PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING OF Thursday, August 22, 2019
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education held its Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Calabria Educational Center, 292 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
President Mr. Neglia called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
MEETING NOTICE MEETING NOTICE
Mr. Neglia stated that in compliance with Chapter 231, Public Law 1975 entitled Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided as specified in the Act. A meeting notice was published in the Daily Record on January 4, 2019 and at the district website http://www.pthsd.k12.nj.us. Additionally, the Notice of Meeting was posted at the Municipal building and a copy of Notice filed with the Township Clerk on July 30, 2019 and August 16, 2019. This is an official meeting.
FIRE NOTICE FIRE NOTICE
The Fire Notice was read by Mr. Neglia. He also reminded everyone to turn off/or silence all electronic devices so as to not disturb the meeting.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mr. Neglia asked everyone to stand for the flag salute.
ROLL CALL ROLL CALL
Present: Mr. Timothy Berrios Mr. George Blair Mr. Andrew Choffo Mr. Joseph Cistaro Mr. Matthew DeVitto Mrs. Susy Golderer Mrs. Judy Mayer Mrs. Alison Cogan (present via telecom at 7:00 p.m.) Mr. Frank Neglia
Also Present: Dr. Barbara Sargent, Superintendent Mrs. Robin Tedesco, Business Administrator Mrs. Joan Benos, Chief of Staff/Public Information Officer Mrs. Susan Dykstra, Comptroller Mrs. Katherine Gilfillan, Esq. Board Attorney Mrs. Deborah Huffman, Coordinating Supervisor of Special Education
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ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN TO EXEC SESSION
Mr. Neglia made a motion to adjourn to closed session. The motion was moved by Mr. Choffo and seconded by Mrs. Golderer and was unanimously approved by roll call vote to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of student HIB’s, personnel and legal which are confidential in nature under N.J.A.C. 6A:32:-7.1 et seq., which are being presented for approval at this evening’s meeting.
1. This public meeting is hereby recessed into a private session where the public shall be excluded for the purpose of discussion and consideration of the fol- lowing: HIB’s, personnel and legal. 2. It is the determination of the Board that a discussion of the aforementioned subject matter may be prejudicial to the interests of the parties involved and could result in a possible invasion of a right of privacy and be detrimental to the parties involved. 3. Discussion and/or action of the Board with regard to the above mentioned subject matter shall be (or not be) disclosed to the public within 60 days hereof.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
On a motion by Mr. Berrios, seconded by Mr. DeVitto and unanimously approved by roll call vote the regular meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
STUDENT REPORTS None
CORRESPONDENCE CORRESPONDENCE None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNFINISHED BUSINESS None
COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS
Transportation met this evening. The committee was updated on the bus routes and bus drivers for the 19-20 school year.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a Motion by Mr. Berrios, seconded by Mr. Blair, the Executive and Regular minutes of the June 27, 2019 meeting and the Regular minutes of the July 25, 2019 meeting, were voted on as follows:
BOARD AYE NAY ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT RESOLUTION MEMBERS NUMBERS Mr. Berrios X X–7/25/19 Mr. Blair X X-6/27/19 Mr. Choffo X Mr. Cistaro X X-7/25/19 Mr. DeVitto X X-6/27/19 Mrs. Golderer X X- 7/25/19 Executive Mrs. Mayer X Mrs. Cogan X X–7/25/19 Mr. Neglia X
Dr. Sargent presented Superintendent Bulletin Number 2
Dr. Sargent stated that at this point in August the district is working with great energy to prepare the classrooms and schools for the return of students and staff members. There are a number of facility projects underway and everything should be completed in time for Opening Day. These projects include roof replacements at Lake Parsippany School and Troy Hills School, an auxiliary gymnasium floor replacement at PHS, updated Home Eco- nomics rooms at CMS and PHS, a new track at PHHS and new bleachers at BMS. This has required a good deal of coordination among our Buildings and Grounds, Custodial and Township officials and the district appreciates the work ethic displayed by all this summer.
New Staff Orientation was held this week with 20 elementary staff, 24 middle/high school staff and 7 pupil services staff. These sessions are run by the Curriculum Office and con- nect our newest hires with all the information and resources they need to have as successful school year.
All district staff will return for meetings and classroom preparation on Wednesday and Thursday next week. School begins for students on Tuesday, September 3.
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For your consideration we have 1-49 with Addendum items 50-72 and Read-Ins
Mrs. Tedesco presented the Secretary Report. Tonight’s Secretary’s Report has the regular business motions including federal grant approvals.
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PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT’S BOARD OF EDUCATION BULLETIN Number 2 August 22, 2019
The following motions are non-controversial, a matter of routine business and will be voted on by one motion:
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
I. LA – LEADERSHIP ACTIONS – BARBARA SARGENT, ED.D.
1. Ratification of the Board/ESAPTH Agreement 2019-2023 ESAPTH 2019-2023 A RATIFICATION BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education and the Educational Sec- retaries Association of Parsippany-Troy Hills have negotiated a successor to the 2015-2019 Bargaining Agreement. The successor Agreement for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2023 is attached and presented for ratification by the Board of Education. The membership of E.S.A.P.T.H. ratified this Agreement on August 14, 2019.
2. ESAPTH Sidebar Agreement ESAPTH SIDEBAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves a sidebar agreement between the ESAPTH and the Board dated August 6, 2019 as on file in the superintendent’s Office.
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II. GA – GENERAL ADMINISTRATION – JONI BENOS
3. Travel and Work Related Expenses TRAVEL & EXPENSES WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et. seq. requires that each Board of Education adopt a formal policy and procedures relating to travel and expense reimbursement for its employees and Board members; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et. seq. requires that each Board of Education adopt a formal policy and proce- dures relating to travel and expense reimbursement for its employees and Board members; and WHEREAS, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education (the “Board”) adopted a Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy that addresses the reimbursement of travel-related expenses by Board members and employees of the District; and WHEREAS, the Board has considered all other relevant guidelines and circulars associated with the adoption of its Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the travel listed in this Resolution is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; and WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the travel and expense reimbursements listed in this Resolution are di- rectly related to and within the scope of the employee’s current responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the travel and expense reimbursements listed in this Resolution are for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the travel and expense reimbursements listed in this Resolution are in compliance with State travel reimbursement guidelines as established by the Department of Treasury and incorpo- rated herein; THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED, Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23B and Board Policy and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education, in the County of Morris, New Jersey, approve the travel requests below.
Name Purpose Date Location Estimated Ex- penses Mary Kane International Literacy Conf October 9-11, 2019 New Orleans $2,752 Tracey Caso WIDA Annual Conf October 16-18, 2019 Rhode Island $838.50 Title III Betty Wang $838.50 Title III Vicky Santana $2,474.72 Title III Kelly Curtiss NCTM Reg Conference September 25-27, 2019 Boston, MA $1,730.34
Kelly Curtiss AMTNJ Annual Conference October 25-26, 2019 Princeton, NJ $352.00
4. Gifts to the District GIFTS TO THE DISTRICT BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accept the following gifts and that the Superintendent send a letter of appreciation:
District
Mr. Gary Greener has donated a black chain link fence 56 ft long x 4ft high and will maintain the fence and area around it.
Littleton Elementary School
The Littleton School PTA has donated $5,000 to the Board of Edu- cation to help support cultural arts events at Littleton School.
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Troy Hills Elementary School
The Troy Hills PTA has donated the following recess equipment to the Board of Education for Troy Hills School:
2 Storage sheds with clasp and locks, 6 Foam Footballs, 12 Basket- balls, 36 Bean Bags, 24 Swing Ball sets, 3 Four Square Balls, 14 Playground balls, 12 6’ Jump Ropes, 4 16’ Jump Ropes, 24 Flying Discs, 12 Small Playground balls.
5. Board Policies BOARD POLICIES BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following revised Board Policy at this first of two readings.
P 2622 – Student Assessment B
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III. AP – ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING – TALI AXELROD, ED.D.
6. Curriculum Work – A/C #11.000.223.104.000.140 CURR WORK
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve payment of the amounts indi- cated based on $41.00/hour to the individuals named below for the devel- opment of the following curriculum revisions, subject to any guide place- ment or other salary adjustment that may be due upon completion of the negotiations between the Board of Education and the PTHEA:
Hours Amount Math Grade 5 Kenneth Valleau 5 $205.00
Coding & Game Design Alexa Fazzini 3.5 $143.50 Alison Franz 3.5 $143.50
Digital Literacy, Citizenship & Safety Alexa Fazzini 3.5 $143.50 Alison Franz 3.5 $143.50
Residential Technology & Home Maintenance Timmie Nawrocki 5 $205.00
7. Student Teachers STUDENT TEACHERS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following student teachers for the 2019-2020 school year subject to the receipt of all required docu- ments including but not limited to completion of criminal history back- ground check, proof of certification and any other materials:
Student Name Cooperating School Requesting University Dates Brianna Mobley Rockaway Meadow Elemen- Montclair State University 9/3/2019-5/4/2020 tary School Courtney Munro Eastlake Elementary School Montclair State University 9/3/2019-5/4/2020 Noraellen Naturale Lake Hiawatha Elementary Montclair State University 9/3/2019-5/4/2020 School
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IV. HR – HUMAN RESOURCES – ROBERT SUTTER, ED.D.
8. Declination of Employment - PTHEA DECLINATION OF EMP - PTHEA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the declination of employment from Ms. Kristen Caldwell who was approved in the Superintendent’s Bul- letin of June 13, 2019 as Media Specialist at Northvail Elementary School. 9. Declination of Employment - PTHESA DECLINATION OF EMP PTHESA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the declination of employment from Ms. Taylor Woytas who was approved in the Superintendent’s Bulle- tin of July 25, 2019 as a Paraprofessional at Rockaway Meadow Elementary School. 10. Resignation - PTHEA RESIGN PTHEA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the resignation of Nirav Lad, Teacher at Parsippany Hills High School, effective July 30, 2019. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the resignation of Desiree Ven- trella, Teacher at Eastlake Elementary School, effective August 8, 2019. 11. Resignation - Non-Affiliated RESIGN NON-AFFIL BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the resignation of Andy Soto, Computer Technician, effective September 13, 2019. 12. Resignation – Local 32 RESIGN LOCAL 32 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the resignation of William Long, part-time Custodian, effective August 9, 2019.
13. Resignation – PTHESA RESIGN PTHESA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following resignation as in- dicated below:
Effective June 20, 2019:
Thea Arico Paraprofessional Parsippany High School Casey Dorer Paraprofessional Mt. Tabor Elementary School Jordan Palanca Paraprofessional Brooklawn Middle School Salvatore Poccia Paraprofessional Brooklawn Middle School Sarah Tracey Paraprofessional Rockaway Meadow Elementary School Chrissy Tympanick Paraprofessional Troy Hills Elementary School Donna Wagner Paraprofessional Troy Hills Elementary School
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14. Employment – Noontime Aides 2019-2020 EMPLOY NOONTIME BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the individuals named below as Noontime Aides for the 2019-2020 school year at the rate of $17.20 per hour. SCHOOL NAME HOURS PER WEEK Eastlake Nancy Czajowski 10 10 Neda Donlin 10 Roy Fernando 10 Rozari Fernando 10 Linda Gohn 10 Sairi Kazmi 10 Deepali Merchant 10 Jeanne Peterson 10 Dawn Sempier 10 Debra Trepkau Intervale NAME Hours Per Week
Marilyn Fleming 10
Lisa Morra 10
Nancy Phillips 10
Sangeetha Rajendran 10
Cindy Topitz 10
Antoinette Verdon 10
Charlyn Villanueva 10
Cynthia Zichelli 10 Knollwood NAME Hours Per Week
Susan Avrov 10
Nimra Baig 10
Tina Strelec 10
Anupama Gnanabharanam 10
Sadhana Kapoor 10
Stacy Marchesano 10
Melody Martinez 10
Suhila Mohayya 10
Fiona Preston 10
Krina Ravel 10
Priscilla Sabatino 10
Chandra Sanjeevi 10
Asma Shahnawaz 10
Ghada Shenouda 10 Lake Hiawatha NAME Hours Per Week
Diana Birth 10
Kathy D’Allensandro 10
Denise DePierto 10
Ivette Dzierzawski 10
Melissa Hendershot 10
Karem Hernandez 10
Naglaa Ibrahim 10
Sindhu Kannan 10
Teresa Mitchell 10
Margarita Niedermaier 10
Yamini Pamula 10
Cathy Skladany 10 Lake Parsippany NAME Hours Per Week
Paul Blafer 10
Laurie Bloch 10
Karen Cammarata 10
Andrea Harp 10
Geeta Kamath 10
Karen Meacham 10
Preeti Prasad 10
Elizabeth Primamore 10
Sundar Selvameenakshi 10 Littleton NAME Hours Per Week
Patricia Onderko 12.5
Suraksha Mahishi 12.5
Maria Pennetti 12.5
Barbara Strub 12.5 Mt. Tabor NAME Hours Per Week
Asha Desai 10
Mary O’Leary 10
Naj Turan 10
Debbie Wright 10
Nadira Ahmed 10
Rose Marie Bohr 10
Mayra Veloz 10
Jaya Shah 10
Hasu Dave 10
Rabia Chaudhry 10
Saarah Okuyan 10
Sugeeta Gupta 10
Darshana Ramani 10
Husniye (Sonia) Andican 10
Shalini Diddi 10
Nosheen Kanwal 10
Sneha Swati 10
Anu Yellajoshyula 10 Northvail NAME Hours Per Week
Anne Alexander 10
Gita Chothani 10
Maria Guiffrida 10
Melissa Kaye 10
Chaitra Krishnappa 10
Ekta Kumbhani 10
Manjula Indikatiya 10
Pattie Ruggier 10
Rupa Shah 10
Shobhana Shah 10
Daniela Songun 10
Nora Vitale 10
Muzhda Wali 10
Mary Weathersby 10
Rebekah Wong 10 Rockaway Meadow NAME Hours Per Week
Christina Albano 12.5
Debra DeLio 12.5
Denise Goldstein 12.5
Sheela Murugavel 12.5
Ronnie Petzinger 12.5
Eileen Rubino 12.5
Kim Steele 10
Carole Randazzo 12.5 Breakfast Omaira Ospina 20 Troy Hills NAME Hours Per Week
Evelyn Appelgren-Leon 10
Denise Colon 10
Mary Fernando 10
Michelle Geisinger 10
Susmita Guha 10
Priscilla Jayaprakash 10
Remzije Lyons 10
Sandra Pucilowski 10
Deborah Thompson 10
Zahra Yousofi 10
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15. Employment – Part-time Office Aides EMPLOY OFFICE AIDE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the individuals named below as Part-time Office Aides for the 2019-2020 school year at the rate of $17.20 per hour to begin September 3, 2019 or sooner if needed.
SCHOOL NAME HOURS PER WEEK Eastlake Dawn Sempier 20
Virginia Godleski 20 Intervale NAME Hours Per Week
Maureen Annese 20
Adrienne Satch 20 Knollwood NAME Hours Per Week
Trish Herrera 20
TBD 20 Lake Hiawatha NAME Hours Per Week
Diana Birth 20
Diane Goodreds 20 Lake Parsippany NAME Hours Per Week
Andrea Harp 20
Karen Meacham 20 Littleton NAME Hours Per Week
Angela Journey 20
TBD 20 Mt. Tabor NAME Hours Per Week
Priyanka Tandan 20
Susan Angood 20 Northvail NAME Hours Per Week
Patricia Ruggier 20
Daniela Songun 20
Rockaway Meadow NAME Hours Per Week
Heidi Coleman 20
Sandra Giordano 20 Troy Hills NAME Hours Per Week
Lisa Miscia 20
Deysee Rodriguez 20
16. Change of Assignment/Contract – Local 32 CHANGE ASSIGN LOCAL 32 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the individual named below who has been reassigned for the 2019-2020 school year, necessitating the following change in contract, effective August 29, 2019:
Jeffrey Lindsay From: Custodian-Mon-Fri – Central Middle School $54,228 + $1,458 (2nd Shift) + $1,324 (Black Seal) + $2,880 (MS Shift Lead worker) + $3,000 (L)
To: Custodian – Parsippany High School $54,228 + $1,458 (2nd Shift) + $1,324 (Black Seal) + $3,000 (L)
17. Approval of Employment – Pending Completion EMPLOY CERTIF STAFF BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the employment of the individuals named below subject to the receipt of all required employment documents including but not lim- ited to completion of criminal history background check, proof of certifica- tion and any other materials, and execution of the requisite contract of em- ployment to be signed by the Board President; and in accordance with the provisions of the 2015-2018 Agreement subject to any guide placement or other salary adjustment that may be due upon completion of the negotiations between the Board of Education and the PTHEA.
Julie Montesano Media Specialist Degree: BA/ Villanova University Certification: Media Specialist Experience: 3 years Guide Placement: BA, Step 5, $55,285.00 Effective: August 28, 2019 Assignment: Northvail Elementary School (Replacement – Connie Marchese) Smruti Shah ESL Teacher Degree: MA/ The College of New Jersey Certification: Elementary Education K-6, Teacher of ESL Experience: Student Teaching
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Guide Placement: BA + 15, Step 1, $54,305.00 Effective: August 28, 2019 Assignment: Knollwood Elementary School (Replacement – Nirav Lad) 18. Employment - Local 32 EMPLOY LOCAL 32 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the employment of the Angela Comas, who has successfully completed her 150-day probationary period as a Custodian. A new contract should be issued to her in the amount of $31,437.00, prorated, for the 2019-2020 school year, effective July 29, 2019.
19. Employment – Local 32- Pending Completion EMPLOY LOCAL 32 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the employment of the follow- ing individual on a 150-day probationary period as indicated below, subject to the receipt of all required employment documents including but not lim- ited to completion of criminal history background check, proof of certifica- tion and any other materials:
Name Salary Effective Assignment School Maria Barahona $31,728.00 8/26/19 Custodian - Night Floater Maintenance + $1,458.00 (2nd shift differential) + $1,324.00 (Boiler License) (Replacing Taner Uygun)
20. Employment – PTHESA EMPLOY PTHESA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the individuals named below as a Paraprofessional in the areas indicated:
Troy Hills Elementary School Effective August 28, 2019 Kasey Coll Paraprofessional $22,013.00 Ashley Montano Paraprofessional $22,013.00
21. Employment - PTHESA - Pending Completion EMPLOY PTHESA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the individuals named below as Paraprofessionals in the areas indicated subject to the receipt of all required employment documents including but not limited to completion of criminal history background check, proof of certification and any other materials, and execution of the requisite contract of employment to be signed by the Board President; and in accordance with the provisions of the 2016-2019 Agreement subject to any guide placement or other salary adjustment that may be due upon completion of the negotiations between the Board of Ed- ucation and the PTHESA:
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Effective August 28, 2019: Troy Hills Elementary School Valerie Henderson Paraprofessional $22,013.00 Danielle Nittolo Paraprofessional $22,013.00
22. Employment – Noontime Aide EMPLOY NOONTIME BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the individuals named below as a Noontime Aide for the 2019-2020 school year at the rate of $17.20 per hour:
Effective September 3, 2019: Mt. Tabor Elementary School Anupama Yellajoshyula 10 hours/week
23. Employment - Noontime Aide - Pending EMPLOY NOONTIME BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the individuals named below as a Noontime Aide in the areas indicated subject to the receipt of all required employment documents including but not limited to completion of criminal history background check, proof of certification and any other materials for the 2019-2020 school year at the rate of $17.20 per hour:
Effective September 3, 2019:
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School Briana DiMaggio 12.5 hours/week Denise Chaoub 12.5 hours/week
24. Employment – Vehicle Repair VEHICLE REPAIR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the employment of Robert Ful- ton to work 44 hours per month doing repairs on district vehicles effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 at the rate of $40.00 per hour.
25. Re-Employment/Changes – Substitute Approval RE-EMPLOY SUBS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the re-employment/changes of the individuals named below, Substitute Nurses, all of whom hold the ap- propriate numbers of credits or the proper certification, and have indicated their interest in serving as substitutes during the 2019-2020 school year.
Effective 9/3/2019 Nurses Grace Flynn Laura Trinkoff Lisa Matthews Diana Winkler Tiffany Meng
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26. Transfer of Assignments TRANSFERS OF ASSIGN 19-20 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the individuals named below who have been transferred/reassigned for the 2019-2020 school year:
LAST NAME FIRST NAME SUBJECT FROM SUBJECT TRANSFER TO Bruno Keith ESL Knollwood ESL Lake Parsippany
Santafiore Rosalia Grade 5 Mt. Tabor Kindergarten Lake Hiawatha
Wang Goarcke Betty ESL Lake Parsippany ESL PHHS
27. Maternity Leave of Absence MATERNITY LEAVE OF ABSENCE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the request from Employee #40146, Teacher, has requested a maternity leave of absence on or about December 2, 2019 through January 22, 2020 utilizing accumulated sick leave. Pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and inclu- sive of New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), she is also requesting an unpaid childcare leave of absence from January 23, 2020 through April 1, 2020.
28. TARGET: Teach Parsippany TARGET Teach
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the teachers listed below with stipends indicated for the coordination of the TARGET: Teacher Parsip- pany Program at the two high schools during the 2019-2020 school year:
Cristine Hild $3,000.00 Linda Puso $3,000.00 James Wiegand $3,000.00
29. Family and Community Outreach – ESL ESL
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves Maureen Odenwelder and Betty Wang-Goarcke for the roles as the Title III ESL Family and Commu- nity Outreach Coordinators. Please process and approve their stipend at $8,000 each for 2019-2020 school year. This stipend will be paid for with Title III ESSA Funds.
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30. Corrections CORRECTIONS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following corrections:
Fall/Winter/Spring Coaching 2019-2020
Central Middle School Cross Country From: Deirdre Wilson Step 3 $2,995.5.00 (Split) Amina Zohny Step 3 $2,995.5.00 (Split)
To: Deirdre Wilson Step 3 $5,991.00
Approvals of Employment From: Vishaka Desai To: Vishakha Desai
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V. PPS – PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES
31. Out-of-District Tuition Costs 2019-2020 OOD 19-20
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the tuition costs for students with disabilities who will require an out of district placement for the 2019- 2020 school year. These students have been classified by the Child Study Team in accordance with Title 18A:46:
Student School Tuition Cost No. Benway School 29819 $29,949 Calais School 30085 $77,910 Calais School 40884 $77,910 Chapel Hill Academy 33555 $71,190 ECLC of New Jersey 40925 $90,550. ECLC of New Jersey 41284 $59,550 ECLC of New Jersey 23928 $59,550 ECLC of New Jersey 32826 $59,550 North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabili- 33199 $105,339 ties Agency Union County Project SEARCH 25335 $49,000
32. Summer Work SMR WORK
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following staff members to work during July and August 2019 to maintain compliance of IEPs, evalu- ations, meetings and other matters related to the New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:14, Special Education.
Hours (not Hourly Staff to exceed) Rate Cristina D’Ambola 7 $64.64 Karen Sturtz 4 $68.31
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33. Community Based Instr and Structured Learning Experience Sites COMM BASED INSTRUCTION BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following list of Commu- nity Based Instruction and Structured Learning Experience sites for the 2019-2020 school year.
Boonton Norman Gale Buick GMC 1175 Main St, Boonton, NJ 07005 Walmart 300 Wootton St, Boonton, NJ 07005 Boonton Lanes 720 Myrtle Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005 Brookhollow Barnyard 301 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ 07005 Cedar Knolls Norman Gale Buick GMC 1247 NJ-10, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Chatham Sorriso Kitchen 252 Main St, Chatham, NJ 07928 Denville St. Claire’s 25 Pocono Rd, Denville, NJ 07834 Playa Bowls 4 Broadway, Denville, NJ 07834 Denville Dairy 34A Broadway, Denville, NJ 07834 Beignets 45 Broadway #1, Denville, NJ 07834 Walgreens 22 W Main St, Denville, NJ 07834 Denville Dog & Grill 99 Bloomfield Ave, Denville, NJ 07834 Kidville 3130 NJ-10, Denville, NJ 07834 Bach to Rock 3130 NJ-10 #5, Denville, NJ 07834 Il Torrente’s Pizza 101 Bloomfield Ave., Denville, NJ 07834 Shoppes at Union Hill 3056 NJ-10, Denville, NJ 07834 St Francis Assisted Living 122 Diamond Spring Rd, Denville, NJ 07834
Dover Marcade Family Fun Center 437 US-46, Dover, NJ 07801
East Hanover Hanover Crossroads Shopping Cen- 110 E Hanover Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 ter: TJMAXX HomeGoods Old Navy 5 Below Payless IHOP Mangiano Pizza Rest FedEx 9 Melanie Ln, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Costco 156 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936 Hanover Lanes 119 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936 Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter 194 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Fairfield Hampton Inn 118-124 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004 Monster Mini Golf 194 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Morris Plains Briarcliff Commons Shopping Center: 1711 NJ-10, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Kohl’s Chick Fil A First Watch Dunkin Donuts Game Stop Harmons ProHaircutters Terry’s Pet Store Chipotle Zinburger 1900 NJ-10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Wendy’s 1860 NJ-10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Sunrise Assisted Living 209 Littleton Rd, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Conroy’s Florist 28 E Hanover Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Arbor Terrace 361 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Acme 329 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Momique 32 Gibraltar Dr., Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Morristown Mennen Sports Arena 61 Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960 Morristown Game Vault 22 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960 Mayo Performing Arts Theatre 100 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960 Jockey Hollow Park 586 Tempe Wick Road, Morristown, NJ 07960 Morristown Airport 8 Airport Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960 Community Soup Kitchen and Out- 6 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960 reach Center Century 21 1 N Park Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960 Starbucks 40 W Park Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960 Market Street Mission 9 Market St, Morristown, NJ 07960
Mountain Lakes The Mansion at Mountain Lakes 90 US-46, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Parsippany Fuddruckers 3159 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Parsippany Police Dept. 3339 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Embassy Suites 909 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Fairfield Inn & Suites 3535 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Hyatt House Parsippany-East 299 Smith Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Jersey Mike’s 317 Smith Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Outback Steakhouse 1300 US-46, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ 07054 Wendy’s 2099 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Morris Hills Shopping Center: 3035-3189 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 McDonalds Marshalls HomeGoods Payless Paper Store Blink Fitness PetValu Cinepolis Parsippany Parsippany Municipal Court 3333 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Pep Boys 1440 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Veterans Memorial Park 1839 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Troy Hills Shopping Center: 1099- 1161 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Target Michaels Applebees Petco LA Fitness Chipotle Panera TGIF 3835 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Mavis Tire 283 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Houlihans 1735 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Adult Day Care 784 US-46 Parsippany, NJ ShopRite 808 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 IHOP 792 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Home Depot 780 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Wegmans 34 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Smith Field & Park US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 US Post Office 3299 US-46, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ 07054 Parsippany- Troy Hills Library 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054 LongHorn Steakhouse 690 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Paul Miller Audi 179 US-46, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Walgreens 200 Baldwin Rd Ste #200, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Jeremiah’s Catering 44 N Beverwyck Rd, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034 Dunkin Donuts 450 N Beverwyck Rd, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034 Troy Plaza Shopping Center: 480- 488 N Beverwyck Rd Lake Hiawatha, NJ Spa Restaurant 07034
Lake Hiawatha Laundromat Rite Aide Plaza Nails Parsippany Community Center 130 Knoll Rd, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034 PepBoys 1440 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Cerbo Garden Center 440 Littleton Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Tiffany & Company 15 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Waterview Market: Bloomfield Avenue & Waterview Blvd. Parsip- Whole Foods pany, NJ HomeSense The Paper Store Ulta DSW Shake Shack Orange Theory MedFirst Bgood Randolph Morris Habitat for Humanity & Re- 274 S Salem St, Randolph, NJ 07869 store Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 7 Sussex Ave # 2, Morristown, NJ 07960 County College of Morris 214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869 Rockaway Rockaway Mall 301 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Rockaway Town Plaza: 367-381 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Target Dicks Snip Its Panera Starbucks PetSmart 5 Guys Buffalo Wild Wings 343 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Best Buy 345 Mt Hope Ave #1001, Rockaway, NJ 07866 AMC Rockaway 363 Mount Hope Avenue Rockaway, NJ 07866 Hilton Garden Inn 375 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Michaels 327 Mt Hope Ave #1002, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Christmas Tree Store 327 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Buy Buy Baby 327 Mt Hope Ave Ste 1003, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Wayne Willowbrook Mall 1400 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ 07470 Willowbrook Golf Center 66 US 46 Service Road East, Wayne, NJ 07470 Whippany Hanover Marriott 1401 NJ-10 E, Whippany, NJ 07981 Quick Chek 2 S Jefferson Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
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34. Related Services Providers 19-20 – Correction in Rates RELATED SVC PROVIDERS CORRECT BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following correction in rates for the 2019-2020 school year as follows:
American Tutor – From $58.00 per hour to $59.00 per hour 35. Student Assistance STUD ASSIST
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve Gabby Santana, paraprofes- sional at Troy Hills School, who assisted a student on a field trip on August 19, 2019, as per the student’s IEP, not to exceed 5 ½ hours, at her hourly rate of $29.33.
36. Staff Certification Program STAFF CERT PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following teachers to par- ticipate in the Fairleigh Dickinson University Orton Gillingham Teacher Certification Program, hosted by the Livingston school district, for the Fall 2019 semester, for a total cost of $11,764, to be paid for through IDEA-B grant monies, as follows:
Total Cost per Teacher: Program Costs: Teacher: Maryellen Iradi $2,541. Tuition; $400 Related Materials and Resources $2,941 Alyssa Rego $2,541. Tuition; $400 Related Materials and Resources $2,941 Stacy Van Seggern $2,541. Tuition; $400 Related Materials and Resources $2,941 Alica Thomas $2,541. Tuition; $400 Related Materials and Resources $2,941
37. Establishment of New Special Education Programs - 2019-2020 NEW SP ED PROGRAMS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the establishment of an elemen- tary special education program at the Intervale School for students with be- havioral disabilities known as the STRIVE Program (Students Thriving and Reaching Individual Victories Everyday) for the 2019-2020 school year.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the establishment of a secondary special education program at Brooklawn Middle School and Central Middle School for students with autism for the 2019-2020 school year.
38. Related Services Providers 19-20 REL SVCS 19-20
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve Accurate Language Services as a related services provider for the 2019-2020 school year to provide trans- lation services at the hourly rate of $120.
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39. Computer Software Provider 19-20 COMP SOFTWARE
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve Small Factory Innovations, Inc. to provide web-based computer software for the 2019-2020 school year, not to exceed $5,200.
40. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying HIB
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education affirms the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) report for August 22, 2019.
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VI. BUSINESS/FINANCE – ROBIN C. TEDESCO
41. Payment of Bills PAYMENT OF BILLS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the payment of current bills for August 22, 2019, for the 2019-2020 school year in the amount of $7,315,079.62.
42. Transfer of Funds TRANSFER OF FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorize the transfers in the 2019-2020 budget per detail of transfers report, July 2019 for the 2019- 2020 school year, per state law.
43. Secretary/Treasurer Report SECRETARY REPORT BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education acknowledge, accept and approve the report of the Board Secretary and Treasurer of School Monies for the period ending June 1 – 30, 2019.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2:13(d), I certify that as of the end of June 2019 no budgetary line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2:13(a).
Robin C. Tedesco Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2:13(a), we certify that as of June 30, 2019 after review of the Secretary’s monthly financial report for June 2019 (appropri- ations section), and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over ex- pended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20- 2:13(b) and those sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations
44. Morris County Vo-Tech MCVT 19-20
BE IT RESOLVELD, that the Board of Education of the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District hereby approve a contract with the Morris County Vo- cational School District Board of Education for the 2019-2020 school year for tuition in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:54-20.1.
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45. Emergent Circumstance EMERG CIRCUMSTANCES WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Parsip- pany-Troy Hills Board of Education acknowledges the emergent circum- stances due to the July 31, 2019 fire requiring various vendors to provide services to remediate and repair the Dr. Frank A. Calabria Education Center located at 292 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ and
WHEREAS, emergent circumstances are defined as a circumstances that must be addressed expeditiously to avoid peril to the health and safety of students and/or staff and/or to avert an operating deficient from the required implementation of the thoroughness standards N.J.A.C. 6A:26-1.2, and
WHEREAS, the county office was notified of the decision made to ensure the health and safety of the students and staff, and
WHEREAS, it was necessary for the District to invoke N.J.S.A. 18A: 18A- 7 which permits contracts to be negotiated without public advertising for bids and bidding therefore, notwithstanding that the contract price requires the immediate delivery of goods or the performance of services, and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to enter into contracts to remediate and repair the Dr. Frank A. Calabria Education Center located at 292 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ.
46. Northern Regional Ed. Service Commission S.K.I.P Agreement NORTH REG CO ESC SKIP AGREE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the letter of agreement for shared services between the Northern Regional Educational Services Com- mission and the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education for personnel services for the S.K.I.P. Program for the 2019 – 2020 school year.
47. Union County Educational Services Commission UNION CTY ESC
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve the Home Instruction Trinitas Regional Medical Center agreement between the Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) and the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education for the 2019 – 2020 school year at the billable rate of $68.00 per hour for educational services when needed.
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48. ESEA Title I Grant Teachers ESEA TITLE I
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the allocation of 100% of Tiffany Poquette’s salary, Melissa Iellimo’s salary, Ann Savadjian’s salary and Namisha Desai’s salary to the ESEA Title I FY 2019- 2020 grant in the amounts as follows:
Tiffany Poquette $82,375 Ann Savadjian $70,303 Melissa Iellimo $70,303 Namisha Desai $56,985
49. Idea Grant IDEA GRANT BE IT RESOLVED that the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education accept the approval by the New Jersey Department of Education of the IDEA FY 2020 Consolidated Grant Application
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PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT’S BOARD OF EDUCATION BULLETIN Number 2 ADDENDUM August 22, 2019
The following motions are non-controversial, a matter of routine business and will be voted on by one motion:
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
50. Textbook Adoption TEXTBOOK ADOPTION BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the adoption of the following textbooks that have been shared with the Board Teaching and Learning Committee:
A. The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography (Pearson, 2020) for AP Human Geography B. Film Theory & Criticism (Oxford University Press, 2016) for Liter- ature & Film C. Looking at Movies: An Introduction to Film (W.W. Norton & Co., 2019) for Literature & Film
51. Courses of Study COURSES OF STUDY BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following Courses of Study that have been reviewed by the Board Teaching and Learning Committee:
ELA Grade 6 ELA Grade 7 ELA Grade 8 Math Grade 3 Math Grade 4 AP Calculus AB (new) MUS K-5 Residential Technology and Home Maintenance Coding & Game Design AP Chemistry Physics course (new) ELA 7 Advanced ELA 8 Advanced AP Human Geography (Full year, new course) Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Semester, new course) Advanced Photography (new course) Literature and Film (new ½ year course)
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52. Middle School ELA Novels MS NOVELS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following Middle School ELA Novels:
Pretties by Scott Westerfield Insurgent by Veronica Roth Crossed by Ally Condie Prodigy by Marie Lu The One and Only Ivan by K.A. Applegate Frindle by Andrew Clements A Week in the Woods by Deborah Ellis I Survived #1: I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic by Lauren Tarshis I Survived #6: I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 by Lauren Tarshis I Survived #4: I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor by Lauren Tarshis Step Up to the Plate by Maris Singh Magic Tree House: Abe Lincoln at Last! by Mary Pope Osbourne Magic Tree House: Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osbourne Magic Tree House: Civil War on Sunday by Mary Pope Osbourne The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare El Deafo by Cece Bell The Last Dogs: The Vanishing by Christopher Holt Freakling by Lana Krumwiede Dreambender by Ronald Kidd The Firefly Code by Megan Flazer Blakemore Words with Wings by Nikki Grimes Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli Amalee by Dar Williams Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai Smile by Raina Telgemeier House Arrest by K.A. Holt New Kid by Jerry Craft March by John Lewis Who Was Helen Keller? by Gare Thompson Who Was Jackie Robinson? by Gail Herman What is the Superbowl? by Dina Anastasio Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Graphic Novel: A Modern Retelling of Little Women by Rey Terciero Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation by Ari Folman Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel by Jason Cobley Tales from the Odyssey, Part 1 by Mary Pope Osbourne Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
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53. Declination of Employment - PTHESA DECLINATION OF EMP PTHESA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the declination of employment from Ms. Hannah Govrin who was approved in the Superintendent’s Bulle- tin of July 25, 2019 as a Paraprofessional at Rockaway Meadow Elementary School.
54. Retirement- PTHESA RETIRE PTHESA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Arlene Musto, Paraprofessional at Knollwood Elementary School, effective August 1, 2019.
55. Resignation - PTHEA RESIGN PTHEA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the resignation of George Clark, Teacher at Brooklawn Middle School, effective October 19, 2019.
56. Resignation – PTHESA RESIGN PTHESA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following resignation effec- tive June 20, 2019:
Waheedah Ismailzadah Paraprofessional Eastlake Elementary School
57. Resignation - Noontime Aide RESIGN NOONTIME BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following resignation as in- dicated, effective June 20, 2019:
Priscilla Sabatino Knollwood
58. Resignation - PTHESA RESIGN PTHESA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following resignation as in- dicated below:
Effective June 20, 2019: Monica Cruz Paraprofessional Brooklawn Middle School
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59. Approval of Employment – Pending Completion EMPLOY CERTIF STAFF BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the employment of the individuals named below subject to the receipt of all required employment documents including but not lim- ited to completion of criminal history background check, proof of certifica- tion and any other materials, and execution of the requisite contract of em- ployment to be signed by the Board President; and in accordance with the provisions of the 2015-2018 Agreement subject to any guide placement or other salary adjustment that may be due upon completion of the negotiations between the Board of Education and the PTHEA.
Katherine Caprara Speech Language Therapist Degree: MA/Kean University Certification: Speech Language Specialist Experience: 7 years Guide Placement: BA+60, Step 5 $64,885.00 Effective: September 3, 2019 Assignment: Troy Hills and Lake Hiawatha Elementary School (New Position)
Waheedah Ismailzadah Grade 4 Teacher Degree: MS/Fairleigh Dickinson University Certification: Elementary Education K-6 Experience: 1 Year Guide Placement: BA+30, Step 2, $56,185.00 Effective: August 28, 2019 Assignment: Eastlake Elementary School (New Position)
Ruishu Leong Kindergarten Teacher Degree: MS/University of Pennsylvania Certification: Preschool - Grade 3 Experience: 4 Years Guide Placement: BA, Step 5, $55,285.00 Effective: September 9, 2019 Assignment: Eastlake Elementary School (Replacement - Desiree Ventrella)
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60. Employment – Technology Services and Solutions - Pending EMPLOY TSS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following individual as in- dicated below; subject to the receipt of all required employment documents including, but not limited to completion of criminal history background check, and any other required materials, and execution of the requisite con- tract of employment to be signed by the Board President:
Computer Technician Mark Carolan $43,000.00 (prorated) (replacing Soto)
61. Employment - PTHESA PTHESA
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the individual named below as a Paraprofessional in the area indicated:
Parsippany High School Effective August 28, 2019 Gerald Davidove Paraprofessional $22,013.00
62. Appointment – Volunteer Extra-Curricular/Athletic Aide APPOINTMENT VOL-EXTRA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the appointment of the follow- ing individual as a volunteer extra-curricular athletic aides at Parsippany Hills in the area indicated: Parsippany Hills High School Diego Buitrago Boys’ Soccer Erik Vendola Girls’ Soccer
63. Contract Revision of Training Level Advancement – Upgrading UPGRADING
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve in accordance with Board Pol- icy, as written under the terms of the Board/PTHEA Agreement and as des- ignated in the provisions for the salary guide for teachers and nurses, the staff members named below who have submitted proof of degree and/or course credits necessary to be advanced to the next higher training level effective September 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 subject to any guide placement or other salary adjustment that may be due upon completion of the negotia- tions between the Board of Education and the PTHEA:
Upgrade from BA to BA+15
NAME STEP SALARY Jenna Brennan 7 $61,053.00 Kimberly Graceffo 6 $59,378.00
Upgrade from BA+15 to BA+30
NAME STEP SALARY Christine Carlson 5 $58,985.00 Damaris Millheim 4 $57,985.00 Lauren Schmitt 5 $58,985.00
Upgrade from BA+30 to BA+45
NAME STEP SALARY Melissa Andreacio 8 $68,903.00 Jason Hurta 13 $84,998.00 Alyssa Rego 5 $63,514.00 Gi Shin 8 $68,903.00
Upgrade from BA+45 to BA+60
NAME STEP SALARY Alexa Fazzini 5 $64,885.00 Colleen Smith 12 $83,260.00 Colleen Van Handle 12 $83,260.00
Upgrade from BA+60 to Doctorate
NAME STEP SALARY Jessica Shackil 8 $71,046.00
64. Additional Sick Days – Non-Affiliated ADD SICK NON-AFF BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve eight (8) additional non-accu- mulative sick days for Employee #49934 effective August 23, 2019 through September 5, 2019.
65. Employment - Skip Supervisor EMPLOY SKIP SUPERVISOR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve Kelly Hemenway as the Before- school SKIP Supervisor and Salvatore Poccia as the After-school SKIP Su- pervisor for the 2019-2020 school year at the hourly rate of $50.00.
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66. Employment - Skip Nurse EMPLOY SKIP NURSE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve Christine Lydiksen as a nurse for the SKIP program for the 2019-2020 school year at the hourly rate of $37.00.
67. Auditorium Supervisor/Substitute AUD SUPV/SUB
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve Brian Satch as Substitute Audi- torium Supervisor at the rate of $35/per hour for the 2019-2020 school year.
68. Employment – Equipment Operators EQUIP OPERATORS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the employment of the follow- ing individuals as Equipment Operators for auditorium sound and lights at Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School at $10.00/per hour for school events and for outside organizations for the 2019-2020 school year: Jeremy Aguesseau Gerald Breslauer Mattie Henderson Benjamin Jurow Violet Mager Daniel Menendez Jillian Pasquino Andrea Potesta-Oliva Tuqa Ridha Elijah Rodriguez Elizabeth Thompson Gage Weckenmann Yiwen Wu
69. Unpaid Medical Leave of Absence Extension UNPAID EXT MED LOA BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve an extension to the unpaid medical leave of absence for Employee #40706, teacher at Lake Hiawa- tha School, effective August 28, 2019 through December 20, 2019.
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70. Corrections CORRECTIONS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following corrections:
Approval of Employment - PTHEA Angie Abdelrehim From: Parsippany Hills High School To: Eastlake Elementary School
Approval of Employment - PTHEA - Pending Completion Ashley Melnick From: effective August 28, 2019 To: effective September 23, 2019 or sooner
Employment - PTHESA - Pending Completion Troy Hills Elementary School Tara Dawson From: effective August 28, 2019 To: effective September 4, 2019
Employment - PTHESA - Pending Completion Tomasz Pajk From: Rockaway Meadow Elementary School To: Parsippany High School
Employment – Local 32 Mary Juarbe Driver-10 Mo-6hr From: effective September 3, 2019 To: effective August 26, 2019
Leave of Absence Employee #49934 From: a medical leave of absence from July 31, 2019 through August 27, 2019 utilizing accumulated sick leave and personal days, pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act.
To: a medical leave of absence from July 31, 2019 through September 5, 2019 utilizing accumulated sick leave pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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71. RESOLUTION OF THE PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS SETTLEMENT BOARD OF EDUCATION
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the set- tlement in the matter captioned. D.T. individually and O/B/O/ A.K. and the Parsippany Troy Hills Board of Education, in accordance with the terms of the Settlement and Release provided to the Board which is on file in the office of the Business Administrator.
72. RESOLUTION OF THE PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS SETTLEMENT BOARD OF EDUCATION
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the set- tlement in the matter captioned. C.S. abd J.S. O/B/O J.S. and the Parsip- pany Troy Hills Board of Education, in accordance with the terms of the Settlement and Release provided to the Board which is on file in the office of the Business Administrator.
Superintendent’s Bulletin No. 2 August 22, 2019 Read-Ins Page/Number Explanation Page 2 #3 Travel and Work Related Expenses ADD: Name Purpose Date Location Estimated Expenses Tali Axelrod NCTM Reg. Conference Sept. 25-27, 2019 Boston, MA $1,496.98
Page 2 # 4 Gifts to the District ADD: Knollwood School PTA has donated $1,000.00 to the Board of Education to help support cultural arts projects at Knollwood School.
Lake Hiawatha School PTA has donated $6,545.00 to the Board of Education to help sup- port cultural arts projects at Lake Hiawatha School.
Rockaway Meadow School has donated a Water Filling Station to Rockaway Meadow School valued at $901.05.
Page 4 #6 Curriculum Work – A/C 11.000.223.104.000.140 ADD: AP Calculus AB Gi Shin 20 $820.00 Martin Meiden 20 $820.00
AP Chemistry Colleen Riley-Lazzari 7.5 $307.50
AP Human Geography
Trevor Snyder 20 $820.00 James Kennedy 20 $820.00
Residential Technology & Home Maintenance
Matt Lazzari 12.5 $512.50
Page 4 #7 Student Teachers ADD: Michael Phillips Parsippany Hills H. S. Rider Univ. 9/4/2019-12/9/2019
Page 6 #14 Employment Noontime Aides 19-20 School Yar DELETE: Eastlake Lake Hiawatha Dawn Sempier Dianna Birth
Lake Parsippany Northvail Andrea Harp Patricia Ruggier Karen Meacham Danielle Songun
Page 11 # 16 Change of Assignment Jeffrey Lindsay From: Effective august 29, 2019 To: September 3, 2019
Page 13 #19 Employment – Local 32- Pending Completion Maria Barahona From effective 8/26/19 To: effective 9/3/19
Page 14 #23 Employment - Noontime Aide - Pending Remove: Rockaway Meadow Briana DiMaggio
Page 16 #30 Fall/Winter/Spring Coaching 2019-2020 Central Middle School Cross Country
From: Deirdre Wilson Step 3 $5,991.00 To: Deirdre Wilson Step 3 $2,779.00 (Split) Stacey Hilgdendorf Step 1 $2,779.00 (Split)
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NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
A Draft of Back to School Night sign-ups was passed amongst the Board members.
George Blair read his letter of resignation from the Board of Education effective at the end of this meeting.
The timeline and process of appointing a new Board member was reviewed.
HEARING OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PUBLIC
Kara Yorio – inquired about her child being a tuition student in Parsippany.
DaVon Gorman – commended the Board on their work and commitment and the decisions they have made.
ROLL CALL: SUPERINTENDENT’S BULLETIN #2 ROLL CALL AND SECRETARY’S REPORT VOTES
On a motion by Mr. Berrios seconded by Mr. Blair, Superintendent’s Bulletin Number 2 was voted on as follows:
BOARD AYE NAY ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT RESOLUTION MEMBERS NUMBERS Mr. Berrios X Mr. Blair X Mr. Choffo X 20,21,61 Mr. Cistaro X Mr. DeVitto X Mrs. Golderer X Mrs. Mayer X Mrs. Cogan X Mr. Neglia X
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ADJOURN ADJOURN
There being no further business, the executive and public meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. on a motion by Mrs. Mayer seconded by Mr. Blair and voted on as follows:
BOARD AYE NAY ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT RESOLUTION MEMBERS NUMBERS Mr. Berrios X Mr. Blair X Mr. Choffo X Mr. Cistaro X Mr. DeVitto X Mrs. Golderer X Mrs. Mayer X Mrs. Cogan X Mr. Neglia X
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Dykstra Comptroller
FOR ALL APPENDICES AND EXHIBIT ATTACHMENTS AFOREMENTIONED IN THESE MINUTES, PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPERINTENDENT’S BULLETIN # 2 INCLUSIVE OF THE SECRETARY REPORT INITIALLY RECEIVED IN THE BOARD PACKET AND NOW POSTED AT THE DISTRICT WEBSITE