BOARD of EDUCATION WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING June 18, 2012 Board Secretary’S Memorandum

BOARD OF EDUCATION WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING June 18, 2012 Board Secretary’s Memorandum

OPEN MEETING :

Mrs. Marie Rosenberg, President, will preside and voice the call to order at 7:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance

To approve the resignation of Paul Rando from the West Essex Regional Board of Education effective June 18, 2012.

ROLL CALL: Mr. F. Antonucci Mrs. J. Candido Mrs. A. Gerken Mr. D. Laible Mr. P. Rando – Vice-President Mrs. M. Rosenberg –President Mr. A. Rubinich Mrs. D. Smith Mrs. D. Storey

Administration: Mrs. Barbara Longo, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Falkowski, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING: Notice of the June 18, 2012 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 February 28, 2012 and to The Star Ledger on the same day.

BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:  Semi-Annual Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying presentation given by Derek Sica, Supervisor of World Languages and Music

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS

COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMENTS Finance/Plant Management Technology

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mrs. Rosenberg will open the floor to the public for comments on agenda items. 1 West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE – June 18, 2012

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-20, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by ______Seconded by ______to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for April, 2012, as per the attached, in the amount of $1,139,719.69 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 April, 2012, 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

2. To approve the attached transfer report from May 22, 2012 through June 18, 2012. Enclosures 23F – 25F

3. To approve the bills and claims check number 013239 through check number 013577 and check number 013579 through check number 013581 and check number 013583 through check number 013606 and check number 013609 through check number 013726 and check number 510164 through check number 510165 and check number 500461. Payroll Fund check number 500371 through check number 500373. Void check numbers 013578, 013582, 013607 and 013608. Totaling: $3,740,295.62

Enclosures 26F – 55F

4. To approve the Special Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2012.

Enclosures 56F – 57F

5. To approve the Executive Session Minutes of May 21, 2012.

Enclosures 58F

6. To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2012.

Enclosures 59F – 68F

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7. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-2 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Maintenance Reserve Account at year end, and WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education has determined that an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 is available for such purpose of transfer; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the West Essex Regional Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

8. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-2 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Emergency Reserve Account at year end, and WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education has determined that an amount not to exceed $300,000 is available for such purpose of transfer; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the West Essex Regional Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

9. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-2 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Capital Reserve Account at year end, and WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education has determined that an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 is available for such purpose of transfer; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the West Essex Regional Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. 3 West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE – June 18, 2012

10. To approve the renewal of the prescription plans with Bollinger, Inc. , Policy No’s PD0654, PD0786 and PD0790, as per the attached rates.

Enclosures 69F – 71F

11. To approve the attached amendment to the contract with Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc., effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013.

Enclosure 72F

12. To approve renewal participation for the Student Activity/Athletic Accident Insurance Pool through Bollinger, Inc., effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, at a premium of $41,556.

13. To authorize the Business Administrator to cancel the below-listed outstanding checks issued prior to August 16, 2011 in the aggregate amount of $41,242.43 from the West Essex Regional Board of Education’s General Account: Check # Amount Check # Amount Check # Amount 7923 $ 130.00 8963 $ 442.00 9666 $ 75.00 7933 $ 72.00 8982 $ 442.00 9818 $ 55.00 7935 $ 55.00 9250 $ 220.00 9850 $ 72.00 7946 $ 55.00 9317 $ 17.99 9959 $ 5,543.00 7967 $ 55.00 9330 $ 80.00 10119 $31,763.36 8049 $ 99.20 9600 $ 55.00 10338 $ 442.00 8275 $ 72.00 9633 $ 75.00 10351 $ 884.00 8308 $ 140.00 9653 $ 72.00 10494 $ 215.88 8654 $ 80.00 10657 $ 30.00

14. To authorize the Business Administrator to cancel the below-listed outstanding checks issued prior to December 16, 2011 in the aggregate amount of $3,015.80 from the West Essex Regional Board of Education’s Payroll Account: Check # Amount Check # Amount Check # Amount 5954 $ 72.04 6203 $ 34.43 7506 $ 52.12 5965 $ 217.14 7085 $ 430.00 7674 $ 59.74 5981 $ 140.32 7165 $ 53.87 7872 $ 148.65 6030 $ 1,023.33 7275 $ 89.22 7882 $ 638.71 7504 $ 56.23

15. To approve the following vendors, with approved State Contract status, who have exceeded the bid threshold for the 2011/2012 school year: BSN Dell Computer, Inc. Hertz Furniture Systems Keyboard Consultants, Inc. Warnock Fleet and Leasing

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16. To approve the following vendor, with approved GSA Contract status, who has exceeded the bid threshold for the 2011/2012 school year: EKA, Inc.

17. To approve the following bond payments to J.P. Morgan Chase for the 2011/2012 school year: DATE CHECK # AMOUNT 08/17/11 400003 $ 116,415.03 08/16/11 400004 $ 220,000.00 11/02/11 400005 $ 1,500,522.22 11/02/11 400006 $ 204,419.87 02/08/12 400007 $ 113,115.00 04/24/12 400008 $ 322,812.50

18. To approve renewal of the contract with MSG Varsity Network, as appended, providing West Essex Regional High School with $2,000 in funding in exchange for the district’s video submissions of school-sponsored activities, to be televised on the MSG Varsity Cablevision channel, effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Enclosure 73F

19. To authorize the West Essex Board of Education to enter into a cooperative pricing agreement with Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission, as follows: WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and WHEREAS, the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission, hereinafter referred to as the ―Lead Agency " has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services; and WHEREAS, on June 18, 2012 the governing body of the West Essex Regional Board of Education, County of Essex, State of New Jersey duly considered participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the West Essex Regional Board of Education; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), the Business Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- 1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.

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20. To approve the following vendor, with approved Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission Contract status, who has exceeded the bid threshold for the 2011/2012 school year: Northeast Janitorial Supply, Inc.

ROLL CALL: Yes: No: Abstain: Absent:

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-8, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by ______Seconded by ______to approve the following motions:

1. 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:

Renovations to Building ―O‖ at West Essex High School; and

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 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. The Board further authorizes the submission of the Schematic Plans to the Municipal planning board for its review; and Section 2. 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 applicable to the proposed Project; and Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

2. 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:

New Board of Education Toilet Room at West Essex Junior High School; and

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2. (continued) 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 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. The Board further authorizes the submission of the Schematic Plans to the Municipal planning board for its review; and Section 2. The Board hereby authorizes the amendment to its Long- Range Facilities Plan in order to reflect the proposed Project; and 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 applicable to the proposed Project; and Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

3. BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Essex Regional Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the ―Board‖) hereby adopts and approves the Settlement Agreement and Release by and between the Board and L.G. II, Inc., which is incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be bound thereby. The Board President and Board Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached Settlement Agreement and Release and any other documents necessary to effectuate said Settlement Agreement.

Enclosures 1BG – 5BG

4. To accept, as per West Essex Regional Board of Education Policy and Regulation #7230, the donation of a canopy bed, small trunk and table from Mrs. Marjorie Jameson for use, as theatrical props, in the West Essex Arts/Music Department.

5. To accept, as per West Essex Regional Board of Education Policy and Regulation #7230, the donation of specialty letterhead, business card and brochure papers from Mrs. Marjorie Jameson for classroom use in West Essex Computer Graphics classes.

6. To accept, as per West Essex Regional Board of Education Policy and Regulation #7230, the donation of books from Education Administration classes on curriculum, leadership and supervision from Mrs. Marjorie Jameson to be placed in the high school teacher’s room for reference.

7. To approve DiCara/Rubino Architects as architect of record for the Renovations to Building ―O‖ at West Essex High School project, at a fee not to exceed $6,900.

8. To approve DiCara/Rubino Architects as architect of record for the New Board of Education Toilet Room at West Essex Junior High School project, at a fee not to exceed $5,500. 8 West Essex Regional Board of Education BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – June 18, 2012

ROLL CALL: Yes: No: Abstain: Absent:

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NOTE: The entire personnel packet will not be posted on the web until after the Board has reviewed and taken action.

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 ______Seconded by ______to approve the following motions:

1. To rescind the 2012 curriculum writing assignment of Adalgisa Trinidad for Spanish III/Spanish III Honors and Spanish IV/Spanish IV Honors, previously approved at the March 12, 2012 Board meeting. [NOTE: Ms. Trinidad has informed Administration she is declining the assignment.]

2. To approve the appointment of Marlene Goudreau (MA+15) as a Guidance Counselor assigned to West Essex High School effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, at an annual salary of $87,591, which is Step 14 of the 2012/2013 Master’s+15 Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Ms. Goudreau replaces Patricia Pawlikowski, who was changed in status to Substance Awareness Coordinator.]

3. To approve the appointment of Marion Callahan (MA) as a Science Teacher assigned to West Essex High School effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, at an annual salary of $65,556, which is Step 6 of the 2012/2013 Master’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Ms. Callahan replaces Elizabeth Ricafort, who was changed in status to Teaching Instructional Supervisor of Science and Environmental Safety.]

4. To approve the appointment of Timothy Cullen (MA) as a Science Teacher assigned to West Essex High School effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, at an annual salary of $62,087, which is Step 4 of the 2012/2013 Master’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide. [NOTE: Mr. Cullen replaces Erica Elfenbein, who resigned.]

5. To approve the appointment of Sueanne Pace (BA) as a Spanish Teacher assigned to West Essex High School effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, at an annual salary of $64,339, which is Step 7 of the 2012/2013 Bachelor’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide.

6. To approve the appointment of Henri Fromageot as a substitute teacher/certificated aide assigned to West Essex Regional School District effective September 1, 2011, for the 2011/2012 school year, at the rate of $90 per day.

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7. To approve the appointment of Elizabeth J. HoAire as a part-time 10-month secretary, four hours per day, three days per week, assigned to West Essex Middle School effective August 27, 2012, for the 2012/2013 school year, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork, at an annual salary of $20.94 per hour, which is Step 4 of the 2012/2013 Secretarial Salary Guide. Ms. HoAire will also attend one (1) day of new teacher orientation on August 23, 2012 at her hourly rate. [NOTE: Ms. HoAire replaces Melissa Coco, who was changed in status to full-time 12-month secretary at the April 23, 2012 regular Board meeting.]

8. To approve the appointment of Sarah Royse as a substitute teacher/certificated aide assigned to West Essex Regional School District effective September 1, 2012, for the 2012/2013 school year, at the rate of $90 per day, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork.

9. To approve the appointment of Mia Valente as a substitute teacher/certificated aide assigned to West Essex Regional School District effective September 1, 2012, for the 2012/2013 school year, at the rate of $90 per day, pending receipt of appropriate paperwork.

10. To approve payment to Patricia DiChiara, Guidance secretary assigned to West Essex Middle School, of six (6) unused vacation days for the 2011/2012 school year.

11. To appoint Juliann Hoebee, High School Vice-Principal, to serve as the Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB) Officer in the West Essex Regional School District for the 2012/2013 school year.

12. To approve Vickie Mirsik for the position of District Substitute Caller for the 2012/2013 school year at an annual stipend rate of $7,988.17.

13. To approve the appointments of Nick Campione, Rudi Hughes, David Inga and Robert Pordon to work in the Technology Department in the West Essex Regional School District, as needed, from Monday, June 18, 2012 through Friday, August 31, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the rate of $10.00 per hour.

14. To approve the appointments of Lee Oberg, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, Anthony Minnella, at the rate of $22.00 per hour, and Patrick McGlynn, at the rate of $17.00 per hour, to help complete the various miscellaneous summer construction projects, as needed, from June 25, 2012 through August 31, 2012.

15. To approve the appointment of Peter Davis, at the rate of $15.00 per hour, for summer maintenance work in the West Essex Regional School District, as needed, from Monday, June 18, 2012 through Friday, August 31, 2012, from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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16. To approve the following summer work days for middle school Guidance Counselors: Lisa Hulse, Theresa Imhoff-Schaeffer and Patricia Pawlikowski, at 1/200th of their annual contractual salary, as follows: Lisa Hulse- three (3) days, between June 18, 2012 – August 31, 2012, with the days to be assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools Theresa Imhoff-Schaeffer –three (3) days, between June 18, 2012 – August 31, 2012, with the days to be assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools Patricia Pawlikowski – maximum of three (3) days, between June 18, 2012 – August 31, 2012, for mentoring new counselor, if needed, with the days to be assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools

17. To approve summer work days for high school Guidance Counselors: Lauren Cherney; Barbara Cieremans; Linda Grancagnolo; Janet Van Syckle ; and Marlene Goudreau, at 1/200th of their annual contractual salary, not to exceed five (5) days each, between June 18, 2012 - August 31, 2012, with the days to be assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.

18. To approve Linda Grancagnolo and Barbara Cieremans, high school Guidance Counselors, to work a maximum of fifteen (15) total shared additional days in the summer, between June 18, 2012 - August 31, 2012, at 1/200th of their annual contracted salaries, with the days to be assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.

19. To approve summer work days for Child Study Team members: Maureen Anzalone; Katherine Blades, Linda Byles-Smith; Amy Brecher; Teresa Carr; and Lenore White, at 1/200th of their annual contractual salary, not to exceed five (5) days each, between June 18, 2012 - August 31, 2012, with the days to be assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.

20. To approve Anthony Emering, Student Assistance Counselor, to work five (5) days in the summer, between June 18, 2012 - August 31, 2012, at 1/200th of his annual contractual salary, with the days to be assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.

21. To approve Janice Emering, High School Technology Teacher, to work three (3) days in the summer, between June 18, 2012 - August 31, 2012, at 1/200th of his annual contractual salary, with the days to be assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.

22. To approve Rosemary Rich, High School Media Specialist, and Catherine Spinella, Middle School Media Specialist, to work three (3) days each in the summer, from June 18, 2012 through August 31, 2012, at 1/200th of their annual contractual salary, with the days to be assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.

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23. To approve the following Schedule B Middle School Advisors for the 2012/2013 school year, as per WEEA contract: Activity Stipend Applicants 8th Grade Class Advisor $3,084 J. Maus-Colucci 7th Grade Class Advisor $3,084 J. Kelly 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 $365.00 C. Spinella Character Education Program $701 N. Franzi Dance Program $2,335 M. Russoniello Mooney National Jr. Honor Society $281 T. Lancaster Key Club Advisor $2,944 Jo-Ann Crawford Key Club Assistant $1,303 D. Mateyka Knightlights Lit Magazine $996 J. Massa Math Counts $969 L. Welfel Music Activities – Band $3,020 R. Fitzke Music Act. Choral $3,020 D. Mateyka Music Act. Orchestra $3,020 To Be Determined Small Ensemble $1,278 D. Mateyka Newspaper – Knightbytes $2,068 J. Massa Rogate $701 L. Ferrara Student Store $729 N. Beck We Care Advisor $1,579 S. Corcoran Yearbook $4,205 R. Fitzke Detention/General Discipline $53 C. Blanchard (MS) Margarita Carrasco D. Bartello B. Mianulli S. Sherman N. Carrozza Detention/Saturday $98 Margarita Carrasco Disciplinarian/E-Dash B. Mianulli D. Bartello S. Sherman N. Carrozza

24. To rescind the following Schedule B positions previously approved on Personnel Motion #20 at the May 21, 2012 Board meeting: Band: Specialized Instructor - Woodwind C.J. Rauch 2,364 Band: Camp Chaperone C.J. Rauch 701

25. To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2012/2013 school year, as per WEEA contract: Band: Specialized Instructor - Woodwind Brittany Phelps* 2,364 Band: Camp Chaperone Brittany Phelps* 701 *Pending receipt of appropriate paperwork 13 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – June 18, 2012

26. To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2012/2013 school year, as per WEEA contract: Activity Stipend Applicants Art Club (HS) $1,997 E. Dormer Band: Specialized Instructor – Brass $2,364 Dominick D’Angelo* Book Club (HS) $365 Macaluso/Zuppa Chaperones (per non fund raising events) (HS/MS) $80 S. Sherman Dance Company (HS) $5,749 S. Salmon DECA Advisor (HS) $1,796 C. Collins Gay-Straight Alliance $600 C. Blanchard Drama Advisor/Director (HS) $1,599 C. Sorrentino Drama Stage Crew Advisor (per drama) (HS) $1,598 Oberg Essex County Mathematics League (HS) $548 C. Richards/ K. Cammarano FBLA (HS) per person $1,049 S. Sherman French Club/Honor Society (HS) $558 Bolger Honor Society (HS) $1,812 C. Lo Italian Club/Honor Society (HS) (Co-Advisors) $558 L. Bazzarelli/ A. Barbone Winter Guard $4,943 Aaron Palmer Music Activities Band (HS) $3,020 J. Scozzaro Music Activities Choral (HS) $3,020 C. Sorrentino Music Activities Orchestra (HS) $3,020 Alex Soares Musical: Choreographer (HS) $2,301 S. Salmon Musical: Director (HS) $3,197 C. Sorrentino Musical: Music Director/Rehearsal Pianist (HS) $2,301 D. Mateyka Musical: Pit Band Coordinator (HS) $1,918 J. Scozzaro Musical: Stage Crew Advisor (HS) $3,197 L. Oberg National Art Honor Society (HS) $373 E. Dormer National Engineering Design Challenge (HS) $799 R. Bettini Newspaper Advisor Wessex Wire (HS) $5,610 C. Lo Robotics (HS) $1,866 R. Bettini Roundtable Literary Magazine (HS) $1,083 C. Slotoroff/ A. Kiger-Williams Science Olympics Physics (HS) $750 W. Fink/ T. Barros Spanish Club/Honor Society (HS) $558 To Be Determined Student Council Advisor (HS) $3,988 A. Mondadori Student Productions Art Director (HS) $2,555 To Be Determined Student Productions Technical Director (HS) $3,171 To Be Determined Student Store (HS) $728 R. Paglia/ N. Fardin Vocal Ensemble (HS) ½ year $1,278 D. Mateyka WE Care $1,579 W. Bruffy Yearbook Advisor Milestone $5,610 M. Jameson

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26. (continued) To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2012/2013 school year, as per WEEA contract: Activity Stipend Applicants 9th Grade Class Advisor $3,225 D. Drozjock 10th Grade Class Advisor $3,505 A. Minnella 11th Grade Class Advisor $3,758 C.Benacquista 12 Grade Class Advisor $4,197 A. Procaccino Art Show Activities $604 per person A. Procaccino M. Jameson A. Minnella E. Dormer Band Camp Nurse $701 M. Tegethoff Iron Hills Mathematics League (HS) $833 C. Richards Key Club Assistant (HS) $1,303 C. Ni Key Club Advisor (HS) $2,944 J. Schneck Library After School Advisors (HS) $54 P. Frisch N. Fardin N. Campione R. Rich A. Perez P. McGlynn Robotics Club Assistant (HS) $1,245 R. Bettini SADD (HS) $1,121 To Be Determined Science Olympics Physics (HS) $750 W. Fink Youth & Government To be negotiated C.Rauch Photography To be negotiated A. Procaccino Music To be negotiated To Be Determined Chinese Club To be negotiated C.Ni Quiz Bowl To be negotiated C.Blanchard C. Rauch English Writing Lab $54 per session N. Fardin A. Perez T. Zuppa N. Szpila Committee Meeting Attendance $49 per meeting R. Paglia HS/MS P. McGlynn S. Sherman Detention/General Disciplinarian (HS) $53 per session C. Blanchard P. Frisch N. Fardin R. Paglia A. Perez A. Trinidad S. Sherman N. Carrozza P. McGlynn

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26. (continued) To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisors for the 2012/2013 school year, as per WEEA contract: Activity Stipend Applicants Detention/Saturday Disciplinarian /E- $98 per session P. Frisch Dash N. Fardin A. Barbone A. Perez A. Trinidad S. Sherman N. Carrozza P. McGlynn English Honor Society $558 Zuppa/Macaluso *Pending receipt of appropriate paperwork

27. To approve Independent Study Assignments and Advisors for the 2012/2013 school year at the contractual rate of $1,000.00 per teacher, as follows: Student Independent Study Advisor Joseph Abate Technical Theater Christa Sorrentino Zoe Elfenbein Women in Art Eileen Dormer Benjamin Gersten Science Education Denise D’Meo Samantha Hamburger Psychology Alan Woodworth Zuleyha Karacay Military History Caroline Blanchard Lucia Pasternak Art History Eileen Dormer Danielle Perelman Creative Writing & Art Eileen Dormer

28. To approve the following 2012/2013 Curriculum Assignments, at a cost of $49 per hour: COURSE TEACHER TASK HOURS Theater Arts Neil Fardin Rewrite 5 Spanish III/Spanish III Honors Sueanne Pace Rewrite 5 Spanish IV/Spanish IV Honors Sueanne Pace Rewrite 5

29. To approve the following movement on the guide for the 2012/2013 school year, effective September 1, 2012: From To Scozzaro, John $56,608 $58,091 BA BA+15 Step 2 Step 2

30. To approve the appointment of Shane Hughes, a student at Seton Hall University, to complete a 60-hour student observation experience at West Essex Middle School with Trish McCarthy from September 17, 2012 through November 16, 2012.

31. To approve Anthony Emering and Patricia Pawlikowski to attend the in-house School Safety Training to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, June 20 and 21, 2012 at 1/200th of their annual contractual salary, per day.

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32. To approve all West Essex Regional School District teachers to administer Homebound Instruction from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at the contractual approved rate of $42 per hour.

33. To approve the following teachers to administer Homebound Instruction from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at the contractual approved rate of $42 per hour: Donald Albanese Michelle Burke Nancy DeComo Marilyn Milano Marion Barnett Nicholas Campione Anne DeDio John Pappas Martha Bauver Trisha Costello Susan Duebner Jeffrey Robbins Michelle Borker Cynthia Davis Bonnie McLain Stephanie Vallone Laurie Voltrauer

34. To approve the following teachers to participate in two (2) days of training, August 21 & 22, 2012, for the new teacher evaluation system, at the rate of $220 per day, as previously approved on Personnel Motion #21 at the April 23, 2012 Board meeting: Beyel, Kristina Hart, Kirin Minnella, Anthony Vaknin, Beth Celantano, Megan Jing, Bonnie Paglia, Robyn Welfel, Linda Danckwerth, Lorna Lippi, Deanna Perez, Alicia Williams, Raquel Ferrara, Louis Martin, Deb Scozzaro, John Zuhl, Jean Franzi, Natalie Mateyka, Donna Sherman, Sue Zuppa, Toni McDonough, Cyndy Spinnella, Catherine

35. To approve the following 2012/2013 Fall Coaching appointments:

SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND

Football Christopher Benacquista Head Coach 2* $9,144 Ronald Rowe Assistant Coach 5 7.852 Jason Freda Assistant Coach 5 7,852 Tim Glenn Assistant Coach 5 7,852 Robert Lenoy Assistant Coach 5 7,852 Michael Markey Assistant Coach 5 7,852 Greg Vaccaro Assistant Coach 5* 7,479 Domenick Linsalato Assistant Coach 5* 7,479 Ryan Logan-Magnusson Volunteer Field Hockey Jill Cosse Head Coach 5 $10,631 Diane Simmons Assistant Coach 5 7,852 Amanda Procaccino Assistant Coach 5* 7,479 Marissa Iannarone Assistant Coach 2* 6,364 Jarrod Cappello 7/8th Grade Coach 5 5,726 Nicole Breslin 7/8th Grade Coach 5 5,726 Erica Klein 7/8th Grade Coach 5 5,726 Deanna Hagel Volunteer

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35. (continued) To approve the following 2012/2013 Fall Coaching appointments:

SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND

Boys Soccer Greg Ruggiero Assistant Coach 2* 5,480 Cristofer Slotoroff Assistant Coach 2* 5.480 Girls Soccer Bryan McNaught Head Coach 4 $9,567 Allison Pinadella Assistant Coach 2* 5,480 Toni-Anne Cavallo Assistant Coach 2* 5,480 7/8 B/G Soccer James Whitney 7/8th Grade Coach 5 $5,726 Alex Soares 7/8th Grade Coach 3 5,428 James Quinless 7/8th Grade Coach 2* 5,130 Bettina Mianulli 7/8th Grade Coach 1 5,130 B/G Cross Country Leon Samuels Head Coach 5* $6,220 Girls Tennis Barbara Bruchac Head Coach 5 $8,132 Don Albanese Assistant Coach 5 6,023 Girls Volleyball Andrea Mondadori Head Coach 5 $9,938 William Humes Assistant Coach 5 6,969 Valerie Tauriello Assistant Coach 5 6,969 Cheerleading Toni Castiglia Head Coach 2* $3,126 Marissa DePetris Assistant Coach 5 3,273 Strength Coach David Drozjock Head Coach 5 $6,367 *Pending negotiated contract

36. To approve the following 2012/2013 Winter Coaching appointments:

SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND

Boys Basketball William Humes Head Coach 5 $9,938 Michael Llauget Assistant 5 6,969 Anthony Lambo Assistant 5* 6,596 Girls Basketball Thomas Kenny Head Coach 5 $9,938 Tara Wozniak Assistant 5 6,969 Bettina Mianulli Assistant 2* 5,480 7/8 G Basketball Tim Glenn 7/8th Grade 5 $5,726 7/8 B Basketball Thomas Lancaster 7/8th Grade 2* $5,130 18 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – June 18, 2012

36. (continued) To approve the following 2012/2013 Winter Coaching appointments:

SPORT CANDIDATE POSITION STEP STIPEND

B /G Fencing Mike Still Head Coach 3* $5,923 John Scozzaro Assistant Coach 2* 4,156 Ice Hockey Marc Gregory Head Coach 5 $9,938 Scott Illiano Assistant 5 6,969 B/G Swimming Jake Taylor Head Coach 3 $6,070 Winter Track Anthony Emering Head Coach 2* $5,773 Christopher Benacquista Assistant 2* 4,156 Kevin Kitchen Volunteer Wrestling Greg Ruggiero Head Coach 5 $9,938 Michael Markey Assistant 4* $6,226 Thomas Ruane Volunteer Phil Elyia Volunteer 7/8 Wrestling Jarrod Cappello 7/8th Grade 5 $5,726 James Quinless 7/8th Grade 5 $5,726 Cheerleading Toni Castiglia Head Coach 5 $4,088 Marissa DePetris Volunteer Strength Coach David Drozjock Head Coach 5 $6,367 *Pending negotiated contract

37. To approve the following Mentoring Position for the 2012/2013 school year: Olivia Macaluso for Chris Hermosilla

38. To amend Personnel Motion #8 previously approved at the May 21, 2012 Board meeting approving the appointment of Barbara E. Reynolds as a part-time 10- month secretary, to reflect a start date of: August 27, 2012. All other details of the appointment remain the same. [NOTE: Ms. Reynolds will also attend one (1) day of new teacher orientation on August 23, 2012 at her hourly rate.]

39. To approve the appointment of Maria Fiuza as Lead Teacher-World Languages assigned to West Essex Regional School District effective September 1, 2012, for the 2012/2013 school year, at the stipend amount of $7,750.

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40. To amend Personnel Motion #30 previously approved at the April 23, 2012 Board meeting approving the appointment of Ruth Caputo as a Reading Teacher for the Extended School Year from July 2, 2012 through July 31, 2012, to read: up to ten (10) hours maximum per week for a total of 21 days. All other details of the appointment remain the same.

ROLL CALL: Yes: No: Abstain: Absent:

20 West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – June 18, 2012

The following curriculum/special education motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

CONSENT AGENDA

Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-17, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by ______Seconded by ______to approve the following motions:

1. To approve the formation of a new Schedule B Club/Activity for the 2011/2012 school year named ―Academic Bowl Team‖ with Caroline Blanchard and C.J. Rauch as co-advisors. [NOTE: Ms. Blanchard and Mr. Rauch will not be paid for the 2011/2012 school year.]

2. To approve enrollment of the following Special Education tuition students in the district’s Language and Learning Disabilities Class: Sending District Student ID# Cost Per Student Effective Date West Caldwell #50017 $24,197.83 9/06/12 West Caldwell #50018 $44,622.70* 9/06/12 *[Cost per student includes salary for an in-house aide.]

3. To approve the following hours for curriculum writing for the 2012/2013 school year at the rate of $49 per hour: COURSE TASK HOURS Journalism I Rewrite 5

4. To approve the following 2012/2013 Curriculum Assignments, at a cost of $49 per hour: COURSE TEACHER TASK HOURS Journalism I Lo, Cassie Rewrite 5

5. To approve AJL Physical and Occupational Therapy as a provider of physical and occupational therapy services from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at a rate of $85.00 per session.

6. To approve Creative Speech Solutions, LLC as a provider of oral-motor speech, feeding and language therapy services for West Essex District students participating in the Extended School Year LLD Program, from July 2, 2012 to July 31, 2012, at a rate of $95.00 per hour.

7. To approve Creative Speech Solutions, LLC as a provider of oral-motor speech, feeding and language therapy services for West Essex District students at a rate of $95.00 per hour, from September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.

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8. To approve the following out-of-district students for 2011/2012 extended school year summer programs: Student Out-of District School Tuition Student ID# New Beginnings Summer Tuition--$8,856.30 520117 28 Dwight Place July 9– August, 17 2012 Fairfield, NJ 9:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. 973-882-8822 Student ID# HASC Summer Program Summer Tuition and Aide-- 530004 5902 Fourteenth Avenue $9,876 Brooklyn, NY 11219 July 2 – August 10, 2012 Tel: 718-686-5930 Fax: 718-853-0213 Student ID# Washington at Ridgewood Summer Tuition--$4,300 520004 52 Passaic Street July 3 – July 27, 2011 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 8:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. Needs Aide Student ID# New Beginnings Summer Tuition--$8,856.30 540006 28 Dwight Place July 9 – August, 17 2012 Fairfield, NJ 9:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. 973-882-8822 Student ID# Morris-Union Jointure Summer Tuition--$13,435 520917 Developmental Learning Physical Therapy--$780 Center June 27—August 8, 2012 340 Central Avenue 8:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. New Providence 07974 Student ID# Sage Day at Boonton Summer Tuition--$2,400 401423 215 Hill Street June 25—July 27, 2012 Boonton, NJ 07005 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Student ID# DLC—Warren, NJ Summer Tuition--$13,435 500053 217 Mountain View Road June 27—August 8, 2012 Warren, NJ 07059 8:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (908) 762-5600 Student ID# Slocum/Skewes School E.S. No Tuition for Summer 502013 Ridgefield Board of Program Education July 2—August,10 2012 Prospect Avenue 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Ridgefield, NJ 07657 (201) 943-4299 Student ID# Felician School Summer Tuition--$5,399.94 500080 260 South Main Street July 2—July 31, 2012 Lodi, NJ 07644 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (973) 777-5355 S.L. P.G. Chambers Summer Tuition--$10,194.30 Incoming 7th 15 Halko Drive July 9—August 17, 2012 Grader Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 9:00a.m.—3:00 p.m. 973-829-8484

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8. (continued) To approve the following out-of-district students for 2011/2012 extended school year summer programs: Student Out-of District School Tuition Student ID# Morris-Union Jointure Summer Tuition--$13,435 402701 Developmental Learning June 27—August 8, 2012 Center 8:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. 340 Central Avenue New Providence 07974 Student ID# East Mountain School Summer Tuition--$9,251.10 403116 252 County Road 601 Ext. Summer Program P.O. Box 147 July 2 – August 13, 2012 Belle Meade, NJ 08502 9:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. 908-281-1415 Student ID# Horizon High School Summer Tuition--$10,329 540024 71-77 Okner Parkway Ext. Summer Program Livingston, NJ July 2 – August 13, 2011 (973) 535-1999 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Student ID# Camp Hope Summer Tuition--$2,900 303683 Arc of Essex County July 2--August 17, 2012 123 Naylon Avenue Livingston, NJ 07039 Student ID# Anderson Summer Tuition--$49,497.40 500033 4885 Route 9 July & August 2012 P.O. Box 367 Slatsburg, NY 12580 Student ID# Camp Horizons Summer Tuition--$6,895 403687 33 Hemlock Road June 25—August 17, 2012 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-7767 Student Benway School Summer Tuition--$8,576.70 ID#300031 620 Valley Road Ext. Summer Program Wayne, NJ 07470 July 2 – August 13, 2012 973-633-3837 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Student ID# HASC Summer Program Summer Tuition and Aide-- 506712 5902 Fourteenth Avenue $9,876 Brooklyn, NY 11219 July 2 – August 10, 2012 Tel: 718-686-5930 Fax: 718-853-0213 M.T. Glenview Academy Summer Tuition--$8,780.70 Incoming 7th 24 Dwight Place July 9—August 17, 2012 Grader Fairfield, NJ 07004 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 973-808-1998 Student Essex Valley School Summer Tuition--$6,401.01 ID#300044 One Henderson Way July 2—July 31, 2012 West Caldwell, NJ 07006 8:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (973) 244-7890

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9. To approve the following request for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Serio, Erica Classroom Kean Tuesday Conference Fee: Management: The Key University 08/21/12 $99.00 to Every Successful Union, NJ Plus $220 per day Classroom (Article 16 Para. D) Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $20.00 Macaluso, Olivia AP Summer Institute Drew Monday Conference Fee: English Literature & University 07/30/12 $845 Composition Madison, Through Plus $220 per day NJ Friday (Article 16 Para. D) 08/03/12 Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $25.00 Perez, Alicia AP Summer Institute Drew Monday Conference Fee: English Literature & University 07/30/12 $845 Composition Madison, Through Plus $220 per day NJ Friday (Article 16 Para. D) 08/03/12 Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $25.00 Dolce, Judy AP Biology Summer Ocean Wednesday Conference Fee: Institute County 08/15/12 $850 College Through Plus $220 per day Toms River, Saturday (Article 16 Para. D) NJ 08/18/12 Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $25.00 Logan, Denise 21st Annual AAP/NJ The Palace Wednesday Conference Fee: School Health Somerset, 10/17/12 $175 Conference NJ Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $25.00 Meyerkopf, AP Computer Science Fordham Monday Conference Fee: Matthew Summer Institute University 07/23/12 $850 Through Plus $220 per day Friday (Article 16 Para. D) 07/27/12 Personal Expenses: Mileage & tolls

10. To approve Pane Consulting, LLC, to provide behavior consultation/plan writing services for student #403747, effective July 1, 2012, for the 2012/2013 school year, as outlined below: Heather Pane - behavior consultation services at a cost of $80.00 per hour Heather Pane - behavior plan writing services at a cost of $65.00 per hour Frank Pane - behavior consultation services at a cost of $65.00 per hour

11. To approve the appointment of Meredith Dodds to provide behavior consultation services for student #403747, at a cost of $65.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2012, for the 2012/2013 school year.

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12. To approve ABA instruction through a Summer Home Program, for student #403747, from June 18, 2012 through August 31, 2012, not to exceed 44 hours, implemented as follows: 13 hours of Behavior Consultation services at $80.00 per hour 26 hours of Behavior Consultation services at $65.00 per hour 5 hours of Behavior Consultation for Social Skills interaction at $80.00 per hour

13. To approve ABA Consultation/Coordination services with Extended School Year staff, for student #403747, not to exceed six (6) hours per week, from July 2, 2012 through July 31, 2012, at $80.00 per hour.

14. To approve ABA Consultation/Instruction services for a Home Program to supplement school instruction, for student #403747, not to exceed six (6) hours per week, effective September 1, 2012, for the 2012/2013 school year, to be distributed as follows: Not to exceed two (2) hours per week at $80.00 per hour Not to exceed four (4) hours per week at $65.00 per hour

15. To approve ABA Consultation/Coordination services between home and school, for student #403747, not to exceed four (4) hours per month, effective September 1, 2012, for the 2012/2013 school year, at the rate of $80.00 per hour.

16. To approve ABA Consultation services for the School Program, for student #403747, not to exceed twenty-five (25) hours per month, effective September 1, 2012, for the 2012/2013 school year, at the rate of $80.00 per hour.

17. To approve a yearly stipend of $558.00 to be paid to the advisor of the Chinese Club effective with the 2012/2013 school year. [NOTE: This club was formed for the 2011/2012 school year and approved at the November 7, 2011 Board meeting, with no stipend.]

ROLL CALL: Yes: No: Abstain: Absent:

25 West Essex Regional Board of Education MISCELLANEOUS – June 18, 2012

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 ______Seconded by ______to approve the following motions:

1. To accept the School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Reports, as appended, for drills conducted on October 14, 2011 and May 23, 2012 in accordance with NJAC 6A:27-11.2, in the West Essex Regional High School bus drop-off/pick-up area, for Routes #1 through #31, under the direct supervision of Luisa Tamburri, West Essex Regional Middle School Vice-Principal.

Enclosures 1M – 2M

ROLL CALL: Yes: No: Abstain: Absent:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mrs. Rosenberg will open the floor to the public for comments on non-agenda items. Motion to adjourn by ______Seconded by ______.

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

[NOTE: IF MOVING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, INCLUDE THIS: **…and that the Board enters into private session to discuss matters of personnel, negotiations and litigation with the possibility of reconvening to public session to conduct additional business. The matters discussed in executive session will be disclosed to the public when the need to maintain their confidentiality no longer exists.]