BOARD OF EDUCATION REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING February 10, 2020 Board Secretary’s Memorandum

DATE PLACE Monday, February 10, 2020 West Essex Middle School North Caldwell,

EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED 6:04 P.M. 6:52 P.M.

CALLED TO ORDER ADJOURNED 7:04 P.M. 7:57 P.M.

OPEN MEETING:

Ms. Maryadele Wojtowicz, Board President, presided and voiced the call to order in Executive Session at 6:04 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

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

OPEN MEETING:

The Board reconvened from Executive Session and Ms. Maryadele Wojtowicz, President, presided and voiced the call to order at 7:04 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance

ROLL CALL: Ms. C. Egan Ms. A. Fahey Ms. J. Marcus Mr. F. Perrotti Mr. A. Rubinich – Vice-President Ms. D. Sacco-Calderone Ms. J. Skelton - Absent Mr. R. Stampone Ms. M. Wojtowicz - President Administration: Mr. Damion Macioci, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Melissa Kida, Board Secretary/Business Administrator 1 West Essex Regional Board of Education MINUTES – February 10, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING:

Notice of the February 10, 2020 meeting of the Board of Education was e-mailed to the Clerks of the Boroughs of Essex Fells, North Caldwell and Roseland and to the Township of Fairfield, and to the editor of The Progress on January 29, 2020 and The Star Ledger on the same day.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

Ms. Wojtowicz congratulated all the award recipients on their accomplishments. Ms. Wojtowicz commented on the success of the Board’s recent HIB training session.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

Mr. Macioci congratulated the students and educators recognized this evening for their outstanding contributions to our school community.

Dr. Gina Donlevie, Middle School Principal, and Mr. Caesar Diliberto, High School Principal, commented on the selection process. They thanked this year’s Governor’s Educator-of-the- Year recipients for their hard work and dedication and congratulated all the nominees for their efforts. Lauren Sommer (MS teacher) Lee Oberg (HS teacher) Amy Brecher (MS Ed. Services Professional) Deanna Lamanna (HS Ed. Services Professional)

Dr. Gina Donlevie, Middle School Principal, presented the Middle School 2019/2020 Mid- Year Students-of-the-Month with certificates: 7th Grade Griffin Beam Meadow Doerr Brooke Kupferberg C.J. Prinaris Ashley Suhey Sam Bronsnick Mike Formosa Amanda Luke Corey Rapkin Sophia Surmachevska Matt Capra Colin Galvin Kylie McCarthy Cuyler Rosen Sienna Tilton Alexis Ciardella Eva Garguilo Tiago Paulo Madison Schwartz Jenalyn Vaquedano Maddie Devita Kaya Gerdes Gabriella Pineta Daisy Shannon Ellie Weisberg 8th Grade Chloe Berger Aaliyah Crate Zoe Lieberman Mario Ponditis Shaun Bertonaschi Brennan Cunningham Hanna Niewinska Justin Projansky Gabrielle Burk Kaitlyn DeGraw Moira O’Shaughnessy Alexis Przybylinski Chloe Capasso Lauren Hain Delaney Piccoli Eli Rosenthal Sarah Chodorcoff Steven Kimble Jay Patel Leyla Sadighi Rebecca Clement Hailey Levenberg Nicholas Place Giuliana Spanarelli

Mr. Caesar Diliberto, High School Principal, presented certificates to the following ShopRite Stars recipients: MP 1 MP 2 Academics Reem Aly Evie Klein Arts Liliana Patracuolla Jenifer Szuba Athletics Cameron Kinsella Darren Jones Community Service Gillian Wolf Gillian Rodgers Leadership Nicholas Stampone Aaron Gonzalez

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COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS: NONE

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMENTS:

Finance & Physical Plant Management Committee - Mr. Rubinich, Committee Chair, commented that the Committee met on January 29th and discussed the timeline involved in conducting referendum and demographic studies, as well as budget planning for the 2020/2021 school year.

Sustainable Jersey Schools Committee - Mrs. Egan, Committee Chair, commented that the Committee met and began discussions pertaining to development of the district’s sustainability policy.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Ms. Wojtowicz opened the floor to the public for comments on agenda items:  Ms. Offir, North Caldwell parent, requested clarification on the scope of the referendum study. Mr. Rubinich responded.

West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE– February 10, 2020

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1- 8, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mr. Rubinich Seconded by Ms. Egan to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the bills and claims check number 043529 through check number 043650 and check number 043652 through check number 043662 and check number 043664 through check number 043673 and check number 043675 through check number 043676 and check number 510572 through check number 510574. Payroll Check Number 500885 through check number 500886. Void check number 043651, 043663 and 043674. Totaling: $2,658,934.84 Enclosures 1F – 5F

2. To approve the Student Activity Check Register from January 25, 2020 through February 7, 2020, check number 11376 through check number 11430. Totaling: $25,124.35 Enclosures 6F – 9F

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3. To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2020.

Enclosures 10F – 20F

4. To approve the Executive Session Minutes of January 27, 2020.

Enclosure 21F

5. To approve the Special Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2020.

Enclosures 22F – 23F

6. To approve the Executive Session Minutes of February 5, 2020.

Enclosure 24F

7. To approve the proposal from Natural Green Lawn Care for the WE High School Baseball Field Renovation project at a cost not to exceed $27,950.00.

8. To approve the transfer of $27,950.00 from the Maintenance Reserve Account to fund costs associated with the high school baseball field renovation.

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

West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – February 10, 2020

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1- 16, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mr. Perrotti Seconded by Ms. Sacco-Calderone to approve the following motions:

1. To approve with deepest regret, but with 16 years of fondest memories of dedicated service, the letter of resignation, for retirement purposes, from Karen Zaretsky as a Special Education Aide assigned to West Essex High School effective February 1, 2020. 4 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – February 10, 2020

2. To amend the extension of a maternity/disability leave of absence for Caroline DaCosta, World Language teacher, assigned to West Essex Regional High School, to reflect a return date of June 1, 2020

3. To amend the appointment of Ada Trinidad (BA) as a leave replacement World Language teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, to reflect an end date of June 2, 2020, at an annual salary of $74,119 pro-rated, which is Step 12 of the 2019/2020 Bachelor’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide.

4. To approve the extension of the leave of absence for employee ID#1988 from February 29, 2020 through April 3, 2020 with a return date of April 6, 2020.

5. To extend the temporary LLD Social Studies 6th period assignment for Seton Ahearn through April 3, 2020, at the stipend amount of $46.00 per day.

6. To extend the temporary Strategies Applications 6th period assignment for Giovanna Macioci through April 3, 2020, at the stipend amount of $46.00 per day.

7. To extend the temporary Social Studies ICS 6th period assignment for Janice Tufaro through April 3, 2020, at the stipend amount of $46.00 per day.

8. To extend the temporary Resource Social Studies 6th period assignment for Stephanie Graham through April 3, 2020, at the stipend amount of $46.00 per day.

9. To extend the temporary Social Studies ICS 6th period assignment for Sarah Schiffelbein through April 3, 2020, at the stipend amount of $46.00 per day.

10. To approve Cathleen Collins and Dean Ratajczak as staff chaperones at the WEEA negotiated rate of $100.00 per person, per night (Monday and Tuesday), for the 2020 NJ DECA State Career Development Conference to be held at Harrah’s in Atlantic City, New Jersey, from Monday, March 2, 2020 to Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

11. To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisor for the 2019/2020 school year, as per WEEA contract: ACTIVITY STAFF MEMBER STIPEND Winter Guard Assistant Anthony Fabrizio $2,653

12. To approve the suspension, with pay, of Employee ID #2881, effective February 4, 2020 through February 7, 2020.

13. To approve the letter of resignation from Thomas Milinkovich as a Special Education Aide assigned to West Essex Regional High School effective February 10, 2020.

14. To rescind the appointment of Thomas Milinkovich as a Custodian (3:00PM-11:00PM, Tuesday-Saturday), assigned to West Essex Regional High School previously approved at the January 27, 2020 Board meeting.

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15. To approve the extension of a temporary Extra Lunch Duty assignment for Salvatore Gabriele from March 10, 2020 through May 29, 2020, compensation at the stipend amount of $2,125, pro-rated, which is equal to ¼ of a 6th period stipend, as per WEEA contract.

16. To approve three (3) days, without pay, from Wednesday, February 26, 2020, through Friday, February 28, 2020, for Melissa D’Angelo, Reading teacher assigned to West Essex Middle School.

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

West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – February 10, 2020

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

CONSENT AGENDA

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

1. To approve the following field trip request: Class/Teacher Destination Educational Justification Date(s) Collins, Cathleen NJ DECA State Career Students will compete in marketing, Mon-Wed Ratajczak, Dean Development management & entrepreneurship- 03/02-03/04/20 Conference related events Atlantic City, NJ

2. To approve the following requests for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Hagel, Deana The Persistence of Hate: So. Orange, Wednesday Conference Fee: Exploring Contemporary NJ 02/12/20 $25.00 Antisemitism Quinless, James The Persistence of Hate: So. Orange, Wednesday Conference Fee: Exploring Contemporary NJ 02/12/20 $25.00 Antisemitism Kinsey, Karen Practical Strategies to W.Orange, Thursday Conference Fee: Address Challenges of NJ 02/27/20 $279.00 Today’s School Nurse

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2. (continued) To approve the following requests for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Lang, Taylor School Social Workers: Iselin, NJ Monday Conference Fee: Addressing Critical Social 03/23/20 $135.00 Stressors in Schools Cherny, Lauren William Paterson Wayne, NJ Friday Conference Fee: University Counselor 03/27/20 No Cost Event Lekston, Shara PEOSH/NJADP 2019- Mahwah, NJ Friday Conference Fee: 2020 Indoor Air Quality 02/21/20 No Cost Training Lescota, Erica Social Emotional Learning Monroe Monday Conference Fee: & the Arts Twp, NJ 04/20/20 $149.00 Maus-Colucci, What’s New in YA Fairfield, NJ Monday Conference Fee: Jenna Literature & How to Use It 03/09/20 $279.00 in Your Program D’Angelo, What’s New in YA Fairfield, NJ Monday Conference Fee: Melissa Literature & How to Use It 03/09/20 $279.00 in Your Program Plesnitzer, NJCAHPERD Annual Long Sunday Conference Fee: Bettina Convention Branch, NJ 02/23/20 No Cost Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $40.81 Bolger, Ruth 2020 FLENJ Annual Iselin, NJ Friday Conference Fee: Conference 03/27/20 $185.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $20.14 Freda, Jason NJ Vietnam Veterans Holmdel, NJ Friday Conference Fee: Memorial Annual Forum 03/20/20 $65.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $28.98 Mackesy, Jeanette Develop Growth Mindset W. Orange, Monday Conference Fee: in Mathematics NJ 03/02/20 $279.00 Salzarulo, JoAnn Maximizing Newark, NJ Mon-Tues Conference Fee: Comprehensive Input 02/24-02/25/20 $645.00 Gonzalez, Michelle Columbia-Suicide Severity New Friday Conference Fee: Rating Scale Saving Lives & Providence, 03/20/20 No Cost Protecting Liability in NJ Personal Expenses Schools Not to Exceed: $8.19 Minnella, Anthony DAANJ Conference & Atlantic City, Mon-Fri Conference Fee: Workshop NJ 03/16-03/20/20 $375.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $688.00 Rizzo, Christa Harold Rosenbaum New York, Mon-Fri Conference Fee: Conducting Institute NY 08/17-08/21/20 $475.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $149.95

3. To approve the following out-of-district student placement, effective January 27, 2020, for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year: Student Out-of-District School Tuition Student Shepard Preparatory H.S. Tuition--$63,618.84 (pro-rated) ID#2400368 8 Columbia Street January 27, 2020—June 30, 2020 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-984-1600 7 West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – February 10, 2020

4. To approve A Taco Affair, 81 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ as a Structured Learning Experience (SLE) job site from February 11, 2020 through June 30, 2020.

5. To approve Delta-T Group to provide Nursing Services at a rate of $43.25 per hour for Certified School Nurse Services, and $41.75 per hour for RN Services, not to exceed 8 hours per day, from February 10, 2020 through June 30, 2020.

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

West Essex Regional Board of Education MISCELLANEOUS – February 10, 2020

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1 - 4, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Ms. Marcus Seconded by Ms. Egan to approve the following motions:

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

Enclosure 1M

2. 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.

3. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation No. 5 (HS) 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. WHEREAS, on January 27, 2020, the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as “Board of Education”) continued the suspension of a student whose name is on file in the Superintendent’s office until the next regular Board meeting; and 8 West Essex Regional Board of Education MISCELLANEOUS – February 10, 2020

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

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

Ms. Wojtowicz opened the floor to the public for comments on non-agenda items:  Mr. Stuart Hermanns, North Caldwell parent, requested clarification on the fluctuation of West Essex’ school ranking. Mr. Macioci responded.

Motion to adjourn by Ms. Egan Seconded by Mr. Perrotti at 7:57 PM.

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

______President

______Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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