LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS LINCOLN PARK, NEW JERSEY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM, LINCOLN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL AUGUST 16, 2016

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1 LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS LINCOLN PARK, NEW JERSEY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM, LINCOLN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL AUGUST 16, 2016 District Mission Statement The Lincoln Park School District will provide, through its schools, an educational setting that helps children to love and master learning, to work independently as well as collaboratively, and to develop the character and values that promote a healthy society. It is the school district s expectation that all students will achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as well as the Common Core Standards at all grade levels. President Mayers called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m., and he led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. He then read the following statement into the record: In accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, I wish to announce that: 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 the act, the Lincoln Park Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be mailed to the Daily Record and The Record and posted at the Board of Education Administrative Offices and filed with the Borough Clerk. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: ADMINISTRATION: President Mayers, Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Nazzaro, Ms. Nielsen, Mr. Stager, Mrs. Stoel. Vice President Avena Mr. James Grube, Superintendent Ms. Adrian Pollio, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Trustee Nielson, seconded by Trustee Nazzaro, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on August 16, A roll call was taken: YEA: Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Nazzaro, Ms. Nielsen, Mrs. Stoel, Mr. Stager, President Mayers. The motion carried: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT A. Changes to the Agenda Add under Personnel #4 Rachel Parent to the Substitute Teacher list. Add under Administration #11 Professional Workshops Jim Grube Mentoring Update Session no cost. Addendum Personnel #8 Laura D Andrea-Connelly PT Preschool / PSD Teacher. Personnel #9 Rachel Parent as Special Education Maternity Leave Replacement. Personnel #10 Nancy Portas Student Shadow. Add under Administration #1 the annual school HIB self-assessment LPES score of 65 and LPMS score of 64 B. HIB Report None C. Suspension Report None Page 1 of 9

2 The official residency verification window has closed. The following number of families still needs to register. Lincoln Park Elementary School 35 Lincoln Park Middle School 19 Boonton High School 27 Morris County Vocational Tech. 5 Non-Public 29 Mr. Grube sent out an alert phone message to all BHS, MCVT, and Non-Public families again last night. Tonight at 7:00pm an alert is being sent out to all LPES and LPMS families. A list has been sent to BHS and students who have not verified residency will not be put in the student information system and they will not receive a class schedule. The LPES and LPMS will be sending class assignments and schedules to all students who have verified their residency at the end of the week. Mr. Grube noted again what a great job the office staff has done completing the residency verification. It took a lot of time and they handled everything in a very professional manner. During the September 20, 2016 Board meeting, the Administrative Team will provide their annual update of the schools in the public portion of the board meeting. New teacher orientation is schedule for Tuesday, August 23 rd and Wednesday, August 24 th. Any board members that are available to join us for the lunch on Tuesday at noon, you are welcome to come and meet the new staff. Tuesday, September 6, 2016 is the first day for teachers; we will begin the day off by joining our colleagues in Pequannock for a presentation. This will be followed by school level meetings at the Lincoln Park Elementary and Lincoln Park Middle School. Wednesday, September 7, 2016 will be a full day in-service at the Lincoln Park Middle School for all staff. Thursday, September 8, 2016 will be the first day of school for all students. Mr. Hernandez and his custodial staff have the building and grounds close to being ready for opening day. They have done a great job again, especially considering the excessive heat they have been dealing with. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT July 11, Shelter In Place Drill Elementary School July 19, Fire Drill Elementary School July 19, 2016 Lockdown Drill Middle School July 26, 2016 Fire Drill Middle School August 4, 2016 Fire Drill Middle School COMMITTEE REPORTS Curriculum / Personnel, Carol Nielsen MCSBA, Robert Stager Finance / Facilities, Frank Avena Negotiations, Perry Mayers Lincoln Park / Pequannock Shared Services, Perry Mayers Policy / Public Relations, Lou Nazzaro MCESC, Lou Nazzaro August 3, 2016, NJ ESC states the roof was leaking. That part of the building will not be in use until the roof is fixed. Page 2 of 9

3 NJSBA, Dina Stoel Boonton High School Representative / High School, Jack Gibbons The new principal is doing a very good job. FIRST PUBLIC RECOGNITION REGARDING SCHOOL RELATED MATTERS Trustee Nazzaro, seconded by Trustee Stager, moved to forgo the first public recognition at 6:53pm as no public was present. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. RESOLUTIONS ADMINISTRATION Trustee Nielsen, seconded by Trustee Nazzaro, moved to consider the following resolutions on Administration: SCHOOL SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR DETERMINING GRADES UNDER THE ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT * RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the submission of the selfassessment to the New Jersey Department of Education for approval. CRISIS MANAGEMENT & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES HANDBOOK, RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the updated Lincoln Park School District Crisis Management and Emergency Procedures Handbook for the school year PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the District s Professional Development Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education has allocated $31,700 of local funds and $13,026 of Title II funds to support professional development in the district. SUPERINTENDENT MERIT GOALS * RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the following merit goals for James Grube, Superintendent, at the compensation listed below, account Type of Goal Merit Goal Date of Completion Compensation A Quantitative PARCC Performance Level Improvement After administration of the PARCC assessments > 4% - $4,785 > 2 % - $3,285 > 1% - $1,785 B Quantitative Community Involvement June 30, 2017 Up to 100% - $4,785 Up to 50% - $2,393 Up to 25% - $1,197 C Qualitative Policy Manual Update/Transition June 30, 2017 $3,625 D Qualitative LPES Educational Space June 30, 2017 $3,625 Page 3 of 9

4 ANTI-BULLYING COORDINATOR AND SPECIALIST POSITIONS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying policy (Policy 5512) requires the appointments of an Anti-Bullying Coordinator for the district and an Anti-Bullying Specialist for each school; the following staff for these positions: Wendy Billig Anti-Bullying Coordinator David Winston Anti-Bullying Coordinator Cristina Puri Anti-Bullying Specialist, LPMS Melba Joy Anti-Bullying Specialist, LPES Susan Tully Anti-Bullying Specialist, LPES. SHADOW AIDE SUMMER CAMP: 2016, # RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves Samuel Kalb to attend one (1) Lincoln Park PAL camp session, with student State ID # , not to exceed $45.00, account # : Name of Camp Dates Amount Dave & Buster s August 11, 2016 $45.00 ADDITION OF PRESCHOOL STUDENTS: RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the addition of two students (H.M. & N.C.), on a tuition basis, in the amount of $3, per annum for the 4-year-old Preschool Program and $2, per annum for the 3-year old Preschool Program, respectively, in the Lincoln Park Elementary School for the school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board President and the School Business Administrator are authorized to execute the agreement/contract on behalf of the Board of Education. OUT OF DISTRICT PLACEMENT ESY 2016 and School Year , # RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education post approves the placement of student State ID # Lincoln Park, to attend Cornerstone Day School for the summer program, for 29 days, effective July 25, 2016 through September 1, 2016 and for the school year, for 183 days, effective September 8, 2016 through June 21, 2017, for a total of 212 days at the rate of $ per day, not to exceed 78,493.00, account , per the Boonton Child Study Team and the Boonton Board agenda dated July 25, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board President and the School Business Administrator are authorized to execute the agreement/contract on behalf of the Board of Education. ADDITIONAL ESY SUBSTITUTE: 2016 RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education post approves Elena Ale-Hajtovik as a substitute teacher at the approved ESY substitute teacher rate of pay of $65.00 per diem for the 2016 Extended School Year Program effective July 5, 2016 through July 29, FIELD TRIPS RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the following field trips at no expense to the Board of Education: Date Participants Destination September 29, th Grade Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook, NJ October 11, th Grade YMCA Camp Mason, Hardwick, NJ PROFESSIONAL DAY WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the following professional days: WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that the school district travel expenditures for the stated functions are in compliance with State travel guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and within the guidelines established by the federal Office of Management and Budget; except as superseded by conflicting provisions of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes; and WHEREAS, The Board of Education finds that a mileage reimbursement rate equal to that of the State of New Jersey Office of Management and Budget mileage reimbursement rate of $0.31 per mile is a reasonable rate; and WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that participation at the stated function is in compliance with the district policy on travel. Page 4 of 9

5 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves attendance of the following employees at the following professional day conferences and/or workshops: Name of Attendee Name and Date of Event Event Cost Estimated Mileage W. Billig NJ DOE Homeless session, 10/21/ M. Cook Alio NJ User Group meeting, 7/20/16* A. Pollio Alio NJ User Group meeting, 7/20/16* A. Pollio NJASBO meeting, 8/10/2016* E. Ale-Hajtovik Classroom Management, 8/18/16 $ D. Capozzi Classroom Management, 8/18/16 $ A. Hamada Classroom Management, 8/18/16 $ J. Grube Mentoring Update Session E. Lopez Classroom Management, 8/18/16 $ L. Reilly Classroom Management, 8/18/16 $ A. Singley Classroom Management, 8/18/16 $ * for post-approval A roll call was taken for Administration: YEA: President Mayers, Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Nazzaro, Ms. Nielsen, Mr. Stager, Mrs. Stoel The motion was carried: CURRICULUM Trustee Nielsen, seconded by Trustee Nazzaro, moved to consider the following resolutions on Curriculum: 5 YEAR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT CYCLE & TEXTBOOK REVIEW * RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Curriculum/Personnel Committee reviewed the following via an update provided to them on July 29, the revised Lincoln Park School District s Five Year Curriculum Development/Improvement Cycle and Textbook Review. CURRICULUM, PRESCHOOL RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Curriculum/Personnel Committee reviewed the following via an provided to them on August 1, the following updated curriculum: Preschool. CURRICULUM, PRESCHOOL DISABILITIES/KITES RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Curriculum/Personnel Committee reviewed the following via an provided to them on August 1, the following updated curriculum: Preschool Disabilities/KITES. CURRICULUM, SCIENCE GRADES 5-8 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Curriculum/Personnel Committee reviewed the following via an provided to them on July 8, the following updated curriculum: Science Grades 6-8. A roll call was taken for Curriculum: YEA: President Mayers, Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Nazzaro, Ms. Nielsen, Mr. Stager, Mrs. Stoel The motion was carried: Page 5 of 9

6 PERSONNEL Trustee Nielsen, seconded by Trustee Nazzaro, moved to consider the following resolutions on Personnel: PLAYGROUND/CAFETERIA AIDE, BOSITS RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves Gisela Bosits, Playground/Cafeteria Aide, Lincoln Park Elementary School, for 3 hours per day, at a rate of $12.00 per hour, account # , not to exceed $6,588.00, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, RESIGNATION, PETRAZZUOLO RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education accepts the resignation of Lucia Petrazzuolo, Playground/Cafeteria Aide, and Lincoln Park Elementary School, effective at the end of the workday on June 30, RESIGNATION, RUSSO RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education accepts the resignation of Chelsea Russo, Student Shadow, Lincoln Park Elementary School, effective August 5, SUBSTITUTE, RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the following substitute at the approved substitute rate of pay, as called, for the school year: Danielle Galietti, Teacher/Paraprofessional and Rachael Parent, Teacher. GRADE 1 LEAVE REPLACEMENT TEACHER, ALE-HAJTOVIK RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves Elena Ale-Hajtovik, Grade 1 Teacher, Leave Replacement, Lincoln Park Elementary School, at a salary of $53,510 (Step 1, BA), with benefits, account # , effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all leave replacement positions within the Lincoln Park School District are not eligible for tenure accrual. MOVEMENT ON GUIDE, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the following staff for movement on the guide effective September 1, 2016: Name Current Move To Step on Guide Base Salary Step on Guide Base Salary Gina DeVito Step 17, MA+30 $79,715 Step 17, MA+45 $81,215 Danielle Morgenroth Step 14, BA $61,250 Step 14, BA+15 $62,750 Sharon Stanisci Step 18, MA+15 $82,170 Step 18, MA+30 $83,670 Katelyn Williams Step 5, BA $54,010 Step 5, BA+15 $55,510 Danielle Zodda Step 15, BA $64,005 Step 15, BA+15 $65,505 LONGEVITY STIPEND, FOLEY RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves Peter Foley for a longevity stipend of $ for completing 15 years of service, effective September 1, PART-TIME PRESCHOOL TEACHER, D ANDREA-CONNELLY RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves Laura D Andrea-Connelly, Part-Time Preschool/PSD Teacher, Lincoln Park Middle School, at a salary of $38,206 (Step 1, BA), for up to 25 hours per week, without benefits, account # , effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, SPECIAL EDUCATION LEAVE REPLACEMENT TEACHER, PARENT RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves Rachael Parent, Special Education Teacher, Leave Replacement, Lincoln Park Middle School, at a prorated salary of $53,510 (Step 1, BA), with benefits, account # , effective September 6, 2016 through December 6, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all leave replacement positions within the Lincoln Park School District are not eligible for tenure accrual. Page 6 of 9

7 STUDENT SHADOW, PORTAS RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves Nancy Portas, Student Shadow, Lincoln Park Elementary School, for up to 25 hours per week, at a rate of $12.00 per hour, no benefits, not to exceed $10, per annum, account # , effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, A roll call was taken for Personnel: YEA : President Mayers, Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Nazzaro, Ms. Nielsen, Mr. Stager, Mrs. Stoel The motion was carried: FINANCE Trustee Gibbons, seconded by Trustee Stager, moved to consider the following resolutions on Finance: DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, district officials have identified that the following items are obsolete and of no value: Newcomb turn table - obsolete - asset tag - RY 180 Dukane video projector 28A55-- ElectroVoice Shotgun microphone Electric hole punch Califone Cassette player and recorder 5 Trombones 1 Reynolds (dented); 1 Conn (broken mouthpiece); 1 no name (very old); 1 Bundy (dented); 1 Conn (bad condition); 2 Flutes (bad condition) 3 Trumpets 1 bad condition, 2 need repairs 1 Alto Saxophone bad condition 8 Snare Drums -1 Samson, 4 Ludwig, 1 TJ Percussion, 2 no name 1 Hi Hat Cymbals 7 Bass Drums 2 Ludwig, 1 Premier, 1 Samson, Andy K, 2 no name 15 toms - 1 green no label large; 1 white Cosmic large; 1 green Andy K large; 2 red Samson medium; 2 black Olympus by Premier medium; 1 black Tama medium; 1 red Yamaha Power; 1 silver Ludwig medium; 2 green no label small; 1 green Andy K small; 2 black no label small. 10 Cymbals. IN-DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION ROUTES: RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves and affixes to the minutes the student transportation routes for Elementary School, Middle School and Boonton High School and Special Education for the school year, pending final review of the routes by the Lincoln Park Police Department. WITHDRAWAL FROM MAINTENANCE RESERVE RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves withdrawal from the Maintenance Reserve in the amount of $50, to fund the following district maintenance projects: emergency indoor and outdoor lighting, water fountains, carpet replacement with tile, floor tile asbestos removal and bathroom renovation. CASH MANAGEMENT REPORT, JUNE, 2016 (Preliminary Report) * RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education accepts and affixes to the minutes of this meeting the Cash Management Report for June, SECRETARY S REPORT, JUNE, 2016 (Preliminary Report) * RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education accepts and affixes to the minutes of this meeting the June, 2016 Secretary s Report. Page 7 of 9

8 CERTIFICATION, JUNE, 2016 RESOLUTION Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A 10(e), the Board Secretary does certify that the Board Secretary s Report for June, 2016 does not reflect over-expenditures in any account based on the appropriation balances reflected in the report and on the advice of district officials. Board Secretary Date MONTHLY TRANSFER REPORT, JUNE, 2016 * RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves and affixes to the minutes of this meeting the monthly transfer report for June, 2016 in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-13.3(e). PAYROLL AND GENERAL ACCOUNTS BILLS LIST *RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the payment of the following payroll related expenses and the following General Account bills list as approved by the finance committee: BILLS DESCRIPTION DATED AMOUNT PAYROLL GENERAL 7/15/2016 $ 82, STATE SHARE - FICA 7/15/2016 $ 2, BOARD SHARE - FICA 7/15/2016 $ 3, TOTAL $ 88, BILLS DESCRIPTION DATED AMOUNT PAYROLL GENERAL 7/31/2016 $ 97, STATE SHARE - FICA 7/31/2016 $ 2, BOARD SHARE - FICA 7/31/2016 $ 5, FY16 TOTAL $ 105, BILLS LIST FUND 10 8/16/2016 $ 287, BILLS LIST FUND 20 8/16/2016 BILLS LIST FUND 60 8/16/2016 $ 1, FY17 TOTAL $ 289, BILLS LIST FUND 10 8/16/2016 $ 152, BILLS LIST FUND 20 8/16/2016 $ 15, BILLS LIST FUND 60 8/16/2016 $ - TOTAL $ 167, GRAND TOTAL $ 650, A roll call was taken for Finance: YEA: President Mayers, Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Nazzaro, Ms. Nielsen, Mr. Stager, Mrs. Stoel The motion was carried: Page 8 of 9

9 BOARD DISCUSSION Boonton switched Treasures. SECOND PUBLIC RECOGNITION REGARDING SCHOOL RELATED MATTERS Trustee Stager, seconded by Trustee Stoel, moved to forgo the second public recognition at 6:57 p.m. as there was no public present. Motion was approved by unanimous vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION None ADJOURNMENT Trustee Gibbons, seconded by Trustee Nazzaro, moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Respectfully Submitted, Adrian Pollio Business Administrator / Board Secretary Page 9 of 9