MAHWAH BOARD OF EDUCATION REVISED 60 Ridge Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Richard DeSilva, Jr. John Dinice 1st Vice President Kim Barron 2nd Vice President President Michael Galow Linda Mavretish Benjamin A. Kezmarsky Prema C. Moorthy Leslie Konikow Peter J. Wendrychowicz
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORK SESSION/ACTION MEETING OF THE MAHWAH BOARD OF EDUCATION held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in the Administrative Offices, 60 Ridge Road, Mahwah, New Jersey.
CALL TO ORDER President Barron called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mesdames Konikow and Barron Messrs. DeSilva, Dinice, Galow, Kezmarsky and Wendrychowicz
ABSENT: Ms. Mavretish and Dr. Moorthy
ALSO PRESENT: C. Lauren Schoen, Superintendent of Schools Dennis Fare, Assistant Superintendent Kyle J. Bleeker, Business Administrator/Board Secretary 10 members of the public
PRESIDENT’S ANNOUNCEMENT Adequate notice of agenda of this meeting has been provided to The Ridgewood News and The Record specifying that the Mahwah Board of Education will meet on July 19, 2017 in the Administrative Offices, 60 Ridge Road, Mahwah, New Jersey. A copy was filed with the Township Clerk.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
MOTION TO RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mr. Wendrychowicz, seconded by Mr. Galow to recess to Executive Session under Chapter 231, P.L. (Sunshine Law), which authorizes a public body to discuss personnel, negotiations and legal matters.
Confidential Student Matters
Motion carried 7-0 at 7:01 p.m.
MOTION TO RECONVENE TO PUBLIC ACTION MEETING It was moved by Ms. Konikow, seconded by Mr. Wendrychowicz to reconvene to Public Action Meeting to take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Motion carried 7-0 at 7:08 p.m.
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – DR. C. LAUREN SCHOEN 2016-17 Violence & Vandalism Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying District Report Period 2
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT – MR. KYLE J. BLEEKER Mr. Bleeker referred to Mr. Galow who gave a report regarding a meeting that the Finance & Facilities Committee had with representatives of the township regarding a potential cell tower on BOE property.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – MR. DENNIS FARE Mr. Fare introduced Michelle Moat who will be appointed on agenda item 16k.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT Ms. Barron recognized the high school athletic department’s receipt of the NJSIAA sportsmanship banner. Ms. Barron also thanked all volunteers listed on the agenda.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Instructional & Curriculum/Special Education – L. Konikow (Chair), K. Barron, M. Galow, P. Moorthy b. Finance & Facilities – M. Galow (Chair), R. DeSilva, J. Dinice, B. Kezmarsky c. Policy – J. Dinice (Chair), R. DeSilva, L. Konikow, L. Mavretish d. Community Relations – L. Mavretish (Chair), L. Konikow, P. Wendrychowicz, K. Barron e. Executive/Planning Committee – K. Barron (Chair), R. DeSilva, J. Dinice f. Negotiations – M. Galow (Chair), R. DeSilva, P. Moorthy g. Technology –P. Wendrychowicz (Chair), J. Dinice, B. Kezmarsky, P. Moorthy h. Bergen County School Boards Liaison – M. Galow, P. Moorthy (Alt.) i. New Jersey School Boards Legislative Liaison – P. Wendrychowicz j. Mahwah Schools Foundation Liaison – R. DeSilva, L. Mavretish (Alt.) k. Mahwah Access for All – K. Barron, B. Kezmarsky
Finance & Facilities – Mr. Galow led a discussion regarding the receipt of addition state aid for the 17/18 school year. After discussion, the Board has decided to provide the additional aid back to the tax payers of Mahwah in the form of a tax levy adjustment for the 17/18 year. Mr. Bleeker will take the necessary steps to formalize this action.
Policy – Mr. Dinice discussed policies on agenda item 15d for second reading.
BOARD MEMBER REMARKS/ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON REPORTS OR OTHER NON- AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Wendrychowicz recognized and thanked Mr. Fare for his work overseeing the hiring process for the 17/18 school year. He also commented on agenda item 15r, lease with the township.
OLD BUSINESS
MINUTES It was moved by Mr. Wendrychowicz, seconded by Mr. DeSilva that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the minutes of the June 28, 2017, Public Work Session/Action Meeting.
Motion carried 6-0-1. Ms. Barron abstained.
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NEW BUSINESS - OTHER
The following twenty-one (21) resolutions were moved by Mr. Kezmarsky, seconded by Mr. Wendrychowicz.
FINANCIAL REPORT – 2016-2017 – (07-001-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the period of 6/24/17 to 6/30/17.
General Fund Fund 10 $181.69 General Current Expense Fund 11 $1,582,966.38 Capital Outlay Fund 12 $4,520.35 Special Revenue Funds Fund 20 $4,098.92 Region I Fund 52 $2,093.02 Region I-Contracted Trans. Fund 53 $2,783.68 Region I Summer Fund 54 $-70.98 Total of All Checks $1,596,573.06
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 6-0-1. Mr. Galow abstained on ck #s 87007 & 87114.
FINANCIAL REPORT – 2017-2018 – (07-002-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the payment of bills for the period of 7/1/2017 – 7/13/2017.
General Current Expense Fund 11 $86,741.08 Capital Outlay Fund 12 $105,556.75 Region I Fund 52 $2,950.00 Total of All Checks $195,247.83
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS – (07-003-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves attendance at the following conferences/workshops that are deemed to be educationally appropriate and for the benefit of the school district including conference/workshop fees and necessary travel expenses:
Name Conference/Workshop Date Amount Dorothy Eason FY2018 ESSA Consolidated Formula 7/27/17 N/A Subgrant Application Work Session Cheryl Epstein Certification & Professional Development 7/20/17 21.54 mi. Matthew Bouroult AP Summer Seminar AP Government & 8/31- $950 +21.0 mi. Politics 8/4/17 +tolls Jason Schmitt Responsive Classroom Advanced Course 8/8 – $729 +58.4 mi. 8/11/17 Kim Barron Board President & Vice President 8/16/17 $50 Regional Training
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Name Conference/Workshop Date Amount Jennifer Lederer Mindful Schools: Mindful Educator 8/24 – $275. Essentials 10/4/17 Rayhan Jalil Bloomfield College Counselor Workshop 10/3/17 N/A Deborah Benvenuto Orton-Gillingham Basic Language Course 7/21/17 $595 – Level 1 Scot VanDemark Northern Regional Facilities Training 8/16/17 No cost
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF POLICIES & REGULATIONS – (07-004-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following:
Policy & Regulation 3126 – District Mentoring Program Policy and Regulation 3221 – Evaluation of Teachers Policy and Regulation 3222 – Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators Policy and Regulation 3223 – Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals Policy and Regulation 3224 – Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals Policy & Regulation 3240 – Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders Policy & Regulation 5610 - Suspension Policy 5620 - Expulsion (Revised) Policy 8550 – Unpaid Meal Charges/Outstanding Food Service Charges
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
SUMMER CURRICULUM WRITING – (07-005-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves stipend for summer curriculum writing at the contracted curriculum hourly rate of $41 per hour:
Future Problem Solving Christine Hartigan Miller 15 hours Film as Literature David Jankowski 5 hours
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – (07-006-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves a proposal from Mindful Practices to provide professional development in social- emotional learning on Thursday, August 24, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $3,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – (07-007-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves a stipend for staff to provide professional development on Wednesday, August 30,
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2017, at the hourly rate of $100 per hour:
Responsive Classroom for New Elementary Teachers Darrah Samuels 3 hours
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PLACEMENT – (07-008-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the following student with local identification # 37422 be placed in the CAPS Program Colonial Road School, Franklin Lakes. This program is designed to meet the needs of children with autism. Effective enrollment July 10, 2017 with an extended school year tuition of $8,000
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR TUITION AMENDMENTS – (07-009-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the following student’s tuition be amended as a result of adjusted billing.
Student ID Location Original ESY Cost Corrected ESY Cost
32477 The High Point School $7,246.58 $7,575.97 37090 Peter Cooper School $8,879.12 $12,835.00 32614 Paramus High School $8,870.00 $9,995.08
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
SERVICE PROVIDER FEE AMENDMENT – (07-010-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves and adjusted rate of $57.00 per hour for nursing services provided by Preferred Health Care.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
OUT OF DISTRICT PLACEMENTS – (07-011-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the out of district placements for the 2017-2018 school year.
Total (includes SY & extra Student ID Location services) 31829 Shepard Prep High School $52,544.79 36308 Valley IC $107,990.91** 36370 Windsor Bergen Academy $81,711.42** 32477 The High Point School $60,937.15 34856 BCSS FAMS $81,000.00** 32591 BCSS-New Bridges $81,000.00**
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Total (includes SY & extra Student ID Location services) 34411 BCSS-Washington Elementary $81,000.00** 32151 Barnstable $44,900.00 34344 Mountain Lakes $12,160.00 35977 BCSS - Washington ES $81,000.00** 33928 Valley @ Norwood $107,990.91** 35901 Colonial Road School $80,000.00** 37029 S. Bergen Jointure Commission $67,400.00** 35427 BCSS - Transition Ctr $59,400.00** 36850 Colonial Road School $80,000.00** 35702 Windsor Learning Center $54,900.00 35956 BCSS - Brownstone $108,300.00** 37090 Peter Cooper School $85,563.00 34350 BCSS - New Bridges $129,000.00** 35591 Alpine Learning Group $87,647.40 32614 Paramus High School $72,352.00 34807 Windsor Learning Center $54,900.00 34331 BCSS - New Bridges $81,000.00** 32678 BCSS - New Bridges $129,000.00** 32794 CTC Academy (Oakland) $72,035.96 33450 CTC Academy (Oakland) $92,715.96 37332 The Valley Program-Norwood $67,190.91** 32613 BCSS - Bleshman $122,340.00** 35983 CTC Academy (Oakland) $72,035.96 35280 Franklin Lakes $80,000.00** 36689 Colonial Road School $80,000.00** 32044 Lake Drive Program $111,210.00 37070 Reed Academy $94,041.00 34493 The Forum School $59,799.60 32615 Horizon HS (CPNJ) $75,022.20 36669 CP Center, Clifton (NJ Elks) $117,549.20** 37374 PG Chambers $64,890.00** 37124 S. Bergen Jointure Commission $67,400.00** 37125 S. Bergen Jointure Commission $67,400.00** 33929 Spectrum 360 $91,606.14 31100 Alpine "The Business Academy" $55,416.60 30068 Felician School $51,625.80 35154 BCSS - New Bridges $81,000.00** 32944 The Grove School $114.100.00** 36700 CTC Academy (Fair Lawn) $96,569.96 32594 Horizon HS (CPNJ) $75,022.20 37026 Alpine Learning Group $87,647.40
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Total (includes SY & extra Student ID Location services) 32595 BCSS - Transition Ctr $59,400.00** 32596 ECLC $56,206.80** 37052 Spectrum 360 $65,071.14
31102 Community Steps to Independent Living $36,640.00 34394 Passaic Valley Regional High School $67,675.13** 32635 Banyan School $59,274.00 35923 Colonial Road School $80,000.00** 32762 Ridgewood RISE program $101,695.50** 35854 Valley - Harrington PK Public $67,190.91** 32598 BCSS - New Bridges $81,000.00** 33317 BCSS - New Bridges $81,000.00** 33650 Windsor Prep $53,068.17** 35943 Windsor Bergen Academy $56,453.67** 32918 The Craig School $50,190.00** 32435 Windsor School $31,500.00 35913 Windsor Bergen Academy $56,453.67** 34398 The Phoenix Center $91,166.40 37003 Diamond Ranch Academy $62,948.75** 33902 Spectrum 360 $65,071.14 37422 Colonial Road School $80,000.00** S. Bergen Jointure Commission 37062 (Maywood) $67,400.00** Bergen County Technical Schools- 36643 Paramus $26,700.00** Bergen County Technical Schools - 33282 Paramus $26,700.00** Bergen County Technical Schools - 37381 Paramus $26,700.00** Bergen County Technical Schools- 32735 Paramus $26,700.00** Bergen County Technical Schools- 33649 Paramus $26,700.00** Bergen County Technical Schools- 33140 Paramus $26,700.00**
**denotes estimated tuition
ROLL CALL on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
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TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT – (07-012-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the renewal prices for transportation contracts with Scholastic Bus Company for the 2017-2018 school year at the current CPI (.3%) as follows:
Contract Route # Route Per Diem Field/Athletic Trips during normal school 9071 Various hours $56.14
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT – (07-013-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the renewal prices for transportation contracts with Scholastic Bus Company for the 2017-2018 school year at the current CPI (.3%) as follows:
Contract Route # Route Per Annum Per Diem
1 G1A George Washington 15959.04 1 G1P George Washington 15959.04 1 G4A George Washington 15959.04 1 H1A Mahwah High School 17589.81 1 H1P Mahwah High School 18897.94 1 H2A Mahwah High School 17589.81 1 H2P Mahwah High School 18897.94 1 H3A Mahwah High School 17589.81 1 H3P Mahwah High School 18897.94 1 H5A Mahwah High School 17589.81 1 H5P Mahwah High School 18897.94 1 H6A Mahwah High School 17589.81 1 H6P Mahwah High School 18897.94 1 K1A Joyce Kilmer 15959.04 1 K1P Joyce Kilmer 15959.04 1 K3A Joyce Kilmer 15959.04 1 K3P Joyce Kilmer 15959.04 1 K4A Joyce Kilmer 15959.04 1 K4P Joyce Kilmer 15959.04 1 K5A Betsy Ross 15959.04 1 K5P Betsy Ross 15959.04 1 K6A Betsy Ross 15959.04 1 K6P Betsy Ross 15959.04 1 K8A Joyce Kilmer 15959.04 1 K8P Joyce Kilmer 15959.04 1 R1A Ramapo Ridge 21278.73 1 R2A Ramapo Ridge 21278.73 1 R3A Ramapo Ridge 21278.73 1 R4A Ramapo Ridge 21278.73 1 R5A Ramapo Ridge 21278.73 1 R6A Ramapo Ridge 21278.73 1 R7A Ramapo Ridge 21278.73 6 STP1 St. Paul's School 28650.35
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K13P K13P Joyce Kilmer School 95.28 19 L1A/L1P Lenape Meadows 37231.97 19 L2A/L2P Lenape Meadows 25899.82 19 L3A/L3P Lenape Meadows 31161.47 19 L7A/L7P Lenape Meadows 25876.66 19 L8A/L8P Lenape Meadows 45230.00 107 R1P Ramapo Ridge 142.27 107 R2P Ramapo Ridge 142.27 107 R3P Ramapo Ridge 142.27 107 R4P Ramapo Ridge 142.27 107 R5P Ramapo Ridge 142.27 107 R6P Ramapo Ridge 142.27 107 R7P Ramapo Ridge 142.27 500/R10 R10A/R10P Ramapo Ridge 22549.42 G5A G5A George Washington 43.04 R12 R12AR12P Ramapo Ridge 49445.52 R13 R13A/R13P Ramapo Ridge 239.40 S809 BR14 Betsy Ross 222.85 S809 BR16 Betsy Ross 266.09 S809 GW2 George Washington 200.55 S809 GW3 George Washington 200.55 S809 JK2 Joyce Kilmer 200.55 S809 JK7 Joyce Kilmer 200.55 S809 JK9 Joyce Kilmer 200.55 S809 JK10 Joyce Kilmer 200.55 S809 JK13AM Joyce Kilmer 109.98 S809 JK15P Joyce Kilmer 120.85 S809 LM4 Lenape Meadows 200.55
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
DONATION – RAMAPO RIDGE HSO – (07-013-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education accepts the donation of $3,444.80 from the Ramapo Ridge HSO. These funds will be used towards stipend for the Yearbook Advisor.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
CONTRACT – COMPUTER SOLUTIONS – (07-014-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves a contract with Computer Solutions for the 2017-2018 school year for Accounting, Payroll, Personnel and Software support at an annual fee of $13,164 with a two percent discount if paid by July 31, 2017.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
CONTRACT – BCSSSD FOR NON-PUBLIC STUDENTS – (07-015-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves a contract with Bergen County Specials Service School District to provide educational services for the district’s non-public school students through IDEA funding. This contract is predicated
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on the execution and implementation of a corresponding agreement between BCSSSD and the District for the purchase and provision of auxiliary and remedial services pursuant to P.L 1977, Chapter 192-193 by and between the parties.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES – (07-016-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the Professional Design Services Proposal with Tokarski and Millemann Architects, LLC for the Digital Media Lab at Mahwah High School.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
LEASE AGREEMENT – TOWNSHIP OF MAHWAH – (07-017-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the continuation of the lease of land to the Township of Mahwah for recreation purposes at the Fardale Field and Airmont Field. This lease agreement shall remain in effect for five years beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2022.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
LEASE AGREEMENT – WYCKOFF YMCA – (07-018-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the continuation of the lease of Building #8, 60 Ridge Road, Mahwah New Jersey to the Wyckoff YMCA effective July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. In addition, the Wyckoff YMCA will provide before and/or after care at the following locations: Betsy Ross School (art room), George Washington School (library), Lenape Meadows School (all-purpose room) and Joyce Kilmer School (all-purpose room) during the 2017-2018 school year.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
STUDENT ACCIDENT POLICY RENEWAL – (07-019-17/18) WHEREAS, the Mahwah Board of Education, (hereinafter referred to as the District), provides a Group Student Accident Policy covering all students and athletes for accidental injury or illness while on school property and/or participating in a school sponsored practice or exhibition of a covered sport; and
WHEREAS, the District’s Risk Management Consultant, as a matter of due diligence, negotiated a renewal with Bollinger Specialty Group utilizing US Fire Insurance Company, as well as researched the marketplace for alternative coverage options for comparison and consideration by the District; and
WHEREAS, after developing a due diligence report on the outcome of the marketing effort as well as the final negotiated renewal, it was determined the Offer of Renewal Proposal by US Fire Insurance Company, through Bollinger Specialty Group, provides identical coverage with a notable savings over the initial Offer to the District, as illustrated by the spreadsheet analysis prepared by the District’s Risk Management Consultant and annexed hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Mahwah Board of Education, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, hereby authorize and affirm the renewal of the Student Accident Policy, underwritten by US Fire Insurance Company, through Bollinger Specialty Group, for a ONE (1)
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year contract period commencing August 1, 2017; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Business Administrator and Risk Management Consultant are hereby authorized and directed to execute the renewal documents in accordance with the existing terms and conditions of the Agreement, as promulgated; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to PIA McCarthy Forde, Inc., 429 Hackensack Street, P.O. Box 818 Carlstadt NJ, 07072 Risk Management Consultant to the District, the District Finance Officer and District Auditor.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
PENNETTA INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION – (07-020-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves payment application #2 and payment application #3 in the amounts of $10,172 and $95,384.75 respectively for the Boiler Replacement Projects at Betsy Ross, George Washington and Mahwah High School Building #7.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS – PERSONNEL
The following thirty-eight (38) resolutions were moved by Mr. Wendrychowicz, seconded by Mr. Kezmarsky.
RESIGNATION – (07-021-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education accepts the resignation of Peter Truax, instructional paraprofessional, at Joyce Kilmer School, effective July 21, 2017.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
RESIGNATION – (07-022-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education accepts the resignation of Josephine Hunt, teacher of special education, at Joyce Kilmer School, effective July 19, 2017.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
RESIGNATION – REVISED – (07-023-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education accepts the resignation of Michelle Gonzalez, secretary of business office, at central office, effective August 11, 2017.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESCISSION – (07-024-17/18) RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education hereby rescinds its offer of employment to Jennifer Speciale, as teacher of special education, at Mahwah High School, for the 2017-18 school year.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
RESCISSION – LEAVE REPLACEMENT – (07-025-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education rescinds the appointment of Brianna Rodgers, as leave replacement for Employee #9766, pursuant to New Jersey Statute 18A:16-1.1, from September 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – (07-026-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Brianna Rodgers, as teacher of special education, at Joyce Kilmer School, from September 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018; salary to be Column A, Step 5, $53,006.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – (07-027-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Victoria Lopez, as secretary of business office, at central office, from August 7, 2017 – June 30, 2018; salary to be $35,000, pro-rated pending criminal history review.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
NJFLA/MATERNITY/CHILD CARE LEAVE ADJUSTMENT – (07-028-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves a maternity/child care leave of absence for Employee #4314, effective September 25, 2017 – March 30, 2018, using 15 sick days, using NJFLA from October 16, 2017 – January 12, 2018, and taking an unpaid leave of absence from January 15, 2018 – March 30, 2018.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – LEAVE REPLACEMENT – (07-029-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Alexis Cattano, as leave replacement for Employee #4104, pursuant to New Jersey Statute 18A:16-1.1, from September 1, 2017 – January 31, 2018; salary to be Column D, Step 1, $54,601, pro-rated.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – (07-030-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Nicole Roatti, as teacher of special education, at Mahwah High School, from September 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018; salary to be Column D, Step 1, $54,601.
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ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – (07-031-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Jeannine Wright, as secretary to the principal, at Lenape Meadows School, from August 14, 2017 – June 30, 2018; salary to be Column C, Step 7, $37,852, pro-rated.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – (07-032-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Michelle Moat, as teacher of pre-kindergarten, at Lenape Meadows School, from September 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018; salary to be Column C, Step 4, $55,736.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – (07-033-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Kiernan Meyer, as teacher of pre-kindergarten, 0.5, at Lenape Meadows School, from September 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018; salary to be Column D, Step 1, $27,301.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – (07-034-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Michael Dlugo, as teacher of physical education, at Ramapo Ridge Middle School, from September 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018; salary to be Column A, Step 2, $50,006.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – LEAVE REPLACEMENT – (07-035-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Kacie Schrettner, as leave replacement for Employee #9766, pursuant to New Jersey Statute 18A:16-1.1, from September 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018; salary to be Column A, Step 1, $49,001.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – LEAVE REPLACEMENT – (07-036-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Noelle Bauer, as leave replacement for Employee #4314, pursuant to New Jersey Statute 18A:16-1.1, from November 1, 2017 – April 5, 2018; salary to be Column D, Step 1, $54,601, pro-rated.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
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APPOINTMENT – LEAVE REPLACEMENT – (07-037-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Amanda Beideman, as leave replacement for Employee #2266, pursuant to New Jersey Statute 18A:16-1.1, from September 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018; salary to be Column A, Step 1, $49,006.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – LEAVE REPLACEMENT – (07-038-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Lauren Nolan, as leave replacement for Employee #9874, pursuant to New Jersey Statute 18A:16-1.1, from November 1, 2017 – April 5, 2018; salary to be Column A, Step 1, $49,006, pro-rated.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – LEAVE REPLACEMENT – (07-039-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Kathleen Byrnes, as leave replacement for Employee #9840, pursuant to New Jersey Statute 18A:16-1.1, from September 27, 2017 – March 6, 2018; salary to be Column A, Step 1, $49,006, pro-rated.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – (07-040-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Samantha Singer, as an instructional paraprofessional, 5.5 hours per day, at Joyce Kilmer School, effective September 1, 2017– June 30, 2018; at a salary of $16,456.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
CREATION OF POSITION – KINDERGARTEN POSITION – (07-041-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the creation of the position of kindergarten teacher, at Lenape Meadows School, which will satisfy student enrollment needs, for the 2017-2018 school year.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
CREATION OF POSITION – 0.5 PRE-K SPECIAL EDUCATION POSITION – (07-042-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the creation of the position of 0.5 pre-kindergarten special education teacher, at Lenape Meadows School, which will satisfy student and IEP needs, for the 2017-2018 school year.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – EXTRA SERVICE POSITIONS – (07-043-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the extra service positions for the 2017-2018 school year at the negotiated stipend
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rate.
Betsy Ross School
Name Position Debbie Maguire P.M. Bus Duty Lori Bregman A.M. Arrival Lauren Sullivan A.M. Arrival Jason Schmitt A.M. Arrival Lori Bregman P.M. Dismissal Jillian Hochuli P.M Dismissal Courtney Byrnes P.M. Dismissal
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
STIPEND – (07-044-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the superintendent, that Michael DeTuro, principal, at Joyce Kilmer School, be paid a stipend of $1,500.00 for summer administrative work to complete assistant principal responsibilities until July 24, 2017.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
BOILER LICENSE STIPEND – (07-045-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves a boiler license stipend for Thomas Keane, maintenance at Central Office, retroactive to July 1, 2017; stipend at $900.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENTS – REVISION – (07-046-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the following staff to provide class coverage retroactively from June 5, 2017 – June 17, 2017, at 1/6th of their salary prorated, per diem.
Teacher Number of Classes Erica Bakelmun 9 Gwenael Calvez 9 Tessa Mazzeo 10
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – (07-047-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the following staff member to teach the ACT and SAT course at Mahwah High School for the 2017-20178 school year, for 18 hours each cycle, at 1/6th of their salary, prorated as follows, per course, per cycle, according to student enrollment. The section of courses is as follows:
September 11 – November 3, 2017 One cycle Mon/Wed; second cycle
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Tues/Thurs (November 4th SAT) January 15 – March 9, 2018 One cycle Mon/Wed; second cycle Tues/Thurs (March 10th SAT) December 4, 2017 – February 9, 2018 One cycle Mon/Wed; second cycle Tues/Thurs (February 10th ACT) April 2 – June 8, 2018 One cycle Mon/Wed; second cycle Tues/Thurs (June 9th ACT)
Samantha Branin (SAT –ELA) One cycle each date range Michele DeRosa (SAT – ELA) One cycle each date range Samantha Scheuermann (SAT – Math) Two cycles each date range Melissa Amato (ACT – ELA Two cycles each date range Jennifer Ranieri (ACT – Math) Two cycles (December 4th course only) Paulina Naslonski (ACT – Math) Two cycles (Aril 2nd course only) Karen Morgan (ACT – Science) Two cycles each date range
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – RESCISSION – (07-048-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the rescission of Jeremy Maritt from the position of assistant volleyball coach for the 2017 season.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – ASSISTANT VOLLEYBALL COACH – (07-049-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Kelly Van Horn, to the position of assistant volleyball coach for the 2017 season; stipend to be $5,818.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – MOCK TRIAL – (07-050-17-18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Matthew Bouroult, to the position of mock trial advisor for the 2017-2018 school year; stipend to be $3,232.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – ROBOTICS BUSINESS/PROGRAMMING – (07-051-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Joseph Montana, to the position of robotics business/programming advisor for the 2017-2018 school year; stipend to be $4,065.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
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APPOINTMENT – ROBOTICS CLUB – (07-052-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Catherine Schwartz, to the position of robotics club advisor for the 2017-2018 school year; stipend to be $4,065.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – ASSISTANT ICE HOCKEY COACH – (07-053-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Sean Scannell, to the position of assistant ice hockey coach for the 2017 - 2018 season; stipend to be $5,818.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – HEAD WRESTLING COACH – (07-054-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Benjamin Wagman, to the position of head wrestling coach for the 2017 season; stipend to be $10,706.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – ASSISTANT CHEERLEADING COACH – (07-055-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Stephanie Cintron, to the position of assistant cheerleading coach for the 2017 - 2018 season; stipend to be $5,818.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT – SUMMER WEIGHT ROOM SUPERVISION – (07-056-17/18)
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointment of Christopher Diaz, to the position of summer weight room supervisor for the 2017 summer season; stipend to be $3,661.
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENTS – SPRING COACHING STAFF FOR 2017-2018 – (07-057-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the appointments of the spring coaching staff for the 2017-2018 school year as follows:
Athletic Position Coach Teacher Certificate/ Stipend Substitute Certificate (Expiration Date) Baseball (Head Varsity) Jeffrey Remo Teacher $9,343 Baseball Assistant Douglas Cinnella Substitute (1-2-2019) $5,818 Baseball Assistant Christopher Buser Teacher $5,818 Baseball Assistant Richard Rex Substitute (7-1-2021 ) $5,818 Baseball Assistant - Volunteer Liam Kantanas N/A N/A
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Athletic Position Coach Teacher Certificate/ Stipend Substitute Certificate (Expiration Date) Golf (Boys Head Varsity) Edwin Scherer Teacher $6,818 Golf ( Girls Head Varsity) Justin Saputski Teacher $6,818 Softball (Head Varsity) Craig Nielsen Teacher $9,343 Softball Assistant Paul Saporito Teacher $5,818 Softball Assistant Jason Calhoun Teacher $5,818 Softball Assistant Shannon DeMaio Teacher $5,818 Softball Assistant - Volunteer Robert Doyle N/A N/A Softball Assistant - Volunteer Kyle Cook N/A N/A Boys’ Tennis (Head Varsity) Jason Schmitt Teacher $8,181 Boys’ Tennis Assistant Richard Gordon Teacher $5,393 Boys’ Tennis Assistant - Celia Valmoro Teacher N/A Volunteer Spring Track (Head Varsity) TBD Spring Track Assistant Dena Scudieri Teacher $5,818 Spring Track Assistant Robert Pasek Teacher $5,818 Spring Track Assistant Deidre Wilson Teacher $5,818 Spring Track Assistant TBD Lacrosse (Boys’ Head Varsity) Ryan Humphreys Teacher $9,343 Lacrosse Boys’ Assistant John Esposito Teacher $5,818 Lacrosse Boys’ Assistant TBD Lacrosse Boys Asst. Volunteer Drew Depaola N/A N/A Lacrosse (Girls’ Head Varsity) Brian Girardi Teacher $9,343 Lacrosse Girls’ Assistant Alexandra Graff Teacher $5,818 Lacrosse Girls’ Assistant TBD Weight Room-Spring Season Vincent Vespe Teacher $3,661 Ticket Coordinator Roger Pelletier Teacher $3,495
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 6-0-1. Ms. Konikow abstained.
BAND CAMP PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS – (07-058-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the following volunteers for Mahwah Band Camp Program, from August 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017, at no cost to the district:
First Name Last Name Griffin Charyn Thomas Bohde Melissa Pogharian Minesh Shah Al Cheznovich David Ingersoll
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
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SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS – (07-059-17/18) RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Mahwah Board of Education approves the following school volunteers for the 2017-2018 school year.
Joyce Kilmer School
Last Name First Name Last Name First Name Bacillo-Ekwe Cheryl Mellana-Rosenblatt Jennifer Brisby Jaime Mirante Christine Buchalter Cindy Monks Monica Coplin Jennifer Murphy Tom Covello Kari Nizza Amber Crames Lori Prunk Eva Fear Fran Riaz Asad Kaplan Michele Ripps Sylvia Kapoor Aradhana Sarkissian Connie Kempkes Jessica Smith Jessica LoPresti Danielle Theodorou Alison Marcus Tammy Zampino Beata McKeon Maureen
ROLL CALL VOTE on the above resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS OR COMMENT Mr. Gary Patton, 80 Fisher Road, discussed the cell tower and thanked the Board for looking into it. Mr. Patton presented to the Board a petition for the instillation of the cell tower in the Masonicus area.
Councilman Steve Sbarra, 92 Deerfield Terrace, discussed and thanked the Board for the consideration of providing tax relief with the additional state aid received. He also briefly discussed with the Board recent decision at the council level regarding the use of township fields.
MOTION TO ADJOURN It was moved by Mr. Dinice, seconded by Mr. Galow to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 7-0 at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kyle J. Bleeker Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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