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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 2 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 3 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 4 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.