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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 22, 2018 BOARD OF EDUCATION Ridgewood, New Jersey January 22, 2018 Education Center Executive Session 6:30 p.m. Regular Public Meeting 7:30 p.m. AGENDA * * * * * MEETING REGULATIONS At all regular meetings, two opportunities are provided for citizens to make comments. The public comment periods will be scheduled after presentations and approximately 9:00 p.m. or just prior to the end of the meeting, whichever occurs first. The first opportunity may be limited by the presiding officer to conclude at about 8:00 p.m. in order for the Board to continue with its scheduled agenda. The second opportunity will occur at about 9:00 p.m. at the discretion of the presiding officer taking into consideration a break point in the agenda. At every opportunity for public comment, citizens are invited to comment on subjects on the agenda or general topics. At the discretion of the presiding officer, public comments may be permitted at other times. Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise, sign in, and state their names and addresses. Each speaker shall be limited to four minutes. The Board Recorder will note the time. A speaker who has not finished in the allotted time will be directed by the presiding officer to summarize quickly and relinquish the floor within 30 seconds. Comments shall be limited to issues. If personal remarks or discourteous statements are made, the presiding officer shall require the speaker to stop. No person will be recognized for a second time until all others asking to speak have been heard. Mission Statement The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potentials to become life-long learners and productive, responsible citizens. 1 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 22, 2018 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mr. Loncto II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Loncto III. OPENING STATEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER Mr. Loncto IV. PUBLIC HEARING ON POLICY AND REGULATION 2361 IN Mr. Loncto ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHILDREN’S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN’S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT (AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A) A. DISCUSSION ON CHANGES TO POLICY SINCE LAST YEAR Dr. Fishbein B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Dr. Fishbein C. CERTIFICATION OF RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Dr. Fishbein COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHILDREN’S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT AND NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION ACT i. Approval: Certification of Ridgewood Public Schools Dr. Fishbein Compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act and Neighborhood Protection Act Approval of certification that the Ridgewood Public Schools, including media centers/libraries in the district, are in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act and Neighborhood Protection Act and that the school district enforces the requirements of these Acts and this Policy. D. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON POLICY AND REGULATION 2361 Mr. Loncto IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHILDREN’S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN’S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT V. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Loncto A. SPECIAL EDUCATION AUDIT UPDATE Dr. Fishbein • Dr. Buxenbaum B. CAPITAL PROJECTS Dr. Fishbein C. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Dr. Fishbein VI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mr. Loncto VII. CONSENT ITEMS Dr. Fishbein A. ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES Dr. Fishbein As listed on Attachment B. 2 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 22, 2018 B. ADMINISTRATION Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: Acceptance of Revisions to the Athletic Fields and Dr. Fishbein Recreational Use Policy Acceptance of revisions to the Athletic Fields and Recreational Use Policy. The Board has received background information. C. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: Field Trips Dr. Fishbein Approval of field trips as listed on Attachment C. ii. Approval: Professional Development Agreement with Kristine Dr. Fishbein Mraz Approval of a professional development agreement with Kristine Mraz, Mindset for Learning, on March 5, 2018, at a fee of $2,500. The Board has received background information. iii. Approval: New Ridgewood Community School Courses for Dr. Fishbein Spring 2018 Approval of new Ridgewood Community School courses for Spring 2018, as listed on Attachment D. iv. Approval: Proposal for Curriculum Writing from Regina Dr. Fishbein McNamara Kelly Approval of a proposal for curriculum writing from Regina McNamara Kelly to rewrite the elementary ESL curriculum for kindergarten, as well as to map out a course of study for the elementary ESL curriculum for grades 1-5. The project will take 36 hours, at an hourly rate of $53.33 for a total of $1,919.88 to be funded through Title I funds. The Board has received background information. v. Approval: Elimination of One Pre-School Disabled Class at Dr. Fishbein Glen School Approval of the elimination of one pre-school disabled class at Glen School, effective June 30, 2018. The Board has received background information. 3 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 22, 2018 vi. Approval: Establishment of a General Education Four-Year Dr. Fishbein Old Pre-School Class – REACH (Ridgewood Early Achievement for Children) at Glen School Approval of the establishment of one general education four-year old Pre-School Class - REACH (Ridgewood Early Achievement for Children) at Glen School, effective September 1, 2018. Students must be four years old on or before October 1, 2018. The Board has received background information. D. HUMAN RESOURCES Dr. Fishbein i. Appointments Dr. Fishbein (Appointments subject to receipt of appropriate documentation and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) certificate, if required.) Teacher MARIOTTI, Elizabeth - Second Grade Teacher (tenure track), $65,458 Somerville School, effective February 12, 2018, or as soon after Cl. MA, St. 1 as possible, through June 1, 2018. Ms. Mariotti possesses a pro-rated NJDOE Standard Certificate as an Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6. Classroom Aides BIANCHI, Erin - One-to-One Special Education Classroom Aide, Willard School, effective January 23, 2018, or as soon after as possible, through June 20, 2018, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $14.15 LLAMAS, Michelle - Inclusion/Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Hawes School, effective January 31, 2018, or as soon after as possible, through June 20, 2018, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $16.49 Infant/Toddler Development Center LANEY, Tara - High School Aide, effective January 23, 2018, or as soon after as possible, through June 30, 2018, 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $8.60 Ridgewood Community School Employees – Winter/Spring 2018 Semester Resolved, that the list of individuals listed on Attachment E, be approved to work for the Ridgewood Community School for the Winter/Spring 2018 semester. Salary range is $30-$50 per hour and/or $12-$125 per participant and/or $65-$475 per course 4 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 22, 2018 ii. Resignations Dr. Fishbein Classroom Aides CARUSO, Julia - Inclusion/Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Ridge School, effective February 5, 2018 GRAY, Catherine - Behavior Instructional Aide, Ridge School, effective January 19, 2018 KNOEPFFLER, Lisanne - Behavior Instructional Aide, Hawes School, effective January 8, 2018 NEVILLE, Alaine - Inclusion/Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Travell School, effective January 26, 2018 iii. Change of Assignment Dr. Fishbein GORDON, Janette - from Inclusion/Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Ridgewood High School, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $16.49, to One-to- One Special Education Classroom Aide, George Washington Middle School, effective January 2, 2018 through June 20, 2018, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $16.49 iv. Leave of Absences Dr. Fishbein SANSONE, Kimberly - Occupational Therapist, George Washington Middle School and Ridge School, effective January 24, 2018 through March 20, 2018, with a reinstatement date of March 21, 2018, using sick days in accordance with the REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or NJFLA leave entitlement VLAJIC-STEVANOVIC, Petra - Math Teacher, George Washington Middle School, effective March 5, 2018 through June 21, 2018, and September 1, 2018 through October 2, 2018, with a reinstatement date of October 3, 2018, using sick days in accordance with the REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or NJFLA leave entitlement v. Supplemental Pay Beyond Contract Dr. Fishbein CPR Certification Class for the 2017-2018 School Year Laura Grasso, not to exceed 18 hours, at an hourly rate of $74.99 ($1,349.82) Somerville School Lip Sync Production • Lauren Carr, not to exceed 2.50 hours, at an hourly rate of $40.17 ($100.43) 5 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 22, 2018 Benjamin Franklin Middle School Addition: Intramural Activities for the 2017-2018 School Year, approved by the Board at its meeting on September 25, 2017 Coding Club - Advisor, Jason Ordini, not to exceed 20 hours, at an hourly rate of $40.17 ($803.40) Revision: Overnight Field Trip to Quebec City, Canada, February 6-9, 2018, approved by the Board at its meeting on December 4, 2017 From: Seven Chaperones: Lauren Imbruglia, Kerri Reilly Shauna Stovell, and Four TBDs, each for three nights, each to receive $200 per night ($4,200); and One Substitute Nurse TBD, for four days, at $130 per day ($520). To: Five Chaperones: Erin Corcoran, Lauren Imbruglia, Kerri