUNG PTA) MINDFUL SCHOOL CULTURE. FOR K-12 EDUCATORS THE WORKSHOP WILL ADDRESS $0 TO DISTRICT METHODS AND BENEFITS OF USING MINDFUL YOGA IN THE CLASSROOM IN SUPPORT OF Agenda/Public Board Meeting Monday, December 16, 2019 Page 4
EMOTIONS AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENTS.
ZEBRAWEB WORKSHOP 1/29/20 KIM COVELLO MHS $0.00 NEW SPORTS PROGRAM TO PAY PASSAIC COUNTY OFFICIALS AND SCHEDULE TECH, NJ GAMES.
2020 TECHSPO 1/30/20 - CHRISTOPHER GRABER OFFICE OF $759.64 PARTICIPATION IN THIS ATLANTIC CITY, NJ CONFERENCE 1/31/20 TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE CONTRIBUTES TO MY PROFESSIONAL GROWTH IN SEVERAL WAYS: WORKSHOPS USER GROUP SESSIONS PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES IN IT (NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE, CYBER SECURITY, DATA PRIVACY) & INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY. WILL ALSO HELP OUR DISTRICT WITH ADDRESSING TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS, FUTURE READINESS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING.
2020 TECHSPO 1/30/20 - JOSEPH PELLIGRINO OFFICE OF $810.10 LEARN ABOUT NEW DATA ATLANTIC CITY, NJ CONFERENCE 1/31/20 TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND NETWORK WITH GENESIS USERS
2020 TECHSPO 1/30/20 - NICOLAS VENI OFFICE OF $765.04 THIS CONFERENCE WILL ATLANTIC CITY, NJ CONFERENCE 1/31/20 TECHNOLOGY PROVIDE ME WITH EXPOSURE TO OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS SO THAT I CAN SEE WHAT BEST PRACTICES THEY APPLY.
REPAIRING 1/30/20 – ROBIN ALVARADO EDGEMONT $0.00 ADVANCED TRAINING IN GLENDALE, CA RELATIONSHIPS – 2/4/20 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TO AID CONFLICT TRAINING IN DISTRICT WIDE GOAL OF IMPLEMENTATION OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES.
ANNUAL REVIEW: CAN 11/18/19 JENNIFER FINNERTY PUPIL SERVICES $555.00 I WILL USE THE INFORMATION NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ YOUR IEP SUSTAIN A 1/15/20 FROM THIS WORKSHOP TO DUE PROCESS HEARING 3/31/20 RESUBMIT ENHANCE MY KNOWLEDGE OF / A DISTRICT’S ORIGINALLY DEFENSIBLE IEP WRITING. OBLIGATION TO APPROVED ON ADDRESS ANXIETY, 10/14/19 AND SCHOOL PHOBIA AND 11/18/19 FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES $145.00- / CAN A DISTRICT AMOUNT IS REQUIRE A STUDENT TO $185 PER UNDERGO A SESSION. PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION Agenda/Public Board Meeting Monday, December 16, 2019 Page 5
ANNUAL REVIEW: CAN 11/18/19 SHIVOYNE TRIM PUPIL SERVICES $185.00 I WILL USE THE INFORMATION NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ YOUR IEP SUSTAIN A FROM THIS WORKSHOP TO DUE PROCESS HEARING RESUBMIT ENHANCE MY KNOWLEDGE OF ORIGINALLY DEFENSIBLE IEP WRITING. APPROVED ON 10/14/19 FOR $145.00
ANNUAL REVIEW: CAN 11/18/19 ED WILSON PUPIL SERVICES $555.00 I WILL USE THE INFORMATION NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ YOUR IEP SUSTAIN A 1/15/20 FROM THIS WORKSHOP TO DUE PROCESS HEARING 3/31/20 RESUBMIT ENHANCE MY KNOWLEDGE OF / A DISTRICT’S ORIGINALLY DEFENSIBLE IEP WRITING. OBLIGATION TO APPROVED ON ADDRESS ANXIETY, 10/14/19 AND SCHOOL PHOBIA AND 11/18/19 FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES $145.00- / CAN A DISTRICT AMOUNT IS REQUIRE A STUDENT TO $185 PER UNDERGO A SESSION. PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION
2020 NECTFL 2/13/20 – FRANK SEDITA DEPT. OF E.C.& I $300.00 THIS ANNUAL CONFERENCE NEW YORK, NY CONFERENCE 2/14/20 WILL FOCUS ON “LANGUAGES FOR ALL”. CONFERENCE SESSIONS WILL FEATURE BEST PRACTICES IN THE AREA OF SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING.
PRISM / ENGINEERING 1/24/20 SUSAN BARTOL HILLSIDE $40.00 INVITED TO PARTICIPATE BASED BLOOMFIELD, NJ DESIGN & INVENTION ON WORK I HAVE DONE IN NJ SCHOOL THROUGH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
WIPRO CROSS-SITE 2/7/20 – SUSAN BARTOL HILLSIDE $376.00 WIPRO I AM SERVING MONTCLAIR DALLAS, TX MEETING 2/9/20 FUNDED DISTRICT COORDINATOR FOR WIPRO THIS YEAR. WE WILL SHARE OUR PROGRESS WITH OTHER CONSTITUENTS OF THE PROGRAM.
FLEXIBLE MIND, 1/24/20 KRISTEN NIEMCZYK-KISTNER EDGEMONT $45.00 THIS EVENT CONTRIBUTES TO PARAMUS, NJ FLEXIBLE BODY – YOGA DISTRICT GOALS AS I WILL BE IN THE CLASSROOM & ABLE TO SHARE TECHNIQUES MINDFULNESS WITH CLASSROOM TEACHERS.
INTRODUCTION TO 2/21/20 KRISTEN NIEMCZYK-KISTNER EDGEMONT $45.00 THIS EVENT WILL PROVIDE PARAMUS, NJ AAC INFORMATION ON COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE TRAINING. Agenda/Public Board Meeting Monday, December 16, 2019 Page 6
ELECTRICAL LICENSE 1/24/20 DULIX AMILCAR B&G $735.00 AS PART OF MY JOB LYNDHURST, NJ RENEWAL – 2/1/20 REQUIREMENT CONTINUING CONTINUING 3/7/20 EDUCATION CLASSES FOR MY EDUCATION 4/4/20 LICENSE.
NJECC ANNUAL 1/14/20 NICHOLAS VENI OFFICE OF $0.00 ATTENDING THIS CONFERENCE MONTCLAIR STATE CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY WILL HELP TO ENSURE THAT UNIVERSITY, NJ OUR DISTRICT IS PROVIDING 21ST CENTURY LEARNING.
NJECC ANNUAL 1/14/20 CHRISTOPHER GRABER OFFICE OF $0.00 ATTENDING THIS CONFERENCE MONTCLAIR STATE CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY WILL HELP TO ENSURE THAT UNIVERSITY, NJ OUR DISTRICT IS PROVIDING 21ST CENTURY LEARNING.
DYSLEXIA-HELP 1/9/20 PATRICIA ASARO BRADFORD $279.00 EACH YEAR THE DISTRICT WEST ORANGE, NJ CHILDREN WHO PROVIDES A WORKSHOP ON STRUGGLE TO DYSLEXIA AND EACH YEAR I AM SUCCESSFULLY READ ASSIGNED STUDENTS WHO WRITE AND SPELL ENCOMPASS COMPONENTS OF DYSLEXIA.
PEER MEDIATION 3/3/20 TRACIE MORRISON BUZZ ALDRIN MIDDLE $0.00 PEER MEDIATION WORKS TO NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ TRAINING SCHOOL REDUCE INCIDENTS OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE.
REPAIRING 1/30/20- ROBIN ALVARADO EDGEMONT $0.00 ADVANCED TRAINING IN GLENDALE, CA RELATIONSHIPS- 2/4/20 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TO AID CONFLICT TRAINING COST BEING IN DISTRICT WIDE GOAL OF FUNDED BY CAPE IMPLEMENTATION OF GRANT RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES.
REPAIRING 1/31/20 – JONATHAN MANCINELLI MHS $0.00 THIS TRAINING WILL FACILITATE GLENDALE, CA RELATIONSHIPS- 2/3/20 MY ABILITY TO DEFUSE CONFLICT TRAINING COST BEING CONFLICTS BETWEEN FUNDED BY CAPE STUDENTS, STAFF, ETC IN A GRANT RESTORATIVE MANNER.
REPAIRING 1/31/20 – CANDICE PASTOR RENAISSANCE $0.00 GAINING CONFLICT TRAINING GLENDALE, CA RELATIONSHIPS- 2/3/20 WILL HELP PREPARE ME TO CONFLICT TRAINING COST BEING APPROPRIATELY RESOLVE & FUNDED BY CAPE RESTORE RELATIONSHIPS IN GRANT THE BUILDING.
4 DAY RESTORATIVE 1/30/20 – SYREETA CARRINGTON GLENFIELD $0.00 THIS TRAINING IS ON DEALING GLENDALE, CA JUSTICE REPAIRING 2/4/20 WITH CONFLICT AND THE HARM COST BEING AFTERMATH. I HAVE NOT BEEN FUNDED BY CAPE TRAINED IN A CONFLICT CIRCLE GRANT AND IT WILL BE VITAL TO MY WORK.
EDCAMP FACS NEW 1/21/20 PAMELA WRIGHT MHS $10.15 THE WORKSHOPS OFFERED RAMSEY, NJ JERSEY DIRECTLY RELATE TO WRITING CURRICULUM, SGO’S AND Agenda/Public Board Meeting Monday, December 16, 2019 Page 7
TECHNOLOGY FOR FACS CLASSES.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that reimbursement will be made for expenses that are in accordance with Board of Education policy and for which original receipts are submitted to the Business Office.
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION TO HILLSIDE SCHOOL
WHEREAS, The PTA and Mr. Derick Deysel have generously donated a Front Laser Projector including a Mounted Projector and Screen to Hillside School for the auditorium totaling $25,505.00,
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education acknowledges their donation.
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – PARETTE SOMJEN ARCHITECTS FOR BUZZ ALDRIN MIDDLE SCHOOL – STAIR 4 & 5 PARTIAL REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1) states in part “Any purchase, contract or agreement… may be made, negotiated or awarded by the Board of Education by resolution at a public meeting without advertising for bids…, and
WHEREAS, The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” in accordance with the Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1), because it is for services performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, and
WHEREAS, The Montclair Board of Education is in need of professional services for a project at Buzz Aldrin Middle School – Stair 4 & 5 Partial Replacement, and
WHEREAS, Funds are or will be available for this purpose,
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education appoints the firm of Parette Somjen Architects at the cost of $23,500 to provide this service and approves the proposal on file in the Business Office.
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
SUBMISSION OF COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN
WHEREAS, the Department of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26A-3.1, requires New Jersey School
Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting “required maintenance
activities” for each of its public school facilities, and
WHEREAS, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school
facilities of the Montclair Board of Education are consistent with the requirements of N.J.A.C.
6A:26A-1.1 et seq., and
WHEREAS, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or
in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid,
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education authorizes the
Business Administrator to submit the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the Montclair Board
of Education in compliance with Department of Education requirements.
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORTS AND BILLS AND CLAIMS
RESOLVED that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (c) 3, the Montclair Board of Education certifies that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (a), and that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2-11 (c) 4, after review of the board secretary’s monthly financial reports, in the minutes of the Board each month, the Montclair Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (b), and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Montclair Board of Education approves the attached December 2019 Bills List in the amount of $5,297,715.61.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Montclair Board of Education does hereby approve the request for tax levy from the Township of Montclair in the amount of $10,921,053.00 for the month of December 2019.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Secretary’s Report for the month of August 2019 and September 2019, and Treasurer’s report for the month of August 2019 and September 2019.
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
WHEREAS, the Superintendent recommends that the Board approves the actions contained in the out-of- district placements for the students listed below:
Student School Tuition Effective ID Date
021629 Essex Valley $48,778.77 11/15/19
058122 Banyan School $56,743.20 9/4/19
985796 Legacy Treatment-The Mary Dobbins $59,690.19 10/2/19 School
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the placement of these students.
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Superintendent recommends that the Board approves the actions contained in the out-of- district placements for the students listed below:
Student School Tuition Effective ID Date 041475 Monroe Township High School $12,046.65 (Prorated) 9/26/19
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the placement of these students.
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HIB INVESTIGATION RESOLUTION FOR SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – December 16th, 2019
A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation Involving SID # 068742 from 10/01/2019 for reason 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. a. Substantiated: Yes b. In- School Detention c. Counseling and working in the Student Anti-Bullying Workbook.
B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation Involving SID# 985620 from 9/19/2019 for reason 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. a. Substantiated: No b. Peer Mediation
C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation Involving SID # 034834 from 10/03/2019 for reason 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. a. Substantiated: No Conflict b. Parents notified. c. Verbal Warning from Administrator d. Referred to Case Manager
D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation Involving SID# 984152, 055543, 983203 from 10/08/2019 for reason 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. a. Substantiated: No b. Verbal warning by Administrator c. Group Counseling d. Counseling weekly check-ins
E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation Involving SID # 050543 from 10/15/2019 for reason 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. a. Substantiated: No * b. Parents notified. c. 5 days lunch detention d. Counseling support
F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation Involving SID # 983138 from 10/15/2019 for reason 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. a. Substantiated: Yes b. Parents notified. Agenda/Public Board Meeting Monday, December 16, 2019 Page 15
c. 3 Lunch detentions with counselor d. Counseling support , CST referral e. Weekly Counseling
G. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation Involving SID# 066085, 0700702, 065382 from 10/23/2019 for reason 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. a. Substantiated: Non HIB b. Verbal warning by Administrator c. Restorative justice circle
H. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation Involving SID # 982212, 985808, 983097 from 10/29/2019 for reason 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. a. Substantiated: Yes b. Parents notified. c. Students met with Principal d. Apologize e. Lessons on HIB awareness f. Counseling Support
I. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation Involving SID # 983013 from 10/10/2019 for reason 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. a. Substantiated: Yes b. Parents notified. c. Removal from Traveling Troupe d. Group counseling
J. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation Involving SID # 986657 from 10/29/2019 for reason 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. a. Substantiated: Yes b. Bus Suspension c. Counseling with Dr. Brennan
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
FIRST READING OF THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education approves the first reading of the School Calendar for 2020-2021 school year
A. Draft #1 B. Draft #2
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education approves the first reading of the following Policies;
A. P 1550 – Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination B. P 2622 – Student Assessment C. P 3126 – District Mentoring Program D. P 3240 – Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders E. P 3437 – Military Leave F. P 3438 – Sabbatical Leave G. P 5116 – Education of Homeless Children H. P 5200 – Attendance (M) I. P 5350 – Student Suicide Prevention J. P 5611 – Removal of Student for Firearms Offenses (M) K. P 9320 – Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies (M)
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING REGULATION
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education approves the first reading of the following Regulation;
A. R 5200 – Attendance (M) B. R 5756 – Transgender Students
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING BYLAW
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education approves the second reading of the following Bylaw; a. 0169.02 – Board Member Use of Social Networks
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education approves the second reading of the following Policies; b. P 0141 – Board Member Number and Term c. P 1510 – Americans with Disabilities Act d. P 1530 – Equal Employment Opportunities (M) e. P 1550 – Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination (M) f. P 1613 – Disclosure and Review of Applicant’s Employment History (M) g. P 2320 – Alternative Learning Course & Community Based Internships h. P 2415.30 – Title I – Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care (M) i. P 2418 – Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Students (M) j. P 2422 – Health and Physical Education k. P 2431 – Athletic Competition (M) l. P 2431.3 – Practice and Pre-Season Heat-Acclimation for School-Sponsored Athletics and Extra- Curricular Activities m. P 2431.8 – Varsity Letters for Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities (M) n. P 3218 – Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances (M) o. P 4218 – Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances (M) p. P 8860 – Memorials q. P 9400 – Media Relations
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING REGULATION
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education approves the second reading of the following Regulation; a. R 2320 – Alternative Learning Course & Community Based Internships b. R 2431.2 – Medical Examination Prior to Participation on a School-Sponsored Interscholastic or Intramural Team or Squad (M) c. R 3218 – Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances (M) d. R 4218 – Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances (M)
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey
SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
WHEREAS, The New Jersey Department of Education Accountability Regulations require approval of all school related field trips by the board of education and, WHEREAS, the field trip must be directly related to instruction and class work,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the superintendent that the board of education approve the following field trips:
DURING DATE OF SCHOOL GRD TEACHER DESTINATION COST PURPOSE SCHOOL TRIP HRS. 2/11/2020 Bradford K-1 Supel Montclair State $12 Generalizing life skills, walks Yes University with an adult, sitting 2.5 hrs. 1 Normal Avenue appropriately, receptive Montclair, NJ language skills.
2/18/2020 Bradford K Cahill/O’Sullivan/ Bounce U $15 Sensory experience , FOSS Yes Ehrmann/Supel 70 Eisenhower Dr. units on Force & Motion 5 hrs. Paramus, NJ
March Bradford K Cahill/Ehrmann Montclair State $0 FOSS Materials and Motion Yes Date TBD University Unit, study of paper 2 hrs. (Photo Lab) 1 Normal Ave Montclair, NJ 3/3/2020 Bradford K & 2 Cahill/Chanin/ Somerset $15 FOSS Tree Unit, Learning Yes Ehrmann Environmental Ed about Native American 5 hrs. Center People 190 Lord Stirling Rd Basking Ridge, NJ 2/26/2020 Buzz Aldrin 8 Scala/Drozd Schubert Theater $50 To view” To Kill a Yes 225 W. 44th St. Mockingbird” on Broadway 6.5 hrs. New York, NY
3/14/2020 Buzz Aldrin 8 Scala/Drozd Schubert Theater $50 To view” To Kill a Yes 225 W. 44th St. Mockingbird” on Broadway 6.5 hrs. New York, NY
3/25/2020 Buzz Aldrin 8 Scala/ Drozd Schubert Theater $50 To view” To Kill a Yes 225 W. 44th St. Mockingbird” on Broadway 6.5 hrs. New York, NY Agenda/Public Board Meeting Monday, December 16, 2019 Page 23
March – June Buzz Aldrin 6-8 Kosuda Upper Montclair $20 Students will visit a local Yes elementary school, local 3 hrs. stores and restaurant and a family raising chickens and bees. The standards that this will cover are: W6-8.1 (Argument Writing); RL. 6.3, 6.9, 6.10, 7.3, 7.9, 7.10, 8.3, 8.9, 8.10 (short story unit) 5/27/2020 Buzz Aldrin 6-8 Strauss Calvary $50 To attend High Note Music Yes Temple/Dorney Festival. NJCCS 1.2.8B.1. 10 hrs. Park Performance before professional music adjudicators at nationally recognized event. Remaining time spent at Dorney Park. 6/18/2020 Buzz Aldrin 8 Scala/Drozd Six Flags Great $50 Graduation trip for 8th grade Yes Adventure class of 2020. 11.5 hrs. 1 Six Flags Blvd Jackson Township, NJ 6/19/2020 Buzz Aldrin 8 Scala/Drozd Mountainside Pool $25 8th Grade Picnic & Pool Party Yes Upper Mountain 4 hrs. Ave. Montclair, NJ
6/22/2020 Buzz Aldrin 8 Scala/Drozd Richfield Regency $50 Dinner Dance for the Class of No 420 Bloomfield 2020 3 hrs. Avenue Verona, NJ
2/5/2020 Edgemont K Olivi/Corcoran Morris Museum $15 Students will visit dinosaur Yes 6 Normandy exhibit to support non-fiction 4 hrs. Heights Rd. & research reading & writing Morristown, NJ unit.
3/20/2020 Edgemont 3 Pastorino/O’Connor So. Orange $18 Students will learn about Yes Performing Arts Ruth Bader Ginsberg and 3 hrs. One SOPAC Way Malala Yousafzai and then see S. Orange, NJ this show about the two famous women. It includes music and rhyme. 3/13/2020 Glenfield 8 Gill Ellis Island/ Statue $25 This trip is in conjunction with Yes of Liberty our study of Immigration past 5 hrs. and present.
4/8/2020 Glenfield 8 Gill Shubert Theatre $50 This trip is in conjunction with Yes 225 W. 44th our reading to Kill a 7.5 hrs. Mockingbird Agenda/Public Board Meeting Monday, December 16, 2019 Page 24
6/8/2020 Glenfield 7 Lofrano/Pelli Fountain Springs $50 This is a combined outing for Yes 234 Conklintown the 7th grade as a culminating 8 hrs. Rd. end of school year activity Ringwood, NJ
1/7/2020 MHS 10-12 Kalra Union County $0 The Students will compete in Yes College regional & State competition, 8 hrs. 1033 Springfield Science Olympiad. Ave Cranford, NJ BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the field trips are approved in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Education Accountability Regulations.