BOARD OF EDUCATION
WEST ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
June 17, 2013
Board Secretary’s Memorandum
CALL TO ORDER – EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mr. David Laible, President, will preside and voice the call to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. F. Antonucci – Vice-President
Ms. K. Bachmann
Mrs. A. Fahey
Mr. D. Laible - President
Mrs. M. Rosenberg
Mr. A. Rubinich
Mrs. D. Smith
Mrs. D. Storey
Mrs. M. Wojtowicz
Administration:
Mrs. Barbara Longo, Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Michael J. Falkowski, Board Secretary/Business Administrator
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (if necessary)
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-11, permits boards of
education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Essex Regional Board of
Education adjourns to Executive Session to discuss Personnel, Student, Negotiations
and/or Litigation matters; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that public release of these discussions will occur
when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
OPEN MEETING:
The Board will reconvene from Executive Session and Mr. David Laible, President, will
preside and voice the call to order at 7:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING:
Notice of the June 17, 2013 meeting of the Board of Education was e-mailed to the
Clerks of the Boroughs of Essex Fells, North Caldwell and Roseland and to the Township
of Fairfield, and to the editor of The Progress on January 8, 2013 and to The Star Ledger
on the same day.
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AGENDA – June 17, 2013
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
 Semi-Annual Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying presentation given by Juliann
Hoebee, WEHS Vice-Principal
 Alternate Scheduling Program presentation given by Zack Bachmann
 Presentation to Middle School 2012/2013 Students-of-the-Month:
7th Grade
Nicole Apicelli
Sophia Dasaro
Morgan Palumbo
Nick Sylvestro
Alexandra Apito
Paul Filipow
Ben Ruvo
Danielle Tabatnek
Corey Blum
Guiliano Forte
Carolyn Schachtel
Sofia Valle
Alyssa Cristobal
Evin Lathrop
Lujan Sela
Zach Zerance
Vang Ngo
Michael Sessa
8th Grade
Anthony Agrifolio
Michael Cunha
Grace George
Joe Polifonte
Karly Blume
Eric Dang
Veronica Greczek Samantha Schwartz
Sara Castro
Lindsay Feldstein
Jesse Katz
Anthony Steets
Alexandra Codella
Michael Ferraris
Sadie Lowenthal
Luke Traverso
Liam Fost
Isabel Parzecki
 Independent Study Presentations:
STUDENT
INDEPENDENT STUDY
ADVISOR
Zuleyha Karacay
Military History
Caroline Blanchard
John Giuffre
Mathematics
Jason Lerner
Benjamin Gersten
Science Education
Denise D’Meo
 Presentation to Retirees
 Musical Duet performed by Marisa Malanga and Joseph La Varco
PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMENTS:
Finance
Policy
Safety/Security
Technology
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. Laible will open the floor to the public for comments on agenda items.
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FINANCE – June 17, 2013
The following finance motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-19, will be voted upon in one motion.
Motion by ____________ Seconded by _____________to approve the following motions:
1.
To approve the attached transfer report from June 1, 2013 through June 15,
2013.
Enclosure 1F
2.
To approve the bills and claims check number 017014 through check number
017084 and check number 017086 through check number 017142 and check
number 510201 through check number 510204.
Payroll Fund check number 500398.
Void check number 017085.
Totaling: $1,516,854.48.
Enclosures 2F – 9F
3.
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2013.
Enclosures 10F – 25F
4.
To approve the Executive Session Minutes of June 3, 2013.
Enclosures 26F – 27F
5.
To approve the addendum to the master agreement with Schoolwires to provide
one-time creative web design services at a cost of $3,000.00.
Enclosure 28F – 30F
6.
RESOLVED, that Mountainside Family Practice Association, which is owned and
operated by Hackensack UMC Mountainside, serve as School Physicians for the
West Essex Regional School District, for the period of July 1, 2013 through June
30, 2014, at the pleasure of the Board of Education.
7.
WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-2 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 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 anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into
reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and
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FINANCE – June 17, 2013
7.
(continued) WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education wishes to
deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Maintenance Reserve Account at
year end, and
WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education has determined
that an amount not to exceed $500,000 is available for such purpose of transfer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the West Essex Regional Board of
Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to
make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
8.
WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-2 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 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 anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into
reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and
WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education wishes to deposit
anticipated current year surplus into a Emergency Reserve Account at year end,
and
WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional 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 West Essex Regional Board of
Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to
make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
9.
WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-2 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 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 anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into
reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and
WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education wishes to deposit
anticipated current year surplus into a Capital Reserve Account at year end, and
WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education has determined
that an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 is available for such purpose of
transfer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the West Essex Regional Board of
Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to
make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
10.
To approve the attached amendment to the contract with Delta Dental of New
Jersey, Inc., effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
Enclosure 31F – 32F
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FINANCE – June 17, 2013
11.
To approve renewal participation for the Student Activity/Athletic Accident
Insurance Pool through Bollinger, Inc., effective July 1, 2013 through June 30,
2014, at a premium of $45,711.60.
Enclosure 33F – 34F
12.
To approve the following vendors, with approved State Contract status, who
have exceeded the bid threshold for the 2012/2013 school year:
Apple, Inc.
BSN
Dell Computer, Inc.
EPLUS Technology, Inc.
Hertz Furniture Systems
Keyboard Consultants, Inc.
13.
To approve the following vendor, with approved Proprietary Software/Systems
Contract status, who has exceeded the bid threshold for the 2012/2013 school
year:
Access Control Technologies – LENEL Security System
14.
To approve the following vendor, with approved GSA Contract status, who has
exceeded the bid threshold for the 2012/2013 school year:
CDW Government
15.
To approve the following vendor, with approved Middlesex Regional Educational
Services Commission Contract status, who has exceeded the bid threshold for the
2012/2013 school year:
Northeast Janitorial Supply, Inc
16.
To approve the following bond payments to J.P. Morgan Chase for the
2012/2013 school year:
DATE
CHECK #
AMOUNT
07/31/12
400009
$
265,000.00
08/07/12
400010
$
113,115.00
11/05/12
400011
$ 1,400,000.00
11/01/12
400012
$
322,812.50
02/15/13
400013
$
109,140.00
04/25/13
400014
$
297,612.50
17.
To authorize the Business Administrator to cancel the below-listed outstanding
checks issued 180 days or older in the aggregate amount of $1,926.57 from the
West Essex Regional Board of Education’s General Account:
Check #
Amount
Check #
Amount
Check #
Amount
13809
$ 275.00
14462
$
85.00
15056
$ 1,117.97
14219
$
46.97
14549
$ 150.00
510173
$
70.75
14283
$ 125.88
14568
$
55.00
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18.
To authorize the Business Administrator to cancel the below-listed outstanding
checks issued 180 days or older in the aggregate amount of $6,759.27 from the
West Essex Regional Board of Education’s Payroll Account:
Check #
Amount
Check #
Amount
Check #
Amount
8264
$
69.93
9407
$ 2,953.13
9757
$ 210.44
9157
$ 1,115.02
9439
$ 549.67
9789
$ 1,053.78
9297
$ 400.61
9727
$ 146.39
9792
$ 260.30
19.
To authorize the Business Administrator to cancel the below-listed outstanding
check issued 180 days or older in the aggregate amount of $1,000.00 from the
West Essex Regional Board of Education’s Payroll Agency Account:
Check #
Amount
1266
$ 1,000.00
ROLL CALL:
Yes:
No:
Abstain:
Absent:
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PERSONNEL – June 17, 2013
NOTE: The entire personnel packet will not be posted on the web until
after the Board has reviewed and taken action.
The following personnel motions are made at the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-43, will be voted upon in one motion.
Motion by ___________________ Seconded by __________________to approve the
following motions:
1.
To approve with deepest regret, but with 36 years of fondest memories of
dedicated service, the letter of resignation for retirement purposes from Eileen
Dormer as an Art teacher assigned to West Essex High School effective June 30,
2013.
Enclosure 1P
2.
To approve with deepest regret, but with 14 years of fondest memories of
dedicated service, the letter of resignation for retirement purposes from Linda
Byles-Smith as a Child Study Team member assigned to West Essex High School
effective June 30, 2013.
Enclosure 2P
3.
To approve the appointment of Marlene D. Wendolowski and Ralph Goodwin as
Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretaries at the rate of $650 per diem,
not to exceed five (5) days per week, collectively, effective June 18, 2013 until the
appointment of a permanent business administrator.
4.
To approve the appointment of Oniel Brown as a Maintenance/Painter, (2:30PM–
10:30PM, Monday-Friday), assigned to the Maintenance Department of the West
Essex Regional School District effective July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014,
pending receipt of appropriate paperwork, at an annual salary of $41,076.92.
This is Step 1 of the 2013/2014 Custodial Salary Guide for Maintenance staff
($40,513.00) plus evening differential ($563.92). Boiler license must be obtained
within first full year of service.
[NOTE: Mr. Brown replaces James Remo, who was terminated.]
5.
To approve Daniela Colabelli (ME) as a Science teacher assigned to West Essex
High School, at an annual salary of $58,530, which is Step B of the 2013/2014
Master’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2013 through
June 30, 2014.
[NOTE: This is a NEW position due to increased enrollment.]
6.
To approve Katelyn Shaw (BA) as a Special Education teacher assigned to West
Essex High School, at an annual salary of $56,965, which is Step 1 of the
2013/2014 Bachelor’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014.
[NOTE: This is a NEW position.]
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7.
To approve Stefanie Benson (MA) as a leave replacement Science teacher
assigned to West Essex High School, at an annual salary of $57,155, which is Step
A of the 2013/2014 Master’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, effective September
1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
[NOTE: Ms. Benson replaces Andrea Berthelot, who was previously approved for
an extension of her maternity/disability leave of absence at the March 21,
2013 Board meeting.]
8.
To approve Caroline O’Donovan (MA) as a 2/5th’s tenure track World Language
teacher and 3/5th’s leave replacement World Language teacher assigned to West
Essex Middle School, at an annual salary of $57,155, which is Step A of the
2013/2014 Master’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, effective September 16, 2013
through March 2, 2014.
[NOTE: Ms. O’Donovan replaces Christine Sell, who was previously approved for a
maternity/disability leave of absence at the May 13, 2013 Board meeting.]
9.
To approve Kelly Brophy for a reduced schedule of 3/5th’s Spanish teacher
assigned to West Essex High School, without benefits, for the 2013/2014 school
year.
10.
To approve the transfer of Melissa D’Angelo from middle school Reading teacher
to high school English teacher.
11.
To approve Lanaya Torres (BA) as a Reading teacher assigned to West Essex
Middle School, at an annual salary of $67,567, which is Step 7 of the 2013/2014
Bachelor’s+15 Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014.
[NOTE: Ms. Torres replaces Melissa D’Angelo, who was transferred.]
12.
To approve a maternity/disability leave of absence for Melissa D’Angelo, English
teacher assigned to West Essex Regional High School, beginning on or about
November 11, 2013 through June 30, 2014, with a return date of September 1,
2014.
13.
To approve Dolores Vujaklija (BA) as a leave replacement English teacher
assigned to West Essex High School, at an annual salary of $54,212, pro-rated,
which is Step A of the 2013/2014 Bachelor’s Degree Teacher’s Salary Guide,
effective on or about November 11, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
[NOTE: Ms. Vujaklija replaces Melissa D’Angelo, who will be on a maternity leave
of absence.]
14.
To approve Janice Emering and Susan Sherman to work five (5) hours each,
between June 24, 2013 and August 31, 2013, planning for implementation of
Microsoft Office 2013 in business curriculum, for the 2013/2014 school year, at
the rate of $49 per hour.
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15.
To approve the appointments of Lee Oberg, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, and
Patrick McGlynn, at the rate of $17.00 per hour, to help complete the various
miscellaneous summer construction projects, as needed, from Monday, July 1,
2013 through Friday, August 30, 2013.
16.
To approve the appointment of Peter Davis, at the rate of $15.00 per hour, for
summer maintenance work in the West Essex Regional School District, as needed,
from Monday, July 1, 2013 through Friday, August 30, 2013, from 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
17.
To approve the appointments of Michael Caggiano, Rudi Hughes, Nicholas
Palatella, Christopher Pezzuti and Steven Yen to work in the Technology
Department in the West Essex Regional School District, as needed, from Monday,
June 21, 2013 through Friday, August 30, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the
rate of $10.00 per hour.
18.
To approve the following movement on the guide for the 2013/2014 school
year, effective September 1, 2013:
From
To
Aschoff, Greg
$58,416
$59,908
BA15
MA
Step 1
Step 1
Ni, Cynthia
$63,615
MA
Step 4
$65,780
MA15
Step 4
19.
To approve Damion Macioci to work for ten and three-quarter (10.75) hours as a
Site Manager on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the rate of $50 per hour, to oversee
the Master Cho’s Talium Martial Arts Tournament.
[NOTE: Payment will be made from the proceeds paid by the outside
organization.]
20.
To approve one (1) day, without pay, on May 30, 2013, for Rob Pordon, Special
Education Aide for the West Essex Regional School District.
21.
To approve one (1) day, without pay, on June 21, 2013, for Marguerite Nienburg,
Special Education Aide for the West Essex Regional School District.
22.
To approve Trisha Costello to provide instruction for a Home Program for out-ofdistrict Student ID # 530004 at the contractual approved rate and also as a Home
Instructor from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
23.
To approve Nicholas Rizzi, a student at Caldwell College, to complete a field
observation/teacher assistant experience at West Essex Middle School, with
Allison Pinadella and Jarrod Cappello from September 9, 2013 through
November 29, 2013.
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24.
To approve Sarah Schiffelbein, a student at Caldwell College, to complete a field
observation/teacher assistant experience at West Essex High School, with Patrick
McGlynn from September 9, 2013 through November 29, 2013.
25.
To approve Lauren Bach, a student at the College of Saint Elizabeth, to complete
a Counselor Internship at West Essex High School, under the supervision of Linda
Grancagnolo from January 2, 2014 through May, 2014.
26.
To approve the job description for Director of Technology, as appended.
Enclosures 3P – 4P
27.
To approve all West Essex Regional School District teachers to administer
Homebound Instruction from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at the
contractual approved rate of $42 per hour.
28.
To approve the following teachers to administer Homebound Instruction from
July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at the contractual approved rate of $42 per
hour:
Donald Albanese
Marion Barnett
Martha Bauver
Michelle Borker
29.
Michelle Burke
Nancy DeComo
Nicholas Campione
Anne DeDio
Trisha Costello
Susan Duebner
Cynthia Davis
Bonnie McLain
Laurie Voltrauer
Marilyn Milano
John Pappas
Jeffrey Robbins
Stephanie Vallone
To approve Independent Study Assignments and Advisors for the 2013/2014
school year at the contractual rate of $1,000.00 per teacher, as follows:
Student
Independent Study
Advisor
Sydelle Barreto
AP World History
Caroline Blanchard
Greg Bartelloni
Gaming Development
Richard Bettini
Jason Ben-Nathan
Mobile App Development
Matthew Meyerkopf
Michael Caggiano
Mobile App Development
Matthew Meyerkopf
Marisa Grisaffi
Innate/Learned Behavior
Wendy Bruffy
Sara Jacobson
Women in Art History
Eileen Dormer
Tyler Katz
Multivariable Calculus
Erica Pelusio
Heather Krannich
Japanese World Language Cynthia Ni
Madison Mastroberte
Epidemiology
Wendy Bruffy
Justin Ramos
Gaming Development
Richard Bettini
Steven Yen
Gaming Development
Richard Bettini
Joanna Zotti
Women in Art History
Eileen Dormer
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30.
To approve the following 2013/2014 Fall Coaching appointments:
SPORT
CANDIDATE
POSITION
STEP STIPEND
Football
Christopher Benacquista
Ronald Rowe
Jason Freda
Tim Glenn
Robert Lenoy
Michael Markey
Greg Vaccaro
Domenick Linsalato
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$9,144
7.852
7,852
7,852
7,852
7,852
7,479
7,479
Jill Cosse
Diane Simmons
Amanda Procaccino
Marissa Iannarone
Jarrod Cappello
Nicole Breslin
Erica Klein
Deanna Hagel
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
7/8th Grade Coach
7/8th Grade Coach
7/8th Grade Coach
Volunteer
5
5
5
3
5
5
5
$10,631
7,852
7,479
6,364
5,726
5,726
5,726
Rob Grosso
Greg Ruggiero
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
5
3
$9,938
5.480
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
1
3
$8,451
5,480
7/8th Grade Coach 5
7/8th Grade Coach 3
7/8th Grade Coach 2
$5,726
5,130
5,130
Head Coach
5
$6,220
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
5
5
$8,132
6,023
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
5
5
5
$9,938
6,969
6,969
Head Coach
2
$3,126
Head Coach
5
$6,367
Field Hockey
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Toni-Anne Cavallo
Allison Pinadella
7/8 B/G Soccer
James Whitney
James Quinless
Bettina Mianulli
B/G Cross Country
Leon Samuels
Girls Tennis
Barbara Bruchac
Don Albanese
Girls Volleyball
Andrea Mondadori
William Humes
Valerie Tauriello
Cheerleading
Michele Riker
Strength Coach
David Drozjock
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31.
To approve the following 2013/2014 Winter Coaching appointments:
SPORT
CANDIDATE
POSITION
Boys Basketball
William Humes
Michael Llauget
Anthony Lambo
Girls Basketball
Tara Wozniak
Bettina Mianulli
7/8 G Basketball
Tim Glenn
7/8 B Basketball
Thomas Lancaster
Ice Hockey
Marc Gregory
Darius Kopec
B/G Swimming
Jake Taylor
Winter Track
Anthony Emering
Christopher Benacquista
Wrestling
Greg Ruggiero
Michael Markey
Michael D’Urso
7/8 Wrestling
Jarrod Cappello
James Quinless
Cheerleading
Michele Riker
Strength Coach
David Drozjock
STEP STIPEND
Head Coach
Assistant
Assistant
5
5
5
$9,938
6,969
6,596
Head Coach
Assistant
1
3
$8,451
5,480
7/8th Grade
5
$5,726
7/8th Grade
3
$5,130
Head Coach
Assistant
5
5
$9,938
6,969
Head Coach
4
$6,070
Head Coach
Assistant
3
3
$5,773
4,156
Head Coach
Assistant
Assistant
5
5
2
$9,938
6,226
5,480
7/8th Grade
7/8th Grade
5
5
$5,726
5,726
Head Coach
3
$3,126
Head Coach
5
$6,367
32.
To amend Personnel Motion #5 previously approved at the June 3, 2013 Board
meeting appointing Michele Riker to a 3/5th’s Middle School Leave Replacement
Health/Physical Education teaching position and a 2/5th’s tenure track
Health/Physical Education teaching position to reflect an end date of June 30,
2014. All other details of the appointment remain the same.
33.
To approve the transfer of teaching staff members, effective September 1, 2013,
as follows:
Claudia Kaja from the Middle School to the High School
Rosa Lazzaro from the Middle School to the High School
Anna Barbone from the High School to the Middle School
Raquel Williams from the High School to the Middle School
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34.
To approve the following hours for curriculum writing for the 2013/2014 school
year at the rate of $49 per hour:
COURSE
TASK
HOURS
Chinese IV Honors
New
10
35.
To approve the following 2013/2014 Curriculum Assignment, at a cost of $49
per hour:
COURSE
TEACHER
TASK
HOURS
Chinese IV Honors
Ni, Cynthia
New
10
36.
As recommended by the Superintendent of Schools to issue contracts to all
special education teacher aides, not resigned, for the 2013/2014 school year be
approved according to the enclosed list, with salaries and hours subject to
contract negotiations.
Enclosure 5P
37.
To approve John Scozzaro to work as a Site Manager on Saturday, June 15, 2013,
at the rate of $50 per hour, not to exceed 13 hours, to oversee the DanceWorks
Talent Competition.
[NOTE: Payment will be made from the proceeds paid by the outside
organization.]
38.
To approve the following additional Schedule B High School Advisor for the
2012/2013 school year, as per WEEA contract:
Activity
Stipend
Applicants
Art Show Activities
$604 per person
L. Oberg
39.
To approve the letter of resignation from Nicholas Campione as a Special
Education aide assigned to West Essex High School effective June 30, 2013.
40.
To rescind the appointment of Nicholas Campione as a personal aide for Student
ID#403747 in the Extended School year LLD program.
41.
To approve the appointment of Al Longden as a personal aide for Student ID
#401719 in the Extended School year LLD program at a rate of $15.23 per hour,
5 hours per day effective July 22, 2013 through July 25, 2013.
42.
To amend Personnel Motion #24 previously approved at the June 3, 2013 Board
meeting appointing Zlata Danese as a personal aide for Student ID #403747 in
the Extended School year LLD program at a rate of $15.53 per hour, 5 hours per
day to read as follows: effective July1, 2013 through August 1, 2013.
43.
To approve the special education teacher aides to work 5.5 hours per day for the
2013/2014 school year, according to the enclosed list.
Enclosure 6P
ROLL CALL:
Yes:
No:
Abstain:
Absent:
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CURRICULUM/SPECIAL EDUCATION – June 17, 2013
The following curriculum/special education motions are made at the recommendation
of the Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-25, will be voted upon in one motion.
Motion by ________________ Seconded by __________________to approve the following
motions:
1.
To approve the following requests for Professional Development:
Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location
Bartello, Dana
Hagel, Deana
Pace, Sueanne
2.
Summer Institute –
Writing
Summer Institute –
Writing
AP Summer Institute in
Spanish Language &
Culture
Rutgers
University
New
Brunswick,
NJ
Rutgers
University
New
Brunswick,
NJ
Ocean
County
College
Toms River,
NJ
Date(s)
Tuesday
08/06/13
and
Wednesday
08/07/13
Tuesday
08/06/13
and
Wednesday
08/07/13
Monday
08/12/13
thru
Thursday
08/15/13
Expenses
Conference Fee:
$500.00
Personal Expenses:
Not to Exceed $100
(mileage/tolls)
Conference Fee:
$500.00
Personal Expenses:
Not to Exceed $100
(mileage/tolls)
Conference Fee:
$850.00
Plus $220 per day
(Article 16 Para. D)
To approve the following hours for curriculum writing for the 2013/2014 school
year at the rate of $49 per hour:
COURSE
TASK
HOURS
Spanish 8
Rewrite
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3.
To approve enrollment of the following Special Education tuition students in the
district’s 2012 Extended School Year Language and Learning Disabilities Class:
Sending District
Student ID#
Cost Per Student
Effective Date
West Caldwell
#50017
$3,924.35*
7/1/13-8/1/13
Glen Ridge
M.E.
$2,421.33
7/1/13-8/1/13
Glen Ridge
J.W.
$2,421.33
7/1/13-8/1/13
*[Cost per student includes salary for an in-house aide.]
4.
To approve Progressive Therapy of NJ to provide behavioral services for out-ofdistrict student ID #530004 from June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013 at a rate of
$125 per hour not to exceed $1,500 (12 hours).
5.
To approve Essex Regional Educational Services Commission as a provider of
therapeutic behavioral services for out-of-district Student ID #520004 from July 1,
2013 through June 30, 2014. This includes one (1) hour behaviorist services and
six (6) hours home ABA aide services, weekly, at a rate of $55.00 per hour. The
cost for these programs is not to exceed $30,000 each. Services will be provided
at the student’s home.
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6.
To approve Speech Therapy Center, LLC as a provider of speech therapy services
for out-of-district Student ID# 530079 at a rate of $75.00 half-hour session, two
times a week, for a total of $150.00 a week between July 8, 2013-August 1, 2013.
7.
To approve Essex Regional Educational Services Commission as a provider of
therapeutic behavioral services for out-of-district Student ID #500053 from July 1,
2013 through June 30, 2014. Services will be provided at the student’s home.
This includes ten (10) hours home ABA aide services, weekly. The cost for these
programs is not to exceed $30,000 each. Services will be provided at the
student’s home.
8.
Progressive Therapy of NJ will provide home behaviorist services at a rate of
$125.00 per hour for out-of-district Student ID #500053 from July 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014. Services will be provided at the student’s home.
9.
To approve Essex Regional Educational Services Commission as a provider of
therapeutic behavioral services for the following out-of-district students from July
1, 2013 through June 30, 2014:
Student ID#520117
Student ID#520917
Student ID#520179
[NOTE: This includes behaviorist and home ABA aide services at a rate of $55.00
per hour. Cost for these programs not to exceed $30,000 each. Services will be
provided at each student’s home.]
10.
To approve AJL Physical and Occupational Therapy as a provider of physical and
occupational therapy services from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a rate
of $85.00 per hour for the following out-of-district students attending Children’s
Institute, Livingston, NJ:
Student ID#520917
Student ID#500053
Student ID#520004
11.
To approve Essex Regional Educational Services Commission as a provider of
occupational and physical therapy services for the 2013-2014 school year at an
hourly rate of $97.00 for each service.
12.
To approve AJL Physical and Occupational Therapy as a provider of physical and
occupational therapy services from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a rate
of $85.00 per session.
13.
To approve Integrated Nursing Associates to provide Registered Nursing Services
for Student ID# 532007 for 8 hours daily at $55.00 per hour for Registered
Nurses and $45.00 per hour for Licensed Practical Nurses from July 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014.
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14.
To approve Pane Consulting, LLC, to provide behavior consultation/plan writing
services for student #403747, effective July 1, 2013, for the 2013/2014 school
year, as outlined below:
Heather Pane - behavior consultation services at a cost of $80.00 per hour
Heather Pane - behavior plan writing services at a cost of $65.00 per hour
Frank Pane - behavior consultation services at a cost of $65.00 per hour
15.
To approve the appointment of Meredith Dodds to provide behavior consultation
services for Student ID#403747, at a cost of $65.00 per hour, effective July 1,
2013, for the 2013/2014 school year.
16.
To approve ABA instruction through a Summer Home Program, for Student
ID#403747, from July 1, 2013 through August 31, 2013, not to exceed 44 hours,
implemented as follows:
13 hours of Behavior Consultation services at $80.00 per hour
26 hours of Behavior Consultation services at $65.00 per hour
5 hours of Behavior Consultation for Social Skills interaction at $80.00 per
hour
17.
To approve ABA Consultation/Coordination services with Extended School Year
staff, for Student ID#403747, not to exceed six (6) hours per week, from July 1,
2013 through August 1, 2013, at $80.00 per hour.
18.
To approve ABA Consultation/Instruction services for a Home Program to
supplement school instruction, for Student ID#403747, not to exceed six (6)
hours per week, effective September 1, 2013, for the 2013/2014 school year, to
be distributed as follows:
Not to exceed two (2) hours per week at $80.00 per hour
Not to exceed four (4) hours per week at $65.00 per hour
19.
To approve ABA Consultation/Coordination services between home and school,
for Student ID#403747, not to exceed four (4) hours per month, effective
September 1, 2013, for the 2013/2014 school year, at the rate of $80.00 per
hour.
20.
To approve ABA Consultation services for the School Program, for Student
ID#403747, not to exceed twenty-five (25) hours per month, effective September
1, 2013, for the 2013/2014 school year, at the rate of $80.00 per hour.
21.
To approve Pane Consulting, LLC, to provide behavior consultation/plan writing
services for Student ID#400459, effective July 1, 2013, for the 2013/2014 school
year, as outlined below:
Heather Pane - behavior consultation services at a cost of $80.00 per hour
Heather Pane - behavior plan writing services at a cost of $65.00 per hour
Frank Pane - behavior consultation services at a cost of $65.00 per hour
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22.
To approve Behavior Consultation Services with Extended School Year staff, for
Student ID#400459, not to exceed one (1) hour per week, from July 1, 2013
through August 1, 2013, at $80.00 per hour.
23.
To approve Behavior Consultation Services with school staff, for Student
ID#400459, not to exceed one (1) hour per week, from September 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014, at $80.00 per hour.
24.
To approve Home Monthly Parent Training Services for Student ID#400459, not
to exceed three (3) hours monthly, effective July 1, 2013, for the 2013/2014
school year.
25.
To approve the sidebar agreement, as appended, with the West Essex Educator’s
Association approving the revisions to the 2013/2014 school year.
Enclosure 1CSE
ROLL CALL:
Yes:
No:
Abstain:
Absent:
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West Essex Regional Board of Education
MISCELLANEOUS – June 17, 2013
The following miscellaneous motions are made at the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools:
CONSENT AGENDA
Anything placed on this agenda, Items 1-7, will be voted upon in one motion.
Motion by ________________ Seconded by __________________to approve the following
motions:
1.
To approve the semi-annual Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report, as
presented at the June 17, 2013 Regular Board meeting.
2.
To approve the West Essex Regional School District Three-Year Technology Plan
effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016.
3.
WHEREAS, the Policy Committee has determined that the following
policies need to be adopted expeditiously in order to comply with state
mandates; and
WHEREAS, Robert’s Rules of Order permits the suspension of rules in order
to allow for the acceptance of a resolution that permits adoption of a policy on
first and second reading in one meeting for health and safety reasons; and
WHEREAS, the West Essex Regional Board of Education finds that it is in
the best interest of the students attending both West Essex Regional Middle
School and West Essex Regional High School for the Board to adopt the
following policies with first and second readings in one meeting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Essex Regional Board
of Education suspends Robert’s Rules of Order in order to permit the first and
second reading and the adoption of the following mandated policies in one
meeting:
#0000.02 - Introduction
#P5120 - Assignment of Pupils
#P5300 - Automated External Defibrillators
#P5533 - Pupil Smoking
#P7434 - Smoking in School Buildings and on School Grounds
Enclosures- 1M – 12M
4.
To approve the first reading of Policy #P3232 – Tutoring Services.
Enclosures- 13M
5.
To approve the first reading of Policy #P7522– School District Provided
Technology Devices to Staff Members.
Enclosures- 14M – 16M
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6.
To approve the first reading of Policy #P7523– School District Provided
Technology Devices to Pupils.
Enclosures- 17M – 19M
7.
To approve the following revisions to the 2013-2014 school calendar for all
middle and high school students:
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 12:17 PM dismissal
Monday, January 20, 2014 - 12:17 PM dismissal
ROLL CALL:
Yes:
No:
Abstain:
Absent:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. Laible will open the floor to the public for comments on non-agenda items.
Motion to adjourn by __________________ Seconded by _____________________.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business before this Board of Education, BE IT
RESOLVED that this public meeting be adjourned…**
[NOTE: IF MOVING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, INCLUDE THIS: **…and
that the Board enters into private session to discuss matters of personnel,
negotiations and litigation with the possibility of reconvening to public
session to conduct additional business. The matters discussed in executive
session will be disclosed to the public when the need to maintain their
confidentiality no longer exists.]
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