WESTWOOD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 29, 2013
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1. Meeting called to order at approximately 7:00 P.M. in the Hurley Theatre, Jr./Sr. High School.
2. Roll Call
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion: the Board will recess to meet in Private Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel and legal matters. The Board will reconvene in Public Session at approximately 7:30 p.m. The decisions which emanate from these discussions will be disclosed to the public when action is taken by the Board.
4. Meeting called to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the Hurley Theater, Jr.,/Sr. High School.
5. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
6. Roll Call
7. The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Westwood Regional Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be sent to the following announcing time and place thereof:
Westwood Borough Hall Westwood Public Library Township of Washington Administration Building Township of Washington Free Public Library The Record Community Life Pascack Press
8. MINUTE APPROVAL:
Motion: that approval be given to the June 6, 2013 and June 27, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes.
9. Interim Superintendent’s Report District Goals progress reports. Annual Report on 2012-2013 Violence and Vandalism/HIB Incidents Report on Violence Awareness Activities – Week of October 21, 2013
10. President’s Report
11. Business Administrator’s Report
12. Student Representative’s Report
13. Old Business
14. New Business OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 2 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
15. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
A. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS the Westwood Regional School District would like to recognize James Giordano, twelfth grade student, for being selected as the Sr. High student of the month for September, 2013. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Westwood Regional Board of Education hereby congratulates James Giordano for this accomplishment, directs the Secretary to include this Resolution in the official minutes of the Board of Education, and directs the Superintendent of Schools to present the student with a suitable certificate of recognition.
B. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS the Westwood Regional School District would like to recognize Ryan Brubeck, eighth grade student, for being selected as the Jr. High student of the month for September, 2013. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Westwood Regional Board of Education hereby congratulates Ryan Brubeck for this accomplishment, directs the Secretary to include this Resolution in the official minutes of the Board of Education, and directs the Superintendent of Schools to present the student with a suitable certificate of recognition.
C. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS the Westwood Regional School District would like to recognize Logan Walsh, seventh grade student, for being selected as the Westwood Regional Middle School student of the month for September, 2013. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Westwood Regional Board of Education hereby congratulates Logan Walsh for this accomplishment, directs the Secretary to include this Resolution in the official minutes of the Board of Education, and directs the Interim Superintendent of Schools to present the student with a suitable certificate of recognition.
D. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS the Westwood Regional School District would like to recognize Onolunosen Abhulimen, sixth grade student, for being selected as the Westwood Regional Middle School student of the month for September, 2013. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Westwood Regional Board of Education hereby congratulates Onolunosen Abhulimen for this accomplishment, directs the Secretary to include this Resolution in the official minutes of the Board of Education, and directs the Interim Superintendent of Schools to present the student with a suitable certificate of recognition.
16. PUBLIC FORUM (Pursuant to Board Policy 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings):
During this portion of the meeting, district residents are invited to address the Board of Education on any topics specifically addressed in this agenda or on any other questions, comments, or concerns that may be in respect to the operation of their schools. The Board requests that individuals sign the speakers’ list giving name and address, and asks that all remarks be directed to the Board as a whole (not to individuals).
The Board wishes to remind all attendees at its meetings that while it subscribes without reservation to the principle of keeping the community completely informed, by policy it cannot allow public discussion of personnel matters. If a matter concerning a district staff member is of interest or concern to a resident, the matter should be referred to the responsible Building Principal, Superintendent of Schools, or the Board of Education, either by telephone or letter. OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 3 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Each speaker’s statement will be limited to five (5) minutes in duration. The Public Forum will be limited to one (1) hour in duration.
17. SPECIAL PUBLIC REPORT: District Assessment Report – Mrs. Patricia Eckel, Interim Director of Curriculum.
18. PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS: Mrs. Hanlon, Ch.
A. Report
B. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the resignation for the purpose of retirement be accepted for John Heffernan, Teacher of Technology, Middle School, be accepted effective July 1, 2014, and the following resolution be accepted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, John Heffernan has tendered his resignation as a Teacher in the Westwood Regional School District to become effective July 1, 2014, after having completed forty-three years of service, thirty-four of which were spent in dedicated and faithful service to the Westwood Regional School District, and
WHEREAS, during his many years in our school system he has imparted his knowledge and understanding of the educational needs of the students of the Westwood Regional School District, and
WHEREAS, he has influenced the lives of many boys and girls with his deep understanding and has earned their love and respect as well as that of their parents and his colleagues, and
WHEREAS, he has given unselfishly of his time and effort in the interest and welfare of the children of our school district,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Westwood Regional Board of Education hereby recognizes Mr. Heffernan’s contribution to the district and expresses its appreciation of his dedicated services and directs that this resolution be included in the minutes of this Board and that a copy be presented to Mr. Heffernan as a token of its esteem.
C. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of the following staff and salary for the 2013-14 school year: NAME GRADE/BULDING SALARY Christina Curran Special Education – MS $253.58 per diem based on BA, (Leave Replacement for Irene Step 1 – No Benefits – Leave Schiffer) Replacement for the period of 11-213-100-101-40 November 11 , 2013 through January 2, 2014 Christina Curran Special Education - MS Teacher Consultant for the period 11-213-100-101-40 of November 4, 5, and 6, 2013 at $253.58 per diem Charles Hetzel Technology Specialist – $36,000 (pro-rated) – starting date 11-000-222-177-10 District TBD
D. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following Movement on the Guide based on the negotiated agreement between the Westwood Regional Board of Education and the Westwood Education Association for the 2013-14 school year, retroactive to September 1, 2013: NAME BUILDING FROM TO Kari Bell Jr./Sr HS $57,813 MA, Step 4 $62,863 MA+30, Step 4 11-130-100-101-07 Jennifer Bulger Middle School $51,963 BA+15, Step 4 $57,813 MA, Step 4 OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 4 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
11-130-100-101-07 Danielle Councilor Washington $51,163 BA, Step 4 $51,963 BA+15, Step 4 11-120-100-101-06 OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 5 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS: (cont’d):
D. Motion (cont’d): Keith DeBlasio Jr./Sr. HS $53,813 BA+30, Step 5 $58,813 MA, Step 5 11-140-100-101-02 11-423-100-101-10 Lesley Fowks Jr./Sr. HS $51,163 BA, Step 4 $51,963 BA+15, Step 4 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Jessica Grenz Jr./Sr. HS $52,163 BA, Step 5 $52,963 BA+15, Step 5 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Pamela Guenther-Duffus Jr./Sr. HS $84,200 MA+15, Step 12 $88,150 MA+30, Step 12 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Lauren Keith Jr./Sr. HS $50,338 BA, Step 3 $51,138 BA+15, Step 3 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Jennifer Kenny Jr./Sr. HS $57,813 MA, Step 4 $58,913 MA+15, Step 4 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 James Lawrence Jr./Sr. HS $51,163 BA, Step 4 $51,963 BA+15, Step 4 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Jody Lazarski Jr./Sr. HS $52,163 BA, Step 5 $52,963 BA+15, Step 5 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Courtney Morfing Jr./Sr. HS $57,813 MA, Step 4 $58,913 MA+15, Step 4 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Ashley Mormino Jr./Sr. HS $49,513 BA, Step 2 $50,313 BA+15, Step 2 11-000-222-100-10 Kristen Norgaard-King Jr./Sr. HS/ $50,313 BA+15, Step 2 $51,163 BA+30, Step 2 11-230-100-101-10 Berkeley Minjoo Park Jr./Sr. HS $51,163 BA, Step 4 $51,963 BA+15, Step 4 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Marissa Percarpio Berkeley $51,163 BA, Step 4 $51,963 BA+15, Step 4 11-120-100-101-04 Daniel Rattacasa Jr./Sr. HS $59,813 MA, Step 6 $64,863 MA+30, Step 6 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Lindsay Rattacasa Jr./Sr. HS $58,813 MA, Step 5 $63,863 MA+30, Step 5 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Allison Sans Jr./Sr. HS $60,913 MA+15, Step 6 $64,863 MA+30, Step 6 11-130-100-101-07 Alaina Schinn Berkeley/George $73,450 MA+15, Step 10 $77,400 MA+30, Step 10 11-120-100-101-04 11-120-100-101-05 11-120-100-101-06 11-120-100-101-07 Jessica Schoales Jr./Sr. HS $49,513 BA., Step 2 $50,313 BA+15, Step 2 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Nicole Sigona Jr./Sr. HS $65,250 MA+15, Step 8 $69,200 MA+30, Step 8 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 6 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS: (cont’d):
D. Motion (cont’d): Michelle Stoute Jr./Sr. HS $59,813 MA, Step 6 $60,913 MA+15, Step 6 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Brianne Stratton-Adams Middle School $51,163 BA, Step 4 $52,813 BA+30, Step 4 11-130-100-101-07 Debra VanGieson Jr./Sr. HS $60,913 MA+15, Step 6 $64,863 MA+30, Step 6 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Alyssa Viscito Jr./Sr. HS $49,513 BA, Step 2 $50,313 BA+15, Step 2 11-130-100-101-03 11-140-100-101-02 Daniel Vivino Jr./Sr. HS $52,963 BA+15, Step 5 $58,813 MA, Step 5 11-120-100-101-05 11-120-100-101-08 11-140-100-101-02 11-215-100-101-40 11-216-100-101-40 Wioletta Waszkielweicz George School $59,813 MA, Step 6 $60,913 MA+15, Step 6 11-120-100-101-06 Tracey Zalarick Middle School $61,900 BA+15, Step 9 $62,750 BA+30, Step 9 11-130-100-101-07 Suzanne Ziegler Middle School $64,150 MA, Step 8 $65,250 MA+15, Step 8 11-213-100-101-04
E. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of Winter Coaches and salaries per the negotiated agreement with the Westwood Education Association and the Westwood Regional Board of Education for the 2013-14 school year: NAME ATHLETIC SPORT STIPEND John Santulli Head Boys Basketball Coach $10,883 - Step 3 Atom Johnston Asst. Boys Basketball Coach $9,278 – Step 3 Andrew Camporeale Asst. Boys Basketball Coach $8,780 – Step 2 Charles Collis Head Girls Basketball Coach $10,283 – Step 2 Kate Ondrof Asst. Girls Basketball Coach $8,280 – Step 1 Christopher Pinto Asst. Girls Basketball Coach $8,780 – Step 2 Harry Collis Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach N/A Kristyn Gentile Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach N/A Michelle Krone Head Cheerleading Coach $7,587 – Step 1 Jessica Grenz Asst. Co-Cheerleading Coach $2,214 – Step 1 Stephanie Phayre Asst. Co-Cheerleading Coach $2,214 – Step 1 Nicole Battaglia Volunteer Cheerleading Coach N/A Paul Castellini Head Wrestling Coach $10,883 – Step 3 Vito Campanile Asst. Wrestling Coach $8,780 – Step 2 Jonathan Weber Asst. Wrestling Coach – ½ t. $4,639 – Step 3 George Glover Head Winter Track Coach $9,870 – Step 3 Stephanie Murri Asst. Winter Track Coach $8,483 – Step 3 Dan Rattacasa Head Bowling Coach $8,387 – Step 3 Philip DiPasquale Volunteer Bowling Coach N/A Daniel Vivino High School Intramurals Coach $4,039 – Step 3 Jacob Ziegler 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach $3,733 Adam Sidrow 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach $3,733 Source of Funds: 11-402-100-100-02 OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 7 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS: (cont’d):
F. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of additional staff and salary, per the negotiated agreement with the Westwood Education Association and the Westwood Regional Board of Education for Extra Curricular Activities for the 2013-14 school year: EXTRA CURRICULAR ADVISOR BUILDING STIPEND STEP Sophomore Class Co-Advisors Ryan McGuirk/Kate Ondrof Jr./Sr. HS $322.50 per 1 Advisor Source of Funds: 11-401-100-100-13
G. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given additional tuition reimbursement – 2012-13 and per the Westwood Education Association negotiated agreement for the following certificated staff members: NAME BUILDING CREDIT AMOUNT COLLEGE REIMBURSED REIMBURSED Jessica Grenz Jr./Sr. High School 9 $2,574.41 Georgia State Source of Funds: 11-000-291-280-10
H. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given additional staff and salaries for GED Program 2013-14:
NAME POSITION RATE OF PAY J. Scott Cascone On-Site Program Administrator $42.00 per hour Lauren Keith GED Program Instructor $42.00 per hour Christopher Pinto GED Program Instructor $42.00 per hour Source of Funds: 20-052-100-100-02
I. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given aides and salaries for the 2013-14 school year: NAME BUILDING HOURS RATE OF PAY Dorothy McDevitt Aide – Special Services 25.75 hours $17.25 Eileen Iosco Aide – Special Services 28.50 hours $17.25 Paula Mineo Aide – Special Services 22.25 hours $15.25 + $1.00 teaching certificate Jacqueline Cianci Aide – Middle School 27.50 hours $15.25 (eff. 10/07/2013) Caitlin Comer Aide –Washington School 28.50 hours $15.25 + $1.00 for teaching certificate - (eff. 10/30/2013) Najia Walker Aide – High School 28.50 hours $15.25 Denise DiTecco Aide –Washington School 28.50 hours $15.25 (eff. 10/20/2013) Source of Funds: 11-000-217-106-40
J. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of lunch aides for the 2013-14 school year: NAME BUILDING RATE OF PAY Gina Fonde Lunch Aide – George School $14.25 per hour Vicky Doherty Lunch Aide – Washington School $14.25 per hour Source of Funds: 11-000-262-106-10 OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 8 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS: (cont’d):
K. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given a revised contract for the following aides/security personnel: NAME BUILDING HOURS RATE OF PAY Jaime Rodriguez ABA Aide – Middle School 28.50 hours $20.25 Lesley Mitchell Aide – George School 28 hours $17.25 + $1.00 for teaching certificate Nicholas Campanile Aide 20 hours 15.25/Aide - Security 5 hours $16.50/Security Phillip DiPasquale Security 21 hours $16.50 Vincent Condro Security 14 hours $15.50 Source of Funds: 11-000-217-106-40
L. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given the following substitute aides for the 2013-14 school year: NAME RATE OF PAY Jackie Stewart $15.25 per hour Bryan Goble $15.25 per hour Rosemarie Irvine $15.25 per hour Source of Funds: 11-000-217-106-40
M. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given the following substitute secretary for the 2013-14 school year: NAME RATE OF PAY Jackie Stewart $15.75 Source of Funds: Various
N. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given substitute teachers for the 2013-14 school year: NAME RATE OF PAY Cara Squitieri – Substitute Teacher $90.00 per day Daniel Zayas – Substitute Teacher $90.00 per day Nicole Battaglia – Substitute Teacher $90.00 per day Bergelink Godwin – Substitute Teacher $90.00 per day Source of Funds: Various
O. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given a fieldwork/student teaching/focus project for the 2013-14 school year: NAME COLLEGE PLACEMENT TIME Michael Donellan St. Thomas Aquinas Fieldwork - Middle School 20 hours Melissa Peters St. Thomas Aquinas Student Teacher – George 01/17/14 – 03/07/14 – School Grade 1-3 Special Ed. w/ Jennifer Patterson
03/10/14 – 05/02/14 – Grade 4 General Ed w/ Victoria Arias Kaelyn Rupinski Bergen County Senior Focus Project Fall, 2013 Technical School w/Jody Lazarski OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 9 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS: (cont’d):
P. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given a child rearing leave of absence for Kaitlin Michalowski, Music, Jr./Sr. High School, for use of sick leave from February 20, 2014 through March 20, 2014, with full medical benefits, and a leave of absence without pay for the period of March 21, 2014 through June 30, 2014, with full paid medical benefits which will include the Family Medical Leave Act and Family Leave Act.
Q. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given a medical leave of absence for Irene Schiffer, Special Education, Brookside School, for use of sick days and full medical benefits for the period of November 11, 2013 through January 2, 2014, which will include the Family Medical Leave Act.
R. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given a medical leave of absence for George Glover, Physical Education, Middle School, for use of sick days and full medical benefits for the period of October 7, 2013 through November 11, 2013, which will include the Family Medical Leave Act.
S. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given a medical leave of absence with pay for Javier Galvis, Custodian, Berkeley School, for use of sick days and full medical benefits for the period of October 10 through 14, 2013, which will include the Family Medical Leave Act.
T. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given the resignation of Jamie McConnell, Aide, Middle School, effective October 4, 2013.
U. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given the resignation of Lorraine Sobeck, Aide, Washington School, effective October 4, 2013.
V. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given the resignation of James B. Hodges, Aide, Middle School, effective October 11, 2013.
W. Any personnel addendum items will be considered at this time.
19. FINANCE: Mrs. Mandeville, Ch.
A. Report
B. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, invoices for materials received and services rendered for the 2013–2014 school year for July 2013 in the amount of $847,069.22 be ratified for payment in accordance with the lists reviewed by the Board.
C. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Report as of July 31, 2013, of the Treasurer of School Moneys be received.
D. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, acknowledgement be made of the Secretary’s certification that as of July 31, 2013, no budgetary line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a). Keith A. Rosado Business Administrator
E. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, we certify that as of July 31, 2013, 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.6A:23-2.11(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 10 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FINANCE: (cont’d):
F. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given the Adjusted Transfer Listing dated July 31, 2013, for the month of July 2013.
G. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, invoices for materials received and services rendered for the 2013–2014 school year for August 2013 in the amount of $1,338,956.41 be ratified for payment in accordance with the lists reviewed by the Board.
H. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Report as of August 31, 2013, of the Treasurer of School Moneys be received.
I. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, acknowledgement be made of the Secretary’s certification that as of August 31, 2013, no budgetary line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a). Keith A. Rosado Business Administrator
J. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, we certify that as of August 31, 2013, 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.6A:23-2.11(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
K. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given the Adjusted Transfer Listing dated August 31, 2013l, for the month of August 2013.
L. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the revised Report as of June 30, 2013, of the Treasurer of School Moneys be received.
M. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, we certify that as of June 30, 2013, after review of the Secretary’s revised 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.6A:23-2.11(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
N. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, invoices for materials received and services rendered for the 2012-2013 school year for October in the amount of $230,486.38 be approved for payment in accordance with the lists reviewed by the Board.
O. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, invoices for materials received and services rendered for the 2013-2014 school year for October in the amount of $1,818.127.08 be approved for payment in accordance with the lists reviewed by the Board.
P. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to the parental transportation contract for the 2013-2014 school year:
Contractor Route # Cost Aide School E.J. BCSS New Bridges 1 $55.00/diem x 200 days = 0.00 BCSS New Bridges $11,000.00 OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 11 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FINANCE: (cont’d):
Q. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to the transportation contract for the 2013-2014 ESY: Contractor Route # Cost Aide School Scholastic Bus Co., Hillsdale 16 224.64/diem 40.00/diem ECLC, HoHoKus John Leckie, Inc. 23 203.03/diem Forum School
R. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to authorize the resubmission of the IDEA Amended Application for Fiscal Year 2013 and accepts the grant award of these funds upon the subsequent approval by the New Jersey Department of Education: Original Amount Rollover Amount Amended Amount Basic-Westwood Regional 745,439 3,388 748,827 PreSchool 36,213 0 36,213
S. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to the Board Secretary to execute a contract with the Bergen County Department of Health Services to provide Supervision and/or Direct Nursing Services for Nonpublic Schools for the 2013-2014 school year.
T. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to accept a monetary donation in the amount of $14,000 from the Brookside Elementary PTO to be used to purchase 25 Apple 2 iPads, a Learning Lab cart, and educational applications for Brookside Elementary school.
U. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to the disposal of obsolete items as listed below:
# Items Description Model # Serial # Asset Tag # Location 1 RCA TV F276778BC 744620515 N/A Washington stage 1 RCA TV F276778BC 744620537 N/A Washington stage 1 RCA TV F276778BC 744620509 N/A Washington stage 1 RCA TV F276778BC 744620541 N/A Washington stage 1 RCA TV F276778BC 744620502 N/A Washington stage 1 RCA TV F276778BC 744620570 N/A Washington stage 1 RCA TV F276778BC 744620543 N/A Washington stage 1 RCA TV F276778BC 744620517 N/A Washington stage 1 RCA TV F276778BC 744620542 N/A Washington stage 1 RCA TV F276778BC 744620525 N/A Washington stage
Technology Dept. Disposal Items Description S/N Label Property of WWRSD Tag macbook 459255D59GU br-cartc-mb15 n/a macbook W882362S0P1 ge-cartc-mb22 n/a macbook W882363H0P1 br-cartc-mb16 '0074 macbook WQ8221020P1 br-cartc-mb14 '0035 iMac YM9203BZ9T br-rm15-im06 n/a H macbook W88236150P1 wa-carta-mb17 '0040 Epson 822 Projector KMFF912891L n/a n/a Epson 822 Projector KMFF892958L n/a n/a Epson 822 Projector KMFF950185L n/a n/a OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 12 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FINANCE: (cont’d):
U. Motion (cont’d): Technology Dept. Disposal Items (cont’d) Description S/N Label Property of WWRSD Tag Dell Monitor n/a n/a n/a Dell Monitor n/a n/a n/a Dell Dimension 2400 '67WTD41 n/a n/a Dell LCD Monitor n/a n/a n/a Dell LCD Monitor n/a n/a n/a Dell LCD Monitor n/a n/a n/a Dell LCD Monitor n/a n/a n/a Dell LCD Monitor n/a n/a n/a Dell LCD Monitor n/a n/a n/a Dell LCD Monitor n/a n/a n/a Dell LCD Monitor n/a n/a n/a Dell Optiplex GX520 2R1BWB1 n/a '4629 Dell Optiplex GX520 'CQ1BWB1 n/a '4630 Dell Optiplex GX280 '2RQW881 n/a '4730 Dell Optiplex GX280 '5ZGMM81 n/a '4144 Dell Dimension 2400 FKYJF41 n/a n/a Dell Optiplex 760 '4R1BBK1 n/a n/a Dell Optiplex GX620 '75JM2B1 n/a n/a Dell Optiplex GX280 '9VD0761 n/a n/a Dell Optiplex GX520 '5R1BWB1 n/a n/a Dell Optiplex GX520 '7CT7761 n/a n/a Dell Optiplex 745 H28C5D1 n/a n/a Dell Optiplex GX520 JBJ3VB1 n/a n/a (Small form-factor) Dell Optiplex 755 BXM1YG1 n/a n/a Dell Optiplex 755 HD54YG1 n/a n/a Dell Optiplex 760 352BBK1 n/a n/a
V. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to out-of-district school year tuition contracts for the 2012-2013 extended school year as listed below: School Name Town, State Tuition ESY 2012-13 Aide NJ ID Number The Craig School Mountain Lakes, NJ $1,500.00 9886526420
W. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to out-of-district extended school year tuition contracts for the 2013-2014 extended school year as listed below: School Name Town, State Tuition ESY 2013-14 Aide NJ ID Number The Craig School Mountain Lakes, NJ $2,660.00 9886526420
X. Motion that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to out-of-district school year tuition contracts for the 2013-2014 school year as listed below: School Name Town, State Tuition SY 2013-2014 Aide NJ ID Number Northern Valley Regional BOE Demarest, NJ $44,880.00 6691241235 Pascack Valley Reg. H.S. (Park Montvale, NJ $52,643.00 2323117249 Academy Program) Windsor Learning Center Pompton Lakes, NJ $47,441.67 3019696751 OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 13 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FINANCE: (cont’d):
Y. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to the Special Education vendors for the 2013-2014 school year: Total Contract Vendor Name Services Provided State ID # (not to exceed) Handle with Care Training Instructor $1,678.24 Westwood Regional SD Certification/ Basic Physical Training Bergen Pediatric Therapy OT/PT/Speech $90,000.00 Westwood Regional SD Center, LLC Services 2013-2014 school year Miracles In Communication Oral Motor Speech $55,000.00 Westwood Regional SD Northern Valley Regional OT/PT/ABA Services $45,000.00 Westwood Regional SD
Z. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to staff to attend in and out of district conferences for the 2013-14 school year, as listed below: NAME TITLE CONFERENCE DATES COST NOT ATTENDING ATTENDING TO EXCEED FEE Patricia Eckel Interim Director School Leaders, the November 4, 2013 $825.00 of Curriculum iPad, PARCC and Evaluation Daniel Rattacasa Teacher 41st Annual Be the January 24, 2014 $198.86 Best You Are Softball Clinic Miguel Thomas Teacher College Board AP November 5, 2013 $185.00 Spanish L & C James Lawrence Teacher Midwest Clinic: December 18, 19 $99.00 Band and Orchestra and 20, 2013 Conference Debra Cummings Teacher Behavior November 12, 2013 $212.13 Interventions that Work Michelle Krone Teacher Behavior November 12, 2013 $212.13 Interventions that Work Karen Hohmann Teacher Behavior November 12, 2013 $212.13 Interventions that Work Diane Carroll Supervisor School Leaders, November 4, 2013 $864.68 iPad, PARCC & Evaluation Jessica Gluck Asst. Principal Student Growth October 28, 2013 $149.00 Objectives for Special Education Michael Attanasio Teacher Adolescent Health November 15, 2013 $50.00 Conference Kelly LeParc Teacher Smartboard for November 18, 2013 $100.00 ESL/ECC Debbie Michels Technology iOS Deployment – November 15, 2013 $500.00 Specialist Using OSX Server Stephanie Muri Coach BCWCA All County June 11, 2013 $30.00 Awards Dinner OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 14 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FINANCE: (cont’d):
Z. Motion (cont’d): Patricia Benevento Athletic BCWCA All County June 11, 2013 $30.00 Director Awards Dinner Shelley LaForgia Asst. Principal Social Studies at the October 23, 2013 $123.34 Core Peter Richter Media NJASL Fall October 4 and 5, $125.20 Specialist Conference 2013 Keith Rosado Business Ethics in Business December 17, 2013 $75.00 Administrator Law and Purchasing Keith Rosado Business How to Prepare Bid November 14, 2013 $75.00 Administrator Specifications for Capital Projects Bonnie Astudillo Teacher Smart Board for November 18, 2013 $100.00 ESL/ELL Jessica Palmer Teacher iPad apps for Special November 26, 2013 $105.71 Education Jessica Palmer Teacher Smartboard for February 5, 2014 $105.71 Intermediate Users James Sheerin Interim Unpacking the November 19, 2013 $121.48 Superintendent common Core State Standards: Guiding Teachers Through The Process Thomas Spelta Technology Preparing for online October 30, 2013 $75.00 assessments – PARCC George Glover Teacher BCWCA All County June 11, 2013 $30.00 Award Dinner Scott Cascone Principal BCWCA All county June 11, 2013 $30.00 Award Dinner Patricia Benevento Athletic DAANJ Annual March 26, 27 and $1,102.82 Director State Conference 28, 2014 Patricia Eckel Interim Director Unpacking the November 19, 2013 $180.20 of Curriculum Common Core State Standards: Guiding Teachers Through the Process Sheila Lichstein Psychologist National Association February 19, 20, and $389.00 of School 21, 2014 Psychologists Convention Patricia Eckel Interim Director Preparing for online October 30, 2013 $75.00 of Curriculum assessments – PARCC Suzanne Ziegler Teacher 6th Annual Special January 8, 2014 $191.00 Education and Mathematics Conference Jacob Ziegler Teacher Conquer February 4, 2014 $125.00 Mathematics Steve Fadini Teacher Conquer February 5, 2014 $125.00 Mathematics Nora Abbasi Teacher Conquer February 5, 2014 $125.00 Mathematics OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 15 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FINANCE: (cont’d):
Z. Motion (cont’d): Christine Ambrose Teacher Conquer February 4, 2014 $125.00 Mathematics Nora Abbasi Teacher Conquer March 27, 2014 $125.00 Mathematics Susan Radoslovich Teacher Conquer February 5 and $125.00 Mathematics March 26, 2014 Minjoo Park Teacher Conquer January 7, 2014 $125.00 Mathematics Alyssa Viscito Teacher Conquer January 7, 2014 $125.00 Mathematics Alexis Pappas- Teacher Conquer December 19, 2013 $125.00 Fierro Mathematics Robert Guy Teacher Conquer December 19, 2013 $125.00 Mathematics Jennifer Grochowski Teacher Edscape Conference October 19, 2013 $35.00 NO FEE Patricia Eckel Interim Director Principal Evaluation September 30, 2013 No Fee/ of Curriculum Information Session Mileage Only Brian Faehndrich Supervisor Decoding the NGSS October 25, 2013 No Fee Kathryn Pasino Teacher Bergen County September 27, 2013 No Fee Consortium for Teachers of the Gifted Mary Ferreri Principal SGO’s for Special October 28, 2013 No Fee Education Matthew Penn Teacher 3rd Year Teacher October 17, 2013 No Fee Workshop Vanessa Cardenas Teacher 3rd Year Teacher October 17, 2013 No Fee Workshop Donna Zakar Teacher Bergen County December 11, No Fee Consortium for January 17, Teachers of the February 25 April 3, Gifted and Talented May 30, 2014 Courtney Morfing Teacher NSTA National April 1 – 4, 2013 No Fee Conference on Science Education Patricia Eckel Interim Director Title 1 Technical October 24, 2013 No Fee/ of Curriculum Assistance for New Mileage Only Program Directors Kathryn Pasino Teacher SGO”s and the October 31, 2013 No Fee “Gifted” Brian Faehndrich Supervisor NJ Science Leaders October 31, 2013 No Fee Roundtable Frank Connelly Principal Annual Fall Meeting October 24, 2013 No Fee (PARCC-SGO’s) Jessica Gluck Asst. Principal Annual Fall Meeting October 24, 2013 No Fee (PARCC-SGO’s) Rena Barone Admin. Asst. Shadowing another October 11, 2013 No Fee Superintendent’s admin in River Vale Mike Attanasio Teacher SGO Professional October 17, 2013 No Fee Development and January 7, 2014 OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 16 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FINANCE: (cont’d):
Z. Motion (cont’d): Sean Hackbarth Teacher SGO Professional October 17, 2013 No Fee Development and January 7, 2014 Diane Carroll Supervisor SGO Professional October 17, 2013 No Fee Development and January 7, 2014 Yvette Nieves Supervisor SGO Professional October 17, 2013 No Fee Development and January 7, 2014 Joel Barbarito Supervisor SGO Professional October 17, 2013 No Fee Development and January 7, 2014 James Lawrence Teacher SGO Professional October 17, 2013 No Fee/ Development and January 7,2014 Mileage Only Carolyn Meindl Teacher SGO Professional October 17, 2013 No Fee/ Development and January 7, 2014 Mileage Only Marilena Damiani Speech Northeast December 9, 2013 No Fee Therapist Conference for School-Based SLP’s Kate Dobbins Teacher Understanding December 5, 2013 No Fee School Refusal Behaviors and Impact of Social Anxiety Nicole D’Angelo Psychologist Understanding December 5, 2013 No Fee School Refusal Behaviors and the Impact of Social Anxiety Michael Fiorello Principal PARCC + SGO October 24, 2013 No Fee Presentation Kelly Morrison Teacher 75 years after November 14, 2013 No Fee Kristallnacht: New Perspectives and Teaching Strategies Kriz Izzo Teacher 75 years after November 14, 2013 No Fee Kristallnacht: New Perspectives and Teaching Strategies Kate Dobbins Psychologist Housing for Children December 2, 2013 No Fee and Adults w/DD Kate Dobbins Psychologist Effective Transition November 20, 2013 No Fee Planning Patricia Eckel Interim Director PARCC Institute-A November 21, 2013 No Fee of Curriculum Common Core and January 16, Performance 2014 Assessment Susan Radoslovich Teacher PARCC Institute – A November 21, 2013 No Common Core and January 16, Fee/Mileage Performance 2014 Only Assessment Sheila Lichstein Psychologist Addressing December 2, 2013 No Organization Skill Fee/Mileage Defecits in Children Only w/ADHD Melissa Fox LDTC Addressing December 2, 2013 No Fee Organization Skill Defects in Children with ADHD OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 17 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FINANCE: (cont’d):
Z. Motion (cont’d): Daniel Patino Psychologist Addressing December 2, 2013 No Fee Organization Skill Defects in Children with ADHA Siobhan Agnello Teacher PARCC Institute-A November 21, 2013 No common Core and January 16, Fee/Mileage Performance 2014 Only Assessment Mary Ferreri Principal BCPSA Fall Meeting October 24, 2013 No Fee – SGO Evaluations Mary Ferreri Principal PARCC Institute – A November 21, 2013 No Fee Common Core and January 16, Performance 2014 Assessment Initiative NONPUBLIC SCHOOL Karen Davino Teacher – Zion Google Drive: March 18, 2013 $175.00 Lutheran Multiple Solutions for Instruction and Learning Cristina Curto Teacher - Zion Launching the November 13, 2013 $175.00 Lutheran Reading Workshop Arta Boutcher Teacher – IHA AP French Language November 5, 2013 $223.50 and Culture Danielle Just Teacher – IHA The 100th Monkey November 5, 2013 $50.00 Activity Day Shemayne Williams Teacher – IHA The 100th Monkey November 5, 2013 $124.95 Activity Day Darla Addabbo Teacher – IHA Best iPad Apps to December 2, 2013 $250.68 Enhance Instruction – Grades 6-12 Pam Lewis-Cantor Teacher – IHA Holocaust November 15, 2013 $41.82 Curriculum Jo-Ellen DeSanta Teacher –IHA National Council of November 22, 23, $270.00 Teachers of English and 24, 2013 (NCTE) Annual Convention OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 18 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FINANCE: (cont’d):
AA. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to the revised Transportation Contract Renewals for the 2013-2014 school year
Contractor Route # Cost Aide School Scholastic Bus, Co., Hillsdale W02 198.63/diem WWHS W03 190.01/diem WWHS W06 239.38/diem WWHS/IHA W01 168.31/diem WWMS W05 168.31/diem WWMS P3 158.07/diem Don Bosco/St. Joes P45 145.58/diem Our Lady of Mercy P63 142.54/diem 44.00/diem St. John Academy 16 224.64/diem 40.00/diem ECLC, Ho Ho Kus 19 85.74/diem Paramus Catholic HS W07 117.71/diem 30.00/diem Brookside Elementary 14- Athletic/Field Trip 346.45/diem 69.29/hr adj cost
First Student, Inc. 18 89.94/diem Bergen Academies
South Bergen Jointure Commission BT301 82.31/diem BCTS, Teterboro
BB. Any Finance addendum items will be considered at this time.
20. LEGISLATION/POLICY: Mr. Miller, Ch.
A. Report
B. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) Statement of Assurance (SOA), per the attached.
C. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to the 2013-2014 School Nursing Services Plan.
D. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board approve as a 2nd reading the following Policy: Number Title 5519. Dating Violence at School
E. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board approve as a 2nd reading the following Regulation: Number Title R5519. Dating Violence at School
F. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given the adoption of revised district observation/evaluation forms as per the attached.
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LEGISLATION/POLICY: (cont’d):
G. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to the Bus Evacuation Drills performed as listed below:
Date Time School Location Route # Supervisor of Drill 10/23/2013 12:30 PM Bergen County Pascack Road VoTech Ycelsa Castro Technical HS Paramus, NJ District Bus Driver
H. Any Legislation/Policy addendum items will be considered at this time.
21. CURRICULUM/PROGRAMS: Mrs. Keating, Ch.
A. Report
B. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given for the out-of-state for the 2013–2014 school year, listed below:
Teacher(s) Grade(s) Subject Date Purpose/Venue Destination Cost Pamela Duffus 11-12 Art 11/17/13 Jacob Javits Ctr NYC Transp & Adm: $15 per student Kevin Donatello, 5 SS/Science 06/16/14 Amer. Museum of NYC Transp & Adm: Rebecca Duda Natural History $37.50 Dan Pena, 9-12 Music 05/28/14 Gershwin Theatre NYC Transp & Adm: James Lawrence, $100 per student Michelle Sontag Dan Miller 8-12 Feb 21-23, Okemo Mountain Ludlow, VT Ski Package: 2014 Resort $312/$341 (depending on occupancy)
C. Any Curriculum/Programs addendum items will be considered at this time.
22. SPECIAL EDUCATION: Mrs. Schaadt, Ch.
A. Report
B. Any Special Education addendum items will be considered at this time.
23. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS/LONG RANGE PLANNING: Mr. Koch, Ch.
A. Report
B. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to the following Use of Facilities applications:
Organization Purpose Facility Requested Cost Date Time Infinite Motion Rehearsal for Hurley Theater $676.00 2/22/14 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. LLC (Performing Dance Students Arts Academy
C. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, approval be given to the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting “required” maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities; and OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 20 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS/LONG RANGE PLANNING: (cont’d):
C. Motion (cont’d): WHEREAS, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of Westwood Regional School District are consistent with these requirements; and
WHEREAS, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Westwood Regional Board of Education hereby authorizes the school business administrator to submit the attached Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for Westwood Regional School District in compliance with Department of Education requirements.
D. Any Buildings and Grounds/Long Range Planning addendum items will be considered at this time.
24. ATHLETICS/PERFORMING ARTS: Mrs. Hanlon, Ch.
A. Report
B. Any Athletics/Performing Arts addendum items will be considered at this time.
25. TECHNOLOGY: Mr. Blundo, Ch.
A. Report
B. Any Technology addendum items will be considered at this time.
26. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Mr. Liddy, Ch.
A. Report
B. Any Public Relations addendum items will be considered at this time.
27. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: that this meeting be adjourned and the Board meet in Private Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of personnel, litigious, and negotiation matters. The decisions which emanate from these discussions will be disclosed to the public when action is taken by the Board. OCTOBER 29, 2013 Page 21 of 21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Thank you card from Vito Trause.