CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CLIFTON, NJ MINUTES

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1 CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CLIFTON, NJ MINUTES REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 7:00 PM LOCATION: 745 CLIFTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, NJ THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Arlene Agresti VICE PRESIDENT Mr. Tafari Anderson - absent Ms. Judith A. Bassford Mr. James Daley Ms. Lucy Danny Mr. Michael J. Evans Mr. Lawrence Grasso Mr. Gary Passenti PRESIDENT Ms. Rosemary L. Pino arrived 8:07 p.m. ALSO PRESENT: Richard Tardalo, Superintendent of Schools Mark Tietjen, Asst. Superintendent of Schools Edward Appleton, Interim Business Administrator/Interim Board Secretary Michael Ucci, Assistant Board Administrator /Assistant Board Secretary Yaacov Brisman, Board Attorney READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT TO THE PUBLIC TO HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF AND TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS OF PUBLIC BODIES AT WHICH ANY BUSINESS AFFECTING THEIR INTEREST IS DISCUSSED OR ACTED UPON. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, THE CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS CAUSED NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE PUBLICIZED BY HAVING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE THEREOF POSTED AT THE CITY CLERK S OFFICE, CLIFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION CENTER, ON CABLE TV, IN THE LOCAL PRESS, ON THE DISTRICT S WEB SITE, AND MAILED TO PRESIDENTS OF PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS. THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY 0168

2 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 2 RECOGNITION AND AWARD PRESENTATIONS: EA-12/07/16-01 MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE 7-0 YES: Agresti, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Grasso, Passenti ABSENT: Anderson, Pino The following resolution was read by Ms. Agresti. EA-12/07/ Recognition of Mr. John Pontes RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education recognizes Mr. John Pontes, Head Coach for the CHS Cross Country Team. Mr. Pontes is a 1968 graduate of Clifton High School with 40+ years of high school coaching experience. In his years as head coach, the teams he leads have won well over 1000 meets, including 45 league championships, 19 county championships, 2 state sectionals and 1 overall state championship. Mr. Pontes has been named Passaic County Coach of the Year 18 times. He has been selected by the Herald News, Bergen Record and the Star Ledger County and All-Area Coach of the Year another 11 times. In 2007, Mr. Pontes was named to the New Jersey State High School Coaches Hall of Fame and is a USA Track & Field Nationally Certified Level II Coach. Mr. Pontes is approaching 150 wins as Boys Outdoor Track Coach and has reached 1,000 overall wins as Head Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach, and the Board hereby commends him for the honor and recognition he has brought to himself, his students, the school and community. Mr. Mullahey, Athletic Director, commented regarding the team and Coach Pontes many accomplishments. Mr. Mullahey presented Coach Pontes with a plaque. Coach Pontes thanked the Board for their support and spoke about the athletes he has coached over the years. He also thanked his assistant coaches and wished Happy Holidays to everybody. Mr. Passenti thanked Coach Pontes for all his efforts. EA-12/07/16-02 MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE 7-0 YES: Agresti, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Grasso, Passenti ABSENT: Anderson, Pino The following resolution was read by Mr. Passenti. EA-12/07/ CHS Girls Volleyball Team Recognition RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education recognizes the Clifton High School Girls Volleyball Team for their achievements and accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to recognize the following students and commends them for the honor and recognition they have brought to themselves, their families, their school and their community Passaic County Champions Melanie Cuco Rebecca Friedman Chelsea Gonzalez Kristen Kakascik Christie Louer Kristen Mawker Alison Moran Andrea Oyola Mora Kristen Rosado Stellani Spyropoulos Madison Vellis Nicole Wiebe Head Coach: Daniel Crespo Assistants: Jimmy Trigo and Leslaw Fila

3 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 3 Mr. Mullahey commented about Coach Crespo and the team. Coach Crespo presented the players with certificates and spoke about the team s accomplishments this year. Coach Crespo thanked the Board for their support. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 12/07/16-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 2016, be and they are hereby adopted. MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Lawrence Grasso VOTE 5-1 YES: Agresti, Daley, Danny, Grasso, Passenti NO: Bassford ABSTAIN: Evans ABSENT: Anderson, Pino 12/07/16--RESOLVED, that the Executive Minutes of November 16, 2016, be and they are hereby adopted. WITHDRAWN COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: None FIRST READING OF POLICY: None PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEES & SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Mr. Daley reported the committee discussed the following: Audit Report Corrective Action Plan Mr. Daley commented that Mr. Lerch of Lerch, Vinci and Higgins will present the audit report at the January, 2017 regular Board meeting. Mr. Appleton gave an overview of the synopsis of the audit report and explained the findings. Handouts of the synopsis were provided. It was noted that the findings were minor. PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Carlos Polanco commented about the changes in the curriculum guides and asked if students were involved in the process. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: Items EA-12/07/16-03 through EA-12/07/16-09 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE 7-0 YES: Agresti, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Grasso, Passenti NO: Evans (EA-04 only) ABSENT: Anderson, Pino

4 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 4 Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding the proposed roadwork on the highway near CCMS. It was noted that the encroachment on Board property will be minimal. EA- 12/07/ Second Reading of Policy (see attachment) Superintendent of Schools to adopt the following policy, incorporating this file into the existing policy Title I Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care EA-12/07/ Denial of Application REACH Charter School (see attachment) Resolved, that the Clifton Board of Education understands and agrees that there is no parental demand nor any desire for the opening of the REACH Charter School and that the Clifton School District provides a rigorous high quality education program for all children K-12. The primary impetus for the opening of this school is an alleged outcry from parents in Clifton for a choice school. Currently Clifton students have a choice of eight different Charter Schools, as well as an opportunity to apply to the Passaic County Technology Institute, our county vocational school, which is currently expanding to accept an additional 300 students. The current budgetary cost to the Clifton district for children attending these choice schools is over nine million dollars. The school population in the Clifton School District has remained at approximately 11,000 students for the past five years. There has been no surge in student population. Our class sizes remain low with the average class sizes at the elementary schools being approximately 20 students; at the middle schools, approximately 21 students; and at the high school approximately 22 students. This number has remained stable throughout the past five years. The Clifton Board of Education, strongly requests that this application for the REACH Charter School be denied, as it will negatively impact our ability to continue to fund all of the quality programs already offered to the greater Clifton Community. Each of our schools has demonstrated significant progress during the current school year towards increased proficiency in the areas of literacy and mathematics as measured by our independent assessments. EA-12/07/ Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Report Superintendent to affirm the September 2016 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Reports presented by Assistant Superintendent, Mark Tietjen in Executive Session on November 16, EA-12/07/ Temporary Work Agreement with NJDOE for the Piaget Avenue Bridge Deck (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education submits the temporary work agreement to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the bridge deck/superstructure replacement/route 46 over Piaget Avenue for the summer of EA-12/07/ Nursing Services Plan (see attachment) Superintendent of Schools to approve the Nursing Services Plan for the school year, and

5 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 5 its submission to the interim county superintendent for review and approval. EA-12/07/ Out-of-District Placements Superintendent of Schools to approve the following out-of-district placements of Clifton resident pupils for the payment of tuition and transportation as herein described. a. Pupil #33229, accepted into Windsor School, 234 Wanaque Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, effective November 15, Tuition is $62, per 10 month school year. Transportation cost: Existing Clifton run. Windsor School is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for placements of this type. b. Pupil #122370, accepted into New Jersey Elks Development Disabilities Program, 1481 Main Avenue, Clifton, NJ, effective October 17, Tuition is $20, per 10 month school year. Transportation cost: $50, New Jersey Elks Development Disabilities Program is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for placements of this type. EA-12/07/ Approval of Field Trip(s) Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trip destinations for the school year. School #17, Grades 4 & 5 students CHS, MCJROTC students CHS, Mock Trial Team CHS, Auto Class students CHS, MCJROTC students WWMS, Band/Strings Grade 8 students School #12, Grade 3 students Passaic County Community College, Passaic, NJ Piscataway High School, Piscataway, NJ Belleville High School, Belleville, NJ Lincoln Tech Diesel Campus, South Plainfield, NJ Gloucester High School, Gloucester, MA Lincoln Center, New York, NY and Clifton Buffet, Clifton, NJ Donaldson Farms, Hackettstown, NJ B. PERSONNEL: Items P-12/07/16-01 through P-12/07/16-16 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE 7-0 YES: Agresti, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Grasso, Passenti NO: Bassford (P-16 #7 only) ABSTAIN: Evans (P-16 only) ABSENT: Anderson, Pino P-12/07/ Resignations RESOLVED, that the following resignations, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. William Valdivia Bus Driver Transportation Department Effective 1/16/17 WITHDRAWN Florence Calise Supervisor of CHS Effective 2/1/17, due to

6 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 6 Guidance 9-12 P-12/07/ Leaves of Absence retirement RESOLVED, that the following leaves of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. Employee ID #1600 WITHDRAWN Employee ID #1343 School #3, 10-month Secretary CHS, Language Arts Teacher Employee ID #6756 School #12, Grade 4 Teacher Employee ID #234 School #4, p/t Paraprofessional Employee ID #7115 CCMS, Special Education Teacher Employee ID #4018 WWMS, Special Education Teacher Employee ID #4319 School #13, Grade 4 Teacher Melinda DeChellis School #16, p/t Paraprofessional Employee ID #5416 CHS, Language Arts Teacher Employee ID #3360 Administration Building, Director of Curriculum/Instruction/Fed. Funded Programs Paid FMLA 10/19/16-with an end date to be determined Paid FMLA on an 11/2/16-6/30/17 intermittent basis Paid & Unpaid FMLA on 9/1/16-6/30/17 an intermittent basis Paid FMLA 9/26/16-10/10/16 Paid FMLA 9/28/16-10/18/16 Paid & Unpaid FMLA 11/14/16-with an end date to be determined Paid FMLA on an 10/12/16-6/30/17 intermittent basis Unpaid LOA 1/18/17-5/10/17 Paid FMLA Paid FMLA on an intermittent basis 10/17/16-with an end date to be determined 10/5/16-12/5/16 Employee ID #2595 CHS, Vice Principal Paid FMLA 11/14/16-11/18/16 Employee ID #6664 CCMS, School Psychologist Unpaid Paternity LOA 4/17/17-5/26/17 Employee ID #2860 School #14, Grade 4 Paid FMLA on an 12/8/16-6/30/17 Teacher intermittent basis Employee ID #390 School #3, Grade 4 Teacher Paid FMLA on an 9/1/16-6/30/17 intermittent basis Employee ID #1331 Administration Building, 12- month Secretary Paid FMLA 1/4/17-with an end date to be determined Employee ID #1836 School #13, p/t Paid FMLA on an 10/17/16-6/30/17 Paraprofessional intermittent basis Employee ID #104 CHS, Special Education Paid FMLA 12/21/16-1/9/17 Teacher Employee ID #5019 School #1, School Nurse Unpaid FMLA 10/11/16-10/24/16 Employee ID #4220 CHS, ESL/Bilingual Teacher Paid FMLA 11/28/16-12/16/16 Employee ID #7444 CHS, p/t Paraprofessional Paid & Unpaid FMLA 12/1/16-with an end date to be determined Employee ID #549 Transportation Department, Bus Aide Paid & Unpaid FMLA 6/6/16-with an end date to be determined

7 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 7 P-12/07/ Maternity Leave(s) of Absence RESOLVED, that the following maternity leaves of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. a. Employee ID #5059, WWMS, World Language Teacher. Effective December 19, 2016 through June 30, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: December 19, 2016 to January 20, Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective January 21, 2017 to April 21, Unpaid maternity leave of absence effective April 24, 2017 to June 30, b. Employee ID #6374, School #13, Counselor. Effective February 13, 2017 through June 30, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: February 13, 2017 to April 7, Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective April 8, 2017 to June 30, c. Employee ID #6475, WWMS, Physical Education/Health Teacher. Effective January 9, 2017 through May 12, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: January 9, 2017 to February 10, Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective February 11, 2017 to May 12, d. Employee ID #7038, WWMS, p/t Paraprofessional. Effective January 3, 2017 through April 14, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: Using all available sick days followed by an unpaid MAT leave of absence and FMLA. e. Employee ID #6823, CCMS, ESL/Bilingual Teacher. Effective January 9, 2017 through March 3, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: January 9, 2017 to January 20, Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective January 21, 2017 to March 3, f. Employee ID #6191, CCMS, Mathematics Teacher. Effective January 23, 2017 through May 26, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: January 23, 2017 to February 28, Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective March 1, 2017 to May 26, g. Employee ID #7302, CHS, Art Teacher. Effective January 3, 2017 through May 5, Unpaid maternity leave of absence effective January 3, 2017 to May 5, h. Employee ID #5135, School #17, Grade 1 Teacher. Effective February 13, 2017 through February 4, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: February 13, 2017 to April 7, Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective April 17, 2017 to September 15, Unpaid maternity leave of absence effective September 18, 2017 to February 4, P-12/07/ Amendment of Leave(s) of Absence a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid FMLA granted to Employee ID #6427, Special Education Teacher assigned to WWMS, at the meeting of August 24, 2016 under Resolution P-8/24/16-02, be amended to reflect an end date of November 1, b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the MAT LOA granted to Employee ID #6469, Grade 4 Teacher assigned to School #12, at the meeting of September 28, 2016 under Resolution P-9/28/16-03, be amended to reflect a start date of November 22, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: November 22, 2016 to January 5, Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective January 6, 2017 to April 7, 2017.

8 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 8 P-12/07/ Amendment of Appointment(s) a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Bianca Anthony, Kindergarten Teacher assigned to School #13, at the meeting of September 28, 2016 under Resolution P-9/28/16-22, be amended to reflect a start date of October 4, b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Jessica Kuch, TTR, Grade 6 Language Arts Teacher assigned to WWMS, at the meeting of November 16, 2016 under Resolution P-11/16/16-21, be amended to reflect a change in salary from Step /2017, BA Salary Guide, $53, to Step 1 of the 2016/2017 MA Salary Guide, $58, c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the reappointment of Sandra Roach, Kindergarten Aide for the 2016/2017 school year, at the meeting of June 22, 2016 under Resolution 6/22/16-25, be rescinded. d. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Christine Zelenka, LTS, Science Teacher assigned to CCMS, at the meeting of November 16, 2016 under Resolution P-11/16/16-21, be amended to reflect a change in salary from BA Salary Guide, LTS, $32, to MA Salary Guide, LTS, $36, e. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Karolina Sloniewski, Special Education Inclusion Teacher assigned to School #11, at the meeting of November 16, 2016 under Resolution P-11/16/16-21, be amended to reflect a start date of December 19, f. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Anca Erli, School Nurse assigned to School #5, at the meeting of November 16, 2016 under Resolution P-11/16/16-21, be amended to reflect a start date of January 3, P-12/07/ Change in Employment Status a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that Jennifer Bergmann, Guidance Counselor assigned to CHS, be changed in status to Supervisor of Guidance 9-12 assigned to CHS, effective February 1, Salary: Step 1 of the Supervisors Salary Guide, $109,121.00, pro-rated for lesser service. Ms. Bergmann replaces Florence Calise who retired. P-12/07/ Additional Appointments for After School Homework Program Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers as tutors for the After School Homework Program at Title I schools. The Program will run from Tuesday, November 1, 2016 through Friday, March 31, 2017, up to two days per week from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on an as needed basis. Each school will determine the days of the program. Schools #12 and #17 will run modified hours. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour from Title I funds. Claudine Colacino #11 Dawn Valentine #12 Shannon Sowa #17 P-12/07/ Additional Appointments for At Risk Tutoring Program

9 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 9 Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers as After School Program teachers for English Language Learners and At-Risk students. Title III tutoring program for English Language Learners will be held at schools #11, #12, #17, CCMS and CHS on an as needed basis. The Title I program for At-Risk students will be held at School #12 and CCMS. Instruction is two hours daily on one or more days per week depending on students needs beginning on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 through Friday, March 31, Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour, entirely grant funded. School assignments indicated are for this program and may change based on enrollment. Dawn Valentine #12 P-12/07/ Additional Home Instruction Listing Superintendent of Schools to approve the following district and non-district instructional personnel for appointment to the Home Instruction Teacher list for the school year. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour. Salvatore Anzaldi, Sr. P-12/07/ Additional Appointment of Mentors Superintendent to appoint the following teacher(s) as potential Mentors under Achieve NJ/Teach NJ Legislation for the school year. Mentors for Novice Teachers (traditional route) will be paid $550 based on one full year of mentoring by mentee. Mentors for Novice Teachers (alternate route) will be paid $450 for the first 8 weeks and $550 for the remaining school year by mentee. Mentors for Experienced Teachers will receive professional development hours. Lori Tunis P-12/07/ Athletic Paraprofessional(s) Superintendent of Schools to record receipt of the following individual(s) as an adult Athletic Paraprofessional (voluntary, no cost to the district) for the school year. Justin Arlington Boys Basketball Coach P-12/07/ Board Member Conference RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the following board member for attendance/fees at the listed conference. Judith Bassford Legislative Committee Meeting Trenton, NJ 11/19/16 No Cost, $44.65 mileage & tolls Judith Bassford PCSBA Paterson, NJ 12/5/16 No Cost

10 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 10 P-12/07/ Conference Request(s) Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff member(s) for attendance/fees at the listed conferences. Employee Name Marilyn Torley William Colligan Conference/Workshop Location Date Expense Unacceptable Employee Behavior Saddle Brook, NJ 1/30/17 $ Transition Coordinators Edison, NJ 1/18/17 No Cost Network Youth Services Conference Little Falls, NJ 12/15/16 No Cost Shawna Grossman Donna Ploch 32 nd Annual Conference Plainsboro, NJ 1/20/17 $ WIPRO Grant Lauren Armenti CPI-Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Renewal for Instructors Edison, NJ 5/9/17 5/12/17 $1,299.00, $82.34 mileage, IDEA funded Christine Updating your ABA Tool Box Little Falls, NJ 1/6/17 No Cost Colligan Connie Updating your ABA Tool Box Little Falls, NJ 1/6/17 No Cost Fasouletos Robyn DePeola Updating your ABA Tool Box Little Falls, NJ 1/6/17 No Cost Lindsay Aslan Updating your ABA Tool Box Little Falls, NJ 1/6/17 No Cost Erin Zmuda Link It Wayne, NJ 12/8/16 No Cost Valerie Kropinack Link It Wayne, NJ 12/8/16 No Cost P-12/07/ Reappointment of Substitutes RESOLVED, that the following listing of substitutes is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education for reappointment and granted promise of employment, if available, as substitutes, subject to call and dependent upon need, for the school year. Ami Nydam Substitute Teacher P-12/07/ Substitute Appointment(s) Superintendent of Schools to approve the following personnel for assignment as per diem substitute for the school year, as specified. Khalid Pitts Substitute Teacher Irina Robinson, Substitute Teacher Casey Casperino Substitute Teacher Guelmy Jimenz Substitute Teacher Rosa Sayas Substitute Teacher Aliaa Diab Substitute Teacher Blanca Matias Substitute Teacher Mohammad Shoghorui Substitute Teacher Anca Erli Substitute Nurse Elizabeth Granger Substitute Teacher Luis Martinez Substitute Teacher Matthew Talley Substitute Teacher

11 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 11 Asmaa Elbasyouny Substitute Teacher Cynthia Grove Substitute Paraprofessional Danielle Hill Substitute Paraprofessional Jennifer Pateiro Substitute Teacher Ruby Perdomo Substitute Paraprofessional P-12/07/ Personnel Appointments Gregory Cvetovich Substitute Teacher Malgorzata Cyrulik Substitute Paraprofessional Mamun Rasul Substitute Teacher Kasey Carr Substitute Teacher Meghan Baxendell Substitute Teacher RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed in accordance with the stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c. Nereida Dominguez Lunch Aide, replaces Raba Yousef who resigned Laurie Stachowicz TTR, Grade 5 Teacher, replaces Employee ID #6992 who is on MAT LOA Rossana Taveras p/t Paraprofessional, fills a new position School #17 12/12/16-6/30/17 Stacy Gibson Lunch Aide School #14 12/12/16-6/30/17 Alyssa Ariemma Special Education Teacher, fills a new position $8.38 per hour School #12 1/3/17-5/19/17 Step 1 of the 2016/2017 BA Salary Guide, $53,550, with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service School #12 Annex 12/8/16-6/30/17 Step 1 of the 2016/2017 p/t Paraprofessional Salary Guide, $18,673 plus $1,200 (salary differential for BA, prorated for lesser service $8.38 per hour School #4 1/3/17-6/30/17 Step 2 of the 2016/2017 BA Salary Guide, $54,050, prorated for lesser service Katelyn King Kim Pyron-Darling Yadira Negron John Sasso Science Teacher, replaces Lynne Krenicky who retired Lunch Aide, fills a new position p/t Paraprofessional, fills a new position Custodian, replaces Fabio Straface who was transferred CHS 1/3/17-6/30/17 Step 1 of the 2016/2017 BA Salary Guide, $53,550, prorated for lesser service School #5 12/12/16- $8.38 per hour 6/30/17 School #12 Annex 12/8/16-6/30/17 Step 1 of the 2016/2017 p/t Paraprofessional Salary Guide, $18,673 plus $1,200 (salary differential for BA, prorated for lesser service CHS (3:00 pm- 12:00 am shift) 1/3/17-6/30/17 Step 1 of the 2016/2017 Custodian Salary Guide, $34,447 plus $2,250 (night

12 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 12 James Sahanas Scott Robinson Todd Conklin Custodian, replaces Volodymyr Krivonos who retired Custodian, replaces Jamir Lennon-Llanos who was transferred TTR, Mathematics Teacher, replaces Employee ID #6191 who is on MAT LOA Gregory Cvetovich TTR, Social Studies Teacher, replaces Employee ID #3124 who is on MAT LOA Alicia Balkjy School Psychologist, replaces Sherry Wilk who retired differential), pro-rated for lesser service CCMS (3:00 pm- 1/3/17-6/30/17 Step 1 of the 12:00 am shift) 2016/2017 Custodian Salary Guide, $34,447 plus $2,250 (night differential), pro-rated for lesser service CHS (11:00 am- 1/3/17-6/30/17 Step 1 of the 8:00 pm shift) 2016/2017 Custodian Salary Guide, $34,447 plus $1,500 (night differential), pro-rated for lesser service CCMS 1/11/17-5/31/17 Step 1 of the 2016/2017 BA Salary Guide, $53,550, with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service CHS 1/3/17-3/17/17 Step 1 of the 2016/2017 MA Salary Guide, $58,550, with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service School #14 12/8/16-6/30/17 Step 1 of the 2016/ th Year Level Salary Guide $64,450, pro-rated for lesser service Karen Philips Laura Byrnes Special Education Teacher, fills a new position TTR, School Counselor, replaces Jennifer Bergmann who was transferred CCMS CHS Start date to be determined- 6/30/17 Start date to be determined- 6/30/17 Step 5 of the 2016/2017 MA Salary Guide, $60,775, prorated for lesser service Step 1 of the 2016/2017 MA Salary Guide, $58,550, with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service Daniel Quinn Jennifer Pateiro Christine Minniti TTR, School Counselor, replaces Employee ID #6374 who is on MAT LOA TTR, Teacher of Spanish, replaces Employee ID #5059 who is on MAT LOA Lunch Aide, fills new position School #13 2/26/17-6/30/17 Step 1 of the 2016/2017 MA Salary Guide, $58,550, with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service WWMS 12/19/16-6/30/17 School #16 12/12/16-6/30/17 Step 4 of the 2016/2017 BA Salary Guide, $55,050, with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service $8.38 per diem

13 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 13 Shirah Wittwer TTR, Physical Education/Health Teacher, replaces Employee ID #6475 who is on MAT LOA C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: WWMS 1/9/17-5/15/17 Step 1 of the 2016/2017 MA Salary Guide, $58,550, with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service Items F-12/07/16-01 through F-12/07/16-04 will be voted upon in one motion: MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Lawrence Grasso VOTE 7-0 YES: Agresti, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Grasso, Passenti NO: Bassford (check # s , and only), Evans (check # s and only) ABSTAIN: Danny (check # only), Evans (F-01 and F-03 only), Passenti (check # only) ABSENT: Anderson, Pino F-12/07/ Approval to Schedule Annual Organization Meeting RESOLVED, pursuant to Title 18A:10-3, Annual Organization, that the Clifton Board of Education schedule its annual organization meeting for January 4, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. and authorize the Business Administrator to advertise the Organization Meeting for that date and time. F-12/07/ Requisition for Taxes (Other Than Debt Service) (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the amount of District Taxes exclusive of debt service requirements needed to meet the obligations of this Board for the next eight weeks is $10,904, and that the City of Clifton is hereby requested to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Monies that amount within the next thirty days in accordance with the statutes relating thereto. These funds should be received no later than February 1, F-12/07/ Use of Facilities RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the below-listed requests for use of the district s facilities, in accordance with Policy #7510-Use of School Facilities, at the fees listed: 3804 School #11 HSA Holiday Shoppe School #11 AP Room December 10, AM-12AM Saturday 3805 School #11 HSA Movie Night School #11 Gym December 22, pm-8pm Thursday 3806 School 4 P.T.O. Multicultural Dinner and Get Together CCMS Cafeteria December 2, :30-7:30PM Friday

14 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page Clifton Stallions Soccer Practice School #2 Gym January 6, 2017 through March 3, 2017 Fridays 6:30PM-8PM 3808 Clifton Stallions Soccer Practice WWMS Gym January 7, 2017 through March 4, 2017 Saturdays 4PM- 9PM 3809 Clifton Stallions Soccer Practice High School Annex - Gym 3810 Clifton Stallions Soccer Practice School #17 Gym 3811 American Cancer Society January 7, 2017 through March 4, 2017 Saturdays 2PM- 9PM January 7, 2017 through March 4, 2017 Saturdays 9AM- 8PM Relay For Life Stadium June 10 thru Saturday 7AM thru Sunday 4AM $40/Hour $40/Hour $40/Hour 3812 Clifton Athletics / Clifton PBA Basketball Event Senior High School- Gym December Thursday 6-10PM 3813 Clifton Girls Softball League 2017 Tryouts High School Annex- Gym March 25, 2017 Saturday 7am-3pm 3814 Clifton Girls Softball League Team Photos CCMS - Gym April 8, 2017 Saturday 8AM-2PM 3815 Clifton Recreation Department Lacrosse Class High School Annex - Gym January 11, 2017 Wednesday 5-830PM F-12/07/ Claims List (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the claims represented, as appended, having been found in order by the Board Secretary/Business Administrator are hereby ordered to be released for payment when

15 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 15 funds are available, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the claims be entered in the Board s official minutes and be open to further inspection by Board Members and others entitled to inspect same. Payroll (Nov. 15th) $ 4,897, Payroll (Nov. 30th) $ 6,970, List of Bills (Nov.) $ 6, List of Bills (Nov. Pgs. 1-91) $ 2,470, Total $ 14,346, A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: ADDENDUM Item EA-12/07/16-10 through EA-12/07/16-13 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Lucy Danny SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 7-0 YES: Agresti, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Grasso, Passenti ABSENT: Anderson, Pino EA-12/07/ Revised Curriculum Guides (see attachment) Superintendent of Schools to approve the following revised curriculum guides. Algebra II-Grade 11 Geometry 10 Math for ELLS-Beginner Math for ELLS- Intermediate Math Connections IV-Honors Math Skills-12 Modern Geometry World History Grade 6 American History Grade 7 American History Grade 8 EA-12/07/ Attendance Report (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the attendance report for the month ending November 30, 2016 is hereby accepted by the Clifton Board of Education. The statistics presented include any new enrollments for withdrawals of pupils up to, and including, the date of compilation, and are to be interpreted as the number of pupils actually in attendance. Total enrollment is higher due to its reflection of all pupils admitted and enrolled. EA-12/07/ Tuition Students Received RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the acceptance into the Clifton Public Schools of the following tuition student, for the school year, with the respective Board of Education responsible for tuition. STUDENT PLACEMENT START DATE SENDING DISTRICT PER DIEM TUITION I.D School #3 9/6/16 Passaic $63.57 I.D CHS 9/6/16 Passaic $76.41

16 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 16 I.D WWMS 9/6/16 Passaic $71.12 I.D School #17 9/6/16 Passaic $65.12 I.D School #17 9/6/16 Passaic $65.12 I.D CHS 9/6/16 Passaic $76.71 I.D School #15 9/6/16 Paterson $63.57 I.D WWMS 9/6/16 Paterson $71.12 I.D School #9 9/6/16 Paterson $65.12 I.D CCMS 9/6/16 Paterson $71.12 I.D CHS 9/6/16 Paterson $76.71 I.D School #14 9/6/16 Paterson $63.57 I.D School #14 9/6/16 Paterson $65.12 I.D CHS 9/6/16 Paterson $76.71 I.D CCMS 9/6/16 Paterson $71.12 I.D School #3 9/6/16 Paterson $65.12 I.D CCMS 9/6/16 Paterson $71.12 I.D School #2 9/6/16 Paterson $65.12 I.D School #12 9/6/16 Paterson $65.12 I.D School #11 9/6/16 Paterson $65.12 I.D WWMS 9/6/16 Paterson $71.12 EA-12/07/ Approval of Field Trip(s) Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trip destinations for the school year. CHS Annex, Aspire students Diamond Gymnastics, East Hanover, NJ B. PERSONNEL: Items P-12/07/16-17 through P-12/07/16-26 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE 7-0 YES: Agresti, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Grasso, Passenti NO: Bassford (P-23 #15 only) ABSTAIN: Evans (P-23 only) ABSENT: Anderson, Pino Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding student teacher the new state regulations regarding this. Teachers are asked in advance if they would like to work with a student teacher. The importance of good relationships with local colleges was noted. P-12/07/ Resignations RESOLVED, that the following resignations, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. Stanley Lembryk CHS Boys Basketball Coach Effective 1/1/16

17 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 17 P-12/07/ Amendment of Maternity Leave(s) of Absence c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the MAT LOA granted to Employee ID #3124, Social Studies Teacher assigned to CHS, at the meeting of November 16, 2016 under Resolution P-11/16/16-03, be amended to reflect an effective date of January 3, 2017 through March 17, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: January 3, 2017 to February 24, Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective February 27, 2017 to March 17, P-12/07/ Amendment of Appointment(s) g. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Vincent Vitiello, Science Teacher assigned to CHS, at the meeting of November 16, 2016 under Resolution P-11/16/16-21, be amended to reflect a start date of December 5, P-12/07/ Change in Employment Status b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that Anastacio Rojas, 10-month Bus Driver assigned to the Transportation Department, be changed in status to 12- month Bus Driver assigned to the Transportation Department, effective December 1, Salary: Step 14 of the Bus Driver Salary Guide, $50,710.00, pro-rated for lesser service. P-12/07/ Amendment of Out of District Coach Appointments Superintendent of Schools to amend the Out of District Coaching rate changes for the following. Marlon Flores Boys Soccer Step II of the Teachers Salary Guide $6,354 Michael Cadmus Boys Basketball Step III of the Teachers Salary Guide $8,092 Michelle Telofski Indoor Track Step III of the Teachers Salary Guide $7,451 Omar Polanco Wrestling Step III of the Teachers Salary Guide $8,914 Anthony Kozak Baseball Step III of the Teachers Salary Guide $7,451 Ishmael Falcon Softball Step II of the Teachers Salary Guide $7,772 Richard Ralph Softball Step II of the Teachers Salary Guide $5,897 Michelle Telofski Girls Track Step III of the Teachers Salary Guide $7,451 Deanna Cristantiello Girls Lacrosse Step II of the Teachers Salary Guide $5,897 P-12/07/ Amendment of Out of District Coach Appointments Superintendent of Schools to amend the Out of District Coaching rate changes for the following: George Hill Football Step II of the Teachers Salary Guide $6,995 Antonio Pitasi Boys Soccer Step II of the Teachers Salary Guide $6,354 Ishmail Falcon Softball Step III of the Teachers Salary Guide $9,783 Richard Ralph Softball Step III of the Teachers Salary Guide $7,451 Stephen Mena Boys Track Step II of the Teachers; Salary Guide $5,897

18 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 18 P-12/07/16-23 Student Teacher/Practicum/Field Observation Placements for Spring 2017 RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the approval of the following students to complete their student teaching, field experiences and practicum assignments in the Clifton Public Schools during the Spring STUDENT COLLEGE PROGRAM LOCATION COOPERATING Notes REQUIREMENT TEACHER Martiko, Majlinda St. Peter s Student Teacher TBD TBD Pending Nunez, Valery FDU Student Teacher TBD TBD Pending Myers, Samantha Caldwell Univ. Field Obs. TBD TBD Pending VanVilet, Ryan MSU Fieldwork TBD TBD Pending Miladinovich, Hope MSU Fieldwork TBD TBD Pending Lagos, Claudio MSU Fieldwork TBD TBD Pending Chen, Alston MSU Fieldwork TBD TBD Pending Pennetta, Joe MSU Fieldwork TBD TBD Pending Viggiano, Gina MSU Fieldwork TBD TBD Pending Sarro, Jordan MSU Fieldwork TBD TBD Pending D Elia, Nicholas MSU Fieldwork TBD TBD Pending Olsoon, Tina MSU Internship HS Baker, Joel Pending Adams, Lianne MSU Clinical II 5 Ditzig, Allision Pending Bracero, Kathleen MSU Student Teacher 12/WW Hipschman/Bartz Pending Briggs, Chloe Fordham Internship HS Lopez, Mirta Caputo, Toriann MSU Clinical II 5 DeCapua, Kristen Pending DeChellis, Melinda Felician Student Teacher 16 Testa, Joan Gass, Jaclyn MSU Clinical II 5 Bender, Cheryl

19 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 19 STUDENT COLLEGE PROGRAM LOCATION COOPERATING Notes REQUIREMENT TEACHER Giangrande, Daniel MSU Student Teacher HS/CC Kruczek/Bertolini Pending Johnson-McMillan, J. MSU Clinical II TBD TBD Pending Jones, Kristen Monmouth Internship WW Gengaro, Frank Nicewicz, Karolina St. John s Internship 14 Abdraboh, Pending mantaux Bahrah Petrovic, Victoria NJCU Externship HS Chintapalli/Schemly Pending mantaux Tietjen, Jennie Kean Internship HS/2 Lopez, Mirta Barrows, Kelsey Ramapo Internship TBD TBD Pending Aftab, Tasnia FDU Student Teacher HS Hamdeh, Ahmad Pending mantaux P-12/07/ Termination of Employee Superintendent of Schools to terminate Employee ID #4952, effective February 2, P-12/07/ Substitute Appointment(s) Superintendent of Schools to approve the following personnel for assignment as per diem substitute for the school year, as specified. Gerard Yannuzzi Substitute Custodian Nadine Decius Substitute Paraprofessional P-12/07/ Personnel Appointments RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed in accordance with the stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c. Robert Wolfarth Nadine Decius Eva Brancato Bus Aide, fills a new position Translator, fills a new position Lunch Aide, fills a new position Out of District 12/5/16-6/30/17 $18.58 per hour District 12/12/16-6/30/17 School #17 12/12/16-6/30/17 $20.00 per hour $8.38 per hour C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: Items F-12/07/16-05 and F-12/07/16-06 and F-12/07/16-08 and F-12/07/16-09 will be voted upon in one motion: MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY James Daley VOTE 7-0 YES: Agresti, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Grasso, Passenti NO: Evans (F-08 only) ABSENT: Anderson, Pino

20 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 20 Motion to table F-12/07/16-07 MOTION BY James Daley SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 7-0 YES: Agresti, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Grasso, Passenti ABSENT: Anderson, Pino Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding a possible time line relative to the acceptance of the audit. F-12/07/ Certification of Budget Line Item Accounts October, 2016 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A: (c)4, the Clifton Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended, as per the attached reports, for the month ending October 31, 2016 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. F-12/07/ Financial Reports October, 2016 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Report of the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary, as appended, for the month ending October 31, F-12/07/ Acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the School Year - TABLED F-12/07/ Approval of the Corrective Action Plan (see attachment) - TABLED F-12/07/ Modifications to Budget & Federal/State Programs October, 2016 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that approval is granted for transfers between budget account lines, based on school related changes. ADDENDUM 2 Items EA-12/07/16-14, P-12/07/16-27, P-12/07/16-28 and F-12/07/16-10 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Lawrence Grasso VOTE 7-0 YES: Agresti, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Grasso, Passenti NO: Bassford (F-10 only), Evans (F-10 only) ABSENT: Anderson, Pino Prior to action on this motion, Administration explained the amendment to the contract for ARAMARK. EA-12/07/16-14 Additional Appointment for Special Education Services Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following entity for the school year to provide services to Clifton resident pupils who are in-district, home-based, and/or attending out-of-district schools. All services are to be used on an as needed basis. a. EBS, 200 Skiles Blvd., West Chester, PA, to provide occupational therapy services.

21 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 21 Fees: $ $87.00 per hour for Occupational Therapy Services, $ $30.00 for OOD Paraprofessionals (depending on their credentials and experience). P-12/07/ Leaves of Absence RESOLVED, that the following leaves of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. Employee ID #4119 CCMS, Art Teacher Paid and Unpaid FMLA 11/30/16-with an end date to be determined P-12/07/ Personnel Appointments RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed in accordance with the stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c. Meghan Baxendell LTS, Art Teacher, replaces Employee ID #4119 who is on FMLA CCMS 12/8/16- with an end date to be determined BA Salary for LTS -- $32,000 per school year, pro-rated for lesser service F-12/07/16-10 Approval to Amend Resolution F-6/22/ Contract with ARAMARK Corporation for the School Year WHEREAS, ARAMARK has provided a proposal for the second renewal of its contract to provide food service management services for the school year: AND, WHEREAS, the Administration reviewed the analysis of the proposal and recommends that the contract be renewed for the second time to ARAMARK corporation with a flat fee of $177,620 for the General and Administrative Expense ($17,762 per month for 10 months), and $ per meal management fee; AND, WHEREAS, ARAMARK estimates that Gross Receipts for the current year shall exceed the Clifton Board of Education s (LEA s) Total Food Service Costs for the current year by at least $391,297 (the projected surplus ) for those items of revenue and expense set forth in the mutually agreed upon Projected Food Service Budget. AND, WHEREAS, ARAMARK agrees to reimburse the LEA for the amount, if any, by which LEA s actual surplus (the Actual Surplus ) for the current year is less than the projected surplus for the current year ( LEA s shortfall ) up to an amount equivalent to the combined value of the Management Fee and General and Administrative Expense for such current year. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Interim School Business Administrator be authorized to submit the second contract renewal with ARAMARK Corporation for the management of the district food service operations for the school year. PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Jennifer Connolly spoke her daughter s need for services for the hearing impaired out-of-district. The child study team does not cooperate. She questioned why the percentage of out-of-district placements is so low in Clifton. Other towns have 2% out-of-district students.

22 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 7, 2016 Page 22 The Board attorney commented to Ms. Connolly regarding her comments. Carlos Polanco spoke about sexual education offerings for students. He also commented about problems with Aramark and the quality of food being served. Keith Bassford commented about Aramark, a past parent committee and prior experience with the company. It is time to change the food service management company. He also spoke about special education problems in the district and the cost of the special education lawyer to the taxpayers. A member of the Student Union and Student Council spoke about a meeting with a representative from Aramark where better food was promised. He commented about the low quality of the food being served. Joe Canova thanked Mr. Evans for his service and spoke about School #3 students being discriminated against relative to music class. He commented about Amazon Smile and fundraising. He spoke about Anatomy 14, augmented reality, cold food being served to the students and anonymous staff surveys. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Mr. Grasso congratulated the students of the month at the high school, commented about Pearl Harbor Day and thanked veterans for their service. He also congratulated Carlos Polanco on being governor of Boys State. He spoke about the many complaints regarding Aramark and thanked Mr. Evans for his service on the Board. Ms. Bassford congratulated Coach Pontes and the girls volley ball team as well as Carlos Polanco. She spoke about Pearl Harbor Day and thanked the veterans. She commented about the passing of Sylvia Farriello and Bob Stier. Mr. Stier helped her with her special education journey. She thanked Mr. Evans and spoke about the plantings at various schools in the district that he participated in. She commented that he brought sanity to the Board and thanked his family; he did a great job. She wished Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Ms. Pino she apologized for being late tonight. She wished all a happy and healthy holiday. Mr. Daley thanked Mr. Evans for his service and wished him well in the future. He congratulated Carlos Polanco and the girls volleyball team for their accomplishments. He congratulated Coach Pontes and spoke about his influence on students. He commented about Pearl Harbor Day and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Ms. Danny congratulated Coach Pontes and the girls volleyball team as well as Carlos Polanco on being Boys State governor. She commented to Ms. Connelly and spoke about Aramark. She thanked Mr. Evans, wished him good luck in his future endeavors and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Mr. Evans read a prepared statement approved by independent councel. He congratulated Carlos Polanco and spoke about his interaction with the Student Union. He spoke about Allison Proszowski and commented regarding working on enhancing the school grounds over the years. Ms. Agresti thanked Mr. Evans for his effort and spoke about Coach Crespo and the girls volleyball team. She commented that Coach Pontes has been a great coach throughout the years. She also spoke about the complaints about Aramark and wished everyone a wonderful holiday. Mr. Tardalo commented about the international music festival at the high school this past weekend. He also commented about upcoming holiday concerts at the schools. He thanked the speakers and spoke about the special education program. He recognized Mr. Abedrabbo and welcomed him to call to speak about the reorganization meeting in January. He spoke about security and wished everyone a Happy Holiday. Mr. Passenti thanked Mr. Evans for his service and congratulated Carlos Polanco. He would like a resolution recognizing Carlos accomplishment. He spoke about Coach Pontes. He is a teacher and coach. He commented about the girls volleyball team s accomplishments. He spoke about Pearl Harbor Day and the remembrance of veterans. He wished good luck to the winter sports team and spoke about Aramark, the reorganization meeting, the Toys for Tots fundraiser and wished everyone a Happy Holiday. NEW BUSINESS: None