The Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence Were Observed s3

October 20, 2014

A regular meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education was held on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 7:02 pm at the Glen Ridge High School LGI room. 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 Ms. Eisen (arrived at 7:07 pm during Executive Session) Ms. Hilberth Mr. Keppel Mr. Moran Mr. Romano Dr. Yaros-Ramos Ms. Ginsburg

Not Present: Mr. de Leeuw

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 February 12, 2014. Said notice was published in the Star Ledger and the Glen Ridge Paper on February 20, 2014. 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 7:05-7:25 pm Executive Session - Room 108 Moved: Mr. Campbell Seconded: Mr. Romano 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 Eisen Hilberth Keppel Moran Romano Yaros-Ramos Ginsburg Aye Not Present Not Present Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Public Session – Mr. de Leeuw motioned to return to public session at 7:25 pm. Mr. Moran seconded the motion.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT Ms. Ginsburg discussed the Rockaway Board of Education resolution and asked the Board if they wanted to vote on it at the November meeting.

Ms. Ginsburg discussed the 2014-2015 Board goals which will be voted on at the November meeting. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

October 20, 2014

Dr. Mucciolo and Ms. Ginsburg honored the recipients of the 2014 Tradition of Excellence Award winners: Ms. Maira Hernandez-Kinloch and Ms. Debora Travisano. Dr. Mucciolo thanked the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation for their continuing support of the Virtual High School Program and their donation for Language Arts Professional Development for the 2nd year. Mr. Dirk Phillips, Principal at Glen Ridge High School, presented the grades 7-12 testing report. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items) The following questions/comments were received from the public:  How are the goals prepared  Is the new PARCC test vastly different from the NJ ASK  Glad to see the 8th grade Language Arts scores went up  What is the peer group vs. DFG comparisons  What impact will the state test have on college selections  Will elite schools care if the test is online instead of using the tradition instrument  In the future, how will colleges view the new testing COMMITTEE REPORTS (First meeting of the month only) Curriculum Committee - None Personnel and Policy Committee - None Negotiations Committee - None Finance and Facilities Committee - Mr. Keppel reported the committee discussed the June 30, 2014 surplus and beginning the 2015-2016 budget process. Ad Hoc Committee for Communications - Mr. Campbell reported the next “Coffee and Conversation” will be held on October 23rd at Glen Ridge High School. Ad Hoc Committee for Alternative Funding - None LIAISON REPORTS (First meeting of the month only) Home & School Associations Ridgewood Avenue Home & School - Mr. Campbell and Ms. Hilberth reported the following:  The Harlem Wizards Fundraiser  Renovation of the courtyard is ongoing  New phone system being installed  Bring a Vet to School Day will be held on November 11th  PARCC readiness  Presentation by Mr. Donovan on the reorganization of the 5th grade  Weekly student progress reports available on Skyward High School Home & School - Ms. Ginsburg and Ms. Hilberth reported the following:  Fundraising efforts  Program Graduation  Senior Students Community Service Forest Avenue Home & School - Mr. Romano reported the following:  Fundraising  Looking for opportunities to fund projects  Coordinate efforts between Forest and Linden Home & Schools Linden Avenue Home & School - Dr. Yaros-Ramos reported the following:  Playground improvements  New hires at Linden

October 20, 2014

 New science curriculum this year  Upcoming events Glen Ridge Association for Special Education (GRASE) - None Glen Ridge Educational Foundation (GREF) - None Glen Ridge Athletic Association (GRAA) - None Glen Ridge Arts Patrons Association (GRAPA) - None Glen Ridge Municipal Alliance Committee (MAC) - None Gas Lamp Players - None QUARTERLY GOALS REPORT ADMINISTRATION A-1 Second Reading and Adoption of New and/or Revised Policies and Regulations Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Ms. Eisen Approve the second reading and adoption of new and/or revised policies and regulations of the Glen Ridge Board of Education as follows: (Exhibit A-1) Policy #2412 - Home Instruction Due to Health Condition Policy #2417 - Student Intervention and Referral Services Policy #2481 - Home or Out-of School Instruction for a General Education Student for Reasons Other Than a Temporary or Chronic Health Condition Policy #3283 - Electronic Communications between Teaching Staff Members and Students Policy #4283 - Electronic Communications between Support Staff Members and Students Policy #5200 - Attendance Policy #5610 - Suspension Policy #5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses Policy #5612 - Assaults on District Board of Education Members or Employees Policy #5613 - Removal of Students for Assaults with Weapons Offenses Policy #5620 - Expulsion Policy #8462 - Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children Regulation #R2412 - Home Instruction Due to Health Condition Regulation #R2417 - Student Intervention and Referral Services Regulation #R2481 - Home or Out-of-School Instruction for a General Education Student for Reasons Other Than a Temporary or Chronic Health Condition Regulation #R5200 - Attendance Regulation #R5610 - Suspension Procedures Regulation #R5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses Regulation #R5612 - Assaults on District Board of Education Members or Employees Regulation #R5613 - Removal of Students for Assaults with Weapons Offenses Regulation #R8462 - Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children

Campbell de Leeuw Eisen Hilberth Keppel Moran Romano Yaros-Ramos Ginsburg Aye Not Present Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye A-2 NJQSAC Statement of Assurance Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Ms. Eisen Approve the NJQSAC Statement of Assurance (SOA) for the 2014-2015 school year and its submission to the New Jersey Department of Education. (Exhibit A-2)

Campbell de Leeuw Eisen Hilberth Keppel Moran Romano Yaros-Ramos Ginsburg Aye Not Present Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye PERSONNEL P-1 Resignation Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell Accept, with regret, the resignation of the following staff:

October 20, 2014 a. Al Chiaravallo as the assistant wrestling coach for the 2014-2015 school year. b. Stephanie Colangelo, part-time instruction aide at Linden Avenue School, effective October 17, 2014

Campbell de Leeuw Eisen Hilberth Keppel Moran Romano Yaros-Ramos Ginsburg Aye Not Present Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

P-2 Appointments Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointment of the following staff for the 2014-2015 school year: a. Jane Ann Petrozzino as an LDT-C (replacing D. Hoffman) at Glen Ridge High School on MA+32 step 17 ($98,076 pro-rated) effective December 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. b. Arlene Non as an LDT-C (replacing S. Tapal) at Glen Ridge High School on MA+32 step 17 ($98,076 pro-rated) effective December 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. c. Andrew Meyer as a part-time special education aide (replacing C. Varga) at Ridgewood Avenue School on aide step 1 ($18.38 per hour) effective October 21, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (pending completion of the criminal history review). d. Stephanie Fego as a part-time aide (replacing M. Ummak) at Linden Avenue School on aide step 1 ($18.38 per hour) effective October 7, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

P-3 Leave of Absence Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell Approve a maternity leave of absence to Rachael Hogan, physical education/health teacher at Glen Ridge High School, effective on or about February 23, 2015. Ms. Hogan will utilize her unused sick days as per the Master Agreement. Her anticipated return is June 1, 2015.

P-4 Co-Curricular Advisors Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell a. Approve Angelo DeFazio as the High School Drama Advisor on guide 3 step 5 year 10 ($7,107) for the 2014-2015 school year. b. Approve Catherine McCarthy as the Future Business Leaders of America advisor on guide 6 step 1 year 1 ($2,335) for the 2014-2015 school year. c. Sharon Tully as the Bowling Club advisor on guide 5 step 1 year 1 ($3,325) for the 2014-2015 school year.

P-5 Sixth Period Assignments Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell a. Rescind the 6th period assignment for Kevin Lagos for the 2014-2015 school year. b. Revise the 6th period assignment stipend for Meredith Batastini from a full stipend to a .5 in the amount of $3,089.50 for the 2014-2015 school year.

October 20, 2014

P-6 Extra Duty Stipend Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell Approve an extra duty stipend for Mary Lynn Savio in the amount of $3,089.50 for the 2014-2015 school year.

P-7 Extend Leave of Absence Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell Approve an extension of the leave of absence for Danielle Zieser, Spanish teacher at Glen Ridge High School, for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year. Ms. Zieser’s anticipated return is September 2015.

P-8 Substitutes Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell a. Approve the addition of Olivia Perrucci to the substitute list for the 2014-2015 school year. b. Approve William Doran as a substitute custodian for the 2014-2015 school year.

P-9 Revise Appointment Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell Revise the appointment of Maria Barrieros as a leave replacement Spanish teacher (replacing D. Zieser) at Glen Ridge High School from an end date of January 22, 2015 to continue through the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year.

P-10 Coach Assignments Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell a. Revise the coaching assignment for Caitlin Reilly from assistant girls tennis to head girls tennis effective October 6, 2014 for an additional stipend of $423.30 for the remainder of the fall season. b. Approve Joe Mazzarella as the assistant girls tennis coach effective October 6, 2014 for a stipend amount of $1,000 for the remainder of the fall season.

P-11 Staff Reassignments Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the reassignment of the following staff:

October 20, 2014 a. Talib Rasheed from a night custodian at Glen Ridge High School to a day custodian at Ridgewood Avenue School with no salary change except an additional $250 bus stipend effective October 15, 2014 through June 30, 2015. b. Michael Paterno from a part-time special education aide to a leave replacement social studies teacher (replacing J. Cerone) at Glen Ridge High School on BA step 1 ($51,447 pro-rated) effective October 21, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

P-12 Re-Appointment Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the re-appointment of Beverly Birnbaum as the front desk monitor at Glen Ridge High School at a rate of $15 per hour for the 2014-2015 school year.

P-13 Head Maintenance Person - Board Stipend Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell Approve a Head Maintenance Person Board Stipend for Ahmad Mohamed for the 2014-2015 school year in the amount of $1,500.00.

P-14 Buildings & Grounds Secretary - Board Stipend Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell Approve a Board stipend for Buildings & Grounds secretarial work for Louise Cox for the 2014-2015 school year in the amount of $6,500.00 pro-rata effective October 20, 2014.

P-15 Change in Substitute Custodian Rate Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell Approve an increase in the Substitute Custodians hourly rate from $10.00 to $12.00 effective November 1. 2014.

CURRICULUM C-1 Field Trips Moved: Ms. Hilberth Seconded: Ms. Eisen Approve the following field trips for students for the 2014-2015 school year: a. Linden Avenue School kindergarten students to visit a local theater to see “Clack, Clack, Moo, Cows that Type” being held at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ on February 3, 2015 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.a)

October 20, 2014 b. Ridgewood Avenue School G&T students (grades 3-6) to attend Beyond the Rubik’s Cube STEM workshops being held at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ on November 19, 2014 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.b) c. High School French Club (grades 9-12) to attend an overnight trip to Quebec Province in Quebec City and Montreal, Canada from April 7-11, 2015 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.c) d. Ridgewood Avenue School 4th grade students to visit the Edison Museum in West Orange, NJ on February 4 & 6, March 4, 25 & 26, 2015 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.d) e. Ridgewood Avenue School 3rd grade students to visit the Marsh and Ocean Environments in Sandy Hook, NJ on June 12, 2015 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.e) f. Linden Avenue School 1st grade students to see a Theatreworks Production of Junie B. Jones being held at Montclair State University on April 30, 2015 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.f) g. High School Model UN (grades 9-12) to attend an overnight trip to the Rutgers Model UN Conference being held at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick, NJ from December 4-7, 2014 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.g) h. High School Environmental Club (grades 9-12) to cleanup “The Glen” in Glen Ridge on November 1, 2014 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.h) i. High School Model UN to attend an overnight trip to the Johns Hopkins Model UN Conference being held a the Hilton Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore, MD from February 5-8, 2015 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.i) j. Middle school band and high school chorus (grades 7-12) to perform and compete at Dorny Park in Allentown, PA on May 29, 2015 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.j) k. High School Heroes & Cool Kids (grade 10) to attend Heroes & Cool Kids events being held at Bergen County Community College and Ridgewood Avenue School on October 27 & 30, December 16 & 18, 2014 and February 3 & 5, 2015 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.k) l. Linden Avenue School 2nd grade students to visit the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on December 5, 2014 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.l) m. High School French middle school students (grades 7 & 8) to attend the show “French Reflections” being held at the Bickford Theatre in Morristown, NJ on November 14, 2014 as per the attached. (Exhibit c-1.m) n. Forest Avenue School 1st grade students to participate in an in-house field trip discovering the importance of the rain forest being held on November 14, 2014 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.n) o. Ridgewood Avenue 4th grade students to participate in a mines tour & rock discovery/indoor museum being held at Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg, NJ on October 30, 2014 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.o) p. Ridgewood Avenue 3rd grade students to visit the Glen Ridge Public Library on November 10, 13, 17, 18, 24, & 25, 2014 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.p)

BUSINESS B-1 Financial Reports Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. Campbell 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 July 31, 2014 after review of the Secretary's monthly financial reports and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our

October 20, 2014 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 July 31, 2014 as follows: Beginning $3,908,313.89 Balance Receipts $2,428,852.97 Disbursements $1,720,952.51 Cash Balance $4,616,214.35 c. Bills list through September 30, 2014 in the amount of $2,677,420.93 d. Student activity account bills list for the month of September 2014 as follows: Linden Avenue School $522.76 Ridgewood Avenue School $287.50 Glen Ridge High School $7,010.42 Glen Ridge High School Athletics $7,370.73 e. Approve the budget transfer for the month of July 2014 as presented. (Exhibit B-1.e) f. Approve the Treasurer of School Monies report for July 2014.

B-2 Workshops/Conferences Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. Campbell Approve attendance at workshops/conferences for the following: a. Shanon Lekas to attend the PARCC workshop being held at Educational Solutions LLC in Mahwah, NJ on October 15, 2014 for a total registration cost of $110. b. Tia Gist to attend the NJSIAA workshop “Cervical and Soft Tissue Injuries On and Off the Ice” being held at the Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, NJ on October 17, 2014 for a total cost of $76.86 ($75 registration plus $1.86 travel). c. Juliann Beckmann to attend the 2014 NJAHPERD Let’s Move Active Schools workshop “A Day in a LMAS!” being held at Eisenhower Middle School in Wyckoff, NJ on October 20, 2014 for a total registration cost of $35. d. Rachael Hogan to attend the workshop “Let’s Talk! Youth and Caregivers Communicating about Sexuality” being held at Planned Parenthood in Perth Amboy, NJ on October 23, 2014 for a total cost of $136 ($120 registration plus $16 travel). e. Jill Szalony to attend the Autism NJ Annual Conference being held in Atlantic City on October 25, 2014 for a total cost of $285 ($225 registration plus $60 travel). f. Caitlin Reilly to attend the ESS (Effective School Solutions) Conference “Looking at the Classroom from a Group Perspective” being held at L’Affaire in Mountainside, NJ on October 27, 2014 for a total travel cost of $4.44. g. Eric Dimeck to attend the workshop “Presidents and the Constitution: The President and Federal Power” being held at Fraunces Tavern in New York City on October 28, 2014 for a total travel cost of $28. h. Vivian Petrosino to attend the Rider University Counselor Breakfast & Tour being held at Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ on October 29, 2014 for a total travel cost of $29.76. i. Maria DiCondina to attend the workshop “What Does it Mean to be Sexually Healthy” being held in New Providence, NJ on November 19, 2014 for a total registration cost of $120.

October 20, 2014 j. Cindee Bulthaupt to attend the workshop “Turning 3: Transition from the Early Intervention System to Preschool” being held at the Learning Resource Center-North Satellite in Morris Plains, NJ on December 5, 2014 for a total travel cost of $12.57. k. Juliann Beckmann to attend the Health Education Conference “Empowering Mind, Body & Spirit” being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe Township, NJ on December 8, 2014 for a total cost of $90.11 ($65 registration plus $25.11 travel). l. Lisa Jacobsen to attend the workshop “Creative Strategies for Improving Behaviors in School” being held at Region V Council for Special Education in Oradell, NJ on December 16, 2014 for a total travel cost of $10. m. Shana Caulfield to attend the workshop “Designing Games to Teach Sexuality Concepts” being held in Newton, NJ on April 28, 2015 for a total cost of $127.75 ($120 registration plus $7.75 travel). n. Dirk Phillips, David Majewski, Matthew Cannici, and Patrick Hansen to attend the workshop “Chromebooks and the Common Core” being held at the FEA Conference Center in Monroe Township, NJ on November 3, 2014 for a total group registration cost of $550, plus a travel cost of $25.57 for Mr. Cannici, a travel cost of $16.77 for Mr. Hansen, and a travel cost of $24.21 for Mr. Majewski. o. Ahmad Mohamed to attend three (3) courses in the NJ Educational Facility Management Program for the Fall being held at various locations in NJ for a total registration cost of $1,258. p. Carol Svetik, Eric Dimeck, and Constance Kontos to attend the workshop “Common Core Writing Instruction Across the Content Areas” being held at the FEA Conference Center in Monroe Township, NJ on November 17, 2014 for a total group registration cost of $400. q. Heather Kobylinski to attend the 11th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference “Understanding and Treating the Complex Puzzle of Self Injury” being held at the The Imperia in Somerset, NJ on December 4, 2014 for a total cost of $114.75 ($95 registration plus $19.25 travel). r. Dirk Phillips to attend a trip to China to establish relationship with partner school from November 1-10, 2014 for a total cost not to exceed $1,000.

B-3 Out-of-District Placements Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. Campbell a. Approve the out-of-district placement of student #16102 to attend Essex County Vocational School for a tuition amount of $2,955.50 for the 2014-2015 school year. b. Approve the out-of-district placements of students #16027, #16030, #15068 & #17141 to attend Essex County Vocational School for a tuition amount of $4,552 per student for a total amount of $18,208 for the 2014-2015 school year.

B-4 Donations Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. Campbell Accept, with thanks, the following generous donations: a. A $400 Nikon F3 SLR camera body, Nikon 50mm lens, Nikon 35mm lens , Nikon 35-105mm lens plus various accessories from Mark Hobee to be used in the photography program at Glen Ridge High School. (Exhibit B-4.a) b. A Musser Vibraphone (valued at $3,500) from the Glen Ridge Music Parent Association to be used in the Glen Ridge High School music department. (Exhibit B-4.b)

October 20, 2014 c. Cash donation of $9,525 from the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation for the 2014 Virtual High School at Glen Ridge High School.

Campbell de Leeuw Eisen Hilberth Keppel Moran Romano Yaros-Ramos Ginsburg Aye Not Present Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye B-5 Financial Reports Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. Campbell 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 August 31, 2014 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 August 31, 2014 as follows: Beginning Balance $4,616,214.35 Receipts $2,357,009.95 Disbursements $1,267,419.33 Cash Balance $5,705,804.97 c. Treasurer of School Monies report for August 2014 as presented. d. Approve the budget transfer for the month of August 2014 as presented. (Exhibit B-5.d)

B-6 Financial Reports Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. Campbell 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 June 30, 2014 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 FINAL report through June 30, 2014 as follows: Beginning Balance $4,209,612.50 Receipts $2,545,838.56 Disbursements $2,847,137.17 Cash Balance $3,908,313.89 c. Approve the budget transfer for the month of June 2014 as presented. (Exhibit B-6.c)

PUBLIC COMMENT The following questions/comments were received by the public:  How could you find out the types of donations needed  How can an individual get more involved

October 20, 2014

ADJOURNMENT Ms. Eisen motioned to adjourn at 9:09 pm. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Peter Caprio Board Secretary