Dumont Public Schools March 19, 2015 Regular Meeting A. Open Public Meeting Act: President Michael Gluckman 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 public legal notice, which was sent to the record on March 3, 2015. A notice was also posted outside the office of the Dumont Board of Education in a place reserved for such announcement. Flag Salute took place. In attendance were: Robert DeWald Sandra Fernandez Michael Gluckman Richard Healy John Kohlberger William Linder Theresa Riva Karen Valido Kevin Cartotto Emanuele Triggiano Absent: Theresa Kelly Approval of Minutes: It was approved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve the minutes of the February 12 th Work Session/Executive Session and the February 19 th Regular Meeting/Executive Session. Communication: There were no board communications. B. Finance: It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mr. Gluckman that the Dumont board of Education approve Finance Agenda Items B1-B4 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dumont Board of Education, County of Bergen, approve the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2015-2016 School District Budget as follows: Budget Current General Fund Expense $43,265,902 Capital Outlay 969,852 Transfer to Charter Schools 16,751 Total General Fund $44,252,505
Special Revenue Fund 569,175 Debt Service 1,738,695 Total Expenditures/Appropriations $46,560,375 BE IT RESOLVED, a. that the General Fund Tax Levy of $33,611,550 is approved to support the 2015-16 Current General Expense; and b. that the Debt Service Tax Levy of $1,685,334 is approved to support the 2015-16 Debt Service Expense; and c. that $350,000 is approved to be withdrawn from the Capital Reserve Account and transferred to Capital Outlay to provide the local share funding for a concession stand replacement at Dumont High School; and d. that the 2015-16 Capital Outlay budget contains appropriation to fund a lease purchase agreement of approximately $450,000 of local share funding for a district wide asphalt repaving project for parking lots, pedestrian walkways and outdoor play areas. 2. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the bill list for the month of March 2015 in the amount of $4,085,130.16. 3. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the February 2015 Appropriation Transfer Report as attached. 4. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the report of the board secretary for the month of February 2015 as indicated below and is available in the board office of the district: Report of the Secretary For the Month Ending February 28, 2015 Beginning Cash Receipts Cash Payments Ending Cash Balance this month this month Cash Balance General Fund $6,717,817.86 $3,893,053.75 $3,630,853.85 $6,980,017.76 Special Revenue -39,853.36 71,008.60 57,767.17-26,611.93 Capital Projects 338,134.99-0- 20,554.41 --358,689.40 Debt Service 549,046.34 706,120.75 7,426.00 1,247,741.09 Total All Funds $6,888,875.85 $4,670,183.10 $3,716,601.43 $7,842,457.52 Vote was as follows: Yes Fernandez, Gluckman, Kohlberger, Healy, DeWald, Linder, Riva, Valido 2
C. Policy & Public Relations: 5. Discussion: a. HIB Report to the Board: Mr. Triggiano reported that there is no new report at this time. b. Big North Conference Withdrawl: Mr. Oppido informed the board that the Big North Conference rejected the Dumont High School petition to withdraw from the conference by a 27-6-5 vote. Mr. Oppido reviewed the process the board may consider in filing an appeal with the NJSIAA to overrule the conference s decision. Based on board conversation regarding the process for appeal, potential for successful outcome and benefits of the student athletes the board voted 8-0 to move forward with an appeal to the NJSIAA. It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve Policy & Public Relations Agenda Items C6- C12 6. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with gratitude a donation from Target s Take Charge of Education, in the amount of $58.50 to be used for student materials at Grant School. 7. Upon he recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with gratitude a donation from Target s Award Program, to Honiss School, in the amount of $37.28, which was earned for the 2014-2015 school year. 8. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following district policies (second reading and adoption): Policy 7441, Regulation 7441 Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds 9. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve and affirm the previous HIB Report. 10. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the travel expenditures pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 by district employees as listed on Schedule A. 11. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the renewal of a Cooperative Athletic Program for the 2015-2016 and 2016-17 School Years for Boys and Girls Swimming with the New Milford Board of Education. 12. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the following textbooks for purchase and implementation for the 2015-2016 school year for the following district program: 3
Middle School Courses Course Textbook Title Publisher Copyright Grade 6 ELA Literature Holt McDougal 2012 Grade 7 ELA Literature Holt McDougal 2012 Grade 8 ELA Literature Holt McDougal 2012 High School Courses Course Textbook Title Publisher Copyright AP Language Conversations in Bedford St. 2015 & Composition American Literature Martins (*new course for 2015) AP Literature Literature: Reading McGraw Hill 2007 &Composition Fiction, Poetry & Drama Vote was as follows: Yes Fernandez, Riva, Kohlberger, Healy, DeWald, Linder, Valido, Gluckman It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education open the meeting to public comment. President Gluckman opened the meeting to the public at 7:20 p.m. There being no comments from the public it was moved by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by Mr. Gluckman that the Dumont Board of Education close the meeting to public comment. President Gluckman closed the meeting to the public at 7:21 p.m. It was moved by Mrs. Valido, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education go into Executive Session to discuss personnel. President Gluckman adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. President Gluckman reconvened the meeting at 7:46 p.m. 4
D. Personnel: It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve Personnel Agenda Items D1-D9 and Addendum items: 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation for retirement of David Mathason, Teacher (Gr. 5 Selzer), effective July 1, 2015. 2. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation for retirement of Deborah Como, Lunch Aide (Honiss), effective retroactive to March 13, 2015. 3. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Marc Ferrara as Assistant Soccer Coach (JV Boys), effective March 20, 2015. 4. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, appoint Joseph Maleno, Teacher (Grant) as Piano Player for the Dumont High School musical, effective March 13, 2015, at the stipend indicated on Schedule B. 5. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Diana Riba as a P/T ESL Instructional Aide (27.5 hrs./wk. - Honiss) on an emergent basis pending completion of criminal history review process, effective retroactive to March 9, 2015, at the approved rate of pay. 6. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Robert MacDonald as a P/T Lunch Aide (Honiss), on an emergent basis pending completion of the criminal history review process, effective March 23, 2015, at the approved rate of pay. 7. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Mary Ann Martino as a P/T Lunch Aide (Honiss), on an emergent basis pending completion of the criminal history review process, effective date to be determined, at the approved rate of pay. 8. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, appoint Joshua Wilson as a Volunteer Track and Field Coach for the 2014-2015 school year, effective March 20, 2015. 9. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ the following individuals as substitute teachers for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year, effective March 20, 2015, at the approved daily rate of pay: Alexandra Carbreriza Claudia Montanez 5
Addendum: 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Joseph Woska, P/T Bus Driver (Ed. Center), effective retroactive to March 17, 2015. 2. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Lindsay Solotruk, Psy.D., MA, School Psychologist (Selzer/Lincoln), effective May 15, 2015. 3. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation for retirement of Karen Ann Prescott, Secretary (DHS Guidance), effective July 1, 2015. Vote was as follows: Yes, Fernandez, Riva, Kohlberger, Healy, DeWald, Linder, Valido, Gluckman There being no further Old or New Business, it was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education adjourn the meeting. President Gluckman adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Cartotto Board Secretary 6