BOARD OF EDUCATION WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING September 26, 2016 Board Secretary’s Memorandum
DATE PLACE Monday, September 26, 2016 West Essex Middle School North Caldwell, New Jersey
EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED 7:16 P.M. 7:31 P.M.
CALLED TO ORDER ADJOURNED 7:36 P.M. 7:51 P.M.
OPEN MEETING: Mrs. Dawn Smith, Board President, presided and voiced the call to order at 7:16 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Mrs. Smith Seconded by Mrs. Wojtowicz to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the following: WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-11, permits boards of education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Essex Regional Board of Education adjourns to Executive Session to discuss Personnel, Student, Negotiations and/or Litigation matters; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that public release of these discussions will occur when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
OPEN MEETING: The Board reconvened from Executive Session and Mrs. Dawn Smith, Board President, presided and voiced the call to order at 7:36 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL:
Ms. K. Bachmann – Vice-President Mrs. J. Amorim Dias Mrs. C. Egan Mrs. A. Fahey Mrs. M. Rosenberg Mr. A. Rubinich Mrs. D. Sacco-Calderone Mrs. D. Smith – President Mrs. M. Wojtowicz
Administration:
Mrs. Barbara Longo, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Falkowski, Interim Board Secretary/Business Administrator 1 West Essex Regional Board of Education MINUTES – September 26, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING:
Notice of the September 26, 2016 meeting of the Board of Education was e-mailed to the Clerks of the Boroughs of Essex Fells, North Caldwell and Roseland and to the Township of Fairfield, and to the editor of The Progress on January 8, 2016 and The Star Ledger on the same day.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT: NONE
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: NONE
PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS:
Mr. Caesar Diliberto, High School Principal, commented that TapInto West Essex has, in conjunction with Mr. Anthony Minnella, WE Athletic Director, launched “Athlete of the Week,” featuring a different athlete each week. He commented on the following: Success of the WE Marching Band in early competitions Upcoming “lift-up,” a reality musical docudrama highlighting the district’s various clubs and extra-curricular activities Senior Parent Night College Fair Back-to-School Night West Essex vs. James Caldwell football game Upcoming PSAT’s
Mr. Vee Popat, Middle School Principal, commented on the following: Success of the Fairview Lakes 7th grade field trip Back-to-School Night MAP Assessments American Heart Association “Jump Rope for Heart” fundraising initiative Upcoming “Week of Respect” Anti-Bullying survey/program Fall Spirit Week Connected Math Night/MS Dance
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM’S REPORT:
Mr. Gupta commented on the upcoming October 10th full-day Professional Development program for teaching staff members. Mr. Gupta stated that he will present his Assessment Report at the October 17th Board meeting. He stated that the Curriculum Committee will meet prior to the Board meeting to discuss course proposals for the 2017/2018 school year.
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COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS: NONE
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMENTS:
Finance & Physical Plant Management Committee - Mrs. Egan stated that the Committee met on September 14th and discussed closing out the 2015/2016 school year and expected completion of the audit and facilities audit reports.
Mrs. Dias commented that on Saturday, October 1st, she will be installed in Trenton as the new Essex County Delegate.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mrs. Smith opened the floor to the public for comments on agenda items by reading the following prepared statement: In accordance with Bylaw #0167, a copy of which is available on the District’s website, the Board is now opening the meeting for a period of public comment. Please remember to announce your name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. Your statements will be limited to three (3) minutes in duration. While the Board respects the public’s right to voice any questions, concerns, or criticisms it may have regarding the conduct of the Board and/or its Administration, I want to remind you that this is a right, not an absolute and that statements that are abusive, obscene, irrelevant, overly lengthy, or interfere with the orderly progress of the meeting will not be permitted. Please remember that while you are certainly free to exercise your right to comment on issues before the Board, such comments are considered public statements and you should consider the rights of any individuals affected by those comments. The Board will, of course, consider your comments as they relate to its obligations to effectively govern the West Essex School District. Hearing none, she closed the floor and resumed the meeting.
West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE– September 26, 2016
The following finance motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1- 6, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Egan Seconded by Ms. Bachmann to approve the following motions:
1. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for August, 2016, as per the attached, in the amount of $7,122,223.40 Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the secretary’s certification, and after review of the monthly financial report (appropriations section) certifies that, to the best of its knowledge, as of August, 2016, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Enclosures 1F - 30F
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2. To approve the attached transfer report from August 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016.
Enclosure 31F
3. To approve the bills and claims check number 032342 through check number 032351 and check number 032353 through check number 032362 and check number 032364 and check number 032377 and check number 032379 through check number 032389 and check number 032391 through check number 032432 and check number 032434 through check number 032487 and check number 510384 through check number 510386. Payroll Check Number 500634 through check number 500635. Void Check numbers 031976, 032352, 032363, 032378, 032490, and 032433. Totaling: $1,924,023.14. Enclosures 32F – 37F
4. To approve the Student Activity Check Register from September 10, 2016 through September 23, 2016, check number 7058 through check number 7125. Totaling: $94,957.16. Enclosures 38F - 44F
5. To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2016.
Enclosures 45F – 57F
6. To approve the Executive Session Minutes of September12, 2016.
Enclosure 58F
ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Wojtowicz, and President Smith No: None Abstain: None Absent: None
West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – September 26, 2016
The following personnel motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1- 16, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Rosenberg Seconded by Mrs. Wojtowicz to approve the following motions:
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1. To appoint Melissa Coco as School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, effective January 1, 2017 or sooner, if released from current contract, through June 30, 2017, with a salary of $130,000, pro-rated for lesser service, contract to be approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools.
2. To approve the appointment of Laura Mirsik as a special education teacher’s aide assigned to West Essex Regional Middle School, for the 2016/2017 school year, at a rate of $16.50 per hour.
3. To approve the appointment of Alisa Stafford as a special education teacher’s aide assigned to West Essex Regional Middle School, effective October 4, 2016, for the 2016/2017 school year, at a rate of $16.50 per hour, pending receipt of mandatory paperwork.
4. To approve a maternity/disability leave of absence for Crystal Zagleski, a Mathematics teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, beginning on or about January 2, 2017 through May 4, 2017, with a return date of May 5, 2017.
5. To approve a maternity/disability leave of absence for Lisa Swanick, Supervisor of Fine Performing and Practical Arts assigned to the West Essex Regional School District, beginning on or about December 19, 2016 through April 28, 2017, with a return date of May 1, 2017.
6. To approve intermittent days of leave, without pay, for employee #2001, for the 2016/2017 school year, and effective January 1, 2017, these intermittent leave days will run concurrently and in accordance with the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, as needed, through June 30, 2017.
7. To rescind the appointment of Catherine Spinella as a Schedule B High School Library After-School Advisor for the 2016/2017 school year.
8. To approve the following high school Math Lab tutors, Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch block, at a rate of $54 per session, for the 2016/2017 school year: Lorna Danckwerth Jeanette Mackesy
9. To approve the following staff member to work as a Site Manager to oversee facility usage by outside organizations for the 2016/2017 school year, at the rate of $35 per hour (Priority 1 thru 3) and $50 per hour (Priority 4 and 5), with payment to be made by outside organizations: Erica Lescota
10. To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2016/2017 school year, as per WEEA contract : ACTIVITY STAFF MEMBER STIPEND FBLA (HS) David Semaya 1,049 Winter Guard Amanda Fernicola 3,500 5 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – September 26, 2016
10. (continued) To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2016/2017 school year, as per WEEA contract : ACTIVITY STAFF MEMBER STIPEND Winter Guard Assistant Karen Solomon 2,500 World Language: Chinese Club/Honor Society Mu You 558
11. To approve Dana Muth to provide IEP Direct Technical Training to staff at the rate of $54 an hour, not to exceed six (6) hours.
12. To approve the following 2016/2017 Spring Coaching appointments, at the stipend amounts listed:
SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND
Boys Lacrosse Justin Schwindel Head Coach 1 $8,124 James Quinless Assistant 5 6,612
13. To approve the appointment of Thomas Ruane as a volunteer Wrestling Coach for the 2016/2017 Winter season.
14. To approve the appointment of Timothy Shea as a volunteer Ice Hockey Coach for the 2016/2017 Winter season.
15. To approve the appointment of Thomas Ruane as a volunteer Boys’ Lacrosse Coach for the 2016/2017 Spring season.
16. To amend Motion #28 previously approved at the July 18, 2016 Board meeting, to read as follows: To approve the following High School teachers for 6th period assignments for the 2016/2017 school year at the negotiated rate of $8,000, as per WEEA contract: AP Computer Science Principles Vincent Carchietta Algebra I CPA Extended Lisa Novalis American Film Robert Muller (pro-rated) Astronomy Jamie Wall (pro-rated) Biology ICS Cyndy McDonough Biotechnology Debra Martin (pro-rated) CAD I Timothy Shea Chemistry CPA Deanna Lippi Chemistry Honors Denise D’Meo Chemistry ICS – Special Ed Lisa Pengitore Computer Graphics I Marjorie Jameson Consumer Math Michael Puccio Discrete Math Resource Timothy Walsh Drawing & Composition John Atura Dynamics of Health Care Andrea Berthelot (pro-rated) 6 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – September 26, 2016
16. (continued) To amend Motion #28 previously approved at the July 18, 2016 Board meeting, to read as follows: To approve the following High School teachers for 6th period assignments for the 2016/2017 school year at the negotiated rate of $8,000, as per WEEA contract: English - Concepts (Special Class) Maria Cirello English 11 ICS Dina Bechtold Genocide (3) Benacquista/Fernicola/Glenn (pro-rated) AP Calculus BC Kristen Capen Marine Science (2) Timothy Martin (pro-rated) Media Production (Art) Pat McGlynn Modern American History Jason Freda (pro-rated) PE/Health (Lunchtime Vo-Tech-Special Class) Jill Cosse PE/Health 11 Dominick Linsalato PE/Health 12 Michael Markey Physics CPA Taciana Barros Pre-Algebra 9 Stephanie DuCasse Studio Art I Amanda Procaccino
ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Wojtowicz, and President Smith No: None Abstain: None Absent: None
West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – September 26, 2016
The following curriculum/special education motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-6, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Dias Seconded by Mrs. Rosenberg to approve the following motions:
1. To approve the following requests for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Swanick, Lisa NJSO Bassoon/String Paramus, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: Bass Workshop 11/08/16 $233.33 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $12.73 Soares, Alex NJSO Bassoon/String Paramus, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: Bass Workshop 11/08/16 None Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $11.23
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1. (continued) To approve the following requests for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Fitzke, Rick NJSO Bassoon/String Paramus, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: Bass Workshop 11/08/16 None Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $11.23 Fabrizio, Anthony NJSO Bassoon/String Paramus, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: Bass Workshop 11/08/16 None Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $11.31 Swanick, Lisa AANJ General Newark Mon Conference Fee: Membership Meetings 11/7/16 None Union Mon 1/9/17 Union Sun 1/29/17 TBD Thurs-Sat 3/2-3/4/17 TBD Mon 5/22/17 Drago, Laura NJSSSA Fall Meeting Monroe Twp, NJ Friday Conference Fee: 10/07/16 None Perez, Alicia NCTE Annual Atlanta, GA Thurs-Fri Conference Fee: Conference: Faces of 11/17-11/18/16 None Advocacy Hulse, Lisa MS Guidance Millburn, NJ Wednesday Conference Fee: Roundtable 10/19/16 None Macko, Lauren MS Guidance Millburn, NJ Wednesday Conference Fee: Roundtable 10/19/16 None Symmons, Tania The Special Services Monroe, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: Director’s Toolkit 11/01/16 $149.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $39.00 Longo, Tracy PACE University NYC New York, NY Friday Conference Fee: Campus Tour 12/02/16 None Swanick, Lisa Moving from Standards Monroe, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: to Practice in Arts 10/25/16 $149.00 Education Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $29.45 Lescota, Erica AENJ Conference 2016 Long Branch, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee/ Story and Art 10/11/16 Membership: $185.00 Sweeney, Clare 2016 NJTSA Advisor Ewing, NJ Thursday Conference Fee: Boot Camp 10/06/16 None Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $41.48 Sweeney, Clare 2016 NJTEEA WPU Friday Conference Fee: Conference and Expo: Wayne, NJ 10/21/16 $150.00 Pathways to Success Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $5.77 Shea, Tim 2016 NJTEEA WPU Friday Conference Fee: Conference and Expo: Wayne, NJ 10/21/16 $150.00 Pathways to Success Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $7.31
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1. (continued) To approve the following requests for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Arbadji, Paula Anxiety Disorders in Eatontown, NJ Friday Conference Fee: Children & Adolescents 10/21/16 $219.99 Fitzke, Rick Fall Yearbook Training Hackensack, NJ Friday Conference Fee: Workshop 10/07/16 $40.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $10.17 Ricafort, Elizabeth 2016 NJ Science Princeton, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: Convention 10/25/16 $175.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $33.48 Humes, William 2016 NJ Science Princeton, NJ Wednesday Conference Fee: Convention 10/26/16 $175.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $33.48 Colabelli, Daniela 2016 NJ Science Princeton, NJ Wednesday Conference Fee: Convention 10/26/16 $175.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $33.48 Cullen, Tim 2016 NJ Science Princeton, NJ Wednesday Conference Fee: Convention 10/26/16 $175.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $33.48 Cavallo, Toni-Anne Universal Design for Lodi, NJ Friday Conference Fee: Learning: Improving & 10/28/16 $129.00 Planning Instruction Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $10.00 Berthelot, Andrea Rutgers-School of Health Scotch Plains, NJ Thursday Conference Fee: Professions Meeting 10/13/16 None Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $16.86 Plesnitzer, Bettina Keeping Health First Monroe, NJ Monday Conference Fee: 12/05/16 $65.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $32.24 Mateyka, Donna All-State Treble Chorus New Brunswick, Friday Conference Fee: NJ 02/24/16 None Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $35.13 Longo, Dana Using PARCC Date Monroe, NJ Wednesday Conference Fee: (Math) 10/05/16 None Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $16.43 Casais, Stacy Using PARCC Data to Monroe, NJ Thursday Conference Fee: Improve Teaching & 09/29/16 None Learning in ELA Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $20.00 Drago, Laura PARCC Testing is Over - Monroe, NJ Thursday Conference Fee: Now What? 12/08/16 None Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $16.43 Richards, Laura Fall 2016 Curriculum Edison, NJ Wednesday Conference Fee: Connections Conference 10/26/16 $105.00
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1. (continued) To approve the following requests for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses White, Lenore The Impact of Psychiatric Kenilworth, NJ Wednesday Conference Fee: & Emotional Factors in 10/19/16 None the Classroom Learning Personal Expenses & Behavior Not to Exceed: $14.30 Muth, Dana The Impact of Psychiatric Kenilworth, NJ Wednesday Conference Fee: & Emotional Factors in 10/19/16 None the Classroom Learning & Behavior Plesnitzer, Bettina School Crisis Response Monroe, NJ Friday Conference Fee: 10/14/16 $150.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $32.86 Spinella, Catherine NJ Assn of School Long Branch, NJ Thurs-Sat Conference Fee: Librarians Fall 11/17-11/19/16 $205.00 Conference Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $212.00 Georgewitz, Keri Legally Compliant IEP’s Monroe, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: 11/01/16 $150.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $35.00 Cavallo, Toni-Anne Fall 2016 Adolescent Piscataway, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: Health Conference 11/08/16 $60.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $19.84 Giampapa, Fall 2016 Adolescent Piscataway, NJ Tuesday Conference Fee: Michelle Health Conference 11/08/16 $60.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $20.83 Leblein, Dana Essex County SAC Montclair, Fridays Conference Fee: Meetings NJ 09/30/16 None 10/28/16 12/09/16 03/10/17 05/12/17 Dilberto, Caesar MSBW – Master Building Radnor, PA Wed-Thurs Conference Fee: Schedule Workshop 10/26-10/27/16 $600.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $150.00 Cieremans, MSBW – Master Building Radnor, PA Wed-Thurs Conference Fee: Barbara Schedule Workshop 10/26-10/27/16 $600.00 Personal Expenses Not to Exceed: $275.00
2. To approve Shag 86 Hair Salon in Little Falls, NJ, as a Structured Learning Experience (SLE) job site for the 2016/2017 school year.
3. To approve Lester C. Noecker School in Roseland, NJ, as a Structured Learning Experience (SLE) job site for the 2016/2017 school year.
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4. To approve the following out-of-district student placement effective September 19, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year. Student ID# 202099 Essex Campus Academy Tuition—$42,417 369 Passaic Avenue September 19, 2016—June 2017 Fairfield, NJ 07004
5. To approve the following field trip request: Class/Teacher Destination Educational Justification Date(s) Toy, Kelsie MET Museum Latin scavenger hunt Saturday New York, NY 10/15/16
6. To approve the following parent volunteer chaperones for the Latin Field Trip to the MET Museum in New York, NY on Saturday, October 15, 2016: Sara Jenison Cathy Klein
ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Wojtowicz, and President Smith No: None Abstain: None Absent: None
West Essex Regional Board of Education MISCELLANEOUS – September 26, 2016
The following miscellaneous motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-4, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Sacco-Calderone Seconded by Mrs. Wojtowicz to approve the following motions:
1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation No. 1 (HS) for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent’s Report to the Board and directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.
2. To approve the 2016/2017 transportation bus route, as appended.
Enclosure 1M
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3. To approve the Second Reading of Bylaw #0155 – Board Committees
Enclosure 2M
4. To approve the Second Reading of Policy #8454 – Management of Pediculosis
Enclosures 3M – 5M
ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Wojtowicz, and President Smith No: None Abstain: None Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Prior to opening the floor for comments from the public, Mrs. Smith congratulated Ms. Melissa Coco on her appointment as the district’s new Business Administrator. She welcomed Ms. Coco back to the district.
Mrs. Smith opened the floor to the public for comments on non-agenda items. Hearing none, she closed the floor and resumed the meeting.
Motion to adjourn by Ms. Bachmann Seconded by Mrs. Rosenberg at 7:51 PM.
ADJOURN: There being no further business before this Board of Education, BE IT RESOLVED that this public meeting be adjourned.
______President
______Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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