HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION HALEDON, NJ

Transcription

1 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION HALEDON, NJ MINUTES REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING APRIL 28, :00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mr. Batelli. FLAG SALUTE ROUTE OF EGRESS In the event of an emergency, all people may exit right or left from this room and proceed to an exit door. All doors will open from the inside. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Haledon Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published in the North Jersey Herald News, the Board s Official Newspaper on January 11, Notices of this meeting, indicating date, time and place, were posted publicly on the door of the main entrance to the school and filed with the clerk in the municipality of Haledon. ROLL CALL Present: Also Present: Absent: Ms. Diaz, Ms. Fusco, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Latona, Ms. Rolón, Mr. Batelli Dr. Wanko, Interim Superintendent, Mr. Serapiglia, Business Administrator/Board Secretary; Mr. Parkes, Principal; Ms. Barnhill, Vice Principal Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Smith CORRESPONDENCE MOTION by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Ms. Fusco that the Board of Education accepts the following correspondence: Jennifer Fredericks, Grade 7 Science Teacher - Letter of Resignation Melissa Prata, BSI Teacher Letter of Resignation State of New Jersey Correspondence dated April 21, 2015 and NJ QSAC Statement of Assurance

2 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting April 28, 2015 Page 2 of 11 MOTION carried unanimously upon roll call vote, 6-0. PRESENTATION Robert Parkes, Principal, gave a STEM presentation and took questions from the Board. John Serapiglia, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, presented the Final Budget and took questions from the Board. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES MOTION by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Ms. Fusco that the Board of Education approves the following minutes: Regular Meeting April 14, 2015 Executive Meeting April 14, 2015 MOTION carried upon roll call vote, (Ms. Fusco, Mr. Latona and Ms. Rolón abstained). HEARING OF CITIZENS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Public is invited to address the Board with any questions, comments or concerns with respect to items listed on the agenda of this meeting. MOTION by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Latona to open the floor to the public, 8:00 p.m. None. MOTION by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Ms. Rolón to close the floor to the public, 8:00 p.m. MOTION passed unanimously by voice vote, 6-0. REPORTS President s Report Mr. Batelli reported Mr. Hicks, Ms. Fusco and Ms. Diaz attended the County meeting last night and can discuss it later. Superintendent s Report Dr. Wanko reported last Tuesday, I met with the Manchester Regional High School National Honor Society advisors and Mr. Parkes. Advisors, Ms. Hantson and Ms. Hirschfeld, met with the students on Wednesday and we are now setting up a schedule to tutor students in the After-care Program at the Haledon Public School. NHS students are very excited about this opportunity. The Principals Administrative Cabinet met twice last week. The major topics discussed were next year s goals, staffing, master schedule, and special education. Enrollment for the school is currently at 1,029. There have been 6 suspensions for the month of April 2015.The Professional Learning Community (PLC) teams are continuing their weekly meetings. The PLC s are looking at implementing consistent routines across grade levels. Last Thursday author, Daryl Cobb came to HPS to present a musical show through a donation by the Haledon PTA. Mr. Cobb sang and put on an enjoyable show for all our age groups. He has published 17 children books to date and tours schools throughout the country to perform for children. The softball and baseball teams

3 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting April 28, 2015 Page 3 of 11 are beginning their season. The athletes are working very hard at practice each day. The teams have started their full game schedules. As of April 17 th, parents began accessing their child s lunch account through the parent portal. The access now allows parents to pay for the lunches with a credit card. The parents received another parent portal set of instructions if they would like to pay for lunches this way. The Aftercare program is also being looked at as a possibility for credit card payments to expedite their process. Business Administrator/Board Secretary Report Mr. Serapiglia reported on resolutions: o Regular monthly reports, o Resolution for dental (to hire Brown & Brown to represent us for dental benefits), o Revised budget for preschool (taking into account extra money received), o Approving rollover of $500 for flexible spending, o Approving evacuation drill done for school bus. Other items reported on: o Barbecue schedule for May 26 th, o Safe routes to school meeting held with principal, o Structural analysis done for solar--architect reviewing now, o Policy for aftercare in effect and hiring two teachers, o Unit vent work began, o Ready to go with summer work. Personnel Report Mrs. Fischer, Chairperson; Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Smith Mr. Hicks reported a short meeting was held to review nontenured staff. Finance Report Mr. Hicks, Chairperson; Ms. Fusco, Mr. Latona A meeting was held to sign bills and will need executive sessional to discuss. Curriculum Report Mrs. Smith, Chairperson; Mrs. Fischer, Ms. Diaz Congratulations to the Administrative staff for QSAC scores. Policy Report Ms. Rolón, Chairperson; Mr. Hicks, Mr. Latona A meeting was held to review policies and regulations. State and County Report Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Latona Ms. Fusco attended meeting last night and awards were given to board members (some local); Ms. Diaz attended the Pascrell budget meeting where they spoke about PARCC tests. Mr. Hicks stated there was a newly appointed executive team for Passaic and a speech from President was to look and come together. How can we be on forefront to protect teachers? Congratulations offered to John VanderMolen for 40 years of service as board member. Board Attorney s Report Mr. Fogarty None. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL BUDGET MOTION by Ms. Fusco, seconded by Ms. Rolón that the Board of Education approves the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED to approve the School District Budget for submission to the Passaic County Superintendent of Schools:

4 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting April 28, 2015 Page 4 of 11 Budget Local Tax Levy Total General Fund $14,158,695 $6,070,948 Total Special Revenue Fund $1,324,621 $0 Total Debt Service Fund $0 $0 Total $15,483,316 $6,070,948 Be it further resolved that the Board of Education approves the following capital projects for the school year: Unit Vent Replacement (addition to Final Eligible Costs) $157,260 STEM Lab Install $350,000 Playground Install $198,745 Total $706,005 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Included in budget line 620, Budgeted Withdrawal from Capital Reserve Excess Costs & Other Capital Projects is $157,260 for excess costs for the Haledon School District s Unit Ventilation Replacement Project. The total cost of this school facility project is $957,260 for which $800,000 was determined as the final eligible costs and within the facilities efficiency standards and the $157,260 was determined as excess costs and represent expenditures for construction elements or projects that exceed the facilities efficiency standards determined by the Commissioner as necessary to achieve the core curriculum content standards, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following Equipment purchase for the school year: Laptop Carts (COWS) $137,583 Promethean Board Replacements $22,998 New Switches $30,298 Total $190,879 MOTION carried unanimously upon roll call vote, 6-0. MOTION by Mr. Latona, seconded by Ms. Fusco that the Board of Education approves the following items: Travel Reimbursement WHEREAS, travel and expense reimbursement (expenditures and encumbrances) has reached a total amount $11, as of March 6, 2015; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, WHEREAS, the Haledon Board of Education recognizes school staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. requires Board members to receive approval of these expenses by a majority of the full voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive

5 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting April 28, 2015 Page 5 of 11 prior approval of these expenses by the Superintendent of Schools and a majority of the full voting membership of the Board; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Haledon Board of Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the school year not to exceed $50,000 and that the Business Administrator / Board Secretary shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded, Appropriation of Fund Balance BE IT RESOLVED that the Haledon Board of Education appropriates $257,176 of its Fund Balance to support the School District Budget. Maintenance Reserve Account Withdrawal BE IT RESOLVED that the Haledon Board of Education requests the approval a Maintenance Reserve Account Withdrawal of $65,000 to support required maintenance for the School District Budget. Capital Reserve Account Withdrawal withdrawal in the amount of $157,260. The district intends to utilize these funds for the additional expenses above the Final Eligible Costs for the Unit Vent Installation at the Haledon Public School. withdrawal in the amount of $350,000. The district intends to utilize these funds for the renovation of a current room into a STEM Room at the Haledon Public School. withdrawal in the amount of $198,745. The district intends to utilize these funds for the installation of a Playground at the Haledon Public School. withdrawal in the amount of $137,583. The district intends to utilize these funds for the purchase of Computer on Wheels for the Haledon Public School. withdrawal in the amount of $22,998. The district intends to utilize these funds for the purchase of Promethean Board Replacements for the Haledon Public School. withdrawal in the amount of $30,298. The district intends to utilize these funds for the purchase of Computer Network Switches for the Haledon Public School. Professional Services C. WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A:5.2 (a) mandates boards to establish annually prior to budget preparation, for public relations and each type of professional service a maximum level of spending for the ensuing school year; and

6 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting April 28, 2015 Page 6 of 11 WHEREAS, the budget includes the following appropriations Legal $30,000 Accounting $18,615 Architect $15,000 Election $0 Other Admin Svcs $14,000 Repair Svcs / Grounds / Security $878,028 Extraordinary Svcs $426,616 Nonpublic Svcs $0 Prof Dev. $35,130 Transportation $223,941; and WHEREAS, the Administration needs to notify the board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums. Upon which the board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal board action; and WHEREAS, the Board and Administration wishes to minimize the amount of paperwork involved in this area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Haledon Board of Education establishes maximums for professional development in the areas listed above at a level of 120% of the amounts listed for the school year. MOTION carried unanimously upon roll call vote, 6-0. Personnel and Management Committee - Mrs. Fischer, Chairperson; Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Smith MOTION by Mr. Hicks seconded by Ms. Fusco that the Board of Education approves items That the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Jennifer Fredericks, Grade 7 Science Teacher, effective at the end of the school year. 2. That the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Melissa Prata, BSI Teacher, effective at the end of the school year. 3. That the Board approves the appointment of Christina Martelo and Bettina Macioci, certified teachers, For the After-Care Program effective immediately through June 30, 2015, at a rate of $40.00 per hour, not to exceed five (5) hours per week. 4. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, reappoints non-tenured certificated staff for the school year effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 as follows (salaries to be adjusted for the school year): Name Degree / Step Salary Megan Babcock BA/2 $51,720 Gary Baker BA/5 $53,220 Michelle Brugger MA/2 $54,920

7 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting April 28, 2015 Page 7 of 11 Bronwen Calderon BA/5 $53,220 Lauren Chamides BA/1 $51,220 Cara Clinton BA/1 $51,220 *Lauren Cosgrove BA/2 $51,720 *Matthew Cusack BA/2 $51,720 Lisa Dispenza MA+15/10 $66,810 Krista Ellerman BA/2 $51,720 Ann Esser MA/1 $54,420 Scott Fliesser MA/1 $54,420 Kimberley Franco BA/1 $51,220 *Vanessa Granados MA/8 $60,770 Jacalyn Heemskerk MA/5 $56,420 *Christina Martelo MA/7 $58,770 Annette Molina MA/4 $55,920 Steven O Sullivan BA+15/4 $54,320 Danielle Petruzziello MA/2 $54,920 Jessica Pounds BA/1 $51,220 *Patricia Richard BA/2 $51,720 Deanna Ritzo BA/1 $51,220 *Maria Rivera BA/2 $51,720 Jennifer Roman BA/2 $51,720 Besart Sabani BA/1 $51,220 Dean Smith MA+30/13 $76,660 Larissa Thomas BA+15/2 $53,320 Christine Villaruz MA/2 $54,920 Kristen Wilhelm BA/2 $51,720 *Will be Tenured 9/2/ That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, reappoints the following non-tenured certificated staff for the school year as follows: Camille De Franco Director of Special Services $110, (to be adjusted for ) Robert Parkes Principal $125, (to be adjusted for ) James Queli Vice Principal $102, (to be adjusted for ) Jeffrey Territo Supervisor of Instruction/Director of After-Care Services $85, (to be adjusted for ) 6. That the Board of Education approves the following list of new substitutes through Bayada for the school year: Kathleen Ranft Christine Ochieng Norma Mendoza Glenny Rosario Marissa Funk Margaret Mulder Zeldy Muschel 7. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution:

8 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting April 28, 2015 Page 8 of 11 RESOLVED that Larissa Thomas ( Thomas ) be granted a child-rearing leave of absence under the Family Medical leave Act and the New Jersey Family Leave Act, from September 1, 2015 through November 20, This statutory leave shall be without pay but with a continuation of medical benefits. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Thomas anticipated return to work date shall be November 23, That the Board of Education approves the following resolution: RESOLVED that Lauren Cosgrove ( Cosgrove ) be granted a child-rearing leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, from September 1, 2015 through November 20, This statutory leave shall be without pay but with a continuation of medical benefits. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Cosgrove s anticipated return to work date shall be November 23, MOTION carried upon roll call vote, 6-0 on items 1-4 and 6-8; Roll call vote was on Item 5 (Mr. Batelli abstained). Curriculum & Technology Committee - Mrs. Smith, Chairperson; Mrs. Fischer, Ms. Diaz MOTION by Mr. Hicks seconded by Ms. Rolón that the Board of Education approves Items That the Board of Education accepts the NJ QSAC District Performance Review Interim Results as shown under Exhibit A. 2. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution: WHEREAS, the following employees are attending staff training, seminars and/or workshops; and WHEREAS, the attendance at stated functions were previously approved by the Chief School Administrator as work related and within the scope of the work responsibilities of the attendee; and WHEREAS, the attendance at the functions were approved as promoting delivery of instruction or furthering efficient operation of the school district and fiscally prudent, NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the requests for attendance at professional workshops/conferences as listed: NAME WORKSHOP Funded by COST DATE Dean Smith Childhood Obesity & Bullying, New Brunswick, NJ $ /1/15 Catherine Eng Simon & Schuster s Author Presentation and Editor $ /6/15 Book Presentation, New York City Josephine Shearer NJ Immunizations Requirements, S. Brunswick, NJ $ /19/15

9 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting April 28, 2015 Page 9 of 11 MOTION carried unanimously upon roll call vote, 6-0. Policy Committee - Ms. Rolón, Chairperson; Mr. Hicks, Mr. Latona MOTION by Ms. Rolón, seconded by Mr. Hicks that the Board of Education approves item That the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following new and revised bylaws, policies and regulations as shown under Exhibit B: P 0134 Board Self Evaluation P 0152 Board Officers P 2622 Student Assessment P 3212 Attendance P 4212 Attendance (formerly P4211) P&R 3218 Substance Abuse P&R 4218 Substance Abuse P&R 5200 Attendance P 8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility R8630 Emergency School Bus Procedure MOTION carried unanimously upon roll call vote, 6-0. Finance & Physical Plant Committee - Mr. Hicks, Chairperson; Ms. Fusco, Mr. Latona MOTION by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Ms. Rolón that the Board of Education approves Items 1-10: 1. That the Board of Education moves the bills for April 28, 2015 be approved as presented: General Fund $184, Special Revenue Fund $49, Construction Project Fund $0 Debt Service Fund $0 Enterprise Fund $43.00 Payroll Fund 4/13/15 $519, Total for Approval $753, That the Board of Education approves the following certification: I, John A. Serapiglia, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, for the Haledon Public School Business District hereby certify as follows: pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: (c) (3), that as of February 28, 2015 no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation and is not in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A: (a).

10 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting April 28, 2015 Page 10 of That the Board of Education approves the following resolution: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: (c) (4), we certify that, as of February 28, 2015 the board secretary s and treasurer s monthly financial reports did not reflect an over expenditure in any of the major accounts or funds in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A: (b), and based on the appropriation balances reflected on the reports, and the advice of district officials, we have no reason to doubt that the district has sufficient funds available to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year and accepts the February 28, 2015 Board Secretary s report. 4. That the Board of Education accepts the financial report of the Treasurer of School Monies for February 28, That the Board of Education approves the line item transfers as shown under Exhibit C. 6. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, accepts the Maschio s Food Service Report for the month of March 2015 which shows a monthly income of $17, and a yearly income of $106, as shown under Exhibit D. 7. That the Board of Education approves the Trust Agreement from Brown and Brown as shown under Exhibit E. 8. That the Board of Education approves the revised budget allocation for its Preschool Program for the school year as shown under Exhibit F. 9. That the Board of Education approves the FSA Rollover Amendment to the Cafeteria Plan Document and Summary Plan Description as shown under Exhibit G. 10. Be it resolved that the following school bus emergency evacuation drills were conducted as follows: Haledon Elementary School Date: Time: 8:45 am Location: Parking lot at Haledon Elementary School Route numbers: PP1, PP2 Name of person overseeing drill: James Queli MOTION carried upon roll call vote, 6-0 on items 1-7 and items 9-10 except item 1 check # roll call vote was (Ms. Diaz abstained). Roll call vote was on Item 8 (Mr. Batelli abstained). NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS None. HEARING OF CITIZENS

11 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting April 28, 2015 Page 11 of 11 During this portion of the meeting, the residents are invited to address the Board with any questions, comments or concerns that may be in respect to the operation of their school. MOTION by Ms. Rolón, seconded by Mr. Hicks to open the floor to the public, 8:25 p.m. None. MOTION by Ms. Fusco, seconded by Mr. Hicks to close the floor to the public, 8:25 p.m. MOTION passed unanimously by voice vote, 6-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Ms. Fusco to go into Executive Session, 8:25 p.m. No action will be taken. MOTION carried upon roll call vote, 6-0. The Board reconvened into regular meeting at 9:02 p.m. ADJOURN MOTION by Mr. Hicks, seconded by Ms. Fusco, to adjourn 9:02 p.m. MOTION carried upon voice vote, 5-0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: John Serapiglia Business Administrator/Board Secretary