Regular Public Meeting
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TENAFLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TENAFLY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Meeting Date:
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
OPEN SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
 No Formal Action is Taken during the Closed Session
OPEN SESSION
AGENDA
 Personnel Resolutions
 Administration Resolutions
 Curriculum Resolutions
 Special Education Resolutions
 Finance Resolutions
Public Comments (2nd Opportunity)
Adjournment
Regular Public Meeting
June 16, 2015
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Tenafly Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting
of the Tenafly Board of Education
June 16, 2015
Lalor Library/Media Center
Tenafly High School, 19 Columbus Drive, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Board of Education
Mr. Edward J. Salaski, President
Ms. Lynne W. Stewart, Vice President
Ms. Stephanie Addison-Fontaine
Mr. Sam A. Bruno
Ms. Eileen D. Pleva
Ms. April Uram
Mr. Mark Aronson
Ms. Janet Horan
Mr. Richard H. Press
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Ms. Lynn Trager, Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Barbara Laudicina, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Yas Usami, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Ms. Teresa Collins, Assistant to the Superintendent for Human Resources
Ms. Suzanne Bassett, Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Services
Mr. Marc Gold, Assistant to the Superintendent for Teacher Evaluation and Effectiveness
Representatives to the Board
High School Students
[2014-2015]
Emma Bochner, Senior
Aliya (Allie) Shamus, Junior
[2015-2016]
Aliya (Allie) Shamus, Senior
Erin Aslami, Junior
Administrators
Dr. Dora P. Kontogiannis
Dr. Ann Powell
Mr. John Fabbo
Ms. Jennifer Ferrara
Ms. Sue Jain
Ms. Gayle Lander
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OPEN SESSION – 7:45 p.m.
– Regular Public Meeting
CLOSED SESSION
– Board will go immediately into Closed Session
OPEN SESSION – 8:00 p.m.
– Regular Public Meeting
A. Call to Order
E. Salaski
B. Adequate Notice Statement
E. Salaski
C. Roll Call
Y. Usami
D. Pledge of Allegiance
E. Salaski
Presentations/Celebrations/Honors
 Outgoing Student Rep (Emma Bochner)
E. Salaski
 Welcoming the Incoming Student Rep (Erin Aslami)
E. Salaski
 TEF Technology Donation
E. Salaski
D. Kontogiannis
 THS Teacher of Year (Helen Coyle)
Administrators
 Honoring of TPS Retirees
D. Kilday
 THS Boy’s Tennis Team
Approval of Minutes
 Regular Public Meeting and Closed Executive Meeting of May 12, 2015
 Special Meeting of May 11, 2015
• Special Meeting of May 26, 2015
 Special Meeting of June 1, 2015
• Special Meeting of June 8, 2015
Board President’s Report
E. Salaski
Superintendent’s Report
L. Trager
Student Representatives’ Report
E. Bochner/A. Shamus
Reports
B. Laudicina
 HIB Grade Report
Board Secretary’s Report
 Fire and Security Drills for May
Y. Usami
 Chapter 47 Annual Contract report
Board Committee Report
 Finance Committee
R. Press
New Business for Discussion at Future Meetings
E. Salaski
Public Comments – Agenda
Citizens may address the Board of Education on any item listed on the agenda. Citizens will
give their name and address when recognized to speak. A time limit of three minutes per
person and a total of 30 minutes for all communications are allowed. Large groups are
urged to select someone to represent them.
Action Items
Public Comments – Second Opportunity –
Citizens may address the Board of Education on any item not listed on the agenda. Citizens
will give their names and addresses when recognized to speak. A time limit of three minutes
per person and a total of 30 minutes for all communications are allowed. Large groups are
urged to select someone to represent them. Opportunities for public comment are not
scheduled for the Committee-of-Whole Work Session
Adjournment to Closed Session
The Session may include discussions of negotiations, contractual, matters, litigation and
personnel. Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, the Tenafly Board of Education is
required to notify the public when the minutes of this closed session will be available. When
the need for confidentiality no longer exists, the minutes will be available to the public.
Adjournment
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MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION ON JUNE 16, 2015
WHEREAS, the Tenafly Board of Education has been formed pursuant to applicable New Jersey
Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Board is charged with the responsibility of performing all acts and doing all things,
consistent with law and the rules of the State Board of Education, necessary for the lawful and proper
conduct, equipment and maintenance of the public schools and public school property of the Tenafly
Public School District; and
WHEREAS, Section 7 of the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10-4-12) permits the exclusion of
the public (“Closed Session”) from a meeting of the Board in certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that circumstances exist for such a Closed Session;
WHEREAS, the Board has found the action described below to be necessary and proper;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board on the date indicated above that:
1.)The public shall be excluded from discussion of and action on the Closed Session herein
set forth.
2.) The subject matter to be discussed is as follows:
- TEA Negotiations
- HIB
- Suspensions
- Non-Certified Salaries
3.) The Board will return to Open Session at approximately 8:00 p.m.
No formal action will be taken.
Month
HIGH
MIDDLE
FIRE DRILLS
&
SECURITY DRILLS
2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
MACKAY
MAUGHAM
MAY
Fire
Drills
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
MAY
Security
Drills
Security/
Lockdown
Security/
Lockdown
(Active
Shooter)
Security/
Evacuation
(Non-Fire)
Security/
Evacuation
(Non-Fire)
Security/
Evacuation
(Bomb
Threat)
Security/
Shelter-in-Place
SMITH
STILLMAN
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The following resolutions are recommended by the Superintendent of Schools during the Regular
Public Session:
PERSONNEL
RESOLUTION P-1
RESOLUTION P-2
RESOLUTION P-3
RESOLUTION P-4
RESOLUTION P-5
RESOLUTION P-6
RESOLUTION P-7
RESOLUTION P-8
RESOLUTION P-9
RESOLUTION P-10
RESOLUTION P-11
RESOLUTION P-12
RESOLUTION P-13
RESOLUTION P-14
RESOLUTION P-15
RESOLUTION P-16
RESOLUTION P-17
RESOLUTION P-18
RESOLUTION P-19
RESOLUTION P-20
RESOLUTION P-21
RESOLUTION P-22
RESOLUTION P-23
RESOLUTION P-24
RESOLUTION P-25
RESOLUTION P-26
APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTES
RESIGNATIONS
LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF LEAVE REPLACEMENT
FACULTY
APPROVAL OF NEW POSITIONS FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL
YEAR
REAPPOINTMENT OF TENURED FACULTY AND SUPPORT
STAFF
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR ASSISTANT
SUPERINTENDENT
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY
APPOINTMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
HIRES
APPROVAL OF T.A.S.A. ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES FOR THE
2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
RENEWAL OF CONTRACTS FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS FOR
THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR
HIRE OF TEMPORARY SUMMER WORKERS
APPROVAL OF PARAPROFESSIONALS FOR 2015 SUMMER
SPECIAL EDUCATION
APPROVAL TO PAY A FACULTY MEMBER DURING SUMMER
TO ATTEND A CHILD STUDY TEAM MEETING
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MAUGHAM SCHOOL TEACHER
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MACKAY SCHOOL TEACHER
CONTINUATION OF UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR SMITH
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER UNDER THE F.M.L.A.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR SMITH SCHOOL TEACHER
APPROVAL OF SUMMER SACC PROGRAM SALARIES AND
INDIVIDUALS
APPOINTMENT OF SITE COORDINATOR FOR GYMNASTICS
REVISED CONTRACT FOR EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO THE
SUPERINTENDENT
REVISED CONTRACT FOR EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
APPROVAL OF THERAPISTS/PROVIDERS
RETROACTIVE EXTRA COMPENSATION APPOINTMENT FOR
2014-15
EXTRA COMPENSATION APPOINTMENTS FOR 2015-16
SCHOOL YEAR
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RESOLUTION P-27
RESOLUTION P-28
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RESCIND RESOLUTION FOR EXTRA COMPENSATION
APPOINTMENT AND APPROVE TWO NEW APPOINTMENTS
CHANGES IN ASSIGNMENTS OF FACULTY FOR 2015-16
ADMINISTRATION
RESOLUTION A-1
RESOLUTION A-2
RESOLUTION A-3
RESOLUTION A-4
RESOLUTION A-5
RESOLUTION A-6
RESOLUTION A-7
FIRST READING OF POLICY 3212, POLICY 4212, POLICY 3218,
POLICY 4218, AND POLICY 8630
APPROVAL TO AFFIRM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S DECISION IN HIB
INVESTIGATIONS
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO HIRE
NECESSARY PERSONNEL DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY AND
AUGUST
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS
TENAFLY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
APPROVAL TO CONTINUE USING “THE FRAMEWORK FOR
TEACHING: EVALUATION INSTRUMENT”
APRROVAL TO USE THE “STRONGE LEADER EFFECTIVENESS
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION MODEL”
CURRICULUM
RESOLUTION C-1
RESOLUTION C-2
RESOLUTION C-3
RESOLUTION C-4
RESOLUTION C-5
RESOLUTION C-6
RESOLUTION C-7
RESOLUTION C-8
RESOLUTION C-9
RESOLUTION C-10
DISTRICT TEXTBOOK ADOPTION LIST 2015-16
ADOPTION OF DISTRICT CURRICULA IN SCIENCE, SOCIAL
STUDIES, WORLD LANGUAGES, COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND
PHYSICAL EDUCATION, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS,
TECHNOLOGY, AND 21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREERS ALIGNED
TO 2014 NEW JERSEY CORE CURRICULUM CONTENT
STANDARDS (NJCCCS) AND MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH
LANGUAGE ARTS ALIGNED TO 2014 COMMON CORE STATE
STANDARDS (CCSS)
HIGH SCHOOL PEER LEADERSHIP RETREAT
HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
SPECIAL EDUCATION
RESOLUTION S-1
RESOLUTION S-2
RESOLUTION S-3
RESOLUTION S-4
RESOLUTION S-5
APPROVAL OF EXTRAORDINARY SERVICES ONE TO ONE AIDE
12 MONTH 2014-15
APPROVAL OF 10 MONTH PLACEMENT 2014-2015
APPROVAL OF 12 MONTH PLACEMENT 2014-2015
APPROVAL OF AMENDED 12 MONTH PLACEMENT 2014-2015
ACCEPTANCE AND APPLICATION FOR IDEIA FUNDS FY2016
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RESOLUTION S-6
RESOLUTION S-7
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ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UPPER ELEMENTARY CLASS FOR
STUDENTS WITH AUTISM
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH SAGE EDUCATIONAL
ENTERPRISES
FINANCE
RESOLUTION F-1
RESOLUTION F-2
RESOLUTION F-3
RESOLUTION F-4
RESOLUTION F-5
RESOLUTION F-6
RESOLUTION F-7
RESOLUTION F-8
RESOLUTION F-9
RESOLUTION F-10
RESOLUTION F-11
RESOLUTION F-12
RESOLUTION F-13
RESOLUTION F-14
RESOLUTION F-15
RESOLUTION F-16
RESOLUTION F-17
RESOLUTION F-18
RESOLUTION F-19
RESOLUTION F-20
RESOLUTION F-21
RESOLUTION F-22
RESOLUTION F-23
RESOLUTION F-24
BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR MAY 2015
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MAY 2015
APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR MAY 7 THROUGH MAY 31, 2015
APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 10, 2015
TRANSFERS FOR MAY 2015
PAYROLL FOR MAY 2015
APPROVE AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF JULY AND AUGUST
BOROUGH TAX COLLECTOR PAYMENT SCHEDULE
APPROVE BID AWARD TO BANC OF AMERICA PUBLIC CAPITAL
CORPORATION
APPROVE TRANSFER OF CURRENT YEAR SURPLUS TO CAPITAL
RESERVE
APPROVE TRANSFER OF CURRENT YEAR SURPLUS TO
MAINTENANCE RESERVE
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT FUNDS AND SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR
FY16 NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND GRANT (NCLB) TITLE I, TITLE IIA, AND
TITLE III
APPROVAL TO RENEW CONTRACT FOR FOOD SERVICE
MANAGEMENT TO POMPTONIAN FOOD SERVICE FOR THE 20152016 SCHOOL YEAR
APPROVAL OF POMPTONIAN FOOD SERVICE PRICES FOR
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND MILK FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016
APPROVAL OF DELTA DENTAL CONTRACT
APPROVAL TO RENEW SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES WITH THE CRESSKILL
BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR 2015-2016
APPROVAL FOR RENEWAL OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT
WITH FIRST STUDENT, INC. FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
APPROVAL TO AWARD BID FOR BUSSING TO TENAFLY HIGH
SCHOOL, PUBLIC AND NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RENEWAL OF UNEMPLOYMENT COST CONTROL SERVICES
APPROVAL OF PETTY CASH PAYMENTS AND MAXIMUM SINGLE
EXPENDITURE
APPROVAL TO REQUEST COUNTY APPROVAL FOR RENEWING
DUAL USE EDUCATIONAL SPACE FOR 2015-2016 FOR MALCOLM
S. MACKAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
APPROVAL TO REQUEST COUNTY APPROVAL FOR RENEWING
TWO DUAL USE EDUCATIONAL SPACES FOR 2015-2016 FOR
WALTER STILLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE THROUGH
STATE CONTRACT
APPROVAL TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH ALLIANCE COMMERCIAL
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RESOLUTION F-25
RESOLUTION F-26
RESOLUTION F-27
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PEST CONTROL, INC. FOR 2015-2016
APPROVAL TO DISCARD OUTDATED FILES AND RECORDS
APPROVAL TO DISPOSE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
APPROVAL OF DISTRICT TRAVEL AND WORK-RELATED EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT
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REGULAR PUBLIC SESSION
PERSONNEL
RESOLUTION P-1 APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTES
BE IT RESOLVED that the substitutes with a County License or a New Jersey teacher
certification listed below be approved by the Board of Education for the 2014-2015 school
year in accordance with Senate Bill #851 regarding criminal history background check:
NAME
Alexander Aleynik
Linda Chamesian
Valbona Derguti
Marina Mayorga
Elaine Yotka
DEGREE
M.A.
M.A.T.
In progress
B.A. in Edu.
In progress
B.S.
B.A.
B.A.
CERTIFICATION MAJOR/MINOR
County License
Pharmacology
County License
History/Secondary Ed.
County License
County License
County License
Chemistry
Education
Business Management
RESOLUTION P-2 RESIGNATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accepts with regret the following resignation:
NAME AND POSITION
Robert Cordasco
Lunch Paraprofessional
Monica Franklin
Special Ed Paraprofessional
REASON
Retirement
EFFECTIVE DATE
June 30, 2015
Personal
July 27, 2015
RESOLUTION P-3 LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Tenafly Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”)
as follows:
1. The request by an employee, whose name is on file in the Superintendent’s office, for a
leave of absence with pay and continued medical insurance coverage from June 16,
2015 through the close of business on June 30, 2015 is hereby approved pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 18A:30-7.
2. The Board hereby approves and accepts the resignation of this employee effective June
30, 2015.
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RESOLUTION P-4 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF LEAVE REPLACEMENT
FACULTY
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board terminates the employment of the following leave
replacement faculty members who were in place during the 2014-15 school year:
NAME
Dina Lippey
Lindsay Truncale
Danielle Katz
Meaghan Mitchell
Jacqueline Sabale
Brett Weinberg
Ross Chu
Jamie Ekiert
Angela Banta
Danielle Breakfield
Elizabeth Bosca
Marie Greene
Tracey DiLuzio
POSITION
Grade 4
Art
Social Studies
Grade 3
Resource Center
Grade 4
Music
Grade 3
Resource Center
Grade 3
Kindergarten
Grade 3
Social Studies
LOCATION
Smith School
Mackay School
Middle School
Mackay School
Smith School
Mackay School
High School
Stillman School
High School
Maugham School
Smith School
Smith School
Middle School
RESOLUTION P-5 APPROVAL OF NEW POSITIONS FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board creates the following new positions for the 2015-16 school
year in accordance with the approved budget for the 2015-16 school year:
FACULTY POSITION
ELEMENTARY
Teacher of Students with Autism Class Grades 2-4
Speech Teacher
HIGH SCHOOL
Teacher of Special Ed Transition Class Grades 9-11
Special Education-Structured Learning
Experience (SLE) Coordinator
Special Education Academic Support
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Reading (2 positions)
Special Education
Integrated Arts
TOTAL NEW CERTIFICATED POSITIONS FOR
DISTRICT
SUPPORT STAFF
Elementary Lunch Paraprofessionals 8.75 hours a
week
Four (4) part-time positions
F.T.E.
LOCATION
1.0
0.4
Maugham School
Maugham School
1.0
0.2
High School
High School
0.4
High School
2.0
0.8
0.2
Middle School
Middle School
Middle School
6.0
1 at each elem.
school
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RESOLUTION P-6 REAPPOINTMENT OF TENURED FACULTY AND SUPPORT STAFF
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board reappoints all tenured faculty staff and support staff for the
2015-2016 school year in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4.1 and in accordance with the
agreement to be negotiated between the Board and the Tenafly Education Association on
behalf of teachers and the negotiated agreement on behalf of secretaries.
RESOLUTION P-7 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves a renewal of contract for Barbara Laudicina to the
12 month position of Assistant Superintendent for the 2015-16 school year at an annual salary
of $179,555.
RESOLUTION P-8 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/
BOARD SECRETARY
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves a renewal of contract for Yas Usami to the 12
month position of Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the 2015-16 school year at an
annual salary of $178,082.
RESOLUTION P-9 APPOINTMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the appointment of James Morrison to the 12month position of Tenafly High School Principal in accordance with the negotiated Agreement
between the Board and the Tenafly Administrators and Supervisors Association for the period
August 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 at an annual salary of $145,000 prorated for an August
1st start date.
RESOLUTION P-10 HIRES
BE IT RESOLVED that the following persons be employed to fill the positions listed for the
length of time and compensation indicated and subject to all federal, state, county and local
regulations governing said employment and in accordance with Senate Bill #851 regarding a
criminal history background check:
NAME AND POSITION
Kelly Cullinane*
Math teacher – High School
Arlene Feb
Leave Replacement – Teacher of ELL
Stillman School
Amanda Giuntini
Teacher of Reading –Middle School
Brielle Heitman
Grade 3 – Smith School
Allison Honschke*
Special Education – Middle School
Danielle Katz
Social Studies teacher – Middle School
Sean Kelly
EMPLOYMENT
DATES
9/1/15-6/30/16
9/1/15-6/30/16
9/1/15-6/30/16
9/1/15-6/30/16
9/1/15-6/30/16
9/1/15-6/30/16
9/1/15-6/30/16
CLASSIFICATION AND
SALARY
B.A., Step 1-3
$51,215**
B.A.+8, Step 1-3
$51,515 ** annual salary
M.A., Step 11
$67,615 ** annual salary
B.A., Step 1-3
$51,215** annual salary
M.A.+24, Step 1-3
$54,915**annual
B.A., Step 1-3
$51,215**
B.A., Step 1-3
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.4 Teacher of Physical Ed/Health-MS
$51,215**annual prorated
for .4 pending interview
with Superintendent 6/16
M.A., Step 1-3
$54,015 (prorated to .8
for second semester)
B.A., Step 7- $54,315
annual salary **
Amanda Lentino
Leave replacement for English-HS
9/1/15-6/30/16
Jean O’Neill
Business Teacher – High School
9/1/15-6/30/16
Erin Posbergh
Science teacher –High School
Jacqueline Sabale
Special Education teacher–Smith
School
Emily Sutton
Psychologist
9/1/15-6/30/16
9/1/15-6/30/16
M.A., Step 1-3
$54,015** annual
Frank Rosenthal
Leave replacement – Family Life M.S
9/1/15-1/26/16
B.A., Step 1-3
$51,215**
Loreny Saxenian
Secretary – Middle School
7/1/15-6/30/16
Step 4 of Secretarial
salary guide
$55,270** annual
Edward Puckhaber
Custodian – Middle School
7/1/156/30/16***
9/1/15-6/30/16
B.A.,+16, Step 4-6
$53,315 annual **
M.A., Step 1-3
$54,015 annual **
Level A, Step 1 of
Custodial salary guide
$39,124** annual salary
*Full-time employment is contingent upon the issuance of NJ Certification. If the certificate is
not issued prior to the first day of the Academic Calendar, the employee will be placed as a
substitute until the certification is issued.
**salary may be adjusted at successful conclusion of negotiations between the Board and the
Tenafly Education Association.
***newly-hired custodial employees must obtain a Black Seal license within one year of date of
hire.
RESOLUTION P-11 APPROVAL OF T.A.S.A. ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES FOR THE 20152016 SCHOOL YEAR
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following salaries for the below-listed T.A.S.A.
members for the 2015-16 school year in accordance with the negotiated Agreement between
the Tenafly Board of Education and the Tenafly Administrators and Supervisors Association
for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017:
NAME
Dora Kontogiannis
Jennifer Ferrara
Gayle Lander
Sugandh Jain
POSITION
Principal-HS –month of July
Principal -Maugham
Principal -Stillman
Principal-Smith School
2015-16 SALARY
16,261*
146,501
135,523
132,913
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Vice Principal –H.S.
162,715
Vice Principal –M.S.
156,167
Director of Counseling
156,167
Supervisor-Library Media
151,860
--12 months
Daniel Kilday
Supervisor of Athletics,
120,192
P.E/Health & Family Life
Miriam d’Adolf
M.S. Grade Level Supervisor145,215
10.5 months
Ann-Marie Desplat K-12 Supervisor of Special
142,288
Services
-10.5 months
Elizabeth Giblin
K-12 Supervisor of World
145,215**
Languages
-10.5 months
Donna Lewis
H.S. Grade Level Supervisor-134,804
10.5months
Freddy Nunez
K-12 Supervisor of ELL/Fine
117,073
and Practical Arts -10.5 months
Catherine Paz
K-12 Supervisor of Science145,215
10.5 months
Glenn Peano
K-12 Supervisor of Social
117,073
Studies-10.5 mo.
Brian Ross
K-12 Supervisor of English-10.5 118,790
months
* includes prorated rate of pensionable stipend for doctoral degree
**Plus $3,000 pensionable stipend for doctoral degree
Brian Cory
Mary Delouvrier
Jayne Bembridge
David DiGregorio
RESOLUTION P-12 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTS FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS FOR THE
2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board renews the contracts of the following Paraprofessionals for
the 2015-16 school year in accordance with an agreement to be negotiated between the
Tenafly Board of Education and the Tenafly Education Association:
MACKAY SCHOOL
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Janet Vanderlinden
Maria Butler
Jadwiga Kokosinski
Deidre Arfuso
Lisa DeNorscia
Mary Foley
Jacqueline Freiler
Cheryl DeRosa
Laura Lawler
Vanessa Messa
Hours Per week
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
Lunch 8.75 hrs.
Lunch 8.75 hrs.
Lunch 8.75 hrs.
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Maryann Spina
Lunch/Desk Coverage 13.75
MAUGHAM SCHOOL
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Julia Amaya
Jean Gross
Ann Marie Carlson
Carly Greene
Brigita Harajda
Marianne Martin
Elaine Matarazzo
Linda Sabatino
Eileen Osborne
Daniel Fontana
Jennifer Falkoff
Jaime Firestone
Edda Allessio
Christine Hartman
Lillian Stepic
Alexis Chrysanthem
Lenka Curko
Eileen Conner
Sandra Goldrick
Doreen Rodetis
Barbara Bruno
Chiharu Takasu
Kimberly Baker
Hours Per week
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
30 hrs.-Health Para
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
13.75 hrs. Lunch/Cover
8.75 hrs.
8.75 hrs.
8.75 hrs.
SMITH SCHOOL
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Leslie Breslin
Leslie Levine
Pamela Vaughan
Brittany Lissemore
Stephanie Perry
Christine Pavlu
Donna Smith
Lois Abbatiello
Danielle Coleman
Toni Vilardi
Sandy DelCorral
Isabel Park
Michelle Blackwell Wheeler
Laura Kostyn
Ivana Pestic
Suing Jun (Scott) Kang
Hours Per week
30
30
19
19
30
19
19
19
19
19
30
19
30
19
19
19
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Alison George
Timothy Kerrisk
Stephanie Pascale
Jaime Kobb
Christopher Gill
Danielle Machado-Andrade
Dawn Geider
Kristy Agresta
Esther Maclin
Jeff Bart
Theresa Hill
STILLMAN
AbrahamVidal
Angeli
Arfmann
Banks
Caporoso
Conboy
Conover
Conrad
Dimovski
Drago
Ehalt
Garlasco
Giordano
Hoffman
Lang
Latunde
Marcus
Maury
McGovern
McGuire
Morgan
Melis
Nayman
Nobre
Pagano
Pearl
Ruiz
Seriale
Suric
Tedino
Ulman
Vinci
Caroline
Ashley
Nicole
Cortney
Kim
Vivian
Amanda
Elizabeth
Diane
Lilian
Stephanie
Donna
Kathy
Maritza
Elissa
Christiana
Francesca
Jennifer
Cassandra
Jill
Maurilyn
Katherine
Susan
Christie
Carlee
Liz
Kathleen
Mattea
Susan
Ashley
Marilyn
Maeve
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30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30 Health Para
8.75
8.75
13.75
30 hrs
19 hrs
19 hrs
19 hrs
30 hrs
19 hrs
30 hrs
30 hrs
19 hrs
19 hrs
19 hrs
30 hrs
30 hrs
30 hrs
19 hrs
19 hrs
19 hrs
30 hrs
19 hrs
30 hrs
30 hrs.
19 hrs
30 hrs
30 hrs
19 hrs.
19 hrs
19 hrs
19 hrs
19 hrs
19 hrs
30 hrs
30 hrs
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Wells
Ehalt
Kerrisk
Sobilo
Werner
BethAnn
Kathy
Mary
Sandy
Christa
MIDDLE SCHOOL
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Claudia Rogovich
Jason Korzelius
Sherry Herity
Jesse Kahn
Caren Rosenbaum
Sofia Matzarioti-Kastara
Donna Masseria
Catherine Genco
Concetta Amicucci
Jane Westervelt
Sharon Gaughan
Androulla Gude
Marcy Porter
Patricia McLarnon
Maria Zandonella-Frey
Karen Martino
Margaret Troy
Bertha Weil
Doreen D’Andrea
Nicole DeMarco
Michelle Victor-O’Reilly
Anna Bartolomeo
Bonnie Korzelius
Kristina Elliot-Siclari
HIGH SCHOOL
Caren Thomas
Michael Germinario
Carol Tully
Eileen Grieco
Masako Izu
Rachel Amicucci
Deborah Cabrera
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30 hrs
Lunch/cover 13.75 hrs.
Lunch 8.75 hrs.
Lunch 8.75 hrs.
Lunch 8.75 hrs.
Hours Per week
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
19 hrs.
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
30 hrs.
Lunch Para 3 hrs.
Lunch Para 3 hrs.
Lunch Para 3 hrs.
Special Ed -19 hours a week
Special Ed – 19 hours a week
Special Ed – 30 hours a week
Library/café – 19 hours a week
Library/café – 19 hours a week
Library/café – 19 hours a week
Library/café – 19 hours a week
RESOLUTION P-13 HIRE OF TEMPORARY SUMMER WORKERS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following individuals for 2015 summer
temporary work on an as-needed basis at the indicated hourly rates:
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NAME
Phillip Strompf
Michael Goryelov
Hadar Mareskey
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HOURLY RATE
$9.50
$9.00
$8.50
RESOLUTION P-14 APPROVAL OF PARAPROFESSIONALS FOR 2015 SUMMER
SPECIAL EDUCATION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following Paraprofessionals for 2015 summer
special education work at an hourly rate in accordance with the negotiated Agreement
between the Tenafly Board of Education and the Tenafly Education Association on behalf of
Paraprofessionals:
Goodell, Jennifer
Lucibello, Maria
Parker, Nancy
White, Lisa
Levine, Nicole
Chong, Tae
Pearl, Nancee
Baker, Katherine
Dwyer, Amy
Fenzel, Mary
Martins, Susan
Zlasney, Elissa
Abbatemarco, Nicole
Hamalainen, Mary Kay
Heller, Cheryl
Fitzgerald, Cheryl
Schwartz, Elisa
Semon, Diane
Zharnest, Faye
Naik, Hetal
Palma, Brittany
Benz, Noelle
Schneider, Dale
McGovern, Kathleen
Lynch, Melissa
Stivers, Kim
Dewitt, Margaret
Schryver, Brianna
Mullen, Jack
Cranwell, Caitlin
Jones, Molly
LDTC
LDTC
LDTC
LDTC
Psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist
Social Worker
Social Worker
Social Worker
Social Worker
Social Worker
Speech
Speech
Speech
Teacher
Speech
Speech
Speech
Behaviorist
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Paraprofessional
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Vilardi, Toni
Drago, Lilian
Kokosinski, Jada
Victor O'Reilly, Michelle
Germinaro, Mike
Arfmann, Nicole
Marcus, Francesca
Pagano, Carlee
Maury, Jen
MaGuire, Jill
Wells, Beth
Vinci, Maeve
Conrad, Liz
Nobre, Christie
Conover, Amanda
Pasquale, Stephanie
Gill, Chris
George, Alison
Kobb, Jaime
Machado-Andrade, Danielle
Kerrisk, Tim
Franklin, Monica
Harajda, Bridget
Ulman, Marilyn
Tracy, Rena
Matzarioti, Sofia
Gelbert, Jill
Lehman, Carol
Salitan, Adele
Fromm, Harriet
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Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Substitute Para
Substitute Para
Substitute Para
Substitute Para
Substitute Para
Substitute Para
RESOLUTION P-15 APPROVAL TO PAY A FACULTY MEMBER DURING SUMMER TO
ATTEND A CHILD STUDY TEAM MEETING
BE IT RESOLVED in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A;14-2.3(k)1, the board approves pro-rated
payment of a faculty member who may be requested by Special Services to attend a Child
Study Team meeting during the summer of 2015.
RESOLUTION P-16 LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MAUGHAM SCHOOL TEACHER
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board, in accordance with Article VI., B. and C. of the Teachers'
contract, grants Celia Keomurjian, Maugham School Grade 3 teacher, a maternity/disability
leave of absence, using accumulated sick days effective approximately October 12, 2015, not
to exceed 30 calendar days after the birth of her baby expected November 11, 2015, to be
followed by an unpaid child-rearing leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act for
no more than twelve weeks.
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RESOLUTION P-17 LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MACKAY SCHOOL TEACHER
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board, in accordance with Article VI., B. and C. of the Teachers'
contract, grants Jennifer Jordan, Mackay School Kindergarten teacher, a maternity/disability
leave of absence, using accumulated sick days effective approximately October 7, 2015 not
to exceed 30 calendar days after the birth of her baby expected November 7, 2015 to be
followed by an unpaid child-rearing leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act for
no more than twelve weeks to be followed by an unpaid child-rearing leave through June
2016.
RESOLUTION P-18 CONTINUATION OF UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR SMITH
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER UNDER THE F.M.L.A.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves a continuation of unpaid leave under the Family
Medical Leave Act for Smith School Kindergarten teacher Jennifer Ritter through October 23,
2015.
RESOLUTION P-19 LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR SMITH SCHOOL TEACHER
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board, in accordance with Article VI., B. and C. of the Teachers'
contract, grants Heather Diaz, Smith School Grade 1 teacher, a maternity/disability leave of
absence, using accumulated sick days effective August 31, 2015 not to exceed 30 calendar
days after the birth of her baby expected September 21, 2015 to be followed by an unpaid
child-rearing leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act for no more than twelve
weeks to be followed by an unpaid leave of absence through June 2016.
RESOLUTION P-20 APPROVAL OF SUMMER SACC PROGRAM SALARIES AND
INDIVIDUALS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following individuals at the salaries indicated
for the Tenafly School Age Child Care 2015 Summer Program.
NAME
Maryann Spina
Maria Hill
Donna Smith
Cheryl DeRosa
POSITION
P.M. Supervisor
P.M. Assistant
A.M. Supervisor
A.M. Assistant
SUMMER SACC SALARY
$1,620.00
$1,350.00
$ 846.00
$ 705.00
RESOLUTION P-21 APPOINTMENT OF SITE COORDINATOR FOR GYMNASTICS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves Stillman Speech Language Specialist Nicole
Abbatemarco as the Tenafly School Representative/Site Coordinator for Tenafly High School
Independent gymnast when participating in gymnastic competitions.
RESOLUTION P-22 REVISED CONTRACT FOR EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO THE
SUPERINTENDENT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves a revised employment contract for Sharon
Strompf, Executive Secretary to the Superintendent, effective July 1, 2015 through June 30,
2016 at an annual salary of $79,308.
RESOLUTION P-23 REVISED CONTRACT FOR EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO ASSISTANT
SUPERINTENDENT
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves a revised employment contract for the 2015-16 for
Maureen Duffy, Executive Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent, effective July 1, 2015
through June 30, 2016 at a salary of $74,649.
RESOLUTION P-24 APPROVAL OF THERAPISTS/PROVIDERS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following as a therapist/provider:
Elizabeth Conrad, ABA Therapist (currently a Tenafly paraprofessional)
RESOLUTION P-25 RETROACTIVE EXTRA COMPENSATION APPOINTMENT FOR 20142015 SCHOOL YEAR
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the appointment of Andrew Escala to the position
of Half-time Assistant Baseball Coach at a stipend of $3,093.
RESOLUTION P-26 EXTRA COMPENSATION APPOINTMENTS FOR 2015-16 SCHOOL
YEAR
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following appointments to extra compensation
positions for the 2015-2016 school year.
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MACKAY
EXTRA-COMPENSATION
POSITION
Safety Patrol
Student Council
Super Orchestra
Instrumental Music
Chorus
Student Mediator
Early Dismissal Advisor
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NAME
STIPEND
Carolyn Burdy
Barbara Lyons
Janet Lyman
Janet Lyman
Mark Ahramjian
Angela Macri
Carolyn Burdy
1,214
1,906
955
1,782
1,314
1,214
825
Safety Patrol
Student Council
Super Orchestra
Instrumental Music
Student Mediator
Early Dismissal Advisor
Kristen Langford
Luiza Herbst
Janet Lyman
Janet Lyman
Maria Casteline-Krebs
Luiza Herbst
1,214
1,906
955
1,782
1,214
825
SMITH
Safety Patrol
Student Council
Super Orchestra
Chorus
Instrumental Music
Student Mediator
Early Dismissal Advisor
Early Dismissal
Early Arrival
Leslie Levine
Lisa Krommenhoek
Michael Carolan
Mark Ahramjian
Michael Carolan
Kathy Sullivan
Dawn Geider
Donna Smith
Donna Smith
1,214
1,906
955
1,314
1,782
1,214
825
825
825
Robert Gansel
Ana Zawadzki
Michael Carolan
Lois Mayz
Michael Carolan
-Robert Gansel
Sharon Hess
Unfilled
1,214
1,906
955
1,314
1,782
1,214
825
2,342
1,586
MAUGHAM
STILLMAN
Safety Patrol
Student Council
Super Orchestra
Chorus
Instrumental Music
Student Mediator
Early Dismissal Advisor
WITS
Elementary-Test
Assessment Advisor
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Interscholastic – Men’s
Sports
Baseball Head Coach
APPOINTMENT
Matthew Kougasian
$8,914
Asst. Coach
Vincent Colucci
$6,185
Asst. Coach
Arnold Almaguer
$6,185
Half/Time Asst.
Andy Escala
$3,093
Basketball Head Coach
Jeff Koehler
$9,417
Asst. Coach
Alexander Vargas
$6,784
Asst. Coach
Eric Quaranti
$6,784
Football Head Coach
Kurt Hommen
$9,944
Asst. Coach
Eric Quaranti
$6,990
Asst. Coach
Justin Balsamo
$6,990
Asst. Coach
Jim Sutera
$6,990
Asst. Coach
James Turner
$6,990
Asst. Coach
Craig Sutera
$6,990
Soccer Head Coach
William Jaeger
$8,914
Asst. Coach
Matt Mirabito
$6,185
Asst. Coach
Matt Kougasian
$6,185
Asst. Coach
Steve Rezo
$6,185
Tennis Head Coach
Anthony Zorovich
$6,138
Asst. Coach
Jeffrey Koehler
$4,034
Asst. Coach
Alex Vargas
$4,034
Wrestling Head Coach
Chris Marren
$9,417
Asst. Coach
Craig Sutera
$6,784
Golf Coach
Theodore Ayre
$4,560
Lacrosse
Eric Quaranti
$8,914
Basketball Head Coach
Jacki Mann
$9,417
Asst. Coach
Danielle Katz
$6,784
Asst. Coach
Kristin Kristan
$6,784
Softball Head Coach
Megan Williams
$8,914
Asst. Coach
Nicole Abbatemarco
$6,185
Asst. Coach
Kristen Kristan
$6,185
Half / Time Asst.
(UNFILLED)
$3,093
STIPEND
Women’s Sports
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Tennis Head Coach
Anthony Zorovich
$6,138
Asst. Coach
Steve Schwartz
$4,034
Asst. Coach
Rachel Barker
$4,034
Volleyball Head Coach
Asst. Coach
Asst. Coach
Jeffrey Koehler
Allison Coughlin
Megan Williams
$7,470
$5,110
$5,110
Soccer Head Coach
Asst. Coach
Asst. Coach
Golf Coach
Sean Kelly
Kristin Kristan
Eliza Vieira
Ray Cottiers
$8,914
$6,185
$6,185
$4,560
Lacrosse Coach
Devin Feeney
$8,914
Bowling Coach
Jennifer Halliwell
$4,450
Ice Hockey Head Coach
Andrew Escala
$9,417
Asst. Coach
Swimming Head Advisor
Tyler Lang
Hollie Arnold
$6,784
$7,215
Asst. Advisor
Matthew White
$5,110
Track ~ C C ~ Head Coach
David Burns
$5,866
Asst. Coach
Tom Hutchinson
$4,293
Indoor ~ Head Coach
David Burns
$7,215
Asst. Coach
Carl Von Tobel
$5,110
Asst. Coach
Radon Belarmino
$5,110
Asst. ½ Time Coach
Janet Andrews
$2,555
Outdoor Head Coach
David Burns
$9,349
Asst. Coach
Carl Von Tobel
$6,185
Asst. Coach
Janet Andrews
$6,185
Asst. Coach
Radon Belarmino
$6,185
Asst. Coach
Ken Mac Iver
$6,185
Asst. Coach
Dominick Raguseo
$6,185
Cheerleaders Head Coach
~ Fall
Cheerleaders Head Coach
~ Winter
Weight Training ~ Fall
Jacque Murphy
$5,395
Jacque Murphy
$5,395
Unfilled
$1,242
Weight Training ~ Winter
Unfilled
$1,242
Weight Training ~ Spring
Unfilled
$1,242
Coed Sports
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Co-Curricular ~ Clubs
Chamber
James Millar
$1,364
Chemistry
Anat Firnberg
$1,450
Forensics
Kenneth Barrett
$3,390
Global Care Unlimited
Megan Williams
$1,629
Interact
Cristina Cutrone
$1,879
Key
Paul Nelson
$1,879
Mathematics
Peggy Wissler
$2,957
Model UN
Cristina Cutrone
Physics
Grace Woleslagle
$1,450
Science Olympiad
Dan Vollenweider
$1,450
Science Olympiad
Eliza Vieira
$1,450
Spanish
Linda Velez
$962
Stock Market
Scott Hiler
$825
Task Force
Doris Welfel
$1,628
Telecommunications
Stephen Moger
$3,591
Theatre
Stephen Moger
$890
Tutoring
Doris Welfel
Ultimate Frisbee
Unfilled
$896
Video Games
Chris DeVries
$896
$825
$1,378
Music & Drama
Drama Director
Samuel Ahn – Cooper
$7,163
Musical Director
James Millar
$6,233
Production Advisor
James Millar
$3,803
Audio Production
Stephen Moger
$890
Stage Mgr / Tech Dir
Stephen Moger
$6,006
Marching Band Dir
Ross Chu
$8,666
Madrigal Director
James Millar
$3,045
Asst. Band Dir.
Stephen Moger
$6,226
Asst. Band Dir.
James Millar
$6,226
Band Color Guard
(UNFILLED)
$1,312
Echo
Dana Maloney
$8,089
Tenakin
Jessica Rosevear
$7,563
Publications
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Omega
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G Whitehead/Jess
Rosevear
Jennifer Halliwell
$2,822
Student Activities
Adam Rendell
$11,138
Senior Class
Sam Ahn-Cooper
$10,508
Junior Class
Jacque Murphy-Suarez
$3,255
Sophomore Class
Matthew Mirabito
$2,957
Freshman Class
Jennifer Halliwell
$2,957
Virtual High School
Veronica Capone
$8,148
Olympics Advisor
Leigh Barker
$3,112
Asst. Olympics
Nicole Deschene
$1,557
Asst. Olympics
Lisa White
$1,557
Graduation Advisor
Unfilled
$3,112
Peer Training Advisor
Leigh Barker
$2,821
Test Advisor
Paul Nelson
$1,583
Assessment Advisor
(UNFILLED)
$1,586
Business Manager
$2,177
Student Organizations
Activities
MIDDLE SCHOOL
POSITION
Team Leaders :
Andrea Florczak – 6-I
Michelle Preolo – 6-N
Katie Suter – 6-W
Lisa Wowkun – 7-O
Patricia Allen – 7-P
Kathryn O’Brien -7-B
Rachel Barker – 8-G
Anthony Zorovich – 8-R
Gerald Juan – 8T
Nick Rzonsa – I.A.
SO Grade 6 Advisor – Howie Wein
SO Grade 7 Advisor – Brian Calabrese
SO Grade 8 Advisor – Ellie Zerling
Grade 8 Trip Advisor – Ellie Zerling
Publications
Tiger Tales
Stacey Lanni
Faye Zharnest
STIPEND
3,787
3,787
3,787
3,787
3,787
3,787
3,787
3,787
3,787
3,787
2,703
2,703
2,703
827
3,002
3,002
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Limelight – Mary McKenna
Yearbook
Brian Sabourin
Lisa Wowkun
Music
Stage Crew Advisor – Kim Burja
Stage Band Director – Kim Burja
Chorus Director – Donna Girvan
Orchestra Director – Nick Rzonsa
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS
Computer Club/TMS STEM CLUB –
Brian Cook
Outdoor Adventure Club (Gr. 6 Reach Out Trip)
Stacey Lanni
Mike Ciliento
Debate Club – Kris Kristan
MathCounts Club – Maria Younghans
Philosophy - Matt Tully
Do Something-Go Green Club – Danielle Katz (pending
re-hire)
Girls Track Head Coach – Daryl George
Girls Track Assistant Coach – Tom Hutchinson
Boys Track Head Coach – Howie Wein
Boys Track Assistant Coach – Andrew DeJoseph
Volleyball Coach – Devin Feeney
Intramurals (Boys/Girls)
Brian Calabrese
Mike Ciliento
Cross Country – Daryl George
Science Olympiad –
Katherine McCormack-Kagy
Melissa Lorenc
Citizens of the World – Mark Hyman
Quiz Bowl Club – Lisa Bianchi
Assessment Advisor (no applicants)
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2,928
3,002
3,002
1,466
2,729
2,729
2,729
825
891
891
3,390
2,957
2,957
825
3,480
3,354
3,480
3,354
3,480
4,928
4,928
3,480
1,450
1,450
1,629
1,629
1,586
RESOLUTION P-27 RESCIND RESOLUTION FOR EXTRA COMPENSATION
APPOINTMENT AND APPROVE TWO NEW APPOINTMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board rescind the Resolution P-20 of May 13, 2014 appointing
Kristen Langford to the position of Maugham School Safety Advisor for the 2014-15 school
year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the board approves Kristen Langford for the extra
compensation position of Maugham School Safety Patrol Advisor on a prorated basis from
September through March 2015 and approves Danielle Breakfield as Maugham School Safety
Patrol Advisor at a prorated stipend for the period April through the end of the school year.
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RESOLUTION P-28 CHANGES IN ASSIGNMENTS OF FACULTY FOR 2015-16
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following changes in assignments of faculty
members effective with the 2015-16 school year:
NAME
2014-15 ASSIGNMENT
Cheryl Fitzgerald .6 Speech Language Specialist
Stillman School & .4 Leave
replacement for Speech Language
Specialist –Smith
Jane Grady
Teacher of ELL-Middle School
2015-16 ASSIGNMENT
1.0 Speech Language Specialist
–Stillman School
Phillip Lee
0.8 Elementary –Teacher of ELL
Andrew
Graziano
Mary Lane
Art teacher – Smith
Teacher of ELL-Stillman
School
0.8 Middle School
Teacher of E.L.L.
Art teacher – High School
.8 MS & .2 HS
Teacher of Chinese
0.4 Science Middle School
0.6 Science Leave replacement MS
Special Ed-Mackay School
.6 M.S. & .4 HS
Teacher of Chinese
1.0 Science teacher
Middle School
Grade 4 Mackay School
Melissa Lorenc
Chelsea Stabile
ADMINISTRATION
RESOLUTION A-1 FIRST READING OF POLICY 3212, POLICY 4212, POLICY 3218,
POLICY 4218, AND POLICY 8630
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education will have the first reading of the following Policies
and Regulations:
Policy 3212
Policy 4212
Attendance (revised)
Attendance (revised)
Policy 3218
Policy 4218
Substance Abuse (revised)
Substance Abuse (revised)
Policy 8630
Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility (revised)
RESOLUTION A-2 APPROVAL TO AFFIRM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S DECISION IN HIB
INVESTIGATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) hereby
affirms the Superintendent’s decisions in HIB Investigation Number 2014-15/19; THS-5,
for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent’s decision to the students’ parents, and directs the
Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transmit a copy of the Board’s decision to the affected
students’ parents forthwith.
RESOLUTION A-3 APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO HIRE
NECESSARY PERSONNEL DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to
hire necessary personnel during the months of July and August 2015 to fill vacant positions for the
2015-2016 school year. Administrative items and appointments will be approved at the next regular
Board meeting.
RESOLUTION A-4 ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts with thanks and appreciation for the
following:
DONOR
JT4 Autism
SCHOOL/LOCATION
Maugham School - Autism Class (3-5)
Smith School - Autism Class (K-2)
Stillman School – Autism Class (PreK)
ITEM/AMOUNT
$1,166.67
$1,166.67
$1,166.66
Total:
Stillman
School HSA
Ten (10) Outdoor Picnic Tables
(Approximately $1,000.00-$1,500.00 ea.)
$3,500.00
Total: $10,000.00 - $14,999.00
RESOLUTION A-5 TENAFLY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accepts with thanks and appreciation the funding for the following:
School & Teacher
Requesting Grant
Supt. Lynn Trager
Brian Cook
Proposal
Amount
“VDI - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and $10,235.00
1x1 Chromebooks”
#08/2014-15
“Make!Sense”
$1,900.00
#02/2015-16
RESOLUTION A-6 APPROVAL TO CONTINUE USING “THE FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING:
EVALUATION INSTRUMENT”
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to continue using
“The Framework for Teaching: Evaluation Instrument,” 2013 edition, as the rubric for the observation
and evaluation of teachers. This instrument is approved by the state of New Jersey.
RESOLUTION A-7 APRROVAL TO USE THE “STRONGE LEADER EFFECTIVENESS
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION MODEL”
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accepts the recommendation of the superintendent to use the
“Stronge Leader Effectiveness Performance Evaluation Model” as the rubric for the observation and
evaluation of principals, vice principals, directors and supervisors. This instrument is approved by the
state of New Jersey.
CURRICULUM
RESOLUTION C-1 DISTRICT TEXTBOOK ADOPTION LIST 2015-16
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adopt the District Textbook Adoption List for the
2015-16 school year.
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RESOLUTION C-2 ADOPTION OF DISTRICT CURRICULA IN SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES,
WORLD LANGUAGES, COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, VISUAL AND
PERFORMING ARTS, TECHNOLOGY, AND 21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREERS ALIGNED TO
2014 NEW JERSEY CORE CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS (NJCCCS) AND
MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ALIGNED TO 2014 COMMON CORE STATE
STANDARDS (CCSS)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education approve the K-12 district curricula in alignment
with the NJCCCS in Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Comprehensive Health and Physical
Education, Visual and Performing Arts, Technology, and 21st Century Life and Careers and the CCSS
in Mathematics and English Language Arts.
RESOLUTION C-3 HIGH SCHOOL PEER LEADERSHIP RETREAT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education approve the annual High School Peer
Leadership Retreat September 4-6, 2015 to Frost Valley YMCA Camp in Claryville, New York.
RESOLUTION C-4 HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adopt the following High School textbook:
Yuehua Liu/Tao-chung Yao/Nyan-Ping Bi/Liangyan Ge/Yaohua Shi, Cheng and Tsui, 2009, 4th Printing
2011 ($40.30/e-text, $56.99 paperback).
RESOLUTION C-5 HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adopt the following High School textbook:
Economics, AP Edition, McConnell, Brue, Flynn, McGraw Hill, 2015 (Hardcover textbook and etextbook bundle package $174).
RESOLUTION C-6 HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adopt the following High School textbook:
Environmental Science for AP, Friedland and Relyea, W. H. Freeman and Company, 2015
(e-resource bundle including textbook $160).
RESOLUTION C-7 HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adopt the following High School textbook:
Glencoe Physics Principles and Problems, Zitzewitz, Haase, Harper, McGraw Hill, 2013
(e-resource bundle including textbook $97.59).
RESOLUTION C-8 HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adopt the following High School textbook:
Parents and Their Children, Verdene Ryder & Celia A. Decker, Goodheart-Willcox, 2015 (Hard copy
$63.96, online E-textbook $63.96).
RESOLUTION C-9 MIDDLE SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adopt the following High School textbook:
Pre-Algebra, Carter, Cuevas, Day, Malloy, Molix-Bailey, Price, Willard, McGraw Hill Glencoe, 2014
($71.73 includes hard text and online student bundle including e-text).
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RESOLUTION C-10 HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adopt the following High School textbook:
Algebra 2, Carter, Cuevas, Day, Malloy, Casey, Holliday, McGraw Hill Glencoe, 2014 ($97.95 includes
hard text and online student bundle including e-text).
SPECIAL EDUCATION
RESOLUTION S-1 APPROVAL OF EXTRAORDINARY SERVICES ONE TO ONE AIDE
12 MONTH 2014-2015
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the one to one aide for the following pupils.
STUDENT
#762
SCHOOL
Valley Program
TYPE
Public
TUITION
$11,016.00
Pro-rated as of 04/13/15.
#817
Valley Program
Public
$8,976.00
Pro-rated as of 04/27/15.
RESOLUTION S-2 APPROVAL OF 10 MONTH PLACEMENT 2014-2015
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the placement for the following pupils.
STUDENT
#814
SCHOOL
TYPE
Nova North Emerson
BCSS
TUITION
$15,095.00
Pro-rated as of 04/06/2015
#815
Maywood Board of
Education
Public
$13,230.00
Pro-rated as of 04/14/2015
RESOLUTION S-3 APPROVAL OF 12 MONTH PLACEMENT 2014-2015
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the placement for the following pupil.
STUDENT
#817
SCHOOL
TYPE
Valley Program
Public
TUITION
$9,010.22
Pro-rated as of 04/27/15.
RESOLUTION S-4 APPROVAL OF AMENDED 12 MONTH PLACEMENT 2014 -2015
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the placement for the following pupils.
STUDENT
SCHOOL
TYPE
#812
Ridgefield Park
Public
TUITION
$21,620.26
Pro-rated as of 12/18/14
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RESOLUTION S-5 ACCEPTANCE AND APPLICATION FOR IDEIA FUNDS FY2016
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education applies for and accepts the following funds
allocated under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) Part B for the
Fiscal Year 2016:
BASIC ALLOCATION: (Ages 3-21) $736,539
PRESCHOOL ALLOCATION: (Ages 3-5) $36,874
The Tenafly Board of Education ensures that a free appropriate public education (FAPE) is made
available to all students with disabilities registered with the Tenafly Public School System as well as
students with disabilities parentally placed into non-public schools within Tenafly as per the New
Jersey Administrative Code for Special Education.
The State mandates that a proportionate share of the allocation is designated for use within the
non-public schools. Below is the breakdown:
BASIC NON-PUBLIC = $43,391 PUBLIC = $693,148
PRESCHOOL NON-PUBLIC = $945 PUBLIC = $35,929
RESOLUTION S-6 ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UPPER ELEMENTARY CLASS FOR STUDENTS
WITH AUTISM
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the establishment of an in-district program for
upper elementary children with Autism.
RESOLUTION S-7 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH SAGE EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISES
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the contract renewal with SAGE Educational
Enterprises to provide counseling and related services at the Tenafly High School
FINANCE
RESOLUTION F-1 BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR MAY 2015
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board Secretary’s report for the month of May 2015, be accepted as
submitted (or amended if changes are made during the meeting) and filed in the official minutes of
this meeting.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11, we certify that as the Board Secretary’s monthly financial report
(appropriations section) did not reflect an over expenditure in any of the major accounts or funds,
and based on the appropriation balances reflected in this report 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.
RESOLUTION F-2 TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MAY 2015
BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer’s report for the month of May 2015, be accepted as
submitted and filed in the official minutes of this meeting.
RESOLUTION F-3 APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR MAY 7 THROUGH MAY 31, 2015
BE IT RESOLVED that bills properly certified as to validated purchase orders and receiving
documentation and approved in the total sum of $5,549,110.59 for May 7 through May 31, 2015 as
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shown on the list of bills submitted to the Board of Education and which shall be made a part of
the resolution be and hereby are approved for payment and are to be charged to the following fund
accounts:
(10)
(11)
(12)
(20)
(30)
(50)
(60)
General Fund
General Current Expense
Capital Outlay
Special Revenue Funds
Capital Projects Funds
Enterprise Fund
Trust and Agency Funds
TOTAL
Fund Totals
$205,031.52
$5,203,224.44
$2,510.99
$80,423.69
$598.13
$21,104.98
$36,216.84
$5,549,110.59
RESOLUTION F-4 APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 10, 2015
BE IT RESOLVED that bills properly certified as to validated purchase orders and receiving
documentation and approved in the total sum of $4,087,308.57 for June 1 through June 10, 2015
as shown on the list of bills submitted to the Board of Education and which shall be made a part
of the resolution be and hereby are approved for payment and are to be charged to the following
fund accounts:
(10)
(11)
(12)
(20)
(50)
(60)
Fund
General Fund
General Current Expense
Capital Outlay
Special Revenue Funds
Enterprise Fund
Trust and Agency Funds
TOTAL
Totals
$101,749.11
$3,410,418.28
$466,094.47
$28,373.22
$10,588.67
$70,084.82
$4,087,308.57
RESOLUTION F-5 TRANSFERS FOR MAY 2015
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves transfers for the 2014-2015 school
budget in a report dated May 31, 2015, as submitted and filed in the Business Administrator/Board
Secretary’s office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this transfer list be attached to the official minutes of the Board.
RESOLUTION F-6 PAYROLL FOR MAY 2015
BE IT RESOLVED that the regular payroll for May and hereby is approved for payment as follows:
PAYROLL
Date
5/15/15
Amount
$1,847,712.23
5/29/15
$1,916,735.23
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RESOLUTION F-7 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF JULY AND AUGUST
BILLS
BE IT RESOLVED that the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary be authorized to pay
bills in July and August with a complete list of bills to be provided and approved at the next
regularly scheduled Board meeting.
RESOLUTION F-8 BOROUGH TAX COLLECTOR PAYMENT SCHEDULE
BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Tax Collector place in the hands of the Business Administrator, the
moneys due the Tenafly Board of Education for current expense and debt service in accordance with
the following schedule:
TENAFLY BOARD OF EDUCATION
2015-2016 CURRENT EXPENSE & DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE
Due Date
Current
Debt Service
July 2015
$1,268,800.50
August 2015
$ 6,200,000.00
September 2015
$ 8,000,000.00
October 2015
$ 6,000,000.00
November 2015
$ 6,100,000.00
December 2015
$ 3,284,883.00
Subtotal 7/1/15 – 12/31/15
$29,584,883.00
$1,268,800.50
January 2016
$1,268,800.50
February 2016
$10,200,000.00
March 2016
April 2016
$ 7,200,000.00
May 2016
$10,200,000.00
June 2016
$ 1,984,883.00
Subtotal 1/1/16 – 6/30/16
$29,584,883.00
$1,268,800.50
Grand Totals
$59,169,766.00
Total Current Expense &
Debt Service
$61,707,367.00
$2,537,601.00
RESOLUTION F-9 APPROVE BID AWARD TO BANC OF AMERICA PUBLIC CAPITAL
CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Tenafly Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) has determined
to lease purchase finance the acquisition of hardware to support the Board’s Virtual Desktop
Infrastructure initiative pursuant to the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission
Lease Purchase Bidding/Financial Advisory Service (hereinafter referred to as the “MRESC”); and
WHEREAS, MRESC served as financial advisor (hereinafter referred to as the “Financial Advisor”)
and conducted a competitive bid (hereinafter referred to as the “Bid”) for the lease purchase; and
WHEREAS, MRESC has determined that the bid submitted by Banc of America Public Capital
Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Banc of America”) is the lowest responsible bid, with
financing for a five (5) year term at an interest rate of 1.2214%; and
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WHEREAS, the Board concurs with this determination and desires to award the bid for the lease
purchase to Banc of America; and
WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator has documented that the lease purchase best
meets the needs of the School District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby awards the bid to lease purchase
finance the acquisition of hardware to support the Board’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure initiative to
Banc of America with financing for a five (5) year term at an interest rate of 1.2214%; for a total
cost of $33,277.20 over the term of the lease, together with applicable costs and fees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this award is expressly conditioned upon the Lessor providing a
lease agreement with terms that are acceptable to the Board and in compliance with all applicable law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Board President and Board Secretary
to approve any changes or deletions to the lease purchase agreement and related documents as
may, in the judgment of the Board attorney be necessary, advisable and in the best interest of the
Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby delegates the Board President and the Board
Secretary the authority to execute the lease purchase agreement and all other related financing
documents with the low bidder, Banc of America, serving as the Lessor and purchaser of the lease
purchase (the “Lessor” and “Purchaser”).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lease is hereby designated as a “qualified tax-exempt
obligation” for purposes of Section 265(b)(3)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
RESOLUTION F-10 APPROVE TRANSFER OF CURRENT YEAR SURPLUS TO CAPITAL
RESERVE
WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-14.3 and 6A:23A-14.4 permit a Board of Education to establish
and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the
Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer unanticipated excess
current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by
board resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Tenafly Board of Education wishes to transfer unanticipated excess current year
revenue or unexpended appropriations from the general fund into a Capital Reserve account at
year end; and
WHEREAS, the Tenafly Board of Education has determined that an amount not to exceed
$700,000 is available for such purpose of transfer;
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tenafly Board of Education that it hereby authorizes
the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws
and regulations.
RESOLUTION F-11 APPROVE TRANSFER OF CURRENT YEAR SURPLUS TO
MAINTENANCE RESERVE
WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-14.3 and 6A:23A-14.4 permit a Board of Education to establish
and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the
Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer unanticipated excess
current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by
board resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Tenafly Board of Education wishes to transfer unanticipated excess current year
revenue or unexpended appropriations from the general fund into a Maintenance Reserve account
at year end; and
WHEREAS, the Tenafly Board of Education has determined that an amount not to exceed
$300,000 is available for such purpose of transfer;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tenafly Board of Education that it hereby authorizes
the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws
and regulations.
RESOLUTION F-12 APPROVAL TO ACCEPT FUNDS AND SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR FY16 NO
CHILD LEFT BEHIND GRANT (NCLB) TITLE I, TITLE IIA, AND TITLE III
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education accepts the following funds allocated under the No
Child Left Behind Grant for FY16, and approves submission of the application.
Program Name
NCLB Consolidated Grant
Title I
Title IIA
Title III
Grant Number
NCLB516005C
Total
FY 2016
Awarded Amount
$194,963
$ 46,232
$ 62,035
$303,230
RESOLUTION F-13 APPROVAL TO RENEW CONTRACT FOR FOOD SERVICE
MANAGEMENT TO POMPTONIAN FOOD SERVICE FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, the Tenafly Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) and The
Pomptonian, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Pomptonian”) are parties to a Food Service
Management Agreement for the 2014-2015 school year (hereinafter referred to as the
“Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Board may exercise its option to renew the Agreement for up to four (4) additional
one (1) year terms, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.2; and
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WHEREAS, the Board is desirous of extending the term of the Agreement, for a one (1) year term,
for the 2015-2016 school year, as the Board finds that the services of Pomptonian are being
provided in an efficient and effective manner, the cost of the additional term does not exceed the
change in the index rate for the twelve (12) month period preceding the quarterly calculation
available at the time of this contract renewal and the terms of the renewal are substantially the
same as the aforementioned Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby extends the Agreement with
Pomptonian for the 2015-2016 school year, at an administrative/management fee of Thirty
Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($30,400) for the 2015-2016 school year, to be billed in ten (10)
monthly installments of Three Thousand Forty Dollars ($3,040) per month as a cost of operation.
The Board reserves the right to extend the Agreement in its sole discretion for an additional term, in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42. The Board hereby approves the terms of the Food Service
Management Company Addendum, a copy of which is attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board President and the Board Secretary are hereby
authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
RESOLUTION F-14 APPROVAL OF POMPTONIAN FOOD SERVICE PRICES FOR
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND MILK FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016
BE IT RESOLVED that the following Pomptonian Food Service prices for breakfast, lunch, and milk
for the school year 2015-2016 be approved:
PRICES
PROPOSED
2015-2016
2014-2015
Breakfast:
High School Student Breakfast
HS Faculty Breakfast
2.50
3.00
2.50
3.00
Lunch:
High School Student Lunch
Deli Bar High School (Sandwich)
Deli Bar High School (Boar’s Head Sandwich)
Middle School Student Lunch
HS/MS Faculty Lunch
Reduced Lunch Program
Milk
3.00
3.00
3.75
2.85
3.75
.40
.55
3.25
3.25
4.00
3.00
4.00
.40
.60
RESOLUTION F-15 APPROVAL OF DELTA DENTAL CONTRACT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves continuing the present Delta Dental plan for
the contract rate of $89.27 per full-time employee per month for the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30,
2016.
RESOLUTION F-16 APPROVAL TO RENEW SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES WITH THE CRESSKILL BOARD OF EDUCATION
FOR 2015-2016
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education approves the shared services agreement
with the Cresskill Board of Education for information technology services from July 1, 2015 to
June 30, 2016.
RESOLUTION F-17 APPROVAL FOR RENEWAL OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT WITH
FIRST STUDENT, INC. FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the renewal contract for the following
transportation for the 2015-16 school year with First Student, Inc., 170 South Dean Street,
Englewood, N.J. 0763l.
PUBLIC ROUTE NO.
TO
PER DIEM COST
HS/MS
Tenafly Middle School
$192.65
BA-14
Bergen Academy
$102.61
NP14-18
Solomon Schechter
Day School
$197.71
NC-1 (bussing for Kindergarten, 2nd &
3rd grades to Tenafly Nature Center)
Tenafly Nature Center
$143.18 per trip
SO-1 (bussing for Elem & MS Super
Orchestra)
Elem. Schools/Middle
School
$100.18 per trip
RESOLUTION F-18 APPROVAL TO AWARD BID FOR BUSSING TO TENAFLY HIGH SCHOOL,
PUBLIC AND NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education awards the High School transportation route
for the 2015-2016 school year to First Student, Inc., 170 South Dean Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
ROUTE NO.
TO
PER DIEM COST
THS-1
High School
$175.10
RESOLUTION F-19 RENEWAL OF UNEMPLOYMENT COST CONTROL SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education approves the contract with Renaissance
Unemployment Insurance Consultants, Inc. (RUIC) for the period beginning July 1, 2015 and
ending June 30, 2016, to provide unemployment compensation cost control services for an annual
fee $1,380.00.
RESOLUTION F-20 APPROVAL OF PETTY CASH PAYMENTS AND MAXIMUM SINGLE
EXPENDITURE
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following payment for the 2015-2016
school year;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a single petty cash expenditure of $50.00 is not to be
exceeded without prior approval by the Board Secretary.
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LOCATION
EMPLOYEE
Opening Bank Balance
Board Office
High School
Middle School
Mackay School
Maugham School
Smith School
Stillman School
SACC
Total Petty Cash
Petty Cash Account
Joan Chromey
June Johnston
Ellen Ziegler
Barbara Ryan
Pam Walsh
Donna Amoroso
Barbara Barzelatto
Joanne Lehman
PETTY
CASH
$400.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$800.00
MAXIMUM SINGLE
EXPENDITURE
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
RESOLUTION F-21 APPROVAL TO REQUEST COUNTY APPROVAL FOR RENEWING DUAL
USE EDUCATIONAL SPACE FOR 2015-2016 FOR MALCOLM S. MACKAY ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the submission of a dual use renewal
application for educational space for Malcolm S. Mackay Elementary School’s Room 202, for use
as a Resource Room/ Basic Skills Instruction Room for the 2015-2016 school year.
RESOLUTION F-22 APPROVAL TO REQUEST COUNTY APPROVAL FOR RENEWING TWO
DUAL USE EDUCATIONAL SPACES FOR 2014-2015 FOR WALTER STILLMAN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the submission of two dual use renewal
applications for educational spaces for the Walter Stillman Elementary School’s Room 105 for use
for ELL, and Room 204 for Basic Skills/Resource Instruction for the 2015-2016 school year.
RESOLUTION F-23 APPROVAL OF TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE THROUGH
STATE CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the Tenafly Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) has determined
that it is necessary and advisable to purchase technology equipment and services for the Virtual
Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) platform pursuant to State Contract #M7000 (hereinafter referred to as
the “equipment”); and
WHEREAS, the Board has solicited quotations from State contractors in accordance with the
Method of Operation; and
WHEREAS, Presidio Networked Solution Group, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Presidio”) through
equipment provider, F5 Networks, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “F5”), submitted the lowest
quotation of $70,053.36, which is most advantageous, price and other factors considered and the
Board desires to acquire the equipment and services pursuant to State Contract No. 88536; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby approves the purchase of the F5
equipment and services from Presidio pursuant to State Term Contract No. M7000 and State
Contract No. 88536.
RESOLUTION F-24 APPROVAL TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH ALLIANCE COMMERCIAL PEST
CONTROL, INC. FOR 2015-2016
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education approves the renewal of contract with
Alliance Commercial Pest Control, Inc., 1 Steven Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, for the period of
July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
RESOLUTION F-25 APPROVAL TO DISCARD OUTDATED FILES AND RECORDS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the discarding of outdated files and
records based on compliance with the New Jersey State Division of Archives and Records
Management (DARM). .
RESOLUTION F-26 APPROVAL TO DISPOSE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education approves the disposal of the following
obsolete equipment from the Tenafly High School music lab:
 Seven (7) Yamaha PSR S500 Keyboards
 Five (5) Alesis QS 6.2 Keyboards
RESOLUTION F-27 APPROVAL OF DISTRICT TRAVEL AND WORK-RELATED EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT
WHEREAS, in order to be in compliance with the State of New Jersey’s adoption of P.L. 2007, c.53,
An Act Concerning School District Accountability, also known as Assembly Bill 5 (A5), and the
NJDOE enactment of N.J.A.C.6A:23B-1; and
WHEREAS, those on the attached list are attending the administratively approved conferences,
conventions, staff training sessions, seminars, or workshops; and
WHEREAS, the total expected cost of such conferences, conventions, staff training sessions,
seminars, or workshops has been provided; and
WHEREAS, the attendance at the stated function was previously approved by the Superintendent of
Schools through the appropriate administrator(s) as work related and within the scope of the work
responsibilities of the attendee; and
WHEREAS, the attendance at the function(s) was approved as promoting delivery of instruction or
furthering efficient operation of the school district, and fiscally prudent; and
WHEREAS, the travel and related expenses particular to attendance at the function(s) may exceed
the state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury in NJOMB circular letter;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tenafly Board of Education approves attendance at the administratively
approved function(s) as necessary, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that those expenses that appear on the attached form titled “TRAVEL
AND WORK-RELATED EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS” for lodging, meals and gratuities are
within the limits of the State travel reimbursement guidelines and are justified and reimbursable upon
submission of the required receipts up to the current established limits as specified in the General
Services Administration website, with any additional costs for lodging, meals and gratuities expenses
above those established limits to be personally borne by the attendee(s).
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