REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 20, 2016
I.
Salute to the Flag
II.
Presiding Officer’s Meeting Notice Statement
“I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on
Wednesday, January 20, 2016, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter Student Center at Teaneck High
School. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, the Suburbanite, filed
with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, and posted inside the Teaneck Board of
Education, One Merrison Street, on Friday, January 15, 2016.
III.
Roll Call
Board Member
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Dr. Gruber (David)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
Mr. Rose (Howard)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
Ms. Worrell (Shelley)
Dr. Diuguid (David)
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
IV.
V.
VI.
Reaffirmation of District Goals
Superintendent’s Report
Public Comment (agenda ONLY)
VII.
Board Discussion and Formal Business Agenda
A.
Policy
None
B.
Board Operations
3-4
C.
School Operations and Curriculum
5-6
D.
Finance and Budget
7-10
E.
Personnel
11-16
F.
Addendums
None
VIII.
IX.
X.
Public Comment (non-agenda)
Executive Session
Reports
XI.
Adjournment
Present
Absent
Please Note: It may be necessary, from time to time, to remove or make changes in a
motion(s) from the time this agenda is prepared and when the Board takes action. This will
be accomplished by an actual removal or change in the motion(s). New motion(s) appearing
on the agenda will be announced by the Board President as “Addendums” and action taken on
these motion(s) separately.
Teaneck Public Schools
Goals for 2015-2016
GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the skills,
knowledge and understanding to be successful in the twenty first century.
GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the
skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to support student achievement.
GOAL 3: The environment in the Teaneck Public Schools will be safe and respectful,
with students and adults appreciative of the unique contributions of members of the
community.
GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with
the community.
GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will provide funding for Goals 1-4 and sustain
school facilities while respecting community resources.
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BOARD OPERATIONS
JANUARY 20, 2016
Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the
category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the
excepted actions will be entertained.
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions #9 and #10:
9.
that the Board approves the Minutes for the December 2, 2015 Workshop Meeting, and
the December 9, 2015 Regular Public Meeting.
10.
Whereas, the New Jersey School Boards Association has declared January 2016 to be
School Board Recognition Month, a time that all residents might acknowledge the
contributions made by our local school board members; and
Whereas, the Teaneck Board of Education is one of more than 581 local school boards
in New Jersey that sets policies and oversees operations for public school districts; and
Whereas, the Teaneck Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality
education for all New Jersey public school students; and
Whereas, New Jersey’s local school boards help determine community goals for the
education of approximately 1.4 million children in PreK thru Grade 12; and
Whereas, New Jersey’s 4,800 local school board members, who receive no
remuneration for their services, act as advocates for public school students as they
work with administrators, teachers and parents for the betterment of public education;
and
Whereas, School Boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs
of all students, including those with special needs; and
Whereas, Boards of Education provide accountability to the public; they communicate
the needs of the school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators
the public’s expectations for the schools; and
Whereas, New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation’s
best in key achievement indicators, such as the National Assessment of Education
Progress (NAEP) scores and Advanced Placement offerings and test scores; now
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, does hereby recognize the
services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities
statewide in observing January 2016 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education urges all New Jersey
citizens to work with their local boards of education and public school staffs toward
the improvement of our children’s education.
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BOARD OPERATIONS
JANUARY 20, 2016
Board Operations resolutions #9 and #10
Motion:
Second:
Board Member
Yes
No
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Dr. Gruber (David)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
Mr. Rose (Howard)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
Ms. Worrell (Shelley)
Dr. Diuguid (David)
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
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Abstain
Absent
SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM
JANUARY 20, 2016
Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the
category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for
each of the excepted actions will be entertained.
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum
resolutions #41 thru #44:
41.
that the Board affirms the decisions of the Superintendent of Schools regarding
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in
Executive Session at the December 9, 2015 regular meeting and the January 13, 2016
Workshop Meeting.
EXPLANATION: The law requires the Board to affirm, reject or modify the
Superintendent’s decision regarding HIB incidents.
42.
that the Board accepts the donation from Emma Gottschall, Hawthorne School
Alumnus, for twenty-one (21) Peer Mediator Vests, approximate value $75.00.
EXPLANATION: This donation of twenty-one (21) peer mediator vests from Hawthorne
School Alumnus, Emma Gottschall, would be worn by Hawthorne School Peer Mediators.
The Peer Mediation program encourages students to apply conflict resolution skills
within their peer group. This program teaches students to resolve and learn from
interpersonal disputes and advance the educational mission of Hawthorne School.
43.
that the Board approves payment to Nicholas Zaneto, to conduct professional
development with district middle school and high school Physical Education teachers,
on March 21, 2015, total cost not to exceed $300, acct #11-000-221-320-85-50-I-0.
EXPLANATION: Mr. Zaneto would present a workshop on Functional Fitness and
Training Mobility. This workshop would focus on the nine (9) foundational movements
of Cross Fit. Designing constantly varied workouts and how to implement them into the
classroom. Coaching technique points and how to create a community atmosphere
would also be discussed. The mobility section of the workshop would focus on
techniques that would help to prevent injuries and decrease flexibilities issues that
some students may be having during training sessions.
44.
that the Board approves payment to the New Teacher Center for providing mentoring
services to Ma’Ayanot School teachers, total cost not to exceed $7,655, acct #20-270200-320-92-50-I-M.
EXPLANATION: This non-public school requested mentoring services under No Child
Left Behind, Title IIA funding.
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SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM
JANUARY 20, 2016
School Operations and Curriculum resolutions #41 thru #44
Motion:
Second:
Board Member
Yes
No
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Dr. Gruber (David)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
Mr. Rose (Howard)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
Ms. Worrell (Shelley)
Dr. Diuguid (David)
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
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Abstain
Absent
FINANCE and BUDGET
JANUARY 20, 2016
Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the
category of Finance & Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the
excepted actions will be entertained.
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions #69 thru
#78:
69.
that the Board approves payment of the following 2015/16 bills and payroll, as detailed
in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously
approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary is
authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills, per the list appended to
and made a part of the Minutes, November 1 thru 30, 2015:
Fund 10
Fund 20
Fund 30
Fund 60
Fund 61
Total Approved Payments
$ 7,240,583.323
226,302.89
117,708.50
29,374.75
298,592.36
$ 7,912,561.82
EXPLANATION: These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance
Committee and found to be in order for Board approval.
70.
that the Board approves 2015/16 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of
the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.
71.
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and
the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2015 and
determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified
that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and
payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the
Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of
Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports
(appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to
the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in
violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet
the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a
part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board
certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon
consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary
transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the
Executive County Superintendent.
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FINANCE and BUDGET
72.
JANUARY 20, 2016
that the Board approves the attached list of Travel and Conferences for the staff
indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the
Superintendent, in the amount of $1,356.91.
EXPLANATION: NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of
Education for all attendance and reimbursement for attendance at seminars and
conferences.
73.
that the Board approves the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the
Superintendent, in the amount of $11,487.74.
EXPLANATION: NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of
Education for all attendance and reimbursement for attendance for student field trips.
74.
that the Board approves payment to those clinicians and agencies on the attached list
who provide related services and/or independent evaluations, during the 2015/16
school year, total amount for this motion is $49,500, acct #11-000-216-300-72-57-C-D
and #11-000-213-300-74-57-C-D.
EXPLANATION: These clinicians and agencies would provide services to students, asneeded, in accordance with IEPs.
75.
that the Board approves payment of tuition for out-of-district students who require a
special education program, during the 2015/16 school year, as per the attached list,
these tuitions are pro-rated based on effective dates of attendance, total amount of
current invoices for this motion is $115,018.45, acct #11-000-100-566-49-61-C-C.
EXPLANATION: The schools listed provide services to students in accordance with IEPs.
76.
that the Board approves an Agreement with E-Rate Consulting, Inc., 130 Valley Road,
Suite B, Montclair, New Jersey 07042, to provide consulting services, as an independent
contractor, to the Teaneck Pubic Schools in connection with the filing of all required
applications on the district’s behalf for E-Rate funding for Internet Access,
Telecommunications, Internal Connections and Managed Internal Broadband Services,
Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Voice Services (if eligible); and that
such consulting services may include the calculation of discount rates, general advice
regarding the competitive bidding process and selection of an appropriate vendor,
filtering of appropriate and ineligible pieces of equipment, and other services as set
forth in Addendum A to this Agreement; payments in the amount of equal to seven (7%)
percent of all amounts funded through the E-Rate program as a result of all
applications filed by the district during the term of the Agreement, which payment
shall be made by the district within thirty (30) days of its receipt of notification of an
award of funding.
EXPLANATION: This E-Rate consultant would provide an opportunity for receiving
additional funding to support the district’s technology infrastructure.
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77.
JANUARY 20, 2016
that the Board awards the following transportation contracts for the 2016/17 school
year and submits said contracts to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for
approval:
Route Bus Co. BF1 First Student BF2 First Student BF3 First Student BF4 First Student BF5 First Student BF6 First Student TJ1 First Student TJ2 First Student TJ3 First Student LV1 LV2 TH1 TH2 D&M Tours D&M Tours D&M Tours D&M Tours Destination Contract
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin LIFT Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson LIFT Lowell Lowell Teaneck HS Teaneck HS Vehicle Per Diem Aide Per Diem New 195.00
75.00
New 195.00
75.00
New 195.00
75.00
New 187.00
75.00
New 187.00
75.00
New 226.00
75.00
New 195.00
75.00
New 195.00
New New New New New Increase/ Decrease Per Mile 1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
Total Approx.
Days Cost Pupils 180 48,600.00
15 180 48,600.00
15 180 48,600.00
15 180 47,160.00
15 180 47,160.00
15 180 54,180.00
6 1.00
180 48,600.00
15 75.00
1.00
180 48,600.00
15 226.00
75.00
1.00
180 54,180.00
6 144.16
144.16
144.16
144.16
45.00
45.00
45.00
45.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
180 180 180 180 34,048.80
34,048.80
34,048.80
34,048.80
15 15 15 15 EXPLANATION: These contracts provide transportation and bus aides for classified
students. The bid for Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson schools is being
awarded to the second lowest responsible bidder.
78.
that the Board approves Axis Plus Benefits, to manage the district’s Flexible Spending
Account, for the 2016 calendar year.
EXPLANATION: Annual approval is required on the management of the district’s
Flexible Spending Account. The Board pays a participation fee of $4.00 per employee.
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Finance and Budget Resolutions #69 thru #78
Motion:
Second:
Board Member
Yes
No
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Dr. Gruber (David)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
Mr. Rose (Howard)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
Ms. Worrell (Shelley)
Dr. Diuguid (David)
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
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Abstain
Absent
PERSONNEL
JANUARY 20, 2016
Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the
category of Personnel may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted
actions will be entertained.
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel actions #141 thru #156:
141. that the Board approves the following certificated staff appointments, effective on the
dates indicated:
1. Catherine Jones, Long-term Substitute Teacher (ESL), assigned to THS, at $260.00
per diem, effective January 7, 2016, replacing Faith Mootoo, medical leave
2. Brianne Heaney, Long-term Substitute Teacher, assigned to BFMS, at $260 per diem,
effective January 11 thru February 11, 2016, no benefits, replacing Mai Regal, Special
Education Teacher, maternity leave
3. Mitzi Lee, Long-term Substitute Teacher, Whittier School, at $260 per diem, from
January 4 thru February 18, 2016, no benefits, replacing Willa Rudy, Special Education
Teacher, maternity leave.
142. that the Board approves the following substitutes, as needed, be added to the 2015/16
school year List of Substitutes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Mohamad Nasser, Substitute Teacher, at $120 per diem
Allen Rice, Substitute Teacher, at $120 per diem
Ivana Aric, Substitute Teacher, at $120 per diem
Linda McGarry, Substitute Nurse, at $150 per diem
Hilda Ventimiglia, Substitute Nurse, at $150 per diem
143. that the Board approves the following Separations and Leaves of Absence:
1. Sheree Green, Business Education Teacher, THS, retirement, effective June 30,
2016
2. Gary J. VanDyke, Music Teacher, BFMS, retirement, effective June 30, 2016
3. Erika Soderman, HR Secretary, Grand Jury Duty every Tuesday beginning January 5
thru March 1, 2016 (Joanne Clemmons, Substitute Secretary will cover desk)
4. Willa Rudy, Sp Ed Teacher, Whittier School, extended family leave, from January 22
thru February 18, 2016 (This leave was originally approved at the November 11, 2015
Board meeting, for the period November 16, 2015 thru January 22, 2016)
5. Eniko Mannings, CST School Psychologist, maternity leave, with pay, from May 2
thru May 20, 2016, using 15 sick days; family leave, unpaid with benefits, from May 23
thru June 30, 2016
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#143 (cont’d)
JANUARY 20, 2016
6. Faith Mootoo, ESL Teacher, Teaneck High School, extended medical leave, with
pay, from December 14, 2015 thru March 1, 2016, using 47 sick days (This leave was
originally approved at the December 9, 2015 Board meeting, for the period December 3
thru 11, 2015, with pay, using 6 sick days)
7. Nina Odatalla, Assistant Principal, TJMS, maternity leave, with pay, from March 16
thru April 27, 2016, using 30 sick days; family leave, unpaid with benefits, from April
28 thru July 20, 2016
8. Joanne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, TJMS, medical leave, with pay, from
December 14, 2015 thru February 5, 2016, using 32 sick days
9. Judith Ricot-Pean, Language Arts Literacy Teacher, Bryant School, extended sick
leave, unpaid, from January 4 thru March 30, 2016
10. Lea Ann Richards, Elem Teacher/Gr 4, Lowell School, medical leave, with pay,
from December 23, 2015 thru January 13, 2016, using 9 sick days
11. Ivory McGee, Special Education Teacher, THS, maternity leave, NJ family leave,
unpaid with waiver of benefits, from November 4, 2015 thru January 27, 2016; child
rearing leave, unpaid no benefits, from January 28 thru June 30, 2016
12. Odette Vovra, Spanish Teacher, BF Middle School, medical leave, with pay from
January 14 thru February 1, 2016 (Half Day AM), using 11.5 sick days; unpaid with
benefits under FMLA from February 1 thru March 14, 2016 (Half Day PM); maternity
leave, with pay, from March 15 thru March 30, 2016, using 11 sick days; family leave,
unpaid with benefits under NJ FLA, from March 31 thru June 30, 2016; child rearing
leave, unpaid without benefits, from September 1, 2016 thru June 30, 2017.
13. Stephanie McKee, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne School, maternity leave, with pay
from March 14 thru April 18, 2016, using 20 sick days; family leave, unpaid with
benefits, from April 19 thru May 31, 2016
144. that the Board accepts the resignation of Heather Santostefano, Asst Cheerleading
Coach, effective January 15, 2016; and approves the appointment of Francine Smart,
Asst Cheerleading Coach, stipend $1,617.42, effective January 15, 2016.
145. that the Board accepts the resignation of Matthew Green, Asst Baseball Coach,
effective January 15, 2016; and approves the appointment of Matthew Corso, Asst
Baseball Coach, stipend $5,661, effective March 1, 2016.
146. that the Board approves payment to the following high school Physical Education
Teachers, for assuming additional classes, on a temporary basis, at their daily
contractual per class rate, effective for the dates indicated:
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#146 (cont’d)
Teacher
Edward Klimek
Daniel Henry
Christie Prepis
JANUARY 20, 2016
Per Class Rate
$108.94, Oct 1 to Oct 30
$74.75, Dec 1 to June 30
$55.50, Sept 8 to Oct 2
Per Class Rate
$109.09, Nov 1 to Nov 30
147. that the Board approves payment to the following elementary school secretaries
serving as School Treasurers, at $1,092 each, for the 2015/16 school year:
Name
Ruthann Ahearn
Dawn Santamaria
Chanon McDuffie
School
Lowell
Hawthorne
Bryant
Account Number
11-401-100-100-29-15-H-7
11-401-100-100-29-15-H-5
11-401-100-100-29-15-H-6
EXPLANATION: The secretaries are serving as the School Treasurer.
148. that the Board approves the following school volunteers:
1. Emma Stanton, Volunteer Intern, working with Mr. Jean-Gratien Uwisavye, French
Teacher, at BFMS, pending Criminal History Review
149. that the Board approves payment to Shamara Walker, Speech Language Therapist, to
provide assistive technology evaluations, after regular school hours, during the 2015/16
school year, at $300 per evaluation, total cost not to exceed $6,000, acct #11- 401-100
-100-29-15-H-H.
EXPLANATION: The clinician would provide services to students, as-needed, in
accordance with IEPs.
150. that the Board approves payment to Elizabeth Rieder, to conduct specialized tutoring,
after-school, for student ID#100435, during the 2015/16 school year, at $62.00 per
hour, working with students, total cost not to exceed $8,184, acct #11-219-100-10138-11-H-D.
EXPLANATION: The teacher would provide Orton Gillingham instruction in accordance
with student IEP.
151. that the Board approves the assignment of Shane Zeigler, Administrator Intern, from
Montclair State University, Department of Counseling, Human Development and
Educational Leadership (Masters’ Program), from January 21 thru June 23, 2016, to
complete 150 field experience hours.
EXPLANATION: Ms. Zeigler is an elementary teacher at Lowell School and would
complete her internship hours after the school day at central office under the
supervision of Vincent McHale, Assistant Superintendent.
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152. that the Board approves payment to Ann Marie O’Hara, Hawthorne School, for
participation in the After-school Reading and Mathematics Support Program (Gr 3-8),
from January 12 thru March 24, 2016, one (1) hour each Tuesday and Thursday;
teachers receive up to one (1) hour of professional development training, at $58.00 per
hour, working without students, and conduct the program for 18 hours, at $62.00 per
hour, working with students, total cost not to exceed $1,174, funds available from the
following accts:
#20-231-100-101-22-15-I-4; #20-231-200-100-22-15-I-4; #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-5;
#20-231-200-100-22-15-I-5; #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-7; #20-231-200-100-22-15-I-7;
#20-231-100-101-22-15-I-F; #20-231-200-100-22-15-I-F; #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-J;
#20-231-200-100-22-15-I-J
EXPLANATION: Ms. O’Hara was omitted from the original list of participating teachers.
153. that the board amends Personnel action #218 of the March 11, 2015 Minutes, to extend
the PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) grant to March 31, 2016, and approves
payment to the following FORUM counselors, to provide services in the program, at
$45.00 per hour, said PASS grant funded by the Bergen County Department of Human
Services, total cost not to exceed $6,480, acct #20-009-100-100-73-10-G-H:
Employee
Javalda Powell, Afterschool Counselor
Giannil Hidalgo, Afterschool Counselor
Shenijah Brown, Afterschool Counselor
Yris Acevedo, Afterschool Counselor
Hours
36
36
36
36
Max Payment
$1,620
$1,620
$1,620
$1,620
EXPLANATION: The PASS grant was funded through March 31, 2016.
154. that the Board approves payment to the following individuals for work associated with
the Teaneck Community Education Center's Camp Kookooskoos Open House, not to
exceed the amounts indicated, acct #60-802-100-101-56-72-PW:
Name of Individual
Gary Anderson
Karen Sarraga
Melvin Maclin
Lauren Blitz
Katarina Acosta
Rochelle Megerman
Juliana Ventimiglia
Position
Camp K Director
Camp K Asst Director
Explorers Head Counselor
Sports Consultant
Art
Science
Dance
Max Payment
$200.00
200.00
200.00
150.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
EXPLANATION: TCEC has scheduled a Camp Kookooskoos Open House for January 26,
2016. The event will provide families the opportunity to come and see what Camp K is
all about. The Open House will be held at Hawthorne School, Camp K's home. There
will be an opportunity to take a tour and ask questions.
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155. that the Board approves the following courses and payment to individuals for work
associated with the Teaneck Community Education Center, for the Spring 2016
semester, not to exceed the amounts indicated, acct #60-602-100-300-56-72-PW:
Name of Individual
Catherine Baehner-Ferrara
Lauren Faustini
Ethan Fiks
Kaplan SAT Prep
Lentz & Lentz
Group Tours & Travel, LLC
Elise Morenon
The Music Path Company
Joan Berkowitz
Charles McPherson
Juliana Ventimiglia
Christine Hsiao
Martin Bland
Lynn Weimer
Voice Coaches
Course
Belly Dancing Instructor
Ballroom Dance Instructor
Guitar Instructor
SAT Prep Class
SAT Prep Class
Trips and Tours
Creative Water Color Painting
Learn to Play Music Class
First Aid and Babysitting Instructor
Intro to Percussion for Kids
Middle School Dance Program
Needle Craft Instructor
Yoga Instructor
Zumba Instructor
Voice Overs Class
Max Payment
$1,890.00
$5,500.00
$3,200.00
Pay to TCEC
Pay to TCEC
Pay to TCEC
$750.00
$3,150.00
$1,500.00
$360.00
$970.00
$900.00
$6,300.00
$1,500.00
$150.00
EXPLANATION: TCEC provides classes during the afternoon, evenings and weekends for
children and adults. No class will run unless registration fees exceed instructor's fee.
156. that the Board approves payment to the following individuals for work associated with
the Teaneck Community Education Center's SACC and WRAP Programs, for the 2015/16
school year, not to exceed the amounts indicated, acct #60-702-100-101-56-72-PW:
Name
Lauren Blitz
Position
Substitute Aide
Average Hours
4.5 hrs
Hourly Rate
$12.50
Max Payment
$600.00
EXPLANATION: Teaneck Community Education Center may need to use a substitute
aide on various days, specifically on staff development days when our aides may have
workshops they are required to attend during SACC/WRAP hours.
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Personnel actions #141 thru #156
Motion:
Board Member
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Dr. Gruber (David)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
Mr. Rose (Howard)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
Ms. Worrell (Shelley)
Dr. Diuguid (David)
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
JANUARY 20, 2016
Second:
Yes
No
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Abstain
Absent
FINANCE & BUDGET
MOTION #72
JANUARY 13, 2016
Professional Development
Name: Jason MacDonald, Susie Cipriano
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Gold Medal Squared Winter Volleyball Clinic
Location: Miami, Florida
Dates: January 22, 2016
Estimated Cost: $738.15 – Substitute Required (Funded by the Teaneck Athletic Council)
Name: Leslie Abrew
School or Department: Bryant School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Gender Inclusivity School Training
Location: Glen Rock, New Jersey
Dates: February 10, 2016
Estimated Cost: $150 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)
Name: Jean Gratien Uwisavye
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Family and Community Partnership
Location: Bergen Community College, Paramus, New Jersey
Dates: January 19, 2016
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)
Name: Sarah Mims, Kristen Cline
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Concepts, Skills and Problem Solving: Ways to do it all
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Dates: January 22, 2016
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)
Name: Naomi Conklin
School or Department: Eugene Field – Human Resource Management
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: N J Association of School Personnel Administrators Meeting
Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Dates: February 11, 2016
Estimated Cost: $69.76 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)
Name: Sori Felder
School or Department: Sinai School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Sounds in Motion
Location: Spring Valley, New York
Dates: January 19, 2016
Estimated Cost: $199 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)
Name: Walter Hickey
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: NexGen Connections: Force and Motion Grade 6 - 8
Location: Monroe Township, New Jersey
Dates: February 9, 2016
Estimated Cost: $200.00 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded)
FINANCE & BUDGET
MOTION #73
JANUARY 20, 2016
Field Trips
WALKING TRIP
Name: Allison Norris, Jorge Vargas (Mission One), 4 parent chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
19 Students
Date(s):
March 14, 2016
Depart: 12:45 PM
Return: 2:30 PM
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life
cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation.
WALKING TRIP
Name: Lisa Brown, 4 parent chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
20 Students
Date(s):
March 21, 2016
Depart: 9:30 AM
Return: 11:00 AM
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life
cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation
WALKING TRIP
Name: Trip A: Kristin Nunez, 4 parent chaperones, Trip B: Jennifer Domingues, 4 parent
chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
“A” = 20 Students, “B” = 20 Students
Date(s):
March 22, 2016
“A” Depart: 9:30 AM
Return: 11:00 AM
“B” Depart: 12:45 PM
Return: 2:30 PM
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life
cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation
WALKING TRIP
Name: Trip A: Jemara Blount, Danielle Amato, Charles Azria (Mission One), Denise Guzman
(Mission One), 4 parent chaperones, Trip B: Shena Thomas, 5 parent chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
“A” = 20 Students, “B” = 20 Students
Date(s):
March 23, 2016
“A” Depart: 9:30 AM
Return: 11:00 AM
“B” Depart: 12:45 PM
Return: 2:30 PM
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life
cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation
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FINANCE & BUDGET
MOTION #73
JANUARY 20, 2016
Field Trips
WALKING TRIP
Name: Trip A: Lois Bono, AnnMarie O’Hara, David Bailey (Mission One), 3 parent
chaperones, Trip B: Danielle Puso, Patricia Monaco, Catherine Martin (Mission One), 2
parent chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
“A” = 21 Students, “B” = 18 Students
Date(s):
March 24, 2016
“A” Depart: 9:30 AM
Return: 11:00 AM
“B” Depart: 12:45 PM
Return: 2:30 PM
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life
cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation
WALKING TRIP
Name: Trip A: Saundra Warren Givens, Tawana Smith, 3 parent chaperones, Trip B: Gerald
Henry, 4 parent Chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
“A” = 21 Students, “B” = 19 Students
Date(s):
March 28, 2016
“A” Depart: 9:30 AM
Return: 11:00 AM
“B” Depart: 12:45 PM
Return: 2:30 PM
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life
cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation
WALKING TRIP
Name: Trip A: Elizabeth Rieder, Rahena Losker (Mission One), 1 parent chaperone, Trip B:
Kara Lindner, Patricia Monaco, Natalie Wassner (Mission One), 3 parent chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
“A” = 8 Students, “B” = 19 Students
Date(s):
March 29, 2016
“A” Depart: 9:30 AM
Return: 11:00 AM
“B” Depart: 12:45 PM
Return: 2:30 PM
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life
cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation
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FINANCE & BUDGET
MOTION #73
JANUARY 20, 2016
Field Trips
WALKING TRIP
Name: Trip A: Michele Cardone, 5 parent chaperones, Trip B: Kristen Maher, Maryann Doris,
Theresa Molan (Mission One), 3 parent chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
“A” = 24 Students, “B” = 17 Students
Date(s):
March 30, 2016
“A” Depart: 9:30 AM
Return: 11:00 AM
“B” Depart: 12:45 PM
Return: 2:30 PM
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life
cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation
WALKING TRIP
Name: Trip A: Kristen Ferreira, Patricia Monaco, David Bailey (Mission One) 3 parent
chaperones, Trip B: Victor Hernandez, Danielle Amato,
Catherine Martin (Mission One), 3 parent chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
“A” = 21 Students, “B” = 21 Students
Date(s):
March 31, 2016
“A” Depart: 9:30 AM
Return: 11:00 AM
“B” Depart: 12:45 PM
Return: 2:30 PM
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life
cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation
Name: Kristin Nunez, Jennifer Domingues, Kara Lindner, Elizabeth Rieder, Patricia Monaco,
Rita Urevitch, Rahena Losker (Mission One), 14 parent chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Central Park Zoo
Location: New York, New York
81 Students
Date(s):
May 11, 2016
Depart: 8:45 AM
Return: 2:30 PM
Estimated Cost: $1245.98 – Substitute Required (Funded by Parents)
EXPLANATION: During the winter months students would research penguins as well as
conduct and author study on Eric Carle in art, creating artic animal collages.
Name: Saundra Warren Givens, Tawana Smith Gerald Henry, Kristen Maher, Lisa Brown,
Allison Norris, Anne O’Hara, Colette Brantley, Susie O’Toole, Teresa Molan (Mission One),
Jorge Vargas (Mission One), 12 parent chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Champion Day Camp
Location: New City, New York
90 Students
Date(s):
June 9, 2016
Depart: 9:00 AM
Return: 2:45 PM
Estimated Cost: $3170.98 – Substitute Not Required (Funded through PTO and Fundraising)
EXPLANATION: Champion Day Camp would provide team building activities to celebrate the
end of fourth grade.
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MOTION #73
JANUARY 20, 2016
Field Trips
Name: Kristen Ferreira, Lois Bono, Danielle Puso, Victor Hernandez, David Baily (Mission
One), Ms. Despaigne (Mission One), Ms. Martin (Mission One), 9 parent chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Bergen PAC
Location: Englewood, New Jersey
81 Students
Date(s):
April 4, 2016
Depart: 9:00 AM
Return: 11:45 AM
Estimated Cost: $1013.62 – Substitute Not Required (Funded by Parents)
EXPLANATION: Students would be watching a performance of “Are You My Mother” which
supports the curriculum centering on Readers Theater.
Name: Rolando Monserrat, Sharon Bellin
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Location: Newark, New Jersey
3 Students
Date(s):
February 3, 2016
Depart: 8:15 AM
Return: 2:30 PM
Estimated Cost: $185.49 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would participate in the preliminary challenge to the Panasonic
Creative Design Challenge.
Name: Linea Rondael, Jeremy LoVerde, Javalda Powell, Victor Stanic, Shakerra MalachiChang
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Trip Planned: Teaneck High School
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
58 Students
Date(s):
January 28, 2016
Depart: 8:30 AM
Return: 12:00 PM
Estimated Cost: $445.29 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would be performing in a choral festival at Teaneck High School.
OVERNIGHT TRIP
Name: Daniel Olender, Katierose Augustine, Margot Mack, Enoch Nyamekye
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: Hyatt Place
Location: Fair Lawn, New Jersey
38 Students
Date(s):
January 22 and 23, 2016
Depart: 3:00 PM
January 22, 2016
Return: 5:00 PM
January 23, 2016
Estimated Cost: $3432.20 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: This is the annual Teaneck High School winter Peer Leadership Retreat.
Name: Katherine Cannao, James Lagomarsino
School or Department: Teaneck High School – Junior Achievement High School Heroes
Trip Planned: Hawthorne School
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
40 Students
Date(s):
February 17, 2016
Depart: 8:15 AM
Return: 2:00 PM
Estimated Cost: $182.81 - Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Teaneck High School business students would teach the elementary
students 5 business lessons.
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FINANCE & BUDGET
MOTION #73
JANUARY 20, 2016
Field Trips
Name: Genieve Holder, Lisa Azria, Michelle Greenwood, Juden Foster, Whitney Thomas
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: Bergen Community College
Location: Paramus, New Jersey
40 Students
Date(s):
January 7, 2016
Depart: 9:00 AM
Return: 2:00 PM
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)
EXPLANATION: Students with Transition Planning would visit Bergen Community College
and learn about options regarding continuing education.
Name: Amy Moran, Judy Henriques Adams, Zain Conteh, Linea Rondael, Gary Andersen
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Trip Planned: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Location: New York, New York
44 Students
Date(s):
February 9, 2016
Depart: 9:45 AM
Return: 2:00 PM
Estimated Cost: $424.13 – Substitute Required (District Fumed $298.63 for Transportation,
Funded by Parents $125.50 for admission)
EXPLANATION: The Met is a world renowned institution housing ancient artifacts from
civilizations from around the globe.
Name: Allen Gonzalez, Susan Haase, Javalda Powell, Angelina Cusack, Nadine Lawrence
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle school
Trip Planned: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Location: New York, New York
29 Students
Date(s):
February 10, 2016
Depart: 10:15 AM
Return: 2:45 PM
Estimated Cost: $387.13 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded for Transportation
$298.63, Funded by Parents $88.50 for admission)
EXPLANATION: The Met is a world renowned institution housing ancient artifacts from
civilizations from around the globe.
Name: Joseph Tauriello, Vanessa Lospalluto, Michael Smith, David Deubel, Sonia Apreda,
Marina Williams, Mai Regal
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Trip Planned: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Location: New York, New York
46 Students
Date(s):
February 11, 2016
Depart: 8:30 AM
Return: 12:00 PM
Estimated Cost: $429.13 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded for Transportation
$298.63, Funded by Parents $130.50 for Admission)
EXPLANATION: The Met is a world renowned institution housing ancient artifacts from
civilizations from around the globe.
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MOTION #
JANUARY 20, 2016
Field Trips
Name: Adrienne Williams, Faith Allen
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: 2016 New Jersey Elks Peer Leadership Conference
Location: Long Branch, New Jersey 5 Students
Date(s): February 5 – 7, 2016 Depart: 7:00 AM Feb. 5, 2016
Return: 1:00 PM Feb. 7, 2016
Estimated Cost: $570.98 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would learn to make healthy decisions that are critical in their lives.
Name: Teachers: Lisa Azria, Michelle Greenwood, Job Coach: Judon Foster,
Paraprofessionals: Elliott Johnson, Whitney Thomas, Tatiana Rios
School or Department: Teaneck High School: Students 31, Transition Classes
Trip Planned: Travel Training, Job Skills Acquisition
Locations: Teaneck, Dumont, Paramus, Englewood, Cresskill, and Bergenfield, NJ
Walgreens, Merry-Go Round Daycare, Home Goods, Richard Rodda Center, Gentlemen's
Quarters, TGI Friday's, Staples, Applebees, Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck Nursing Home,
DeGraw Service Center, Club Fit, Luigi's, Care One Nursing Home, Better Deli, Better
Supermarket, Amazing Savings, Bogota Recreation Center, Walgreens, Marshalls, Deco
Dave's, Teaneck Animal Clinic and Spa, Vitale's, Twin Oaks Vet Hospital, Shoprite, Sunrise
of Cresskill, Pooch Parlor, Marriott, Alphabet Soup Daycare
Date(s): January - June 2016
Estimated Cost: $0 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: The students would participate in structured travelling and activities related
to job skills acquisition as part of the curriculum.
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FINANCE & BUDGET
MOTION #74
JANUARY 20, 2016
CLINICIANS 2015 - 2016
CLINICIAN
Kid Clan, Dinah Leiter
Bergen County, Region V
RATES
$450 Evaluation
$57.50 /hr.
$80 /2 hrs. Nursing
EFFECTIVE
12/1/15
$45,000
TOTAL
NOT
TO EXCEED
$4,500
$49,500
FINANCE & BUDGET
MOTION #75
JANUARY 20, 2016
OUT-OF-DISTRICT TUITION CONTRACTS 2015-2016
ID
94536
102941
96117
SCHOOL
New Alliance Academy
Windsor Bergen Academy
Bergenfield Public Schools
TUITION AMOUNT
$49,517.00
$33,966.45
$31,535.00
TOTALS
$115,018.45
START DATE
1/4/2016
12/2/2015
9/1/2015