Dumont Public Schools May 21, 2015 Regular Meeting

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1 Dumont Public Schools May 21, 2015 Regular Meeting A. Open Public Meeting Act: President Michael Gluckman convened the public meeting at 7:00 p.m. reading the Open Public Meeting Act: Adequate notice of this meeting was provided as specified in the Open Public Meeting Act. Notice of this meeting was contained in the public legal notice, which was sent to the record on May 4, A notice was also posted outside the office of the Dumont Board of Education in a place reserved for such announcement. Flag Salute took place. In attendance were: Robert DeWald Sandy Fernandez Michael Gluckman William Linder Richard Healy John Kohlberger Theresa Riva Karen Valido Kevin Cartotto Emanuele Triggiano Theresa Kelly Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve the minutes of the May 14, 2015 Work Session/Special Executive Session/Executive Session and May 21, 2015 Regular Meeting/Executive Session. Mr. Cartotto reviewed the finance and addendum items with the board. It was moved by Mrs. Valido, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve the Finance Agenda Items B1-B5 and Addendum Items. B. Finance: 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the bill list for the month of May 2015 in the amount of $4,630, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the April 2015 Appropriation Transfer Report as attached.

2 3. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the report of the board secretary for the month of April 2015 as indicated below and is available in the board office of the district: Report of the Secretary For the Month Ending April 30, 2015 Beginning Cash Receipts Cash Payments Ending Cash Balance this month this month Cash Balance General Fund $6,125, $2,417, $4,296, $4,246, Special Revenue -26, , , , Capital Projects 179, , Debt Service 46, , , Total All Funds $6,324, $2,859, $4,366, $4,817, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the following resolution: RESOLVED: that the Dumont Board of Education desires to enter into shared services agreements and will participate as a full member of the Bergen County Region V Council for Special Education for the school year; does hereby accept, adopt and agree to comply with the Region V Bylaws; designates Emanuele Triggiano, Superintendent, as its representative to Region V; and empowers him to cast all votes and take all other actions necessary to represent its interests in Region V. The Board further approves the joint bidding and transportation agreements for all Dumont students who are transported through Region V; The Board further approves the joint bidding and/or shared services agreement; including but not limited to student evaluations, student therapies and other student support services; The Board further approved the joint bidding and/or shared services for non public school services; and The Board further approves the joint bidding and/or shared services for other services as requested to be provided by Region V component districts on as needed basis. 5. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve lunch prices for the district schools for the school year, as attached. Addendum: 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the following change order to Posylio General Construction, Brooklyn, New York in association with the Honiss School Roof Project: CO # Description Amount POS-H2 Repair damaged concrete roof decking Detected after roof removal at various Locations (500 sq ft.) $ 4, Total $ 4,

3 2. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the following change order to Posylio General Construction, Brooklyn, New York in association with the Dumont High School Roof Project: CO # Description Amount POS-D2 Credit for not replacing vertical leaders off Cafeteria roof. ($ 1,300.00) Rake out and install new caulking at Expansion joints masonry walls. 130 linear feet. $ 3, Total $ 2, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, herewith enroll Dumont High School as a member of the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association to participate in approved interschool athletic programs sponsored by the NJSIAA for the school year. Vote was as follows: Yes Valido, Riva, Fernandez, DeWald, Linder, Gluckman Kohlberger, Healy, Kelly C. Policy & Public Relations: 6. Discussion: a. Summer Homework Assignments: Mr. Triggiano reviewed the summer homework assignments that will be recommended district wide noting the various subject areas and grade levels that will receive assignments. b. End of Year ½ Days: Mr. Triggiano made a recommendation to the board to revise the Student Calendar to reflect that June will now be single session days. Danielle Grob stated her objection to the change as it negatively effects working parent s schedule. The board approved the revision. c. PSE&G: Mr. Triggiano noted that PSE&G informed him that due to construction delays that they will need to extend the occupancy of the high school property to September 30, Mr. Triggiano noted that this will result in the board collecting approximately $87,000 in additional lease fees in accordance with the lease agreement. The board supported extending the lease in accordance with the terms and conditions of the lease agreement. d. Physics 2 AP Course: Mr. Triggiano provided a general overview of the proposed new course offering at the high school level. The board approved the new Physics 2 AP Course offering. 3

4 e. Summer Enrichment: Mr. Triggiano informed the board that the Summer Enrichment enrollment flyer will be sent home on Friday May 22, f. PARCC Update: Mr. Triggiano informed the board that the NJ Department of Education was reducing the length of the time of the test and going to a single session format for the school year. Mr. Triggiano reviewed the Policy & Public Relations Agenda items and Addendum item with the board. It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve the Policy & Public Relations Agenda Items C7-C12 and Addendum Item. 7. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve and affirm the previous HIB Report. 8. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the travel expenditures pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 by district employees as listed on Schedule A. 9. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with gratitude a donation of $606.90, earned to date by Honiss School as participants in the Box Tops for Education Program. 10. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with gratitude a donation of $1,023.10, earned to date by Grant School as participants in the Box Tops for Education Program to be used for student materials. 11. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the Dumont School District s Summer Enrichment Program for 2015 (June 25, 2015-July 23, 2015). 12. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the submission of the application for consideration to participate in the New Jersey Equivalency Evaluation Program for tenured teachers. Addendum: 5. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with gratitude a donation of the following from the Grant School PTO: $ st Grade Trip $ rd Grade Trip $ th Grade Trip Vote was as follows: Yes Fernandez, Riva, Dewald, Linder, Valido, Gluckman Kohlberger, Healy, Kelly 4

5 It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education open the meeting to public comment. President Gluckman opened the meeting to the public at 7:29 p.m. There being no comments from the public it was moved by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by Mr. Gluckman that the Dumont Board of Education close the meeting to public comment. President Gluckman closed the meeting to the public at 7:30 p.m. Committee Reports: NJSBA Delegate, Robert DeWald informed the board of two bylaw changes that were made by the association that moves the election of NJSBA Officers from November to May due to the amount of districts that have moved to a November election format. Mr. DeWald also noted that a resolution to request the state legislature to change the reorganization date for school boards holding November elections from January to November after the election was defeated. It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education go into Executive Session to discuss personnel. President Gluckman adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m. President Gluckman reconvened the meeting at 7:40 p.m. D. Personnel: It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve Personnel Agenda Items D1-D6 and Addendum Items: 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, grant a leave of absence (FMLA) to James Hahn, Teacher (DHS), effective April 24, 2015, end date to be determined. 2. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, grant a leave of absence (FMLA/NJFLA) to Wade Woodbury, Maintenance (Ed. Center), effective retroactive to May 11, 2015 through May 15, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Anne Marie Perrone, Lunch Aide (Selzer), effective retroactive to May 1,

6 4. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, extend the employment of Jeneen Pirrotta, Leave Replacement Teacher (Selzer), effective retroactive to May 11, 2015 through May 15, 2015, at the approved rate of pay. 5. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Richard Kerber as a substitute teacher for the remainder of the school year, effective retroactive to May 8, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the Dumont School District s Summer Enrichment certificated staff, noncertificated staff and volunteers for the 2015 program, effective June 25, 2015 through July 23, 2015 as indicated on Schedule B. Addendum: 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Christie Prepis, Assistant Basketball Coach (Girls Freshman), effective retroactive to May 7, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Craig Leotta, Lead Night Custodian (DHS), effective July 14, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, appoint Michael Thayer to the position of Volunteer Football Coach for the school year, effective May 22, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ James Davidson as Assistant Football Coach (Freshman Step 1) for the school year, pending criminal history background check and completion of district paperwork, at a salary to be determined upon completion of negotiations. 5. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Kevin McKeary as Assistant Soccer Coach (Boys Freshman, Step 1) for the school year, on an emergent basis, pending criminal history background check and completion of district paperwork, at a salary to be determined upon completion of negotiations. 6. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve a leave of absence (FMLA/NJFLA) for Christopher Garbode, Custodian (Honiss/Ed. Center) from June 23, 2015 through July 2,

7 7. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ the following part-time summer student (clerical) employees effective June 22, 2015 through August 28, 2015 (excluding July 3 and 6, 2015), pending completion of district paperwork, at the approved rate of pay: Amanda Eastman (Honiss) Mercedes Vargas (DHS/Selzer/Lincoln) Jonathan Dolan (Grant) Vote was as follows: Yes Fernandez, Riva, DeWald, Linder, Valido, Gluckman Healy, Kelly, Kohlberger It was moved by Mr. Gluckman, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education go into Executive Session for Personnel Discussion and Principal interviews. President Gluckman adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. President Gluckman reconvened the meeting at 10:25 p.m. There being no further Old or New Business, it was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education adjourn the meeting. President Gluckman adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Cartotto Board Secretary 7