REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 26, 2017 BOARD OF EDUCATION Ridgewood, New Jersey June 26, 2017 Education Center Executive Session 4:15 p.m. Regular Public Meeting 5:00 p.m. AGENDA * * * * * MEETING REGULATIONS At all regular meetings, two opportunities are provided for citizens to make comments. The public comment periods will be scheduled after presentations and approximately 6:00 p.m. or just prior to the end of the meeting, whichever occurs first. The first opportunity may be limited by the presiding officer to conclude at about 5:30 p.m. in order for the Board to continue with its scheduled agenda. The second opportunity will occur at about 6:00 p.m. at the discretion of the presiding officer taking into consideration a break point in the agenda. At every opportunity for public comment, citizens are invited to comment on subjects on the agenda or general topics. At the discretion of the presiding officer, public comments may be permitted at other times. Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise, sign in, and state their names and addresses. Each speaker shall be limited to four minutes. The Board Recorder will note the time. A speaker who has not finished in the allotted time will be directed by the presiding officer to summarize quickly and relinquish the floor within 30 seconds. Comments shall be limited to issues. If personal remarks or discourteous statements are made, the presiding officer shall require the speaker to stop. No person will be recognized for a second time until all others asking to speak have been heard. Mission Statement The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potentials to become life-long learners and productive, responsible citizens. 1 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 26, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mr. Loncto II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Loncto III. OPENING STATEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER Mr. Loncto IV. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Loncto A. DYSLEXIA SCREENING PROCESS – DR. BUXENBAUM Dr. Fishbein B. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Dr. Fishbein V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mr. Loncto VI. CONSENT ITEMS Mr. Loncto A. ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES Dr. Fishbein As listed on Attachment A. B. ADMINISTRATION Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: Receipt of Suspension and Harassment, Dr. Fishbein Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Reports The Board has received confidential information regarding suspensions and investigations of HIB that have occurred since the last Board meeting. ii. Approval: Contracts for District Administrators Dr. Fishbein Approval of the following contracts, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. • Alfredo Aguilar, Business Administrator/Board Secretary This contract has been approved by the Executive County Superintendent as required by law. Account #11.000.251.104.00.40.019.000 • Stacie Poelstra, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment This contract has been approved by the Executive County Superintendent as required by law. Account #11.000.221.102.001.22.019.000 • Ojetta Townes, Manager of Human Resources Account #11.000.251.104.001.23.019.000 2 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 26, 2017 iii. Approval: Statement of Assurance for Security Drills Dr. Fishbein Approval of the Statement of Assurance for Security Drills pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:41-1. The Board has received background information. iv. Approval: 2017-2018 Mentoring Plan Dr. Fishbein Approval of the 2017-2018 Mentoring Plan. The Board has received background information. v. Acceptance of the Final Report on the Audit Corrective Action Dr. Fishbein Plan for the 2015-2016 School Year Acceptance of the Final Report on the Audit Corrective Action Plan for the 2015-2016 School Year. The Board has received background information. vi. Approval: Authorization to Submit an Application and Accept Dr. Fishbein Funds for the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) Grant for Fiscal Year 2018 Approval to submit an application for and accept funds in the amount of $988,793 (Basic) and $36,917 (Preschool) allocated to the Ridgewood Public Schools under the ongoing IDEA grant program. The Board has received background information. vii. Approval: Settlement Agreement SE#7/2016-17 Dr. Fishbein Approval of Settlement Agreement SE#7/2016-2017 between the parents of student #506566 and the Ridgewood Board of Education. The Board has received background information. viii. Approval: School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades Dr. Fishbein Under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act and Opportunity Approval of the School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act and Opportunity. ix. Approval: Proposal from OnScene Technologies Dr. Fishbein Approval of a proposal from OnScene Technologies for the districtwide Share911 system for the 2017-2018 school year, in the amount of $19,800. The Board has received background information. 3 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 26, 2017 x. Approval: ESL Three-Year Program for School Years 2017- Dr. Fishbein 2020 Approval of the Bilingual/ESL Three-Year Program Plan for School Years 2017-2020. The Board has received background information. C. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: Field Trips Dr. Fishbein Approval of field trips, as listed on Attachment B. ii. Approval: Renewal of the Agreement with Rubicon, Dr. Fishbein International, for Atlas Curriculum Management System Approval of the renewal of the agreement with Rubicon, International, for Atlas Curriculum Management System for the period July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018, in the amount of $15,000. The Board has received background information. iii. Approval: Budgeted Summer 2017 Extended School Year Dr. Fishbein Out-of-District Placements Approval of the budgeted summer 2017 Extended School Year out-of-district placements listed below. SCHOOL # OF STUDENTS Alpine Learning Group 3 Paramus, NJ Banyan School 2 Fairfield, NJ Banyan Upper School 1 Little Falls, NJ BCSSD, New Bridges HS 1 Paramus, NJ BCSSD, Washington Elementary 2 Paramus, NJ Brooklyn Center for Autism 1 Brooklyn, NY Cornerstone Day School 3 Mountainside, NJ Cresskill Public School 1 Cresskill, NJ CTC Academy 3 Oakland, NJ Development Center for Children & Families 1 Denville, NJ EPIC 4 Paramus, NJ Forum School 2 Wyckoff, NJ Glenview Academy 2 4 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 26, 2017 Fairfield, NJ New Alliance 1 Paramus, NJ New Beginnings 2 Fairfield, NJ P.G. Chambers 1 Cedar Knolls, NJ Phoenix Center 2 Nutley, NJ Reed Academy 7 Oakland, NJ Spectrum 360 8 West Orange, NJ Triform 1 Hudson, NY Windsor Bergen Academy 1 Pompton Lakes, NJ TOTAL 49 iv. Approval: Agreement with Progressive Therapy of NJ for ABA Dr. Fishbein Consultation Services & Direct ABA Therapy Approval of an agreement with Progressive Therapy of NJ for ABA Consultation Services & Direct ABA Therapy as listed below. for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at the sum of $110 per hourly rate for coordination/consultation for two hours per week, not to exceed $220 per week and $70 per hourly rate for direct therapy for 7 hours per week, not to exceed $490 per week, one hour per month for a team meeting, not to exceed $110 per month and $70 per hourly rate for a team meeting with two therapists for one hour per month, not to exceed $140 per month, for one student. for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 at the sum of $110 per hourly rate for coordination/consultation for one hour per week, not to exceed $110 per week and $70 per hourly rate for direct therapy for 6 hours per week, not to exceed $420 per week and a monthly clinic for all therapists at the above stated rates for coordination and therapy for 1.5 hours/month, for one student. for the period July 1, 2017 through December 30, 2017 at the sum of $110 per hourly rate for coordination/parent training, clinics and $70 per hourly rate for direct therapy and a district proposed bank of not to exceed 236 hours for the home based parent training, for one student. The Board has received background information. 5 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 26, 2017 v. Approval: Ridgewood High School Membership in the New Dr. Fishbein Jersey State Interscholastic Athlete Association (NJSIAA) Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 172 of the Laws of 1979 (N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3 et. seq.), it is necessary for all member schools to adopt by resolution membership in the NJSIAA. By adopting this resolution, Ridgewood adopts as its own policy and agrees to be governed by the Constitution, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the NJSIAA, including all rules governing student athlete eligibility. vi. Approval: Proposals for Summer 2017 Curriculum Writing Dr. Fishbein Approval of the proposals for Summer 2017 Curriculum Writing listed below. The Board has received background information. Curriculum Writer Course Title Task Hours Amount Not to Exceed Nicholas Elefther Interactive Design New Course 24 $1,279.92 Nicholas Elefther Robotics New Course 24 $1,279.92 Al Mugno Real World Engineering New Course 36 $1,919.18 Al Mugno Building & Design I New Course 24 $1,279.92 Al Mugno Building & Design II New Course 24 $1,279.92 vii. Approval: 2017-2018 Ridgewood High School Sports Dr. Fishbein Schedule Approval of the 2017-2018 Ridgewood High School sports schedule, as listed on Attachment C. The schedule has been reviewed and endorsed for equal educational opportunity. D. HUMAN RESOURCES Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: Creation of Job Description for the 2017-2018 Dr. Fishbein School Year Approval of the creation of a job description for the Affirmative Action Officer for the 2017-2018 school year, as listed on Attachment D. ii. Appointments Dr. Fishbein (Appointments subject to receipt of appropriate documentation and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) certificate, if required.) Teacher Dr.