HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION HILLSDALE, NEW JERSEY WORK SESSION / REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020 GEORGE G. WHITE SCHOOL 5:30 P.M. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION CAFETORIUM 6:00 P.M. (APPROX.) OPEN TO PUBLIC AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Shane Svorec, President and Presiding Officer. 2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG 3. OPENING STATEMENT The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Hillsdale Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted at the Hillsdale Borough Hall, Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Board of Education Office, 32 Ruckman Road, Hillsdale; and sent to the Board’s designated newspapers: The Record and the Ridgewood News on September 15, 2020. This meeting’s agenda has been posted and sent to The Ridgewood News and The Record on November 13, 2020. 4. ROLL CALL Mr. Sal Mrs. Christina Mrs. Nicole Mr. Justin Mrs. Shane Sileo Jennings Klas Saxon Svorec PRESENT ABSENT 2 WORK SESSION/ REGULAR AGENDA NOVEMBER 16, 2020 MEETING 5. MOTION TO MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by_________________, seconded by___________________ to motion to move to Executive Session to discuss exempt matters pertaining to personnel, safety and security, and student matters. Mr. Sal Mrs. Christina Mrs. Nicole Mr. Justin Mrs. Shane Sileo Jennings Klas Saxon Svorec AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAINED 6. MOTION TO ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by_________________, seconded by___________________ to adjourn the Executive Session reconvene to the public meeting. Mr. Sal Mrs. Christina Mrs. Nicole Mr. Justin Mrs. Shane Sileo Jennings Klas Saxon Svorec AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAINED 7. HEARING OF CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS ON AGENDA A person wishing to be heard by the Board shall be recognized by the chairperson. He/she shall then identify himself/herself and proceed with his/her comments as briefly as the subject permits. The chairperson is responsible for the orderly conduct of the meeting and shall rule on such matters as the speaker’s right to address the Board, the time to be allowed for public discussion, the appropriateness of the subject being presented, and the suitability of the time for such a presentation. The Board, as a whole, shall have the final decision in determining the appropriateness of all such rulings. The Board wishes to remind all attendees at its meetings that while it subscribes, without reservation, to the principle of keeping the community completely informed, by policy and law, it cannot allow public discussion of personnel matters. If a matter concerning the staff of the Hillsdale School District is of interest or concern to a resident, the matter should be referred to the responsible Building Principal, Superintendent of Schools or the Board of Education, by either telephone or letter. 3 WORK SESSION/ REGULAR AGENDA NOVEMBER 16, 2020 MEETING 8. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 9. COMMITTEE REPORT • Building and Grounds 10. CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD Board Secretary New Jersey School Vol. XLIV No. 16 Board Notes (Archives) Dated: October 27, 2020 Vol. XLIV No. 15 Dated: October 14, 2020 Vol. XLIV No. 14 Dated: October 6, 2020 11. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES It is recommended that the Board approve the following Board Minutes: October 12, 2020 Work Session / Regular Meeting October 12, 2020 Executive Session I October 12, 2020 Executive Session II Moved by_________________, seconded by___________________ Mr. Sal Mrs. Christina Mrs. Nicole Mr. Justin Mrs. Shane Sileo Jennings Klas Saxon Svorec AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAINED 4 WORK SESSION/ REGULAR AGENDA NOVEMBER 16, 2020 MEETING 12. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS EDUCATION COMMITTEE: SAL SILEO, CHAIRPERSON; CHRISTINA JENNINGS, MEMBER 1E. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY PLAN AND STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE; 2020-2021 It is recommended that the Board approve the School Safety and Security Plan and School Safety and Security Plan Statement of Assurance for the 2020-2021 school year. 2E. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL UNIFORM MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) BETWEEN HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND HILLSDALE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS; 2020-2021 It is recommended that the Board approve the Annual Uniform Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Hillsdale Board of Education and the Hillsdale Law Enforcement Officials for the 2020-2021 school year. 3E. APPROVAL OF HARASSMENT INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING (HIB) SELF- ASSESSMENT GRADE REPORTS; 2019-2020 It is recommended that the Board approve the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Self-Assessment grade reports, as required under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. Moved by_________________, seconded by___________________ Mr. Sal Mrs. Christina Mrs. Nicole Mr. Justin Mrs. Shane Sileo Jennings Klas Saxon Svorec AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAINED 5 WORK SESSION/ REGULAR AGENDA NOVEMBER 16, 2020 MEETING PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: SAL SILEO, CHAIRPERSON; JUSTIN SAXON, MEMBER 1P. APPROVAL TO RESCIND TRANSFER AND CHANGE TO EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL; 2020-2021 It is recommended that the Board rescind the following approvals: NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE Veronica Connor FROM: Hall Monitor / 10/23/2020 Lunch Duty Aides George G. White Schools $72.00 per 180 Minute Day TO: Teacher Aide Rate: $18.00/hour Hours per Day: 5 hours & 40 minutes per day with 40 minute unpaid lunch Mary Kelly Part Time Teacher Aide @ 10/16/2020 George White School 2P. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL HOURS; 2020-2021 It is recommended that the Board approve the additional hours for the following Hall Monitors / Lunch Duty Aides: NAME HOURS RATE DATES Veronica Connor 1 Hour Per Day $24.00 Per Hour October 26, 2020 – November 30, 2020 Joanne Caren 1 Hour Per Day $24.00 Per Hour November 2, 2020 - November 30, 2020 Catherine Manke 2 ½ Hours Per Day $24.00 Per Hour November 2, 2020 - Poki Kritzler November 30, 2020 Lucille Dell Heather Harmon Luliana Hoxha Kristen Lee 6 WORK SESSION/ REGULAR AGENDA NOVEMBER 16, 2020 MEETING PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: SAL SILEO, CHAIRPERSON; JUSTIN SAXON, MEMBER (continued) 3P. APPROVAL OF LEAVE- INSTRUCTIONAL; 2020-2022 It is recommended that the Board approve the leave of Employee ID #4988 as follows: ESTIMATED LEAVE ESTIMATED DATES Maternity related disability paid leave of Effective January 25, 2021 through absence (FMLA) March 9, 2021 Unpaid leave of absence (NJFLA) Effective March 10, 2021 through June 9, 2021 Unpaid personal leave of absence Effective June 10, 2021 through June 17, 2021 and for the 2021/2022 school year. According to Chapter 78, any employee receiving an unpaid Family Leave or FFCRA Leave and not waiving health benefits will be required to pay the Board of Education their regular Chapter 78 contribution. 4P. APPROVAL OF LEAVE- INSTRUCTIONAL; 2020-2021 It is recommended that the Board approve the leave of Employee ID #5109 as follows: LEAVE DATES Paternity related unpaid leave of absence Effective January 4, 2021 through (FMLA/NJFLA) March 26, 2021 According to Chapter 78, any employee receiving an unpaid Family Leave or FFCRA Leave and not waiving health benefits will be required to pay the Board of Education their regular Chapter 78 contribution. 5P. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER AND CHANGE TO EMPLOYMENT STATUS; 2020-2021 It is recommended that the Board approve the following personnel transfer and change for the 2020-2021 school year: NAME FROM TO START DATE Nathaly Cunha Hall Monitor / Teacher Aide 11/2/2020 Lunch Duty Aides Rate: $18.00/hour George G. White Schools Hours per Day: $72.00 per 180 Minute Day 5 hours & 40 minutes per day with 40 minute unpaid lunch 7 WORK SESSION/ REGULAR AGENDA NOVEMBER 16, 2020 MEETING PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: SAL SILEO, CHAIRPERSON; JUSTIN SAXON, MEMBER (continued) 6P. APPROVAL OF TEACHER AIDE; 2020-2021 It is recommended that the Board approve the following teacher aide: NAME POSITION RATE OF HOURS PER DAY START PAY DATE Jennifer Licini Teacher Aide $18.00/hour 5 hours & ** 40 minutes* *With unpaid lunch. **This appointment subject to a criminal background check N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1; 18A:30-17; 18A:6-4.13 for Emergent hiring with applicant attestation; and P.L. 2018 – Chapter 5. 7P. APPROVAL OF CO-CURRICULAR STIPENDS; 2020-2021 It is recommended that the Board approve the following Co-Curricular Stipends: EXTRACURRICULAR PERSONNEL SCHOOL STIPEND STEP ACTIVITY Advisors: Yearbook Stacey Belhumer George G. White $ 858.50 III Jeannette Horning George G. White $ 781.00 II Advisors: Student Council Maria Ferrante Ives George G. White $ 858.50 III Karen Santos George G. White $ 858.50 III Advisors: Newspaper Claudia Bustamante George G. White $ 1717.00 III 8P. APPROVAL OF HOME INSTRUCTORS; 2020-2021 It is recommended that the Board approve the following teachers as a home instructors. Home instruction will continue, as needed, until June 30, 2020 at the rate of $50.00 per hour: TEACHER HOURS PER WEEK STUDENT ID (NOT TO EXCEED) NUMBER Jaclyn Hackett 3 103306 Victoria Church 10 103690 8 WORK SESSION/ REGULAR AGENDA NOVEMBER 16, 2020 MEETING PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: SAL SILEO, CHAIRPERSON; JUSTIN SAXON, MEMBER (continued) 9P. APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTE; 2020-2021 It is recommended that the Board approve the following substitute as noted. NAME SUBSTITUTES Kathryn Gunness Teacher 10P. APPROVAL OF LEAVE – NON INSTRUCTIONAL; 2020-2021 It is recommended that the Board approve the leave of Employee ID #5124 as follows: LEAVE DATES Families First Coronavirus Response Act Effective November 9, 2020 through (FFCRA) Paid Leave November 20, 2020 11P. APPROVAL OF LEAVE – INSTRUCTIONAL; 2020-2021 It is recommended that the Board approve the leave of Employee ID #4904 as follows: LEAVE DATES Families First Coronavirus Response Act Effective November 9, 2020 through (FFCRA) Paid Leave November 16, 2020 12P.