REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 17, 2017 1 BOARD of EDUCATION Ridgewood, New Jersey July 17, 2017 Education Center Executive
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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 17, 2017 BOARD OF EDUCATION Ridgewood, New Jersey July 17, 2017 Education Center Executive Session 4:00 p.m. Regular Public Meeting 5:00 p.m. AGENDA * * * * * MEETING REGULATIONS At all regular meetings, two opportunities are provided for citizens to make comments. The public comment periods will be scheduled after presentations and approximately 6:00 p.m. or just prior to the end of the meeting, whichever occurs first. The first opportunity may be limited by the presiding officer to conclude at about 5:30 p.m. in order for the Board to continue with its scheduled agenda. The second opportunity will occur at about 6:00 p.m. at the discretion of the presiding officer taking into consideration a break point in the agenda. At every opportunity for public comment, citizens are invited to comment on subjects on the agenda or general topics. At the discretion of the presiding officer, public comments may be permitted at other times. Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise, sign in, and state their names and addresses. Each speaker shall be limited to four minutes. The Board Recorder will note the time. A speaker who has not finished in the allotted time will be directed by the presiding officer to summarize quickly and relinquish the floor within 30 seconds. Comments shall be limited to issues. If personal remarks or discourteous statements are made, the presiding officer shall require the speaker to stop. No person will be recognized for a second time until all others asking to speak have been heard. Mission Statement The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potentials to become life-long learners and productive, responsible citizens. 1 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 17, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mr. Loncto II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Loncto III. OPENING STATEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER Mr. Loncto IV. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Loncto A. NJSBA – BOARD SELF-EVALUATION Dr. Fishbein V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mr. Loncto VI. CONSENT ITEMS Mr. Loncto A. ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES Dr. Fishbein As listed on Attachment A. B. ADMINISTRATION Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: 2016-2017 Superintendent Merit Goals Dr. Fishbein The Superintendent’s 2016-2017 Merit Goals were adopted by the Board at the July 18, 2016 Board Meeting. The following goals have been met: Goal 1: Digital Citizenship (E.S.) 3.33% - $5,577.75 Goal 2: Instructional Rounds 3.33% - $5,577.75 Goal 3: “State of District” Annual Report 3.33% - $5,577.75 Goal 4: Job Descriptions 2.5% - $4,187.50 Goal 5: Emergency Guide Flipbook 2.5% - $4,187.50 ii. Approval: 2017-2018 Superintendent Merit Goals Dr. Fishbein Approval of the Superintendent’s 2017-2018 Merit Goals to be submitted for approval to the Interim Executive County Superintendent of Schools. Goal 1: Teaching Tolerance Program 3.33% - $6,847 Goal 2: Social Media – District Promotion and Digital Citizenship Education 3.33% - $6,847 Goal 3: All-Hazards Continuity of Operations Plan 2.5% - $5,190.40 Goal 4: PLC High Performing Districts 2.5% - $5,190.40 Goal 5: Tech Showcase 2.5% - $5,190.40 2 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 17, 2017 The Board has received background information. iii. Approval: Addendum to Contract for District Administrator Dr. Fishbein Approval of an addendum to the contract for Dr. Daniel Fishbein, Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. This addendum has been approved by the Interim Executive County Superintendent as required by law. The Board has received background information. C. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: Field Trips Dr. Fishbein Approval of field trips, as listed on Attachment B. ii. Approval: Additional 2016-2017 School Year Out-of-District Dr. Fishbein Placements Approval of the additional 2016-2017 School Year out-of-district placements listed below. SCHOOL # OF STUDENTS BCSSD, Venture Program, Paramus, NJ 1 Daytop New Jersey Academy, Mendham, NJ 1 TOTAL 2 iii. Approval: Budgeted Summer 2017 Extended School Year Out- Dr. Fishbein of-District Placements Approval of the budgeted summer 2017 Extended School Year out-of-district placements listed below. SCHOOL # OF STUDENTS Alpine Learning Group, Paramus, NJ 1 Pompton Lakes Public School 1 Spectrum360, West Orange, NJ 1 Windsor Learning Center, Pompton Lakes, NJ 1 TOTAL 4 iv. Approval: Budgeted 2017-2018 School Year Out-of-District Dr. Fishbein Placements Approval of the budgeted 2017-2018 School Year out-of-district placements listed below. SCHOOL # OF STUDENTS Alpine Learning Group, Paramus, NJ 4 Barnstable Academy, Oakland, NJ 1 Banyan School, Fairfield, NJ 2 Banyan Upper School, Little Falls, NJ 2 Bergen County Tech Schools, NJ 58 Brooklyn Center for Autism, Brooklyn, NY 1 Celebrate the Children, Denville, NJ 1 3 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 17, 2017 Cornerstone Day School, Mountainside, NJ 3 CTC Academy, Oakland, NJ 3 EPIC, Paramus, NJ 4 Forum School, Wyckoff, NJ 2 Glenview Academy, Fairfield, NJ 2 New Alliance, Paramus, NJ 1 P.G. Chambers, Cedar Knolls, NJ 1 Phoenix Center, Nutley, NJ 2 Pompton Lakes Public School 1 Reed Academy, Oakland, NJ 7 Sage Day, Boonton, NJ 1 Sage Day, Rochelle Park, NJ 2 Spectrum360, West Orange, NJ 9 Triform, Hudson, NY 1 Windsor Learning Center, Pompton Lakes, NJ 1 TOTAL 109 D. HUMAN RESOURCES Dr. Fishbein i. Appointments Dr. Fishbein (Appointments subject to receipt of appropriate documentation and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) certificate, if required.) Teachers Dr. Fishbein GALASSO, Patricia – Spanish Teacher (tenure track), Ridgewood $63,855 High School, effective September 1, 2017 through June 21, 2018. Cl. BA, St. 8 Ms. Galasso possesses a NJDOE Standard Certificate as a Teacher of Spanish. HOFFMAN, Cory – Leave of Absence Replacement Biology $58,358 Teacher, Ridgewood High School (non-tenure track), effective Cl. BA, St. 1 September 1, 2017 through January 22, 2018. Mr. Hoffman anticipates issuance of a Standard Certificate as a Teacher of Biology. QURAISHI, Zoheab – Science Teacher (tenure track), Ridgewood $65,458 High School, effective September 1, 2017 through June 21, 2018. Cl. MA, St. 1 Mr. Quraishi possesses a NJDOE Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standing as a Teacher of Physics. Mr. Quraishi will be registered into the NJDOE Provisional Program. THURLOW, Patrick – Leave of Absence Replacement Social $58,358 Studies Teacher (non-tenure track), Ridgewood High School, Cl. BA, St. 1 effective September 1, 2017 through June 21, 2018. Mr. Thurlow possesses a NJDOE Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standing as a Teacher of Social Studies. Mr. Thurlow will be registered into the NJDOE Provisional Program. 4 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 17, 2017 VANWORKUM, Heather – Leave of Absence Replacement Social $58,358 Studies Teacher (non-tenure track), Ridgewood High School, Cl. BA, St. 1 effective September 1, 2017 through January 29, 2018. Ms. VanWorkum possesses a NJDOE Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standing as a Teacher of Social Studies. Ms. VanWorkum will be registered into the NJDOE Provisional Program. WOHNER, John – Leave of Absence Replacement $58,358 STEAM/Technology & Innovation Teacher (non-tenure track), Cl. BA, St. 1 Ridgewood High School, September 1, 2017 through January 29, 2018. Mr. Wohner possesses a Certificate of Eligibility as a Teacher of Engineering Technology. Mr. Wohner will be registered into the NJDOE Provisional Program. Administrative Assistant KAZMIERCZAK, Jennifer – Administrative Assistant to Business $44,699 Office, Education Center, effective July 24, 2017 through June 30, Cl. III-12M, 2018. St. 3 (pro-rated) Classroom/Lunchroom Aides for the 2017-2018 School Year, as listed on Attachment C. Infant/Toddler Development Center Classroom Aides HALKO, Gwen – Teacher Assistant Entry Level – Step 1, effective September 5, 2017 through June 30, 2018, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $10.00 KONTOS, Emily* – High School Aide, effective July 18, 2017 through June 30, 2018, 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $8.44 ______________________ *Related to staff member Field Placement LARSON, Walker – Stevenson University, to shadow Rebecca Gattoni and Michelle Doris, Mathematics Teachers at Ridgewood High School, effective September 1, 2017 through May 23, 2018. Additional 2017 Summer School Special Needs Staffing Special Education Aide Substitutes Adele Ellis Emily Lopez Margaret Neilson 5 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 17, 2017 Correction: 2017 Summer Special Programs Personnel, approved by the Board at its meeting on June 26, 2017 (on an as-needed basis), as listed on Attachment D. Technology Teacher Coaches for the 2017-2018 School Year Remove: TBD Replace: Timothy Monahan, Ridgewood High School, $102,595 ($96,805 + $300 CP + $5,790 ratio), Class MA +45, Step 15. Additional Temporary Employees – Buildings and Grounds – Summer 2017 At an hourly rate of $8.69: Juliana Battino Each at an hourly rate of $8.44: Richard Furmanek, Benjamin Gluckow, Donn Joseph, Reid Manderano, Joseph Wesnofske and Christopher Zito. Additional 2017 Summer Ridgewood Community School Employees Summer Adventure Instructor Ashley Rillo Summer Adventure Aide Madeline Obregon Summer Music Academy Instructor Cynthia Haas Sports Camp – High School Helper Emily Keeney James Miller Tristin Wennersten Driver Education Instructor Robert Ransom Wrestling Camp – Assistant