Hillsdale Board of Education Hillsdale, New Jersey

HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION HILLSDALE, NEW JERSEY

WORKSESSION/REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 15, 2018

MINUTES

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Board of Education of the Borough of Hillsdale held a Worksession/Regular Meeting at the Meadowbrook School on Monday, January 15, 2018. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn, President and Presiding Officer.

2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

3. OPENING STATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Hillsdale Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted at the Hillsdale Borough Hall, Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Board of Education Office, 32 Ruckman Road, Hillsdale; and sent to the Board's designated newspapers: The Record, and the Ridgewood News on May 19, 2017. This meeting's agenda has been posted and sent to The Ridgewood News and The Record on January 12, 2018.

4. ROLL CALL Members Present Mrs. Krista Flinn Mrs. Shane Svorec Mr. Sal Sileo - arrived at 7:00 p.m. during the Executive Session Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn

Administrators Present Administrators Absent Angela Iskenderian Donald Bergamini (due to illness) Christopher Bell Charles Giordano Annmarie Oliveri Dominique Paladino Michael Ulshoefer 2

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5. MOTION TO CONVENE TO MOTIONED TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Trustee Svorec, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board move to an Executive Session at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of discussing exempt matters pertaining to personnel.

Motion passed by consensus vote: 4-0.

6. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO MOTIONED TO ADJOURN EXECTUIVE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND SESSION AND RECONVENE TO RECONVENE TO PUBLIC MEETING PUBLIC MEETING

Moved by Trustee Flinn, seconded by Trustee Svorec that the Board move to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene to the Public Meeting at 7:15 p.m.

Motion passed by consensus vote: 5-0.

7. RECOGNITION OF STAFF: RECOGNITION OF STAFF: TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE

The Board of Education honored Gladys Shefchik, although Mrs. Shefchik was not able to attend.

Charles Giordano, Assistant Principal of George G. White School spoke regarding Mrs. Shefchik on behalf of Principal Bergamini who was not present due to illness.

8. HEARING OF CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS ON AGENDA A person wishing to be heard by the Board shall be recognized by the chairperson. He/ she shall then identify himself/herself and proceed with his/her comments as briefly as the subject permits. The chairperson is responsible for the orderly conduct of the meeting and shall rule on such matters as the speaker's right to address the Board, the time to be allowed for public discussion, the appropriateness of the subject being presented, and the suitability of the time for such a presentation. The Board, as a whole, shall have the final decision in determining the appropriateness of all such rulings. The Board wishes to remind all attendees at its meetings that while it subscribes, without reservation, to the principle of keeping the community completely informed, by policy and law, it cannot allow public discussion of personnel matters. If a matter concerning the staff of the Hillsdale School District is of interest or concern to a resident, the matter should be referred to the responsible Building Principal, Superintendent of Schools or the Board of Education, by either telephone or letter. 3

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9. PRINCIPALS/SUPERVISOR OF PRINCIPALS/SUPERVISOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT PRESENTATION ASSESSMENT PRESENTATION

Angela Iskenderian, Principal of Ann Blanche Smith School, introduced a student video representing the three schools which honored the Board of Education for School Board Recognition Month.

Dominique Paladino, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, updated the Board of Education on the January 15th Professional Development Day.

10. CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD

Board Secretary New Jersey School Vol. XLI No. 19 Board Notes (Archives) December 19, 2017 Vol. XU No. 18 December 12, 2017 Vol. XU No. 17 December 5, 2017 Board of Education Members Hillsdale Public School January 15, 2018 Administrators Board of Education Members Hillsdale Education Association January 15, 2018 Board of Education Members George White FF A January 15, 2018 Board of Education Members Ann Blanche Smith PTA January 15, 2018 Board of Education Members Student-created card on behalf of Smith School Staff and Students January 15, 2018 Board of Education Members Meadowbrook FF A January 15, 2018

11. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES BOARD MINUTES APPROVED

It is recommended that the Board approve the following Board Minutes:

December 11, 2017 Executive Session December 11, 2017 WorksessionJRegular Meeting December 13, 2017 Executive Session

Motion passed by consensus vote: 3-0. Mr. Sileo abstained on the 12/11/17and12/13/17 Executive Sessions. Mrs. Jennings abstained on all minutes as she was not a Board member during that time. 4

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12. ACTING SUPERINTENDENT'S ACTING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS

EDUCATION COMMITTEE: SAL SILEO, CHAIRPERSON;

Moved by Trustee Sileo, seconded by Trustee Jennings that the Board approve Resolution Items 1E through 3E as listed below:

lE. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT APPROVED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE; 2017- AGREEMENT AND RELEASE 2018

It is recommended by the Hillsdale Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") that the terms, stipulations and conditions as established in the Settlement Agreement and Release between the Board and the parent(s) of a student whose name is on file, are hereby adopted and approved by the Board. The Board President and Board Secretary /School Business Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Settlement Agreement and Release, and any other documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

2E. APPROVAL OF DONATION; 2017- APPROVED DONATION 2018

It is recommended that the Board approve the donation of $200 to the New Jersey International Dyslexia Association (NJIDA). NJIDA is providing a two and a half hour workshop for our staff on dyslexia. In lieu of payment they are requesting a $200 donation to the organization to assist with continued support to school districts on this disorder and its treatment. 5

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3E. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD APPROVED SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH RECOGNITION MONTH RESOLUTION; 2017-2018 RESOLUTION

It is recommended that the Board approve, the following School Board Recognition Month Resolution: Resolution

WHEREAS, The New Jersey School Boards Association has declared January 2018 to be School Board Recognition Month, a time that all residents might acknowledge the contributions made by our local school board members; and

WHEREAS, The Hillsdale Board of Education is one of more than 581 local school boards in New Jersey that sets policies and oversees operations for public school districts; and

WHERAS, The Hillsdale Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all New Jersey public school students; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey's local school boards help determine community goals for the education of approximately 1.4 million children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey's 4,800 local school board members, who receive no remuneration for their services, act as advocates for public school students as they work with administrators, teachers and parents for the betterment of public education; and

WHEREAS, School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs; and

WHEREAS, Boards of education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the needs of the school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators the public's expectations for the schools; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation's best in key achievement indicators such as the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) scores and Advanced Placement offerings and test scores. Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Hillsdale Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing January 2018 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Hillsdale Board of Education urges all New Jersey citizens to work with their local boards of education and public school staffs toward the improvement of our children's education.

Motions lE - 3E passed by consensus vote: 5-0. 6

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: SHANE SVOREC, CHAIRPERSON

Moved by Trustee Svorec, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board approve Resolution Items 1P through 12P as listed below:

lP. RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF APPROVED SALARY SALARY ADJUSTMENTS; 2017-2018 ADJUSTMENTS

It is recommended that the Board retroactively approve the salary adjustments for the following personnel effective September 1, 2017.

Name From To Reason Anne Marie Garrett $1900 $2400 Longevity Julie Samuels $2400 $2900 Longevity

2P. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL; 2017- APPROVED PERSONNEL 2018

It is recommended that the Board approve the following personnel:

Name Position Rate Of Pay Hours Per Day Francine Kalman* Teacher Aide - $18.50/hour 3.5 Level2

*This appointment subject to a criminal background check N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1; 18A:30- 17 and 18A:6-4.13 for Emergent hiring with applicant attestation.

3P. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT APPROVED RESIGNATION RESIGNATION; 2017-2018

It is recommended that the Board approve with regret, the resignation of the following part time aide:

Aide Position Effective Date Kathryn Gunness Teacher Aide January 18, 2018 7

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: SHANE SVOREC, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

4P. RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF APPROVED CHILD REARING CHILD REARING LEAVE; 2017-2018 LEAVE

It is recommended that the Board retroactively approve the revised maternity related disability paid leave of absence (FMLA) of Jessica Perez effective December 9, 2017 through January 11, 2018, and the unpaid leave of absence (NJFLA) effective January 12, 2018 through April 5, 2018, and the unpaid maternity leave of absence effective April 6, 2018 through May 31, 2018, as recommended by the Superintendent.

According to Chapter 78, all employees receiving Family Leave and not waiving health benefits must pay the Board of Education either the higher amount of either the insurance premium or 1.5 % of their salary.

SP. RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF APPROVED CHILD REARING CHILD REARING LEAVE; 2017-2018 LEAVE

It is recommended that the Board retroactively approve the revised maternity related disability paid leave of absence (FMLA) of Jeannette Horning effective December 9, 2017 through January 10, 2018, and the unpaid leave of absence (NJFLA) effective January 11, 2018 through April 4, 2018, and the unpaid maternity leave of absence effective April 5, 2018 through June 30, 2018, as recommended by the Superintendent.

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: SHANE SVOREC, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

6P. APPROVAL OF CHILD REARING APPROVED CHILD REARING LEAVE; 2017-2018 LEAVE

It is recommended that the Board approve the estimated maternity related disability paid leave of absence (FMLA) of Mia Karalian effective May 1, 2018 through June 14, 2018, and the unpaid leave of absence (NJFLA) effective June 15, 2018 through June 20, 2018 (the last day of school), the unpaid leave of absence (NJFLA) effective September 1, 2018 through November 15, 2018, the unpaid maternity leave of absence effective November 16, 2018 through January 1, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.

7P. APPROVAL OF STUDENT APPROVED STUDENT TEACHING TEACHING PLACEMENT; 2017-2018 PLACEMENT

It is recommended that the Board approve the following student teaching placements:

Student School Teacher Grade Approximate Teacher Name Dates Natalia Vaile George G. Michael Grade 6 January 16- White School Rosenberg May 4, 2018

BP. APPROVAL OF FIELD EXPERIENCE APPROVED FIELD EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT; 2017-2018 PLACEMENT

It is recommended that the Board approve the following student teaching placements:

Student School Teacher Approximate Approximate Teacher Name Hours Per Dates week Deana Barreca Ann Blanche Angela 30 Hours February 21 - Smith School / Iskenderian / May 11, 2018 George G. Jennifer Pizzo White Schools 9

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: SHANE SVOREC, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

9P. APPROVAL OF PRACTICUM APPROVED PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS; 2017-2018 PLACEMENTS

It is recommended that the Board approve the following students Practicum placements:

Student Name School (s) Teacher (s) Total Approximate Dates Hours Alyssa Colella Ann Blanche Christine 25 January 22- Smith School Barnhart May 1, 2018 Alyxx Manqine Ann Blanche Stacey 25 January 22- Smith School Gatsonis May 1, 2018 Jennifer Pizzo Ann Blanche Joyce Bivone 90 January 16, 2018 - ,, Smith School / /Tracey April 30, 2018 Meadowbrook Mastice School / George G. White Schools 10

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: SHANE SVOREC, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

lOP. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL APPROVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS; 2017-2018 DEVELOPMENT DAYS

It is recommended that the Board approve the following Professional Development Day and estimated costs/ reimbursements:

Name Conference/ Workshop/ Estimated Costs Date Dominique AMTNJ Conference / 122.8 miles at .31 per mile $38.06, Paladino Ramanda Plaza Hotel & plus tolls Conference Center; Monroe Township, NJ February 7, 2018 Dominique 2018 P ARCC Mandatory 62.8 miles at .31 per mile $19.46, Paladino District Test Training/ plus tolls Birchwood Manor; Whippany, NJ March 1, 2018

Michael 2018 P ARCC Mandatory 63 miles at .31 per mile $19.53, Ulshoefer District Test Training/ plus tolls Birchwood Manor; Whippany, NJ March 1, 2018 Dominique Leadership Group / Stony 12.2 miles at .31 per mile $15.12, Paladino Lane; Paramus, NJ plus tolls March 9, 2017 & June 7, 2018 Jacqueline NJMEA Conference $350 Registration Fee, Leiva East Brunswick, NJ 49.7 miles at .31 per mile $15.41 February 23, 2018 plus tolls

llP. RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF APPROVED HOME INSTRUCTORS HOME INSTRUCTORS; 2017-2018

It is recommended that the Board retroactively approve George White teachers Sarah Boland and Danielle Schwartz as home instructors. Home instruction began on, January 15, 2018 and will continue, as needed, not to exceed 5 hours per week, per home instructor, at the rate of $50 per hour. 11

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: SHANE SVOREC, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

12P. APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTES; 2017- APPROVED SUBSTITUTES 2018

It is recommended that the Board approve the following substitute as noted.

Name Substitute Patricia Hubbard-Kilbride Teacher Angela Mackrell Secretary

Motion passed by roll call vote: 5-0. 12

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13. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S RECOMMENDATIONS

FINANCE COMMITTEE: SHANE SVOREC, CHAIRPERSON;

Moved by Trustee Svorec, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board approve Resolution Items lF through 6F as listed below:

lF. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 2017 APPROVED NOVEMBER 2017 BUDGET TRANSFERS BUDGET TRANSFERS It is recommended that the Board approve the following November 2017 budget transfers:

FROM ACCOUNT# DESCRIPTION AMOUNT TO ACCOUNT# DESCRIPTION Prof/Tech Serv-Health 11-190-1 00-640-00-4-00-030 Instruction Texts-Meadow $1,500.00 11-000-213-300-00-1-00-030 Meadow Reg. Prog. Class Supplies- 11-190-100-610-00-3-00-010 $1,500.00 11-000-213-300-00-1-00-010 Prof/Tech Serv-Health Smith Smith Teach Sal. - LLD - 11-204-100-101-00-1-00-030 $2,544.00 11-204-100-101-01-1-00-030 Teach Subs-LLD Meadow Meadow 11-402-100-600-00-1-00-040 Supplies/Materials $427.00 11-800-330-110-01-1-00-020 Hillsdale Hoops Media Teacher Subs- 11-000-222-100-01-1-00-030 Media Secs-Meadow $85.00 11-000-222-100-02-1-00-030 Meadow 11-000-230-530-00-1-00-040 Telephone/Postage $850.00 11-000-230-339-00-1-00-040 Other Prof. Services Secretarial Salaries- Secretarial Subs-Salary 11-000-240-105-00-1-00-030 $1,350.00 11-000-240-105-01-1-00-030 Meadow Meadow 11-000-262-626-00-7-00-040 Vehicle Fuel $1,452.00 11-000-262-420-13-7-00-010 Services -Smith Resource Room Subs- 11-213-100-101-01-1-00-030 $65.00 11-213-100-101-01-1-00-010 Resource Room Subs-Smith White Resource Room Subs- Resource Room Subs- 11-213-100-101-01-1-00-030 $278.00 11-213-100-101-01-1-00-030 White Meadow 11-000-230-530-00-1-00-040 Telephone/Postage $1,910.00 11-000-230-590-02-1-00-040 Election Expenses

11-000-262-610-14-7-00-030 General Supplies-Meadow $111.00 11-000-262-610-12-7-00-020 General Supplies-White 13

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FINANCE COMMITTEE: SHANE SVOREC, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

2F. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2017 APPROVED DECEMBER 2017 BUDGET TRANSFERS BUDGET TRANSFERS It is recommended that the Board approve the following December 2017 budget transfers:

FROM ACCOUNT# DESCRIPTION AMOUNT TO ACCOUNT# DESCRIPTION 11-000-219-320-00-1-00-050 PV Regional Fee $440.00 11-000-219-320-00-5-00-050 Prof. Ed/ABA/Other Svcs.

11-000-222-100-01-00-020 Media Secs-White $325.00 11-000-222-100-02-1-00-020 Media Teacher Subs-White

11-000-222-100-01-1-00-030 Media Secs-Meadowbrook $128.00 11-000-222-100-02-1-00-030 Media Teacher Subs-Mead. Purch Prof Tech Services- 11-000-222-300-00-2-00-020 w $61.00 11-000-222-300-00-3-00-010 Purch Prof Tech Services-S Purch Prof Tech Services- 11-000-222-300-00-2-00-020 w $312.00 11-000-222-300-00-3-00-030 Purch Prof Tech Services-M Secretary Subs-Salary- 11-000-240-105-01-1-00-010 $12.00 11-000-240-105-01-1-00-030 Secretary Subs-Salary-M Smith 11-000-262-610-01-7-00-040 General Supplies $279.00 11-000-262-610-12-7-00-020 General Supplies-White

11-000-262-626-00-7-00-040 Vehicle Fuel $196.00 11-000-262-800-00-7-00-040 Miscellaneous

11-150-100-101-00-1-00-030 Home Instruct Salaries-M $250.00 11-150-100-101-00-1-00-020 Home Instruct Salaries-W

11-204-100-101-00-1-00-030 Teach Sal.-LLD-M $2,501.00 11-204-100-101-01-1-00-030 Teach Subs-LLD-M

11-213-100-101-01-00-020 Resource Room Subs-W $340.00 11-213-100-101-01-1-00-010 Resource Room Subs-S

11-213-100-101-01-00-020 Resource Room Subs-W $255.00 11-213-100-101-01-1-00-030 Resource Room Subs-M

3F. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2017 APPROVED DECEMBER 2017 BILL LIST BILL LIST

It is recommended that the Board approve the bill list for the month of December 2017 in the amount of$ 3,000,438.24.

4F. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL APPROVED FINANCIAL REPORTS: NOVEMBER 2017 REPORTS: NOVEMBER 2017 It is recommended that the Board approve the following financial reports: Peno . dEn d"mg Board Secretary's Report 11/30/2017 Treasurer's Report 11/30/2017 Monthly Transfer Report 11/30/2017 Maschio' s Operating Statement 11/30/2017 14

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FINANCE COMMITTEE: SHANE SVOREC, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

SF. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BUDGET APPROVED MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION; STATUS CERTIFICATION; NOVEMBER 2017 NOVEMBER 2017

It is recommended that the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:-23-2.11(c)4 certifies that as of 11/30/2017 after review of the Secretary's Monthly Appropriation Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year and further that the preceding financial statements be appended to the minutes of this meeting.

6F. APPROVAL OF NEW JERSEY STATE APPROVED NEW JERSEY STATE HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM

It is recommended that the Board approve the participation in the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program to provide health benefits for school district employees for calendar year 2018 at the established rates (see attached).

Motions lF - 6F passed by roll call vote: 5-0. Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn abstained on items in recommendation 3F pertaining to Northern Valley. Mr. Sal Sileo abstained on all secretary/substitute secretary/lunch aide salaries on recommendation 3F. 15

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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: SAL SILEO, CHAIRPERSON;

lT. INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: REPORTFORSCHOOLBUS ONLY: REPORTFORSCHOOL EMERGENCY EVACUATION BUS EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILLS MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL DRILLS MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL

The following School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill took place as follows:

Meadowbrook 12/11/2017 In Front of School Route #s 1 and 2 M. Fraiman-Siegel, C. Bell

14. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS Mrs. O'Flynn mentioned that she is working on the Committee list.

15. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS

Mrs. Garcia discussed the Regional Board Retreat on 02/13/2018 at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the Woodcliff Lake Middle School Media Center.

16. SECOND HEARING OF CITIZENS ON SECOND HEARING OF CITIZENS ANY TOPIC OF CONCERN

No dialogue transpired and no comments were made regarding the items on the agenda.

17. ADJOURN MEETING ADJOURN MEETING

Moved by Trustee Svorec, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the January 15, 2018 Regular Meeting be adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Motion passed by consensus vote: 5-0.

~ ~tf~]Iy Submitted)!Y, ~~~ Lirca Garcia Business Administrator/Board Secretary Improving Student Engagement for Learning

Together, we have worked hard to create an inspiring day of professional learning. We value professional learning as an opportunity for our district to share best practices and instructional strategies.

In the spirit of our district goals the theme for the professional day will be Improving Student Engagement for Learning. We hope we can reflect on our practice, communicate and collaborate with our colleagues.

Please review the session offering list below. It will continue to populate as sessions are submitted. Sign up for sessions will begin on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Please..,@gister by Wednesday, January 10th.

Enjoy the day of professional learning! At the end of the day, please fill out the Feedback SurveY.. Thank you! Hillsdale Professional Development Day 1/15/18 Schedule at a Glance

Meadowbrook lElementary ·Scho9I 'George ··white Middle,,School lt G. - . . · iiI . ' . •, . . ! 8:30 to 9:45 K-4 NJ Child Assau_lt 8:30 to 9:45J5-.8 Grade Level Meetihg Prevention (NJCAP) Training

10:00to12:00 AM Learning Sessions 10:00to12:00 AM Learning Sessions

1:QO to 3:00 PM L~arning Sessi9ns 1:00 to.3:0Q PM L~eirriirigSe$sioh~r

3:00 to 3:.30 Reflection/Debrief and Feedback Survey

AM Learning Sessions lA: Understanding your MAP Growth Results and Planning Instruction

Presented by: Karen Santos, Computer Facilitator Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Audience: 5-8 Teachers Location: Hillsdale, George White Middle School, Room 208

2B: Give Students More Voice Through Choice and Learning Pathway

Facilitators: Richard Pasciuto, Mia Ka ralian and Jamie Bianco Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Audience: 6-8 teachers, especially helpful for ELA or Social Studies teachers Location: Hillsdale, George White Middle School, Room 112

Session Description: Like constructivism, learning pathways allows students to practice metacognitive skills, incorporate their own culture into their assignments, t ake risks, enhance their drive, and results in success well-beyond the traditional letter-grade. Teachers using learning pathways will provide active learning experiences in which the students reflect on the process as well as learn the content. This metacognitive approach yields impressive results as it "not only allows for description and explanation but also emphasizes prediction and problem solving at higher levels (Glatthorn et al, 2016, p. 121 ). Learning pathways approach also provides potentially limitless scaffolding and differentiated opportunities for all students.

3C: Dyslexia Presentation Required for K-2 Teachers and Special Education Teachers

Presented by: Alison Pankowski, NJIDA Dyslexia speaker Time: 9:45 to 12:00 Audience: Required for all K-2 teachers and special education teachers, 3-8 teachers are welcomed too Location: Hillsdale, Meadowbrook Elementary School, All purpose room/gymnasium

Session Description: This session will provide information to educators about dyslexia, what it looks like .in the classroom, and how it impacts other areas. Please review the New JerseY. Qyslexia Handbook and watch TED: What is dyslexia? prior to the session. The handbook represents best practices in identifying, assessing and providing intervention to students with dyslexia.

4D: Strengthening Number Sense in Grades 3-5 with Number Bonds

Presented by: MJ Wieland, Regional Mathematics Consultant Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Audience: 3-5 teachers of mathematics Location: Hillsdale, Meadowbrook Elementary School, Media Center

Session Description: The number bond is a crucial part-whole model for all K-5 teachers of mathematics, as it encourages students to see the relationships between quantities and operations. We will look at the progression of this model from K-5, and then examine its connection to specific strategies within third, fourth and fifth grade. Participants will have time to practice using a number bond with grade-level colleagues.

SE: Revision and Development of Writing Rubrics

Facilitated by: Christina Rizzo, District Literacy Coach and 3-5 Task Committee Time: 1 0:00 to 12:00 Audience: Task Force Committee Member Location: Hillsdale, Meadowbrook, C. Rizzo's Office

Session Description: Christina Rizzo is going to facilitate a session to revise and develop writing rubrics. Christina will also offer strategies to promote structure, craft and language conventions to support writing instruction. In this session we will take a look at the writing rubrics, originally created during 2013-2014 school year. We will use several resources to revise these rubrics. We will also use our writing curriculum and observations/data from our classrooms to bring these rubrics up to date. 6F: Implementing Executive Skill Interventions in Your Classroom

Presented by: Christine Pollinger, Program Coordinator Park Academy Middle School Time: 1:00 to 3:00 (Update: This session will merge with 150.) Audience: Teachers K-12 (All subject areas), Some knowledge of Executive Functioning helpful. Location: Park Academy, 801 Rivervale Road, Westwood, NJ. (Inside the River Vale Board of Education Office.)

Session Description: Have you recognized that some of your students are struggling to stay organized, plan ahead, begin and complete assignments, transition from one activity to the next, control their emotions, or display flexible thinking? Executive Dysfunction is quite common and can become problematic as classroom demands increase before the student has developed age appropriate executive skills.

This workshop will allow you to dissect your unit/ lesson, identify the executive skills that are necessary for success, and modify the environment or your instruction to ensure that every child in your class can participate and learn. You will be guided through tier 1, 2 and 3 interventions and gather strategies for implementing routines that promote executive skills development. Special attention will be given to classrooms that serve special education populations.

Teachers should bring lesson plans with them!

7G: K-8 Regional World language Articulation

Facilitated by Noemi Rodriguez, PVRHSD Supervisor of World Language Time: 8:00 to 12:00 Audience: World Language teachers Location: Pascack Valley High School, Media Center

Session Description: For K-8 World Language teachers: Get together with regional colleagues to align rubrics and better understand assessment. Time will be spent on grading the speaking samples for the 9th grade placement process. Common grading practices will be discussed and aligned to regional K-8 rubrics and curriculum.

8H: Master Schedule Committee Meeting

Facilitator: Don Bergamini Time: AM 8:30 to 12:00 Audience: 5-8 Scheduling Committee Members Location: Hillsdale, George White Middle School, Room 109

Session Description: Continue to revise the schedule at George G. White School.

PM learning Sessions 91: Strengthening Number Sense in K-2 classrooms with Number Bonds

Presented by: MJ Wieland, Regional Mathematics Consultant Time: 1:00 to 3:00 Audience: K-2 teachers of mathematics Location: Hillsdale, Meadowbrook Elementary School, Media Center

Session Description: The number bond is a crucial part-whole model for all K-5 teachers of mathematics, as it encourages students to see the relationships between quantities and operations. We will look at the progression of this model from K-5, and then examine its connection to specific strategies within kindergarten, first and second grade. Participants will have time to practice using a number bond with grade-level colleagues. lOJ: Revision and Development ofWriting Rubrics

Facilitated by: Christina Rizzo, District Literacy Coach and K-2 Task Committee Time: 1: OOto 3:00 Audience:Task Force Committee Member Location: Hillsdale, Meadowbrook, C. Rizzo's Office

11K: Asking Better Questions

Facilitator: Dr. Bob Price, PVRHSD, Regional Office, retired from Northern Valley Curriculum Center Time: 1 :00 to 3:00 Audience: 3-8 Educators Location: Hillsdale, George White Middle School, room 202.

Session Description: In this workshop teachers will explore the types of questions that are asked in class, and strategize ways to craft questions that get to student thinking and understanding. Teachers will engage in deliberate informed action that will raise the level of classroom questions. All participants will discuss the reasons and purposes of asking questions as different types of questions are examined. Finally, time will be given for crafting useful questions that can be used in class on the very next day.

121: K-12 Regional Music Teacher Articulation

Facilitated by Argine Safari, PVRHSD Music Teacher and Noemi Rodriguez, PVRHSD Supervisor of Music Location: Pascack Valley High School Time: 1: 00 to 3:00 pm Audience: Music Teachers

Session Description: Time for K-12 teachers of music to collaborate on upcoming concerts and student workshops.

13M: School Safety: Bleeding Control for Injured (B-Con)

Facilitator: Dr. Barry Bachenhemier, Director of Curriculum for PVRHSD Time: 1: 15 to 3:00 Audience: School Counselors, Nurses, Administrators, PE and health teachers and teachers Location: Pascack Hills High School, 2nd floor conference room

Session Description: The Bleeding Control for the Injured (B-Con) course was developed in response to efforts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the National Association of EMTs, and the American College of Emergency Surgeons with the goal of improving survival from massive hemorrhage and active shooter events.

This course teaches participants the basic life-saving medical interventions, including bleeding control with a tourniquet, bleeding control with gauze packs or topical hemostatic agents, and applying a chest seal. The course also discusses scene awareness. The course is designed for Non-EMS personnel, including security personnel, teachers, administrators, nurses, and other civilians who might someday be faced with casualties from an active shooter event and how to care for them in the first few minutes.

14N: Understanding your MAP Growth Results and Planning Instruction (same session as AM)

Presented by: Karen Santos, Computer Facilitator Time: 1: 00 to 3:00 Audience: 5-8 Teachers Location: Hillsdale, George White Middle School, room 208

Session Description: MAP Growth is designed to help teachers form instruction. Learn how to access and interpret reports. Time will be given to study reports and create differentiated lessons based on results. (Note: You are welcome to attend both sessions on MAP testing to get support from Karen and colleagues.)

150: Implementing Executive Skill Interventions in Your Classroom (Same session as AM)

Presented by: Christine Pollinger, Program Coordinator Park Academy Middle School Time: 1: 00 to 3:00 Audience: Teachers K-12 (All subject areas), Some knowledge of Executive Functioning helpful. Location: Park Academy, 801 Rivervale Road, Westwood, NJ . (Inside the River Vale Board of Education Office.)

Session Description: Have you recognized that some of your students are struggling to stay organized, plan ahead, begin and complete assignments, transition from one activity to the next, ,r control their emotions, or display flexible thinking? Executive Dysfunction is quite common and can become problematic as classroom demands increase before the student has developed age appropriate executive skills.

This workshop will allow you to dissect your uniU lesson, identify the executive skills that are necessary for success, and modify the environment or your instruction to ensure that every child in your class can participate and learn. You will be guided through tier 1, 2 and 3 interventions and gather strategies for implementing routines that promote executive skills development Special attention will be given to classrooms that serve special education populations.

Teachers should bring lesson plans with them!

16P: Atlas Curriculum Mapping

Facilitator: Don Bergamini Time: 1:00 to 3:00 Audience: 5-8 Altas Mapping Committee Members Location: Hillsdale, George White Middle School, room 109

Session Description: Atlas is a curricular platform that focuses on curriculum design. The Atlas grade-level committee members have been writing and uploading curriculum to Atlas. This platform is designed to streamline curriculum, glean reports, target standards and learning outcomes and identify gaps and redundancies in curriculum.

17Q: Prekindergarten Regional Articulation

Facilitator: Nancy Smith Time: 1 :00 to 3:00 Audience: pre-k teachers Location: Hillsdale, Meadowbrook Elementary School, room 103

18R: Educator Proposed Planning

Individual or group proposals were proposed and will be worked on as per each request.

19S: Hillsdale/Emerson Speech Articulation

See Annmarie Oliveri for logistics. Location is at Villano School.

Session Description: This articulation is to provide an opportunity for surrounding districts to collaborate on Speech therapies and best practices. 20T: K-8 Regional World Language Articulation

Facilitator: Woodcliff Lake World Language Teachers Time: 1:00 to 3:00 Audience:K-8 World Language Teachers Location: Woodcliff Lake Middle School, Media Center

Session Description: This articulation is to provide an opportunity for interactions among the four sending districts that can lead to productive collaborations, professional development opportunities, a network of resources, and building a community amongst participants. We are asking each participant to bring lessons/activities from their curriculum or classroom practice. There will be opportunity for teachers to break up into K-5 and 6-8 groups to discuss curriculum and instructional practices.

21 U: Introduction to Google Classroom

Facilitator: Lisa Lang and Patrice Zurbuch Time: 1: OO to 3:00 Audience: 3-5 teachers Location: Meadowbrook Elementary School, Computer Lab

Learn how to utilize Google Classroom as a learning management system (LMS) as a tool to bring your classroom into the 21st century. The session will introduce you to the Google Classroom platform and how to use its functions to communicate and collaborate.

22V: Regional ESL Articulation

Facilitator: Tracy Kennedy Time: 1: 00-3:00 Audience: All ESL Teachers Location: River Vale, Hold rum Middle School - Room 34

Session Description: This articulation will focus on assessments and best practices. We are asking each member to bring sample work from lessons/activities that has worked well in their ESL Classrooms.

23W: Regional Gifted and Talented Articulation

Facilitators: Meryl Wolf and Tira Smid Time: 1:00 to 3:00 Audience: All Gifted and Talented Teachers K-8 Location: River Vale, Holdrum Middle School - Room 28

Session Description: Th is articulation will be broken up by elementary school teachers and middle school teachers. The purpose is to meet and discuss best practices, scheduling, criteria, pull-out vs. push-in, etc. We are also asking teachers to come prepared with specific entrance criteria to discuss with regional members. Please also bring sample lessons/projects that you are working on or have completed to share with the group.

24X: Regional Art Articulation

Facilitators: John Garretson and Sean Smith Time: 1:00 to 3:00 Audience: All Art Teachers K-8 Location: River Vale, Holdrum Middle School - Room 18

Session Description: This articulation will focus on curriculum and projects that promote 21 stCentury Skills. We are asking all art teachers to come prepared with projects and lessons that promote 21st Century Skills to share with their regional colleagues. We would like to also discuss digital photography at the middle school level and what each district is using to address this area.

2SY: N europsychology of N europsychological Evaluation Presentation by Meyer (CST)

See Annmarie Oliveri for location and description. Hillsdale Public Schools

January 15, 2018

Dear Hillsdale Board of Education Members,

In observance of School Board Recognition Month, the Hillsdale Administrators would like to thank you for your service to our school community. We appreciate your commitment of time and energy that contributes to making education the best it can be for every child in Hillsdale.

In a climate of change and challenge, we are grateful for your vision and leadership that supports student achievement, academic programs, district funding and our school facilities.

We applaud your willingness to serve as advocates for our children and support our leadership and learning initiatives that continue to help us achieve our collective mission to empower all students with an exceptional educational foundation that actualizes their unique potential.

Sincerely,

The Hillsdale Public School Administrators Angela Iskenderian, Ann Oliveri, Dominique Paladino, Charles Giordano, Christopher Bell, Donald Bergamini Hillsdale Education Association Always in the HEArt of the Community

January 15, 2018 To the members of the Hillsdale Board of Education: Mrs. Kathleen 0 1 Flynn Krista Flinn Mrs. Shane Svorec Mr. Sal Sileo Mrs. Christina J'ennings As school board members you have the most important volunteer job in the country and are faced with some of the toughest challenges. You are "ordinary" citizens with an extraordinary dedication to the Hillsdale schools. Your work includes establishing a vision for the education program, designing structure to achieve the vision and ensure that our schools are accountable to the community while strongly advocating for continuous improvement in student learning. Although you wear many hats in the work day world, as school board members you put on a collective hat and get down to the business of leading our school district. The month of January marks the annual observance of School Board Recognition Month - a time to salute the work of our school board members and celebrate public education. Thank you for providing vision and leadership for student achievement, academic programs, district funding and our school facilities. These services ensure that decisions about Hillsdale schools are made by those most familiar with the needs of our children and families. Even though we are making a special effort this month to show our appreciation for our school board members, we recognize your contributions reflect a year-round effort. We applaud your dedication and commitment to improving student achievement and for fighting for the best for all students. I would like to end with a quote from Margaret Meade, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has."

In recognition of your dedication, commitment and service, we congratulate you!

Ellen Davis "' (on behalf of the Hillsdale Education Association) January 15, 2018

Members of the Hillsdale Board of Education: Kathleen O' Flynn, Krista Flinn, Shane Svorec, Sal Sileo, Christina Jennings,

The George White Family and Faculty Association (GWFFA) would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your service to the Hillsdale Community. Without your efforts we would not have the outstanding, caring, professional and successful education system that we have in our town today. We recognize your high level of commitment in building upon our strong educational foundation and how you have been able to improve our children's learning through staff development, new technology, building improvements as well as countless other things ..

As we look back on the past year, we would especially like to thank you for the significant improvements to the George White Facilities including air conditioning units, security cameras and the modernization ofthe media center into a STEM lab. These improvements will help to create an environment more conducive to learning as well as a feeling of safety in today's world. Additionally, we would like to thank you for your continued search for a permanent Superintendent, one that will strive to make the Hilldale school district a place all parents and students can be proud of for its educational excellence, innovation and caring.

We want to thank you for your countless hours that you have voluntarily given us to make sure that our children are well educated, safe and can thrive in our ever-challenging and changing society. Through the efforts of this group of dedicated people we feel confident that Hillsdale will remain a very competitive and sought-after school district. Please know that your commitment to the Hillsdale school district is making a difference in the lives of our students, parents, faculty and community every day.

Thank you

Sincerely,

Marianne Mullaney and Lucrezia Rack Co-President's, GWFFA January 2018

Ann Blanche Smith School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) 1000 Hillsdale Avenue Hillsdale, NJ 07642

Dear Members of the Hillsdale Board of Education:

On behalf of the Ann Blanche Smith School Parent-Teacher Association we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your continued dedication to the students of the Hillsdale School district.

The Board works endlessly to ensure that our schools perform at their highest levels in so many ways. You strive to provide our students with the best possible administrative and professional staff. You have displayed an unending commitment to strengthening the school - community relationship. Your countless hours of time, your commitment and knowledge are all instrumental in providing our students an exceptional education in a safe, welcoming environment.

You are all living examples of what it means to be a responsible member of a community We are grateful for your dedication, for making the hard decisions, and continuing to show passion, perseverance and professionalism. We are proud to have such capable individuals representing our families and our community.

On behalf of the Ann Blanche Smith School Faculty, Families and the PTA, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your dedication and hard work for the Hillsdale School district.

With Sincere Gratitude,

Lydia Pranke and Robert Cinek Co-Presidents Ann Blanche Smith School PTA January 15, 2018

To the members of our Hillsdale Board of Education,

It is our pleasure to write this letter to honor you during School Board recognition ·month. To Kathleen, Shane, Sal, and the newest members Krista and Christina, we are proud to acknowledge your dedicated service and invaluable contributions to our schools and community. Even though we are making a special effort to show appreciation to you now, we realize your contributions reflect a year round commitment.

How fortunate we are to have such exceptionally talented, incredibly dedicated people leading our district. We are confident that every action you take is based on what is best for our district and children. You are the representatives of our community; you are close to our schools and know our teachers, parents, and students. Your service ensures that those decisions about our schools are made by people who are most familiar with the needs of our community, and for that we are so very grateful. We wish you luck in the coming months as you tackle the tough task of finding a new superintendent. We appreciate your patience in this process to find the best possible fit for our district.

We know the sacrifice you make for this district, the time away from your families, and the time and volunteer hours you give. Thank you for your extraordinary dedication to our community and our children. How fortunate we are to have you representing our district.

With sincere gratitude, Kristen Kardell and Therese Najarian Co-Presidents MFFA Local Monthly Active Group - Education Employers Monthly Rates Effective 1/1/2018 to 12/31/2018 For employers who offer prescription drugs through the medical plan in which the subscriber is enrolled

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