MADISON BOARD OF EDUCATION Leslie Lajewski, Board President Mark Schwarz, Superintendent of Schools Heather Reddy, Vice President Eulalia Gillis, Acting Board Secretary PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES The Public Meeting of the Madison Board of Education, Morris County, New Jersey, was called to order by President Lajewski at 7:00 p.m. on May 14, 2019 in the Alice Perlaw Library Media Center of Madison High School, Ridgedale Avenue, Madison, NJ 1. CALL TO ORDER: Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Leslie Lajewski, President Heather Reddy, Vice-President, 7:52 p.m. Sarah Fischer Also Present: Johanna Habib 7:03 p.m. Mark Schwarz, Superintendent David Irwin, 7:03 p.m. Eulalia Gillis, Assistant Business Administrator Thomas Piskula 7:03 p.m. Isabel Machado, Board Attorney Pamela Yousey Frank Santora, Assistant Superintendent Pupil Services Abi Singh, Harding Representative 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Moved by Sarah Fischer, seconded by Pamela Yousey, to approve as follows: Resolved: that the Board of Education move into closed executive session for the purpose of discussing confidential student and personnel matters. It is anticipated that the Board will be in closed session for 0.5 hour and action may be taken in public session afterward. Discussion conducted in closed executive session shall be disclosed to the public to the extent permitted by law that making such matters public shall not be inconsistent with the Open Public Meeting Act. VOICE VOTE: 7-0 Time: 7:04 p.m. 3. RECONVENE TO PUBLIC SESSION Time: 7:49 p.m. 4. FLAG SALUTE 5. NOTICE OF MEETING In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of New Jersey, 1975, notice of this meeting has been sent to the Madison Eagle, the Daily Record and has been posted in the Board of Education Office, the Borough Hall, the Madison Railroad Station, the YMCA, the Madison Library, all school buildings and on the district’s website. The public is invited to attend. This evening's meeting constitutes an official Public Meeting of the Board of Education. Action may be taken. If needed, the Board will convene into Executive Session to discuss matters permitted pursuant to NJSA 10:4-12. Upon conclusion of the Executive Session, the Board will return to Regular Session at which time public action may be taken. Page 1 of 19 Meeting Agenda Madison Board of Education 5/14/2019 6. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Leslie Lajewski, President Heather Reddy, Vice-President Sarah Fischer Also Present: Johanna Habib Mark Schwarz, Superintendent David Irwin Eulalia Gillis, Assistant Business Administrator Thomas Piskula Isabel Machado, Board Attorney Pamela Yousey Frank Santora, Assistant Superintendent Pupil Services Abi Singh, Harding Representative 7. REPORT OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT – Mrs. Lajewski noted that the recording of the April 25, 2019 meeting is now available. 8. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The meeting was open to the public at 7:55 p.m. There were no comments. 9. SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Superintendent Report - Mr. Schwarz thanked the Madison Education Foundation (MEF) for their sponsorship of the 5K. Mr. Schwarz honored Karen Woo with the leadership award. Mr. Schwarz noted that there is a dinner to honor retirees on May 9th. Mr. Schwarz thanked all the parents and students who took the time to participate in the survey. Mr. Schwarz introduced Christine Internicola, presented for Assistant Vice Principal at the High School. b. Education Report – Mr. Ross noted that the Madison High School Production of “Brightstar” received 11 Papermill Playhouse Rising Awards. c. Technology Report – Mr. LaPierre noted that NJSLA testing is going well and NJSmart reporting continues into August. Mr. LaPierre is working with the High School and Junior School on graduation preparations. Mr. LaPierre also reported that the calendar has been updated and all the schools are color coded so all activities can be seen. Mr. LaPierre also noted that video recording and Board Software will be available for training over the summer. d. Facilities Report – Mr. Zulla reported that the High School Auditorium has a temporary electrical supply ready for Megapalooza. Mr. Zulla also reported that the High School locker room project asbestos abatement phase 1 is completed and bathroom renovations are getting reviewed. Mr. Zulla commented that there is no money allocated for Air Conditioning this school year. Air conditioning will be provided for students with special needs over the summer and classrooms will be monitored over the summer. e. Finance Report 10. EDUCATION AGENDA – Discussion Items a. Education Committee Report b. 2020-21 School Calendar Priorities 11. EDUCATION AGENDA – Action Items Page 2 of 19 Meeting Agenda Madison Board of Education 5/14/2019 Moved by Heather Reddy, seconded by Pamela Yousey, at the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the following: a-f a. Travel Approve the school district travel b. Field Trips Approve school field trips: # of Class/ Cost/ Sch Gr. Field Trip Date Location Trans. Students Group Student Grade 7 CAS - MJS advisory students to 6/5/19 MJS 7 14 Advisory visit CAS to post inspirational (rain date Madison, NJ Walking trip $0 Class quotes throughout school 6/12/19) Physics Rockaway, MHS 9-12 12 Morris Knolls High School 5/29/19 District Bus $0 Team NJ Spring MHS 9-12 35 Paper Mill Playhouse 6/4/19 Millburn, NJ District Bus $0 Musical AP Kitchell Pond 6/12/19 Biology Morristown, MHS 11/12 30 (shuttling between school and (revised District Bus 40 Periods NJ pond during double lab periods) date) 5 & 7 c. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report Approve the following HIB reports: # Investigation Number Unconfirmed/Confirmed 1 MJS 1819:05 Confirmed 2 MJS 1819:06 Unconfirmed 3 MJS 1819:07 Unconfirmed 4 MJS 1819:08 Unconfirmed 5 MJS 1819:09 Confirmed 6 CAS 1819:01 Confirmed 7 KRS 1819:07 Confirmed 8 KRS 1819:08 Confirmed 9 KRS 1819:10 Confirmed 10 TJS 1819:01 Confirmed Page 3 of 19 Meeting Agenda Madison Board of Education 5/14/2019 Mr. Schwarz recommended item c.1 be withdrawn and excluded from consent vote. d. MHS Bridge Programs Approve the Bridge to Algebra 1 and Bridge to English 9 support programs at Madison High School for summer 2019, paid through Title I funds. e. ESL Summer Program Approve the ESL Summer Program for academic support for summer 2019, paid through Title III funds. f. MJS Academic Support Program Approve the Academic Support program at Madison Junior School for summer 2019, paid through Title I funds. ROLL CALL: 8-0 12. HUMAN RESOURCES AGENDA – Discussion Items a. Human Resources Committee Report b. Retirees The Madison Board of Education accepts with regret the retirement of Anne Wessel Dwyer (14 years of service), Eulalia Gillis (3 years of service), Belinda Pinckney (25 years of service) and Kate Gebstaedt (20 years of service). On behalf of the Madison Public School community, we thank each of you for your commitment to our students. We wish you the happiest and most fulfilling future possible. 13. HUMAN RESOURCES AGENDA – Action Items Moved by Heather Reddy, seconded by Sarah Fischer, at the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the following: a-g a. Retirements/Resignations Approve the following retirements and resignations: # Action Name Position Location Effective Date 1 Resignation Nicholas Bellanich Science Teacher MJS 7/1/19 2 Resignation Lori Lubieski-Hutmaker Assistant Principal MJS 7/1/19 3 Resignation Karen McCarthy Special Education Teacher MJS 7/1/19 4 Resignation Sarah Mundhenk Math Teacher MHS 7/1/19 5 Resignation Mohamed Soliman Custodian/Maintenance CAS 6/1/19 6 Resignation Erica Tavaglione School Counselor KRS 7/1/19 7 Resignation Benedicte Thieberger-Kittinger French Teacher MHS 7/1/19 Page 4 of 19 Meeting Agenda Madison Board of Education 5/14/2019 8 Retirement Kate Gebstaedt Art Teacher MJS 7/1/19 9 Retirement Eulalia Gillis Acting Business Administrator Central Office 10/1/19 10 Retirement Belinda Pinckney Payroll and Benefits Secretary Central Office 10/1/19 11 Retirement Anne Wessel Dwyer English Teacher MHS 7/1/19 b. New Hires and Other Personnel Actions Approve the following new hires and other personnel actions: Replacing/ Effective # Action Name Position Location Salary/Rate Account # New Dates 11-000-240-103 Christine Assistant 7/1/19 to (60%) 1 New Hire New Position MHS $129,000 Internicola Principal 6/30/20 11-000-221-101 (40%) Day 1-20: Leave $100 per day; Krista Replacement 5/22/19 to 2 New Hire Caitlin Manley CAS Day 21+: BA/1 11-120-100-101 Mennella Teacher 6/21/19 $53,083 Grade 3 (to be prorated) TA/3 Desiree Teacher Desiree 5/28/19 to 3 Reappoint CAS $24,915 11-000-217-100 Sommerville Assistant Sommerville 6/21/19 (to be prorated) Step Megan Teacher of 8/28/19 to MA/6 4 Barbara Neto MHS 11-140-100-101 Correction Ehrenfeld Spanish 6/30/20 $61,293 c. Additional Compensation Approve additional compensation: # Staff Name Type of Work Dates Cost/hr Total Hours Total Pay Assist Student #2197296133 at after not to exceed 1 Richard Hagens 6/5/19 $16.49 1 school extracurricular $16.49 Green Team activity Chaperone for Mega not to exceed 2 Hector Martinez 5/18/19 $46 6 Musicpalooza $276 Chaperone for Mega not to exceed 3 Anthony Cyrana 5/18/19 $46 6 Musicpalooza $276 Chaperone for Mega not to exceed 4 Jason Izsa 5/18/19 $46 6 Musicpalooza $276 Chaperone for Mega not to exceed 5 Kelley DeRosa 5/18/19 $46 6 Musicpalooza $276 Page 5 of 19 Meeting Agenda Madison Board of Education 5/14/2019 Home Instruction for 4/26/19 to not to exceed 6 Silvana Berardo $46 2 hours per