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1 CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CLIFTON, NJ MINUTES REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, March 5, 2013 at 6:30 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: Ms. Arlene Agresti VICE PRESIDENT Mr. Tafari Anderson Ms. Judith A. Bassford Mr. James Daley arrived 6:34 PM Ms. Lucy Danny Mr. Wayne Demikoff Dr. John Houston Mr. Gary Passenti PRESIDENT Ms. Rosemary L. Pino ALSO PRESENT: 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 Isabel Machado, Board Attorney 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

2 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 2 PRESENTATION ON STRATEGIC PLANNING: New Jersey School Boards Association representative Ms. Robyn Meehan gave a presentation on Strategic Planning. Hand-outs were provided. She spoke about a shorter version of the process and the objectives of the 1-1/2 hour meetings for April, May and June. Community members are to be invited to participate in the meetings. Administration and Board Members agreed to the following schedule: Consensus Night 1 st meeting April 8 Vision 2 nd meeting May 7 Goal Statements & Objectives 3 rd meeting June 4 After the last meeting, Administration develops the action plan for the goals and objectives followed by an annual review of the plan. If more than five Board members plan to attend, the meetings will be advertised with no action to be taken. The meetings will be held at the CHS Media Center. RECOGNITION AND AWARD PRESENTATIONS: Items EA-3/5/14-01 MOTION BY_ Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE_9-0 Prior to action on this motion, the following resolution was read by Mr. Passenti. EA-3/5/ Recognition of Boys Indoor Track Team RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education recognizes the Clifton High School Boys Indoor Track Team for their achievement as Passaic County Indoor Track and Field Champions. Individual honors include; Jeremy Hernandez, First Team All-County, 1600 meter champion and meet record holder and Dwyer Halliburton, First Team All-County, 400 meter champion. The Clifton Board of Education commends them for the honor and recognition they have brought to themselves, their families, their school and their community. Mohammad Abdelkarim Dwyer Halliburton Brandon Donaldson Ryan Downes Otoniel DeLeon Jeremy Hernandez Octavio Sanchez Jay Pathak Jeremy Castro Mohammad Shah Timothy Bryant Arianit Sazimani Antonio Castella Isam Boukattaya Manuel Familia- Carlos Skerrett Marcelino Head Coach: Michael Rogers Assistant Coaches: Kareem West, Elizabeth Post, Michelle Telofski and John Pontes Mr. Mullahey, Athletic Director and Coach Rogers commented about the team and the students recognized. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 3/5/14-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 12, 2014, be and they are hereby adopted. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE 9-0 BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Mr. Daley reported that the committee discussed the following:

3 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 3 E-Rate Program Report on Telecommunication Services Cool Caf Paint Quotes Budget Mr. Daley stated that the Preliminary Budget will be up for approval on March 19 th ; the City council will be invited and the meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Anderson commented regarding meetings with the public to help develop the budget. Mr. Passenti stated that he has invited the public to come to Board meetings. Dr. Houston mentioned that last year, there were meetings done in March and a meeting with the City council which the public were invited to attend and provide input. Mr. Daley will discuss other possible meetings with the finance committee. Administration answered questions regarding the Cool Caf paint design at the middle school. Ms. Perkins stated that Facilities Committee minutes would be ed to Board members. PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Agenda Items only - None Items EA-3/5/14-02 MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE Prior to action on this motion, Mr. Daley read the following resolution. Mr. Daley spoke about his research on complaints filed with the Council of Local Mandates which have totaled 17 cases to date. There is a very detailed legal procedure that must be followed to file a complaint. As such, he is concerned about the costs. He supports the concept, but not as it is written. Ms. Danny commented about PARCC and the request to push back requirements; she spoke about issues with making changes without thinking through the process. Dr. Houston spoke about workshops he has attended on PARCC during which the state has not been convincing. There are many issues with this and it is too quick for the mandates to take effect by next year. Ms. Agresti agreed with the comments and is concerned about the cost to taxpayers. Ms. Bassford commented that the law needs to be changed. Mr. Demikoff spoke about new state aid for PARCC which provides $10 per student. Mr. Daley commented about the financial costs, as well as loss in time and instruction. Mr. Tardalo spoke about the federal dollars regarding the mandates. Mr. Anderson commented that legislators should be held accountable. He suggested a letter be sent to the legislators. Item EA-3/5/14-02 Motion to Table MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE: 9-0 EA-3/5/14-02 Unfunded Mandates - Tabled WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has issued unfunded mandates for Common Core alignment, PARCC and AchieveNJ; and WHEREAS, the Clifton Board of Education of Passaic County, New Jersey has and will continue to have additional expenditures on an annual basis to implement these mandates; and WHEREAS, the Clifton Board of Education of Passaic County, New Jersey is not

4 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 4 receiving additional funding from the State of New Jersey to implement Common Core alignment, PARCC and AchieveNJ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education direct the Superintendent of Schools to quantify the amount of additional costs expended or to be expended by the Clifton Board of Education required to fully fund these mandates; and further, RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools advise the Board of Education and the Board Attorney of said unfunded additional costs; and further, RESOLVED, that the Board Attorney to file a complaint with the State of New Jersey Council of Local Mandates seeking an Order that the Common Core alignment, PARCC and AchieveNJ mandates upon boards of education are unconstitutional as they are unfunded mandate(s), and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the filing of a complaint with the State of New Jersey Council of Local Mandates. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: None FIRST READING OF POLICY: None PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEES & SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: Items EA-3/5/14-03 through EA-3/5/14-08 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Tafari Anderson SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE: 9-0 EA-3/5/ Second Reading of Policy (see attachment) Superintendent of Schools to adopt the following policy, incorporating this file into the existing policy Title I District-Wide Parental Involvement EA-3/5/ Attendance Report (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the attendance report for the month ending January 31, 2014 is 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-3/5/ CHS Girls Softball Team to Orlando, Florida Superintendent of Schools to grant approval for the CHS Girls Softball Team to participate in Spring

5 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 5 Training 2014 in Orlando, Florida, March 14 to March 19, EA-3/5/14-06 Out-of-District Placement Superintendent of Schools to approve the following out-of-district placement of Clifton resident pupil for the payment of tuition and transportation as herein described. a. Pupil #104320, classified as Emotionally Disturbed accepted into Lakeview Learning Center, 18 Van Duyne Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470, effective January 27, Tuition is $55, per 10-month school year. Transportation cost is $17, for this existing Clifton run. Lakeview Learning Center is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for placements of this type. EA-3/5/ Additional Student to NJ Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired Superintendent of Schools to approve payment for services provided to an additional student by the New Jersey Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired during the school year. Support service is done locally with no transportation cost. Pupil # Placement Cost Passaic County Elks CP Center $ EA-3/5/ Approval of Field Trips Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trips destinations for the school year. 3/13/14 School #11, Grade 5 students Metro West Holocaust Exhibit, Whippany, NJ 3/26/14 CHS, Auto students Lincoln Tech Diesel Campus, South Plainfield, NJ 4/3/14 CHS, Auto students Lincoln Tech Diesel Campus, South Plainfield, NJ 4/3/14 WWMS, Grades 7 & 8 Chorus PCTI/Fuddruckers, Wayne, NJ students 4/11/14 School #8, Grade 3 students Newark Museum, Newark, NJ 4/23-4/27/14 (Tentative CHS Robotics Team Robotic World Championship, St. Louis, MO due to competition standings) 5/5/14 School #11, Kindergarten Green Meadows Farm, Hazlet, NJ students 5/6/14 School #16, Grade 1 students Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY 5/13/14 School #1, Kindergarten students Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ 5/28/14 CCMS, Grade 8 students Citi Field/New York Mets, Flushing, NY 5/30/14 School #8, Grade 4 students Green Meadows Farm, Parsippany, NJ (raindate 6/2/14) 6/6/14 School #8, Grade 1 students Papermill Playhouse, Millburn, NJ 6/10/14 School #3, Grade 1 students Trailside Nature & Science Center, Mountainside, NJ 6/11/14 School #14, Kindergarten Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ

6 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 6 students 6/12/14 School #3, Grade 3 students Newark Museum, Newark, NJ B. PERSONNEL: Items P-3/5/14-01 through P-3/5/14-07 and P-3/5/14-09 through P-3/5/14-14 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE 9-0 ABSTAIN: Danny (P-09 only), Houston, (P-09 only) P-3/5/14-01 Resignation RESOLVED, that the following resignation, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. Mary Lasky School #12 Kindergarten Teacher Effective July 1, 2014, due to retirement P-3/5/14-02 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. Mervat Atiya School #2, Nurse Paid FMLA 2/25/14 with a termination date to be determined Gloria LaBruzza Administration Building, 12- Paid FMLA 3/31/14 with a mo. Secretary termination date to be determined Aileen Hresko WWMS, Technology Teacher Paid FMLA 3/6/14-4/4/14 Kathleen Pietras School #2, p/t Paid & Unpaid FMLA 3/17/14-3/31/14 Paraprofessional Kristin Reale School #4, Reading Recovery Teacher Paid FMLA 1/23/14-2/6/14 Amal Allan CP Center, Out-of-District Paid & Unpaid LOA 2/4/14-2/21/14 Paraprofessional P-3/5/ Maternity Leave of Absence RESOLVED, that the following maternity leave of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. a. Ms. Jessica Mueller, School #12, Kindergarten Teacher. Effective: May 27, 2014 through November 28, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: May 27, 2014 through June 26, Followed by an unpaid FMLA from September 1, 2014 through November 28, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) b. Ms. Maryann Coyne, CCMS, Language Arts Teacher. Effective: April 21, 2014 through June 30, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: April 21, 2014 through May 23, Followed by an unpaid FMLA from May 24, 2014 through June 30, (Subject to

7 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 7 available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) P-3/5/ Amendment of Leave(s) of Absence a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the paid & unpaid FMLA granted to Ivonne Tavera, World Language Teacher assigned to CHS at the meeting of January 29, 2014 under Resolution P-1/29/14-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of January 31, b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the unpaid FMLA granted to Deana Shukaitis, Kindergarten Aide assigned to School #11 at the meeting of January 15, 2014 under Resolution P-1/15/14-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of February 21, c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the paid maternity leave of absence granted to Liana Kabbani, Physical Therapist assigned to School #16 at the meeting of November 13, 2013 under Resolution P-11/13/13-03, be amended to paid maternity leave of absence January 15, 2014 through February 10, (Paid leave using all available sick days; unpaid leave to follow) d. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the paid FMLA granted to Monique Wasserstrum, Psychologist assigned to CHS at the meeting of February 12, 2014 under Resolution P-2/12/14-04, be amended to reflect a termination date of March 14, P-3/5/ Amendment of Appointments a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Stuart Stephens, Custodian assigned to School #8 at the meeting of February 12, 2014 under Resolution P-2/12/14-18, be amended to reflect a start date of February 25, b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Janice Tufaro, BSI Teacher assigned to CCMS at the meeting of January 29, 2014 under Resolution P-2/29/14-22, be amended to reflect a start date of April 1, c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Stanley Lembryk, Head Boys Soccer Coach assigned to CHS at the meeting of February 12, 2014 under Resolution P-2/12/14-14, be amended to reflect a change in salary from $10,681 ( guide) to $10,788 ( guide). d. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the substitute appointment of Carla Araujo, Substitute Teacher assigned to the District at the meeting of February 12, 2014 under Resolution P-2/12/14-20, be amended to reflect a position of Substitute Nurse. P-3/5/ Change in Employment Status RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that Ihor Semenovych, Maintenance Worker assigned to the District be changed in status to Maintenance/Carpenter assigned to the District, effective March 6, 2014 to June 30, Salary: Remains the same. Mr. Semenovych replaces Thomas Brutofsky who retired. P-3/5/ Additional Appointments for NCLB/ At Risk Tutoring Program Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers as After School Program teachers

8 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 8 for English Language Learners and At-Risk students at Schools #12, #17 and CCMS, effective October 21, Instruction is for two hours daily on one or more days per week, depending on students needs, with teachers assigned on an as needed rotating basis. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour, entirely grant funded. School assignments indicated are for this program and may change based on enrollment. Lynne Parian, Substitute Teacher P-3/5/14-08 Termination of Employees MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION P-3/5/ Board Member Conferences Superintendent of Schools to approve the following board members for attendance/fees at the listed conferences. Dr. John Houston NJSBA Passaic County Meeting, Teacher Evaluations Lucy Danny NJSBA Essex County Meeting Paterson, NJ 2/24/14 No Cost & $3.20 Mileage Glen Ridge, NJ 3/13/14 No Cost & $3.00 Mileage P-3/5/14-10 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 Regina McKniff Embracing the Challenge of School Nursing Parsippany, NJ 3/21-3/22/14 $50.00 Lauren DePoto Special Education Regulations Paterson, NJ 4/8/14 $20.00 Update Lauren DePoto Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Wayne, NJ 4/29/14 $20.00 Disorder Elaine Pick Connecting Students to Success Mahwah, NJ 3/17/14 $50.00 Luginda Batten- Launch Your Freshman Toward Newark, NJ 3/18/14 $99.00 Walker High School & College Completion P-3/5/ Student Teacher/Practicum/Field Observation Placements for Spring 2014 RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the approval of the following student to complete her student teaching, field experiences, and practicum assignments in the Clifton Public Schools during the Spring of STUDENT COLLEGE PROGRAM LOCATION COOPERATING REQUIREMENT TEACHER Kay, Nicole MSA Fieldwork 14 Dudlo, Judith Notes P-3/5/ Additional Reappointments of Substitutes

9 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 9 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. John Ferrari Substitute Teacher P-3/5/ Substitute Appointments Superintendent of Schools to approve the following personnel for assignment as per diem substitutes for the school year, as specified. Wafaa El Habal Substitute Bus Aide Natali Marte Substitute Teacher Marie Spiegeland Substitute Teacher Ana Ovalles Substitute Paraprofessional Gaetano Giordano Substitute Custodian Josephine Duffy Substitute Teacher Eftihia Koulosousas Substitute Teacher Adam Raich Substitute Custodian Joseph Cardinale Substitute Custodian P-3/5/ Personnel Assignments 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. Marissa Amelio LTS, Kindergarten School #3 1/27/14 with BA Salary for LTS -- Teacher, replaces termination date $32,000, pro-rated for Donna Wallace who is on FMLA to be determined lesser service Antonio Ciaccio Maintenance Worker, District Start date to be Step 1 -- $36,940, prorated replaces Ihor determined for lesser service Semenovych who was 6/30/14 changed in status Charina Abreu p/t Paraprofessional, School #13 3/6/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $17,021, prorated fills new position for lesser service Serfinaz Sertbas Translator (Spanish & District 3/6/14-6/30/14 $20.00 per hour Turkish) Dona Crum 12-month Secretary, Admin. Bldg. 3/6/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $31,364, prorated replaces Ilsa Gonzalez for lesser service who was transferred Catherine Greeley LTS, English Teacher, CHS 4/28/14-6/30/14 MA Salary for LTS replaces Andrea Miller- $36,000, pro-rated for Hamilton who is on lesser service MAT LOA Rocio Pizzi Translator (Spanish) District 3/6/14-6/30/14 $20.00 per hour Kourtney Hamker TTR, Grade 1 Teacher, School #11 3/17/14-6/30/14 Step 1 BA -- $51,960, replaces Stefanie pro-rated for lesser Bozinoski who is on service MAT LOA Cassandra Centuori TTR, Grade 3 Teacher, replaces Maria Hanson who is on MAT LOA School #1 3/17/14-6/60/14 Step 1 BA -- $51,960, pro-rated for lesser service

10 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 10 C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: Items F-3/5/14-01 through F-3/5/14-06 will be voted upon in one motion: MOTION BY Lucy Danny SECOND BY VOTE Prior to action on this motion, Mr. Anderson asked for F-01 to be pulled for discussion. Administration answered questions regarding E-Rate. Ms. Perkins explained the bid process under E-Rate for telecommunications. Item F-3/5/14-01 Motion to Table MOTION BY Tafari Anderson SECOND BY Judy Bassford VOTE 8-1 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Houston, Pino, Passenti NO: Demikoff Prior to action on this motion Mr. Demikoff commented on the timing issue regarding E-Rate Consulting. This would cost the district a significant amount of money. He commented about the presentation given by E-Rate Consulting at the finance committee meeting. Mr. Daley suggested that the Board receive a list of the companies providing the district s services; he does not see a problem with soliciting a proposal. Mr. Passenti is in favor of competition. Mr. Anderson asked to receive an itemized report of all vendors that we are currently contracted with, whether E-Rate or not, to provide service. Mr. Passenti remarked that approval of E-Rate Consulting must be done by the next Board meeting. Mr. Demikoff asked what could be accomplished in two weeks. Mr. Anderson would like to see this go through the bidding process. Ms. Perkins explained the bidding process and what E-Rate Consulting does for the district. Ms. Perkins explained the process in selecting E-Rate Consulting. Ms. Perkins explained the process for getting quotes for medical providers and the consultant for that. Ms. Perkins explained the process for RFPs. Mr. Anderson remarked that it is not right that contracts are re-issued to the same people. F-3/5/ Approval to Renew Contract With E-Rate Consulting (see attachment) -- Tabled RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorizes the Business Administrator to contract E-Rate Consulting to administer the district s E-Rate funding for its telecommunications services for the period from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 at a cost of 4.75% of the district s savings not to exceed $35,000 per fiscal year period. Item F-3/5/14-02 through F-3/5/14-06 will be voted upon in one motion MOTION BY Judy Bassford SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE: 9-0 NO: Bassford (check # only), Daley (check # only) ABSTAIN: Bassford (check # only), Passenti (check # only) F-3/5/ Approval for Joint Transportation Agreement School Year RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the Joint Transportation Agreement with South Bergen Jointure Commission to transport eligible students on the following route, at the rate indicated: # of Route # School Students Est. Cost Per Route Sage Day School 1 $4, Total $4,050.00

11 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 11 F-3/5/ 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 $733, 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 May 1, F-3/5/ 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 $9,564, 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 May 1, F-3/5/ 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 3299 School #8 PTO 3300 POAC Autism Services Purpose of Use Facilities Date/Time Fees Movie Night School #8 March 21, AP Room 2014 Friday 6pm to 8pm None Annual Walk-a-thon CHS School Fields June 8, 2014 Sunday 9am to 3pm Facilities: None Custodian: Facilities: None Custodian: None F-3/5/ Claims List (see attachment) 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. List of Bills (Feb. 25 Pgs. 1-47) $ 935, Total $ 935, A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: ADDENDUM Item EA-3/5/14-09 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE 9-0

12 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 12 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti EA-3/5/ Application for Funds to Support Implementation of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education certifies that permission has been granted to apply for funds to support implementation of the Anti-Bullying Bills of Rights Act for the purposes described in the application in the amount of $12,000.00, starting of July 1, 2013 and ending on June 30, B. PERSONNEL: Items P-3/5/14-15 and P-3/5/14-18 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE 9-0 P-3/5/ Amendment of Leave(s) of Absence a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the paid and unpaid FMLA granted to James Brightman, Custodian assigned to WWMS at the meeting of March 27, 2013 under Resolution P-3/27/13-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of paid FMLA August 20, 2013 a.m. and unpaid FMLA August 20, 2013 p.m. through January 6, P-3/5/14-16 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 Colleen Sarduy Launch Your Freshman Toward HS Newark, NJ 3/18/14 $50.00 & College Completion Shawna Grossman Launch Your Freshman Toward HS Newark, NJ 3/18/14 $50.00 & College Completion Meredith Fuchs Launch Your Freshman Toward HS Newark, NJ 3/18/14 $50.00 & College Completion Aimee Gianino Launch Your Freshman Toward HS & College Completion Newark, NJ 3/18/14 $50.00 P-3/5/14-17 Leave of Absence RESOLVED, that the following leave of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. Christine Bingler School #16, Paraprofessional Unpaid LOA 3/10-3/14/14 P-3/5/14-18 Conference Requests Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff members for attendance/fees at the listed conferences.

13 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 13 Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date Expense Susan Peters Launch Your Freshman Toward HS Newark, NJ 3/18/14 $50.00 & College Completion Douglas Kelly Launch Your Freshman Toward HS & College Completion Newark, NJ 3/18/14 $50.00 C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: Items F-3/5/14-07 through F-3/5/14-10 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Tafari Anderson SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 Prior to action on this motion, Ms. Perkins explained the cancellation of the March 26, 2014 Board meeting. The vote on the final budget will be on April 30, Mr. Passenti stated that the March 19, 2014 Board meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. in order to meet with the City Council. F-3/5/ Change Order #2 for Bid # Roof Replacement #9,#13,#14 & Admin Bldg RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve Change Order #2 for Chris Andersen to remove and replace decking at Schools 9, 13, 14 & Administration Building at a cost of $10, and to remove and replace two (2) exhaust ventilators at the Administration Building at a cost of $3, This Change Order #2 will increase current contract amount of $2,143, to $2,157, F-3/5/ Modifications to Budget & Federal/State Programs January, 2014 RESOLVED, that approval is granted for transfers between budget account lines, based on school related changes. January 2014 Transfers Budget Adjusted To Difference Tuition Other LEA's Reg 50,000 75,000 25,000 A Tuition CSSD + Reg Day 819, ,811 (25,000) A Prchd Prof Svcs Extra Ord 815, ,212 20,000 B Other Extra Ord 1,755,108 1,747,108 (8,000) B Prchd Tech Rel Svcs 409, ,200 (12,000) B

14 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 14 Salary Clerical Guid 277, ,732 17,000 C Salary Attendance 275, ,317 (15,000) C Salary Clerical CST 56,454 54,454 (2,000) C Salary Media 1,549,540 1,551,540 2,000 D Supplies Media 204, ,827 (2,000) D Prchd Tech Svcs Cent Svcs 106, ,000 1,000 E Supplies Cent Svcs 32,000 31,000 (1,000) E Salary Aides Transp 784, ,879 1,000 F Salary Reg Transp 576, ,724 1,000 F Salary Sp Ed Transp 710, ,162 (2,000) F Salary Other Prof Guid 2,696,819 2,713,819 17,000 G Salary Tchr Gr ,059,489 15,119,489 60,000 G Salary Tchr Gr ,016,327 10,080,327 64,000 G Other Salary LLD 1,042,371 1,069,371 27,000 G Other Salary BD 165, ,301 24,000 G

15 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 15 Salary Tchr RR 4,805,928 4,823,928 18,000 G Salary Tchr Autism 165, ,059 8,000 G Salary Tchr BSI 1,716,942 1,746,942 30,000 G Salary Tchr Bil 2,237,407 2,239,407 2,000 G Health Benefits 23,848,453 23,598,453 (250,000) G C/O Arch Svcs 389,693 1,204, ,000 H Health Benefits 23,598,453 22,783,453 (815,000) H Totals 94,165,208 94,165,208 0 Explanations: A B C D E F G H Placement of regular education students in alternative education programs. One-to-one aides required for out of district placements per IEP's. Salary adjustments due to transfer of personnel and FMLA's. Salary adjustments to cover FMLA's, and degree changes. Expenses for lease / maintenance of copiers greater than amount budgeted. Salary adjustments to cover actual routes assigned and FMLA's. Salary adjustments to cover TTR's, LTS's, FMLA's, degree changes, etc. Architectural fees for anticipated capital projects being prepared for bidding.

16 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 16 F-3/5/14-09 Purchase Requisition List RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Business Administrator, Finance, and Facilities/Athletics Committees, approve the following Purchase Requisition List in the amount not to exceed $27,400.00: Boswell Engineering Precision Painters Precision Painters Precision Painters Precision Painters Topographic Survey Stadium $8, Painting of Cool Caf Design Clifton High School Annex $4, Painting of Cool Caf Design School #1 $2, Painting of Cool Caf Design School #12 $6, Painting of Cool Caf Design Woodrow Wilson Middle School $3, Total $27, F-3/5/14-10 Approval to Cancel Board Meeting RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve a change to its Board Meeting schedule as follows: Cancel Regular Board Meeting scheduled for March 26, PUBLIC RECOGNITION: None BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Dr. Houston commented on the weather, the Track Team and their accomplishments and recognized the athletes participating in the spring season. He thanked Mr. McCunney and the students from the C.A.S.T. program for their work at the meetings. He spoke about the plays at CCMS, CHS, WWMS; the beefsteak for Project Graduation; and Read Across America. He stated that learning is important. Ms. Pino congratulated the Boys Track Team and reminded everyone about the Friends of the Library meeting. She spoke about School 4 s Movie Night and thanked the Principal and the teachers and staff. She commented about parental involvement.

17 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 17 Mr. Anderson congratulated the Boys Track Team. He spoke about having the proper eyewear and commented about a company that does eye tests and prepares glasses. He would like to see shared services for information technology. He commented about the mandates and sent his prayers to the Ukraine. Ms. Bassford congratulated the Boys Track Team. She spoke about various workshops and meetings she has attended, new legislation allowing Boards to adopt salary guides up to 5 years, and screening for dyslexia. She commented about the Governor s veto of legislation that requires school bus drivers and aides to complete training on interacting with special needs students. She spoke about Read Across America and HSA activities. Mr. Daley congratulated the Boys Track Team and the wrestling team with 7 students going to the state championships. He remarked that the budget is more challenging at this time. He mentioned St. Patrick s Day and spoke about the primary election day and the need for security. Ms. Danny congratulated the Boys Track Team and commented about National Women s History Month. Mr. Demikoff congratulated the Boys Track Team and commented that he is disappointed there has been no public input on the budget. He spoke about the E-Rate discussion and commented that Ms. Perkins is doing a great job. Ms. Agresti congratulated the Boys Track Team and the Coach. She commented about Read Across America and thanked all involved. Mr. Passenti thanked all the Board members for their time in preparing for the Board meetings. He congratulated the Boys Track Team, the Coaches and Assistant Coaches. He offered condolences to Ms. Parham-Tally and her family. He asked for public input on the budget process. He stated that all snow days were used this year which means that April 14 th and 15 th will be school days. He commended Ms. Perkins for all her work. He commended Fred Hemsey and Dan Geleta, wrestling coaches, and the 7 wrestlers who are going to the state meet. He spoke about school security. Mr. Tardalo spoke about the HSPA exam and mentioned that there is a family in Delawanna that is in need due to the loss of their home. He commented about the Robotics meet at CHS on March 15 th and 16 th and the Lenten season. NEW BUSINESS: Item F-3/5/ Motion to Reconsider the Motion to Table F-3/5/14-01 MOTION BY Lucy Danny SECOND BY Dr. John Houston VOTE 8-1 NO: Anderson Item F-3/5/14-01 MOTION BY Lucy Danny SECOND BY Dr. John Houston VOTE: 8-1 YES: Agresti, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti NO: Anderson F-3/5/ Approval to Renew Contract With E-Rate Consulting (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorizes the Business Administrator to contract E-Rate Consulting to administer the district s E-Rate funding for its telecommunications services for the period from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 at a cost of 4.75% of the district s savings not to exceed $35,000 per fiscal year period. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 8:56 P.M. 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.

18 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2014 Page 18 MOTION BY Tafari Anderson SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: 10:31 P.M. Roll call upon return from executive session showed all present. Item P-3/5/14-19 MOTION BY Tafari Anderson SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE: 9-0 P-3/5/14-19 Approval to Accept the Resignation of Employee #6871 RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts the resignation of employee #6871 effective immediately. Employee #6871 is to receive 60 days pay. Item P-3/5/14-08 MOTION BY Tafari Anderson SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE: 9-0 P-3/5/14-08 Termination of Employee Superintendent of Schools to terminate the employment of the following employees, effective May 5, Employee ID 6394 OTHER BOARD BUSINESS: None ADJOURNED: 10:33 P.M. [NOTE: This document is subject to additions, withdrawals, and modifications without notice.] Respectfully submitted, Karen L. Perkins Business Administrator/Board Secretary KLP/ld