The Board Secretary Will Read the Following

NORTHERN HIGHLANDS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting September 22, 2008 AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Board Secretary will read the following: This is the Regular Meeting of the Northern Highlands Regional High School Board of Education and Notice has been provided as required under the Open Public Meetings Act by having the time, date, place and purpose of said meeting transmitted to the Ridgewood News, The Record, the Boroughs of Allendale and Upper Saddle River and published on May 9, 2008 in the Ridgewood News and posted in the Board of Education Office at Northern Highlands Regional High School.

3. ROLL CALL

NAME PRESENT ABSENT Mrs. Jean Borzilleri Mrs. Barbara Garand Mrs. Carolee Gravina Dr. Robert Hands Mrs. Cheryl Kashishian Mrs. Lori Loughnane Mr. Anthony Pessolano Mr. Dale Roberts Mr. Peter Terenzio Mrs. Gail Trumbetti

Mr. Manuel Gonzalez (Student Rep.) Ms. Cayla Kondo (Student Rep.) Mr. Henry Senger (Saddle River Liaison)

Dr. Robert McGuire, Superintendent Mr. James Davis, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

4. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

5. PRESENTATION BY STEPHEN SECORA, LAN ASSOCIATES Boilers/Generator (Bond Referendum, December, 2008) Agenda September 22, 2008 Page 2

6. COMMITTEE REPORTS

7. LIAISON REPORT

8. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO DISCUSS AGENDA ITEMS

9. ACTION ITEMS FOR Business Agenda for September 22, 2008 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: ______moved, and ______seconded: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approves/accepts the following business item(s) in accordance with NJSA 18A and NJAC Title 6, et. sec., including NJAC 6A:23- 2.11 reporting no over-expenditure of funds and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Administrator (Items B-1 thru B-21) B-1. Approval of transfers as per attached document. B-2. Approval of the Board Secretary and Treasurer’s reports for the month of August, 2008. B-3. Approval of the Budget Report as per attached document. B-4. Approval of current bills list (check register), for August In-Office Checks and September Bills List. B-5. Approval of minutes, August 18, 2008 Board of Education meeting. B-6. Approval of tuition for student #NH17-14-22-9, at Camphill Special School, Glenmoore, PA, in the amount of $71,072 for the 2008 – 2009 school year. B-7. Approval of tuition for student #NH19-17-2-12 at Fair Lawn Middle School (Bridges Program), in the amount of $22,399, for the 2008 – 2009 school year. B-8. Approval of tuition for students #NH24-21-12-8; #NH5-9-22-18; and #NH16-9- 12-25 at Bergen County Special Services (Vision Program) in the amount of $45,600 each, for the 2008 – 2009 school year. B-9. Approval to discard/sell the following Math textbooks: Intermediate Algebra by Larson and Hostetler, 1994, Published by Heath, ISBN 066933755-2 (90 textbooks) Advanced Mathematics by Ryan and Doubet, 1993, Published by Prentice Hall, ISBN 013715780-8 (80 textbooks) Economics by McConnell and Brue, 1999, Published by McGraw Hill, ISBN 0- 070470944 (95 textbooks) Statistics and Data Analysis by Roxy Peck, Chris Olsen and Jay Devore, 2001, Published by Thomson Learning, ISBN 0-534-37092-6 (39 textbooks) B-10. Approval of the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Northern Highlands Regional High School (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) is a participant in the NORTHEAST BERGEN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD INSURANCE GROUP (hereinafter referred to as the “Fund”); and

WHEREAS, an amendment to the Fund’s bylaws have been proposed pursuant to Article V, page 23, Amendments to the Bylaws, of the current bylaws; and Agenda September 22, 2008 Page 3

WHEREAS, one or more hearings on the proposed bylaw amendment have been held pursuant to Article V, page 23, Amendments to the Bylaws of the current bylaws; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment may only be adopted by the Fund through the approval of said amendment by the Board of Education of each Fund participant within six (6) months of the hearing on the amendment pursuant to Article V of the current bylaws; and

WHEREAS, the Board is familiar with the proposed amendment and desirous that it be adopted by the Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Board acknowledges that the amendment, if adopted, shall not take effect until they are approved by the New Jersey Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to Article V of the current bylaws;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. The Board hereby approves the proposed amendment to the Fund’s current bylaws, which amendment is memorialized in the May 12, 2008 Revised Draft of the bylaws.

2. The Board hereby authorizes its duly appointed Fund Representative to convey this Resolution to the Fund as evidence of the Board’s approval of the proposed amendment.

3. The Board also hereby authorizes the Fund to convey this Resolution or a copy thereof to the Commissioner of Insurance as evidence of the Board’s approval of the proposed amendment provided by the Fund has also at that time received evidence of the approval of the proposed amendment from the Board of Education of every other Fund participant in accordance with Article V of the bylaws. B-11. Approval of the following staff travel (accommodations note room rate only; occupancy taxes & fees associated therein and other costs on trips presently unknown, meals for overnight trips and mileage, tolls, parking will be reimbursed in accordance with policy and law). Who: Gary Trotter What: NJ Science Convention Where: Garden State Exhibit Center, Double Tree Hotel Holiday Inn, Somerset, NJ When: October 15, 2008 Costs: Registration: $80 Mileage/Tolls: 112.54 miles round trip

Who: Denise Talotta, Jen Helfand What: Guidance Counselor Workshop Where: East Stroudsburg University East Stroudsburg, PA When: October 3, 2008 Costs: 184.22 miles round trip

Who: Denise Talotta What: Pennsylvania Liberal Arts Tour Where: Six Colleges in Pennsylvania Agenda September 22, 2008 Page 4

When: November 11 – 14, 2008 Costs: Registration: $50 Mileage/Tolls: 375 miles round trip Who: Sandy Helfand What: DECA Advisor and Advisory Committee Meetings Where: Various locations including West Paterson, North Brunswick, Randolph, Cherry Hill, Fairfield, Wanaque When: October 14, 15; November 18, 19; December 10, 12, 13, January 6, 21, 27; February 18, 22, 23, 24; March 18, April 15; May 19, 20 Costs: Estimated mileage 1,200; estimated tolls $30

Who: Bill Cobb What: SUPA Forensic Fall Seminar Where: Holiday Inn, Westbury, Long Island When: October 10, 2008 Costs: Mileage/Tolls: 88 miles; Tolls: $8.00

Who: Joseph Occhino What: Tech-Prep Career Pathway & Mentorship Conference Where: Mercer Community College, West Windsor, NJ When: October 14, 2008 Costs: Mileage/Tolls: 150 miles roundtrip

B-12. Approval of tuition for student #26-8-7-22 at The Capri Institute of Hair Design, in the amount of $6,210.00 for the 2008 – 2009 school year. B-13. Approval of contract renewal with the County of Bergen, Department of Health Services, for the 2008 – 2009 Bloodborne Pathogen Training Program. B-14. Approval of Resolution as per attached pertaining to a negotiated settlement agreement. B-15. Approval of the appointment of M. Alissa Mayer as Treasurer of School Monies, replacing Paula Favata, effective October 1, 2008. B-16. Approval of reimbursement to parent of student #NH17-14-22-9 in the amount of $6,100 for summer camp tuition at Camp Lee Mar. B-17. Approval of tuition payment for student #NH23-24-26-15 in the amount of $45,600, Bergen County Special Services (Springboard Program), for the 2008 – 2009 school year. B-18. Approval of Superintendent Search Agreement between the New Jersey School Boards Association and Northern Highlands Regional High School. B-19. Acceptance of the very generous donation from the Sports Association for the Turf Field Project. B-20. Approval of the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, school years 2007 – 2008, 2008 – 2009, 2009 – 2010, and authorization of the submittal of same to the County Superintendent of Schools. B-21. Approval of the Q.A.A.R. Addendum “A” resolution, and estimated LRFP Project Cost Calculation Worksheet. Agenda September 22, 2008 Page 5

Roll Call Vote:

10. ACTION ITEMS FOR Region I Agenda for September 22, 2008 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: ______moved, and ______seconded: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approves/accepts the following business item(s) in accordance with NJSA 18A and NJAC Title 6, et. sec., upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Administrator (Item R-1) R-1. Approval to award the following special education transportation routes for the 2008 – 2009 school year as per quote: Per Route Contractor Diem Inc/Dec Aide Q412 D&R $65.00 $1.38 $24.00 Q413 Scholastic $79.00 $30.00 $20.00 Q414 K&S $178.00 $1.95 $50.00 Q415 We Care $159.00 $2.99 $49.00 Q416 We Care $219.00 $4.99 $58.00 Q417 Trans Ed $88.10 $2.00 $29.00 Q418 D&M $135.00 $3.00 $30.00 Q419 D&M $110.00 $3.00 $30.00 Q420 D&M $34.00 $3.00 $14.00 Q421 Murphy $210.00 $1.00 $53.00 Q422 Ace $164.00 $2.00 $50.00 Q423 Murphy $202.00 $1.00 $48.00 Q424 Atteel $120.00 $30.00 $40.00 Q425 D&M $201.00 $3.00 $55.00 Q426 Morgan $143.00 $1.99 $37.00 Q427 Morgan $63.00 $1.99 $21.00 Q428 Morgan $124.00 $2.00 $26.00 Q429 Jaris $141.00 $1.00 $40.00 Q430 Murphy $185.00 $1.00 $40.00

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11. ACTION ITEMS FOR Education Agenda for September 22, 2008 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approves/accepts the following education item(s) upon the recommendation of the Superintendent (Items E-1 thru E-8) E-1. APPROVAL OF REVISED EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT ______moved, and ______seconded: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approve a revised employment contract for MICHAEL RIGHTMIRE, Director of Technology, effective July 1, 2008, per attachment. Agenda September 22, 2008 Page 6

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E-2. APPROVAL OF UNIFORM MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ______moved, and ______seconded: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approve the annual Uniform Memorandum of Agreement, per attachment.

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E-3. APPROVAL OF TUITION STUDENT LIST ______moved, and ______seconded: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 Tuition Student List, per attachment.

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E-4. APPOINTMENT OF NEW SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS ______moved, and ______seconded: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following new Substitute Teachers for the 2008-2009 school year: ELLAMAE COBB, BAKINAM GHONEIM, RONALD HIRSCH, BONNIE RHESE and SCOTT GROSSMAN (for renewal of certification).

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E-5. APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN DEGREE STATUS ______moved, and ______seconded: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approve the following Changes in Degree Status, effective September 1, 2008: LOU DOVIDIO, Teacher of Business, from BA ($57,644, Step 7) to MA ($64,190, Step 7) EILEEN RAKOWSKI, Teacher of Science, from MA+30 ($73,457, Step 9) to MA+60 ($76,816, Step 9) ENZA SARDELLA, Teacher of World Languages, from BA ($50,884, Step 4) to MA ($55,488, Step 4) AMY TORCHIA, Teacher of English, from MA ($67,088, Step 8) to MA+30 ($70,354, Step 8)

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E-6. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF POLICY REVISIONS ______moved, and ______seconded: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approve the First Reading of the following revisions to Board of Education Policies: Agenda September 22, 2008 Page 7

0143 – Board Member Election & Appointment 0144 – Board Member Orientation 0152 – Board Officers 0167 – Public Participation in Board Meetings 2466 – Public Labeling of Educationally Handicapped Pupils (M) 3221 – Evaluation of Non Tenured Teaching Staff Members (M) 3223.1 – Evaluation of Non Tenured Administrators (M) 5512.01 – Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (M) 2320 – Independent Study Programs 0142.1 – Nepotism 0174 – Legal Services

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E-7. APPROVAL OF DISTRICT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ______moved, and ______seconded: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approve the 2008 – 2009 District Goals and Objectives, per attachment.

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E-8. APPOINTMENT OF HEAD COLOR GUARD ______moved, and ______seconded: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of TRISH O’SHEA as Head Color Guard for the 2008 – 2009 school year, at a stipend of $2,470 (Group 4) effective immediately.

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12. DISCUSSION ITEMS/SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT a. Region 1 Director Replacement

13. BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT

14. OLD BUSINESS

15. NEW BUSINESS

16. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

17. EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Needed) ______moved, and ______seconded that the Board move into closed session to discuss ______.

Roll Call Vote: Time: Agenda September 22, 2008 Page 8

18. RECONVENED FROM CLOSED SESSION Time:

19. ROLL CALL

NAME PRESENT ABSENT Mrs. Jean Borzilleri Mrs. Barbara Garand Mrs. Carolee Gravina Dr. Robert Hands Mrs. Cheryl Kashishian Mrs. Lori Loughnane Mr. Anthony Pessolano Mr. Dale Roberts Mr. Peter Terenzio Mrs. Gail Trumbetti

Dr. Robert McGuire, Superintendent Mr. James Davis, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

20. ADJOURNMENT TIME: