WYCKOFF BOARD OF EDUCATION WYCKOFF, NEW JERSEY. AGENDA FOR REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING August 18, 2014

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1 WYCKOFF BOARD OF EDUCATION WYCKOFF, NEW JERSEY August 14, 2014 This is a formal notification that a Regular Business Meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Wyckoff, County of Bergen, New Jersey, will be held on Monday,, 7:00 P.M., at Eisenhower Middle School, 344 Calvin Court, Wyckoff, NJ Alan C. Reiffe, CPA Board Secretary AGENDA FOR REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING FORMAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING I. Call meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and roll call Presiding officer s announcement regarding notification of this meeting to the public: In compliance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of New Jersey, at least 48 hours prior notice of the meeting stating time, dates, and location has been sent to The Ridgewood News, The Record, The Suburban News, The Villadom Times, Wyckoff Patch.com, The Wyckoff Library and the Township Clerk. Recognition of visitors Flag salute Proclamation Eagle Scout Award presented to Matthew Paul Rizzo Robert Francin II. COMMUNICATION ON AGENDA ITEMS When recognized by the President, please state your name and address prior to commenting on an agenda item.

2 All meetings at which the Board transacts official business must be public (18A:10-6). As stated in Board Policy: Meetings of the Board are conducted for the purpose of carrying on the business of the schools and, therefore, are not public meetings, but meetings held in public. Therefore, once oral communication is closed by the President, no other questions or comments will be permitted until the Oral Communication portion at the end of the agenda. At that time, questions do not have to be confined to agenda items. III. IV. BOARD PRESIDENT S REPORT SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT A. Reports and Information from Superintendent and Staff 1. Superintendent s Report V. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Reports and Information from Committee Chairs 1. Community Outreach Mr. Mamola 2. Strategic Planning Dr. Taneja 3. Policy/Legislation Committee Mr. Carolan 4. Education Committee Mrs. Bowers 5. Finance Committee Mr. Della Pietra 6. Facilities Committee Mr. Carolan 7. Personnel Committee Mrs. Martone 8. Negotiations Committee Mr. Francin VII. ACTION ITEMS A. FISCAL MANAGEMENT Motion to approve the following Fiscal Management Resolutions: 1. Minutes as follows: a. July 28, 2014 Private Executive Meeting b. July 28, 2014 Regular Business Meeting 2. To approve the bill list as follows: 2

3 3. DATE DESCRIPTION WARRANT NO. AMOUNT 07/29/14 Payroll - Net Pay Wire Transfer 71, /29/14 Payroll - Agency Wire Transfer 45, /29/14 Payroll - FICA Wire Transfer 8, /29/14 Payroll - DCRP Wire Transfer /14/14 Payroll - Net Pay Wire Transfer 157, /14/14 Payroll - Agency Wire Transfer 76, /14/14 Payroll - FICA Wire Transfer 17, /18/14 Bills List , /22/14 Health Benefits Wire Transfer 308, BE IT RESOLVED to approve the budgetary transfers as per attached. 4. To approve the acceptance of gifts as per attached. 5. WHEREAS, the Board is the owner of certain surplus property which is no longer needed for public use; and WHEREAS, the Board is desirous of selling said surplus property in an as is condition without express or implied warranties. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Wyckoff Board of Education, as follows: (1) The sale of the surplus property shall be conducted through GovDeals pursuant to State Contract A-83453/T2581 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the State Contract. The terms and conditions of the agreement entered into with GovDeals is available online at govdeals.com and also available from the Wyckoff Board of Education. (2) The sale will be conducted online and the address of the auction site is govdeals.com. (3) The sale is being conducted pursuant to Local Finance Notice (4) A list of the surplus property to be sold is as follows: televisions, audio-visual cart, typewriters, portable sound system, Smart Board, and any other non-useable equipment in storage. 3

4 (5) The surplus property as identified shall be sold in an as-is condition without express or implied warranties with the successful bidder required to execute a Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement concerning use of said surplus property. (6) The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted. 6. To approve the Wyckoff School District Purchasing Manual as per attached. 7. To approve the following Washington School Electrical Upgrade Project change order in the total amount of $19, which is deducted from the Allowance for Unforeseen Conditions. The contract sum remains at $320, and includes the following change order: C.O.# Date Description Amount 1 7/28/2014 Quick ship of switch gear required by Orange and Rockland County Utility. Labor and material to construct retaining wall around new pad location. $ 11, $ 7, To approve funding Chapter 192 / 193 services for the 2014 / 2015 school year as follows: Program Initial Entitlement Compensatory Education 108,392 English as a Second 2,741 Language Transportation 12,600 Exam & Class Initial 22,677 Exam & Class Annual 11,552 Corrective Speech 11,486 Supplementary Instruction 32,173 Total Award 201,621 Moved by Seconded by Roll Call: Bowers Carolan Della Pietra Francin 4

5 Mamola Martone Taneja B. OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT Motion to approve the following Operations and Management Resolutions: NONE Moved by Seconded by Roll Call: Bowers Carolan Della Pietra Francin Mamola Martone Taneja C. PERSONNEL Motion to approve the following Personnel Resolutions: The Superintendent s recommendation in regard to personnel matters: 1. To approve the resignation of Michelle Clark, Leave Replacement Grade 8 Resource Room Teacher, effective July 30, To approve the resignation of Nicole Albert, Kindergarten Aide, Coolidge School, effective August 8, To approve the reassignment of Brianne Donohue from Leave Replacement Grade 4 Teacher, Washington School to Tenure Track Grade 4 Teacher, Washington School, BA Step 1, $48,782 pending new settlement agreement, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, To approve the appointment of Sandra Amato, Leave Replacement Media Specialist, Washington School, BA Step 1, $48,782 pending new settlement agreement, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, To approve the appointment of Karen Heintz-Marron, Leave Replacement Grade 4 Teacher, Washington School, BA Step 1, $ 48,782 pending new settlement agreement, with an approximate 5

6 effective date of September 1, 2014 through an approximate end date of June 30, To approve the appointment of Stephen Lillis, Leave Replacement Grade 4 Teacher, Washington School, BA Step 1, $ 48,782 pending new settlement agreement, with an approximate effective date of September 1, 2014 through an approximate end date of June 30, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 7. To approve the appointment of Paige Frabizzio, Resource Room Teacher, Eisenhower Middle School, BA Step 3, $49,806 pending new settlement agreement, with an effective start date of September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 8. To approve the appointment of Amy Margiotta, Cafeteria Aide, Eisenhower Middle School, $12.00 per hour, 12.5 hours per week, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 9. To approve the appointment of Vickie Liquori, Playground Aide, Washington School, $12.00 per hour, 10 hours per week, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 10. To approve the appointment of Mary Lotito, Kindergarten Aide, Washington School, $19.25 per hour, 26 hours per week pending new settlement agreement, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 11. To approve the appointment of Diane Saalfrank, Special Education Aide, Washington School, $19.25 per hour, hours per week pending new settlement agreement, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 12. To approve the appointment of Helen Franke, Special Education Aide, Lincoln School, $19.25 per hour, hours per week pending new settlement agreement, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 13. To approve the appointment of Connie Wanger, Kindergarten Special Education Aide, Sicomac School, $19.25 per hour, hours per week pending new settlement agreement, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 6

7 14. To approve the appointment of Lorena Ruiz, Special Education Aide, Lincoln School, $19.25 per hour, hours per week pending new settlement agreement, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 15. To approve the appointment of Anne Marie Voglino, Kindergarten Aide, Lincoln School, $19.25 per hour, 26 hours per week pending new settlement agreement, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 16. To approve the appointment of Roberta Rachtian Della Fave, Playground Aide, Lincoln School, $12.00 per hour, 10 hours per week, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 17. To approve the appointment of Kathryn Flaherty Rain, Leave Replacement Resource Room Teacher, Eisenhower Middle School, BA Step 1, $48,782 pro-rated, pending new settlement agreement, with an effective start date of September 1, 2014 through an approximate end date of January 5, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 18. To approve the appointment of Rebecca Biesel, Kindergarten Aide, Coolidge School, $19.25 per hour, 26 hours per week pending new settlement agreement, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 pending clearance of required documents. 19. To approve the appointment of Kim Mattessich, Playground Aide, Coolidge School, $12.00 per hour, 10 hours per week, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pending clearance of required documents. 20. To approve the following teachers to be paid five hours each for the Chromebook 1:1 Workshop on August 21, 2014: Melissa Mattiace Veriginia Barry Lynda Auxter Jodi Levine Mallory Dana 21. To approve the following Middle School Department Facilitators for the school year: Science Loris Chen Social Studies Jamie Getrajdman Mathematics Claire Keller 7

8 Language Arts Lori Ebanietti 22. To approve the Substitute List for the school year as per attached. 23. To approve the Field Placements and Student Teacher Assignments for the school year as per attached. 24. To authorize the Superintendent to emergent hire personnel between August 26, 2014 and September 22, 2014 upon advising a majority of the Personnel Committee, retroactive approval to be confirmed at the September 22, 2014 Regular Business Meeting. Moved by Seconded by Roll Call: Bowers Carolan Della Pietra Francin Mamola Martone Taneja D. INSTRUCTION AND PROGRAM Motion to approve the following Instruction and Program Resolutions: 1. To approve the costs associated with the out-of-district placements as per attached. 2. To approve the School Staffing Agreement with Maxim Healthcare Service to provide nursing services to the students of the Wyckoff Public Schools effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 as per attached. 3. To approve the Wyckoff Public Schools District Mentoring Plan as per attached. 4. WHEREAS, the Wyckoff Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Board ) and Wyckoff Family YMCA (hereinafter referred to as YMCA ), wish to enter into a Use of Facilities Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement ) from September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015; and WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed upon and wish to memorialize the terms and conditions of this Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby agrees to enter into the Agreement between the Board and YMCA, and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions thereof. 8

9 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Board President and Board Secretary to execute the Agreement and any other documents necessary to effectuate same. Moved by Seconded by Roll Call: Bowers Carolan Della Pietra Francin Mamola Martone Taneja E. GOVERNANCE Resolutions: Motion to approve the following Policy/Communications/Legislation 1. To approve in accordance with Board Policies #0147, #3440 and #4440, reimbursement for travel and related expenses as per attached, where such travel and related expenses have been previously reviewed by the building principal/supervisor, and the chief school administrator has determined that such travel and related expenses promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district and is fiscally prudent as per attached. 2. To approve the reading/adoption of the attached Wyckoff Township Board of Education Policies and Regulations. 3. WHEREAS, Matthew Paul Rizzo attended the Wyckoff Public Schools, and WHEREAS, Matthew Paul Rizzo began as a Tiger Cub in Pack 110 where he received the Arrow of Light, and bridged to Troop 89, progressed through the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, 2 nd Class, 1 st Class, Star, and Life, and WHEREAS, Matthew Paul Rizzo s Eagle Project was the restoration and creation of paths at the Union Cemetery in Wyckoff for which Matthew spent over 150 hours planning, supervising and constructing the paths, and WHEREAS, Matthew Paul Rizzo served with distinction, and WHEREAS, Matthew Paul Rizzo has demonstrated being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent, now 9

10 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Wyckoff Board of Education express their appreciation in recognition of his high standards of performance to Matthew Paul Rizzo for his attainment of the Eagle Scout Award, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of the Wyckoff Board of Education present Matthew Paul Rizzo with a framed copy of this resolution as an expression of their appreciation, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the resolution be recorded in the minutes of this meeting. 4. To approve the revised Wyckoff Board of Education 2014 Regular Business/Work Session Meeting Schedule as per attached. Moved by Seconded by Roll Call: Bowers Carolan Della Pietra Francin Mamola Martone Taneja VIII. IX. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC NEW BUSINESS X. ADVANCE PLANNING A. Future Meeting Dates: Regular Business Meeting Monday, September 22, 2014, 7:00 PM, Eisenhower Middle School, 344 Calvin Court, Wyckoff, New Jersey XI. ADJOURNMENT 10