HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION HALEDON, NJ AGENDA REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 16, 2016 EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROUTE OF EGRESS In the event of an emergency, all people may exit right or left from this room and proceed to an exit door. All doors will open from the inside. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Haledon Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published in the North Jersey Herald News, the Board s Official Newspaper on January 9, 2016 and August 13, 2016. Notices of this meeting, indicating date, time and place, were posted publicly on the door of the main entrance to the school and filed with the clerk in the municipality of Haledon. ROLL CALL BOARD CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS 1. Dewan S. Ahsan 2. Kathleen Kornacki Gonzalez EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Education moves into executive session for the purpose of discussing candidates. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER That the Board of Education appoints to fill the vacant position through the 2017 Reorganization meeting. OATH OF OFFICE
HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting August 16, 2016 Page 2 of 8 CORRESPONDENCE Letter of Resignation Jill Castaldo, Literacy Coach/Teacher Letter of Resignation Nicole Kliemisch, Grade 2 Teacher PRESENTATION APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES Regular Meeting July 19, 2016 HEARING OF CITIZENS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Public is invited to address the Board with any questions, comments or concerns with respect to items listed on the agenda of this meeting. REPORTS President s Report Mr. Batelli Superintendent s Report Dr. Hernandez Business Administrator/Board Secretary Report Mr. Serapiglia Personnel Report Mrs. Fischer, Chairperson; Ms. Diaz, Mrs. Smith Finance Report Mr. Latona, Chairperson; Mr. Fischer Curriculum Report Mrs. Smith, Chairperson; Ms. Diaz, Mrs. Fischer Policy Report Ms. Rolón, Chairperson; Mr. Guzman, Mr. Latona Security and Safety Report Mr. Guzman, Mr. Latona State and County Report Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Fischer Board Attorney s Report Mr. Fogarty Personnel and Management Committee- Mrs. Fischer, Chairperson; Ms. Diaz, Mrs. Smith 1. That the Board of Education approves the 2016-2017 Extra Curricular Stipendiary Positions as shown under Exhibit A. 2. That the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the resignation of Jill Castaldo, Literacy Coach/Teacher, effective July 21, 2016. 3. That the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the resignation of Nicole Kliemisch, Grade 2 Teacher, effective August 8, 2016. 4. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following personnel, and authorizes the salary listed below, upon completion of the criminal history background check, from August 8, 2016 through June 30, 2017: Name Position Salary Joseph Turano Custodian $26,000 (prorated to start date)
HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting August 16, 2016 Page 3 of 8 5. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following cafeteria/playground aide at the salary listed, upon completion of criminal history background check for the 2016-2017 school year: Name Step Hourly Rate Hours/Day Days/Year Annual Salary Igballe Gashi 1 $8.45 2.5 169 $3,570 6. That the Board of Education approves the Substitute Teacher Registry Agreement through the Northern Region Educational Services Commission for the 2016-2017 school year effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 in the sum of $9,270.00 plus a one-time set up fee of $4,500.00, for a total of $13,770.00 to be paid in ten monthly payments of $1,377.00. 7. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following personnel and authorizes the salary listed below, upon completion of criminal history background check, for the 2016-2017 school year: Lauren Molnar Behavior Specialist MA+15/Step 9 $64,595 8. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, employs the following Caregivers in the After Care Program, at the salaries listed, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (dependent upon enrollment): Name Step Hourly Rate Hours Geraldine Pacelli G (off guide) $19.40 Not to exceed 25 hrs./wk. (Lead Caregiver) Maria Martinez C (off guide) $17.45 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Katherine Nieves 10 $13.75 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Jeffrey Fitzgerald 9 $13.30 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Nancy Munoz 9 $13.30 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Nancy Fitzgerald 9 $13.30 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Hamida Ali 9 $13.30 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Vivian Rieder 7 $12.40 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Victoria Veling 5 $11.55 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Andrew Schaeffer 5 $11.55 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Adriana Odza 4 $11.10 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Mark Cartagena 3 $10.60 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Jacqueline Diaz 3 $10.60 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Beatriz Lorenzo 3 $10.60 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Quilvio Munoz 3 $10.60 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Clifford Vander Have 2 $10.15 Not to exceed 15 hours per week 9. That the Board of Education rescinds creation of a Reading Specialist position for the 2016-2017 school year (previously approved May 24, 2016). 10. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following position change, pending emergency certification, with no change in salary for the 2016-2017 school year:
HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting August 16, 2016 Page 4 of 8 Name Current Position New Position Amanda Pucilowski Grade 1 Teacher Reading Specialist 11. That the Board of Education approves Delta-T Group of North Jersey Inc. to provide seven aides for the 2016-17 school year, at a cost of $13.70 per hour, for a total cost to the district of $103,572, utilizing MRESC Co-op pricing #65 MCESCCPS 15/16-12. 12. That the Board of Education approves Bryan Smith to work one (1) day prior to the start of the 2016-2017 school year at a per diem cost of $233.33. 13. That the Board of Education rescinds the June 28, 2016 appointment of Jennifer Grant as Contractual Leave Replacement Teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. 14. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following personnel and authorizes the salary listed below for the 2016-2017 school year: Alyssa Brillante Contractual Leave Replacement Teacher BA/Step 1 $51,345 15. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following personnel and authorizes the salary listed below, from September 6, 2016 through November 28, 2016: Danielle Cartaxo Contractual Leave Replacement Teacher BA+15/Step 1 $52,945 prorated to above dates 16. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following personnel and authorizes the salary listed below for the 2016-2017 school year: Jennifer Grant Grade 1 Teacher MA/Step 5 $56,545 17. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following personnel and authorizes the salary listed below, upon completion of criminal history background check, from September 9, 2016 through December 9, 2016: Name Position Salary Barbara Chichele Interim Director of Special Services $400.00 per diem 18. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, employs the following personnel on an as-needed basis and authorizes the salary listed, upon completion of the criminal history background check, for the 2016-2017 school year: Justin Van De Voort Substitute Custodian $12.20 per hour 19. That the Board of Education approves the Behavior Specialist job description as shown under Exhibit B.
HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting August 16, 2016 Page 5 of 8 20. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution: WHEREAS the Board previously granted Daniela Bianco ( Bianco ) paid sick leave from May 20, 2016 through June 22, 2016 in connection with the anticipated birth of her child on or around July 1, 2016; and WHEREAS, the Board previously granted Bianco a child-rearing leave of absence under the federal Family Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) and the New Jersey Family Leave Act ( NJFLA ), commencing at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year; and WHEREAS, Bianco has submitted a letter requesting to utilize such statutory childrearing leave through November 28, 2016; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Bianco shall be granted a child-rearing leave of absence under the FMLA and the NJFLA, commencing on September 6, 2016 and ending November 28, 2016. This leave shall be without pay but with a continuation of medical benefits. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bianco s anticipated return to work date shall be November 29, 2016. 21. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following personnel and authorizes the salary listed below, upon completion of criminal history background check, for the 2016-2017 school year: Kristofer M. Hunte ELA Grade 6 Teacher BA/Step 1 $51,345 22. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following personnel and authorizes the salary listed below, upon completion of the criminal history background check, for the 2016-2017 school year: Victoria Cicak Grade 2 Teacher BA+15/Step 1 $52,945 23. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution: RESOLVED that Camille DeFranco ( DeFranco ) be granted eleven days of paid sick leave from Friday, September 9, 2016 through Friday, September 23, 2016, and five days of paid vacation leave from Monday, September 26, 2016 through Friday, September 30, 2016, in connection with the anticipated birth of her child on or around September 10, 2016. RESOLVED that DeFranco be granted one week of disability leave under the Family Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) from Monday, October 3, 2016 through Friday, October 7, 2016, which shall be without pay but with medical benefits. RESOLVED that DeFranco be granted nine weeks of child-rearing leave under the FMLA and the New Jersey Family Leave Act from Monday, October 10, 2016 through
HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting August 16, 2016 Page 6 of 8 Friday, December 9, 2016. This leave shall be without pay but with the continuation of medical benefits. Curriculum & Technology Committee- Mrs. Smith, Chairperson; Mrs. Fischer, Ms. Diaz 1. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution: WHEREAS, the following employees are attending staff training, seminars and/or workshops; and WHEREAS, the attendance at stated functions were previously approved by the Chief School Administrator as work related and within the scope of the work responsibilities of the attendee; and WHEREAS, the attendance at the functions were approved as promoting delivery of instruction or furthering efficient operation of the school district and fiscally prudent, NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the requests for attendance at professional workshops/conferences as listed: NAME WORKSHOP Funded by COST DATE Debra Schraer Identifying Struggling Readers, Somerset, NJ 11-000-223-500-00 $341.00 10/14-10/15/16 Wendy Fossett Identifying Struggling Readers, Somerset, NJ 11-000-223-500-00 $341.00 10-14- 10/15/16 Robert Parkes Criminal History Workshop N/A None 9/20/16 Policy Committee Ms. Rolón, Chairperson; Mr. Latona, Mr. Guzman 1. That the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following revised policy as shown under Exhibit C: P 5410 Promotion and Retention 2. That the Board of Education approves the Independent Evaluation Allowable Cost Sheet for the 2016-2017 school year as shown under Exhibit D. 3. That the Board of Education approves the second reading and adopts the following new and revised policies and regulations as shown under Exhibit E: P 1220 P 1310 R 2414 P 3111 P 3124 P 3125 P 3125.2 P & R 3126 Alert No. 209 N.J.A.C. 6A:9 Recodification Updates Employment of Chief School Administrator (Revised) Employment of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary (Revised) Programs and Services for Students in High Poverty and in High Need School Districts (Revised) Creating Positions (Revised) Employment Contract (Revised) Employment of Teaching Staff Members (Revised) Employment of Substitute Teachers (Revised) District Mentoring Program (Revised)
HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting August 16, 2016 Page 7 of 8 P 3141 P & R 3144 P 3159 P 3231 P & R 3240 P 4159 P 5305 R 5330 P 5350 R 5350 P 9541 P 1140 P 1523 P 1530 R 1530 P 1550 P & R 2200 P 2260 P & R 2411 P & R 2423 P 2610 P 2622 P 5750 P 5755 P 5339 P 5514 P 7481 P & R 8441 P 8454 P 8630 R 8630 Resignation (Revised) Certification of Tenure Charges (Revised) Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities (Revised) Outside Employment as Athletic Coach (Revised) Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders (Revised) Support Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities (Revised) Health Services Personnel (Revised) Administration of Medication (Revised) Student Suicide Prevention (Revised) Student Suicide (Revised) Student Teachers/Interns (Revised) Multi-Year Equity Plan Policy and Regulation Guide Updates Affirmative Action Program (Revised) Comprehensive Equity Plan (Revised) Equal Employment Opportunities (Revised) Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Procedure (Revised) Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices (Revised) Curriculum Content (Revised) Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices (Revised) Guidance Counseling (Revised) Bilingual and ESL Education (Revised) Educational Program Evaluation (Revised) Student Assessment (Revised) Equal Educational Opportunity (Revised) Equity in Educational Programs and Services (Revised) Additional Policy and Regulation Guide Updates Screening for Dyslexia (Revised) Student Use of Vehicles on School Grounds (Revised) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS aka Drones) (New) Care of Injured and Ill Persons (Revised) Management of Pediculosis (New) Bus Driver/Bud Aide Responsibility (Revised) Emergency School Bus Procedures (Revised) Finance & Physical Plant Committee Mr. Latona, Chairperson; Mr. Fischer 1. That the Board of Education approves the following certification: I, John A. Serapiglia, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, for the Haledon Public School Business District hereby certify as follows: pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c) (3), that as June 30, 2016 no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation and is not in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (a). 2. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c) (4), we certify that, as of June 30, 2016 the board secretary s and treasurer s monthly financial reports did not reflect an over expenditure in any of the major accounts or funds in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b), and based
HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting August 16, 2016 Page 8 of 8 on the appropriation balances reflected on the reports, and the advice of district officials, we have no reason to doubt that the district has sufficient funds available to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year and accepts the June 30, 2016 Board Secretary s report. 3. That the Board of Education accepts the financial report of the Treasurer of School Monies for June 2016. 4. That the Board of Education approves the line item transfers as shown under Exhibit F. 5. That the Board of Education moves the bills for August 16, 2016 be approved as presented: General Fund $821,511.95 Special Revenue Fund $10,140.95 Construction Project Fund $2,828.75 Debt Service Fund $0 Enterprise Fund $0 Payroll Fund 7/13/16 $92,197.52 Payroll Fund - 7/27/16 $100,813.32 Payroll Fund - 8/11/16 $81,812.89 Total for Approval $1,109,305.38 6. That the Board of Education moves the bills for June 30, 2016 be approved as presented: General Fund $10,567.26 Special Revenue Fund $0 Construction Project Fund $0 Debt Service Fund $0 Enterprise Fund $0 Total for Approval $10,567.26 NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS HEARING OF CITIZENS During this portion of the meeting, the residents are invited to address the Board with any questions, comments or concerns that may be in respect to the operation of their school. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN