BOARD OF EDUCATION REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING August 9, 2010 Board Secretary’s Memorandum

DATE PLACE Monday, August 9, 2010 West Essex High School North Caldwell, MEETING Regular Meeting

PRIVATE SESSION ADJOURNED 7:00 P.M. 7:40 P.M.

CALLED TO ORDER ADJOURNED 7:42 P.M. 9:00 P.M.

OPEN MEETING:

Mrs. Phyllis Helmstetter, President, presided and voiced the call to order at 7:42 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance

ROLL CALL: Mr. F. Antonucci Mrs. C. Aschoff – Vice-President - Absent Mrs. J. Candido Mrs. A. Gerken Mrs. P. Helmstetter –President Mr. D. Laible Mr. P. Rando Mrs. M. Rosenberg Mrs. D. Storey

Administration: Dr. Thomas McMahon, Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Falkowski, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING: Notice of the August 9, 2010 meeting of the Board of Education was mailed and faxed 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 May 4, 2010 and to The Star Ledger on the same day.

COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT:

Mrs. Helmstetter commented on the possible need to re-schedule the August 23rd Board meeting due to lack of a quorum.

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Ms. Carrie Sterrs, Communications/Planning Officer, presented an overview of the district’s current website and a proposed website solution to encourage interaction between staff members, students, parents, and the community.

COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS: None

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

Dr. McMahon commented relative to the following: the district’s summer construction projects; the new food service menu posted on the district’s website; and the district’s new ―Knight‖ mascot.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Mrs. Longo commented relative to the following: Awards Assembly MSG Varsity Library Committee ImPACT software Guidance update New Supervisor of Special Education Graduation

Mr. Montgomery commented about improvement in test scores.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mrs. Helmstetter opened the floor to the public for comments on agenda items:  Mrs. Ellen Sardivitch commented that report cards were distributed with incorrect GPA’s . Requested that the problem be fixed.  Mrs. Marsha George commented on the aesthetic improvements to the district’s buildings and surrounding grounds.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Finance & Physical Plant Management – Mrs. Gerken reported on the following: the ARC refund through surplus; purchase of a new sign; increasing library hours to accommodate the needs of the community; energy savings; technology update; new food service company; Science lab renovations; the tax levy; and submission of Schools Development Authority (SDA) paperwork.

Technology – Mr. Antonucci commented on the purchase of 100 new computers and 75 desktops relative to the district’s 3-your Technology Plan. Mr. Antonucci stated that 300 computers will be replaced over the three-year period. . Curriculum & Instruction – no report.

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Policy – Mrs. Rosenberg commented that six policies had been revised with four listed on tonight’s agenda for first reading.

Public Relations/Community Outreach – Mrs. Storey commented on the Committee’s goal to disseminate information to the public as quickly as possible.

West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE – August 9, 2010

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 Mrs. Gerken Seconded by Mrs. Candido to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the attached transfer report from June 24, 2010 through August 5, 2010. Enclosure 1F – 6F

2. To approve the bills and claims from check number 007273 through check number 007274 and check number 007376 through check number 007385 and check number 510112. Capital Project Fund check number 301074 through check number 301076 and check number 301078 through 301083. Payroll Fund check number 500310 through check number 500315. Cafeteria Fund check number 601042. Void check numbers 007275 and 301077. Totaling: $ 1,684,691.79. Enclosure 7F - 17F

3. To approve the Regular Meeting minutes of July 12, 2010.

Enclosure 18F – 33F

4. To approve the Executive Session minutes of July 12, 2010.

Enclosure 34F

5. To approve the Third Addendum, as appended, to the agreement between the West Essex Regional Board of Education and SSP Architects. Enclosure 35F – 38F

6. To approve Integrys Energy Services to provide energy services to the West Essex Regional School District at an estimated cost savings of approximately 20% per year.

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7. To approve the district’s application for the 2010-2011 school year for the following entitlement grants (through the NJ Department of Education, No Child Left Behind Act Consolidated Formula Sub grant):

Title I Part A $34,019 Title II Part A $20,445 Title II Part D $76

8. To approve the refusal of the Title III funds for 2010-2011 school year in the amount of $1,376.

[NOTE: In order to receive these funds, our district would have to form a consortium totaling $10,000 in grant funds involving multiple districts.]

ROLL CALL: Yes: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Candido, Mrs. Gerken, Mr. Laible, Mr. Rando, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mrs. Storey and President Mrs. Helmstetter No: None Abstain: Mr. Laible (#3 & #4 only) Absent: Mrs. Aschoff

West Essex Regional Board of Education BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – August 9, 2010

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

CONSENT AGENDA Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-3, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mr. Antonucci Seconded by Mrs. Gerken to approve the following motions:

1. To rescind Buildings & Grounds Motion #5 from the July 12, 2010 Board meeting approving Change Order #2 for D&L Paving in the amount of $5,300.

2. To approve the following Change Order for the contract between West Essex Regional Board of Education and LG-II Co., Inc., on the Window Replacement at West Essex Junior High School and West Essex High School project: CO #GC-9 Provide material and labor for a new door for Room 513B Greenhouse…………………………..…………$ 4,641.53 Total $4,641.53

Enclosures 1BG – 2BG

3. To accept, as per West Essex Regional Board of Education Policy and Regulation #7230, a donation of a Rocktec sound system from the West Essex Parent Teacher Organization whose estimated value is $2,020.00 to be installed in the West Essex Regional School District Fitness Center. 4 West Essex Regional Board of Education BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – August 9, 2010

ROLL CALL: Yes: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Candido, Mrs. Gerken, Mr. Laible, Mr. Rando, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mrs. Storey and President Mrs. Helmstetter No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mrs. Aschoff

West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – August 9, 2010

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

CONSENT AGENDA Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-22, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mr. Rando Seconded by Mrs. Rosenberg to approve the following motions:

1. To accept the letter of resignation from Danielle Shanley as Teaching Instructional Supervisor for English, Reading, and Librarian Staff in the West Essex Regional School District effective July 20, 2010. Enclosure 1P

2. To approve the appointment of Anna Morse as Teaching Instructional Supervisor for English, Reading, and Librarian Staff in the West Essex Regional School District effective August 25, 2010, for the 2010/2011 school year, at an annual salary of $92,000.

3. To approve the appointment of Andrea L. Schechter as Supervisor of Special Services assigned to the West Essex School District effective September 17, 2010, or sooner, if released from current contract, for the 2010/2011 school year, at an annual salary of $111,000, pro-rated for lesser service. Enclosure 2P – 3P

4. To approve the appointment of Deirdre Hoover (BA) as a Teacher of English assigned to West Essex High School effective September 1, 2010, for the 2010/2011 school year, at an annual salary of $51,823, which is Step 1 of the 2010/2011 Bachelor’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Ms. Hoover replaces Mr. Caesar DiLiberto, who was changed in status to Dean of Students.]

5. To approve the appointment of Robert Miller as a Groundsman assigned to the Maintenance Department of the West Essex Regional School District effective August 10, 2010, for the 2010/2011 school year, at an annual salary of $42,500.53, pro-rated for lesser service. This is Step 8 of the 2010/2011 Custodial Salary Guide plus contractual stipend eligibility for receipt of valid New Jersey Boiler license. [NOTE: Mr. Miller replaces Richard Wilson, who retired.] 5 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – August 9, 2010

6. To approve the appointment of Michael Tesauro as an Electrician assigned to the Maintenance Department of the West Essex Regional School District effective August 16, 2010, for the 2010/2011 school year, at an annual salary of $52,977.00, pro-rated for lesser service. This is Step 9 of the 2010/2011 Custodial Salary Guide plus contractual stipend eligibility for receipt of valid New Jersey Electrical license. [NOTE: Mr. Tesauro replaces Benjamin Ortiz.]

7. To approve the change in status of John Boronow from Teaching Instructional Supervisor for Art, Music, Family and Consumer Sciences to Teacher of Music on the appropriate step of the salary guide, consistent with his tenure and seniority rights, effective July 29, 2010.

8. To approve the sidebar agreement with the West Essex Education Association, as appended, approving Linda Welfel to teach Algebra 7 for the 2010/2011 school year. Enclosure 3P – 4P

9. To rescind the appointment of Greg Ruggiero as 7/8 Grade Boys/Girls Soccer Coach for the 2010 Fall Soccer Season. [NOTE: Mr. Ruggiero is being appointed as Assistant Boys Soccer Coach on Personnel Motion #8.]

10. To approve the following additional 2010/2011 Fall Coaching appointments:

SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND

Boys Soccer Greg Ruggiero Assistant Coach 1 $5,480 Girls Soccer Toni-Anne Cavallo Assistant Coach 1 $5,480 7/8 B/G Soccer Allison Pinadella 7/8th Grade Coach 1 $5,130

11. To approve the following individuals to work throughout the 2010-2011 athletic seasons, at the 2009-2010 Schedule E - Sports Non Coaching Positions rates, as per WEEA contract, as appended: Linda Vicari Andrea Mondadori Heather Hemmer Hugh Albanesius Jason Freda William Wosilius John Boronow Anthony Minella David Drozjock Jeff Dougan Jarrod Cappello Donna Nucera Don Albanese Paula Frisch Michael Tierney Barbara Bruchac Denise Logan Amanda Procaccino Jill Cosse Leon Samuels Marion McGuinness

Michael Markey Bryan McNaught James Quinless

Dominick Linsalato William Humes Anthony Emering

Greg Ruggiero Stacey Gadek Justin Schwindel

Alicia Perez Janice Emering Tim Glenn Enclosure 5P 6 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – August 9, 2010

12. To approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that Carrie Sterrs be granted a maternity/disability leave of absence from January 24, 2011 through March 11, 2011, without pay and with medical benefits, as per attached. Enclosure 6P

13. To approve the following Middle School staff for Schedule B stipend activities, as per WEEA contract, as needed, for the 2010/2011 school year: 7th Grade Class Advisor Christine Sell $3,084.00 8th Grade Class Advisor Heather Ludington $3,084.00 Art Club Sheryl Tekel $1,997.00 Art Show Activities Roger Munch/ 604 Sheryl Tekel +604 Total=1,208 Book Club Catherine Spinella $365.00 Character Education Club Theresa Imhoff $701.00 Dance Program To be determined $2,335.00 Key Club – Asst. MS Jill Schneck $1,303.00 Key Club – MS Jo-Ann Crawford $2,994.00 Literary Magazine James Massa $996.00 Math Counts Linda Welfel $969.00 Music Activities - Band Rick Fitzke $3,020.00 Music Activities - Chorus To be determined $3,020.00 Music Activities - Orchestra Alex Soares $3,020.00 Nat. Jr. Honor Society – MS Tom Lancaster $281.00 Newspaper James Massa $2,068.00 Rogate – MS Val Robinson $701.00 Student Store Nancy Beck $729.00 Trip Coordinator 7th Grade Paula Arbadji $328.00 Trip Coordinator 8th Grade Heather Ludington $328.00 Vocal Ensemble To be determined $1,278.00 WE CARE Shannon Corcoran $1,579.00 Yearbook – MS Rick Fitzke $4,205.00

14. To approve the following Middle School Teachers for 6th period assignments for the 2010/2011 school year at the negotiated rate of $7,750, as per WEEA contract: Algebra 7 Linda Welfel Algebra 8 Sheryl Phillips English 7-2 Tom Kemper Exploratory 8 – Computers Sue Sherman (2) ILS 7-2 Melissa Pomaco, James Massa Italian 7 Margarita Carrasco Science 7-1 Paula Arbadji Science 7-2 Jean Zuhl Social Studies 7-1 James Quinless Social Studies 8-1 Tricia McCarthy

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15. To approve the following High School Teachers for 6th period assignments for the 2010/2011 school year at the negotiated rate of $7,750, as per WEEA contract: Department Class Recommendation Science Earth/Environmental Wall, Jamie Science Physics Fink, Wendy Phys. Ed. Physical Education To be determined Art Studio Art I To be determined Art Studio Art II To be determined Industrial Arts Power Mechanics Bettini, Rich Business Virtual Business Mondadori, Andrea Business Tech Apps Emering, Janice Business Personal Finance Emering, Janice Math SAT McNaught, Krista We Connect 1. Earth/Environmental 1. Martin, Tim All of the WE 2. Chem Comm 2. Elfenbein, Erica Connect positions 3. Algebra I 3. Cammarano, Kristin are 2/5 of a sixth 4. Algebra II 4. Falconieri, Erica period assignment 5. Geometry 5. Thom Carroll, Jenn 6. English I 6. Perez, Alicia 7. English II 7. McNaught, Bryan 8. English III 8. Larkin, Morgan 9. World History 9. Samuels, Leon 10. US I 10. Benacquista, Chris 11. US II 11. Muller, Robert 12. Biology 12. Bruffy, Wendy 13. Spanish I 13. Brophy, Kelly 14. Phys. Ed. 14. Ruggiero, Greg

16. To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2010/2011 school year, as per WEEA contract: 9th Grade Class Advisor (SHS) Chris Benacquista 3,225 10th Grade Class Advisor (SHS) Amanda Procaccino 3,505 11th Grade Class Advisor (SHS) Cyndy McDonough 3,758 12th Grade Class Advisor (SHS) Anthony Minella 4,197 Art Club (SHS) Eileen Dormer 1,997 Art Show Activities (per person) Amanda Procaccino 604 per person (SHS/JHS) Eileen Dormer Band: Asst. Director Drill Instructor Michael Cardillo 3,542 Band: Assistant Director Visual Ensemble Heather Lauritano 3,542

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16. (continued) To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2010/2011 school year, as per WEEA contract: Band: Asst Director Percussion Jeremy Williams 3,542 Coordinator Heather Lauritano Michael Cardillo Band: Camp Chaperone (5 per David Peterson individual) David Iaccovella 701 per person Josh Getka Band: Camp Nurse (RN) Paula Frisch 701 Band: Marching Director John Scozzaro 8,230 Band: Specialized Instructor - Brass David Iaccovella 2,364 Band: Specialized Instructor - Percussion David Peterson 2,364 Band: Specialized Instructor - Woodwind Michael Still 2,364 Band: Specialized Instructor March/ Josh Getka 2,364 Maneuver Olivia Macaluso & 182.50 Book Club (SHS) +182.50 Tony Zuppa Total=365 Chaperones (per non fund raising Cyndy McDonough 80 per event events) (SHS/JHS) Character Education Club (SHS) Heather Hemmer 701 Committee Meeting Attendance To be determined 49 per meeting (SHS/JHS) Dance Company (SHS) Dana Del Grosso 5,749 DECA Advisor (SHS) Cathy Collins 1,796 Sue Sherman Robyn Paglia Neil Fardin Barbara Bruchac Detention/General Disciplinarian (SHS) Cyndy McDonough 53 per session Alicia Perez Neil Carrozza Anna Barbone Janice Emering Sue Sherman Robyn Paglia Neil Fardin Barbara Bruchac Detention/Saturday Disciplinarian/ Cyndy McDonough 98 per session E-Dash Detention (SHS) Alicia Perez Neil Corrozza Anna Barbone Janice Emering Drama Advisor/Director (SHS) Christa Sorrentino 1,599

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16. (continued) To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2010/2011 school year, as per WEEA contract: Drama Stage Crew Advisor (per drama) To be determined 1,598 (SHS) Essex Count Mathematics League (SHS) Kristen Cammarano 548 FBLA (SHS) per person Sue Sherman 1,049 French Club/Honor Society (SHS) To be determined 558 Honor Society (SHS) John Boronow 1,812 Iron Hills Mathematics League (SHS) Kristen Cammarano 833 Italian Club/Honor Society (SHS) Co- Anna Barbone & 279 +279 advisors Lucia Bazzarelli Total=558 Key Club Advisor (SHS) Jody Dolce 2,944 Key Club Assistant (SHS) Donna Mateyka 1,303 Neil Fardin Alicia Perez Library After School Advisor (SHS) Deanna Lippi 54 Susan Heinis Dana Bartello Music Activities Band (SHS) To be determined 3,020 Music Activities Choral (SHS) John Boronow 3,020 Music Activities Orchestra (SHS) To be determined 3,020 Musical: Choreographer (SHS) To be determined 2,301 Musical: Director (SHS) Christa Sorrentino 3,197 Musical: Music Director/Rehearsal Pianist Donna Mateyka 2,301 (SHS) Musical: Pit Band Coordinator (SHS) To be determined 1,918 Musical: Stage Crew Advisor (SHS) To be determined 3,197 National Art Honor Society (SHS) Eileen Dormer 373 National Engineering Design Challenge Richard Bettini 799 (SHS) Newspaper Advisor Wessex Wire (SHS) Cassie Lo 5,610 Robotics Club Assistant (SHS) To be determined 1,245 Robotics (SHS) Richard Bettini 1,866 Roundtable Literary Magazine (SHS) Lynn Bailey 1,083 SADD (SHS) To be determined 1,121 Science Olympics Chemistry (SHS) To be determined 750 Wendy Fink 375 Science Olympics Physics (SHS) +375 Taciana Barros Total=750 Spanish Club/Honor Society (SHS) To be determined 558 Student Council Advisor (SHS) Andrea Mondadori 3,988

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16. (continued) To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2010/2011 school year, as per WEEA contract: Student Productions Art Director (SHS) To be determined 2,555 Student Productions Technical Director John Boronow 3,171 (SHS) Student Store (SHS) To be determined 728 Toastmasters To be determined 836 Vocal Ensemble SHS ½ year Donna Mateyka 1,278 WE Care Deanna Lippi 1,579 Winter Guard To be determined 4,943 Yearbook Advisor Milestone To be determined 5,610

17. To approve Rebecca Wilm, a student at Monmouth University, to complete a student teaching experience at West Essex Middle School, September 7, 2010 through December 17, 2010 under the supervision of Jim Quinless and Jennifer Kelly.

18. To approve Matthew Hill, a student at Monmouth University, to complete a student teaching experience at West Essex Middle School, September 7, 2010 through December 17, 2010 under the supervision of Tim Glenn and Jarrod Cappello.

19. To approve Laura Drago to work five (5) days in the summer to complete responsibilities from the Fine Arts Department at the rate of 1/200th’s annual salary.

20. To approve the appointment of Andrea L. Schechter as Supervisor of Special Services assigned to the West Essex School District effective July 28, 2010 through August 31, 2010 for the amount of $6,800.00.

21. To approve Alicia Perez for 1.5 hours of summer curriculum work for the National Writer’s Project, at a cost of $49 per hour.

22. To approve the following teachers to attend in-house Kaplan training for SAT instruction on Thursday, August 19, 2010 for three (3) hours at the rate of $49 per hour: Krista McNaught Dana Bartello

ROLL CALL: Yes: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Candido, Mrs. Gerken, Mr. Laible, Mr. Rando, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mrs. Storey and President Mrs. Helmstetter No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mrs. Aschoff 11 West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – August 9, 2010

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

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

1. To approve Oxford Consulting Services as a provider of speech therapy for West Essex District students at a rate of $95.00 per hour, not to exceed 16 hours per week, from September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.

2. To approve revisions to the 2010/2011school calendar, as appended.

Enclosure 1CS

3. To approve the following out-of-district (Special Education) tuition placements from September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Student Out-of District School 2010-2011 Fall Tuition Student ID# Horizon High School Fall Tuition 51824 71-77 Okner Parkway $60,085.80 Livingston, NJ (973) 535-1999 9/7/10 – 6/23/11 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Student ID# Cornerstone Day School Fall Tuition 200333 1101 Bristol Road $58,280 Mountainside, NJ 07092 908-543-0220 9/7/10 – 6/25/11 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Student ID# Horizon High School Fall Tuition 530004 71-77 Okner Parkway $60,085.80 Livingston, NJ $26,773.20—Aide (973) 535-1999 9/7/10 – 6/23/11 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Student ID# Palisades Learning Center Fall Tuition 100722 East 304 Midland Avenue, $42,791 Paramus, NJ 07652 9/02/10 – 6/28/11 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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3. (continued) To approve the following out-of-district (Special Education) tuition placements from September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Student ID# Washington at Ridgewood Fall Tuition 520004 52 Passaic Street $67,600 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (Deducted from State Aid)

6,000 Out-of-County Fee 9/3/10- 6/24/11 9:00 a.m.– 2:45 p.m. Student ID# New Beginnings Fall Tuition 540006 28 Dwight Place $51,014.70 Fairfield, NJ 973-882-4572 9/02/10 – 6/22/11 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Student ID# Buxton School Fall Tuition--$15,000 per 100631 291 South Street settlement Williamstown, MA 01267 (413) 458-3919 2010-2011 Student ID# Morris-Union Jointure Fall Tuition 51024 Developmental Learning Center $78,888 340 Central Avenue New Providence 07974 9/7/10 – 6/15/11 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Student ID# DLC--Warren Fall Tuition 500053 $78,888

9/7/10—6/28/11 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Student ID# Slocum/Skewes School E.S. Fall Tuition 502013 Ridgefield Board of Education $31,844 Prospect Avenue Ridgefield, NJ 07657 9/2/10 – 6/24/11 (201) 943-4299 8:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Student ID# Felician School Fall Tuition 500080 260 South Main Street $42,365 Lodi, NJ 07644 (973) 777-5355 9/3/10– 6/21/11 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Student ID# Banyan School Fall Tuition 500043 12 Hollywood Avenue $21,969 per settlement Fairfield, 07004 (973) 439-1919 9/7/10 – 6/23/11 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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3. (continued) To approve the following out-of-district (Special Education) tuition placements from September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Student ID# Grove School Fall Tuition $35,083.33 302701 P.O. Box 646 Fall Residential $7,638.89 Madison, CT 06443 Fall Clinical $27,000 Insurance Documentation (203) 245-2778 Must Be Submitted By Parents for Clinical Payments 2010-2011 Student ID# Morris-Union Jointure Fall Tuition 402701 Developmental Learning Center $78,888 340 Central Avenue New Providence 07974 9/8/10– 6/15/11 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Student ID# Chancellor Academy Fall Tuition 500063 157 West Parkway $53,460 P.O. Box 338 Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 9/3/10 – 6/24/11 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m (973) 835-4989 Student ID# Bergen County Special Services Fall Tuition 500070 Millburn Regional Day $64,000 Spring & Willow Streets Milllburn, NJ 07041 9/3/10- 6/24/11 (973) 376-9430 8:45 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.. Fax: (973) 912-8887 Student ID# Horizon High School Fall Tuition 540024 71-77 Okner Parkway $60,085.80 Livingston, NJ

(973) 535-1999 9/7/10 – 6/23/11 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Student ID# Anderson Center for Autism Fall Tuition 500033 4885 Route 9 $244,034.90 P.O. Box 367 Slatsburg, NY 12580 9/9/10 – 6/25/11 Student ID# Windsor School Fall Tuition 520014 484 Germantown Road $53,564.40 West Milford, NJ 07480 973-697-4191 9/3/10 – 6/24/11 8:05 a.m. – 2:05 p.m. Student ID# Holmstead School Fall Tuition 403702 14 Hope Avenue $42,637 Ridgewood, NJ 9/8/10 – 6/24/11 8:05 a.m. – 2:05 p.m. 14 West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – August 9, 2010

3. (continued) To approve the following out-of-district (Special Education) tuition placements from September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Student ID# Horizon High School Fall Tuition 506712 71-77 Okner Parkway $60,085.80 Livingston, NJ $25,106.40—Aide (973) 535-1999 9/7/09 – 6/23/11 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Student ID# Bergen County Special Services Fall Tuition 51124 Millburn Regional Day $64,000 Spring & Willow Streets Milllburn, NJ 07041 9/3/10 6/24/11 (973) 376-9430 8:45 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.. Student ID# Sage Day at Boonton Fall Tuition 200012 215 Hill Street $44,650 Boonton, NJ 07005 9/2/10 – 6/18/11 (973) 402-4700 8:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Fax: (973) 402-0600 Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. J.Y. Craig School Fall Tuition--$15,000 per No Student 15 Tower Hill Road settlement ID# Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 2010-2011 [NOTE: The aide originally to be provided by DLC-Warren, at the rate of $60,980 per year, for Student ID #502013 was pulled for reasons of economy and efficiency. An in-house aide will be provided at a substantial saving to the district.]

4. To approve Pro Libra Associates, Inc. to provide media services at a cost of $45.00 per hour, not to exceed $4,500.00. [NOTE: Pro Libra Associates will analyze the district’s collections before books and/or materials are purchased for the 2010/2011 school year as well as analyzing unneeded collections in the district’s current library.]

5. To approve Jacqueline Calle-Andrade to provide psychological services for West Essex District students, as needed, at a rate of $400.00 per evaluation.

6. To approve, in accordance with policy# 7300, the disposal of the following textbooks to be removed from inventory: ―Health Skills for Wellness‖ – copyright 1994 – ISBN#0-13-721028-0 – (125 copies) ―A Guide to Wellness Student Handbook‖ – copyright 1996 – (160 workbooks)

7. To approve, in accordance with policy# 7300, the disposal of 60 Cascade boys’ Lacrosse helmets. 15 West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – August 9, 2010

8. To approve the implementation of ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) for concussion management.

9. To approve JAG Physical Therapy of West Orange, New Jersey to provide substitute athletic training services for the 2010/2011 school year at the rate of $30 per hour.

ROLL CALL: Yes: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Candido, Mrs. Gerken, Mr. Laible, Mr. Rando, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mrs. Storey and President Mrs. Helmstetter No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mrs. Aschoff

West Essex Regional Board of Education MISCELLANEOUS – August 9, 2010

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 Mrs. Rosenberg Seconded by Mr. Antonucci to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the first reading of Policy #5111 - Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Pupils.

2. To approve the first reading of Policy #6360 – Political Contributions.

3. To approve the first reading of Policy #6422 – Budget Transfers.

4. To approve the first reading of Policy #8420 – Emergency and Crisis Situations.

ROLL CALL: Yes: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Candido, Mrs. Gerken, Mr. Laible, Mr. Rando, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mrs. Storey and President Mrs. Helmstetter No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mrs. Aschoff Motion to adjourn by Mrs. Rosenberg Seconded by Mrs. Candido at 9:00 PM. ADJOURN: There being no further business before this Board of Education, BE IT RESOLVED that this public meeting be adjourned.

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