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IRVINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Office of the Assistant Superintendent Reggie Lamptey, CPA One University Place, 4th Floor Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Assistant Superintendent for Business/ (973) 399-6800 x 2120 (973) 399-6855 fax Board Secretary [email protected] DATE: December 18, 2008 RE: December 17, 2008 Agenda The following item from the December 17,th Agenda did not pass: CURRICULUM Page 37 Item #16 PULLED Haitian Family Day – Office of Early Childhood. REGULAR BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2008 1. LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE 2. RETURN TO WORK FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE 3. SUBSTITUTE TEACHING PERSONNEL 4. SEPARATIONS 5. APPOINTMENTS 6. REASSIGNMENTS/TRANSFERS 7. STIPENDS 8. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 9. FOR THE RECORD 10. CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON- PUBLIC 11. HOME INSTRUCTION 12. CARL D. PERKINS GRANT ACCEPTING FUNDS 13. POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS IN SCHOOLS (PBSIS) – CHANCELLOR AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 14. 5 YEAR PRESCHOOL PLAN – OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD 15. SCIENCE AND MATH CARNIVAL NIGHT – OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD 16. HAITIAN FAMILY DAY – OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD 17. GUEST SPEAKER – BERKELEY TERRACE 18. K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM 19. 6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM 20. 9-12 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM 1 21. ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS 22. FIELD TRIPS 23. FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION – IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 24. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OUT OF DISTRICT WORKSHOPS /CONFERENCES – OFFICE OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT 25. JANUARY 13, 2009 IN-SERVICE – UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL 26. MARCH 31, 2009 IN-SERVICE – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL 27. JANUARY 13, 2009 IN-SERVICE – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL 28. JANUARY 13, 2009 IN-SERVICE - FLORENCE AVENUE 29. JANUARY 13, 2009 IN-SERVICE - MT. VERNON 30. JANUARY 13, 2009 IN-SERVICE – BERKELEY TERRACE SCHOOL 31. JANUARY 13, 2009 IN-SERVICE / OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS & HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATORS 32. JANUARY 13, 2009 IN-SERVICE –AUGUSTA STREET 33. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD 34. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL 35. PARENT WORKSHOP –UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 36. ON-LINE MATHEMATICS WEBINARS – DISTRICT WIDE 37. KINDERGARTEN CONFERENCE- KEAN UNIVERSITY 38. TITLE I 2009 NATIONAL CONFERENCE – OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS 39. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT-JANUARY 2009 IN-SERVICE – FLORENCE AVENUE/UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY 40. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- MATHEMATICS WORKSHOP 41. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- MATHEMATICS WORKSHOP 2 42. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – EARLY CHILDHOOD DEPARTMENT 43. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- DIFFERENTIATION WORKSHOP 44. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- SCHOOL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL TRAINING (SLC) 45. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL 46. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL 47. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- WRITING PROJECT 48. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE INSTRUCTION WORKSHOP 49. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. 50. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT -IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 51. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT –ACADEMY COURSES 52. 24TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMEMORATION – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 53. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: SOPRIS WEST – CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 54. FOR THE RECORD 55. APPROVAL OF WINTER INDOOR TRACK SCHEDULE 56. ATTENDANCE AT FOOTBALL CONVENTION 57. ATHLETIC TRAINER SERVICES 58. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT – HY-WAY BOWL 59. BOWLING TEAM GAMES 60. ATTENDANCE AT COLLEGE FAIR 61. FOOTBALL TEAM USE OF WEST SIDE PARK 62. PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION GUIDE 63. ATTENDANCE AT NBA BASKETBALL GAMES 3 64. PAYMENT TO SCHUTT RECONDITIONING 65. SCHUTT RECONDITIONING 2008-2009 66. HANNON FLOORING 67. MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 68. PLUMBING SUPPLIES 69. BAYWAY LUMBER 70. DEMOLITION (PORTABLE/MADISON) 71. PAINTING SUPPLIES 72. LANDSCAPING 73. PAYMENT OF BILLS 74. BOARD SECRETARY’S FINANCIAL REPORT –OCTOBER 2008 75. TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES FINANCIAL REPORT –OCTOBER 2008 76. CERTIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES –OCTOBER 2008 77. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR OCTOBER 2008- Third Request 78. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR NOVEMBER 2008- Second Request 79. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR DECEMBER 2008 – Second Request 80. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR JANUARY 2009 81. 2008-2009 STATE AID NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHAPTER 192/193 ADDITIONAL FUNDING 82. TITLE I SIA G GRANT – OFFICE OF GROVERNMENT PROGRAMS 83. GRANT ACCEPTANCE IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL-PLAY IT SMART 84. NCLB TITLE 1 SIA G GRANT CARRYOVER APPLICATION – 0FFICE OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS 4 85. EARLY CHILDHOOD – 2009-2010 DISTRICT BUDGET PLANNING WORKBOOK 86. RESOLUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2008-2009 UNION COUNTY EDUCATION SERVICE COMMISSION 87. SPECIAL SERVICES – CHILD STUDY TEAM EVALUATION 88. SPECIAL SERVICES – YOUTH DEVELOPMENTAL CLINIC, INC. 89. JORDAN FUNDAMENTAL 2008 GRANT ACCEPTANCE – MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL 90. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 91. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN ACCEPTANCE – AUDIT FY 2008 92. RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE LEGAL RETAINER IN THE MATTER ENTITLED; TODDLERTOWN V. THE IRVINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 93. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HEALTH ALLIANCES, INC. / SPECIAL SERVICES 94. TRANSFER OF FUNDS 95. FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES 5 BOARD OF EDUCATION IRVINGTON, NEW JERSEY Regular Board Meeting –December 17, 2008 Chancellor South 36 Mt. Vernon Avenue Irvington, New Jersey 07111 I. Call to Order II. Salute to the Flag III. Roll Call: IV. BOARD PRESIDENT: In accordance with P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, adequate notice of this meeting was posted in the Administration Building and copies of said notice sent to the Irvington Herald, the Star Ledger, and Township Clerk. V. CLOSED SESSION: Be It Hereby Resolved, pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act that the Irvington Board of Education meets in closed session this evening regarding matters of personnel and attorney/client privilege. It is expected that the discussion undertaken in this closed session can be made public at the time that the need for confidentiality no longer exists. ACTION: Motion by:______________, Seconded by:__________________ Roll Call: VI. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Board of Education meeting held on the dates as indicated, as corrected and transcribed, be received and filed. Regular Board Meeting November 19, 2008 ACTION: Motion by: ______________, Seconded by:__________________ Roll Call: 6 VII. 2007-2008 AUDIT PRESENTATION Samuel Klein & Company – District Auditors VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: IX. FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT: X. STATE MONITOR’S REPORT XI. PUBLIC COMMENT: (On agenda items only) Limit of 15 minutes total – three minutes per individual on agenda items only 7 PERSONNEL December 17, 2008 1. LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent and approves the leave(s) of absence of the listed personnel, effective as indicated: Certificated (a) Jeffrey Edmonds Extension of paid medical leave of absence using 10 personal illness days effective 11/3/08 through 11/21/08, followed by paid medical leave of absence effective 12/1/08 through 12/23/08 using Sick Bank. (University Elementary School-Physical Education Teacher) (b) Kathryn Martin Paid medical leave of absence using 9 personal illness days and 3 personal business days effective 11/12/08 through 12/2/08, followed by unpaid medical leave of absence with paid benefits as per the FMLA effective 12/3/08 through 12/19/08. (Mt. Vernon Avenue School-Basic Skills Teacher) (c) Shanti Peters Unpaid medical leave of absence with paid benefits as per the FMLA effective 11/24/08 through 1/5/09. (Berkeley Terrace School-3rd Grade Teacher) 8 PERSONNEL (continued) December 17, 2008 (d) Dawn Iorio Unpaid maternity disability leave of absence with paid benefits as per the FMLA effective 2/2/09 through 5/1/09. (Chancellor Avenue School-3rd Grade Teacher) (e) Joanne Wiener Paid intermittent Sick Bank days effective 10/30/08 and 10/31/08. (Madison Avenue School- Language Arts Literacy Specialist) (f) Clare Palamara Paid medical leave of absence using 9 personal illness days and 3 personal business days effective 9/8/08 through 9/24/08, followed by unpaid medical leave of absence with paid benefits as per the FMLA effective 9/25/08 through 12/10/08. (University Middle School-Science Teacher) (g) Holguine Cejour Paid medical leave of absence using 8 personal illness days effective 11/3/08 through 11/19/08, followed by unpaid medical leave of absence with paid benefits as per the FMLA effective 11/20/08 through 12/15/08. (Chancellor Avenue School- 2nd Grade Teacher) 9 PERSONNEL (continued) December 17, 2008 (h) Sandra Branham Paid medical leave of absence using 18 personal illness days effective 12/5/08 through 1/9/09. (Superintendent’s Office- Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction) Non-Certificated (i) Elisha Jones Unpaid medical leave of absence without paid benefits effective 11/2/08 through 1/9/09. (Union Avenue Middle School- Secretary) (j) Arthur Wells Extension of paid medical leave of absence effective 1/5/09 through 1/23/09 using Sick Bank. (Transportation Department- Bus Driver) (k) Betty Hamilton Paid medical leave of absence using 14 personal illness days effective 11/14/08 through 12/8/08. (Florence Avenue School- Custodian) (l) Ellen Muldrow Unpaid FMLA with paid benefits effective 11/16/08 through 12/5/08. (Transportation Department- Bus Driver I) 10 PERSONNEL (continued) December 17, 2008 (m) Wilson Bradley Paid medical leave of absence using 24 personal illness days effective 11/10/08 through 12/17/08, followed by