MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING OF MAY 19, 2011

The monthly Business Meeting of the Piscataway Township Board of Education was held on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Administration Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by the Board President, Ms. Maas.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Salute to Flag - Board President Roll Call - Board Secretary

P Mr. Connors P Mrs. Lopez P Mr. Okamoto Mrs. Greeley P Ms. Maas P Mr. Stoddard P Ms. King Mr. Mosier P Mr. Szymonowicz

II. NOTIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

HEREBY BE IT KNOWN that the Piscataway Township Board of Education has complied with the notification requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act for the announcement of this meeting date and place on June 22, 2010, in the following manner: Posting of the public notice on the posting board for the Board of Education in the Administration Building Mail notification to the newspaper serving Piscataway, The Home News Tribune Notification filed with the Municipal Clerk at the Municipal Building on Hoes Lane

This meeting is being digitally recorded. This recording is not an official record or supplement to the minutes and is intended only as a source of information that the public might utilize at a later date to familiarize themselves with the Board's activities.

III. EXECUTIVE SESSION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board adjourn to executive session for the purpose of review and discussion of a detailed personnel agenda for action this evening, and other matters involving individual staff members, as well as numerous outstanding matters in litigation. It is not known at this time when these matters can be disclosed to the public.

Motion to adjourn:

Moved Ms. King Seconded Mr. Szymonowicz Yea 7 Nay 0

IV. PUBLIC SESSION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board reconvenes public session.

Motion to reconvene:

Moved Mr. Connors Seconded Ms. King Yea 7 Nay 0

Public session reconvened at 8:00 p.m.

V. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

. Arbor School G & T Bell Choir

VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

SCHOR MUSICIANS DEBUT AT LINCOLN CENTER The Schor Jazz Band and Chamber Choir, under the direction of Mark Fischer and Rebekah Sterlacci, participated in an outdoor concert on the plaza of Lincoln Center as part of the Young Music Makers program. Twenty-eight students performed selections that included Shenandoah, Hey Jude and In the Mood, receiving thunderous applause at the conclusion of the event.

PISCATAWAY ALUM VISITS FROM NASA Cathy Bahm, Piscataway graduate, currently serving as an aerospace engineer at NASA, will be visiting King and Arbor Schools next week to speak with students about her responsibilities at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center in California and to present the district with a tile from a retired space shuttle. Cathy was inspired to pursue a career in science by her Piscataway teachers, from her first years at Grandview to graduation from Piscataway High School.

KING STUDENTS MAKE MEMORIES WITH ORPHANS IN INDONESIA The phrase “a picture says a thousand words” has meaning for Lucy Wei, Klaudine Celario and Sayuni Dias, 5th grade students at King. They participated in The Memory Project, a nationwide initiative in which students create artwork to be sent to children in orphanages around the world. Under the direction of art teacher Irina Nikitovic, the three students created portraits of children from Indonesia, which were sent overseas. The Indonesian students responded by sending their own photos holding their King portraits. Ms. Nikitovic and her students hope to share the message that “art connects us all…”

RANDOLPHVILLE TOPS IN COUNTY FOOD DRIVE Randolphville has earned the distinction as the top elementary school in the Middlesex County 2011 Spring Food Drive. Students collected 6,750 pounds of food during the drive, which incorporated math activities and lessons on community service into a cooperative competition between classes. The school will be recognized with a proclamation at an upcoming meeting of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN FIRST PLACE IN “DON’T DRIVE DANGEROUSLY” CONTEST Piscataway High School was awarded the top two prizes in the Middlesex County "Don’t Drive Dangerously" contest for public service announcements created in our broadcast studio. The first place video, “Flash Forward,” was produced by 11th grader Kristen Perrello, 12th grader Yery Ysabel, 9th grader Cody Hughes, and 9th grader Vernon Johnson. The first place audio, “Save Yourself!” was produced by Justin Miranda, Shaquille John, Kevin Castro, Felipe Cabrera and William Proulx, all seniors in the Piscataway High School radio club. The award-winning video is featured on the Piscataway High School morning news and the audio can be heard on WVPH 90.3 FM. Both are posted on the district website under “News and Broadcasts.”

KNOLLWOOD STUDENTS “ON TAP” WITH WATER CONTEST Students in Elizabeth Spasiano’s third grade class worked with music instructor Jennifer Sernotti to create an original song entitled “Don’t Waste a Bottle, Don’t Waste a Can” for submission in the Scholastic/NJ American Water Contest, “Tap for Tap.” The song promotes the drinking of tap water from reusable water bottles as a way to help the environment.

PROJECT HEALTHLINKS RECEIVES STATEWIDE HONOR “Project Healthlinks,” the district initiative designed to introduce Piscataway middle school minority students to careers in the field of medicine, has been selected as a winner of the 25th Annual School Leader Award, sponsored by the NJ School Boards Association. The award, recognizing unique and innovative district programs, was presented at a ceremony at the Trenton War Memorial last week.

PISCATAWAY FACULTY IN THE NEWS Scott Foglyano, Faculty Adviser to the Piscataway High School Chieftain, has received a Fellowship with the 2011 American Society of News Editors Reynolds High School Journalism Institute at the University of Texas in Austin. Ed Cohen, science teacher at Quibbletown, has been selected to participate in the 2011 Japan-U.S. Teachers Exchange Program, a component of the Fulbright Experience for Global Leaders, taking place in various areas of Japan this summer. Nancy Ostrowski, Piscataway High School business teacher and adviser to Future Business Leaders of America, has been named to the National FBLA Adviser Wall of Fame at the National Center in Virginia.

HEAR YE! HEAR YE! MOCK TRIALS DEMAND ORDER IN THE COURT! Rumplestiltskin, Simba and Peter Rabbit have been summoned to court in a series of Mock Trials taking place throughout the district. Researched from favorite books and stories, and written and rehearsed by students, the court proceedings include “Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factory” at King, “Matilda Wormwood vs. Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood” at Grandview, “Rumplestiltskin vs. Queen Meredith” at Arbor, “The Trial of the Lion King” at Knollwood, “Wolverine Wolf vs. Tommy H. Huckleberry” at Eisenhower, and “Mr. McGregor vs. Peter Rabbit” at Randolphville. Check school websites for date and time to report for jury duty!

PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WINNERS AT CONGRESSIONAL ARTS COMPETITION Senior Stephanie Wademan received a 2nd Place award in the 2011 Congressional Arts Competition for her self portrait in colored pencil. Senior Lindsay Brown and Junior Jennifer Lynn Grare received Honorable Mention designations for their artwork.

QUIBBLETOWN MUSICIANS TAKE THEIR SHOW ON THE ROAD The Quibbletown Jazz Band and Chamber Ensembles entertained senior citizens at Sterling Village and the Piscataway Senior Center in a concert that included popular tunes such as Tequila, Georgia on my Mind, and Superstition. The performers received resounding applause and a standing ovation. Bravo!

ORIGAMI EXHIBIT TAKES SHAPE AT CONACKAMACK, KING AND KNOLLWOOD Origami art creations by 7th grader Zachary Lopez, and 6th grader Anya Lopez at Conackamack were selected by Origami USA for display at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. 7th grader Andrew Lerner at Conackamack, 4th grader Christopher Lopez at King and 1st grader Basheerah Ali at Knollwood received Honorable Mention awards.

KING MUSICIANS EARN TOP RATING IN BAND COMPETITION On Friday, May 6, the King Concert and Jazz Band, directed by Thomas Seeland, participated in the Dorney Park Band Competition in Allentown, Pa. Both ensembles earned a superior rating. The Concert Band accomplished this with a score of 92, while the Jazz Band earned a score of 93.

CONACKAMACK VIOLIST PERFORMS WITH ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA Conackamack Orchestra member Tiger Li performed in the All-State Orchestra concert last Saturday, May 14th. He is the only middle school student in our district who made it to All State String Orchestra this year.

CLIMBING THE WALLS AT GRANDVIEW Grandview School will dedicate a new rock-climbing wall on Friday, May 20 at 9:30 a.m. Plans are in place to integrate use of the rock wall to develop motor skills during physical education classes. Funds for the project were raised by the PTO and through Box Tops for Education.

VII. PERSONNEL & LABOR RELATIONS – Margaret King

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “C”, be approved as presented:

Mr. Connors Mrs. Lopez Mrs. Greeley Mr. Okamoto Ms. King Mr. Stoddard

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the following minutes be approved as submitted:

Agenda/Business Meeting April 14, 2011 Agenda/Business Meeting Executive Session April 14, 2011

Moved Mr. Connors Seconded Ms. King Yea 7 Nay 0

IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR

The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and school matters of community interest. In support of this position, the law establishes a period of public comment at every Board meeting. Individuals wishing to speak must state their name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes’ duration, but an individual may speak a second time after all others who wish to speak on the topic have been heard. The Board may require that individuals register to speak prior to the beginning of the meeting. Participants may submit written material in support of their position.

All statements and/or questions shall be directed to the presiding officer and no participant may address or question Board members individually. All speakers are requested to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy rights of others whose legal rights may be affected.

Please note: While it is not the Board’s intention to stifle comment on matters of legitimate concern to the school community, the public should be aware that if their statements violate the rights of others under the law governing defamation or invasion of privacy, they may face personal liability to the injured party. If speakers are uncertain of the legal ramifications of their comments, the Board urges them to seek guidance beforehand from their own legal advisor.

. Dominick Ciardi: Comments on previous donation . Ed Banner: Comments on election

Motion to close:

Moved Mr. Stoddard Seconded Ms. King Yea 7 Nay 0

X. FISCAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS – Russell Stoddard

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “H”, be approved as presented:

A. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS

Explanation: Pursuant to 18A:19-2

BE IT RESOLVED that the following disbursements for the month of April 2011 be approved as indicated:

Operating Account Operating Checks $ 2,981,842.97 Payroll Checks: Payroll: April 15, 2011 3,113,686.40 Payroll: April 30, 2011 3,003,563.93 Cafeteria Fund 341,526.29 Capital Projects Fund 83,082.70 Debt Service -- Total $ 9,523,702.29

B. APPROVAL OF SECRETARY’S/TRANSFERS/CASH RECONCILIATION REPORTS

1. Explanation: Pursuant to 18A:6-59

BE IT RESOLVED that the following report be approved and filed for audit:

Secretary’s/Transfers Report March 2011

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above report be accepted as submitted and that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

2. Explanation: Pursuant to 18A:6-59

BE IT RESOLVED that the following reports be approved and filed for audit:

Cash Reconciliation and Roll Forward Report March 2011 Dated: March 28, 2011

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above report be accepted as submitted and that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

C. APPROVAL OF BID PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS

Explanation:

The following work is necessary to facilitate various renovation projects throughout the district.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following change orders for district Bid Projects:

Vendor C/O # Project Location Description Amount

DeSesa Engineering 2 HVAC Renovations High School Credit for utilizing Victaulic fittings in ($6,013.00) Company, Inc. lieu of welded at the boiler rooms DeSesa Engineering 3 HVAC Renovations High School Additional HVAC ductwork $3,547.50 Company, Inc. DeSesa Engineering 4 HVAC Renovations Schor Replace circuit breakers for 21 RTUs $9,055.20 Company, Inc. Drill Construction 2 Drainage Quibbletown Removal and replacement of $7,657.00 Company renovations concrete sidewalks Drill Construction 3 Drainage Quibbletown Change to jack and bore drilling $10,626.00 Company renovations technique (Cancels out C/O #1)

D. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT CHAPTERS PL 192/193 NONPUBLIC FUNDING

Explanation:

Nonpublic schools apply for funding through the State Department of Education under Chapters PL 192/193 Laws of 1977. The district’s responsibility is to ensure that all nonpublic invoices submitted for reimbursement are in accordance with the grant agreement.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education accepts additional funding for Chapters PL 192/193 Auxiliary Handicapped Services for the 2010-2011 school year as follows:

Expense Account Revenue Account Service Amount 20-502-200-320-00-00 20-3232-502 Compensatory Education $ 251 20-508-200-320-00-00 20-3232-508 Corrective Speech 939

Total $ 1,190

Above listed expenses are for the following nonpublic schools:

An-Noor Academy The Goddard School of Piscataway Lake Nelson Seventh Day Adventist Our Lady of Fatima Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center Inc. Timothy Christian School Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion Boys Division Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion Girls Division

E. APPROVAL OF DRAW SCHEDULE FY 2011-2012

Explanation:

Transfer of collected taxes from Township to Board of Education.

BE IT RESOLVED that the following Draw Schedule as developed by the School Business Administrator and accepted by the Business Administrator, Township of Piscataway, be approved:

July $ 6,802,410 November $ 6,802,410 March $ 6,802,410 August $ 6,802,410 December $ 6,802,410 April $ 6,802,410 September $ 6,802,410 January $ 6,802,410 May $ 6,802,410 October $ 6,802,410 February $ 6,802,410 June $ 6,802,409 Total $ 81,628,919

F. TRANSFER OF CAPITAL PROJECT INTEREST INCOME

Explanation:

Interest earned on unexpended referendum funds/capital outlay cannot be used for other project expenditures but must be transferred by board resolution. It is the Business Administrator's recommendation to allocate interest to the general fund to be used for tax relief. As of April 30, the district has earned $11,547.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to transfer the interest earnings received and accrued in 2010-2011 from the referendum funds/capital outlay (Fund 30) to the General Fund (Fund 10).

G. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAM (COBRA)

Explanation:

In accordance with the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), the district is required to provide certain post-employment services to qualifying employees. Our health insurance broker, Brown & Brown, has distributed Requests for Proposal (RFP) for these services for the upcoming year.

BE IT RESOLVED that, per the recommendation of Brown & Brown, the Piscataway Township Board of Education hereby resolves, effective June 1, 2011, to make the following changes to its group insurance program:

1. Terminate its contract for COBRA services with Horizon.

2. Select Ameriflex as its COBRA administrator, at the rates, and terms, and conditions represented in the report from Brown & Brown.

3. Designate Brown & Brown, Inc., of Murray Hill, NJ as the Board’s group insurance broker-of-record for our new Ameriflex Plan COBRA program.

4. All appropriate Board of Education staff are authorized to take such action and affect such documentation as necessary to implement this change.

H. APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT (YEAR 3 OF 5)

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of the School Business Administrator, the Piscataway Township Board of Education award the contract for School Food Service Management for the 2011- 2012 school year to Sodexo Management, Inc. subject to the following contractual provisions:

The Food Service Management Company shall receive, in addition to the costs of operation, a fee of $.23575 per reimbursable meal and meal equivalent to compensate the Food Service Management Company for administrative and management costs. This fee shall be billed monthly as a cost of operation. The Local Education Agency guarantees the payment of such costs and fee to the Food Service Management Company.

Total meals are calculated by adding reimbursable meal pattern meals (breakfast, lunch and after school snack meals) served and meal equivalents. The number of School Breakfast Program, After School Snack Program, and National School Lunch program meals served to the children shall be determined by actual count. Cash receipts, other than from Sales of National Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program meals and After School Snack Program meals served to the children, shall be divided by $2.00 to arrive at an equivalent meal count.

The per meal management fee of $.23575 will be multiplied by total meals.

Sodexo guarantees that District shall receive an annual financial return of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) for the 2011-2012 school year. If the annual financial return for the Food Service program falls short of the aforementioned amount, Sodexo shall pay the difference to District. Sodexo reserves the right to recover any such reimbursement made during the current contract year from that year’s Surplus on a monthly basis. This guarantee is contingent upon the guarantee requirements as stated below.

Changes in District's policies, practices, and service requirements, including but not limited to, changes in bell schedules, meal service periods or proposed staffing, will result in an appropriate adjustment. The projected number of full feeding days shall remain at, Elementary - 176, Middle - 176 and High School - 176. There shall be no reduction in number of full feeding days (breakfast, if applicable, and lunch) and average daily attendance as a result of inclement weather, delayed opening or early dismissals resulting in lost full days. Changes in legislation, regulations, reimbursement rates, meal components and quantities required by the National School Lunch Act, the National School Lunch Program or changes in the State’s School Nutrition policies will affect the guarantee. Cash and/or food assistance levels from State and Federal sponsors do not decline below the previous year’s levels. Usable commodities, of adequate quality and variety required for FSMC's proposed menu cycle for the current contract year, valued at no less than the per Pattern Meal value for the previous contract year. The state or federal minimum wage rate and taxes in effect as of July 1, 2010, shall remain consistent throughout the year. Vendor prices shall remain constant throughout the year. If prices do increase, it may result in a mutually agreed upon change in the guarantee reflecting the additional costs. Due to the volatile nature of raw material costs, Sodexo and Local Education Agency shall review quarterly, costs associated with paper and plastic supplies and fuel surcharges on other deliveries. Any significant or substantial changes in Sodexo's costs may result in a mutually agreed upon change in the guarantee reflecting the additional costs. Average daily attendance (“ada”) and the number of free and reduced price participants shall remain at the same levels as the previous contract year. Special function sales shall remain at or exceed the levels of the previous contract year. Prices to be charged for meals during the 2011-2012 school year shall be as follows:

Elementary Middle High Breakfast: Paid: $ 1.50 $ 1.75 $ 2.25 Reduced: $ .30 $ .30 $ .30 Lunch: Paid: $ 2.50 $ 2.75 $ 3.00 Reduced: $ .40 $ .40 $ .40

There shall be no competitive sales during all service hours. Any additional breakfast expenses will be taken off guarantee (equipment and additional labor hours over budget). Ala Carte sales shall be permitted at all locations for the term of the contract. The District shall not inhibit Sodexo from being able to serve hot breakfasts. Sodexo shall commence all vending operations and ala carte and snack programs on the first day of the school year and shall continue said operations until the last day of the school year. Continuation of meal service to Cabrini.

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mrs. Greeley Mr. Okamoto Y S Mr. Connors Y Ms. King Y M Mr. Stoddard Y Mr. Mosier Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Szymonowicz Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 7 Nay 0

XI. POLICY – Margaret King

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motion, identified as item “A”, be approved as presented.

A. ADOPT ON SECOND READING

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education adopts on second reading the following policies:

6146 Graduation Requirements 6146.2R Promotion/ Retention 6164.1 Intervention and Referral Services for General Education Pupils 6178 Early Childhood Education/Preschool 9200 Orientation and Training for Board Members

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote M Ms. King Y Mr. Stoddard Y Mrs. Greeley Mrs. Lopez Y S Mr. Szymonowicz Y Mr. Mosier Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 7 Nay 0

XII. CURRICULUM – Jerry Szymonowicz

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “C”, be approved as presented:

A. APPROVAL OF STUDENT FIELD TRIPS

Explanation:

The Piscataway Township Board of Education deems student participation in curriculum related field trips to be educationally beneficial.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education, pursuant to regulation 6A:23A- 5.8(c)(1), hereby approves the following educational field trips. C=Curricular; E=Extra Curricular

Core Curriculum Code Event/Location Content Standards Class/Group Teacher/Advisor School Date(s)

E Receive NJ AFJROTC 3 ROTC Cadets Major Charles High School May 24, 2011 Governor’s Leadership named to accept Taylor (10:00-3:00) Council 2011 Standards the award for the Ambassador corps' work with Award at the NJ A.I.R. (Attitudes In Forensic Science Reverse) Technology (Grade 12) Center – Hamilton, NJ

C Hacklebarney Science – 2 Environmental Michael Flynn High School May 26, 2011 State Park – 5.1.A.1&3; 5.1.C.1; Science Classes (7:15-2:40) Long Valley, NJ 5.5.A.3; 5.8.A.1 (44 students – Grades 11-12)

E “Senior Citizen Personal/Social 12 Student Lorraine Savitt High School June 1, 2011 Prom” at Senior Development – Ambassadors (10:00-1:00) Center – Standard A (Grades 9-12) Piscataway, NJ

C Liberty Science Science – 25 Third Graders Greg Applegate Randolphville June 2, 2011 Center – 5.1.4.B.3&4; (1 class) (9:15-2:15) Jersey City, NJ 5.1.4.C.3; 5.2.4.C.1; (Grant funded) 5.2.4.E.2&4

C Metropolitan Language Arts 80 Honors Giovanni High School June 3, 2011 Museum of Art – Literacy – 3.1; 3.2; World Cultures Reynoso (8:00-4:00) New York, NY 3.4; 3.5 Freshman Math – 4.3.8B; Foundation 4.3.12C Students Science – 5.2; 5.3; (4 classes – 5.5; 5.8; 5.9 Grade 9) Social Studies – 6.2.8-12

C End of Year 21st-Century Life BD Class Suzanne Administration June 10, 2011 Behavior Reward and Careers – (20 Students – Baldanza Building (10:00-2:00) Trip to Branchburg 9.3.12.C Grades 6-12) (ARRA Grant Sports Complex – funded) Branchburg, NJ

E Project 21st-Century Life Approximately Dr. Michael High School June 16-17, Graduation at and Careers – 200 Students Wanko 2011 Rutgers College 9.3.12.C (Grade 12) (10:00pm – Avenue Gym – Physical Education – 4:00am) New Brunswick, 2.1.A; 2.1.D; 2.1.E; NJ 2.2.C; 2.5.A

E Rutgers Future Career Education Selected Rising Carolyn Keck High School Each Day Scholars 9th, and Life Skills – 9.1; 9th, 10th & 11th June 27 – 10th, 11th Grade 9.2 Graders July 8, 2011 Summer Program (121 students) (9:00-4:00) – New Brunswick, NJ

E Rutgers Future Career Education Selected Rising Carolyn Keck Conackamack Each Day Scholars and Life Skills – 9.1; 8th Graders Quibbletown June 28 – Rising 8th Grade 9.2 (50 students) Schor July 5, 2011 Welcoming (8:30-3:15) Program – New Brunswick, NJ

B. APPROVAL OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT THE FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA) NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN ORLANDO, FL JUNE 26 – JULY 2, 2011

Explanation:

Future Business Leaders of America is an organization for students interested in careers in business. Nineteen of our high school students won competitive events at the state competition in March and are now eligible to move on to the national level of competition. This year, the FBLA National Leadership Conference will be held in Orlando, FL from June 26 - July 2, 2011. The Piscataway Rotary Club and the NJ State FBLA will cover registration costs and the students will fundraise the remaining cost of this trip.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes nineteen student members of the Piscataway High School FBLA Chapter, Advisor Nancy Ostrowski and Board approved chaperone Mary Lynn Fracaroli to attend and participate in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference to be held in Orlando, FL June 26 - July 2, 2011. This trip will be at no cost to the Board since funds for the trip will be raised through donations to the FBLA and fundraising by the student participants.

C. AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE A SUMMER PROGRAM

Explanation:

The district is required to apply for County Superintendent’s approval for any summer academic programs it may operate to support the academic needs of students.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to operate a Summer Program during the Summer of 2011.

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mrs. Lopez Y M Mr. Szymonowicz Y S Ms. King Y Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Mr. Mosier Mr. Stoddard Y Mrs. Greeley Ms. Maas Y Yea 7 Nay 0

XIII. PUPIL SERVICES – Jerry Szymonowicz

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “D”, be approved as presented:

A. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

Placement Effective Date Classification Cost

Home Instruction Due to Suspension: Piscataway High School 3/25/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 3/29/11 Other Health Impaired $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/1/11 Emotionally Disturbed $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/1/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/1/11 Emotionally Disturbed $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/4/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/4/11 Emotionally Disturbed $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/7/11 Emotionally Disturbed $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/8/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/9/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/11/11 Emotionally Disturbed $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/12/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/12/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/12/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/12/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/12/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/14/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/14/11 Non-Classified $30/hr

Arbor Intermediate School 4/25/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/25/11 Emotionally Disturbed $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/26/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/27/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Quibbletown Middle School 4/27/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Quibbletown Middle School 4/27/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Quibbletown Middle School 4/27/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Quibbletown Middle School 4/27/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/27/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/28/11 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 5/3/11 Non-Classified $30/hr

Home Instruction: Piscataway High School 2/8/11 Emotionally Disturbed $30/hr Randolphville Elementary School 3/7/11 Multiple Disabilities $30/hr Bergen County Special Services 3/23/11 Non-Classified $60/hr Piscataway High School 3/30/11 Emotionally Disturbed $30/hr UMDNJ 4/1/11 Non-Classified $55/hr Conackamack Middle School 4/11/11 Communication Impaired $30/hr Piscataway High School 4/14/11 Non-Classified $30/hr

School Placements Somerset Academy 4/6/11 Multiple Disabilities $10,470 SCESC - IAEP 4/11/11 Non-Classified $330/day SCESC - IAEP 5/1/11 Non-Classified $330/day Somerset Academy 5/2/11 Emotionally Disturbed $8,960 Somerset Academy 5/2/11 Emotionally Disturbed $8,960 Somerset Academy 5/2/11 Emotionally Disturbed $8,960

B. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS/EXTENDED YEAR – SUMMER 2011

Explanation:

Districts are required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide an extended school year program for eligible students with disabilities to include special education and related services. These services are provided to students beyond the traditional school year in accordance with each student’s needs as documented by their IEP team. The IEP team, using criteria provided by the State’s Office of Special Education Programs, annually determines eligibility for participation.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education hereby approves the following students for placement:

School Effective Dates & Hours Classification Amount

Bright Beginnings 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 PD $4,466.00 Bright Beginnings 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 AT $4,466.00 +1:1 aide $3,045.00 Bright Beginnings 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 AT $4,466.00 +1:1 aide $3,045.00 Bright Beginnings 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 MC $3,944.00 Bright Beginnings 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 MC $3,944.00 Bright Beginnings 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 MD $4,466.00 Bright Beginnings 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 MD $4,466.00 Bright Beginnings 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 MC $3,944.00 Bright Beginnings 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 MD $4,466.00 Bright Beginnings 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 MD $4,466.00 Bright Beginnings 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 AT $4,466.00 Children’s Ctr of Monmouth Cty 7/5 – 8/26 9:00 – 2:00 AT $5,070.00 Children’s Ctr of Monmouth Cty 7/5 – 8/26 9:00 – 2:00 AT $5,070.00 CPC High Point School 7/11 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 ED $8,500.00 CPC High Point School 7/11 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 ED $8,500.00 Lakeview School CP Center 7/1 – 8/12 9:00 – 3:00 MD $12,465.72 Lakeview School CP Center 7/1 – 8/12 9:00 – 3:00 MD $12,465.72 Lakeview School CP Center 7/1 – 8/12 9:00 – 3:00 MD $12,465.72 Lakeview School CP Center 7/1 – 8/12 9:00 – 3:00 MD $12,465.72 Lakeview School CP Center 7/1 – 8/12 9:00 – 3:00 MD $12,465.72 Midland School 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 3:00 C2 $6,890.40 Piscataway Regional Day School 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 AT $4,466.00 Piscataway Regional Day School 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 AT $4,466.00 Piscataway Regional Day School 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 MD $3,944.00 Piscataway Regional Day School 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 AT $4,466.00 Piscataway Regional Day School 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 AT $4,466.00 Piscataway Regional Day School 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 AT $4,466.00 Piscataway Regional Day School 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 MD $3,944.00

Piscataway Regional Day School 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 MD $3,944.00 Piscataway Regional Day School 7/5 – 8/12 9:00 – 2:00 MD $3,944.00 +1:1 aide $3,045.00 Somerset Hills School 7/5 – 8/15 10:00 – 3:00 SLD $11,910.00

C. RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT

Explanation:

The Piscataway Township Board of Education and the Somerset County Educational Services Commission have agreed on the terms and conditions of a shared services agreement for the provision of educational services to special education students, together with ancillary staffing and services, consistent with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A and the regulations of the New Jersey State Board of Education.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the intergovernmental shared services agreement between the Piscataway Township Board of Education and the Somerset County Educational Services Commission which would permit the use, by the Commission, of one of Piscataway Board of Education classrooms for the provision of educational services to special needs students, together with ancillary staffing and services, consistent with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A and the regulations of the New Jersey State Board of Education, commencing on or about July 1, 2011, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement which the Board President and Business Administrator are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Board.

D. APPROVAL OF DISTRICT PHYSICIANS FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education hereby approves the following district physicians for the 2011-2012 school year:

Somerset Pediatric Group:

$15.00 Regular and Sport Examination (In District) $18.50 CST Examination (In District) $31.50 Regular Examination (Physician’s Office) $50.50 CST Examination (Physician’s Office) $50.50 Extended Visit with Parent (Drug/Alcohol Related), Medical Testimony NC Standing Orders for First Aid and Emergency Care for the Ill and Injured NC Standing Orders for Extended Field Trip/Drill NC Home Instruction Review NC Emergency Administration of Epinephrine Review NC Athletic Physical Evaluation Review

University Orthopaedics Group (Athletic Physicians):

$150 Per home football game and other sporting events which require the presence of an Orthopaedic Physician/Orthopaedic Resident as dictated by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association NC Phone access to the Sport Medicine Center for Athletic Trainers NC Fast-Track Access to University Orthopaedic Group and the Saint Peter’s University Hospital Emergency Room NC Standing Orders for Physical Therapy Modalities/Protocols NC Impact – Concussion Review NC Assistance with Weight Management and Body-Fat Testing of Wrestlers NC On-site Athletic Evaluation as needed by Sports Medicine Staff

Dr. Julio Hip-Flores:

$65 Health History/Medical Evaluation of Employees (paid by employee) $35 Mantoux test for Employees (paid by employee) $100 Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination $100 Per hour for Consultation with Superintendent $40 Extended Visit with Parent (Drug/Alcohol related), Medical Testimony $50 Consultations and Reviews of Health History Assessments

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mr. Okamoto Y S Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Stoddard Y Mrs. Greeley Mr. Mosier M Mr. Szymonowicz Y Ms. King Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 7 Nay 0

XIV. ADMINISTRATIVE & AUXILIARY – Margaret King

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “H”, be approved as presented:

A. APPROVAL OF ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS AND/OR EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD AT CONFERENCES

WHEREAS, the Piscataway Township Board of Education deems participation in the following conferences by certain members and/or employees of the Board to be educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; and

WHEREAS, the costs aforesaid are and, as they further accrue, will be set forth in detailed documentation on file with the Office of the School Business Administrator;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education, pursuant to P.L. 2007, c. 53, hereby approves the following travel events. Unless otherwise stated, all costs of registration, travel, meals and lodging are included, to the extent permitted by law.

A1:

Name Conference Date(s) Cost (Not to Exceed)

Alexandra Lopez NJSBA Improving Student Achievement in May 31, 2011 $40 each Paula Maas Math Thomas Mosier

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mr. Stoddard Y Mrs. Greeley Mr. Okamoto Y S Mr. Szymonowicz Y Ms. King Y Mr. Mosier Present Present M Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Not Voting Ms. Maas Not Voting Yea 5 Nay 0 Abstain 2

A2:

Name Conference Date(s) Cost (Not to Exceed)

Alexandra Lopez NJSBA New Board Member Orientation June 4, 2011 $60 each Mark Okamoto

Catherine Greeley NJSBA School Law Forum June 7, 2011 $150

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Present Mr. Stoddard Y Mrs. Greeley Mr. Okamoto Not Voting Mr. Szymonowicz Y S Ms. King Y Mr. Mosier Present M Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Not Voting Ms. Maas Y Yea 5 Nay 0 Abstain 2

B. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS

1. Explanation:

The Merck Adopt-A-Class sponsorship has named Randolphville Elementary School as a recipient of their program for the 2010-2011 school year. This sponsorship will entitle them to 35 student admissions and 5 chaperones to Liberty Science Center compliments of the Merck Institute for Science Education. Total value of this donation is approximately $400.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept a donation from The Merck Institute for Science Education to Randolphville Elementary School for the cost of admission for 35 students and 5 chaperones at the Liberty Science Center. The approximate value of this donation is $400.

2. Explanation:

The Piscataway Soccer Club would like to donate a Woods Heavy Duty Grader to be used to repair and maintain the district athletic fields which the Soccer Club also uses. The district Grounds Department has specified the equipment to be purchased. The value of this donation is $2,400.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept a donation from the Piscataway Soccer Club of a Woods Heavy Duty Grader for use by the Grounds Department to repair and maintain the athletic fields. The value of this donation is $2,400.

3. Explanation:

Mr. Daniel Wormann, a district employee, would like to donate a used slate top bumper pool table to the Pupil Services Department to be placed in the Haven Recreation Room at Piscataway High School for use by Piscataway students. The approximate value of this donation is $300.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept a donation of a slate top bumper pool table from Mr. Daniel Wormann to be used by the Haven Recreation Program at Piscataway High School. The approximate value of this donation is $300.

4. Explanation:

Bob’s Discount Furniture Store has donated a gift card to the Pupil Services Department which will be used to purchase furniture for the S.A.I.L. Program. The value of the gift card is $1,000.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept a donation of a Bob’s Discount Furniture gift card to purchase furniture to be used by the students in the S.A.I.L. Program at the Administration Building. The value of the card is $1,000.

5. Explanation:

Robertet Flavors, a local Piscataway business, would like to donate a Hitachi Spectrophotometer for use in the high school chemistry lab. This donation will include a linked PC, with the necessary instrumentation which they will deliver and install, along with training on the use and maintenance of the equipment. This equipment has been assessed by a staff member and the Science Department Chair and found to be suitable for the high school chemistry lab. The total value of this donation is approximately $7,000.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept a donation of a Hitachi Spectrophotometer with the necessary instrumentation and instruction from Robertet Flavors of Piscataway. This equipment will be installed in the chemistry lab at Piscataway High School for use by the students. The approximate value of this donation is $7,000.

C. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES

Explanation:

The following resolution reflects the need for contracts with outside service providers on the part of the Office of Pupil Services. These contracts are necessary in order to ensure that the district may comply with Individual Education Program (IEP) requirements in the areas of evaluation, instruction, and related services.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approve the Bergen County Special Services School District (BCSSSD) be contracted to provide home instruction services to Piscataway students at an hourly rate of $60, not to exceed a maximum of ten hours billed per student in any given week, for the remainder of the 2010-2011 school year.

D. APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEW JERSEY STATE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Explanation:

All district athletic teams participate in events sanctioned and governed by NJSIAA. Dr. Wanko is recommending that we continue our enrollment in that organization.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education, School District No. 4130, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as provided for in Chapter 172 Laws 1979 (N.J.S.A., 18A:11-et seq.) herewith enrolls Piscataway High School as a member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association to participate in the approved interschool athletic program sponsored by the NJSIAA.

E. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Piscataway Township Board of Education hereby approves a settlement in the matter of Piscataway Township Board of Education v. Design Resources Group Architects, A.I.A., Docket No.MID-L-8285-09, on terms reflected in a written settlement agreement in a form acceptable to the Board Attorney, and that the Board President be authorized to execute said agreement.

F. APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT (OUTSOURCING) CONTRACT FOR 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

Explanation:

The contract will continue cover the outsourcing of paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, substitute office clerical staff and other positions with no increases in charges from the 2010-2011 contract.

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of the School Business Administrator, the Piscataway Township Board of Education renew the contract for Employee Management for the 2011-2012 school year to Source4Teachers, LLC, subject to the contractual provisions outlined in the original bid proposal with a management fee (percentage of employee wages) of 26.5% (no increase from 2010-2011), along with the agreed upon contractual guarantees.

G. AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST PROPERTY FROM THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY

Explanation:

The Township of Piscataway currently has title to a 2.10 acre parcel of land between the Randolphville School property and the back of the residential property on Ambrose Valley Lane. This property, along with the adjacent Board of Education owned property would enhance the recreational area for school and community purposes.

WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway is the owner of real property known as Lot No. 4.03 in Block 497.2 as designated on the Tax Map of the Township of Piscataway; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that said property would enhance the recreational area for school and community purposes;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education be authorized to request a transfer of the property known as Lot No. 4.03 in Block 497.2 as designated on the Tax Map of the Township of Piscataway, from the Township to the Board of Education.

H. RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT

Explanation:

The Piscataway Township Board of Education and the Manville Borough Board of Education have agreed on the terms and conditions of a shared services agreement for the provision of before and after-care services.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the intergovernmental shared services agreement between the Piscataway Township Board of Education and the Manville Borough Board of Education which would provide before and aftercare services in the Manville Borough School District (administrated by the Piscataway Adult & Community Education Department) for the 2011-2012 school year in the form of contract, which contains the terms and conditions set forth in the proposal, which the Board President and Business Administrator are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Board.

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote S Mr. Stoddard Y Mrs. Greeley Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Szymonowicz Y Ms. King Y Mr. Mosier M Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 7 Nay 0

XV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

. None

XVI. NEW BUSINESS

. None

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

Moved Mr. Szymonowicz Seconded Ms. King Yea 7 Nay 0

- - - Meeting adjourned at 8:57 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Brian P. De Lucia Board Secretary