REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2017 1 BOARD of EDUCATION Ridgewood, New Jersey October 16, 2017 Education Center Regular
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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2017 BOARD OF EDUCATION Ridgewood, New Jersey October 16, 2017 Education Center Regular Public Meeting 7:30 p.m. AGENDA * * * * * MEETING REGULATIONS At all regular meetings, two opportunities are provided for citizens to make comments. The public comment periods will be scheduled after presentations and approximately 9:00 p.m. or just prior to the end of the meeting, whichever occurs first. The first opportunity may be limited by the presiding officer to conclude at about 8:00 p.m. in order for the Board to continue with its scheduled agenda. The second opportunity will occur at about 9:00 p.m. at the discretion of the presiding officer taking into consideration a break point in the agenda. At every opportunity for public comment, citizens are invited to comment on subjects on the agenda or general topics. At the discretion of the presiding officer, public comments may be permitted at other times. Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise, sign in, and state their names and addresses. Each speaker shall be limited to four minutes. The Board Recorder will note the time. A speaker who has not finished in the allotted time will be directed by the presiding officer to summarize quickly and relinquish the floor within 30 seconds. Comments shall be limited to issues. If personal remarks or discourteous statements are made, the presiding officer shall require the speaker to stop. No person will be recognized for a second time until all others asking to speak have been heard. Mission Statement The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potentials to become life-long learners and productive, responsible citizens. 1 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mr. Loncto II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Loncto III. OPENING STATEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER Mr. Loncto IV. INFORMATION Mr. Loncto A. NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEMIFINALISTS AND Dr. Fishbein COMMENDED STUDENTS Two Ridgewood High School students have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and 18 others have received letters of commendation. About 1.6 million students took the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) last October and entered the National Merit Program, a nationwide competition for recognition and awards. Only some 16,000 who qualified as semifinalists have an opportunity to continue in the competition for Merit Scholarships to be offered next spring. The following two students have been designated as semifinalists: Jiyoung An and Noah D. Bronowich. In addition to the two semifinalists, the following 18 students have been identified as Commended Students in the 2016 competition: Paul Calvetti, Dhruva M. Chhabra, Luke R. Conenello, William K. Gagan, Audrey S. Gao, Benjamin M. Gluckow, Daniel R. Gnall, Maximillian Horkenbach, Jacqueline Johnson, Kayla L. Kern, Rachel Kim, Joseph O’Keefe, Isaac Peabody, Kumail Raza, Vanita Sharma, Gayeong Song, Lena Yanella, and Bruce Zhang. V. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Loncto A. 2017 STATEWIDE TESTING RESULTS Dr. Fishbein VI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mr. Loncto VII. CONSENT ITEMS Mr. Loncto A. ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES Dr. Fishbein As listed on Attachment A. B. ADMINISTRATION Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: Receipt of Suspension and Harassment, Dr. Fishbein Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Reports The Board has received confidential information regarding suspensions and investigations of HIB that have occurred since the last Board meeting. 2 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2017 ii. Approval: Second Reading and Adoption of Revisions to Dr. Fishbein Policies Approval of the second reading and adoption of revisions to policies as listed below: Policy 2700 Services to Nonpublic School Students, as listed on Attachment B (revised) Policy 7100 Long-Range Facilities Planning, as listed on Attachment C (revised) Policy 7101 Educational Adequacy of Capital Projects, as listed on Attachment D (revised) Policy 7102 Site Selection and Acquisition, as listed on Attachment E (revised) Policy 7130 School Closing, as listed on Attachment F (revised) Policy 7300 Disposition of Property, as listed on Attachment G (revised) iii. Approval: Submission of QSAC Statement of Assurances Dr. Fishbein Approval of submission of the QSAC Statement of Assurances to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools. C. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: Field Trips Dr. Fishbein Approval of field trips, as listed on Attachment H. ii. Approval: Consultant Agreement with Finding Your Dr. Fishbein Individuality Approval of a Consultant Agreement with Finding Your Individuality for a Community Outreach Wellbeing presentation on ‘Communicating about Puberty with Youth’ on December 1, 2017, in the amount of $250. The Board has received background information. iii. Approval: Professional Development Proposal from Colleen Dr. Fishbein Kegerreis for a Workshop Approval of a professional development proposal from Colleen Kegerreis for the workshop ‘We Are All Special Educators’ on October 9, 2017, in the amount of $350. The Board has received background information. 3 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2017 iv. Approval: Contract with CPRofessionals, Inc. for AHA BLS Dr. Fishbein Healthcare Provider – Recertification Approval of a contract with CPRofessionals, Inc. for AHA BLS Healthcare Provider – Recertification for ten participants on October 9, 2017, in the amount of $750. The Board has received background information. v. Approval: Occupational and Physical Therapy Services Joint Dr. Fishbein Agreement Between Region II and Non-Member Districts for the 2017-2018 School Year Approval of an Occupational and Physical Therapy Services Joint Agreement between Region II and Non-Member Districts for the 2017-2018 school year. The Board has received background information. vi. Approval: New Textbook for the 2017-2018 School Year Dr. Fishbein Approval of the following resolution: Resolved, that the Board of Education does hereby approve the new textbook listed below, for the 2017-2018 school year, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:33-1 and the T&E requirements. High School 9th and 10th Grade Latin Cambridge Latin Course – Unit 3, by Cambridge University Classics Project, Copyright 2015. Publisher: Cambridge University Press vii. Approval: Acceptance of an Exchange Student Dr. Fishbein Approval to accept an Exchange Student from Italy to attend RHS for the 2017-2018 school year, through the AIFS Foundation’s Academic Year in America Program, at no cost to the district. D. HUMAN RESOURCES Dr. Fishbein i. Appointments Dr. Fishbein (Appointments subject to receipt of appropriate documentation and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) certificate, if required.) Teacher Revision: DAY, GENEVIEVE – Leave of Absence Replacement Salary will Third Grade Teacher (non-tenure track), Ridge School, from remain the effective September 1, 2017 through February 20, 2018, to same effective September 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018. Ms. Day possesses a NJDOE Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standing as a Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3. Ms. Day will be registered into the NJDOE Provisional Program. 4 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2017 Field Placement DeCarlo, Linda – Dominican College, to shadow Lara Murphy, Occupational Therapist, Hawes School, effective January 2, 2018 through April 3, 2018. Classroom Aide/Lunchroom Aides FALCONE, Denise – Self-Contained Special Education Classroom Aide, Hawes School, effective October 17, 2017, or as soon after as possible, through June 20, 2018, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $14.15. GATTO, Carol – Lunchroom Aide, Somerville School, effective October 17, 2017, or as soon after as possible, through June 20, 2018, 2 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $16.49. Revision: LILLIS, Andrew – from Behavior Instructional Aide, George Washington Middle School, effective September 6, 2017 through June 20, 2018, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $19.00, to One-to-One Special Education Classroom Aide, George Washington Middle School, effective September 6, 2017 through June 20, 2018, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $14.15. TOEROCK, Christina – Lunchroom Aide, Somerville School, effective October 17, 2017, or as soon after as possible, through June 20, 2018, 1.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $16.49. Infant/Toddler Development Center ANDERSON, Melody – Teacher Assistant Entry Level – Step I, effective October 17, 2017, or as soon after as possible, through June 30, 2018, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $10.00. BIAGI, Alexis – College Aide II, effective October 17, 2017, or as soon after as possible, through June 30, 2018, 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $9.52. DAVIS, Caitlin – High School Aide, effective October 17, 2017, or as soon after as possible, through June 30, 2018, 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $8.44. SCANCARELLA, Alexandra – Teacher Assistant Entry Level – Step 1, effective October 23, 2017, or as soon after as possible, through June 30, 2018, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $10.00. 5 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2017 STERLING, Selene - Teacher Assistant Entry Level – Step I, effective October 17, 2017, or as soon