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WORKSHOP AGENDA SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 I. Salute to the Flag II. Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement "I hereby call to order the Workshop Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 Friday, September 1, 2017." III. 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) IV. Reaffirmation of 2017/18 District Goals V. Superintendent's Report VI. Public Comment (agenda ONLY) A. Board Operations B. School Operations and Curriculum C. Finance and Budget D. 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 #01

BOARD OPERATIONS SEPTEMBER 6, 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 approve the Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting held on June 21, 2017, and the Special Public Meeting held on August 9, 2017. EXPLANATION: The Board must approve the Minutes for the previous months. a School Operations and Curriculum #01 thru 03

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM SEPTEMBER 6, 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 assignment of Jonnell Heron to work as an intern in the FORUM programs, September 2017 through May 2018. a EXPLANATION: Ms. Heron is in the Masters of Social Work program at Kean University. She would work under the supervision of Nick Campestre, FORUM Coordinator providing social work services, counseling, academic support and case management. a 2. that the Board approve payment to The DBQ Company to provide a half day professional development workshop for teachers at Ma'Ayanot non public school designed to get teachers excited about the process who are new to the DBQ pedagogy. Title IIA would fund this workshop. Account #20-270-200-320-92-50-I-M a EXPLANATION: This is for a non-public school that receives Title IIA federal grants through the Teaneck Board of Education. The training will include an overview of The DBQ Project 6-Step Method and will emphasize the elements of a powerful DBQ essay. a 3. that the Board approve payment to Benchmark Literacy for two full-day in-district training sessions on October 16, 2017 and November 13, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $5400. Title IIA would fund this professional development workshop. Account #20-270-200-320-19- 50-I-0 a EXPLANATION: During these two sessions, a consultant from Benchmark Literacy would visit the three elementary schools to model reading lessons for third and fourth grade teachers using the new reading resource, Benchmark Advance. On both days, teachers would receive training on the interim, benchmark, unit and weekly assessments associated with the program. The training would also include hands-on opportunities for understanding and utilizing the online learning tools. a Finance and Budget #01 thru 08

FINANCE AND BUDGET SEPTEMBER 6, 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 2016-2017 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 is authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills, per the list appended to and made a part of the Minutes, July 1, through 30, 2017:

Fund 10 $9,751,687.49 Fund 20 461,462.45 Fund 30 2,360,826.89 Fund 60 146,507.61 Fund 61 242,362.74 Total of Approved Payments $12,962,847.18 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 2016-2017 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 July 2017and 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 a 4. that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for

5 professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,438.82) (District funded $566.22) total cost $2,005.04. 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 $0.00) and (District funded $161.87) total cost $161.87 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 compensation to those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2017-2018 school year. The total amount for this motion is $10,000. a EXPLANATION: These clinicians and agencies would provide services to students on an as-needed basis in accordance with their respective IEPs. Account #11- 000-216-320-72-58-C-0 a 7. 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 tuition(s) would be pro-rated based on effective dates of attendance. The total amount of current invoices for this motion is $1,258,240 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 8. that the Board approve the following Auto and Tech Allowances, for the 2017-2018 school year, payable in 20 equal installments, September through June:

Staff Member Auto Tech Allowance Allowance Sandra Beckford, Supv. Spec. Ed. (TAAS) $ 465 $ 600 Linda Kuhran, Exec. Asst. to Supt. 0 600 Sandra Muro, Coord. Info Systems (TAAS) 465 0 Patricia Dent, Supv. Lang. Arts (TAAS) 465 0 Trina Gillet, Supv. Science/Math (TAAS) 465 0 Marisa King Supv. Social Studies (TAAS) 465 0 Todd Sinclair, Athletic Director (TAAS) 465 0 Vacancy Supv. CST (TAAS) 465 0 Anthony D'Angelo, Dir. of Facilities (O/G) 2,400 0 Al Schulz, Attendance Office (O/G) 1,800 0 Karla Starks, Asst. to SBA (O/G) 1,800 0 Nicholas Campestre, FORUM Coord (O/G) 1,000 0 a 6 a

Personnel #01 thru 20

PERSONNEL SEPTEMBER 6, 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:

1. Brittany Nagy, School Nurse, at annual salary of $53,750 (BA/Step 1), assigned to Whittier Elementary School, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, replacing Barbara Farrell, retired, (PC#10-04-74/ats).

2. Maureen Orletti, Art Teacher, at annual salary of $67,000 (MA/Step 6), assigned to Bryant and Lowell Elementary Schools, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, replacing Michael Lieber, reassigned. (PC#10-06-02/atx).

3. Beverly Levinson, Grade 6 Teacher, at annual salary of $90,800 (MA+32/Step 10), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools, effective October 5, 2017 (or sooner) through June 30, 2018, replacing Roger Davis, resignation. (PC#10-11-66/alx).

4. Claudia Belotti, Learning Disabilities Teacher / Consultant, at annual salary of $100,000 (MA+32/Step 12), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, replacing Anwar Al-Najjar, resigned, (PC# 10-11-72/aao).

5. Merissa Bockhorn, Grade 1 Teacher, at annual salary of $56,900 (BA/Step 4), assigned to Lowell Elementary School, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, new position.

6. Tiana Benevenga , Grade 6, at annual salary of $54,300 (BA/Step 2), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 1, 2017 (or sooner) through June 30, 2018, replacing Karen Butler, reassigned, (PC#10-11-66/ana).

7. Ariel Perez , Special Education Teacher Grade 6, at annual salary of $87,200 (BA/Step 12), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective date TBD through June 30, 2018, replacing Shellian Mirander, reassigned, (PC#10-11-66/aly). a EXPLANATION: Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated requires Board of Education approval for appointment of certificated staff.

Item 4 is a revision from a hire previously approved on August 9, 2017, Resolution #1, item 3.

Item 5 is a revision from a hire previously approved on August 9, 2017, Resolution #1, item 4. a 2. that the Board approve the following certificated staff reassignments for the 2017-2018 school 8 year, effective September 1, 2017.

1. Karen Butler, Grade 6 (PC# 10-11-66-ana) Teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, to newly created Grade 5 position at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

2. Michael Lieber, Art Teacher (PC# 10-06-02/atx) at Bryant Elementary School, to Teacher - Special Assignment at Eugene Field School. a EXPLANATION: The Board approves the reassignment of teaching staff members based upon the Superintendent's recommendation. a 3. that the Board approve the following long term substitute teachers, at $260 per diem, assigned to non-tenure track positions, effective as indicated:

1. Dorothy Godfrey, effective September 19, 2017 through January 12, 2018, with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School.

2. Andrew DeBlock, effective September 6, 2017 through February 2, 2018, with no benefits, assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, replacing Meredith Martino.

3. Nancy Cochran, effective September 14, 2017 until a replacement is found, with no benefits, assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, replacing Diana Evans. a a 4. that the Board approve the appointment of the following substitutes for the 2017-2018 school year at $120 Per Diem:

Jolyann Schoeppler Amy Giovanetti Maria Gonzalez-Guillen Payne Vazquez Babajide Olamiju Maria Rivas Francis Gagliardi Dawn Ehrenberg Nancy Cochran a EXPLANATION: The Board of Education approves appointment of substitutes to be added to the approved district substitute list. a 5. the Board approve the salary guide reclassification effective September 1, 2017 for the following teachers:

Name 16-17 Guide/Step 17-18 Guide/Step 17-18Salary Colleen Pagan MA Step 3 MA+32 Step 4 $68,000 Christie Prepis MA Step 6 MA+32 Step 7 $76,000 Elizabeth Robbins MA Step 10 MA+32 Step 11 $94,600 Jessi VanBuren BA Step 6 MA Step 7 $70,500 a EXPLANATION: The Board approves movement to a new salary guide once teachers have completed the coursework. a 6. that the Board approve the following resignations:

1. Alex Ishkanian, Library Paraprofessional, resignation, effective September 5, 2017.

9 a EXPLANATION: The Board of Education approves separation of employees from the district. a 7. that the Board approves 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 September 5, 2017, payment upon submission of appropriate payroll bill form each pay date, receive payment on subsequent pay date:

Name Subject Rate Jennifer Noel Art I $80.00 (MA+32) Marc Calello Art I $60.00 (BA) Diana Baer Dance $80.00 (MA+32) Christie Prepis Phys Ed. $70.00 (MA) Daniel Henry Phys Ed. $70.00 (MA) John Dean AP Economics $80.00 (MA+32)

a EXPLANATION: The Board approves the compensation of teachers who assume extra periods of assignment. a 8. that the Board approves the following Student Teacher Practicum assignments, for the 2017/18 school year:

Name University Assignment Date School Samantha Goldin Rowan Univ. Sept 14 thru Dec 21 Whittier Tara Jones Grand Canyon Univ. Sept 14 thru Jan 17 Bryant Ashli Weems Fairleigh Dickinson Oct 01 thru Nov 30 Whittier a EXPLANATION: The Board partners with colleges and universities to satisfy student teaching requirements for teachers enrolled in teaching preparatory programs. a 9. that the Board approve the following payment to a staff member for serving as a teacher mentor to a provisionally certified novice teacher during the 2016-2017 school year as required under the New Jersey Department of Education Provisional Teaching Process:

Teacher Mentor Amount Paid Novice Teacher Joanna Ebert $275.00 Brianne Heaney a EXPLANATION: The amount paid to teacher mentors is collected from novice teachers for disbursement to teacher mentors. a 10. the Board approve payment to the following employee for providing evening security at the high school, as needed, during the 2017-2018 school year:

1. Al Schulz, Coordinator of Security, at $30.00 per hour.

10 a EXPLANATION: In-school and parking lot security would be provided during evening programs and/or rehearsals held at the high school. a 11. that the Board approve payment to Kimberly Rossy for attending a science professional development resource training, in an amount not to exceed $100. Title IIA funds this workshop. Account #20-270-200-100-19-10-I-0. a EXPLANATION: This professional development session which instructs teachers in grades K, 1, 2, and 5 on effective implementation with the Science Dimensions program and enhance teacher understanding of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science, was approved at the August 23, 2017 meeting. Ms. Rossy was not on the original list of teachers attending. a 12. that the Board approve payment to the attached list of non-tenured staff, for participating in a four hour Saturday Foundation Training session, scheduled for September 16, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $200 each. Total cost not to exceed $20,800: a EXPLANATION: These participants would attend a four hour Saturday session to receive further instruction in the skills and strategies of the Teaneck Instructional Model. Account #11-000-223-104-19-15-Y-D. a 13. that the Board approve payment to the following high school staff members for their participation in the Freshman Orientation Program on August 29, 2017, not to exceed five (5) hours, at a rate of $50 per hour, total cost not to exceed $4,250.

Eric Akselrad Katierose Augustine Andrew Bellin Douglas Book Susie Cipriano Charles Clark Natasha Green Eileen Hillman Adriana Lagomarsino James Lagomarsino James McDonald Enoch Nyamekye Dan Olender Kelvin Reese Gerri Stack Lottie Watson Adrienne Williams a EXPLANATION: The above teachers hosted a welcome program for incoming freshmen, including registration, dissemination of information and materials, and organizing students into Peer Leader groups. Account #11-000-223-104- 19-15-I-D a 14. that the Board approve the appointment of Tunde Adedoyin, Manager Human Resources and Compliance and Tamika Reese, Acting Assistant Superintendent, as Affirmative Action Officers for the 2017-2018 school year. 11 a EXPLANATION: A Board resolution to appoint the Affirmative Action Officer(s) is required annually by the NJ Department of Education. a 15. the Board approve the location assignment, salary, guide/step, and longevity/differential, for the 2017-2018 school year, effective September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018.

1. Amanda Zoran, English Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, MA Step 9 $76,800. a EXPLANATION: Ms. Zoran was accidentally left off the August 23, 2017 rehire motion. a 16. that the Board approve longevity for Betty Ball, 10-month secretary, at Whittier Elementary School, effective September 1, 2017, in the amount of $268.00. a EXPLANATION: The Board approves longevity for qualified secretaries. a 17. that the Board approve the following school nurses be remunerated for assisting with athletic physicals during the period July through August 2017, at the contractual rate of $50.00 per hour (working with and without students), not to exceed the number of hours indicated:

1. Kathryn King Dyker, 78 hours, not to exceed $3,900.00. 2. Sandy Broady, 26 hours, not to exceed $1,300.00. a EXPLANATION: In accordance with rule 2 - Section 3 of the constitution / By-laws and Regulations of the NJSIAA (New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association), all student athletes must have a physical before participation in district sports programs. Nurses would assist district physicians during physicals and in completing required paperwork. a 18. that the Board approve to amend the annual salary of Margot Todman-Mack, Assistant Principal assigned to Teaneck High School, from $127,815 - $128,384 (TAAS Guide/Step 1), effective August 28, 2017 through June 30, 2018, replacing Piero LoGiudice, transferred, (PC#20-12- 71/bkf). a EXPLANATION: Salary of TAAS Guide D/Step 1 of the 2016/17 School Year was inadvertently listed on the August 23, 2017 Agenda. a 19. that the Board approve payment to Charles Ariza for work in the Teaneck Community Education Center’s Hawthorne School Age Child Care Program for the 2017-18 school year for 13 hours per week, $11.00 per hour, in an amount not to exceed $5,200.00. a EXPLANATION: The Board approves Teaneck Community Education Center staff appointments. a 20. that the Board approve Lauren Blitz as program coordinator, at $26.00 per hour, Teaneck Community Education Center, for the 2017-2018 school year, hours not to exceed 24 hours per week, total cost not to exceed $32,448.00. Account #60-702-100-101-56-72-PW a EXPLANATION: The Board approves Teaneck Community Education Center staff

12 a appointments.

13 Teaneck Public Schools Public Work Session September 6, 2017 Finance and Budget #01 thru 08 - 2. that the Board approve 2016-2017 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 Cover Memo

14 FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #2 SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 Teaneck Board of EducationTransfer List Transfers made August 25, 2017 Through August 30 , 2017 AMOUNT TRANSFERRED ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION From To

T3 11-000-270-512-18-52-J-J TRANS FIELD TRIPS (1,334.00) 11-190-100-610-18-40-J-J GEN.INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 1,334.00

EXPLANATION: PURCHASE OF MATH INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES

T4 11-000-261-420-89-53-1-D CONTRACTS BLDG MAINT (10,331.00) 12-000-261-730-89-32-1-D MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT 9,660.00 11-000-262-610-89-49-1-U UNIFORMS O&M 671.00 10,331.00 EXPLANATION: SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT,STAFF UNIFORMS & SHOES

______FINANCE COMMITTEE SIGNATURE DATE

15 Teaneck Public Schools Public Work Session September 6, 2017 Finance and Budget #01 thru 08 - 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 $1,438.82) (District funded $566.22) total cost $2,005.04. 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 September 2017 Cover Memo Additional PD September 2017 Cover Memo

16 FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION 4 SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Professional Development Name: Lillian Garcia School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: 2017 Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Annual Training Location: Jersey City, New Jersey Dates: October 19, 2017 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Todd Sinclair School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Legal Liability and Athletics Transgender Issues Location: Robbinsville, New Jersey Dates: September 28, 2017 Estimated Cost: $125 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Kurt Ceresnak School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association Fall Conference Location: Long Branch, New Jersey Dates: October 19 and 20, 2017 Estimated Cost: $443.82 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Jen Ahearn, Ann Delaney, Susie O’Toole School or Department: District Elementary Math Coaches Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Numbers and Operations in Base-Ten, Operations and Algebraic Thinking Location: Fairfield, New Jersey Dates: October 18, 2017 Estimated Cost: $435 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Jen Ahearn, Ann Delaney, Susie O’Toole School or Department: District Elementary Math Coaches Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Geometry: Measurement and Data Location: Fairfield, New Jersey Dates: November 29, 2017 Estimated Cost: $435 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Eve Klein School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Bergen County School Counselors Association K-8 Meetings Location: Cliffside Park (1) and Paramus (2), New Jersey Dates: October 13, 2017, January 12, 2017 and May 18, 2017 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)

17 FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION 4 September 13, 2017

Professional Development Name: Amy Moran School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Bergen County Education Association Superintendents Luncheon Location: TBD Dates: September 26, 2017 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Tunde Adedoyin School or Department: Eugene Field Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey School Boards Personnel Workshop Location: West Trenton, New Jersey Dates: September 28, 2017 Estimated Cost: $46.22 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Rita Urevitch, Jane McClean School or Department: Special Services Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Health Provider CPR / AED Certification Location: Teaneck, New Jersey Date(s): September 7, 2017 Estimated Cost(s): $130 - Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Kathy Dyker, Monique Frazier-Ellington School or Department: Special Services Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Health Provider CPR / AED Certification Location: Teaneck, New Jersey Date(s): September 28, 2017 Estimated Cost(s): $130 - Substitute Required (District Funded)

18 FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION 4 September 13, 2017

Professional Development Name: Karla Starks School or Department: Eugene Field / Business Office Conference/Seminar/Workshop: ESSA Accounting/Reporting Requirements & ESSA, Supplement vs. Supplant & New Monitoring System Location: Rockaway, NJ Dates: September 14, 2017 and October 5, 2017 Estimated Cost: $260 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

19 Teaneck Public Schools Public Work Session September 6, 2017 Finance and Budget #01 thru 08 - 5. that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $0.00) and (District funded $161.87) total cost $161.87 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 FT September 2017 C & I Cover Memo

FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION # SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Field Trips Name: Eileen Hillman School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Hackensack High School Location: Hackensack, New Jersey 2 Students Date(s): October 6, 2017 Depart: 8:15 AM Return: 3:15 PM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: This is a training and planning workshop for the High School yearbook.

Name: Jessie Gorant, School Nurse (TBD) School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Teaneck Creek Conservancy Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 15 Students Date(s): September 20, 2017 Depart: 8:45 AM Return: 12:00 PM Estimated Cost: $161.87 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students will observe a biodiverse ecosystem in their community.

Name: Matthew McMillan School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Trip Planned: Teaneck Creek Conservancy Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 8 Students Date(s): September 20, 2017 Depart: 12:30 PM Return: 3:00 PM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Students will observe a biodiverse ecosystem in their community.

21 FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #6 SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

CLINICIANS 2017 - 2018

NOT TO CLINICIAN RATES EXCEED Physical Therapy $180 per 60 min. session $135 per 45 min. session $110 per 30 min. session Novogrow, LLC $350 initial Evaluation $10,000

TOTAL $10,000

22 Teaneck Public Schools Public Work Session September 6, 2017 Finance and Budget #01 thru 08 - 7. 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 tuition(s) would be pro-rated based on effective dates of attendance. The total amount of current invoices for this motion is $1,258,240 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 September Cover Memo

23 FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #7 SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

OUT-OF-DISTRICT TUITION CONTRACTS 2017-2018

STUDENT TUITION EFFECTIVE SCHOOL ID# AMOUNT DATE(S) 95627 Barnstable Academy $33,000.00 9/1/2017 97411 BCSS-Bleshman Regional Day School $73,980.00 9/1/2017 94141 BCSS-Evergreen Academy $60,300.00 9/1/2017 96372 BCSS-Evergreen Academy $60,300.00 9/1/2017 99278 BCSS-Evergreen Academy $60,300.00 9/1/2017 96473 BCSS-Gateway School $60,300.00 9/1/2017 96714 BCSS-Gateway School $60,300.00 9/1/2017 97628 BCSS-Gateway School $60,300.00 9/1/2017 99649 BCSS-Gateway School $60,300.00 9/1/2017 103327 BCSS-HIP MP Godwin $62,280.00 9/1/2017 100347 BCSS-HIP MP Highland $75,420.00 9/1/2017 100688 BCSS-HIP MP Highland $75,420.00 9/1/2017 98504 BCSS-New Bridges $81,000.00 9/1/2017 96287 BCSS-New Bridges Middle $81,000.00 9/1/2017 12065 BCSS-Project SEARCH $25,000.00 9/1/2017 94821 BCSS-SHIP Midland Park $75,420.00 9/1/2017 95184 BCSS-SHIP Midland Park $75,420.00 9/1/2017 91629 BCSS-Springboard Program $59,400.00 9/1/2017 95346 BCSS-Visions Emerson $59,400.00 9/1/2017 96155 BCSS-Visions Saddle Brook $59,400.00 9/1/2017

TOTAL $1,258,240.00

24 Teaneck Public Schools Public Work Session September 6, 2017 Personnel #01 thru 20 - 12. that the Board approve payment to the attached list of non-tenured staff, for participating in a four hour Saturday Foundation Training session, scheduled for September 16, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $200 each. Total cost not to exceed $20,800: Explanation:

These participants would attend a four hour Saturday session to receive further instruction in the skills and strategies of the Teaneck Instructional Model. Account #11-000-223-104-19-15-Y-D.

ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Foundation list 2017-2018 Cover Memo

25 PERSONNEL SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Year 1 Kamal Ahmad Grace Kenny Chrysten Angderson Hyo Youn Kim Claudia Belotti Justine Lopez Merissa Bockhorn Veronica Lopez Jennie Brolewicz Angelina Martinez Susan Carletta Munyiva Munguti Alexandra Cavallo Maureen Orletti Michael DeAvila Gina Petrosi-Higgins Lori DiSarro Tanya Rivera Dawn Ehrenberg Kimberly Rossy Arielle Fouks Hazel Santana-Rivas Estefany Gallardo Shaunte Sparks Angela Gigante Payne Vazquez Levette Glanton Felicia Vinpa Lisa Guyden

Year 2 Angela Avery-deVlugt Brianne Heaney Daniel Bassett Eleftheria Hondros Julianne Boyle Deborah Nicotera Laurel Lahullier (Buffa) Carole Petit-Bielen Alyssa Cestaro Melinka Ramirez Dante Cianni Samantha Ross Benimapi Coulibaly Alexis Ryerson Michelle Doonan Caleb Schaffer Brittany Eisele Luke Short Ashraf Elsayed Heather Todd-Schlieper Estefany Gallardo Michael Van Brunt Kiera Genus Jessi VanBuren Michael Germinario Tara Webb Amber Halpern Rochelle Yaros Katarina Hannawi Monica Yepes

Year 3 Kristina Anders Sean Holland Kristen Cline Sarah Mims Nicole Cooper Morgan Owens Natalia Drelich Ashley Pires Lauren Finizio George Prepis Barbara Finkelstein Danielle Puso Chris Green Mai Regal Nisrene Hammoud Giovanni Soto

26 Kelly Walsh John Zellhoffer Roberta Weiss

Year 4 Danielle Annunziata Chi Young Jang Valarie Astor Samantha Laliker Kate Augusto Janine Lawler Michele Cardone Shakerra Malachi-Chang Nina Demaio Samantha Messmer James Dunn Eileen Mursch Paula Fischkelta Kristin Nunez Jessica Frane Dana Orner Beatriz Garcia-Travieso Ramon Ortiz Alison Georg Linea Rondael Kirin Hart Paulette Szalay Stephanie Hofsaes Joseph Tauriello Christopher Infante Amanda Zoran