HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION HALEDON, NJ AGENDA REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 27, 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. 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 CORRESPONDENCE Letter of Resignation, Vincenza Porporino, Instructional Aide Letter of Resignation, Colleen Dorn, Special Education Teacher Letter of Resignation, Andrew Schaeffer, Caregiver PRESENTATION Board Docs - 20 minute presentation followed by a 10 minute Q&A APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES Regular Meeting Septemr 13, 2016 Executive Meeting September 13, 2016 HEARING OF CITIZENS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting September 27, 2016 Page 2 of 6 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 accepts, with regret, the resignation of Vincenza Porporino, Instructional Aide, effective September 30, 2016. 2. That the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the resignation of Andrew Schaeffer, Caregiver, effective immediately. 3. That the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Colleen Dorn, Special Education Teacher, effective October 14, 2016 for the purpose of acceptance of a new position. 4. That the Board of Education approves the shared services agreement for a Supervisor of Math and Science with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education as shown under Exhibit A. 5. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves creation of the position of Supervisor of Math and Science as a shared services position with PC Manchester Regional High School. 6. That the Board of Education approves the job description for Supervisor of Math and Science as shown under Exhibit B. 7. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Haledon Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") appoints Colleen Dorn as Supervisor of Math and Science for the Haledon School District for the period from on or about October 17, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and
HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting September 27, 2016 Page 3 of 6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board approves the Employment Agreement with Colleen Dorn for the position of Supervisor of Math and Science for the foregoing period of appointment, which Employment Agreement is attached to this Resolution and made a part hereof (Exhibit C) with salary to be prorated to the above dates. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Board President and the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to execute, on behalf of the Board, the Employment Agreement by and between the Board and Colleen Dorn. 8. That the Board of Education retroactively approves the following certified teachers to provide tutoring and enrichment activities for one hour daily to After Care students (not to exceed 2 hours per week) at the rate of $44.00 per hour for the 2016-2017 school year: Grade Level Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grades 5-8 Substitute Name Kerry Wittig, Michelle Gabriele Sharon Kieffer, Melissa Peters Jennifer Pulizzano, Diane Cartaina Mariana Ianneillo, Bettina Macioci Elisa Felice, Rachna Stephens Christina Sanchez, Anabelle Varela Maria Rivera 9. That the Board of Education approves the following personnel to be added to the 2016-2017 stipend list: Names Club Hours/Rate Hendi Cumberton Drama Club/Play 30 hours each at $44.00 per hour Nicole Ocampo 10. That the Board of Education rescinds Henry Bond s mentorship of Danielle Sarnowski for the 2016-2017 school year. Curriculum & Technology Committee- Mrs. Smith, Chairperson; Mrs. Fischer, Ms. Diaz 1. That the Board of Education approves the following class trip(s): Grade Trips 8 NYC Times Square 2 Haledon Free Public Library (multiple dates on file) 2. 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
HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting September 27, 2016 Page 4 of 6 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 Corrado LaRosa NJSBA Convention, Atlantic City, NJ 11-000-230-585-00 Not to exceed 10/25-10/27/16 $1,000 Deanna Ritzo Google Educator Boot Camp, 11-000-223-500-00 $250.00 11/3-11/4/16 Paramus, NJ Megan Rizzuto Google Educator Certification Boot 11-000-223-500-00 $250.00 11/3-11/4/16 Camp, Paramus, NJ Deanna Ritzo Blogging in the Classroom, Paramus, 11-000-223-500-00 $75.00 10/7/16 NJ Megan Rizzuto Blogging in the Classroom, Paramus, 11-000-223-500-00 $75.00 10/7/16 NJ Beth Barnhill Conversations Around Curriculum & N/A None 10/18/16 Instruction, Parsippany, NJ Beth Barnhill NJDOE Instructional Improvement, East Orange, NJ N/A None 10/19/16 3. That the Board of Education designates October 3, 2016 through October 7, 2016 as a Week of Respect in order to recognize the importance of character education and to observe the week by providing age-appropriate instruction focusing on preventing harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB). 4. That the Board of Education designates the week of October 17, 2016 through October 21, 2016 as School Violence Awareness Week. Policy Committee Ms. Rolón, Chairperson; Mr. Latona, Mr. Guzman 1. That the Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following new and revised policies and regulations as shown under Exhibit D: P 9541 P 1522 Student Teachers/Interns (Revised) School-level Planning (Revised) Finance & Physical Plant Committee Mr. Latona, Chairperson; Mr. Fischer 1. That the Board of Education approves Bergen County Special Services, Educational Enterprises Division, for the provision of Augmentative Communication services for student #6011 for AAC Training to be provided for a maximum of (6) six hours during the 2016-2017 school year at a rate not to exceed $930.00 to be paid from Account #11-000-216-320-00. 2. That the Board of Education approves the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the 2016-2017 School Year as shown under Exhibit E.
HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting September 27, 2016 Page 5 of 6 3. That the Board of Education approves the 2016-2017 Contract with Bergen County Special Services for a Teacher of the Deaf for student #5893 at a rate not to exceed $13,200.00 to be paid out of IDEA Account 11-000-216-320-00 (replacing previously approved account number). 4. That the Board of Education moves the bills for September 27, 2016 be approved as presented: General Fund $151,507.18 Special Revenue Fund $8,056.87 Construction Project Fund $0 Debt Service Fund $0 Enterprise Fund $6,811.39 Payroll Fund 8/25/16 $59,356.02 Payroll Fund 9/13/16 $492,035.14 Total for Approval $717,766.60 5. That the Board of Education approves the 2016-2017 School Year Transportation Contract with Northern Region Educational Services Commission for out-of-district students as follows: Route # School Contractor # of students Estimate Cost Dates (incl. surcharge) 431F NJEDDA D&M Tours 1 $15,009.60 + $600.38 9/7/16-6/2017 240B Windsor Learning Ctr. Station Wagon 2 $21,780.00 + $871.20 9/7/16-6/2017 310B Windsor Learning Ctr. Jersey Kids 1 $20,250.00 + $810.00 9/7/16-6/2017 6. 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 July 31, 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). 7. 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 July 31, 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 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 July 31, 2016 Board Secretary s report. 8. That the Board of Education accepts the financial report of the Treasurer of School Monies for July, 2016.
HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting September 27, 2016 Page 6 of 6 9. That the Board of Education approves the line item transfers as shown under Exhibit F. 10. That the Board of Education approves the Application for Use of Facilities by the Girl Scouts of Northern NJ (subject to availability and receipt of proof of insurance for all dates) as shown under Exhibit G. 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