Dumont Board of Education October 19, 2017 Regular Meeting

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1 Dumont Board of Education October 19, 2017 Regular Meeting A. Open Public Meeting Act: President Karen Valido 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 September 29, 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 Sandra Fernandez Scott Miller Jeffrey Pollack Absent: Richard Healy John Kohlberger Theresa Riva Karen Valido Kevin Cartotto Emanuele Triggiano Theresa Kelly Approval of Board Minutes: It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve the minutes from September 14, 2017 Work Session and Executive Session and September 28, 2017 Regular meeting and Executive Session 1 and Executive Session 2. Presentation by Dr. Maria Poidomani, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Supervision: Dr. Poidomani presented the attached PowerPoint Presentation regarding the district s performance results from the PARCC standardized test from school year. Dr. Poidomani reviewed the various measurement levels of student performance, the New Jersey Grade Level Performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, the districts grade level performance compared to the state results, and how the results will be utilized to improve the delivery of the curriculum. Communications: None B. Finance: It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve Finance Agenda Items B1-B4. 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the October 31, 2017 bill list in the amount of $4,379,

2 2. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: , the Dumont Board of Education certifies that as of September 30, 2017, after review of the secretary s monthly financial report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A: and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. AND MOVE that the Dumont Board of Education accept the report of the board secretary for the month of September 2017, which are in agreement as indicated below and are available in the board office of the district: Report of the Secretary For the Month Ending September 30, 2017 Beginning Cash Receipts Cash Payments Ending Cash Balance this month this month Cash Balance General Fund $9,315, $4,451, $3,794, $9,973, Special Revenue -55, , , , Capital Projects -789, , Debt Service 750, , , , Total All Funds $9,221, $4,518, $4,102, $9,637, WHEREAS that the Dumont Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, did not receive any bids on October 3, 2017 for the sale of the School Bus Vehicle, that is no longer usable by the district; Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, authorize the Business Administrator to have the vehicle sold for scrap. 4. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting required maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and WHEREAS, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of the Dumont Board of Education are consistent with these requirements, and WHEREAS, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dumont Board of Education hereby authorizes the school business administrator to submit the attached Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for Dumont School District in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Vote was as follows: Yes, Fernandez, Riva, DeWald, Miller, Pollack,Valido Absent: Healy, Kohlberger, Kelly C. Policy & Public Relations: 2

3 5. Discussion: a. HIB Report to the Board as of October 19, 2017: Mr. Triggiano outlined the number of reported cases, number of HIB policy violations, protected categories the violations was against and the discipline and services provided in relation to the violations. b. Policy and Public Relations Addendum Agenda: Mr. Triggiano reviewed the Policy and Public Relations Addendum Agenda Items and reviewed the various componenets of the attached NJQSAC Statement of Assurances and NJQSAC District Performance Review forms for the school year that is being submitted to the County Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Triggiano also reviewed the Graduation Pathway Data and various methods utilized by students to comply with the graduation requirements and the number of students that utilized each method. It was moved by Dr. Pollack, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve Policy and Public Relations Agenda Items C6- C11 and Addendum Items. 6. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the travel expenditures pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 by district employees and board members as listed on Schedule A. 7. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following district policies and regulations (second reading and adoption): Policy & Regulation 5610 Policy 5620 Suspension Expulsion 8. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following district policies and regulations (first reading): Policy 2700 Policy & Regulation 7100 Policy & Regulation 7101 Policy & Regulation 7102 Policy 7130 Policy 7300 Regulation Regulation Regulation Regulation Services to Nonpublic School Students Long-Range Facilities Planning Educational Adequacy of Capital Projects Site Selection and Acquisition School Closing Disposition of Property Disposal of Instructional Property (Abolished) Disposal of Land Disposition of Personal Property Disposition of Federal Property 9. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve and affirm the previous HIB report as of October 12, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with gratitude a donation of a Human Anatomy Study Wheel from Mrs. Karen Valido to Dumont High School, which will be used in the high school Science classes, with an approximate value of $ Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the job description for the position of Special Education Instructional Aide. 3

4 Addendum: 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, review and approve the submission of the NJQSAC Statement of Assurance -School Year Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the report from the graduation by Pathway Data Collection application. 3. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with gratitude a donation of 424 General Mills Box Tops for Education coupons from Northern Valley Adult Day Health Center, Dumont, NJ, for the district s four elementary schools. Vote was as follows: Yes, Pollack, Riva, Fernandez, DeWald, Miller, Valido Absent: Kohlberger, Healy, Kelly It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva, that the Dumont Board of Education open the meeting to public comment. President Valido opened the meeting to the public 7:49 p.m. o Liz Marchesi: Questioned when the Band Room Renovation Project would be completed. Mr. Cartotto noted that the anticipated date is November 10, 2017 and reviewed several issues that delayed the original completion date of October 13, o Maria Barnes: Honiss School Teacher, informed the board that Mrs. Alloco Art Teacher was recently recognized in the Twin Boro News for a Character Education Program that she implemented for students to paint positive messages on rocks during the Week of Respect. o Christalla Papas: Informed the board that the Honiss School Student Government held fundraisers for the victims of the various hurricanes that struck Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico and noted how this global awareness process helped the students. o Lynn Vietri: Informed the board that parents are utilizing Husky Drive as a student drop off for zero period and noted her opinion that this is creating a dangerous situation. o Karen Valido: Board President, informed the public that several board members would be attending the New Jersey School Board Association Convention where they will participate in various professional seminars focused on educational improvements and opportunity. Mrs. Valido also noted that Robert DeWald and Jeffrey Pollack as NJSBA Board Delegate and Legislative Representative respectfully, would be attending several programs over the school year that focus on policy and legislative initiatives that can be made to improve the educational program for our community. 4

5 D. Personnel: There being no further comments from the public it was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education close the meeting to public comment. President Valido closed the meeting to the public at 8:03 p.m. It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Valido that the Dumont Board of Education go into Executive Session for Personnel Matters. President Valido adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m. President Valido reconvened the meeting at 8:14 p.m. It was moved by Dr. Pollack, seconded by Mrs. Valido that the Dumont Board of Education approve Personnel Agenda Items D1-D8 and Addendum Items. 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Mario Fontanella, Custodian (DHS), whose last day in district will be Friday, October 13, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Tommy Balistrieri, Maintenance, effective date to be determined, pending completion of criminal history background check and district paperwork, at Step 1 of the approved Custodial/Maintenance Salary Guide for , pro-rated for time worked. 3. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, appoint Erika Sulich for the position of Band Director (DHS), effective date to be determined, at the approved Extra-Curricular Salary Guide for , pro-rated for time worked. 4. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, in collaboration with Felician University, approve Margaret Cioffi for 15 hours of classroom observation (Selzer) during the school year. 5. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, in collaboration with Gwynedd Mercy University (School of Graduate and Professional Studies) approve Amanda McGarry (Selzer) as a non-paid intern during the school year, commencing January 2, 2018 through June 21, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Steven Zimmerman as Pianist/Choral Accompanist for the school year at the stipend as indicated on Schedule B, pending completion of the criminal history background check and district paperwork. 7. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, rescind the contract of Kara Jonson (DHS) issued on June 8, 2017, and issue a contract to Kara Jonson for the school year, effective September 1, 2017, at BA Step 2 of the Teachers Salary Guide for

6 8. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Frances Cerone as Freshman Class Advisor for the school year, at Step 1 of the Extra Curricular Salary Guide for effective retroactive to September 1, Addendum: 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Any Vasquez as a P/T Bus Driver, effective date to be determined, pending certification. 2. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Stephen Hards as a substitute teacher for the school year, effective date to be determined, pending completion of the criminal history background check and district paperwork. 3. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Daniel Alonso as Assistant Basketball Coach (Freshman) for the school year, effective date to be determined, pending completion of the criminal history background check and district paperwork, at Step 1 of the Coaches Salary Guide for Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, adjust the start date of the leave of absence for Jamie Cornwell, Teacher (Honiss), from October 16, 2017 to October 12, Vote was as follows: Yes, Pollack, Valido, Riva, Fernandez, DeWald, Miller Absent: Kohlberger, Healy, Kelly There being no further Old Business or New Business, it was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Dr. Pollack that the Dumont board of Education adjourn the meeting. President Valido adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Cartotto Board Secretary 6