Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, MARCH 16, 2016, in the 3rd Floor Cheryl Miller-Porter Student Center, at Teaneck High School, 100 Elizabeth Avenue, Teaneck, New Jersey, at 8:00pm. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.
I. Salute to the Flag
II. Presiding Officer’s Meeting Notice Statement
“I hereby call to order the Workshop Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in the 3rd Floor Cheryl Miller-Porter Student Center, at Teaneck High School. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, the Suburbanite, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on Friday March 11, 2016.
III. Roll Call Board Member Present Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) X Dr. Gruber (David) X Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) X Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) X Mr. Rose (Howard) X Mrs. Williams (Clara) X Ms. Worrell (Shelley) X Dr. Diuguid (David) X Dr. Walser (Ardie) X Student Board Liaison Present Absent Christopher Lee (Senior) X Noah Preschel (Senior) X Amanda Vidal (Junior) X Adriana Vidal (Junior) X
Attendance: Barbara Pinsak, Superintendent of Schools Vincent McHale, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Dennis R. Frohnapfel, Interim SBA/Board Secretary
IV. Reaffirmation of District Goals
GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding to be successful in the twenty first century.
GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to support student achievement.
GOAL 3: The environment in the Teaneck Public Schools will be safe and respectful, with students and adults appreciative of the unique contributions of members of the community.
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GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the community.
GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will provide funding for Goals 1-4 and sustain school facilities while respecting community resources.
V. Student Board Liaison Report
VI. Superintendent’s Report
Summer Opportunity: New Jersey Institute of Technology has announced the Early College Preparatory Programs for summer 2016. Their educational summer programs offer opportunities for post-fourth to post-eleventh grade students with high academic achievement to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through non-traditional hands-on methodologies, students learn the relationship between STEM subjects and their applications to everyday life. The deadline for all applications is Monday, March 28, 2016 and the school will not consider late applications. For information about the programs, check out their website: http://www5.njit.edu/precollege/studentprograms/summer_programs.php.
THS Basketball: Congratulations to the Teaneck High School Boys’ Basketball Team and Coach Jerome Smart on their title as Group 3 NJ State Champions. Coach Smart and Athletic Director, Todd Sinclair attributes their winning season to great camaraderie and teamwork.
Grease: The Musical - Dust off your leather jacket and bop back to Teaneck High School this weekend for the Teaneck High School Theater Department’s presentation of Grease: The Musical. Grace Hill Memorial Auditorium at Teaneck High School General admission: $15.00. Schedule of Shows: March 18 and 19, at 8:00pm and March 20, at 3:00pm.
Read Across America: Thank you to all of the volunteers who read to our students during Read Across America. We appreciate that you took time from your busy lives to give to our students. They really enjoyed it and we hope that you did too.
Art Event for Students at Teaneck Creek Conservancy, March 19, 2016: The Teaneck Creek Conservancy will host the Water Rocks art event for students on Saturday, March 19, 2016, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. All elementary and middle school students are invited to participate in painting rocks that will then be placed in the Rock River at the Conservancy. The Water Rocks will be part of an eco-art exhibit. For more information, check the Teaneck Public School website: http://www.teaneckschools.org.
VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)
VIII. Presentation Preliminary 2016/17 School Year Budget by Dr. Dennis R. Frohnapfel
IX. Public Comment (Budget and non-Agenda)
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X. Board Discussion and Formal Business Agenda A. Policy B. Board Operations C. School Operations and Curriculum D. Finance and Budget E. Personnel F. Addendums
XI. Executive Session
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education determines it is necessary to meet in Executive Session on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 10:45pm, to discuss matters of personnel, involving specific individuals, negotiations, anticipated litigation and/or alleged incidents of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB); and Be It Further Resolved, that these matters will be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
Mr. Rodriguez motioned to convene into Executive Session at 10:45pm. Said motion was seconded by Mrs. Rappoport, and carried by unanimous vote.
Dr. Diuguid motioned to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene the public meeting at 11:30pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rodriguez, and carried by unanimous vote.
XII. Resolution to Adopt the Preliminary 2016/17 School Year Budget
XIII. Addendum Resolutions
XIV. Reports
Victoria Fisher commented on the Youth Advisory Board meeting with the Township Mayor last week, great young people at meeting.
Sarah Rappoport reported re PTO Council Meeting, a number of fundraisers are coming up. When she gets the Minutes from the PTO Council she will forward to Board so they can see when and where these fundraisers will be. Thoroughly enjoyed going to the meeting.
Dr. David Diuguid reported re Policy Committee Meeting, reviewed a whole host of revised policies and one new policy, The Administration of Medical Marijuana for those students who need it.
Sebastian Rodriguez reported re Finance Committee Meeting, had several committee meetings, the results were highlighted tonight. We have one more Finance Committee Meeting and maybe adding another meeting before adopting the Final Budget.
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Sebastian Rodriguez reported re Negotiations, had the opportunity to exchange proposals and schedule additional meetings.
Clara Williams reported re that she and Sarah attended Benjamin Franklin Middle School for a Women’s Day Program in the morning. It was excellent and very enlightening for our young Middle School students, wonderfully coordinated.
Dr. Ardie Walser discussed emails and best practices for the Board. Attended a wonderful workshop at the high school on the new College Board SATs. John Dean is giving a workshop at the high school for parents on how to use Google doc. Dennis Heck and two detectives from the Teaneck Police Department gave a presentation on swatting. He also attended Lowell School for ‘Read Across America.’
XV. Adjournment
Dr. Diuguid motioned to adjourn at 11:45pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rodriguez, and carried by unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis R. Frohnapfel, Ed.D. Interim SBA/Board Secretary
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BOARD OPERATIONS MARCH 16, 2016
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolution #17 thru #20:
17. the Board approved the Minutes for the February 3, 2016 Workshop Meeting, and the February 10, 2016 Regular Public Meeting.
18. the Board approved attendance for Dr. Dennis R. Frohnapfel, R.S.B.A., Interim SBA/Board Secretary and Karla Starks, Asst to the SBA/Asst Board Secretary, at the 54th Annual New Jersey Association of School Business Officials (NJASBO) Conference, June 8, 9, 10, 2016, Borgata Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, in accordance with Policy #6471, N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 and N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.12; registration prepaid; lodging at the single convention sponsored rate of $285.00 for three nights including applicable taxes; reimbursements at per diem method for Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&I) at $64.00 per full conference day and $48.00 re first and last day of conference; travel reimbursement at $0.31 per mile plus tolls.
19. the Board approved the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#94474 and the Teaneck Board of Education, dated March 1, 2016.
20. the Board approved the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#93811 and the Teaneck Board of Education, dated March 11, 2016.
Board Operations resolutions #17 thru #20 Motion: Dr. Diuguid Second: Mr. Rodriguez Board Member Yes No Abstain Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) X Dr. Gruber (David) X Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) X Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) X Mr. Rose (Howard) X Mrs. Williams (Clara) X Ms. Worrell (Shelley) X Dr. Diuguid (David) X Dr. Walser (Ardie) X
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Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions #52 thru #61:
52. the Board affirmed the decisions of the Superintendent of Schools regarding Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the February 3, 2016 Workshop meeting, February 10, 2016 Regular Meeting, and March 2, 2016 Workshop Meeting.
53. the Board approved Staff Development Workshops, Inc., to conduct professional development workshops in District as follows; Title IIA funds these professional development workshops, acct #20-270-200-320-19-50-I-0:
1. Workshop for Grade 6 district teachers on the topics of the Next Generation Science Standards and the 5E Model, on March 21, 2016, fee $1,500; Dr. Meghan Merraro, training specialist would provide professional development training that supports teachers in delivering effective science instruction with a focus on the science and engineering practices, targeted content intervention and how to scaffold learning to meet the needs of academically at risk students, as well as focusing on key elements of the 5E instructional model.
2. Workshop for Grades 9-12 district mathematics teachers on the topic of differentiated instruction, in an amount not to exceed $1,500; Eileen Murray, training specialist would provide professional development training that supports teachers in delivering effective mathematics instruction with a focus on the differentiating instruction through scaffold and tiered lessons, as well as targeted content intervention and how to scaffold learning to meet the needs of academically at risk students, and this training would focus on key elements of effective intervention strategies in mathematics.
3. Workshop for Grade 7-8 language arts teachers about teaching reading to mixed ability readers, on March 21, 2016, fee $1,500; Laura Rigolosi would be presenting to seventh and eighth grade language arts teachers about teaching reading to mixed- ability readers, and provide strategies that will be shared and used when teaching the final two novels of the year, and review strategies for integrating reading into writing.
4. Workshop for Techniques for Integrating Technology into the pre-kindergarten curriculum, on March 21, 2016, fee $1,500; Tracee Worley would be presenting techniques for integrating technology into the pre-kindergarten curriculum, and teachers would learn ways to integrate the iPads in a way to support the educational goals of the pre-kindergarten population.
5. Workshop that addresses specific strategies, simple tips, as well as overall instructional practices that can be embedded in any reading or writing task, on March 21, 2016, fee $1,500, Berit Gordan would be presenting a workshop that addresses specific strategies.
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6. Workshop for Grades 7-8 social studies teachers on the topic of Teaching Informational Text to Reluctant Readers, fee $1,500, Sarah Buxton would be presenting to these social studies teachers who would learn specific literacy strategies for implementation in the classroom that would assist students with reading informational text.
7. Workshop for high school social studies teachers on the topic of Teaching Informational Text to Reluctant Readers, fee $1,500, Leah MacDonald would be presenting to these social studies teachers who would learn specific literacy strategies for implementation in the classroom that would assist students with reading informational text.
54. the Board accepted grant funds from the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services for the FORUM/PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Partnership Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program, for the period January 1, 2016 thru December 31, 2016, in the amount of $70,796, to be disbursed as indicated below:
Account Program Amount 20-018-100-100-73-10-G-H Juvenile Justice/Stipends $ 45,576 20-018-200-200-99-20-G-H Juvenile Justice/Benefits 319 20-018-200-200-99-22-G-H Juvenile Justice/FICA 3,487 20-018-100-300-73-50-G-H Juvenile Justice/Pur Ed Services 2,500 20-018-100-600-73-40-G-H Juvenile Justice/Supplies 8,145 20-018-270-512-73-52-G-H Juvenile Justice/Field Trips 10,769
55. the Board approved payment to Plethora Media Group, to present the “Picture of Success” Program to 12 middle school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership Program, in an amount not to exceed $600, the FORUM Juvenile Justice Grant funds this program, acct #20-018-100-300-73-50-G-H, Program dates are March 17, March 29, and April 5, 2016:
1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate;
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview, select and finalize photos for final project and present to staff and peers.
56. the Board approved payment to Team Makers, to conduct a workshop on teamwork on March 24, 2016, in an amount not to exceed $225, the FORUM Juvenile Justice Grant funds this program acct #20-009-100-300-73-50-G-H.
57. the Board approved the participation of Genieve Holder, Transition Coordinator and Michele Greenwood, Transition Teacher in the following courses, total cost not to exceed $1,556, funded by Region V:
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1. NJ Wage and Hour Laws/Payment and Child Labor Laws; 2. Federal Wage and Hour and Child Laws; 3. OSHA 10 Plus; and 4. Designing and Implementing Student Training.
58. the Board approved submission of the Carryover Application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2014/15 IDEA nonpublic basic funds, in the amount of $20,257, to be implemented during the period July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.
59. the Board approved submission of the Carryover Application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2014/15 IDEA Pre-K, in the amount of $442 to be implemented during the period July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.
60. the Board accepted, with appreciation, the following donations:
1. New Sofa from ASM Sports
2. $400 donation to Teaneck High School from the Class of 1942
3. Set of Encyclopedia Britannica to Teaneck High School, from Taylor Worrell-Stith, THS graduate (Class of 2015)
4. Laser Cutter and Engraver Machine to Teaneck High School, from the Martz Family.
61. the Board approved a delayed opening schedule for Teaneck High School on April 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 2016, for the purpose of PARCC testing.
School Operations and Curriculum resolutions #52 thru #61 Motion: Mr. Rodriguez Second: Mrs. Rappoport Board Member Yes No Abstain Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) X Dr. Gruber (David) X Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) X Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) X Mr. Rose (Howard) X Mrs. Williams (Clara) X Ms. Worrell (Shelley) X Dr. Diuguid (David) X Dr. Walser (Ardie) X
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FINANCE and BUDGET MARCH 16, 2016
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions #95 thru #107:
95. the Board approved payment of the following 2015/16 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills, per the list appended to and made a part of the Minutes, January 1 thru 31, 2016:
Fund 10 $ 9,778,309.16 $ Fund 20 220,720.19 Fund 40 221,731.25 Fund 60 34,830.68 Fund 61 109,987.83 Total Approved Payments $10,365,579.11
96. the Board approved 2015/16 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.
97. WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2016 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.
98. the Board approved the attached list of Travel and Conferences for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, in the amount of $313.86.
99. the Board approved the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, in the amount of $3,703.56 (district funded), $22,435.02 (Grants/ Parent funded), total field trips = $26,138.58.
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100. the Board approved compensation to those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and/or independent evaluations during the 2015/16 school year, total amount for this motion is $36,000, acct #11-000-216-300-72-57-C-D and #11-000-213-300-74-57-C-D.
101. the Board approved payment of tuition for out-of-district students who would require a special education program during the 2015/16 school year, as per the attached list, said tuitions would be pro-rated based on effective dates of attendance, total amount of current invoices for this motion is $93,991.48, acct #11-000-100-566-49-61-C-C.
102. the Board approved the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant to reflect additional funding, in the amount of $109,070, in accordance with the funding statement appended to and made a part of the minutes.
103. the Board recognizes and sanctions the Teaneck High School Project Graduation event following graduation on the evening of June 23 and the morning of June 24, 2016. The event would be funded by the Teaneck High School PTSO. Furthermore, the Board authorizes the School Business Administrator to sign all related documents and contracts and to issue a certificate of insurance naming Teaneck High School PTSO as an additional insured and to obtain from Teaneck High School PTSO a certificate of insurance naming Teaneck Board of Education as an additional insured.
104. the Board accepted the following donations to the Teaneck Board of Education, to be used for the renovation of the Bryant School playground; donations for this project are received and distributed thru the district’s Special Revenue Fund 20:
1. D&G Omega LLC - $5,000 2. Stereo Advantage - $5,000 3. Electronic Express - $5,000 4. Digital Sales Group, Inc. - $500 5. Future Sales and Marketing, LLC - $200 6. Michael Pagan - $100 7. Perlman Family Foundation - $250 8. Check #1823, dated Feb 22, 2016, in the amount of $10,000, anonymous donor
105. the Board approved the continuation of the budget for a subcontract Memorandum of Understanding between the YWCA of Bergen County and Teaneck Public Schools, for services to be provided by Teaneck Women Train and Work, for the period January 1 thru June 30, 2016, total approved amount $7,880.34:
20-040-200-100-56-11-P-W TWT/Sal/Other Prof Staff $2,328.00 20-040-200-100-56-12-P-W TWT/Salaries/Program Director $3,035.50 20-040-200-200-56-20-P-W TWT/Benefits $1,216.12 20-040-200-200-56-22-P-W TWT/FICA $1,136.72 20-040-200-590-56-51-P-W TWT/Purchase Prof Services $164.00
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106. the Board approved the following payments for sick days, accumulated PB days, and vacation days:
1. Kathleen Federici, max payment $20,000 (225 sick days, 46.5 PB days), per TTEA contract.
2. Clifford Jacobs, max payment $39,194.62 (50 vacation days), per TAAS contract.
3. Lawrence Pecoraro, max payment $5,464.78 (30.5 vacation days), per Union Local #97 contract.
4. Eric Thoren, max payment $10,336.04 (31.5 sick days, 10.5 PB days, 33 vacation days), per Union Local #97 contract.
107. the Board approved the establishment of petty cash for Athletics, in the amount of $500, for the 2015/16 school year.
Finance and Budget Resolutions #95 thru #107 Motion: Mr. Rodriguez Second: Mrs. Rappoport Board Member Yes No Abstain Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) X Dr. Gruber (David) X Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) X Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) X Mr. Rose (Howard) X Mrs. Williams (Clara) X Ms. Worrell (Shelley) X Dr. Diuguid (David) X Dr. Walser (Ardie) X
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Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel actions #166 thru #180:
166. the Board approved the following certificated staff appointments, effective on the dates indicated:
1. Maria Portorreal, Long Term Substitute Teacher (ESL), Teaneck High School, at $260 per diem, no benefits, effective March 17, 2016 (or sooner pending receipt of criminal history clearance) thru June 30, 2016, replacing Faith Mootoo, paid leave of absence.
2. Louise Van Horn, Long Term Substitute Teacher 0.8 FTE, Hawthorne School, at $260 per diem, no benefits, effective March 3, 2016 thru May 31, 2016, replacing Stephanie McKee, maternity leave of absence, paid/FMLA.
3. Katarina Hannawi, Special Education Teacher, Whittier School, at annual salary of $52,000 (TE-1/Step1), effective March 17, 2016 thru June 30, 2016, replacing Kathleen Federici, retired.
4. Dennis McDonald, Ed.D, Interim Asst Principal, TJMS, at $400 per diem, no benefits, effective March 14 thru June 30, 2016, replacing Nina Odatalla, leave of absence.
167. the Board approved the following substitutes, as needed, be added to the 2015/16 school year List of Substitutes:
1. Eric Griffin, Substitute Teacher, at $120 per diem 2. Luz Durango, Substitute Teacher, at $120 per diem 3. Lisa McGee, Substitute Secretary, at $15.00 per hour 4. Monica Yepes, Substitute Teacher, at $120 per diem
168. the Board approved the following Separations and Leaves of Absence:
1. Stephanie McKee, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne School, medical leave, with pay from February 17, 2016 thru March 11, 2016, using 18 sick days (this leave is attached to a maternity leave originally approved at the January 20, 2016 Board meeting, for the period March 14, 2016 thru April 18, 2016, using 20 sick days; family leave, unpaid with benefits from April 19, 2016 thru May 31, 2016).
2. Colleen Pagan, Special Education Teacher, BFMS, maternity leave, with pay from April 26, 2016 thru May 23, 2016, using 20 sick days; and unpaid with benefits under FMLA, from May 4, 2016 thru June 30, 2016.
3. Elaine Robinson, Mathematics Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, medical leave, with pay from February 22, 2016 thru April 1, 2016, using 29 sick days.
4. Bonnie Meneely, Special Education Teacher, Bryant School, maternity leave, with pay from May 11 thru June 8, 2016, using 20 sick days; and unpaid with benefits under FMLA, from June 9, 2016 thru June 30, 2016.
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5. Faith Mootoo, ESL Teacher, Teaneck High School, extended medical leave, with pay from March 2, 2016 thru June 30, 2016, using 76 sick days (this extended medical leave was originally approved at the January 20, 2016 Board meeting for the period December 14, 2015 thru March 1, 2016, using 47 sick days and before that at the December 9, 2015 Board meeting for the period December 3, 2015 thru December 11, 2015, using 6 sick days).
6. Nina Odatalla, Assistant Principal, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, maternity leave, with pay from February 29, 2016 thru April 5, 2016 using 26 sick days; with pay from April 6, 2016 thru April 25, 2016, using 14 Vacation Days; unpaid with benefits from April 26, 2016 thru July 18, 2016 under FMLA.
7. Steve Clarke, Custodian, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, medical leave, with pay from February 16, 2016 thru February 29, 2016, using 10 sick days.
8. Clifford Jacobs, Director of Information Systems, retirement, effective July 1, 2016; last day of work April 29, 2016, is using 43 vacation days from May 3 thru June 30, 2016.
9. Donna Fischer, Secretary, THS, retirement, effective June 30, 2016
10.David Smith, Special Education Teacher/Mathematics, personal leave, without pay/benefits, from September 1, 2016 thru June 30, 2017 (this personal leave, without pay and benefits, was granted from November 26, 2014 thru June 30, 2015, and from September 1, 2015 thru June 30, 2016).
11.Employee ID#4286, administrative leave, with pay, from March 4, 2016 thru end date to be determined.
12.Employee ID#0978, relief from loss of pay during absence from March 7 thru 11, 2016, less cost of daily substitute at $120.00 per diem.
13.Lourdes Melendez, Spanish Teacher, Teaneck High School, maternity leave, unpaid with benefits under NJFLA, from September 1 thru November 24, 2016; and child rearing leave, unpaid, no benefits, from November 25, 2016 thru June 30, 2017.
14.Elaine Robinson, Mathematics Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, medical leave, unpaid with benefits under FMLA, from March 30 (PM) thru April 4, 2016.
169. the Board approved the following Student/Teacher Practicum assignments (Winter/ Spring) for the remainder of the 2015/2016 school year:
1. Schantelle Henry, Rutgers University, March 2016, Hawthorne School
2. Diane Molina, Bergen Community College, March 2016, Hawthorne School
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170. the Board approved the following assignments, effective on the dates indicated:
1. Jason McDonald, Acting Dean of Students, Teaneck High School, pro-rated, effective March 1, 2016, replacing Charles Clark, paid medical leave.
2. Chris Infante, Asst Coach, Girls Spring Track, stipend $5,661.
171. the Board approved additional compensation to the following Lead Teachers for working in the ESL After-school Program at Bryant, Lowell, Hawthorne and Whittier Schools, total cost not to exceed $232, Title III funds this program, acct #20-241-100- 101-21-10-I-0:
1. Teri Wilcox 2. Elizabeth Reider 3. Esabia Ailey 4. Hallie Wannamaker
172. the Board approved additional compensation to Michelle Cardone, for assuming the Lead Teacher for the remaining sessions in the After-school Literacy and Math Program, not to exceed $700, Title I funds this compensation, acct #20-231-200-100-22- 15-I-4.
173. the Board approved the employment of Danielle Amato, Home Programming/ Parent Training Coordinator, as needed, at $75.00 per hour, for the 2015/16 school year.
174. the Board approved the following school events:
1. Gaming Tournament, the Senior Class Cabinet, Thursday, March 10, 2016, in the student center, security needed from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, total cost not to exceed $160:
Mike Richter, Bob Daly, at $20.00 per hour each
2. Fashion Show, the Senior Class Cabinet, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in the Cranford gym, chaperones needed from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, total cost not to exceed $930:
Sheree Green, Jason McDonald, Kim Pitre, John Paladino, Jared Meli, at $62.00 each, working with students
3. Junior Class Dance, the Junior Class Cabinet, Friday, April 22, 2016, in the student center, chaperones needed from 5:45pm to 9:15pm, total cost not to exceed $651:
Dan Olender, Katierose Augustine, Luigi Venezia, at $62.00 per hour each, working with students
4. Annual Dance Ensemble Show, the THS Dance Ensemble, Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, 2016, in the auditorium, chaperones needed from 7:45pm to 10:30pm, total cost not to exceed $682:
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May 6, 2016, Sheree Green and Dan Olender, at $62.00 per hour each, working with students
May 7, 2016, Luigi Venezia and Dan Olender, at $62.00 per hour each, working with students
175. the Board approved payment to Paula Zanchelli as a substitute teacher in the After- school Reading and Mathematics Support Program (Grades 3-8), from January 12 thru March 24, 2016, one (1) hour each Tuesday and Thursday, as needed, at $58.00 per hour, working without students, and $62.00 per hour, working with students, Title I funds this program, acct #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-4; acct #20-231-200-100-22-15-I-4, acct #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-5; acct #20-231-200-100-22-15-I-5, acct #20-231-100-101- 22-15-I-7; acct #20-231-200-100-22-15-I-7, acct #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-F; acct #20- 231-200-100-22-15-I-F, acct #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-J; acct #20-231-200-100-22-15-I-J.
176. the Board approved payment to the following high school Physical Education Teachers, for assuming additional classes, on a temporary basis, at their daily contractual per class rate, effective for the dates indicated:
Teacher Per Class Rate Per Class Rate Edward Klimek $109.09, Jan 4 to June 30 Substitute, as needed Daniel Henry $74.75, Jan 4 to June 30 Christie Prepis $55.50, Jan 4 to June 30 Substitute, as needed
177. the Board approved payment to the following staff members, to provide services in the PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Program, said program runs January 1, 2016 thru December 31, 2016 as part of the PASS after-school program in the FORUM, staff receives $45.00 per hour (grant established rate) for the hours indicated below, total cost not to exceed $44,460, acct #20-018- 100-100-73-10-G-H:
Staff Member Hours Max Payment Nicholas Campestre, Clinical Supervisor 72 $ 3,240 Yris Acevedo, After-school Counselor 219 9,855 Shenijah Brown, After-school Counselor 219 9,855 Giannil Hidalgo, After-school Counselor 219 9,855 Javalda Powell, After-school Counselor 219 9,855 Schantelle Henry, Secretary 40 1,800
178. the Board approved the annual Peer Leadership Winter retreat, January 22, 2016, held at the Hyatt in Fairlawn, and approves the chaperones for this overnight retreat.
1. Margot Mack, $498 overnight stipend
2. Enoch Nyamekye, $498, overnight stipend
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179. the Board approved the position description for Program Assistant, Teaneck Community Education Center (attached), at annual of $44,590; based on $24.50 per hour, not to exceed 1820 hours per year, total salary cost not to exceed $44,590, position contingent upon availability of program funds and semi-annual review and approval by the Board.
180. the Board approved payment for the following individuals for the period January 1 thru June 30, 2016, for services provided by the Teaneck Women Train and Work program:
Staff Member Account Max Payment Claire Scarano, Director 20-240-200-100-56-12-P-W $ 3,035 Inez Johnson, Employment Specialist 20-240-200-100-56-11-P-W 2,124
Personnel actions #166 thru #180 Motion: Mr. Rodriguez Second: Mrs. Rappoport Board Member Yes No Abstain Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) X Dr. Gruber (David) X Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) X Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) X Mr. Rose (Howard) X Mrs. Williams (Clara) X Ms. Worrell (Shelley) X Dr. Diuguid (David) X Dr. Walser (Ardie) X
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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING March 16, 2016
Resolution to Adopt the Preliminary 2016/17 School Year Budget
113. Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, County of Bergen, approves the Preliminary 2016/17 School Year Budget as follows:
Current General Expense (Funds 11) $87,834,288 Capital Outlay (Fund 12) 599,761 Transfer to Charter Schools 5,614,397 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $94,048,446 Special Revenue (Fund 20) 1,640,994 Debt Service (Fund 40) 1,461,209 TOTAL EXPENDITURES/APPROPRIATIONS $97,150,649 and Be It Resolved, that the GENERAL FUND tax levy $85,606,908 and DEBT SERVICE tax levy $1,461,209 are approved to support the 2016/17 school year budget.
Motion: Dr. Diuguid Second: Mr. Rodriguez Board Member Yes No Abstain Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) X Dr. Gruber (David) X Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) X Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) X Mr. Rose (Howard) X Mrs. Williams (Clara) X Ms. Worrell (Shelley) X Dr. Diuguid (David) X Dr. Walser (Ardie) X
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Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Addendum resolutions
Board Operations Addendum resolutions #21, #22, #23
21. Whereas, the district has conducted a comprehensive needs assessment of its equality and equity needs; and Whereas, a Comprehensive Equity Plan has been designed to meet and assess equality and equity needs in district schools; now Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education authorizes the submission of the proposed Comprehensive Equity Plan, and supports the full implementation of said plan on September 1, 2016, upon approval by the New Jersey State Department of education.
22. Whereas, the Bogota Board of Education is desirous of obtaining Business Office services from the Teaneck Board of Education through a shared services Agreement, i.e., payroll, benefits, and pension; and Whereas, the Bogota Board of Education and Teaneck Board of Education are prepared to enter into such an Agreement, for the period March 15 thru June 30, 2016; and Whereas, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq., the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act provides a mechanism for making such shared service Agreements between Boards of Education; now Be It Resolved, by and between the Bogota Board of Education and the Teaneck Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq., as follows:
The parties agree that Business Office Services, i.e, payroll, benefits and pension, be provided to the Bogota School District by the Teaneck School District, for the period March 15 thru June 30, 2016, not to exceed 320 hours, at $50.00 per hour, total not to exceed $16,000, Bogota to issue a purchase order for $16,000 payable to the Teaneck Board of Education, and Teaneck Board of Education to provide monthly time payroll bill forms for services rendered.
23. Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education appoints Douglas Kovats, Esq., of Kenney, Gross, Kovats & Parton, as Labor Counsel, for the period January 1, 2016 to the next Reorganization Meeting, at rate of $150 per hour.
Finance and Budget Addendum Resolutions #108, #109, #110, #111, #112
108. that the Board authorizes the Interim SBA/Board Secretary to solicit Request for Proposals for Food Management Services, for the 2016/17 school year.
109. Whereas, the Teaneck Board of Education (hereinafter the “Board’) and the Township of Teaneck (hereinafter the “Township”), collectively referred to as the “Parties” wish to encourage cooperation in the provision of limited shared services; and
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Whereas, both parties are desirous of obtaining services, vis-à-vis, a shared services Agreement; and Whereas, both parties recognize that shared services Agreements yield economies and efficiencies to the residents of Teaneck in the provision of such services; and Whereas, the Board of Education and the Township are prepared to enter into a shared services Agreement at this juncture; now Be It Resolved, by and between the Board of Education and the Township, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq., as follows:
(1) The Township of Teaneck shall supply, at cost, to the Teaneck Board of Education bulk rock salt, liquid calcium chloride, and diesel fuel, at the cost to Township;
(2) The Township of Teaneck shall pick up recycling on a weekly basis from the Teaneck Board of Education schools, at no cost;
(3) The Township of Teaneck shall repair and provide preventative maintenance services to Teaneck Board of Education’s vehicles and grounds equipment at time and material cost, total hours for repairs will be limited to those based on book time or actual time, whichever is less;
(4) The Township of Teaneck shall provide tree pruning and removal services to the Teaneck Board of Education at Township’s labor cost only;
(5) The Township of Teaneck shall fabricate exterior signage for the Teaneck Board of Education’s buildings, grounds, and parking lots at Township’s labor and material cost;
(6) The Township of Teaneck shall provide pot hole hot paving repairs for Teaneck Board of Education’s parking lots, at no cost;
(7) The Township of Teaneck shall provide storm water catch basin annual cleaning in Teaneck Board of Education’s parking lots, at no cost;
(8) The Board of Education shall train and assist Township of Teaneck employees with the renovation of baseball fields, at labor cost only, the Township of Teaneck shall provide all material;
(9) The Board of Education shall assist Township of Teaneck employees with snow removal for the streets directly adjacent to and which provide access to the Teaneck Board of Education school buildings, at no cost;
(10) All services and/or supplies provided by either party shall be evidenced by a monthly invoice including sufficient detail to document that said supplies and/or services were provided at cost as set forth above; and Be It Further Resolved, that this Agreement shall commence upon execution of this Agreement by both parties and shall continue for a period of five (5) years thereafter, unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided; and
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Be It Further Resolved, that the parties hereby agree that each party shall release, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other and their respective agents, officers and employees from any and all claims, demands losses, expenses, attorneys’ fees, causes of action, judgments, lawsuits, proceedings, damages, and liability resulting and arising from the alleged or asserted negligent, reckless or intentional act of itself, its agents, officers and employees; and Be It Further Resolved, that both parties shall obtain and/or maintain appropriate insurance coverage for the services provided under this Agreement; and Be It Further Resolved, that this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the rights of the parties hereto and shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey; and Be It Further Resolved, that this Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and shall not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties; and Be It Further Resolved, that this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their legal representatives, successors and assigns; and Be It Further Resolved, that both parties agree that in the event that the services are not provided by either one of the parties, the other party may terminate this Agreement; and Be It Further Resolved, both parties agree that services can be terminated by either party by providing sixty (60) days written notice, with such notice to be evidenced by a signed and sealed resolution approved by the governing body or board and hand delivered to the Municipal Clerk or Board Secretary; and Be It Further Resolved, a copy of the within Agreement shall be filed, for information purposes, with the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, pursuant to rules and regulation promulgated by the director.
REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TEANECK IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING CALLABLE REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, DATED JULY 27, 2006, ISSUED IN THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $9,305,000, APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $8,260,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,260,000 REFUNDING BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR SUCH REFUNDING.
110. Be It Resolved, by the Board of Education of the Township of Teaneck in the County of Bergen, New Jersey (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) as follows:
Section 1. The Board of Education of the Township of Teaneck in the County of Bergen, New Jersey (the "School District") is hereby authorized to refund all or a portion of the outstanding callable refunding school bonds of the School District issued in the original principal amount of $9,305,000 and dated July 27, 2006 (the "2006 Bonds"). The 2006 Bonds maturing on or after July 15, 2017 may be redeemed at the option of the School District in whole or in part on any date on or after July 15, 2016
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(the "Redemption Date") at a redemption price equal to the par amount of the 2006 Bonds to be redeemed plus accrued interest, if any, to the Redemption Date. Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the purpose described in Section 1 hereof, negotiable refunding bonds (the "Refunding Bonds") are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,260,000 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61 et seq. Section 3. An aggregate amount not exceeding $150,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.4 has been included in the aggregate principal amount of Refunding Bonds authorized herein. Section 4. The purpose of the refunding is to incur an interest cost savings for the School District. Section 5. A supplemental debt statement has been prepared and filed in the offices of the Township Clerk and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey as required by law. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Township as defined in the Local Bond Law and the school debt of the School District is increased by the amount the Refunding Bond authorization exceeds the amount of the proposed refunded bonds. Section 6. No Local Finance Board approval is required as the issuance of the Refunding Bonds will comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:30-2.5. Section 7. The Board President, the Superintendent, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and other appropriate representatives of the School District are hereby authorized to prepare such documents, to publish such notices and to take such other actions as are necessary or desirable to enable the School District to prepare for the sale and the issuance of the Refunding Bonds authorized herein and to provide for the redemption of the 2006 Bonds referred to in Section 1 hereof. Section 8. This bond ordinance shall take effect immediately after final adoption.
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,260,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TEANECK IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE AND THE DELIVERY OF SUCH BONDS.
111. Be It Resolved, by the Board of Education of the Township of Teaneck in the County of Bergen, New Jersey (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) as follows:
Section 1. The Board of Education of the Township of Teaneck in the County of Bergen, New Jersey (referred herein as the “Board of Education” or “Board”) hereby authorizes the sale, in one or more series, of an amount not to exceed $8,260,000 Refunding School Bonds (the “Bonds”) by virtue of its final adoption by a two-thirds majority of its full membership on March 16, 2016 of a bond ordinance entitled, “Refunding Bond Ordinance of The Board of Education of the Township of Teaneck in the County of Bergen, New Jersey, providing for the refunding of all or a portion of the outstanding callable refunding school bonds of the School District, dated July 27,
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2006, issued in the original principal amount of $9,305,000, appropriating not to exceed $8,260,000 therefore and authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $8,260,000 refunding bonds to provide for such refunding” (the “Bond Ordinance”). Section 2. The Bonds are hereby authorized to be sold to Roosevelt & Cross, Inc. (the “Underwriter”) in accordance with the purchase contract to be entered into by and between the Underwriter and the Board (the “Purchase Contract”) pursuant to this resolution. The purchase price for the Bonds shall be as set forth in the Purchase Contract, plus unpaid accrued interest, if any, from the dated date of the Bonds to, but not including, the delivery date of the Bonds. The Board President, Superintendent and/or Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized to enter into the Purchase Contract on behalf of the Board with the Underwriter in a form satisfactory to McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, Bond Counsel for the Board (“Bond Counsel”) for the sale of the Bonds to the Underwriter in accordance with the provisions of this resolution. The signature of the Board President, Superintendent or Business Administrator/Board Secretary on the Purchase Contract shall be conclusively presumed to evidence any necessary approvals. Section 3. The Bonds are being issued to incur interest cost savings by redeeming all or a portion of the callable outstanding refunding school bonds of the Board originally issued in the principal amount of $9,305,000 dated July 27, 2006, which bonds maturing on or after July 15, 2017 (the “Refunded Bonds”) are redeemable at the option of the Board in whole or in part on any date on or after July 15, 2016 (the “Redemption Date”) at par (the "Redemption Price"), plus in each case accrued interest, if any, to the Redemption Date. Section 4. The Bonds shall be issued in accordance with the terms and the conditions set forth in the Purchase Contract within the parameters set forth herein:
(A) The Bonds shall be issued in a par amount determined to be necessary to pay costs of issuance and to provide for payment of the Redemption Price of the Refunded Bonds on the Redemption Date, and the interest due on the Refunded Bonds through the Redemption Date;
(B) The Bonds shall be dated such date as established in the Purchase Contract;
(C) The Bonds shall mature in the principal amounts on or about July 15 of each year, commencing on or about July 15, 2016 and thereafter or as otherwise set forth in the Purchase Contract and shall bear interest at interest rates per annum on the unpaid principal balance on each January 15 and July 15 until maturity or earlier redemption, commencing on or about July 15, 2016 or as otherwise set forth in the Purchase Contract;
(D) The Bonds shall be issued in the form of one bond for each maturity except if all or any portion of the Bonds are issued as term bonds;
(E) The Bonds shall be numbered consecutively from R-1 upward and shall mature in such principal amounts with such mandatory call features and with such mandatory sinking fund payments as set forth below and as determined in the Purchase Contract;
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(F) The Bonds may be subject to optional redemption or not as set forth in the Purchase Contract;
(G) Depending on market conditions at the time of the sale, the Bonds may be issued in one or more series as determined by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, in consultation with Bond Counsel and with Phoenix Advisors, LLC, financial advisors for the Board (the “Financial Advisor”).
Section 5. The Bonds shall be substantially in the following form with such additions, deletions and omissions as may be necessary for the Board to conform the Bonds to the requirements of the Purchase Contract:
SAMPLE BOND FORM FOR INFORMATION ONLY – DO NOT COMPLETE
REGISTERED NUMBER R- ___ $______
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF NEW JERSEY
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TEANECK IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN
REFUNDING SCHOOL BOND
DATED DATE: MATURITY DATE: RATE OF INTEREST CUSIP: PER ANNUM: _/_/2016 07/15/20______% ______
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TEANECK IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, New Jersey (the “Board of Education”) hereby acknowledges itself indebted and for value received promises to pay to CEDE & CO., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, which will act as Securities Depository, on the Maturity Date specified above, the principal sum of ______DOLLARS ($______) and to pay interest on such sum from the Dated Date set forth above at the Rate of Interest Per Annum specified above semiannually on the fifteenth days of January and July in each year until maturity [or earlier redemption] commencing on July 15, 2016. Interest on this bond will be paid to the Securities Depository by the Board of Education and will be credited to the participants of The Depository Trust Company as listed on the records of The Depository Trust Company as of the January 1 and July 1 next preceding the date of such payments (the "Record Dates" for such payments). Principal of this bond, upon presentation and surrender to the Board of Education, will be paid to the Securities Depository by the Board of Education and will be credited to the participants of The Depository Trust Company.
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This bond is not transferable as to principal or interest except to an authorized nominee of The Depository Trust Company. The Depository Trust Company shall be responsible for maintaining the book-entry system for recording the interests of its participants or the transfers of the interests among its participants. The participants are responsible for maintaining records regarding the beneficial ownership interests in the bonds on behalf of individual purchasers.
[The bonds of this issue maturing prior to July 15, 20__ are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturities. The bonds of this issue maturing on or after July 15, 20__ are redeemable at the option of the Board of Education in whole or in part on any date on or after July 15, 20__ upon notice as required herein at par, plus in each case unpaid accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption.
Notice of redemption shall be given by mailing by first class mail in a sealed envelope with postage prepaid to the registered owners of the bonds not less than thirty (30) days, nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption. Such mailing shall be to the owners of such bonds at their respective addresses as they last appear on the registration books kept for that purpose by the Board of Education or a duly appointed Bond Registrar. Any failure of the Securities Depository to advise any of its participants or any failure of any participant to notify any beneficial owner of any notice of redemption shall not affect the validity of the redemption proceedings. If the Board of Education determines to redeem a portion of the bonds prior to maturity, the bonds to be redeemed shall be selected by the Board of Education. The bonds to be redeemed having the same maturity shall be selected by the Securities Depository in accordance with its regulations.
If notice of redemption has been given as provided herein, the bonds or the portion thereof called for redemption shall be due and payable on the date fixed for redemption at the redemption price, together with unpaid accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. Interest shall cease to accrue on the bonds after the date fixed for redemption. Payment shall be made upon surrender of the bonds redeemed.]
This bond is one of an authorized issue of bonds and is issued pursuant to Title 18A, Education, Chapter 24, of the New Jersey Statutes and the refunding bond ordinance finally adopted by the Board of Education on March 16, 2016, in all respects duly approved. Payment of this obligation is secured under the provisions of the New Jersey School Bond Reserve Act, P.L. 1980, c. 72, approved July 16, 1980, as amended by P.L. 2003, c.118, approved July 1, 2003, in accordance with which an amount equal to 1% of the aggregate outstanding bonded indebtedness (but not to exceed the moneys available in the fund) of New Jersey counties, municipalities and school districts for school purposes as of September 15 of each year, is held within the State Fund for the Support of Free Public Schools as a school bond reserve pledged by law to secure payments of principal and interest due on such bonds in the event of the inability of the issuer to make payment.
The full faith and credit of the Board of Education are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on this bond according to its terms.
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It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by the constitution or the statutes of the State of New Jersey to exist, to have happened or to have been performed precedent to or in the issuance of this bond exist, have happened and have been performed and that the issue of bonds of which this is one, together with all other indebtedness of the Board of Education, is within every debt and other limit prescribed by such constitution or statutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TEANECK IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY has caused this bond to be executed in its name by the manual or facsimile signature of its President, its corporate seal to be hereunto imprinted or affixed, this bond and the seal to be attested by the manual signature of its Secretary, and this bond to be dated the Dated Date as specified above.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TEANECK IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
[SEAL]
ATTEST: By: (Facsimile)______President By:______Secretary [END OF SAMPLE BOND FORM]
Section 6. The Bonds shall have printed thereon a copy of the written opinion with respect to the Bonds that is to be rendered by Bond Counsel, complete except for omission of its date. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to file a signed duplicate of such written opinion in the Business Administrator/Board Secretary's office. Alternatively, each Bond may be accompanied by the signed legal opinion or copy thereof. Section 7. Bond Counsel is authorized to arrange for the printing of the Bonds. The proper officials of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Bonds and to deliver them to the Purchaser in exchange for payment, including accrued interest from their date to the date of delivery, if any. Section 8. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized to make representations and warranties, to enter into agreements and to make all arrangements with The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York as may be necessary in order to provide that the Bonds will be eligible for deposit with The Depository Trust Company and to satisfy any obligation undertaken in connection therewith.
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Section 9. In the event that The Depository Trust Company may determine to discontinue providing its service with respect to the Bonds or is removed by the Board of Education and if no successor Securities Depository is appointed, the Bonds which were previously issued in book-entry form shall be converted to Registered Bonds (the "Registered Bonds") in denominations of $5,000, or any integral multiple thereof, except that an amount maturing in any one year in excess of the largest principal amount thereof equaling a multiple of $5,000 will be in denominations of $1,000, or any integral multiple thereof. The beneficial owner under the book-entry system, upon registration of the Bonds held in the beneficial owner's name, will become the registered owner of such Registered Bonds. The Board shall be obligated to provide for the execution and delivery of the Registered Bonds in certificate form. Section 10. The Board hereby covenants that it will comply with any conditions subsequent imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") in order to preserve the exemption from taxation of interest on the Bonds, including the requirement to rebate all net investment earnings on the gross proceeds above the yield on the Bonds, and that it will refrain from taking any action that would adversely affect the tax exemption of the Bonds under the Code. The Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to act and determine on behalf of the Board whether the Bonds will be designated as “bank qualified” within the meaning of Section 11. Solely for purposes of complying with Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission, as amended and interpreted from time to time (the "Rule"), and provided that the Bonds are not exempt from the Rule and provided that the Bonds are not exempt from the following requirements in accordance with paragraph (d) of the Rule, for so long as the Bonds remain outstanding (unless the Bonds have been wholly defeased), the Board of Education shall provide for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and the beneficial owners thereof:
(a) On or prior to February 1 of each year, beginning February 1, 2017, electronically to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s Electronic Municipal Market Access (“EMMA”) system or such other repository designated by the SEC to be an authorized repository for filing secondary market disclosure information, if any, annual financial information with respect to the Board of Education consisting of the audited financial statements (or unaudited financial statements if audited financial statements are not then available, which audited financial statements will be delivered when and if available) of the Board of Education and certain financial information and operating data consisting of (1) Board of Education indebtedness; (2) property valuation information; and (3) tax rate, levy and collection data. The audited financial statements will be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as modified by governmental accounting standards as may be required by New Jersey law;
(b) if any of the following material events occur regarding the Bonds, a timely notice not in excess of ten business days after the occurrence of the event sent to EMMA:
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(1) Principal and interest payment delinquencies; (2) Non-payment related defaults, if material; (3) Unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting financial difficulties; (4) Unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial difficulties; (5) Substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure to perform; (6) Adverse tax opinions, the issuance by the Internal Revenue Service of proposed or final determinations of taxability, Notices of Proposed Issue (IRS Form 5701-TEB) or other material notices or determinations with respect to the tax status of the security, or other material events affecting the tax status of the security; (7) Modifications to rights of security holders, if material; (8) Bond calls, if material, and tender offers; (9) Defeasances; (10) Release, substitution, or sale of property securing repayment of the securities, if material; (11) Rating changes; (12) Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar event of the obligated person;
(13) The consummation of a merger, consolidation, or acquisition involving an obligated person or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the obligated person, other than in the ordinary course of business, the entry into a definitive agreement to undertake such an action or the termination of a definitive agreement relating to any such actions, other than pursuant to its terms, if material; (14) Appointment of a successor or additional trustee or the change of name of a trustee, if material.
For the purposes of the event identified in subparagraph (12) above, the event is considered to occur when any of the following occur: the appointment of a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer for an obligated person in a proceeding under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or in any other proceeding under state or federal law in which a court or governmental authority has assumed jurisdiction over substantially all of the assets or business of the obligated person, or if such jurisdiction has been assumed by leaving the existing governing body and officials or officers in possession but subject to the supervision and orders of a court or governmental authority, or the entry of an order confirming a plan of reorganization, arrangement or liquidation by a court or governmental authority having supervision or jurisdiction over substantially all of the assets or business of the obligated person.
Notice of failure of the Board of Education to provide required annual financial information on or before the date specified in this resolution shall be sent in a timely manner to EMMA. If all or any part of the Rule ceases to be in effect for any reason, then the information required to be provided under this resolution, insofar as the provision of the Rule no longer in effect required the provision of such information, shall no longer be required to be provided. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall determine, in consultation with Bond Counsel, the application of the Rule or the exemption from the Rule for each issue of obligations of the Board of Education prior to their offering. Such officer is hereby authorized to enter into additional written contracts or undertakings to implement the Rule and is further authorized to amend such contracts or undertakings or the undertakings set forth in this resolution, provided such amendment is, in the opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel, in compliance with the Rule. In the event that the Board of Education
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fails to comply with the Rule requirements or the written contracts or undertakings specified in this resolution, the Board of Education shall not be liable for monetary damages, remedy being hereby specifically limited to specific performance of the Rule requirements or the written contracts or undertakings therefore. Section 12. The Board hereby approves the preparation and the distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement in the form to be approved by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Such Official Statement may be distributed in preliminary form and deemed final for purposes of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of the Board by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary. The Preliminary Official Statement shall be prepared in final form in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to execute any certificates necessary in connection with the distribution of the Official Statement. Final Official Statements shall be delivered to the Purchaser within the earliest of seven business days following the sale of the Bonds or to accompany the Purchaser’s confirmations that request payment for the Bonds. Bond Counsel, the Board’s auditor, Lerch, Vinci & Higgins, LLP (the “Auditor”), and/or the Financial Advisor are further authorized to arrange on behalf of the Board of Education for a rating for the Bonds from Standard & Poor’s and/or Moody’s Investors Service, and all such actions taken to date are hereby ratified. Section 13. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary, with the advice of the Financial Advisor, is authorized to arrange for bond insurance if advantageous based on the advice of the Underwriter to be provided at a premium not to exceed 75 basis points of the amount of principal and interest payable in order to obtain the best possible rates and the most cost effective financing and is authorized to take all steps on behalf of the Board necessary to do so. Section 14. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary, with the advice of Bond Counsel, shall arrange for paying agent services or redemption agent services with a banking institution if any portion of the Bonds are term bonds requiring a sinking fund. Section 15. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is also authorized and directed to pay the costs of issuance in connection with the sale of the Bonds pursuant to a certificate of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to be executed upon delivery of the Bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed the amount outlined in the Bond Ordinance. Section 16. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall take all steps necessary to call the Refunded Bonds on the Redemption Date, at par, plus any unpaid accrued interest thereon and to take all steps necessary for the investment of the proceeds of the Refunded Bonds necessary to arrange for such redemption. The Financial Advisor and/or the Underwriter, on behalf of the Board of Education, are authorized to reserve and purchase open market treasury securities and/or United State Treasury—State and Local Government Series (SLGs) for deposit with the escrow agent if required. All of the principal amount and interest earnings on the open market treasury securities and/or SLGs, as well as cash, if necessary, will be used to pay the interest due on the Refunded Bonds through the Redemption Date and pay the Redemption Price on the Refunded Bonds on the Redemption Date. The Board hereby authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to select a bank to serve as escrow agent based upon the recommendation of the Financial Advisor and authorizes the Business
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Administrator/Board Secretary and/or Board President to enter into an Escrow Deposit Agreement with such escrow agent in order to provide instructions regarding the deposit of the open market treasury securities and/or SLGs and cash, if any. Section 17. The Board hereby authorizes the Auditor to serve as verification agent, if necessary, to confirm the accuracy of the arithmetical and mathematical computations supporting (i) the accuracy of the interest cost savings and the sufficiency of the amount in the escrow account to pay the interest due on the Refunded Bonds through the Redemption Date and pay the Redemption Prices on the Redemption Date; and (ii) the calculations of yield supporting the conclusion of Bond Counsel that the Bonds are not “arbitrage bonds” as such meaning is set forth in the Code. Section 18. The Board President, Superintendent, Business Administrator/Board Secretary and other appropriate representatives of the Board are hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to provide for the issuance of the Bonds and the redemption of the Refunded Bonds, including preparing and executing such agreements and documents on behalf of the Board and taking all steps necessary or desirable to implement the requirements of this resolution, such agreements, and documents as may be necessary and appropriate and the transactions contemplated thereby. Section 19. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
112. that the Board approves the lease/purchase of the following equipment from Atlantic Tomorrows, 400 Broadacres Dr., Suite #250, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003, under State Contract #A51464, includes delivery, set-up and remote connection to network, and training, all copiers come with mobile print (print from iPad, iPhone and smart device):
Two (2) Savin MP9002SPF Digital Imaging Systems with accessories With network printing, scanning and faxing Two (2) Savin MP7502SPDigital Imaging Systems with accessories With network printing and scanning Two (2) Savin MP6002SPF Digital Imaging Systems with accessories With network printing, scanning and faxing Two (2) Savin MP3354SP Digital Imaging Systems with accessories With network printing and scanning One unit will come with networking faxing
Atlantic Tomorrow’s Office will refurbish Business Office Savin MP7502SPF ID# G102288 And relocate to BFMS (Principals Office). Existing Savin 9060 ID#G31322 will be discarded. Atlantic Tomorrow’s Office will refurbish Bryant Elementary Main Office Savin MP6002SP ID#G102084 to eliminate current service issues. Account codes will be set up on all new and existing copiers.
These new copiers are replacing old District owned copiers. Monthly cost = $2,076.10 (60 months) with 3.70% rate. Current service and supply costs are billed at $0.0050 per copy.
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Addendum resolutions #21, #22, #23, #108, #109, #110, #111, #112 Motion: Dr. Diuguid Second: Mr. Rodriguez Board Member Yes No Abstain Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) X Dr. Gruber (David) X Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) X Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) X Mr. Rose (Howard) X Mrs. Williams (Clara) X Ms. Worrell (Shelley) X Dr. Diuguid (David) X Dr. Walser (Ardie) X
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FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #97 MARCH 16, 2016 Teaneck Board of EducationTransfer List Transfers made January 26, 2016 through March 9, 2016 AMOUNT TRANSFERRED ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION From To
T62 20-270-200-320-19-50-I-0 TITLE IIA/PURCH SERVICES (1,445.00) 20-270-200-580-19-50-I-0 TITLE IIA CONF TRAVEL (600.00) (2,045.00) 20-270-200-320-92-50-I-E TITLE IIA PURCH SERVICES AGE 1,445.00 20-270-200-580-92-50-I-E TITLE IIA CONF TRAVEL AGE 600.00 2,045.00 EXPLANATION: NON PUBLIC TITLE IIA REDISTRIBUTION
T63 11-000-100-562-49-61-C-C TUITN/PUB SCH/SP'L ED (150,000.00) 11-000-100-566-49-61-C-C TUITN/PRIV SCH/SP'L ED 150,000.00
EXPLANATION: TUITION BILLINGS OOD SCHOOL PLACEMENTS
T64 11-000-100-565-49-65-C-C TUITN/REG'L DAY/BOSS (101,780.00) 11-000-100-562-49-61-C-C TUITN/PUB SCH/SP'L ED (14,095.00) (115,875.00) 10-000-100-560-91-59-0-0 CHARTER SCHOOL TUITION 115,875.00
EXPLANATION: CHARTER SCHOOL TUITION
T65 11-000-240-103-71-10-0-F CONTR SAL/BLDG ADMIN/BF (6,580.07) 11-000-240-105-71-10-0-J CONTR SAL/SECRETARIAL TJ 6,580.07
EXPLANATION: SALARY ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENT
T66 11-130-100-101-25-10-0-F C0ONTR SAL/TCH/PER.ARTS-B (54,825.43) 11-140-100-101-11-10-0-H CONTR SAL/TCHR HS/MATH 54,825.43
EXPLANATION: SALARY ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENT
T67 11-216-100-101-36-10-0-6 CONTR SAL/TCHR/PSD (200.00) 11-230-100-101-22-10-0-D CON SAL/REMEDIAL & PRE K (52,933.05) 11-120-100-101-63-10-0-7 CONTR SAL/TCHRS/LOWELL (98,918.00) 11-130-100-101-11-10-0-F CONTR SAL/TCHR BF/MATH (98,919.00) 11-204-100-101-33-10-0-4 CONTR SAL/TCHR SE/LLD #4 (42,675.24) 11-209-100-101-31-10-0-E CONTR SAL/TCHR/BD/ELEM (2,680.20) 11-212-100-101-35-10-0-E CONTR SAL/TCHR/MULT DISBL (19,615.00) 11-215-100-101-36-10-0-6 CONTR SAL/TCHR SE/PRE-K6 (4,350.00) (320,290.49) 11-213-100-101-34-10-0-F CONTR SAL/TCHR SE/RR BF 148,500.10 11-213-100-101-34-10-0-H CONTR SAL/TCHR SE/RR HS 136,117.39 11-240-100-101-21-10-0-D E.S.L./TCHR CONTR SALRYS 35,673.00 320,290.49 EXPLANATION: SALARY ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENT
T68 11-000-222-100-75-10-0-6 CONTR SAL/AIDES LIBR/#6 (9,440.23) 11-000-222-105-75-10-0-H CONTR SAL/SEC'L/MEDIA CTR/HS (21,805.00) 11-130-100-101-25-10-0-F CONTR SAL/TCH/PER.ARTS-B (27,104.74) (58,349.97) 11-000-218-104-73-10-0-F CONTR SAL/GUIDANCE/BF 12,107.51 11-000-218-104-73-10-0-H CONTR SAL/GUIDANCE/HS 42,228.16 11-000-218-105-73-10-0-H CON SL/SEC/GUIDANCE CR/HS 2,948.13 11-000-218-105-73-10-0-J CONTR/SAL/SEC'L/GUID/TJ 1,066.17 58,349.97 EXPLANATION: SALARY ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENT
T69 11-000-230-590-82-50-S-0 PROF'L DEVELOPMENT/SUPT (3,114.05) 11-000-230-100-82-19-S-8 SUBS,OT/SUPT OFF/SCEY'S 2,248.13 11-000-230-100-83-10-0-8 CONTR SAL/TREAS MONEYS 450.00 11-000-230-105-82-10-0-8 CONTR SAL/SUPT OFF/SECRETATY 415.92 3,114.05 EXPLANATION: BUDGET SALARY ADJUSTMENT
T70 11-000-221-102-46-10-0-D CONTR SAL/ADM/SP ED INST (12,871.85) 11-000-223-102-46-10-0-D CONTR/SAL/ADM/SP ED INST (6,140.87) 11-000-223-110-72-19-C-0 SP'L ED/SUBS/CONF (5,100.00) 11-000-240-103-71-10-0-F CONTR SAL/BLDG ADMIN/BF (50,000.00) 11-120-100-101-18-19-H-D LONG TERM SUBS/GRADES 1-5 (150,000.00) 11-120-100-101-63-10-0-4 CONTR SAL/TCHRS/WHITTIER (24,108.00) 11-120-100-101-63-10-0-5 CONTR SAL/TCHRS/HAWTHORN (97,942.40) 11-130-100-101-08-10-0-F CONTR SAL BF/HL,PE,WL (107,791.85) 11-130-100-101-18-19-H-D LONG TERM SUBS/GRADES 6-8 (120,000.00) 11-130-100-101-25-10-0-F CONTR SAL/TCH/PER.ARTS-B (21,902.43) 11-130-100-101-25-10-0-J CONTR SAL/TCH/PER.ARTS-T (103,832.60) 11-140-100-101-18-19-H-D LONG TERM SUBS/GRADES 9-12 (25,310.00) 11-421-100-101-47-15-H-H BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL STIPENDS (25,000.00) (750,000.00) 11-000-252-100-86-10-0-D CONTR SAL/TECH MANAGEMENT 85,000.00 11-000-230-820-81-50-0-D JUDGEMENTS 100,000.00 11-000-100-566-49-61-C-C TUITN/PRIV SCH/SP'L ED 306,000.00 11-000-270-518-49-52-0-C SP ED CONTR SRV-CTSA 259,000.00 750,000.00 EXPLANATION: BUDGET SALARY ADJUSTMENTS T71 11-000-251-592-83-50-0-0 MISC PURCH SERVICES/OSBM (16,310.93) 11-000-251-100-83-19-0-8 SUBS,OT/OSBM 9,435.21 11-000-251-890-83-49-0-0 OTHER EXPENSES/OSBM 6,875.72 16,310.93 EXPLANATION: BUDGET SALARY ADJUSTMENT
T72 11-000-251-610-84-49-H-0 SUPPLIES & MATERIALS/HRM (1,000.00) 11-000-251-100-84-19-H-8 SUBS,OT/HRM 1,000.00
EXPLANATION: BUDGET SALARY ADJUSTMENT
T73 11-000-100-562-49-61-C-C TUITN/PUB SCH/SP'L ED (4,350.00) 10-000-100-560-91-59-0-0 CHARTER SCHOOL TUITION 4,350.00
EXPLANATION: BUDGET SALARY ADJUSTMENT
T74 11-000-252-100-86-10-0-D CONTR SAL/TECH MANAGEMENT (85,000.00) 11-000-252-330-86-50-2-0 PRCH'D PROF'L SERVICES/TECH 85,000.00
EXPLANATION: BUDGET SALARY ADJUSTMENT
T75 11-000-100-562-49-61-C-C TUITN/PUB SCH/SP'L ED (40,000.00) 11-000-100-566-49-61-C-C TUITN/PRIV SCH/SP'L ED 40,000.00
EXPLANATION: TUITION FOR STUDENTS IN OOD PRIVATE SCHOOLS
T76 20-009-270-512-73-52-G-H FORUM/J. JUSTICE/FIELD TRIPS (144.50) 20-009-100-600-73-40-G-H FORUM/J. JUSTICE/SUPPL&MAT (480.50) 20-009-200-200-99-20-G-H FORUM/J/JUSTICE/BENEFITS (86.24) (711.24) 20-009-100-300-73-50-G-H FORUM/J/JUSTICE/PURCHED SVC 625.00 20-009-200-200-99-22-G-H FORUM/J./JUSTICE/FICA 86.24 711.24 EXPLANATION: GRANT WAS EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 2016
T77 11-000-270-503-92-52-0-0 AILO PAYMENTS FOR NON PUB (10,200.00) 11-000-270-390-83-56-0-D OTHER EXP/TRANS ROUTING 200.00 11-000-270-514-46-52-0-C CONTR/TRANS/SP-ED IN DIS 10,000.00 10,200.00 EXPLANATION: SPEC. ED VANS MARCH - JUNE, TRIPSPARK MAINT. FEE
T78 11-000-262-622-89-51-1-E UTILITIES ELECTRIC (15,000.00) 11-000-262-621-89-51-1-N UTILITIES GAS (15,000.00) (30,000.00) 11-000-261-610-89-49-1-D MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 30,000.00
EXPLANATION: BUILDING SUPPLIES AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT WIDE
T79 11-190-100-610-18-40-T-H GENERAL INSTRUCT'L SUPPLIES (1,250.00) 11-190-100-590-23-50-T-H PRCH/SVC PEER LEADERSHIP (1,250.00) (2,500.00) 11-401-100-500-29-50-T-H PRCH'D SERV/CO-CURRIC/THS 2,500.00
EXPLANATION: THS LITERARY MAGAZINE CLUB
T80 11-000-230-334-89-50-1-D ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING (8,000.00) 11-000-261-610-89-49-1-D MAINTENANCE SUPPLY 8,000.00
EXPLANATION: EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND SUPPLIES DISTRICT WIDE
T81 11-000-262-390-89-56-1-D PROFESSIONAL FEES (1,050.00) 11-000-262-420-89-53-1-D CONTRACTS/OPERATIONS (5,900.00) (6,950.00) 11-000-262-610-89-49-1-D CUTODIAL/OPERATIONS SUPPLIES 6,950.00
EXPLANATION: EQUIPMENT REPAIRS,SUPPLIES AND GASOLINE O&M VEHICLES
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FINANCE and BUDGET MOTION #98 MARCH 16, 2016
Professional Development Name: Brittany Butler, Mika Kozuma, Morgan Owens, Amanda Estevez, Emily Smith, Patricia Monaco, Kristen Maher, AnnMarie O’Hara, Danielle Amato, James DiMicelli, Janine Lawler, Willa Rudy, Meredith Laino, Shelliann Mirander, Ramon Ortiz, Freddy Rodriguez, James Belluzzi, James Delaney, Volodymyr, Janelle Malone, Matthew Maritisch, Michele McMillan, Matthew Ramagli School or Department: Bryant, Hawthorne, Whittier, TJMS, THS Conference/Seminar/Workshop: IEP Direct Training Location: Teaneck, NJ Date(s): March 16, 2016 (AM only) Estimated Cost(s): $0 – Substitutes Required (No Funding Required) Name: James Dunn, Bonnie Meneely, Jennifer Bell, Lauren Finizio, Dana Orner, Elizabeth Rieder, MaryAnn Doris, Tawana Smith, Keith Orapello, Jamie Hrinuk, Kristen Perez, Katarina Hannawi, Nina Demaio, Gillian Iappelli, Samantha Laliker, Jennifer Oriolo, Faith Allen, Katierose Augustine, Vivian Chester, Colette DuPrex, Michele Greenwood, Genieve Holder, Anila Hoxha, MaryJoyce Laqui School or Department: Conference/Seminar/Workshop: IEP Direct Training Location: Teaneck, NJ Date(s): March 16, 2016 (PM only) Estimated Cost(s): $0 – Substitutes Required (No Funding Required) Name: Kimberly Cecchini, Philip Martino, Sarah Mims, Mark Martinez, Amber Mosser, LisaMarie Sgambati, Stacie DiBona, Carrie Williams, Shakerra Malachi-Chang, Merin Hallihan, Kristina Anders, Vanessa Lospalluto, Angelina Cusack School or Department: TJMS, Lowell, BFMS Conference/Seminar/Workshop: IEP Direct Training Location: Teaneck, NJ Date(s): March 18, 2016 (AM only) Estimated Cost(s): $0 – Substitutes Required (No Funding Required) Name: Dena Grushkin, Nancy Marton, Lisa Rosen, Angela Taylor, Stephanie Hofsaes, Samantha Messmer, Natasha Thomas, Susan Haase, Michael Hofsaes, Vatrell Graves, Roberta Weiss, William Mazerolle School or Department: Conference/Seminar/Workshop: IEP Direct Training Location: Teaneck, NJ Date(s): March 18, 2016 (PM only) Estimated Cost(s): $0 – Substitutes Required (No Funding Required) Name: Elzbieta Biernacka, Mai Regal, Paula Zanchelli, Colleen Pagan, Victor Stanic, Barbara Finkelstein, Sean Aumack, Belkis Petrus, Jillian Rothstein, Lisa Azria, Ricki Singer-Rosen, Jerome Smart, Brenda Van Malden, Shabnam Walele, William Zarro School or Department: BFMS, THS Conference/Seminar/Workshop: IEP Direct Training Location: Teaneck, NJ Date(s): March 22, 2016 (PM only) Estimated Cost(s): $0 – Substitutes Required (No Funding Required) Name: James Nonas School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: INFUSE Engineering in Biology Location: Hoboken, New Jersey Dates: March 9, 2016 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)
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Professional Development
Name: Sumayyad Hussein, Fadorua Chigr School or Department: Academy of Greatness and Excellence (Non-public) Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Using Mathematical Modeling to Integrate Math and Science Location: Montclair, New Jersey Dates: May 26, 2016 Estimated Cost: $300 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)
Name: Adrienne Williams School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Educators Update: Timely Issues Affecting Kids and Schools Location: Garfield, New Jersey Dates: April 30, 2016 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
Name: Chiara Levy, Matthew Corso School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Counselor Days at Rutgers Location: Newark, New Jersey Dates: March 11, 2016 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
Name: Pedro Valdes III School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: University of Pennsylvania Ethnography in Education Forum Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dates: February 26, 2016 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
Name: Dennis Heck School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Swatting, Bomb and Hoax Threats Location: Lyndhurst, New Jersey Dates: March 15, 2016 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
Name: Naomi Conklin School or Department: Eugene Field – Human Resource Management Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Career Fair at Ramapo College (AM) and William Paterson University (PM) Location: Ramapo and Wayne, New Jersey Dates: March 11, 2016 Estimated Cost: $13.86 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)
Name: Nancy Marton School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Teaching Students with Comprehension to Read Location: Garwood, NJ Date(s): March 9, 2016 Estimated Cost(s): $0 - Substitute Required (No Funding Required)
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Professional Development Name: James Dunn School or Department: Bryant Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Tools of the Mind Location: Long Branch, NJ Date(s): March 9, 2016 Estimated Cost(s): $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required) Name: Danielle Amato, Ramon Ortiz, Tawana Smith, James Dunn, Stacie DiBona, Amanda Estevez, Josephine Sodano, Patrick Delaney, Vatrell Graves School or Department: Special Services Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Measuring Student Progress Developing IEPs That Work Location: Paramus, NJ Date(s): March 21, 2016 Estimated Cost(s): $0 – Substitutes Required (No Funding Required)
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FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #99 MARCH 16, 2016
Field Trips AMENDED Name: Allison Norris, Lisa Brown, Gerald Henry, Saundra Warren Givens, Kristen Maher, Tawana Smith, Theresa Molan (Mission One), Jorge Vargas (Mission One), 25 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Liberty Science Center Location: Jersey City, New Jersey 88 Students Date(s): March 23, 2016 Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 2:15 PM Estimated Cost: $2790.48 – Substitute Not Required (2490.48, Funded by Parents, $300.00 District Funded for Lift Van) EXPLANATION: Students would have hands on experiences with science concepts and theories.
AMENDED Name: Danielle Amato, Jemara Blount, Michele Cardone, Shena Thomas, Maryann Doris, Denise Guzman (Mission One), Charles Azria (Mission One), Natalie Washir (Mission One) 14 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Newark Museum Location: Newark, New Jersey 83 Students Date(s): March 24, 2016 Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $2124.98 – Substitute Not Required ($1824.98 Funded by Parents, $300.00 District Funded for Lift Van) EXPLANATION: Students would study and explore a social studies unit on ancient Egypt and utilize the museum that allows students to be hands on with the exhibits.
Name: Kristen Ferreira, Lois Bono, Victor Hernandez, Danielle Riso, Mr. Bailey (Mission One), Mr. Despage (Mission One), Ms. Martin (Mission One), 12 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: New York Botanical Garden Location: Bronx, New York 81 Students Date(s): April 27, 2016 Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $1517.26 – Substitute Not Required (Funded by Parents) EXPLANATION: This trip supports our Science curriculum on plant life cycles.
Name: Rolando Monserrat, Sharon Bellin School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: New Jersey Institute of Technology Location: Newark, New Jersey 3 Students Date(s): March 16 OR March 17, 2016 – Depending on competition Depart: 8:15 AM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $298.02 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would participate in a team robotics competition.
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Field Trips Name: Jennifer Joyce, Luigi Venezia, Nicole Avitable, Pedro Valdes School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Buena Vista Farm Location: Winfield, Pennsylvania 30 Students Date(s): April 18, 2016 Depart: 7:30 AM Return: 9:30 PM Estimated Cost: $1395 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would be able to see how a farm is run, learn how animals are milked, visit the Amish to see how cheese is made and view the agriculture and countryside.
Name: Madison Berry, Karen Simpson, James DiMicelli, Sharon Van Saders, Matt Hackbarth, 3 parent chaperones School or Department: Whittier School Trip Planned: Metropolitan Museum of Art Location: New York, New York 44 Students Date(s): June 3, 2016 Depart: 8:45 AM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $514.63 – Substitute Required (Funded by Parents) EXPLANATION: This trip connects to the Artist Research Project as well as, the New Jersey Visual Arts Standards connecting to Art History and Reflection.
Name: Madison Berry, Ashley Davis, Keith Orapello, Linda Harrison, Jared Gardner, 3 parent chaperones School or Department: Whittier School Trip Planned: Metropolitan Museum of Art Location: New York, New York 43 Students Date(s): June 6, 2016 Depart: 8:30 AM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $493.63 – Substitute Required (Funded by Parents) EXPLANATION: This trip connects to the Artist Research Project as well as, the New Jersey Visual Arts Standards connecting to Art History and Reflection
Name: Yvonne Witter, Nick Campestre School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Fairleigh Dickinson University Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 16 Students Date(s): March 29, 2016 Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $257.99 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded) EXPLANATION: Students will gain an overview of the STEM programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Name: Yvonne Witter, Nick Campestre, Shanjah Brown School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: New Jersey Institute of Technology Location: Newark, New Jersey 16 Students Date(s): April 6, 2016 Depart: 2:45 PM Return: 6:00 PM Estimated Cost: $285.49 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded) EXPLANATION: This is the Northeast Region presentation of the ACE program.
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Field Trips Name: Edward Thompson, Danielle Viso School or Department: Whittier School Trip Planned: Teaneck Senior Housing Center Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 11 Students Date(s): March 11, 2016 Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $181.43 – Substitute Required (Funded by PTO and Teaneck Senior Center) EXPLANATION: In giving back to the community, students would be exposed to musical performances.
Name: Javalda Powell, Giuannil Hildalgo School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Highland Park Location: New York, New York 8 Students Date(s): April 19, 2016 Depart: 3:45 PM Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $405.49 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded) EXPLANATION: This venue meets the needs of the Photography Project of diversity and artistic range.
Name: Yvonne Acevedo, Shenijah Brown School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Maggiano’s Little Italy Location: Hackensack, New Jersey 12 Students Date(s): April 18, 2016 Depart: 4:00 PM Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $753.17 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded) EXPLANATION: This venue is appropriate for practicing proper table etiquette and social skills.
Name: Javalda Powell, Giuannil Hildalgo School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: New Jersey City University Location: Jersey City, New Jersey 8 Students Date(s): March 31, 2016 Depart: 3:45 PM Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $285.49 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded) EXPLANATION: This trip will expose students to a college campus.
Name: Javalda Powell, Giuannil Hildalgo School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Lincoln Technical Institute Location: Mahwah, New Jersey 8 Students Date(s): March 22, 2016 Depart: 4:00 PM Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $302.81 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded) EXPLANATION: This trip will expose students to technical career and training opportunities
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Field Trips Name: David Deubel, Michael Smith, Elzbieta Biernacka, Barbara Preziosi, Eileen Sevano, Sean Aumack, Susan Haase, Walter Hickey, Katherine Crimmins, Diana Spain, Margaret Tewey, Louis Ashley, Griselda Almonte-Delgado School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Pine Grove Dude Ranch Location: Kerhonkson, New York 125 Students Date(s): June 6, 2016 Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $6875 – Substitute Required (Funded by Parents) EXPLANATION: This is the annual eighth grade end of year trip.
Name: Edward Wilson, Ramon Ortiz, James Pruden, Phillip Martino School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Trip Planned: Bergen Community College – Progressive Male Leadership Conference Location: Paramus, New Jersey 48 Students Date(s): April 7, 2016 Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 3:00 PM Estimated Cost: $283.05 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would be engaged in workshops by various presenters from Bergen Community College on a variety of subjects from leadership, education, financial literacy, law enforcement, careers and STEM fields.
Name: Caridad Clavelo, Yvette Ortega School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Latin American Festival @ the Park Theater Location: Union City, New Jersey 80 Students Date(s): April 20, 2016 Depart: 8:30 AM Return: 3:00 PM Estimated Cost: $4440.98 – Substitute Required (Funded by Parents) EXPLANATION: Students would enjoy a rich cultural performance from different Spanish speaking countries.
Name: Charles Clark, James Belluzzi, Jerome Smart School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 28 Students Date(s): March 24, 2016 Depart: 8:10 AM Return: 11:00 AM Estimated Cost: $182.81 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Teaneck High School students would mentor sixth grade middle school students.
Name: Catherine Dalal, Marc Monroe, Benimapi Coulibaly, Paola Arias, Katherine Dyker School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Madeline’s Petit Paris Location: Northvale, New Jersey 76 Students Date(s): March 31, 2016 Depart: 11:30 AM Return: 3:00 PM Estimated Cost: $2066.62 – Substitute Required (Funded by Parents) EXPLANATION: Students would observe French Culture and food and would practice the target language when ordering lunch.
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Field Trips Name: Olivia Betances, Nick Campestre, Kathryn Dyker, Kelvin Reese School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Bergen Community College Location: Paramus, New Jersey 32 Students Date(s): April 7, 2016 Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 4:30 PM Estimated Cost: $358.23 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would attend sessions on leadership, education, financial literacy as well as career opportunities in law enforcement.
Name: Jared Meli, Daniel Olender School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Montclair State University Location: Montclair, New Jersey 21 Students Date(s): April 20, 2016 Depart: 8:15 AM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $299.02 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: To showcase and work collaboratively with college writing professors and students on digital writing projects.
Name: Lisa Azria, Michelle Greenwood, Genieve Holder; Paraprofessionals: Elif Sevuk, Judon Foster, Elliott Johnson, Whitney Kammerer, Tatiana Rios, David Hawley, Nurse School or Department: Teaneck High School: Students 30, Transition Classes Trip Planned: Goodwill of Kearny Locations: Harrison, NJ Date(s): March 8, 2016 Estimated Cost: $150 – No Substitute Required - (District Funded) EXPLANATION: The students would explore careers, programs and activities that would enable them to make a smooth transition from high school and achieve their educational and personal goals. Name: Michelle Greenwood; Paraprofessionals: Elif Sevuk, Judon Foster School or Department: Teaneck High School: Students 20, Transition Classes Trip Planned: Eastwick College Locations: Hackensack, NJ Date(s): March 22, 2016 Estimated Cost: $0 – No Substitute Required - (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: The students would explore careers, programs and activities that would enable them to make a smooth transition from high school and achieve their educational and personal goals. Name: Lisa Azria, Michelle Greenwood, Genieve Holder; Paraprofessionals: Elif Sevuk, Judon Foster, Elliott Johnson, Whitney Kammerer, Tatiana Rios, David Hawley, Nurse School or Department: Teaneck High School: Students 30, Transition Classes Trip Planned: Hudson Community Enterprises Locations: Jersey City, NJ Date(s): April 1, 2016 Estimated Cost: $150 – No Substitute Required - (District Funded) EXPLANATION: The students would explore careers, programs and activities that would enable them to make a smooth transition from high school and achieve their educational and personal goals.
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FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #99 MARCH 16, 2016
Field Trips Name: Lisa Azria, Michelle Greenwood, Genieve Holder; Paraprofessionals: Elif Sevuk, Judon Foster, Elliott Johnson, Whitney Kammerer, Tatiana Rios, David Hawley, Nurse School or Department: Teaneck High School: Students 30, Transition Classes Trip Planned: Holy Name Hospital Locations: Teaneck, NJ Date(s): April 5, 2016 Estimated Cost: $0 – No Substitute Required - (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: The students would explore careers, programs and activities that would enable them to make a smooth transition from high school and achieve their educational and personal goals. Name: Lisa Azria, Michelle Greenwood, Genieve Holder; Paraprofessionals: Elif Sevuk, Judon Foster, Elliott Johnson, Whitney Kammerer, Tatiana Rios, David Hawley, Nurse School or Department: Teaneck High School: Students 30, Transition Classes Trip Planned: The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties Locations: Hackensack, NJ Date(s): May 4, 2016 Estimated Cost: $150 – No Substitute Required - (District Funded) EXPLANATION: The students would explore careers, programs and activities that would enable them to make a smooth transition from high school and achieve their educational and personal goals.
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FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #100 MARCH 16, 2016
CLINICIANS 2015 - 2016
NOT TO CLINICIAN RATES EXCEED
Neuro-Developmental St. Joe's Health Care $450 / Evaluation $10,000 $325 / hr. consultation $205 / 45 min. individual session Psychological $68.33 / 15 min Life Span Associates, Dr. Labay travel time $5,000 $165 / hr. BCBA Supervision ABA Program $120 / hr. Program Above and Beyond Learning Group (ABLG) Coordinator $3,000
Morris Union Jointure Commission; Speech & Language Evaluations $285/ hr. $2,000.
Morris Union Jointure Commission, $320 / hr. Functional Behavior Analysis $895 half day $3,000
First Children Services, Functional Behavior Analysis $100 / hr. $2,000
Joseph Novak, Speech & Language Evaluations $150 / hr. $1,500
Alexander Road Association, Educational Evaluations $495 / Evaluation $2,500
Center for Children & Family Development, Educational Evaluations $685 / Evaluation $3,000
Dr. Michael Steinhardt Neuropsychological Evaluation $4,000 / Evaluation $4,000
TOTAL $36,000 FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #101 MARCH 16, 2016
OUT-OF-DISTRICT TUITION CONTRACTS 2015-2016
ID SCHOOL TUITION AMOUNT START DATE 102904 Cornerstone Day School $38,115. 2/1/2016 FINANCE and BUDGET MOTION #102 MARCH 16, 2016