Minutes of Business Meeting of November 20, 2008

MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2012

The monthly Business Meeting of the Piscataway Township Board of Education was held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at the Administration Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by the Board Vice President, Mr. Mosier.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Salute to Flag - Board Vice President Roll Call - Board Secretary

P Mr. Connors P Mrs. Lopez P Mr. Okamoto P Mrs. Greeley Vacancy P Mr. Opitz P Ms. King P Mr. Mosier P Mr. Peng

II. NOTIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

HEREBY BE IT KNOWN that the Piscataway Township Board of Education has complied with the notification requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act for the announcement of this meeting date and place on June 27, 2012, in the following manner:

Posting of the public notice on the posting board for the Board of Education in the Administration Building Mail notification to the newspaper serving Piscataway, The Home News Tribune Notification filed with the Municipal Clerk at the Municipal Building on Hoes Lane

This meeting is being digitally recorded. This recording is not an official record or supplement to the minutes and is intended only as a source of information that the public might utilize at a later date to familiarize themselves with the Board's activities.

III. EXECUTIVE SESSION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board adjourn to executive session for the purpose of review and discussion of a detailed personnel agenda for action this evening, HIB review of monthly reports and other matters involving individual staff members, as well as numerous outstanding matters in litigation. It is not known at this time when these matters can be disclosed to the public.

Motion to adjourn:

Moved Mr. Okamoto Seconded Ms. King Yea 8 Nay 0

IV. PUBLIC SESSION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board reconvenes public session.

Motion to reconvene:

Moved Mrs. Greeley Seconded Mr. Okamoto Yea 8 Nay 0

Public session reconvened at 8:00 p.m.

V. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES’ REPORT

. Report from Chioma Egekeze

VI. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

. Grandview musical presentation . Annual Audit Presentation: Wiss & Company

VII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE TEAMS COMPETE IN HIGH SCHOOL ETHICS BOWL Is it morally acceptable to use drones to fight terrorism? To what extent should medication be used to improve children’s behavior? These are just a few of the topics presented to student teams in last weekend’s 2012 High School Ethics Bowl as they formulated ethical solutions to today’s scientific problems in debate format. In only its second year of competing, Piscataway High School Group One, comprised of Roma N. Patel, Nick Bushinski, Sajada Comino and Daniel Naumenko, was undefeated in both rounds of competition. PHS Group Two members, Javairia Burton, Julia De Lello, Jamaalah Diop and Tania Atannasova, won their first round and tied the second. A total of 18 teams participated in the competition, hosted annually by Stevens Institute of Technology.

PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTEND PRE-MED HONORS PROGRAM Twenty-five Piscataway High School students graduated from the 2012 Pre-Medical Honors Program at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark on November 28th. The program seeks to identify and encourage high school students to consider careers in medicine. Meghana Maratha, grade 9, received honors at the ceremony for an outstanding test score at the conclusion of the program. During the months of October and November, the group attended lectures and other educational presentations, including Basic Life Support and Medical Librarianship, and toured the medical school’s Pathology Laboratory and the Trauma Unit at University Hospital in Newark.

EISENHOWER HOSTS A TRIAD OF WINTER CONCERTS Third grade musicians at Eisenhower School performed three concerts last week for classmates and parents, featuring a variety of winter and peace-themed songs from around the world. In addition to vocals, students added hand movements and choreography, and used an assortment of instruments, including maracas, jingle bells, cymbals, drums, and recorders. Other performers were featured as speakers, welcoming the audience and introducing each musical selection.

THE PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL – BEIJING CONNECTION The Piscataway High School Mandarin Chinese language program, designated last year as a “Confucius Classroom” by the Hanban/Confucius Institute in Beijing and the Asia Society, will welcome students from Shangnan Senior High School in Shanghai as part of a sister school exchange program next month. Piscataway High School students will travel to China during Spring Break. Last month, Freddy Nunez, Chair of the high school’s World Language Department, joined over 400 educators from throughout the United States at the Chinese Bridge Delegation program in China. Highlights included school visits, cultural activities and educational workshops, all designed to help educators start or strengthen their institution’s Chinese programs through collaborative opportunities.

NEW PLAYGROUNDS SPROUT AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS New jungle gyms, slides and other playground equipment have popped up at Randolphville, Knollwood, Eisenhower and Grandview Schools. Installed over the past several months, the new equipment encourages healthy activity and exercise, combined with lots of outdoor fun! Preschoolers, toddlers and infants are enjoying a new fire truck and other age appropriate climbing units at Children’s Corner Pre-school. The equipment was purchased through a grant from the Community Education Office.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS TO PERFORM IN REGIONAL ENSEMBLES Let’s hear a round of applause! Five Piscataway High School student musicians have been chosen to perform with New Jersey Region II performing ensembles in upcoming concerts. Percussionists Christian Lopez and Emmanuel Solano, both grade 11, will perform with the Region 2 Symphonic Band, while Marco Jaimes, grade 11, bass trombone, was selected for the Region 2 Wind Ensemble. A concert featuring both groups is scheduled for Sunday, January 13th at Montgomery High School. Imani Faggan, grade 12, and Tanaea Schmalz Sherin, grade 10, were accepted into Mixed Chorus, the most select vocal ensemble, and will perform on Sunday, January 27th, location to be announced. The competition included students from Region II schools throughout Hunterdon, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Somerset and Union counties.

MUSICIANS ON THE MOVE! The Piscataway High School Chamber Orchestra, comprised of thirty musicians, recently performed at the Piscataway offices of Colgate-Palmolive during a program recognizing recent retirees and employees celebrating 25 years of service with the company. The ensemble continued its “road show” with holiday concerts at Grandview, Knollwood, Eisenhower, Randolphville, Arbor and ML King Schools, and the Lakeview School in Edison.

ARBOR COUNTRY STORE HITS ALL-TIME HIGH IN DONATIONS A record $1,650 was raised at this year’s Arbor School “Country Store” holiday sale to support the FISH Hospitality Program, an outreach serving homeless women and families. Arbor has hosted the “Country Store” for over 20 years. Students gather contributions of new or “gently used” items, and learn merchandising skills and math while running the sale. Arbor students enjoy shopping for their holiday gift items at the store.

SCHOR STUDENTS SUPPORT PWAY HURRICANE VICTIMS Students at Schor Middle School collected over 600 pounds of holiday food donations and gift cards for families impacted by Hurricane Sandy. After sorting and organizing the donations, they were able to deliver 10 baskets and 18 reusable shopping bags filled with groceries to nearby families, just in time for the holidays.

SING-A-LONGS AND CONCERTS MAKE A MONTH OF MUSIC Piscataway schools have been filled with joyful music this month, with holiday concerts and sing-a- longs taking place at Conackamack, Schor, Quibbletown, Grandview, ML King, Randolphville, Eisenhower, Knollwood and Children’s Corner Pre-school. Instrumental and vocal concerts were held this week at Piscataway High School, and Arbor families will enjoy a school concert in mid-January.

AFTER CARE CENTERS DELIVER HOLIDAY CHEER The aroma of gingerbread is in the air! Over 60 brightly decorated gingerbread houses, hand-made cards, and other holiday decorations, created by children enrolled in the district’s Before and After Care programs at the elementary and middle schools, were delivered to Sterling Village, the Piscataway Police Department and St. Peter’s University Hospital Children’s Center. The children also made treat bags of holiday snack mix, which were delivered in gift boxes ornately decorated by students and staff. The opportunity to create the decorations and extend holiday cheer to the community is an annual favorite of the students in the program.

ATHLETES IN THE NEWS Several Piscataway High School athletes have received local and state recognition for achievements during the fall sports season. Hannah Isaacs, goalkeeper for the Piscataway High School field hockey team, was named Greater Middlesex Conference Coaches All-Division, Home News Tribune Defensive Player of the Year, and All-Area First Team by the North Jersey Field Hockey Coaches Association. Chiefs football players Cameron Nash, Nadir Barnwell and Denzel Lockhart were named First Team All-Middlesex by the Star Ledger, and First-Team All-Area by the Home News Tribune. The Star Ledger named Daija Griffin and Kristyn Shea as Soccer First Team All-Middlesex, and Marcus Hatchett was named First Team All-Middlesex Cross Country. Marcus was also selected First Team All Greater Middlesex Conference. Chioma Gabriel of the Piscataway High School tennis team was named Star Ledger First Team All-Middlesex, Home News Tribune All-Area Girls Tennis and First Team Greater Middlesex Conference.

VIII. PERSONNEL & LABOR RELATIONS – Thomas Mosier

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through C”, be approved as presented:

A. RESIGNATIONS AND RETIREMENTS

Frank Tobias, Substitute Part Time Cleaner Effective: 12/18/12 Reason: Job Abandonment

Saundra Woods, Substitute Part Time Cleaner Effective: 12/31/12 Reason: Resignation

B. APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS - STAFF PERSONNEL

NON UNIT

The following staff to be renewed 1/1/13 – 6/30/13:

Name Assignment Location Salary David Ford Truant Officer Administration Building $68,707

TEACHERS

The following staff, effective TBD pending completion of required paperwork, for the 2012-2013 school year:

Monica Schvamberg Step 7-MA Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Account #11-000-219-104-00-35 $62,377 Children’s Corner

Albert Seraydar Step 7-MA Mathematics Teacher Account #11-140-100-101-12-02 $62,377 High School

Adiba Syed Step 5-MA Special Education Chemistry Teacher Account #11-213-100-101-00-37 $55,777 High School

The following staff to be renewed 2/1/13 – 6/30/13 attainting tenure in this term of their contract:

Name Assignment Location Salary Alison Kreger English Teacher High School $49,623 Shannon Mengak Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher Randolphville $52,727 Carol Zimmerman Speech Correction/ Language Specialist ML King $78,842

VOLUNTEERS

The following unsupervised volunteers for the Barcelona Exchange Program field trip on 2/15/13 to 2/24/13:

Jessica Corrales Marceio Corrales George Fairfield

SUBSTITUTES

The following Community Education, substitute Before and Extended Child Care staff effective 12/21/12 for the 2012-2013 school year: Account #61-852-331-100-83-98

Name Position Hourly Rate Brooke Bowers Aide $7.25 Karina Castro Aide $7.25 Mariel Espinal Aide $7.25 Richard Regan Aide $8.00

C. CHANGE OF STATUS - STAFF PERSONNEL

TEACHER

The following change in location, effective 9/1/12 for the 2012-2013 school year: Account #11-120- 100-101-30-00

Name From To Nicole Ferrer, Gifted and Talented Teacher 1.00 FTE Eisenhower .50 FTE Eisenhower .50 FTE Randolphville

The following change in salary for longevity, effective 1/1/13 for the 2012-2013 school year:

Name Anniversary From To Georgine Moy 30 years $85,433 $85,933

Nicole Ferrer, Gifted and Talented Teacher/Randolphville/Eisenhower covered under Family Medical Leave Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave 1/21/13 – 2/7/13 with pay and with benefits and 2/8/13 – 5/21/13 without pay and with benefits. Account #11-120-100-100-101-30-00

John Mackay, RP Teacher/High School, Medical Leave of Absence 1/19/13 – 2/5/13 with pay and with benefits and 2/6/13 – 2/24/13 without pay and with benefits. Account #11-213-100-101-00-37

Jennifer Sernotti, Music Teacher/Randolphville/Knollwood change in Family Medical Leave Act/New Jersey Family Leave FROM: 10/29/12 – 1/7/13 with pay and with benefits and 1/8/13 – 3/1/13 without pay and with benefits. TO: 11/8/12 – 1/15/13 with pay and with benefits and 1/16/13 – 3/1/13 without pay and with benefits. Account #11-120-100-101-16-12 and Account #11-120-100-101-16-14

Lindsey Nakayama, School Psychologist/Knollwood/Conackamack covered under Family Medical Leave Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave 1/28/13 – 3/19/13 with pay and with benefits and 3/20/13 – 5/7/13 without pay and with benefits. Account #11-000-219-104-00-35

Janelle Burley, Support Specialist/Eisenhower covered under Family Medical Leave Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave 12/3/12 – 1217/12 with pay and with benefits and 12/18/12 – 4/2/13 without pay and with benefits and Child Care Leave of Absence 4/3/13 – 4/28/13 without pay without benefits. Account #20-231-100-101-00-07

Kristen Gati, Elementary Teacher/Grandview covered under Family Medical Leave Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave 1/21/13 – 3/10/13 with pay and with benefits and 3/11/13 – 4/28/13 without pay and with benefits. Account #11-120-100-101-01-09

Allyson Hutchinson, PD Teacher/Children’s Corner covered under Family Medical Leave Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave 2/25/13 – 3/14/13 with pay and with benefits and 3/15/13 – 6/2/13 without pay and with benefits. Account #11-215-100-101-00-37-12

Von-Netdra May, Kindergarten Teacher/Randolphville covered under Family Medical Leave Act/New Jersey Family Leave 1/21/13 – 3/10/13 with pay and with benefits and 3/11/13 – 5/8/13 without pay and with benefits. Account #11-110-100-101-01-14

Melissa Edwards, Part Time 2 days per week, Speech Correction/Language Specialist/Conackamack Medical Leave of Absence 1/2/13 with pay and 1/3/13 – 2/14/13 without pay. Account #11-000-216-104-00-36

AIDE

Nina Benistati, RP Aide/Conackamack covered under Family Medical Leave Act 12/3/12 – 12/14/12 without pay and with benefits and intermittent Family Medical Leave Act as needed for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44

CLERICAL

Cristina Diaferia from Clerk-Assistant Superintendent/Administration Building to Executive Assistant to the Business Administrator/Administration Building, at an annual salary of $45,000 effective 1/2/13 for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-000-251-105-00-25

M Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Peng Y S Mrs. Greeley Y Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Mosier Y Ms. King Y Mr. Opitz Y Vacancy Yea 8 Nay 0

IX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the following minutes be approved as submitted:

Business Meeting November 15, 2012 Business Meeting Executive Session November 15, 2012

Moved Mr. Peng Seconded Mr. Opitz Yea 8 Nay 0

X. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR

The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and school matters of community interest. In support of this position, the law establishes a period of public comment at every Board meeting. Individuals wishing to speak must state their name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes’ duration, but an individual may speak a second time after all others who wish to speak on the topic have been heard. The Board may require that individuals register to speak prior to the beginning of the meeting. Participants may submit written material in support of their position.

All statements and/or questions shall be directed to the presiding officer and no participant may address or question Board members individually. All speakers are requested to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy rights of others whose legal rights may be affected.

Please note: While it is not the Board’s intention to stifle comment on matters of legitimate concern to the school community, the public should be aware that if their statements violate the rights of others under the law governing defamation or invasion of privacy, they may face personal liability to the injured party. If speakers are uncertain of the legal ramifications of their comments, the Board urges them to seek guidance beforehand from their own legal advisor.

. None

Motion to close:

Moved Mr. Okamoto Seconded Ms. King Yea 8 Nay 0

XI. FISCAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “E”, be approved as presented:

A. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS

Explanation: Pursuant to 18A:19-2

BE IT RESOLVED that the following disbursements for the month of November 2012 be approved as indicated:

Operating Account Operating Checks $ 7,831,812.34 Payroll Checks: Payroll: November 15, 2012 3,097,726.02 Payroll: November 30, 2012 3,069,448.87 Cafeteria Fund 296,835.11 Capital Projects Fund 825,546.47 Debt Service Fund --- Transportation Fund 35,877.08 Total $ 15,157,245.89

B. APPROVAL OF SECRETARY’S/TRANSFERS/CASH RECONCILIATION REPORTS

1. Explanation: Pursuant to 18A:6-59

BE IT RESOLVED that the following report be approved and filed for audit:

Secretary’s/Transfers Report October 2012

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above report be accepted as submitted and that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

2. Explanation: Pursuant to 18A:6-59

BE IT RESOLVED that the following report be approved and filed for audit:

Cash Reconciliation and Roll Forward Report October 2012 Dated: October 30, 2012

C. APPROVAL OF BID PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS

1. Explanation:

The following work is necessary to facilitate the lighting upgrade project at T. Schor Middle School.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following change order for district Bid Projects:

Vendor C/O # Project Location Description Amount

Pat Maggio & Son 3 Lighting Upgrades T. Schor Repair existing insulation at four $ 586.98 Electric, Inc. trunklines (material and labor cost) Credit – Eliminate patching & (2,500.00) painting auditorium ceiling

TOTAL DEDUCTION $ ( 1,913.02)

2. Explanation:

The following work is necessary to facilitate the HVAC renovations project at Piscataway High School.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following change order for district Bid Projects:

Vendor C/O # Project Location Description Amount

DeSesa 10 HVAC High School Single wall flue from water heater $ 4,950.00 Engineering Co. Renovations through chimney (Final closeout project – Township mandated)

TOTAL $ 4,950.00

D. RESOLUTION APPROVING SCHEMATIC PLANS AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO BE MADE TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION FOR APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC PLANS AND PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING ACT (#4130-050-13-1000) FOR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of Piscataway in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

1. The schematic plans for the parking lot improvements at Piscataway High School (the “Project” #4130-050-13-1000) are hereby approved in substantially the form presented to this Board.

2. The Board President, the Superintendent of Schools, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, the Project Architect, and other appropriate representatives of the Board (the “Board Representatives”) are hereby authorized to submit the schematic plans for the Project, and such other information as may be required, to the State Department of Education for approval and to make application to the Commissioner of Education for approval of the schematic plans and the Project in accordance with the requirements of the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-1 et seq. (P.L. 2000, Ch. 72, effective July 18, 2000 (the “Act”) and N.J.A.C. 6A:26-2.3 and 3.2.

3. The Board Representatives are hereby further authorized and directed to the extent necessary to submit the schematic plans and any other required information to any other appropriate agency for review, comment and/or funding.

4. The Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc., the School District’s appointed architect for the Project (the “Project Architect”), has heretofore been authorized and delegated the responsibility to prepare the plans and specifications for the Project in consultation with and under the supervision of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, who has heretofore been delegated the responsibility to

work with the Project Architect for this purpose on behalf of the Board, and such authorizations and delegations are hereby reconfirmed and ratified, all in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-16.

5. The Board Representatives are hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to implement this resolution.

E. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL AUDIT FOR YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

Explanation:

N.J.S.A. 18A:23-8 requires that an audit of the accounts of a school district be made only by a certified public accountant of New Jersey.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education accept the annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2012 (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the related Auditors Management Report) along with the synopsis and corrective action plan. The noted audit comment corrective actions are as follows:

Recommendation Number Corrected Action Approved by the Board

2012-1 The District has developed and implemented a more formal monthly close process. 2012-2 The District will ensure rates of pay are properly included in the Board minutes. 2012-3 The District will retain the attendance records for all federally funded programs in accordance with the grant program parameters. 2012-4 The District will process the NJ Preschool Education grant throughout the school year. 2012-5 The District has strengthened its internal control over the bid/quote process.

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote S Mrs. Greeley Y M Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Ms. King Y Mr. Opitz Y Mr. Mosier Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Peng Y Vacancy Yea 8 Nay 0

XII. CURRICULUM – Thomas Mosier

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “E”, be approved as presented:

A. APPROVAL OF STUDENT FIELD TRIPS

Explanation:

The Piscataway Township Board of Education deems student participation in curriculum related field trips to be educationally beneficial.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education, pursuant to regulation 6A:23A- 5.8(c)(1), hereby approves the following educational field trips. C=Curricular; E=Extra Curricular

Core Curriculum Code Event/Location Content Class/Group Teacher/Advisor School Date(s) Standards

C Health Links Career 21st-Century Life 30 Grade 8 Sherri Griffith Conackamack January 28, Exploration Trips – and Careers – Students from Mawiiyah Quibbletown February 26, Various Locations 9.3.12.C the Health Links Husbands Schor March 13, NJ Sharing Network Program Wendy Johanson April 2, NJIT Uma Patel April 17, 2013 RWJ Foundation (Times TBD) Liberty Science Approximate Center Dates UMDNJ

C FED Challenge 21st Century Life 5 FED Challenge Angela Jordan High School February 7, 2013 Student Orientation Skills – 9.1.A.1; Students (7:00-4:00) at Federal Reserve 9.1.A.2; 9.1.A.3; (Grades 11-12) Will use public Bank – New York, 9.1.B.1; 9.1.B.2; transportation NY 9.1.B.5

C NJ State House – Social Studies – All 4th Graders Michael Bal & all Arbor March 4, 5, 11, Trenton, NJ 6.1.A.1; 6.1.4.A.4; 6 Trips 4th Grade Staff 12, 13, 14, 2013 6.1.4.A.5 (50 students – (2-3 teachers (9:00-1:00) 2 classes per per trip) trip)

C Live performance of APA Psychology 45 AP Nadyne Perlin High School May 8, 2013 “The Phantom of the Standards: Psychology (8:00-6:00) Opera” at Majestic Biological Bases Students Theater – of Behavior – 1.1- (Grade 12) New York, NY 4; 2.1-2; 3.1-5 Sensation & Perception – 1.1- 2; 2.1-4; 3.1-6

C End-of-Year Trip to Comprehensive All 8th Graders Dolores Taylor & Conackamack May 30, 2013 Frogbridge Health & Physical (8 Classes – All 8th Grade (Funded by (9:00-7:45) Recreation Center – Education – 2.1; 145 students) Staff PTA) Millstone, NJ 2.2; 2.5; 2.6

C Adventure Aquarium Science – 5.5A All 2nd Graders Caroline Goniea Eisenhower June 10, 2013 – Camden, NJ (6 Classes – & All 2nd Grade (Funded by (9:00-4:00) 145 students) Staff PTA)

C End-of-Year Trip to Comprehensive All 8th Graders Trinity Lauer & Quibbletown June 17, 2013 Forest Lodge – Health & Physical (8 Classes – All 8th Grade (9:30-4:00) Warren, NJ Education – 2.1.8; 190 students) Staff 2.2.8; 2.5.8 21st Century Life Skills – 9.1.8

B. APPROVAL OF PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL BAND STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “2013 FESTIVALS OF MUSIC” PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 25-28, 2013

Explanation:

The Piscataway High School Music Department researches opportunities for Piscataway students to perform at the national level. With reasonable impact on participants’ instruction schedule and valuable opportunities on the trip’s itinerary in our nation’s capital, the High School Band will participate in the “2013 Festivals of Music” competition in Washington, DC. Students will be responsible for paying approximately $725 for the trip and parent chaperones will be responsible for paying approximately $500. Students will have the opportunity to fundraise to offset their cost. This trip is at no cost to the Board of Education.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the Piscataway High School Band trip to Washington, DC from April 25–28, 2013 to participate in the “2013 Festivals of Music” competition. This trip will be at no cost to the Board of Education.

C. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ENTITLEMENT APPLICATION (FY 2013) IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $878,876

Explanation:

As required by the New Jersey State Department of Education, the originally approved board resolution to accept the No Child Left Behind FY13 in the amount of $805,342 has been modified to reflect the reallocation of carryover funding in the amount of $878,876. This allows for the increase of $73,534 from Titles IA, IIA, IID, III and III Immigrant.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept the amended No Child Left Behind FY13 application reflecting carryover and reallocation of funds in the total amount of $878,876.

D. APPROVAL TO ADOPT TEXTBOOKS

Explanation:

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:34-1, the following textbooks are recommended for approval and adoption by the Board. The textbook selection process included administrators, teachers, and assistant directors. The textbooks were reviewed by the Curriculum Committee at its meeting held on November 19, 2012 and are available in the Board Room for your review.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the adoption of the following textbooks:

1. COURSE TITLE: World Language – Grade 2

MUY BIEN LEVEL A (Workbook) - $10.95 MUY BIEN LEVEL A (Teachers Kit) - $395 Authors: Raquel Reyes Double R. – Copyright 2002 revised 2010 ISBN: 9780971869646 Included all online access and support materials

2. COURSE TITLE: World Language – Grade 3

MUY BIEN LEVEL B (Workbook) - $11.95 MUY BIEN LEVEL B (Teachers Kit) - $335 Authors: Raquel Reyes Double R. – Copyright 2001 revised 2012 ISBN: 9780971338111 Included all online access and support materials

3. COURSE TITLE: Spanish – Grades 4-5

E. APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM PROGRAM GUIDES

Explanation:

The following curriculum guides were written according to the state guidelines for curriculum alignment to standards. These guides were designed using the Understanding by Design framework. They were presented and reviewed by the Curriculum Committee at its meetings, and on-line, November 19 and December 3, 2012 and are available in the Board Room or on-line for review.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following curriculum revisions for use in the classroom during the 2012-2013 school year.

Social Studies Guides (revisions) Honors World Cultures – Grade 9 United States History I/Honors – Grades 10-11 United States History II/Honors – Grades 11-12

Language Arts & Literacy Guides (revisions) English Curriculum – Grades 9-12 Language Arts Literacy Gifted & Talented – Grades 4-5

World Language Guides (revisions) Elementary World Language Curriculum High School World Language Curriculum

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Ms. King Y S Mr. Opitz Y M Mrs. Greeley Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Peng Y Mr. Mosier Y Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Vacancy Yea 8 Nay 0

XIII. PUPIL SERVICES

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motion, identified as item “A”, be approved as presented:

A. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

Placement Effective Date Classification Cost

Home Instruction Due to Suspension: Piscataway High School 10/29/12 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 10/31/12 Non-Classified $30/hr Conackamack Middle School 11/9/12 Non-Classified $30/hr

Home Instruction: Conackamack Middle School 10/24/12 Non-Classified $30/hr Greenbrook Academy 10/24/12 Emotionally Disturbed $30/hr Piscataway High School 10/25/12 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 10/26/12 Specific Learning Disability $30/hr

School Placements: Middlesex High School 9/4/12 Other Health Impaired $13,059 (Contract just received) Speech $900 Bright Beginnings 1/2/13 Preschool Disabled $23,220

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote M Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Peng Y Ms. King Y Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Mr. Mosier Y Mr. Opitz Y S Mrs. Greeley Y Vacancy Yea 8 Nay 0

XIV. ADMINISTRATIVE & AUXILIARY – Isaac Peng

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “D”, be approved as presented:

A. APPROVAL OF ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS AND/OR EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD AT CONFERENCES

WHEREAS, the Piscataway Township Board of Education deems participation in the following conferences by certain members and/or employees of the Board to be educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; and

WHEREAS, the costs aforesaid are and, as they further accrue, will be set forth in detailed documentation on file with the Office of the School Business Administrator;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education, pursuant to P.L. 2007, c. 53, hereby approves the following travel events. Unless otherwise stated, all costs of registration, travel, meals and lodging are included, to the extent permitted by law.

Cost Not Name Conference Date(s) to Exceed

Annabelle Murray Classroom Friendly Application of January 15, 2013 $145 Functional Assessment Methods to Reduce Problem Behavior

Kelly Nickels Reading Theory and Research Can Be a January 28, 2013 $75 Carolyn Romanoski Powerful Resource each

Vincenzo Stio I’d Rather Be Bad Than Look Dumb: February 13, 2013 $100 Reaching Difficult Students and Those With Special Needs

Teresa Rafferty 2013 School Law Conference February 27, 2013 $192

Alyssa Bubnick Rutgers 45th Annual Conference on April 12, 2013 $150 Marina Fonsetti Reading and Writing each Roberta Levine Lindsey Pish Jessica Ritchie-Ruta

B. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES

Explanation:

The following resolution reflects the need for contracts with outside service providers on the part of the Office of Pupil Services. These contracts are necessary in order to ensure that the district may comply with Individual Education Program (IEP) requirements in the areas of evaluation, instruction, and related services.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following contracted services:

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities/Lakeview School Assistive Technology Department be contracted to provide Assistive Technology Assessments for Piscataway students at a rate of $1,000 per assessment, along with an hourly rate for consultation of $125 plus travel, and Augmentative Communication Assessments at a rate of $900 per assessment and consultation at an hourly rate of $125 plus travel for the 2012-2013 school year.

C. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR ROBERT AND JOAN DIRKS FOUNDATION GRANT AWARD

Explanation:

The Robert and Joan Dirks Foundation Grant award is $10,000 to benefit individuals who are physically, mentally or economically disadvantaged. The Administration Building houses the SAIL Program for students ages 18-21 and the BD Program for students ages 12-18. Our goal for this funding is to create a fitness center where students will have an opportunity to participate in physical activity to relieve stress and help improve performance. The students can also use the center to train for the Special Olympics in which several of our SAIL students compete. The fitness center would consist of cardiovascular and strength machines as well as other exercise equipment.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to apply for the Robert and Joan Dirks Foundation Grant award in the amount of $10,000 to create a fitness center for students who attend classes at the Administration Building.

D. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT

Explanation:

The District has advertised and opened proposals for furnishing the services of conducting a search for a Superintendent of Schools.

WHEREAS, the Piscataway Township Board of Education has advertised for and received proposals for the services of performing a search for a Superintendent of Schools under the requirements of N.J.S.A.18A:18A- 4.1a through j, and

WHEREAS, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates was the lowest, most responsive proposer which can best meet the requirements of the Board of Education.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education preauthorizes the Acting President to execute a contract in a form suitable to the Board Attorney, at a cost not to exceed $18,500 along with reimbursable expenses as outlined in the agreement, to Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates.

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Opitz Y Mrs. Greeley Y Mr. Mosier Y M Mr. Peng Y S Ms. King Y Vacancy Yea 8 Nay 0

XVI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

. None

XVII. NEW BUSINESS

. None

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT

Moved Mr. Okamoto Seconded Mrs. Greeley Yea 8 Nay 0

- - - Meeting adjourned at 8:39 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Brian P. De Lucia Board Secretary