WYCKOFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
241 MORSE AVENUE WYCKOFF, NEW JERSEY 07481
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This is a formal notification that a Regular Business Meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Wyckoff, County of Bergen, New Jersey, will be held on Monday, June 21, 2021, 6:30 pm at Eisenhower Middle School, 344 Calvin Court, Wyckoff, New Jersey 07481.
Patricia Salvati, C.P.A. Board Secretary Regular Business Meeting June 21, 2021 6:30 pm 5:00 pm Private Executive Meeting
FORMAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING * Additions/Revisions
I. Call meeting to order and roll call:
Frank Louis Renee Daniel Timothy Georgina Robert Barbagallo Cicerchia Kaspar McHugh Murtha Nico Francin PRESENT ABSENT
Presiding officer’s announcement regarding notification of this meeting to the public: “In compliance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of New Jersey, at least 48 hours prior notice of the meeting stating time, dates, and location has been sent to The Record and posted on the District’s website in accordance with N.J.S.A.10: 4-8(b) and guidance from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services.
A. Flag Salute
B. Presentations 1. Lincoln School Grade 3 Passion Projects 2. Recognition of Retirements 3. Student Safety Data System ~ Reporting for Period 1 – Stacey Linzenbold
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II. COMMUNICATION ON AGENDA ITEMS
When recognized by the President, please state your name and address prior to commenting on an agenda item.
All meetings at which the Board transacts official business must be public (18A:10-6). As stated in Board Policy: “Meetings of the Board are conducted for the purpose of carrying on the business of the schools and, therefore, are not public meetings, but meetings held in public.”
Therefore, once oral communication is closed by the President, no other questions or comments will be permitted until the “Oral Communication” portion at the end of the agenda. At that time, questions do not have to be confined to agenda items.
III. BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRS 1. Human Resources Committee – Ms. Kaspar 2. Facilities Committee – Mr. Cicerchia 3. Finance Committee – Mr. Murtha
V. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 1. Enrollment/Suspensions 2. Comments on Agenda Items
VI. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Curriculum and Instruction
VII. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
The following items are being presented as a consent agenda and will, therefore, be voted as one motion. If any Board Member wishes to have an item voted on separately, it will be removed from the Consent Motion. Once the Consent Motion has been introduced and seconded, Board Members may discuss any of the following items. Motion to approve the following Action Items:
Moved by: ______Seconded by: ______Roll Call:
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Frank Louis Renee Daniel Timothy Georgina Robert Barbagallo Cicerchia Kaspar McHugh Murtha Nico Francin YES NO
A. FISCAL MANAGEMENT
1. Minutes as follows: a. April 26, 2021 – Private Executive Meeting b. April 26, 2021 – Regular Business Meeting/Public Budget Hearing c. May 10, 2021 – Private Executive Meeting d. May 10, 2021 – Regular Business Meeting e. May 24, 2021 – Private Executive Meeting f. May 24, 2021 – Special Meeting
2. To approve the Bill List as follows:
DATE DESCRIPTION WARRANT NO. AMOUNT 05/15/21 Payroll - Net Pay Wire Transfer $ 710,986.77 05/15/21 Payroll - Agency Wire Transfer $ 462,002.11 05/15/21 Payroll - FICA Wire Transfer $ 85,131.77 05/30/21 Payroll - Net Pay Wire Transfer $ 682,927.15 05/30/21 Payroll - Agency Wire Transfer $ 458,562.49 05/30/21 Payroll - FICA Wire Transfer $ 82,793.80 05/24/21 Bills List 29322-29415 $ 680,136.11 06/01/21 Health Benefits Wire Transfer $ 439,040.25 06/07/21 Bills List 29416-29517 $ 619,439.30 06/15/21 Payroll - Net Pay Wire Transfer $ 764,170.91 06/15/21 Payroll - Agency Wire Transfer $ 472,470.74 06/15/21 Payroll - FICA Wire Transfer $ 90,036.10 06/21/21 Bills List- Void 29518-29606 $ - 06/21/21 Bills List- Reprint 29607-29695 $ 174,097.01
3. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the budgetary transfers.
4. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education acknowledges and accepts the certification from the Board Secretary that as of months ending April 30, 2021 and May 31, 2021, no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education acknowledges that it receives and accepts the Board Secretary’s and Cash Reports for the months ending April 30, 2021 and May 31, 2021 and certifies that the reports indicate that no major account or fund is over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
5. To approve, with gratitude, the acceptance of gifts.
To: Sicomac School From: Sicomac PTO Portable Voice Amplifiers $1,066.00 Gaga Pit and Balls $1,777.46 From: Sicomac Student Council Gaga Pit and Balls $400.00
To: Coolidge School From: Daniel Coughlin - Eagle Scout Project Refurbish the Coolidge School nature path Donation
From: Coolidge PTO Dan Gutman Book for Students: Miss Aker is a $1,100.00 Maker Year-End Italian Ice Celebration $800.00 Birthday Books for Students $245.00 Movie Screen Rental for School Musical $1,458.42 Bookshelves $600.00 Two Pop-Up Canopies $218.00 TOTAL $4,421.42
6. To approve the agreement between the Wyckoff Board of Education and Lerch, Vinci & Higgins as the Board’s Auditor for the 2021-2022 School Year not to exceed the following rates. Partners $150 - $175 per hour Managers $125 - $140 per hour Senior Accountant/Supervisors $90 - $115 per hour Staff Accountants $75 - $85 per hour Other Personnel $45 per hour
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7. To approve the agreement between the Wyckoff Board of Education and Phoenix Advisors for Continuing Disclosure Agent Services and designation of the Board’s Independent Registered Municipal Advisor for the 2021-2022 School Year at a fee of $1,000.
8. To approve the Risk Management Consultant Professional Services Agreement appointing Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. as the Board's Risk Management Insurance Consultant to the Northeast Bergen County School Board Insurance Group for the 2021-2022 school year.
9. To approve the lease agreement for a Pitney Bowes DM 400C Postage Machine for a 48-month period at a cost of $162.93 per month.
10. * Pursuant to PL 2015, Chapter 47, the Wyckoff Board of Education intends to renew, award, or permit to expire contracts previously awarded by the Board of Education. These contracts are, have been, and will continue to be in full compliance with all State and Federal Statutes and Regulations; in particular, New Jersey Title 18A:18 et. seq., NJAC Chapter 23, and Federal Procurement Regulations 2CFR Part 200.317 et. seq.
11. To approve the three year agreement with Systems 3000 Inc. for licensing on Visual Fund Accounting, Visual Personnel, and Visual Payroll software.
12. To approve the School Physician Agreement between the Wyckoff Board of Education and Dr. Dolores Buli for the 2021-2022 school year at an annual fee of $8,000.00.
13. To accept the funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and submit an application for the 2021-2022 School Year as per the Notification of Grant Award: Basic Program – District $395,261 Basic Program – Nonpublic $ 76,106 Preschool Program – District $ 24,372 Preschool Program – Nonpublic $ -0-
14. To accept the funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and to submit the application for the 2021-2022 school year: Title II Part A- District $17,242 Title II Part A- St. Elizabeth $1,583 Title II Part A- Eastern Christian $1,917
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15. To authorize the Board of Education of the Wyckoff Township Public Schools, Wyckoff, New Jersey, to participate in the Oakland consortium under the ESEA Title III program for the 2021-2022 school year.
16. To accept the funding under the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) for the 2021-2022 school year: Title III- District $2,598 Title III- Eastern Christian $200
17. In accordance with Wyckoff Board Policy #5111 Eligibility of Resident and Non- Resident Students, to approve the tuition contract for the child of Staff Member #4093 to attend the Wyckoff School District, at the pro-rated Annual Regular Tuition Rate for staff nonresident students of $3,649.00 for the 2021- 2022 school year: S.C. - Grade 7, Eisenhower Middle School
18. To approve the request for tax levy payments for the 2021-2022 school year in accordance with the following schedule:
2021 2022 July $ 3,238,002.72 January $ 3,238,002.57 August $ 4,047,503.40 February $ 4,047,503.23 September $ 3,238,002.72 March $ 3,238,002.55 October $ 3,238,002.72 April $ 3,238,002.55 November $ 3,238,002.72 May $ 3,238,002.55 December $ 3,238,002.72 June $ 3,238,002.55
Total $ 20,237,517.00 Total $ 20,237,516.00
19. WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 6A:23A-14.3, the Wyckoff Board of Education (“the Board”) may, by resolution, supplement a capital reserve and/or maintenance reserve account through a transfer of unanticipated revenue and/or unexpended line-item appropriation amounts during the period of June 1 through June 30 for withdrawal in subsequent school years; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined to retain as year-end unreserved, undesignated fund balance for the year end June 30, 2021 an amount not to exceed the State allowable 3.5% cap plus an additional $650,000 with the excess above this amount to be deposited reserves as into Capital Reserve, in an amount not to exceed the maximum allowable amount set forth in the
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Board's Long Range Facility Plan, subject to the verification upon completion of the Audit;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make these transfers consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
20. To approve the following State Contract or Cooperative Vendors for purchases that exceed the bid threshold:
Altice Business/Cablevision Lightpath ‒ Telecommunication Services Atra Janitorial Supplies ‒ Custodial Supplies Bio-Shine, Inc. ‒ Custodial Supplies Candoris Technologies LLC ‒ Technology CDW Government Inc. ‒ Technology Commercial Interiors Direct ‒ Furniture School Specialty LLC, ‒ School Supplies SHI International Corp. ‒ Technology VIRCO, Inc. ‒ Furniture
B. OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
1. To approve the following change order from Lanyi & Tevald, Inc. for the Nurse’s Suite Renovations at Coolidge School:
C.O.# DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1 3/26/2021 Credit for labor and materials – eliminated ($3,035.22)
cubicle curtains from scope of work.
The original Contract Sum was $221,500.00. The new Contract Sum including this Change Order will be $218,464.78.
2. To acknowledge the Spring 2020-2021 School Year Emergency Bus Evacuation Drills which took place as follows:
Sicomac 4/22/2021 9:00 am Front Entrance #E913–Preschool AM Session Mr. Raimo 4/22/2021 11:35 am Front Entrance #E913-Preschool PM Session Mr. Raimo 4/22/2021 8:50 am Front Entrance #E110s – LLD Students Mr. Raimo Eisenhower 5/21/2021 8:00 am Side of Building #151,152,153,154 & 156 Ms. McLean
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3. To approve the proposal from Jake Containers for the rental of 5 storage containers at a cost of $100 per month per container effective July 1, 2021.
4. To approve the renewal of the agreement between the Wyckoff Board of Education and Edvocate, Inc. for consulting services for the District’s Custodial Facilities Services program at an annual cost of $14,556 for the 2021-2022 school year.
5. To accept the proposal from Edvocate, Inc. for consulting services for RFP Process Management of the District’s Custodial and Management Services Operations at a discounted professional fee of $9,346.00.
6. To approve the submission of the Lead Testing Program Statement of Assurance (SOA) for the 2020-2021 school year to the Interim Executive County Superintendent.
7. To approve the alternate method of compliance, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3(h)4ii, by providing a toilet room adjacent to or outside the Washington School Kindergarten classrooms in lieu of individual toilet rooms in each classroom. Student use of the toilet room will be supervised by an aide.
8. To approve the alternate method of compliance, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3(h)4ii and 4iii, by providing a toilet room adjacent to or outside the Sicomac School Kindergarten classrooms in lieu of individual toilet rooms in each classroom. Student use of the toilet room will be supervised by an aide.
9. To approve the alternate method of compliance, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3(h)4ii and 4iii, by providing a toilet room adjacent to or outside the Lincoln School Kindergarten classrooms in lieu of individual toilet rooms in each classroom. Student use of the toilet room will be supervised by an aide.
10. To approve the Agreement between the Wyckoff Board of Education and Bergen County Technical Schools Board of Education for technology support services for the period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
C. PERSONNEL
The Superintendent’s recommendation in regard to personnel matters:
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1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education accepts the following resignations:
a. To accept, with regret, the resignation of Chelsea Bishay, Grade 7 Science Teacher, Eisenhower Middle School, effective June 30, 2021.
b. To accept, with regret, the resignation of Olivia Blomstrom, Special Education Aide, Lincoln School, effective June 30, 2021.
c. To accept the resignation and the terms and conditions of the Release Agreement of Damien Villeneuve, Instrumental Music Teacher, Eisenhower Middle School, effective June 1, 2021.
2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education accepts the following leave request notifications:
a. To approve the parental leave request of Staff Member #5494 from an approximate effective date of October 8, 2021 through an approximate end date of March 11, 2022.
b. To approve the extension of the medical leave Staff Member #5649 from June 7, 2021 to June 30, 2021.
c. To approve the extension of the medical leave of Staff Member #5101 from May 25, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
d. To approve the extension of the medical leave request of Staff Member #4187 from June 2, 2021 to June 14, 2021.
3. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education accepts the appointments indicated below for the following certificated staff under the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 et. seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39.17 et.seq.; N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et.seq. All appointments are contingent upon reference checks in accordance with P.L. 2018, c.5. and clearance of all required documentation prior to the start date:
a. To approve the appointment of Sydney Jones, Grade 5 Teacher, Coolidge School, M.A. Step 4, $63,188 effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
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b. To approve the appointment of Brenda Robinson, Kindergarten Teacher, Lincoln School, B.A. Step 1, $57,022 effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
c. To approve the appointment of Amanda Barone, Kindergarten Teacher, Coolidge School, M.A. Step 13, $76,538 effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
d. To approve the appointment of Kelly LaFronz, Grade 1 Teacher, Lincoln School, M.A. Step 3, $62,688 effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
e. To approve the appointment of Ashley Gonzalez, Guidance Counselor, Washington School, M.A. Step 1, $62,022, effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
f. To approve the appointment of Matthew Salisbury, Instrumental Teacher, Eisenhower Middle School, M.A. Step 1, $62,022 effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
g. * To approve the appointment of Tiffany Collins, Grade 7 Language Arts Teacher, Eisenhower Middle School, B.A. Step 3, $57,688 effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
h. To approve the appointment of Caryn Karsos, Grade 5 Teacher, Washington School, B.A. Step 12, $67,038 effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
i. To approve the appointment of Michael Esposito, Math Interventionist, Sicomac School, B.A. Step 1, $57,022 effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
4. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education accepts the appointments indicated below for the following instructional, special education, playground or cafeteria aides under the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 et. seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39.17 et.seq.; N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et.seq. All appointments are contingent upon reference checks in accordance with P.L. 2018, c.5. and clearance of all required documentation prior to the start date:
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a. To approve the appointment of Eva Los, Playground/Recess Aide, Sicomac School, $16.25 per hour, 5 days per week, effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
5. To approve the reassignment of Melissa Mendes from Grade 5 Washington School to Math Interventionist, Coolidge School, effective September 1, 2021.
6. To approve the reassignment of Tara Kramer from Grade 4, Washington School to Math Interventionist, Washington School, effective September 1, 2021.
7. To approve the reassignment of Stacey Linzenbold from Supervisor of Special Projects to Assistant Principal, Eisenhower Middle School, with an annual salary of $146,722 effective July 1, 2021.
8. To approve the reassignment of Kathleen Moschella from Grade 5 Teacher, Sicomac School to Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, District, effective September 1, 2021.
9. To approve the reassignment of Stephanie Branciforte from Grade 5 Teacher, Sicomac School to Instructional Coach, Sicomac School effective September 1, 2021.
10. To approve up to 30 hours, at her hourly rate, for Beth Lancellotti to fulfill the duties as Preschool Coordinator for the 2021-2022 school year.
11. To approve up to 20 hours, at her hourly rate, for Linda Moor to fulfill the duties as the Fairleigh Dickinson University Orton Coordinator for the fall and winter semesters of the 2021-2022 school year.
12. To approve up to 20 hours, at her hourly rate, for Susan Yadoff to fulfill the duties as Nurse Coordinator for the 2021-2022 school year.
13. To approve Lauren McCarthy to serve as Special Education Team Leader for the 2021-2022 school year at the contracted yearly rate of $3,000.
14. To approve up to 20 hours, at her hourly rate, for Sheila McLean to serve as School Safety Specialist for the 2021-2022 school year.
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15. To approve the contract of Grace White, Assistant Superintendent, from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 as approved by the Interim County Superintendent of Schools.
16. To approve the contract of Patricia Salvati, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 as approved by the Interim County Superintendent of Schools.
17. To approve the renewal appointment of Grace White as Acting Principal, Eisenhower Middle School effective July 1, 2021.
18. To approve the Non-Affiliate Salaries for the 2021-2022 school year as follow:
NAME POSITION 2021-2022 SALARY Exec. Asst. to the Barkauskas, Susan Superintendent $102,466² Doidge, Christine Nurse - Lincoln School $57,792 Supervisor Buildings and Doller, John Grounds $121,757 Exec. Asst. to the School Dwyer, Jacqueline Business Admin $76,679² Ingrasci, Catherine Data Records Secretary $69,470² District Data Specialist/IT Jurgens, Priscilla Manager $92,898¹ Admin Asst. to Assistant Landel, Patricia Superintendent $58,747 Rizzo, Jaimee BCBA $86,408 Viola, Jessica Asst. School Business Admin. $97,479 Vroom, Susan Payroll/Benefits Manager $85,845² ¹ plus $1,000 Longevity ² plus $1,500 Longevity
19. To rescind the appointment of Nancy Williams as the 2021 Summer Academies Nurse.
20. To approve the appointment of Lorraine Antonucci as 2021 Summer Academies School Nurse to be paid up to 9 days at a daily salary of $200.
21. * To approve the appointment of Noreen Carey as 2021 Summer Academies School Nurse to be paid up to 21 days at a daily salary of $200.
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22. To approve the following staff members as 2021 Spring Club Advisors to be paid at the approved club hourly rate of $33.00. Kerry Graziano Kristen Macchio
23. To approve Kristen Macchio as the Eisenhower Middle School Science Facilitator at the approved pro-rated rate of $6,000, effective May 19, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
24. To approve up to an additional 20 hours each, at their hourly rate, for Sheila McLean, Kellie Wilks-Ramundo, and Suzanne Dobson to cover the responsibilities of Staff Member #5373 for the months of May and June 2021.
25. To approve up to 7 hours each, at the hourly rate of $40.00 for Marc DeBlock and Angelo Bonavitacola to set up the sound system and livestreaming for the Eisenhower 8th Grade Awards Ceremony and the Eisenhower Middle School Promotion.
26. To approve up to 10 hours each, at their hourly rate, for Lynn Wiebe, Anne Mapes, and Pamela Noblin to assist with the responsibilities of Staff Member #5373.
27. To approve Rebecca Kim, Kristen Macchio, Alyssa Mangino and Marc DeBlock to assist with the responsibilities of Staff Member #5101, one period per day, at a rate of .2 times the minimum salary of the column on which they are placed, effective May 26, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
28. To approve Michael Sasson and Catherine Savery to assist with the responsibilities of Staff Member #5567, one period per day, at a rate of .2 times the minimum salary of the column on which each are placed, prorated with an effective date of June 4, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
29. To approve the following staff members, to be paid at the hourly rate of $40.00 for the 2021 Summer Academy Program.
HOURS TEACHER # OF CLASSES Not to Exceed Brenda Robinson 5 50 hours Deanna Walker 10 100 hours Catherine Savery 3 (additional) 30 hours
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Annemarie Angiello 5 (additional) 50 hours
Kelly LaFronz 10 100 hours
Michael Rainere 10 75 hours
30. To approve the following staff members to be paid at their hourly rate for the 2021 Summer ESY Program.
HOURS
TEACHER/AIDE Not to Exceed
Melissa Cadicina (Aide) 45 hours
Beth Lancellotti (Teacher) 20 hours Kathleen Moschella (Teacher) 10 hours
31. To approve the 2021 Summer Curriculum Hours for the following staff members:
POSITION NAME HOURS NOT TO EXCEED MATH K-5 Instructional Coach Michele Velez 10 Instructional Coach Jennifer Ascrizzi 15 Instructional Coach Jigisha Vyas 15 Kindergarten Jayne Ramirez 15 Kindergarten Kylene Cognetta 15 Grade 1 Sarah Chopey 20 Grade 1 Ellen Calamito 20 Grade 2 Amanda Harrington 15 Grade 2 Kelly Wogisch 15 Grade 3 Kimberly Donatello 15 Grade 3 Monica Sangiorgi 15 Grade 5 Melissa Mendes 15 GRAMMAR/LANGUAGE DOCUMENT REVISIONS Instructional Coach Jennifer Ascrizzi 5 Grade 1 Allie Marrero 5 Grade 1 Arielle Lutzer 5 Grade 2 Danielle Rowland 5 Grade 2 Rebecca Livesey 5 KINDERGARTEN FULL DAY Instructional Coach Michele Velez 5 ONE COMMUNITY. ONE VISION. ONE STUDENT AT A TIME. 14
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Instructional Coach Jennifer Ascrizzi 5 Kindergarten Jessica Lacasse 5 Kindergarten Jayne Ramirez 5 Kindergarten Jennifer Kerin 5 Kindergarten Katharine Teague 5 Kindergarten Jennifer Britting 5 Kindergarten Laurie Semendinger 5 SUSTAINABLE JERSEY FOR SCHOOLS CERTIFICATION APPLICATION Coolidge School Allison Fournier 40 COACHES AND PRINCIPALS Coolidge School Jigisha Vyas 15 Lincoln School Michele Velez 15 Sicomac School Stephanie Branciforte 15 Washington School Jennifer Ascrizzi 15 COACH PLANNING Coolidge School Jigisha Vyas 20 Lincoln School Michele Velez 20 Sicomac School Stephanie Branciforte 20 Washington School Jennifer Ascrizzi 20 K-1 AIMSWEB PLUS Caroline Petermann 5 MATH INTERVENTION INTRODUCTION Coolidge School Melissa Mendes 5 Lincoln School Monica Montagni 5 Sicomac School Michael Esposito 5 Washington School Tara Kramer 5 Washington Robert LaMorte 5 ELEMENTARY STEM District Robert LaMorte 20 EISENHOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA 6-8 Reading Assessment Megan Geraghty 5 Planning DISTRICT WIDE K-8 NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION FALL PLANNING Instructional Coach Jennifer Ascrizzi 15 Grade 7 SS Teacher Laila Moolji 15 READ ACROSS AMERICA – REVISING ACTIVITIES MEDIA SPECIALISTS Coolidge School Susan Needleman 4 Lincoln School Jacqueline Husstage 4 Sicomac School Gail Cordello 4 Washington School Jessica Telesmanich 4 Eisenhower Middle School Katie de St. Paer 4
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32. To approve the 2021 Summer Hours Allocations with the total number hours for each staff member not to exceed as listed:
HOURS NOT SCHOOL POSITION NAME TO EXCEED Coolidge School Nurse Phyllis Krey 20 Lincoln School Nurse Christine Doidge 20 Sicomac School Nurse Nancy Williams 20 Washington School Nurse Lorraine Antonucci 20 Eisenhower Middle School Nurse Susan Yadoff 20 Coolidge School Webmaster Jodi Levine 5 Lincoln School Webmaster Michael Patanella 5 Sicomac School Webmaster Kristin Caputo 5 Washington School Webmaster Heather Flanagan 5 Eisenhower Middle School Webmaster Marc DeBlock 5 Eisenhower Middle School District Jason Opremcak 10 Webmaster
33. To approve the Special Education Aide and Kindergarten Aide Renewals for the 2021-2022 school year as set forth in the attachment.
34. To approve the Hourly Rates for the 2021-2022 school year as follows:
2021 -2022 HOURLY RATES
Playground/Lunch Aide $16.25 Minimum
$18.00 Maximum Summer Curriculum Work $41.00 Summer Academy Teachers $40.00
Part Time Maintenance $18.00 Minimum
$33.75 Maximum Bedside Instruction $43.50
Club/Intramural $33.00
After-School Detention Supervisor $33.00
Interscholastic (Clock/Security) $51.75 Per Session
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Curriculum Writing (School Year) Per Contract $45.00 Substitute Teacher $125.00 Per Day
Substitute Nurse $200.00 Per Day
When a certified teacher substitute reaches the 21st day for the same teacher, the substitute will receive 1/200th of the BA, Step 1, retroactive to the first day.
35. * To approve the renewal of the following Part Time Employees for the 2021-2022 school year as follows:
Part Time Maintenance: Per Hour Hours per Day Madden, G. Michael (12 mo) $23.85 5 (4 days per week)
Coolidge Playground/Recess Aides: Groat, Elizabeth $16.25 2 Jaksinski, Monica $16.25 2 Rea, Louis $16.25 2 Tipper, Victoria $16.25 2
Lincoln Playground/Recess Aides: Behar, Elizabeth $16.25 2 Graham, Tara $16.25 2 Iula, Anthony $16.25 2 Roe, Erin $16.25 2 Stratton, Christa $16.25 2
Sicomac Playground/Recess Aides: Macke, Kelly $16.25 2 Mennella, Leila $16.25 2 Pakosinski, Jeanette $16.25 2 Setteducato, Lauren $16.25 2
Washington Playground/Recess Aides: Aristyl-Romero, Marsha $16.25 2 Carter, Allison $18.00 2 Fulco, Kristina $16.25 2 Robertson, Fran $16.25 2
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Eisenhower Cafeteria/Lunchroom Aides: Margiotta, Amy $16.25 2.5 Sartor, Patricia $16.25 2.5 Staudt, Claire $16.25 2.5
36. To approve the revised Substitute Teacher List for the 2020-2021 school year as follows: Cynthia Hebert – Addition Zoe Kresker – Addition Kelly LaFronz – Addition Jonathan Lee – Addition Julie Majeski – Addition Sara Mizrahi – Addition Michael Rainere – Addition Celia Valmoro – Addition * Noreen Carey – Addition (school nurse) Roger Van Dyke – Removal
37. To approve the following new additions to the Field Placements and Student Teacher Assignments for the 2020-2021 school year:
NAME COLLEGE COOPERATING PLACEMENT DATES TEACHER SCHOOL Leah Schonfeld Long Island University AJ Long & Gail Special Services Sep 27, 2021- Niederman Nov 4, 2021
D. INSTRUCTION AND PROGRAM
1. To approve the approximate costs associated with the special education placements.
STUDENT NO. PLACEMENT/PROVIDER COST REASON #219421 Prorated Tuition (28 days) for the remainder $11,211.20 of the 2020-2021 school year at Cornerstone School #100016 Tuition for the 2021 Extended School Year $114,657.90 Program and the 2021-2022 school year at Alpine Learning Group’s School
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#100025 Tuition for the school year starting July 2021 $93,147.02 through June 2022 at Children’s Therapy Center #233428 Physical Therapy Services twice per week, Total not to Exceed thirty minutes each time, for student while $2,000.00 attending Ringwood Public Schools – Northern Region #123625 Nursing Services provided from Bayada Total not to Exceed throughout the school day from July 2021 to $80,850.00 June 30, 2022 #145226 Tuition for the 2021-2022 school year to $59,940.00 attend Windsor Learning Center
#121225 Tuition for the Extended School Year Program $1,657.00
at Sage Day Middle School
#247331 Extended 2021 School Year Program Applied Total not to Exceed Behavior Analysis Service provided by Above $2,850.00 and Beyond Learning Group Services #212229 Tuition and Cost of Aide for the Ringwood Total not to Exceed #233428 Public Schools Extended 2021 School Year $25,670.00 Program
2. To approve the agreement with Bergen County Special Services to provide services under Chapters 192/193 for the 2021-2022 school year.
3. To authorize the Business Administrator to accept the proposal from Gremar West to provide physical therapy services for eligible Wyckoff School District students at a cost not to exceed $50,000 for the 2021 extended school year and the 2021-2022 school year.
4. To approve the contract with Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. to provide substitute nurses, as needed, for the 2021-2022 school year at a rate of $60.00 per hour.
5. To approve the contract with Dr. L. Hanes and Associates to provide Speech and Occupational Therapy Services for the 2021-2022 Extended School Year Program at a total cost not to exceed $6,000.
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E. GOVERNANCE
1. To approve, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7 and Board Policy #6471, reimbursement for travel and related expenses as per attached, where such travel and related expenses have been previously reviewed by the building principal/supervisor, and the chief school administrator has determined that such travel and related expenses promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district and is fiscally prudent as per the following:
NAME POSITION CONFERENCE NAME DATE(S) EXPENSES Susan Roukema Speech/Language Intermediate Virtual IMSE 7/12/21 – Registration Specialist Orton-Gillingham Training 7/16/21 Fees Kelly Lee Grade 6 – Language Paramus Summer Literacy 7/13/21 – Registration Arts Institute – Virtual 7/15/21 Fees Brianna Mariani Grade 6 – Language Paramus Summer Literacy 7/13/21 – Registration Arts Institute – Virtual 7/15/21 Fees Lori Esak Grade 6 – Language Paramus Summer Literacy 7/13/21 – Registration Arts Institute – Virtual 7/15/21 Fees Jennifer Grade 6 – Language Paramus Summer Literacy 7/13/21 – Registration Calendrillo Arts Institute – Virtual 7/15/21 Fees Lorraine Nurse – NJAAP Conference – Virtual 10/20/21 Registration Antonucci Washington Fees Amanda Parsons PreK – Sicomac The Annual Autism New Jersey 10/21/21 – Registration Conference 10/22/21 Fees
2. To affirm the Superintendent’s recommendation regarding HIB Cases #2020- 514, and #2020-515.
3. To approve the submission of the School Security Drill Statement of Assurance for the 2020-2021 school year in accordance with NJ.A.C. 6A:30.
4. To approve the submission of the 2021 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service Plan pursuant to the Federal American Rescue Plan Act, Section 2001(i).
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5. WHEREAS, Debra Herold has dedicated herself to the Wyckoff School District for a total of more than 10 years, first as a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, then rehired as the Director of Student Personnel Services, displaying her selfless commitment to nurturing our children with her warm and caring nature; and
WHEREAS, the Wyckoff Board of Education together with its citizens, wishes to acknowledge the exemplary dedication and inspiration that Debra Herold has provided our children; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education does hereby extend its appreciation and gratitude to Debra Herold in recognition of her exemplary service to our District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education present Debra Herold with a copy of this resolution as an expression of its appreciation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be recorded in the minutes of this meeting.
6. WHEREAS, Nellann Berg has dedicated herself to the Wyckoff School District for 38 years as a Grade 1 and Grade 3 Teacher at Coolidge School, displaying her selfless commitment to nurturing our children with her warm and caring nature; and
WHEREAS, the Wyckoff Board of Education together with its citizens, wishes to acknowledge the exemplary dedication and inspiration that Nellann Berg has provided our children; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education does hereby extend its appreciation and gratitude to Nellann Berg in recognition of her exemplary service to our District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education present Nellann Berg with a copy of this resolution as an expression of its appreciation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be recorded in the minutes of this meeting.
7. WHEREAS, Cynthia Clark-McNamara has dedicated herself to the Wyckoff
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School District for 11 years as a Home Economics Teacher at Eisenhower Middle School, displaying her selfless commitment to nurturing our children with her warm and caring nature; and
WHEREAS, the Wyckoff Board of Education together with its citizens, wishes to acknowledge the exemplary dedication and inspiration that Cynthia Clark- McNamara has provided our children; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education does hereby extend its appreciation and gratitude to Cynthia Clark-McNamara in recognition of her exemplary service to our District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education present Cynthia Clark-McNamara with a copy of this resolution as an expression of its appreciation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be recorded in the minutes of this meeting.
8. WHEREAS, Lori Ebanietti has dedicated herself to the Wyckoff School District for 17 years first as a Grade 5 Teacher at Coolidge School, then as a Grade 8 Language Arts Teacher at Eisenhower Middle School, displaying her selfless commitment to nurturing our children with her warm and caring nature; and
WHEREAS, the Wyckoff Board of Education together with its citizens, wishes to acknowledge the exemplary dedication and inspiration that Lori Ebanietti has provided our children; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education does hereby extend its appreciation and gratitude to Lori Ebanietti in recognition of her exemplary service to our District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education present Lori Ebanietti with a copy of this resolution as an expression of its appreciation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be recorded in the minutes of this meeting.
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9. WHEREAS, Kristen Kietur has dedicated herself to the Wyckoff School District for 25 years as a Kindergarten and Grade 2 Teacher at Coolidge School, displaying her selfless commitment to nurturing our children with her warm and caring nature; and
WHEREAS, the Wyckoff Board of Education together with its citizens, wishes to acknowledge the exemplary dedication and inspiration that Kristen Kietur has provided our children; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education does hereby extend its appreciation and gratitude to Kristen Kietur in recognition of her exemplary service to our District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education present Kristen Kietur with a copy of this resolution as an expression of its appreciation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be recorded in the minutes of this meeting.
10. WHEREAS, Deborah Melchor has dedicated herself to the Wyckoff School District for 24 years as a Vocal Music Teacher at Sicomac School, displaying her selfless commitment to nurturing our children with her warm and caring nature; and
WHEREAS, the Wyckoff Board of Education together with its citizens, wishes to acknowledge the exemplary dedication and inspiration that Deborah Melchor has provided our children; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education does hereby extend its appreciation and gratitude to Deborah Melchor in recognition of her exemplary service to our District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education present Deborah Melchor with a copy of this resolution as an expression of its appreciation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be recorded in the minutes of this meeting.
11. WHEREAS, Charles Van Dyk has dedicated himself to the Wyckoff School District for 22 years as a member of the Maintenance Team, displaying his
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selfless devotion to serving our District’s staff and students with his warm and caring nature; and
WHEREAS, the Wyckoff Board of Education together with its citizens, wishes to acknowledge the exemplary dedication and commitment that Charles Van Dyk has provided our District; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education does hereby extend its appreciation and gratitude to Charles Van Dyk in recognition of his exemplary service to our District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education present Charles Van Dyk with a copy of this resolution as an expression of its appreciation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be recorded in the minutes of this meeting.
IX. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC
X. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS
XI. ADVANCE PLANNING
All Regular Business Meetings will be held in the location specified in the notification to the public at 6:30 p.m.
Future Meeting Dates:
1. July 19, 2021 Regular Business Meeting @6:30 pm
2. August 16, 2021 Regular Business Meeting @6:30 pm
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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