HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION HILLSDALE, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC HEARING/ REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 GEORGE G. WHITE SCHOOL 5:00P.M. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION MEDIA CENTER 5:30 P.M. (APPROX.) OPEN TO PUBLIC AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn, President and Presiding Officer. 2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG 3. OPENINGSTATEMENT 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 A venue, 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 AprilS, 2019. This meeting's agenda has been posted and sent to The Ridgewood News and The Record on Aprill8, 2019. 4. ROLLCALL Mrs. Shane Mr. Sal Mrs. Christina Mrs. Nicole Mrs. Kathleen Svorec Sileo Jennings Klas O'Flynn PRESENT ABSENT 2 PUBLIC HEARING/ AGENDA APRIL 29,2019 REGULAR 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, HIB, and student matters. Mrs. Shane Mr. Sal Mrs. Christina Mrs. Nicole Mrs. Kathleen Svorec Sileo Jennings Klas O'Flynn AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAINED 6. MOTION TO ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by seconded by________ to adjourn the Executive Session and convene to the Public Hearing on the budget. Mrs. Shane Mr. Sal Mrs. Christina Mrs. Nicole Mrs. Kathleen Svorec Sileo Jennings Klas O'Flynn AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAINED 7. PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED 2019-2020 BUDGET 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ON PROPOSED 2019-2020 BUDGET 3 PUBLIC HEARING/ AGENDA APRIL 29,2019 REGULAR MEETING 9. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Moved by seconded by________ to close the Public Hearing on the budget and convene to the Regular Meeting. Mrs. Shane Mr. Sal Mrs. Christina Mrs. Nicole Mrs. Kathleen Svorec Sileo Jennings Klas O'Flynn AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAINED 10. 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. 11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 12. CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD Board Secretary New Jersey School Vol. XLII No. 33 Board Notes (Archives) Dated: March 26, 2019 Vol. XLII No. 32 Dated: March 19, 2019 Vol. XLII No. 31 Dated: March 12,2019 Vol. XLII No. 30 Dated: March 5, 2019 4 PUBLIC HEARING/ AGENDA APRIL 29,2019 REGULAR MEETING 13. ADOPTION OF MEETING SCHEDULE It is recommended that the Hillsdale Board of Education adopt the attached meeting schedule for the 2019-2020 school year for posting in the three schools, Hillsdale Library, Hillsdale Municipal Building and newspapers. Moved by______ __J seconded by_______ _ Mrs. Shane Mr. Sal Mrs. Christina Mrs. Nicole Mrs. Kathleen Svorec Sileo Jennings Klas O'Flynn AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAINED 14. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES It is recommended that the Board approve the following Board Minutes: March 18, 2019 Executive Session Meeting March 18, 2019 Regular Meeting/ Approval of Tentative Budget Meeting Moved by_______ _, seconded by_______ _ Mrs. Shane Mr. Sal Mrs. Christina Mrs. Nicole Mrs. Kathleen Svorec Sileo Jennings Klas O'Flynn AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAINED 5 PUBLIC HEARING/ AGENDA APRIL 29,2019 REGULAR MEETING 15. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS EDUCATION COMMITTEE: SAL SILEO, CHAIRPERSON; CHRISTINA JENNINGS, MEMBER 1E. APPROVAL OF REVISED FIELD TRIP LIST; 2018-2019 It is recommended that the Board approve the following locations to be included on our field trip list. NAME LOCATION Hard Rock Cafe NewYork, NY High Exposure Northvale, NJ Old Mill Pool Woodcliff Lake, NJ ' The Gagasphere Waldwick, NJ Washington Township Cinemas Washington Township, NJ 2E. APPROVAL OF ACE PROGRAM: 2019-2020 It is recommended that the Board approve the A.C.E. Before and After School Program, between the River Vale Educational Fund, Inc. and the Hillsdale Board of Education for the 2019-2020 school year. The Hillsdale Board of Education also authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to execute a contract and any other documents necessary to effectuate the terms of this resolution. 3E. APPROVAL OF END OF SCHOOL CALENDAR REVISIONS; 2018-2019 (attachment) It is recommended that the Board approve the revisions to the 2018-2019 school calendar as follows: CALENDAR REVISION SCHOOL DATE (S) One session days/ Ann Blanche Smith June 17-19,2019 Early dismissal for students George G. White (Monday- Wednesday) One session days/ Meadowbrook June 17- 20, 2019 Early dismissal for students .{Monday - Thursday) Final Day Of School / Ann Blanche Smith June 19,2019 Students and Teachers George G. White (Wednesday) Final Day Of School / Meadowbrook June 20, 2019 (Thursday) Students and Teachers 6 PUBLIC HEARING/ AGENDA APRIL 29,2019 REGULAR MEETING EDUCATION COMMITTEE: SAL SILEO, CHAIRPERSON; CHRISTINA JENNINGS, MEMBER 4E. APPROVAL OF GRADUATION DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION; 2019 It is recommended that the Board approve the eighth grade graduation date of Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 5:30pm on the George G. White field or in the auditorium of Pascack Valley High School in the event of inclement weather. 5E. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CELEBRATING TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK; 2018-2019 It is recommended that the Board approve the following resolution in honor of teacher appreciation week. WHEREAS, the Hillsdale School District employs more than 130 teachers; WHEREAS, teachers mold children through guidance and education; WHEREAS, teachers encounter students of widely differing backgrounds and who face myriad daily challenges; WHEREAS, the future of Hillsdale, the State of New Jersey, and the United States depends on providing quality education to all students, regardless of background or challenges; WHEREAS, teachers spend untold hours and resources preparing lessons, evaluating progress, counseling and coaching students, educating, and performing service to our community; WHEREAS, teachers work tirelessly to open children's minds to ideas, knowledge, and dreams; WHEREAS, teachers fill roles as listeners, explorers, role models, motivators, and mentors; WHEREAS, teachers continue to influence students long after school days are completed; WHEREAS, teachers are to be afforded high public esteem, reflecting the value our community places on public education; and WHEREAS, it is paramount teachers be recognized for their dedication and commitment to educating our students. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that we celebrate May 6-10,2019, as National Teacher appreciation Week and Tuesday, May 7th as Teacher Appreciation Day, and that we express our gratitude for the untiring efforts and actions of Hillsdale teachers in educating and guiding our children 7 PUBLIC HEARING/ AGENDA APRIL 29, 2019 REGULAR MEETING EDUCATION COMMITTEE: SAL SILEO, CHAIRPERSON; CHRISTINA JENNINGS, MEMBER (continued) 6E. APPROVAL OF LEGAL AGREEMENT; 2018-2019 It is recommended that the Board approve the legal agreement between the Board and parents of a student which will reimburse services for three hours per week at $80.00/hour. 7E. APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF FY2019 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT (ESEA) GRANT FUNDS; 2018-2019 It is recommended that the Board approve the use of FY2019 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Grant funds for the following: ESEA VENDOR AMOUNT FY2019 TITLE & SCHOOL Ann Blanche Smith Title II Wilson Language Training Corp. $1,227.20 Meadowbrook Title II Ann Blanche Smith Title II Heinemann $2,181.05 Meadowbrook Title II George White Title II Ann Blanche Smith Title I Casey & Kirsch Publishers $200.00 Ann Blanche Smith Title II Institute for Learning $2,187.00 George White Title II Ann Blanche Smith Title II Bergen County ETTC $500.00 Meadowbrook Title II Ann Blanche Smith Title I Institute for Multi-Sensory Education $450.45 Moved by______ __, seconded by_______ _ Mrs. Shane Mr. Sal Mrs. Christina Mrs. Nicole Mrs. Kathleen Svorec Sileo Jennings Klas O'Flynn AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAINED 8 PUBLIC HEARING/ AGENDA APRIL 29, 2019 REGULAR MEETING PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; SHANE SVOREC, CHAIRPERSON SAL SILEO, MEMBER 1P. APPROVAL OF REVISED CHILD REARING LEAVE; 2018-2019 It is recommended that the Board approve the revised maternity related disability paid leave of absence (FMLA) of Jessica Allen effective March 13,2019 through April 12,2019, and the unpaid leave of absence (NJFLA) effective April13, 2019 through June 21, 2019 (exclusive of April break) According to Chapter 78, all employees receiving Family Leave and not waiving health benefits must pay the Board of Education either the higher amount of either the insurance premium or 1.5% of their salary.