These minutes have not been formally approved and are subject to change or modification by the Board at a following meeting: July 22, 2013 The Regular Public Meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2013 by President Bustos in the Board Meeting Rooms President Bustos made the following announcement: This meeting is being held in accordance with the “Open Public Meetings Act,” Chapter 231, Laws of 1975. The notice of this meeting listing the agenda items was mailed to the The Herald News the El Diario, The Record, Star Ledger and to the presidents of the five employee groups. A copy of the meeting notice listing the agenda items was delivered to the Office of Municipal Clerk and posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall. A copy was also posted in the Passaic Board of Education Administration Building. On attendance eight members were present: Vice President Diaz, Mr. Carrera, Ms. Flores, Mr. Miller, Mr. Patel, Mr. Rosario, Mr. Van Rensalier and President Bustos. Ms. Capursi was absent. Report from Business Administrator/Board Secretary The following represents communications presented for distribution at the July 22, 2013, Committee of the Whole Meeting: 1. Revised Summary of Bills & Early Release of Vendor Checks July 2013 2. Secretary’s & Treasurer’s Report May 2013 June 2013 3. Interest Earned June 2013 The following represents email communications sent to the Board of Education for the period of July 1, 2013 through July 19, 2013 1. Board Meeting Minutes Committee of the Whole Meeting—June 20, 2013 Closed Session Meeting—June 20, 2013 Regular Public Meeting –June 24, 2013 Closed Session Meeting—June 24, 2013 2. Board Committee Meeting Minutes Curriculum & Education Committee—July 12, 2013 Finance Committee—July 18, 2013 A motion to accept the Business Administrator/Board Secretary’s Report as presented was made by Vice President Diaz and seconded by Mr. Patel. The motion carried by voice vote. Regular Public Meeting Minutes July 22, 2013 Comments from the Board President President Bustos noted the following: Expressed gratitude for the people who have been working the last couple of weeks during the summer with no extra compensation Ongoing school construction at some of the district schools Requested an update on the lease facilities for the two schools Response from: Mr. Brisman provided an update on the two schools lease facilities. Comments for the Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Malleo explained the new hiring process. She expressed thanks to the administrators for their involvement on the committee. Comments from the Public on Items On and Off the Agenda Mr. Ahmed Naiem, Representative from James League/MYCC, indicated his organization is interested in utilizing the district’s facilities for Youth and Adult football league. Response from: Mr. Shoop informed the board the organization is not a local non-profit organization and the district policy only address local non-profit use. Mr. Shoop suggested having the matter discussed by the board committee. Response from: President Diaz pointed out the district is in the process of developing a policy on the use of the stadium. Ms. Minnie Hiller Cousins, 368 Highland Ave, highlighted Passaic High School will be having Freshman Orientation for new students coming to the high school. Response from: Mr. Rosario asked what is being done to help the students that will need help with the transition. Ms. Hiller-Cousins noted they are working with the court to help students that are at-risk as this will help the students get back on track. Mr. Eugene Bragg, 13 Highland Ave, commented on the new Superintendent search and other concerns/issues regarding some students’ placement in classes. Response from: Dr. Malleo requested Mr. Bragg to provide her the information and she will look into it. Response from: President Bustos noted his concern and would like to have further discussion on this issue 2 Regular Public Meeting Minutes July 22, 2013 Committee of the Whole – (Personnel Section) Approval of Employment Contract—Interim Superintendent of Schools Your Committee of the Whole, hereby recommends the approval of the employment contract for Dr. Colleen Malleo, as Interim Superintendent of Schools, for the period of July 22, 2013 through October 23, 2013, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the employment agreement which has been reviewed and approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1. Dr. Malleo will remain in her position as Supervisor of Early Childhood Education and serve as Interim Superintendent of Schools at no additional cost to the board. A motion to approve the above resolution was made by President Bustos and seconded by Ms. Flores. On roll call vote #1, the motion carried 5-0-3, as follows: Mr. Carrera, Ms. Flores, Mr. Miller, Mr. Rosario and President Bustos voted yes. Vice President Diaz, Mr. Patel and Mr. Van Rensalier abstained. Ms. Capursi was absent. Appointment of Superintendent of Schools and Approval of Employment Contract Your Committee of the Whole, hereby recommends the appointment of Mr. Pablo Muñoz, as Superintendent of Schools for the period of October 23, 2013 through June 30, 2018—a five (5) year contract at the annual salary of $200,000 for each year of the contract. Your Committee of the Whole further recommends the approval of the employment agreement for Mr. Muñoz, as Superintendent of Schools for the same contract term, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract which have been reviewed and approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1. A motion to approve the above resolution was made by Mr. Rosario and seconded by Mr. Miller. On roll call vote #2, the motion carried 7-0-1, as follows: Vice President Diaz, Mr. Carrera, Mr. Miller, Mr. Patel, Mr. Rosario, Mr. Van Rensalier and President Bustos voted yes. Ms. Flores abstained. Ms. Capursi was absent. 3 Regular Public Meeting Minutes July 22, 2013 Committee of the Whole – (Personnel Section) Rescission of Appointments Dr. Colleen Malleo, Interim Superintendent of Schools, recommends the rescission of appointment for the following people, who did not accept the position: Name Position Board Approved Gali-Alfonso, Nathalie Special Services June 24, 2013 Speech Specialist PCR#BKE (Vacancy) Acct. No. 11-000-216-100-59-0000 Manrique, Jacqueline School No. 5 June 24, 2013 Grade 4 Bilingual PCR#CFX (Repl. R. Andrich-Transfer) Acct. No. 15-120-100-101-50-0000 Resignations Dr. Colleen Malleo, Interim, Superintendent of Schools, recommends that the following requests for resignation be approved on the dates indicated: Beginning Date Effective Date Name Position in Passaic of Resignation Cabrera, Ramona Nutrition & Food Services 9/1/96 6/4/13 Luncheon Aide (PCR#BIB) DeBose, Brittany School No. 6A 12/15/10 8/31/13 Paraprofessional (PCR#DWW) DeLamater, Karen Nutrition & Food Services 10/15/02 7/23/13 Coordinator (PCR#BAB) Lungren, Daniel Lincoln Middle School 9/1/00 8/31/13 Inclusion/Resource Tchr (PCR#DJL) Malagon, Karla School No. 8 9/1/11 6/26/13 Bilingual Grade 2 Tchr (PCR#EEG/EQV/ERA) Rudnick, Elana School No. 3 3/15/12 8/31/13 School Counselor (PCR#FJG) Suspension of Employee/Deduction of Pay Dr. Colleen Malleo, Interim Superintendent of Schools, recommends that Mr. Terrence Love, Quality of Life Administrator of the Passaic Board of Education, is suspended and deducted 5 days of pay for good and just cause, effective July 1, 2013 until July 8, 2013. A separate roll call on the above resolution was made by Mr. Patel and seconded by Mr. Rosario. On roll call vote #3, the motion carried 6-0-2, as follows: Mr. Carrera, Ms. Flores, Mr. Miller, Mr. Patel, Mr. Rosario and President Bustos voted yes. Vice President Diaz and Mr. Van Rensalier abstained. Ms. Capursi was absent. 4 Regular Public Meeting Minutes July 22, 2013 Retirements Dr. Colleen Malleo, Interim Superintendent of Schools, recommends that the following requests for retirement be approved on the dates indicated: Beginning Effective Name Position Date Date in Passaic of Retirement Ogonowski, Lawrence High School 3/1/93 1/1/14 Science Teacher (PCR#DAX) Reels, Darnell* School No. 8 10/1/95 6/1/13 Assistant Custodian (PCR#AZI) Simakowicz, Mary High School 9/1/91 7/1/13 Alma* American Sign Language Teacher (PCR#DCT) *Disability retirement First Extension of Leave of Absences – Medical Dr. Colleen Malleo, Interim Superintendent of Schools, recommends that the following named persons be granted a first extension of a medical leave of absence on the dates indicated: Name Position Date(s) Deborah Cuoco School No. 8 7/8/13 – 7/19/13 (with pay) Admin. Secretary (PC#ABT) Lena Sanders Business Office 9/1/13 – 1/31/14 (with pay) Admin. Secretary (PC#ADF) Fourth Extension of Leave of Absence – Medical Dr. Colleen Malleo, Interim Superintendent of Schools, recommends that the following named person be granted a fourth extension of a medical leave of absence on the dates indicated: Name Position Date(s) James Pittas School No. 11 9/3/13 – 11/30/13 (with pay) Elementary Teacher (PC#CGJ) Leave of Absences – Medical Dr. Colleen Malleo, Interim Superintendent of Schools, recommends that the following requests for a medical leave of absence be approved on the dates indicated: Name Position Date(s) Candyce Gibbs-Warnick High School 6/7/13 – 6/14/13 (with pay) Paraprofessional (PC#AOW) 6/17/13 – 6/30/13 (without pay) Concetta Henderson School No. 11 6/24/13 – 6/30/13 (without General Worker (PC#BFG) pay) 5 Regular Public Meeting Minutes July 22, 2013 Leave of Absences – Medical (Continued) Name Position Date(s) Nelson Rodriguez High School 6/25/13 – 8/9/13 (with pay) Assistant Custodian (PC#AYF) Emilio Suarez High School 5/7/13 – 6/30/13 (without pay) English Teacher (PC#BSK) Lynn Weckback School No.