MADISON BOARD OF EDUCATION
MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MADISON, NEW JERSEY 07940
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
09/13/2016
The Public Meeting of the Madison Board of Education, Morris County, New Jersey, was called to order
by President Ellis at 6:02 p.m. on September 13, 2016 in the Alice Perlaw Library Media Center of
Madison High School, Ridgedale Avenue, Madison, NJ
1.
2.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Present:
Lisa Ellis, President
Shade Grahling, Vice President
Dave Arthur
Debra Coen
Johanna Habib
Leslie Lajewski
Thomas Piskula
Abi Singh-Harding Rep.
Board Members Absent: None
Also Present:
Dr. Michael A. Rossi, Superintendent
Gary S. Lane, Business Administrator, Board Secretary
Diane Schulthes, Director of Curriculum/Instruction
RECESS TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Debra Coen, seconded by Leslie Lajewski, to approve as follows:
Resolved: that the Board of Education move into closed executive session for the purpose of discussing
personnel/legal issues. It is anticipated that the Board will be in closed session for 1 hour(s) and action
may be taken in public session afterward. Discussion conducted in closed executive session shall be
disclosed to the public to the extent that making such matters public shall not be inconsistent with the
Open Public Meeting Act.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS 8-0
TIME: 6:02 p.m.
3.
RECONVENE TO PUBLIC SESSION
At 7:17 p.m. the Board reconvened from closed session with all members present:
4.
FLAG SALUTE
5.
NOTICE OF MEETING
In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of New Jersey, 1975, notice of this
meeting has been sent to the Madison Eagle, the Daily Record and has been posted in the Board of
Education Office, the Borough Hall, the Madison Railroad Station, the YMCA, the Madison Library, all
school buildings and on the district’s website. The public is invited to attend. This evening's meeting
constitutes an official Public Meeting of the Board of Education. Action may be taken.
If needed, the Board will convene into Executive Session to discuss matters permitted pursuant to NJSA
10:4-12. Upon conclusion of the Executive Session, the Board will return to Regular Session at which
time public action may be taken.
6.
CALL TO ORDER
Board Members Present:
Lisa Ellis, President
Shade Grahling, Vice President
Dave Arthur
Debra Coen
Johanna Habib
Board Members Absent: None
Also Present:
Dr. Michael A. Rossi, Superintendent
Gary S. Lane, Business Administrator, Board Secretary
Diane Schulthes, Director of Curriculum/Instruction
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Leslie Lajewski
Thomas Piskula
Abi Singh-Harding Rep.
7.
REPORT OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT – No report.
8.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
a. HIB – Grades Self-Assessment Report for the 2015-16 School Year – Dr. Rossi discussed and
explained the eight initiatives regarding the District’s HIB Self-Assessment report. Each element has
a score of 1-3. The self-assessment scores were:
HS: 62 out of 78; JS: 61 out of 78; CA: 78 out of 78; KR: 68 out of 78; TJ: 68 out of 78. The HIB
protocols were discussed at today’s Administrative meeting.
b. Congratulations to Central Avenue School on achieving the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Bronze
Certification Award and being the New Jersey Safe Routes to School Bronze Recognition Program
Winner! Mr. Tom Liss, Principal of CAS explained how CAS was able to achieve the awards.
9.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Agenda Items Only)
From 7:41 p.m. until 7:48 p.m. the meeting was open to the public. There were comments regarding the
canine searches.
10.
PERSONNEL AGENDA
Moved by Debra Coen, seconded by Dave Arthur, to approve, as per the recommendation of the
Superintendent, for the 2016-17 school year as follows: a-e
a. Appointments
Approve appointment:
1. Margaret Hoban – KRS – Teacher Assistant (replacing Anthony Finn) – Step 4, $23,640* (to be
pro-rated), 11-000-217-100 – effective on September 14, 2016 for the 2016-17 school year
*Salary reflects 2015-16 step on guide pursuant to the 2013-16 CBA and may be adjusted upon ratification of successor
agreement with Madison Education Association, Inc.
b. District Substitutes
Approve District Substitutes:
1. Substitute Teachers/Teacher Assistants – at $90/day and $80/day
a. Patricia Graham
b. Patricia Loushine
c. Lindsay Messina
d. Bryan Murray
e. Diane Seutter-Rose
f. Jodi Young-Ariel
2. Substitute Custodian – at $18/hour
a. Darrel Turner
c. Extra Compensation
Approve Extra Compensation: for the Nurses for 2 additional hours of Genesis Training on a
tentatively on October 6, 2016 from 3:30 to 5:30 - 8/29/2016 training to be reimbursed by Genesis
a. Nicolette Crescas - $55.51/hour* = $111.02
b. Diane Fastiggi - $50.45/hour* = $100.90
c. Geraldine Moran - $45.87/hour* = $91.74
d. Mary Jane Skordinsky - $55.04/hour* = $110.08
e. Jacquelyn Young - $55.51/hour* = $111.02
*Hourly rate reflects 2015-16 step on guide pursuant to the 2013-16 CBA and may be adjusted upon ratification of
successor agreement with Madison Education Association, Inc.
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d. Extracurricular Appointments/Revisions
Approve the ECA appointments/revisions:
Name
Position
1 Monica Brady
Appoint - MJS Assistant Musical Director
2 Kiera Chiarino
Revised $ from $2,370 – MJS Musical Director
09/13/2016
Step
3
4
Stipend
$1,988*
$3,891*
*Stipend reflects 2015-16 step on guide pursuant to the 2013-16 CBA and may be adjusted upon ratification of successor
agreement with Madison Education Association, Inc.
e. Staff Advancements
Approve staff advancements:
1. Karen DeTrolio, Science Teacher – MHS, from MA/Step 11 $63,875 to MA+30/Step 11
$73,325*, effective 9/1/16
2. Lisa Zemaneck, World Language Teacher – MHS, from BA/Step 5 $53,595 to MA+30/Step 5
$67,895*, effective 9/1/16
3. Richard Newbery, Social Studies Teacher – MJS, from MA/Step 9 $60,975 to MA+30/Step 9
$70,425*, effective 9/1/16
4. Jennifer DeAngelo-Thomas, Special Education Teacher – MHS, from MA/Step 8 $59,975 to
MA+30/Step 8 $69,425*, effective 9/1/16
*Salary reflects 2015-16 step on guide pursuant to the 2013-16 CBA and may be adjusted upon ratification of successor
agreement with Madison Education Association, Inc.
ROLL CALL: UNANIMOUS 8-0
11.
EDUCATION AGENDA
Moved by Shade Grahling, seconded by Leslie Lajewski, to approve, as per the recommendation of the
Superintendent, for the 2016-17 school year as follows: a-h
a. Canine Searches
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the use of canine
searches in the school district in coordination with the Madison Police Department and the County
Prosecutors Office per Policy 5530 Substance Abuse
b. Courses of Study
Approve the following Courses of Study for 2016-17:
Course
Grades
Course
Economics
11-12
Italian 4
Introduction to Business
10-12
Band
Global Marketing
10-12
Precalculus
Chinese 4
9-12
Grades
9-12
6
11-12
c. Field Trips
Mrs. Grahling noted that the coordination of field trips across the district is on the Curriculum
Committee meeting agenda tomorrow.
Approve field trips:
#
Sch
Gr
#
Class/
Field Trip
Date
Location/Town
Stu
Group
d
1
HS 9-12 86
Batsch/Band
Band Competition
09/24/16
Aberdeen, NJ
2
HS 9-12 86
Batsch/Band
Band Competition
10/08/16
Rutherford, NJ
3
9-12
HS
86
Batsch/Band
Band Competition
10/15/16
Whitehall, PA
4
HS 9-12 86
Batsch/Band
Band Competition
10/16/16
Berkeley Hts, NJ
5
HS 9-12 65
DeTrolio/AP Bio Duke Farms
10/17/16
Hillsborough, NJ
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7
8
HS
HS
CA
9-12
9-12
5
86
86
90
Batsch/Band
Batsch/Band
5th grade
9
10
KR
KR
1
5
54
54
1st grade
5th grade
11
KR
4
2, 4th grade
classes
12
JS
8
26
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34
13
HS
9 -12
25
Detrolio/SCI
14
HS
9-12
Detrolio
*period 2 Bio &
*period 3AP Bio
Detrolio/SCI
Cox/ENG
Wessel/ENG
Tollin/Robotics
Tollin/Robotics
Maseker
Business
Tollin/Robotics
Rawding
PHYSICS
Gabel/ENG
Tollin/Robotics
Oswin/Vilarino
ENGLISH
Oswin/Vilarino
ENGLISH
Tollin/Robotics
Peer Leaders
15
HS
9-12
25,
and
25
25
16
17
18
19
20
HS
HS
HS
HS
HS
9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12
28
24
15
15
27
21
22
HS
HS
9-12
9-12
15
13
23
24
25
HS
HS
HS
9-12
9-12
9-12
28
15
44
26
HS
9-12
22
27
HS
9-12
15
28
29
HS
HS
9-12
9-12
15
24
Tollin/Robotics
Rawding
PHYSICS
30
31
HS
HS
9-12
9-12
15
69
Tollin/Robotics
Detrolio/SCI
32
HS
9-12
33
HS
9-12
5565
15
Silvestri
ORCHESTRA
Tollin/Robotics
34
35
HS
HS
9-12
9-12
28
15
Cox/ENG
Tollin/Robotics
09/13/2016
Band Competition
Band Competition
Bizztown, Jr.
Achievement
Melicks Town Farm
NJ Center of
Excellence
Thomas Edison
National Park
10/23/16
11/6/16
3/21/17
Union, NJ
Hershey Park, PA
Edison, NJ
10/14/16
3/28/17
Oldwick, NJ
Edison, NJ
5/17/17,
5/19/17
West Orange, NJ
Peer Connections
kickoff at Madison
Lodge-walking
Loantaka Brook
Reservation
9/16/16
Madison, NJ
9/28/16
Morristown, NJ
9/29/16
Morristown, NJ
9/30/16
Morristown, NJ
10/21/16
10/21/16
11/5/16
11/20/16
11/30/16
Madison, NJ
Newark, NJ
Millburn, NJ
Mt. Olive, NJ
New York, NY
12/4/16
12/7/16
12/9/16
12/11/16
12/14/16
Maplewood, NJ
New Providence,
NJ
Madison, NJ
Livingston, NJ
New York, NY
12/16/16
New York, NY
1/7/17
Jersey City, NJ
1/8/17
1/18/17
Wayne, NJ
Tinton Falls, NJ
Morris Knolls H.S.
Liberty Science
Center
Carnegie Hall
1/22/17
3/10/17
Rockaway, NJ
Jersey City, NJ
3/13/17
New York, NY
University of
Scranton
*overnight trip
FDU
Warren County
3/17/173/19/17
Scranton, PA
3/24/17
4/5/17
Madison, NJ
Washington, NJ
Loantaka Brook
Reservation
Loantaka Brook
Reservation
FDU Main Theater
NJPAC
Millburn H.S.
Mt. Olive H.S.
MKTG, Inc.
Columbia H.S.
New Providence
H.S.
FDU DryfussTheater
Livingston, H.S.
The Metropolitan
Museum of Art
The Metropolitan
Museum of Art
Liberty Science
Center
Wayne Hills H.S.
Monmouth Regional
H.S.
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HS
9-12
27
37
HS
9-12
44
38
HS
9-12
28
39
HS
9-12
260
Maseker
Business
Oswin/Vilarino
ENGLISH
Gabel/ENG
Largo
PHYSICS
Technical H.S.
MKTG, Inc.
The Metropolitan
Museum of Art
FDU Dryfuss
Theater
Six Flags – Great
Adventure
09/13/2016
4/19/17
New York, NY
4/28/17
New York, NY
5/5/17
Madison, NJ
5/12/17
Jackson, NJ
d. Morris County Vocational/Technical School
Approve the placement, tuition and transportation for students attending Morris County
Vocational/Technical School for the 2016-17 school year:
Grade
Student
AM/PM or F/T
Tuition
1
12
Part-Time Shared Vo-Tech
NW2908842975
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Harding Pays $4,550
e. Policies/Regulations
1. Approve first reading of the following policies:
a. Policy 5530 Substance Abuse – (Revised)
2. Approve second reading of the following policies:
a. Policy 1140 Affirmative Action Program (M) (Revised)
b. Policy 1220 Employment of Chief School Administrator (M) (Revised)
c.
Policy 1310 Employment of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary (Revised)
d. Policy 1523 Comprehensive Equity Plan (M) (Revised)
e. Policy 1530 Equal Employment Opportunities (M) (Revised)
f.
Regulation 1530 Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Procedure (M) (Revised)
g. Policy 1550 Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices (M)
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(Revised)
Policy and Regulation 2200 Curriculum Content (M) (Revised)
Policy 2260 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices (M)(Revised)
Policy and Regulation 2411 Guidance Counseling (M) (Revised)
Policy and Regulation 2423 Bilingual and ESL Education (M) (Revised)
Policy 2610 Educational Program Evaluation (M) (Revised)
Policy 2622 Student Assessment (M) (Revised)
Policy 3111 Creating Positions (Revised)
Policy 3124 Employment Contract (Revised)
Policy 3125 Employment of Teaching Staff Members (M) (Revised)
Policy 3125.2 Employment of Substitute Teachers (Revised)
Policy and Regulation 3126 District Mentoring Program (Revised)
Policy 3141 Resignation (Revised)
Policy and Regulation 3144 Certification of Tenure Charges (Revised)
Policy 3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities (Revised)
Policy 3231 Outside Employment in Another School District (Revised)
Policy 3240 Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders (M) (Revised)
Regulation 3240 Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders (Revised)
Policy 4159 Support Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities (Revised)
Policy 5305 Health Services Personnel (Revised)
Regulation 5330 Administration of Medication (M) (Revised)
Policy 5339 Screening for Dyslexia (M) (Revised)
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Policy 5430 Class Rank
Policy 5460 High School Graduation (M) (Revised)
Policy 5514 Student Use of Vehicles on School Grounds (Revised)
Regulation 5600 Student Discipline/Code of Conduct (M)
Policy 5750 Equal Educational Opportunity (M) (Revised)
Policy 5755 Equity in Educational Programs and Services (M) (Revised)
Policy 7481 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS also known as Drones) (New)
Policy and Regulation 8441 Care of Injured and Ill Persons (M) (Revised)
Policy 8454 Management of Pediculosis (New)
Policy 8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility (M) (Revised)
Regulation 8630 Emergency School Bus Procedures (M) (Revised)
Policy 9541 Student Teachers/Interns (Revised)
Professional Services
Approve the Professional Services for the following for the 2016-17 School Year:
Vendor
Service
1
Silvergate Prep
Home/Bedside Instruction revised $50/hour for a maximum of 10
hours/week
2
Delta-T Group North Registered Nurse - $37.50/hour
Jersey Inc.
Licensed Practical Nurse - $29.70/hour
One-to-One Aides, Paraprofessionals/Teachers Aid - $18-$21/hour
Sub-Teachers - $100/day
Teachers (long term) - $28.50/hour
Home Instruction - $38/hour
School Social Worker - $57.50/hour
LDTC - $52/hour
Secretaries - $20/hour or (ESCNJ rate)
Maintenance/Custodians or (ESCNJ rate)
Psychological Evaluations or Re-Evaluations - $400
Functional Behavioral Assessment - $500
LDTC Evaluations - $400
3
High Focus Centers Assessment - $125
P.E.A.K. Program - $40/session for 6 weeks
g. Travel
Approve the school district travel
h. Professional Development
Approve professional development for the following:
Reading Recovery – on-going professional development via Flemington Raritan Regional Schools
- On site and off site continuing consultations for four Reading Recovery Teachers: Marlene Ryan
– TJS; Joanne Sims – KRS; Katherine Spelker – CAS; Kelly Stern – CAS - $900/each, $3,600 total
ROLL CALL: UNANIMOUS 8-0
12.
BUSINESS AGENDA
Moved by Leslie Lajewski, seconded by Tom Piskula, to approve as follows: a-e
a. Minutes
Approve the Minutes of:
August 30, 2016 Public and Closed Session Meetings
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b. Certificates for Payment
1- Approve payment requisition #3 for Silva’s Mechanical Services, in the amount of $52,200, for the
boiler replacement at Central Avenue School
2- Approve payment requisition #1 for Posylio GC, Corp, in the amount of $237,975.00, for the
partial roof replacement at Kings Road School
c. Special Education Placement
1- Approve the placement for one resident special education pupil (310004) at Lake Drive School,
Mountain Lakes, NJ for the 2016-17 school year, effective 9/6/16 through 6/23/17; annual tuition
$37,500. No transportation costs.
2- Approve the placement and transportation for one resident special education pupil (250098) at
Cornerstone Day School, Mountainside, NJ for the 2016-17 school year, effective 9/6/16 through
6/30/17; annual tuition $71,458.25. Transportation by MUJC, cost $30,497.04
3- Approve the placement and transportation for one resident special education pupil (204005) at
The Center School, Somerset, NJ for the 2016-17 school year, effective 9/14/16 through 6/23/17,
annual tuition $58,658.25, $335.19 per diem (175 days). Transportation by MCESC TBD.
d. Special Education Settlement
Approve the Special Education settlement for student 203 to reimburse the parents for 2015-16,
2016-17 and 2017-18 school years, in the sole, final obligation amount not to exceed $62,500 for
attendance at the Riverview School, East Sandwich, MA, all other costs, including but not limited to
transportation, will be paid by the parents.
e. Bill List
Approve the September 13, 2016 bill list
Mr. Lane explained the deterioration of the house at MJS--trying to get it back into usable condition.
ROLL CALL: UNANIMOUS 8-0
13.
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Policy – Chair: L. Lajewski, Members: J. Habib, T. Piskula, Alternate: S. Grahling
Mrs. Lajewski noted that at the Policy Committee meeting on Thursday, the committee will review the
dress code policy.
b. Finance – Chair: J. Habib, Members: L. Ellis, T. Piskula, Alternate: D. Arthur
Mrs. Habib noted that the Finance Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, 9/20/16.
c. Curriculum – Chair: S. Grahling, Members: D. Arthur, D. Coen, Alternate: L. Ellis
Mrs. Grahling noted that the Curriculum Committee meeting will be tomorrow, 9/14/16. Mrs. Grahling
also discussed summer assingments this year vs last year—will revisit again for next summer.
d. Buildings & Grounds – Chair: D. Coen, Members: L. Ellis, L. Lajewski, Alternate: S. Grahling
Mrs. Coen noted that the Buildings & Grounds Committee met yesterday to update progress on
projects. Mrs. Coen thanked Mr. Desjadon who applied for a FEMA grant from the big snow storm
last January. The district will be getting back 70% of the costs, approximately $8-10k. The Buildings &
Grounds Committee will meet again on 10/4/16. Mrs. Habib appreciated the new door for the food
hut. Mr. Desjadon will have a public report for the next meeting.
e. Shared Services – Chair: D. Arthur, Members: J. Habib, T. Piskula, Alternate: D. Coen
f. Negotiations/Personnel – Chair: L. Ellis, Members: S. Grahling, L. Lajewski, Alternate: D. Arthur
14.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
From 8:01 p.m. until 8:29 p.m. the meeting was open to the public. There were comments commending
the district for the canine searches; comments regarding how to determine if students are under the
influence of a controlled substance, alcohol, etc. Mr. Connolly explained the policy and state code, as
well as the process used at these events. The Code of Conduct was discussed. Dr. Rossi also noted that
issues are routed through the district’s health curriculum, work with municipal alliance, the School
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Resource Officer, and the Student Assistance Counselor. There were also comments regarding bake
sale money, commending the B & G department, the roof at KRS, fans at KRS and the MEA president
thanked administration for the great welcome back.
15.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Dave Arthur, seconded by Leslie Lajewski to adjourn the meeting:
VOICE VOTE: APPROVED 8-0
Time: 8:29 p.m.
Respectively submitted,
Gary S. Lane, Board Secretary