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Regular Meeting September 20, 2012 Page 1 of 190 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT WAYNE BOARD OF EDUCATION WAYNE, NEW JERSEY SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 6:00 PM - Executive Session 7:30 PM - Public Meeting W ayne Board of Education Municipal Building Conference Room Council Chambers 50 Nellis Drive 14 75 Valley Road W ayne,NJ 07470 !W ayne,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 April 17,2012 by: Prominently posting a copy on the bulletin board in the lobby of the officesof the Board of Education, which is a public place reservedfor 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 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: X- 13-01 WHEREAS , the Wayne Township Board ofEducation (hereinafter 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 September 20 ,2012 on issues relating to personnel, negotiations and legal items which must be discussed in a confidential closed session. Regular Meeting September 20, 2012 Page 2 of 190 NOW THEREF ORE BE IT RES OL VED , the Board shall move into Executive Session to discuss the above referenced matter. BE IT FURTHER RES OL VED , that the minutes of the executive session will provide as much information as possible without violating any applicable privilege or confidentiality so that the public can understand what was discussed and when available what the Board decision was. BE IT FURTHER RES OL VED, 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 FUTHER RES OL VED , that the redacted portion of the executive session minutes will not be released until such time as the privilege or confidentiality is no longer applicable.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 September 20 ,2012 was convened in the Conference Room of the Wayne Board of Education, 50 Nellis Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470 . The Statement of Compliance setting forth time, 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 • Public Hearing: Bond Refunding Ordinance • HI S Report Regular Meeting September 20. 2012 Page 3 of 190 VI. Revisions to Agenda Items VII. Open to Public Agenda Items Only 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. The Board Members request that all members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when speaking. Due to confidentiality and legal rights afforded by the State of New Jersey to students and employees, no member of the public may speak negatively or in a derogatory manner about an employee or employees or about a student or students of the district for any reason at any time. All comments will be considered and 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 must consider their comments in light of the legal rights of those affected or identified in their comments and be aware that they are legally responsible and liable for their comments. The Board bears no responsibility nor will it be liable for any comments made by members of the public. VIII. Approval of Minutes Approval of Executive Session Minutes M-1 3-01 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve the following Executive Session Minutes:" August23 ,2012 Regular Meeting September 6,2012 Regular Meeting Approval of Public Meeting Minutes M- 13-02 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve the following Public Meeting Minutes, as per the attached:" August23 ,2012 Regular Meeting September 6, 2012 Regular Meeting IX. Committee Reports and Action Finance Committee September 6,20 12 C- 13-01 September 6,2012 Technology & Safety/S ecurity Regular Meeting September 20. 2012 Page 4 of 190 Committee Education: Approval of Reimbursement E- 13-01 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve reimbursement to the parents of the following students for the 2012-2013 school year, IEP mandated " horne program not t0 exceed $2 8 ,60 0 00 as � ooII ws: Student Rate Number of Hours Total 025 938 $5 0 .00 per 10 hours per week $2 2,000 .00 hour for 44 weeks 030 949 $5 0.00 per 3 hours per week for $6 ,600 .00 hour 44 weeks Approval of Contract with StaffDevelopment Workshops Inc. E- 13-02 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve a contract with StaffDevelopment Workshops Inc. to provide literacy workshops for middle school teachers during the 2012-2013 school year for 14 all-day sessions at a cost of $1 ,5 00 per day for a total of $2 1 ,0 00; to be paid with NC lB 2013 Title I funds." Approval of Foreign Exchange Student E- 13-03 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board accept a Foreign Exchange Student, L.M. - Grade 11 to attend Wayne Valley High School for the 201 2-2013 school year." Approval of Out of District Professional Development Opportunities for Board E- 13-04 Members -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve out of district professional development opportunities for the 201 2-2013 school year, as attached." Whereas, district empoyees listed on the chart are attending conferences, conventions, staff training, seminars, or workshops; and 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; BE IT RES OLVED, that the Board of Education finds the travel Regular Meeting September 20. 2012 Page 5 of 190 and related expense particular to attendance at these previously approved functions; BE IT FURTHER RES OLVED , that the expenses are justified and therefore reimbursable and/or payable. Approval of Home Instruction for the 2012-2013 school year E-1 3-05 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve the Home Instruction for the 201 2-2013 School Year as follows: I.D.# Gen. School! Reason Hours Hourly Eff. Ed/ Grade Per Rate Date Spec. Week Ed. 0121 80 SE WVHS /G r. IEP 10 $4 0.00 9/6/1 2 11 Approval of Letter of Agreement with StaffDevelopment E- 13-06 Workshops, Inc. -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve a Letter of Agreement with Staff Development Workshops, Inc. to provide K- 5 staff development training in Readers'/Writers' Workshop during the 201 2-13 school year in the amount of $2 5 ,200 .00 to be paid from Title IIA funding, as per the attached." Approval of Independent Evaluations E- 13-0 7 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve Child Developmental Center at Morristown Memorial Hospital for the following independent evaluations during the 201 2-13 school year, not to exceed $6 ,000 .0 0 as follows: " Psychosocial Intake - $1 56.00 per service Speech Evaluation - $2 52 .00 per service Learning Evaluation - $448.0 0 per service Parent Conference - $1 86 .00 per service Neurodevelopmental Exam - $625 .00 per service Psychological Evaluation - $4 72 .0 0 per service Approval of Out of District Placements E- 13-0 8 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve out of district placements for the 2012- Regular Meeting September 20, 2012 Page 6 of 190 2013 school year and that transportation be arranged as . reqUire.d" Student School Amount 0203 85 Windsor School (1 /2 Time) $3 7,800 .00 036956 Essex Valley School $5 4,865 .0 0 013301 Children's Institute $5 3,2 93 .26 012946 Lakeland Regional H.S . (1 /2 $2 1,93 7.00 Time)% Time 1:1 Aide $1 7,527.00 02 798 8 Bergen County Special $71 ,640 .00 ServicesOut of County Fee $6 ,000 .00 New Bridges School 013313 Bergen County Special $71 ,640 .00 ServicesOut ofCounty Fee $6 ,000 .00 New Bridges School 034269 Bergen County Special $5 3,280 .00 ServicesOut of County Fee $6 ,000 .00 BE LA Hackensack NOTE: These students are included in the current budget plan. Approval of Out of District Professional Travel for Staff Members E- 13-0 9 -RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve out of district professional travel for the 2012-2013 school year, as follows." Whereas, district employees and members of the Board of Education listed on the chart are attending conference, 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 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 Whereas, the travel and related expenses particular to attendance at these functions are within state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury in NJ OMD circular letter; Be it resolved, that the Board of Education finds the travel and related expense particular to attendance at these previously approved functions; Be further be it resolved, that the expenses are justified and therefore reimbursable and/or payable, as per the attached." 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