CARLSTADT –EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07073

WORK SESSION

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Robert Anderson Mr. John Ondrof Mr. Lawrence Bongiovanni Mr. Richard Vartan Dr. Richard Evans Mr. Jerome Winston Mr. Joseph Morris Mr. Bruce Young Mr. Raymond Muszynski

FLAG SALUTE AND OPENING STATEMENT:

In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Meetings Act the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting by posting the date, time and location of said meeting with the Clerks of the Boroughs of Carlstadt and East Rutherford and by mailing notification to the Board’s official newspaper.

A copy of the agenda was attached to the aforementioned notice and is also available on the Becton Regional High School website – www.bectonhs.org.

Review of the minutes of the following meeting:

Work Action Session October 7, 2009 Work Action Session October 7, 2009 Regular Action Session October 14, 2009 Executive Sessions: October 7, 2009 7:00 p.m. October 7, 2009 10:08 p.m. October 14, 2009 7:00 p.m.

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Mr. Nicholas Annitti

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Paul J. Saxton

HEARING OF CITIZENS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

Page 1 of 7 BUILDING AND GROUNDS (Dr. Evans)

Committee recommends that the following motions be placed on the regular action session agenda:

B1. That the Board approves the request of Ms. Pat Civitello, Carlstadt Public School Principal, to use two (1)54 passenger bus and one (1) 25 passenger and drivers on November 24, 2009 to transport students, teachers and chaperons to the Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ. The pick of up time is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. with a return time of 1:30 p.m. The cost for each bus will be $125.00 for a total cost of $250.00. Certificate of Insurance is on file.

B2. That the Board approves the request of Corie Zodda, 5-6-7-8- Dance Artistic Director, to use the facilities to host their rehearsal and recital on the following dates in accordance with Board Policy. The approximate rental fee will be $4,200.00.

Friday, June 11, 2010 - Dress Rehearsal Sunday, June 13, 2010 - Recital

B3. That the Board approves the request of John Gojdyca, Bergen County Umpires Association, to use the auditorium and gymnasium on the following dates for training purposes. A Certificate of Insurance is required.

Monday, February 22, 2010 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Wednesday, May 6, 2010

PERSONNEL (Mr. Muszynski)

Committee recommends that the following motions be placed on the regular action session agenda.

P1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approves the request of Kevin O’Leary for movement on the teachers alary guide from MA, Step 8 ($72,007.00) to MA+15, Step 8 ($74,674.00) for the 2009/10 school year.

P2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approves the following substitute teachers for the 2009/10 school year:

Kate-Lyn Diasio Jamie Woyce Jane Ann Chesney

Page 2 of 7 EDUCATION (Mr. Vartan)

Committee recommends that the following motions be placed on the regular action session agenda.

E1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approves the request of Louise Clarke to take approximately 32 Spanish 3 and Spanish 4 AP students to Repertoria Espanol Theatre, New York City, NY to expose students to Spanish literature through theatre, and to Segovia Restaurant, Moonachie, NJ for Spanish Cuisine on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. One (1) substitute will be needed at the cost of $85.00. Transportation is requested of the Board.

E2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approves the request of Bill Carr to take 40 AP US History 1 and 2, and AP Government and Politics students to the Big Onion Walking Tour, New York City, NY for a walking tour of relevant historic sites in the New York City Financial District on Friday, March 26, 2010. One (1) substitute will be needed at the cost of $85.00. Transportation is requested of the Board.

E3. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approves the request of Kathryn Scalera to take 13 English 10A students to Shakespeare Theatre, Madison, NJ on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 to view “Twelfth Night” as a stage performance. One (1) substitute will be needed at the cost of $85.00. Transportation is requested of the Board.

E4. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approves the request of Kelly Anevski to attend the professional development workshop being held in Newark, NJ entitled, “Academic Vocabulary,” sponsored by the Bureau of Education & Research (BER) on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 . A registration fee of $215.00 is requested of the Board.

E5. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approves the request of Michele Klamerus to attend the following professional development workshops:

CIACC (Children’s Inter-Agency Friday, November 13, 2009 Coordination County) County Freeholders Rm, Bergen County Plaza No cost

Bullying Prevention: Friday, November 20, 2009 A Comprehensive Schoolwide Passaic County Public Safety Academy, Wayne, NJ Approach Registration fee $49.00

Hot Topics in Adolescence VI Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Hackensack University Medical Center Registration fee $70.00

Page 3 of 7 E6. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approves the request of Dr. Melissa Varley and an additional Professional Development Committee Member to attend the National Staff Development Council Conference at the America’s Center, St. Louis, MO from Saturday, December 5 through Wednesday, December 9, 2009. One (1) substitute will be needed for three (3) days at the cost of $85.00 per day $255.00). The cost for conference which will include registration, housing, meals and transportation for the two (2) staff members will not exceed $2,600.00 and is in accordance with the NJ Circular OMB No. 18-19 OMB and Board Policy.

E7. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the requests of Mary Vaccaro, Jonna Calvanico, Marc Caprio and Michele Tabaka to attend the Genesis workshops in Jamestown, NJ on Tuesday, December 1 and Thursday, December 10, 2009. No substitutes will be needed. Travel reimbursement in the amount of $38.83 (93 miles round trip @$.31 per mile, $10.00 in tolls) is requested of the Board by Mr. Caprio who will transport the participants.

E8. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approves the request of Belinda Cannarozzi to attend the conference entitled, “What’s New in Young Adult Literature” and “How to Use It In Your Program 2010,” on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. One (1) substitute will be needed at the cost of $85.00 per day. A registration fee of $199.00 is requested of the Board.

E9. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approves the request of Gina Annitti to attend two (2) computer workshops presented by Bergen County Educational Technology Training Center entitled, Microsoft Word “PLUS,” on Monday, November 16, 2009 and the second workshop entitled ,“Intermediate Excel,” on Monday, December 7, 2009. One (1) substitute will be needed each day at the cost of $85.00 per day ($170.00). A registration fee of $60.00 for each workshop is requested of the Board ($120.00).

E10. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approves the request of Janine Tokarski to attend the workshop entitled, “Accelerating Student Learning and Motivation in Your Social Studies Classes w/Hands-On Activities and Projects,” on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. One (1) substitute will be needed at the cost of $85.00. A registration fee of $215.00 is requested of the Board.

E11. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the requests of Eve Lee and Mary LaSpina to attend the workshop entitled, “Strengthening Your Geometry Program,” on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Two (2) substitute’s will be needed at the cost of $85.00 each ($170.00. A registration fee of $199.00 each ($398.00) is requested of the Board.

Page 4 of 7 POLICY (Mr. Bongiovanni)

Committee recommends that the following motions be placed on the regular action session agenda.

P1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approves and adopts on second reading the following revised policy: ATTACHMENT #

Policy No. Title: Status:

P 4420 Support Staff Members – Benefits Revised

P2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that he Board approves on first reading the following revised policy and regulation: ATTACHMENT #

Policy No. Title: Status:

P 5512.01 Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Revised/Mandated R 5512 Reporting Procedure – Harassment and/or Intimidation or Bullying Revised/Mandated

FINANCE (Mr. Ondrof)

Committee recommends that the following motions be placed on the regular action session agenda.

F1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the board approve the following Resolution No. 141- 09 -10 disposing of property as before each board member:

RESOLUTION NO. 141 – 09 – 10

WHEREAS, the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education has determined that certain personal property described in this resolution is no longer needed for school and/or public purposes; and

WHEREAS, the vehicle (1986 GMC Pick Up Truck ID # 1GTEK 24L7G S5111 85) is no longer necessary for school purposes in accordance with pertinent New Jersey School Law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, Bergen County, State of New Jersey as follows:

Page 5 of 7 1. the Board property is hereby declared to be surplus and no longer needed for Board and/or public purposes; 2. The property has no significant value. 3. The Board hereby donates for scrape purposes the 1986 GMC pick-up truck to A.N.D., Service, Inc., 533 Ninth Street, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 4.

ATTEST: CARLSTADT-EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

______Nicholas Annitti, Business Administrator/ Bruce R. Young Board Secretary President

CERTIFICATION:

I, Nicholas Annitti, Business Administrator/Board Secretary of the Carlstadt – East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, Bergen County, New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Board at the regular action session meeting held on ______.

Date: ______Nicholas Annitti Business Administrator/Board Secretary

F2. That the Board approves the Treasurer of School Monies Report (A149) and the Secretary’s Report (148) for the months ending July 31, August 31 and September 30, 2009 which are in agreement and on file in the Board of Education office. F3. That the Board approves the Secretary’s Report (148) for the month ending September 30, 2009 is in agreement and on file in the Board of Education office. F4. That the Board approves the second year rental fee of $87,925.00 as stated in the three (3) agreement for use of the facility for educational purposes with Bergen County Special Services. F5. That the Board approves the submission of the Amendment to the FY 09 IDEA Grant allocation ($4,700.00).

COMMITTEE REPORTS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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HEARING OF CITIZENS

ADJOURNMENT

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