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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 24, 2019 BOARD OF EDUCATION Ridgewood, New Jersey June 24, 2019 Education Center Regular Public Meeting 4:00 p.m. AGENDA * * * * * MEETING REGULATIONS At all regular meetings, two opportunities are provided for citizens to make comments. The public comment periods will be scheduled after presentations and approximately 4:30 p.m. or just prior to the end of the meeting, whichever occurs first. The first opportunity may be limited by the presiding officer to conclude at about 5:00 p.m. in order for the Board to continue with its scheduled agenda. The second opportunity will occur at about 5:30 p.m. at the discretion of the presiding officer taking into consideration a break point in the agenda. At every opportunity for public comment, citizens are invited to comment on subjects on the agenda or general topics. At the discretion of the presiding officer, public comments may be permitted at other times. Please remember this is a public meeting. Anything you say will be a public record. As a result, pursuant to law, the Board of Education cannot respond to you publicly concerning certain matters, such as those regarding an individual student or personnel. If there is a matter that you wish to remain private concerning personnel or students, please contact the Superintendent’s Office. Public comment periods shall also be governed by the following rules: 1. Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise, sign in, and state their names and addresses. 2. Each speaker shall be limited to four minutes. The Board Recorder will note the time. A speaker who has not finished in the allotted time will be directed by the presiding officer to summarize quickly and relinquish the floor within 30 seconds (Ref: Bylaw 0167). 3. Comments shall be limited to issues. If personal remarks or discourteous statements are made, the presiding officer shall require the speaker to stop. 4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer, no participant may address or question Board members individually. 5. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. 6. Questions requiring investigation shall be referred by the Board to the Superintendent’s Office for consideration and later response. A participant may be asked to submit such questions in written format. Mission Statement The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potential to become lifelong learners and productive, responsible citizens. 1 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 24, 2019 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Ms. Smith Wilson II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ms. Smith Wilson III. OPENING STATEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER Ms. Smith Wilson IV. PRESENTATIONS Ms. Smith Wilson A. NJSBA BOARD SELF-EVALUATION Dr. Fishbein • Matthew Lee B. HEARING ON STUDENT SAFETY DATA SYSTEM (INCLUDING Dr. Fishbein HIB REPORT) i. Introduction Dr. Fishbein ii. Report: Student Safety Data System (including HIB) Report Dr. Fishbein iii. Comments from the Public on the Student Safety Data Dr. Fishbein System (including HIB) Report iv. Acceptance of the Student Safety Data System (including Dr. Fishbein HIB) Report The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the Student Safety Data System (including HIB) Report. C. GRADES K-12 MUSIC STUDY Dr. Fishbein • Supervisor of Fine & Applied Arts Chris McCullough V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Ms. Smith Wilson VI. CONSENT ITEMS Dr. Fishbein A. ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES Dr. Fishbein The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Attendance at Conferences, as listed on Attachment A. B. ADMINISTRATION Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: Receipt of Suspension and Harassment, Dr. Fishbein Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Reports The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, acknowledges it has received confidential information regarding suspensions and investigations of HIB that have occurred since the last Board meeting. 2 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 24, 2019 ii. Approval : Acceptance of the Final Report on the Audit Dr. Fishbein Corrective Action Plan for the 2017-2018 School Year The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves acceptance of the Final Report on the Audit Corrective Action Plan for the 2017- 2018 school year. The Board has received background information. iii. Approval: Settlement Agreement SE#13/2018-2019 Dr. Fishbein The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Settlement Agreement SE#13/2018-2019 between the parents of Student #600233 and the Ridgewood Board of Education. The Board has received background information. iv. Approval: Settlement Agreement SE#14/2018-2019 Dr. Fishbein The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Settlement Agreement SE#14/2018-2019 between the parents of Student #905304 and the Ridgewood Board of Education. The Board has received background information. v. Approval: Settlement Agreement SE#15/2018-2019 Dr. Fishbein The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Settlement Agreement SE#15/2018-2019 between the parents of Student #601516 and the Ridgewood Board of Education. The Board has received background information. vi. Approval : Statement of Assurance for the 2019-2020 Dr. Fishbein Professional Development Plan The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Statement of Assurance for the 2019-2020 Professional Development Plan. The Board has received background information. vii. Approval: Statement of Assurance for the 2019-2020 Dr. Fishbein Mentoring Plan The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Statement of Assurance for the 2019-2020 Mentoring Plan. The Board has received background information. 3 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 24, 2019 viii. Approval: 2019 -2020 Mentoring Plan Dr. Fishbein The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2019-2020 Mentoring Plan. The Board has received background information. ix. Approval: S tatement of Assurance for School Security Drills Dr. Fishbein for the 2018-2019 School Year The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Statement of Assurance for School Security Drills for the 2018-2019 school year pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:41-1. The Board has received background information. x. Approval: Authorization to Submit an Application and Dr. Fishbein Accept Funds for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA- ESSA) Grant for Fiscal Year 2020 The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of an application and acceptance of funds in the amount of $262,629 allocated to the Ridgewood Public Schools under the ongoing ESSA grant program as follows: Title I $144,217 Title II-A $ 78,161 Title III $ 22,549 Title III – Immigrant $ 17,702 Total: $262,629 The Board has received background information. xi. Approval: Authorization to Submit an Application and Dr. Fishbein Accept Funds for the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) Grant for Fiscal Year 2020 The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves submission of an application and acceptance of funds in the amount of $1,016,804 (Basic) and $7,177 (Preschool) allocated to the Ridgewood Public Schools under the ongoing IDEA grant program. The Board has received background information. xii. Approval: District Nursing Services Plan for the 2019-2020 Dr. Fishbein School Year The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the District Nursing Services Plan for the 2019-2020 school year. The Board has received background information. 4 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 24, 2019 xiii. Approval : School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades Dr. Fishbein Under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act and Opportunity The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the School Self- Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act and Opportunity. C. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: Field Trips Dr. Fishbein The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves field trips as listed on Attachment B. ii. Approval: Additional Service for the 2018-2019 School Year Dr. Fishbein for an Out of District Placement The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the additional service for the 2018-2019 school year for an out of district placement, as listed below. SCHOOL SERVICE # OF STUDENTS ECLC of New Jersey 1:1 Aide 1 Chatham, NJ (a/o 5/10/19 iii. Approval: Budgeted & Additional 2018-2019 School Year Dr. Fishbein Out of District Placements The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the budgeted and additional 2018-2019 school year out of district placements, as listed