Dumont Board of Education July 19, 2018 Work Session/Regular Meeting

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1 Dumont Board of Education July 19, 2018 Work Session/Regular Meeting A. Open Public Meeting Act: President Karen Valido convened the public meeting at 7:00 p.m. reading the Open Public Meeting Act: Adequate notice of this meting was provided as specified in the Open Public Meeting Act. Notice of this meeting was contained in the public legal notice, which was sent to the record on June 26, A notice was also posted outside the office of the Dumont Board of Education in a place reserved for such announcement. Flag Salute took place. In attendance were: Robert DeWald Sandra Fernandez Richard Healy John Kohlberger Scott Miller Jeffrey Pollack Theresa Riva (left at 8:54 p.m.) Karen Valido Janice Worner Kevin Cartotto Emanuele Triggiano Correspondence: None Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Dr. Pollack, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve the minutes from June 7, 2018 Work Session and Executive Session. Motion was unanimously approved. B. Finance: Mr. Cartotto reviewed the Finance Agenda Items with the board. It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve motions B1-B11 and Addendum Items. 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the June 30, 2018 bill list in the amount of $3,612, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the bill list for the month of July 2018 in the amount of $1,526, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the June 30, 2018 Appropriation Transfer Report as attached. 1

2 4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: , the Dumont Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, certifies that as of June 30, 2018, after review of the secretary s monthly financial report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A: and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. That the Dumont Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the report of the board secretary and cash reconciliation report for the month of June 2018, which are in agreement as indicated below and are available in the board office of the district: Report of the Secretary For the Month Ending June 30, 2018 Beginning Cash Receipts Cash Payments Ending Cash Balance this month this month Cash Balance General Fund $8,412, $4,137, $4,910, $7,639, Special Revenue -92, , , , Capital Projects 115, , Debt Service Total All Funds $8,434, $4,229, $5,037, $7,626, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the grant award and approve the submission of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, Part B (IDEA-B) grant application as follows: Basic $537,771 Pre-School $ 19,672 TOTAL $557, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Dumont Board of Education is a member of the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System; AND WHEREAS, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System accepted and awarded contracts for the purchase and installation of Furniture and Accessories to Wenger Corporation, Owarona, MN for the term of July 1, 2017 thru July 1, 2019; WHEREAS, this contract is in full compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations; in particular, New Jersey Title 18A:18. et.seq, NJAC Chapter 23, and Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements 2CFR, Part200. THEREFORE, be it resolved, based on the recommendation of the superintendent, that the board authorize the business administrator to enter into a contract with Wenger Corporation to provide and install various furniture and accessories associated with the Dumont High School Chorus Room Renovation Project in the amount of $38,

3 7. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Dumont Board of Education is a member of the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System; AND WHEREAS, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System accepted and awarded contracts for the purchase and Airedale HVAC Units to Midcoast Mechanical Inc., Neptune, NJ for the term of August 25, 2015 thru August 27, 2018; WHEREAS, this contract is in full compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations; in particular, New Jersey Title 18A:18. et.seq, NJAC Chapter 23, and Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements 2CFR, Part200. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, based on the recommendation of the superintendent, that the board authorize the business administrator to enter into a contract with Midcoast Mechanical Inc. to provide various three (3) four (4) ton and one (1) two (2) ton Airedale Classmate Unit Ventilators the amount of $71, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Dumont Board of Education is a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Pricing System (state ID #11-BeCCP); and WHEREAS, the Bergen County Cooperative Pricing System has awarded a contract, Commercial Grounds Equipment and Accessories, to Wilfred McDonald, Inc., and said contract was awarded through the open competitive bidding process and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40a:11 et seq., Local Public Contracts Law; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the superintendent, that the board hereby authorizes the purchase of a Kubota RTV Model #X1100CWL-H with rear cargo box sand\salt spreader, in an amount of $23,675.71, through the Bergen County Cooperative Pricing System, contract, Commercial Grounds Equipment and Accessories, to Wilfred McDonald, Inc. 9. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Dumont Board of Education is a member of the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System; AND WHEREAS, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System accepted and awarded contracts for the 3

4 purchase of Maintenance Equipment to E.A.Morse & Company, Inc., Middletown, NY for the term of January 23, 2016 thru January 22, 2019; WHEREAS, this contract is in full compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations; in particular, New Jersey Title 18A:18. et.seq, NJAC Chapter 23, and Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements 2CFR, Part200. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, based on the recommendation of the superintendent, that the board authorize the business administrator to enter into a contract with E.A.Morse & Company, Inc., to provide five (5) Advance SC500 Walk Behind Floor Scrubber at a per unit rate of $7,514, total purchase $37, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the following bids as received June 12, 2018 from the following vendors in the amounts listed: Lincoln School & Grant School Masonry Repointing Project Vendor Amount A1 Construction Service Inc. Base Bid: $360,000 HEAR Construction Inc. Base Bid: $108,000 Jones Masonry Restoration Base Bid: $288,000 Punjab Restoration Base Bid: $234,000 Spartan Construction Inc. Base Bid: $243,000 New Royal Restoration Base Bid: $429, That the Dumont Board of Education award the following bid as received on June 12, 2018 from the following vendor in the amounts listed: Lincoln School & Grant School Masonry Repointing Project HEAR Construction Inc. Base Bid: $108,000 4

5 Addendum: 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Dumont Board of Education is a member of the Educational Data Services Cooperative Pricing System; AND WHEREAS, the Educational Data Services Cooperative Pricing System accepted and awarded contracts for IP Integration Services including security systems, software and panic alarms to New Era Technology, Little Falls, New Jersey for the term of December 1, 2017 thru November 30, 2018; WHEREAS, this contract is in full compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations; in particular, New Jersey Title 18A:18. et.seq, NJAC Chapter 23, and Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements 2CFR, Part 200. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, based on the recommendation of the superintendent, that the board authorize the business administrator to enter into a contract with New Era Technology to provide and install an emergency mass notification system including blue strobe lights and door monitoring at all district schools in an amount not to exceed $176, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve a three year no interest lease purchase agreement with Apple Inc., Austin TX.,in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey(formally known as Middlesex Educational Services Commission) contract #MRESC 15/16-69 with three equal installments of $94, for the thru school year budgets for the following equipment: Description 132 imac 2.3GHz Dual Core Intel Core i inch $ 127, imac with Retina 5K display 27 inch 39, Macbook Air 13 inch 1.8GHz 108, Bretford Mobility Mix Cart 30 6, Total Equipment Cost $ 282, Vote was as follows: Yes, Fernandez Riva, Kohlberger, Healy, DeWald, Miller, Worner, Pollack, Valido 5

6 C. Policy & Public Relations: 12. Discussion: a. Pass the Trash Law: Mr. Triggiano reviewed the screening process for new hires that is required under the law noting that all new hires serving in a position which involves regular contact with students must obtain certification from previous employers, over the last twenty years, noting if there were any accusations or investigations involving sexual misconduct or child abuse. Mr. Triggiano also reviewed the various forms and processes that the district is implementing to be in compliance with the new regulations. b. HIB Report: Mr. Triggiano outlined the number of reported cases, number of HIB policy violations, protected categories the violations was against and the discipline and services provided in relation to the violations. c. Board Election: Mr. Triggiano informed the board that districts now have the option to return the Annual School Budget and Election back to an April vote. Mr. Triggiano noted that at this time he is not in favor of moving the election as the board could present a reasonable budget at or below a 2% tax levy increase that could be voted down. The board was in support of keeping the election in November. d. Dumont High School LLD Room: Mr. Triggiano reviewed a suggestion of the high school principal to dedicate the LLD Special Education Room in the name of Genevieve Via Cava-Fucci to honor her career and extraordinary scholarship fund donation. The board supported this dedication. e. Mr. Triggiano reviewed the Policy and Public Relations agenda items with the board noting that many policies were due to language change at the state level and noted that the revised smoking policy will require any student caught vaping or in the possession of a vaping device to be sent out for a drug screen. It was moved by Dr. Pollack, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve motions C13-C Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools accept the review of initial HIB report as of July 19, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve and affirm the previous HIB report presented and reviewed as of June 7, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the travel expenditures pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 by district employees as listed on Schedule A. 6

7 16. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the agreement with the YWCA of Bergen County, Inc., for the use of facilities for the purpose of holding a before school day care for the School Year be revised to reflect a starting time of 7:00 a.m. 17. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the submission of the Statement of Assurance for the Comprehensive Equity Plan. 18. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following district policy (first reading): Policy 1523 Comprehensive Equity Plan Policy, Regulation 1550 Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination Practices Policy, Regulation 1613 Disclosure and Review of Applicant s Employment History Policy 2200 Curriculum Content Policy 2260 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices Policy Academic Standards, Academic Assessments and Accountability Policy 2425 Physical Education Policy 2431 Athletic Competition Regulation Medical Examination Prior to Participation on a School-Sponsored Interscholastic or Intramural Team or Squad Policy Varsity Letters for Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities Policy, Regulation 5350 Student Suicide Prevention Policy 5533 Student Smoking Policy, Regulation 5561 Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with Disabilities Policy 8462 Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children 19. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the use of Jag Physical Therapy s trainers as substitute athletic trainers for the Dumont Athletic Department for the school year. Vote was as follows: Yes, Pollack, Riva,Fernandez Kohlberger, Healy, DeWald, Miller, Worner, Valido D. Curriculum & Instruction: Mr. Triggiano reviewed the Curriculum and Instruction agenda item with the board. It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education approve motions D20. 7

8 20. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools approve the listed textbooks for purchase and implementation for the school year for the following district courses and programs: Course Textbook Title Publisher Copyright HS Biology Glencoe Biology McGraw-Hill 2017 Environmental Issues Environmental Science: McGraw-Hill 2019 A Study of Interrelationships Vote was as follows: Yes, Fernandez, Riva, Pollack, Kohlberger, Healy, DeWald, Miller, Worner, Valido It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education open the meeting to the public. Motion was unanimously approved. President Valido opened the meeting to the public at 7:47 p.m. Danielle Grob: Stated her concern that the windows have stops on them to prevent them from fully opening. Mr. Triggiano noted that all windows with the exception of bathrooms and hallways do not have stops and can be fully opened. There being no further comments from the public it was moved by Dr. Pollack, seconded by Mrs. Riva that the Dumont Board of Education close the meeting to public comment. Motion was unanimously approved. President Valido closed the meeting to the public at 7:51 p.m. It was moved by Mrs. Valido, seconded by Mrs. Worner that the Dumont Board of Education go into Executive Session for Personnel and Legal Matters. Motion was unanimously approved. President Valido adjourned the meeting to the public at 7:51 p.m. President Valido reconvened the meeting at 9:08 p.m. It was moved by Dr. Pollack, seconded by Mrs. Worner that the Dumont Board of Education approve motions E1-E37 and Addendum Items. 8

9 E. Personnel: 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation for retirement of Barbara Kmetz, Teacher (Lincoln), effective July 1, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation for retirement of Joan Walls, Teacher (Selzer), effective July 1, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation for retirement of Daniel C. Paolantonio, Head Custodian (Grant), effective October 1, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Carla Perez, Vice Principal (Honiss), whose last day of employment will be September 6, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Lila Helu-Gingold, LDT-C (DHS), whose last day of employment will be September 7, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Kristen Balsam, Teacher (Honiss), effective June 25, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Seri Hashimoto, Teacher (Selzer), effective June 21, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Maryam Sharifipour, Teacher (Honiss), effective September 1, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Susan Talmo, P/T Special Education Instructional Aide (Honiss), effective July 17, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret, the resignation of Morghan Sonzogni, P/T Special Education Instructional Aide, effective June 21, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Stephanie DeCoro, P/T Special Education Instructional Aide (Selzer), effective June 21, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Tara Horvat, P/T Special Education Instructional aide (Grant), effective June 21, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with regret the resignation of Ian Brennan, P/T Custodian (Honiss), effective June 21, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools rescind the employment contract of Juan Cruz Gomez, P/T Custodian (Lincoln), effective June 30,

10 15. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools rescind the employment contract of Reyna Fermin, P/T Special Education Instructional Aide (Grant) effective June 30, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Susan Talmo for the position of Secretary (Honiss) for the school year, effective July 23, 2018, at Step 1 of the Secretaries Salary Guide, salary to be determined upon completion of negotiations. 17. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools employ Sonali Gurjar for the position of Elementary School Counselor for the school year, effective September 1, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history background check, employment history review, and district paperwork, at MA Step 5 of the Teachers Salary Guide, salary to be determined upon completion of negotiations. 18. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools employ Kerry A. Scerbo-Graham for the position of Teacher of Special Education (Selzer) for the school year, effective September 1, 2018, pending completion of the employment history review, at BA Step 4 of the Teachers Salary Guide, salary to be determined upon completion of negotiations. 19. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools employ Giancarlo D Elia for the position of Speech and Language Specialist (Selzer) for the school year, effective September 1, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history background check, employment history review, and district paperwork, at MA Step 1 of the Teachers Salary Guide, salary to be determined upon completion of negotiations. 20. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Morghan Sonzogni for the position of Teacher of Special Education (Honiss) for the school year, effective September 1, 2018, pending completion of the employment history review, at MA Step 1 of the Teachers Salary Guide, salary to be determined upon completion of negotiations. 21. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ additional staff for summer curriculum projects and revisions during the months of July and August 2018 at the negotiated rate of pay as indicated on Schedule B. 22. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, extend the leave of absence for Jamie Cornwell, Teacher (Honiss) from September 1, 2018 through December 31, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, transfer Tyler Fox, P/T Summer Student Custodian, from DHS to Honiss School effective July 3, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Daina Ronne for the position of Special Education Instructional Aide (Grant 27.5 hrs./wk.), effective September 4, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history hourly rate of $16.45/hr. 10

11 25. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Kim Sgarella for the position of Special Education Instructional Aide (Grant 27.5 hrs./wk.), effective September 4, 2018, pending completion of the employment history review, at the hourly rate of $18.00/hr. 26. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Carissa Martinez for the position of Special Education Instructional Aide (Grant 27.5 hrs./wk.), effective September 4, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history hourly rate of $18.00/hr. 27. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Susan Keenan for the position of Special Education Instructional Aide (Grant 27.5 hrs./wk.), effective September 4, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history hourly rate of $18.00/hr. 28. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Allison Graziul for the position of Special Education Instructional Aide (DHS 30 hrs./wk.), effective September 4, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history hourly rate of $18.00/hr. 29. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Lisa Vermeal for the position of Special Education Instructional Aide (Honiss 15 hrs./wk.), effective September 4, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history hourly rate of $15.15/hr. 30. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Carla Cebulski for the position of Special Education Instructional Aide (Selzer 27.5 hrs./wk.), effective September 4, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history hourly rate of $15.15/hr. 31. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ the following individuals for the position of P/T Lunch Aide (Honiss), for the school year, effective September 1, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history rate of $14.40/hr.: Manju Bhanderi Huendy Arias desilverio Anna Ongchin Ann Gallagher 32. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, appoint Luis Lopez as Affirmative Action Officer for the school year. 11

12 33. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, appoint the following Affirmative Action Team members, for the school year, as follows: Maria Arrica, Honiss School Phyllis Green, Lincoln School Colleen Makowsky, Dumont High School Alyssa Bennett, Selzer School Marie Solimano, Grant School 34. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Michele Joyce for the position of Substitute Teacher, for the school year, effective September 1, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history background check, employment history review, and district paperwork, at the approved rate of pay. 35. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Jon Bennett for the extra-curricular position of Student Council Advisor (Selzer) for the school year (Step 1), effective September 1, 2018, at a salary to be determined upon completion of negotiations. 36. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, appoint Karen Deonandan for the position of Volunteer Fall Cheerleading Coach for the school year, effective September 1, Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ the following individuals to the extra-curricular advisor positions as indicated, for the school year, at a salary to be determined upon completion of negotiations: Addendum: Eugene Huang Debate Team Advisor (Step 1) Kyle Bennett Freshman Class Advisor (Step 4) Patricia Connelly Peer Mediation (Step 4 ½ ) Frances Cerone Peer Mediation (Step 4 ½ ) 1. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Eman Abbassi for the position of Special Education Instructional Aide (Honiss 27.5 hrs./wk.), effective September 4, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history hourly rate of $18.00/hr. 2. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Jena Corbett for the position of Special Education Instructional Aide (Honiss 27.5 hrs./wk.), effective September 4, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history hourly rate of $18.00/hr. 3. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, employ Caridad Koch for the position of Special Education Instructional Aide (DHS 27.5 hrs./wk.), effective September 4, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history hourly rate of $18.00/hr. 12

13 4. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, in collaboration with Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), New Jersey City University (NJCU), Montclair State University (MSU), Fordam University (FU), Kean University (KU), Edinboro University (EU), Ramapo University (RaU), and Rutgers University (RU) approve non-paid internships in the district for the following students for the school year, effective September 17, 2018, pending completion of the criminal history background check and district paperwork: Christine Casbar, FDU, School Psychologist Intern Allie Barba, FDU, School Psychologist Intern Shayna Archie, FDU, School Psychologist Intern Alexa Danoff, FU, School Psychologist Intern Monica Soryal, KU, School Psychologist Intern Jessica Saraiva, RU, School Social Worker Intern Aldijana Hodzic, RU, School Social Worker Intern Stephanie Thomas, EU, School Social Worker Intern Cassie Palmer, RaU, School Social Worker Intern Vote was as follows: Yes, Pollack, Worner, Fernandez, Riva, Kohlberger, Healy, DeWald, Miller, Valido It was moved by Mrs. Valido, seconded by Mrs. Fernandez that the Dumont Board of Education go into Executive Session for Personnel and Legal Matters. Motion was unanimoulsly approved. President Valido adjourned the meeting to the public at 9:57 p.m. President Valido reconvened the meeting at 9:57 p.m. There being no further Old or New Business it was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Worner that the Dumont Board of Education adjourn the meeting. Motion was unanimously approved. President Valido adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Cartotto Board Secretary 13