These minutes have not been formally approved and are subject to change or modification by the Board at a following meeting: June 23, 2014 The Regular Public Meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:10 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2014 by Vice President Diaz in the Board Meeting Room Vice President Diaz 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 roll call six (6) members were present: Vice President Diaz, Ms.Capursi, Ms. Flores, Mr. Patel, Mr. Rosario and Mr. Van Rensalier. President Bustos arrived at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Carrera and Mr. Miller were absent. Report from the Superintendent of School Mr. Munoz reported the following: School #1- Career Fair held on May 23, 2014 Memorial Day Program School #5—Career Day Visits (Stephanie Natera, Social Worker) School #8- On Wednesday, May 28th, Mayor Dr. Blanco, City Business Administrator, Mr. Ricardo Fernandez, and Business and Education Vice President Mr. Richard Diaz was honored for keeping their promise to beautify Pulaski School No. 8 and the surroundings. School #10-Held two (2) assemblies this month--1) Chinese Cultural and 2) World Champion Stunt Bicyclist Report from the Board President President Bustos acknowledged Mr. Shoop valuable service through the years of his employment with the Board of Education. President Bustos extended his best wishes to Mr. Shoop on his retirement. Comments from the Public on Items On and Off the Agenda Ms. Jackie Brown, 266 High St., commented on the hiring practices of African American employees for the district. She is asking the community for their support their organization is scheduled to meet with the African American ministers. Responses: President Bustos thanked her for her comments. Ms. Nilda Pagan, 321 Broadway, expressed she wanted to publicly thank the Board of Education, the Superintendent Office, Ms. Pagan, Asst. Superintendent of Schools and Ms. Goldberg, Asst. Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction for meeting Regular Public Meeting Minutes June 23, 2014 and listening to the parents of the District Parents Advisory Council concerns and they are looking forward to working with the Board. Responses: President Bustos replied thank you. Ms.Brittany Beko, Director for the Boys & Girls Club asked for an update on the second half of the summer program contract. Responses: President Bustos noted the resolution is in the Business and Finance Addenda section. Committee of the Whole – (Personnel Section) Retirements Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends that the following requests for retirement be approved on the dates indicated: Effective Date Name Position of Retirement Zenaida Almario High School 7/1/14 English Department Chair (PC#BJT) Pamela Bonaccolto School No. 8 5/1/14 Elementary Teacher (PC#BVP) Dennis Butkiewicz* Fiscal Specialist 8/1/14 Early Childhood Education (PC#DMO) Lucia Cilento High School 7/1/14 Health Occup./School Nurse (PC#BRR) Sharon Gerald Early Childhood Education 7/1/14 Master Teacher (PC#CRI) Mary Ellen Kowalski School No. 16 9/1/14 Preschool Teacher (PC#CXO) Vicki Meany School No. 3 7/1/14 General Worker (PC#BFV) Michael Stolzenberg High School 7/1/14 Physical Education Teacher (PC#CWX) Note: *Disability Retirement 2 Regular Public Meeting Minutes June 23, 2014 Resignations Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends that the following requests for resignation be approved on the dates indicated: Effective Date Name Position of Resignation Gopika Kapadia Lincoln Middle School 7/1/14 Science Teacher (PC#FOT) Martinez, Wanda Special Services 7/1/14 Speech Correctionist (PC#BKQ) Angela Ramirez School No. 9 7/1/14 Bilingual Social Studies Teacher (PC#FOK) Amended Leave of Absences Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, approves and recommends amending the following request for a leave of absence as indicated: Maternity Name From To Betsy Cruz 5/23/14 – 6/23/14 (with pay) 5/19/14 – 6/13/14 (with pay) School No. 16 6/24/14 – 6/30/14 (without pay) 6/16/14 – 6/30/14 (without pay) Paraprofessional (PC#EES) Note: Original resolution appeared on the March 31, 2014 Regular Public Meeting, resolution No. 6, page 5. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Name From To Marisol Nicholson 4/1/14 -5/30/14 (with pay) 4/1/14 – 6/4/14 (with pay) Business Office Admin. Secretary (PC#ADE) Note: Original resolution appeared on the June 2, 2014 Regular Public Meeting, resolution No. 5, page 3. Personal Name From To Luis Carvajal 5/5/14 – 5/9/14 (without pay) 5/5/14 – 5/9/14 (without pay) Lincoln Middle School General Worker (PC#BEU) Note: Changed from NJFLA because he did not provide supporting documentation for NJ Family Leave Act. Original resolution appeared on the May 12, 2014 Regular Public Meeting, resolution No. 6, page 6. 3 Regular Public Meeting Minutes June 23, 2014 Extension of Leave of Absences Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the following named persons be granted an extension of a leave of absence as indicated: First Extension – Medical Name Position Date(s) Diana Freidinger School No. 1 6/2/14 – 6/30/14 (with pay) Trans. Elem. Teacher (PC#EJP) Second Extension – Medical Name Position Date(s) Jacqueline Kwasnik School No. 3 5/27/14 – 6/30/14 (without Elementary Teacher (PC#BXA) pay) Leave of Absences Mr. Pablo Muñoz, Superintendent of Schools, recommends that the following requests for a leave of absence be approved on the dates indicated: Medical Leaves Name Position Date(s) Francine Brown School No. 11 6/23/14 – 6/30/14 (with pay) Spec. Ed. Teacher (PC#EKI) Doreen Bruce School No. 10 6/17/14 – 6/20/14 (with pay) Technology Coord. (PC#FNG) 6/23/14 – 6/30/14 (without pay) Helena Catena School No. 10 6/25/14 – 6/30/14 (with pay) Spec. Ed. Teacher (PC#ELW) Myron Jackson Lincoln Middle School 7/18/14 – 9/5/14 (without pay) Assistant Custodian (PC#EDG) Karen Oliver-Mack Lincoln Middle School 6/25/14 – 6/30/14 (without Paraprofessional (PC#ALG) pay) Family Leaves Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Name Position Date(s) Esther Alicea School No. 19 5/23/14 – 7/18/14 (or sooner) Admin. Secretary (PC#ECI) (with pay) Eileen Alvarado School No. 1 9/2/14 – 9/26/14 (with pay) Elementary Teacher (PC#DSH) 9/29/14 – 10/31/14 (without pay) 4 Regular Public Meeting Minutes June 23, 2014 Leave of Absences (Continued) Name Position Date(s) Valentina Carleo Lincoln Middle School 6/17/14 – 6/30/14 (without pay) Language Arts Teacher & 9/22/14 – 10/17/14 (with pay) (PC#CQC) Christina Cumiskey Lincoln Middle School 6/2/14 – 10/24/14 (without pay) Health Teacher (PC#CVI) Chestine Donley School No. 9 6/13/14 – 6/17/14 (with pay) Cook Manager (PC#BEC) 6/18/14 – 9/5/14 (without pay) Ann Faranna* School No. 11 5/22/14 – 6/30/14 (without pay) BSI Teacher (PC#BPM) Joan Freeman School No. 11 6/3/14 – 6/17/14 (with pay) Admin. Assistant (PC#ABY) Frances Hitson School No. 3 6/13/14 – 6/30/14 (with pay) BSI Teacher (PC#BON) Myron Jackson Lincoln Middle School 4/24/14 – 7/17/14 (without pay) Assistant Custodian (PC#EDG) Russell Jackson School No. 7 5/21/14 – 6/6/14 (without pay) Assistant Custodian (PC#EFK) Daysi Lopez Preschool No. 3 6/12/14 – 6/17/14 (with pay) Paraprofessional (PC#AJH) 6/18/14 – 6/30/14 (without pay) Jeanette Marin Lincoln Middle School 6/4/14 – 6/30/14 (with pay) Security Aide (PC#DST) Lynne O’Sullivan Lincoln Middle School 6/3/14 – 6/30/14 (with pay) Science Teacher (PC#DBU) Harriet Pinckney- Technology Department 4/25/14 – 6/30/14 (without pay) Pierson** Network Manager Constance Ravo High School 6/9/14 – 7/7/14 (with pay) Admin. Secretary (PC#ACE) 7/8/14 – 7/18/14 (without pay) Paul Reid, Jr. School No. 7 5/28/14 – 6/30/14 (without pay) Spec. Ed. Teacher (PC#EMZ) Martha Tavarez School No. 7 6/20/14 – 6/30/14 (with pay) General Worker (PC#BGN) Katherine Ycaza Lincoln Middle School 9/29/14 – 11/21/14 (with pay) Spec. Ed. Teacher (PC#DTP) Note: *Original resolution appeared on the June 2, 2014 Regular Public Meeting, resolution No. 5, page 2 **Original resolution appeared on the May 12, 2014 Regular Public Meeting, resolution No. 6, page 5 5 Regular Public Meeting Minutes June 23, 2014 Leave of Absences (Continued) New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) Name Position Date(s) Eileen Alvarado School No. 1 11/3/14 – 12/19/14 (without pay) Elementary Teacher (PCDSH) Jorge Canarte School No. 16 6/17/14 – 6/23/14 (with pay) Security Aide (PC#DSV) 6/24/14 – 6/30/14 (without pay) Valentina Carleo Lincoln Middle School 10/20/14 – 12/22/14 (without Language Arts Teacher pay) (PC#CQC) Christina Cumiskey Lincoln Middle School 10/27/14 – 12/31/14 (without Health Teacher (PC#CVI) pay) Sonia Jarrin Preschool No. 6 6/2/14 – 6/10/14 (with pay) Paraprofessional (PC#AJK) Carmen Soto School No.