Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1. Minutes

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1 Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1 Minutes Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

2 Order of Business The Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School in the County of Passaic New Jersey Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education The minutes for the regular meeting of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1 in the County of Passaic on held in the Adra Suchorsky Library at the Passaic Valley High School located at East Main Street, Little Falls, New Jersey I. CALL TO ORDER BY MR. DAMIANO, BOARD PRESIDENT AT 7:00 P.M. Roll Call: Ms.Brigati Yes Dr. Cathcart - Yes Mr. D Ambrosio Yes Mr. Damiano Yes Mr. D Angelo Yes Mr. Greco -Yes Ms.Luker - Yes Dr. Varcadipane - Yes Mr. Yodice - Yes Also Present: Dr. JoAnn Cardillo, Superintendent of Schools Colin Monahan, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Raymond Reddin, Esq., Board Attorney Alia Hubey, Student Representative Emilia Pedicini, Student Representative Saqlain Sattar, Student Representative Karen Villagomez, Student Representative II. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING OF THE ANNOUNCEMNET: PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1 issued notice of this meeting on January 10, 2017, by having the date, time and location of the meeting posted on the bulletin board of Passaic Valley High School, and sent to The North Jersey Herald and News and The Record. Notice was also filed with the Township Clerk of Little Falls, the Borough Clerk of Totowa, and the Business Administrator of Woodland Park and sent to those persons requesting that such notice be mailed to them. Page 2

3 IV. PRESIDENT S REPORT None V. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Damiano stated numerous s were received regarding PVTV and IBPF which will be discussed during the meeting. Mr. Damiano further stated a card was received from the Passaic Valley Ice Hockey Parent s Association showing gratitude for the program; enclosed was a check for $6, VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mr. D Ambrosio made a motion to approve the April 25, 2017, meeting minutes of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, and seconded by Mr. Yodice. Roll Call: Ms.Brigati Yes Dr. Cathcart - Yes Mr. D Ambrosio Yes Mr. Damiano Yes Mr. D Angelo Abstain Mr. Greco -Yes Ms.Luker - Yes Dr. Varcadipane - Abstain Mr. Yodice - Yes VII. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Cardillo stated the 10 th Grade Chemistry Honor Students participated in Chemagination. They placed 1 st against Bergen Academies and Riverdale High School and they are moving on to Regionals. Dr. Cardillo stated Passaic Valley Art Teacher, Corine Czepiel, was honored and an article about her was featured in NJ Teacher Magazine April 2017 in reference to her Autism program and her work. Dr. Cardillo stated: The third thing I would like to address is having a conversation with you prior to opening the agenda up to the public this evening. I want to assure everyone here tonight and at home that PVTV is not going away. It is part of a curriculum plan to offer students a very rigorous program aligned with today s digital platform. The community will continue to see PVTV as a community bulletin board and planned programming will be offered. Girls Show is and will continue to be a priority for Passaic Valley Regional High School. This year we streamed through YouTube to over 500 devices, mostly phones but locally and other places in the United Page 3

4 States. Many of you had experienced and shared with the Board and myself your frustration with the quality of live programming on channel 77. I am prepared to discuss and recommend to the Board that we do an independent needs assessment of our current technology and our needs to determine what next steps will be needed to rectify this issue, to finally figure out what it is that we need to do to move this forward. Students will continue to be the focus of this and every program at Passaic Valley. I assure you that every student who has course selected for broadcasting will be involved in the digital technology classes and they will be transitioned into these journalism classes. Also, the two clubs will continue to be fully funded and they will run as they have in the past. We must continue to adjust our programming at Passaic Valley to prepare our students with the rigor and the skills that are necessary for them to compete with their peers for these post-secondary seats in colleges and universities in a global society where they re competing with kids all around the world. They have to have the edge. Our providing them with rigor in high school is what s going to make it better for our students. Post-secondary education is becoming more and more selective. And in a workforce that is currently evolving with increasing speed and immediacy, we must follow suit in doing this. Our plans are to move forward with a local university, to partner, so that some of the courses that are governed at the university level may be offered in communications in this concept on our campus or in an online format or even having our students go up to the campus for these courses. We are purchasing a bus so that more of this interaction of students on campuses and interaction with our lower schools can continue to happen. So, I hope you understand where I m coming from. I hope you know that I would never do anything to not increase the rigor and make Passaic Valley be what the next generation of needers is going to fall on in terms of their secondary education. Thank you very much. VIII. IX. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION A student representative stated the Teen Center Summer Program will start in June and run for 6 weeks. A student representative stated the Art Show is May 25 th at 1:00 P.M. CALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD Mr. D Ambroiso made a motion to open the floor to the public for discussion; seconded by Ms. Brigati. Roll Call: Ms.Brigati Yes Dr. Cathcart - Yes Mr. D Ambrosio Yes Mr. Damiano Yes Mr. D Angelo Yes Mr. Greco -Yes Ms.Luker - Yes Dr. Varcadipane - Yes Mr. Yodice - Yes Page 4

5 Public Comments: Ryan Peransi Totowa, spoke about PVTV and school events coverage by PVTV. Alex Volgyesi Junior at PV, spoke about Ms. Macchia and hoped the Board would reconsider their position. Kevin Villagomez Little Falls, spoke about the IBEF program and Mr. Ketcho. Victoria Ayoub Totowa, spoke about theater; PVTV; and Ms. Macchia. Alexa Arrabito Totowa, spoke about Drama Department; PVTV; Ms. Macchia; and Mrs. Roberts. Trinity O Connor Little Falls, spoke about PVTV; academics and athletics; Ms. Macchia. Kristine Feng Senior at PV, spoke about the media program; Ms. Macchia; Mrs. Roberts. Michael Rufino Little Falls, spoke about the media program and Ms. Macchia. Joseph Bavazzano Totowa, spoke about PVTV; Ms. Macchia and the program. Vincent Capizzi Totowa, spoke about theater; PVTV; Ms. Macchia; Ms. Atamian; and Mrs. Roberts. Eric Skyta Little Falls, spoke about Mr. Ketcho and the IBEF program. Ali H. Aljarrah Little Falls, spoke about Mr. Ketcho; Ms. Macchia; and their programs. Jamie Mulrooney Totowa, spoke about PVTV and Ms. Macchia. Ashley Thomas Little Falls, spoke about PVTV and IBEF programs; Ms. Macchia; and Mrs. Roberts. Jeannie Gerdy Little Falls, asked the Board to listen to the students and find out what their needs are before changes are made. Christian Sanchez Totowa, read an open letter he posted on Facebook and sent to the Board of Education regarding PVEI, IBEF and PVTV programs and Mr. Ketcho. Austin Elliott Little Falls, spoke about Mr. Ketcho and Ms. Macchia. Stanley Wiercinski Totowa, spoke about the theater program; PVTV; Ms. Macchia; and Mrs. Roberts. Kara Constantine Totowa, spoke about PVTV and Ms. Macchia. Anthony Giuriceo Totowa, spoke about PVTV and Ms. Macchia. Adam Morabito Totowa, spoke about PVTV; partnering with a university; Ms. Macchia; and Mrs. Roberts. Sara Hackett West Paterson, stated she was there on behalf of herself and the students of PVTV to request continued employment of Ms. Carolyn Macchia; spoke about PVTV and Ms. Macchia. George Macchia Chatham, stated he is Carolyn Macchia s brother; spoke about PVTV media program and Ms. Macchia. Endri Merxhushi Hoboken, stated he is the owner of EM Leather Jackets & Varsity Club Corporation; and the past work he has done with Mr. Ketcho. Alex Guthrie Totowa, spoke about Ms. Macchia; Mrs. Roberts; and PVTV programming. Giuliana Carr Totowa, gave a message from Dana Woods, former student of Ms. Macchia which referenced the media program and Ms. Macchia; spoke for herself about Ms. Macchia. Emilia Pedicini - President of Student Board of Education, spoke about Ms. Macchia; Mr. Ketcho; and Mr. Ortwine. Mr. Greco made a motion to close the floor to the public, seconded by Mr. D Ambrosio. Page 5

6 Roll Call: Ms.Brigati Yes Dr. Cathcart - Yes Mr. D Ambrosio Yes Mr. Damiano Yes Mr. D Angelo Yes Mr. Greco -Yes Ms.Luker - Yes Dr. Varcadipane - Yes Mr. Yodice - Yes X. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Reddin stated there are 2 personnel items and 1 student issue for discussion in Executive Session which will take approximately minutes. Mr. D Ambrosio motioned to go into Executive Session; seconded by Mr. Yodice. Roll Call: Ms.Brigati Yes Dr. Cathcart - Yes Mr. D Ambrosio Yes Mr. Damiano Yes Mr. D Angelo Yes Mr. Greco -Yes Ms.Luker - Yes Dr. Varcadipane - Yes Mr. Yodice - Yes XI. RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION Roll Call: Ms.Brigati Yes Dr. Cathcart - Yes Mr. D Ambrosio Yes Mr. Damiano Yes Mr. D Angelo Yes Mr. Greco -Yes Ms.Luker - Yes Dr. Varcadipane - Yes Mr. Yodice Yes Mr. Damiano stated there were 3 items discussed in Executive Session; one was negotiations update from the attorney; and a student disciplinary matter. Mr. Reddin stated the personnel matter discussed did not involve the personnel people that were the topic of conversation during the public session. Mr. Reddin acknowledges there were Rice Notices that were executed by Ms. Macchia and Mrs. Roberts, which authorizes any discussion about them to be held in public. Mr. Damiano asked for a motion to move into the organization part of the meeting. Page 6

7 XII. ORGANIZATION 1. Re-adoption of the School Security Plan BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, does hereby re-adopt the School Security Plan with the Superintendent s copy acting as the official Board copy. 2. Permitted Pupil Records (NJAC 6A:32-7) BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize the collection and maintenance of permitted pupil records, which are collected in order to promote the educational welfare of the pupil. 3. Authorize Purchases of Textbook & Supplies BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1 in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5 allows boards of education to purchase textbooks, copyrighted materials, and other library and educational goods and services which exceeds the bid threshold by resolution at a public meeting without public advertising for bids, and 18A:18A-10 allows the purchase of any materials, supplies, goods, etc. from state contracted vendors; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1, approve for the purchase of curricular materials, textbooks, library media resources, subscriptions and other instructional supplies. 4. Implement Budget and Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1, authorize the Superintendent and the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to implement the budget pursuant to local and state Policies and regulations; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1 authorize the use and level of accounts from the Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for New Jersey Public Schools to be used for the School Year. Page 7

8 Organization 5. Adoption of Textbook & Curricula BE IT RESOLVED, in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A:33-1 and 18A:35 that the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1 confirmed the adoption of the existing textbooks and curricula resources in the District's schools and that no course of study shall be altered except by the recorded roll call majority. 6. Cash Reconciler - Designation Other than the Chief School Administrator to Prepare the Monthly Reconciliation of Bank Account Statements WHEREAS, Chapter 39, P.L.2010 makes the position of Treasurer of School Moneys optional; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1 to not appoint a Treasurer of School Moneys; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.18A:17-9 states that the Chief School Administrator or Board Designee other than the Board Secretary shall prepare the monthly reconciliation of bank account statements and in conjunction with the Board Secretary take any steps necessary to bring the cash record balance and reconciled bank balance into agreement prior to completion of the Secretary's monthly report; and WHEREAS, the Board chose to designate someone other than the Chief School Administrator to prepare the monthly reconciliation of bank account statements in conjunction with the Board Secretary and take any steps necessary to bring the cash record balance and reconciled bank balance into agreement prior to completion of the Secretary's monthly report; and WHEREAS, the Board appointed Joseph V. Auteri to the position of Cash Reconciler, at a monthly stipend of $ to perform monthly bank reconciliations through June 30, 2018 inclusive of June s bank reconciliation; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1 approved the reappointment of Joseph V. Auteri, to the position of Cash Reconciler, at a monthly stipend of $500.00, an amount to be processed through payroll after the completion of the bank reconciliations each month and the submission of the Cash Reconciler s Report to the Board Secretary for the months of July 2017 through June of Page 8

9 Organization 7. Appointment - Board Secretary BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, hereby appointed Colin Monahan as Board Secretary for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, Appointment - Acting Board Secretary for Emergency Purposes BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, hereby appointed Ms. Stephanie Morabito as acting Board Secretary for emergency purposes for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, Appointment Auditor BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, hereby appointed the firm of Lerch, Vinci, and Higgins of Fair Lawn as School Auditors for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, Appointment - Special Counsel BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, hereby appointed Schwartz, Simon, Edelstein & Celso LLC as Special Counsel to the Passaic Valley School District for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, Appointment Attorney BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, hereby appointed Raymond B. Reddin as School Board Attorney for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, Negotiator BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, hereby appointed approves Raymond B. Reddin as negotiator. Page 9

10 Organization 13. Approval of Architectural Services BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, hereby approved Alaimo Group Consulting Engineers for Architectural Services for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, Appointment - Investment Officer BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, appointed Colin Monahan as Investment Officer for the Academic Year 15. Approval of Petty Cash Funds BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, approved the following Petty Cash Accounts: Petty Cash Custodian Amount Designated Person Maximum Single Responsible for Expenditure Disposition of Fund Superintendent $ Janet Russo $50.00 Business Administrator $1, Stephanie Morabito $ Supervisor of Bldg & Grds $ Tim Platt $50.00 Principal $ Gail Sliker $50.00 Director of Guidance $ Amal Jarjoura $ Representative - Passaic County Educational Services Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, appointed Dr. JoAnn Cardillo as a board representative to the Passaic County Educational Service Commission. Page 10

11 Organization 17. Approval of Qualified Purchasing Agent WHEREAS, the Public School Contract Law 18A:18A-3 permits a board of education the ability to increase and maintain their bid threshold up to $40,000 and its quotation threshold to $6,000; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3a permits an increase in the bid threshold of a Qualified Purchasing Agent is appointed, as well as, granted the authorization to negotiate and award such contracts below the bid threshold; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et seq. establishes the criteria for qualifying as a Qualified Purchasing Agent, and WHEREAS, the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education desires to continue the bid threshold as provided in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education, in the County of Passaic, in the State of New Jersey, hereby continue in its bid threshold of $40,000 and its quotation threshold of $6,000 for the school year authorizing the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to award contracts up to the bid threshold; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent appointed Colin Monahan, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, as the Qualified Purchasing Agent for the fiscal year to exercise the duties of a purchasing agent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2b, with specific relevance to the authority, responsibility and accountability of the purchasing activity of the Board of Education and sign contracts on behalf of the Board of Education after proper review from the district s general legal counsel; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.2, the Board of Education Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution and a copy of Colin Monahan s School Business Administrator certification to the Director of Local Government Services. 18. Pay Rates /2018 Academic Year BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1 approved the following per diem, hourly and substitute rates of pay for the Academic Year. Attachement org-1 Page 11

12 Organization 19. Approval of Tax Shelter Annuities BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1 approved the following tax shelter annuities. o o o o o Valic Axa Equitable Metropolitan Life Lincoln National Vanguard 20. Approval of Insurance Broker/Risk Manager Genral Liabilities BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1 appointed the firm of Polaris Galaxy Insurance, LLC as the Risk Manager and the Insurance Broker for the District's General Liability for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, Renewal of Flexible Spending Account WHEREAS, requirements of NJPL 2011 Chapter 78 were made regarding Pension and Health which requires school boards to provide employees with a 125 Cafeteria Plan and a Flexible Spending Account; and WHEREAS, a Flexible Spending Account allows an employee to voluntarily set aside a portion of his or her earnings to pay for qualified medical expenses; and WHEREAS, AmeriFlex can provide a Flexible Spending Account plan to the District at no cost to the board; and WHEREAS, AmeriFlex has currently been providing this service with no known complications; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the District will use AmeriFlex to provide and administer a Flexible Spending Account for employee's or their dependent's medical expenses up to a maximum of $2,500 in a plan year. The plan year will run July 1, 2017 through June 30, Approval of School Physicians BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, appointed the following individuals as the District s School Physicians in the capacity of independent contractors, for the school year. o Dr. Vincent McInerny Sports Physician o Dr. Joseph Vitale General Practitioner Page 12

13 Organization 23. Appointment of Policy Service Provider BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1 utilize the services of Strauss Esmay for the District s Policies for the school year. 24. Approval of Professional Service Municipal Continuing Disclosure Agent BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1 utilize the services of Phoenix Advisors, LLC in the amount of $ to complete the Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperation compliance for the school year. 25. Approval Cooperative Pricing Agreements WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1, authorized administration to enter into cooperative pricing agreements with: o The Hunterdon County Educational Services o Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) o Morris County Cooperative Council o Somerset County Cooperative Pricing System o Sussex County Regional Cooperative o South Bergen Jointure Commission o Region V (Cooperative in Bergen County) o PEPPM Technology Bidding and Purchasing Program o Elsinboro Township Board of Education o NJPA Membership o New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative WHEREAS, these agencies conduct a certain function relating to the purchase of work materials and supplies for their respective jurisdictions during the school year; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1 encourages the use of shared services through State approved cooperative entities; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1 encourages open public bidding for goods and services; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1 recognizes the need for obtaining the most competitive and responsive bid for goods and/or services; and Page 13

14 Organization 25 continued Organization WHEREAS, the agencies is a Service Cooperative to allow participating governmental and municipal agencies to reduce the cost of purchased goods by leveraging their combined purchasing power at no cost; and WHEREAS, this resolution shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing resolution of the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1; and WHEREAS, the agencies entering into contracts on behalf of the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1 shall be responsible for complying with the provision of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J. S. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:11-11(5) the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1 is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the listed agencies for the purchase of work materials and supplies, as needed; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1 has hereby authorizing the Purchasing Agent to enter into a cooperative pricing agreement with the following agencies for the purchase of work materials, supplies and services, for the school year, as needed. o The Hunterdon County Educational Services o Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) o Morris County Cooperative Council o Somerset County Cooperative Pricing System o Sussex County Regional Cooperative o South Bergen Jointure Commission o Region V (Cooperative in Bergen County) o PEPPM Technology Bidding and Purchasing Program o Elsinboro Township Board of Education o NJPA Membership o New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative Page 14

15 Organization 26. Grant Application and Report Submission WHEREAS, prompt submission of grant applications, as well as, various financial reports relating to the grants is often time sensitive; and WHEREAS, the District might lose an opportunity to apply for grants or file mandated reports in between Board Meetings; and WHEREAS, it is in the Districts' best interest to submit grant applications, as well as, the various financial reports to avoid losing an opportunity for receipt of the funding; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent and School Business Administrator/Board Secretary are authorized to sign grant applications, as well as, various financial reports between Board meetings; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all grant applications, as well as, various financial reports relating to the grants will continue to be reviewed by the grant manager or other appropriate District staff, the respective committees of the Board and subsequently ratified by the Board. 27. Personnel Appointments, Transfers, Removals, Renewals and Non- Renewal WHEREAS, NJSA 18A: governs the appointment, transfer, removal, renewal and non-renewal of all certified and certain non-certified personnel; and WHEREAS, it is in the District's best interests to effectuate the prompt employment of staff in certain programs; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to make critical employment decisions, subject to ratification by the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1 at the next subsequent Board meeting. Page 15

16 Organization 28. Authorization of Payment of Bills between Board Meetings WHEREAS, prompt payment to vendors for goods and/or services render leads to more effective competitive bidding and provision of services; and WHEREAS, it is in the District's best interest to take advantage of discounts and to avoid the payment of late fees; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to make payments between Board meetings for all claims that have been duly audited under the provisions of 18A:19-3 & 4; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall present a listing of all bills paid under this provision for ratifications to the Board at its next regular meeting. 29. Authority for Transferring of Funds BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1, provided by N.J.S.A. 18A: amended, the Superintendent or designee, be designated to approve such line item budget transfers as are necessary between board meetings, and that such transfers shall be reported to the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, ratified and duly recorded in the minutes at the next regular board meeting. 30. Special Education BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional High School District #1, approved the attendance, tuition, tuition contracts (upon review by board counsel) and the transportation necessary, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, to provide an appropriate educational program at public, private or appropriate educational program at public, private or residential schools for pupils classified as handicapped by the district s Child Study Team in accordance with Title 18A, Chapter 46, New Jersey Statutes Annotated. Page 16

17 Organization 31. Approval of Requisition of Taxes Schedule for FY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, approved the Requisition of Taxes Schedule for the Fiscal Year REQUISITION FOR TAXES T1 (Other than Debt Service) Township of Borough of Borough of Month of Request Little Falls Totowa Woodland Park July 2017 $619, $790, $694, August 2017 $619, $790, $694, September 2017 $619, $790, $694, October 2017 $619, $790, $694, November 2017 $619, $790, $694, December 2017 $619, $790, $694, January 2018 $619, $790, $694, February 2018 $619, $790, $694, March 2018 $619, $790, $694, April 2018 $619, $790, $694, May 2018 $619, $790, $694, June 2018 $619, $790, $694, $7,428, $9,484, $8,337, Page 17

18 Organization 32. Approval of Requisition of Tax Schedule Debt Service for FY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, approved the Requisition of Taxes Schedule Debt Service for the Fiscal Year : REQUISITION FOR TAXES Debt Service Township of Borough of Borough of Month of Request Little Falls Totowa Woodland Park July 2017 $94, $121, $106, July 2017 $17, $22, $20, November 2017 $ $ $ January 2018 $16, $21, $18, May 2018 $38, $48, $42, May 2018 $ $ $ $168, $215, $189, There were no questions. Mr. D Ambrosio made a motion to approve Organization agenda items 1 through 32; seconded by Ms. Luker. Roll Call: Ms.Brigati Yes Dr. Cathcart - Yes Mr. D Ambrosio Yes Mr. Damiano Yes Mr. D Angelo Yes Mr. Greco -Yes Ms.Luker - Yes Dr. Varcadipane - Yes Mr. Yodice Yes Page 18

19 XIII. EDUCATION COMMITTEE 33. Report of Suspensions April 21, 2017 through May 4, 2017 ID Grade Date Reason Days/Return S /21/17 Other 5/May 1, 2017 S /21/17 Other 5/Apr 28, 2017 S /21/17 Cut 1/Apr 24, 2017 S /25/17 Lates 2/Apr 28, 2017 S /25/17 HIB 1/Apr 27, 2017 S /26/17 Continued willful disobedience 1/Apr 28, 2017 S /27/17 Lates 1/May 1, 2017 S /27/17 Cafeteria Disruption 1/May 1, 2017 S /28/17 Lates 1/May 2, 2017 S /1/17 Theft 1/May 3, Report of HIB The Superintendent reported and requested approval of the following HIB investigation(s): Incident # Location Consequences Intervention Meet with Mr Cyberspace Suspension Settembre, Ms. Morris Other Action Determination HIB 35. Approval / Substitute Teacher(s) The Superintendent recommended the appointment of the following Substitute Teachers effective May 10, 2017 through June 30, 2017: Reem Einatshe Cty Sub Cert $70/per diem Page 19

20 36. Approval / Home Instruction Education Committee The Superintendent recommended approval of the following Home Instruction: Home Instruction ID Grade Location Hi Totowa Hi Little Falls Hi Little Falls Hi Little Falls Hi Little Falls Hi Woodland Park 37. Report of Attendance April 2017 The Superintendent reported the following attendance for April 2017: Possible number of days school has been open Possible number of days attendance Days present 17, Days absent Times tardy 0.00 Percent of attendance 94.5% Percent of tardiness 0.00 Average daily attendance 1, Average daily enrollment 1, Approval / Field Trip The Superintendent recommended approval of the following field trips: Department Teacher Destination Date/Time/Location Purpose 1 SAC Morris Passaic County Teen Summit May 12, 2017/ 8:30-1pm/ William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ Follow up to fall teen Summit Approx 6 Students + 1 staff Cost to BOE: none 39. Approval / Retirement Ms. MaryLou Bednarski, Supervisor of Humanities The Superintendent accepted the retirement of Ms. MaryLou Bednarski, Supervisor of Humanities at Passaic Valley High School effective July 1, Last day of employment is June 30, Page 20

21 Education Committee 40. Approval / Amend Patricia Lynch Retirement The Superintendent recommended approval to amend the previous approved resignation of Mrs. Patricia Lynch, Assistant Principal STEM to read, retirement effective July 1, Approval / Fall 2017 Student Teachers The Superintendent recommended approval of the following student teachers for Fall 2017: Name Content Area Sending College Cooperating Semester Or University Teacher Kayla Rodriguez Math William Paterson Sileo Fall 42. Approval / Contract for Alternate Placement School 2016/17 The Superintendent recommended the approval of the following contract for the school year dates as specified in the contract. Student School Tuition New Alliance Academy 49 East Midland Ave $25, Paramus, NJ Clifton Public Schools 745 Clifton Ave Clifton, NJ $5, Approval / Contract for Alternate Placement School 2017/18 The Superintendent recommended the approval of the following contract for the school year dates as specified in the contract. Student School Tuition Sage Day School 295 Rochelle Avenue Rochelle Park, NJ $58, Page 21

22 Education Committee 44. Approval / Summer Nurse The Superintendent recommended the appointment of Ms. Jasmine Santillan- Jimenez as the summer nurse at Passaic Valley Regional High School. This is a requirement for the Autism Program Extended school year. The following are the terms of hire: June 26 July 31, 2017 $35.00/hour as assigned by the Superintendent 45. Approval / Staff Contracts Approval The Superintendent, in consultation with the Business Administration, recommended the approval and issuance of contracts for the attached list of staff members for the school year. Attachment E Approval/Fundraiser(s) The Superintendent recommended approval of the following fundraiser(s): Department Teacher/ Advisor Event 1 Class of 2018 Kurtishi Car Wash 2 Italian Club Napolitano Sell Shirts 3 Girls Volleyball Robertazzi Car Wash 4 Girls Volleyball Robertazzi Can Shake 5 Girls Volleyball Robertazzi 6 National Art Honor Society Ingraham Dine and Donate Henna Hand Painting Date/Time/Locatio n May 20, 2017/ 9-12/ PV Parking Lot/ April 27-May 12/ In School/ Aug 12, 2017/ PV Parking Lot June 17, 2017/ Shop Rite Little Falls June 13, 2017/ Chipotle, Wayne NJ May 24,25, 2017/ During art show times/pvhs Purpose Raise funds for Prom Raise funds for year end dinner Raise funds to pay for Gold Medal Squared Summer Camp Raise funds to pay for Gold Medal Squared Summer Camp Raise funds to pay for Gold Medal Squared Summer Camp Raise funds for annual induction dinner Page 22

23 Education Committee 47. Approval / STEM Professional Development The Superintendent recommended approval of the following professional development sessions for the science department: Inspired Instruction LLC, 2 days: 9/6/17 & 10/31/17 $4, Center for Excellence in STEM Education, 2 days: 11/6/17 & 11/8/17 $3, Approval / Advanced Academic Achievement Partnership Program with New Jersey Institute of Technology Agreement The Superintendent recommended approval to enter into an agreement with New Jersey Institute of Technology ( NJIT ) such that NJIT college credit courses will be offered at Passaic Valley Regional High School for the 2017/2018 school year. 49. Approval / Appointment of District Personnel; Non-tenured Certified The Superintendent recommended the Board of Education to approve the following reappointment of non-tenured certified district personnel for the school year: Non Tenured Certified Staff Staff Member Contracts Assignment- Date of Replacement doesn't Hire - 1st Last First count towards tenure First Second Third Fourth Tenure Contract Donovan Zachary Special Ed 9/1/ /2/2017 Miskovich Michelle English 9/1/ /2/2017 Arici Fulya Spanish 9/1/ /2/2018 Clark Lisa PE/health 9/1/ /2/2018 Swetlitschnyj Diana English 9/1/ /2/2018 Quail Lori Math 1/1/ /2/2019 Phillian William Science 2/1/ /2/2019 Parlavecchio Chester Supervisor 3/16/ /17/2019 Van Ess Cornelius English 9/1/ /2/2019 Carcich Robert Supervisor 7/1/ /2/2018 Fowler Jared Assistant Principa 7/1/ /2/2018 Paternoster Michael Director 7/1/ /2/2020 Carlucci Michael Supervisor 8/1/ /2/2020 Joseph Cheryl Special Ed 9/1/ /2/2020 Ramos Richard Special Ed 9/1/ /2/2020 Ropero Diana Spanish 9/1/ /2/2020 Salluce Pasqulina Nurse /2/2020 Sanders Randall Science 9/1/ /2/2020 Wassel Joseph Mathematics 9/1/ /2/2020 Berube Ryan Athletic Trainer 1/30/ /31/2021 Page 23

24 Education Committee 50. Approval / Appointment of District Personnel Tenured Certified The Superintendent recommended the Board of Education to approve the following reappointments of tenured certified district personnel for the school year: A. Administrators Administrators Last First Meluso Anthony Systems Network Administrator Perosi Mer Director of Pupil Personnel Services Platt Timothy Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Rotella Raymond Principal Settembre David Assistant Principal B. Guidance Guidance Last Kohler Pantale Pasquariello Shue Vigilante First Kris William Diana Jennifer Danielle C. Child Study Team (CST) CST Last Burke Cruz Wilks First Kenneth Rosanna Erin D. Substance Abuse Coordinator (SAC) SAC Last Morris First Kelly Page 24

25 50 continued E. Teachers Education Committee Teachers Last Name First Name Last Name First Name Last Name First Name Agosta Jenai Goethe Heather Niosi Amy Atamian Caren Goodman William O'Connor Abbie Auteri Joseph Gordon Michael Odgers Linda Benvenuti Suzanne Grande Cheryl O Hara Anthony Berthold Kathleen Haimowitz Kevin Ottino Anthony Block Robert Hall Darcy Ottino Brad Bresson Hillary Helbourg Nancy Paglia Lisa Briggs Rachel Holsworth James Papaleo Maria Burke Kenneth Howard John Peters Jamie Buxbaum Victoria Ingraham Carolyn Ratering-Youngberg Matt Canning Christopher Iobst Edward Robertazzi William Cappello Alfred Iobst Susanne Roberts Stephanie Chelel Jennifer Johnson William Robeson Arianna Clinton Susan Kapral Brian Salvatore Marc Colon Nelson Kennedy Richeall Schwab Thomas Couden Michael Klein Kristen Sheehan Michael Cruz Rossana Kurschner Donna Shtraks Elena Czepiel Corine Kurtishi Lindita Sileo Salvatore D'amico Michael Leidig Daria Thornton Ennely Deeney Thomas Lijoi Jay Thornton Joel Dellanno Kathleen Mallet Kristen Trautz Lynn Deluccia Michael Marotto Vincent Vasa Melanie Demsey Lori Mazzo John Weisbrod Allison DeSalvo Angelo Meineke Noah Ziccardi Marie Dolce Annamarie Menake Kathleen Donnelly Timothy Miele Megan Francis Ashley Monzo Carmela Francisco Jeffrey Mulcahy Rosalinda Frasche Raymond Murray Patricia Garofalo Mary Napolitano Rosanna Geleta Zuzana Nawoschik Kenneth Page 25

26 Education Committee 51. Approval / Appointment of Non Certified Tenured PVEA Office Workers The Superintendent recommended the Board of Education to approve the following reappointments of Non Certified Tenured PVEA Office Workers district personnel for the school year: Tenured Non - Certified Last First Dearani Jarjoura Moussab Pellegrini Pille Rossy Sliker Simonetti Stewart Terpak Waryas Lorraine Amal Sandy Amy Ruth Laura Gail Debra Joan Charlotte Donna 52. Approval / Appointment Non Certified Other Confidential The Superintendent recommended the Board of Education to approve the following reappointments of Non Certified Other Confidential district personnel for the school year: Other Non-Certified Confidential Last First Group Department Fakhoury Joann Support Business Morabito Stephanie Support Business Russo Janet Support Superintendent s Office Page 26

27 Education Committee 53. Approval / Appointment Custodians The Superintendent recommended the Board of Education to approve the following reappointments of Custodial district personnel for the school year: Custodians Last First Last First Last First Bertan Cemal Heinz John Pescatore Ronald Casillo Joseph Joyce John Ricci David Covello Daniel Kowalik Robert Smith Andrew Cusumano Leonardo Krause Kurt Touhey Stephen Cusumano Steven Mancini Thomas Vander Meulen Andrew Davenport Robert Marciano Vincent Frank Justin Mazowiecki Roger Gambino Maria Orzenski Gene Giordano Maria Paulison Russell 54. Approval / Student Activities Coordinator The Superintendent recommended the Board of Education to approve Mr. Joseph Benvenuti as the Student Activities Coordinator for the school year. Page 27

28 Education Committee 55. Approval /Para Professional Personnel The Superintendent recommended appointment of the following paraprofessionals for the school year. Compensation $16.00/hour per diem, no benefits not to exceed 29 hours per week. LastName Cuadros Vilchez Bach Benjamin Bleuler Costantino Czornomor Hill Tille Manna Rotella, Jr Cruz Haynes Feinstein Contangelo Rivas Cranmer Slater Garafolo Ianzano FirstName Alexis Zelema Travis Kevin Walter Anthony Tricia Kathy Alexa Ashleigh Ray Mei Betty Joe Michelle Jocelyn Jessica Jo-Ann Joe Marie 56. Approval / NCLB Instructional Aides The Superintendent recommended appointment of the following NCLB Instructional Aides for the school year. Compensation $16.00/hour per diem, no benefits not to exceed 29 hours per week. LastName FirstName RoleDescription De Francisci Dominique Instructional Aide Media Center Page 28

29 Education Committee 57. Approval / Appointment of Non-Tenured Non-Certified District Personnel The Superintendent recommended the Board of Education to approve the following reappointments of non-tenured non-certified district personnel for the school year: Support Staff: Non-Tenured Non-Certified Staff Member Assignment- Contracts Last First Replacement doesn't count Date of Hire - 1st First Second Third Fourth Tenure towards tenure Contract Stoeckel Lisa Secretary 8/28/ /29/ Approval / Therapists The Superintendent recommended the Board of Education to approve the following re-appointments of doctors and therapists, July 1, 2017 June 30, Doctors and Therapists Last First Description Rate Adler Daniel Neurologist Angelo Diana Speech $55.000/hour Chesney Pratiksha Physical Therapist Independent Contractor $120.00/session Faber Mark Psychiatric Evaluation Fiorile Dr. Carol Behaviorist Independent Contractor $175.00/session Ladov Norman Psychiatric Evaluation $525.00/session Munoz-Silva Dinorah Psychiatric Evaluation Patel Poorvi Neurologist Prupis Jodi Occupational Therapist $60.00/session Speech and Hearing Associates Speech and Hearing Pathologists Woo Judy Neurologist 59. Approval / Home Instructors The Superintendent recommended the Board of Education to approve the following re-appointments of home instructors, July 1, 2017 June 30, Home Instructor Last First Description Rate Kole Pam Home Instruction $35.62/hour Wilson Kathleen Home Instruction $35.62/hour Page 29

30 Education Committee 60. Designation of Compliance Officers The Superintendent recommended approval of the following compliance officers; July 1, 2017 through June 30, Affirmative Action/Equity Officers Student Assistance Coordinator Section 504 Compliance Officer Title IX Coordinator Integrated Pest Management Coordinator Homeless Liaison American Disabilities Act Officer Asbestos Management & PEOSA Officer Safety & Health Officer Indoor Air Quality Officer Right to Know Officer Chemical Hygiene Officer Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Coordinator Custodian of Records Substance Awareness Coordinator Kelly Morris Mariaelena Perosi Mariaelena Perosi Robert Carcich Timothy Platt Michael Paternoster Michael Paternoster Timothy Platt Timothy Platt Timothy Platt Timothy Platt Timothy Platt Timothy Platt Colin Monahan Kelly Morris 61. Approval / Renewal Bus Drivers Position The Superintendent recommended the Board of Education to approve David Ricci and Joseph Casillo as Bus Drivers for the school year. 62. Approval / Appointment Part-Time Per Diem Nurse The Superintendent recommended approval of the re-appointment of Ms. Kerri Egan for the position of part-time per diem school nurse at Passaic Valley Regional High School for the school year. Compensation $37.50/hour up to 29 hours, no benefits. Page 30

31 Education Committee 63. Approval / Regarding Reduction in Force BE IT RESOLVED, that the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby abolish for reasons of economy, reorganization, and other good cause, the following position effective June 30, 2017: Business Teacher; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that as a result of the abolishment of this position the following individual shall be notified that their employment in the district will cease effective June 30, 2017: Kevin Ketcho, Teacher of Business; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any tenured teaching staff member impacted by this reduction in force shall be placed on the preferred eligibility list for recall in the event that their position is re-established in the future, or a vacancy occurs in the future. 64. Approval / Participation in Future Ready Schools NJ Whereas The Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education first seeks to support the identification of a Future Ready Schools New Jersey district team lead and create a team of FRS-NJ specialists that infuse Digital Learning across multiple disciplines including: math, technology, media, arts, science, language arts, and Career and Technical Education. Whereas The Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education will support and promote the development of individual school Future Ready teams that infuse Digital Learning across multiple disciplines including: math, technology education, media, arts, science, language arts, and Career and Technical Education. Therefore, it is resolved that the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education agrees to participate in the Future Ready Schools New Jersey. We hereby appoint Mr. Anthony Meluso to be the district s liaison to the Future Ready Schools New Jersey, who will report to the board upon the completion of tasks for the certification program. We do hereby recognize that Mr. Anthony Meluso will be the responsible agent at the district level to carry out the district s commitment for its schools to participate in Future Ready Schools New Jersey. We agree to follow through with the district s commitment and support our schools achieve certification through the Future Ready Schools New Jersey Certification Program. Page 31

32 Education Committee 65. Approval / Schedule C The Superintendent recommended approval of the Schedule C as per PVEA rates. 66. Approval of Public Donor Agreement/Teen Center The Superintendent, in consultation with the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended that the Board approve the Public Donor Agreement with the New Jersey Community Development Corporation. 67. Approval / Renewal Bus Drivers Position The Superintendent recommended the Board of Education to approve James Holsworth as Bus Drivers for the school year; compensation at the PVEA approved Schedule C Bus License rate. Mr. Yodice had a question on item #s 10 and 11, New Alliance Academy and Sage Day School, what is the reason for the transportation? Mr. Monahan responded one student is homeless and 2 students are Special Education contracts. Mr. Yodice asked about abolishing 4 courses and bringing in 2 new, was this presented to the Education Committee and discussed prior to bringing it to the Board? Dr. Cardillo responded no. Mr. Yodice would like to table the items and have the Education Committee sit, evaluate, have conversations and bring it back to the Board. Mr. Yodice made a motion to table Education agenda items 32 through 37 and to have the Education Committee meet and evaluate the decisions going forward and make the recommendations to the Board as a commitee; seconded by Mr. D Ambrosio. Roll Call: Ms.Brigati Yes Dr. Cathcart - Yes Mr. D Ambrosio Yes Mr. Damiano Yes Mr. D Angelo Yes Mr. Greco -Yes Ms.Luker - Yes Dr. Varcadipane - Yes Mr. Yodice Yes Page 32

33 Ms. Luker made a motion to approve Education agenda items 33 through 67; seconded by Mr. D Ambrosio. Roll Call: Ms.Brigati Yes Dr. Cathcart - Yes Mr. D Ambrosio Yes Mr. Damiano Yes Mr. D Angelo Yes Mr. Greco -Yes Ms.Luker - Yes Dr. Varcadipane - Yes Mr. Yodice Yes XIV. FINANACE COMMITTEE 68. Approval / Transportation Agreement The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended approval to enter into an agreement with the Northern Region Educational Services Commission for transportation as follows: Route # School(s) Contractor # of Estimated Cost Per Starting Students Route (incl. surcharge) Date 418F New Alliance D & M Tours 1 1, /26/17-June F Wayne Valley HS American Star T 1 4, /3/17-June F Children s Institute American Star 1 18, /3/17-June Approval / Authorization to go to Bid for School Year Authorization to advertise for bids for Pupil Transportation for the school year. 70. Approval / Authorization to Advertise Transportation Bids Authorization to advertise for bids for School Related Activities Student Transportation Services. Page 33