HANOVER PARK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA February 8, 2017 A. PERSONNEL 17.373. Teacher Resignation for Retirement Purposes It is recommended that the Board accept the resignation for retirement purposes from Dan Rendine, Hanover Park Guidance Counselor and Department Coordinator, effective July 1, 2017. Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.374. Instructional Aide Resignation It is recommended that the Board accept the resignation from Agnes Minniti, Whippany Park Instructional Aide, effective February 3, 2017. Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.375. 2016-2017 Extra-Pay Resignation It is recommended that the Board accept the following 2016-2017 Extra-Pay resignation effective January 19, 2017: Alec Levine Hanover Park Assistant Cheerleading Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.376. 2016-2017 Extra-Pay Appointments It is recommended that the Board approve the following 2016-2017 Extra-Pay appointments: Carl Sabatino District Assistant Golf Step 1 Erin Shane Hanover Park Assistant Cheerleading Step 1 (prorated January 27, 2017 through March 3, 2017) Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.377. Medical Leave of Absences It is recommended that the Board approve the request of Elizabeth Ditchek, Hanover Park Mathematics Teacher, for a medical leave of absence effective January 23, 2017 through January 27 2017. This absence will run concurrently with FMLA and her accumulated sick days. It is recommended that the Board approve the request of Mona Scotti, Hanover Park Special Education Teacher, for a medical leave of absence effective January 10, 2017 through January 30, 2017. This absence will run concurrently with FMLA and her accumulated sick days. Recommendation: For Board Approval Agenda February 8, 2017 Page 2 of 12 17.378. 2016-2017 Mentor It is recommended that the Board approve the following mentor for a 2016-2017 Provisional Teacher as indicated: Provisional Teacher Mentor Department Whippany Park Michele DeFillippes Melissa Majewski Special Education Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.379. 2016-2017 Site Manager and ScoreBoard/Clock Operators It is recommended that the Board approve the following 2016-2017 Site Manager and ScoreBoard/Clock Operators: Site Manager – Kyle Mednick ScoreBoard/Clock Operators – Anthony Corigliano and Kate Daidone Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.380. 2016-2017 District Substitutes It is recommended that the Board approve the following 2016-2017 District Substitutes: Steven Blake Samantha Mellea Aaron Westbrook Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.381. 2016-2017 Volunteers It is recommended that the Board approve the following 2016-2017 Volunteers: Tier II Sue Apicella Jonathan Kelly Frank Cefalu Edward Klein James Giuliano Charlie Rocco Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.382. Guest Speakers It is recommended that the Board approve Reema Garibian from the East Hanover First Aid Squad to speak to the Hanover Park Health Occupations Students of America club during the month of February 2017 on the importance of first responders. Agenda February 8, 2017 Page 3 of 12 It is recommended that the Board approve James Paska, a Hanover Park graduate in the United States Army, to speak to Hanover Park Physical Education classes during the month of February 2017 to discuss personal responsibilities as adolescent’s transition to adulthood. It is recommended that the Board approve Devon Lee from Savannah College of Art and Design to speak to the Whippany Park Art classes during the month of February 2017 on art careers and portfolio development. It is recommended that the Board approve John Terry, former Whippany Park Art Teacher, to speak to the Whippany Park AP 2D Design/Photography classes during the months of May or June 2017 to discuss his experience with photography and travel. Recommendation: For Board Approval B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 17.383. Individual Instruction It is recommended that the Board approve Student No. 5191145 to be placed on home instruction effective January 30, 2017. It is recommended that the Board approve Student No. 5171080 to be placed on home instruction effective February 13, 2017. It is recommended that the Board approve Student No. 5201340 to be placed on home instruction effective February 1, 2017. Instruction will be done through Brookfield Educational Services at a rate of $30.00 per hour for a maximum of ten hours per week. Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.384. Future Ready Pledge It is recommended that the Board authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the Future Ready Pledge. The Future Ready Pledge, created by the federal government's Office of Educational Technology, affirms the district's commitment to work with students, educators, families, and members of the community to become Future Ready by engaging in a wide range of activities such as: Fostering and leading a culture of digital learning within our schools Helping schools and families transition to high-speed connectivity Empowering educators through professional learning opportunities Accelerating progress toward universal access for all students to quality devices Providing access to quality digital content Offering digital tools to help students and families reach higher Mentoring other districts and helping them transition to digital learning Recommendation: For Board Approval Agenda February 8, 2017 Page 4 of 12 C. POLICY 17.385. Authorization of Travel It is recommended that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1, the Board of Education approve the proposed travel and attendance of board members and/or staff members at the conferences, workshops, meetings etc. as detailed below. Attendance at the specified functions promotes delivery of instruction or furthers efficient operation of the school district and is fiscally prudent. Unless indicated, travel and related expenses for the specified functions is expected to adhere to state guidelines established in Circular A-87 of the New Jersey Office of Management and Budget. Where travel and related expenses for the indicated function is expected to exceed state travel guidelines, the Board finds the specified travel and related expenses to be both necessary and unavoidable. Travel and related expenses for employees have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools. Staff Member Activity Cost Date Peter Talarico, WP English Teacher AP Seminar workshop $1,050.00 June 25-June 30, 2017 Erin Shane, HP Special Ed. Teacher Champions Coaches Clinic $198.00 Feb. 23-Feb. 25, 2017 Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.386. Field Trip Destinations for Structured Learning Experiences It is recommended that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:5.8 the Board of Education approve the following field trip destinations for Structured Learning Experiences: Agway - Morristown Michaels - East Hanover Bed Bath & Beyond Olive Garden - Livingston Best Buy - East Hanover P.C. Richard and Son - Whippany Big Lots - Livingston Retro Fitness - Florham Park DICKS Sporting Goods - East Hanover Staples - Livingston Fresh Market - Livingston Stop and Shop - Morris Plains High Country Ski and Sport - Livingston Taco Bell - East Hanover The Home Depot - East Hanover TGI Fridays - East Hanover Kohls - Morris Plains Toy's R US - Livingston L’Oréal USA - Piscataway Township Trader Joes - Florham Park Market Street Mission Thrift Store - Morristown Walgreens - Florham Park Mack Cali - Temporary Wegmans Corporate Location - Parsippany Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.387. Approval of New Board Policies and a Regulation for First Reading – Attachment No. 1 It is recommended that the Board approve the new Board policies and a regulation for first reading as presented in Attachment No. 1. PR2418 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Students P5330.04 Administering an Opioid Antidote Recommendation: For Board Approval Agenda February 8, 2017 Page 5 of 12 17.388. Approval of Revised Board Policies and Regulations for First Reading – Attachment No. 2 It is recommended that the Board approve the revised Board policies and regulations for first reading as presented in Attachment No. 2. PR1510 Americans with Disabilities Act PR5116 Education of Homeless Children PR8330 Student Records Recommendation: For Board Approval D. STUDENT AFFAIRS 17.389. SAT Preparation Course Teachers It is recommended that the Board approve teachers Anthony Castano, Nick Boccella, Michelle Clark and Gina Castrorao to instruct SAT preparation courses from February 2017 through May 2017 at Hanover Park High School. These evening courses will be offered to students at a rate of $50.00 per course with a minimum enrollment of 15 students. District teachers identified to teach these courses will be paid $600.00 per course. One course consists of three 2-hour sessions. There will be no cost to the district. Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.390. Whippany Park Science Expo It is recommended that the Board approve to permit the Whippany Park Science Department to invite fifth graders from Salem Drive, Mountain View, and Bee Meadow Elementary Schools in Hanover Township to a Science Expo at Whippany Park High School. The Science Expo will be held in the Whippany Park cafeteria from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on May 19, 2017. The Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, and Conceptual Science students will be designing and developing inquiry, problem-based, and hands-on demonstrations of science concepts ranging from ecology, environmental, molecular, and biological sciences. Recommendation: For Board Approval 17.391. Hanover Park and Whippany Park Biology Competition