HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION HILLSDALE, NEW JERSEY
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2016
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Education of the Borough of Hillsdale held a Regular Meeting at the Meadowbrook School Gymnasium on Monday, January 18, 2016. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn, President and Presiding Officer. Being it was Martin Luther King day, President Kathleen O'Flynn opened the meeting with the following quote from Martin Luther King, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3. OPENINGSTATEMENT
The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Hillsdale Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted at the Hillsdale Borough Hall, Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Board of Education Office, 32 Ruckman Road, Hillsdale; and sent to the Board's designated newspapers: The Record, and the Ridgewood News on April27, 2015. This meeting's agenda has been posted and sent to The Ridgewood News and The Record on January 15, 2016.
4. ROLLCALL Members Present Members Absent Mrs. Krista Flinn Dr. Tim Santo (arrived at 7:10p.m.) Mrs. Shane Svorec Mr. Sal Sileo Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn Administrators Present Administrators Absent Mr. Christopher Bell Mrs. Angela Iskenderian (not present due to injury) Mr. Donald Bergamini Mrs. Annmarie Oliveri Mr. Charles Giordano Mr. Michael Andriulli Mr. Michael Ulshoefer was present at this meeting. 2
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5. RECOGNITION OF STAFF: RECOGNITION OF STAFF: TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE
The Board of Education honored Ann Maione, Secretary - George G. White School for completing twenty-five (25) years of service to the Hillsdale School District.
6. RECESS RECESS
Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn, Board President, called a brief recess at 7:10p.m.
7. RECONVENE MEETING RECONVENE MEETING
Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn, Board President, reconvened to the Regular Meeting at 7:25 p.m.
8. HEARING OF CITIZENS AND HEARING OF CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS CONCERNING DELEGATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS ON AGENDA ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
No dialogue transpired and no comments were made regarding the items on the agenda.
9. GENERAL
1G. CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
Board Secretary New Jersey School Vol. XXXIX No. 18 Board Notes Dated: December 15, 2015 Vol. XXXIX No. 19 Dated: December 22, 2015
Hillsdale Board Hillsdale Administrators Board Recognition Letter of Education Association Dated: January 11, 2016 Hillsdale Education Board Recognition Letter Association Dated: January 2016 Meadowbrook FF A Board Recognition Letter Dated: January 14, 2016 Smith PTA Board Recognition Letter and Card (signed by all Smith School Students) 1000 Hillsdale Ave. Angela T.skenderian, ANN BLANCHE SMITH SCHO?L Hillsdale, NJ 07642 Pri.Ddpal 201-664-1188
January 11, 2016 ·
Dear Board of Education Members,
In observance of School Board Recognition Month, the Hillsdale Ad,illinistrators would like to thank you for your service to our school community. We appreciate the countless hours that you commit to ensure the success of every student in our district. We applaud your willingness to serve as advocates for our children, support our leadership and our collective mission to .. empower all students w1.th an exceptional educatj,onal foundation that actualizes their unique potential". ( Sincerely, The Hillsdale Public School Administrators Michael Andriulli, Christopher Bell, Donald Bergamini, Charles Giordano, Angela Iskenderian, Ann Oliveri Hillsdale Education Association
January 2016
To the members of the Hillsdale Board of Education:
Mrs. Kathleen O'Fiynn Dr. Santo Krista Flinn Shane Svorec Sal Sileo Thank you for the countless hours of time providing the best possible education for our students.
You have not only created a vision for our 21st century learners, you collectively establish high standards for our district. Additionally, you allocate how the district's human and financial resources are used. We appreciate that this is a very complicated matter!
Even though we are making a special effort this month to show our appreciation for our school board members, we recognize your contributions reflect a year-round effort.
In recognition of your dedication, commitment and service, we congratulate you!
Sincerely,
Ellen Davis on behalf of The Hillsdale Education Association ------I
1/14/2016
Dear Hillsdale Board of Education,
It is amazing how quickly the years pass! With the new year, we all naturally take time to reflect and give thanks to those that have made a difference in our lives. Although the names; Kathleen O'Fiynn, Tim Santo, Krista Flinn, Shane Svorec, and Sal Sileo, may not be on every Hillsdale student's lips, you undoubtedly make a positive difference in their daily lives.
Your goals become our community's reality. Just think of all that has been accomplished. We are delighted that our new superintendent of schools, Kevin Brentnall, is with us. Tha_nk you for persevering through two rounds of interviews to find the perfect candidate who brings a warm personality, obvious capability, and lots of positive change to our schools.
Mariy thanks to the Board of Education and our entire dedicated district staff on being recognized as a High Performing School District. We wish you all the best in meeting the remaining requirements to achieve the QSAC certification for the next three years. It is news like this that the community takes pride in I
We commend your goal of bringing 21st century skills and technology to our students and staff. A good start is already on the way, the "hour of code" was very popular with Meadowbrook Elementary students. We look forward to the changes which will be implemented in the coming years as best technology practices and equipment are rolled out to the various schools.
On behalf of the Meadowbrook Family and Faculty Association, thank.you again for your time and your talents. We wish you happiness and success in the coming year.
Sincerely,
Ann Jansen
President, Meadowbrook Family and Faculty Association. Ann Blanche Smith School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) 1000 Hillsdale Avenue Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Dear Members of the Hillsdale Board of Education:
Thank you! On behalf of the Ann Blanche Smith School Faculty, Families and the PTA, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your dedication and hard work for the Hillsdale School district.
Your gifts of time, commitment, and knowledge are instrumental in providing our students with an exceptional education. You work endlessly to ensure that our schools perform at their highest levels. You have strived to put into place the best possible administration and professional staff. The Board's commitment to strengthening the school to community relationship is commendable. For these and other countless tasks that you perform on our behalf, we thank you.
We appreciate all of the countless volunteer hours that you spend serving our children. It truly takes special people to make the sacrifices that you make to serve on the Board. The future of the Hillsdale Schools are in good hands!
With Sincere Gratitude,
Pamela Harmke and Mona Perrone Co-Presidents Ann Blanche Smith School PTA 3
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2G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Mr. Kevin Brentnall reported on the following: 1. Congratulations to Mr. Rosenberg for first place winner for outstanding teacher of American History by the Daughters of the American Revolution 2. Concerts at Meadowbrook and Smith Schools 3. Mid-year review of District Goals 4. Professional Development Day Recap 5. Testing Report
Mr. Michael Andriulli gave a presentation regarding the P ARCC.
Mr. Kevin Brentnall gave a presentation on the proposed Technology Plan.
3G. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES APPROVED BOARD MINUTES
Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board approve the following Board Minutes: December 14,2015 WorksessionfRegular Meeting December 14, 2015 Executive Session Meeting
Motion passed by consensus vote: 5-0. 4
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8. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS' RECOMMENDATIONS
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON
Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Sileo that the Board approve the following Education recommendations:
1E. APPROVAL TO ADOPT SCHOOL APPROVED TO ADOPT SCHOOL CALENDAR; 2016-2017 CALENDAR
It is recommended that the Board adopt the 2016-2017 school calendar.
2E. APPROVAL OF QSAC EQUIVALENCY APPROVED QSAC EQUIVALENCY APPLICATION; 2015-2016 APPLICATION
It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the New Jersey State Department of Education Equivalency Application N.J.A.C. 6A:5 for the purposes of requesting relief from having to complete the Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) District Performance Review (DPR) and from undergoing QSAC monitoring.
Mr. Brentnall, Superintendent, commented that we were granted the waiver because we are a high performing district.
3E. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANTS; APPROVED CONSULTANTS 2015-2016
It is recommended that the Board approve Morristown Medical Center: Dr. Christine Hoffman for Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) evaluations at a rate not to exceed $2,600.00 per evaluation. Also, Valley Hospital for audiological evaluations at a rate not to exceed $688.00 per evaluation and central auditory processing evaluations at a rate not to exceed $1,503.00 per evaluation for the 2015-2016 school year. 5
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON (continued)
4E. APPROVAL OF REVISED FIELD APPROVED REVISED FIELD TRIP LIST; 2015-2016 TRIP LIST
It is recommended that the Board approve the revised field trip list for the 2015-2016 school year. (see attached)
SE. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT; APPROVED CONSULTANT 2015-2016
It is recommended that the Board approve Volt Wellness as a consultant to provide the same services that The COR was approved to provide for the 2015-2016 school year.
Motions passed by consensus vote: 5-0. HILLSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS HILLSDALE, NEW JERSEY
FIELD TRIP LIST -- 2015 - 2016 Atrium Senior Care Facility, Park Ridge, NJ Beechwood Park Bergen Community College Bergen County Museum Bergen County Playhouse Bergen County Technical High School Boston,MA Botanical Gardens Botto House (Amer. Labor Museum) Haledon, NJ Broadway Show/ Opera Performance (NY) Bronx Zoo Buehler Challenger & Science Museum, Paramus Campgaw Reservation Castle Shakespeare Repertory Company, Budd Lake, NJ Children's Museum of the Native American Demarest Farms, Hillsdale, NJ DePiero Farms, Montvale, NJ Dwight Englewood School, Englewood, NJ Edison Historical Site Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty Encore Performing Group, Tarrytown, NY Fairy Tale Forest Fairleigh Dickinson Univ., Teaneck, NJ Flat Rock Brook Nature Association, Englewood, NJ Ford Mansion, Morristown, NJ Fort Lee Historical Park Franklin Mineral Dump Garfield Middle School Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, Chatham, NJ Greenkill Environmental Center Green Meadow Farms Hackensack Court House, NJ Hamburg Castle, NJ Harrington Park School District Hayden Planetarium Hillsdale Ambulance Corps Hillsdale Borough Hall Hillsdale Fire House Hillsdale House Hillsdale Police Station Hillsdale Post Office (Washington Township location) Hillsdale Public Library Hillsdale Railroad Station Hudson Valley Historical Area Hyde Park Intrepid, New York City Iron Horse Restaurant, Westwood, NJ Jensen Farm, Woodcliff Lake John Harms Theater Kings Supermarket Lambert Castle, Paterson Land of Make Believe, Hope, NJ Lenni Lenape Park, Parsippany, NJ Leonia Middle School, Leonia NJ Liberty State Park Science Center Madison Square Garden, NY Maragliano Farm Maritime Center, Norwalk, CT Meadowlands Environmental Center Meadowlands Sports Arena & Convention Ctr. (Giant Stadium) Metropolitan Museum of Art Montclair State College Morris County Museum Morristown Museum Mountain House Restaurant, Westwood, NJ Museum of Natural History Museum Village, Monroe, NY NJN (New Jersey News) Television New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, NJ Newark Museum New England Historical Sites New Jersey Bell, Oradell New York Aquarium New York Stock Exchange Park Ridge Nursing Home, Park Ridge, NJ Pascack Hills H.S., Montvale Pascack Historical Society Museum Pascack Movie Theater, Westwood, NJ Pascack Valley H.S. Paterson Falls Performing Arts Repertory Theater Philadelphia, PA Ramapo College Ramapo Reservation Raritan Valley Comm. College Theater Ringwood State Park River Vale Library Robbinsville High School, Robbinsville, NJ Roseland-Green Meadows Farm Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, Upper Saddle River Seton Hall University, S. Orange, NJ South Street Seaport, New York City 2 State Line Lookout, Alpine Stokes State Forest Museum Stonybrook Pool Tarrytown, New York Trenton: State Museum/Planetarium/Old Barracks Turtle Back Zoo United Water Purification Plant, Haworth/Ho-Ho-Kus Valley Nursing Home Van Saun Park Van Steuben Home Washington Township Post Office Washington, D.C. Weschester Museum WestPoint Wood Dale Park Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Edison Wyckoff Abma Farm Market Wyckoff Wildlife Center
Approved: August 17, 2015 Revised: January 18, 2016
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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON
Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Svorec that the Board approve the following Personnel recommendations:
1P. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL; 2015-2016 APPROVED PERSONNEL
It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, James Goetschius, as leave of absence replacement for Italian teacher, Jeannette Horning.
Name School Approximate Dates James Goetschius* George White February 1, 2016-June 30, 2016
*$85 per day. (Long term substitutes, 10 to 29 consecutive days in the same assignment $110; 30 or more consecutive days in the same assignment will be paid on a per diem rate equivalent to Step 1 of BA Guide)
2P. APPROVAL OF REDUCTION APPROVED REDUCTION IN TIME; 2015-2016 IN TIME
It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, teacher aide Michelle Pizzi's reduction in days per week from five (5) days to three (3) days effective January 19, 2016.
3P. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL APPROVED ADDITIONAL HOURS HOURS; 2015-2016
It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, additional hours for teacher aide Lucia Ciuppa, who will be working two (2) additional mornings every week, starting January 19,2016 through the end of the 2015-2016 school year. 7
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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON (continued)
4P. APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTES; 2015-2016 APPROVED SUBSTITUTES
It is recommended that the Board approve the following people as substitutes in various capacities, for the 2015-2016 school year:
Joshua Chiavaro Teacher Jackie Asta Teacher Aide Rachele Perini* Lunch Aide Erika Velez* Lunch Aide
*This appointment subject to a criminal background check N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1; 18A:30-17; and 18A:6-4.13 for Emergent hiring with applicant attestation.
5P. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT APPROVED TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION; 2015-2016 RESIGNATION
It is recommended that the Board accept with regret, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the resignation of lunch aide, Phyllis Lucci, effective June 30, 2016.
6P. APPROVAL OF STUDENT APPROVED STUDENT TEACHER; 2015-2016 TEACHER
It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, William Paterson University student David Gold to complete his student teaching at Smith School with cooperating teacher, Michael Goodell, from approximately Thursday, January 21, 2016 through Thursday, May 5, 2016. 8
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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON (continued)
7P. APPROVAL OF REVISED APPROVED REVISED CO-CURRICULAR STIPEND CO-CURRICULAR STIPEND LIST LIST; 2015-2016
It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the revised co-curricular stipend list to reflect a step change for Music Director, Christopher Hutter from Step 1, $1,407.00 to Step II, $1,562.00 for the 2015-2016 school year.
8P. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT APPROVED TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION; 2015-2016 RESIGNATION
It is recommended that the Board accept with deep regret, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the resignation of social worker, Leta Gordon, due to retirement, effective June 30, 2016.
9P. APPROVAL TO CHANGE OF APPROVED CHANGE OF DATES DATES TO UNPAID LEAVE OF TO UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE ABSENCE; 2015-2016
It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, a change in dates to Mrs. Kathleen Pagnanella' s unpaid leave of absence from Monday, January 4, 2016 through Friday, January 15, 2016.
Motions passed by roll call vote: 5-0. CO-CURRICULAR STIPEND LIST-- 2015 -2016 SCHOOL YEAR
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL STIPEND GEORGE G. WHITE SCHOOL COACHES: Volleyball S. Belhumer $3949 III Boys' Soccer D. Bower $3949 III Girls' Soccer J. Bianco $3326 I Boys' Basketball M. Schmidt $4464 III Girls' Basketball P. Walden $4464 III Destination Imagination Esther Douglass $3090 III Lego League Team A. Simpson/E. Douglass $1545 III/$1545 III G/BTrack K. Abrey $3090 III G/BTrack J. Rascher $3090 III G/BTrack D. Burzinski $3090 III Locker Room Attendant Vacancy (when not acting as coach) ADVISORS: Yearbook Stacey Belhumer $1717 III Student Council M. Ives/K. Santos $858.50 III/$ 703.50 I Newspaper C. Bustamante $1407.00 I
Middle School Play Dramatics Director T. DeCrescenzo $1407 I Art Director K. Conroy $1407 I Music Director C. Hutter $1562 II Light & Sound Director D. Bower $1717 III Graduation Director (Program) C. Hudzik $ 687 III Graduation Director (Music) C. Hutter $ 303 II PV Art Show Display Coord E. Sweeny $ 289 III INTRAMURALS: 5-8 Basketball K. Sanjek $ 953 II 5-8 Volleyball K. Ratner $1031 III
ANN BLANCHE SMITH SCHOOL Intramurals M. Goodell $1031 III Grade Four Monitors M. Goodell $ 858 III PV Art Show Display Coord. J. Harris $ 289 III After School Bus Monitors A. Saslowsky/S. Coats $ 2314 III/$ 2314 I MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL Intram urals E. Carr $1031 III Grade Four Monitors D.Nelsen-DeFalco $ 858 III PV Art Show Display Coord. N. DiLonardo $ 289 III DISTRICT District Leadership Council $1000 Local Professional Development Committee Members $454
Original Approval: 8/17/15 Revised: 9/21/15 Revised: 10/19/15 Revised: 1/18/16 9
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POLICY COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON
Moved by Trustee Flinn, seconded by Trustee Svorec that the Board approve the following Policy recommendation:
lPOL. APPROVAL OF DYSLEXIA APPROVED DYSLEXIA REVISED REVISED POLICY #5339 AND POLICY #5339 AND REGULATION REGULATION; 2015-2016
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached regulation and revised policy #5339 regarding the Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities on first reading.
Motion passed by consensus vote: 5-0. 10
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9. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S RECOMMENDATIONS
FINANCE COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON
Moved by Trustee Flinn, seconded by Trustee Svorec that the Board approve the following Finance recommendation:
1F. APPROVAL OF BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFERS DECEMBER 2015
It is recommended that the Board approve the following transfers:
DECEMBER 2015 From Account# Description Amount 11-120-100-101-00-1 Salaries 1-5 $3,000.00 11-120-100-101-00-1 Salaries 1-5 5,000.00 11-190-100-106-02-1 Aides (K-8) 968.00 11-213-100-101-00-1 Resource Room Salaries 3,063.00 11-215-100-101-00-1 Pre-School Handicapped 243.00 11-000-213-100-02-1 Nurse Special Contract 375.00 11-000-222-100-00-1 Media Teacher Salaries 425.00 11-000-251-890-01-1 Dues 23.00 11-000-270-610-00-7 Student Transportation Supplies 25.00 11-000-230-100-04-1 Secretary Subs 16,432.00 11-000-240-105-00-1 Secretarial Salaries 1,350.00 11-190-100-610-00-2 Reg. Prog. Class 592.00 TOTAL $31.496.00
To Ac{:ount# Description Amount 11-150-100-101-00-1 Home Instruction Salaries $3,000.00 11-800-330-11 o~oo-1 Community Services 5,000.00 11-190-100-106-04-1 Aides (K-8) Subs 968.00 11-213-100-101-0t-1 Resource Room Substitutes 3,063.00 11-215-100-101-01-1 Pre-School Salary Subs 243.00 11-000-213-100-01-1 Nurses - Subs 375.00 11-000-222-100-02-1· Media Teacher Subs 425.00 11-000-251-600-00-1 Supplies and Materials 23.00 11
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FINANCE COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON (continued)
To Account# Description Amount 11-000-270-890-00-1 Transportation Misc. $25.00 11-000-230-100-02-1 Secretary to Superintendent Salary 16,432.00 11-000-240-105-01-1 Secretary Subs - Salary 1,350.00 11-190-100-610-01-2 Instruction - Furn. 592.00 TOTAL $31.496.00
2F. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL APPROVED FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR DECEMBER 2015 REPORTS
It is recommended that the Board approve the following financial reports: Period Ending Board Secretary's Report 12f3V2015 Treasurer's Report 12/31/2015 Maschio's Operating Statement 12/31/2015
3F. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BUDGET APPROVED MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION; STATUS CERTIFICATION DECEMBER 2015
It is recommended that the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:-23-2.11(c)4 certifies that as of 12/31/2015 after review of the Secretary's Monthly Appropriation Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year and further that the preceding financial statements be appended to the minutes of this meeting. 12
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FINANCE COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON (continued)
4F. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2015 APPROVED BILL LIST BILL LIST
It is recommended that the Board approve the bill list for the month of December 2015 in the amount of $2,766,594.61.
SF. APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROVED TO AUTHORIZE THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PROCESS TRANSFERS, PREPARE PROCESS TRANSFERS, PREPARE FINANCIAL REPORTS,·AND PAY FINANCIAL REPORTS AND PAY BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2016 FOR APPROVAL JANUARY 2016 FOR APPROVAL IN FEBRUARY 2016 IN FEBRUARY 2016
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business Administrator, authorizes the Business Administrator/ Board Secretary to transfer funds as necessary in conjunction with the preparation of the January 2016 Financial Reports, January's bill list, open purchase orders list, and to pay bills (including payroll), which the Board shall retroactively approve at the February 2016 Regular Board of Education meeting.
6F. APPROVAL OF TUITION STUDENT APPROVED TUITION STUDENT (SENDING) CONTRACT FOR (SENDING) CONTRACT 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
It is recommended that the Board approve the following tuition student (sending) contract for the 2015-2016 school year:
Name Rate Program Bergen County Special 1 @ $56,880.00 NOVA Services (to be prorated) (retroactive from December 11, 2015- June 30, 2016) 13
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FINANCE COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON (continued)
7F. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF APPROVED PURCHASE OF CHROME BOOKS CHROME BOOKS
As presented with the Superintendent's Technology Plan, the Board of Education authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to purchase Dell Chrome Books in the amount not to exceed $22,500.00; and hereby authorizes the Board AdministratorI Board Secretary to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the terms of this resolution.
Motion passed by roll call vote: 5-0.
Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn abstained on all Northern Valley purchase orders in recommendation #4F. Dr. Tim Santo abstained on PO #56-41 pertaining to St. John's in recommendation #4F. Mr. Sal Sileo abstained on all Lunch Aides, Substitute Aides, and Substitute Secretaries and P0#56-00808 in recommendation #4F. 14
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10. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS
Mrs. Lirca Garcia mentioned that Board of Education Self Evaluation has been moved to the next Board of Education meeting.
Mr. Kevin Brentnall reminded the Board of the following: January 28, 2016 and January 29, 2016 Mr. Brentnall will be at Techspo February 3, 2016 is the Joint Board of Education Board Retreat
Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn mentioned that committees will be submitted at the next meeting.
11. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Kevin Brentnall, Superintendent, mentioned that he received an email regarding the new cell tower from Mayor Frank.
12. SECOND HEARING OF CITIZENS SECOND HEARING OF ON ANY TOPIC OF CONCERN CITIZENS
Mr. Rosenberg congratulated the Board of Education being it was School Board Appreciation month.
Mr. Rosenberg thanked the Board of Education for the recognition regarding his first place winning for outstanding teacher in American History by the Daughters of the American Revolution, and for the computers; and especially thanked Mr. Bergamini for his overall support. 15
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Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Svorec that the Board move to an Executive Session at 8:20p.m.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act and the Hillsdale Board of Education reserve the right within the constraints of State Law to sit in Executive Session, and
WHEREAS, there now exists a need for this Board of Education to meet in Executive Session, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hillsdale Board of Education recess into Executive Session to discuss exempt matters pertaining to personnel, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the public will be informed 1. When the Board reconvenes to the Regular Meeting business portion of this meeting this evemng; or 2. At a later date, undetermined at this time.
Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Svorec that the Board adjourn the Executive Session at 9:55p.m.
Motion passed by consensus vote: 5-0.
14. ADJOURN MEETING ADJOURN MEETING
Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:56 p.m.
Motion passed by consensus vote: 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted byy-- ~~~-~ t/--~~~ Lirca Garcia Business Administrator/Board Secretary