Dumont Board of Education Work Session/Regular Meeting December 15, 2011 Roll Call Approve Minutes A. Open Public Meeting Act: President John Kohlberger 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 notice mailed to The Record and the Dumont Borough Clerk on May 12, 2011 and November 21, 2011. A notice was also posted outside the office of the Dumont Board of Education in a place reserved for such announcements. Flag salute took place. In attendance were: John Kohlberger Robert DeWald Barbara Correa Sandra Fernandez Michael Gluckman Richard Healy Theresa Kelly Theresa Riva (arr. 7:25 p.m.) Karen Valido Emanuele Triggiano Kevin Cartotto It was moved by Mrs. Valido, seconded by Mrs. Kelly, that the Dumont Board of Education approve the minutes of November 9 and November 17, 2011. Motion was unanimously approved. Board Correspondence Move to Vote Motions B1 B5 There was no board correspondence. B. Finance: It was moved by Mrs. Valido, seconded by Mr. Gluckman, that the Dumont Board of Education approve Motions B1 B5, having to do with Finance. Accept Bill List 1. Accept the bill list, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, for the month of December 2011 in the amount of $4,490,860.99. Approve 2. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve Transfer Report the November 2011 Transfer Report as attached. Accept Board 3. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept
Secretary s Report the report of the board secretary for the month of November 2011, which is in agreement as indicated below and is available in the board office of the district: Report of the Secretary For the Month Ending November 30, 2011 Beginning Cash Receipts Cash Payments Ending Cash Balance this month this month Cash Balance General Fund $4,504,550.42 $3,562,529.72 $3,560,916.21 $4,506,163.93 Special Revenue -97,866.32 2,000.00 45,068.52-140,934.84 Capital Projects -47,680.12-0- -0- -47,680.12 Debt Service 527,451.17 712.00 25,156.25 503,006.92 Total All Funds $4,886,455.15 $3,565,241.72 $3,631,140.98 $4,820,555.89 Joint Transportation 4. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent approve entering into a Agreement Joint Transportation Agreement with the Englewood Public Schools for the 2011 12 School Year. Change Order for 5. Approve the following change order to Smitty s Door Service, Door Replacement Pittstown, New Jersey in association with the Dumont High School Project Exterior Door Replacement Project: CO # Description Amount SDS-1 Boysenberry Finish on Husky Drive Frames $ 4,500.00 SDS-1 Replacement of Frame- Shipping Department $ 2,170.00 Total Change Order $ 6,670.00 Vote Motions B1 B5 Change order # 1 will reduce the contractual allowance of $12,000 to $5,330. Change order #1 will not affect the overall contract amount. Vote was as follows: Yes: Gluckman, Healy, Fernandez, Valido, Correa, Kelly, DeWald, Kohlberger C. Policy & Public Relations: Discussion 6. a. BCCA Soccer Tournament: Mr. Triggiano presented a request, supported by Nic Nese, Athletic Director, from the Bergen County Coaches Association to utilize the Dumont High School Athletic Field for neutral site games for the 2012 Bergen County Soccer Tournament. The board supported this request. b. School Calendar: Mr. Triggiano informed the board that he will recommend having school on February 21, 2012, to make up for lost emergency closing days, if needed. He recommended waiting until the
January board meeting for final determination to see if this day is needed. The board supported this recommendation. c. The Learning Connection: Mr. Triggiano presented a proposal to start a new academic support program entitled The Learning Connection. This program would be designed to provide additional academic and social emotional support in a caring and nurturing environment for targeted students. The district will be collaborating with FDU to develop the program, and FDU will be seeking grants to supplement the board funding. Mr. Triggiano distributed the attached course description outlining the program. The board supported this recommendation d. HIB Report: Mr. Triggiano presented the attached Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Report outlining the number of reported cases, number of HIB policy violations, protected categories the violations were against, and the discipline and services provided in relation to the violations. e. Policy Updates: Mr. Triggiano reviewed the agenda items and the various policy revisions and updates highlighting the major changes in each policy. Move to Vote Motions C7 C12 It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mr. Gluckman, that the Dumont Board of Education approve Motions C7 C12, having to do with Policy and Public Relations. Accept HIB Report 7. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the HIB report presented by the Superintendent. Approve Travel 8. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve Expenditures the travel expenditures pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 by district employees as listed on Schedule A Approve NJQSAC 9. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve Statement of Assurance the NJQSAC Statement of Assurance for the School Year 2011 2012. Accept and Approve Policies, Regulations 10. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following district policies and regulations (first reading): Policy 1522 School-Level Planning Policy 0168 Recording Board Meetings Policy 6424 Emergency Contracts Policy 6472 Tuition Assistance Policy 8505 School Nutrition Policy 9180 School Volunteers Policy 9181 Volunteer Athletic Coaches and Co-Curricular Activity Advisors/Assistants
Accept Donation Accept Donation Vote Motions C7 C12 Adjourn To Executive Session 11. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with gratitude a donation of $675.00 from the Elks, Dumont Lodge No. 2593, to Grant School for self contained classes to supplement expenses of their respective holiday parties. 12. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with gratitude a donation of board games from the Sgarella family, estimated value of $80.00, to Honiss School. Vote was as follows: Yes: Gluckman, Healy, Fernandez, Valido, Correa, Kelly, Riva, DeWald, Kohlberger It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mr. Gluckman, that the Dumont Board of Education adjourn the meeting and go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel addendum and agenda items.
Motion was unanimously approved. President Kohlberger adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. President Kohlberger reconvened the meeting at 8:12 p.m. Move to Vote Motions D1 D9, Addendum D1 D. Personnel: It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mr. Gluckman, that the Dumont Board of Education approve Motions D1 D9, and Addendum D1, having to do with Personnel. Employ Substitute 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Teacher Robert Hans as a substitute teacher (DHS), from December 2, 2011 through January 6, 2012 at the approved daily rate of pay. Employ Extra Curricular 2. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Staff the following individuals to Extra Curricular positions for the 2011 2012 school year, effective retroactive to September 1, 2011, at the steps and approved salaries indicated on the Extra Curricular Salary Guide for 2011 2012: Richard Derbyshire 7 th & 8 th Gr. Stage Band Dir. (Selzer) Step 01 Kyle Bennett Assistant Band Director Step 01 Kyle Bennett Color Guard Advisor Step 01 Extend Long Term 3. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, extend Substitute Employment the employment of Stephanie Gerlach, long term substitute teacher (BSI Lincoln) effective December 16, 2011 through February 29, 2012, at the approved daily rate of pay. Accept Resignation 4. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept Head Football Coach with regret the resignation of Phil Delzotto as Head Football Coach, effective December 1, 2011. Accept Resignation 5. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept Weight Training with regret the resignation of Phil Delzotto as Weight Training Advisor Advisor (Winter, Summer), effective December 1, 2u011. Accept Resignation 6. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept Weight Training with regret the resignation of Michael Weber as Weight Training Advisor Advisor (Spring) effective December 7, 2011, and appoint Mr. Weber as Weight Training Advisor (Winter) for the 2011 2012 school year, effective December 7, 2011, at Step 4 of the approved Extra Curricular Salary Guide for 2011 2012. Employ Substitute 7. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ
Teachers the following individuals as substitute teachers for the 2011 2012 school year, effective December 16, 2011, at the approved daily rate of pay: Allison Bayer Jason Pierce Marlen Quiroa Christopher Marty Employ P/T In Class 8. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Instructional Aide, On Stephanie Nelson as a part time In-Class Instructional Aide (Selzer 27.5 Emergent Basis hrs./wk.) for the 2011 2012 school year, effective January 3, 2012, on an emergent basis, pending completion of the criminal history review process at the hourly rate of $17.00/hr. Employ Leia Greenwald, 9. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Social Worker Leia Greenwald as a School Social Worker (DHS), for the 2011 2012 school year, effective January 16, 2012, at MA Step 1 of the approved Teachers Salary Guide for 2011 2012. Addendum: Accept Resignation of 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept Classroom Aide with regret the resignation of Leia Greenwald as a part time Special Education Classroom Aide, effective January 13, 2012. Vote Motions D1 D9, Addendum D1 Vote was as follows: Yes: Gluckman, Healy, Fernandez, Valido, Correa, Kelly, Riva, DeWald, Kohlberger Old Business a. Selzer School Playground: Mr. Cartotto presented a request from the Selzer Playground Committee for final approval of the proposed new playground and the request for the board to provide funding for a fence and Pre School play structure. Board discussion followed focusing on the educational benefits of a pre school playground structure and on the financial requests of the committee. Based on these discussions, the board approved the playground structure without the pre school component, but required the committee to provide space for such a structure in the footprint of the playground. This will allow the board an opportunity to review the educational benefits of the pre school structure before making a financial commitment to install. The board also requested that the footprint be staked by the board s maintenance department to determine the space requirements. The final placement of the structure will be determined after this process. b. Ice Hockey Association Request: The board discussed the additional information provided by administration regarding the board s previous commitment to provide $2,500 of support for the 2011 12 season due to reduced participants and increased fees. Based on these discussions, the board opted to forgive $2,500 of outstanding association debt.
New Business: a. Student Request to Participate in Wrestling Program: Mr. Triggiano presented a request from a Bergen County Vo Tech student to participate in the DHS wrestling program, as the program is not offered at his home school. Mr. Triggiano reviewed the regulations and requirements that allow a Dumont resident not attending the local school district to participate in district programs. Mr. Triggiano also noted that the student had requested transportation from his home school to Dumont High School to attend practice. Board discussion resulted in the acceptance of the athlete; however, the transportation request was denied. The board also determined that future requests would be reviewed on a case by case basis. b. Dumont Police Student Program: Karen Valido informed the board that the Dumont Police Department would be willing to provide a program aimed at informing students of the dangerous effects associated with video games and their correlation to violence and weapons use. Mr. Triggiano noted that he would review this request with administration and the police department to determine if the program would provide educational value. Open Meeting To Public Comment It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva, that the Dumont Board of Education open meeting to public comment. Motion was unanimously approved. Remarks From The Cheryl Shapiro, Dumont Ice Hockey Association representative, Public thanked the board for their generous offer to assist the Ice Hockey program. Lillian Venskus, Selzer School PTO Playground Committee representative, noted to the board that the request for approval of the playground was for the purposes of seeking grant funding. Mr. Cartotto noted that all grant applications would require board approval, which, in essence, approves the playground and the only outstanding issue is where the footprint would be located at the back of Selzer School. Close Meeting To Public Comment It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva, that the Dumont Board of Education close the meeting to public comment. Motion was unanimously approved. Adjourn Meeting It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva, that the Dumont Board of Education adjourn the meeting. Motion was unanimously approved. President Kohlberger adjourned the meeting at 9:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Cartotto Board Secretary