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June 4, 2012

A regular meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education was held on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 7:07 pm in the LGI at Glen Ridge High School.

The meeting was held in accordance with applicable NJ Statutes governing public Board of Education meetings.

The Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence were observed. Present: Mr. Campbell Dr. Dishmon Ms. Eisen Ms. Hilberth Mr. Keppel Mr. Moran Ms. Ginsburg

Not Present: Mr. de Leeuw Mr. Kobernick

STATEMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE This is a regular meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education. Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in that this Board notified the Glen Ridge Paper and the Star Ledger on May 8, 2012. Said notice was published in the Star Ledger on May 11, 2012 and the Glen Ridge Paper on May 17, 2012. The date, time, and location of this meeting were also emailed to all recipients of the annual schedule of the Board's meetings.

John M. Mucciolo, Ph.D., Superintendent Peter Caprio, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

7:13-7:53 pm Executive Session - Room 108 Moved: Dr. Dishmon Seconded: Mr. Moran WHEREAS, a matter to be considered by the Board of Education deals with personnel, negotiations and/or possible litigation, and WHEREAS, public disclosure of this matter may be prejudicial to the public good, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this matter be considered in a meeting closed to the public; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minutes of this meeting be sealed until the matter is resolved.

Adjourn to closed session.

Campbell de Leeuw Dishmon Eisen Hilberth Keppel Kobernick Moran Ginsburg Aye Not Present Aye Aye Aye Aye Not Present Aye Aye

Public Session - Mr. Moran motioned to return to public session at 7:53 pm. Dr. Dishmon seconded the motion.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

June 4, 2012

PRESIDENT'S REPORT Ms. Ginsburg reported that the State Board of Education will be reviewing changes and amendments to charter schools, including virtual charter schools.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Dr. Mucciolo and Ms. Ginsburg honored retirees Paul Perna and Barbara Hellstern with a plaque and thanked them for their years of service to the students of Glen Ridge.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items) - None COMMITTEE REPORTS (First meeting of the month only) Curriculum Committee - Dr. Dishmon reported the committee agenda for the coming week includes Linden Avenue School’s first grade class size and review of the math program selection.

Personnel and Policy Committee - None Negotiations Committee - None Finance and Facilities Committee - None Ad Hoc Committee for Communication - None Ad Hoc Committee for Alternative Funding - None

LIAISON REPORTS (First meeting of the month only) Home & School Associations Forest Avenue Home & School Association - Dr. Dishmon reported the following:  Home and School replaced a tree in the Learning Garden  The One School, One Brook Program success  Upcoming events: Teacher Appreciation Week, Move-Up Day, the Spring Music Concert and a Walk-a-Thon

Ridgewood Avenue Home & School Association - Ms. Hilberth reported the following:  Successful events which included Glen Ridge Grows and the Teacher Appreciation Reception  Possibility of a new food service provider  Fund of special projects

Glen Ridge Association for Special Education (GRASE) - None Glen Ridge Educational Foundation (GREF) - Dr. Dishmon reported the foundation toured the TV studio improvements that they funded for $70,000.

Glen Ridge Athletic Association (GRAA) - None Glen Ridge Arts Patrons Association (GRAPA) - None Glen Ridge Municipal Alliance Committee (MAC) - None Gas Lamp Players - None

ADMINISTRATION A-1 Revised 2012-2013 Board Meeting Schedule Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Ms. Eisen Approve the revision to the 2012-2013 Board meeting schedule as per the attached. (Exhibit A-1)

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A-2 Summer Resolutions for Superintendent's Authorization Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Ms. Eisen BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools, with the written approval of the President and Vice President of the Board of Education, is authorized to approve the 2012-2013 non-administrative staff appointments, projects, and take other necessary personnel, routine financial, and curricular actions until approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.

A-3 Summer Resolutions for Payment of Bills Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Ms. Eisen BE IT RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education, together with the Board Secretary, is authorized to draw warrants to pay bills for the 2011-2012 and the 2012-2013 school years that may become due and payable during the summer vacation, the same to be submitted for ratification by the Board at its regularly scheduled meeting.

A-4 Summers Resolutions for Transfers Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Ms. Eisen BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to execute all necessary transfers in the 2011-2012 budget for year-end close-out with review and approval of the Finance Committee, the same to be submitted for ratification by the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

PERSONNEL P-1 Revise Appointment Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Revise the appointment of Jarrad Nardiello as a leave replacement special education teacher at Ridgewood Avenue School to continue through the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.

P-2 Appointments Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Approve the appointment of the following new staff: a. Andrew Shohen as an industrial arts teacher (replacing P. Perna) at Glen Ridge High School on BA Step 11 ($59,981) effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. b. Jarrad Nardiello as a special education teacher at Ridgewood Avenue School on BA Step 2 ($50,926) effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. c. Bhoughdeo Persuad as a custodian at Ridgewood Avenue School on Step 1 ($38,241) effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (based on a 90 day probationary period).

June 4, 2012 d. Jessica Mahaffey as a physical education/health teacher at Glen Ridge High School on MA Step 2 ($56,388) effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. e. Lindsay Coral as a 3rd grade teacher (replacing K. Bauer) at Ridgewood Avenue School on BA Step 2 ($50,926) effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. f. Nicole Gorcica as a 3rd grade teacher (replacing T. Dombrowski) at Ridgewood Avenue School on BA Step 2 ($50,926) effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. g. Deena Lascari as a music teacher (leave replacement for J. Walsh) at Ridgewood Avenue School on BA Step 1 ($50,926 pro-rated) effective July 1, 2012 through October 12, 2012 upon Ms. Walsh's return. h. Alice Allen as a music teacher (leave replacement of E. Schwerin-Walsh) at Ridgewood Avenue School on BA Step 1 ($50,926 pending receipt of appropriate certification) effective July 1, 2012 through January 11, 2013 upon Ms. Schwerin-Walsh's return. i. Carla Kaminski as a pre-kindergarten teacher at Linden Avenue School on BA Step 1 ($50,926) effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. j. Andrew Scott as a part-time (.5) gifted & talented teacher at Ridgewood Avenue School on MA+32 Step 2 ($30,565) effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.

P-3 Revise Extra Summer Days Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Revise the extra summer days for school nurses from 6 days to 8 days for the following amounts: Joan DeJong - $3,272.00 Donna Doria - $3,903.04 Mary Giblin - $3,272.00 Charlene Reilly - $2,427.88

P-4 Substitutes Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Dr. Dishmon a. Approve Michael DeMedici as a substitute custodian for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year and the 2012-2013 school year. b. Approve the addition of Nicole Cannici to the substitute list for the 2012-2013 school year.

P-5 2012 Extended School Year (ESY) Program Staff Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Approve the 2012 Extended School Year Staff as presented. (Exhibit P-5)

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P-6 Summer Curriculum Writing Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Approve the staff for the 2012 summer curriculum writing as per the attached. (Exhibit P-6)

P-7 Voluntary Staff Reassignment Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Approve the voluntary reassignment of Daniel Harris as a part-time special education aide at Forest Avenue School to a part-time special education aide at Ridgewood Avenue School for the 2012-2013 school year.

P-8 Board of Education Stipends for Child Study Team Members Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Dr. Dishmon a. Approve a Board of Education stipend to child study team members for additional time/days to provide mandated case management services for the 2012 summer referrals at the employee’s per diem rate not to exceed 15 hours per case. b. Approve a Board of Education stipend to child study team members for required attendance at eligibility and/or IEP meetings during the 2012 summer at the employee’s per diem rate not to exceed one hour per meeting.

P-9 Resignation Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Accept, with regret, the resignation of Carol Cahill, secretary to the Director of Student Activities at Glen Ridge High School, effective August 31, 2012.

CURRICULUM C-1 Field Trip Moved: Dr. Dishmon Seconded: Ms. Eisen Approve the Forest Avenue pre-k students to participate in an Address Tour of the Town of Glen Ridge culminating at Brookdale Park field trip on June 8, 2012 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.)

June 4, 2012

C-2 Professional Development Plan for the 2012-2013 School Year Moved: Dr. Dishmon Seconded: Ms. Eisen Approve the submission of the 2012-2013 Professional Development Plan to the Essex County Office of the NJ Department of Education as presented. (Exhibit C-2)

C-3 New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Moved: Dr. Dishmon Seconded: Ms. Eisen Approve membership in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for the 2012-2013 school year in the amount of $2,150.

C-4 Super Essex Conference Moved: Dr. Dishmon Seconded: Ms. Eisen Approve membership in the Super Essex Conference for the 2012-2013 school year in the amount of $2,200.

C-5 New Jersey Interscholastic Boys Lacrosse League Moved: Dr. Dishmon Seconded: Ms. Eisen Approve membership in the New Jersey Interscholastic Boys Lacrosse League for the 2012-2013 school year in the amount of $205

C-6 Cooperative Sports Program - Ice Hockey Moved: Dr. Dishmon Seconded: Ms. Eisen Approve the continuation of the cooperative sports program in ice hockey between the Glen Ridge Board of Education and the Verona Board of Education for the 2012-2013 school year.

C-7 School Bus Evacuation Drill Reports Moved: Dr. Dishmon Seconded: Ms. Eisen Approve the State mandated School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Report as per the attached. (Exhibit C-7)

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BUSINESS B-1 Financial Reports Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Approve the following financial reports as recommended by the Finance Committee: a. Bills list through May 31, 2012 in the amount of $2,426,718.79

B-2 Workshops/Conferences Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Approve attendance at workshops/conferences for the following: a. Nancy Palmisano to attend the Pre-K Readiness & Writing and Pre-K Literacy & Math workshop being held at the NJHA Conference & Event Center in Princeton, NJ on September 21, 2012 for a total cost of $383.75 ($350 registration plus $33.75 travel). b. Matthew Cannici to attend the 2012 Shakespeare Set Free Institute being held at ESU National Headquarters in New York City on July 18 & 19, 2012 for a total cost of $300 ($275 registration plus $25 travel). c. Mayra Bachrach to take the online training workshop on ROBOTC Programming for Lego/TETRIX being held from July 23-27, 2012 for a total registration cost of $499.

B-3 Educational Instruction Services Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Approve educational instructional services for student #14035 to be provided by Professional Education Services, Inc. effective May 25, 2012 at a rate of $40 per hour.

B-4 Cooperative Purchasing Services Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Approve the agreement for cooperative purchasing services with the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission for the 2012-2013 school year at a rate of $7,520.

June 4, 2012

B-5 Out-of-District Placement Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Approve the out-of-district placement of student #16052 to attend Cornerstone Day School for a tuition cost of $6,300 effective May 22, 2012 through the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year. Transportation will be provided by the district.

B-6 Financial Reports Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Dr. Dishmon Approve the following financial reports as recommended by the Finance Committee: a. Certification of Fund Balance Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), we certify that as of March 31, 2012 after review of the Secretary's monthly financial reports and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(b) and that sufficient funds were available to meet the district's financial obligations for the fiscal year. b. Secretary's report through March 31, 2012 as follows: Beginning $5,163,407.12 Balance Receipts $2,395,089.49 Disbursements $2,501,543.19 Cash Balance $5,056,953.42 c. Treasurer of School Monies report for March 2012 as presented.

PUBLIC COMMENT A high school parent expressed concern about the lack of security cameras at the high school. Dr. Mucciolo responded that the district was pricing increased security at all schools.

ADJOURNMENT Ms. Eisen motioned to adjourn at 8:36 pm. Dr. Dishmon seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Peter Caprio Board Secretary