WEST MILFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION 46 Highlander Drive West Milford, NJ 07480 (973) 697-1700 www.wmtps.org BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES WORKSHOP/REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 22, 2017 Mr. James Foody, Board President, called to order the Workshop/Regular Meeting of the Board of Education at 7:35 p.m., on August 22, 2017, in the Westbrook School Media Center. He led the flag salute, read the Open Public Meetings Act Statement, and asked for a moment of silence for a former High School Principal who passed away and staff members who lost loved ones. Mr. Foody also reminded everyone in attendance to silence or turn off their cell phones and note the location of the emergency exits. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT STATEMENT In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, a public notice of this meeting has been sent to Board Members, all district schools, the Herald News, the Trends, the Record, the Messenger, West Milford Town Hall, the County Superintendent’s Office, the Board Attorney, and Cablevision of Warwick; and posted in the Administration Building. Copies of the Board Meeting Calendar Resolution were provided to all local media, Town Hall, Township Library, and all district schools. MS. BARBARA FRANCISCO, BOARD SECRETARY, CALLED THE ROLL: TRUSTEE ATTENDANCE TRUSTEE ATTENDANCE TRUSTEE ATTENDANCE Mr. Bailey Present Mrs. Dwyer Present Mr. Huber Present Mr. Cytowicz Present Mr. Foody Present Mrs. O’Brien Absent Present/Arr. Mr. Drew Present Mrs. Fritz Mr. Robbins Present 7:40 p.m. ADMINISTRATION POSITION ATTENDANCE Dr. Alex Anemone Superintendent of Schools Present Ms. Barbara Francisco Board Secretary/Business Administrator Present Mr. Daniel Novak Director of Education Present Dr. Elizabeth McQuaid Director of Special Services Present Joanne Butler, Esq. Board of Education Attorney Present There were approximately 20 members of the public in attendance. S:\BF--JC\Board\Drafts-Finals\Minutes Draft\2017 Minutes\2017_08_22wrm.doc 1 [17-36] Minutes for the Workshop/Regular Meeting of August 22, 2017 VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION Motion by Mr. Huber, seconded by Mrs. Dwyer, to approve the following Resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board go into Executive Session at approximately 9:00 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes for the purpose of discussing personnel appointments, resignations, current litigation matters, special education matters, negotiations, and matters of attorney/client privilege. The matters discussed in executive session shall be made public as soon as the need for confidentiality no longer exists. DISCUSSION: Motion by Mr. Foody, seconded by Mrs. Dwyer to add Hillcrest to Executive Session. VOICE VOTE: All in Favor. MOTION PASSED. VII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Alex Anemone ▪ Monthly Progress toward District/School/Department Goals. Dr. Anemone reviewed the process the Board took to develop the 2017-2018 goals. He reviewed the goals and spoke about how professional development will assist in achieving these goals. Board members asked questions regarding the information presented. ▪ HIB-ITP - EVVRS. Last reporting period 38 investigations. 15 were affirmed as HIB. Training – 78 school program hours. EVVRS – 7 incidents of violence – 0 vandalism, 1 weapon, 2 substance abuse, 15 HIBs. Year-end HIB totals were broken down by school. The next reporting period is after December 31st. ▪ McCormack Field Update - Dr. Anemone provided the following summary of the turf field testing. “The compounds analyzed were either not detected or were detected below the most stringent NJDEP criteria”. ▪ Dr. Anemone discussed the book provided to each administrator entitled, “Good to Great” by Jim Collins. The DAANJ Association will hold a conference in March of 2018, and Mr. Joseph Trentacosta, our Athletic Director will present on the “Good to Great” Athletic Department. VIII. EDUCATION REPORT – Mr. Daniel Novak ▪ Mr. Novak discussed the District is in the process of revising and reviewing our Health Curriculum to see where it can be enhanced. Areas of specific focus are mental wellness and substance awareness. Mr. Trentacosta discussed the formation of a K-12 committee of physical education/health teachers and driver education teachers and staff, to analyze how to address substance awareness in the classroom. Mr. Novak also discussed partnering with the community and local organizations to hold a community substance awareness night, S.A.F.E. co- sponsored by CASA, on November 2, 2017, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Macopin School. S:\BF--JC\Board\Drafts-Finals\Minutes Draft\2017 Minutes\2017_08_22wrm.doc 2 [17-36] Minutes for the Workshop/Regular Meeting of August 22, 2017 IX. SPECIAL REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE – Ms. Barbara Francisco, Board Secretary/ Business Administrator Motion by Mr. Cytowicz, seconded by Mrs. Fritz, to approve the following Board of Education meeting minutes: ▪ July 18, 2017 Workshop/Regular Meeting ▪ July 18, 2017 Executive Session ▪ July 25, 2017 Special/Public Budget Hearing Meeting VOICE VOTE: Mr. Huber Abstained to all All Others in Favor. MOTION PASSED. X. LEGAL REPORT No report was provided. XI. PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. James Foody Mr. Foody hoped everyone enjoyed their summer. Mr. Foody spoke about the Board and district goals in place for 2017-2018. XII. PETITIONS & REQUESTS Petitioners who have requested to speak prior to the meeting will be first with five (5) minutes for each petitioner, for a period of thirty (30) minutes; and then time permitting, other petitions and requests limited to five (5) minutes per petitioner will be allowed, until the thirty (30) minute period transpires. Petitioners speaking during Petitions & Requests are asked to address topics listed in the agenda. All speakers are asked to give their full name, spell their last name, and provide their address. Speakers may not use the names of students during Petitions and Requests. Gaetano Cisternino, Jr., Branchburg, NJ – West Milford High School alumni. Mr. Cisternino spoke about wanting to organize an event for high school students. He would like to talk to students about making choices and to bring awareness of the drug and heroin epidemic in West Milford and the surrounding area. Pamela Jordan – Thanked Mr. Cisternino for his comments. Ms. Jordan commented on substance abuse awareness and reaching children. Motion by Mr. Cytowicz, seconded by Mrs. Dwyer, to close Petitions and Requests. VOICE VOTE: All in Favor. MOTION PASSED. XIII. MOTION BY MR. CYTOWICZ, SECONDED BY MRS. DWYER, TO ADOPT THE AGENDA, INCLUDING HANDCARRY, AS AMENDED. VOICE VOTE: All in Favor. MOTION PASSED. S:\BF--JC\Board\Drafts-Finals\Minutes Draft\2017 Minutes\2017_08_22wrm.doc 3 [17-36] Minutes for the Workshop/Regular Meeting of August 22, 2017 XIV. EDUCATION -_Mrs. Teresa Dwyer, Chairperson Motion by Mrs. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Cytowicz, to approve the following agenda items #1 through #10: DISCUSSION: Mr. Huber had questions regarding item #2. Mr. Novak and Dr. McQuaid responded to them. 1. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIPS for the 2017-2018 school year: SEVENTH GRADE – FAIRVIEW LAKE Purpose of trip: The purpose of this trip is to promote team building and cohesion among our new seventh grade students. Our students come from six different neighborhood elementary schools and this experience aids in understanding and cooperation. This is a social and team- building experience that has proven successful in the past. Also, students are able to receive an “outdoor” education. Location: Stillwater, New Jersey Dates of Trip: November 6 - 8, 2017 Number of students: Approximately 220 Cost of Trip to Students: $227.00 Name of Advisor: Matthew Strianse Number of School Days Missed: 3 Number of Chaperones: Approximately 22 chaperones plus two administrators. NOTE: All transportation and student fees are included in the total cost of the trip. EIGHTH GRADE – WASHINGTON, D.C. and Philadelphia, PA Purpose of trip: This trip is a culminating experience that combines United States history topics, which are included in the 8th grade curriculum, current events, and is also an exceptional social experience. This trip also serves as our eighth grade promotional trip and is available for any interested eighth grader who meets our discipline policy and attendance requirements. Location: Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia Dates of Trip: June 6 - 8, 2018 Number of Students: Approximately 210 Cost of Trip to Students: $660.00 Name of Advisor: Matthew Strianse Number of School Days Missed: 3 Number of Chaperones: Approximately 20 chaperones plus two administrators. NOTE: All transportation and student fees are included in the total cost of the trip. S:\BF--JC\Board\Drafts-Finals\Minutes Draft\2017 Minutes\2017_08_22wrm.doc 4 [17-36] Minutes for the Workshop/Regular Meeting of August 22, 2017 XIV. EDUCATION – Mrs. Dwyer, Chairperson - Continued 2. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following CURRICULUM ADOPTIONS for 2017-2018 school year: ART Art–Lunch – Grade 7/8 Visual Art – Grade 7 Visual Art – Grade 8 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS English 1C Exploring the Mind: Psychology in Literature English 1C Around the World and Across the Centuries: Fiction Grounded in Fact Grade 7 Language and Literature Reader’s Workshop HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE AP Capstone Seminar 8th Grade World History Honors INDUSTRIAL ARTS Principles of Engineering Design MATHEMATICS Pre-Algebra 7 Integrated Mathematics 1 RC Integrated Mathematics 2 RC Integrated Mathematics 3 RC Life Skills Integrated Mathematics 9 Life Skills Integrated Mathematics 10 Life Skills Integrated Mathematics 11 Life Skills Integrated Mathematics 12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH Health – Grade 8 Health – Grade 9 Human Relations I Health – Grade 11 Human Relations II Senior Health SCIENCE Science – Kindergarten Science – Grade One Science – Grade Two Science – Grade Three Science – Grade Four Science – Grade Five Science – Grade Six AP Capstone: Research Chemistry Honors S:\BF--JC\Board\Drafts-Finals\Minutes Draft\2017 Minutes\2017_08_22wrm.doc 5 [17-36] Minutes for the Workshop/Regular Meeting of August 22, 2017 XIV. EDUCATION – Mrs. Dwyer, Chairperson - Continued 2. (Continued) WORLD LANGUAGE Spanish 3 Spanish 3C 3.