BOARD OF EDUCATION WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING July 17, 2017 Board Secretary’s Memorandum
DATE PLACE Monday, July 17, 2017 West Essex Middle School North Caldwell, New Jersey
EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED 6:56 P.M. 7:29 P.M.
CALLED TO ORDER ADJOURNED 7:32 P.M. 7:52 P.M.
OPEN MEETING: Mrs. Kristin Wells, Board President, presided and voiced the call to order at 6:56 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Mrs. Wells Seconded by Mrs. Wojtowicz to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the following: WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-11, permits boards of education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Essex Regional Board of Education adjourns to Executive Session to discuss Personnel, Student, Negotiations and/or Litigation matters; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that public release of these discussions will occur when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
OPEN MEETING: The Board reconvened from Executive Session and Mrs. Kristin Wells, President, presided and voiced the call to order at 7:32 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. J. Amorim Dias Mrs. C. Egan Mrs. A. Fahey Mr. A. Prinzo Mr. A. Rubinich Mrs. D. Sacco-Calderone – Vice-President Mrs. D. Smith Mrs. K. Wells - President Mrs. M. Wojtowicz
Administration:
Mrs. Barbara Longo, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Melissa Kida, Board Secretary/Business Administrator 1 West Essex Regional Board of Education MINUTES – July 17, 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING:
Notice of the July 17, 2017 meeting of the Board of Education was e-mailed to the Clerks of the Boroughs of Essex Fells, North Caldwell and Roseland and to the Township of Fairfield, and to the editor of The Progress on January 4, 2017 and The Star Ledger on the same day.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Mrs. Wells hoped everyone was having a relaxing and enjoyable summer.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
Mrs. Longo hoped everyone was having a relaxing and enjoyable summer, as well. She stated that the principal would not be giving reports this evening; however, everyone was busy planning for the beginning of the new school year.
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM’S REPORT:
Mr. Gupta commented on the success of the MS Title I Summer Program. He stated that PARCC results are not all in, yet. Once the outstanding results have been received, the complete results will be sent to parents. Mr. Gupta commented on the tentative AP scores.
COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS:
Mr. Rubinich commented on the success of the graduation ceremony, especially in light of the inclement weather.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMENTS:
Policy Committee – Mrs. Wojtowicz, Chairperson, commented that the Committee met on June 20th and discussed Alert #212.Most of the policies will be voted upon later this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mrs. Wells opened the floor to the public for comments on agenda items by reading the following prepared statement: In accordance with Bylaw #0167, a copy of which is available on the District’s website, the Board is now opening the meeting for a period of public comment. Please remember to announce your name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. Your statements will be limited to three (3) minutes in duration. While the Board respects the public’s right to voice any questions, concerns, or criticisms it may have regarding the conduct of the Board and/or its Administration, I want to remind you that this is a right, not an absolute and that statements that are abusive, obscene, irrelevant, overly lengthy, or interfere with the orderly progress of the meeting will not be permitted. Please remember that while you are certainly free to exercise your right to comment on issues before the Board, such comments are considered public statements and you should consider the rights of any individuals affected by those comments. The Board will, of course, consider your comments as they relate to its obligations to effectively govern the West Essex School District. Mrs. Amy Pollaro congratulated the custodial/grounds crew for their efforts in making the graduation ceremony a success.
2 West Essex Regional Board of Education FINANCE– July 17, 2017
The following finance motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1- 15, 16(As Amended), and 17-18, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Egan Seconded by Mrs. Wells to approve the following motions:
1. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for May, 2017, in the amount of $9,747,263.78 Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the secretary’s certification, and after review of the monthly financial report (appropriations section) certifies that, to the best of its knowledge, as of May, 2017, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Enclosures 1F - 39F
2. To approve the bills and claims check number 034805 through check number 034809 and check number 034812 through check number 034825 and check number 034827 through check number 035122 and check number 035124 through check number 035181 and check number 035183 and check number 035185 through check number 035186 and check number 035188 through check number 035189 and check number 035191 through check number 035218 and check number 035221 through 035225 and check number 510429 through check number 510436. Check number 900007 through check number 900008. Payroll Check Number 500688 through check number 500689 and check number 500691 through check number 500692 and check number 500694 through check number 500697. Void check numbers 033221, 034810, 034811, 034826, 035123, 035182, 035184, 035187, 035190, 035219, 035220. Totaling: $4,260,694.54. Enclosures 40F – 52F
3. To approve the attached transfer report from May 1, 2017 through May 31, 2017.
Enclosures 53F
4. To approve the Student Activity Check Register from May 20, 2017 through July 13, 2017, check number 8150 through check number 8257. Totaling: $189,872.43. Enclosures 54F – 63F
5. To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2017.
Enclosures 64F – 86F
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6. To approve the Executive Session Minutes of June 12, 2017.
Enclosure 87F – 88F 7. To approve, in accordance with policy# 7300, the disposal/removal of the following obsolete/broken technology equipment to be removed from inventory: MODEL TYPE QUANTITY MODEL TYPE QUANTITY APC 2200 UPS 2 Dell Optiplex 780 Desktop 6 Apple IIcs Desktop 2 Dell Optiplex 790 Desktop 54 Apple IIe Desktop 2 Dell PowerEdge 2650 Server 1 Apple ImageWriter II Printer 1 Dell PowerEdge 2900 Server 1 Apple LCII Desktop 1 Dell PowerEdge 2950 Server 1 Apple LaserWriter Select Printer 1 Dell Precision T1500 Desktop 3 Aruba Controller 3600 Appliance 1 DVD/VCR DVD/VCR 4 Apple Power Mac 5200 Desktop 1 Exida Packetshaper Server 1 Apple Power Mac C3 Desktop 1 HP Laserjet 3310 Printer 1 Baracuda S&V Firewall Appliance 1 HP Laserjet 8150DN Copier 1 Cisco 4507R Switch 1 HP Scanjet 5550C Scanner 1 Dell 105 Access Point 100 IBM 4234 Line Printer 1 Dell 1209 Projector 9 IBM System x3400 Server 1 Dell 1210 Projector 2 Lenel Server Server 1 Dell Latitude E5510 Laptop 1 NetApp FAS2020 Server 1 Dell Latitude E6510 Laptop 1 Opaque Vu Lyte Projector 1 Dell Monitor Monitor 120 Regiscope System Desktop 2 Dell Optiplex 740 Desktop 7 Smartboard Smartboard 4 Dell Optiplex 755 Desktop 5 Tube TV’s TV 22 Dell Optiplex 760 Desktop 20
8. To approve, in accordance with policy# 7300, the disposal/removal of the following obsolete/broken equipment to be removed from inventory: ITEM ASSET NUMBER LOCATION Bass 42935 MS Bass 32108 MS Clarinet 7051339 HS Euphonium 101742 HS
9. WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education (“the Board”) has determined that it is necessary and advisable to acquire certain mailroom equipment, accessories and services (“Equipment”) referenced on the State and Local Term Rental invoice attached hereto for use within the West Essex Regional School District (“the District”); and WHEREAS, the Board desires to acquire the Equipment in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3), through the National Joint Powers Alliance (“NJPA”), a nationally-recognized cooperative contracting agency for government and education agencies that utilizes a competitive bidding process; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a contract with NJPA, Contract Number 041917-PIT, Pitney Bowes, Inc. (“Pitney Bowes”) has offered the Board the option to lease the Equipment for $427.24 per month, for a period of 60 months, representing a lease in the total amount of $25,634.40; and
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9. (continued) WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the use of the national cooperative purchasing agreement shall result in cost savings after all factors, including charges for service, material, and delivery have been considered; and WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator has documented that the Equipment best meets the needs of the District. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby approves the Lease of the Equipment in the amount of $25,634.40, pursuant to the national cooperative agreement between NJPA and Pitney Bowes, NJPA Contract Number 041917-PIT. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President and the Board Secretary to execute the Lease Agreement on behalf of the Board and any other documents necessary to implement the Lease Agreement consistent with this resolution and to approve any changes or deletions to the Lease Agreement and related documents as may, in the judgment of the Board attorney be necessary, advisable and in the best interest of the Board.
10. To approve renewal of Benecard for the district’s prescription card plan effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
11. To approve Hackensack UMC Mountainside Family Practice Associates to serve as the school physician for the West Essex Regional School District for the 2017/2018 school year in accordance with the attached proposal, for an annual fee of $18,686.
12. To approve Positive Coaching Alliance for professional development at the cost of $1,800 per year, plus books, for the West Essex Regional School District for the 2017/2018 through 2019/2020 school years.
13. To approve the contract with Jordan Transportation for transportation services for the 2017 Extended School Year Special Education program, at the rate of $203 per day, from July 5, 2017 through August 3, 2017.
14. To approve acceptance of the amendment to the 2016-2017 IDEA Consolidated Formula grant award as presented in the amount of $302,567.
15. To approve acceptance of the 2017-2018 IDEA Consolidated Formula grant award as presented in the amount of $302,632.
16. WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education (“the Board”) and Apple, Inc. (“Apple”) are parties to a Lease Purchase Agreement No. 9667089001 for the purchase of desktop (iMacs) computers; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is necessary and advisable to lease purchase the products from Apple through the Hunterdon County Educational Services Consortium (hereinafter referred to as “HCESC”) cooperative pricing system, under bid number HCESC-TEC-16-01, Customer Contract Number 34HUNCCP, and Apple Corporate Contract Number 1049259; and
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16. (continued) WHEREAS, Apple, Inc. is offering the lease purchase of such products in the annual amount of $10,745.02, with 4.05 % percent financing for a term of three (3) years, for a total contract sum of $32,235.06; and WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator has documented that the products are necessary and best meets the needs of the School District; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the lease purchase of the products from Apple, through the HCESC cooperative pricing system, under bid number HCESC-TEC-16-01, Customer Contract Number 34HUNCCP, and Apple Corporate Contract Number 1049259, as well as Lease Purchase Agreement No. 9667089001, as amended, together with the Payment Schedule attached hereto; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board President and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary are hereby authorized to execute the Lease Purchase Agreement, as amended, on behalf of the Board and any other documents necessary to implement the Agreement consistent with this resolution; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payments under the Lease Purchase Agreement shall be subject to the annual appropriation of funds sufficient to meet the required payments; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Secretary is hereby directed to file the Agreement with the Executive County Superintendent pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26-10.
17. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for June, 2017, in the amount of $8,175,093.63 Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the secretary’s certification, and after review of the monthly financial report (appropriations section) certifies that, to the best of its knowledge, as of June, 2017, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Enclosures 89F - 127F
18. To approve the attached transfer report from June 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.
Enclosures 128F – 129F
ROLL CALL: Yes: Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mr. Prinzo, Mr. Rubinich Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wojtowicz and President Wells No: None Abstain: Mrs. Dias (#6 Only), Mr. Prinzo (#6 Only) Absent: None
6 West Essex Regional Board of Education BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – July 17, 2017
The following building & grounds motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Item 1, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mr. Prinzo Seconded by Mr. Rubinich to approve the following motions:
1. To approve the following application for Use of Facilities with the appropriate fees in accordance with Board Policy #7510: Organization Priority Event Facilities Date(s) Fees WE Football 4 Athletic camp for Turf field Mon-Thurs $600.00 Camp/Grand sending districts 07/17-07/20/17 Slam Camps WE Basketball 4 Athletic camp for HS gym Mon-Thurs $1,000.00 Camp sending districts 08/07-08/10/17 Starpower 5 Talent HS auditorium, Fri-Sun $17,900.00 competition cafeteria & 4 05/18-05/20/18 classrooms Lululemon 5 “NFL Combine” style Turf field & HS locker Sunday $625.00 men’s workout rooms 08/20/17 For Dancers Only 5 Dance Recital HS auditorium, Thurs-Sun $19,600.00 cafeteria (Sat & Sun) 06/14-06/17/18 and 4 classrooms (Fri- Sun)
ROLL CALL: Yes: Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mr. Prinzo, Mr. Rubinich Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wojtowicz and President Wells No: None Abstain: None Absent: None
West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – July 17, 2017
The following personnel motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1- 41, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Smith Seconded by Mrs. Sacco-Calderone to approve the following motions:
1. To approve the letter of resignation from Gerard Benanti as a Special Education Aide assigned to West Essex Middle School effective July 1, 2017. 7 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – July 17, 2017
2. To approve the letter of resignation from Wendy Bruffy as a Science teacher assigned to West Essex High School effective July 1, 2017.
3. To approve the letter of resignation from Melissa Croce as an English teacher assigned to West Essex Middle School effective July 1, 2017.
4. To approve the letter of resignation from Heather Hemmer as a Health/Physical Education teacher assigned to West Essex High School effective July 1, 2017.
5. To approve the letter of resignation from Samantha Minnella as a Special Education Aide assigned to West Essex Middle School effective July 1, 2017.
6. To approve the letter of resignation from Laura Richards as a Family and Consumer Science teacher assigned to West Essex High School effective July 1, 2017.
7. To approve the letter of resignation from Matthew Rosa as a Special Education Aide assigned to West Essex High School effective July 1, 2017.
8. To approve the letter of resignation from Christine Sell as a Spanish teacher assigned to West Essex Middle School effective July 1, 2017.
9. To approve the letter of resignation from Pauline Veltri as a 12-month Secretary assigned to West Essex Middle School effective July 1, 2017.
10. To approve the letter of resignation from Jamie Wall as a Science teacher assigned to West Essex High School effective July 1, 2017.
11. To rescind the appointment of Jason Lerner as a leave replacement Teaching Instructional Supervisor of Mathematics for the West Essex Regional School District, effective September 1, 2017, previously approved at the April 24, 2017 Board meeting.
12. To rescind the appointment of Lisa Barbarito as a substitute school nurse for the West Essex Regional School District.
13. To approve Aleksandra Drobik (MA) as an Art teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for the 2017/2018 school year, at an annual salary of $58,517, which is Step 1 of the 2016/2017 Master’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, pending completion of contract negotiations. [NOTE: This is a NEW position.]
14. To approve Brett Florance (MA+30) as a Science teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for the 2017/2018 school year, at an annual salary of $77,166, which is Step 10 of the 2016/2017 Master’s+30 Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, pending completion of contract negotiations. [NOTE: Mr. Florance replaces Jamie Wall, who resigned.]
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15. To approve the transfer of a staff member, for the 2017/2018 school year, as follows: Brittany Miller from Middle School to High School
16. WITHDRAWN
17. To approve Kaitlin Moleen (BA+15) as a 4/5th’s Latin teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for the 2017/2018 school year, at an annual salary of $47,220, which is 4/5th’s of Step 3 of the 2016/2017 Bachelor’s+15 Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, pending completion of contract negotiations. [NOTE: Ms. Moleen replaces Kelsie Toy, who resigned.]
18. To approve Ellen Papazian (MA+15) as an English teacher assigned to West Essex Regional Middle School, for the 2017/2018 school year, at an annual salary of $61,543, which is Step 2 of the 2016/2017 Master’s+15 Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, pending completion of contract negotiations. [NOTE: Ms. Papazian replaces Melissa Croce, who resigned.]
19. To approve Danielle Purciello (MA+15) as a Science teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, for the 2017/2018 school year, at an annual salary of $72,299, which is Step 9 of the 2016/2017 Master’s+15 Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, pending completion of contract negotiations. [NOTE: Ms. Purciello replaces Wendy Bruffy, who resigned.]
20. To approve the appointment of Cyndy McDonough as Special Education Lead Teacher for the 2017/2018 school year at the stipend amount of $8,000, pending completion of contract negotiations.
21. To approve a maternity/disability leave of absence for Kelly Brophy, a World Language teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, beginning on or about October 13, 2017 through June 30, 2018, with a return date of September 1, 2018.
22. To approve one-half (1/2) day, without pay, on Monday, June 12, 2017, for Lanaya Torres, Reading teacher assigned to West Essex Middle School.
23. To approve one (1) day, without pay, on Monday, June 12, 2017, for Erica Lescota, Fine Arts teacher assigned to West Essex Middle School.
24. To approve one-half (1/2) day, without pay, on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, for Bethany Careri, Science teacher assigned to West Essex High School.
25. To approve one (1) day, without pay, on Thursday, June 29, 2017, for Louise Fredo, 12-month secretary assigned to the Central Office.
26. To approve five (5) days, without pay, from Monday, August 7, 2017, through Friday, August 11, 2017, for Ronald Paxson, Custodian assigned to West Essex High School. 9 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – July 17, 2017
27. To approve two (2) days, without pay, on Friday, February 23, 2018, and Monday, February 26, 2018, for Nicole Fourounjian, Mathematics teacher assigned to West Essex Middle School.
28. To rescind approval of one (1) day, without pay, on Thursday, June 29, 2017, for Pauline Veltri, 12-month secretary assigned to West Essex Middle School.
29. To approve the following part-time secretaries to work additional hours, as needed, throughout the 2017/2018 school year, at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools: Patricia DiChiara Elizabeth HoAire Barbara Reynolds
30. To approve the transfer of staff members, for the 2017/2018 school year, as follows: Danielle Purciello from High School to Middle School Stacy Gadek from Middle School to High School
31. To approve the following Schedule B High School Advisor for half of the 2016/2017 school year, as per WEEA contract : ACTIVITY STAFF MEMBER STIPEND WE Care Wendy Bruffy (1/2 year) $789.50* *[NOTE: This is half of the contractual stipend.]
32. To rescind the following High School teacher for a 6th period assignment for the 2017/2018 school year at the negotiated rate of $8,000, as per WEEA contract, pending completion of contract negotiations: Physics CPA Deanna Lippi
33. To approve the following High School teacher for a 6th period assignment for the 2017/2018 school year at the negotiated rate of $8,000, as per WEEA contract, pending completion of contract negotiations: Physics CPA Wendy Fink
34. To approve the appointment of Andrew Rubinich and Christopher Pezzuti for summer maintenance work in the West Essex Regional School District, as needed, from Monday, June 19, 2017 through Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
35. To approve Anthony Minnella as a volunteer electrician and grounds personnel for the 2017/2018 school year.
36. To approve Bettina Plesnitzer to work three (3) days in the summer, between July 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017, at 1/200th of her annual contractual salary, with the days to be assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools. 10 West Essex Regional Board of Education PERSONNEL – July 17, 2017
37. To approve the following High School teachers for 3/5th’s of 6th period assignments for WE Connect for the 2017/2018 school year, at the stipend amount of $4,800, as per WEEA contract: SUBJECT TEACHER Algebra I Lisa Novalis Algebra II Melissa Rowen Biology Daniela Colabelli Discrete Math Timothy Walsh English I Nicola Ruiz English II Bryan McNaught English III Virginia Dunphy English IV ToniAnn Zuppa Environmental Science Eric Johnson Geometry Jaclyn Carollo Health (1 teacher all 4 levels) Dominick Linsalato Spanish I Rosa Lazzaro US History I Amanda Fernicola US History II Robert Muller World History Caitlin Jozefczyk
38. To amend Personnel Motion #8 previously approved at the May 8, 2017 Board meeting approving a maternity/disability leave of absence for Amanda Procaccino, an Art teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, to read: beginning on or about September 5, 2017 through December 17, 2017, with a return date of December 18, 2017.
39. To amend Personnel Motion #32 previously approved at the May 22, 2017 Board meeting approving the appointments of Ryan Onove and Christopher Pezzuti to work in the Technology Department in the West Essex Regional School District, to read: as needed, from Monday, June 19, 2017 through Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
40. To amend Personnel Motion #30 previously approved at the June 12, 2017 Board meeting approving the appointments of Michael Arata, Brendan Dyer, Robert Miller Jr, and Dominick Trombino for summer maintenance work in the West Essex Regional School District, to read: as needed, from Monday, June 19, 2017 through Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
41. To rescind the appointment of Jason Lombardi as a substitute teacher for the West Essex Regional School District.
ROLL CALL: Yes: Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mr. Prinzo, Mr. Rubinich Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wojtowicz and President Wells No: None Abstain: Mr. Prinzo (#12 Only), Mr. Rubinich (#34 Only) Absent: None 11 West Essex Regional Board of Education CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – July 17, 2017
The following curriculum/special education motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-13, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Dias Seconded by Mrs. Wells to approve the following motions:
1. To approve the following requests for Professional Development: Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date(s) Expenses Ratajczak, Dean AP Summer Institute – Madison, NJ Mon-Thurs Conference Fee: Computer Science 07/31-08/03/17 $895.00 Principles Plus $220 per day (Article 16 Para. D) Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $51.83 Emering, Janice Venture Highway So. Orange, NJ Mon-Wed Conference Fee: Entrepreneurship 07/24-07/26/17 $900.00 Teacher Training Workshop Logan, Denise NJ School Health Somerset, NJ Wednesday Conference Fee: Conference 10/18/17 $175.00 Personal Expenses: Not to Exceed $26.28 Diliberto, Caesar Motivating & Engaging Monroe, NJ Wednesday Conference Fee: the Marginalized Student 08/02/17 $149.00
2. To approve the following out-of-district student placement for the 2017/2018 school year, per settlement agreement: Student Out-of-District School Tuition Student ID Solstice Residential Treatment Ctr Tuition--$97,000 #300778 1904 West Gordon Ave. Per Settlement Agreement Layton, UT 84041 2017-2018 School Year
3. To approve the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide educational services for the following in-district student during the 2017- 2018 school year at a cost of $4,500: Student ID# 101558
4. To approve the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide educational services for the following in-district student during the 2017- 2018 school year at a cost of $1,900: Student ID# 2300130
5. To approve the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide educational services for the following in-district student during the 2017- 2018 school year at a cost of $1,900: Student ID# 32200024
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6. To approve North Jersey Outreach as a provider of ABA Therapy Services for the following out-of-district student for five hours per week at a rate of $100 per hour for the 2017-2018 school year. An additional 10 hours per week will be provided during specified school breaks for the 2017-2018 school year: Student ID# 2300306
7. To approve North Jersey Outreach as a provider of Coordination Services for the following out-of-district student for 60 minute sessions, once a month at a rate of $125 per hour for the 2017-2018 school year. Services will be provided at the student’s home: Student ID# 2300306
8. To approve the 2017/2018 Special Education Student Transportation Reimbursement contract, as attached, between the West Essex Regional School District and the parents of Student ID #2300306, for disbursement of transportation expenses in the amount of $5,200.00. Enclosure 1CSE
9. To approve the formation of a new Schedule B Club/Activity for the 2017/2018 school year named “TRI-M Music Honor Society” with Donna Mateyka as advisor.
[NOTE: Ms. Mateyka will not be paid this year. If the club is successful, and is recommended for next year, a stipend will be negotiated.]
10. To approve RJW Barnabas Health to perform cardiac screenings at a cost of $35.00 per screening, to be paid by the student, which will be offered to all grade 7-12 student athletes in the West Essex School District. Screenings are tentatively scheduled for August 8, 2017, and will be performed in the high school main gym.
11. To approve Low Level Project Adventure for Health and PE -7th-12th Grade, as well as installation of the lower level poles, ropes and climbing wall.
12. To amend Finance Motion #6 previously approved at the July 18, 2016 Board meeting approving enrollment of the following Special Education tuition students for the 2016/2017 school year, to read: Sending District Student ID# Cost Per Student Effective Date Glen Ridge M.E. $40,349.00 9/6/16 Glen Ridge I.E. $40,349.00 9/6/16 Glen Ridge R.G. $40,349.00 9/6/16 Glen Ridge M.R. $40,349.00 9/6/16 Glen Ridge J.W. $40,349.00 9/6/16
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13. To approve enrollment of the following Special Education tuition students for the 2017/2018 school year: Sending District Student ID# Cost Per Student Effective Date Glen Ridge M.E. $40,349.00 9/7/17 Glen Ridge I.E. $40,349.00 9/7/17 Glen Ridge R.G. $40,349.00 9/7/17 Glen Ridge M.R. $40,349.00 9/7/17 Glen Ridge J.W. $40,349.00 9/7/17
ROLL CALL: Yes: Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mr. Prinzo, Mr. Rubinich Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wojtowicz and President Wells No: None Abstain: None Absent: None
West Essex Regional Board of Education MISCELLANEOUS – July 17, 2017
The following miscellaneous motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-3, 5-6 and 8-9, will be voted upon in one motion. Motion by Mrs. Wojtowicz Seconded by Mrs. Egan to approve the following motions:
1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation No. 10 (HS), for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent’s Report to the Board and directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.
2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation No. 6 (MS), for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent’s Report to the Board and directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.
3. WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the following policies need to be adopted expeditiously in order to comply with state mandates; and WHEREAS, Robert’s Rules of Order permits the suspension of rules in order to allow for the acceptance of a resolution that permits adoption of a policy on first and second reading in one meeting for health and safety reasons; and WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education finds that it is in the best interest of the students attending both West Essex Regional Middle School and West Essex Regional High School for the Board to adopt the following policies with first and second readings in one meeting;
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3. (continued) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Essex Regional Board of Education suspends Robert’s Rules of Order in order to permit the first and second reading and the adoption of the following mandated policies in one meeting: #1240 – Evaluation of Superintendent – (Policy & Regs.) #3160 – Physical Examination – (Policy & Regs.) #3221 – Evaluation of Teachers – (Policy & Regs.) #3222 – Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators – (Policy & Regs.) #3223 – Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals – (Policy & Regs.) #3224 – Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals – (Policy & Regs.) #3240 – Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders – (Policy & Regs.) #4160 – Physical Examination – (Policy & Regs.) #5610 – Suspension – (Policy & Regs.) #5620 – Expulsion #8505 – Local Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals and Other Foods #8550 – Unpaid Meal Charges/Outstanding Food Service Charges
Enclosures 1M – 127M
4. WITHDRAWN
5. To approve the First Reading of Policy #3126 – District Mentoring Program (Policy & Regs.)
Enclosures 131M – 138M
6. To approve the First Reading of Policy #7424 – Bed Bugs – (Policy & Regs.)
Enclosures 139M – 143M
7. WITHDRAWN
8. To approve the following revisions to the 2017-2018 school calendar for all middle and high school students: Monday, January 29th through Thursday, February 1st – 12:17 PM dismissal Wednesday, June 20th through Friday, June 22nd – 12:17 PM dismissal
9. To approve the following revision to the 2017-2018 school calendar: 10:40AM arrival time for seniors on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 due to administration of PSAT’s. No additional busing is needed.
15 West Essex Regional Board of Education MISCELLANEOUS – July 17, 2017
ROLL CALL: Yes: Mrs. Dias, Mrs. Egan, Mrs. Fahey, Mr. Prinzo, Mr. Rubinich Mrs. Sacco-Calderone, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wojtowicz and President Wells No: None Abstain: None Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mrs. Wells opened the floor to the public for comments on non-agenda items. Hearing none, she closed the floor and resumed the meeting.
Motion to adjourn by Mrs. Sacco-Calderone Seconded by Mrs. Wojtowicz at 7:52 PM.
ADJOURN: There being no further business before this Board of Education, BE IT RESOLVED that this public meeting be adjourned.
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