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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2017 I. Salute to the Flag "I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School, at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, the Suburbanite, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on November 15, 2017." II. Roll Call Board Member Present Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Dr. Gruber (David) Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard) Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie) Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Present Absent Aaron Clark Paola Cruz Ranim Halak Teji Vega III. Reaffirmation of 2017/18 District Goals IV. Superintendent's Report V. Board Committee Reports VI. Public Comment (agenda ONLY) A. Board Operations B. Finance and Budget C. Personnel VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda) VIII. Executive Session (required) IX. Adjournment Please Note: Beginning with the January 18, 2017 Board Agenda, resolutions will be numbered in each section beginning with resolution #1 each month.

1 Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2017-2018

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding to be successful in the twenty first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to support student achievement.

GOAL 3: The environment in the Teaneck Public Schools will be safe and respectful, with students and adults appreciative of the unique contributions of members of the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will engage effectively with parents and with the community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will provide funding for Goals 1-4 and sustain school facilities while respecting community resources.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations: 1. that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 – Use of School Facilities for the 2017-18 school year to Teaneck Junior Soccer League for the use of the Thomas Jefferson Middle School gymnasium at no cost. Teaneck High School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School gymnasiums at $27.68/hr. at (50%) rate. EXPLANATION: The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution. a 2. that the Board approve the Minutes of the Executive Sessions held on February 11, 2015, March 4, 2015, April 8, 2015, April 22, 2015, May 6, 2015, May 13, 2015, June 10, 2015, June 16, 2015, June 24, 2015, July 20, 2015, August 19, 2015, October 5, 2015, October 7, 2015, October 14, 2015, November 4, 2015, November 11, 2015, December 2, 2015, January 13, 2016, January 20, 2016, February 3, 2016, February 10,2016, March 2, 2016, March 16, 2016, April 6, 2016, April 20, 2016, May 4, 2016, June 15, 2016, June 22, 2016. EXPLANATION: The Board must approve the Minutes for the previous months. a 3. that the Board approve the District Goals (attached) for the 2017-2018 school year. EXPLANATION: The Superintendent and Board of Education create the goals for the district at the annual Board Retreat. a

3 Board Operations 01 thru 03 Motion: Second: Board Member Yes No Abstain Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Dr. Gruber (David) Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard) Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie) Mrs. Williams (Clara)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions: 1. that the Board approve the submission of the 2017-2018 New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) Statement of Assurance (SOA) and the District Performance Review (DPR) for NJQSAC monitoring to the Executive County Superintendent. a EXPLANATION: The QSAC Statement of Assurance is due by November 15, 2017. a 2. that the Board accept grant funds from the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services for the FORUM program, PASS (Police/parents And School Students) Partnership, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, in the amount of $61,435 to be disbursed as indicated below:

Account #20-018-100-100-73-10-G-H Juv. Justice/Stipends $40,100 Account #20-018-200-200-99-20-G-H Juv. Justice/Benefits $ 281 Account #20-018-200-200-99-22-G-H Juv. Justice/FICA $ 3,068 Account #20-018-100-300-73-50-G-H Juv Justice/Purch. Ed. Svc. $ 2,600 Account #20-018-100-600-73-40-G-H Juv Justice/Supplies $7,400 Account #20-018-270-512-73-52-G-H Juv Justice/Field Trips $ 7,986 Total $61,435 a EXPLANATION: The PASS program has been funded by the Bergen County Department of Human Services since 2007. The program provides group, individual and family counseling, guest speakers, field trips and recreation to Teaneck middle and high school students aged 12 to 17. The middle school group would meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and the high school group would meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. During the 2016-2017 school year, 51 students participated in the program and 21 are currently enrolled. a 3. that the Board approve a contract between Bergen County Special Services School District (BCSS), Educational Enterprise Division and Teaneck Public School District, to provide ten hours of training services during the 2017-2018 school year on Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM), at $155 per hour, total cost not to exceed $1,550. Account #11-000-230-890-72-50-C-D a EXPLANATION: BCSS would provide support, training and review of the DLM process to 15 teachers of special needs students. a

5 School Operations 01 thru 03 Motion: Second: Board Member Yes No Abstain Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Dr. Gruber (David) Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard) Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie) Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Finance and Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions: 1. that the Board approve payment of the following 2017-2018 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 through SEPTEMBER 31, 2017 FUND 10 $8,432,338.11 FUND 20 $159,643.32 FUND 60 $21,127.26 FUND 61 $25.80

Total of Approved Payments $8,613,134.49 a EXPLANATION: These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance Committee and were found to be in order for Board approval. a 2. that the Board approve 2017-2018 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record. a a 3. WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of September 2017 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent. a

7 a 4. that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $841.89) (District funded $1,662.04 ) total cost $ 2,503.93. a EXPLANATION: NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for all attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences. a 5. that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $2,879.47) and (District funded $ 4,483.88) (Parent Funded $11,292.27) total cost $18,655.62. a EXPLANATION: NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for all attendance at and reimbursement for attendance for student field trips. a 6. that the Board approve payment of tuition for out-of-district students who would require a special education program during the 2017-2018 school year, as per the attached list. These tuitions would be pro-rated based on effective dates of attendance. The total amount of current invoices for this motion is $283,441.28 for tuition. a EXPLANATION: The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs. Account #s11-000-100-566-49-61-C-C; 11-000- 100-562-49-61-C-C; 11-000-100-565-49-64-C-C a 7. that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of Essex Street on October 13, 2017; Michael Diehl, Madison Berry, Brittany Nagy, Keith Orapello and Chrysten Andersen were the staff members in charge and the following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C & 4D. a EXPLANATION: School administrators are required to conduct two (2) emergency exit drills during the school year for all students transported to/from school. The NJDOE requires approval by the Executive County Superintendent and Board of Education for the bus emergency evacuation drills. a 8. that the Board acknowledges that Hawthorne Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15am, at the location of Lucy Avenue, on October 4, 2017; Emilio Jennette, Interim Principal, Suzie O'Toole, Julianne Boyle, Ranisha McClendon, Angelina Martinez, Amber Halpern, Rahena Loskor, Alberto Despaigne and Shantel Wilson, were the staff members in charge, and the following bus routes were included in the drill: Route# 5 Buses A,B,C; Vans A, B, HV1 a EXPLANATION: School administrators are required to conduct two (2) emergency exit drills during the school year for all students transported to/from school. The NJDOE requires approval by the Executive County Superintendent and Board of Education for the bus emergency drills. a 9. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am, at the 8 location of the bus lane parking lot on October 10, 2017; Leslie Abrew, Principal was the staff member in charge, and the following bus routes were included in the drill: Route# 6 Buses A, C, D, E; Vans A, B, C; Vans 1,2,3,4 a EXPLANATION: School administrators are required to conduct two (2) emergency exit drills during the school year for all students transported to/from school. The NJDOE requires approval by the Executive County Superintendent and Board of Education for the bus emergency evacuation drills. a 10. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27 -11.2, at 8:40 am, at the location of the school parking lot on October 15, 2017; Alexis Ryerson, Renier Cruz, Lisa Sgambati, Lauren Finizio and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge, and the following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C,D,E Vans LV1, LV2, LV3 a EXPLANATION: School administrators are required to conduct two (2) emergency exit drills during the school year for all students transported to/from school. The NJDOE requires approval by the Executive County Superintendent and Board of Education for the bus emergency evacuation drills. a 11. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3pm, at the location of Taft Road in front of the school on October 19, 2017; Marina Williams, Asst. Principal was the staff member in charge, and the following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #10 Buses 1,2,3,4,5 a EXPLANATION: School administrators are required to conduct two (2) emergency exit drills during the school year for all students transported to/from school. The NJDOE requires approval by the Executive County Superintendent and Board of Education for the bus emergency evacuation drills. a 12. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, between 3:06 - 3:20 pm, at the location of Salem Street Circle on September 27, 2017 and September 28, 2017; Justin C. Avery, Asst. Principal was the staff member in charge, and the following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #11 Bus 1, 2 & 3 a EXPLANATION: School administrators are required to conduct two (2) emergency exit drills during the school year for all students transported to/from school. The NJDOE requires approval by the Executive County Superintendent and Board of Education for the bus emergency evacuation drills. a 13. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2 at 3:00 pm, at the location of the courtyard at Teaneck High School on September 27, 2017; Kurt Ceresnak, Asst. Principal and Lisa Azria, were the staff members in charge, and the following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #12 THS1, THS2, QIN212 & L12 a 9 EXPLANATION: School administrators are required to conduct two (2) emergency exit drills during the school year for all students transported to/from school. The NJDOE requires approval by the Executive County Superintendent and Board of Education for the bus emergency evacuation drills. a 14. Whereas, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three- year maintenance plans documenting "required" maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and

Whereas, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of Teaneck School District are consistent with these requirements, and

Whereas, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid; now

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education hereby authorizes the school business administrator to submit the attached Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the Teaneck School District in compliance with Department of Education requirements. a EXPLANATION: The Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting "required" maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities. a 15. that the Board approve the disposal of pickup trucks and vans for the Teaneck School District Bd. of Ed# Vehicle (Year/Make/Model) VIN or Serial# Plate# Orig. Purch Date 8 1997 GMC Safari Van 1GTDL19W6VB551695 MG29478 $19,369 6/24/97 11 1988 CHEVY P/UP 2GCFC24H5J1141245 MG10PY $11,642 9/1/88 16 1995 CHEVY VAN 1GCEG25K5SF236800 MG23052 $16,275 9/1/96 19 1999 CHEVY P/UP 1GCGK24RXXR700949 MG36426 $21,341 5/19/99 20 1999 GMC SAFARI VAN 1GTDL19W5XB501597 MG38621 $19,042 6/23/99 1986 FORD TRACTOR 1710 UL15390 MG22HS $12,937 9/1/86 a EXPLANATION: The Teaneck School District no longer need these vehicles as the district has purchased new vehicles. a 16. that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school. a EXPLANATION: Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board. a 17. that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant to reflect additional funding as per the funding statement appended to and made a part of the Minutes. a EXPLANATION: Chapter 192/193 provides additional funds on an as-needed basis for resident classified students attending non-public schools. a

10 Finance and Budget 01 thru 17 Motion: Second: Board Member Yes No Abstain Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Dr. Gruber (David) Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard) Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie) Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Personnel

PERSONNEL NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Personnel may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel resolutions: 1. that the Board approve the following certificated staff appointments for the 2017-2018 school year, effective on the dates indicated, pending criminal history clearance:

a. Filiz Zeybek, Special Education Teacher, at annual salary of $70, 500 (TTEA Guide MA/Step 7), assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, effective November 6, 2017 through June 30, 2018, replacing Patricia Monaco, resigned, (PC#: 10-05-34/btt).

b. Ariel Perez,Special Education Grade 6, at annual salary of $76,000 (BA/Step 12), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 21, 2017 through June 30, 2018 replacing Nancy Mliczek, resigned, (PC#: 10-11-33/bnr).

c. Tiana Benevenga, Grade 6, at annual salary of $54,300 (BA/Step 2), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 16, 2017 through June 30, 2018, replacing Roger Davis, resignation (PC#: 10-11-66/alx). a EXPLANATION: These items were previously approved, and their respective start dates have now been confirmed. a 2. that the Board approves the following long term substitute teachers, at $260 per-diem, assigned to a non-tenure track positions, effective date as indicated:

a. Elizabeth Vanacore, effective November 16, 2017 through March 16, 2018, with no benefits, assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, replacing Kristen Nunez.

b. Elise Taradash, effective November 16, 2017 through March 08, 2018, with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Eleftheria Hondros.

c. Diana Sanchez, effective November 27, 2017 through June 30, 2018, with benefits, assigned to Whittier Elementary School to provide ESL services.

d. Jolyann Schoeppler, effective September 05, 2017 through June 30, 2018, with benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Paula Fischkelta. a EXPLANATION: Long term substitute teachers holding the appropriate New Jersey Department of Education certification are approved by the Board to non- tenure track positions for the continuity of instruction.

Item(e) was not placed on the September agenda. a 3. that the Board approve the following resignation:

12 1. Ella Young, long term substitute teacher, Grade 5, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, resignation, effective October 23, 2017. a EXPLANATION: The Board of Education approves separation of employees from the district. a 4. that the Board approve the location assignment, salary, guide/step, and longevity/differential, for the 2017/18 school year, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018:

Amanda Zoran, English Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, $79,000 (MA/Step 10). a EXPLANATION: Item previously approved with the wrong salary and step. a 5. that the board approve the following leaves of absence for the dates and reasons stated:

a. Christine Flanagan, Executive Assistant, Curriculum and Instruction, medical leave with pay, from October 23, 2017 through December 04, 2017 using 29 sick days.

b. Diana Baer, Dance Teacher, Teaneck High School, medical leave with pay, from October 26, 2017 through November 08, 2017, using 10 sick days.

c. Katarina Hannawi, Special Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, materniy leave with pay from April 09, 2018 through May 11, 2018, using 25 sick days, and unpaid with benefits under FMLA/NJFLA, from May 12, 2018 through June 30, 2018. a EXPLANATION: The Board approves leaves based on superintendent recommendation. a 6. that the Board approve the following individuals be included on the list of Home Instructors to be employed, on an as-needed basis, at the rate of $50/hr., during the 2017-2018 school year.

a. Alyssa Cestaro b. Heather Todd-Schlieper a EXPLANATION: The list of home instructors is updated regularly. The names on the agenda during any month are those who applied during the month to serve in the capacity indicated and were approved by the administration. Account #11-219-100-101-38-11-H-D a 7. that the Board approve payment to Rita Urevitch, Medical/Health Services Lead Nurse, in the amount of $3,271 for serving in the position during the 2017-2018 school year. a EXPLANATION: The above staff member is being recommended to serve in the capacity indicated with payment in accordance with TTEA agreement. Account #11-000-213-100-74-10-0-D a 8. that the Board approve the employment of Barbara Metzler, substitute teacher, at $50 per hour, as needed, on the District's Child Study Team, during the 2017-2018 school year, in a total cost not to exceed $5,000. Account #11-000-219-104-72-H-C a EXPLANATION: The services of general and special education teachers are required to

13 attend IEP meetings. Substitutes are needed to cover for absent staff. a 9. that the Board approve payment to the following high school teachers, for assuming a sixth period assignment, on a temporary basis, at their negotiated contractual per class rate, effective October 4, 2017, payment upon submission of appropriate payroll bill form for each pay date, receiving payment on subsequent pay date:

Name Subject Rate A. Katierose Augustine Special Education $70.00 (MA) B. Patrick Delaney Special Education $80.00 (MA+32) C. William Zarro Special Education $80.00 (MA+32) a EXPLANATION: The Board approves payment for teachers taking on a 6th period assignment. a 10. that the Board approve the following teachers serving as teacher mentors to provisionally certified novice teachers as required under the New Jersey Department of Education Provisional Teaching Process:

Novice Teacher Mentor Teacher School Julianne Boyle Lee Ann Newland Hawthorne Chrysten Angderson Lisa Jay Friedman Whittier Michael Diehl Darlene Bagnuolo Whittier Grace Kenny Iris Hernandez Whittier a EXPLANATION: The Board approves the appointment of teacher mentors for provisional teachers in accordance with New Jersey Department of Education guidelines. a 11. that the Board approves the following Student Teacher Practicum assignments for the 2017-18 school year:

Name University Assignment School Date Justin Montclair Nov 16 thru Dec 22 Teaneck Matyas State High School

Samantha Rowan Jan 2 thru Feb 16 Whittier Goldin a EXPLANATION: The Board of Education partners with colleges and universities to satisfy student teaching requirements for teachers enrolled in teaching preparatory programs. a 12. that the Board approve payment to Terrie Roberts for her participation in a four hour Foundation training session on Saturday, September 16, 2017, in the amount of $200. a

14 EXPLANATION: Ms. Roberts was omitted from the original Personnel Motion # 12 of the September 13, 2017 agenda. Account # 11-000-223-104-19-15-Y-D a 13. that the Board approve the following Extra Pay for Extra assignments for the 2017/18 school year, stipends in accordance with TTEA contract:

a. Daniel Bassett, Benjamin Franklin - Orchestra, $2,094 b. Antoinette Bush, Teaneck High School - Terpsichorean Advisor, $2,479 c. Christine Mayers, Teaneck High School - Terpsichorean Assistant, $2,032 d. Belkis Petrus, Benjamin Franklin - Student Council, $2,020.50 a EXPLANATION: The Board approves the payment of teaching staff members for extra curricular activities.

Item a. - the Orchestra Club was previously approved to be split with another teaching staff member. Daniel Bassett will assume the full assignment.

Item d. - Stipend of $4,041 to be split with Hina Mehta, who was previously approved. a 14. that the Board approve the following staff members to serve as Safety Patrol Adviser for the 2017-18 school year:

Suzie O'Toole, Amber Halpern, Amanda Meller, Hawthorne Elementary School, split stipend of $546 a EXPLANATION: The Board approves payment for staff who oversee the safety patrol program. a 15. that the Board approves payment to the following Bryant School staff members to conduct the Families Learning, Improving and Promoting Success Program (F.L.I.P.S.), total cost not to exceed $1,800, 4 hours, at $50.00/per hour, students/families (4 meetings) and 8 hours, at $50.00 planning time (4 meetings), acct#: 11-000-223-104-19-15-5-S-D:

a. Kate Augusto, Literacy Enrichment Teacher, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour b. Jessica Brown, Guidance/Outreach, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour c. Teri Wilcox, ESL Teacher, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

Meeting Dates: 10/10/17, 11/14/17, 12/5/17, 4/3/2018 a EXPLANATION: The F.L.I.P.S. Program will provide families with resources and information about the core subject areas and how to navigate the Teaneck Public Schools system. This program has been successful in enhancing and promoting student learning. a 16. that the Board approve payment to Ken Chung, for supervising, supporting and assisting students in the Teaneck High School Homework Club, held three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) from 3:30 – 4:30 PM, November 21, 2017 through June 1, 2018, at the rate of $50/hr., in an amount not to exceed $3,500. The Township/FORUM Grant funds this program. Account #20-020-100-100-73-10-G-H Township FORUM/Stipends

15 a EXPLANATION: Homework assistance and basic study skills would be provided during this after-school program. Currently there are 43 students participating. The program is coordinated by Renee Forte-Clarke in the FORUM as part of her duties as Academic Support Counselor. a 17. that the Board approve the following volunteers to advise clubs at Teaneck High School during the 2017-18 school year:

a. Kathleen Demoncada - The Medical Club b. Lisa Azria - The Yarn Club c. Kathryn King-Dyker - The Yarn Club d. Mary Joyce Laqui - The Activism Club e. Adrienne Williams - The Muslim Student Association f. Adrienne Williams - The Step Club g. Michael Van Brunt - The Nintendo Club a EXPLANATION: the Board approves the appointment of volunteers for various clubs within the district. a 18. that the Board approve Zach Meys as a volunteer Club Advisor for the high school Christian Club for the 2017-2018 school year. a EXPLANATION: Mr. Meys received clearance from the New Jersey Department of Education. The Board approves volunteers to support the district programs. a 19. that the Board approves the following volunteer coaches for the athletic program:

a. Damien Miles - Indoor Track and Spring Girls Track b. Bradley Allen - Boys Basketball a EXPLANATION: The Board approves volunteers assisting with the athletic program. a 20. that the Board approve payment to Adrienne Williams, District Anti-Bullying Coordinator, for Harassment Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) training for coaches at $50.00 per hour for two hours, in an amount not to exceed $100. a EXPLANATION: Coaches are required to have training in HIB. Account #11-000-218-104- 73-15-H-0 a 21. that the Board approve additional payment to the following teachers (pending student enrollment) for conducting a Before-School Reading and Mathematics Support Program at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. The program would extend each day for an additional .25 hours. The program would increase to a total of (68) hours of instruction and the Lead teacher hours would also increase an additional (63) hours. The Lead Teacher would be responsible for administrative duties. Account #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-J; Account #20-231-200-100-22-15- I-J

Additional Name Hours Payment Valerie Johnson 7 $350 Samantha Laliker 14 $700 Mark Martinez 7 $350 Glen Mezzatesta 14 $700 Shellian Mirander 7 $350 Frederica Ogletree 7 $350 Ramon Ortiz 14 $700 Jacqueline Prince 14 $700 Rena SanGeorge 14 $700 Paulette Szalay – Lead 63 $3,150 Kelly Walsh 14 $700

Total $8,750 a EXPLANATION: There was a miscalculation in instructional hours for the Thomas Jefferson Before School Title I Program on the original Personnel Motion #25 of the October 11, 2017 agenda. Teachers participating in the Before School Program at Thomas Jefferson would provide the same instruction as Benjamin Franklin After School Program. Instructional and Lead Teacher hours of participation would be exactly the same. a 22. that the Board approve an additional payment of $50 for professional development to the following teachers participating in the Lowell After School Title I Program. Account #20-231- 200-100-22-15-I-7. Dennis Hiel, Scott Bushoven, Lea Ann Richards, Samantha Messmer, Natasha Thomas, Barbara Finkelstein, Ashley Pires, Shane Zeigler and Lisa Guyden. a EXPLANATION: This professional development payment was omitted from the original Personnel Motion #29 of the October 11, 2017 agenda. a 23. that the Board approve the following individuals be remunerated for work in the Teaneck Community Education Center's SACC (School Age Child Care) programs for the 2017-18 school year, in amounts not to exceed those listed:

HOURLY EMPLOYEES Account # 60-702-100-101-56-72-PW Name Position Avg hrs/day Maximum Remuneration Ranisha McClendon Aide 2.25 $ 4,100 Anisa Khan Aide/Substitute Aide 3.00 $ 4,500 a EXPLANATION: SACC provides before and after school childcare at Bryant and Hawthorne Schools, before-school at Whittier and after-school at Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools. Amounts represent maximum remuneration and are based on experience, responsibilities and anticipated hours of employment. 17 a 24. that the Board approve the resignation of Keirsten Gordon as Site Supervisor from the Hawthorne SACC program, effective September 29, 2017. a EXPLANATION: The Board approves the resignation of employees n the SACC program. a 25. that the Board approve Rachel Perlis as the replacement Site Supervisor at the Hawthorne SACC program for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year, maximum remuneration not to exceed $ 11,200. Account # 60-72-100-101-56-72-PW. a EXPLANATION: Each SACC program employs a Site Supervisor. Rachel Perlis, who is currently employed as an aide at the program (approved August 23rd meeting), has agreed to resume the responsibilities of Site Supervisor at the Hawthorne Program for the remainder of the school year. a 26. that the Board approve Donovan Smith, be remunerated for work in the Teaneck Community Education Center to assist/consult with the process of obtaining a state license for all TCEC SACC & WRAP programs at $25 per hour, maximum remuneration not to exceed $ 1,000. Account # 60-702-100-101-56-72-PW. a EXPLANATION: The state of New Jersey has recently mandated that in order to remain eligible for funds through the Child Care Subsidy Program, previously license-exempt providers must now be licensed through the Department of Children and Families (DCF). TCEC has over 15 families enrolled in the Child Care Subsidy Program. a 27. that the Board approve the employment contract of Melissa Simmons, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, at a pro-rated salary of $165,000, effective January 17, 2018 through June 30, 2018, subject to the approval of the Executive County Superintendent. a EXPLANATION: The Board approves the appointment of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, subject to the approval of the Executive County Superintendent. a

18 Personnel 01 thru 27 Motion: Second: Board Member Yes No Abstain Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Dr. Gruber (David) Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard) Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie) Mrs. Williams (Clara)

19 Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting November 15, 2017 Board Operations - 3. that the Board approve the District Goals (attached) for the 2017-2018 school year. Explanation:

The Superintendent and Board of Education create the goals for the district at the annual Board Retreat.

ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Goals 2017-2018 Cover Memo

Goals for 2017-2018

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding in order to be successful in the twenty first century, as measured by the achievement of the following indicators:

Indicator 1a: The number of students who meet or exceed standards on the 2017 PARCC will increase at each grade level in language arts literacy and mathematics as follows:

English Language Arts/Literacy Mathematics 2017 Percent of Percent 2017 Percent of Percent students meeting students meeting Grade Increase Grade Increase or exceeding or exceeding standards Goal standards Goal 3 54% 5% Grade 3 59% 6% 4 52% 8% Grade 4 42% 6% 5 52% 8% Grade 5 37% 7% 6 51% 9% Grade 6 33% 10% 7 60% 5% Grade 7 36% 5% 8 61% 5% Grade 8 36% 4% 9 59% 5% Algebra I 50% 5% 10 57% 5% Geometry 21% 6% 11 59% 5% Algebra II 15% 8%

The increase in students meeting or exceeding standards will result from teachers identifying and responding to students who may be struggling with reading, writing, and/or mathematics, progress monitoring on formative and summative assessments, and providing differentiated instruction.

Indicator 1b: The Teaneck High School administrators, school counselors and teachers will increase the percentage of students in Advanced Placement courses at Teaneck High School who take the AP exam and increase by 5% the number of students who receive a score of 3 or higher.

Indicator 1c: The Assistant Superintendent will finalize a district Tiered System of Supports Plan by May 2018 that will identify interventions to support all students.

Indicator 1d: The Teaneck High School administrators and math supervisor will form a committee to explore the possibility of having math instruction every day in the block schedule. The committee members will make recommendations by March 2018 regarding the 2018-2019 master schedule.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to support student achievement as measured by the following indicators:

Indicator 2a: Administrators will plan and deliver an Edcamp by May 2017. The Edcamp model is participant-driven and empowers educators to maximize their professional learning experiences and peer networks within the district.

Indicator 2b: All teachers and administrators will participate in three Implicit Bias training sessions by March 2018. The superintendent will conduct a follow- up survey to determine an action plan for the 2018-2019 school year.

Indicator 2c: The Curriculum & Instruction Supervisors and Special Services Supervisors will create two professional development sessions on differentiating instruction to be delivered by principals at school faculty meetings by May 2018.

GOAL 3: The environment in the Teaneck Public Schools will be safe and respectful, with students and adults appreciative of the unique contributions of members of the community, as measured by the following indicators:

Objective 3a: Each school safety team will administer the NJDOE School Climate survey to identify positive conditions and will create an action plan to address vulnerabilities for learning by May 2018.

Objective 3b: Middle schools will reduce the rate of suspensions by 20% when comparing 2017-2018 suspensions to 2016-2017 suspensions.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the community, as measured by the following indicators:

Indicator 4a: Each principal will plan at least three events for parents to support their children’s learning.

Indicator 4b: The Coordinator of Information Systems will deliver two training sessions for parents on how to use Skyward Family Access.

Indicator 4c: The Administrators and the Board of Education will communicate with the school community and greater community concerning policies, programs and budgets by sharing information on the web site and providing in- person presentations on the budget.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will provide funding for Goals 1-4 and sustain school facilities while respecting community resources, as measured by the following indicators:

Indicator 5a: The District will prepare annual budgets that keep the increase to the tax levy below the 2% state limit.

Indicator 5b: The Business Administrator will generate a financial plan for the subsequent three years based on projected spending for the latest year. The plan will include high level assumptions applied to major spending categories, including salaries and benefits; Capital requirements and the budgeted fund balance will also be forecast.

Indicator 5c: District schools will be safe and well-maintained facilities that are renovated and repaired in a responsible manner.

23 Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting November 15, 2017 School Operations and Curriculum - 1. that the Board approve the submission of the 2017-2018 New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) Statement of Assurance (SOA) and the District Performance Review (DPR) for NJQSAC monitoring to the Executive County Superintendent. Explanation:

The QSAC Statement of Assurance is due by November 15, 2017.

ATTACHMENTS: Description Type NJQSAC Statement of Assurance Cover Memo NJQSAC District Performance Review Cover Memo

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting November 15, 2017 Finance and Budget - 2. that the Board approve 2017-2018 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record. Explanation:

ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Transfers Sept.27-Oct.30, 2017 Cover Memo

74 FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION # Teaneck Board of EducationTransfer List Transfers made September 27, 2017 Through October 30, 2017 AMOUNT TRANSFERRED ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION From To

T12 11-000-221-600-85-49-I-0 OFFICE SUPPLIES C&I (12,200.00) 11-190-100-610-13-40-B-H SUPPLIES/SCIENCE/MS/HS 12,200.00

EXPLANATION: SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES

T13 20-231-100-610-22-40-I-F TITLE I INSTRL SUPPLIES BFMS (4,000.00) 20-231-100-101-22-15-I-F TITLE I STIPENDS BFMS 3,000.00 20-231-200-100-22-15-I-F TITLE I STIPENDS BFMS 1,000.00 4,000.00 EXPLANATION: TITLE I AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

T14 11-000-213-600-74-40-C-C OTHER MEDICAL SUPPLIES (1,000.00) 11-000-213-500-19-15-C-D STAFF DEV. NURSES 1,000.00

EXPLANATION: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR DISTRICT NURSES

T15 11-000-216-320-72-57-C-0 EXTENDED SCH YR/PRCH SVC-PT (6,424.50) 11-000-216-320-72-57-C-9 PURCH'D PROF'L SERV-COUNSELING (27.80) (6,452.30) 11-204-100-320-53-71-H-C EXT SCH YR/PARAS 6,452.30

EXPLANATION: BILLINGS FOR ESY PARAS

T16 20-009-270-512-73-52-G-H JUV JUSTICE FIELD TRIPS (50.00) 20-009-100-300-73-50-G-H JUV JUSTICE/PURCH ED SVS. 50.00

EXPLANATION: FEE FOR GUEST SPEAKER

T17 20-231-100-101-22-15-I-J TITLE I STIPENDS TJMS (3,000.00) 20-231-200-100-22-15-I-J TITLE I STIPENDS TJMS 3,000.00

EXPLANATION: TITLE I BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM

T18 20-231-100-101-22-15-I-4 TITLE I STIPENDS WHITTIER (6,000.00) 20-231-200-100-22-15-I-4 TITLE I STIPENDS WHITTIER 6,000.00

EXPLANATION: TITLE I AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

T19 20-231-100-101-22-15-I-5 TITLE I STIPENDS HAWTHORNE (1,100.00) 20-231-200-100-22-15-I-5 TITLE I STIPENDS HAWTHORNE 1,000.00 20-231-290-290-99-22-I-5 TITLE I TPAF & FICA HAWTHORNE 100.00 1,100.00 EXPLANATION: TITLE I AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

T20 20-231-100-101-22-15-I-7 TITLE I STIPENDS LOWELL (7,600.00) 20-231-200-516-22-52-I-7 TITLE I TRANSPORTATION/LOWELL 3,550.00 20-231-100-610-22-40-I-7 TITLE I INST'L SUPPLY LOWELL 4,050.00 7,600.00 EXPLANATION: TITLE I AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

T21 11-000-270-512-20-52-T-H FIELD TRIP ALT II (9,000.00) 11-000-270-512-29-52-T-H TRANS/EXTRA CURRIC ACTIVITIES 9,000.00

EXPLANATION: FIELD TRIP TRANSPORTATION

T22 11-000-270-512-26-52-A-H TRANSPORTATION/ATHLETICS (12,000.00) 11-402-100-890-26-50-A-H OTHER EXPENSES/ATHLETICS 12,000.00

EXPLANATION: FOOTBALL UNIFORM CLEANING AND RECONDITIONING

T23 60-802-100-590-56-73-P-W CAMP K PURCHASE SERVICES (1,000.00) 60-802-200-800-56-73-P-W CAMP K REFUNDS 1,000.00

EXPLANATION: CAMP K PARENT REFUNDS

T24 11-000-221-320-85-50-I-0 PURCHASE PROF. EDUCAITONAL SVC (8,000.00) 11-00-221-600-85-49-I-0 OFFICE SUPPLIES/C&I 8,000.00

EXPLANATION: PSAT TESTING

______FINANCE COMMITTEE SIGNATURE DATE

75 Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting November 15, 2017 Finance and Budget - 4. that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $841.89) (District funded $1,662.04 ) total cost $ 2,503.93. Explanation:

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for all attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.

ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Professional Development Cover Memo Additional Professional Development Special Services Cover Memo

FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION 4 NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Professional Development Name: Kristen Ferreira School or Department: Hawthorne School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Best Practices in Co-Teaching Location: West Orange, New Jersey Dates: January 10, 2018 Estimated Cost: $249 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Lottie Watson School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Building Executive Function Skills: The Missing Link to Student Achievement Location: Bloomfield, New Jersey Dates: December 8, 2017 Estimated Cost: $24.08 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Tony Thomas School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Next Generation Science Standards Implementation Roundtable for Administrators Location: Montclair, New Jersey Dates: December 13, 2017 Estimated Cost: $40.81 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Frank Piccininni School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Council for History Education 25th Annual Conference Location: Princeton, New Jersey Dates: December 12, 2017 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Chris Infante School or Department: Bryant School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: MF Athletic All Star Track and Field Conference Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey Dates: December 7, 2017 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Trina Gillet School or Department: Eugene Field – Curriculum & Instruction Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Next Generation Science Standards Implementation Roundtable for Administrators Location: Montclair, New Jersey Dates: December 13, 2017 Estimated Cost: $30 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)

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Professional Development

Name: Fayth Petrucci School or Department: Eugene Field – Business Office Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Transfinder Routing System Proficiency Course Location: Schenectady, New York Dates: November 14, 15, 16, 2017 Estimated Cost: $783.04 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Gillian Iappelli School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Everyone Has a Right to Read, New Jersey International Dyslexia Association Location: Somerset, New Jersey Dates: October 13, 2017 Estimated Cost: $0 - Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Rita Urevitch, Brittany Nagy, Monique Frazier-Ellington School or Department: District Nurses Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Bergen County School Nurses Association Location: Woodbridge, New Jersey Dates: November 20, 2017, March 9 and May 21, 2018 Estimated Cost: $315 - No Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Eric Akselrad School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Slavery and History; The Material of Black Lives and How We Interpret The Past Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Dates: February 16, 2018 Estimated Cost: $76 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Eric Akselrad School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Thomas Edison and the History of Technology and Industry The Great War and Americas Rise to Global Power Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Dates: April 9 and 27, 2017 Estimated Cost: $152 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Leslie Abrew School or Department: Bryant School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: 2017 – Policy Site Visit Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Dates: November 15, 16 and 17, 2017 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)

FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION 4 NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Professional Development

Name: Tamika Reese School or Department: Curriculum & Instruction Conference/Seminar/Workshop: What does NJDOE ESSA Plan Mean to You? Department: Sponsored by NJ Association of Administrators and Supervisors Location: Monroe, New Jersey Date(s): November 14, 2017 Estimated Cost(s): $169 Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Farhat Shaikh, Sumayyah Hussain School or Department: Academy of Greatness and Excellence (Non-public School) Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Student Engagement in the K-12 Math Classroom Department: Sponsored by NJ Association of Supervision and Curriculum Design Location: FEA Conference Center, 12 Centre Drive, Monroe, NJ 08831 Date(s): November 28, 2017 Estimated Cost(s): $270 (Grant Funded: Title IIA for non-public schools)

Name: LeeAnn McClain School or Department: Business Office Conference/Seminar/Workshop: NJ Association of School Business Officials? Department: Sponsored by NJ School Boards Location: Rockaway, New Jersey Date(s): December 7, 2017 Estimated Cost(s): $130 Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Karla Starks, Nikka Warner School or Department: Business Office Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Pensions Department: Sponsored by NJ Association of School Business Officials Location: 4 AAA Drive; Suite 101, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 Date(s): January 25, 2018 Estimated Cost(s): $265 Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

79 FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION 4 NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Additional Professional Development Name: Vatrell Graves, Colleen Pagan, Maryann Doris, LisaMarie Sgambati, Stacie DiBona, Shakerra Malachi-Chang, Lauren Finizio, Carrie Williams, Michelle Doonan, Susan Carletta, Sarah Johnson, Grace Kenny, Kristina Anders, Iris Hernandez, Sean Aumack School or Department: Special Services Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Dynamic Learning Maps Training Location: Paramus, New Jersey Date(s): November 16, 2017 Estimated Cost(s): $0 - Substitutes Required (No Funding Required)

80 Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting November 15, 2017 Finance and Budget - 5. that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $2,879.47) and (District funded $ 4,483.88) (Parent Funded $11,292.27) total cost $18,655.62. Explanation:

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for all attendance at and reimbursement for attendance for student field trips.

ATTACHMENTS: Description Type FIELD TRIPS - SPECIAL SERVICES Cover Memo Field Trips C&I Cover Memo Additional Field Trips C&I Cover Memo

81 FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION 5 NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Field Trips

LOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 20 students, 13 staff: LisaMarie Sgambati, Stacie DiBona, Lauren Finizio, Brandice Moore, Natalia Daly, Elizabeth Weston, Asmaa Toske, Dena Gochmonsky, Elam Moore, Kimmel McIntosh, Al Smith, Stephanie Garcia, Nurse

WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 5 students, 2 staff: Grade Kenny, Mijalis Iordanidis

Estimated Cost: $2,000 – Substitutes Required AM - (District Funded)

EXPLANATION: The students in the Autism/MD class would participate in structured community outings and activities as part of the curriculum. The activities would provide an opportunity for students to practice skills needed for daily living and be rewarded for positive group participation.

12/15 Bergen Town Center (Paramus) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 1/26 Riverside Square Mall (Hackensack) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

4/10 Liberty Science Center (Jersey City) 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

5/15 Newark Museum (Newark) 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 6/1 Van Saun Park (Paramus) 6/8 RAIN DATE 9:15 AM - 2:30 PM

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Field Trips Name: Katherine Cannao, Marc Monroe School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Fairleigh Dickinson University Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 30 Students Date(s): November 28, 2017 Depart: 8:30 AM Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $149.73 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would gain skills and tools required to earn and keep a job in high growth careers.

Name: Danielle Amato, Jemara Blount, Tara Webb, Lisa Brown, Caleb Schaffer, 1 Mission One Paraprofessional, 9 Parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Waterloo Village Location: Stanhope, New Jersey 63 Students Date(s): April 12, 2018 Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 2:15 PM Estimated Cost: $1347.96 – Substitute Not Required (Parent Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would make connections to the people, cultures and environment of the units learned in the Social Studies curriculum.

Name: LeeAnn Newland, 2 parent chaperones School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Rothman Center Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 15 Students Date(s): February 11, 2018 Students responsible for travel to Fairleigh Dickinson University Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Teaneck Day at Fairleigh Dickinson University is designed as a collaborative venture to bring the community and High School students to the University.

Name: LeeAnn Newland, 2 parent chaperones School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Rothman Center Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 15 Students Date(s): November 18 & 26, 2017, January 11 & 20, 2018, February 11 & 24, 2018 Students responsible for travel to Fairleigh Dickinson University Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Students in the Band would perform at the Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights basketball games.

FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION 5 NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Field Trips

Name: Shane Zeigler, Scott Bushoven, Sandy Joseph, Angela Gigante, Monique Ellington, 1 Mission One Paraprofessional, 8 parent chaperones School or Department: Lowell School Trip Planned: Bergen Performing Arts Center Location: Englewood, New Jersey 80 Students Date(s): March 8, 2018 Depart: 9:20 AM Return: 11:40 AM Estimated Cost: $1223.80 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would be experiencing a professional production of Readers' Theater.

Name: Diana Baer School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Montclair State University – Dance Days Location: Montclair, New Jersey 15 Students Date(s): December 1, 2017 Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 3:00 PM Estimated Cost: $339.10 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would experience a college level dance program as well as attend a modern dance concert.

Name: Yris Acevedo, Shenijah Brown School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Humdingers Location: Paramus, New Jersey 7 Students Date(s): December 5, 2017 Depart: 4:00 PM Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $740.95 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded) EXPLANATION: This trip provides students with an opportunity to practice social skills and reward students for their hard work at the halfway point of the program.

Name: Wendy Gladstein, Maria Martinez, Stephen Welbert, Camille Silverman, Alison Goerg, Katarina Hannawi, 2 Mission One Paraprofessionals, 17 parent chaperones School or Department: Whittier School Trip Planned: Bergen Academies' – The Nutcracker Location: Hackensack, New Jersey 95 Students Date(s): December 8, 2017 Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 12:30 PM Estimated Cost: $1928.80 – Substitute Not Required (Parent Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would study the Nutcracker and then view a live performance of the play put to music.

Name: Stephanie Hofsaes, Dennis Hiel, Dawn Ehrenberg, Lea Ann Richards, Monique Ellington, Natasha Thomas, 10 parent chaperones School or Department: Lowell School Trip Planned: Liberty Science Center Location: Jersey City, New Jersey 80 Students Date(s): November 30, 2017 Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $1791.71 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded) EXPLANATION: This will increase student knowledge of engineering principles, application of technology and other scientific topics.

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Field Trips

Name: Jae Kim, Henry Hali, Shaun Reilly, Richard Rodda, Beth Fleischer School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: New Jersey Institute of Technology Location: Newark, New Jersey 34 Students Date(s): December 8, 2017 Depart: 7:45 AM Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $314.04 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would gain knowledge in the field of engineering and explore opportunities for future employment.

Name: Kerrie Viray School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Meadowlands Environmental Center Location: Lyndhurst, New Jersey 11 Students Date(s): January 19, 2018 Depart: 8:30 Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $506.64 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would gain hands-on experience in analyzing the effectiveness of renewable energy sources.

Name: Danny Gareri, Adrienne Williams, Judon Foster School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Lincoln Tech Location: Mahwah, New Jersey 20 Students Date(s): December 1, 2017 Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $0 - Substitute Not Required (Transportation supplied by Lincoln Tech.) EXPLANATION: Students would explore their options for post high school opportunities.

Name: Michael Smith, David Deubel, Sean Aumack, Walter Hickey, Jeremy LoVerde, Patrick O’Connor, Joseph Tauriello School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: William Paterson University Location: Wayne, New Jersey 75 Students Date(s): November 16, 2017 Depart: 9:45 AM Return: 2:45 PM Estimated Cost: $577.96 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would participate in college for a day, engage in goal setting activities, explore majors and learn to understand college student life.

Name: Emily Smith, Amanda Estevez, Mei Linh Lamui, Neelam Aslam, Romana Ahmed, Claritza Sanchez, Nurse, 3 parent chaperones School or Department: Bryant School Trip Planned: Bergen Academies' performance of The Nutcracker Location: Hackensack, New Jersey 40 Students Date(s): December 8, 2017 Depart: 9:15AM - Return: 12:45PM Estimated Cost: $1012.40 - Substitute Not Required $292.40 (District Funded) $720 (Funded by Parents) EXPLANATION: Students would gain an understanding of Literature through Theater.

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Field Trips

Name: Katherine Crimmins, Diana Spain, Barbara Finkelstein, Michael Smith, Walter Hickey, Susan Haase, Barbara Preziosi, Margaret Tewey, Elzbieta Biernacka, Jeremy LoVerde, David Deubel School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Camelback Aquatopia Indoor Water Park Location: Tannersville, Pennsylvania 100 Students Date(s): June 14, 2018 Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 6:30 PM Estimated Cost: $5000 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded) EXPLANATION: This is the annual end of the year eighth grade trip.

Name: Javalda Powell, Gianni Hidalgo School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Maggianos Little Italy Location: Hackensack, New Jersey 12 Students Date(s): November 30, 2017 Depart: 4:00 PM Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $771.01 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would learn the importance of practicing proper social skills and table etiquette.

Name: Javalda Powell, Gianni Hidalgo School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Dave and Busters Location: West Nyack, New York 12 Students Date(s): December 12, 2017 Depart: 4:00 PM Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $800.63 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded) EXPLANATION: This trip is a reward for the successful completion of the program tasks.

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Additional Field Trips Name: Jerome Smart, James Belluzzi, Jason McDonald School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Bergen Community College Location: Paramus, New Jersey 40 Students Date(s): November 29, 2017 Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $284.64 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Teaneck High School students would be trained to mentor sixth grade students as part of the Heroes and Cool Kids program.

Name: Javalda Powell, Gianni Hidalgo School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Humdingers Location: Paramus, New Jersey 12 Students Date(s): December 5, 2017 Depart: 4:00 PM Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $617.15 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded) EXPLANATION: This is a reward/incentive for participation at midpoint of the program.

Name: Yvette Ortega-Ulubay School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Whittier School Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 10 Students Date(s): November 21, 2017 Depart: 8:30 AM Return: 11:00 AM Estimated Cost: $169.10 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: SOLA students are performing for cultural heritage month.

87 Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting November 15, 2017 Finance and Budget - 6. that the Board approve payment of tuition for out-of-district students who would require a special education program during the 2017-2018 school year, as per the attached list. These tuitions would be pro-rated based on effective dates of attendance. The total amount of current invoices for this motion is $283,441.28 for tuition. Explanation:

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs. Account #s11- 000-100-566-49-61-C-C; 11-000-100-562-49-61-C-C; 11-000-100-565-49-64-C-C ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Tuition OOD Cover Memo

88 FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION 6 NOVEMBER 15, 2017

OUT-OF-DISTRICT TUITION CONTRACTS 2017-2018

STUDENT TUITION EFFECTIVE ID# SCHOOL AMOUNT DATE(S) 103965 CTC Academy Inc. $78,933.02 9/25/2017 103828 Windsor Learning Center $64,050.00 9/25/2017 95985 Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education $45,000.00 9/15/2017 98115 Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education $45,000.00 9/15/2017 104196 Windsor Preparatory High School $50,458.26 9/18/2017 TOTAL $283,441.28

89 Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting November 15, 2017 Finance and Budget - 14.

Whereas, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting "required" maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and

Whereas, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of Teaneck School District are consistent with these requirements, and

Whereas, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid; now

The Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting "required" maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities.

ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Comprehensive Maintenance Plan Cover Memo

90 91 92 93 94 Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting November 15, 2017 Finance and Budget - 16. that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school. Explanation:

Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board.

ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Fundraising Activities Cover Memo

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Fundraising Activities by School School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Fundraising Activity: Teaneck Cinema – Black Panther Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie Sponsoring Organization: BFMS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Name of Sponsors: Shani Misir-Najera (parent) Fundraising Activity: Teaneck Cinema Participants: BFMS PTO ticket sales to students, family, friends and community Location: Teaneck Cinema Date(s): January 15, 2018 through February 17, 2018 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $500 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: Funds would be used for eighth grade activities.

School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Fundraising Activity: Teaneck Cinema – Star Wars Sponsoring Organization: BFMS PTO Name of Sponsors: Shani Misir-Najera (parent) Participants: BFMS PTO ticket sales to students, family, friends and community Location: Teaneck Cinema Date(s): November 16, 2017 through December 16, 2017 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $520 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: Funds would be used for eighth grade activities.

School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Fundraising Activity: Winter Dance Sponsoring Organization: BFMS PTO Name of sponsors: Francisca Amponsah (parent) Participants: BFMS PTO collect entrance fee from students and staff for the Winter Dance Location: BFMS gymnasium Date(s): January 18, 2018 Time: 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $800 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: Funds would be used to supplement activities, trips and technology.

School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Fundraising Activity: Sell Kastle Fundraising Snack Items (popcorn, cookies, dry snacks) Sponsoring Organization: BFMS PTO Name of sponsors/responsible adult: Francisca Amponsah (parent) Participants: BFMS PTO Location: BFMS gymnasium Date(s): November 16, 2017 through November 29, 2017 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $800 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: Funds would be used to supplement activities, trips and technology.

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Fundraising Activities by School School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Fundraising Activity: Parent Comedy Night at Purple Lily Studio Sponsoring Organization: BFMS PTO Name of Sponsors: Shani Misir-Najera (parent) Participants: BFMS PTO ticket sales to parents, family friends and community Location: Purple Lily Studio, 668 American Legion Drive, Teaneck, NJ Date(s): November 16, 2017 through December 16, 2017 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $520 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: Funds would be used for eighth grade activities.

School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Fundraising Activity: Snack Sales and Girl Scout Cookies Sponsoring Organization: Golden Stars – Girl Scout Troop (6th grade students) Name of sponsors/responsible adult: Javalda Powell (FORUM staff member) Participants: Students sell snacks and cookies to students and faculty Location: TJMS main lobby after school Date(s): November 16, 2017 through June 21, 2017 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $300 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: Funds would be used for group t-shirts and supplies for troop activities.

School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Fundraising Activity: Basketball Tournament, snack sale and school dance Sponsoring Organization: Power Boys (7th grade boys group) Name of sponsors/responsible adult: Javalda Powell (FORUM staff member) Participants: Students sell snacks to students and faculty. Entrance fees for the basketball tournament and school dance (dates to be determined) Location: TJMS main lobby after school Date(s): November 16, 2017 through June 21, 2017 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $1,000 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: Funds would be used to purchase an outdoor basketball hoop and donate remainder to the Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.

School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Fundraising Activity: Online Movie Tickets for opening of “Wonder” Sponsoring Organization: Student Council Name of sponsors/responsible adult: Frederica Ogletree (staff member) Participants: TJMS Community Location: Tickets purchased online through FILMRAISER.COM Date(s): November 17, 2017 through November 19, 2017 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $150 ($1.00 received for every ticket sold) Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: Funds would be raised for charitable donations.

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Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Donation from FDU Rothman Center Sponsoring Organization: High School Band Name of sponsors/responsible adult: LeeAnn Newland (staff member) Participants: THS Band Performance Location: Fairleigh Dickinson Rothman Center Band Performance Date(s): Sunday, February 11, 2018 Time: to be determined; game televised Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $350 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: These funds were provided by FDU as a donation for the time presented by the band. Funds would be used towards replacing reeds, valve oil as needed.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Krispy Kreme Donut Sale Sponsoring Organization: Cheerleaders Name of sponsors/responsible adult: Francine Smart, Head Coach (staff member) Participants: Cheerleaders Location: THS orders taken and donuts will be delivered. Date(s): November 16, 2017 through November 17, 2017 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $50 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: These funds would be used for Cheer camp, accessories, competitions, travel expenses and workshops.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Ticket sales to Dance at Marriott Sponsoring Organization: Student Council Name of sponsors/responsible adult: Natasha Green, Advisor (staff member) Participants: Student Council sell to 11th and 12th grade students Location: Student Center during lunch Date(s): November 16, 2017 through November 21, 2017 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $2,000 Funds to sponsoring organization: 10% EXPLANATION: These funds would be used for payment to the Marriott and DJ. The remaining funds would be divided among the 11th and 12th grade classes for Prom.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Chipotle Restaurant Fundraiser Sponsoring Organization: Activism Club Name of sponsors/responsible adult: Mary Joyce Laqui (staff member) Participants: Restaurant will donate 50% of sales from orders placed by supporters Location: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Hackensack, NJ Date(s): November 16, 2017 through June 21, 2018 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: Unknown Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: These funds would be used for supplies/materials and for charitable donations. 98 FINANCE & BUDGET Motion 16 NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Baked Goods Sale Sponsoring Organization: Medical Club Name of sponsors/responsible adult: Kathleen DeMoncada (staff member) Participants: Medical Club Members will sell to students and faculty Location: THS main lobby after school Date(s): November 16, 2017 through June 21, 2018 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $500 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: These funds would be used for club t-shirts, sweatshirts and for a trip.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Candy Cane Gram (Holiday Note) Sponsoring Organization: Connections Club Name of sponsors/responsible adult: Yris Acevedo (staff member) Participants: Club Members will sell to students and staff Location: School cafeteria (student center) during lunch periods Date(s): December 12, 2017 through December 19, 2017 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $125 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: These funds would be used for celebrations, end of year party, field trips, club apparel and senior sashes.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Sale of Custom Cell Phone Cases Sponsoring Organization: Hiway Yearbook/Senior Class Name of sponsors/responsible adult: Eileen Hillman (staff member) Participants: Members of Senior Class will sell to students, staff and families Location: School cafeteria (student center) during lunch periods Date(s): November 16, 2017 through November 28, 2017 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $4,500 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100% EXPLANATION: These funds would be used for the production of the 2018 yearbook and for the Senior Prom.

99 Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting November 15, 2017 Finance and Budget - 17. that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant to reflect additional funding as per the funding statement appended to and made a part of the Minutes. Explanation:

Chapter 192/193 provides additional funds on an as-needed basis for resident classified students attending non- public schools.

ATTACHMENTS: Description Type 192 193 Funding Statement Cover Memo

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