BOARD OF EDUCATION ROSELLE PARK, NEW JERSEY OPEN MINUTES of the August 26, 2014 Board Meeting 7:00 P.M.

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1 BOARD OF EDUCATION ROSELLE PARK, NEW JERSEY OPEN MINUTES of the Board Meeting 7:00 P.M. The meeting, held at the Roselle Park Middle School Library, is an open session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, LocalSource, the Home News Tribune, the borough clerk, school offices and district website. The purpose of this meeting is to take action on matters for the month of August There were present: Alexander Balaban Christopher Miller Scott Bruckenstein Barbara Sokol James Damm Jeofrey Vita Loren Harms Troy Gerten & Scott Nelson were absent from the meeting Also Present: Pedro Garrido, Superintendent of Schools Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Jennifer Osborne, Board Attorney Flag Salute Public Participation 7:00 PM Agenda Items Only ***************************************************************************** Committee/Liaison Reports Mr. Balaban reported that the Union County Educational Services Committee will have its first meeting on September 3, Also, he reads a report about the cultural celebration held at Lamberts Mill Academy. Mr. Balaban reports on the application of pesticides at the school fields. He also suggests that the administration should be trained in CPR. Mr. Harms reports on the Facility Committee and various work that took place in the district this summer. Mr. Damm speaks about the Roselle Park High School Marching Band. Mr. Harms stated they are very dedicated students.

2 Superintendent s Report Superintendent Garrido reports that the schools are in good shape and ready to open on September 4, There were a new and non-tenure teacher workshops held this past week. Mr. Balaban questions the number of students in kindergarten. Mr. Garrido responded around 22 in each class. Mr. Harms speaks of the retirement of Sam Appello and his 20 plus years of service as the director of the Summer Camp. The board would like to honor him with a plaque for his efforts. PERSONNEL Consent Agenda Motion Personnel A motion was made by Mr. Damm seconded by Mr. Harms to approve the following agenda items 1 through Staff Resignations To approve the following staff resignations: (as recommended by the Superintendent) Amy VanBuskirk, Sherman, Part-time Elementary teacher, effective September 1, 2014 Heather Hattenrath, Middle School Computer Teacher, effective date September 1, Staff Appointments To appoint the following staff: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract) Ian Matten, High School, Paraprofessional, effective date September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 at $14.18/hr. + $1.00 toileting, 6.5hrs./day, 5 days/wk. 2

3 3. High School Extra-Curricular Advisors (as per RPEA contract) Step Student Council Ryan Flatley A $1, Melissa Rinaldi-Hahn A $1, Yearbook Proof Readers Nora DeNike B $718 Vivian Petz B $718 Musical Director Eric Witkowski B $4,687 Set Director Christopher Tereshko B $4,431 Vocal Director Eric Witkowski B $4,234 Orchestra Director Alison Cogswell B $4,234 HS Stage Manager Eric Witkowski B $2,948 Technical Director Chelsea Kosty B $4,006 Musical Choreographer Linda Green B $3,988 Senior Class Advisors Derrin Cardia B $2,020 Jessica Hughes A $1,920 Junior Class Advisors Alison Robinson B $2,020 Jonathan Silberlight B $2,020 Sophomore Class Advisors Lori DiSarro B $1,516 Vincent Fucci B $1,516 Freshman Class Advisors Jessica Clausi B $1,516 Faye Lazarides B $1,516 Jazz Band Alison Cogswell B $1,876 Marching Band Director Robert Masucci A $7,318 Assistant Band Director John Arietano B $5,922 Color Guard Instructor Stacey Feschek B $5,564 National Honor Society Advisor(s) Anna Maria Matarredona B $916 Mary Baumann B $916 Peer Leader Coordinator Tiffany Bain B $3,119 Peer Leader Asst. Coord. Andrea Kozodoy B $1,688 AVA/Multimedia/Communications Nil Ulas B $2,625 Cheerleader Head Michelle Howell B $5,854 Cheerleader Asst. Jessica Weingart B $4,892 Yearbook Vincent Fucci B $4,308 Club Advisors: Anime Club Teresa Rosa B $1,516 Art Club Maria Teresa Scutro B $1,516 Book Club Lori Disarro A $ Nil Ulas A $ Chess Club Dennis Dagounis B $1,516 Chorus Club Eric Witkowski B $1,516 Creative Writing Club Nil Ulas A $1,441 Debate Club Jonathan Silberlight $1.00 Ecology Club Dennis Dagounis B $1,516 GSA Club Tiffany Bain B $758 Andrea Kozodoy B $758 Health Careers Club Jan Haddad B $1,516 3

4 High School Extra-Curricular Advisors continued Homework Michael Loupis A $1,441 Interact Club Vincent Fucci B $1,516 Robotics Club Jameson Chin A $ Hilbert Seibert A $ Service League (SASS) Judy Kurz B $1,516 TSA (technology) Club Jameson Chin B $1,516 Angelena Hreczny A $1,441 Tutoring Anna Maria Matarredona A $ Mary Baumann A $ Video Design Jameson Chin $1.00 Justin Polce $1.00 Hilton Seibert $1.00 Chaperones: Mary Baumann B $110 Linda Califano B $110 Dennis Dagounis B $110 James Foy B $110 Chelsea Kosty B $110 Faye Lazarides B $110 Kathleen MacDonald B $110 Anna Maria Matarredona B $110 Derrin Minunni B $110 Alison Robinson B $110 Teresa Rose B $110 Maria Teresa Scutro B $110 Hilton Seibert B $110 Melissa Rinaldi B $110 Eric Witkowski B $110 Lori DiSarro A $ Ryan Flatley A $ Jessica Hughes A $ Maura Kepuladce A $ Michael Loupis A $ Jonathan Silberlight A $ Middle School Extra-Curricular Advisors (as per RPEA contract) Student Council Michelle Howell B $1,696 Jessica Weingart A $1,613 Newspaper Lisa Robinson B $2,130 AVA Patricia Mawer A $2,390 Club Advisors: Yearbook Club Lauren Bergeski A $1,441 Art Club Tina Jones B $1,516 Science Club Shaun Lacey B $1,516 4

5 5. Additional Sections To approve the following teachers to teach an additional class for the school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent)(as per RPEA contract salary) High School Ray Bangs Science 1/40 $ 2, Dennis Dagounis Science 1/40 $ 1, Jameson Chin Technology 1/8 $ 6, Ray Bangs Science 1/8 $12, Maura Kepuladze Special Education 1/8 $ 9, Additional Duty Period To approve additional duty period as needed at $ per period (per RPEA contract) High School John Ranieri Nicole Honrath Shannon Smith Kathleen Mooney 7. Maternity Leave of Absence Request Luisa Villegas (Middle School Spanish Teacher) RESOLVED, that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby approves the pre-birth disability leave of Luisa Villegas commencing on October 27, 2014 and extending through November 5, Luisa Villegas will use accumulated sick leave days during this prebirth temporary disability period to continue to receive salary and health benefits from October 27, 2014 through November 5, The employee s pre-birth disability leave shall run concurrent to her leave under the Family Medical leave Act (FMLA). RESOLVED, that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the child care family leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act and the New Jersey Family Leave Act for Luisa Villegas commencing November 10, 2014 and extending through December 22, The remainder of the employee s leave under the Family Medical Leave Act shall run concurrent to the employee s leave under the New Jersey Family Leave Act. The employee shall not receive salary during this period of time, but will continue to receive health benefits. The employee shall return to the District on December 23, On roll call, motion carries 5

6 EDUCATION A motion was made by Vice President Sokol seconded by Mr. Harms to approve the following agenda items 8 through Education Program (s) To approve the following education program(s) for the school year: Tuition (incoming) #40 Occupational Center of Union County $130/day (3 days per week) $14,170 Tuition (terminated) #41 Cranford 9. Articulation Agreement To approve the articulation agreement between Roselle Park High School and Kean University for the school year 10. K - 8 Curriculum Approval To approve the English/Language Arts Curriculum K-8, and the Mathematics Curriculum 6-8 in accordance with the respective Common Core State Standards. Approval of Technology Curriculum K-5, World Language Curriculum (French III), Golf Unit addendum to the K-8 Physical Education Curriculum in accordance with the Common Core State Standards and/or NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards. This includes corresponding textbooks, supporting materials, and the five year curriculum cycle ( ). 11. The Academy To approve The Academy (alternative High School) to operate for the school year. The Academy will be housed at the Anthony Signorello Youth Center. 12. Early Childhood Center (ECC) To approve the Early Childhood Center (Pre-School Program) to operate for the school year. The ECC will be housed at the John Adase Sr. building. 6

7 13. Alternate Toilet Room Facilities To approve the alternate method of compliance in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26 6.3(h) 4ii and iii for Aldene Autism class. Motion carries BUSINESS A motion was made by Mr. Balaban seconded by Mr. Damm to approve the following agenda items 14 through Use of Buildings and Grounds To approve the following use of buildings and grounds (appropriate fees to be charged where applicable): Roselle Park High School Marching Band Competition Roselle Park High School & Herm Shaw Field Saturday, October 11, :00 AM 11:00 PM Friends of Roselle Park Cabaret Rehearsal Roselle Park High School Auditorium Saturday, November 15, 2014, Thursday or Wednesday, November 18, , Friday, November 21, 2014, Saturday, November 22, :00 AM 6:00 PM, 6:00PM 10:00PM, 5:00PM 10:00PM 15. Professional Development To approve contract with Staff Development Workshops, Inc. to provide workshops for staff on: September 2, 3, 4, 2014 and October 13, 2014 at $1500 per day 16. Approval of Bills To approve the following bills for the month of July 2014: General Current Expense $891, Special Revenue Funds $7, Enterprise Funds $117, Summer Camp $18, Total $1,035,

8 17. Approval of To approve the following minutes: Closed Session July 29, 2014 July 29, Continuing Disclosure Audit WHEREAS, the above-defined Issuer has previously issued one or more series of bonds, including bond issues in the past five (5) years pursuant to one or more preliminary and final official statements (collectively, the "Bonds"); and WHEREAS, in connection with the issuance of such Bonds, the Issuer covenanted with Bondholders to provide certain secondary market disclosure information on an annual basis to the Nationally Recognized Municipal Securities Information Repositories (pre-2009) and to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's Electronic Municipal Market Access Data Port (2009 to present) ("EMMA"), which secondary market disclosure information may consist of one or more of the following: audited financial statements, budgets, other financial and operating data and ratings changes; and WHEREAS, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") has recently focused attention on what it alleges is widespread failure of local government issuers across the nation to meet their continuing disclosure obligations and misrepresentation through material misstatements in an official statement (innocently, inadvertently or otherwise) of past compliance with continuing disclosure obligations; and WHEREAS, in an effort to remedy these perceived issues, the SEC has implemented the Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperation Initiative (the "SEC Initiative"), a limited-time program ending at 5:00 p.m. on December 1, 2014, that encourages issuers of municipal bonds, including the Issuer, to self-report possible material misstatements or omissions, made in the past five (5) years in an official statement regarding compliance with prior continuing disclosure obligations; and WHEREAS, should the SEC determine that an issuer has made material misstatements in an official statement regarding compliance with prior continuing disclosure obligations, issuers participating in the SEC Initiative agree to accept certain non-monetary penalties, in lieu of unknown, and, by all accounts, hefty monetary and non-monetary penalties the SEC has threatened on issuers that do not participate in the SEC Initiative; and WHEREAS, by participating in the SEC Initiative, issuers agree to accept the following penalties, if imposed by the SEC (i) compliance with a cease and desist order in which the issuer neither admits nor denies the findings of the SEC, (ii) implementation of policies, procedures and training regarding continuing disclosure obligations, (iii) compliance with all existing continuing disclosure undertakings, (iv) cooperation with any further SEC investigation, (v) disclosure of settlement terms in any final official statement issued within five years of the date of institution of the proceedings, and (vi) production to the SEC of a compliance certificate regarding the applicable undertakings on the one year anniversary of the proceedings; and 8

9 Continuing Disclosure Audit continued WHEREAS, on July 24, 2014, the Division of Local Government Services issued Local Finance Notice (i) alerting local governments to the SEC Initiative, (ii) strongly recommending that local governments examine their continuing disclosure contractual obligations and past official statements in order to determine if it is advisable for an issuer to participate in the SEC Initiative, and (iii) cautioning, among other things, that local governments that fail to complete a disclosure assessment in connection with the SEC Initiative will likely have difficulty accessing capital markets; and WHEREAS, the Issuer desires to conduct a disclosure audit that will (i) summarize the results of the Issuer's prior compliance with its secondary market disclosure obligations, and (ii) compare those results to the statements made by the Issuer in its official statements regarding past compliance (the "Disclosure Audit"); and WHEREAS, the Issuer further desires to retain the services of a disclosure specialist to conduct the Disclosure Audit; and WHEREAS, based on the results of the Disclosure Audit, and weighing heavily the known nonmonetary penalties that may come through the Issuer's participation in the SEC Initiative versus the unknown, and, by all accounts, hefty monetary and non-monetary penalties the SEC has threatened on issuers that do not self-report, the Issuer further desires to delegate to the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, in consultation with the Issuer's general counsel, bond counsel, auditor and other finance professionals, the power to prepare and submit all documentation required to enter the Issuer's Bond issues into the SEC Initiative, as necessary; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE ISSUER, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Issuer hereby authorizes completion of the Disclosure Audit. Section 2. The Issuer hereby authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to engage the services of a disclosure specialist to complete the Disclosure Audit; provided that the award of any contract in connection therewith meets the requirements of the Public Schools Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.). Section 3. In the event the Disclosure Audit reveals that the Issuer may have made a material misstatement regarding the Issuer's compliance with prior continuing disclosure undertakings, the Issuer hereby authorizes and directs the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to prepare and submit all documentation necessary to enter the Issuer's applicable Bond issues into the SEC Initiative. Section 4. Any action taken by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary or any other officer of the Issuer, with respect to the Disclosure Audit, the engagement of a disclosure specialist and participation in the SEC Initiative, is hereby ratified and confirmed. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 9

10 19. Monthly Certification A. Board Secretary's Monthly Certification, Budgetary Line Item Status Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.l3(d), I certify that as of July 31, 2014 no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education pursuant to N.J.S.A. l8a:22-8 and l8:22-8.l Board Secretary Date B. Board of Education's Monthly Certification, Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.l3(e), we certify that as of July 31, 2014 after review of the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.l3(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. This certification is solely based on the information provided by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and is assumed by the board to be correct. 20. Transfers To approve the following transfers for the month of July 2014: TUIT TO OTHER LEA OUT $40, $7, $47, TUIT TO PRIV SCH HANDI $470, $9, $479, OTHER OBJECTS $0.00 $85.00 $85.00 TPAF CONTRIBUTIONS $0.00 $1, $1, OTHER EMPLOYEE BENF $230, $1, $232, TEXTBOOKS $0.00 $ $ TUIT TO COUNTY SPEC SER $460, $17, $442, GENERAL SUPPLIES $124, $85.00 $123, OTHER RETIRE CONTRIB $368, $1, $367, GENERAL SUPPLIES $75, $1, $73, GENERAL SUPPLIES $157, $ $156, $1,926, $0.00 $1,926, District Contracts To approve a contract with Technology Literacy Consultants to provide a workshop for Middle and High School teachers on, $125. Motion carries (Mr. Harms abstains from item # 17) 10

11 Continuing Business October November 5 November 19 December 3 January 7 January 27 February 4 February 18 March 4 March 18 April 29 May 6 May 20 June 10 June 24 Total 1 student 1 student 2 students 2 students 1 students 7 students *************** New Business Mr. Vita spoke of hoping to partnership with corporations to put together backpacks for needy students. Board Secretary Guercio believed the counselors will help coordinate. President Miller spoke of the posting of class lists on the elementary buildings and in Genesis in the future. Public Participation Jacob Magiera, 612 Sheridan Ave., commented that a great job was done on the wood floors. Saul, resident, questioned if there was an alternate plan for back to school night if the HS auditorium is closed. Also, questioned item # 12. Adjournment A motion was made by Mr. Harms seconded by Mr. Vita to adjourn the meeting at 8:13pm. Motion carries Next scheduled board meeting: September 2, 2014 High School Library/Media Center at 7:00pm Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary 11