BOARD OF EDUCATION OAKLAND, NEW JERSEY. February 16, of 11

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1 1 of 11 Meeting Flag Salute Meeting Notice Roll Call Acting Board Secretary Report of the Superintendent A Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Education was held at the Valley Middle School on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 PM by Mr. Scerbo. The salute to the flag was led by Mr. Scerbo. Legal notice of the meeting was posted and the press was notified as required by law. The following members were present: Mr. Akovity, Ms. Matts, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Also present were Dr. Richard G. Heflich, Superintendent of Schools and 17members of the public. Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Matts as Acting Board Secretary for this Regular Monthly Meeting. On a roll call vote: Future City Presention: Acquavite di Papri New Jersey Future City Competition: On to the Nationals! Congratulations to: Jade Pace, Grade 8 Ashwin Anbu, Grade 8 Dean Trivisani, Grade 8 Ms. Judith Vihonski, Teacher/Coach Mr. Robert Akovity, Engineer Mentor School Elections Option: The New Law and The Decision of the Board of Education Read Across America March 2, 2012 Winter Break: Schools Closed February Audience Participation Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Talamini seconded to open the meeting for public comment on the Agenda of this meeting. None

2 2 of 11 Close for Public Comment Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to close meeting for public comment on the Agenda of this meeting. Minutes Special Meeting Mr. Gaffney moved and Mr. Talamini seconded to approve the minutes 1/5/12 of the Special Board Meeting of January 5, On a roll call vote: Special Meeting Mr. Gaffney moved and Mr. Talamini seconded to approve the minutes Exec. Session of the Executive Session of the Special Board Meeting of January 5, 1/5/ On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Work Session Mr. Gaffney moved and Mr. Talamini seconded to approve the minutes 1/17/12 of the Public Work Session of January 17, On a roll call vote: Work Session Mr. Gaffney moved and Mr. Talamini seconded to approve the minutes Exec. Session of the Executive Session of the Public Work Session of January 17, 1/17/ On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Regular Meeting Mr. Gaffney moved and Mr. Talamini seconded to approve the minutes 1/17/12 of the Regular Monthly Meeting of January 17, On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Buildings & Grounds Safety Drill Report Mr. Talamini moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the safety drill report for the month of January. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Talamini, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Scerbo. Motion Safe Routes to School Mr. Talamini moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the attached resolution of support for the Borough of Oakland's application to participate in the Safe Routes To School Program (SRTS). The Board of Education will work cooperatively with the Borough in achieving the stated goals of the SRTS Program. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Talamini, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Scerbo.

3 3 of 11 Buildings & Grounds (continued) Wyckoff YMCA Mr. Talamini moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the lease agreement between the Oakland Board of Education and the Wyckoff YMCA for the 2011/2012 school year for the operation of Before Care/After Care Program in the Oakland Schools, as per the attached. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Talamini, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Scerbo. Lewis Thurston Mr. Talamini moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the appointment of Mr. Lewis E. Thurston III as a Custodian in the Oakland School District, assigned to Valley Middle School, for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year, effective on or about February 27, 2012, at a prorated annual salary of $32,750 (Step 0 of the Custodian Salary Guide). This appointment is contingent upon New Jersey Criminal Background Review, chemical screening, CPR/AED certification, and successful completion of a 90 day probationary period. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Talamini, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Scerbo. Cafeteria Cafeteria Report Bills List Regular Education Conferences/ Workshops January Nursing Services Report Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Talamini seconded to approve the cafeteria report for the month of January On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Motion Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Talamini seconded to approve the payment of the attached list of bills for February 2012 when in proper legal form and subject to audit, provided funds are available in their respective accounts. On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve staff participation in professional conferences/workshops outside the District, as per the attached. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the Nursing Services Report for January 2012, as per the attached. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo.

4 4 of 11 Regular Education (continued) Field Trips Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the field trips for students in the Oakland School District for the 2011/2012 school year, as per the attached. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Motion Library/Media Center Report Oakland Education Foundation Gift Parent Gift Gregory Hansen Lipper Program VMS Trip Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the monthly Library/Media Center Report for January On a roll call vote: Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to accept the gift of $50,000 from the Oakland Education Foundation for the refurbishment of the new Science Lab (Room #207) at Valley Middle School. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to accept the gift of $ from a parent for eight stools and a teacher chair for the Science Lab. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the enrollment of Mr. Gregory Hansen in the New Jersey State Mentoring Program, effective January 17, 2012 through the end of the 2011/2012 school year. A monthly fee of $55.00 will be paid by Mr. Hansen for mentoring services through payroll deduction. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve participation of Valley Middle School Grade 7 students in the Lipper Program with the Museum of Jewish Heritage in their study of the Holocaust. This includes a pre visit with students by Lipper Fellows on February 10, 2012, a Museum visit on March 2, 2012, and a post museum visit on April 20, 2012 with students and Lipper Fellows. All costs associated with participation are funded by a grant, including bus transportation to and from the Museum. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo.

5 5 of 11 Regular Education (continued) Safety Town Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the 2012 operation of the District's Safety Town 2012 Program, at the Heights School, from Monday, July 9, 2012 through Thursday, July 19, On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Summer Threshold Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the 2012 operation of the District's Summer Threshold 2012 Program at Dogwood Hill School during June/July (Program dates will be established upon completion of the end of year calendar.) On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Summer Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the Enrichment operation of the District's 2012 Summer Enrichment School 2012 Program, at the Valley Middle School for students, at a tuition rate of $100 per course. (Program dates will be established upon completion of the end of year calendar.) On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Kristen Hedden Curriculum Implementation Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the request of Ms. Kristen Hedden, teacher at Dogwood Hill School, for a leave of absence without pay from February 10 17, On a roll call vote: Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the following revised curriculum for implementation during the school year: Instrumental Music Curriculum (Grades 4 8) Video Production Curriculum (Grade 8 VMS) Elementary Library Curriculum and Library Services On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Track Schedule Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the 2011/ 2012 Valley Middle School Interscholastic Track Schedule, as per the attached. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo.

6 Regular Education (continued) Leigh McMichael 6 of 11 Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the request of Ms. Leigh McMichael, teacher at Dogwood Hill School, for a one day leave without pay for February 9, On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Motion Janet Leogrande Tammy Greulich Track Officials Substitutes Special Education Leni Palmieri Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the request of Ms. Janet Leogrande, Playground/Cafeteria Aide at Valley Middle School, for a one day leave without pay for February 10, On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the request of Ms. Tammy Greulich, Playground/Cafeteria Aide at Manito School, for a leave without pay for March 20 23, On a roll call vote: Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the appointment of the following as Valley Middle School Interscholastic Track and Field Officials for the 2011/2012 Season, at the Board approved $42 per game, upon submission of an approved voucher: Ms. Lauren Butterworth Mr. John Messina Mr. Ben Carapezza Mr. Lenny Parra Mr. Jason Clark Mr. Scott Wordsman Mr. Larry Green Mr. Matt Pendolino On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Akovity moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the appointment of the following daily substitute personnel, including teachers, nurses, teacher aides, playground/cafeteria aides, secretaries, vehicle drivers, technology aides and custodians for the 2011/2012 school year, subject to New Jersey Department of Education Criminal History Review (NJSA 18A:6 7.2) and Chemical Screening, if newly employed by the District, as per the attached lists. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Gaffney moved and Ms. Matts seconded to approve an additional 45 minutes per day for Ms. Leni Palmieri, part time Classroom/ Student Aide at Heights School, effective January 25, On a roll call vote: Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Akovity, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo.

7 7 of 11 Special Education (continued) Preschool Mr. Gaffney moved and Ms. Matts seconded to approve the operation Disabled Summer of the District's Preschool Disabled Summer 2012 Program. (Dates 2012 and school location will be determined at a later date.) On a roll call vote: Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Akovity, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Out of District Janet Leogrande Donna Marceca Lauren Castiglia Candy Shanks Mr. Gaffney moved and Ms. Matts seconded to approve the out of district placement of one elementary school at Chapel Hill School, effective February 6, 2012 (tuition and transportation). On a roll call vote: Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Akovity, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Gaffney moved and Ms. Matts seconded to approve the appointment of Ms. Janet Leogrande as a part time Classroom/Student Aide at Heights School, effective February 13, 2012, for approximately 45 minutes per day, at an hourly salary of $ Additional time for training, extra work or transportation will be vouchered at the same hourly salary. On a roll call vote: Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Akovity, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Gaffney moved and Ms. Matts seconded to approve the request of Ms. Donna Marceca, classroom/student aide, for a leave without pay for March 14, 15 & 16, On a roll call vote: Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Akovity, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Gaffney moved and Ms. Matts seconded to approve the appointment of Ms. Lauren Castiglia as Home Program Instructor at an hourly rate of $35, effective February 27, This appointment is contingent upon Criminal Background Clearance, Chemical Screening and CPR/AED certification, and any other necessary employment requirements. On a roll call vote: Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Akovity, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Gaffney moved and Ms. Matts seconded to approve the request of Ms. Candy Shanks, Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant, for a leave without pay for February 27 and 28, On a roll call vote: Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Akovity, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Motion

8 8 of 11 Finance Payroll Board Secretary Certification List of Bills Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the January 2012 certified gross (net & agency) payroll in the amount of $1,499,912.40, as per attached. On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Motion Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the Board Secretary s certification to the Oakland Board of Education that, as of, no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which, in total, exceed the line item appropriation in violation of NJAC 6A:23A 16.10(c)3; and further, Approve the Oakland Board of Education s certification that, after a review of the board secretary s and board treasurer s monthly financial reports and the advice of district officials, there is no reason to doubt that any major account or fund has been over expended in violation of NJAC 6A:23A 16.10(c)4. On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the payment of the attached list of bills with the run date of February 16, 2012, when in proper legal form and subject to audit, provided funds are available in their respective accounts. On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Motion Board Secretary's Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the Board Financial Report Secretary's Financial Report for the month of December. On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Treasurer of School Monies Budget Transfers Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the Treasurer of School Monies Report for the month of December. On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the January school year Budget appropriation transfers, as per the attached list. On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo.

9 9 of 11 Finance (continued) Dr. Amatuzzi Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the appointment of Dr. Joseph Amatuzzi as a consultant in the Oakland School District, effective on or about January 31, 2012 through on or about March 2, 2012, at a per diem salary of $575, upon submission of an approved voucher. On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Additional Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to accept the additional Reimbursement reimbursement of nonpublic transportation costs from 2010/2011 and apply this aid to the 2011/2012 budget pursuant to NJAC 6A: (d) as follows: ,092 Legal On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. SEMI Position on Ballot Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve a waiver request to the Bergen County Executive Superintendent of Schools of the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) requirements for the 2012/2013 school year, due to the fact that the estimated number of eligible pupils, which is 15, is less than 40. On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Motion Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the drawing of the names for position on the ballot on March 7, 2012 at 4:00 PM at the District Office of the School Business Administrator of the Oakland Public Schools. On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Polling Places Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the following locations in which to hold the annual school election of April 17, 2012 from 2 PM to 9 PM: Polling Place No. 1 Valley Middle School Districts 1 & 2 Rm. #309 & #311 Polling Place No. 2 Senior Center Districts 3 & 4 Main Room 20 Lawlor Drive Polling Place No. 3 Heights School Districts 5 & 6 Gymnasium Polling Place No. 4 Manito School Districts 7 & 8 Gymnasium On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo.

10 10 of 11 Finance (continued) Budget Transfer Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve, effective July Fund 11 31, 2011, budget transfers totaling $39,000 from Fund 11 (General Fund Current Expense) to Fund 12 (Capital Outlay Construction Services) to enable the completion of the first phase of the Dogwood Hill School site project as approved during the budget approval process, pursuant to NJAC 6A:23A 8.4, as follows: From Amount To $39, Mr. Robert M. Gilmartin, County Executive Superintendent of Schools, has approved the above transfer. On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Doctrine of Necessity Resolution Voting Change Resolution School Election Policy Public Records Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the attached resolution entitled "Invoking The Doctrine of Necessity," as it pertains to a Change In the Date of the School Elections. On a roll call vote: NAYS: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the attached resolution entitled "Establishing the Election of Members of the Oakland Board of Education as the First Tuesday after the First Monday in November." On a roll call vote: NAYS: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to approve the attached resolution entitled "Facilitating the Opportunity for the Public to Put the Question of Moving the School Election to the First Tuesday after the First Monday in November on the Ballot at the Next General Election." On a roll call vote: AYES: Ms. Matts, Mr. Akovity, Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Mr. Gaffney moved and Ms. Matts seconded to approve for second and final reading Policy #3570 (NJSBA)/#8310 (SEA), entitled Public Records. When approved, this Policy will replace the Board s current Policy of the same number and title. On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Akovity, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Motion

11 11 of 11 Finance (continued) Student Activity Mr. Gaffney moved and Ms. Matts seconded to approve for first Fund reading Policy #3450 (NJSBA)/#6660 (SEA), entitled Student Activity Fund. (This Policy, when approved with a second reading, shall replace the Board's existing Policy of the same title and file codes.) On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Akovity, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Immunization Mr. Gaffney moved and Ms. Matts seconded to approve for first reading Policy # (NJSBA)/#5320 (SEA), entitled Immunization. (This Policy, when approved with a second reading, shall replace the Board's existing Policy of the same title and file codes.) On a roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Gaffney, Mr. Akovity, Ms. Matts, Mr. Talamini, Mr. Scerbo. Open to Audience Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to open the meeting to Participation public participation. On a voice vote: ALL AYES. Close to Audience Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to close the meeting to Participation public participation. On a voice vote: ALL AYES. Executive Session Mr. Gaffney moved and Ms. Matts seconded to enter in Executive Session. On a voice vote: ALL AYES. Executive Session Entered at 8:40 PM Return to Open Session Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Talamini seconded to return to Open Session. On a voice vote: ALL AYES. Open Session Return to at 9:51 PM Adjournment Ms. Matts moved and Mr. Gaffney seconded to adjourn meeting. On a voice vote: ALL AYES. Meeting was adjourned at 9:53 PM Respectfully submitted, Ms. Jennifer Matts Acting Board Secretary