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Regular Meeting August 29, 2013 Page 1 of 395 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT WAYNE BOARD OF EDUCATION WAYNE, NEW JERSEY AUGUST 29, 2013 6:00 P.M. Executive Session 7:30 P.M. - Public Meeting Wayne Board of Education Municipal Building Conference Room Council Chambers 50 Nellis Drive 475 Valley Road Wayne, NJ 07470 Wayne, NJ 07470 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA I. Reading of "Sunshine Law" Statement Adequate notice of this Regular and Executive Meeting, setting forth time, date and location, has been provided in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act on August 22, 2013 by: Prominently posting a copy on the bulletin board in the lobby of the officesof the Board of Education, which is a public place reserved for such announcements, transmitting a copy of this notice to The Record, The Wayne Today, and the Municipal Clerk. II. Roll Call III. Approval to Convene into Executive Session WHEREAS. the Wayne Township Board of Education (hereinafter X-14-01 referred to as the "Board") from time to time must convene into Executive Session to discuss confidential matters including but not limited to personnel issues, legal matters, student issues and labor negotiations. WHEREAS, THE Board has on its agenda for the meeting being held on August 29, 2013 on issues relating to Personnel and Negotiations which must be discussed in a confidential closed session. Regular Meeting August 29, 2013 Page 2 of395 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board shall move into Executive Session to discuss the above referenced matter. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minutes of the executive session will provide as much information as possible without violating any applicable privilege or confidentialityso that the public can understand what was discussed and when available what the Board decision was. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minutes of the executive session will be released to the public in an appropriately redacted form within a reasonable period of time. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the redacted portionof the executive session minutes will not be released until such time as the privilege or confidentiality is no longer applicable. IV. Reconvene The Executive Session of the Wayne Board of Education Regular Meeting of August 29, 2013 was convened in the Conference Room of the Wayne Board of Education, 50 Nellis Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470. The Statement of Compliance setting forthtime, date and location was read in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act and the roll call was taken. The meeting was recessed and is now being reconvened. FLAG SALUTE MOMENT OF SILENCE V. Administrative Summary Report • Superintendent's Report • District Bullying Prevention Plan VI. Revisions to Agenda Items VII. Open to Public Agenda Items Only Regular Meeting August 29, 2013 Page 3 of 395 This portion of the meeting is open to citizens for comment on agenda items only. Residents are to state their names, addresses, and subject matter. Comments may be limited to no more than five minutes per person. All members of the public are to be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when speaking. Due to confidentiality and legal rights affordedby the State of New Jersey to students and employees, no member of the public will be permitted to speak negatively about an employee or a student. A response may be forthcoming if and when appropriate. There will be no discussion during the public portion of this meeting. Comments may be responded to tonight under "new business" or at subsequent meetings under "old business." Members of the public are legally responsible and liable for their comments. The Board bears no responsibility for comments made. VIII. Approval of Minutes Approval of Executive Session Minutes M-14-01 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve the following Executive Session Minutes:" JulY 18, 2013 Regular Meeting II II II Approval of Public Meeting Minutes M-14-02 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve the following Public Meeting Minutes, per the attached by reference:" JulY 18, 2013 Regular Meeting II II II IX. Committee Reports and Action Education Committee C-14-01 Personnel Committee Technology & Safety Committee Finance Committee Facilities Committee X. Action on Agenda ADMINISTRATIVE: Approval of HIB Report A-14-01 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: Regular Meeting August 29, 2013 Page 4 of 395 "that the Board affirm the Superintendent's decision on the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying' matters as required by N.J.SA 18A:37-15(b)(6)(e) on the following cases:" Case #74/2012-2013 first reported to the Board on 4/18/13 Case #9612012-2013 first reported to the Board on 7/18/13 Acceptance of 2012-13 NJQSAC District Performance Review Results A-14-02 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to accept the 2012-13 NJQSAC District Performance Review Results, as per attached." EDUCATION: Approval of Foreign Exchange Student E-14-01 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board accept a Foreign Exchange Student, A.B. - Grade 11 to attend Wayne Hills High School for the 2013-2014 school year." Approval of Independent Educational Evaluation E-14-02 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve Lisa E. Brown, Psy.D. New York, NY to perform an independent educational evaluation for student #026825 not to exceed $675.00." Approval of Out of District Professional Travel E-14-03 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve Out of District Professional Travel for the 2013-2014 school year as follows: Whereas, District employees listed on the attached chart are attending conferences, conventions, staff training, seminars, workshops, student events or other required travel; and Whereas, the attendance at stated functions were previously approved by the Chief School Administrator and School Business Administrator as work related and within the scope of the work responsibilities of the attendees; and, Whereas, the attendance at the functions were approved as promoting delivery of instruction of furthering efficient operation of the District, and fiscally prudent; and Regular Meeting August 29, 2013 Page 5 of 395 Whereas, the travel and related expenses particular to attendance at these functions are within state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury in NJOMD circular letter; now therefore Be it resolved, that the Board of Education finds the travel and related expense particular to attendance as these previously approved functions; and further, Be it resolved, that the expenses are justified and therefore reimbursable and/or payable, as per the attached." Approval of Curricula for Grades K-12 for the 2013-2014 School Year E-14-04 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve Curricula for Grades K-12 for the 2013- 2014 school year as attached." Approval of Shared Time OccupationalNocational Program E-14-05 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve the following students to attend the Shared Time OccupationalNocational Program with Eastwick HoHoKus School for the 2013-2014 school year as per their Individualized Education Programs from 11 :30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily at the rate of $55.00 per day per student and that transportation be provided as required." ATTENDING TUITION-$55.00 ST ID# EASTWICK 180 DAYS CAMPUS X 011676 Paterson $9,900.00 019181 Paterson $9,900.00 020615 Paterson $9,900.00 011268 Paterson $9,900.00 013004 Paterson $9,900.00 023866 Paterson $9,900.00 012110 Paterson $9,900.00 023347 Paterson $9,900.00 010648 Hackensack $9,900.00 $89,100.00 Regular Meeting August 29, 2013 Page 6 of 395 Approval of Nursing Services Contract for 000 Student E-14-06 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve a contract with Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. for nursing services at $40.00 per hourI 9 hours per day (transportation and school hours)/1BO school days for student #029245 at Horizon School Livingston, NJ for the cost of $64,BOO.00 as per the Individualized Education Program." Approval of 000 Home Program E-14-07 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve Developmental Center Budd Lake, NJ to provide home programming for student #025901 as per the Individualized Education Program for 5 hours per week at the rate of $75.00 per hour ($15,000.00) and travel time at $40.00 per session ($B,OOO.OO) from 09/01/13-06/30/14 not to exceed $23,000.00." Approval of New and Revised SecondaryCurricula E-14-0B -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve new and revised secondary curricula, as reviewed at the Education Committee per the attached." Approval of Contract with Fairview Lake YMCA Camp E-14-09 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve a contract with Fairview Lake YMCA Camp & Conference Center for the Grade 5 Environmental Encampments during the 2013-2014 school year at an estimated cost of $1 04,520 (700 Grade 5 students plus BO high school students and elementary staff chaperones at $134.00 per person)." NOTE: Funds for this contract are included in the 2013-2014 Budget. Part of the cost is offset by parents. Approval of Out of District Professional Development Opportunities for E-14-10 Board Members -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve Out of District Professional Development Opportunities for the 2013-2014 school year. Whereas, the following Board Members are attending conferences, conventions, seminars, or workshops; and Regular Meeting August 29, 2013 Page 7 of 395 Whereas, the travel and related expenses particularto attendance at these functions are within state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury in NJOMD circular letter; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education finds the travel and related expenses particularto attendance at these previously approved functions; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenses are justified and therefore reimbursable and/or payable.