BOARD OF EDUCATION REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING March 9, 2020 Board Secretary’s Memorandum

DATE PLACE Monday, March 9, 2020 West Essex Middle School North Caldwell,

EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED 6:15 P.M. 7:27 P.M.

CALLED TO ORDER ADJOURNED 7:32 P.M. 8:47 P.M.

OPEN MEETING:

Ms. Maryadele Wojtowicz, Board President, presided and voiced the call to order in Executive Session at 6:15 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Motion by Ms. Wojtowicz Seconded by Mr. Perrotti to approve the following motion: WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-11, permits boards of education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Essex Regional Board of Education adjourns to Executive Session to discuss Personnel, Student, Negotiations and/or Litigation matters; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that public release of these discussions will occur when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.

OPEN MEETING:

The Board reconvened from Executive Session and Ms. Maryadele Wojtowicz, President, presided and voiced the call to order at 7:32 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance

ROLL CALL: Ms. C. Egan Ms. A. Fahey - Absent Ms. J. Marcus – Arrived at 6:40 PM Mr. F. Perrotti Mr. A. Rubinich – Vice-President Ms. D. Sacco-Calderone Ms. J. Skelton Mr. R. Stampone Ms. M. Wojtowicz - President Administration: Mr. Damion Macioci, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Melissa Kida, Board Secretary/Business Administrator 1 West Essex Regional Board of Education MINUTES – March 9, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING:

Notice of the March 9, 2020 meeting of the Board of Education was e-mailed to the Clerks of the Boroughs of Essex Fells, North Caldwell and Roseland and to the Township of Fairfield, and to the editor of The Progress on January 7, 2020 and The Star Ledger on the same day.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

Ms. Wojtowicz thanked Mr. Macioci and his Administration for coordinating with local public health officials and the sending districts relative to the corona virus outbreak. She praised his dissemination of current information pertaining to the outbreak to the parents, staff members, and public.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

Mr. Macioci provided all present with an update relative to information received from the Department of Education and Centers for Disease Control. He commented on protocols followed by the district in a proactive effort to continue educational services in a healthy, safe environment.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Mr. Caesar Diliberto, High School Principal, commented on the winter sports team’s athletic accomplishments. He and Mr. Michael Johnson, the district’s network administrator, commented on the benefits associated with the formation of an E-sports team program at the high school level. A question and answer period followed.

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM’S REPORT:

Mr. Gupta provided a comprehensive summarization of the district’s academic achievement scores relative to high school rankings. A question and answer period followed.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMENTS:

Strategic Planning Committee – Ms. Egan, Chair, provided an update on the status of stakeholder sessions relative to formation of the district’s strategic plan.

Finance & Physical Plant Management Committee – Mr. Rubinich, Chair, clarified from an earlier discussion, that the target date for an upcoming referendum was December 2020. He commented that the Committee met on March 2nd and discussed referendum planning which will encompass upgrades and repairs to existing facilities. He commented that contracting for pre-referendum services, a demographic study, and appointment of Bond Counsel would be voted upon on tonight’s agenda. He stated that due to the complexity of referendum planning, the target date has been modified to March 2021.He commented that the Committee discussed formulation of the 2020/2021 budget and food services.

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Policy Committee – Ms. Wojtowicz, commented on behalf on Ms. Fahey, that the Committee met on February 25th and discussed Policies #5701-Academic Integrity and #7461- District Sustainability Policy, which will be voted upon for first reading on this evening’s agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Ms. Wojtowicz opened the floor to the public for comments on agenda items:  Ms. Michelle Kupferberg, North Caldwell resident, thanked Mr. Gupta for his informative presentation. She questioned the use of ACT versus SAT data. She also questioned parent involvement in the strategic planning process. Ms. Macioci responded.  Mr. Anthony Prinzo, North Caldwell resident, commented on the 2020/2021 budget. He thanked the Board for the lowest percentage increase in the past four years.  Mr. Matthew Atlas, North Caldwell resident, questioned the upcoming referendum date. Mr. Rubinich responded. He requested the use of the data garnered through student testing. Mr. Gupta responded.

COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS:

Mr. Rubinich thanked Ms. Kida for her efforts in formulating another comprehensive, economically sound budget.

Ms. Wojtowicz commented on Mr. Lee Oberg’s upcoming retirement.

Mr. Macioci commented on the accomplishments of Mr. Oberg, a woodworking teacher in the high school. He commented on the upcoming retirement of Mr. Oberg along with Mr. Robert Muller, a social studies teacher on the district. Mr. Macioci stated that all retirees would be formally recognized at the end of the school year.

West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE– March 9, 2020

The following finance motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

CONSENT AGENDA Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1- 12, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mr. Rubinich Seconded by Ms. Egan to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for January, 2020, in the amount of $9,353,828.41 Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the secretary’s certification, and after review of the monthly financial report (appropriations section) certifies that, to the best of its knowledge, as of January, 2020, 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. Enclosures 1F – 49F 3 West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE– March 9, 2020

2. To approve the attached transfer report from January 1, 2020 through January 31, 2020. Enclosure 50F

3. To approve the bills and claims check number 043677 through check number 032682 and check number 043685 through check number 043861 and check number 043863 through check number 043875 and check number 043879 through check number 043896 and check number 510575 through check number 510580 and check number 900030. Payroll Check Number 500888 through check number 500889 and check number 500891 through check number 500892. Void check numbers 043394, 043683, 043684, 043862, 043876, 043877, and 043878. Totaling: $3,214,467.50 Enclosures 51F – 57F

4. To approve the Student Activity Check Register from February 8, 2020 through March 6, 2020, check number 11431 through check number 11514. Totaling: $140,562.86 Enclosures 58F – 64F

5. To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2020.

Enclosures 65F – 73F

6. To approve the Executive Session Minutes of February 10, 2020.

Enclosure 74F 7. To approve the proposal from DiCara/Rubino Architects for Pre-Referendum Services, including an update of the Long-Range Facility Plan, for the West Essex Regional School District at an amount not to exceed $35,000, plus reimbursable expenses.

8. To approve the proposal from Statistical Forecasting LLC to perform Demographic Services for the West Essex Regional School District at an amount not to exceed $11,500, plus reimbursable expenses.

9. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN LEGAL (BOND COUNSEL) SERVICES

WHEREAS, there exists a need for specialized legal services in connection with the capital program and the authorization and issuance of obligations of The Board of Education of the West Essex Regional School District in the County of Essex (the “Board”), a body corporate of the State of New Jersey, including the preparation and review of procedures in connection with such obligations and the rendering of approving legal opinions acceptable to the financial community in connection therewith; and

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9. (continued) WHEREAS, such special legal services can be provided only by a recognized law firm, and the law firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Woodbridge, New Jersey is so recognized by the financial community; and WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for this purpose. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS: 1. The law firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Woodbridge, New Jersey is hereby retained to provide specialized bond counsel legal services necessary in connection with the capital program and the authorization and the issuance of obligations by the Board. 2. The Board President and the Board Secretary are hereby authorized to execute a Bond Services Contract (the “Contract”). 3. The Contract is awarded without competitive bidding and as a “Professional Service” in accordance with the Public School Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1), because it is for services performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession. 4. A copy of this resolution as well as the Contract shall be placed on file with the Secretary of the Board. The publication required pursuant to Section 5(a)(1) of the School Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:-1 et seq. is hereby authorized.

10. To approve the use of the Essex Fells Country Club and Greenbrook Country Club, at no cost to the district, by the West Essex Regional High School Golf Team for the 2019/2020 season.

11. Motion to approve the 2020/2021 Tentative Budget: BE IT RESOLVED that the West Essex Regional Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools does hereby authorize the transmittal of the tentative advertised budget for the 2020/2021 school year, as follows: Budget Local Tax Levy

Total General Fund $ 41,437,872 $ 38,096,268 Total Special Revenue Fund $ 263,000 $ - Total Debt Service Fund $ 2,050,313 $ 1,932,160 Totals $43,751,185 $40,028,428

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this budget contains a withdrawal of $250,000 from the Capital Reserve account for middle school sidewalk replacement/repairs and middle school univentilator replacements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Secretary be authorized to transmit any and all such supporting documentation to the County Superintendent of Schools as may be required.

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12. WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12, whereby in each pre-budget year, the West Essex Regional Board of Education is required to establish a maximum travel expenditure amount for the budget year which may not be exceeded; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the maximum travel expenditure amount included all travel that is supported by State and local funds; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the West Essex Regional Board of Education hereby establishes the maximum travel expenditure amount as $60,000 for the 2020/2021 school year.

ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Egan, Ms. Marcus, Mr. Perrotti, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Ms. Skelton, Mr. Stampone, and President Wojtowicz No: None Abstain: Ms. Skelton (#5 & #6 Only) Absent: Ms. Fahey

West Essex Regional Board of Education BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – March 9, 2020

The following building & grounds motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Item 1, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Ms. Sacco-Calderone Seconded by Mr. Stampone to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the following application for Use of Facilities with the appropriate fees in accordance with Board Policy #7510: Organization Priority Event Facilities Date(s) Fees New Heights 4 Field hockey Turf field Saturdays: $1,650.00 Field Hockey training 4/4, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 & 5/30/20* *make-up day only Sundays: 4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 & 5/27/20

ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Egan, Ms. Marcus, Mr. Perrotti, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Ms. Skelton, Mr. Stampone, and President Wojtowicz No: None Abstain: None Absent: Ms. Fahey

6 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – March 9, 2020

The following personnel motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1- 21, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mr. Perrotti Seconded by Ms. Skelton to approve the following motions:

1. To approve with deepest regret, but with 33 years of fondest memories of dedicated service, the letter of resignation, for retirement purposes, from Robert Muller as a Social Studies teacher assigned to West Essex High School effective July 1, 2020.

Enclosure 1P

2. To approve the appointment of Fredi Poro as a Custodian, (3:00PM-11:00PM, Tuesday-Saturday), assigned to West Essex High School, effective March 10, 2020, pending receipt of mandatory paperwork in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18-A:6-7.9, for the 2019/2020 school year, at an annual salary of $39,677.11, pro-rated, which is Step 5 of the 2019/2020 Custodial Salary Guide ($39,019.00), plus the evening differential ($658.11). [NOTE: Mr. Poro replaces Luites Vincent, who resigned.]

3. To approve the appointment of Zymbrisha Abedini as a Part-Time Custodian assigned to the West Essex Regional School District, on an “as needed” basis, up to a maximum of 29 hours per week at the discretion of the Director of Buildings and Grounds, effective March 24, 2020, pending receipt of mandatory paperwork in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18-A:6-7.9, at the rate of $20.00 per hour.

4. To approve the appointment of Dana Bartello as a substitute teacher/certificated aide assigned to the West Essex Regional School District, for the 2019/2020 school year, pending receipt of mandatory paperwork in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18-A:6-7.9, at the rate of $100 per day.

5. To approve the appointment of Taylor Boss as a substitute teacher/certificated aide assigned to the West Essex Regional School District, for the 2019/2020 school year, pending receipt of mandatory paperwork in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18-A:6-7.9, at the rate of $100 per day.

6. To approve the appointment of Bianca Di Fulco as a substitute teacher/certificated aide assigned to the West Essex Regional School District, for the 2019/2020 school year, pending receipt of mandatory paperwork in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18-A:6- 7.9, at the rate of $100 per day.

7. To approve the appointment of Hannah Viczai as a substitute teacher/certificated aide assigned to the West Essex Regional School District, for the 2019/2020 school year, pending receipt of mandatory paperwork in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18-A:6- 7.9, at the rate of $100 per day. 7 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – March 9, 2020

8. To extend the appointment John McCormack (BA) as a leave replacement English teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, through March 10, 2020, at an annual salary of $56,174 pro-rated, which is Step 1 of the 2019/2020 Bachelor’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide.

9. To approve one (1) day, without pay, on Friday, February 28, 2020, for Joseph Lipinski, Special Education Aide assigned to West Essex Middle School.

10. To approve the following list of parent volunteer and staff chaperones to accompany students for the 8th grade field trip to Washington, D.C. from 4/02/20 to 4/03/20:

STAFF CHAPERONES Ruth Bolger Joseph Lipinski Sarah Schiffelbein Nicolette Culkin Denise Logan Justin Schwindel Melissa D’Angelo Lauren Macko Donna Sciacchitano Alyssa Dojcinoski Gabriel Maffei David Semaya Gina Donlevie James Massa Nicole Silva Vicki Gaffney Anthony Minnella Alexa Speer *Stephanie Graham Alyssa Rowen Stephanie Vallone Greg Ruggiero *Alternate PARENT VOLUNTEERS Angela Abate Richard Gagliano Frank Matarazzo Gina Barrett Malinda Giannetti Julie Piccoli Erika Berg Christina Havens Lek Tauthong

11. To approve Robin Rockman as a school volunteer for the district’s “Maker’s Day” program to be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020. 12. To approve the following additional individuals to work throughout the 2019/2020 athletic seasons, at the rates listed in Schedule E – Sports Non Coaching Positions: Zachary Balz Ralph Velardi

13. To approve the following 2019/2020 Spring Coaching appointment, at the stipend amount listed:

SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND

Tennis Jeffrey Martin Head Coach 1 $5,948 Toni-Anne Cavallo Assistant Coach 5 4,818

14. To approve the following volunteer coaching appointments for the 2019/2020 Spring season: Zachary Balz Baseball Jonathan Lanzalotto Boys Lacrosse Ralph Velardi Baseball

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15. To approve the following individuals to work the 2019/2020 NJSIAA District Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the rate of $60.00 per session, not to exceed two sessions, each: Christopher Benacquista Timothy Walsh

16. To approve Lauren Restaino, a student at Montclair State University, to complete a 45-hour consultation practicum for the 2020 Spring semester at West Essex Regional High School with Deanna Lamanna, Child Study Team Psychologist, pending receipt of required paperwork.

17. To amend Personnel Motion #7 previously approved at the November 4, 2019 Board meeting increasing the position of Kelly Brophy, HS World Language teacher, from 3/5th’s to 4/5th’s, to read: effective January 15, 2020 through February 21, 2020.

18. To amend Personnel Motion #8 previously approved at the November 4, 2019 Board meeting increasing the position of Lisa Phillips, MS World Language teacher, from 3/5th’s to 5/5th’s, to read: effective January 15, 2020 through February 21, 2020.

19. To amend Personnel Motion #9 previously approved at the November 4, 2019 Board meeting approving a World Language 6th period assignment for JoAnn Salzarulo, at the stipend amount of $46.00 per day, to read: effective January 15, 2020 through February 21, 2020.

20. To approve with deepest regret, but with 40 years of fondest memories of dedicated service, the letter of resignation, for retirement purposes, from Lee Oberg as a Woodworking teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School effective July 1, 2020. Enclosure 2P

21. To approve intermittent days of leave, without pay, in accordance with the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, for employee #2565, effective upon receipt of appropriate paperwork, as needed, through June 19, 2019.

ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Egan, Ms. Marcus, Mr. Perrotti, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Ms. Skelton, Mr. Stampone, and President Wojtowicz No: None Abstain: None Absent: Ms. Fahey

9 West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – March 9, 2020

The following curriculum/special education motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1 - 6, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Ms. Skelton Seconded by Mr. Stampone to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the following requests for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Tobia, Amber Practical Strategies for West Orange, Tuesday Conference Fee: Improving Behavior of NJ 03/31/20 $279.00 Attention-Seeking, Manipulative, & Challenging Students Walsh, Timothy Practical Strategies for West Orange, Tuesday Conference Fee: Improving Behavior of NJ 03/31/20 $279.00 Attention-Seeking, Manipulative, & Challenging Students Celentano, What’s New in Google Fairfield, NJ Thursday Conference Fee: Megan Tools & Google Classroom 04/23/20 $279.00 Gupta, Ryan Supporting the Whole Monroe Twp, Friday Conference Fee: Child NJ 05/01/20 $149.00 Aschoff, Greg SUPA Downstate Syracuse, NY Friday Conference Fee: Conference 04/24/20 No Cost Logan, Denise Pediatric Mini-Med School Summit, NJ Thursdays: Conference Fee: 04/23 & $20.00 04/30/20 Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $20.16 Logan, Denise Stop the Bleed for NJ Wayne, NJ Monday Conference Fee: Schools 03/09/20 No Cost Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $6.09 Hulse, Lisa Naviance - NJ User Group Teaneck, NJ Friday Conference Fee: 04/03/20 No Cost Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $14.90 Sibilia, Jonathan Naviance - NJ User Group Teaneck, NJ Friday Conference Fee: 04/03/20 No Cost Gadek, Stacey NGSS – Aligned Lessons North Branch, Wednesday Conference Fee: and Assessments NJ 03/11/20 $125.00 Vallone, Increasing Communicative West Orange, Friday Conference Fee: Stephanie Proficiency in WL NJ 05/15/20 $279.00 Rowen, Alyssa Going Meta! Cognitive & Hackettstown, Monday Conference Fee: Linguistic Strategies for NJ 05/18/20 $60.00 School-Based SLP’s Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $25.13 Tamburri, Lisa Continuity of Operations Sayreville, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: Planning Workshop 04/28/20 No Cost Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $24.15

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1. (continued) To approve the following requests for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Lippi, Deanna AP Capstone Training New York, NY Mon-Fri Conference Fee: Seminar 08/03-08/07/20 $1,075.00 Plus $220 per day (Article 16 Para. D) Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $257.45 Rich, Rosemary AP Capstone Training New York, NY Mon-Fri Conference Fee: Seminar 08/03-08/07/20 $1,075.00 Plus $220 per day (Article 16 Para. D) Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $119.00 Blanchard, AP Capstone Training New York, NY Mon-Fri Conference Fee: Caroline Seminar 08/03-08/07/20 $1,075.00 Plus $220 per day (Article 16 Para. D) Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $272.85 Duby, Suzanna AP Capstone Training New York, NY Mon-Fri Conference Fee: Seminar 08/03-08/07/20 $1,075.00 Plus $220 per day (Article 16 Para. D) Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $160.50 Walsh, Timothy Increase Your Success as a West Orange, Thursday Conference Fee: Special Education NJ 05/14/20 $279.00 Resource Teacher Tobia, Amber Increase Your Success as a West Orange, Thursday Conference Fee: Special Education NJ 05/14/20 $279.00 Resource Teacher Rowen, Melissa Making the Best Use of West Orange, Tuesday Conference Fee: DESMOS to Strengthen NJ 05/12/20 $279.00 Your Math Instruction Danckwerth, Making the Best Use of West Orange, Tuesday Conference Fee: Lorna DESMOS to Strengthen NJ 05/12/20 $279.00 Your Math Instruction Berthelot, Andrea Anatomy in Clay Somerset, NJ Thurs-Fri Conference Fee: 03/19-03/20/20 $550.00 Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $54.46 Zuppa, Toni Analyzing Propaganda & Montclair, NJ Friday Conference Fee: Teaching Media Literacy 03/20/20 No Cost Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $3.57

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2. To approve the following requests for Professional Development. The staff members attending the College Board Program for AP Readers will be required to reimburse the district for the cost of substitute coverage for the school days they are not in attendance as per Policy and Regulation #3211.3: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Carchietta, AP Reading – Computer Kansas City, MO Mon-Thurs Conference Fee: Vincent Science & Principles 06/08-06/17/20 No Cost Barros, Taciana AP Reading – Physics Kansas City, MO Mon-Tues Conference Fee: 06/02-06/09/20 No Cost You, Mu AP Reading – Chinese Cincinnati, OH Thurs-Fri Conference Fee: Language & Culture 06/11-06/19/20 No Cost

3. To approve AP Test Prep sessions for the following courses, for the 2019/2020 school year, at the rate of $49 per hour, not to exceed six (6) hours: American Government Chemistry French Literature & Composition Physics II Art History Computer Science A Human Geography Macroeconomics Spanish Biology Computer Science Principles Italian Microeconomics Statistics Calculus AB Environmental Science Language & Composition Music Theory Studio Art Calculus BC European History Latin Physics I US History

4. To approve the following parent volunteer chaperones for the field trip to the 9/11 Memorial Museum and Freedom Tower, New York, NY, on Wednesday, March 25, 2020: Maria Campolattaro Suzanne Corbo Patty Direzze Marie Lasher

5. To amend Curriculum/Special Education Motion #1 previously approved at the January 6, 2020 Board meeting, approving requests for Professional Development, to read: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Novalis, Lisa Challenging Word West Orange, Thursday Conference Fee: Problems NJ 03/19/20 $175.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed $0.00

6. To amend Curriculum/Special Education Motion #2 previously approved at the January 27, 2020 Board meeting, approving requests for Professional Development, to read: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Fernicola, Creating Safer Spaces: New Wednesday Conference Fee: Amanda Supporting LGBTQ Youth Providence, NJ 05/20/20 $95.00 in Schools Personal Expenses Not to Exceed $11.48

ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Egan, Ms. Marcus, Mr. Perrotti, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Ms. Skelton, Mr. Stampone, and President Wojtowicz No: None Abstain: None Absent: Ms. Fahey 12 West Essex Regional Board of Education MISCELLANEOUS – March 9, 2020

The following miscellaneous motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1 - 5, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Ms. Egan Seconded by Ms. Wojtowicz to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the revised 2019/2020 transportation bus route, as appended.

Enclosure 1M

2. WHEREAS, on February 10, 2020, the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as “Board of Education”) continued the suspension of a student whose name is on file in the Superintendent’s office until the next regular Board meeting; and BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education after reviewing the case, in consultation with the Superintendent hereby continues the suspension until the next regular Board meeting; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby determines that the student will remain in an alternative education program during the period of his continued suspension; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the student shall not be present on the Board of Education’s school campus before, during and after the regularly scheduled school day during the period of his suspension, unless specifically authorized by the Superintendent; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby determines that the student shall not be permitted to participate in any athletic, co-curricular and/or extra-curricular activities sponsored by the Board of Education and shall not be present for or attend any Board of Education sponsored activities, either on campus or in any school district where the West Essex Regional School District is participating in the activities during the period of suspension; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the suspension shall be reviewed at every subsequent regular board meeting to determine whether the suspension will be continued until the next regular board meeting.

3. To approve the First Reading of Policy #5701 – Academic Integrity

Enclosures 2M – 3M

4. To approve the First Reading of Policy #7461 – District Sustainability Policy

Enclosures 4M – 12M

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5. To approve the following revision to the 2019/2020 school calendar for all middle and high school students:  Thursday, March 12th – 12:17 PM dismissal (Professional Development for staff)

ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Egan, Ms. Marcus, Mr. Perrotti, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Ms. Skelton, Mr. Stampone, and President Wojtowicz No: None Abstain: Ms. Marcus (#2 Only) Absent: Ms. Fahey

The Board President opened the floor to the public for comments on non-agenda items. Hearing none, she closed the floor and resumed the meeting. .

Motion to adjourn by Mr. Rubinich Seconded by Ms. Egan at 8:47 PM.

ADJOURN: There being no further business before this Board of Education, BE IT RESOLVED that this public meeting be adjourned.

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______Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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