Minutes of Business Meeting of November 20, 2008

MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2012

The monthly Business Meeting of the Piscataway Township Board of Education was held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the Administration Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by the Board President, Ms. Maas.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Salute to Flag - Board President Roll Call - Board Secretary

P Mr. Connors P Mrs. Lopez P Mr. Okamoto P Mrs. Greeley P Ms. Maas 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. Mosier Seconded Mr. Connors Yea 9 Nay 0

IV. PUBLIC SESSION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board reconvenes public session.

Motion to reconvene:

Moved Mrs. Greeley Seconded Mr. Okamoto Yea 9 Nay 0

Public session reconvened at 8:00 p.m.

V. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

. Board retreat on Saturday, August 25, 2012

VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

. STEM Presentation

VII. PERSONNEL & LABOR RELATIONS – Thomas Mosier

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

A. RESIGNATIONS AND RETIREMENTS

Jason Cosma, Computer Technician I/High School Effective: 7/31/12 Reason: Personal

Reginald Davenport, Assistant Principal/Quibbletown Effective: 10/22/12* Reason: Personal

William Gonzalez, Dean of Students/High School Effective: 10/22/12 Reason: Personal

Jennifer Harper, Noontime Aide/Randolphville Effective: 8/10/12 Reason: Personal

Joseph Kashatus, Bus Driver/Transportation Effective: 8/15/12** Reason: Personal

Barbara Nicholson, Substitute Part Time Cleaner Effective: 7/30/12 Reason: Personal

Colleen Price, Dean of Students/High School Effective: 9/21/12 Reason: Personal

Ralph Pennacchio, Assistant Principal/High School Effective: 11/1/12 Reason: Retirement

Joseph Racanello, Preschool Instructor/Children’s Corner Effective: 8/16/12 Reason: Personal

Dawn Scharnikow, Noontime Aide/Arbor Effective: 7/27/12 Reason: Personal

Steven Strazzulla, Computer Associate/High School Effective: 8/1/12 Reason: Termination with cause

Andrea Wallace, Elementary Teacher/ML King Effective: 10/2/12 Reason: Another Job

Dwayne Washington, Bus Driver/Ethel Road/Transportation Effective: 8/24/12 Reason: Personal *Or sooner if suitable replacement is hired ** Contract notice not given

B. APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS - STAFF PERSONNEL

ADMINISTRATOR

The following Administrative personnel with tentative location and assignment, as indicated, effective 9/1/12, pending completion of all required paperwork, for the 2012-2013 school year:

Last Name First Name Location Description Salary Manchanda Gita High School Department Chair Science $92,900

TEACHERS

The following staff, effective 9/1/12, pending completion of all required paperwork, for the 2012-2013 school year:

Samantha Bennett Step 1-MA MC Teacher Account #11-201-100-101-00-37 $51,273 Conackamack

Roberta Blaszczyk Step 2-BA Special Education Science Teacher Account #11-213-100-101-00-37 $48,923 T. Schor

Heather Blumert Step 1-MA Behaviorist Account #11-000-219-104-00-35 $51,273 Grandview

Renee Conforti Step 4-BA + 15 Special Education Math Teacher Account #11-213-100-101-00-37 $51,410 High School

Johanna Engle Step 2-MA Health/Physical Education Account #11-130-100-101-15-05 $51,973 T. Schor

Laurie Filipone Step 1-BA Mathematics Teacher Account #11-140-100-101-12-02 $48,223 High School

Adrianne Gonzalez Step 3-BA Spanish Teacher Account #11-120-100-101-18-11 $49,623 ML King

Jamie Greifenberger Step 2-MA Mathematics Teacher Account #11-130-100-101-12-05 $51,973 T. Schor

James Marsh Step 2-BA Health/Physical Education Account #11-140-100-101-15-02 $48,923 High School

Micheline Picciano Step 12-MA Health/Physical Education Account #11-130-100-101-15-05 $84,713 T. Schor

Jesus Sendon Step 3-BA + 15 Spanish Teacher Account #11-130-100-101-18-03 $50,593 Quibbletown

Emily Slavik Step 3-BA Mathematics Teacher Account #11-130-100-101-12-05 $49,623 T. Schor

Denise Washington Step 1-MA School Psychologist Account #11-000-219-104-00-35 $51,273 High School

NON UNIT

Last Name First Name Job Title Location Salary Bartlett Andrew Computer Associate High School $32,000.00

CLERKS

Nicole Marshall, Clerk Part Time 10 Month/T. Schor, Step 1, FTE .50, at a salary of $14,331 effective 8/29/12, for the customary 90 day probationary period, for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-000-240-105-00-05

Paula Hankerson, Part Time Library Clerk/Randolphville, Step 1, FTE .43, at a salary of $11,225 effective TBD, pending completion of all required paperwork, for the customary 90 day probationary period, for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-000-222-105-01-00

Jennifer Hanson, Part Time Elementary Library Clerk/Grandview Step 1, FTE .43 at a salary of $11,225 effective TBD, pending completion of all required paperwork, for the customary 90 day probationary period, for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-000-222-105-01-00

AIDES

Sandra Yoos, Noontime Aide/Arbor effective 9/5/12, at an hourly rate of $12.00, for the customary 90 day probationary period, for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #60-910-310-100-00-00

Michael Bair, Security Aide/High School effective date TBD pending completion of paperwork, at an hourly rate of $24.11 Account #11-000-266-110-95-25

TRANSPORTATION

The following Bus Drivers at $17.02 per hour and/or $13.09 per hour, depending on routes, effective 9/1/12, pending completion of all required paperwork for the 2012-2013 school year: Accounts #70-000-270-161, 70-000-270-162, 70-000-270-163

Jean Bertolotti Janeth Carbonel Cheryl Dattolo Ruth Dorsey Silvia Pili-DeMondo Carolyn Sanders Dixie Webster

NURSE

Melissa DellaPietro, Part Time Nurse/High School Step 1/FTE .50 with a salary of $22,880.50 for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-000-213-104-000-02

OTHER

Harold Abraham, Health & Physical Education/ML King to be leading the Cardio Club at ML King and Edwin Salcedo, Technology Computer Teacher/.50 FTE Arbor and .50 FTE ML King to be leading the Technology Club at ML King for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-401-100-111-00-11

Christina Constantino, Performing Arts Ensemble Assistant Advisor, as an Extra Duty Contract for the 2012-2013 school year with a salary of $3,170. Account #11-401-100-111-00-02

Arlene Bodensieck, 10 month Secretary Child StudyTeam/High School, for an additional 2 days during the summer of 2012. Account #11-000-219-115-05-36

The following Community Education, Before Care Teachers effective 9/1/12 for the 2012-2013 school year. Offer of employment is contingent upon enrollment. Account #61-852-331-100-83-98

Name Position Hourly Rate Pamela Cesare Teacher $17.86 Linda Chmil Teacher $16.81 Judith Collins Teacher $16.82 Rhonda Cremone Teacher $16.81 Karen Giordano Teacher $16.81 Christie Horvat Teacher $13.00 Patricia Kalman Teacher $17.86 Roberta Levine Teacher $15.30 Christopher Puder Teacher $15.76

The following Community Education, Extended Child Care staff effective 9/1/12 for the 2012-2013 school year. Offer of employment is contingent upon enrollment. Account #61-852-331-100-83-98

Name Position Hourly Rate Casey Atkins Teacher $15.76 Linda Camene Teacher $14.71 Pamela Cesare Desk Assistant $10.25 Linda Chmil Teacher $16.81 Tonya Cofield Aide $11.01 Judith Collins Teacher $17.86 Elizabeth Collins Teacher $15.00 Jeffrey Conway Teacher $15.30 Rhonda Cremone Desk Assistant $11.23 Rhonda Cremone Teacher $16.81 Gwendolyn Crews Desk Assistant $17.74 Daryl De Rogatis Desk Assistant $10.92 Erica Friedman Teacher $23.81 Mary Gagliardi Teacher $13.66 Kimberly Georgeian Supervisor $32.00 Karen Giordano Desk Assistant $11.23 Karen Giordano Teacher $16.81 Kimberly Hannon Teacher $13.66 Christie Horvat Teacher $13.26 Denise Kelly Teacher $15.30 Lilia McDermott Supervisor $32.00 Tracey McGowan Teacher $15.00 Dina McNamara Teacher $16.23 Christopher Nalwasky Aide $7.90 Cota Possien-Kania Teacher $19.96 Christine Reilley Teacher $19.48 Elizabeth Boney-Roche Teacher $13.26 Mary Ruggieri Teacher $18.40 Nicollette Serido Aide $8.50 Jonathan Simmonds Desk Assistant $8.50 Kathleen Vaccarro Aide $9.00

If enrollment increases before the start of the 2012-2013 school year, additional Community Education Before Care Teachers may be selected from the following approved list for the 2012-2013 school year. Offer of employment is contingent upon enrollment. Account #61-852-331-100-83-98

Name Position Hourly Rate Catherine Dallas Teacher $15.76 Logan Fowler Teacher $13.00 Patricia Fritze Teacher $16.81 Jamie Jakubik Teacher $15.30 JoAnn Lutz Teacher $12.24 Claire Pish Teacher $16.81 Christine Reilley Teacher $17.86 Jessica Ritchie-Ruta Teacher $15.30 Jonathan Simmonds Teacher $15.00 Lori Tomei Aide $9.00 Kayla Torok Teacher $15.30

If enrollment increases before the start of the 2012-2013 school year, additional Community Education, Extended Child Care staff may be selected from the following approved list for the 2012- 2013 school year: Offer of employment is contingent upon enrollment. Account #61-852-331-100-83-98

Name Position Hourly Rate MaryAnn Abreu Teacher $13.66 David Bass Aide $7.65 Kylie Bezpa Aide $7.25 Judith Biczis Teacher $15.00 Robin Bowers Teacher $12.00 Taylor Brooks* Aide $8.50 Kiva Brophy Teacher $15.30 Caitlin Brennan* Aide $7.50 Jason Chapman Aide $7.50 Linda Chmil Teacher $16.48 Jennifer DeFrancesco Teacher $15.30 Maureen Donner Teacher $17.86 Lauren Dow Teacher $13.00 Alvaro Escalante Aide $7.25 Allison Farinaccio Teacher $15.00 Janelle Fisher Teacher $15.00 Logan Fowler Teacher $13.00 Rhonda Franklin Teacher $14.42 Patricia Fritze Teacher $16.23 Amanda Furey Teacher $15.00 Stephen Fusaro Aide $7.25 Joan Gargiulo Teacher $17.31 David Gaunt Teacher $18.93 Denise Harris Teacher $15.00 Latiana Jackson Aide $7.25 Jamie Jakubik Teacher $15.30 Shamica Jett Aide $9.00 Jada Jones Aide $7.25 Rachael Kabus Aide $7.25 Patricia Kalman Teacher $17.86 Stacey Kalthoff Teacher $16.81 Melissa Kaye Aide $7.65 Dorothy LaMorte Teacher $15.30 Debbie Lauria Aide $10.92 Christine Lepski Teacher $15.00 JoAnn Lutz Teacher $12.24 Leilani Malig Teacher $15.30 Kathleen Malinconico Teacher $19.48 Robert Mangel Teacher $15.00 Samantha Mooney Aide $7.25 Karen Nesnay Teacher $15.30 Amber Norton Aide $7.50 Heather Posada Aide $9.00 Lauren Previtera Teacher $15.00 Matthew Ritchie Teacher $15.30 Krystal Rolo Aide $7.50 Amy Romano Teacher $15.30 Brian Rosania Teacher $15.00 Brooke Ruoff Aide $7.25 Stephanie Safar Aide $7.25 Mary Schroth Aide $10.92 Nona Schultz Aide $10.40 Karen Serrano Aide $9.00 Vincenzo Stio Teacher $15.30 Caitlin Tomari Aide $7.25 Malcolm Washington Desk Assistant $7.50

*Pending successful completion of criminal history background check

The following Community Education, Pre-school staff effective 9/1/12 for the 2012-2013 school year, contingent upon enrollment: Account #61-853-330-100-00-10-12

Name Position Annual Salary Dorothy Arocho Teacher $26,520.00 David Bass * Aide $13,831.00 Judith Biczis * Aide $17,863.00 Paula Cox * Infant Teacher $24,960.00 Lisa Drummond * Aide $17,863.00 Claudia Farfan * Infant Aide $20,800.00 Amy Ferguson * Aide $13,831.00 Janelle Fisher Teacher $26,520.00 Lisa Kaczetow * Aide $17,863.00 Allison Opperman * Aide $15,717.00 Nicolette Serido * Aide $13,831.00 Gina Stio Aide $15,717.00 Shannon Strauss Teacher $26,520.00 Laurinda Sutphen * Aide $16,215.00

* pending completion of all required paperwork

Name Position Hourly Rate Jonathan Simmonds Sub Caller $10.00

The following staff for Security for SGA events (Powder Puff Football, Homecoming Dance and Talent Show) at $20 per hour to be paid from the SGA account for the 2012-13 school year: Account #11-401-100-115-00-14

Kevin Moses Calvin Fletcher Lauren Sanford

The following personnel for the Community Education Summer Camp extension program for Toddlers effective 8/27/12 to 8/31/12, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hourly rates are dependent on experience. Offer of employment is contingent upon enrollment. Account #61-855-330-100-00-98

Name Position Hourly Rate Taylor Brooks Aide $7.50 Linda Chmil Counselor $15.00 Melissa Kaye Aide $7.65 Gina Stio Aide $10.00

Brian McCarty, STEM Teacher/Conackamack, to serve on the Middle School Technology Initiative (iPads and Constructivism) Planning Committee at $30 per hour, not to exceed 30 hours, as needed for the 2012-2013 school year. Account Number #11-000-221-114-00-22

Timothy Simonitis, for Child Study Team meetings at $30 per hour, as needed, for the 2012 Extended School Year Program. Account #11-000-219-114-00-35

The following teachers for auditorium duties for non-High School events at $30 per hour, as needed for the 2012-13 school year: Account #11-401-100-111-00-02

Colleen Foley Erik Hall Craig Hoek Gayle Joy More

Daniel Wormann in place of Colleen Price, for PS3, a summer interim alternative program at Piscataway High School, at $30 per hour, effective 08/20/12 through 08/30/12. Account #20-280-100-104-00-16

Brian Wischusen, High School Counselor, not to exceed 30 hours, at an hourly rate of $30 to work on special education scheduling at the high school during the summer. Account #11-000-218-114-02-38

John Ping, Coordinator of Trips for Community Education, without pay or health benefits for the 2012- 2013 school year.

The following teachers for revision of Resource Center Science Course offerings (Phase 2 and Phase 3) during the summer of 2012, at $30 per hour, not to exceed a total of 60 hours for the group: Account #11-000-221-114-13-22

Meredith Massey Melissa Regal

The following teachers for After School Tutoring at $30 per hour, as needed, for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-190-100-116-29-02

Mary Awich Lesley Cora Jessica Corrales Jillian Dickey Enrica Funari Sylvia Guensch Carolyn Lee Joshua Longo Kathleen McLaughlin Tonya McGovern Sabrina Mitchell Bhawana Rathee Kelly Severino Dan Taylor

The following teachers for training for the 2012 Summer Programs, at $30 per hour, not to exceed 2 hours each: Account #11-424-100-178-00-22-03

Jennifer Adams Daniel Hemberger Gaye McGee Susan Smith Courtney Angiuli Dianne Hickson Vanessa Moreira-Corbett Theresa Smoke Michael Bal Kevin Hodulik Diane Moskal Brinder Soin Jason Bellew Craig Hoek Selina Myers Lisa Sudfield Jamie Chaikin Michelle Jones Debra Pippin Christine Suver Allison Cohen Ruth Kassop Julie Quadrino Daniel Taylor Jennifer Competielle Ewelina Kowalczuk Bhawana Rathee Emily VanderHorn Megan Costic Adam Latham Da’Shawn Reynolds Matthew Viola Holly Cregar-Porch Heather Lavoie Carolyn Romanoski Michael Weglarz Melissa Eytchison Carolynn Lee Aleda Rusnak Jennifer West Barbara Fevola Margaret Maxted Kelly Russ Anne Marie Wilson Caroline Goniea Von-Netdra May Sybil Segars Leslie Wilson

The following school department teacher leaders to participate in the professional development in Teachscape and Danielson’s Teacher Evaluation Framework on August 16 & 17 at $30 per hour, not to exceed 10 each: Account #11-000-221-114-00-22

Joanne Abbate Rebecca Dayton Nicole Malinconico Seth Richer Dorothy Amme Edward Gornick Laura Mignano Colleen Ridder Kimberly Blanshaft Erik Hall John Murphy Kathleen Savage Janelle Bowe Eileen Kinney Susan Pascullo Robert Starita Sandra Carabello Trinity Lauer Lloyd Pietrak Carrie Thomas Maria Cetta Sandra Martinez Melissa Regal Chris Waldron Daniel Wormann

The following Extra Duty Contracts, as indicated for the 2012-2013 school year:

Middle School Athletics Account# 11-402-100-111-36-02

Robert Uhrin * Middle School Wrestling Coach G-2 $4,137

* Pending Approval of County Office

High School Athletics Account# 11-402-100-111-36-02

Basketball Corey Floyd * Head Girls Coach G-1 $7,864

Gymnastics

Danae Johnson* Assistant Coach G-1 $4,986

Winter Track Jonathan Bizzell Boys and Girls Assistant Coach G-3 $5,170

* Pending completion of all required paperwork and Approval of County Office

SUBSTITUTES

The following Community Education, Before and Extended Child Care substitute staff effective 9/1/12 for the 2012-2013 school year. Offer of employment is contingent upon enrollment. Account #61-852-331-100-83-98

Name Position Hourly Rate Jabeen Ali Teacher $15.00 Jabeen Ali Aide $9.00 Dominick Delello Teacher $12.00 Eileen Kinney Teacher $15.00 Michael Kinney Teacher $15.00 Michael Kinney Aide $9.00 Jerry Mann Teacher $15.00 Ashley Martin Teacher $15.00 Bria Marshall Aide $7.50 Craig Matthews Teacher $15.00 Ashley Menapace Aide $7.75 Kyle McCormick Teacher $15.00 Taryn McCormick Teacher $15.00 Gregory Nordtveit Teacher $14.00 Gregory Nordtveit Aide $9.00 Allyson Paterek Teacher $12.00 Kathryn Paterek Teacher $12.00 Christopher Puder Teacher $15.45 Katherine Queenan Teacher $12.00 Katherine Queenan Aide $8.00 Sui Queenan Aide $9.00 Sui Queenan Teacher $12.00 Kevin Queenan Aide $7.65 Richard Regan Teacher $12.00 Susan Rzewnicki Aide $9.00 Susan Rzewnicki Teacher $12.00 Emily Scoda Teacher $12.00 Katie Scoda Aide $7.50 Katie Scoda Teacher $12.00 Jonathan Simmonds Teacher $12.00 Robert Stoddard Aide $7.75 Dolores Taylor Teacher $15.00 Joanna Taylor Teacher $13.00 Joanna Taylor Aide $9.00 Deborah Terebecki Teacher $15.00 Charles Theilmann Aide $7.50 Shelby Titus Aide $7.25 Amanda Tucker Aide $7.50 Krystal Whitehead Aide $9.00 Krystal Whitehead Teacher $12.00

VOLUNTEERS

The following unsupervised volunteers for ROTC, pending required paperwork, for the 2012-2013 school year:

Hanz Makmur Tjuwaty Indratjahja

The following supervised volunteers for the 2012-2013 school year:

Nicholas Corvino – Football Melissa Dziowgo – Girls Soccer David Fludd – Football John Griggs – Football Keiron Guischard – Girls Soccer Danae Johnson – Gymnastics Juan A. Key II – Football Edwin Mateo – Girls Soccer Frank Oliver – Football Craig Rawles – Football Calvin Williams – Football Gerry Wilson – Football Frank Uhrin – Football

C. CHANGE OF STATUS - STAFF PERSONNEL

TEACHERS

The following changes in salary effective 9/1/12 for the 2012-2013 school year:

Name Location From To

Olga Diamantis, School Randolphville Step 1-6th Year Step 1-Doctorate Psychologist/Behaviorist $53,733 $56,233

Allison Gallegly, School ML King Step 1-6th Year Step 1-Doctorate Psychologist/Behaviorist $53,733 $56,233

Carolynn Lee High School Step 4-BA+15 Step 4-MA Mathematics Teacher $51,410 $55,490

Lisa Pizzuti Eisenhower Step 9-BA Step 9-BA+15 Second Grade Teacher $66,752 $67,722

The following changes in assignment and/or location effective 9/1/12 for the 2012-2013 school year:

Name From To Robert Ahrens Elementary Teacher Elementary Teacher Knollwood Grandview Account #11-120-100-101-01-12 Account #11-120-100-101-01-09

Allison Cohen Mathematics Teacher Mathematics Teacher Conackamack T. Schor Account #11-130-100-101-12-03 Account #11-130-100-101-12-05

Melissa Edwards Speech Correction/Language Specialist Speech Correction/Language Specialist .4 FTE/T. Schor .4 FTE/T. Schor Account #11-000-216-104-00-36 Account #11-000-216-104-00-36

Aaron Eyler Social Studies Teacher Acting Assistant Principal High School High School Account #11-140-100-101-14-02 9/1/12 through 10/31/12 $1,000 per month stipend Account #11-140-100-101-14-02

Aaron Eyler Acting Assistant Principal Dean of Students High School High School Account #11-140-100-101-14-02 Effective 11/1/12 Account #11-140-100-101-09-02

April Hurt Social Studies Teacher Dean of Students High School High School Account #11-140-100-101-14-02 Effective 9/24/12 Account #11-140-100-101-09-02

Karen Nesnay Speech Correction/Language Specialist Speech Correction/Language Specialist Grandview .6 FTE Grandview Account #11-000-216-104-00-36 .1 FTE T. Schor .1 FTE Conackamack .1 FTE Quibbletown .1 FTE High School Account #11-000-216-104-00-36

Melissa Paust Elementary Teacher Elementary Teacher (currently on leave) ML King Randolphville Account #11-120-100-101-01-11 Account #11-120-100-101-01-14

Lisa Shields RP Teacher RP Teacher Knollwood Conackamack Account #11-213-100-101-00-37 Account #11-213-100-101-00-37

Andrea Wallace Elementary School Teacher K-5 Elementary School Teacher K-5 ML King Arbor Account #11-120-100-101-01-11 Account #11-120-100-101-01-06

The following changes in salary for longevity effective 9/1/12 for the 2012-2013 school year: Name Anniversary From To Sandra Carabello 15 years $84,713 $85,463 Cheryl Clougher 25 years $82,913 $84,163 Sarah Coppola 25 years $85,963 $87,213 Dawn Dombroski 15 years $81,963 $82,713 Cathyann Franko 20 years $86,213 $86,713 William Gonzales 15 years $84,713 $85,463 Meredith Kvenvik 20 years $82,413 $82,913 Kathleen Malinconico 15 years $81,663 $82,413 Tracey McGowan 20 years $83,683 $84,183 Joyce Morresi 25 years $87,113 $88,363 Kimberly Rosario 20 years $84,283 $84,783 Cheryl Scriven 15 years $88,173 $88,923 Lisa Shields 30 years $88,413 $88,913 Craig Stein 15 years $82,633 $83,383 Susan Suchocki 15 years $85,013 $85,763 Nancy Tortorelli 20 years $85,463 $85,963 Linda Walton 15 years $85,163 $85,913

Lauren Nathanson, Science Teacher/Schor, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave Act from 9/4/12 through 10/21/12 with pay and with benefits and 10/22/12 through 11/25/12 without pay and with benefits. Account #11-130-100-101-13-05

Kristina Betz, Health & Physical Education Teacher/Conackamack, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave Act from 9/24/12 through 11/25/12 with pay and with benefits. Account #11-130-100-101-15-03

Michelle Klastava, English Teacher/High School, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave Act from 9/10/12 through 10/5/12 AM with pay and with benefits and 10/5/12 PM through 12/4/12 without pay and with benefits. Account #11-140-100-101-11-02

Jennifer Sernotti, Music Teacher, Randolphville/Knollwood, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave Act from 11/12/12 through 1/7/13 with pay and with benefits and 1/8/13 through 3/1/13 without pay and with benefits. Accounts #11-120-100-101-16-12 and #11-120-100-101-16-14

Jillian Yospin-Klouser, Speech Correction/Language Specialist/Children’s Corner, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave Act from 9/4/12 through 10/25/12 AM with pay and with benefits; 10/25/12 PM through 12/8/12 without pay and with benefits; and unpaid Leave of Absence 12/20/12 through 1/1/13 with benefits. Account #11-130-100-101-15-03

Ruth Beltran, Spanish Teacher/High School, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave Act from 4/30/12 through 6/21/12 and 9/4/12 through 10/8/12 AM with pay and with benefits; and 10/8/12 PM through 10/10/12 without pay and with benefits. Account #11-140-100-101-18-02

SECRETARY

Lydia Moses, Secretary-Curriculum and Instruction/Administration Building, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave from 8/13/12 through 9/10/12 with pay and with benefits. Account #11-000-221-105-00-22

CLERK

Name From To Stacy Garcia Elementary Library Clerk Office Clerk – Part Time 10 month Step 5 / FTE .43 Step 1 / FTE .50 Randolphville Randolphville Account #11-000-222-105-01-00 Account #11-000-240-105-00-14

AIDES

The following changes in assignment and/or location effective 9/1/12 for the 2012-2013 school year:

Name From To Calvin Fletcher Security Aide Security Aide High Administration Building Account #11-000-266-110-95-25 Account #11-209-100-320-00-23-44

Jabeen Ali MC Aide PD Aide T. Schor Children’s Corner Account #11-201-100-106-00-37-44 Account #11-215-100-106-00-37-44

Kiva Brophy MD Aide RP Aide Grandview FTE .50 Conackamack/FTE .50 Account #11-212-100-106-00-37-44 Quibbletown Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44

Diane Caratozolo LD Aide PD Aide Eisenhower Children’s Corner Account #11-204-100-106-00-37-44 Account #11-215-100-106-00-37-44

Colleen Cere RP Aide RP Aide T Schor High School Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44 Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44

Donna DeCarlo LD Aide LD Aide Arbor ML King Account #11-204-100-106-00-37-44 Account #11-204-100-106-00-37-44

Jennifer DeFrancesco RP Aide RP Aide High School T. Schor Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44 Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44

Elizabeth Jankowski MD Aide MD Aide ML King Conackamack Account #11-212-100-106-00-37-44 Account #11-201-100-106-00-37-44

Sheri Russo RP Aide RP Aide Arbor Quibbletown Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44 Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44

Maria Santos AT Aide MC Aide Eisenhower Administration Building Account #11-214-100-106-00-37-44 Account #11-201-100-106-00-37-44

Nona Schultz MC Aide MC Aide T. Schor Conackamack Account #11-201-100-106-00-37-44 Account #11-201-100-106-00-37-44

Joanna Taylor PD Aide AT Aide Children’s Corner Eisenhower Account #11-215-100-106-37-44 Account #11-214-100-106-11-37-44

Claire Thomas MC Aide MC Aide T. Schor Conackamack Account #11-201-100-106-00-37-44 Account #11-201-100-106-00-37-44

Barbara Zeeb RP Aide RP Aide Knollwood ML King Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44 Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44

Lauren Previtera, Kindergarten Aide/Randolphville, Leave of Absence without pay for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-190-100-106-01-22-44

Sheri Russo, RP Aide/Arbor, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave Act from 9/18/12 through 11/14/12 with pay and with benefits; and 11/15/12 through 1/2/13 without pay, but with benefits. Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44

Denise Porozok, RP Aide/High School, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical of Absence Act from 9/4/12 through 11/18/12 with pay and with benefits and Medical Leave of Absence from 11/19/12 through 1/31/13 with pay and with benefits. Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44

CUSTODIAN

The following changes in assignment and/or location effective 9/1/12 for the 2012-2013 school year:

Name From To Dennis Kunkel Custodian Grounds Children’s Corner Ethel Road Account #11-215-100-106-00-37-44/FTE .50 Account #11-000-263-110-00-45 Account #61-853-330-100-00-10-12/FTE .50 Maintenance

William Sapp Custodian Maintenance High School Ethel Road Complex Account #11-000-262-110-00-41 Account #11-000-261-110-00-44

OTHER

The following change in hourly rates for the Community Education Summer Camp personnel, Grades Toddler to 8, effective 6/27/12 to 8/24/12. Hourly rates are dependent on experience. Offer of employment is contingent upon enrollment. Account #61-855-330-100-00-98

Name Position Old Hourly Rate New Hourly Rate Stacey Kalthoff Counselor $15.00 $16.00

The following Community Education Pre-school staff change in position and salary, effective 9/1/12: Account #61-853-330-100-10-12

Name From To Amanda Furey Aide/ $20,988.30 Teacher/ $26,000.00

Kristin Granata Aide/ $20,898.60 Teacher/ $26,000.00

Amy Romano Aide/ $18,766.98 Teacher/ $26,000.00

Jonathan Simmonds, Community Education Pre-school Aide, Children’s Corner, change in salary from TBD to $16,215. Account #61-853-330-100-00-10-12

The following change in Middle School Athletic Extra Duty Contract, as indicated for the 2012-2013 school year: Account #11-402-100-111-36-02

Name Position From To

Vincenzo Stio Middle School G-1/ 50% FTE/ $1,871 G-1/ 100% FTE/ $3,742 Basketball Coach

D. RETIREMENT

WHEREAS, Robert L. Copeland has served as Superintendent of the Piscataway Township School district since January 22. 2002, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Copeland has provided outstanding educational and operational leadership to the district during that time, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Copeland has spearheaded numerous, successful initiatives to the district including: the completion of a district wide facility expansion and renovation project, the establishment of full-day Kindergarten and expansion of preschool, the restructuring of our three middle schools, the redesign of Piscataway High School, the establishment of the Haven to serve mental health needs of all students, the return of more than half of our out-of-district special education students to in-district programs, the strengthening of home-school communications, and the establishment of unique support programs to serve the diverse needs of our student body, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Copeland has dedicated his professional career to providing challenging and meaningful educational programs for children throughout the State of New Jersey, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Copeland has informed the Board of his intention to retire from his service to New Jersey Public Education no later than October 31, 2012

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Piscataway Township Board of Education expresses sincere gratitude to Mr. Copeland for his service to the district, wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors and accepts, with regret, his resignation with the intention to retire no later than October 31, 2012.

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Peng Y S Mrs. Greeley Y M Mr. Okamoto Y M Mr. Mosier Ms. King Y Mr. Opitz Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 9 Nay 0

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

Agenda/Business Meeting July 19, 2012 Agenda/Business Meeting Executive Session July 19, 2012

Moved Ms. King Seconded Mrs. Greeley Yea 9 Nay 0

IX. 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.

. Ms. Rose Harris: Board’s intention in involving the community in selecting the next superintendent. . Mr. Radcliff Dwyer: 1. Asked for findings from any girls basketball program investigation 2. Location of 2013 graduation ceremony 3. Data to support a diverse teaching population in Piscataway

Motion to close:

Moved Ms. King Seconded Mr. Mosier Yea 9 Nay 0

X. FISCAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “H”, 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 July 2012 be approved as indicated:

Operating Account Operating Checks $ 2,588,342.78 Payroll Checks: Payroll: July 15, 2012 611,664.12 Payroll: July 30, 2012 755,974.11 Cafeteria Fund 12,462.00 Capital Projects Fund 279,635.50 Debt Service Fund --- Transportation Fund 24,719.28 Total $ 4,272,797.79

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 June 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 June 2012 Dated: June 30, 2012

C. APPROVAL OF PETTY CASH FUNDS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ONE-TO-ONE INITIATIVE

Explanation:

The District continues to expand the use of the iPad as an instructional device. This initiative will require Apple store “app” purchases to facilitate the instruction process. Each middle school, the Curriculum and Instruction and Special Education Departments will have a dedicated $1,000 petty cash fund for the procurement of apps for the middle school one-to-one iPad initiative.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to establish a $1,000 petty cash app account for each of the three middle schools, the Curriculum and Instruction and Special Education Departments, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.8. The custodian of each fund will be the building principal/Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum/Director of Special Services and the maximum allowable expenditure is the available balance of the respective petty cash fund.

D. RECOMMENDATION TO DECLARE EQUIPMENT OBSOLETE FOR PURPOSES OF DISPOSAL

Explanation:

Obsolete equipment having no salvage value is periodically recommended for disposal.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education declares the following equipment obsolete for purposes of disposal:

Item Quantity Dishwashers (Conackamack) 2 Stoves (Conackamack) 2 Yellow wrestling mats (Quibbletown) 2 Desk (C&I Dept) 1 Typewriter (C&I Dept) 1 Pianos (Eisenhower) 2 Upright Piano (Schor) 2 Gas Stove (Schor) 3 Freezer (Schor) 1 Dishwasher (Schor) 1 Dell CPU’s: GX260 (2), GP370 (6),GX620 (1), GX110 (9) 18 Dell Monitors 36 TV’s: Sylvania (1), Panasonic (1), Samsung (2), Sharp (1), 16 JBC (1), Toshiba (1), Zenith (4), GE (1) Unknown (4)

E. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE HELD BY THE ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE ST. FRANCES CABRINI PRESCHOOL FACILITY

Explanation:

The District is expanding its early childhood services to include infant care for the 2012-2013 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to execute an amendment to the facility lease between the Piscataway Township Board of Education Adult And Community Education Department and the Church of St. Frances Cabrini to include the house located at 2300 Cooper Street for the amount of $1,500 per month with the landlord responsible for all utility charges and use fees.

F. APPROVAL OF BID PROJECT CHANGE ORDER

Explanation:

The following work is necessary to facilitate the roofing replacement project at various schools.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following change order for the Roofing Replacement (Various Schools) Project:

Vendor C/O # Project Location Description Amount Chris Andersen Roofing 2 Roofing Randolphville & Arbor Fabricate and install metal $9,062 & Erecting Co. Inc Replacement cladding on fascia boards behind gutters “ “ “ “ Replace soffits $15,230 “ “ “ “ Reuse existing drains ($1,600) TOTAL $22,692

G. AWARD OF BID – PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECT (MULTIPLE SCHOOLS)

WHEREAS, the Piscataway Township Board of Education has designated Spiezle Architectural Group as the Design Consultants for the photovoltaic projects at multiple schools, and

WHEREAS, Speizle Architectural Group has provided a written recommendation to award the bid for the photovoltaic projects at multiple schools to Pfister Energy, and,

WHEREAS, District counsel has reviewed the bid packet of Pfister Energy, and has deemed it complete in accordance with the specifications for the photovoltaic projects at multiple schools,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the award of the bid for the photovoltaic projects at multiple schools to Pfister Energy as follows:

Base Bid $ 3,992,790 Alternate Bid #1 130,300 Additional panels “Combiner C16” Alternate Bid #2 166,800 Additional panels “Combiner C17” Alternate Bid #3 135,170 Additional panels “Combiner C18” TOTAL BID $ 4,425,060

H. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION ROUTE AGREEMENTS FOR 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

Explanation:

In an effort to reduce transportation costs, the district utilizes transportation route agreements where appropriate.

1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Piscataway as the “HOST” district and Middlesex Board of Education as the “JOINER” district for the 2012-2013 school year for the following routes:

Bishop Ahr High School/St. Joseph High School $ 17,944.20 Piscataway Regional Day School (MRESC) $ 42,031.80 Piscataway Vo-Tech $ 10,328.40 Timothy Christian School $ 7,178.40

2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Piscataway as the “HOST” district and Dunellen Board of Education as the “JOINER” district for the 2012-2013 Extended School Year for the following routes:

Bright Beginning Learning Center (MRESC)/ Piscataway Regional Day School (MRESC) $ 3,237.85 Lakeview School CP Center $ 4,110.90

3. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Piscataway as the “HOST” district and Dunellen Board of Education as the “JOINER” district for the 2012-2013 school year for the following routes:

Bright Beginning Learning Center (MRESC) $ 20,503.00 East Brunswick Vo-Tech $ 4,100.00 Lakeview School CP Center $ 21,016.80 Piscataway Vo-Tech $ 21,528.00 Raritan Valley Academy (MRESC) $ 20,300.40 Raritan Valley Academy (MRESC) Interim Program $5,162.40 SAIL Work Program $1,267.20

4. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Piscataway as the “HOST” district and South Plainfield Board of Education as the “JOINER” district for the 2012-2013 Extended School Year for the following routes:

Children’s Center of Monmouth County $ 1,583.40 CP Center $ 1,903.25

5. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Piscataway as the “HOST” district and South Plainfield Board of Education as the “JOINER” district for the 2012-2013 school year for the following routes:

Children’s Center of Monmouth County $ 20,502.00 CPC High Point $ 21,016.80 East Brunswick Vo-Tech $ 4,100.40

6. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Piscataway as the “HOST” district and Dunellen Board of Education as the “JOINER” district for the 2012-2013 Extended School Year for the following routes:

Bright Beginning Learning Center (MRESC)/ Piscataway Regional Day School (MRESC) $ 3,237.85 Lakeview School CP Center $ 4,110.90

7. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Piscataway as the “HOST” district and Highland Park Board of Education as the “JOINER” district for the 2012-2013 Extended School Year for the following routes:

Bright Beginning Learning Center (MRESC) $ 3,237.85

8. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Piscataway as the “HOST”district and Highland Park Board of Education as the “JOINER” district for the 2012-2013 school year for the following routes:

Bishop George Ahr/St. Joseph’s HS $ 6,282.00 Bright Beginnings Learning Center (MRESC) $ 30,450.60 Rutgers Prep $ 8,973.00 Timothy Christian School $ 3,587.40

9. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Piscataway as the “HOST” district and Metuchen Board of Education as the “JOINER” district for the 2012-2013 school year for the following routes:

Timothy Christian School $ 11,664.00 East Brunswick Vo-Tech $ 2,030.40

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mrs. Greeley Y Mr. Okamoto Y M Mr. Connors Y S Ms. King Y Mr. Opitz Y Mr. Mosier Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Peng Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 9 Nay 0

XI. CURRICULUM

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “H”, 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 Standards Class/Group Teacher/Advisor School Date(s)

C NJ Vietnam Social Studies – 20 ROTC Cadets Major C. Taylor High School September 7, Veterans Museum – 6.1.12 (Grades 10-12) 2012 Holmdel, NJ 21st Century Life & (8:30-4:00) Careers – 9.1.8; 9.1.12

C Orientation Flight 21st Century Life & 35 ROTC Cadets Major C. Taylor High School October 19, 2012 leaving from Joint Careers – 9.1. (Grades 9-12) (6:00-4:00) Base McGuire-Dix – Lakehurst, NJ

B. APPROVAL OF PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS OVERNIGHT ATTENDANCE AT SUMMER CAMP AUGUST 24-27, 2012

Explanation:

The Piscataway High School cheerleaders have been attending summer camp at Pine Forest Cheerleading Camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania for the past several summers. This year’s camp dates are August 24-27, 2012. Cheerleader attendance at this summer camp experience helps to benefit safety instruction and team building activities which provide an atmosphere of student growth and learning. Board approved coaches will chaperone this trip. The cost is $237 per student and $1,600 for group transportation, all of which the students will fundraise; therefore, there is no cost to the Board.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the attendance of the Piscataway High School Cheerleading team at the Pine Forest Cheerleading Camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania from August 24-27, 2012. This trip will be at no cost to the Board.

C. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL EXCHANGE VISIT FROM PISCATAWAY TO SPAIN (WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT) FEBRUARY 15-24, 2013

Explanation:

It is being requested that permission be granted to plan, organize and carry out the proposed exchange visit from Piscataway High School to Sagrada Familia School in Barcelona, Spain to take place from February 15-24, 2013. The students in the Spanish classes of Piscataway High School will benefit from the experience of corresponding with and being hosted by their sister school in Spain. Ms. Corrales and Ms. Herrera (Spanish Teachers), Mr. Ecklin (retired WL Teacher) and other World Language teachers will make all arrangements for this educational experience and chaperone the school field trip at no cost to the Board.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves a trip for students from Piscataway High School and their chaperones to Barcelona, Spain which will take place February 15- 24, 2013 at no cost to the Board.

D. SISTER SCHOOL EXCHANGE PROGRAM FROM SPAIN TO PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL (WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT) MARCH 13-23, 2013

Explanation:

It is being requested that permission be granted to plan, organize and carry out the proposed exchange visit of students from Sagrada Familia School in Barcelona, Spain to Piscataway High School during the third marking period of the 2012-2013 school year. The students in the Spanish classes of Piscataway High School benefit from the experience of corresponding with and hosting their sister school here in Piscataway. Ms. Jessica Corrales, Ms. Amarfi Herrera and additional World Language Department staff members will make all arrangements for this educational experience. The school field trips within the United States will be chaperoned by Charles Ecklin, a PHS retired WL department staff member, and the chaperones from Spain at no cost to the Board.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Board of Education approves the exchange visit of the students and their chaperones from Sagrada Familia School in Barcelona, Spain to Piscataway High School during the third marking period from March 13-23, 2013 at no cost to the Board.

E. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ENTITLEMENT APPLICATION (FY 2012) IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $856,158

Explanation:

As required by the New Jersey State Department of Education, the original approved board resolution to accept the No Child Left Behind FY12 in the amount of $824,521 has been modified to reflect the reallocation of carryover funding in the amount of $856,158. This allows for the increase of $31,637 from Title’s IA, IIA, IID, and III.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept the amended No Child Left Behind FY12 application reflecting carryover and reallocation of funds in the total amount of $856,158.

F. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ENTITLEMENT GRANT (FY 2013) IN THE AMOUNT OF $805,342

Explanation:

The Piscataway Township Board of Education received notification of its eligibility to apply for a No Child Left Behind (NCLB) entitlement grant. The NCLB legislation incorporates principles and strategies that include increased accountability for schools, greater choice for parents and students.

Title I, Part A: Basic, Concentration, Targeted & EFIG $ 535,918 Title II, Part A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund 141,575 Title III, Part A: Grants and Subgrants for English Language Acquisition and Language Enhancement 66,588 Title III, Immigrant: Immigrant 61,261

TOTAL: $ 805,342

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to apply for the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) entitlement grant funding in the amount of $805,342 including expenditures to be incurred for participating private schools in the Piscataway Community for the 2012-2013 school year.

G. APPROVAL OF INTER-LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ESL CERTIFICATION

Explanation:

The Franklin Township School District is seeking to share services related to ESL certification.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education and the Franklin Township Board of Education enter into an inter-local service agreement whereby employees from the Franklin Township Board of Education can enroll in and attend an Piscataway School District ESL certification program (administered by TCNJ). Franklin Township will be responsible for all of the costs associated with the program for their employees (approximately $900 per attendee).

H. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AWARDED UNDER 18a:18a-4.1

Explanation:

N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1 permits the District to purchase certain services in lieu of public bidding for the procurement of specialized goods and services the price of which exceeds the bid threshold. This contract will provide certified online streaming services for all ten (10) school buildings. Discovery Education is a powerful online resource for teachers and students as it offers a breadth and depth of digital media content that is aligned to state standards and supports classroom instruction while engaging students. Teachers throughout the district utilized this resource in their classrooms streaming thousands of video segments to students this past year.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to execute the contract with Discovery Education (NJBRC #0092153) in the amount of $16,225 for the Discovery Education streaming program in all 10 school locations.

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Ms. King Y Mr. Opitz Y Mrs. Greeley Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Peng Y M Mr. Mosier S Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 9 Nay 0

XII. PUPIL SERVICES

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

A. APPROVAL OF TUITION CONTRACTS

Explanation:

Due to our expansive offerings in special education in-district programs and their excellent reputation, several school districts have requested consideration for placement in available classroom openings.

1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the tuition contracts between the Carteret Board of Education as the sending district and the Piscataway Township Board of Education as the receiving district for a total tuition cost, including related services, of $86,400 for three special education students commencing September 5, 2012 and terminating on June 20, 2013 as follows:

Tuition Speech Counseling TOTAL

Student A : BD Program $26,100 $1,620 $1,620 $29,340 Student B: BD Program $26,100 n/a $1,620 $27,720 Student C: BD Program $26,100 n/a $3,240 $29,340

TOTAL $86,400

2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the tuition contract between the Dunellen Board of Education as the sending district and the Piscataway Township Board of Education as the receiving district for a total tuition cost, including related services, of $57,475 for one special education student commencing September 5, 2012 and terminating on June 20, 2013 as follows:

Tuition Personal Aide Counseling TOTAL

Student A : BD Program $26,100 $29,755 $1,620 $57,475

3. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the tuition contracts between the Edison Board of Education as the sending district and the Piscataway Township Board of Education as the receiving district for a total tuition cost, including related services, of $89,715.18 for two special education students commencing September 5, 2012 and terminating on June 20, 2013 as follows:

Tuition Speech OT 1:1 Aide TOTAL

Student A :MC Program $22,000.00 $3,240.00 n/a n/a $25,240.00 Student B:SAIL Program $25,000.00 $6,480.00 $3,240.00 $29,755.18 $64,475.18

TOTAL $89,715.18

4. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the tuition contracts between the New Brunswick Board of Education as the sending district and the Piscataway Township Board of Education as the receiving district for a total tuition cost, including related services, of $28,260 for one special education students commencing September 5, 2012 and terminating on June 20, 2013 as follows:

Tuition Counseling TOTAL

Student A : MC Program $26,100 $2,160 $28,260

5. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the tuition contracts between the Plainfield Board of Education as the sending district and the Piscataway Township Board of Education as the receiving district for a total tuition cost, including related services, of $25,320 for one special education student commencing September 5, 2012 and terminating on June 20, 2013 as follows:

PHS Phys Ed Tuition Speech OT General Ed TOTAL

Student A :LLD Program $21,300 $1,620 $900 $1,500 $25,320

6. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the tuition contracts between the South Plainfield Board of Education as the sending district and the Piscataway Township Board of Education as the receiving district for a total tuition cost, including related services, of $45,600 for two special education students commencing September 7, 2012 and terminating on June 20, 2013 as follows:

Tuition Speech TOTAL

Student A: SAIL Program $25,000 $2,700 $27,700 Student C: SAIL Program (am only) $12,500 $5,400 $17,900

TOTAL $45,600

B. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SETTLEMENT

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the settlement of a special education due process proceeding in the matter of P.L. and S.S. o.b.o. T.L.. v Piscataway Township Board of Education, United States Federal District Court Dkt. No. 2:12 – cv - 03304 on terms set forth in a written settlement agreement in a form suitable to the Board Attorney, and that the Superintendent is hereby authorized to execute same.

C. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SETTLEMENT

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the settlement of a special education due process proceeding in the matter of M.E. and M.C. o.b.o. T.E. v Piscataway Township Board of Education, OAL Dkt.No. EDS – 14781-2011 on terms set forth in a written settlement agreement in a form suitable to the Board Attorney, and that the Superintendent is hereby authorized to execute same.

D. APPROVAL OF DISTRICT PHYSICIANS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education hereby approves the following district physicians for the 2012-2013 school year:

University Orthopaedics Group (Athletic Physicians):

$150 Per home football game and other sporting events which require the presence of an orthopaedic physician/orthopaedic resident as dictated by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) NC Phone access to the Sport Medicine Center for Athletic Trainers NC Standing Orders for Physical Therapy Modalities/Protocols NC Impact – Concussion Review NC Assistance with Weight Management and body-fat testing of wrestlers NC On-site Athletic Evaluation as needed by Sports Medicine Staff

Dr. Julio Hip-Flores:

$65 Health History/Medical Evaluation of Employees (paid by employee) $35 Mantoux test for Employees (paid by employee) $100 Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination $100 Per hour for Consultation with Superintendent $40 Extended Visit with Parent (Drug/Alcohol related), Medical Testimony $50 Consultations and Reviews of Health History Assessments

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Peng Y S Ms. King Y M Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Mr. Mosier Mr. Opitz Y Mrs. Greeley Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 9 Nay 0

XIII. ADMINISTRATIVE & AUXILIARY – Isaac Peng

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

Robert Manning Certified Playground Safety Inspectors Course September 24 – $540 & Exam 26, 2012

Dorothy Amme Presenter at Art Educators of NJ Convention October 1 & 2, $200 Lisa Lentini- (Teachers will share workshop K-12 during 2012 Each Pombrio District In-Service in November)

Deborah Rogoff NJ Association of Learning Consultants Fall October 26, 2012 $125 Symposium

B. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES

1. Explanation:

The following resolutions reflect 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 resolution for contracted services:

Dr. Rajeswari Muthuswamy be contracted to conduct psychiatric evaluations to Piscataway students at a rate of $450 per evaluation performed at the provider’s office for the 2012 – 2013 school year.

2. Explanation:

Steve Yanick, consulting engineer and radio technician, will continue the growth of programming between students at Piscataway High School and Rutgers University. This sharing opportunity encourages mentoring with college students and enriches the high school students’ experience in the communications field. Half of the cost of this service will be paid through Account #11-190- 100-320-20-02 and the balance will be paid through Community Education funding.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to contract with Steve Yanick, consulting engineer and radio technician for Piscataway High School, at the annual rate of $5,000 for the 2012-2013 school year.

C. BOARD POSITION ON PROPOSED HIGH DENSITY (422 UNIT) DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

WHEREAS, Lackland Holding Company LLC has made application to the Piscataway Township Planning Board for various land use approvals for the development of a high-density 422-unit apartment complex at 47-55 Old New Brunswick Road; and

WHEREAS, the Piscataway Township Board of Education is responsible for providing a thorough and efficient education to all school-age children residing in the Township; and

WHEREAS, the proposed development is likely to generate a significant number of school-age children; and

WHEREAS, due to the budgetary constraints within which the Board of Education is required to operate, its personnel, facilities and other resources cannot adequately serve a large influx of additional students on the order of what is expected from the proposed development; and

WHEREAS, the significant number of additional students likely to reside at the proposed development will cause an increase in class sizes at all grade levels that will negatively affect the quality of education for all students, including those residing at the proposed development, and place an intolerable strain on the school district's budget; and

WHEREAS, the proposed development will unduly burden other municipal services, including police and fire protection, and generate significant traffic that cannot adequately be accommodated by existing roadways;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education opposes the approval of the proposed development application; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Piscataway Township Board of Education, and that a true copy be forwarded to the Secretary of the Piscataway Township Planning Board for inclusion in the record of the proposed application.

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Opitz Y Mrs. Greeley Y S Mr. Mosier M Mr. Peng Y Ms. King Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 9 Nay 0

XIV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

. Curriculum Committee: Mr. Mosier . Community Relations: Mrs. Greeley . Legislative Committee: Mr. Connors

XV. NEW BUSINESS

. None

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

Moved Mrs. Greeley Seconded Mr. Okamoto Yea 9 Nay 0

- - - Meeting adjourned at 8:59 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Brian P. De Lucia Board Secretary