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1 CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CLIFTON, NJ MINUTES REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 7:00 PM LOCATION: 745 CLIFTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, NJ THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: ALSO PRESENT: Ms. Arlene Agresti -- VICE PRESIDENT Mr. Tafari Anderson Ms. Judith A. Bassford Mr. James Daley Ms. Lucy Danny Mr. Wayne Demikoff Dr. John Houston Mr. Gary Passenti -- PRESIDENT Ms. Rosemary L. Pino Richard Tardalo, Superintendent of Schools Mark Tietjen, Asst. Superintendent of Schools Karen Perkins, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Carolina Rodriguez, Asst. Business Administrator/Asst. Board Secretary READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT TO THE PUBLIC TO HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF AND TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS OF PUBLIC BODIES AT WHICH ANY BUSINESS AFFECTING THEIR INTEREST IS DISCUSSED OR ACTED UPON. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, THE CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS CAUSED NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE PUBLICIZED BY HAVING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE THEREOF POSTED AT THE CITY CLERK S OFFICE, CLIFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION CENTER, ON CABLE TV, IN THE LOCAL PRESS, ON THE DISTRICT S WEB SITE, AND MAILED TO PRESIDENTS OF PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS. THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY 9326C RECOGNITION AND AWARD PRESENTATIONS:

2 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 2 ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1/15/14-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2013, be and they are hereby adopted. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Demikoff, Houston, Passenti ABSTAIN: Danny, Pino PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Suzanne Sia spoke about the new turf and would like to see a project plan with an amount and timeline; more transparency is needed. She is disappointed with the Board. Consideration to emotion and a survey to the people are needed as a public courtesy. She asked about EPA compliance measurements to be taken. Ellen DeLosh, taxpayer, spoke about the cost of the turf, how long it will last and the maintenance of it. She read an article about turf, safety issues and other potential problems with turf. Donna Scancarella spoke about her daughter, a soccer player, being a senior at CHS. She spoke about other schools facilities with nice fields and turf. She commented about honoring history and looking to the future; the turf is needed. Mr. Passenti read a statement regarding the stadium renovation. Presentation by DiCara/Rubino: Joe DiCara, Rodney Watkins of DiCara/Rubino and Jeff Morris of Boswell Engineering gave a PowerPoint presentation on the stadium renovation. Administration answered questions about the timeline starting in June as opposed to April. Starting the project in June could impact cost and may cause the project to end late when considering weather issues. Soccer and track teams also use the field during the fall. This is a community project. The architects answered questions about soft costs of 25% which include borings, assessments, engineering fee, surveys, etc. They clarified the timeline and bid process. It was asked if railings could be installed all the way up the bleachers. It was explained that the Americans with Disabilities Act does not require total accessibility. Wheelchair accessibility was also requested for consideration in this project. PUBLIC RECOGNITION ON THE STADIUM RENOVATION PRESENTATION: George Silva asked if parking was included in the plan; Administration stated that the grandstand is a priority and parking will be part of the LRFP for the future. Ellen DeLosh continued reading the article about turf and abrasions and/or burning. She asked whether polyethylene is being used. The engineer explained that the proposed turf is the 4 th generation turf with polyethylene which causes no burns. She asked if there could be a covering over the field and it was explained that the cost would be prohibitive. Suzanne Sia asked about project plan milestones and the level of transparency. Joe DiCara stated that they would attend monthly Board meetings to give status reports on the construction. Mr. Passenti commented that this will be a team approach with the architects, Administration and the Board working together. Faith Webb spoke about the turf, wheelchair accessibility and the bathrooms. Bathrooms with be part of the LRFP. Joe DiCara explained that there will be liquidated damages if the contractor does not meet milestones or end dates. Ms. Webb asked about the environmental problem at CCMS. It was explained that the turf field acts like a cap. The engineer answered questions about better pricing. The turf does not require disinfectant. Geese and other animals are not attracted to the turf. There will be a maintenance contract built into the cost of the project. Studies have been disproven regarding toxic effects from turf. Steve Goldberg commended the Board on the stadium project; he is concerned about the toxic effects. He spoke about a Connecticut study about toxins and health effects.

3 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 3 GRADUATION CONCERNS: Diana McKenna spoke about not graduating at the stadium; football is the only concern. Sarah Fusco spoke about being deprived of graduation at the stadium. The seniors deserve to graduate at the stadium. Sarah Billen opposes having graduation elsewhere. The Student Council President spoke about graduation and the right to graduate at the stadium. Kelly Falcon spoke about the senior cheerleaders and graduation at the stadium. Frank Fusco spoke about being impressed with the student speakers. The turf field is needed but graduation needs to be done at the stadium; tradition needs to be honored. Tom Mullahey commended the students for their comments. He stated that the athletic programs have 1,150 participants; they take ownership and pride in what they do. Give athletics what they deserve; keep an eye on the big picture. Everyone shares in the sacrifice. Steve Covello spoke about the athletic program as a whole; it is not just about football, it is about the city. Suzanne Sia spoke about moving graduation and the cost. She learned more about the project from the Clifton Journal. She commented about traffic issues and feels like the project is being rushed; Administrators need to come up with options and include the public. Don t take away the joy of graduation; Clifton is big on tradition. This will show a departure from values. Kevin Davis spoke about the condition of the field and it being a dust bowl; speaking for all athletes, the project is for now and the future. Ann Marie Genneken spoke about raising funds for the turf; the field is substandard. All the teams and the band deserve a field like other high schools. The Board was elected to make the best decision. Judy Bassford spoke about being the parent of a student who will graduate in Her son has worked hard to graduate; moving graduation is an emotional issue. Valerie Ricci asked how the decision was made to have graduation elsewhere. Mr. Tardalo has gone to other facilities (PCTI, Yogi Berra Stadium, IZOD Arena) to investigate. Mr. Passenti commented about past graduations and weather issues. Faith Webb asked about future graduations. Mr. Daley commented that the stadium was discussed at the facilities committee during The biggest hurdle has been the funding; phasing is not possible. There is sufficient funding in the capital reserve account. The project is for all athletics; all wishes cannot be accommodated. Mr. Anderson stated that a decision needs to be made tonight to get the process started. Clifton is one of three districts in Passaic County that have not done this project. Ms. Pino asked if it would be possible to have an option in the bid to start in either April or July. Mr. Demikoff commented about concerns and past referendums. There will be no tax impact. Clifton was the pride of the state in the past. Athletes learn to never measure their success by wins and losses. It s time to move forward and get the field for the students. Ms. Danny spoke about graduation and weather concerns. The project is fiscally responsible with no tax impact. Items F-01/15/14-01 and F-01/15/14-13 will be voted upon in one motion: MOTION BY James Daley SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 8-1 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti NO: Bassford F-1/15/ Approval to Proceed with School Facilities Project Consisting of Renovations at Clifton Stadium WHEREAS, The Board of Education of Clifton in the County of Passaic, New Jersey (the Board ), desires to proceed with a school facilities project consisting generally of: RENOVATIONS AT CLIFTON STADIUM

4 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 4 WHEREAS, the Board now seeks to take the initial steps in order to proceed with the Project: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CLIFTON IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: Section 1. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the Schematic Plans prepared in connection with the Project and the Board further authorizes the submission of same to the Passaic County Superintendent of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education for approval. Section 2 The Board hereby authorizes the amendment to its Long-Range Facilities Plan in order to reflect the proposed Project. Section 3. The School Administration and such other officers and agents of the Board as are necessary, including the Board attorney, bond counsel and architect, are hereby authorized to perform such other acts, to execute such other documents and to do such other things as are necessary to implement the determinations of the Board set forth in this resolution. The District is not seeking a Grant Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. F-1/15/14-13-Approval to Contract DiCara/Rubino Architects to Prepare Bidding and Construction Documents for the Improvements at Clifton Stadium RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator to contract DiCara/Rubino Architects to prepare bidding and construction documents for the New Track, Field, and Lighting Improvements at the Clifton Stadium at a cost not to exceed $287, RECESS: 9:32 PM-9:48 PM COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: FIRST READING OF POLICY: PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEES & SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Fiscal Audit Report of Title I Grant, Ms. Perkins gave a PowerPoint presentation on the audit of the Title I grant, were available. Handouts BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Mr. Daley reported that the committee discussed the following: Title I Fiscal Audit Report for Substitute Pay Increase will be on the agenda for the January 29, 2014 meeting Transportation there will be a presentation on January 29, 2014 Facilities/Athletics Mr. Anderson reported that the committee discussed the following (December 16, 2013 committee meeting):

5 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 5 Stadium Renovation ROD Grants Roofing on the Transportation Building Camera System School #4 BMS System School #17 Chimney Repair CHS Maintenance on Cameras CHS (January 13, 2014 committee meeting) Stadium Renovation ROD Grants Transportation Report Residency Ms. Agresti reported that the committee discussed the following: Nov./Dec. Residency Investigations Kindergarten Registration Process Custody Issues UNFINISHED BUSINESS Organization Meeting 1/6/14 -- TABLED E. SELECTION OF DELEGATES AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Delegate and Alternate of N.J. School Boards Association Delegate Alternate Delegate and Alternate of Passaic County School Boards Association Delegate Alternate Member Board of Directors to the Passaic County Educational Services Commission Member * *Delegate may be either a Board Member or the Superintendent of Schools. Currently the Superintendent of Schools is the Board Delegate. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: Items EA-01/15/14-01 through EA-1/15/14-04 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY James Daley SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti EA-1/15/ Attendance Report (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the attendance report for the month ending December 31, 2013 is

6 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 6 hereby accepted by the Clifton Board of Education. The statistics presented include any new enrollments or withdrawals of pupils up to, and including, the date of compilation, and are to be interpreted as the number of pupils actually in attendance. Total enrollment is higher due to its reflection of all pupils admitted and enrolled. EA-1/15/14-02 Out-of-District Placements Superintendent of Schools to approve the following out-of-district placements of Clifton resident pupils for the payment of tuition and transportation as herein described. a. Pupil #102829, classified as Emotionally Disturbed accepted into Learning Center for Exceptional Children, 199 Scoles Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07012, effective December 9, Tuition is $55, per 10-month school year. Transportation cost is $32, for this existing Clifton run. Learning Center for Exceptional Children is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for placements of this type. b. Pupil #108590, classified as Autistic accepted into Chapel Hill, 31 Chapel Hill Road, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035, effective December 9, Tuition is $54, per 10-month school year. Transportation cost is $26, for this existing Clifton run. Chapel Hill is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for placements of this type. EA-1/15/ Tuition Student a. RESOLVED, that student #32669 is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education for out-of-district placement for the school year, with Somerset County Educational Services Commission, with Clifton responsible for the tuition of $2,090 per month, for this student, effective December 11, 2013 through June 30, There is no cost for transportation. EA-1/15/ Approval of Field Trips Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trips destinations for the school year. 1/21/14 CHS Mock Trial Club Passaic County Courthouse, Paterson, NJ 1/23/14 CHS Mock Trial Club Passaic County Courthouse, Paterson, NJ 1/25/14 CHS Mock Trial Club Passaic County Courthouse, Paterson, NJ 1/29/14 CCMS PBSIS (Positive Behavior NFL Play Challenge, Manhattan, NY Support in Schools) winners 2/5/14 CHS Automotive Class Universal Technical Institute, Exton, PA 5/7/14 CHS ESL students Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Park, Boonton, NJ 5/21/14 School #12 Annex, Grade 1 World of Wings, Teaneck, NJ students B. PERSONNEL: Items P-01/15/14-01 through P-1/15/14-20 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti ABSTAIN: Anderson (P-16 only)

7 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 7 P-1/15/14-01 Resignations RESOLVED, that the following resignations, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. Michelle Hewitt School #16 Paraprofessional Effective December 16, 2013 Kathryn Pugliese District Substitute Teacher Effective December 16, 2013 Maria Oliveri CHS Annex World Language Teacher Effective January 1, 2014, retirement due to disability Anaam Talliseh School #17 Lunch Aide Effective November 27, 2013 Elizabeth Veneziano School #17 Paraprofessional Effective December 16, 2013 Razan Ayoub School #4 Lunch Aide Effective December 12, 2014 P-1/15/14-02 Leaves of Absence RESOLVED, that the following leaves of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. Deanna Shukaitis School #11, Kindergarten Aide Unpaid LOA 11/21/13 with a termination date to be determined Mary Salensky School #14, Paraprofessional Unpaid LOA 1/14/14 5/22/14 Robin Smith School #9, School Counselor Unpaid FMLA 1/2/14-2/2/14 Kelly McEnerney School #13, Grade 1 Teacher Paid FMLA on an intermittent basis 12/2/13-6/30/14 Maria Oliveri CHS Annex, World Language Paid & Unpaid FMLA 11/13/13-12/31/13 Teacher Laura Moore School #12, Special Education Paid FMLA 1/6/14-1/9/14 Teacher Lynn Franke School #13, Grade 2 Teacher Paid FMLA on an 1/2/14-6/30/14 intermittent basis Diane Kane School #11, Special Education Paid FMLA 1/13/14-2/21/14 Teacher Meaghan Durham CHS, Athletic Trainer Paid FMLA 11/20/13-1/3/14 Donna Wallace School #3, Kindergarten Paid FMLA 1/27/14-2/21/14 Teacher Lucille Scannella School #16, Paraprofessional Paid & Unpaid FMLA 12/16/13 with a termination date to be determined Robyn Sue Lord School #14, Paraprofessional Unpaid LOA 11/15/13 with a termination date to be determined Monique Wasserstrum CHS, School Psychologist Paid FMLA 1/2/14-2/1/14 P-1/15/ Maternity Leaves of Absence RESOLVED, that the following maternity leaves of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. a. Ms. Maria Hanson, School #1, Grade 3 Teacher. Effective: March 17, 2014 through June 30, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: March 17, 2014 through June

8 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 8 30, 2014 and September 1, 2014 through September 22, Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective September 23, 2014 through June 30, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) b. Ms. Suzanne Scivetti, School #12, Special Education Teacher. Effective: January 2, 2014 through March 9, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: January 2, 2014 through January 16, (Subject to available sick days, unpaid FMLA to follow) P-1/15/ Extension of Leave of Absence a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the approved paid FMLA granted to Patricia Francis, Special Education Teacher assigned to School #17 at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/ be extended from December 1, 2013 through December 31, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) [Note: Ms. Francis is presently on an approved FMLA, 10/17/13-11/30/13.] P-1/15/ Amendment of Appointment a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Jennifer Bitetto, Special Education Teacher, assigned to Schools #5 & #11, Resource Center at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-24, be amended to reflect her assignment at Schools #5 & #1. b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Rachel Dudek, TTR Grade 3 Teacher assigned to School #13 at the meeting of November 13, 2013 under Resolution P-11/13/13-33, be amended to reflect a start date to January 13, c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Rebecca Espinal, ESL Teacher assigned to CHS at the meeting of November 13, 2013 under Resolution P-11/13/13-33, be amended to reflect a start date of January 13, d. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Brenda Duarte, 10-month secretary assigned to School #2 at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-24, be amended to reflect a start date of January 6, e. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Cynthia Blanche, TTR Special Education Teacher assigned to CHS at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-24, be amended to reflect a start date of December 16, f. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Alejandro Gonzalez, Bilingual/ESL Teacher assigned to School #12 at the meeting of November 13, 2013 under Resolution P-11/13/13-33, be amended to reflect a start date of January 13, g. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Amanda Everett, Special Education Teacher assigned to School #2 at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-24, be amended to reflect a start date of January 13, h. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Denisse Reyes, 10-month secretary assigned to School #12 at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-24, be amended to reflect a start date of January 6, i. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Jessica Oliva, Girls JV Basketball Coach at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-11, be amended to be appointed as an Girls JV Assistant Basketball Coach at Step 1, $5,295.

9 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 9 j. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Omar Polanco, Assistant Wrestling Coach at the meeting of November 13, 2013 under Resolution P-11/13/13-16, be amended to reflect a step change from Step 3 to Step 1. P-1/15/ Amendment of Leave(s) of Absence a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the FMLA granted to Michelle Martorano, Paraprofessional assigned to School #16 at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of December 3, b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the paid & unpaid FMLA on an intermittent basis granted to Robin Smith, School Counselor assigned to School #9 at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of December 20, b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Tracy Morigi, Special Education Teacher, assigned to School #17 at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-03 be amended to reflect a start date to December 16, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid MAT/FMLA to follow) c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Madgalena Wojtylo, Grade 3 Teacher assigned to School #13 at the meeting of October 9, 2013 under Resolution P-10/9/13-03, be amended to reflect a start date to January 13, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid MAT/FMLA to follow) P-1/15/ Change in Employment Status a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that Michael Grimaldi, Custodian assigned to School #8 be changed in status to Head Custodian assigned to School #8, effective February 1, Salary: Maximum Step, $58,756.00, pro-rated for lesser service. Mr. Grimaldi replaces Alfred Czyzewski who retired. P-1/15/ Personnel Transfer Superintendent of Schools for the transfer of assignment of the following personnel. Gina Chiarelli, TTR Special Education Teacher Roman Stasyshyn, Custodian Michael DelVecchio, Custodian Ihor Atamanchuk, Head Custodian From School #14 To School #5 Effective 12/16/13-2/14/14 From WWMS, 2 nd Shift To WWMS, 1 st Shift Effective 1/16/14 From CHS, 2 nd Shift To CHS, 1 st Shift Effective 1/16/14 From School #15 To School #1 Effective 1/16/14 P-1/15/14-09 Increase in Hours RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the following Paraprofessionals hours be increased/decreased as follows.

10 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 10 Joan Zangara School #14 From 6 hours per day to 6 1/4 hours per day Eff. 1/9/14 P-1/15/ Rescission of Appointments a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Barbara Philhower as a Paraprofessional assigned to School #17, Headstart program at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-24, be rescinded. b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Kourtney Hamker as a Kindergarten Aide assigned to School #11 at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-30, be rescinded. P-1/15/ Sixth Year Level Attainment Superintendent of Schools to approve the following individual for placement on the proper step of the Sixth Year Level Teachers salary guide. Juana Brieva Barbara School #5, World Language Specialist Effective 2/1/14 P-1/15/ Athletic Paraprofessional Superintendent of Schools to reappoint the following individual as an adult Athletic Paraprofessional (voluntary, no cost to the district) for the school year. P-1/15/ Coaching Appointments Melissa Gushue -- Softball Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals to the following athletic positions. Stacy Veech Assistant Softball Coach 3/1/14-6/1/14 Step 1 - $4,933 Timothy Jacobus Assistant Lacrosse Coach 3/1/14-6/1/14 Step 1 - $4,933 P-1/15/ Additions to Home Instruction Listing RESOLVED, that the following additional teacher, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education for appointment to the Home Instruction Teacher list for the school year. Tara McGarrity P-1/15/ Additional Fifth Period Assignment RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the following individuals be assigned to a fifth teaching period at the middle schools, at the contractual additional compensation rate of $6, per school year.

11 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 11 Nancy DeNaples WWMS Effective 9/11/13 Lisa Joos WWMS Effective 9/11/13 Denise Thierwechter WWMS Effective 9/11/13 Carla Rodriguez WWMS Effective 10/7/13 Yelena Vaynor WWMS Effective 10/7/13 Laura Visscher WWMS Effective 1/16/14 P-1/15/ Board Member Conferences Superintendent of Schools to approve the following board members for attendance/fees at the listed conferences. Tarfari Anderson TECHSPO 2014 Atlantic City, NJ 1/31/14 $235.00, $99.00 hotel & $86.60 mileage P-1/15/14-17 Conference Requests Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff members for attendance/fees at the listed conferences. Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date Expense Kathleen MacDonald STS Annual Conference Atlantic City, NJ 3/24- $ /25/14 Craig Chananie STS Annual Conference Atlantic City, NJ 3/24- $ /25/14 Shawa Grossman ASAP Annual Conference Long Branch, NJ 2/26- $ /27/14 Sharon Collins NJ State School Nurses Assoc. Parsippany, NJ 3/21 $50.00 Conference 3/22/14 Carol Simpson Kalb 2014 NJAHPERD Annual Long Branch, NJ 2/24- No cost Convention 2/25/14 P-1/15/ Additional Reappointments of Substitutes RESOLVED, that the following listing of per diem substitutes is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education for reappointment and granted promise of employment, if available, as per diem substitutes, subject to call and dependent upon need, for the school year. P-1/15/ Substitute Appointments Joann Berthold Substitute Secretary Superintendent of Schools to approve the following personnel for assignment as per diem substitutes for the school year, as specified. Katherine Tremble Substitute Paraprofessional Jocelyn Gonzalez Substitute Paraprofessional

12 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 12 Andrea Meffen Substitute Paraprofessional Anaidelly Crespo Substitute Paraprofessional Kourtney Hamker Substitute Paraprofessional Jeanne Grady Substitute Teacher Alexandra Sigona Substitute Teacher Diana Ropero Substitute Paraprofessional Tammy Le Substitute Paraprofessional Razan Ayoub Substitute Lunch Aide P-1/15/ Personnel Assignments Waffa El Habal Substitute Paraprofessional Vera Schimenti Substitute Paraprofessional Kourtney Hamker Substitute Teacher Eloy Huamanchumo Substitute Teacher Rossana Miranda Substitute Teacher Emily Rose Substitute Paraprofessional Ashlee Hicswa Substitute Teacher Jesse Hasting -- Substitute Teacher RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed in accordance with the stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c. Wafaa El Habal Translator (Arabic) District 1/20/14-6/30/14 $20.00 per hour Kristina Gorgovski p/t Paraprofessional, School #2, 6 (6 ½ hours), replaces ½ hours per Virginia Komar who is day on LOA Degree) Shannon Sowa LTS, Grade 4 Teacher, replaces Tina Kenning who is on FMLA Erin Treacy TTR, School Counselor, replaces Robin Smith who is on FMLA Erin Treacy TTR, School Counselor, replaces Michelle Walsh who is on MAT LOA Bridget Rice LTS, Special Education Teacher, replaces Ceyla Martone who is on MAT LOA Amanda Saito BSI, Focus Teacher, fills a new position 1/16/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $18,440 plus $1,200 (Salary differential for BA School #9 1/2/14 with a BA Salary for LTS -- termination date $32,000, pro-rated for to be determined lesser service School #9 1/20/14-2/1/14 Step 1 TTR MA Salary $56,960 with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service WWMS 2/3/14-6/30/14 Step 1 TTR MA Salary $56,960 with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service School #14 12/16/13-2/14/14 BA Salary for LTS $32,000, pro-rated for lesser service School #12 1/16/14-6/30/14 Step 3 MA -- $57,460 pro-rated for lesser service (100% Focus Grant funded) Elizabeth Painter p/t Paraprofessional, fills new position Dena Silvestri Lunch Aide, replaces Tina Robinson who resigned Lina Awad p/t Paraprofessional, fills new position School #17, 6 hours per day 1/16/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $17,021 plus $1,200 (Salary differential for BA Degree) School #5 1/16/14-6/30/14 $8.00 per hour School #14, 6 ½ hours per day 1/16/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $18,440 plus $1,200 (Salary differential for BA Degree)

13 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 13 Jennifer Maucione TTR, Grade 7 Mathematics Teacher, replaces Nicole Salwierz who is on MAT LOA Raba Yousef Lunch Aide, replaces Anaam Tallish who resigned Amal Allan p/t Paraprofessional, replaces Debra Clark who was transferred Miriam Gutierrez p/t Paraprofessional replaces Debra Johnson C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: CCMS 2/10/14 6/30/14 Step 1 MA -- $56,960, pro-rated for lesser service School #17 1/16/14-6/30/14 $8.00 per hour CP Center High School 1/6/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $17,021 School #17 1/6/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $17,021 plus $1,200 (Salary differential for BA Degree) Items F-01/15/14-02 through F-01/15/14-11 will be voted upon in one motion: MOTION BY James Daley SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti ABSTAIN: Agresti (check # only), Bassford (check # s , , , , and only), Danny, Demikoff (check # only), Passenti (check # only) Prior to action on this motion Administration answered questions regarding the transportation cost. F-1/15/ Approval for Transportation Services Agreement School Year RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the Transportation Services Agreement with the Passaic County Educational Services Commission to transport our eligible students on the following routes, at the rates indicated: # of Route # School Contractor Students Est. Cost Per Route Surcharge CLCL Clifton High School STS Trans. 1 $13, $ TOTAL $ $ F-1/15/ Requisition for Taxes (For Debt Service) (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the amount of District Taxes for debt service requirements needed to meet the obligations of this Board for the next eight weeks is $706, and that the City of Clifton is hereby requested to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Monies that amount within the next thirty days in accordance with the statutes relating thereto. These funds should be received no later than March 3, F-1/15/ Requisition for Taxes (Other Than Debt Service) (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the amount of District Taxes exclusive of debt service requirements needed to meet the obligations of this Board for the next eight weeks is $9,592, and that the City of Clifton is hereby requested to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Monies that

14 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 14 amount within the next thirty days in accordance with the statutes relating thereto. These funds should be received no later than March 3, F-1/15/ Certification of Budget Line Item Accounts October, 2013 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A: (c)4, the Clifton Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended, as per the attached reports, for the month ending October 31, 2013 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. F-1/15/ Financial Reports October, 2013 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Report of the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary, as appended, for the month ending October 31, F-1/15/ Certification of Budget Line Item Accounts November, 2013 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A: (c)4, the Clifton Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended, as per the attached reports, for the month ending November 30, 2013 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. F-1/15/ Financial Reports November, 2013 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Report of the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary, as appended, for the month ending November 30, F-1/15/ Approval to Transfer Clifton Board of Education Bank Accounts from PNC Bank to TD Bank WHEREAS, updated regulations do not allow banks to waive service fees in excess of compensating balances for government accounts; and WHEREAS, the service fees for the below listed accounts at PNC Bank exceed the compensating balances which will require the district to pay approximately $20, a year in service fees; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Clifton Board of Education approve the transfer of the below listed accounts from PNC Bank to TD Bank effective April 1, 2014 so that the overall compensating balances of all district accounts at TD Bank will cover the service fees for all of the accounts: Clifton Board of Education Payroll Custodial Account Clifton Board of Education Payroll Agency 1 Account Clifton Board of Education Payroll Agency 2 Account Clifton High School Athletic Hall of Fame Account F-1/15/ Use of Facilities RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the below-listed requests for use of the district s facilities, in accordance with Policy #7510-Use of School Facilities, at the fees listed:

15 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 15 Permit # Group/ Organization 3288 Clifton Girls Softball League 3289 CHS Lacrosse Booster Club 3290 North Jersey School Music Association 3291 WWMS Parent Technology Workshop Purpose of Use Player Selection for Spring Season Boys Lacrosse Lift-a-thon Fundraiser North Jersey School Music Association Junior Region Auditions Evening Presentation on Internet Cyber Safety F-1/15/ Claims List (see attachment) Facilities Date/Time Fees CHS Annex Gymnasium CHS Gymnasium CHS Entire School WWMS Auditorium March 22, 2014 Saturday 8am to 5pm February 26, 2014 Wednesday 5pm to 10pm February 1, 2014 Saturday 6am to 6pm (Snow Date: 2/2/14) January 15, 2014 Wednesday 6pm to 8pm Facilities: Custodian: $38.00/hr Facilities: Custodian: Facilities: Custodian: Facilities: Custodian: RESOLVED, that the claims represented, as appended, having been found in order by the Board Secretary/Business Administrator are hereby ordered to be released for payment when funds are available, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the claims be entered in the Board s official minutes and be open to further inspection by Board Members and others entitled to inspect same. Debt Service (Dec.) $ 934, Payroll (Retro Dec. 6) $ 572, Payroll (Dec. 13) $ 4,804, Payroll (Dec. 20) $ 4,817, List of Bills (Dec.) $ 381, List of Bills (Jan. 15. Pgs. 1-88) $ 4,082, Total $ 15,593, A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: ADDENDUM Items EA-1/15/14-05 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti EA-1/15/14-05 Approval of Field Trip Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trip destinations for the

16 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 16 school year. 1/16/14 CHS Mock Trial Club Essex County Courthouse, Newark, NJ B. PERSONNEL: Items P-1/15/14-21 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE YES: Agresti, Anderson, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti ABSTAIN: Bassford P-1/15/ Board Member Conference Superintendent of Schools to approve the following board member for attendance/fees at the listed conference. Judith Bassford Essex County New Jersey School Boards Meeting Bloomfield, NJ 1/16/14 No cost & $2.00 mileage C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: Item F-1/15/14-12 MOTION BY Tafari Anderson SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti F-1/15/ Use of Facilities RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the below-listed requests for use of the district s facilities, in accordance with Policy #7510-Use of School Facilities, at the fees listed: Permit # Group/ Organization 3292 Clifton Head Start 3293 Clifton Girls Softball League Purpose of Use Movie Night Spring, Summer Softball Practices (Coordinated with CHS Softball Program) Facilities Date/Time Fees Board of Education Building CCMS Softball Fields January 24, 2014 Friday 7pm to 9pm April 1, 2014 thru August 31, 2014 Monday thru Sunday 5pm to 9pm (weekdays) 8am to 8pm (weekends) Facilities: Custodian: $38.00/hr Facilities: Custodian: PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Patty Thompson commented about the replay of the January 6, 2014 Board meeting being edited and questioned why and by whom. She commented about transparency. Barbara James spoke about the renovations to the stadium. She asked why there is 11 million dollars in the Capital Reserve and

17 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 17 questioned why the money was not used to reduce class size, provide transportation, etc. She commented about the graduation issue. She commented about censorship regarding a confrontation between a parent and Administration, the meeting being edited and violation of free speech. Helena Plaskon commented about an employment issue and asked to speak with Mr. Tardalo. Ellen DeLosh spoke about the repeat of the Board meeting, censorship and disorderly students crossing streets and their dress. Ms. Machado commented regarding the video tape of the Board meeting on January 6, 2014 and potentially defamatory statements. The decision was made to protect the Board from dissemination of defamatory information being broadcast. Mr. Daley asked about FCC regulations regarding the Board preventing the recording of meetings. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Ms. Bassford - thanked the students and speakers for their comments. She spoke about the CASA poster contest; the deadline is now January 21 st. The CHS Tricky Tray is in March. She asked where the surplus money came from. Mr. Daley thanked the students for their comments and spoke about the graduation issue and the need for an overall solution to the weather and safety concerns. He commented about Common Core and the Capital Reserve. Ms. Danny thanked the speakers for expressing their views. Mr. Demikoff spoke about the Capital Reserve and graduation. Dr. Houston thanked the speakers and commented about the auditorium and the progressive improvements to it. He spoke about pride, safety and excellence. He commented about a financial planning symposium to be held at the high school. Ms. Pino thanked the speakers; the Board will keep the public informed during the stadium project. She encouraged all to come out to voice their concerns. Mr. Anderson spoke about the Capital Reserve, transportation, the stadium renovation and Martin Luther King Day. Ms. Agresti thanked the speakers and spoke about the stadium renovation and graduation. Mr. Passenti commented about long term graduation plans and asked Mr. Tardalo to work with the student council. He spoke about the class of 2014 and asked them to make this graduation the best and commented about the high school Open House on January 27 th for in-coming 8 th graders. Mr. Tardalo thanked the speakers and spoke about the class of 2014 and the difficult decision regarding graduation and the need to work together to plan for graduation. He commented about the PARCC exams, the evaluation system and unfunded mandates. Staff development day will be a half day and he spoke about the achievements of the students. NEW BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION FOR RESOLUTION to convene in Executive Session to discuss various Personnel, Student, and Contract matters. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President will announce that following Executive Session, the public will be advised of the nature of the discussion and/or notified when formal action may be taken. MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti No action will be taken. OTHER BOARD BUSINESS: ADJOURNED: 11:21 PM

18 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 15, 2014 Page 18 [NOTE: This document is subject to additions, withdrawals, and modifications without notice.] Respectfully submitted, Karen L. Perkins Business Administrator/Board Secretary KLP/ld