BOARD OF EDUCATION CALDWELL-WEST CALDWELL
AGENDA
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING HARRISON CONFERENCE ROOM JUNE 28, 2010 AT 7:30 PM GRAY STREET, WEST CALDWELL, NJ The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education Special Public Meeting is in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, a/k/a “Sunshine Law.” Notices have been sent to The Progress, West Caldwell, NJ and The Star-Ledger, Newark, NJ at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting.
Notices have also been posted at the Board of Education Business Office, Harrison School Building, Gray Street, West Caldwell, NJ and have been delivered to the Clerk, Borough of Caldwell, and the Clerk, Township of West Caldwell for posting.
I. ROLL CALL John King Maureen McNish, Vice President Paula Getty Rosanne Hansen Mary Davidson, President
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. COMMUNICATIONS
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Regular Public Monthly Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2010. (Attached)
V. PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS Public participation shall be governed by the following:
1. Participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of their name and address; 2. Statements are to be limited to three minutes’ duration and may only address items on the Agenda; 3. Participant may speak no more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard; 4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer.
VI. MOTIONS BY CONTENT AREA
A. Curriculum Motion to approve item numbers 1. through 4. on this evening’s Agenda under Curriculum.
1. Enrollment Report for June 2010.
2. Out of District Placements Approval of the following special education out-of-district placements for the 2010 Extended School Year Program:
Student ID#10091, at the Shephard Academy, Morristown, New Jersey, at a tuition of $7,383.00.
Student ID#0000021, at the Shephard Academy, Morristown, New Jersey, at a tuition of $7,383.00. June 28, 2010 Page Two Special Public Meeting Agenda
3. Out-of-District Placements Approval of the following Special Education out-of-district placements for the 2010- 2011 school year:
Student ID# Placement Tuition 0000240 The Banyan School, Fairfield, NJ $41,940.08 00106 Bergen Springboard House, Paramus, NJ $49,800.00 0000469 Borough School of Morris Plains, NJ $13,159.00 0000126 Celebrate the Children, Stanhope, NJ $64,836.00 Personal Aide Salary $26,911.80 0000099 Celebrate the Children, Stanhope, NJ $64,836.00 0000571 Children’s Institute, Verona, NJ $53,480.07 0000075 Children’s Institute, Verona, NJ $53,480.07 0000365 The Craig School, Mountain Lakes, NJ $34,210.00 009962 Developmental Learning Center, New Providence $78,888.00 009963 Developmental Learning Center, New Providence $78,888.00 Personal Aide Salary $60,980.00 00701 Developmental Learning Center, New Providence $78,888.00 00874 Felician School, Lodi, NJ $42,364.80 0000258 Glenholme School, Washington, CT $92,053.35 00109 Horizon High School, Livingston, NJ $70,100.10 1000021 Horizon School, Livingston, NJ $67,582.20 0000744 Lake Drive Program/Briarcliff School, Mtn Lakes, NJ $59,550.00 0010103 Millburn Regional Day School, Millburn, NJ $64,000.00 00958 Mountain Lakes High School, Mountain Lakes, NJ $61,150.00 Personal Aide Salary $32,500.00 000015 New Beginnings, Fairfield, NJ $59,517.00 00101 New Beginnings, Fairfield, NJ $59,517.00 0000501 New Beginnings, Fairfield, NJ $59,517.00 00293 Park Lake School, Rockaway, NJ $61,820.00 0000579 PG Chambers School, Cedar Knolls, NJ $63,669.90 0000893 PG Chambers School, Cedar Knolls, NJ $31,833.90 0000112 Sage Day School, Boonton, NJ $44,650.00 0000834 Sage Day School, Boonton, NJ $44,650.00 0000900 Sage Day School, Boonton, NJ $44,650.00 10091 Shepard Academy, Morristown, NJ $46,377.69 0000021 Shepard Academy, Morristown, NJ $46,377.69 0000360 Somerset Hill Learning Institute, Bedminster, NJ $87,838.40 0000331 Washington South at Paramus, Paramus, NJ $67,600.00 10012 West Essex High School, No. Caldwell, NJ $38,900.00 10052 West Essex High School, No. Caldwell, NJ $38,900.00 000008 West Essex High School, No. Caldwell, NJ $38,900.00 009938 West Essex High School, No. Caldwell, NJ $38,900.00 0000511 Windsor Learning Center, Pompton Lakes, NJ $55,225.80 0000775 Windsor Learning Center, Pompton Lakes, NJ $55,225.80 0001002 Windsor Learning Center, Pompton Lakes, NJ $55,225.80 June 28, 2010 Page Three Special Public Meeting Agenda
Vocational School Placements Approval of the following placements at the Essex County Vocational School, West Caldwell campus: 0000333 Essex Votech – Shared $ 9,104.00 0000600 Essex Votech – Shared $ 4,552.00 0000573 Essex Votech – Shared $ 4,552.00 0000909 Essex Votech – Shared $ 4,552.00 0000031 Essex Votech – Shared $ 4,552.00 Total $27,312.00 Regular Ed. 6000137 Essex Votech – FT $ 5,911.00 6000105 Essex Votech – Shared $ 2,955.50 3000179 Essex Votech – Shared $ 2,955.50 Total $11,822.00
ROLL CALL:
4. Policy Revision Open Public Hearing on proposed revision of Policy 8420 – Emergency and Crisis Situations.
Approval of the revision of Board of Education Policy 8420 – Emergency and Crisis Situations.
ROLL CALL:
B. Personnel The Superintendent makes the following personnel recommendations to the Board of Education:
Motion to approve Certificated Staff item letters a. through n. and Non-Certificated Staff item letters a. through g. on this evening’s agenda under Personnel.
1. Certificated Staff
a. Resignation Approval of the resignation of Frank Antonucci as Assistant JV Boys Soccer Coach for the Fall 2010 Season.
b. Leaves of Absence Approval of a Disability Leave of Absence, with pay, for Elizabeth Strangeway, PCR#327, Elementary Teacher, Grover Cleveland Middle School, effective October 29 through November 15, 2010, followed by a Family Leave of Absence, without pay, effective November 16, 2010 through January 23, 2011. June 28, 2010 Page Four Special Public Meeting Agenda
Approval of a Disability Leave of Absence, with pay, for Barbara Cook, PCR#249, Teacher of the Handicapped, Grover Cleveland Middle School, effective November 15, 2010 through January 7, 2011, followed by a Family Leave of Absence, without pay, effective January 8 through April 3, 2011.
Approval of a Disability Leave of Absence, with pay, for Dana Spina, PCR#212, Teacher of English, Grover Cleveland Middle School, effective October 11 through December 7, 2010, followed by a Family Leave of Absence, without pay, from December 8, 2010 through February 14, 2011.
Approval of a Disability Leave of Absence, with pay, for Laura Newman, PCR#288, Teacher of Students w/Disabilities, Grover Cleveland Middle School, from November 5 through December 20, 2010, followed by a Family Leave of Absence, without pay, from December 21, 2010 to March 15, 2011.
c. Appointments Joanna Galante, Elementary Teacher, PCR#32, (Pending Certificate of Eligibility w/Advanced Standing), Jefferson School, MA Guide, Step 1, at the annual salary of $48,935, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.
Andrea Bardes, Elementary Teacher, PCR#298, Certificate of Eligibility w/Advanced Standing, Jefferson School, BA+16 Guide, Step 1, at the annual salary of $45,460, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.
Analisa Penna, Learning Disability Teacher Consultant, PCR#184, (Pending Certificate of Eligibility w/Advanced Standing), Harrison, Lincoln, Washington, and Wilson Schools, MA Guide, Step 6, at the annual salary of $ 54,575, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.
Lauren Bobrowsky, Learning Disability Teacher Consultant, PCR#42, Grover Cleveland Middle School and Jefferson School, MA Guide, Step 8, at the annual salary of $56,980, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.
Sean Coghlan, Elementary Teacher Replacement, PCR#160, Washington School, BA Guide, Step 1, at the annual salary of $43,300 (to be prorated), effective September 1, 2010 to November 24, 2010.
d. Additional Assignment Approval of a 0.3 Additional Assignment for Marian Press, Teacher of Biology, James Caldwell High School, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.
e. Special Education Consultant Approval of the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Newark, New Jersey, to provide Level I Services to three students, effective for the 2010-2011 school year. June 28, 2010 Page Five Special Public Meeting Agenda
f. Appointments – Extracurricular Athletic Approval of the following Weight Room Supervisors for the 2010-2011 school year, at the rate of $40.45 per hour:
Summer July 1 – August 13 Maximum of 60 hours Fall September 4 – November 26 Maximum of 60 hours Winter November 27 – March 6 Maximum of 70 hours Spring March 7 – June 30 Maximum of 75 hours
Joe Collura Bridgit Martin Al Curtiss Frank Davide Tom Lamont Mike Mancino Frank Antonucci Alan Branigan Kate Allison Dan Romano Bob Rubino John Timan Todd Romano Ken Trimmer Steve Trivino Craig LaBianco Jodi Longo Gary Garamella Ray Sawyer Paul Marrone Elizabeth Coogan-Russell Sara Schechter David Pepe Robert Dubas Anita Dubas Donald Cooper Bill Humes Angela Giampino-Vasi
Rachel McCarthy Assistant Volleyball Coach Level I Sheila Zeman Emergency Athletic Trainer $65/per event Kristen Harding Assistant JV Cheerleading .5 Time Level I Robin Keil Assistant JV Cheerleading .5 Time Level I
g. Appointments Susan Callaghan IEQ Chairperson $4,000 Claudia Dargento Affirmative Action Officer Ronald Skopak Agency Compliance Officer Daniel Gerardi Custodian of Public Records Ronald Skopak Custodian of Public Records
h. Appointments – Extracurricular Non-Athletic Approval of the following extracurricular non-athletic appointments for the 2010- 2011 school year:
Pasquale Spitaletta Child Study Team Chairperson Level III Brian Rogoff Child Study Team Chairperson Level I Marianne DiBlasi Child Study Team Chairperson (shared) Level II Gina McSheffrey Child Study Team Chairperson (shared) Level III TBA Fall Set Production (JCHS) TBA Spring Set Production (JCHS) TBA After-school Detention Supervisor TBA Saturday Detention Supervisor TBA Library Supervisor June 28, 2010 Page Six Special Public Meeting Agenda
i. Transfers Approval of the transfer of Marianne DiBlasi, School Social Worker, and Gina McSheffrey, School Psychologist from Harrison, Jefferson, Washington and Wilson Schools to Harrison, Lincoln, Washington and Wilson Schools, effective September 1, 2010.
Approval of the transfer of Joann Calice, School Social Worker, and Brian Rogoff, School Psychologist, from Grover Cleveland Middle School, and Lincoln School, to Grover Cleveland Middle School and Jefferson School, effective September 1, 2010.
j. Summer Appointment Approval of Kristen DelVecchio to provide 10 hours of ABA Therapy at the rate of $45 per hour, effective August 1 to August 31, 2010.
k. Approval as Substitute Teachers Deborah Astorino Perm, Special Education Rosemarie Clark Perm, Special Education, Elementary, LDTC Jaclyn Ginex Perm, Elementary Teacher Kimberly Innes Perm, Elementary Teacher
l. Approval to Obtain County Substitute Certification Pamela Acocella – Renewal
m. Appointments Substitute Teachers Returning for the 2010-2011 School Year
Home Instructors Returning for the 2010-2011 School Year
Substitute Nurses Returning for the 2010-2011 School Year
n. Summer Hiring Approval for the Superintendent of Schools to advertise, interview, and employ candidates for unfilled positions below the administrative level during the summer when the Board is not in session.
2. Non-Certificated Staff
a. Special Education Consultants Approval of the following special education consultants for the 2010-2011 school year:
Physicians Dr. Poorvi Patel St. Joseph’s Hospital, Paterson $400/evaluation Dr. Judy Woo Fair Lawn, NJ $340/evaluation Dr. Elliott Grossman Florham Park, NJ $300/evaluation Dr. Aparna Mallik St. Joseph’s Hospital, Paterson $400/evaluation June 28, 2010 Page Seven Special Public Meeting Agenda
Dr. Joseph Holahan St. Joseph’s Hospital, Paterson $400/evaluation Dr. Nancy Holahan St. Joseph’s Hospital, Paterson $400/evaluation Dr. Mark Faber Livingston, NJ $400/evaluation Dr. Ellen Platt Cedar Grove, New Jersey $575/evaluation Emergency Evaluations $665/evaluation Speech Language St. Barnabas Outpatient Center Livingston, NJ $500/evaluation Central Auditory Processing $700/evaluation Tech Connection Shrewsbury, NJ $528/evaluation Travel outside area $35/half-hour Speech & Hearing Associates West Paterson, NJ $500/CAP Mary Lou Diamond Little Falls, NJ $560/evaluation Feeding Therapy $125/hour Marie Katzenbach School for Trenton, NJ $400/evaluation The Deaf Summit Speech New Providence, NJ $145/hour
Vocational Jewish Vocational Service East Orange, NJ $60/hour Job Coaching ARC of NJ Project Hire New Brunswick, NJ $51/hour Job Placement/Training Bedside/Home Instruction St. Clare’s Hospital Boonton, NJ $49/hour P.E.S.I. Glassboro, NJ $35/hour Brookfield Academy Cherry Hill, NJ $35/hour Fourwinds Hospital Katonah, NY $47/hour NJ Virtual School Tinton Falls, NJ $65/hour
b. Transfers Approval of the following transfers effective September 1, 2010:
Roberta Cullen, Library Assistant, from Wilson and Jefferson Schools to Wilson, Jefferson and Grover Cleveland Middle Schools.
Kathy Canale, Library Assistant, from Lincoln and Washington Schools to Lincoln, Washington and Grover Cleveland Middle Schools.
c. Consultant Agreement Approval of Lovaas Institute, Cherry Hill, New Jersey to provide the following consultant services for student ID#000005 effective for the 2010 Extended School Year Program: School Based/Home Based Behavior Treatment $67/hour Clinic Meeting $165/hour June 28, 2010 Page Eight Special Public Meeting Agenda
d. Summer Work – Contract Rate Althea Colacurcio GCMS and Music Program 5 days Deborah Bravata Athletic Program 10 days Dorothy Gleitsmann Special Education Office 5 days
e. Appointments Approval of Eileen Mastricova as a Discrete Trial Aide at the Summer Fun Camp, West Caldwell, New Jersey, at the rate of $21.60 per hour, effective July 12 to July 23, 2010.
Approval of Eileen Mastricova to provide home-based discrete trial aide services at the rate of $21.60 per hour effective August 1 to August 31, 2010.
Tatiana Mickely, Summer Arts Ceramics Aide, the program salary of $350.
f. Approval as Substitute Classroom Aides Deborah Astorino Karen Cunningham
g. Appointments
Substitute Secretaries Returning for the 2010-2011 School Year
Substitute Classroom Aides Returning for the 2010-2011 School Year
Substitute Lunchroom/Playground Aides Returning for the 2010-2011
Substitute Bus Drivers Returning for the 2010-2011 School Year
ROLL CALL:
C. Finance Motion to approve item numbers 1. through 8. on this evening’s Agenda under Finance.
1. Authorization During Board Recess Authorization for Administration to prepare bills and claims and issue warrants for payments at close of business June 30 and July 31, 2010 when Board is in recess.
2. Transfers Authorization for Board Secretary/Business Administrator to make the final necessary Budget Appropriations Transfers to the 2009/2010 Budget at the close of business June 30, 2010.
3. Pool Contract Approval of a three-year extension of the agreement with the Borough of Caldwell for rental of pool time at the Caldwell Community Center at a rate of $15,000 per year, effective for the 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 Interscholastic Swim seasons. June 28, 2010 Page Nine Special Public Meeting Agenda
4. State Education Health Benefits Program Approval of the Cash in Lieu of health benefits program rates for the 2010-11 school year, as authorized under N.J.P.L.2007 Chapter 92 as follows:
CATEGORY CASH-IN-LIEU (12 month) SINGLE $2,000 MEMBER/SPOUSE $4,500 FAMILY $5,000 PARENT/CHILD $2,800
5. Renewal of Membership in the School Alliance Insurance Fund WHEREAS, the Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education, hereafter referred to as “Educational Facility” is a member of the School Alliance Insurance Fund, hereinafter referred to as “Fund”; and
WHEREAS, said renewal membership terminates as of July 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. standard time, unless earlier renewed by agreement between the Educational Facility and the Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Educational Facility is afforded the following types of coverages:
- Workers’ Compensation - Package – Property, Boiler & Machinery, General and Auto Liability, Environmental Impairment Liability - Excess Liability –Auto and General Liability - School Leaders Professional Liability - Excess Liability – School Leaders Professional Liability
WHEREAS, the Educational Facility desires to renew said membership;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Educational facility agrees to renew its membership in the Fund for a period of three years beginning July 1, 2010, and ending July 1, 2013 at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time, and to be subject to the coverages, operating procedures, bylaws, and other organizational and operational documents of the Fund presently existing or, as from time to time, amended by the Fund and/or the Department of Banking and Insurance.
2. The Board Secretary/Business Administrator, Ronald P. Skopak, is hereby appointed as the Educational Facility’s Fund Commissioner and is authorized to execute the renewal Indemnity and Trust Agreement thereby evidencing annexed hereto and made a part hereof and to deliver same to the Fund the Educational Facility’s renewal of its membership. June 28, 2010 Page Ten Special Public Meeting Agenda
6. Professional Services Contracts WHEREAS, Proposals for various Professional Services have been received by the district, as required under the New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC 6A:23A-5.2), and
WHEREAS, the funds have been made available by budget appropriation in the appropriate 2010-11 Budget Account for a maximum amount to be expended for each professional service, unless increased by Board of Education resolution,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Borough of Caldwell and the Township of West Caldwell, in the County of Essex, as follows:
a. Hereby appoint the following firms/individuals to a Professional Services Agreement for the 2010-11 school year, as per their proposals received on May 19, 2010:
Special Education-Related Services: Advance Educational Advisement Corp. – Speech/Language Services & Evaluations
Advance Educational Advisement Corp. – Occupational Therapy Services
Advance Educational Advisement Corp. – ABA/Discrete Trial Instruction
Advance Educational Advisement Corp. – BCBA Consultant Services
Therapeutic Outreach for Children, Inc. – Physical Therapy Services
Bergen County Educational Services Comm. – Auditory Training (TOD)
b. The above appointments are made based upon professional experience, compliance requirements of the proposal, and reasonable fees.
7. Pupil Transportation Approval for the renewal of Pupil Transportation contracts with Kevah Konner, Pine Brook, NJ for the 2010-11 school year, at the same cost per route as the current school year, for the following routes:
Route #1 Wilson Elementary School $38,372 Route #60 Grover Cleveland Middle School $38,372 Total $76,744
8. Pupil Transportation Bid Approval to award a Pupil Transportation contract to Kevah Konner, Pine Brook, NJ for the 2010-11 school year, as per bids received on June 22, 2010, in the amount of $19,764, for Route #2 to the Wilson Elementary School. ROLL CALL: June 28, 2010 Page Eleven Special Public Meeting Agenda
D. Buildings, Grounds, and Capital Improvements Motion to approve item number 1. on this evening’s Agenda under Buildings, Grounds, and Capital Improvements.
1. Technology Equipment Approval to award contracts for various technology equipment, as per bids received on June 17, 2010, to the following vendors: ● TransNet Corporation, Somerville, NJ, in the amount of $253,456. ● CDW, Vernon Hills, IL, in the amount of $175,717.14 ● Gotham Technology Group, Montvale, NJ, in the amount of $148,737.76 ● Valiant, South Hackensack, NJ, in the amount of $20,872.00
ROLL CALL:
VII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
IX. PUBLIC HEARING A. 2010 Board of Education Summer Workshop.
X. PRIVATE EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to adjourn the Special Public Meeting and meet in Private Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel, negotiations and litigation matters.
This meeting has been advertised and is in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act and N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, a/k/a “Sunshine Law.” The matters discussed will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required and formal action pursuant to said discussion shall take place only at a meeting to which the public has been invited.