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HARDING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION, 34 Lee’s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976

The Regular Meeting of the Harding Township Board of Education will be held on Monday, January 20, 2014, at 7:30pm, Middle School Building.

A G E N D A

Mission Statement The Harding Township School provides a strong educational foundation which inspires students to achieve academic excellence. Our dedicated faculty stimulates intellectual growth using a challenging curriculum within a supportive learning environment. We encourage students to become self-directed, lifelong learners who are well prepared for the academic and social challenges of the future.

2013/14 District Goals 1. To develop a student dashboard and use the data to improve the instructional process.

I. Sunshine Statement

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., adequate notification of this meeting has been provided to the Observer Tribune on January 2, 2014, and posted on the bulletin boards of the New Vernon Post Office, Green Village Post Office, Harding Township Municipal Building, Harding Township Elementary School and Harding Township Middle School on January 2, 2014.

Call to Order/Flag Salute/Roll Call BOARD MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT Mr. Gjivoje (Davor) Mrs. Macaulay (Kim) Mr. Novotny (James) Mr. Flynn (John) Mr. Modi (Dev)

II. Previous Board Minutes

Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the minutes of the Reorganization Meeting, Regular Meeting, and Executive Session held on January 6, 2014.

III. Discussion/Presentations A. Preliminary 2014/15 Budget B. HIB (if necessary)

IV. Public Comment (Policy 0167) - Agenda Items

V. Reports A. Superintendent B. Business Administrator C. Principal D. Curriculum and Instruction E. Personnel and Management Page 1 of 7 HARDING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION, 34 Lee’s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976

F. Facilities and Finance G. Madison Board of Education H. Morris County SBA I. Vision Council J. Morris County Educational Services Commission K. District Curriculum Council Representative L. Technology Committee Report M. Culture and Climate Report N. Policy Committee Report O. Negotiations

VI. Resolutions

A. Committee of the Whole 01-013-14 Approve Standing Committee Appointments 01-014-14 First reading of revised ByLaw 0155 (Board Committees) 01-015-14 Approve Retainer Agreement 01-016-14 Approve Settlement Agreement 01-017-14 Approve PreK Tuition Rate for 2014/15

01-013-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Board President, approves the following Standing Committee appointments:

1. Curriculum and Instruction, Davor Gjivoje and Kim Macaulay, Chair 2. Personnel and Management, Davor Gjivoje and John Flynn, Chair 3. Facilities and Finance, John Flynn and James Novotny, Chair 4. Madison Board of Education, James Novotny 5. Morris County SBA, John Flynn 6. Vision Council, James Novotny 7. Morris County Educational Services Commission, Dev Modi 8. District Curriculum Council Representative, Kim Macaulay 9. Technology Committee Report, John Flynn and James Novotny, Chair 10. Culture and Climate Report, Kim Macaulay 11. Policy Committee Report, Kim Macaulay and Dev Modi, Chair 12. Negotiations, Dev Modi and Kim Macaulay, Chair

01-014-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the first reading of revised ByLAW 0155 (Board Committees).

01-015-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Retainer Agreement to continue as Special Counsel for Special Education and Other Matters, with Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso, LLC, for the 2014/15 school year, fees in accordance with terms of said Agreement. 01-016-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education hereby

of 7 HARDING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION, 34 Lee’s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976 approves the Settlement Agreement and Release with Employee ID#06361, subject to employee’s execution of the Agreement and corresponding letter of resignation; and Be It Further Resolved, that the Board President and Board Secretary are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Board.

01-017-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the tuition rate of $3,750 for Preschool, effective July 1, 2014 (2014/15 school year).

Committee of the Whole resolutions 013 thru 017 MOTION: SECOND: YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT Mr. Gjivoje (Davor) Mrs. Macaulay (Kim) Mr. Novotny (James) Mr. Flynn (John) Mr. Modi (Dev)

B. Facilities and Finance 01-018-14 Approve Financial Reports for month ending December 31, 2013 01-019-14 Approve Certification of Funds 01-020-14 Approve payment of Bills and Claims 01-021-14 Approve December 2013 Budget Transfers 01-022-14 Approve Applications for Use of School Facilities 01-023-14 Approve Phase II of Window and Unit Ventilator Replacement Project 01-024-14 Approve A/C unit for Server Room 01-025-14 Approve new vehicle purchase 01-026-14 Approve Capital Project and revise LRFP

01-018-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the Board Secretary’s (A148) Report and Treasurer’s (A149) Report for the month ending December 31, 2013.

01-019-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c) certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of fiscal year 2013/14.

01-020-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the payment of bills and claims, January 14, 2014, in the amount of $940,643.74.

01-021-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the following Budget Transfers, in the amount of $15,106.67, for the month of December 2013:

FROM Account TO Account AMOUNT

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11-190-100-610-000-000 11-190-100-610-050-000 $ 3,359.08 11-190-100-610-000-000 11-190-100-610-070-000 132.01 11-190-100-610-000-000 11-000-218-610-110-000 14.72 11-190-100-610-000-000 12-120-100-731-070-000 2,599.95 11-190-100-890-000-000 11-190-100-890-070-000 230.55 11-000-262-610-000-000 11-000-251-610-000-000 2,090.86 11-000-262-610-000-000 11-000-262-420-070-000 510.00 11-000-261-610-000-000 11-000-262-420-110-000 359.50 11-190-100-890-000-000 11-230-100-101-000-001 190.00 11-150-100-610-000-000 11-150-100-320-000-000 150.00 11-190-100-330-100-000 11-190-100-890-000-000 1,395.00 11-190-100-890-100-000 11-190-100-890-000-000 1,800.00 11-190-100-890-140-000 11-190-100-890-000-000 275.00 11-401-100-610-000-000 11-190-100-610-000-000 1,000.00 11-000-221-610-000-000 11-190-100-610-000-000 1,000.00

01-022-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the School Principal, approves the following Applications for Use of School Facilities:

1. Harding Hawks Field Hockey Club, use of Hockey Field/Gymnasium, on August 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 2014, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm, for Practice Sessions. 2. Harding Hawks Field Hockey Club, use of Hockey/Soccer Fields/Gymnasium, on September 9, 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 2014, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, for Practice Sessions and Games. 3. Harding Hawks Field Hockey Club, use of Hockey Field/Gymnasium, on September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, for Practice Sessions. 4. Harding Township Recreation Association, use of Hockey Field/Gymnasium, on September 7, 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014, for Practice Sessions. 5. Harding Township Recreation Association, use of Baseball Diamonds, every Friday from April 25 to June 6, 2014, from 6:00-m to 7:00pm, for T-Ball.

01-023-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves Phase II of the Window and Unit Ventilator Replacement Project, and accepts the Grant, State Project #2010-050-14-1002-G04, pursuant to the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act, P.L. 2000, as amended, total project cost estimated at $271,673, local share at 60%, State share at 40%, pursuant to DOE notification, dated December 4, 2013.

01-024-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, authorizes the purchase and installation of one (1) 21/2 Ton Cooling Only Split System for the Server Room, includes electrical work, total cost of purchase and installation in accordance with the terms and conditions of the sale $13,891. The district received four (4) quotes for this purchase and installation: 1) Honeywell $13,891; 2) PDM Group $20,215; 3) Environmental Control Group $23,250; and 4) Zinno Construction $26,000.

01-025-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the

of 7 HARDING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION, 34 Lee’s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976 purchase of new 2013 Ford F-350 4WD Reg Cab SRW 137” XL Utility Vehicle, price with options $33,341, purchased through the Morris County Cooperative Council (Beyer Ford), Contract #15-C Utility Vehicles, funds available 12-000-262-730-000-000.

01-026-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, approves the Elementary School Lobby Security Doors Project and authorizes HQW Architects to revise the district’s Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) to include this project, and prepare and submit the required documents to the Department of Education, designating this project as an “other capital project” and the Board of Education is not seeking State funding for this project.

Finance and Facilities resolutions 018 thru 026 MOTION: SECOND: YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT Mr. Gjivoje (Davor) Mrs. Macaulay (Kim) Mr. Novotny (James) Mr. Flynn (John) Mr. Modi (Dev)

C. Curriculum and Instruction 01-027-14 Approve revised Special Education Contract 01-028-14 Approve Related Services

01-027-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Child Study Team, approves the revised Special Education Tuition Contract for student ID#10353, Morris School District, September 9, 2013 thru June 25, 2014, amount $47,377, payable in ten equal installments.

01-028-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Oxford Consulting, to provide physical therapy, at $95.00 per hour, not to exceed four (4) hours per week, effective January 21, 2014.

Curriculum and Instruction resolutions 027 and 028 MOTION: SECOND: YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT Mr. Gjivoje (Davor) Mrs. Macaulay (Kim) Mr. Novotny (James) Mr. Flynn (John) Mr. Modi (Dev)

D. Personnel and Management 01-029-14 Approve Second Grade Teacher 01-030-14 Approve Change of Assignment 01-031-14 Approve Substitute Teacher 01-032-14 Approve Professional Development

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01-029-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Jennifer Sullivan, Elementary School Teacher/Grade 2, at an annual salary of $55,140 (MA/Step 2), prorated to 28,397, effective January 29, 2014 thru June 30, 2014.

01-030-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a change of assignment for Katrina Schutz to Kindergarten Teacher, effective January 14 thru February 3, 2014.

01-031-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Julie Rouse and Gretchen Cassidy, as Substitute Teachers, as needed, for the 2013/14 school year.

01-032-14 Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Professional Development for Rachael Gareau, to attend Annual Music Conference, February 20-22, 2014, fee $150.00.

Personnel and Management resolutions 029 thru 032 MOTION: SECOND: YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT Mr. Gjivoje (Davor) Mrs. Macaulay (Kim) Mr. Novotny (James) Mr. Flynn (John) Mr. Modi (Dev)

VII. President’s Comments Looking Ahead –

February 3, 2014 1. Semi Annual Violence and Vandalism Report 2. Semi Annual HIP ITP Report 3. HIB Report (if necessary)

February 24, 2014 1. State of the District Report 2. HIB Report (if necessary)

VIII. Public Comment (Policy 0167) - Agenda and non-Agenda Items

IX. Board Information Acknowledge $150 donation from Work Family Connection to HTS Policy 1240 – Evaluation of Superintendent

X. Executive Session (to follow)

Be It Resolved, that the Harding Township Board of Education convenes Executive Page 6 of 7 HARDING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION, 34 Lee’s Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976

Session in full compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.; and the minutes of the discussion of any of these items will be available to the public when such minutes have been approved by the Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1.

XI. Adjournment