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President Vice President Board Member Arthur G. Soto Christina Schratz Maryann Capursi
Board Member Board Member Board Member Horacio Ray Carrera Kenia Flores Craig B. Miller
Board Member Board Member Board Member L. Daniel Rodriguez Judith Sanchez Ronald Van Rensalier
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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING - FEBRUARY 24, 2020
1. Call to Order...... 1 2. Invocation …………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 3. Pledge of Allegiance...... 1 4. Roll Call ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 5. Recognition of: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….1 Esther Burrells Passaic High School NJ DECA Regional Award Recipients 6. Report of the Superintendent……………………………………………………………………………..1 Black History Month Presentation 7. Student Representative Report..……………………………………………………………………….…1 8. Public Participation …………………………………………………………………………………………1 9. Executive Session……….………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 10. Report of the President……………………………………………………………………………………..2 11. Committee Reports ………………………………………………………………………………………….2 12. Agenda Items A. Approval of Minutes ...... A-1 B. Personnel……………… ...... B-1–B- C. Tuitions ...... C-1-C-2 D. Authorizations ...... D-1–D-12 E. Board Secretary/Treasurer of Moneys Reports ...... E-1 F. Payment of Bills ...... F-1 G. Finance and Accounting Reports ...... G-1–G-6 H. Award of Contracts ...... H-1–H-13
13. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS ...... I-1
14. ADJOURNMENT ...... I-1
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call to Order This meeting is being held in accordance with the “Open Public Meetings Act”, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975. The notice of this meeting was mailed to The Herald News and The Record, and to the presidents of the five employee groups. A copy of the meeting notice was delivered to the Office of Municipal Clerk and posted on the bulletin board at City Hall. A copy was also posted at the Board of Education Administration Building. Annual notice was filed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8(d). Adequate notice has been provided in accordance with the law.
2. Invocation God, guide us in the decisions to be deliberated this evening and help us to work together in the best interest of the children and the parents of the City of Passaic.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Recognition of: Esther Burrells Passaic High School NJ DECA Regional Award Recipients
6. Report of the Superintendent Black History Month Presentation
7. Student Representative Report
8. Public Participation At this portion of the meeting, members of the public will be able to question and comment on any item on the published agenda or on items/topics not on the agenda. Members of the public are requested to sign the register with their names and addresses. Please wait to be recognized by the President of the Board. Approach the microphone and give your name and address for the record.
Please be advised that the Board of Education will not entertain any comments from persons who communicate obscene material, make statements which are considered bias intimidation in which a person intends to intimidate any individual or group because of race, color, religion, gender, handicap, sexual orientation or ethnicity or makes comments intending to harass or speak any offensive language. The person who makes these statements will relinquish his/her allotted five (5) minutes for public participation.
The Board asks that members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when speaking. Please bear in mind that students and employees have specific legal rights afforded by the laws of New Jersey. Members of the public should consider their comments in light of the legal rights of those affected or identified in their comments.
All comments and questions are to be directed through the President.
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9. Executive Session Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education meets in Executive Session on February 24, 2020, at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School No. 6, 85 Hamilton Avenue, Passaic, NJ to discuss personnel matters, legal update, and HIB Report.
10. Report of the President
11. Committee Reports
12. Agenda Items
A. Approval of Minutes B. Personnel C. Tuitions D. Authorizations E. Board Secretary/Treasurer of Moneys Report F. Payment of Bills G. Finance and Accounting Reports H. Award of Contract
13. New and Unfinished Business
14. Adjournment
The next Regular Public Meeting of the Passaic Board of Education will be held on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room, 663 Main Avenue, 6th Floor, Passaic, NJ 07055.
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12. AGENDA ITEMS
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes – Regular Public Meeting - January 27, 2020 Executive Session - January 27, 2020
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Section Motion to Approve: Ms. Sanchez Seconded: Ms. Flores
Ms. Schratz Yes Ms. Sanchez Yes Ms. Capursi Yes Mr. VanRensalier Abstain Ms. Flores Yes President Soto Yes
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Personnel - Pages B-1 – B-25 February 24, 2020
1. Retirements ...... B-1 – B-2 2. Resignations ...... B-2 3. Leave of Absences...... B-2 – B-7 4. Appointments ...... B-8 – B-10 5. Rescission of Appointment...... B-10 6. Termination of Employment ...... B-11 7. Return to Assignment ...... B-11 8. Return to Assignment ...... B-11 9. Return to Assignment ...... B-11 10. Approval of Administrative Leave of Absence ...... B-11 11. Approval of Administrative Leave of Absence ...... B-11 12. Restoration of Increment/Salary Adjustment ...... B-11 13. Restoration of Increment/Salary Adjustment ...... B-11 14. Correction of Name ...... B-12 15. Correction of Assignment ...... B-12 16. Transfer of Personnel/Change of Assignment of Staff Members – 2019-2020 School Year ...... B-12 17. Adjustment of Salary ...... B-12 18. Change of Start Dates ...... B-12 19. Approval of Substitute Teachers for the 2019-2020 School Year ...... B-13 20. Appointment of Substitutes – 2019-2020 School Year ...... B-13 21. Appointment of Staff Member to Work on Assessment Uploads, Assessment Analysis and to Assist in the Creation of Tests in SchoolNet ...... B-13 22. Recommendation of Additional Personnel – K-8 Before School Study Hall – School No. 20 ...... B-14 23. Approval of Participation Pre-College Program at New Jersey Institute of Technology ...... B-14 24. Approval of Additional Date for the Participation in Mini-Med Honors Program at Rutgers University ...... B-14 25. Revision of Dates/Additional Staff Members – Senior Portfolios – Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering ...... B-15 26. Approval of Payment for Project Lead the Way (PTLW) Exam Tutoring ...... B-15 27. Approval of Payment for Career Pathway Events ...... B-15 28. Revision of Personnel – Extra-Curricular Activities – Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering – 2019 – 2020 School Year ...... B-16 29. Recommendation of Personnel – PM Bussing Program – School No. 21...... B-16 30. Recommendation of Personnel – Health and Fitness Nights – School No. 21 ...... B-16 31. Recommendation of Additional Personnel – After School Program – School No. 21 ...... B-17 32. Recommendation of Additional Personnel – After School Program – School No. 6...... B-17 33. Approval of Payment to Staff Members for Field Trips for Special Olympics ...... B-17 34. Approval of Payment for Staff Member to Write Curriculum for Drivers Education ...... B-18 35. Approval for Staff to Practice with Special Education Students for Special Olympics Activities 2019-2020...... B-18 36. Appointment of Substitute Administrator for the After-School Career and College Exploration for STEAM Success (ACCESS) Program ...... B-18 37. Approval of Additional Staff Members to Attend Saturday Math Content Professional Development ...... B-19 38. Approval of Payment to Upgrade Spanish Science Curricula for Grades K-3 ...... B-19 39. Approval of Payment to Additional Staff Member for Tutoring of NJROTC Cadets ...... B-19 40. Recommendation of Personnel – Audition Committee School No. 20 ...... B-20 41. Approval of Payment to Staff Members for Extra Classes at Passaic High School ...... B-20 Regular Public Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 Page 7 of 70
42. Appointment of Teachers, Nurses, and Security Staff for Saturday K-8 Math and ELA Academic Camp ...... B-21 – B-22 43. Bilingual/ESL Support and Tutoring Programs – 2019-2020 School Year ...... B-23 44. Appointment of Spring Athletic Coaches for the 2019-2020 School Year ...... B-23 45. Approval of Volunteer – Athletic Department ...... B-24 46. Approval of Payment to Additional Staff Member for Professional Development Activities ...... B-24 47. Approval of Staff Members to Assist Students with Senior Portfolios at Passaic Preparatory Academy ...... B-24 48. Recommendation of Personnel – Bergen County Community College Early College Program Chaperone Transportation ...... B-25 49. Approval of Additional Payment to Paraprofessionals Working in Self-Contained Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectually Disabled (ID), and/or Behavior Disorder (BD) Programs ...... B-25
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1. Retirements
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends that the following request for retirements be approved on the dates indicated:
Effective Date Name Position of Retirement Aysel Akil School No. 3 2/1/20 Teacher Assignment: Autistic (PC#ieg) 15-214-100-101-03-0000
Diane DeBell School No. 19 7/1/20 School Nurse/Non-Instructional (PC#atl) 15-000-213-100-67-0000
Irma Fernandez School No. 16 3/1/20 Paraprofessional Assignment: Preschool (PC#agp) 20-218-100-106-61-0000
Rosemary Furtek School No. 3 3/1/20 Speech Language Specialist (PC#bkf) 11-000-216-100-59-0000
Juana Moran School No. 3 8/1/20 Teacher Assignment: Preschool (PC#czn) 20-218-100-101-03-0000
Carmela Plon School No. 8 5/1/20 Teacher Assignment: Inclusion/Resource (PC#ihf) 15-213-100-101-08-0000
Angelica Safanova School No. 20 7/1/20 Teacher Assignment: Computer Application (PC#hcl) 15-000-222-177-28-0000
Sofia Vargas School No. 1 4/1/20 Teacher Assignment: Inclusion/Resources (PC#icw) 15-213-100-101-01-0000
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2. Resignations
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends that the following request for resignations be approved on the dates indicated:
Effective Date Name Position of Resignation Lydia Gonzalez School No. 10 3/13/20 Teacher Assignment: Bil./ESL In-Class Support (PC#jen) 15-240-100-101-67-0000
Sandra Ospina School No. 21 3/20/20 Teacher Assignment: Gr. 1 Bilingual (PC#jaj) 15-240-100-101-31-0000
3. Leave of Absences
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends that the following requests for a leave of absence be approved on the dates indicated:
Name Position Date(s) Reason Sherwet Aboualia Division of Special Education 2/3/20 – 2/18/20 (with pay) FMLA Administrative Secretary (PC#iby) 2/19/20 – 3/4/20 (without pay) 11-000-240-105-27-0000
Lina Agudelo School No. 19 2/10/20 – 4/22/20 (with pay) Amend FMLA Teacher 4/23/20 – 5/12/20 (without pay) Assignment: Gr. 1 Bilingual (PC#jei) 15-240-100-101-67-0000
Sadid Agudelo Office of Food Services 1/2/20 – 1/14/20 (with pay) FMLA Upegui Luncheon Aide (PC#jku) 1/15/20 (without pay) 60-910-310-100-25-0077
Rosa Alloway School No. 20 1/6/20 – 1/10/20 (with pay) Amend School Social Worker (PC#iyb) FMLA 11-000-219-104-59-0000
Kenya Aquino School No. 16 1/23/20 – 3/18/20 (with pay) FMLA Teacher Assignment: Preschool (PC#cxo) 20-218-100-101-61-0000
Leneese Arce School No. 16 1/2/20 – 1/10/20 (with pay) FMLA Paraprofessional 1/13/20 – 2/19/20 (without pay) Assignment: Preschool (PC#ahm) 2/20/20 – 4/23/20 (without pay) Maternity 20-218-100-106-61-0000 4/24/20 – 6/30/20 (without pay) NJFLA
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Leave of Absences (Continued)
Name Position Date(s) Reason Christopher Bell School No. 3 4/1/20 – 6/30/20 (without pay) 4th Ext. Paraprofessional Medical Assignment: Personal (PC#itz) 11-000-217-100-27-0000
Debra Bogan Office of Food Services 1/3/20 – 1/17/20 (without pay) FMLA General Cafeteria Worker (PC#ber) 60-910-310-100-25-0000
Elsa Boto School No. 3 1/29/20 – 2/14/20 (with pay) NJFLA Teacher Assignment: Gr. 2 Bilingual (PC#hdw) 15-240-100-101-03-0000
Luz Campusano School No. 21 1/28/20 – 4/28/20 (without pay) FMLA Paraprofessional 4/29/20 – 6/30/20 (without pay) Medical Assignment: Personal (PC#jjr) 11-000-217-100-27-0000
Elizabeth Cottino School No. 15 2/14/20 – 5/1/20 (with pay) Amend Teacher Maternity Assignment: Preschool (PC#gdi) 20-218-100-101-52-0000
Iliana DiStasio School No. 10 1/21/20 – 2/3/20 (with pay) NJFLA Teacher Assignment: Gr. 2 General (PC#hil) 15-120-100-101-10-0000
Maria Donayre School No. 8 1/27/20 – 3/3/20 (with pay) FMLA Paraprofessional Assignment: Preschool (PC#gnz) 20-218-100-106-08-0000
Celia Duran School No. 21 1/30/20 – 1/31/20 (with pay) NJFLA Assistant Principal (PC#jaa) 2/3/20 – 4/1/20 (without pay) 15-000-240-103-31-0000
Michelle Falco Passaic Preparatory Academy 1/21/20 – 2/6/20 (without pay) Ext. FMLA Teacher 2/7/20 – 2/28/20 (without pay) Medical Assignment: Language Arts (PC#inw) 15-130-100-101-29-0000
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Leave of Absences (Continued)
Name Position Date(s) Reason Irma Fernandez School No. 16 2/4/20 – 2/28/20 (with pay) Ext. FMLA Paraprofessional Assignment: Preschool (PC#agp) 20-218-100-106-61-0000
Maria Garcia Office of Food Services 1/10/20 – 1/17/20 (with pay) NJFLA General Cafeteria Worker (PC#bfu) 60-910-310-100-25-0000
Julie Gomez School No. 21 2/3/20 – 2/7/20 (without pay) Amend Teacher 2/10/20 – 2/21/20 (with pay) Medical Assignment: Language Arts 2/24/20 – 2/26/20 (without pay) (Approved (PC#jbd) Sick Bank) 15-130-100-101-31-0000
Yvelisse Gonzalez School No. 9 2/18/20 – 3/13/20 (without pay) Ext. Med. Teacher Assignment: Inclusion/Resource (PC#jdd) 15-213-100-101-09-0000
Flor Guerrero School No. 16 1/24/20 – 2/5/20 (with pay) NJFLA Paraprofessional Assignment: Preschool (PC#agx) 20-218-100-106-61-0000
Cleopatra Passaic Preparatory Academy 2/12/20 – 3/6/20 (with pay) NJFLA Hadjisavva-Koutsis Teacher Assignment: ESL In-Class Support (PC#ins) 15-240-100-101-29-0000
Alfakelly Henriquez Passaic High School 1/21/20 – 2/7/20 (without pay) FMLA Teacher Assignment: Science MM (PC#djw) 15-204-100-101-12-0000
Deborah Henriquez School No. 3 2/3/20 – 2/14/20 (with pay) NJFLA Teacher Assignment: Inclusion/Resource (PC#hvj) 15-213-100-101-03-0000
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Leave of Absences (Continued)
Name Position Date(s) Reason Carmen Herrera School No. 3 1/31/20 – 2/14/20 (with pay) FMLA Assistant Custodian (PC#egr) 11-000-262-100-56-0000
Luisa Herrera Office of Food Services 2/5/20 – 2/12/20 (with pay) FMLA General Cafeteria Worker (PC#bfh) 2/13/20 – 3/3/20 (without pay) 60-910-310-100-25-0000
Lauren Inserra School No. 6 1/30/20 – 2/5/20 (with pay) NJFLA Teacher 2/6/20 – 4/27/20 (without pay) Assignment: English MM (PC#ifs) 15-204-100-101-06-0000
Noemi Lisboa Passaic High School 1/23/20 – 2/7/20 (with pay) NJFLA School Nurse/Non-Instructional (PC#ath) 15-000-213-100-12-0000
Herminia Malave School No. 11 1/27/20 – 1/31/20 (with pay) FMLA Teacher 2/3/20 – 2/21/20 (without pay) Assignment: Math (PC#ijp) 15-130-100-101-11-0000
Danilo Mariano School No. 8 2/18/20 – 3/27/20 (with pay) Ext. FMLA Assistant Custodian (PC#azi) 11-000-262-100-56-0000
Lizbeth Marinez School No. 11 2/3/20 – 3/16/20 (without pay) Amend Paraprofessional Maternity Assignment: Kindergarten (PC#irs) 15-190-100-106-11-0000
Samuel Meltzer Passaic High School 1/13/20 – 1/17/20 (with pay) FMLA Teacher Assignment: Math MM (PC#ism) 15-204-100-101-12-0000
Gabrielle Mendoza School No. 20 1/21/20 – 2/11/20 (without pay) Ext. Med. Teacher Assignment: Gr. 5 (PC#imu) 15-120-100-101-28-0000
Jacqueline Morera School No. 11 1/21/20 – 1/24/20 (with pay) FMLA Security Aide (PC#bat) 1/27/20 – 2/28/20 (without pay) 15-000-266-100-11-0000
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Leave of Absences (Continued)
Name Position Date(s) Reason Manuel Negron School No. 11 2/6/20 – 2/14/20 (with pay) Military Principal (PC#ash) 15-000-240-103-11-0000
Lauren Occhipinti School No. 16 1/9/20 – 1/21/20 (with pay) Amend Teacher FMLA Assignment: Preschool (PC#ikr) 20-218-100-101-61-0000
Veena Rana School No. 19 2/18/20 – 3/18/20 (with pay) NJFLA Paraprofessional Assignment: Class LLD-MM (PC#jjo) 15-204-100-106-67-0000
Mercedes Rashkow School No. 11 2/3/20 – 2/14/20 (without pay) FMLA Teacher Assignment: Inclusion/Resource (PC#der) 15-213-100-101-11-0000
Juana Reyes School No. 9 2/18/20 – 3/9/20 (without pay) Ext. FMLA Paraprofessional Assignment: Kindergarten (PC#jgd) 15-190-100-106-09-0000
Marquice Rice School No. 6 1/21/20 – 3/18/20 (without pay) FMLA Security Aide (PC#ixj) 15-000-266-100-06-0000
Vance Robinson Office of Food Services 1/21/20 – 1/30/20 (with pay) FMLA General Cafeteria Worker (PC#bgi) 1/31/20 – 2/14/20 (without pay) 60-910-310-100-25-0000
Claudia Rodriguez Office of Food Services 4/6/20 – 6/30/20 (without pay) Ext. Med. Cook Manager (PC#bge) 60-910-310-100-25-0000
Yesenia Rodriguez- Passaic High School 4/20/20 – 5/1/20 (with pay) Maternity Martinez Teacher 5/4/20 – 6/12/20 (without pay) NJFLA Assignment: English (PC#bsr) 15-140-100-101-12-0000
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Leave of Absences (Continued)
Name Position Date(s) Reason Raella Romano School No. 6 1/22/20 – 4/22/20 (with pay) FMLA Teacher Assignment: Reading Interventionist (PC#hoj) 20-231-100-100-15-0000
Carmelita Sanin School N. 16 2/13/20 – 4/7/20 (with pay) FMLA Teacher Assignment: Preschool (PC#cxg) 20-218-100-101-61-0000
Pamela Savaryn School No. 6 4/2/20 – 4/9/20 (with pay) FMLA Teacher Assignment: Gr. 2 (PC#bxf) 15-120-100-101-06-0000
Mitzi Sierra School No. 19 2/3/20 – 2/21/20 (with pay) FMLA Teacher 2/24/20 – 4/30/20 (without pay) Assignment: Gr. 1 (PC#dzr) 15-120-100-101-67-0000
Rasheena Slappy School No. 16 2/10/20 – 2/21/20 (with pay) FMLA Administrative Assistant (Schools) (PC#hqf) 20-218-200-105-61-0000
Maribel Urena School No. 8 1/31/20 – 2/24/20 (with pay) FMLA Luncheon Aide (PC#jkq) 2/25/20 – 2/28/20 (without pay) 60-910-310-100-25-0077
Marcie Valenta School No. 20 3/2/20 – 6/30/20 (without pay) Ext. Mat. Learning Disabilities Teacher- Consultant (PC#jpg) 11-000-219-104-59-0000
Carmen Velez School No. 15 2/11/20 – 3/31/20 (with pay) Ext. NJFLA Paraprofessional Assignment: Preschool (PC#gds) 20-218-100-106-52-0000
Michele Vrabel School No. 3 1/2/20 – 3/23/20 (with pay) FMLA Paraprofessional Assignment: Personal (PC#iut) 11-000-217-100-27-0000
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4. Appointments
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the appointments of the following persons at the salary rate indicated, subject to compliance with Board Policies.
Certificated:
Estremera, Estela School No. 3 2/5/20 – 6/30/20 Teacher MA+30-12 $71,400 Assignment: ASD PCR#ied 15-214-100-101-03-0000 MA from Queen College Holds a NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities and Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3 Standard Certificates Pending Chapter 5 Clearance
Koularmanis, Anastasios School No. 3 3/2/20 – 6/30/20 Teacher PHD-12 $96,105 Assignment: English PCR#jbm 15-130-100-101-03-0000 Doctor of Education from St. John’s University Holds a NJ Teacher English Standard Certificates Pending Chapter 5 Clearance
Reilly, Janine E. School No. 3 3/2/20 – 6/30/2 Teacher BA-1 $53,950 Assignment: Grade 1 PCR#bvh 15-120-100-101-03-0000 BA Kean University Holds a NJ Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3 and Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 Standard Certificates Pending Chapter 5 Clearance
Rodriguez, Patricia School No. 20 3/16/20 – 6/30/20 Teacher MA-7 $63,155 Assignment: Grade 5 PCR#hbj 15-120-100-101-28-0000 MA Ithaca College Holds a Provisional Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 Pending Chapter 5 Clearance
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Appointments (Continued) Certificated:
Wis, Sandra A. School No. 8 3/4/20 – 6/30/20 Teacher BA-1 $53,950 Assignment: Grade 2 PCR#dzr 15-120-100-101-08-0000 BA Montclair State University Holds a NJ Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing Pending Chapter 5 Clearance
Non-Certificated
Beltre, Mayra I. School No. 11 3/2/20 – 6/30/20 Luncheon Aide $12.50 per hour PCR#fhh 60-910-310-100-25-0077 Pending Chapter 5 Clearance
Brown, Velissa School No. 9 3/2/20- 6/30/20 Paraprofessional PA-1-$30,670 + $3,400 Assignment: Personal College Credits PCR#anx 11-000-217-100-27-0000 Pending Chapter 5 Clearance
Candelaria, Altagracia School No. 1 3/2/20 – 6/30/20 Luncheon Aide $12.50 per hour PCR#bia 60-910-310-100-25-0077 Pending Chapter 5 Clearance
Flores, Emil Nazario School No. 6 3/2/20- 6/30/20 Paraprofessional PA-1-$30,670 + $5,525 Assignment: Personal College Credits PCR#akx 11-000-217-100-27-0000
Guzman, Janhyff Passaic High School 3/2/20- 6/30/20 Paraprofessional PA-1-$30,670 + $3,400 Assignment: Personal College Credits PCR#jcp 11-000-217-100-27-0000
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Appointments (Continued) Non-Certificated:
Mitchell, Shadajah Passaic High School 3/2/20- 6/30/20 Paraprofessional PA-1-$30,670 + $2,125 Assignment: Personal College Credits PCR#jpc 11-000-217-100-27-0000
Nicholson, Gerald A. Passaic High School 3/2/20 - 6/30/20 Assignment: Security Security-1 $33,954 PCR# 15-000-266-100-28-0000 Holds SORA License Pending Chapter 5 Clearance
Rosario De Martinez, School No. 11 3/2/20 - 6/30/20 Yanna Assistant Custodian Asst. Cust. –A $39,098 PCR#jpw 11-000-262-100-56-0000 Pending Chapter 5 Clearance
Woodson, Taylor School No. 21 3/2/20- 6/30/20 Paraprofessional PA-1-$30,670 + $2,125 Assignment: Personal College Credits PCR#jpt 11-000-217-100-27-0000
5. Rescission of Appointment
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the rescission of the following appointments:
Name Position Paulino-Hernandez, Liliana Passaic Preparatory Academy Assignment: World Language (Spanish)
Vargas, Ruth School No. 8 Assignment: Cook Manager
Previously approved on the January 27, 2020 board meeting resolution No. 6
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6. Termination of Employment
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the termination of employee ID No. 2762 for just cause.
7. Return to Assignment
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends that employee id no. 1237 return to assignment from administrative leave effective February 3, 2020.
8. Return to Assignment
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends that employee id no. 4562 return to assignment from administrative leave effective February 4, 2020.
9. Return to Assignment
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends that employee id no. 7284 return to assignment from administrative leave effective February 18, 2020.
10. Approval of Administrative Leave of Absence
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of the administrative leave for employee id no. 5816 effective January 28, 2020 until further notice.
11. Approval of Administrative Leave of Absence
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of the administrative leave for employee id no. 7877 effective February 11, 2020 until further notice.
12. Restoration of Increment/Salary Adjustment
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the increment of employee id No. 1066 be restored and the salary be adjusted accordingly for the 2019- 2020 school year.
13. Restoration of Increment/Salary Adjustment
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the increment of employee id No. 4948 be restored and the salary be adjusted accordingly for the 2019- 2020 school year.
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14. Correction of Name
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the correction of name for the following staff member.
From: To: Romero, Kiddany Romero, Kidanny
15. Correction of Assignment
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the correction of assignment for the following staff member.
Name From: To: Anico, Darlene Language Arts Art Teacher
16. Transfer of Personnel/Change of Assignment of Staff Members – 2019-2020 School Year (See attached list)
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the following Transfer of Personnel/Change of Assignment of Staff Members for the 2019-2020 school year. (See attached list)
17. Adjustment of Salary
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the salary of the following staff members be adjusted due to receipt of official transcripts and/or verification of previous employment.
Name From To Effective Jacobs, Christian MA+45-1 $68,025 MA+45-3 $68,425 2/1/20 James, Haley M. BA-1 $53,950 MA-1 $61,215 2/18/20 Lozano-Rosas, Juan C. Security-5 Security-5 2/1/20 $36,954.00 $36,954+$3,824 CC
Previously approved on the January 27, 2020 board meeting resolution No. 6
18. Change of Start Dates
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of change of start date for the following employees:
Name From To Account Number Fontalvo, Giselle E. 1/15/2020 1/30/2020 15-000-218-104-29-0000 Unger, Anne 1/28/2020 2/5/2020 20-218-100-101-61-0000
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19. Approval of Substitute Teachers for the 2019-2020 School Year
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the employment of the substitute teachers named below.
Name Degree/Credits Rate Cost Bacca, Pedro E. 106 credits (1) $135.00 $12,150 Iussein, Sabrie 84 credits (1) $135.00 $12,150 Rivera, Diana BA (1) $135.00 $12,150 Vaquero, Erica BA (1) $135.00 $12,150 Zuniga-Escorcia, Gloria Ines 77 credits (1) $135.00 $12,150
(1) Holds a Passaic County Substitute Teacher Certificate
Account No. 11-XXX-100-101-05-0051 cost not to exceed $60,750
20. Appointment of Substitutes – 2019-2020 School Year
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the appointment of the following substitutes:
Name Position: Rate Cost Matos, Aracelis Substitute General Worker $13.03 $6,435.00 Mejia, Yodney Substitute General Worker $13.03 $6,435.00 Mendoza, Miriam Substitute General Worker $13.03 $6,435.00 Nova, Altagracia Substitute General Worker $13.03 $6,435.00
Account No. 60-910-310-100-25-0051 cost not to exceed $25,740 *Pending Chapter 5 Clearance.
21. Appointment of Staff Member to Work on Assessment Uploads, Assessment Analysis and to Assist in the Creation of Tests in SchoolNet
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the appointment of the following staff member to work on assessment uploads, assessment analysis and to assist in the creation of tests in SchoolNet.
February 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 Hourly rate $44.56
Name Singleton, Danielle
Account No. 11-120-100-101-15-0075 cost not to exceed $753.00
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22. Recommendation of Additional Personnel – K-8 Before School Study Hall – School No. 20
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the appointment of the following staff member for the K-8 Before School Study Hall.
September 9, 2019 – June 19, 2020 Monday through Friday 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Salary $44.56 per hour, not to exceed 90 hours
Substitutes Gossman, Brett Varela, Carolina
Previously approved on the August 28, 2019 board meeting resolution No. 10
23. Approval of Participation Pre-College Program at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff members to attend the sixteen-week Pre-College Program at NJIT. Date: Saturdays, January 25, 2020 through May 16, 2020 Time: 8:00 am -12:30 pm
Cost for Staff to oversee Program/Chaperones: Name Position Rate Total Majmundar, Bindi Teacher $44.56 $3,408.84 Garcia. Lauren Substitute Garcia,, Monica Substitute Ryan, Scott Substitute
Account No. 15-421-100-100-30-00075 cost not exceed $3,408.84
24. Approval of Additional Date for the Participation in Mini-Med Honors Program at Rutgers University
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of an additional date for the Mini-Med Honors Program at Rutgers Medical School in Newark NJ.
February 29, 2020 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Account No. 15-421-100-101-30-0075 cost not to exceed $2,317.12
Previously approved on the January 27, 2020 board meeting resolution No. 53
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25. Revision of Dates/Additional Staff Members - Senior Portfolios - Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the revision of dates and the additional staff members to assist with senior portfolios.
From: February 1, 2020 – June 20, 2020 (Saturdays) To: February 1, 2020 – May 23, 2020
Times: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Saturdays)
Name Position Rate Total Cornwell, Bridget Substitute $44.67 Lowenstein, Carolmarie S. Teacher $44.56 $2,228.00 Weston, Lisa Substitute $44.56 $2,228.00
Account No. 15-140-100-101-30-0075 cost not to exceed $4,456.00
26. Approval of Payment for Project Lead the Way (PTLW) Exam Tutoring
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff members to tutor for the Aerospace Engineering end of course PLTW exam.
Name Rate Hours Total Linde, Brandon $44.56 20 $891.00 Scott, Ryan $44.56 20 $891.00 Martinez, Sergio Substitute
Account No. 20-366-100-100-26-0000 cost not to exceed $1,782.00
27. Approval of Payment for Career Pathway Events
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff members for the Career Pathways Application Events at Passaic Academy for Science & Engineering.
Thursday, February 20, 2020 Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Name Position Hours Rate Total Ross, Johanna Principal 4 $74.37 $297.48 Barbosa, Dr. L. Loren Assistant Principal 4 $98.11 $392.44 Moreno, Dr. Kimberly Substitute 4 $73.97 $295.88 Bonafe, Maika Parent Liaison 4 $22.28 $89.12
Account No. 15-200-100-100-30-0087 (Administrators) cost not to exceed $985.80 Account No. 15-100-200-100-30-0087 (Parent Liaison) cost not to exceed $89.12
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28. Revision of Personnel – Extra-Curricular Activities – Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering – 2019-2020 School Year
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the revision of personnel for extra-curricular activities for Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering. Activity Name Position Type Stipend Junior Class Noguera, Nathaly (Replace Advisor Type IV $1250.00 Advisor Welch, Jennifer)
Previously approved on the October 28, 2019 board meeting resolution No. 58
29. Recommendation of Personnel – PM Bussing Program – School No. 21
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the appointment of the following staff members for PM Bussing Program for the 2019-2020 school year:
Monday through Friday February 10, 2020 through June 30, 2020 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Name Position Hours Rate Total Riveros, Stepahnie Teacher 43 $44.56 $1,916.08 Mink, Leslie Teacher 43 $44.56 $1,916.08 Blancos-Rivas, Alfonso Substitute
Account No. 15-421-100-101-31-0075 cost not to exceed $3,832.16
30. Recommendation of Personnel – Health and Fitness Nights- School No. 21
Mr. Pablo Munoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the appointment of the following staff members for Health and Fitness Night to provide students with evening activities for the 2019-2020 school year:
Dates: March 2, 2020 – June 30, 2020 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) Time: 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Teachers: Name Rate Hours Total Caballero, Alejandro $44.56 30 $1,336.80 Koske, Greg $44.56 30 $1,336.80 Patterson, Matthew Substitute Zagami, Alicia Substitute
February 4, 2020 – June 30, 2020 (Tuesday and Wednesday evenings) Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Administrators: Name Rate Hours Total Allen, Tiffany $73.05 30 $2,191.50 Duran, Celia Substitute Jones, Anissa Substitute Account No. 15-421-100-101-31-0075 (Teachers) cost not to exceed $2,673.60 Account No. 15-421-100-200-31-0075 (Administrators) cost not to exceed $2,191.50
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31. Recommendation of Additional Personnel – After School Program – School No. 21
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the following personnel be employed for the After School Program for the 2019-2020 school year:
December 1, 2019 through June 5, 2020 Monday through Friday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Salary $44.56 per hour, not to exceed 157 hours
Name Position Criscione, Matthew Substitute Otto, Vanessa Substitute
Previously approved on the August 28, 2019 board meeting resolution No. 12
32. Recommendation of Additional Personnel – After School Program – School No. 6
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the following personnel be employed for the After School Program for the 2019-2020 school year:
October 2, 2019 through June 5, 2020 Monday through Friday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Salary $22.28 per hour, not to exceed 150 hours
Name Position Dalba, Dominick Substitute Security Casiano-Arroyo, Stephanie Substitute Security
Previously approved on the August 28, 2019 board meeting resolution No. 12
33. Approval of Payment to Staff Members for Field Trips for Special Olympics
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends approval of payment to the following staff members for field trips for Special Olympics.
Dates: April 26, May 2, June 5, 6, 7, 2020
Name Position Cost Dates Ackerson-Baez, Kimberly Coach (1) $750 4/26; 5/2; 6/5-6/7 Arellano, Gerard Coach (1) $750 4/26; 5/2; 6/5-6/7 Carrillo, Luz Coach (2) $750 4/26; 5/2; 6/5-6/7 Cawthern, Karen Coach (1) $750 4/26; 5/2; 6/5-6/7 Dudek, Douglas Coach (1) $300 4/26; 5/2 Jorgenson, Anthony Coach (1) $450 6/5 – 6/7 Portorreal, Zoraida Coach (2) $750 4/26; 5/2; 6/5-6/7 Pyron-De La Cruz, Agustina Coach (2) - Sub 4/26; 5/2; 6/5-6/7 Ruchalski, Karen Coach (1) $750 4/26; 5/2; 6/5-6/7
Account No. 11-402-100-100-14-0084 cost not to exceed $5,250.00
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34. Approval of Payment for Staff Member to Write Curriculum for Drivers Education
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff members to write curriculum for Drivers Education.
February 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020
Name Curriculum Hours Rate Total Maravi, Mario Drivers Education 30 $44.56 $1,336.80
Account No. 11-130-100-101-16-0070 cost not to exceed $1,336.80
35. Approval for Staff to Practice with Special Education Students for Special Olympics Activities 2019-2020
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff members to practice with Special Education High School students to assist them in preparation for Special Olympics.
Staff and students will practice for 1.25 hours (one and one-quarter) for 14 practices February 2020 through June 2020
Name Position Hourly Rate Total Cost Ackerson-Baez, Kimberly Teacher $44.56 $779.80 Arellano, Gerard Teacher - Substitute $44.56 Carrillo, Luz Paraprofessional $22.28 $389.90 Cawthern, Karen Teacher $44.56 $779.80 Dudek, Douglas Teacher $44.56 $779.80 Heyer, Antonette Teacher - Substitute $44.56 Marmolejo, Socorro Para - Substitute $22.28 Portorreal, Zoraida Paraprofessional $22.28 $389.90 Pyron-De La Cruz, Agustina Paraprofessional $22.28 $389.90 Ruchalski, Karen Teacher $44.56 $779.80
Account No. 11-204-100-101-59-0075 (teachers) cost not to exceed $3,119.20 11-204-100-106-59-0075 (paraprofessional) cost not to exceed $1,169.70
36. Appointment of Substitute Administrator for the After-School Career and College Exploration for STEAM Success (ACCESS) Program
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the appointment of the following substitute administrator for the after-school career and college exploration for STEAM Success (ACCESS) program.
February 25, 2020 – June 5, 2020 Monday- Friday 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Name Position Rate Hours Lobelo, Luis 21st CCLC ACCESS PASA As needed Administrator – Substitute
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37. Approval of Additional Staff Members to Attend Saturday Math Content Professional Development
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff members to attend Saturday Math Content Professional Development.
November 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020 Supervisor have allocated prep time prior to each Saturday Professional Development Not to exceed stipend of $100.00 per person per Saturday
Grade 6, 7, 8 and Algebra I Teachers Binag, Myla Calabrese, Christopher
Account No. 20-231-100-100-15-0000 cost not to exceed $20,000.00 Previously approved on the November 25, 2019 board meeting resolution No. 27
38. Approval of Payment to Upgrade Spanish Science Curricula for Grades K-3
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff members to upgrade the Spanish Science curricula for Grades K-3.
Name Hours/Grade Level Rate Total Escobar, Yovana 17.5 hours (Grade 1) $44.56 $779.80 Garcia, Elisabeth 17.5 hours (Grade 1) $44.56 $779.80 Garcia, Melissa 35 hours (Grade 2) $44.56 $1,559.60 Rodriguez, Michelle 17.5 hours (Grade 3) $44.56 $779.80 Sanchez-Gonzalez, Magda 52.5 hours (Grade K & 3) $44.56 $2,339.40
Title III Carry-over Account No. 20-241-100-100-13-0000 cost not to exceed $6,238.40
39. Approval of Payment to Additional Staff Member for Tutoring of NJROTC Cadets
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff members for Tutoring of NJROTC Cadets at Passaic High School.
Dates: October 7, 2019 to June 19, 2020 (Monday-Friday) Times: 7:20 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Name Position Rate Hours Blas, Jacqueline Substitute $44.56 As Needed
Previously approved on the September 23, 2019 board meeting resolution No. 52
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40. Recommendation of Personnel – Audition Committee School No. 20
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff members for the Passaic Gifted and Talented Audition Committee for the following dates and times:
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 4:30 PM -7:30 PM Sunday, March 22, 2020 from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Sunday, March 2, 2020 from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Name Position Hours Rate Total Jones, Anissa Assistant Principal 13 $79.44 $1,032.72 Larkin, Jennifer Assistant Principal 13 $73.97 $961.61 Mellody, John Principal 13 $77.07 $1,001.13 Agamie, Laila Teacher 13 $44.56 $579.28 Bartlett, Rebecca Teacher 13 $44.56 $579.28 Burgos, Aixa Substitute Fernandez, Jenesee Parent Liaison 13 $22.28 $289.64 Fischer, Jamie Teacher 13 $44.56 $579.28 Garcia, Steven Teacher 13 $44.56 $579.28 Goncalves, Beatriz Teacher 13 $44.56 $579.28 Lalla, David Technician 13 $39.26 $510.38 Kempey, Evan Substitute Marciniak, Dawn Teacher 13 $44.56 $579.28 Morales, Eva Secretary 13 $39.41 $512.33 Monroe, Jennie Guidance Counselor 13 $44.56 $579.28 Morera, Lizbeth Secretary 13 $25.27 $328.51 Morinho, Lori Joelle Teacher 13 $44.56 $579.28 Ordonez, Katherine Substitute Place, Kevin Teacher 13 $44.56 $579.28 Skinner, Larissa Teacher 13 $44.56 $579.28 Soprano, Susan Teacher 13 $44.56 $579.28 Ritter, Samantha Teacher 13 $44.56 $579.28 Torres, Amanda Teacher 13 $44.56 $579.28
Account No. 15-421-100-100-28-0075 (Teachers) cost not to exceed $7,532.00 15-421-200-100-28-0075 (Administrators) cost not to exceed $2,995.46
41. Approval of Payment to Staff Members for Extra Classes at Passaic High School
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff members for extra classes at Passaic High School.
# of Extra To Start To End Name Course Classes Date Date Princ. Of Integ. Blas, Jacqueline 10 2/3/20 6/30/20 Science Noboa, Carlos Health 3/ Health 4 5 2/4/20 6/30/20 Rakowski, Michael AVID 5 2/4/20 6/30/20
Account No. 15-140-100-101-12-0052 not to exceed $950,000.00
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42. Appointment of Teachers, Nurses, and Security Staff for Saturday K-8 Math and ELA Academic Camp
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the appointment of the following teachers, nurses, and security, to serve in the Saturday K-8 Math and ELA Academic Camp.
School No. 19 – Saturday, February 1, 2020 – April 4, 2020 Schools No. 6, 9 & 11 -Saturday, February 8, 2020 – April 25, 2020 Teachers & Nurses – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Supervisor & Security Aides – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Administrators, Nurses & Security Aides at School No. 6 & School No. 11 will only work on February 15, February 22, April 4, 2020 & April 25, 2020 due to over lapping days with another program
Name Position Location Hours Rate Amount Bruce, Stacey Administrator School 6 16 *PASA rate Fawzi, Naji Administrator School 19 40 *PASA rate Negron, Manuel Administrator School 11 16 *PASA rate Ragone, Leandra Administrator School 9 40 *PASA rate Carrero, Jacqueline Administrator (Sub) *PASA rate Clemons, Niki Administrator (Sub) *PASA rate Kafah, Meredith Administrator (Sub) *PASA rate Martinez, Denise Administrator (Sub) *PASA rate Stewart-Oliver, Shavonn Administrator (Sub) *PASA rate Ward, Nicole Administrator (Sub) *PASA rate Dalba, Dominick Security Aide School 6 16 $22.28 $356.48 Made, Rafael Security Aide School 19 40 $22.28 $891.20 Montanez, Jamie Security Aide School 9 40 $22.28 $891.20 Morrera, Jaqueline Security Aide School 11 16 $22.28 $356.48 Cintron, Regina Security Aide (Sub) $22.28 Dehais, Richard Security Aide (Sub) $22.28 Graham, Calvin Security Aide (Sub) $22.28 White, Janet Security Aide (Sub) $22.28 Brandstetter, Susan Nurse School 9 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Byrnes, Karen Nurse School 11 12 $44.56 $534.72 Ciemera, Helen Nurse School 19 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Cortes, Corazon Nurse School 6 12 $44.56 $534.72 Kattak-Rossi, Joanne Nurse- Sub $44.56 Martell, Rosa Nurse – Sub $44.56 Rosemary, Cruz Nurse- Sub $44.56 Stamat, Louis Teacher School 6 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Tully, Brian Teacher School 6 30 $44.56 $1,336.80
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Appointment of Teachers, Nurses, and Security Staff for Saturday K-8 Math and ELA Academic Camp (Continued) Name Position Location Hours Rate Amount Garcia, Klarissa Teacher School 6 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Nata, Deidre Teacher School 11 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Allen, Tyler Teacher School 11 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Ritchie, Danielle Teacher School 11 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Martinez, Gimena Teacher School 19 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Castorie, Carlos Teacher School 19 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Jones, Ayesha Teacher School 19 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Kasawala, Urvisha Teacher School 19 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Wright, Takeyie Teacher School 19 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Vanoni, Patricia Teacher School 9 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Fuentes, Ellison Teacher School 9 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Salinas, Pamela Teacher School 9 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Fuentes, Esther Teacher School 9 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Karpowich, Jason Teacher School 9 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Carnevale, Marisa Teacher School 9 30 $44.56 $1,336.80 Bizzoco, Daniel Teacher (Sub) School 6 $44.56 Rivera, Ricardo Teacher (Sub) School 6 $44.56 Sierchio, Marc Teacher (Sub) School 6 $44.56 Ocascio, Amalia Teacher (Sub) School 11 $44.56 Oeckel, Paul Teacher (Sub) School 11 $44.56 Rolon, Rebecca Teacher (Sub) School 11 $44.56 Cuminsky, Christina Teacher (Sub) School 9 $44.56 Massot, Danielle Teacher (Sub) School 9 $44.56 Shekitka, Ronald Teacher (Sub) School 9 $44.56 Barrios, Clarissa Teacher (Sub) School 19 $44.56 Edwards, Desiree Teacher (Sub) School 19 $44.56 Figueroa, Angela Teacher (Sub) School 19 $44.56 Watts, Marcel Teacher (Sub) School 19 $44.56
Account No. 15-421-100-101-xx-0231 (Teachers) cost not to exceed $22,726.00
Account No. 15-421-200-100-xx-0231 (Nurse, Security Aide & Administrator) cost not to exceed $15,000.00
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43. Bilingual/ESL Support and Tutoring Programs - 2019-2020 School Year
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff members for additional sections of After School and Saturday Bilingual/ESL support and tutoring programs.
January 13, 2020 – June 12, 2020 Monday – Friday: 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Schools 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Schools 9 and 19 Hourly Rate $44.56
Name Position Location Hours Total Garcia, Elisabeth Teacher School No. 1 100 $4,456.00 Siri, Magalys Teacher School No. 3 100 $4,456.00 Munoz, Glenda Substitute School No. 3 Soto Romero, Cindy Substitute School No. 3 Reghitto, Rita Teacher School No. 5 100 $4,456.00 Payero, Lisbeth Substitute School No. 5 Tavarez, Mercedes Substitute School No. 5 DiNapoli, Deanna Teacher School No. 6 30 $1,336.80 Duran, Osvaldo Teacher School No. 8 100 $4,456.00 Oquendo, Jorge Teacher School No. 9 30 $1,336.80 Gutierrez, Jaime Teacher School No. 10 100 $4,456.00 Garcia, Melissa Teacher School No. 19 15 $668.40 Blanco-Rivas, Alfonso Teacher School No. 19 15 $668.40
Title III Account No. 20-241-100-100-13-0000 cost not to exceed $8,912.00 Title III Immigrant Account No. 20-441-100-100-13-0000 cost not to exceed $17,379.00
44. Appointment of Spring Athletic Coaches for the 2019-2020 School Year
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the appointment of the following Athletic Coaches for the school year 2019-2020 in accordance with the provisions of the adopted salary as per Board of Education and the E.A.P. Agreement:
Name Position Salary Avella, Steve Middle School Baseball $2,500.00 Distasi, Katlin Middle School Softball $2,500.00 Cabrera, Esmeralda Asst. Softball $6,546.00
Account No. 11-402-100-100-14-0084 cost not to exceed $11,546.00
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45. Approval of Volunteer – Athletic Department
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of the following as volunteer for the athletic department to assist with equipment duties practices and games, at no cost to the board.
Name White, Tiquan
46. Approval of Payment to Additional Staff Member for Professional Development Activities
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff member to support professional development activities for the 2019-2020 school year.
July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 Hourly rate of $44.56
Name Kleinfeld, Carly
Account No. 15-000-221-104-XX-0075
47. Approval of Staff Members to Assist Students with Senior Portfolios at Passaic Preparatory Academy
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment to the following staff members to assist students with senior portfolios at Passaic Preparatory Academy during the 2019-2020 school year:
Dates: February 1, 2020 – June 20, 2020 Times: 7:20 AM – 8:20 AM (Monday – Friday) 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM (Monday – Friday) 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Saturdays)
Name Position Hours Rate Amount Tereshko, Christopher Teacher 26 $44.56 $1,158.56 Oruc, Sakir Teacher 26 $44.56 $1,158.56 Torres, Waleska Teacher 26 $44.56 $1,158.56 Vanderstad, Rita Teacher 26 $44.56 $1,158.56
Account No. 15-140-100-101-29-0075, cost not to exceed $4,634.24
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48. Recommendation of Personnel - Bergen County Community College Early College Program Chaperone Transportation
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the appointment of the following staff members to chaperone students to the Early College Associate Degree Program at Bergen County Community College:
Date: Saturdays, January 25, 2020 through May 23, 2020 Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Name Position Hours Rate Total Barbosa, Dr. L. Loren Administrator 34 $ 98.11 $3,335.74 Ross, Johanna Substitute 34 PASA Rate Moreno, Dr. Kimberly Substitute 34 PASA Rate
Account No. 15-421-200-100-30-0087 cost not to exceed $3,335.74
49. Approval of Additional Payment to Paraprofessionals Working in Self- Contained Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectually Disabled (ID), and/or Behavior Disorder (BD) Programs
Mr. Pablo Munoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the approval of payment of $200.00 per month to the following paraprofessionals working in (ASD), (ID), and (BD) Programs listed below.
ASD Program School No. 3
Name Assignment Dates: Guzman, Janhyff Para Personal March 2, 2020 – June 30, 2020
Account No. 11-000-217-100-27-0000
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Subject to correction of errors
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Certificated: Name From To Effective Date Colon, Giselle School No. 9 School No. 21 2/25/2020 Grade 4/5 General (ESL) Social Studies PCR#ihu PCR#jez 15-240-100-101-09-0000 15-130-100-101-31-0000 Roth, Shari School No. 3 Passaic Academy for 2/25/2020 School Counselor Science & Engineering PCR#flb School Counselor 15-000-218-104-03-0000 PCR#ivu 15-000-218-104-30-0000 Sadhwani-Monchak, Passaic Academy for School No. 3 02/25/2020 Deepa Science & Engineering School Based Social School Based Social Worker Worker PCR#flb PCR#ivu 15-000-218-104-03-0000 15-000-218-104-30-0000
Non- Certificated: Paraprofessional Name From To Effective Date
Charles, Joyce School No. 11 School No. 9 1/30/2020 Paraprofessional Paraprofessional Classroom Para Classroom Para PCR#anz PCR#gqd 15-204-100-106-11-0000 11-000-217-100-27-0000
Rivera, Kervin School No. 6 Passaic High School 2/10/2020 Paraprofessional Paraprofessional Personal Para Personal Para PCR#akx PCR#itg 11-000-217-100-27-0000 15-214-100-106-12-0000
Non- Certificated: Security Name From To Effective Date
Casiano-Arroyo, School No. 20 Passaic High School 2/1/2020 Stephanie Security Aide Security Aide PCR#iwt PCR#bbb 15-000-266-100-28-0000 15-000-266-100-12-0000
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C. TUITIONS
1. Approval of Pupils for Special Instruction – 2019-2020 School Year
Recommends that the following pupils, identified by Local ID, be given approval to attend the following schools during the 2019-2020 school year. All contracts are prorated if students are admitted after September 1, 2019.
Local ID School Tuition Account Essex High School 20628 $ 5,335.00 11-000-100-562-27-0000 Fairfield, NJ Gateway School 24044 $37,260.00 11-000-100-565-27-0000 Hackensack, NJ Montgomery Academy 9213 $36,618.56 11-000-100-566-27-0000 Basking Ridge, NJ HIP Program at Godwin School 309361 $46,764.00 11-000-100-565-27-0000 Midland Park, NJ
North Street School 9375 $37,260.00 11-000-100-565-27-0000 Teterboro, NJ
Union Street School 315026 $54,558.00 11-000-100-565-27-0000 Hackensack, NJ
317238 Washington Elementary $57,834.00 11-000-100-565-27-0000 300591 Paramus, NJ $49,572.00 11-000-100-565-27-0000
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $325,201.56 Account Numbers: 11-000-100-562-27-0000($ 5,335.00) 11-000-100-565-27-0000 ($283,248.00) 11-000-100-566-27-0000 ($ 36,618.56)
2. Approval of Tuition Rebills for Out of District Schools
Ms. Rachel Goldberg, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves the following tuition rebills:
School Account School Amount Year Number Benway School 2014-2015 $ 10,869.00 (1) Benway School 2015-2016 $ 22,518.00 (1) Garden Academy 2016-2017 $ 12,302.00 (1) Northwest Essex Community Healthcare Network 2016-2017 $ 6,010.20 (1) 1st Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey 2017-2018 $ 487.20 (1) Calais School 2017-2018 $ 5,420.10 (1) Celebrate the Children 2017-2018 $ 370.34 (1)
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Approval of Tuition Rebills for Out of District Schools (continued)
School Account School Amount Year Number Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey-Horizon School & Horizon 2017-2018 $ 3,443.81 (1) High School Chancellor Academy 2017-2018 $ 76,164.42 (1) CTC Academy 2017-2018 $ 5,541.40 (1) Children’s Center of Monmouth County 2017-2018 $ 617.00 (1) Daytop New Jersey Academy 2017-2018 $ 10,886.67 (1) Deron I 2017-2018 $ 10,309.00 (1) Deron II 2017-2018 $ 29,418.00 (1) East Mountain School 2017-2018 $ 1,589.00 (1) Felician School for Exceptional Children 2017-2018 $ 3,578.00 (1) Garden Academy 2017-2018 $ 23,890.00 (1) Glenview Academy 2017-2018 $ 10,879.20 (1) Gramon School 2017-2018 $ 6,331.58 (1) High Point School of Bergen County 2017-2018 $ 2,881.00 (1) Learning Center for Exceptional Children 2017-2018 $ 87,573.24 (1) Mountain Lakes Board of Education 2017-2018 $ 7,334.55 (2) New Beginnings 2017-2018 $ 21,805.83 (1) North Hudson Academy 2017-2018 $ 269.00 (1) Phoenix Center 2017-2018 $ 11,433.00 (1) Washington Academy 2017-2018 $ 11,962.00 (1) Windsor Learning Center 2017-2018 $ 3,747.10 (1) Windsor School 2017-2018 $ 6,931.20 (1) Youth Consultation Services- George Washington School 2017-2018 $ 15,792.00 (3) Youth Consultation Services- George Washington School, 2017-2018 $ 60,882.00 (1) Fort Lee Educational Center, Sawtelle Learning Center
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $471,235.84 Account Numbers: 11-000-100-566-27-0000 ($ 448,109.29) (1) 11-000-100-562-27-0000 ($ 7,334.55) (2) 11-000-100-566-27-0100 ($ 15,792.00) (3)
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recuses himself from this recommendation.
End of Tuition Section
B. TUITIONS Section
Motion to Approve: Mr. VanRensalier Seconded: Ms. Flores
Ms. Schratz Yes Ms. Sanchez Yes Ms. Capursi Yes Mr. VanRensalier Yes Ms. Flores Yes President Soto Yes
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D. AUTHORIZATIONS
1. Report of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Investigative Report for the Month of February 2020
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education accepts the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Investigative Report for the month of February 2020, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-1 et seq.
Incident No. Investigation Results Actions Taken 1920-66 HIB Alleged Student Conference, Parent Conference, Other Measures 1920-67 HIB Confirmed Other Measures 1920-68 HIB Confirmed Student Counseling, Other Measures 1920-69 HIB Confirmed Other Measures
1920-70 HIB Alleged Student Conference 1920-71 HIB Confirmed Student Counseling, Referral for Therapy Treatment, Other Measures 1920-72 HIB Confirmed Student Counseling, Referral for Therapy Treatment, Other Measures
1920-73 HIB Confirmed Other Measures 1920-74 HIB Alleged Student Conference, Other Measures 1920-75 HIB Alleged Student Conference
1920-76 HIB Alleged Student Conference, Other Measures 1920-77 HIB Confirmed Other Measures 1920-78 HIB Confirmed Other Measures
1920-79 HIB Alleged Other Measures 1920-80 HIB Confirmed Student Counseling, Other Measures 1920-81 HIB Alleged Student Conference, Other Measures
1920-82 HIB Confirmed Student Counseling, Other Measures 1920-83 HIB Confirmed Student Counseling, Other Measures 1920-84 HIB Alleged Student Conference, Parent Conference, Other Measures
1920-85 HIB Confirmed Student Counseling, Other Measures 1920-86 HIB Confirmed Other Measures, Referral for Therapy Treatment 1920-87 HIB Confirmed Student Counseling, Other Measures 1920-88 HIB Alleged Parent Conference, Other Measures 1920-89 HIB Alleged Student Conference, Parent Conference, Other Measures 1920-90 HIB Alleged Student Conference
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Report of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Investigative Report for the Month of February 2020 (continued)
Incident No. Investigation Results Actions Taken 1920-91 HIB Confirmed Parent Conference, Student Counseling, Other Measures 1920-92 HIB Alleged Student Conference, Other Measures
1920-93 HIB Confirmed Other Measures 1920-94 HIB Alleged Other Measures 1920-95 HIB Confirmed Student Counseling, Referral for Therapy Treatment, Other Measures
1920-96 HIB Alleged Student Conference, Parent Conference Parent Conference, Student Counseling, Referral for Therapy 1920-97 HIB Confirmed Treatment, Other Measures
2. Adoption of Policy and Regulation
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education adopts the following policy and regulation:
Second Reading and Adoption
Policy 6145.3 Publications Regulation 6145.3 Publications
3. Approval of Attendance
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval for Barry Stein to attend the following conference:
Conference Location Dates Harrah’s Waterfront Sunday, March 22, 2020 2020 New Jersey School Conference Center Monday, March 23, 2020 Buildings and Grounds 777 Harrah’s Boulevard Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Association Conference/Expo Atlantic City, New Jersey Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $450.00 Account Number: 11-000-262-580-56-0000
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4. Approval of Attendance
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval for the listed staff members to attend the following conference:
Names Conference Location Dates NCSM Math Leadership Alavi, Ali Hyatt Regency Chicago Sunday, March 29, 2020, Conference (National 151 East Wacker Drive through Council of Supervisor of Kafah, Meredith Chicago, Illinois 60601 Wednesday April 1, 2020 Mathematics)
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $4,775.00 Account Number: 11-000-221-580-16-0000
5. Approval of Attendance
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval for the listed staff members to attend the following conference:
Names Conference Location Dates Drago, Janet Detroit Marriott at Tuesday, May 12, 2020 High/Scope International Kostick, Lenny Renaissance Center through Conference Muller, Irene Detroit, MI Friday, May 15, 2020
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $4,000.00 Account Numbers: 20-218-200-500-52-0000 ($1,575.00) 20-218-200-580-52-0000 ($2,425.00)
6. Approval of Attendance
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval for the listed staff members to attend the following conference:
Names Conference Location Dates Detroit Institute for Burgos, Aixa What’s going on? Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Music Education A vision for popular Music through Casterlow-Lalla, 1265 Griswold Street Education Conference Saturday, May 30, 2020 Latasha Detroit, MI 48226
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $2,350.00 Account Number: 11-000-223-580-19-0000
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7. Approval of Attendance
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval for the listed staff members to attend the following conference:
Names Conference Location Date LaMastro, Gwendolyn Singleton, Danielle NJSACC Full STEAM Kean University Thursday, Tully, Brian Ahead Conference Union, NJ March 12, 2020 Vargas, Julio
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $300.00 Account Numbers: 20-452-200-500-63-0000
8. Approval of Attendance
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval for Erika Whilfford to attend the following convention:
Convention Location: Dates: Directors Athletic Association of New Golden Nugget Hotel Thursday, March 19, 2020 Jersey (DAANJ) and New Jersey State 600 Huron Avenue through Interscholastic Athletic Association Atlantic City, NJ Friday, March 20, 2020 (NJSIAA) Convention
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $111.00 Account Number: 11-000-221-580-14-0000
9. Approval of Attendance
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval for Rosa Dehais to attend the following conference:
Conference Location: Dates: US Department of Tuesday, April 21, 2020 2020 Financial Management Training Justice through for US Department of Justice 810 7th Street NW Friday, April 24, 2020 Washington, DC
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $1,600.00 Account Number: 20-690-200-580-23-0000
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10. Approval of Attendance
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval for Jessica Fittipaldi to attend the following convention:
Convention Location Dates 2020 National Athletic Georgia World Congress Center Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Trainers’ Association 71st 285 Andrew Young International through Clinical Symposia & Expo. Atlanta, GA Saturday, June 20, 2020
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $332.00 Account Number: 11-000-221-580-14-0000
11. Approval to Attend the Preparate: Educating Latinos for the Future of America Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval for the listed staff members to attend the following conference:
Name Conference Location Dates Turci-Delgado, Laura Preparate: Educating Aria Resort & Casino Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Latinos for the Future of 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. through Vargas, Gloria America Las Vegas, NV 89158 Saturday, April 25, 2020
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $4,175.00 Account Number: 11-000-223-580-19-0000
12. Approval to Participate in Montclair State University (MSU) NJ Sponsored Middle School Risk and Protective Factors Survey
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval for Martin Luther King, Jr. School No. 6 to participate in the MSU Sponsored NJ Middle School Risk and Protective Factors Survey. This survey will provide a snapshot of current substance abuse trends among school-aged children and identify the strengths (protective factors) that schools can harness to circumvent the onset of use/abuse. School No. 6 will oversee the administration of the survey, requiring parental consent within grades 6-8. As a participating school, School No. 6 may receive up to $500.00 incentive, based upon the return rate of parental consent forms, as well as teacher and student incentives for return of the forms.
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13. Authorization to Apply for the New Jersey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Continuation Grant from the NJ Department of Education.
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves application for the NJ21st Century Community Learning Centers Year 2 Continuation Grant to provide after school academic, social, fitness and cultural programming five days a week, three hours a day for students and their families in grades 3 -8. The grant, if awarded, is for $535,000 for the grant period September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. The program centers are: Schools No. 6, No. 10 and No. 11 or 21, serving 251 students.
14. Authorization to Partner in a Collaboration with the Mental Health Clinic of Passaic (MHCP)
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants authorization for the Passaic Public Schools Girls Who Code Clubs and the Nita Lowey NJ21st CCLC ACCESS program to partner in the MHCP’s application to the Patrina Foundation to provide computer science parent education programming. The parent program seeks to educate mothers and parents of Passaic Public School students about the benefits of learning coding and computer science skills to obtain high paying jobs and careers. The program will be hosted at Martin Luther King, Jr. School No. 6 during ACCESS program hours, at no additional cost to the Passaic Public Schools.
15. Authorization to Apply for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office School Violence Prevention Program from the US Department of Justice
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves application for the COPS Office Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence, School Violence Prevention Program from the US Department of Justice. The grant would be for coordination with local law enforcement, training for local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures, and/or acquisition and installation of technology for expedited notification of law enforcement during an emergency. The grant requires a 25% funding match and applications can be made for up to $500,000 over a three-year period.
16. Authorization to Enter into Partnership
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants authorization for partnership with the Center for Supportive Schools by providing a letter of support for the 100 Garden State Grant opportunity. This partnership will support Martin Luther King, Jr. School No. 6 pilot a student leadership program for middle grade students. Pending award of the grant, this will be at no cost to the board.
17. Authorization to Partner with The Performing Arts School at Bergen PAC Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval to create a partnership with Bergen Performing Arts Center to implement the Sensory Friendly Artist in Residence Program with students enrolled in the Intellectually Disabled Program at Daniel F. Ryan School 19 at no cost to the Board. The Bergen Performing Arts Center has secured funding for this project.
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18. Acceptance of Notification of Business Name Change Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education accepts the notification of the name and address change for the following vendor: From: AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104 To: Equitable Holdings, Inc. 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104
19. Approval of Settlement Agreement- Court Order- Docket No.: EDS- 01189-20; Agency Reference No.: 2020-31159
Recommends that Passaic Public Schools approve a Settlement Agreement in the matter heard by the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law, Docket No.: EDS- 01189-20 (Agency Reference No.: 2020-31159).
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Account Numbers: 11-000-100-567-27-0000 11-000-230-820-05-0000
20. Approval of Settlement of Workers Compensation Claims
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves the settlement, based upon the recommendations of Capehart, Scatchard, PA., the legal counsel for Bergen Risk, Third Party Administrator for Worker’s Compensation Claims for the following claims:
Claim Number Amount 4180000457 $49,428.00 4180000391 $56,314.80
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Account Number: 11-000-291-260-05-0000
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21. Authorization to Dispose Equipment
Recommends the authorization to dispose of equipment no longer needed by the school district because of condition or obsolescence.
Qty. Description Location Condition 1 Dryer Food Services - Passaic High School Beyond Repair 1 Washer Machine Food Services - Passaic High School Inoperable/Not working Food Services 1 Gas Braising Skillet Beyond Repair Passaic Academy for Science & Engineering Food Services 1 Braising Skillet Beyond Repair Passaic Academy for Science & Engineering 1 Gas Steamer Food Services – School No. 19 Beyond Repair 1 Market Forge Steamer Food Services – School No. 19 Beyond Repair
22. Approval of Fundraising
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval of the following fundraisers:
School Club/Activity Title Date(s) PHS Student Activity Coupon Book February 10, 2020 – April 10, 2020 NJROTC T-Shirt Sale February 22, 2020 Student Council Movie Night February 28, 2020 A/V Club T-Shirt Sale March 2, 2020 – April 30, 2020 Student Activity Book Fair March 2-31, 2020 CBI T-Shirt Sale March 2-20, 2020 Class of 2023 Apparel Sale March 2-31, 2020 Save Promise Club Empanada Sale March 19, 2020 Junior Class Krispy Kreme Sale March 23, 2020 – April 3, 2020 March 23, 2020 – April 10, 2020 Special Olympics Apparel Sale and May 4, 2020 – June 5, 2020 Ticket Sale for Junior Junior Class April 9, 2020 Night Out A/V Club Senior Mic Drop May 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 Passaic Junior Class Bake Sale March 3-6, 2020 Preparatory Junior Class Krispy Kreme Sale March 9-13, 2020 Academy Dress Down for Sophomore Class March 17, 2020 and May 22, 2020 Students Student Government Movie Night April 2, 2020 and May 7, 2020 Junior Class Bake Sale April 6-9, 2020 Youth Climate Activists Adopt a Plant April 22, 2020 and May 8, 2020 Passaic NOH8 Club Buttons Sale March 2-31, 2020 Academy for Science & Student Government Candy Gram March 9-17, 2020 Engineering
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23. Approval of Additional Field Trip Destinations – 2019-2020 School Year
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves the additional district field trip destinations in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8.
Destination (2019-2020) City State Center of United Methodist Aid to the Paterson NJ Communities (CUMAC) College Fair at Meadowlands Exposition Center Secaucus NJ Hudson County College Jersey City NJ Mama Elena Restaurant Passaic NJ New York Blood Center Long Island City NY Passaic Family Dental Passaic NJ SMILE Food Pantry Passaic NJ Vassar College Poughkeepsie NY Wild West City Stanhope NJ YMCA Camp Bernie Port Murray NJ Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center Little Falls NJ
Original Resolution: July 29, 2019, Item 33, Page D-13
24. Approval of Field Trip Destinations (Single Event) – Passaic High School Indoor color Guard and Percussion Competitions
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves single event field trip destinations in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8.
Destination City State Al Johnson High School Clark NJ Egg Harbor Township High School Egg Harbor NJ Jefferson Township High School Jefferson Twp. NJ Mount Olive High School Mt. Olive NJ Pemberton High School Pemberton NJ Rahway High School Rahway NJ Wildwood Convention Center Wildwood NJ
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25. Approval of Field Trip Destinations (Single Event) – 21st CCLC ACCESS
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves single event field trip destinations in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8.
Destination City State Bear Mountain State Park Bear Mountain NY NJ Sea Grant Consortium Highlands NJ
Account Numbers: 20-452-100-580-63-0000 20-452-100-800-63-0000
26. Approval of Field Trip Destination (Single Event)
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves the single event field trip destination in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8.
Requested Destination City State by Santander Bank Florham Park NJ PHS
End of Authorizations
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ADDENDA – AUTHORIZATIONS
27. Approval of Attendance
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval for Ruth Perez to attend the following conference:
Conference Location Dates 52nd Annual NJ Pupil Golden Nugget Thursday, March 26, 2020 Transportation Conference and 600 Huron Avenue through Equipment Show Atlantic City, NJ Friday, March 27, 2020
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $650.00 Account Number: 11-000-223-580-19-0000
28. Authorizing Use of Competitive Contracting
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education authorizes the use of the Competitive Contracting Process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1 et seq. to procure qualified providers for:
Blended Reading Intervention Program for English Language Learners (ELLs)
Dr. Gloria Vargas, Director of Bilingual/ESL Education, will prepare the technical specifications and evaluation criteria. Ms. Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, will administer the Competitive Contracting process.
29. Authorization to Apply for the Harris Employees Actively Responding Together (HEART) grant
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves application for the Harris Employees Actively Responding Together (HEART) grant for up to $600.00, to support Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering Computer Science and STEM Pathway students’ participation in the Harris Design Challenge. Funds will be used toward refreshments, logistics, and small incentives for winners, to enable PASE students to engage fully in the design challenge, scheduled for spring of 2020, in which Harris employees will assist students in designing computer generated measurements in the manner of a professional engineer. Harris employees judge the applications in a day of competition.
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30. Authorization to Support and Partner in the Seton Hall University College of Nursing’s (CON) Submission of the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education supports and partners in the Seton Hall University College of Nursing’s (CON) submission of the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. If awarded, this partnership would provide Passaic Public Schools staff and students opportunities such as:
Education and awareness on health topics, assisting school nurses with health screenings and primary care consisting of prevention strategies; Providing mentors and speakers from the College of Nursing for Passaic students that are interested in health/nursing careers; and Offering workshops on sexual health, the opioid epidemic, drug prevention, and sessions to address and improve mental health disorders.
Passaic Public Schools would assist with coordinating these activities provided by Seton Hall College of Nursing students within our schools. There is no cost to the board.
31. Authorization to Enter into Local Share Agreement with the New Jersey Schools Development Authority
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants authority to enter into a Local Share Agreement with the New Jersey Schools Development Authority for additional foundation work to be performed in an effort to complete the lighting project on the Dayton Avenue School Complex athletic field.
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $16,642.00 Account Number: 11-000-262-300-56-0000
End of Addenda – Authorizations
D. AUTHORIZATIONS Section, including Addenda Motion to Approve: Ms. Sanchez Seconded: Ms. Flores
Ms. Schratz Yes Ms. Sanchez Yes Ms. Capursi Yes Mr. VanRensalier Yes Ms. Flores Yes President Soto Yes
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E. BOARD SECRETARY/TREASURER OF MONEYS REPORT
1. Secretary’s Report--Acceptance and Certification – December 2019
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education accepts the Board Secretary’s financial report for the month of December 2019, based upon the certification of the Board Secretary, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c) (3), N.J.S.A. 18A:17-10 and N.J.S.A. 18A:17-36, that no line item account or program category account has been overexpended, and that no account or fund has been overexpended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
2. Report of the Treasurer of School Moneys for the Month of December 2019
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education acknowledges and accepts the Report of the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ended December 2019, which report is in agreement with the Secretary’s Report.
End of Board Secretary/Treasurer of Moneys Reports
E. SECRETARY’S AND TREASURER’S REPORT(s) Section
Moved to Approve: Ms. Sanchez Seconded: Ms. Flores
Ms. Schratz Yes Ms. Sanchez Yes Ms. Capursi Yes Mr. VanRensalier Yes Ms. Flores Yes President Soto Yes
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1. Payment of Bills for the Month of February 2020
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves payment of bills for the month of February 2020, as follows: SUMMARY OF BILLS
FOR THE PERIOD OF:
January 21, 2020 - February 13, 2020 Check and Wire Disbursements Document
REGULAR CHECK NUMBERS 229188-229766 ENTERPRISE FOOD SERVICE CHECKS 017448-017479 VOI DED CHECK N UMBER
Amount Disbursed 10 GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE $ 3,287,862.00 11 GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE $ 6,118,761.59 12 CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 4,819.35 13 SPECIAL SCHOOLS $ - 15 WHOLE SCHOOL REFORM $ 646,319.26 20 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $ 1,523,313.32 30 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS $ 471,398.66 60 ENTERPRISE FUND $ 441,500.84 TOTAL CHECK DISBURSEMENTS $ 12,493,975.02 LESS VOIDS $ (13,035.00) WIRE TRANSFER DISBURSEMENTS $ 3,649,110.88
TOTAL FOR CHECK AND WIRE DISBURSEMENTS: $16,130,050.90
Prepared By: Carmen Colon Audited by: Ryan A. Bowman Accounts Payable Manger Comptroller
Certified by: Erlinda R. Arellano School Business Administrator End of Payment of Bills
F. PAYMENT OF BILLS Section
Moved to Approve: Ms. Flores Seconded: Ms. Capursi
Ms. Schratz Yes, with abstention on Item 1, Page F-1, Passaic County Technical Institute and Northern Region Educational Services Commission Ms. Capursi Yes, with abstention on Item 1, Page F-1, Kid Clan Ms. Flores Yes Ms. Sanchez Yes, with abstention on Item 1, Page F-1, City of Passaic Mr. VanRensalier Yes, with abstention on Item 1, Page F-1, City of Passaic President Soto Yes
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1. Approval of 2019-2020 Budget Transfers
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves the budget transfers for the month of February 2020.
Account Number Amount Account Number Amount
From: To: 15-213-100-101-01-0000$ (500.00) 15-000-222-177-01-0000$ 500.00 15-213-100-101-01-0000 $ (3,750.00) 15-000-266-100-01-0000$ 3,750.00
15-213-100-101-01-0000 $ (4,859.96) 15-204-100-101-01-0000 $ 4,859.96 15-213-100-101-01-0000 $ (59,404.60) 15-240-100-101-01-0000 $ 59,404.60
15-214-100-106-03-0000 $ (16,948.60) 15-000-222-177-03-0000 $ 16,948.60 15-120-100-101-03-0000 $ (78,144.60) 15-213-100-101-03-0000 $ 78,144.60
15-240-100-101-03-0000 $ (125,355.00) 15-214-100-101-03-0000 $ 125,355.00 15-214-100-106-03-0000 $ (1,083.45) 15-213-100-101-03-0000 $ 1,083.45 15-240-100-101-03-0000 $ (350.00) 15-213-100-101-03-0000 $ 350.00
15-000-291-270-03-0000 $ (13,754.95) 15-213-100-101-03-0000 $ 13,754.95 15-110-100-101-03-0000 $ (4,867.00) 15-213-100-101-03-0000 $ 4,867.00 $ (62,982.40) 15-000-218-104-06-0000 $ 62,982.40 15-213-100-101-06-0000 15-213-100-101-06-0000 $ (500.00) 15-000-222-177-06-0000 $ 500.00 15-213-100-101-06-0000 $ (22,292.40) 15-130-100-101-06-0000 $ 22,292.40
15-000-291-270-09-0000 $ (47,839.60) 15-000-218-104-09-0000 $ 47,839.60 15-213-100-101-10-0000 $ (16,948.80) 15-000-222-177-10-0000 $ 16,948.80 15-213-100-101-10-0000 $ (7,490.36) 15-000-266-100-10-0000 $ 7,490.36
15-213-100-101-10-0000 $ (15,476.86) 15-240-100-101-10-0000 $ 15,476.86 15-240-100-101-50-0000 $ (3,464.80) 15-120-100-101-50-0000 $ 3,464.80 15-130-100-101-50-0000 $ 11,110.00 15-240-100-101-50-0000 $ (11,110.00) 15-240-100-101-50-0000 $ (1,807.20) 15-213-100-101-50-0000 $ 1,807.20 15-214-100-101-03-0000 $ (20,494.60) 15-120-100-101-03-0000 $ 20,494.60
15-214-100-101-03-0000 $ (45,974.60) 15-214-100-106-03-0000 $ 45,974.60 15-000-218-104-08-0000 $ (16,948.80) 15-000-222-177-08-0000 $ 16,948.80 15-000-218-104-08-0000 $ (30,954.00) 15-000-266-100-08-0000 $ 30,954.00
15-000-218-104-08-0000 $ (14,478.50) 15-110-100-101-08-0000 $ 14,478.50 15-000-218-104-08-0000 $ (31,655.50) 15-120-100-101-08-0000 $ 31,655.50 15-190-100-106-08-0000 $ (37,038.85) 15-120-100-101-08-0000 $ 37,038.85
15-190-100-106-08-0000 $ (4,865.75) 15-130-100-101-08-0000 $ 4,865.75 TOTAL$ (701,341.18) TOTAL $ 701,341.18
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Approval of 2019-2020 Budget Transfers (continued)
Account Number Amount Account Number Amount From: To: 15-240-100-101-08-0000$ (54,350.00) 15-130-100-101-08-0000$ 54,350.00 15-000-240-500-01-0000$ (1,009.36) 15-000-240-105-01-0000$ 1,009.36 15-000-240-103-06-0000$ (71,239.92) 15-000-240-103-11-0000$ 71,239.92 15-000-240-103-03-0000$ (6,250.00) 15-000-240-103-11-0000$ 6,250.00 15-000-240-103-29-0000$ (33,727.20) 15-000-240-105-29-0000$ 33,727.20 15-000-240-103-03-0000 $ (5,798.08) 15-000-240-105-12-0000 $ 5,798.08 15-000-240-103-09-0000 $ (21,867.04) 15-000-240-105-12-0000 $ 21,867.04 15-000-240-103-67-0000 $ (18,253.22) 15-000-240-105-12-0000 $ 18,253.22 15-000-240-105-03-0000 $ (3,580.80) 15-000-240-105-12-0000 $ 3,580.80 15-000-240-105-03-0000 $ (5,061.28) 15-000-240-103-30-0000 $ 5,061.28 15-000-240-104-06-0000 $ (38,965.80) 15-000-240-103-30-0000 $ 38,965.80 15-140-100-101-12-0000 $ (7,221.00) 15-000-211-171-12-0000 $ 7,221.00 15-140-100-101-12-0000 $ (30,476.00) 15-000-222-100-12-0000 $ 30,476.00 15-140-100-101-12-0000 $ (32,049.00) 15-000-266-100-12-0000 $ 32,049.00 15-140-100-101-12-0000 $ (31,945.00) 15-201-100-106-12-0000 $ 31,945.00 15-140-100-101-12-0000 $ (3,920.00) 15-204-100-101-12-0000 $ 3,920.00 15-140-100-101-12-0000 $ (31,945.00) 15-204-101-106-12-0000 $ 31,945.00 15-140-100-101-12-0000 $ (8,000.00) 15-214-100-101-12-0000 $ 8,000.00 15-140-100-101-12-0000 $ (83,002.00) 15-214-100-106-12-0000 $ 83,002.00 15-000-213-100-28-0000 $ (8,931.00) 15-000-222-100-28-0000 $ 8,931.00 15-000-270-512-29-0000 $ (851.51) 15-240-100-101-29-0000 $ 851.51 15-190-100-320-29-0000 $ (850.00) 15-240-100-101-29-0000 $ 850.00 15-190-100-610-29-0000 $ (260.76) 15-240-100-101-29-0000 $ 260.76 15-213-100-610-29-0000 $ (148.73) 15-240-100-101-29-0000 $ 148.73 15-213-100-800-29-0000 $ (255.00) 15-240-100-101-29-0000 $ 255.00 15-140-100-730-29-0000 $ (1,634.00) 15-240-100-101-29-0000 $ 1,634.00 15-000-211-173-29-0000 $ (405.00) 15-000-218-104-29-0000 $ 405.00 15-000-223-320-29-0000 $ (20,588.00) 15-000-218-104-29-0000 $ 20,588.00 15-130-100-101-29-0000 $ (14,968.00) 15-000-218-104-29-0000 $ 14,968.00 15-000-291-270-29-0000 $ (4,634.24) 15-000-218-104-29-0000 $ 4,634.24 15-190-100-800-29-0000 $ (3,407.10) 15-000-218-104-29-0000 $ 3,407.10 15-213-100-610-29-0000 $ (8.45) 15-000-218-104-29-0000 $ 8.45 TOTAL$ (545,602.49) TOTAL $ 545,602.49
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Approval of 2019-2020 Budget Transfers (continued)
Account Number Amount Account Number Amount From: To:
15-213-100-640-29-0000$ (19.00) 15-000-218-104-29-0000$ 19.00 15-190-100-500-29-0087$ (2,000.21) 15-000-218-104-29-0000$ 2,000.21
15-190-100-500-29-0087$ (4,721.69) 15-000-213-100-29-0000$ 4,721.69 15-000-291-270-29-0000$ (14,200.44) 15-000-213-100-29-0000$ 14,200.44 15-190-100-500-29-0000$ (1,935.69) 15-000-213-100-29-0000$ 1,935.69
15-190-100-610-29-0087$ (19,200.00) 15-000-213-100-29-0000$ 19,200.00 15-190-100-640-29-0000$ (13,892.18) 15-000-213-100-29-0000$ 13,892.18
15-000-291-270-29-0000$ (115,120.00) 15-140-100-101-29-0000$ 115,120.00 15-000-211-173-30-0000$ (1,668.00) 15-130-100-101-30-0000$ 1,668.00
15-000-218-104-30-0000$ (5,912.00) 15-130-100-101-30-0000$ 5,912.00 15-000-222-177-30-0000$ (7,200.00) 15-130-100-101-30-0000$ 7,200.00 15-000-266-100-30-0000$ (34,704.00) 15-130-100-101-30-0000$ 34,704.00
15-140-100-101-30-0000$ (52,423.00) 15-130-100-101-30-0000$ 52,423.00 15-140-100-101-30-0000$ (1,530.50) 15-130-100-101-30-0000$ 1,530.50
15-130-100-101-31-0000$ (8,930.00) 15-000-222-100-31-0000$ 8,930.00 15-130-100-101-31-0000$ (1,000.00) 15-110-100-101-31-0000$ 1,000.00 15-130-100-101-31-0000$ (80,387.00) 15-204-100-106-31-0000$ 80,387.00
15-240-100-101-31-0000$ (219,512.00) 15-120-100-101-31-0000$ 219,512.00 15-201-100-101-31-0000$ (34,665.00) 15-120-100-101-31-0000$ 34,665.00
15-201-100-101-31-0000$ (40,308.88) 15-213-100-101-31-0000$ 40,308.88 15-000-291-270-31-0000$ (60,282.12) 15-213-100-101-31-0000$ 60,282.12
15-000-291-270-31-0000$ (161,523.00) 15-190-100-106-31-0000$ 161,523.00 15-000-291-270-11-0000$ (62,065.00) 15-120-100-101-11-0000$ 62,065.00 15-000-291-270-11-0000$ (104,154.00) 15-130-100-101-11-0000$ 104,154.00
15-000-291-270-11-0000$ (32,311.00) 15-190-100-106-11-0000$ 32,311.00 15-000-291-270-11-0000 $ (60,950.00) 15-213-100-101-11-0000 $ 60,950.00
15-240-100-101-67-0000 $ (25,855.80) 15-000-222-177-67-0000 $ 25,855.80 15-204-100-101-67-0000 $ (11,986.20) 15-000-222-177-67-0000 $ 11,986.20 15-213-100-101-67-0000 $ 74,745.00 15-204-100-101-67-0000 $ (74,745.00) 15-204-100-101-67-0000 $ (3,913.80) 15-201-100-101-67-0000 $ 3,913.80 15-000-211-173-67-0000 $ (39.75) 15-201-100-101-67-0000 $ 39.75
15-130-100-101-67-0000 $ (6,202.00) 15-201-100-101-67-0000 $ 6,202.00 TOTAL$ (1,263,357.26) TOTAL$ 1,263,357.26
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Approval of 2019-2020 Budget Transfers (continued)
Account Number Amount Account Number Amount From: To: 15-120-100-101-67-0000$ (100,000.03) 15-201-100-101-67-0000$ 100,000.03 15-000-291-270-67-0000$ (16,644.42) 15-201-100-101-67-0000$ 16,644.42 15-000-291-270-67-0000$ (145,525.00) 15-204-100-106-67-0000$ 145,525.00 15-5200-003$ (6,250.00) 15-5200-011$ 6,250.00 15-5200-006$ (71,239.92) 15-5200-011$ 71,239.92 15-5200-003$ (3,580.80) 15-5200-012$ 3,580.80 15-5200-003$ (5,798.08) 15-5200-012$ 5,798.08 15-5200-067$ (18,253.22) 15-5200-012$ 18,253.22 15-5200-009$ (21,867.04) 15-5200-012$ 21,867.04 15-5200-003$ (5,061.28) 15-5200-030$ 5,061.28 15-5200-006$ (38,965.80) 15-5200-030$ 38,965.80 11-000-291-270-05-0000$ (290,000.00) 11-000-262-100-56-0072$ 290,000.00 15-190-100-610-30-0000$ (415.04) 15-000-218-104-30-0082$ 415.04 15-190-100-610-01-0000$ (3,018.20) 15-000-221-104-01-0075$ 3,018.20 15-120-100-101-01-0000$ (61,744.32) 15-213-100-101-52-0000$ 61,744.32 15-5200-001$ (61,744.32) 15-5200-052$ 61,744.32 15-190-100-640-67-0000$ (5,670.00) 15-240-100-640-67-0000$ (6,030.00) 15-213-100-640-67-0000$ (2,940.00) 15-120-100-730-67-0000$ 15,286.02 15-190-100-500-67-0000$ (14.17) 15-000-213-600-67-0000$ (631.85) 15-000-222-100-67-0000$ (446.00) 15-190-100-106-67-0075$ 446.00 11-000-221-500-58-0000$ (7,000.00) 11-000-251-600-58-0000$ 7,000.00 15-000-270-512-29-0000$ (4,634.24) 15-140-100-101-29-0075$ 4,634.24 15-190-100-800-03-0000$ (1,500.00) 15-190-100-320-03-0000$ 1,500.00 15-190-100-610-12-0000$ (576.41) 15-000-213-600-12-0000$ 576.41 15-190-100-500-10-0000$ (316.00) 15-000-240-600-10-0000$ 316.00 15-190-100-610-30-0087$ (3,000.00) 15-190-100-800-30-0000$ 3,000.00 15-190-100-640-30-0000$ (7,119.36) 15-000-270-512-30-0000$ 7,119.36 15-190-100-500-67-0000$ 2,613.00 15-120-100-730-67-0000$ (3,967.02) 15-240-100-610-67-0000$ 1,354.02 TOTAL$ (893,952.52) TOTAL$ 893,952.52
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Approval of 2019-2020 Budget Transfers (continued)
Account Number Amount Account Number Amount From: To: 15-190-100-500-12-0090$ (7,000.00) 15-190-100-610-12-0090 $ 14,000.00 15-190-100-800-12-0090$ (7,000.00) 15-000-240-500-09-0000$ 2,500.00 15-209-100-610-09-0000 $ (5,000.00) 15-000-240-600-09-0000$ 2,500.00 15-240-100-640-09-0000$ (4,000.00) 15-190-100-610-09-0000$ 4,000.00 11-000-221-500-58-0000 $ (5,000.00) 11-000-251-340-58-0000 $ 5,000.00 11-000-216-320-59-0000 $ (3,700.00) 11-204-100-101-59-0075 $ 3,700.00 11-000-100-562-27-0000$ (200,000.00) 11-000-100-567-27-0000 $ 248,732.00 11-000-100-564-27-0000 $ (48,732.00) 11-000-100-566-27-0100 $ (60,000.00) 11-000-100-566-27-0000 $ 137,900.00 11-000-100-569-27-0000 $ (77,900.00) 15-422-100-610-12-0088 $ (4,500.00) 15-190-100-500-12-0088 $ 9,000.00 15-190-100-610-12-0088 $ (4,500.00) 15-201-100-101-31-0000$ (110,761.32) 15-000-211-172-31-0000 $ 110,761.32 15-000-222-100-67-0000 $ (24,975.24) 15-204-100-106-67-0000 $ 24,975.24 11-190-100-500-05-0000 $ (25,000.00) 11-190-100-500-57-0000 $ 25,000.00 11-000-266-300-22-0000 $ (55,000.00) 11-000-266-610-51-0000 $ 55,000.00 11-000-221-500-13-0000 $ (1,000.00) 11-000-221-600-13-0000 $ 1,750.00 11-000-221-600-21-0000 $ (750.00) 15-421-200-100-30-0075 $ (3,335.74) 15-421-100-101-30-0087 $ 3,335.74 11-000-221-320-14-0000 $ (4,000.00) 11-000-262-420-14-0000 $ (2,000.00) 11-402-100-600-14-0000 $ 11,000.00 11-402-100-800-14-0000 $ (5,000.00) 15-000-291-270-08-0000 $ (22,154.00) 15-213-100-101-08-0000 $ 22,154.00 15-213-100-101-09-0000 $ (50,518.08) 15-213-100-101-52-0000 $ 50,518.08 15-5200-009 $ (50,518.08) 15-5200-052 $ 50,518.08 11-000-270-610-55-0000 $ (200.00) 11-000-270-800-55-0000 $ 200.00 11-000-262-610-56-0000 $ (6,871.00) 11-000-262-300-56-0000 $ 6,871.00 11-000-270-503-55-0000 $ (3,615.00) 11-000-270-504-55-0000 $ 99,615.00 11-000-270-511-55-0000 $ (96,000.00) 11-000-270-511-55-0000 $ (1,000.00) 11-000-270-513-55-0000 $ 1,000.00 11-000-270-511-55-0000$ (190,000.00) 11-000-270-514-55-0000 $ 190,000.00 TOTAL$ (1,080,030.46) TOTAL$ 1,080,030.46
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2. Requisition for Local Tax Levy Payment from the City of Passaic – 2019-2020
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves the amount of district taxes for current expense and capital outlay required to meet obligations of the Board of Education for the period extending to the next Board of Education meeting, with the City of Passaic, (Passaic City Council), being hereby requested to place in the hands of the Custodian of School Moneys on the dates indicated in accordance with the statutes relating thereto.
February 10, 2020 $1,401,548.00 Received - February 10, 2020
End of Finance and Accounting Reports
G. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING REPORTS
Motion to Approve: Ms. Sanchez Seconded: Ms. Flores
Ms. Schratz Yes Ms. Sanchez Yes Ms. Capursi Yes Mr. VanRensalier Abstain Ms. Flores Yes President Soto Yes
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H. AWARD OF CONTRACTS
1. Approval of Contract Renewal – Substitute Calling Services – Bid No. 34-20 School Year 2019-2020
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education grants approval for a four month renewal of contract with Anserve, Inc., 1250 Route 23 North, Butler, NJ 07405, to provide Substitute Calling Services at the costs listed below, which represents a 0% increase from the previous 6 month prices. Term of contract is March 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020.
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $9,617.00 Account Number: 11-000-251-340-58-0000
2. Approval to Enter into Contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education enters into contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Math Solutions to provide “Professional Learning for Improvement in Mathematics” workshop for 25 teachers from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on March 2, 2020.
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $3,402.00 Account Number: 11-000-219-500-59-0000
3. Resolution Authorizing Contracts with Certain Approved State Contract Vendors Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10(a) 2019-2020
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education authorizes purchases with the following State Contract vendor who agrees to sell goods and services to the Board of Education in accordance with all conditions of the individual state contract that may or may not exceed the bid threshold in the aggregate.
The duration of the contract between the Passaic Board of Education and the referenced State Contract Vendor shall be for the 2019–2020 School Year as amended from time to time by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury, Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Vendor State Contract Contract # Law Enforcement Firearms Turn Out Uniforms 17-FLEET-00752 Equipment & Supplies
All contracts are listed under the State of New Jersey, Division of Purchase and Property, Cooperative Purchasing Program.
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4. Opening of Proposal & Award of Contract – Emergency Communication Application - CC 16-20 – Two Year Contract
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education awards a contract for Emergency Communication Application - CC 16-20 to Invictus Apps, Inc., 470 James Street, Suite 007, c/o Drive Cowork at District, New Haven, CT 06513.
The award of contract is as follows:
Monthly Rate Not to Vendor Estimated Amount Exceed Invictus Apps, Inc. $2.99 per license $25,000.00 (Year 1)
Purpose of Contract To provide an emergency communication application in mobile phone format.
Evaluation Process: The respondents’ proposal was reviewed and evaluated by the following Evaluation Committee:
Donald Goncalves, Chief of Operations Amanuel Teklu, Director of Information Technology Rosario Capuana, Security Coordinator
Emergency Communication Application: -- Evaluation Spreadsheet
Maximum Invictus Category Value Points Apps I. Technical Criteria 35.00 33.33 II. Management Criteria 25.00 23.33 III. Cost Criteria 40.00 40.00 TOTALS 100.00 96.66
Selection of Vendor Invitus Apps was the sole respondent and scored the highest in all three criteria.
The term of contract will be from February 25, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
This contract is subject to the availability of funds as may be required to meet the extended obligation. If sufficient funds are not appropriated, the Board of Education may cancel the contract.
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Costs Not to Exceed: $25,000.00 (Year 1) Account Number: 11-190-100-500-57-0000
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5. Opening of Bids and Award of Contract – Locksmith Supplies (As Needed) – Bid No. 48-20
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves the award of contract for Locksmith Parts Supplies – Bid No. 48-20, to Accredited Lock Supply, PO Box 1442, Secaucus, NJ 07096. The term of contract is February 25, 2020 through June 30, 2020. No other bids were received.
Control # Quantity Description Single Fixed Percent Discount 1 1 American Lock 43% 2 1Alarm Lock 50% 3 1 Arrow 52% 4 1 ASSA 50% 5 1 Baldwin 43% 6 1 Best Lock 53% 7 1 Bommer Industries 25% 8 1 Chicago Lock 40% 9 1 Corbin-Ruswin 55% 10 1Detex 50% 11 1 Hager Hinge 55% 12 1 Hager Hinge – Parts 45% 13 1IR/Falcon 53% 14 1 IR/Glynn Johnson 52% 15 1 IR/ Ives 52% 16 1 IR/LCN Closers 53% 17 1 IR/Legge No Bid 18 1 IR/Schlage 55% 19 1 IR/ Von Duprin 53% 20 1 Kaba/llco/Lori 45% 21 1Keri 40% 22 1 Locknetics 45% 23 1 Master Lock 43% 24 1 Medco Lock 50% 25 1Norton 50% 26 1 Pemko Threshold 43% 27 1 Precision Hardware 55% 28 1Rixson 50% 29 1 Sargent 55% 30 1 Securiton 50% 31 1 Security Door Control 40% 32 1 Schlage 55% 33 1 Stanley 53% 34 1Trine 50% 35 1 Yale Lock 52% 36 1 Select Hinges 53% 37 1 CompX Fort 40% 38 1Ilco 45% 39 1 Von Duprin 53% 40 1 Pro Lock 45% 41 1 Lab 50% 42 1Don-Jo 50% 43 1 GMS Locks Cylinders 50$ 44 1HPC 50% Miscellaneous Lock Hardware and lock parts 45 1 45% not listed above. General Discount In House Shop Services 46 Rekeying of old Lock Cylinder – includes $12.00 Per cylinder 47 Duplicate Keys $3.00 Each 48 New Cylinder set up labor only-cylinder $12.00 Per cylinder 49 Charge per above $12.00 Each 50 Shop Hourly Labor Charge $40.00 Per Hour
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of the funds
Cost Not to Exceed: $50,000.00 Account Number: 11-000-261-610-56-0000
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6. Approval of Increase in Vendor Contract for Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy and Evaluation Services (as needed) CC 03-20
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves an increase in the vendor contract for Occupational Therapy Consulting, Inc., for Occupational Therapy services through June 30, 2020.
From: $8,000.00 To: Cost not to exceed: $18,000.00
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Account Number: 11-000-216-320-59-0000 Original Board Resolution: May 13, 2019, Item #23, pages H- 17-19
7. Approval of Increase in Vendor Contract for Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy and Evaluation Services (as needed) CC 03-20
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves an increase in the vendor contract for Occupational Therapy Consulting, Inc., for Physical Therapy services through June 30, 2020.
From: $8,000.00 To: Cost not to exceed: $18,000.00
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Account Number: 11-000-216-320-59-0000 Original Board Resolution: May 13, 2019, Item #23, pages H- 17-19
8. Approval of Increase to Vendor Contract for Facility Based Educational Instruction to Special Education Students
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves an increase in the vendor contract for New Hope Foundation, Inc., to provide Facility Based Educational Instruction to Special Education Students referred to the Division of Special Education through June 30, 2020.
From: $5,900.00 To: Cost not to exceed: $20,900.00
Account Number: 11-150-100-320-27-0000
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9. Approval of Increase – Chapter 192/193 Services for Non-Public Students (CC 08-20)
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves an increase in the amount for the following professional service contract:
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission-Home Instruction
From: $5,000.00 To: Cost not to exceed: $20,000.00
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Account Number: 20-504-100-320-59-0000 Original Board Resolution: August 28, 2019, Item #19, Pages H-12-13
10. Approval of Increase in Vendor
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves an increase in the vendor contract for E-Rate Consulting and Process Management Services through the ACES Cooperative Pricing System through June 30, 2020.
From: $20,750.00 To: Cost not to exceed: $34,092.05
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Account Number: 11-000-252-340-57-0000 Original Board Resolution: February 25, 2019, Item #1, Page H-1
11. Approval of Increase in Vendor
Ms. Rachel Goldberg, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves an increase in the vendor contract with Northern Region Educational Services Commission (NRESC) to provide Technology Support Services on an “as needed” basis.
From: $70,000.00 To: Cost not to exceed: $170,000.00
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Account Number: 11-190-100-500-57-0000 Original Board Resolution: May 13, 2019, Item #35, Page H-29
Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recuses himself from this recommendation.
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12. Approval to Enter into Contract with Northern Region Educational Services Commission--Joint Student Transportation Routes
Ms. Rachel Goldberg, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, recommends that the Passaic Board of Education in full accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-10.1 et seq., approve entering into contract with
Northern Region Educational Services Commission 45 Reinhardt Road Wayne, NJ 07470
to provide student transportation for the following routes:
Route # Schools Contractor Route Cost Surcharge Term of Contract Sarah B590 New Beginnings $9,470.04 $284.10 1/15/20 -6/30/20 Transportation The North Street B611 Joshua Tours $295.50 $8.87 12/18/19 -12/20/19 School Cornerstone Jersey Kids CORNPV20 $10,850.00 $325.50 2/18/20 – 3/31/20 Day School Transportation Jets PASMPLK620 School No. 6 $10,360.00 $310.80 2/3/20 – 3/31/20 Transportation
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Mr. Pablo Munoz, Superintendent of Schools, recuses himself from this recommendation
13. Approval of Award of Student Transportation Contracts – 06QT-20 - Career Programs
Recommends that Passaic Board of Education in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18:A39 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A:27-9 et seq., awards the student transportation contract to the following company:
Quote 06QT-20 – January 21, 2020 Vendor Route Destination Route Per Diem Aide Per Diem Total Contract Cost Joshua Tours NJIT‐PASE NJIT Newark $165.00 0 $2,640.00
Other quotations solicited for this route were: Name of Company Route Per Diem Aide Per Diem J & W Financial $298.00 $237.00 Best School Bus No Quotation No Quotation
The term of contract will be from February 1, 2020 through May 16, 2020.
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Approval of Award of Student Transportation Contracts – 06QT-20 – Career Programs (continued)
Quote 06QT-20 – January 21, 2020 Vendor Route Destination Route Per Diem Aide Per Diem Total Contract Cost Best School Bus PIPELINE FDU University $226.00 0 $18,306.00
Other quotations solicited for this route were: Name of Company Route Per Diem Aide Per Diem J & W Financial No Quotation No Quotation Best School Bus No Quotation No Quotation
The term of contract will be from February 17, 2020 through June 30, 2020.
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
All details of the terms and conditions of the contracts are on file in the Department of Transportation.
14. Addendum to Transportation Route
Recommends that Passaic Board of Education amends the following student transportation route as follows:
Per Diem Added Final Total Vendor Route Destination Contract Aide Per Adjusted Contract Cost Diem per diem cost Cost Jersey Kids Effective 11-03 School No. 3 $246.46 $50.00 $296.96 $50,949.76 (12/4/19)
Additional aide required for 125 days ($6,250.00). Original Board Resolution: August 28, 2019, Item #35, Page H-23
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15. Revision to Award of Student Transportation Contracts – Bid 01T-20
Recommends that Passaic Board of Education approves the following revisions to the award of Student Transportation Contracts, Bid 01T-20:
Route Aide Per Total Additional Vendor Route Destination Per Diem Diem Contract Mileage (2) Cost Cost FROM: Best School 18‐03 School No. 3 $160.00 $39.96 $5,998.80 $1.96 TO: Bus Company 18‐03 School No. 3 $146.00 $46.00 $5,760.00 $1.96
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Original Resolution: June 24, 2019, Item #71, Pages H-146 Revised Resolution: July 29, 2019, Item 36, Page H-17 Revised Resolution: December 16, 2019, Item #6, Page H-3
Route Aide Per Total Additional Vendor Route Destination Per Diem Diem Contract Mileage Cost Cost FROM: 54HPS High Point $247.00 $50.00 $4,560.00 $3.00 Joshua Tours TO: 54HPS High Point $247.00 $50.00 $6,831.00 $3.00
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Original Resolution: June 24, 2019, Item #71, Page H-157
16. Revision to Award of Student Transportation Contracts – Bid 02T-20
Recommends that Passaic Board of Education approves the revision of the route description awarded to Jersey Kids for Route 39-PHS, as follows:
Route Aide Total Additional Vendor Route Destination Per Per Contract Mileage Diem Diem Cost Cost FROM: Jersey Kids 39-PHS High School $296.00 $53.96 $18,547.88 $1.98 TO: Jersey Kids 39-PHSQ High School $296.00 $53.96 $18,547.88 $1.98
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Original Resolution: October 28, 2019; Item #17, Page H-8 Revised Resolution: December 16, 2019, Item 7, Page H-4
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17. Revision to Award of Student Transportation Contracts – Bid 03T-20
Recommends that Passaic Board of Education approves the revision of the total contract cost awarded to Joshua Tours for Route 60HPS, as follows:
Route Aide Additional Total Vendor Route Destination Per Per Mileage Contract Diem Diem Cost Cost FROM: Joshua Tours 60HPS High Point School $247.00 $50.00 $3.00 TO: Joshua Tours 60HPS High Point School $247.00 $100.00 $3.00 $62,460.00
Other bids received for this route: Name of Company Route Per Diem Aide Per Diem Eastern Star $250.00 $48.00
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Original Resolution: August 28, 2019; Page H-38, Item #44
18. Revision - Approval of Award of Student Transportation Contracts - Career Programs
Recommends that Passaic Board of Education approves the revision of the total contract cost awarded to Joshua Tours for Route 02-PHSCP, as follows:
Quote 04QT-20 – January 21, 2020 Route Aide Total Term of Vendor Route Destination Per Per Contract Contract Diem Diem Cost NJ Medical FROM: Joshua Tours 02-PHSCP School $160.00 0 $1,440.00 2/5/20 – 4/1/20 Newark, NJ NJ Medical TO: Joshua Tours 02-PHSCP School $160.00 0 $1,280.00 2/5/20 – 4/1/20 Newark, NJ
Other quotations solicited for this route were: Name of Company Route Per Diem Mileage Aide Per Diem Trans‐Ed $237.00 $2.00 No Quotation Best School Bus $319.00 $2.00 No Quotation
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Original Resolution: January 27, 2020; Item #27, Page H-19
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19. Termination of Student Transportation Routes
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education terminates the following Transportation Routes that were awarded on August 28, 2019:
Final Contract Vendor Route Destination Reason for Termination Amount Omar Washington Vendor is unable to 90WES $37,800.00 Transportation Elementary School properly service the route
The route was terminated on January 10, 2020.
Vendor Route Destination Reason for Termination SAMI Peadia 32BRO Brownstone School Students not attending school
20. Termination of Student Transportation Route
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education terminates the following Transportation Route that was awarded on June 24, 2019:
Final Contract Vendor Route Number Destination Amount Sarah Transportation 27cere 1st Cerebral Palsy Of New Jersey $5,076.00
The route was terminated on July 5, 2019, due to the students not attending school.
21. Termination of Student Transportation Routes - Bid 03T-20
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education terminates the following Transportation Routes that were awarded on August 28, 2019:
Final Contract Vendor Route Number Destination Amount Best School Bus PIPELINE FDU $14,027.00
The route was terminated on February 14, 2020, due to departure time change.
Vendor Route Number Destination Best School Bus 57 HACK Hackensack High School
The route was terminated due to the student’s graduation.
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22. Termination of Student Transportation Routes - Bid 02T-20
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education terminates the following Transportation Routes that were awarded on August 28, 2019:
Vendor Route Number Destination Total Per Diem Cost Jersey Kids 02-01 School No. 1 $246.96
Jersey Kids 03-01 School No. 1 $246.96
Jersey Kids 16-8A School 8 Annex $246.96
Jersey Kids 18-10A School 10 Annex $246.96
Jersey Kids 19-10A School 10 Annex $246.96
The routes are terminated due to non-attendance of students.
23. Acceptance of Memorandum of Agreement between the Passaic Board of Education and the Passaic Administrators and Supervisors Association (PASA)
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education accepts the Memorandum of Agreement between the Passaic Board of Education and the Passaic Administrators and Supervisors Association (PASA). This agreement shall cover the period from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2023.
End of Award of Contracts
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ADDENDA - AWARD OF CONTRACTS
24. Authorization to Enter into a Shared Services Agreement with the City of Passaic- School Resource Officer Program and Additional Security Services
Recommends, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq. that the Passaic Board of Education enters into a contract with the City of Passaic, 330 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ 07055, for the City to provide school resource officers and additional security services as described in the contract.
The term of contract for this agreement is from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
The Board of Education hereby grants authority to the President and the Board Secretary to execute the Shared Services Agreement as prepared by the Board Attorney.
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $3,404,570.00 Account Number: 11-000-266-300-51-0000
25. Approval of Extension of Lease Agreement with Julie Richard, LLC for the Property Located at 155-173 Randolph Street, Passaic, NJ
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves the extension of Lease Agreement with: Julie Richard, LLC 1 Howe Avenue Passaic New Jersey, 07055
The landlord of the leased property located at:
155-173 Randolph St. Passaic, New Jersey 07055
The lease agreement commences on August 1, 2019 and ends July 31, 2024. Rent payments will be made to the landlord in equal monthly installments of $13,500.00 through February 1, 2020 and equal monthly installments of $16,000.00, commencing March 1, 2020 through July 31, 2024.
This lease is subject to attorney review and subject to the appropriation annually of sufficient funds as may be required to meet the extended obligation.
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Cost Not to Exceed: $172,000.00 Account Number: 11-000-262-441-05-0000
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26. Approval of Change Order for the Manilo Boverini Stadium Track Renovation – Bid No. 41-20
Recommends that the Passaic Board of Education approves a change order in order to rebuild the existing catch basin located in front of home bleachers at Manilo Boverini Stadium Track Renovation.
This change order was issued through a contract awarded by the board, Bid #41-20 to American Athletic Courts, Inc., 2050 Route 206, Vinetown, NJ 08088 on October 28, 2019. The amount of the change order is $1,750.00.
This change order is considered to be an amendment to the contract with American Athletic Courts.
From: $1,858,104.10 To: Cost not to exceed $1,859,854.10
Erlinda R. Arellano, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, certifies the availability of funds.
Account Number: 30-000-401-450-56-1317 Original Resolutions: October 28, 2019, Item 15, Page H-7 and January 27, 2020, Item 12, Page H-10
End of Addenda - Award of Contracts
H. AWARD OF CONTRACTS Section, including Addenda
Motion to Approve: Ms. Flores Seconded: Ms. Sanchez
Ms. Schratz Yes, with abstention on Item 11, Page H-5 and Item 12, Page H-6, Northern Region Educational Services Commission Ms. Capursi Yes Ms. Flores Yes Ms. Sanchez Yes, with abstention on Item 24, Page H-12, City of Passaic Mr. VanRensalier Yes, with abstention on Item 24, Page H-12, City of Passaic President Soto Yes
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13. New and Unfinished Business
None
14. Adjournment
The next Regular Public Meeting of the Passaic Board of Education will be held on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room, 663 Main Avenue, 6th Floor, Passaic, NJ 07055.
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