Minutes of Business Meeting of November 20, 2008

MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2012

The monthly Business Meeting of the Piscataway Township Board of Education was held on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Administration Building. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 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 P Mrs. Greeley P Ms. Maas Mr. Stoddard P Ms. King P 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 February 2, 2012, 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, HIB review of monthly reports 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 Mr. Mosier Seconded Mr. Okamoto Yea 8 Nay 0

IV. PUBLIC SESSION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board reconvenes public session.

Motion to reconvene:

Moved Mr. Okamoto Seconded Ms. King Yea 8 Nay 0

Public session reconvened at 8:00 p.m.

V. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES’ REPORT

. Report from Claudia Escalante

VI. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

. Grandview Performance . Acknowledgement of Mr. Szymonowicz’s resignation effective March 16, 2012

VII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

. Budget Hearing on March 22, 2012

LOOK WHO’S COOKIN’ AT THE IRON CHEF STUDENT COMPETITION Instead of a state championship football game, watch Piscataway High School Head Football Coach and SRO officer Dan Higgins compete in the Iron Chef Culinary Competition on Tuesday, March 20th from 5 – 7 pm at Piscataway High School. Also vying for culinary honors will be Bill Gonzalez, High School Dean, and Coach of Swim, Freshman Football and Softball Teams; Jon Bizzell, Dean and Assistant Coach for Football and Track; Assistant Principal Class of 2013 Ralph Pennacchio, and Board of Education member and Pway Super Fan Margaret King. Proceeds will benefit the Piscataway Education Foundation. With the purchase of a $5.00 ticket, attendees can sample a variety of foods from the buffet while cheering on their favorite team in the Commons. Tickets are available at the door and at the Community Education Office or by calling 732-572-4688.

QUIBBLETOWN RANKS 1ST IN MATH CONTEST Use a video auto race to calculate fractions. Build a multiplication table pyramid. Those are some of the online activities that students at Quibbletown, Conackamack, Arbor and King Schools completed to receive top rankings in an online mathematics contest, hosted on the Sumdog interactive math website. After a weeklong competition, Quibbletown ranked 1st, Arbor finished in 2nd place, and King took 3rd place honors. Conackamack students finished in 21st place out of over fifty New Jersey schools that participated. Quibbletown students Ryan Liang, grade 6, finished 1st place overall and Nikita Koura, also grade 6, finished in 8th place with over 600 students competing statewide.

TAKING THE STAGE THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT Sit back with your theater glasses and enjoy Quibbletown students performing Pirates of Penzance, Jr. tonight and tomorrow at 7 pm, and Saturday at 1 pm. Get your dancing shoes ready for the Randolphville production of Rock and Roll Forever, featuring the music of Elvis, Little Richard, The Beach Boys, and the Beatles on Tuesday – Thursday, March 20 - 22 at 6:30 pm. The Schor Drama Club presents High School Musical, Jr. on Thursday and Friday, March 22 & 23 at 7 pm, and Saturday, March 24 at noon. They will take their show on the road to entertain Piscataway senior citizens on Tuesday, March 20. Grandview students in grades 1 – 3 will perform The Bear Went Over The Mountain on Tuesday – Thursday, March 27 - 29 at 7 pm in the auditorium at Schor Middle School. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!, will follow the yellow brick road to Conackamack School in their production of The Wizard of Oz on Thursday and Friday, March 29 - 30 at 7 pm, and Saturday, March 31 at 2 pm.

SHEDDING LIGHT ON SOLAR ENERGY AND LITERACY Students at King School used scientific information uncovered while studying about solar energy, combined with literacy skills, to participate in the Powered by the Sun writing contest sponsored by “Celebrate NJ,” an organization that recognizes the “best of the best” in New Jersey. Fabio Gunderson and Brian Odiase, both grade 5, won awards for their written submissions detailing how the sun benefits life in our homes, schools, neighborhoods and the world. Both students and their parents, along with classroom teacher Leslie Russell, are invited to attend the awards event at the Garden State Green Fest to be held at Kean University on Friday, March 23rd.

MORE MILK MONEY FOR QUIBBLETOWN Quibbletown Middle School has received a $500 grant from the American Dairy Council through Fuel Up to Play 60, an interactive program that encourages students and staff to eat healthy and get active by committing to 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Challenges are posted on the program’s website and students choose activities in which they will participate. A “school wellness report” will document progress at the end of the school year. This award supplements a $10,000 NFL PLAY 60 Super School Award for health and wellness programming or equipment, which was received by the school last fall.

RANDOLPHVILLE STUDENTS FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS When Japan suffered the effects of an earthquake and tsunami last year, students and staff at Randolphville School filled an entire water cooler bottle with spare change and sent $500 to victims overseas. To mark the one year anniversary, Shigeyuki Hiroki, Ambassador and Consul General of Japan in New York, sent a “thank you” letter and package of traditional Japanese folk art dolls, coasters and doilies representing various periods of Japanese history. Randolphville second grade student Yuma Davis, who is of Japanese descent, explained the significance of each gift to his fellow students. The items are currently being displayed in a showcase at the school library.

PICTURE THIS! PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE ART AWARDS Several works of art created by Piscataway High School students have been selected for prestigious honors recently. A photo representing diversity in education by Annalyn Bautista, grade 12, was chosen by the College Board and was displayed at the Middle States Regional Forum in Baltimore, MD. Photos by Daniela Guillen, grade 11, and Jennifer Grare, grade 12, were selected as finalists for the 32nd Annual College and High School Photograph Contest sponsored by Nikon and Photographer’s Forum Magazine. Their work was selected from over 17,700 submitted photographs and will be published in Best of College and High School Photography 2012. Works by Shiza Chaudhary and Stacey Tindaan, both grade 12, were chosen for the Fresh Perspectives Art Show at the Morris Museum. Work by Hanbin (Hailey) Yoo, grade 12, was selected for the State Youth Art Month Exhibit at the New Jersey State House in Trenton. Only six pieces were chosen out of 109 submissions.

MUSICIANS SELECTED FOR REGIONAL ENSEMBLES Seven students from Arbor School were chosen to participate in the Central Jersey Music Educators Association Elementary Honors Band. Selected were fifth grade students Brianna Zeitler, alto saxophone; Samuel Ezeonu, clarinet; Brandon Nicholson, clarinet; Ankita Jagdepp, clarinet; Gina Zandomenego, flute; Josh Bannon, trumpet; and Reuben Arguelles, trumpet. They will perform on Saturday, April 21 at Rahway Middle School. At Conackamack, sixth grade students Andrew Chang and Nikita John were chosen to perform with the American Choral Directors’ Association New Jersey All-State Choir. Piscataway High School juniors Marco Jaimes, bass trombone, was invited to perform with the New Jersey All-State Wind ensemble, while Christian Lopez, percussion, was chosen for the New Jersey All-State Orchestra. Percussionist Emmanuel Solano, grade 10, received an honorable mention for his eligibility to audition.

ATHLETES IN THE NEWS Piscataway High School runners are on the move again! The Distance Medley Relay Team, made up of Marcus Hatchett, Lance Weaver, Jamaal James and Tim Ball, placed 2nd in the National Scholastic Indoor Track Championships in New York earlier this month. The team was awarded All American status for their accomplishment. At the New Jersey All Group Meet of Champions Indoor Track and Field Championships, Tim Ball became the first Piscataway High School distance runner to win a New Jersey All Groups Indoor Track and Field Championship title, winning the 3200 meter run and setting a new Middlesex County Record.

HIT THE GROUND RUNNING (OR WALKING!) AT THE PWAY 5K RUN/WALK Save the date to run or walk to benefit the Piscataway High School Class of 2013 and the Piscataway Education Foundation at the Pway 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 20 at Piscataway High School. Visit the website at www.pway5k.com and look for information coming soon on teams forming at your school.

VIII. PERSONNEL & LABOR RELATIONS – Thomas Mosier

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

A. RESIGNATIONS AND RETIREMENTS

Omar Sweatte, Substitute Part Time Cleaner Effective: 3/8/12 Reason: Personal

B. APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS - STAFF PERSONNEL

OTHER

Christina D’Angelo, Student Helper/High School, at $12.50 per hour effective 3/1/12, as needed, for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year. Account #11-424-100-178-00-22-09

VOLUNTEERS

The following unsupervised volunteers for the High School, effective 3/16/12 for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year:

Patricia Bell Lisa Biedron Kim Brady Nancy Gorka Susan Grimando Candace Knaus Rhonda Lane Alexandra Lopez Jean Ovsiew

C. CHANGE OF STATUS - STAFF PERSONNEL

TEACHERS

The following changes in salary effective 2/1/12 for the 2011-2012 school year:

Name Location From To Kari Alligier Knollwood Step 5-BA+15 Step 5–MA $53,697 $55,777

Casey Atkins Eisenhower Step 11–BA Step 11–BA+15 $75,792 $76,762

Megan Costic Randolphville Step 3–BA+15 Step 3–MA $50,593 $52,673

Michelle Jones Grandview Step 4-BA Step 4-BA+15 $50,440 $51,410

Nicole Malinconico Grandview Step 5-BA+15 Step 5-MA $53,697 $55,777

Kristina Medvecky Eisenhower Step 7-BA+15 Step 7-MA $60,297 $62,377

Carolynn Morris High School Step 4-BA Step 4-BA+15 $50,440 $51,410

Dana Paribello High School Step 2-BA Step 2-BA+15 $48,923 $49,893

Corey Spero Children’s Corner Step 1-BA Step 1-BA+15 $48,223 $49,193

Regina Vassilatos Grandview Step 5-BA Step 5-BA+15 $52,727 $53,697

Anne Marie Wilson Grandview Step 5-BA Step 5-BA+15 $52,727 $53,697

The following changes in salary for longevity, effective 4/1/12 for the 2011-2012 school year:

Name Anniversary From To Roger Blake 30 Years $85,133 $85,633

Hillary Erdberg 25 Years $85,963 $87,213

Danielle Ambrosio, Elementary Teacher/Knollwood, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave Act, effective 3/5/12 through 3/9/12, without pay, but with benefits. Account #11-120-100-101-01-12

Michelle Jones, Elementary Teacher/Grandview, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave Act, effective 4/16/12 through 6/10/12, with pay and benefits; and 6/11/12 through 6/21/12 without pay, but with benefits. Account #11-110-100-101-01-09

AIDES

Gita Dave, ESL Aide/Eisenhower, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act, effective 3/12/12 through 3/18/12, with pay and benefits. Account #11-240-100-106-00-00-44

Denise Porozok, RP Aide/High School, Leave of Absence covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act, effective 2/27/12 through 3/9/12, with pay and benefits. Account #11-213-100-106-00-37-44

OTHER

Mark Berger, Computer Tech I/High School, from probationary status to regular status, effective 4/4/12 for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.

A & C:

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Szymonowicz Y S Mrs. Greeley Y Mr. Okamoto Y M Mr. Mosier Y Ms. King Y Mr. Stoddard Ms. Maas Y Yea 8 Nay 0

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Present Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Not Voting Mr. Szymonowicz Y Mrs. Greeley Y Mr. Okamoto Y M Mr. Mosier Y S Ms. King Y Mr. Stoddard Ms. Maas Y Yea 7 Nay 0 Abstain 1

IX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

Agenda/Business Meeting February 9, 2012 Agenda/Business Meeting Executive Session February 9, 2012

Moved Mr. Szymonowicz Seconded Mr. Mosier Yea 7 Nay 0 Abstain 1

Business Meeting February 23, 2012 Business Meeting Executive Session February 23, 2012

Moved Mr. Szymonowicz Seconded Mr. Mosier Yea 8 Nay 0

X. 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.

. None

Motion to close:

Moved Mr. Mosier Seconded Mr. Okamoto Yea 8 Nay 0

XI. FISCAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS – Russell Stoddard

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “F”, 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 February 2012 be approved as indicated:

Operating Account Operating Checks $ 2,641,647.81 Payroll Checks: Payroll: February 15, 2012 2,826,989.10 Payroll: February 29, 2012 3,400,321.36 Cafeteria Fund 311,821.61 Capital Projects Fund 182,770.79 Debt Service Fund --- Transportation Fund 146,524.81 Total $ 9,510,075.48

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 January 2012

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 report be approved and filed for audit:

Cash Reconciliation and Roll Forward Report January 2012 Dated: January 31, 2012

C. AWARD OF BID

WHEREAS, the Piscataway Township Board of Education has designated Spiezle Architectural Group as the Design Consultants for the lighting projects related to energy conservation at various schools as set forth below, and

NJDOE Project # NJSDA Project # Grant #

Conackamack Middle School 4130-053-10-1004 4130-053-10-G0ZA 4718 Quibbletown Middle School 4130-055-10-1005 4130-055-10-G0NY 4432 T. Schor Middle School 4130-057-10-1008 4130-057-10-G0OB 4435 Arbor Intermediate School 4130-060-10-1009 4130-060-10-G0OC 4436 Eisenhower Elementary School 4130-065-10-1012 4130-065-10-G0OG 4439 Grandview Elementary School 4130-080-10-1013 4130-080-10-G0OH 4440 Knollwood Elementary School 4130-100-10-1016 4130-100-10-G0OL 4443 ML King Intermediate School 4130-105-10-1017 4130-105-10-G0OM 4444 Randolphville Elementary School 4130-120-10-1020 4130-120-10-G0OP 4447

WHEREAS, Speizle Architectural Group has provided a written recommendation to award the bid for the lighting projects related to energy conservation to Pat Maggio & Son Electric, and,

WHEREAS, District counsel has reviewed the bid packet of Pat Maggio & Son Electric and has deemed it complete in accordance with the specifications for the lighting projects related to energy conservation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the award of the bid for the lighting projects related to energy conservation to Pat Maggio & Son Electric as follows:

Base Bid $ 1,298,000.00 Alternate Bid #1 $260.00 Add’l flush ceiling mounted multi-technology vacancy sensor Alternate Bid #2 $260.00 Add’l surface wall/ceiling mounted multi-technology vacancy sensor Alternate Bid #3 $260.00 Add’l wall mounted vacancy switch Alternate Bid #4 $400.00 Add’l low voltage control station Alternate Bid #5 $850.00 Add’l 2x4 ceiling replacement

D. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION ROUTES FOR 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

Explanation:

In an effort to reduce transportation costs, the district utilizes transportation route agreements where appropriate.

1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Piscataway as the “HOST” district and Dunellen Board of Education as the “JOINER” district for the 2011-2012 school year for the following route:

Raritan Valley Academy Interim Program (2:30 – 6:30 pm) $ 5,087.50

2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Piscataway as the “JOINER” district and Park Ridge Board of Education as the “HOST” district for the 2011-2012 school year for the following route:

Gateway High School Hackensack, NJ (Rt 1533) $ 3,770.00

E. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT OFAC AUDIT OF 2009-2010 NON-PUBLIC CHAPTER 192/193

Explanation:

The NJ Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (OFAC) has recently completed a fiscal audit of our non-public Chapter 192/193 services for the 2009-2010 school year provided by the MRESC for the district. This was a special audit which focused on the management and oversight activities of the MRESC related to the specific program.

WHEREAS, Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC), contracted by the Piscataway Township Board of Education to manage Chapters 192/193 non-public educational services, has received recommendations for corrective actions from the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (OFAC) based on its findings from an audit of the 2009-2010 Chapters 192/193 services provided by the MRESC; and,

WHEREAS, the Piscataway Township Board of Education has reviewed the OFAC audit report and discussed it with the administration of the Board of Education, who has consulted with the MRESC about the OFAC audit report, its findings and recommendations; and

WHEREAS, the MRESC is requesting waivers and appealing certain findings on behalf of itself and the Piscataway Township Board of Education; and

WHEREAS, the MRESC, in addition to the request for waivers and appeal, has prepared a Corrective Action Plan for the Piscataway Township Board of Education which has been coordinated with the MRESC Corrective Action Plan to enact the OFAC recommendations additional best practices beyond the OFAC recommendations as identified by the MRESC;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education accepts the OFAC audit report and adopts as its own the attached Corrective Action Plan as prepared by the MRESC.

F. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT TRAINERS ROOM RENOVATION PROJECT TO NJDOE

Explanation:

Renovations to the trainer’s room at Piscataway High School were reviewed and approved at the February 1, 2012 Fiscal Planning and Operations Committee meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the submission of the Trainer’s room renovation project at Piscataway High School (DOE Project # 23-4130-050-12-1000) to the New Jersey Department of Education for review and Department approval of an “other capital” project with no state funding and Amendment of the 2005-10 Long Range Facilities Plan to be consistent with this project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes Spiezle Architectural Group Inc, to make this submission to the Department of Education on behalf of the district.

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mrs. Greeley Y S Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Ms. King Y Mr. Stoddard Y M Mr. Mosier Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Szymonowicz Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 8 Nay 0

XII. POLICY – Margaret King

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

5116 Education of Homeless Children 5131.2 Dating Violence 5131.6 Drugs, Alcohol, Steroids, Tobacco (Substance Abuse) 6153 Field Trips

B. ACCEPT ON FIRST READING

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education accepts on first reading the following policy:

3541.1 Transportation C. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS

BE IT RESOLVED that the following new and revised job descriptions, after being reviewed and amended by the Policy Committee, be adopted as presented:

. Assistant Facilities Manager . Custodian . Facilities Manager . Foreman Building Custodial . Foreman Building Trades . Foreman Grounds . Foreman Mechanical . Groundskeeper . HVAC Technician

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote M Ms. King Y Mr. Stoddard Mrs. Greeley Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Szymonowicz Y S Mr. Mosier Y Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 8 Nay 0

XIII. CURRICULUM – Thomas Mosier

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “F”, 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 Content Code Event/Location Standards Class/Group Teacher/Advisor School Date(s)

E FED Challenge Life Skills – Economic Seminar Angela Jordan High School March 22 & Competition at 9.1.A.1; 9.1.A.2; (5 students – March 28, 2012 Federal Reserve 9.1.A.3; 9.1.B.1; Grades 11-12) (7:00-2:00) Bank of NY – 9.1.B.2; 9.1.B.5 (Travel by train) New York, NY

E Young Men’s Social Studies – 10 Selected William High School March 23, 2012 Conference at 6.3 Students Gonzalez (7:50-1:45) Middlesex County 21st Century Life & (Grades 9-11) College – Careers – 9.1.A; Edison, NJ 9.1.D; 9.1.F

E College Career Education Rutgers Future Carolyn Keck High School March 24, 2012 Admissions & & Life Skills – 9.1; Scholars (8:30-2:30) Financial Aid 9.2 (41 students – Applications Grade 11) Workshop at New Brunswick HS – New Brunswick, NJ

E Filming for MSG Performing Arts – Chiefs’ Dance Team Jessica High School March 27, 2012 Varsity “The 1.1.12.A.4; (12 students – Pantaliano (7:30 – 5:30) Talent Show” at 1.3.12.A.1; Grades 10-12) Maguire Theater 1.3.12.A.2; at SUNY – Old 1.3.12.A.3; Westbury, NY 1.3.12.A.4

C Live Performance Common Core – Theater Classes Erik Hall High School March 29, 2012 of “Travesties” at Speaking & (100 students – (9:00-2:00) McCarter Theater Listening – Grades 9-12) – Princeton, NJ 9-10.1; 9-10.6

C Liberty Science Math – 2.4 All 3rd Graders Elizabeth Knollwood March 30, 2012 Center – Science – 5.1; 5.2 (121 students – Spasiano & All (9:10-2:45) Jersey City, NJ Social Studies – 6 classes) 3rd Grade Staff 6.3

C Tour of the Social Studies – 3 Life Skills Classes Laura Leibowitz High School April 3, 2012 Museum of the 6.4 (25 students – & John Mackay (8:00-1:30) American Indian – Grades 9-12) New York, NY

E Tour of Radio Life Skills/Career Radio Club LeRon Lee High School April 16, 2012 Station 92.3FM Awareness – (20 students – (9:00-1:45) Clear Channel NY 9.1.E; 9.1.F Grades 9-12) – New York, NY

C “Don’t Drive Life Skills & Intro to Radio/TV George Fairfield High School May 3, 2012 Dangerously” Career Awareness and Digital Video LeRon Lee (7:15-2:15) workshops & – 9.1.B.3 Editing Classes – Veronica Ber award (15 students – presentation – Grades 9-12) Sayreville, NJ

C Green Meadows Science – All 1st Graders Karyn Kobylarz Grandview May 4, 2012 Farm – Hazlet, NJ 5.1.4.A.0; (160 Students – & All 1st Grade (8:50-2:30) 5.3.2.E.2; 7 Classes) Staff 5.4.2.G.3

E NJ Future Life Skills/Career 13 Selected Dr. Reginald Quibbletown May 9, 2012 Educators Awareness – 9.3 Students Davenport (8:00-3:15) Association (Grade 8) Middle School Conference at TCNJ – Ewing, NJ

C Historic Social Studies – 2 US History April Hurt High School May 11, 2012 Philadelphia Tour 6.1; 6.2; 6.3 Classes (7:15-1:30) – Philadelphia, (40 students – PA Grades 10-11)

C NY Liberty Anti- Life Skills & All 7th Graders Nancy Tortorelli Schor May 14, 2012 Bullying Career & (200 students – & All 7th Grade (9:00-1:15) Basketball Game Technical 9 classes) Staff at Prudential Education – 9.1; Center – 9.2 Newark, NJ

C Tour of Sandy Social Studies – All 8th Graders Dolores Taylor & Conackamack May 16, 2012 Hook State Park 6.2 (120 students – All 8th Grade (7:30-2:00) – Highlands, NJ Science – 5.4 8 classes) Staff (Charter Buses)

C Northern State APA HS Psychology Classes Nadyne Perlin High School May 18, 2012 Prison – Psychology – 1.1; (33 students – (7:30-1:30) Newark, NJ 1.2; 1.3; 2.1; 2.2; 18 Year Olds only) 2.3; 2.4; 3.3

C Liberty Science Science – 5.1; 5.2; Mrs. McGee’s 4th Gaye McGee King School May 21, 2012 Center – 5.5 Grade Class (8:15-1:45) Jersey City, NJ (30 students) (Merck Adopt-A-Class sponsorship)

C NY Philharmonic Performing Arts – 7th & 8th Grade Carrie Corke Conackamack May 24, 2012 School Day 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 1.4 Orchestra (8:15-1:30) Concert at Lincoln (40 students – Center – New 2 classes) York, NY

C Liberty Science Science – 5.1; 5.2; All 3rd Graders Colleen Ridder & Eisenhower May 31, 2012 Center – 5.3; 5.4; 5.5; 5.6; (150 students – All 3rd Grade (9:15-4:00) Jersey City, NJ 5.7; 5.8; 5.9 6 classes) Staff

C Turtle Back Zoo – Science – 5.5A.1; All 1st Graders Mary Mikita & All Eisenhower May 31, 2012 West Orange, NJ 5.5A.2; 5.5B.1; (151 students – 1st Grade Staff (9:15 – 3:00) 5.5C.1 8 classes)

C Live Performance Performing Arts – Band, Choir & Rebekah Schor May 31, 2012 of “Once On This 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 1.4 Orchestra Students Sterlacci (12:00-5:00) Island” at Paper (130 students - Mill Playhouse – Grades 6-8) Millburn, NJ

C American Science – 5.5; 5.8; All 5th Graders Sandra Garcia- Arbor June 4, 2012 Museum of 5.10 (280 students – Martinez & All 5th (9:00-4:00) Natural History – 11 classes) Grade Staff (PTO arranged New York, NY transportation)

C National Social Studies – All 6th Graders Joan Greenwald Conackamack June 5, 2012 Constitutional 6.1.8.A.3.a; (122 students – & All 6th Grade (8:30-3:30) Center Walking 6.1.8.A.3.b; 6 classes) Staff Tour & Scavenger 6.1.8.A.3.c; Hunt – 6.1.8.A.3.d Philadelphia, PA

B. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ENTITLEMENT APPLICATION (FY 2012) IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $856,163

Explanation:

As required by the New Jersey State Department of Education, the original approved board resolution to accept the No Child Left Behind FY12 in the amount of $824,521 has been modified to reflect the reallocation of carryover funding in the amount of $856,163. This allows for the increase of $31,642 from Title’s IA, IIA, IID, III, and IV.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept the amended No Child Left Behind FY12 application reflecting carryover and reallocation of funds in the total amount of $856,163.

C. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250-$5,000

Explanation:

The Piscataway Township School District seeks to design, write, and apply for the Walmart Local Community Contribution Grant in an amount not to exceed the maximum grant allowance of $5,000. The funds will support a multi-purpose incentive program for middle school students at T. Schor and Quibbletown Schools.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to apply for the Walmart Local Community Contribution Grant, in an amount not to exceed the maximum grant allowance of $5,000.

D. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDED COURSE OFFERING CHANGE FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR AT PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL

Explanation:

Annually, Piscataway High School assesses its course offering needs for the upcoming school year. In collaboration with the Office of Curriculum and Instruction, additions, deletions, and/or modifications are submitted for review. The following course offering was reviewed by the High School Curriculum Review Committee and the Board of Education Curriculum Committee and is now being proposed for board approval.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education hereby approves the following course additions and or modifications for the 2012-2013 school year:

Modification: Concert Band 5 credits Full Year Grades 9-12

E. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR RACE TO THE TOP PHASE 3 (RTTT3) DISCRETIONARY GRANT (2012-2015) IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $44,567

Explanation:

Based on the amount of the NJDOE Race To The Top Phase 3 discretionary grant and the number of grant applications, Piscataway Township School’s RTTT3 grant amount has increased $7,498 for a total of $44,567 for the 2012-2015 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to apply for the Race To The Top (RTTT3) discretionary grant in the amended amount of $44,567 for the 2012-2015 school year.

F. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR ACTIVE SCHOOLS ACCELERATION PROJECT (ASAP) INNOVATION COMPETITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 - $100,000

Explanation:

The Piscataway Township School District seeks to apply for the Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP) Innovation Competition in an amount not to exceed the maximum award allowance of $100,000. This nationwide competition is designed to identify and reward innovative and impactful physical activity programs and technologies with excellent promise to motivate quality physical activity at school and beyond. It consists of two categories: School Programs and Technology Innovation. The aim of this project is to reverse the trend of childhood obesity within one generation’s time.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to apply for the Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP) Innovation Competition, in an amount not to exceed the maximum award allowance of $100,000, to aid in the reversal of the trend of childhood obesity.

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Szymonowicz Y S Ms. King Y Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y M Mr. Mosier Y Mr. Stoddard Mrs. Greeley Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 8 Nay 0

XIV. PUPIL SERVICES – Jerry Szymonowicz

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motion, identified as item “A”, 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 1/26/12 Specific Learning Disability $30/hr Piscataway High School 2/15/12 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 2/21/12 Specific Learning Disability $30/hr Piscataway High School 2/27/12 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 2/29/12 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 3/2/12 Non-Classified $30/hr

Home Instruction: For Keeps 1/17/12 Emotionally Disturbed $30/hr Piscataway High School 1/20/12 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 1/25/12 Non-Classified $30/hr T. Schor Middle School 2/2/12 Non-Classified $30/hr Randolphville Elementary School 2/10/12 Non-Classified $30/hr UMDNJ-UBHC 2/10/12 Emotionally Disturbed $55/hr

School Placements: MRESC - IAEP 2/16/12 Emotionally Disturbed $140/day Middlesex County Academy 2/21/12 Multiple Disabilities $6,700.00 Bright Beginnings 2/22/12 Multiple Disabilities $19,300.00 Piscataway Regional Day 2/27/12 Autistic 1:1 aide $5,430.00 Bright Beginnings 3/1/12 Multiple Disabilities Additional OT $682.50

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Stoddard Y S Mrs. Greeley Y Mr. Mosier Y M Mr. Szymonowicz Y Ms. King Y Ms. Maas Y Yea 8 Nay 0

XV. ADMINISTRATIVE & AUXILIARY – Margaret King

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “D”, 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.

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

Paula Maas Web based Mandated Training: March 12, 2012 $50 Governance IV

Carolyn Keck EE4NJ – Teacher Evaluation System March 16, 2012 $50 each Seminar

Jonathan Liberto Supporting Students with Disabilities in March 23, 2012 $7.25 General Education Program through Collaborative Consultation

Linda Jeter Math Institute: Increasing Achievement in March 30, May 15 $22 Mary Juffey Mathematics for Middle School Students & May 16, 2012 each Deborah Rogoff with Disabilities Megan Stefandis

Jennifer Burke Introduction to PROMPT: Technique April 2-4, 2012 $700 (previously approved for PROMPT Workshop 1/30-2/1 which was cancelled)

Rachel Bal Teaching American History Grant April 17 & 18, 2012 $481 Kimberly Blanshaft 2-day Colloquium each Maria Cetta Holly Cregar Porch (TAH Grant Ryan Davis funded Lynn Diaz including Jamie Dugas substitutes) Aaron Eyler April Hurt James Knox Erin McCaffrey Tracey McGowan Sabrina Mitchell Christina Randazzo Leslie Russell Lisa Sudfield Ted Tympanick

Catherine Sousa Employment Law Updates April 25, 2012 $362

Robyn Rosenthal Motivating Disaffected, Disinterested and May 8, 2012 $145 Depressed Students

Antoine Gayles Annual NJTEA Technology Conference - May 11, 2012 $125 Charles Giacomarra Technology & Engineering: Solving the each World’s Problems

Dolores Taylor Balfour Publisher’s Yearbook Workshop May 16, 2012 $40 for Advisors

Maria Sell ETTC Workshop – Mindfulness in May 23, 2012 $140 Education (Voucher)

Margaret Olivi NJASBO Administrative Secretaries May 24, 2012 $30 Workshop

Amy Benjamin NJTESOL/NJBE Spring Conference May 30, 2012 $119

Brian De Lucia NJASBO Annual Conference June 6-8, 2012 $615

B. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES

1. 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 approves the following resolutions for contracted services:

a. Bata Associates be contracted to provide occupational therapy service (OT) to Piscataway students at a revised hourly rate of $74.99 and occupational therapy assistant service (COTA) at a revised hourly rate of $53.99 for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.

b. Clarity Service group be contracted to provide occupational therapy service (OT) to Piscataway students at the hourly rate of $74.99 three days a week for the remainder of the 2011–2012 school year.

2. Explanation:

Fragile readers receive daily research based interventions with a support specialist in addition to their classroom literacy block. Most students are making adequate progress, however, a few students at each elementary school need further diagnostic testing and a prescription for further intervention. Dr. Susan Nash-Ditzel, Ed.D. received her reading specialist degree from Rutgers University and is presently an Assistant Professor of Education, teaching courses in the teaching of reading, at Georgian Court University. Dr. Nash-Ditzel will assess our most fragile readers with diagnostic tools, provide her findings and a written prescribed plan with progress monitoring measures, and provide support for teachers and specialists in implementation of these individual intervention plans. The cost per pupil is $100. (Account #11-000-221-320-00-22)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following resolution for contracted services for Dr. Susan Nash-Ditzel, Reading Specialist, who will provide consultation to elementary staff during the 2011-2012 school year in the amount of $4,800.

C. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS

1. Explanation:

The Middlesex County Retired Educators Association would like to donate $200 to the Piscataway High School Choir. This donation will be used to support the Choral Music Scholarship Program.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept a donation of $200 from the Middlesex County Retired Educators Association to the Piscataway High School Choral Music Program to support their annual scholarships.

2. Explanation:

Mr. Andrew Silber of Edison, a friend of SGA Advisor Josh Longo, would like to donate $500 to the Piscataway High School Student Government Association. The SGA will use these funds to help support expenses for Homecoming, class activities and donations to various charities such as The American Heart Association and The March of Dimes.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept a donation of $500 from Mr. Andrew Silber of Edison to the Piscataway High School Student Government Association to support various SGA activities.

3. Explanation:

The Merck Adopt-A-Class sponsorship has named Mr. Medvecky’s Grade 5 class at Martin Luther King Intermediate School as a recipient of their program for the 2011-2012 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 Mr. Medvecky’s Grade 5 class at Martin Luther King Intermediate School for admission costs at the Liberty Science Center. The approximate value of this donation is $400.

D. APPROVAL OF CHANGE TO SCHOOL CALENDAR

Explanation:

Due to the unusually warm winter weather this year, the District did not need to utilize the two snow days built into the approved school calendar.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to adjust the 2011-2012 school calendar to close schools on Thursday, May 24, 2012 to give back an unused snow day.

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote Mr. Stoddard Mrs. Greeley Y Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Szymonowicz Y M Ms. King Y S Mr. Mosier Y Present Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Y Ms. Maas Not Voting Yea 7 Nay 0 Abstain 1

XVI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

. Fiscal Planning & Operations Committee: Ms. Maas

XVII. NEW BUSINESS

. Comments from Mr. Szymonowicz

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT

Moved Mr. Connors Seconded Mr. Okamoto Yea 8 Nay 0

- - - Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Brian P. De Lucia Board Secretary