HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION HALEDON, NJ

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1 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION HALEDON, NJ MINUTES REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING AUGUST 18, :00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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: Mrs. Fischer, Ms. Fusco, Mr. Kaslander, Mr. Latona, Ms. Rolón, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Batelli Mr. Serapiglia, Business Administrator/Board Secretary; Robert Parkes, Principal; M.s Barnhill, Vice Principal; Mr. Queli, Vice Principal Ms. Diaz (arrived 7:09 p.m.) BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENT MOTION By Mrs. Smith, seconded by Ms. Rolón that the Board of Education appoints Mark McCloskey to fill the vacant seat through the January 2016 Reorganization Meeting. MOTION carried upon roll call vote, (Mr. Latona voted No). OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Serapiglia administered the Oath of Office to Mr. McCloskey.

2 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 2 of 11 CORRESPONDENCE MOTION by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Ms. Fusco that the Board of Education accepts the following correspondence: Silvana Bustios, Instructional Aide - Letter of Resignation Jeffrey Bogdan, Instructional Aide Letter of Resignation Marilyn Cervino Woodhull, Instructional Aide Letter of Resignation MOTION carried upon roll call vote, (Mr. McCloskey abstained). PRESENTATION None. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES MOTION by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Kaslander that the Board of Education approves the following minutes: Regular Meeting July 21, 2015 MOTION carried upon roll call vote, (Ms. Fusco, Mrs. Smith and Mr. McCloskey 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. Kaslander, seconded by Mr. Latona to open the floor to the public, 7:05 p.m. MOTION carried unanimously upon roll call vote, 8-0. None. MOTION by Mr. Kaslander, seconded by Ms. Rolón to close the floor to the public, 7:05 p.m. MOTION carried unanimously upon roll call vote, 8-0. REPORTS President s Report Mr. Batelli welcomed back Mr. McCloskey and Dr. Wanko. Superintendent s Report Dr. Wanko reported we are enrolling approximately 10 students per day. Currently, we are at 988. We expect to be well over 1,000 students before the start of school. Summer Camp ended Friday, August 7 th. Approximately 80 children attended daily. The program was a success and the children had an enjoyable experience. Yesterday, we interviewed a promising candidate for our school nurse and I am recommending her for appointment tonight. Next, interviews will be occurring for a FMLA

3 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 3 of 11 Middle School Social Studies position for the first six weeks of the school year. All other positions are filled. The school construction has continued. The STEM room should be finished next week. The playground will get some final touches over the next two weeks. Teachers have started to come in this week and set up their classrooms for the first day of school. Business Administrator/Board Secretary Report Mr. Serapiglia reported on resolutions approving salaries charged to NCLB, hiring 4 aides from Delta-T (3 replacements and 1 new position), Summit Security for door security, and approving out of district placements. Mr. Serapiglia also reported on resolutions for a change order to put Four Square and Hopscotch on the new playground, the purchase of additional Chromebooks for STEM Room, the change order for the unit vents, garbage pick up and Aftercare calendar. Construction projects Mr. Serapiglia discussed include the STEM room: floors and ceiling are done, furniture and cabinets will be installed at the end of the week and we still need to hook up washer, dryer and stove. Dell computers are coming in. Unit vents are about 92% complete--putting covers on that were just delivered. Change Order to add one unit vent to one room; some work will stretch into September. Offices were moved to the side by Barbour Street. On the playground, putting down flooring, new play set, b-ball court and fence is done. Technology work is moving along: Promethean boards scheduled for end of August; Chromebooks are in, switches all set up. Mr. Serapiglia discussed the bus that keeps breaking down; met with team this week to discuss and will be bringing to Board at the next meeting the purchase of a new bus to be received in January Personnel Report Mrs. Fischer, Chairperson; Mr. Kaslander, Mrs. Smith A meeting was held to discuss new hires. Finance Report Mr. Kaslander, Chairperson; Ms. Fusco, Mr. Latona A meeting was held to sign bills. Curriculum Report Mrs. Smith, Chairperson; Mrs. Fischer, Ms. Diaz Agenda items only. Policy Report Ms. Rolón, Chairperson; Mr. Latona None. State and County Report Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Latona None. Board Attorney s Report Mr. Fogarty None. Personnel and Management Committee - Mrs. Fischer, Chairperson; Mr. Kaslander, Mrs. Smith MOTION by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Mrs. Smith that the Board of Education approves Items That the Board of Education appoints the following personnel upon completion of criminal history background check for the school year: Klevis Zyfi Substitute Custodian $12.20/hour Erooll Shaini Substitute Custodian $12.20/hour

4 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 4 of That Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following personnel and authorizes the salary listed upon completion of criminal history background check for the school year: Stephen Kuzminski MS ELA Teacher MA/1 $54, That the Board of Education approves the following teachers and staff be charged to NCLB Title IA funding for the school year (all employees working at the Haledon Public School): Cheryl Robertson $80,120 (100% of salary) Charged to Title IA Stacey Canova $70,385 (100% of salary) Charged to Title IA Ann Tobin $79,985 (100% of salary) Charged to Title IA Jennifer Passero $60,895 (100% of salary) Charged to Title IA Laura Varcadipane $13,611 (25% of salary - $54,445) Charged to Title IA 4. That the Board of Education approves the following teacher to be charged to NCLB Title IIA funding for the school year (employee working at Haledon Public School): Dawn Mulligan $25,689 (30% of salary) Charged to Title IIA 5. That the Board of Education approves the NJAPSA Membership for Camille DeFranco in the sum of $ That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher and authorizes the salary listed below, without benefits, upon completion of criminal history background check, from September 1, 2015 through November 20, 2015: Christine McLaughlin MLR Teacher MA/1 $54,545 (prorated to above dates) 7. That the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the resignation of Silvana Bustios, Instructional Aide, effective September 1, That the Board of Education approves Teresa Ziegler for 1 additional hour of work (in addition to the 40 hours previously approved) for training, at the approved rate of $42.00 per hour. 9. That the Board of Education amends resolution #14 from its Regular meeting of July 21, 2015 to read as follows: That the Board of Education approves the services of Delta-T Group of four (4) aides for the school year, utilizing MRESC Co-op pricing #65 MCESCCPS 15/16-12, at a cost of $13.16 per hour, for a total cost of $58,114.56, as shown under exhibit A.

5 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 5 of That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following Caregivers in the After School Program, at the salaries listed, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (contingent upon enrollment): Name Step Hourly Rate Hours Geraldine Pacelli F (off guide) $18.90 Not to exceed 25 hrs./wk. (Lead Caregiver) Maria Martinez B (off guide) $17.30 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Katherine Nieves 9 $13.30 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Jeffrey Fitzgerald 8 $12.85 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Nancy Munoz 8 $12.85 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Nancy Fitzgerald 8 $12.85 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Hamida Ali 8 $12.85 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Vivian Rieder 6 $12.00 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Victoria Veling 4 $11.10 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Andrew Schaeffer 4 $11.10 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Adriana Odza 3 $10.60 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Mark Cartagena 2 $10.15 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Jacqueline Diaz 2 $10.15 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Beatriz Lorenzo 2 $10.15 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Quilvio Munoz 2 $10.15 Not to exceed 15 hours per week Clifford Vander Have 1 $9.75 Not to exceed 15 hours per week 11. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following certificated teachers to provide enrichment activities for one hour daily to After Care students: Name Hourly Rate Hours Mariana Ianneillo $42.00 Not to exceed 5 hours per week Sharon Kieffer $42.00 Not to exceed 5 hours per week Bettina Macioci $42.00 Not to exceed 5 hours per week Christina Martelo $42.00 No to exceed 5 hours per week Kerry Wittig (sub) $42.00 Not to exceed 5 hours per week (as needed) 12. That the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the resignation of Jeffrey Bogdan, Instructional Aide, effective August 17, That the Board of Education appoints Michelle Rooney as long-term substitute for the main office and attendance/registration office for the school year at a rate of $ per day upon completion of criminal history background check. 14. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following Cafeteria / Playground Aide, at the salary listed, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016: Name Step Hourly Rate Hours / Day Days / Year Annual Salary Hamida Ali 1 $ $3, That the Board of Education approves Stacey Canova, Cheryl Robertson and Heather Miller for 24 hours each at the rate of $42.00 per hour to assess and place incoming

6 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 6 of 11 students prior to the beginning of the school year for a total of $3, to be paid from NCLB Title I accounts as follows: Account $2, Account $ That the Board of Education approves Jill Castaldo and Juliann Meletta for 40 hours each at the rate of $42.00 per hour to develop curriculum for new Literacy Department, for a total of $3, to be paid from NCLB Title I accounts as follows: Account $1, Account $2, That the Board of Education approves Jennifer Rhome for 60 hours and Colleen Dorn for 30 hours at the rate of $42.00 per hour to schedule students into classes prior to the start of the school year, for a total of $3, to be paid from NCLB Title I Account # That the Board of Education approves Lisa Dispenza for 24 hours at $42.00 per hour to create Chromebook training materials in preparation for the deployment of new Chromebook Carts to Grades 3-8, for a total of $1, to be paid from NCLB Title I Account # That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher and authorizes the salary listed below, without benefits, effective September 1, 2015 through November 27, 2015: Donna McLaughlin MLR Teacher BA+15/Step 1 $52,945 (prorated to above dates) 20. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher and authorizes the salary listed below, without benefits, effective September 1, 2015 through November 20, 2015: Molly McCarthy MLR Teacher BA/1 $51,345 (prorated to above dates) 21. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution: RESOLVED that Vincent LoProto ( LoProto ) be granted a child-rearing leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act and the New Jersey Family Leave Act from September 7, 2015 through October 16, During this leave, which shall be without pay but with a continuation of medical benefits, LoProto will use six weeks of statutory child-rearing leave. RESOLVED that LoProto s anticipated return to work day shall be Monday, October 19, 2015.

7 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 7 of That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following personnel and authorizes the salary listed upon completion of criminal history record check from September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016: Kerri Ann Sanders School Nurse BA+15/Step 5 $54, That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following FMLA Leave Replacement Teacher, without benefits, upon completion of criminal history background check, from September 8, 2015 through October 16, 2015: Claudia Casey Leave Replacement Teacher MA/1 $54,545 (prorated to above dates) 24. That the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the resignation of Marilyn Cervino Woodhull, Instructional Aide, effective September 1, MOTION carried upon roll call vote, on Items 1-4 and 6-24 (Mr. McCloskey abstained); Roll Call vote was on Item 5 (Mr. Batelli and Mr. McCloskey abstained). Curriculum & Technology Committee Mrs. Smith, Chairperson; Mrs. Fischer, Ms. Diaz MOTION by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Fischer that the Board of Education approves Items 1-2: 1. 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 Camille DeFranco Legal Issues re: Autism, Atlantic City, NJ $ /15-10/16/15 James Queli Realtime/Discipline Referral Process, Clifton, NJ N/A None 8/20/15 2. That the Board of Education approves the Aftercare Services Calendar for the school year as shown under Exhibit E.

8 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 8 of 11 MOTION carried upon roll call vote, on Item 1 (Mr. Batelli and Mr. McCloskey abstained); Roll Call vote was on Item 2 (Mr. McCloskey abstained). Policy Committee - Ms. Rolón, Chairperson; Mr. Latona Finance & Physical Plant Committee - Mr. Kaslander, Chairperson; Ms. Fusco, Mr. Latona MOTION by Mr. Kaslander, seconded by Ms. Rolón, that the Board of Education approves Items 1-16: 1. That the Board of Education moves the bills for August 18, 2015 be approved as presented: General Fund $686, Special Revenue Fund $11, Construction Project Fund $175, Debt Service Fund $0 Enterprise Fund $3, Payroll Fund 7/28/15 $95, Payroll Fund 8/14/15 $75, Total for Approval $1,046, 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 June 30, 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). 3. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: (c) (4), we certify that, as of June 30, 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 June 30, 2015 Board Secretary s report. 4. That the Board of Education accepts the financial report of the Treasurer of School Monies for June 30, That the Board of Education approves the line item transfers as shown under Exhibit B. 6. That the Board of Education approves Summit Security to provide security services at its school for the school year at a rate of $16.00 per hour as listed in the proposal as shown under Exhibit C.

9 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 9 of That the Board of Education approves the transportation for Haledon s outof-district students as follows: Route # School Contractor # Students Cost Surcharge Start Date 1015 The Children s Inst. Morgan Educational 1 $31,320 $1, /1/15-6/30/ NJEDDA D&M Tours 1 $15, $ /1/15-6/30/ Windsor Learning Station Wagon 1 $13, $ /1/15-6/30/16 8. That the Board of Education approves the installation of Hopscotch and Four Square on the new playground by General Recreation Inc., in the amount of $1,950.00, utilizing NJ State Contract #A That the Board of Education approves the purchase of 2 Chromebook carts for a total of $23, from CDW-G, utilizing MRESC State Approved Cooperative Co-op #65MCESCCPS, for use in the STEM room for the school year. 10. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Haledon Public School Board of Education ( District ), as deemed necessary, sends students to out of district private schools for students with disabilities ( PSSD ); and WHEREAS, Youth consultation Service, Inc. ( YCS ) operates PSSDs at various locations in New Jersey; and WHEREAS, District students placed at YCS PSSDs receive meals meeting the nutritional requirements of the Child Nutrition Program that is administered by the new Jersey Department of Agriculture; and WHEREAS, the YCS meals provided are discounted and/or free to the District students attending YCS PSSDs; and WHEREAS, the District does not require YCS to charge District students for the meals being provided. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: Section 1. District Does Not Require Charges for Meals. The District s Board of Education resolves that it does not require YCS PSSDs to charge students for reduced and/or paid meals. Section 2. Effective Date; Repealer. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. All prior resolutions or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. 11. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution: APPROVAL CHANGE ORDER FOR BURLEW MECHANICAL

10 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 10 of 11 WHEREAS, Burlew Mechanical, was awarded the bid for the Unit Vent Replacement at the Haledon Elementary School, and WHEREAS, Burlew Mechanical submitted the following change order proposal which has been approved by the architect: CHANGE ORDER Number Description Amount 1 new 3 ton condenser with UV $30, GC-01 to serve room 127 AND WHEREAS this amount falls within the allowable contingency for this project NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves this change order and the contract amount is revised to reflect this change. 12. That the Board of Education approves Marylou Diamond, Speech-Language Pathologist, for five (5) Oral Motor Feeding Services and Consultation for Student #6011, for staff training with Speech Pathologist, classroom staff, parent (1.5 hours) at $ per consultation and parent meetings, IEP/CST meetings or any additional time needed beyond consultation time at $ per hour (1.5 hours) to be paid out of Account That the Board of Education approves the contract with Bergen County Special Services for Student #4304 to attend the Bergen County Special Services New Bridges Program for the school year for a tuition rate of $76, and a 1:1 aide for $42, which has been budgeted. 14. That the Board of Education approves the revised Tuition Contract with The Children s Institute, Verona, NJ for Student #3110 attending the Summer School Program beginning July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2015 for 22 days at the rate of $ per diem, totaling $6, and the school year beginning September 2, 2015 through June 24, 2016 for 183 days at the rate of $ per diem, totaling $58,109,82; and adding 1:1 Aide at $ per diem for 205 days totaling $25, for a total tuition budgeted for of $90, That the Board of Education approves Stasia Hansen, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, for a total of up to four hours per week from September 2015 to December 2015 at the rate of $ per hour for special education program development utilizing IDEA funds. 16. That the Board of Education approves the proposal from Interstate Waste Services for garbage pickup for the school year, at a total cost of $11, (Exhibit D). MOTION carried upon roll call vote, (Mr. McCloskey abstained). NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS TOTAL Change $30,120.20

11 HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes Regular Meeting August 18, 2015 Page 11 of 11 The Board discussed the Demographic Study, what it means and what options are open to the Board. HEARING OF CITIZENS 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 Mr. Kaslander, seconded by Ms. Fusco to open the floor to the public, 7:52 p.m. MOTION carried unanimously upon voice vote, 9-0. Jeff Fischer discussed the demographic study and concerns about illegal housing, significant building in town over the past ten years, the town getting younger and to be wary about putting any more students on this site. Concerns about REC program option, St. Paul s is available in Prospect Park, Camp Veritans - work with WPU by Davies Pond. New Business utilize lot on Granite Avenue, access to garage; ask town to vacate street. MOTION by Mr. Kaslander, seconded by Ms. Rolón, to close the floor to the public, 7:58 p.m. MOTION carried unanimously upon voice vote, 9-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Ms. Rolón to go into Executive Session, 7:58 p.m. No Action will be taken. MOTION carried upon roll call vote, 9-0. The Board reconvened into regular meeting at 8:29 p.m. ADJOURN MOTION by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Ms. Rolón, to adjourn 8:29 p.m. MOTION carried upon voice vote, 9-0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: John Serapiglia Business Administrator/Board Secretary