BOARD OF EDUCATION REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING August 26, 2013 Board Secretary’s Memorandum

DATE PLACE Monday, August 26, 2013 West Essex Middle School North Caldwell,

MEETING Regular Meeting

EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED 6:42 P.M. 7:27 P.M.

CALLED TO ORDER ADJOURNED 7:32 P.M. 9:25 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER – EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. David Laible, President, presided and voiced the call to order at 6:42 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Mr. F. Antonucci – Vice-President - Absent Ms. K. Bachmann Mrs. A. Fahey - Absent Mr. D. Laible - President Mrs. M. Rosenberg Mr. A. Rubinich Mrs. D. Smith Mrs. D. Storey Mrs. M. Wojtowicz - Absent

Administration: Mrs. Barbara Longo, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Marlene D. Wendolowski, Interim Board Secretary/Business Administrator

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

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 the following Personnel/Attorney Client matters; a) Vacant supervisory position b) Sidebar agreements with Math and Special Education teachers c) WEEA grievance d) Negotiations update; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that public release of these discussions will occur when the need for confidentiality no longer exists. 1 West Essex Regional Board of Education MINUTES – August 26, 2013 – (Continued)

OPEN MEETING:

The Board reconvened from Executive Session and Mr. David Laible, President, presided and voiced the call to order at 7:32 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING:

Notice of the August 26, 2013 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, 2013 and to The Star Ledger on the same day.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

Mrs. Longo commented relative to the preparations being made by Administration for the upcoming school year.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS:

Mr. Gary Suda, High School Principal, commented relative to the following: New teacher orientation New teacher evaluation Freshman orientation Athletics/Extra-Curricular update Upcoming College Fair Back-to-School Night

Mr. David Montgomery, Middle School Principal, commented relative to the following: New teacher orientation 7th grade student orientation Parent orientation Back-to-School Night Upcoming 7th grade field trip 7th grade football tailgate

COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS: NONE

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMENTS:

Finance Committee – Mrs. Rosenberg commented that the Committee met on August 13th and discussed the 2012/2013 budget. Mrs. Rosenberg stated that the 2012/2013 books have been closed and the final figures show savings incurred due to additional revenue in the form of Extra-Curricular Aid received from the state and construction project cost savings. She stated that this additional revenue, along with reimbursement from outstanding SDA grant monies, will be utilized to fund new capital improvement 2 West Essex Regional Board of Education MINUTES – August 26, 2013 – (Continued)

Projects throughout the district. Mrs. Rosenberg updated Board members on the completion of summer construction projects. Mrs. Wendolowski updated Board members on the potential need for additional soil testing in the high school maintenance room.

Curriculum Committee – Mrs. Storey commented that the Committee met on August and discussed the following: cumulative GPA update; NJASK and HSPA test results; Professional Development with the objective of student growth; NCLB after-school programs; Summer School; AP classes; sending end-of-year Honor Roll to The Progress; and the 4-day rotating schedule for 2014. Mrs. Longo provided the public with a brief explanation of the 4-day rotating schedule. A question and answer period followed.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

Mr. Laible commented on the grading system used by the Star-Ledger for an article published on August 19th titled, “New Jersey’s Top Performing High Schools.” Mr. Laible shared information relative to the Board’s 2013/2014 goals, district goals, and long- range facility planning. A question and answer period followed.

Mr. Laible initiated a discussion on the decision to permanently move high school graduation from Sundays to Fridays. Mrs. Longo shared the results of the on-line student survey. Every class polled, past and present, with the exception of the incoming senior class, preferred holding graduation on a Friday over Sunday.

Mr. Laible opened the floor to the public for comments on this item:

 Mrs. Debbie Lee, Mrs. Cindy Thies, and Mrs. Barrie Schmulewitz, parents of WE high school students, and Ms. Nicolette DeVincenzo, and Ms. Nicolette Aktas, WE high school seniors, argued that this year’s graduation ceremony be changed to Sunday, in order to accommodate Project Graduation. A lengthy discussion ensued. Following the discussion, Mrs. Storey requested that this year’s graduation ceremony be changed with the following action taken: Anything placed on this agenda, New Business Item 1, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Storey Seconded by Mr. Rubinich to approve the following motion:

1. To approve moving the 2014 graduation date to Sunday, June 22, 2014, due to special circumstances. Future graduation dates will be set for Fridays.

ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Smith Mrs. Storey and President Laible No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Fahey and Mrs. Wojtowicz

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Safety/Security Committee - Mr. Rubinich provided all present with defects found with the video surveillance camera software, which will be repaired by District staff. A discussion ensued relative to the previously discussed topic of conducting a traffic study in October. Administration was instructed to reach out to the township to reiterate parameters, funding and date.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mr. Laible read 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. After which, he opened the floor to the public for comments on agenda items:  Mrs. Cindy Thies, parent of WE student, thanked the Board for looking into the security issues on campus and thanked Peter Davis for his assistance.

West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE – August 26, 2013

The following finance motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-13, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Rosenberg Seconded by Ms. Bachmann to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for June, 2013, as per the attached, in the amount of $5,225,173.36 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 June, 2013, 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 - 22F 4 West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE – August 26, 2013 – (Continued)

2. To approve the attached monthly transfer report for the 2012/2013 school year, as amended. Enclosures 23F – 24F

3. To approve the attached monthly transfer report for the 2013/2014 school year through August 23, 2013.

Enclosures 25F – 26F

4. To approve the bills and claims check number 017357 through check number 017499 and check number 017501 through check number 017593 and check number 510210 and check number 510208 through check number 510210 and check number 510213 through 510216. Payroll Fund check number 500401 through check number 500403. Void check numbers 017356, 017500. Totaling: $2,790,043.96. Enclosures 27F – 40F

5. To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2013. Enclosures 41F – 60F

6. To approve the Executive Session Minutes of July 15, 2013. Enclosure 61F

7. To approve the Special Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2013. Enclosures 62F – 63F

8. Whereas, the District, in compliance with competitive contracting process as described in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1 et seq., sought Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Team Physician for the 2013-2014 school year as outlined in the scope of services; and Whereas, said RFP was distributed to three qualified vendors on July 18, 2013 with a return date of August 5, 2013 on or before 3 p.m. to the district; and Whereas, the District received complete proposals from McInerney Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Institute, LLC and Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center; and Whereas, the evaluation committee comprised of Barbara Longo, Superintendent, Damion Macioci, Director of Athletics, and Marlene Wendolowski, Interim Business Administrator, met and assessed each proposal based on the evaluative criteria and scoring as set forth in the RFP; and Whereas, McInerney Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Institute, LLC received the highest evaluation criteria score based on their submission; Now Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves McInerney Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Institute, LLC as the Team Physician for the 2013-3014 school year to provide all services as outlined in the RFP.

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9. Be It Resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves Hackensack UMC Mountainside Family Practice Associates to serve as the school physician for the West Essex Regional School District for the 2013-2014 school year in accordance with the attached proposal, for an annual fee of $17,268.

Enclosures 64F – 65F

10. Be It Resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves McInerney Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Institute, LLC to provide services to sub-varsity teams for the 2013-2014 school year, as per the attached proposal.

Enclosure 66F

11. Be It Resolved that upon the recommendation the Board of Education approve the 2013-2014 IDEA grant application as presented in the amount of $282,704 and authorizes the Director of Special Services to submit it to the Department of Education.

12. To approve submission of the district’s application for the 2013-2014 school year for the following entitlement grants (through the NJ Department of Education, No Child Left Behind Act Consolidated Formula Sub grant):

Title I Part A $47,267 Title II Part A $15,875

13. To approve the refusal of the Title III funds for 2013-2014 school year in the amount of $1,031.

[NOTE: In order to receive these funds, our district would have to form a consortium totaling $10,000 in grant funds involving multiple districts.]

ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Smith Mrs. Storey and President Laible No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Fahey and Mrs. Wojtowicz

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West Essex Regional Board of Education BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – August 26, 2013

Prior to action on the following motions, Mrs. Wendolowski informed Board members that Item #7, authorizing New Wave Environmental to conduct soil testing in the high school maintenance facility, as per previous discussion, be added to the agenda, with the following action taken: Motion by Mrs. Smith Seconded by Mrs. Rosenberg to approve the following motion:

To approve adding Item #7, authorizing the additional soil sampling of the high school maintenance facility as proposed by New Wave Environmental for a total cost of $2,400, to the Building and Grounds portion of the agenda, and amending Item #3 by inserting the fee not to exceed $69,500.

ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Smith Mrs. Storey and President Laible No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Fahey and Mrs. Wojtowicz

The following buildings and grounds motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-7, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Smith Seconded by Mrs. Rosenberg to approve the following motions:

1. To approve DiCara/Rubino Architects as architect of record for the Partial Window Replacement at the West Essex Junior High School project, at a fee not to exceed $25,500.

2. To approve DiCara/Rubino Architects as architect of record for the Science Classroom Renovations and ADA Upgrades at the West Essex Junior High School project, at a fee not to exceed $85,000.

3. To approve DiCara/Rubino Architects as architect of record for the Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Room to Band Room Conversion at West Essex High School project, at a fee not to exceed $69,500.

4. Whereas, the Board of Education of The West Essex Regional School District, in the County of Essex, New Jersey (the “Board”), desires to proceed with school facilities projects consisting generally of: Partial Window Replacement at the West Essex Junior High School Whereas, the Board now seeks to take the initial steps in order to proceed with the Project:

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4. (continued) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows:

Section 1. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the Schematic Plans and Cost Estimates prepared in connection with the Project(s) and the Board further authorizes the submission of same to the Essex County Superintendent of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education for approval. If required, the Board further authorizes the submission of the Schematic Plans to the Municipal Planning Board for its review. Section 2. The Board hereby authorizes the amendment to its Long-Range Facilities Plan in order to reflect the proposed Project. Section 3. The School Administration and such other officers and agents of the Board as are necessary, including the Board Attorney, Bond Counsel and Architect, are hereby authorized to perform such other acts, to execute such other documents and to do such other things as are necessary to implement the determinations of the Board set forth in this resolution; including the submission of Information to the New Jersey Department of Education as set forth in Section 5 (d) of P.L. 2000, c72 in connection with receipt of a ROD 4 Grant with respect to the proposed Project(s). Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

5. Whereas, the Board of Education of The West Essex Regional School District, in the County of Essex, New Jersey (the “Board”), desires to proceed with school facilities projects consisting generally of: Science Classroom Renovations and ADA Upgrades at the West Essex Junior High School Whereas, the Board now seeks to take the initial steps in order to proceed with the Project: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: Section 1. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the Educational Specifications and the Project Application prepared in connection with the Project(s) and the Board further authorizes the submission of same to the Essex County Superintendent of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education for approval. Section 2. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the Schematic Plans and Cost Estimates prepared in connection with the Project(s) and the Board further authorizes the submission of same to the Essex County Superintendent of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education for approval. If required, the Board further authorizes the submission of the Schematic Plans to the Municipal Planning Board for its review.

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5. (continued) Section 3. The Board hereby authorizes the amendment to its Long-Range Facilities Plan in order to reflect the proposed Project. Section 4. The School Administration and such other officers and agents of the Board as are necessary, including the Board Attorney, Bond Counsel and Architect, are hereby authorized to perform such other acts, to execute such other documents and to do such other things as are necessary to implement the determinations of the Board set forth in this resolution; including the submission of Information to the New Jersey Department of Education as set forth in Section 5 (d) of P.L. 2000, c72 in connection with receipt of a ROD 4 Grant with respect to the proposed Project(s). Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

6. Whereas, The Board of Education of West Essex Regional School District in the County of Essex, New Jersey (the “Board”), desires to proceed with a school facilities project consisting generally of: Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Room to Band Room Conversion at West Essex High School Whereas, the Board now seeks to take the initial steps in order to proceed with the Project: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: Section 1. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26–3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the Educational Specifications prepared in connection with the project and the Board further authorizes the submission of same to the Essex County Superintendent of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education for approval. Section 2. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the Schematic Plans prepared in connection with the Project and the Board further authorizes the submission of same to the Essex County Superintendent of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education for approval. Section 3. The Board hereby authorizes the amendment to its Long-Range Facilities Plan in order to reflect the proposed Project. Section 4. The School Administration and such other officers and agents of the Board as are necessary, including the Board attorney, bond counsel and architect, are hereby authorized to perform such other acts, to execute such other documents and to do such other things as are necessary to implement the determinations of the Board set forth in this resolution. Including the submission of Information to the New Jersey Department of Education as set forth in Section 5(d) of P.L. 2000, c72 in connection with receipt of a grant with respect to the proposed Project.

7. Be it resolved that the Board of Education approves the additional soil sampling of the high school maintenance facility as proposed by New Wave Environmental for a total cost of $2,400.

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ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Smith Mrs. Storey and President Laible No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Fahey and Mrs. Wojtowicz

West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – August 26, 2013

The following personnel motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-40, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Ms. Bachmann Seconded by Mrs. Rosenberg to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the letter of resignation from Matthew Meyerkopf as a Mathematics teacher assigned to West Essex High School effective September 1, 2013.

2. To approve the letter of resignation from Stephanie Benson as a leave replacement Science teacher assigned to West Essex High School effective September 29, 2013.

3. To approve the letter of resignation from Michael D’Urso as a Special Education aide assigned to West Essex High School effective September 1, 2013.

4. To approve the letter of resignation from Fana Lelifanovska as a Special Education aide assigned to West Essex Middle School effective September 1, 2013.

5. To approve the appointment of Vee Popat as Teaching Instructional Supervisor of Fine Performing and Practical Arts assigned to the West Essex School District effective October 27, 2013 or sooner, if released from current contract, for the 2013/2014 school year, at an annual salary of $100,287, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork.

6. To approve Pamela Rizzi (MA) as an Art teacher assigned to West Essex High School, effective October 27, 2013 or sooner, if released from current contract, through June 30, 2014, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork, at an annual salary of $59,908 which is Step 1 of the 2013/2014 Master’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Ms. Rizzi replaces Eileen Dormer, who retired.]

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7. To approve Roger Jones (BA) as a Mathematics teacher assigned to West Essex High School, effective October 27, 2013 or sooner, if released from current contract, through June 30, 2014, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork, at an annual salary of $78,749 which is Step 13 of the 2013/2014 Bachelor’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Mr. Jones replaces Matthew Meyerkopf, who resigned.]

8. To approve the new starting salary for Special Education Personal/Classroom Aides as $16.50 effective September 1, 2013.

9. To approve the appointment of Alexandria Tamburo as a Classroom/Personal Aide assigned to West Essex Regional Middle School effective September 1, 2013, for the 2013/2014 school year, at the rate of $16.50 per hour, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork. [NOTE: Ms. Tamburo replaces Fana Lelifanvska, who resigned.]

10. To approve the appointment of Elodia Dioses as a Classroom/Personal Aide assigned to West Essex Regional High School effective September 1, 2013, for the 2013/2014 school year, at the rate of $16.50 per hour, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork. [NOTE: Ms. Dioses replaces Michael D’Urso, who resigned.]

11. To approve the appointment of Robert Faggiani as a Classroom/Personal Aide assigned to West Essex Regional High School effective September 1, 2013, for the 2013/2014 school year, at the rate of $16.50 per hour, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork. [NOTE: This is a NEW position.]

12. To approve the appointment of Michael Adamo as a substitute teacher/certificated aide assigned to West Essex Regional School District effective September 1, 2013, for the 2013/2014 school year, at the rate of $90 per day, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork.

13. To approve the appointment of Sara Zambelli as a substitute teacher/certificated aide assigned to West Essex Regional School District effective September 1, 2013, for the 2013/2014 school year, at the rate of $90 per day, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork.

14. To approve the appointment of Michael Adamo as a substitute teacher/certificated aide assigned to West Essex Regional School District effective September 1, 2013, for the 2013/2014 school year, at the rate of $90 per day, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork.

15. To approve the additional Instructional Council member for mileage reimbursement for the 2013/2014 school year according to Policy #3440, effective September 3, 2013: Pamela Hinman 11 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – August 26, 2013 – (Continued)

16. To approve the following Mentoring Position for the 2013/2014 school year: Shannon Decker for Dolores Vujaklija

17. To approve Sue Sherman, regular education teacher, and Gabriella Bauer, special education teacher, to participate in an IEP meeting on August 27, 2013 at a rate of 1/200th of their annual salary prorated, (at the contractual approved rate) upon prior approval by the Superintendent of Schools.

18. To approve the following Schedule B Middle School Advisors for the 2013/2014 school year, as per WEEA contract: Activity Stipend Applicants 7th Grade Class Advisor $3,084 J. Kelly 8th Grade Class Advisor $3,084 J. Maus-Colucci 8th Grade Trip Coordinator $314 J. Maus-Colucci Art Club – Middle School $1,997 R. Munch Art Show Activities $604 per person R. Munch Book Club – Middle School $365 C. Spinella Character Education Program $701 To Be Determined Dance Program $2,335 M. Mooney National Jr. Honor Society $281 To Be Determined Key Club Advisor $2,944 D. Mateyka Key Club Assistant $1,303 To Be Determined Knightlights Lit Magazine $996 J. Massa Math Counts $969 To Be Determined Music Activities – Band $3,020 R. Fitzke Music Activities - Choral $3,020 D. Mateyka Music Activities - Orchestra $3,020 A. Soares Music Activities - Small Ensemble $1,278 D. Mateyka Newspaper – Knightbytes $2,068 J. Massa Rogate $701 L. Ferrara Student Store $728 S. Sherman We Care Advisor $1,579 S. Corcoran Yearbook $4,205 R. Fitzke Detention/General Discipline $53 D. Bartello (MS) P. Frisch S. Sherman N. Carrozza Detention/Saturday $98 P. Frisch Disciplinarian/E-Dash D. Bartello S. Sherman N. Carrozza Library After-School Advisors $54 D. Bartello P. Frisch C. Spinella

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19. To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2013/2014 school year, as per WEEA contract: ACTIVITY STAFF MEMBER STIPEND 9th Grade Class Advisor (SHS) Amanda Procaccino 3,225 10th Grade Class Advisor (SHS) Dave Drozjock 3,505 11th Grade Class Advisor (SHS) Anthony Minnella 3,758 12th Grade Class Advisor (SHS) Chris Benacquista 4,197 Art Club (SHS) To Be Determined 1,997 Jameson, Minnella, Oberg, 604 per Art Show Activities (per person) (SHS/JHS) Procaccino person Book Club (SHS) Chris Hermosilla & Nicola Szpila (split) 365 Chaperones (per non fundraising events) Sherman/Bruffy/McDonough/ 80 per (SHS/JHS) Minnella/Perez event Paglia/McDonough/McGlynn/ 49 per Committee Meeting Attendance (SHS/JHS) Sherman meeting Dance Company Advisor (SHS) Shaun Salmon 5,749 DECA Advisor (SHS) To Be Determined 1,796 Frisch/Fardin/Paglia/Perez 53 per Detention/General Disciplinarian (SHS) Sherman/Carrozza/Bruffy/ session McDonough Detention/Saturday Disciplinarian/E-Dash Sherman/ Frisch/ Fardin/ 98 per Detention Barbone/McDonough/Perez/ session Carrozza/Paglia/Bruffy Drama Advisor/Director (SHS) Christa Sorrentino 1,599 Drama Stage Crew Advisor (per drama) (SHS) Lee Oberg 1,598 English Honor Society To Be Determined 558 Kristen Cammarano & Erica Pelusio Essex County Mathematics League (SHS) (split) 548 FBLA (SHS) per person Sue Sherman 1,049 Gay-Straight Alliance Caroline Blanchard 600 Honor Society (SHS) Cassie Lo 1,812 Key Club Advisor (SHS) Jill Schneck 2,944 Key Club Assistant (SHS) Janice Emering 1,303 Library After School Advisors (SHS) Rich/Frisch/Fardin/Perez/Emering/ Carozza/Sherman/Zuppa 54 Music Club Christa Sorrentino 558 Music Activities - Band (SHS) John Scozzaro 3,020 Music Activities - Choral (SHS) Christa Sorrentino 3,020 Music Activities - Orchestra (SHS) Alex Soares 3,020 Music Activities: Small Ensemble (SHS) Donna Mateyka 1,278 Musical: Choreographer (SHS) Shaun Salmon 2,301 Musical: Director (SHS) Christa Sorrentino 3,197 Musical: Music Director/Rehearsal Pianist (SHS) Donna Mateyka 2,301

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19. (continued) To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2013/2014 school year, as per WEEA contract: ACTIVITY STAFF MEMBER STIPEND Musical: Pit Band Coordinator (SHS) John Scozzaro 1,918 Musical: Stage Crew Advisor (SHS) Lee Oberg 3,197 National Art Honor Society (SHS) To Be Determined 373 National Engineering Design Challenge (SHS) Richard Bettini 799 Newspaper Advisor Wessex Wire (SHS) Cassie Lo 5,610 Photography Amanda Procaccino 1,200 Quiz Bowl To Be Determined 2,000 Robotics Club Assistant (SHS) To Be Determined 1,245 Robotics Club (SHS) Richard Bettini 1,866 Roundtable Literary Magazine (SHS) Szpila/Hermosilla 1,083 Science Olympics Physics (SHS) To Be Determined 750 Student Council Advisor (SHS) Andrea Llauget 3,988 Student Productions Art Director (SHS) To Be Determined 2,555 Student Productions Technical Director (SHS) To Be Determined 3,171 Student Store (SHS) Neil Fardin 728 WE Care Wendy Bruffy/Deana Lippi (split) 1,579 Winter Guard To Be Determined 4,943 World Language: Chinese Club/Honor Society To Be Determined $558 World Language: French Club/Honor Society Ruth Bolger 558 World Language: Italian Club/Honor Society Lucia Bazzarelli 558

World Language: Latin Club/Honor Society To Be Determined 558 World Language: Spanish Club/Honor Society To Be Determined 558 Yearbook Advisor Milestone Marjorie Jameson 5,610 Youth & Government Caroline Blanchard 1,200

20. To approve the following English Writing Lab tutors and alternates, at a rate of $54 per session, for the 2013/2014 school year: Neil Fardin Cassie Lo Nicola Szpila

ALTERNATE Alicia Perez Toni Ann Zuppa

21. To rescind Personnel Motion #43 previously approved at the June 17, 2013 Board meeting approving the special education teacher aides to work 5.5 hours for the 2013/2014 school year.

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22. As recommended by the Superintendent of Schools to issue contracts to all special education teacher aides for the 2013/2014 school year, according to the enclosed list. Enclosure 1P

23. To approve the sidebar agreement between the West Essex Regional Board of Education and the West Essex Education Association requiring an additional twenty (20) minutes instruction per day in mathematics for the 2013/2014 school year. Enclosures 2P – 3P

24. To approve the sidebar agreement between the West Essex Regional Board of Education and the West Essex Education Association that replaces a daily duty/professional period for middle school special education teachers with a daily communication/professional period for the 2013/2014 school year. Enclosures 4P – 6P

25. To approve the following Middle School teachers for one-half of 6th period assignments for the 2013/2014 school year at the negotiated rate of $3,875, as per WEEA contracts: Math Extended 7 RC Nicole Fourounjian Math Extended 7 Tricia McCambridge Math Extended 7 Sheryl Phillips Pre-Algebra Extended Kathy Morrissey Pre-Algebra Extended Maria Smith Pre-Algebra Extended Linda Welfel

26. To approve the following Middle School teachers for 6th period assignments for the 2013/2014 school year at the negotiated rate of $7,750, as per WEEA contracts: ICS Science Jennifer Kelly French Ruth Bolger Spanish 7 Anna Barbone Spanish 7 Raquel Williams Reading-Special Education Ruth Caputo

27. To approve the following High School teachers for 6th period assignments for the 2013/2014 school year at the negotiated rate of $7,750, as per WEEA contract: Physics CPA Wendy Fink Physics CPA Taciana Barros Chemistry CPA Denise D’Meo Italian I Neil Carrozza Italian III Honors Claudia Kaja Italian V AP Lucia Bazzarelli US History II AP Caroline Blanchard Reading-Special Education Cyndy McDonough ICS English 10 Patrick McGlynn Strategies Applications Period 5 Dina Bechtold 15 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – August 26, 2013 – (Continued)

28. To approve the following High School teachers for 2/5th’s of 6th period assignments for WE Connect for the 2013/2014 school year, at the stipend amount of $3,100, as per WEEA contract: English I Bonnie Jing English II Brian McNaught English III Alicia Perez English IV Toni Ann Zuppa US History I Chris Benacquista US History II Bob Muller World History Leon Samuels Algebra I Kristen Cammarano Algebra II Erica Pelusio Discrete Math Jenny Thom-Carroll Geometry Jason Lerner Biology Daniela Colabelli Chemistry Deanna Lippi Environmental Jamie Wall Spanish I Rosa Lazzaro Health (all 4 levels) Dominick Linsalato

29. To approve Ruth Caputo to attend one day of in-house training at 1/200th of her annual contractual salary in preparation for “Read Naturally”, a new special Education Reading course, which will be implemented in the 2013/2014 school year.

30. To rescind the appointment of Dominique Musacchio as an Assistant Girls Soccer Coach for the 2013/2014 Fall season previously approved at the July 15, 2013 Board meeting. [NOTE: Ms. Musacchio has informed Administration she is declining the position.]

31. To rescind the appointment of Jason Freda as an Assistant Football Coach for the 2013/2014 Fall season previously approved at the June 17, 2013 Board meeting. [NOTE: Mr. Freda has informed Administration he is declining the position.]

32. To rescind the appointment of Michael Altomare as an 7/8 Boys’ Soccer Coach for the 2013/2014 Fall season previously approved at the July 15, 2013 Board meeting. [NOTE: Mr. Altomare has informed Administration he is declining the position.]

33. To rescind the appointment of Bettina Mianulli as an 7/8 Girls’ Soccer Coach for the 2013/2014 Fall season previously approved at the July 15, 2013 Board meeting.

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34. To approve the following 2013/2014 Fall Coaching appointments:

SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND

Football Anthony Lambo Assistant Coach 5 $7,852 Matthew Candarella Volunteer - - Michael D’Urso Volunteer - - Ryan Logan-Magnusson Volunteer - - Boys Soccer Robert Faggiano Assistant Coach 1 $5,480 Brian McCarthy Assistant Coach 3 6,226 Girls Soccer Bettina Mianulli Assistant Coach 2 $5,854 Field Hockey Noel Gomez Volunteer - - Cheerleading Courtney Serpone Assistant Coach 1 $2,379 7/8 Boys’ Soccer Roger Jones 7/8th Grade 5 $5,726 7/8 Girls Soccer Deana Hagel 7/8th Grade 1 $5,130

35. To rescind the appointment of Tim Glenn as an 7/8 Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2013/2014 Winter season previously approved at the June 17, 2013 Board meeting.

36. To approve the following 2013/2014 Winter Coaching appointments:

SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND

Ice Hockey

Peter Reveille Assistant Coach 5 $6,969

Girls’ Basketball

Tim Glenn Assistant Coach 5 $6,969

7/8 Girls’ Basketball

Katelyn Shaw 7/8th Grade 2 $5,277 Fencing

Roger Jones Head Coach 5 $6,367

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37. To approve the following 2013/2014 Spring Coaching appointments:

SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND

Baseball Scott Illiano Head Coach 5 $9,358 Eric Johnson Assistant Coach 5 6,250 James Whalen Assistant Coach 5 6,612 Steven Trongone Assistant Coach 5 6,612 7/8 Baseball Thomas Lancaster 7/8th Grade 5 $5,726 Softball Andrea Mondadori Head Coach 5 $9,358 Jason Ahmed Assistant Coach 5 6,612 Domenick Linsalato Assistant Coach 5 6,250 7/8 Softball Natalie Franzi 7/8th Grade 3 $5,130

Boys Lacrosse Timothy Glenn Head Coach 5 $9,358 Timothy Martin Assistant Coach 5 6,612 Justin Schwindel Assistant Coach 5 6,250 James Quinless Assistant Coach 5 6,612 Girls Lacrosse Jill Cosse Head Coach 5 $9,358 Toni Ann Cavallo Assistant Coach 5 6,612 Bettina Mianulli Assistant Coach 3 5,673 Jarrod Cappello Assistant Coach 5 6,612 Golf Thomas Kenny Head Coach 3 $5,773 Boys Tennis Don Albanese Head Coach 5 $8,132 Jason Freda Assistant Coach 4 5,130 Boys Volleyball William Humes Head Coach 5 $9,938 Bryan McNaught Assistant Coach 3 5,480 Boys Track Anthony Emering Head Coach 3 $8,451 Ronald Rowe Assistant Coach 5 6,969 Chris Benacquista Assistant Coach 5 6,969 Girls’ Track Leon Samuels Head Coach 3 $8451 Anthony Lambo Assistant Coach 5 6,969 Jenna Maus-Colucci Assistant Coach 3 5,480 B/G Spring Track Timothy Cullen Assistant Coach 2 $5,480

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37. (continued)To approve the following 2013/2014 Spring Coaching appointments:

SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND

7/8th Grade Track Greg Ruggiero 7/8th Grade 4 $5,277 Allison Pinadella 7/8th Grade 3 5,130 Strength Coach David Drozjock Head Coach 5 $6,367

38. To approve the following movement on the guide for the 2013/2014 school year, effective September 1, 2013: From To Scozzaro, John $59,619 $61,145 BA15 MA Step 2 Step 2

From To Drozjock, David $92,393 $98,200 B15 M15 Step AL2 Step AL2

From To Cullen, Timothy $63,615 $65,780 MA M15 Step 4 Step 4

39. To amend Personnel Motion #31 previously approved at the June 17, 2013 Board meeting approving Michael D’Urso as Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2013/2014 Winter season to reflect a stipend of: $5,854. All other details of the resolution remain the same.

40. To amend Personnel Motion #15 previously approved at the July 15, 2013 Special Board meeting approving substitutes for the 2013/2014 school year, to read as follows: at the rate of $90.00 per day for substitute teacher/certificated aide, $80.00 per day for substitute aide and $125.00 per day for substitute nurse. All other details of the motion remain the same.

ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Smith Mrs. Storey and President Laible No: None Abstain: Mrs. Storey (#18, #19, #34, #36 & #37 Only) Absent: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Fahey and Mrs. Wojtowicz

19 West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – August 26, 2013

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. Storey Seconded by Mrs. Rosenberg to approve the following motions:

1. To approve all Curricula Grades 7 – 12 in all content areas for the 2013/2014 school year.

2. To approve the following requests for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Bauer, Gabriella Designing & Rutgers Tuesday Conference Fee: Implementing Student University 10/1/13 $270.00 Training Plans Morris Thru Personal Expenses: Plains, NJ Thursday Not to Exceed $60.00 10/3/13 (mileage/tolls) Bauer, Gabriella Federal Wage/Hour/ Rutgers Wednesday Conference Fee: $90.00 Wage Payment/Child University 10/16/13 Personal Expenses: Labor Law, Regs & Edison, NJ Not to Exceed $28.00 Hazardous Orders (mileage/tolls) Course Bauer, Gabriella NJ Wage/Hour/Wage Rutgers Thursday Conference Fee: $90.00 Payment/Child Labor University 10/24/13 Personal Expenses: Law, Regs & Hazardous Edison, NJ Not to Exceed $28.00 Orders Course (mileage/tolls) Bauer, Gabriella OSHA Plus Rutgers Monday Conference Fee: University 10/28/13 $185.00 Edison, NJ thru Personal Expenses: Tuesday Not to Exceed $56.00 10/29/13 (mileage/tolls) Hoebee, Juliann FEA/NJPS/NJASCO Fall Ocean Thursday Conference Fee: Conference Place 10/17/13 $275.00 Resort Thru Long Friday Branch, NJ 10/18/13 Hoebee, Juliann FEA Developing SGO’s Ocean Wednesday Conference Fee: Place 09/25/13 $149.00 Resort Long Branch, NJ

3. To approve the following out-of-district student for a 2013/2014 school year program: Student ID#101633 West Orange Public Tuition--$60,308 Schools September 9—June 18, 554 Pleasant Valley Way 2014 West Orange, NJ 07052 7:30 a.m.—2:15 p.m. 973-669-5301

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4. To approve the Ridgefield Board of Education as a provider of occupational and physical therapy services for Student ID# 502013 for the 2013/2014 school year at a rate of $100.00 per session for each service.

5. To approve JSDD (Jewish Services for Developmental Disabled) as a provider of the Wellness and Enrichment day program for out-of-district student ID# 506712. The yearly program fee is $4,800 for the 2013/2014 school year.

6. To approve moving forward with Flexible/Rotating Scheduling, as outlined in the proposal presented at the June 17, 2013 Board meeting, to be implemented for the 2014/2015 school year.

ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Smith Mrs. Storey and President Laible No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Fahey and Mrs. Wojtowicz

West Essex Regional Board of Education MISCELLANEOUS – August 26, 2013

The following miscellaneous motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Item 1, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mr. Rubinich Seconded by Ms. Bachmann to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the 2013/2014 transportation bus routes, as appended.

Enclosures 1M – 31M

ROLL CALL: Yes: Ms. Bachmann, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr. Rubinich, Mrs. Smith Mrs. Storey and President Laible No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Antonucci, Mrs. Fahey and Mrs. Wojtowicz

21 West Essex Regional Board of Education MISCELLANEOUS – August 26, 2013 – (Continued)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mr. Laible opened the floor to the public for comments on non-agenda items. Hearing none, he closed the floor and resumed the meeting.

Mr. Rubinich commented relative to Violence and Vandalism updates/reports.

Mrs. Wendolowski thanked Board members for the opportunity to serve as Interim Business Administrator for the District. She commended the Board for cohesively working to provide a safe and challenging learning environment for West Essex students.

Board members discussed revisiting the “paperless” issue.

Motion to adjourn by Mr. Rubinich Seconded by Ms. Bachmann at 9:25PM.

ADJOURN: There being no further business before this Board of Education, BE IT RESOLVED that this public meeting be adjourned.

______President

______Interim Board Secretary/School Business Administrator

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