Wyckoff Board of Education

WYCKOFF SCHOOL DISTRICT 241 MORSE AVENUE WYCKOFF, NEW JERSEY 07481

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Regular Business Meeting Virtual Public Meeting November 16, 2020 6:30 pm

FORMAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING

I. Call meeting to order and roll call:

Lisa Georgina Daniel Timothy Renee Louis Robert Martone Nico McHugh Murtha Kaspar Cicerchia Francin PRESENT ABSENT

Presiding officer’s announcement regarding notification of this meeting to the public: “In compliance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of New Jersey, at least 48 hours prior notice of the meeting stating time, dates, and location has been sent to The Record and posted on the District’s website in accordance with N.J.S.A.10: 4-8(b) and guidance from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services.

A. Flag Salute B. Recognition of Retirees C. HIB Self-Assessment Presentation – Stacey Linzenbold

II. COMMUNICATION ON AGENDA ITEMS

When recognized by the President, please state your name and address prior to commenting on an agenda item.

All meetings at which the Board transacts official business must be public (18A:10-6).

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As stated in Board Policy: “Meetings of the Board are conducted for the purpose of carrying on the business of the schools and, therefore, are not public meetings, but meetings held in public.”

Therefore, once oral communication is closed by the President, no other questions or comments will be permitted until the “Oral Communication” portion at the end of the agenda. At that time, questions do not have to be confined to agenda items.

III. BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRS 1. Finance Committee – Ms. Nico 2. Facilities Committee – Mr. McHugh 3. Personnel Committee – Mr. Francin 4. Education Committee – Mrs. Martone

V. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 1. Enrollment 2. COVID-19 Update 3. Comments on Agenda Items 4. QSAC Monitoring

VI. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Curriculum and Instruction

VII. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT 1. Comments on Agenda Items 2. Board of Education Draft Meeting Calendar for 2021 3. Audit Update

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

The following items are considered non-controversial with the Board and will, therefore, be voted as one motion. If any Board Member wishes to have an item voted on separately, it will be removed from the Consent Motion. Once the Consent Motion has been introduced and seconded, Board Members may discuss any of the following items. Motion to approve the following Action Items:

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Moved by: ______Seconded by: ______Roll Call:

Lisa Georgina Daniel Timothy Renee Louis Robert Martone Nico McHugh Murtha Kaspar Cicerchia Francin YES NO

A. FISCAL MANAGEMENT

1. Minutes as follows: a. October 19, 2020 – Private Executive Meeting b. October 19, 2020 – Regular Business Meeting

2. To approve the Bill List as follows:

DATE DESCRIPTION WARRANT NO. AMOUNT 10/30/20 Payroll - Net Pay Wire Transfer $ 673,460.95 10/30/20 Payroll - Agency Wire Transfer $ 469,357.29 10/30/20 Payroll - FICA Wire Transfer $ 79,728.88 11/15/20 Payroll - Net Pay Wire Transfer $ 704,005.96 11/15/20 Payroll - Agency Wire Transfer $ 470,269.83 11/15/20 Payroll - FICA Wire Transfer $ 81,460.35 11/04/20 Bills List 28284-28360 $ 390,275.05 11/16/20 Bills List 28361-28426 $ 215,773.85 11/01/20 Health Benefits Wire Transfer $ 488,440.19 Void Checks $ 2,688.82 Void Checks-misprint 28244-28283 $ -

3. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the budgetary transfers.

4. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education acknowledges and accepts the certification from the Board Secretary that as of month ending October 31, 2020, no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education acknowledges that it receives and accepts the Board Secretary’s and Cash Report for the month ending October 31, 2020 and certifies that the report indicates that no major account or fund is over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A- 16.10(c)4 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

5. To approve, with gratitude, the acceptance of gifts.

School/Organization Donation/Dollar Amount To: Lincoln School From: Lincoln School PTO 25 Zoweetek Portable Rechargeable Mini $899.75 Voice Amplifiers with Wired Microphone Headset and Waistband

To: Coolidge School From: Coolidge School PTO 4 USB HD Webcams $236.00 HDMI Cables $180.00 4 Apple TV Set-Ups $796.00 Student Books for Birthday Book Program $350.00 Microwave $250.00 Misc. Funds to enhance classroom $750.00 instruction TOTAL $2,562.00

B. OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

1. To approve the following change order from ACP Contracting for the HVAC Upgrades at Sicomac Elementary School:

CO #1 October 19, 2020 Credit for unused ($29,532.60) allowance

The original Contract Sum was $1,055,000.00 which included remaining allowances of $29,532.60. After above change order, the remaining allowances are $0 and the revised Contract Sum is $1,025,467.40.

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2. PHASE II - HVAC UPGRADES AT: SICOMAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WHEREAS, the Board now seeks to take the initial steps in order to proceed with the Project:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WYCKOFF IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows:

Section 1. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the Schematic Plans prepared in connection with the Project and the Board further authorizes the submission of same to the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education for approval. This project is designated “Other Capital” and the Board is not seeking state funding.

Section 2. The Board hereby authorizes the amendment to its Long- Range Facilities Plan in order to reflect the proposed Project.

Section 3. The School Administration and such other officers and agents of the Board as are necessary, including the Board attorney, bond counsel and architect, are hereby authorized to perform such other acts, to execute such other documents and to do such other things as are necessary to implement the determinations of the Board set forth in this resolution. Including the submission of Information to the New Jersey Department of Education as applicable to the proposed Project.

Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

3. FACILITY UPGRADES AT: DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL

WHEREAS, the Board now seeks to take the initial steps in order to proceed with the Project:

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WYCKOFF IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows:

Section 2. The Board hereby authorizes the amendment to its Long- Range Facilities Plan in order to reflect the proposed Project.

Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

4. WHEREAS, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting “required” maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and

WHEREAS, the required maintenance activities as listed in the document for the various school facilities of the Wyckoff School District are consistent with these requirements, and

WHEREAS, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid,

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff School District hereby authorizes the School Business Administrator to submit the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for Wyckoff School District in compliance with Department of Education requirements.

C. PERSONNEL

The Superintendent’s recommendation in regard to personnel matters:

1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education accepts the following resignations:

a. To accept, with regret, the resignation for retirement purposes, of Maryann Newman, Reading Specialist, Eisenhower Middle School, effective November 30, 2020.

b. To accept, with regret, the resignation of Paige Coppola, Special Education Teacher, Eisenhower Middle School, effective December 31, 2020.

2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education accepts the following leave request notifications:

a. To accept the personal unpaid leave request of Staff Member #4804 from November 7, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

b. To approve the extension of the personal leave request of Staff Member #4039 from November 23, 2020 through February 22, 2021.

c. To approve the medical leave request under FMLA of Staff Member #5041 with an effective date of October 12, 2020 through an approximate end date of January 4, 2021.

3. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education accepts the appointments indicated below for the following certificated staff under the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 et. seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39.17 et.seq.; N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et.seq. All appointments are contingent upon reference checks in accordance with P.L. 2018, c.5. and clearance of all required documentation prior to the start date:

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a. To approve the appointment of Cristina Acosta, Leave Replacement Language Arts Teacher, Eisenhower Middle School, B.A. Step 1, $55,355 pro-rated, with an approximate effective date of December 1, 2020 through an approximate end date of March 31, 2021.

b. To approve the appointment of Rebekah Chung, Leave Replacement Language Arts Teacher, Eisenhower Middle School, B.A. Step 1, $55,355 pro-rated, with an approximate effective date of April 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.

c. To approve the appointment of Suzanne Finan, Leave Replacement Grade 1 Teacher, B.A. Step 1, $55,355 pro-rated, effective November 25, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

d. To approve the extension of the appointment of Danielle Ross, Leave Replacement Grade 4 Teacher, Washington School, from October 6, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

e. To approve the extension of the appointment of Kathryn Kuderka, Leave Replacement Grade 1 Teacher, Sicomac School, with an effective date of November 23, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

f. To approve the extension of the appointment of Calla Dulmage, Leave Replacement Grade 3 Teacher, Coolidge School, effective November 23, 2020 through an approximate end date of February 22, 2021.

g. To approve the reassignment of Arlene Nidowicz from Kindergarten Aide, Coolidge School to Leave Replacement Kindergarten Teacher, Sicomac School, B.A. Step 1, $55,355 pro-rated, with an effective date of November 4, 2020 through an approximate end date of January 15, 2021.

h. To approve the appointment of Michelle DeGennaro, Leave Replacement Grade 3 Teacher, Washington School, B.A. Step 1, $55,355 pro-rated, with an approximate effective date of December 10, 2020 through an approximate end date of June 30, 2021.

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4. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education accepts the appointments indicated below for the following instructional, special education, playground or cafeteria aides under the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 et. seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39.17 et.seq.; N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et.seq. All appointments are contingent upon reference checks in accordance with P.L. 2018, c.5. and clearance of all required documentation prior to the start date:

a. To approve the reassignment of Debra Moat from Playground Aide, Sicomac School to Special Education Aide, Sicomac School, Step 1, 6.75 hours per day, with an annual salary of $26,272 pro-rated, with an effective date of October 26, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

b. To approve the appointment of Barbara Wallace as Leave Replacement Kindergarten Aide, Coolidge School, replacing Arlene Nidowicz, Step 1, 5.34 hours per day, with an annual salary of $21,270 pro-rated, effective November 4, 2020 through an approximate end date of January 15, 2021.

c. To approve the extension of the appointment of Aimee Kientopp, Leave Replacement Kindergarten Aide, Washington School, replacing Danielle Ross from October 6, through June 30, 2021.

d. To approve the appointment of Deborah Calderon, Special Education Aide, Lincoln School, Step 1, 5.34 hours per week, at an annual salary of $21,270 pro-rated, with an effective date of November 17, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

e. To approve the appointment of Michelle Nemiroff, Special Education Aide, Lincoln School, Step 1, 6.75 hours per day, with an annual salary of $26,272 pro-rated, effective November 17, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

5. To approve three additional paid leave days for Staff Member #4403.

6. To approve up to 20 hours at her hourly rate for Donna Balestra to work on Kindergarten instructional planning for the 2020-2021 school year.

7. To approve up to 5.5 additional hours per week, at her hourly rate, for Christine Doidge, Part-Time Nurse Aide, for the additional hours as the Lincoln School Nurse for the 2020-2021 school year.

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8. To approve the following additions/deletions to the Active Substitute Teacher List for the 2020-2021 school year as follows: Steven Manin – addition Christine Pane – addition Timothy DePhillips – addition

9. To approve the following new additions to the Field Placements and Student Teacher Assignments for the 2020-2021 school year:

NAME COLLEGE COOPERATING PLACEMENT DATES TEACHER SCHOOL Zsofia Balog Fairleigh Dickinson Grade 6-8 Science Eisenhower 10 days between University TBD (remote) December 1, 2020 through January 22, 2021 Kassidy O’Connor Fairleigh Dickinson K-5 Special Education Coolidge 10 days between University TBD December 1, 2020 through January 22, 2021

D. INSTRUCTION AND PROGRAM

1. To approve the list of Independent Evaluators for the 2020-2021 school year as developed by Region I Directors of Special Services.

2. To approve the Grade 8 Field Trip to Québec and Montréal, Canada from May 19, 2021 through May 22, 2021.

E. GOVERNANCE

1. To approve, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7 and Board Policy #6471, reimbursement for travel and related expenses as per attached, where such travel and related expenses have been previously reviewed by the building principal/supervisor, and the chief school administrator has determined that such travel and related expenses promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district and is fiscally prudent as per the following:

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NAME POSITION CONFERENCE NAME DATE(S) EXPENSES

Anita Vogel LDTC – District NJPSA Legal One – Hot 12/3/20 Registration Fees Issues in Special Education Law Sheila McLean Guidance Virtual Understanding 12/9/20 Registration Fees Grief and Loss

2. To approve the second reading and adoption of the attached Wyckoff Township Board of Education Policy as follows:

NUMBER TITLE COMMENTS 1648 Restart and Recovery Plan (M) Requirement for plan to educate students during COVID pandemic 1648.02 Remote Learning Options for Provides for Remote Learning Options for Families (M) Families 1648.03 Restart and Recovery Plan - Full Requirements for districts who cannot provide in Time Remote Instruction (M) person learning 2270 Religion in Schools Updated Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer 2622 Student Assessment (M) State assessment for Science in Grade 5; other minor revisions 5111 & Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Language to comply with statute revision R5111 Students (M) regarding NJMVC and J-1 Visa students 5320 & Immunization Medical Exemptions will be reviewed annually R5320 by School Nurses to ensure the condition still exists 5330.04 Administering an Opioid Antidote Includes Overdose Protection Act language & (M - Gr. 9-12) R5330.04 5610 & Suspension (M) Adherence to Code regarding meeting with R5610 offending student 5620 Expulsion (M) Adherence to Code regarding meeting with offending student; Also language to support Zero Tolerance for Guns Act

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3. To approve the 2020-2021 Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16- 6.2(b)14.

4. To approve the submission of the 2020-2021 School Safety and Security Plan (SSSP) Annual Review Statement of Assurance to the New Jersey Department of Education, Bergen County Office, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.1.

5. To approve the submission of the 2019-2020 School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46.

6. WHEREAS, Emily Konikowski has dedicated herself to the Wyckoff School District for 19 years as a School Nurse at Abraham Lincoln School, displaying her selfless commitment to nurturing our children with her warm and caring nature; and

WHEREAS, the Wyckoff Board of Education together with its citizens, wishes to acknowledge the exemplary dedication and inspiration that Emily Konikowski has provided our children; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education does hereby extend its appreciation and gratitude to Emily Konikowski in recognition of her exemplary service to our District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education present Emily Konikowski with a copy of this resolution as an expression of its appreciation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be recorded in the minutes of this meeting.

7. WHEREAS, Maryann Newman has dedicated herself to the Wyckoff School District for more than 23 years as a Reading Specialist at Eisenhower Middle School, displaying her selfless commitment to nurturing our children with her warm and caring nature; and

WHEREAS, the Wyckoff Board of Education together with its citizens, wishes to acknowledge the exemplary dedication and inspiration that Maryann Newman has provided our children; now

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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyckoff Board of Education does hereby extend its appreciation and gratitude to Maryann Newman in recognition of her exemplary service to our District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Wyckoff Board of Education present Maryann Newman with a copy of this resolution as an expression of its appreciation; and

IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be recorded in the minutes of this meeting.

IX. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC

X. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS

XI. ADVANCE PLANNING

All Regular Business Meetings will be held in the location specified in the notification to the public at 6:30 p.m. Future Meeting Dates:

1. December 14, 2020 Regular Business Meeting @ 6:30 pm

XII. ADJOURNMENT

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