BOARD OF EDUCATION REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING June 12, 2017 Board Secretary’s Memorandum

DATE PLACE Monday, June 12, 2017 West Essex Middle School North Caldwell,

EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED 5:55 P.M. 7:26 P.M.

CALLED TO ORDER ADJOURNED 7:30 P.M. 8:33 P.M.

RECONVENED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED 8:39 P.M. 9:42 P.M.

OPEN MEETING: Mrs. Kristin Wells, Board President, presided and voiced the call to order at 5:55 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Mrs. Wells Seconded by Mrs. Wojtowicz to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the following: 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 Mrs. Kristin Wells, President, presided and voiced the call to order at 7:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance

ROLL CALL: Mrs. J. Amorim Dias Mrs. C. Egan Mrs. A. Fahey Mr. A. Prinzo - Absent Mr. A. Rubinich Mrs. D. Sacco-Calderone – Vice-President Mrs. D. Smith Mrs. K. Wells - President Mrs. M. Wojtowicz - Left at 8:55 PM Administration: Mrs. Barbara Longo, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Melissa Kida, Board Secretary/Business Administrator 1 West Essex Regional Board of Education MINUTES – June 12, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING:

Notice of the June 12, 2017 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 4, 2017 and The Star Ledger on the same day.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

Mrs. Wells congratulated the students up for recognition this evening. She thanked the retirees for their years of service. Mrs. Wells thanked all certified teachers and support staff members for another successful school year.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

Mrs. Longo congratulated the students being recognized at tonight’s meeting as well as the parents for their support.

Mr. Vee Popat, MS Principal, Middle School Principal, presented the Middle School 2016/2017 Students-of-the-Month with certificates: 7th Grade Zach Jewett Aidan LeBorgne Ryan Polizzi Andrew Shih Maria Kardash Zachary Lieberman Curran Rastogi Allie Sisco Robert Lasher Neena Mehta Mia Saccone Julianna Tornatore 8th Grade Mike Aktas Emma Feldman Corinne Kessler Veronica Mierzwa Eric Antonian Juliana Himawan Evan Kupferberg Jimmy Romano Justin Bonapace Amanda Jones Nina Matus Julia Zon

Mr. Popat commented on the outstanding academic abilities of the three 2016/2017 Rogate students, who each received a score of 510 or higher on both sections of the SAT’s: 2016/2017 Grade 8 Students Brian Mintz Emily Shaw Katie Shaw

Mr. Popat acknowledged the retirement of MS staff member, Michele Raiken. Mr. Diliberto acknowledged the retirement of HS staff member, Barbara Cieremans. Ms. Longo presented the retirees with parting gifts acknowledging their many faithful years of service in the district and wished them well in their respective retirements.

Juliann Hoebee, WEHS Assistant Principal, and Luisa Tamburri, WEMS Assistant Principal, presented the Semi-Annual Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying report.

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS:

Mr. Vee Popat, Middle School Principal, commented on the following:  History Bowl finalists  Move-Up Day  John-Paul Gonzalez presentation  Athletic team updates  Preliminary MAP scores  Move-Up Day II  Honor assemblies  Yearbook distribution  Graduation Mr. Caesar Diliberto, High School Principal, commented on the following:  Rising Star award winner  2016 WE Year, American Scholastic Award-winner  Athletic team updates

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM’S REPORT:

Mr. Gupta commented on preliminary PARCC results.

COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS: NONE

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMENTS: Finance & Physical Plant Management Committee – Mrs. Egan, Committee Chair, commented that the Committee met on May 22nd and discussed the bid results for the Electrical Upgrades Project at the Middle School and Locker Room Renovations at the Middle School projects. She stated that the lowest bidders were disqualified on both projects and the other bids were well over the Board’s projected budget, so it was decided not to proceed with either project at this time. The Committee discussed the possibility of rebidding the electrical upgrade project with increased parameters at a later date. Committee members also discussed advertising for RFP’s for Architect of Record for the 2017/2018 school year.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mrs. Wells opened the floor to the public for comments on agenda items by reading the following prepared statement: In accordance with Bylaw #0167, a copy of which is available on the District’s website, the Board is now opening the meeting for a period of public comment. Please remember to announce your name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. Your statements will be limited to three (3) minutes in duration. While the Board respects the public’s right to voice any questions, concerns, or criticisms it may have regarding the conduct of the Board and/or its Administration, I want to remind you that this is a right, not an absolute and that statements that are abusive, obscene, irrelevant, overly lengthy, or interfere with the orderly progress of the meeting will not be permitted. Please remember that while you are certainly free to exercise your right to comment on issues before the Board, such comments are considered public statements and you should consider the rights of any individuals affected by those comments. The Board will, of course, consider your comments as they relate to its obligations to effectively govern the West Essex School District.  Mr. Frank Messineo, representative of Solutions Architecture, commented on his firm’s non-renewal. 3 West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE– June 12, 2017

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1- 19, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Egan Seconded by Mrs. Wells to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the bills and claims check number 034657 through check number 034697 and check number 034699 through check number 034735 and check number 034737 through check number 034772 and check number 032774 through check number 034776 and check number 034778 through check number 034787 and check number 034789 through check number 034804 and check number 510425 through check number 510428. Payroll Check Number 500685 through check number 500686. Void check numbers 034394, 034698, 034736, 034773, 034777, 034788. Totaling: $2,024,099.96. Enclosures 1F – 5F

2. To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2017.

Enclosures 6F – 24F

3. To approve the Executive Session Minutes of May 22, 2017.

Enclosure 25F 4. To approve the School Business Administrator, Melissa Kida, as Temporary Purchasing Agent, to make purchases on behalf of the West Essex Regional School District for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

5. To approve New Jersey Orthopaedic Institute, LLC as Team Physician Group for the 2017/2018 school year, per the attached proposal.

Enclosure 26F

6. To approve the student menu/meal price list, as attached, for the 2017/2018 school year.

Enclosures 27F

7. To approve the Chart of Accounts for the 2017/2018 school year.

8. To approve submission of the district’s amendment to the 2016-2017 IDEA Grant final report in the amount of $1,930 to the Department of Education.

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9. To approve submission of the 2017-2018 IDEA Grant application in the amount of $302,632 to the Department of Education.

10. To approve the regular and special education Tuition Rates for the 2017/2018 school year, as follows: Grades 7-8 $16,496

Grades 9-12 $16,755

Learning and/or Language Disabled $38,648

11. To approve a contract with Eastern Datacom in the amount of $314,257.60 to upgrade the district phone and PA systems and to provide an Emergency Alert System. 12. To approve contracts with Mutal Link Communication and PMC Associates in the amounts of $27,981.88 and $3,114.45, respectively, to provide software and support services to interface with the North Caldwell and State Police Departments. [NOTE: An annual fee of $2,921.74 will be paid to Mutal Link Communications beginning with the 2018-2019 school year.]

13. To authorize the Business Administrator to advertise for requests for proposals (RFP’s) for an Architect of Record. 14. To authorize the Business Administrator to cancel the below-listed outstanding checks issued 180 days or older in the aggregate amount of $6,874.34 from the West Essex Regional Board of Education’s General Account: Check # Amount Check # Amount Check # Amount 024824 $527.65 030264 $442.00 031682 $884.00 025181 $296.00 030566 $2,111.82 031967 $457.91 025313 $80.00 030821 $105.00 032243 $270.00 025890 $60.00 031006 $187.00 032288 $66.96 030164 $442.00 031555 $884.00 033049 $60.00

15. To accept, as per West Essex Regional Board of Education Policy and Regulation #7230, a check in the amount of $900.00, from the WE PTO/2016 Project Graduation to be used toward the creation of a native plant sanctuary in the WE High School courtyard.

16. To accept, as per West Essex Regional Board of Education Policy and Regulation #7230, the donation of services, valued at approximately $3,000, from Adrenaline Fitness for performance training services and educational workshops for teachers/coaches/student-athletes in the West Essex Regional School District for the 2017/2018 school year

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17. To approve the services of ProActive Sports Therapy/Parabolic Performance and Rehab for performance training services and educational workshops for teachers/coaches/student-athletes in the West Essex School District, at no cost to the Board of Education, for the 2017/2018 school year. 18. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for April, 2017, in the amount of $8,517,811.06 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 April, 2017, 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 28F - 66F

19. To approve the attached transfer report from April 1, 2017 through April 30, 2017.

Enclosure 67F

ROLL CALL: Yes: Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wojtowicz and President Wells No: None Abstain: Mrs. Dias (#13 Only) Absent: Mr. Prinzo

6 West Essex Regional Board of Education BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – June 12, 2017

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1 - 2, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mr. Rubinich Seconded by Mrs. Sacco-Calderone to approve the following motions:

1. WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) advertised for bids for the Electrical Upgrades Project at the Middle School (“the Project”); and WHEREAS, on May 19, 2017, the Board received bids for the Project as reflected on the attached bid tabulation sheet; and WHEREAS, a further review of the proposed Project and the Board’s budgetary constraints has raised concerns regarding whether there is sufficient funding available to support the Project at this time; and WHEREAS, the Board believes it is in the best interests of the School District to abandon the Project at this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby rejects the bids received for the Project pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22 (c) as the Board has determined to abandon the Project at this time.

2. WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) advertised for bids for the Locker Room Renovations Project at the Middle School (“the Project”); and WHEREAS, on May 18, 2017, the Board received bids for the Project as reflected on the attached bid tabulation sheet; and WHEREAS, a further review of the proposed Project and the Board’s budgetary constraints has raised concerns regarding whether there is sufficient funding available to support the Project at this time; and WHEREAS, the Board believes it is in the best interests of the School District to abandon the Project at this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby rejects the bids received for the Project pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22 (c) as the Board has determined to abandon the Project at this time.

ROLL CALL: Yes: Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wojtowicz and President Wells No: None Abstain: Mrs. Dias Absent: Mr. Prinzo

7 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – June 12, 2017

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1 - 5 and 7 - 45, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Smith Seconded by Mrs. Sacco-Calderone to approve the following motions:

1. To approve Brittany Miller (BA) as a Special Education teacher assigned to West Essex Regional Middle School, for the 2017/2018 school year, at an annual salary of $55,574, which is Step 1 of the 2016/2017 Bachelor’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, pending completion of contract negotiations. [NOTE: Ms. Miller replaces Michele Raiken, who retired.]

2. To approve Alyssa Rowen (MA) as a Speech Therapist assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for the 2017/2018 school year, at an annual salary of $61,754, which is Step 4 of the 2016/2017 Masters’ Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, pending completion of contract negotiations. [NOTE: This is a NEW position.]

3. To approve Dean Ratajczak (BA+15) as a Mathematics teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for the 2017/2018 school year, at an annual salary of $58,025, which is Step 2 of the 2016/2017 Bachelor’s+15 Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, pending completion of contract negotiations. [NOTE: This is a NEW position.]

4. To approve Michelle Giampapa (MA) as a tenure track Health and Physical Education teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for the 2017/2018 school year, at an annual salary of $81,166, which is Step 14 of the 2016/2017 Master’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, pending completion of contract negotiations. [NOTE: This is a NEW position.]

5. To approve Carly A. Crescibene (MA) as a Guidance Counselor assigned to West Essex Regional Middle School, for the 2017/2018 school year, at an annual salary of $61,754, which is Step 4 of the 2016/2017 Masters’ Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, pending completion of contract negotiations. [NOTE: Ms. Crescibene replaces Lisa Hulse, who was changed in status.]

6. WITHDRAWN

7. To approve two (2) days, without pay, on Thursday, May 18, 2017 and Tuesday, May 23, 2017, for Marion Callahan, Science teacher assigned to West Essex High School.

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8. To approve three (3) days, without pay, from Tuesday, May 23, 2017, through Thursday, May 25, 2017, for Albert Longden, Special Education aide assigned to West Essex High School.

9. To approve three (3) days, without pay, from Tuesday, May 23, 2017, through Thursday, May 25, 2017, for Mary Longden, Special Education aide assigned to West Essex Middle School.

10. To approve one-half (1/2) day, without pay, on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, for Raquel Williams, World Language teacher assigned to West Essex High School.

11. To approve one (1) day, without pay, on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, for Elizabeth HoAire, 10-month Secretary assigned to West Essex Middle School.

12. To approve one (1) day, without pay, on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, for Norma Minchin, 10-month Secretary assigned to West Essex Middle School.

13. To approve one-half (1/2) day, without pay, on Friday, June 9, 2017, for Krysta Mirsik, Special Education aide assigned to West Essex High School.

14. To approve Paula Frisch and Denise Logan as school nurses, for the Title I Summer School and Extended School Year programs, effective June 19, 2017 through July 24, 2017, not to exceed 5 hours per day, Monday-Thursday, one (1) nurse on staff each day, at the rate of 1/200ths annual salary, pro-rated.

15. To approve the appointment of the following English, Mathematics and Science teachers for the Title I Middle School Summer Program, Monday through Thursday, from June 19, 2017 through July 24, 2017, at the rate of 1/200th of annual salary, pro-rated: Paula Arbadji Deana Copeland Nicole Fourounjian Lanaya Torres Jean Zuhl

16. To approve the appointment of Jarrod Cappello as Head Language and Learning Disabilities Teacher for the Middle School Extended School Year from July 5, 2017 through August 3, 2017. Teacher Certification Hours Salary Jarrod Cappello Teacher of the Handicapped 5 hours per day for 1/200th Annual Mon-Thurs. total of Salary Pro-Rated 18 days

17. To approve the appointment of Gabriella Bauer as Head Language and Learning Disabilities Teacher for the High School Extended School Year from July 5, 2017 through August 3, 2017. Gabriella Bauer Teacher of the 5 hours per day for Mon- 1/200th Annual Handicapped Thurs. total of 18 days Salary Pro-Rated

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18. To approve the appointment of Wendy Fink as a special education teacher’s aide in the Extended School year LLD program at a rate of $16.50 per hour, 5 hours per day effective July 5, 2017 through August 3, 2017.

19. To approve the appointment of Mary Longden as a special education teacher’s aide in the Extended School year LLD program at a rate of $27.80 per hour, 5 hours per day effective July 5, 2017 through August 3, 2017.

20. To approve the appointment of Anthony Ferrante as a personal aide for Student ID #403747 in the Extended School year LLD program at a rate of $16.50 per hour, 5 hours per day effective July 5, 2017 through August 3, 2017.

21. To approve the appointment of Stephanie Finetti as a personal aide for Student ID #42200010 in the Extended School year LLD program at a rate of $16.50 per hour, 5 hours per day effective July 5, 2017 through August 3, 2017.

22. To approve Alyssa Rowen to work a total of six (6) days in the summer, at 1/200th of her salary, with five (5) of the days between July 5, 2017 through August 3, 2017 as a speech therapist in the Extended School year LLD program and one (1) day between July 1, 2017 and August 31, 2017 to prepare for the upcoming school year.

23. To approve Paula Frisch and Denise Logan for summer work to process and review athletic physicals for the high school and middle school for a total not to exceed 15 days, collectively, effective July 24, 2017 through August 24, 2017 at the rate of 1/200ths annual salary, pro-rated. The days are subject to approval by the Superintendent of Schools and will be coordinated by the Athletic Director.

24. To approve the following Middle School teachers for 6th period assignments for the 2017/2018 school year at the negotiated rate of $8,000, as per WEEA contract, pending completion of contract negotiations: Adapted Health/PE Michele Riker ICS Science 8 – Special Ed Zlata Danese ICS Social Studies 8 – Special Ed Jarrod Cappello Self-Contained Science Seton Ahearn

25. To approve the following High School teachers for 6th period assignments for the 2017/2018 school year at the negotiated rate of $8,000, as per WEEA contract, pending completion of contract negotiations: Chemistry Honors Denise D’Meo Chemistry ICS – Special Ed Lisa Rubell English 12 Resource Dina Bechtold Media Production (Art) Pat McGlynn Physics CPA Taciana Barros Physics CPA Taciana Barros Physics CPA Wendy Fink Physics CPA Deanna Lippi

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26. To approve the following High School teachers for one-fifth of 6th period assignments for the 2017/2018 school year at the negotiated rate of $1,600, as per WEEA contracts: Math Extended Jeanette Mackesy Math Extended Lisa Novalis (2)

27. To approve the following 2017/2018 Fall Coaching appointments, pending completion of contract negotiations: SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND

Boys Soccer Ken King Assistant Coach 5 $6,969

28. To approve the following individuals to work throughout the 2017-2018 athletic seasons, at the rates below in Schedule E – Sports Non Coaching Positions: Donald Albanese Robert Faggiani Denise Logan Greg Aschoff Amanda Fernicola Ryan Logan Chris Benacquista Jason Freda Michael Markey Barbara Bruchac Paula Frisch Pat McGlynn Jarrod Cappello Tim Glenn Marion McGuinness Toni-Anne Cavallo Ryan Gupta Bettina Mianulli Maria Cirello William Humes Samantha Minnella Jill Cosse Eric Johnson Anthony Pezutti Melissa Croce Caitlin Jozefczyk James Quinless Peter Davis Anthony Lambo Michele Riker Allison Decker Dominick Linsalato Greg Ruggiero Jeff Dougan Michael Llauget Justin Schwindel Anthony Emering Andrea Llauget-Mondadori Linda Vicari

29. To approve the following personnel (on a rotating basis) for weight room supervision and speed training sessions for athletic team preparation for the 2017/2018 sports seasons, effective June 19, 2017 through July 31, 2017 at $35.40 per hour, not to exceed 120 hours, collectively, from June through July, with the schedule to be coordinated by the Athletic Director: Christopher Benacquista Maria Cirello Tim Glenn Dominick Linsalato Michael Llauget Ryan Logan Mike Markey Thomas Paranzine Bettina Plesnitzer Gregory Vaccaro

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30. To approve the appointments of Michael Arata, Brendan Dyer, Robert Miller Jr, and Dominick Trombino for summer maintenance work in the West Essex Regional School District, as needed, from Monday, June 19, 2017 through Thursday, August 31, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., at the rate of $12.00 per hour.

31. To approve Vickie Mirsik for the position of District Substitute Caller for the 2017/2018 school year with an annual stipend of $7,988.17.

32. To approve the following substitutes for the 2017/2018 school year at the rate of $100.00 per day for substitute teacher, $100.00 per day for substitute aide and $200.00 per day for substitute nurse: NAME POSITION NAME POSITION Albanese, Donald Teacher/Aide Marx, Steven Teacher/Aide Aversa, Vittorio Teacher/Aide McGlynn, Shannon Teacher/Aide Baker, Daniel Teacher/Aide Merritt, Christina Nurse Barbarito, Lisa Nurse Milano, Donald Teacher/Aide Barbone, Anna Teacher/Aide Milano, Marilyn Teacher/Aide Basile, Daniel Teacher/Aide Milinkovich, Thomas Teacher/Aide Bruchac, Barbara Teacher/Aide Minnella, Samantha Teacher/Aide Bush, Shirley Nurse Napoli, Angela Teacher/Aide Carlough, Edward Teacher/Aide Pucci, Kenneth Teacher/Aide Comey, John Teacher/Aide Rashap, Henry Teacher/Aide Edelstein, Steffi Nurse Sorrentino, John Teacher/Aide Farnese, Alexa Teacher/Aide Tencer, David Teacher/Aide Fiore, Vito Teacher/Aide Tosato, John Teacher/Aide Ihling, Anna Marie Teacher/Aide VanZevenbergen, Joyce Teacher/Aide Leonard, Susan Teacher/Aide Vicari, Linda Teacher/Aide Leone, Anthony Teacher/Aide Welfel, Linda Teacher/Aide Lombardi, Jason Teacher/Aide

33. To approve the transfer of staff members, for the 2017/2018 school year, as follows:  Dana Bartello from Middle School to Traveler  Cathy Collins from Traveler to High School  Anthony Fabrizio from Traveler to High School  Rick Fitzke from Traveler to Middle School  JoAnn Salzarulo from Middle School to High School  Inga Zuniga from High School to Middle School

34. To approve Stacy Casais, and Elizabeth Ricafort to work five (5) additional days over the course of the summer, between June 19, 2017 to August 31, 2017, at the rate of 1/200th of their respective annual salaries.

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35. To approve Lisa Swanick to work an additional ten (10) days over the course of the summer, between June 19, 2017 to August 31, 2017, at a rate of 1/200 of her annual salary.

36. To approve Gabriella Bauer for mileage reimbursement, according to Policy #3440, for necessary travel as the Structured Learning Experience (SLE) Coordinator for the 2017-2018 school year.

37. To approve all West Essex Regional School District teachers to administer Homebound Instruction from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at the contractual approved rate of $45 per hour, pending completion of contract negotiations.

38. To approve the following teachers to administer Homebound Instruction from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at the contractual approved rate of $45 per hour, pending completion of contract negotiations: Ryan Gupta John Pappas John Weinfeldt Bonnie McLain Matthew Rosa Linda Welfel Marilyn Milano Linda Ruckert

39. To approve the following curriculum writing assignments for the 2017/2018 school year at the rate of $49 per hour, pending completion of contract negotiations: COURSE TASK HOURS EMPLOYEE Algebra 10 NEW 10 Stefanie DuCasse AP Human Geography NEW 10 Amanda Fernicola Computer Science 8 NEW 10 D. Semaya/V. Carchietta Contemporary Literature Honors NEW 10 Toni Zuppa Drawing & Composition II CPA NEW 10 John Atura Fashion Illustration II CPA NEW 10 Pam Rizzi Forensic Science Revise 5 Tim Cullen Guitar CPA NEW 10 Anthony Fabrizio Health 11 Revise 5 Bettina Plesnitzer Literature and Psychology CPA NEW 10 Bryan McNaught Marine Science Revise 5 Tim Martin Memoirs of the Game CPA NEW 10 Neil Fardin Music Technology CPA NEW 10 Anthony Fabrizio Pathways 18-21 Transition NEW 10 Gabriella Bauer PE 9-12 NEW 10 T. Cavallo/M. Giampapa Philosophy and Literature Honors NEW 10 Neil Fardin Satire and Comedy in Literature CPA NEW 10 Bryan McNaught Shakespeare Honors NEW 10 Alicia Perez STEM 8 NEW 10 Clare Sweeney Strategies Applications 9 Revise 5 Robyn Paglia True Crime CPA NEW 10 Bryan McNaught Women and Literature Honors NEW 10 Toni Zuppa

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40. To approve Independent Study Assignments and Advisors for the 2017/2018 school year at the contractual rate of $1,000.00 per teacher, pending completion of contract negotiations, as follows: Student Independent Study Advisor He, Dorothy Organic Chemistry Denise D’Meo Hinchcliffe, Ryan Electronic Media Marjorie Jameson Kalb, Sara Financial and Capital Markets Alan Woodworth Katz, Evan Financial and Capital Markets Alan Woodworth Sanchez, David AP Spanish and Culture Caroline DaCosta Wasserman, Paige Choral Music Composition Donna Mateyka

41. To approve the following substitute custodians for the 2017/2018 school year: Jose Arroyo Paulette Wright

42. As recommended by the Superintendent of Schools to issue contracts to all special education teacher aides, not resigned, for the 2017/2018 school year be approved according to the enclosed list. Enclosure 1P

43. WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") and the West Essex Custodial/Maintenance Association (hereinafter referred to as "the Association") have negotiated a successor Collective Negotiations Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "CNA") for the 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years; and WHEREAS, the Association has, by a majority vote of its membership, ratified the CNA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby ratifies and approves of the terms of the CNA for the 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years, which is attached to this Resolution and made a part hereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Board President and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to execute, on behalf of the Board, the CNA by and between the Board and the Association.

Enclosures 2P – 27P

44. WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) and Barbara Longo, entered into an Employment Agreement for the term commencing July 1, 2015 and expiring July 1, 2018 (hereinafter referred to as the “Present Employment Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Board and the Superintendent desire to rescind the Present Employment Agreement prior to its conclusion, and enter into a new Employment Agreement for a term commencing July 1, 2017 and expiring June 30, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as the “Succeeding Employment Agreement”); and WHEREAS, this Employment Agreement has been submitted to and approved by the Executive County Superintendent, according to standards adopted by the Commissioner of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7-8(j); 14 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – June 12, 2017

44. (continued) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby rescinds the Present Employment Agreement of Barbara Longo effective July 1, 2015; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby appoints Barbara Longo as the Superintendent of Schools for the West Essex Regional School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2017 and expiring on June 30, 2020, in accordance with the terms of the Succeeding Employment Agreement annexed hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board approves the attached Succeeding Employment Agreement with Barbara Longo for the position of Superintendent of Schools for the foregoing period of appointment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Board President and School Business Administrator to execute the Succeeding Employment Agreement on behalf of the Board.

Enclosures 28P – 45P

45. BE IT RESOLVED that the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") appoints Melissa Kida as the Business Administrator for the West Essex Regional School District for the period beginning July 1, 2017 and ending on July 1, 2018; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Employment Agreement has been submitted and approved by the Executive County Superintendent, according to standards adopted by the Commissioner of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7-8(j); and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board approves the Employment Agreement between the Board and Melissa Kida for the position of Business Administrator for the foregoing period of appointment, which Employment Agreement is attached to this Resolution and made a part hereof; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Board President and Business Administrator/Board Secretary to execute, on behalf of the Board, the Employment Agreement by and between the Board and Melissa Kida.

Enclosures 46P – 51P

ROLL CALL: Yes: Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wojtowicz and President Wells No: None Abstain: Mrs. Dias (#43 & #44 Only), Mrs. Wojtowicz (#44 Only) Absent: Mr. Prinzo

15 West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – June 12, 2017

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-23, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Sacco-Calderone Seconded by Mrs. Wojtowicz to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the following request for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Freda, Jason NJ Council for Social Piscataway, Monday Conference Fee: Studies NJ 10/23/17 $80.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $26.16

2. To approve the appointment of Danusia Rampolla as a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant in the West Essex Regional School District to provide Child Study Team evaluations at a cost of $425 per evaluation for the 2017/2018 school year.

3. To approve Trudy Bier as a provider of physical therapy services for the following West Essex Regional In-District student from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at a rate of $100.00 per hour. Services will be provided at the student’s home:  Student ID#32200061

4. To approve 123 ABA as a provider for home behavioral services at a rate of $65 per hour for individual ABA instruction for the following out-of-district students, not to exceed five (5) hours per student, per week, from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.  Student ID#200180  Student ID#200190 [NOTE: In addition, 123 ABA will provide three (3) hours per month of BCBA supervision and coordination services at a rate of $125 per hour for each student.]

5. To approve Essex Regional Educational Services Commission as a provider of therapeutic behavioral services for the following out-of-district students from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. To include behaviorist and home ABA therapy services. Cost for these programs not to exceed $30,000 each. Services will be provided at each student’s home:  Student ID#520117  Student ID#520917  Student ID#520179

6. To approve North Jersey Outreach as a provider of speech services for the following out-of-district student for one hour per week at a rate of $145 per hour for the 2017- 2018 school year. Services will be provided at the student’s home.  Student ID# 42200064

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7. To approve Maxim Healthcare Services, Hackensack, NJ to provide Registered Nursing Services for Student ID# 532007 at a rate of $50 per hour for Registered Nurses, not to exceed 8 hours and $43.00 per hour for Licensed Practical Nurses, not to exceed 8 hours from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

8. To approve AJL Therapy for Kids, LLC as a provider of physical and occupational therapy services for West Essex Regional In-District Students from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at a rate of $85.00 per session.

9. To approve Bayada Home Health Care to provide Registered Nursing Services for Student ID# 52100013 at a rate of $54.50 per hour for Registered Nurses, not to exceed 8 hours, and $44.50 per hour for Licensed Practical Nurses, not to exceed 8 hours from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

10. To approve Pane Consulting, LLC, to provide ABA Consultation/Coordination services for the extended school year:  Heather Pane will provide services for student ID #403747, not to exceed twelve (12) hours from July 5, 2017 through August 3, 2017 a rate of $85 per hour.

11. To approve Pane Consulting, LLC, to provide ABA instruction through a Summer Home Program for student ID#403747 from July 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017, not to exceed thirty-one (31) hours implemented as follows:  Heather Pane: 17 hours of ABA Instruction Services at a rate of $85 per hour.  Frank Pane: 14 hours of ABA Instructions Services at a rate of $65 per hour.

12. To approve Meredith Dodds to provide ABA instruction through a Summer Home Program for student ID #403747 from July 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017, not to exceed nine (9) hours implemented as follows:  Meredith Dodds: 9 hours of ABA Instructions Services at a rate of $60 per hour.

13. To approve Spectrum Works as a Structured Learning Experience (SLE) job site from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at a rate of $40 per hour/per student.

14. To approve Pathway Program students to participate in community-based instruction twice a week visiting different sites for the 2017-2018 school year. Accompanying the students will be Gabriella Bauer and Maria Cirello, Pathway’s classroom teachers, a personal aide and a classroom aide as needed. Transportation will be provided by the District.

15. To approve the following out-of-district student placements for the 2017/2018 extended school year summer programs: Student Out-of-District School Tuition Student ID# 520117 Gramon School Summer Tuition--$10,652.10 24 Dwight Place July 10– August, 18 Fairfield, NJ 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m.

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15. (continued) To approve the following out-of-district student placements for the 2017/2018 extended school year summer programs: Student Out-of-District School Tuition Student ID# 520179 New Beginnings Summer Tuition--$10,141.50 28 Dwight Place July 10– August, 18 Fairfield, NJ 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. 973-882-8822 Student ID# 532007 CTC Summer Tuition--$6,897.06 125 Baur Drive July 5—July 28 Oakland, NJ 07436 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. Student ID# CTC Summer Tuition--$6,897.06 52100013 125 Baur Drive Extraordinary Aide:$1,980 Oakland, NJ 07436 July 5—July 28 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. Student ID#200530 Windsor School Summer Tuition--$10,500 226 Wanaque Avenue July 5—August 15, 2016 Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 8:30 a.m.—2:20 p.m. 973-839-3556 Student ID# 530004 HASC Summer Program Summer Tuition and Aide-- 5902 Fourteenth Avenue $10,172 Brooklyn, NY 11219 July 3 – August 11, 2017 Tel: 718-686-5930 Fax: 718-853-0213 Student ID# 531239 New Beginnings Summer Tuition--$10,141.50 28 Dwight Place July 10– August, 18 Fairfield, NJ 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. 973-882-8822 Student ID# 540006 New Beginnings Summer Tuition--$10,141.50 28 Dwight Place July 10– August, 18 Fairfield, NJ 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. 973-882-8822 Student ID#301947 Summit Camp Summer Tuition--$6,375 322 Route 46 West, Suite Per Settlement 210 July 10—August 11, 2017 Parsippany, NJ 07054

Student ID#201740 New Beginnings Summer Tuition--$10,141.50 28 Dwight Place Extraordinary Aide--$5,400 Fairfield, NJ July 10– August, 18 973-882-8822 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. Student Winston Prep Summer Tuition--$4,725 ID#12200023 901 Route 10, East Per Settlement Whippany, NJ 07981 July 5-July 28 973-500-6480 9:15 a.m.—1:30 p.m.

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15. (continued) To approve the following out-of-district student placements for the 2017/2018 extended school year summer programs: Student Out-of-District School Tuition Student ID#200190 Spectrum Lower 360 Summer Tuition--$8,178.34 15 Bloomfield Avenue-- Shared Aide--$1,437.50 Suite 3 July 5 – August 4, 2017 Verona, NJ 07044 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Student ID#200180 Spectrum Lower 360 Summer Tuition--$8,178.34 15 Bloomfield Avenue-- Shared Aide--$1,437.50 Suite 3 July 5 – August 4, 2017 Verona, NJ 07044 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Student ID# 2300042 Spectrum Lower 360 Summer Tuition--$8,178.34 15 Bloomfield Avenue-- July 5 – August 4, 2017 Suite 3 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Verona, NJ 07044 Student ID# 520917 Spectrum Upper 360 Summer Tuition--$8,062.42 15 Bloomfield Avenue-- July 5 – August 4, 2017 Suite 3 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Verona, NJ 07044 Student ID# 540024 Horizon High School Summer Tuition-- 71-77 Okner Parkway $12,503.70 Livingston, NJ Extraordinary Aide--$5,700 (973) 535-1999 July 5 – August 15 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Student ID#AC Sage Day Lower and Summer Tuition--$3,200 Middle School June 26—July 28, 2017 Mahwah, NJ 9:00 a.m.—12:00 Noon

Student ID# 401950 Chancellor Academy Summer Tuition--$7,180 157 West Parkway July 3—July 31 P.O. Box 338 8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Pompton Plains 973-835-4989

Student ID#42100258 Chancellor Academy Summer Tuition--$7,180 157 West Parkway July 3—July 31 P.O. Box 338 8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Pompton Plains 973-835-4989

Student ID#42100107 Chancellor Academy Summer Tuition--$7,180 157 West Parkway July 3—July 31 P.O. Box 338 8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Pompton Plains 973-835-4989

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15. (continued) To approve the following out-of-district student placements for the 2017/2018 extended school year summer programs: Student Out-of-District School Tuition Student ID#403048 Shepard Preparatory High Summer Tuition--$8,613.90 School July 5--August 15 8 Columba Street 8:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Morristown, NJ Student ID#42200065 Chapel Hill Academy Summer Tuition--$9,780 31 Chapel Hill Road July 5--August 15 Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Student ID#303050 Chapel Hill Academy Summer Tuition--$9,780 31 Chapel Hill Road July 5--August 15 Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

Student ID#401550 The Calais School Summer Tuition--$ 45 Highland Avenue July 6—August 16, 2017 Whippany, NJ 07981 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. 973-884-2030 Student ID# 402859 Sage Day Summer Tuition--$3,200 295 Rochelle Avenue June 26—July 28, 2017 Rochelle Park, NJ 9:00 a.m.—12:00 Noon

Student ID# AM Glenview Academy Summer Tuition---- 24 Dwight Place $9,858.90 Fairfield, NJ 07004 Extraordinary Aide--$5,400 July 10– August, 18 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m. Student ID#42200064 Glenview Academy Summer Tuition---- 24 Dwight Place $9,858.90 Fairfield, NJ 07004 July 10– August, 18 8:45 a.m.—2:45 p.m.

Student ID# 5403898 YCS Sawtelle Learning Summer Tuition--$5,758.90 Center Extraordinary Aide-- 208 South Mountain Ave $3,842.18 Montclair, NJ 07042 July 5– July 31 (973) 744-2252 8:40 a.m.—2:40 p.m.

Student ID#EC Windsor Learning School Summer Tuition--$9,150 242 Wanaque Avenue July 5—August 15, 2016 Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 8:30 a.m.—2:20 p.m. 973-839-3556

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16. To approve the Nutley Heating and Cooling Supply Company in Clifton, NJ as a Structured Learning Experience (SLE) job site for the 2017-2018 school year.

17. To approve the Shag 86 Hair Salon in Little Falls, NJ as a Structured Learning Experience (SLE) job site for the 2017-2018 school year.

18. To approve the Flora’s Hair Design in Caldwell, NJ as a Structured Learning Experience (SLE) job site for the 2017-2018 school year.

19. To approve the Lester C. Noecker School in Roseland, NJ as a Structured Learning Experience (SLE) job site for the 2017-2018 school year.

20. To approve Spin360 in Fairfield, NJ as a Structured Learning Experience (SLE) job site for the 2017-2018 school year.

21. To approve the Goodwill in Fairfield, NJ as a Structured Learning Experience (SLE) job site for the 2017-2018 school year.

22. To approve Progressive Therapy of NJ to provide Home Based Services—Coordination and ABA Therapy. Services will be provided at a rate of $125 per hour for 1 hour per week of parent training, not to exceed $125 per week and 6 hours of ABA therapy per week at $70 per hour, not to exceed $420 per week; for out-of-district student ID # 201740 from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Services will be provided at the student’s home.

23. To approve Progressive Therapy of NJ to provide the home behaviorist services for parent /coordination training for 1 hour per week at a rate of $125 per hour, not to exceed $125 per week and 2 hours of ABA direct therapy per week at a rate of $70 per hour, not to exceed $140 per week for out-of-district student ID # 530004 from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Services will be provided at the student’s home.

ROLL CALL: Yes: Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wojtowicz and President Wells No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Prinzo

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-9, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Fahey Seconded by Mrs. Wojtowicz to approve the following motions:

1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation No. 3 (MS), for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent’s Report to the Board and directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.

2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation No. 4 (MS), for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent’s Report to the Board and directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.

3. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation No. 5 (MS), for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent’s Report to the Board and directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.

4. To approve the semi-annual Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report, as presented at the June 12, 2017 Regular Board meeting.

5. To accept the School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Report, as appended, for a drill conducted on June 2, 2017 in accordance with NJAC 6A:27-11.2, in the West Essex Regional High School bus drop-off/pick-up area, for Routes #1 through #31, under the direct supervision of Luisa Tamburri, West Essex Regional Middle School Vice- Principal. Enclosure 1M

6. To approve the following evaluation models for evaluating staff performance: Staff Position Evaluation Model Principals Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric (MPPR) Assistant Principals Multidimensional Leadership Performance Rubric (MLPR) Teachers Danielson 2013 Framework for Teaching Case Managers Customized Danielson rubric for Case Managers School Counselors NJ School Counselors Association evaluation model (NJSCA)

7. To approve the West Essex Regional School District Professional Development Plan for the 2017/2018 school year.

Enclosures 2M - 5M

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8. To approve the West Essex Regional School District Mentoring Plan for the 2017/2018 school year. Enclosures 6M - 19M

9. RESOLVED, that the West Essex Regional Board of Education has determined that the two (2) Qualitative and three (3) Quantitative Merit Goals established in the employment contract for Barbara Longo, Superintendent of Schools, have been satisfied and were achieved during the 2016/2017 school year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Essex County Interim Superintendent of Schools in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1(e)(10)(iv); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon receipt of confirmation of satisfaction of the above goals from the Essex County Interim Superintendent of Schools, the applicable Merit Bonus provisions of the Superintendent’s contract shall be paid.

ROLL CALL: Yes: Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mr. Rubinich Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wojtowicz and President Wells No: None Abstain: Mrs. Dias (#9 Only), Mrs. Wojtowicz (#9 Only) Absent: Mr. Prinzo

Mrs. Sacco-Calderone commented on her attendance at Scholarship Awards Night.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mrs. Wells 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 Mrs. Sacco-Calderone Seconded by Mrs. Wojtowicz at 8:33 PM. ADJOURN: There being no further business before this Board of Education, BE IT RESOLVED that this public meeting be adjourned and that the Board enters into private session to discuss matters of personnel, negotiations and litigation with the possibility of reconvening to public session to conduct additional business. The matters discussed in executive session will be disclosed to the public when the need to maintain their confidentiality no longer exists.

______President

______Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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