MINUTES Peter J. Zangari Jr., Patricia Inaugurato, Vincent Strumolo, Joseph Longo, William Freda and Jeanne Lombardi

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1 BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION, BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING: July 16, :00 PM LOCATION: BELLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 100 Passaic Avenue Belleville, New Jersey MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS EXCUSED: ALSO PRESENT: Peter J. Zangari Jr., Patricia Inaugurato, Vincent Strumolo, Joseph Longo, William Freda and Jeanne Lombardi John Rivera Joseph Picardo, Superintendent Susan Grillo, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Anthony D Achille, Interim Board Secretary/Business Administrator Alfonse DeMeo, Board Counsel The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the president of the Board of Education, Mr. Zangari. Mr. Zangari called for the flag salute and for a moment of silent thought and reflection after which he stated that the meeting had been posted and announced in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L Roll Call of Board: All present Approval of Minutes: Public Business Meeting June 18, 2012 Items presented by Administration: Superintendent s Report o Athletes/Coach of the Year Recognition: Mr. D Elia recognized the very best of Belleville Coach Aiello received a plaque Athletes of the year: Chris Bono and Daniel Giangrande o Athletic Hall of Fame Recognition Announcement : Mr. Yanuzzi reported that the Induction will be held September 19, 2012 at the Chandelier. o June 2012 Enrollment report Curriculum & Instruction Director s Report Race to Top Grant : $69,000 Perkins Grant: $49,000 Business Administrator s Report Items, Remarks and Committee Reports presented by Board Members. Mr. Strumolo: Thank you to Coach Paul Aiello Mrs. Lombardi: Congratulations to Paul Aiello, Daniel Giangrande and Chris Bono. Mrs. Inaugurato: Congratulations to Paul Aiello, Daniel Giangrande and Chris Bono. Moved by Mr. Longo, seconded by Mrs. Inaugurato, the Board passed the motion to open the public comments by a vote of 7-0. Remarks by Citizens (Public Participation): Santos Martinez: Building policy. Concerns with handling of Bullying Issues

2 Moved by Mr. Longo, seconded by Mr. Freda, the Board passed the motion to close the public comments by a vote of 7-0. The board then moved into the following resolutions: A. PERSONNEL: Moved by Mr. Longo, seconded by Mrs. Inaugurato, the Board passed the following resolutions A1-A16 by a roll call vote of with Mr. Strumolo taking no part. 1. Approve employment of the following substitutes for inclusion on the district substitute list dated July 16, 2012 subject to emergency hiring of Board of Education employees as per the New Jersey State Criminal History Review procedures: Substitute Teacher Substitute Secretary Substitute Paraprofessional Substitute Custodian Johnson, Jewann Wujciak, Clara Bradley, Melissa Cromey, Michael Reyes, Stephanie Walsh, Cynthia 2. Grant to Charlene Del Grande, Elementary School Teacher, School Eight, Grade 6, a Family Leave of Absence commencing September 1, 2012 through November 23, 2012 and a Child Rearing Leave of Absence commencing November 26, 2012 through January 31, (Position Control# AGL, Job Code 1001G) 3. Accept the resignation of AnnMarie Miedler, Teacher of Social Studies, High School, effective July 1, (Position Control # AKU, Job Code 2302G) 4. Accept the resignation of Sarah Cosenza, School Social Worker, Special Services, effective July 1, (Position Control # ABH, Job Code 3117G) 5. Approve salary for personnel listed below to include adjusted longevity: Name Date Salary Longevity/Stipend Adjusted Total Joseph Domenick (20 years) 8/1/2012 $54,415 $1,800 $56, Approve additional secretarial hours, two weeks prior to start of school in September 2012, for Margaretann Lelinho, High School, in preparation for ID processing and July/August bookkeeping. 7. Approve additional secretarial hours for Carmel Romano, Middle School, commencing July 9-20, 2012 and August 20-31, 2012, in preparation for transferring students/report cards/scheduling. 8. Approve additional summer hours for the Middle/High School Counselors in preparation for scheduling conflicts and transfer students. Moved by Mr. Longo, seconded by Mrs. Inaugurato, the Board passed the motion to revise A9 to only include Fall Sports and table the Winter and Spring sports by a vote of with Mr. Strumolo taking no part. 9. Approve the following recommendations for the fall coaches/volunteers: Head Coaching Positions-Fall Jennifer Caputo Cheerleading Scott Herman Boys Cross-Country Jaclyn Feola Girls Cross-Country 2

3 Leonard Marino Lois Johansen Cameron Parke John Dubuque John Spina Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Girls Tennis Football Girls Volleyball Assistant Coaching Positions-Fall Christine Caputo Cheerleading Christopher Donlon Football Herman Gonzalez Football Kenneth Mavin Football Nicholas Kacmarcik Football Christopher Michele Football Philip Lensi Football Paul Aiello Girls Tennis Michael Gaccione Boys Soccer Carlos Goncalves Girls Soccer Lida Havel Girls Volleyball Nick Marino Volunteer Assistant Boys Soccer Coach 10. Approve the Employment Contract for Anthony D Achille, Interim Board Secretary/Business Administrator, commencing July 1, 2012 through December 31, (Contract to follow in minutes) 11. Approve the voluntary transfer of Melissa Guinta, Teacher of ESL, School Four, to Teacher of ESL, School Eight, effective September 1, (Position Control # AHM, Job Code 1485G) 12. Approve the involuntary transfer of Stacy Inamorato, Teacher of ESL, School Eight, to Teacher of ESL, School Four, effective September 1, (Position Control # AIE, Job Code 1485G) 13. Approve the following staff members for the Gifted and Talented Program, 1 hour teaching time and 2 hours prep time afterschool, Monday through Thursday, commencing September 10, 2012 through June 18, 2013, $35.00 per hour as per the BEA Contractual Rate: MaryEllen Burns Danielle Digori Nieves Kounouklos 14. Approve salary for personnel listed below to include adjusted longevity: Name Date Salary Longevity/Stipend Adjusted Total Louis DeFroscia (15 years) 7/1/2012 $54,915 $1,500 $56,415 Albert Raimondo (20 years) 7/1/2011 $54,915 $1,800 $56, Approve the appointment of Angelo Liloia to the position of Assistant Custodian 2 nd Shift, 12-month, Middle School, at a salary of $40,375 Step 1 of the Custodial/Maintenance Association Guide, effective July 17, (Position Control # ATG, Job Code 9600) 16. Approve the appointment of Joy Alfano to the position of Teacher of Chemistry, High School, at a salary of $57,175, Step 6, MA+32, of the Belleville Education Association Guide. (Position Control # ANB, Job Code 2205G) B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: N/A 3

4 C. BOARD ACTION/BOARD POLICY: Moved by Mr. Longo, seconded by Mrs. Inaugurato, the Board passed the following resolutions C1-C6 by a 1. Approve the College and Scholarship Essay Support Services Workshop for Belleville High School students commencing September 10, 2012 through November 12, 2012 and December 3, 2012 through February 25, 2013, nine hours per session. 2. Approve the Middle School Central Detention Program for the School Year, commencing September 17, 2012 through June 13, 2013, Monday through Thursday, one hour each day, $35.00 per hour as per the BEA Contractual Rate. 3. Approve the submission of the application for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 Grant for FY 2013 in the amount of $49, Approve the June 2012 Security/Fire Drill reports. 5. Approve the High School Central Detention Program for the school year, commencing September 13, 2012 through June 20, 2013, Monday through Friday, one hour each day, 2:45 PM 3:45 PM, $35.00 per hour as per the BEA Contractual Rate. 6. Approve the High School Saturday Detention Program for the school year, commencing September 15, 2012 through June 22, 2013 from 8:30 AM 10:30 AM, $35.00 per hour as per the BEA Contractual Rate. D. PURCHASING & BUSINESS SERVICES: Moved by Mr. Freda, seconded by Mrs. Inaugurato, the Board passed the following resolution D1 by a 1. Approve the following Joint Transportation Agreements with the Nutley Board of Education to provide transportation for Special Education students from Belleville, June 25, 2012 through July 25, Route # # of Students School Cost/Diem 02 2 Lincoln School $60.00 Nutley, NJ E. FINANCE: Moved by Mr. Freda, seconded by Mrs. Inaugurato, the Board passed the following resolution E1 by a 1. Approve payment of the following bills after the List of Bills dated July 16, 2012 has been approved by a majority of the members of the Board. Moved by Mr. Longo, seconded by Mrs. Inaugurato, the Board passed the motion to close the public meeting by a vote of

5 ADJOURNMENT AT 7:40 p.m. RESOLVED, That the Board of Education adjourn its meeting to meet in closed session now, and at 6:00 PM, on Monday, August 20, 2012, at Belleville High School, 100 Passaic Avenue, to discuss matters that may be discussed in private in accordance with Chapter 231, Laws of 1975; more specifically, the discussion of personnel, staff evaluations, pending litigation, and negotiations. The results of these discussions will be acted upon at the next regularly scheduled business meeting of the Board, or as soon as feasible and/or practicable thereafter. Anthony D Achille Interim Board Secretary/ Business Administrator 5