REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 29, 2019 BOARD OF EDUCATION Ridgewood, New Jersey July 29, 2019 Education Center Regular Public Meeting 5:00 p.m. AGENDA * * * * * MEETING REGULATIONS At all regular meetings, two opportunities are provided for citizens to make comments. The public comment periods will be scheduled after presentations and approximately 5:30 p.m. or just prior to the end of the meeting, whichever occurs first. The first opportunity may be limited by the presiding officer to conclude at about 6:00 p.m. in order for the Board to continue with its scheduled agenda. The second opportunity will occur at about 6:30 p.m. at the discretion of the presiding officer taking into consideration a break point in the agenda. At every opportunity for public comment, citizens are invited to comment on subjects on the agenda or general topics. At the discretion of the presiding officer, public comments may be permitted at other times. Please remember this is a public meeting. Anything you say will be a public record. As a result, pursuant to law, the Board of Education cannot respond to you publicly concerning certain matters, such as those regarding an individual student or personnel. If there is a matter that you wish to remain private concerning personnel or students, please contact the Superintendent’s Office. Public comment periods shall also be governed by the following rules: 1. Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise, sign in, and state their names and addresses. 2. Each speaker shall be limited to four minutes. The Board Recorder will note the time. A speaker who has not finished in the allotted time will be directed by the presiding officer to summarize quickly and relinquish the floor within 30 seconds (Ref: Bylaw 0167). 3. Comments shall be limited to issues. If personal remarks or discourteous statements are made, the presiding officer shall require the speaker to stop. 4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer, no participant may address or question Board members individually. 5. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. 6. Questions requiring investigation shall be referred by the Board to the Superintendent’s Office for consideration and later response. A participant may be asked to submit such questions in written format. Mission Statement The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potential to become lifelong learners and productive, responsible citizens. 1 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 29, 2019 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Ms. Smith Wilson II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ms. Smith Wilson III. OPENING STATEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER Ms. Smith Wilson IV. PRESENTATIONS Ms. Smith Wilson A. RESOLUTION HONORING CHRISTINA KRAUSS Dr. Fishbein The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following resolution: WHEREAS, Christina Krauss has served as a trustee of the Ridgewood Board of Education for eight years of service to the community, staff, administration, and most importantly, the students of the Ridgewood Public Schools; and WHEREAS, during her tenure on the Board, Christina Krauss was a member of the Calendar, Communications, Facilities, and JRC Committees, as well as a member of the Ad Hoc Committee for the Ashby Award; WHEREAS, Christina Krauss served as Liaison to Federated, the Ridgewood Community School Advisory, RAHP, and alternate Liaison to the Safety Committee; and WHEREAS, Christina Krauss has been a strong opponent against state-imposed mandates, and a strong advocate for keeping the budget increase under 2%, retaining the community’s right to vote on the school budget, giving back to the taxpayers whenever possible; and who was never afraid of being the ‘lone’ no vote regarding these issues; and WHEREAS, Christina Krauss has seen her two children successfully educated in the Ridgewood Public Schools; and WHEREAS, the Ridgewood Board of Education accepts, with regret, Christina Krauss’ resignation; and WHEREAS, that as Christina Krauss completes her tenure and leaves her formal services to our schools, we express the hope that she will continue to remember us fondly, visit us, and share with us, whenever possible, her experience, knowledge and delicious baked desserts; and WHEREAS, the Board and district are proud of the accomplishments the district has made during her tenure, Christina Krauss has earned a heartfelt thank you and goodbye, and the Board and district wish her and her family well in their future endeavors; now, therefore, be it 2 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 29, 2019 Resolved, that this resolution be entered into the official minutes of the Board of Education meeting held on the 29th day of July, 2019. B. TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS Dr. Fishbein • Business Administrator Antoinette Kelly C. QSAC Dr. Fishbein • Dr. Fishbein V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Ms. Smith Wilson VI. CONSENT ITEMS Dr. Fishbein A. ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES Dr. Fishbein The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Attendance at Conferences, as listed on Attachment A. B. ADMINISTRATION Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: First Reading of New Policy Dr. Fishbein The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the first reading of the new policy listed below, in accordance with Bylaw 0131. Policy 2330.1 Extra Credit, as listed on Attachment B ii. Approval: QSAC Switch from Bergen County Cohort 3 to Dr. Fishbein Bergen County Cohort 1 The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves switching from the Bergen County QSAC Cohort 3 to the Bergen County QSAC Cohort 1, effective immediately. As a member of the Bergen County QSAC Cohort 1, the district will undergo QSAC Monitoring during the 2019-2020 school year. iii. Approval : 2019 -2020 Memorandum of Agreement Between Dr. Fishbein the Ridgewood Board of Education and the Bergen County Special Services School District for a Suspension Alternative Program (SAP) The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2019-2020 Memorandum of Agreement between the Ridgewood Board of Education and the Bergen County Special Services School District for a Suspension Alternative Program (SAP). This program provides the district five weeks of SAP services per school year, at a fee of $750 ($100 increase from last year). 3 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 29, 2019 Services requested beyond the five weeks will be billed at $125 per week ($25 increase from last year). The Board has received background information. iv. Approval : 2018 - 2019 Completed Superintendent Merit Goals Dr. Fishbein for Payment The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2018-2019 Completed Superintendent Merit Goals for payment to be submitted to the Interim Executive County Superintendent of Schools. Goal 1: Stigma Free Presence o 3.33% - $6,984 Goal 2: PLC High Performing o 2.5% - $5,243 Goal 3: Social Media – District Promotion: Digital Citizenship, Mental Health, Information o 3.33% - $6,984 Goal 4: BOE Dashboard of Important Data for Board of Education o 3.33% - $6,984 Goal 5: School Security Specialist Certification o 2.5% - $5,243 C. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Dr. Fishbein i. Approval: Field Trips Dr. Fishbein The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves field trips as listed on Attachment C. ii. Approval: Professional Development Proposal from Dr. Fishbein Jennifer L. Goeke, Ph.D. The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a professional development proposal from Jennifer L. Goeke, Ph.D., “High Quality IEP Development: From PLAAFP to Goals,” during the 2019-2020 school year, in the amount of $2,625. The Board has received background information. iii. Approval : Professional Development Agreement with Dr. Fishbein Dataspire Education & Evaluation LLC The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a professional development agreement with Dataspire Education & Evaluation LLC, “Integrating Data Into Teaching & Learning in Science,” for Grades 6-12 science and special education teachers, during the 2019-2020 school year, in the amount of $2,075. 4 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JULY 29, 2019 The Board has received background information. iv. Approval : Professional Development Agreement with Dr. Fishbein Rachel Brusky The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a professional development agreement with Rachel Brusky to provide training for the Visual Arts Instructors at Ridgewood High School on November 6, 2019, in the amount of $1,100. The Board has received background information. v. Approval: Contracts with the State of NJ Department of Dr. Fishbein Human Services, Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, for the 2019-2020 School Year The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves contracts with the State of NJ Department of Human Services, Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, for six students, for the 2019-2020 school