CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CLIFTON, NJ MINUTES - REVISED

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1 CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CLIFTON, NJ MINUTES - REVISED REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 6:30 PM LOCATION: 745 CLIFTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, NJ THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Arlene Agresti VICE PRESIDENT Mr. Tafari Anderson arrived 6:34 PM Ms. Judith A. Bassford Mr. James Daley Ms. Lucy Danny arrived 6:34 PM Mr. Wayne Demikoff Dr. John Houston Mr. Gary Passenti PRESIDENT Ms. Rosemary L. Pino ALSO PRESENT: Richard Tardalo, Superintendent of Schools Mark Tietjen, Asst. Superintendent of Schools Karen Perkins, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Carolina Rodriguez, Asst. Business Administrator/Asst. Board Secretary Isabel Machado, Board Attorney READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT TO THE PUBLIC TO HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF AND TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS OF PUBLIC BODIES AT WHICH ANY BUSINESS AFFECTING THEIR INTEREST IS DISCUSSED OR ACTED UPON. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, THE CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS CAUSED NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE PUBLICIZED BY HAVING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE THEREOF POSTED AT THE CITY CLERK S OFFICE, CLIFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION CENTER, ON CABLE TV, IN THE LOCAL PRESS, ON THE DISTRICT S WEB SITE, AND MAILED TO PRESIDENTS OF PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS. THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY 9326C

2 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 2 RECOGNITION AND AWARD PRESENTATIONS: Item EA-2/12/ MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY James Daley VOTE 7-0 YES: Agresti, Bassford, Daley, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passent ABSENT: Anderson, Danny Prior to action on this motion, Dr. Houston read the following resolution. EA-2/12/ Recognition of Boys Swim Team RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education recognizes the Clifton High School Boys Swim Team for their achievement as Passaic County Boys Swimming Champions. Daniel Herrera won the Boys 100 free style. The team of David Herrera, Michael Kommer and Samuel Williams won the 200 Free Relay. The Clifton Board of Education commends them for the honor and recognition they have brought to themselves, their families, their school and their community. George Balkjy Michael Kommer David Korty Samuel Williams Marcus Puzon SamiyAfify Michael Cervino Roman Chyshkevych Daniel Herrerra Bohdan Kryzh Enique Rodriquez Sebastian Luna Coronel Daniel Allushi Joshua Bugtai Brian Kommer Matthew Miller Bryan Ferro David Herrera Isaiah Rodriquez Daniel Loukachouk Mateusz Hernik Srun Manomat Head Coach: Andrea Bobby Assistant Coach: James Montovano Coach Andrea Bobby commented on the team and the students recognized. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 2/12/14-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 15, 2014, be and they are hereby adopted. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 2/12/14-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 29, 2014, be and they are hereby adopted. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: None Administration explained that the following policy is mandated to be adopted every three years and is required to be posted on the website. FIRST READING OF POLICY: District-Wide Parental Involvement RECEIVED AND FILED

3 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 3 PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEES & SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: None PUBLIC RECOGNITION: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None None Item EA-2/12/ MOTION BY Lucy Danny SECOND BY Rosemary Pino VOTE: 9-0 Prior to action on this motion, Ms. Agresti read the following resolution. EA-2/12/14-06 Expression of Condolence WHEREAS, on February 7, 2014, the community noted with sorrow the passing of Mr. Ronald Gurtatowski, and WHEREAS, Mr. Gurtatowski had served the Board of Education and children of Clifton faithfully and conscientiously as a highly respected teacher since September 2007 and currently assigned to Clifton High School Annex, contributing his talents for the betterment of the school system; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this resolution be forwarded to his bereaved family to serve as an expression of the great regard in which Mr. Gurtatowski was held by the Board of Education, the administration, employees, and pupils of the Clifton Public Schools, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contents of this resolution be noted in their entirety in the official minutes of the Clifton Board of Education for future generations to peruse. DATED: February 12, 2014 Richard Tardalo Superintendent of Schools Karen L. Perkins Business Administrator/ Board Secretary Gary Passenti, President Arlene Agresti, Vice-President Tafari Anderson Judith A. Bassford James Daley Lucy Danny Wayne Demikoff John Houston Rosemary L. Pino

4 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 4 Item EA-2/12/ MOTION BY James Daley SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE: 9-0 Prior to action on this motion, Mr. Daley read the following resolution. EA-2/12/14-07 Expression of Condolence WHEREAS, on February 6, 2014, the community noted with sorrow the passing of Mr. James Brightman, and WHEREAS, Mr. Brightman had served the Board of Education and children of Clifton faithfully and conscientiously as a highly respected custodian since August 2004 and currently assigned to Woodrow Wilson Middle School, contributing his talents for the betterment of the school system; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this resolution be forwarded to his bereaved family to serve as an expression of the great regard in which Mr. Brightman was held by the Board of Education, the administration, employees, and pupils of the Clifton Public Schools, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contents of this resolution be noted in their entirety in the official minutes of the Clifton Board of Education for future generations to peruse. DATED: February 12, 2014 Richard Tardalo Superintendent of Schools Karen L. Perkins Business Administrator/ Board Secretary Gary Passenti, President Arlene Agresti, Vice-President Tafari Anderson Judith A. Bassford James Daley Lucy Danny Wayne Demikoff John Houston Rosemary L. Pino A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: Items EA-2/12/14-02 through EA-2/12/14-05 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE: 9-0 ABSTAIN: Pino (EA-02 only)

5 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 5 EA-2/12/14-02 Out-of-District Placements Superintendent of Schools to approve the following out-of-district placements of Clifton resident pupils for the payment of tuition and transportation as herein described. a. Pupil #109646, classified as Emotionally Disturbed accepted into Windsor Academy, 655 McBride Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ 07424, effective January 2, Tuition is $45, per 10-month school year. Transportation cost is $22, for this existing Clifton run. Windsor Academy is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for placements of this type. EA-2/12/ Tuition Pupil Received Superintendent of Schools to approve the acceptance into the Clifton Public Schools of the following tuition pupil, for the school year, with the respective Board of Education responsible for tuition. Pupil Placement Start Date Sending District Tuition CHS Annex 9/9/13 Jersey City Public $11, School CHS 1/21/14 Hackensack Public School $11, EA-2/12/ Revision to School Calendar Superintendent of Schools to amend the previously adopted school calendar to reflect a delayed opening for Clifton High School on March 4, 5, and 6, 2014 for the administration of HSPA secured test and to minimize disruption for this test that is required for graduation. All testing students will report to school at 7:29 a.m., all non-testing students will report to school at 9:40 a.m. EA-2/12/ Approval of Field Trips Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trips destinations for the school year. 3/6/14 School #13, Grade 2 students The Seeing Eye, Morristown, NJ 3/14/14 CCMS Mini Model Congress Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ 3/18/14 CHS MTI (Mustang Team Institute William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ students) 3/20/14 School #13, Grade 2 students The Seeing Eye, Morristown, NJ 3/27/14 School #13, Grade 2 students The Seeing Eye, Morristown, NJ 5/2/14 School #8, Grade 2 students Papermill Playhouse, Millburn, NJ 5/8/14 School #9, Grade 1 students World of Wings, Teaneck, NJ 6/5/14 or CCMS School Service Workers Circle Line, Pier 83, New York, NY 6/12/14

6 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 6 B. PERSONNEL: Items P-2/12/14-01 through P-2/12/14-18 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE 9-0 NO: Agresti (P-14 only) ABSTAIN: Bassford (P-08 and P-15 #1, 2, and 3 only), Houston (P-15 #3, 4 and 6 only) P-2/12/14-01 Resignations RESOLVED, that the following resignations, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. Susan Efrus School #14 Paraprofessional Effective March 31, 2014 Charles Mahon CHS Mathematics Teacher Effective, July 1, 2014, due to retirement Thomas Brutofsky District Maintenance Staff Effective May 1, 2014, due to retirement P-2/12/14-02 Leaves of Absence RESOLVED, that the following leaves of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. Michelle Christie CHS, Science Teacher Paid FMLA 2/11/14-2/21/14 Thomas Brutofsky District, Maintenance Paid FMLA 2/3/14-4/30/14 Patricia Pecoraro Administration Bldg., 12-month Paid FMLA 1/7/14-1/21/14 secretary Lynn Marakovitz School #14, Paraprofessional Paid & Unpaid LOA 3/14-3/19/14 Rosa Paulino-Plett School #12, ESL/Bilingual Paid & Unpaid FMLA 2/14/14 with a Teacher termination date to be determined P-2/12/ Maternity Leaves of Absence RESOLVED, that the following maternity leaves of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. a. Ms. Jamie Berman, School #14, Special Education Teacher. Effective: March 25, 2014 through June 30, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: March 25, 2014 through May 5, Followed by an unpaid FMLA from May 6, 2014 through June 30, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) b. Ms. Andrea Miller-Hamilton, CHS, Language Arts Teacher. Effective: April 28, 2014 through June 30, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: April 28, 2014 through May 14, Followed by an unpaid FMLA from May 15, 2014 through June 30, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) c. Ms. Lauren Diakakis, School #11, Kindergarten Teacher. Effective: May 30, 2014 through June 30, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: May 30, 2014 through June 30, Followed by an unpaid FMLA from September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

7 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 7 (Subject to available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) d. Ms. Loto Chung, School #13, World Language Teacher. Effective: March 31, 2014 through October 3, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: March 31, 2014 through May 16, Followed by an unpaid FMLA from May 17, 2014 to June 30, 2014 and September 1, 2014 through October 3, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) e. Ms. Kathryn Morrison, School #11, Grade 2 Teacher. Effective: March 29, 2014 through June 30, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: March 29, 2014 through May 8, Followed by an unpaid FMLA from May 9, 2014 through June 30, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) f. Ms. Jennifer Santos, School #2, School Social Worker. Effective: April 21, 2014 through October 31, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: April 21, 2014 through June 30, Followed by an unpaid FMLA from September 1, 2014 through October 31, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) g. Ms. Lauren Sexton, School #13, BSI Teacher. Effective March 24, 2014 through January 4, Paid leave using all available sick days, followed by an unpaid FMLA through June 30, 2014 and September 2, 2014 through January 4, h. Ms. Sandra Martinique, School #9, BSI Teacher. Effective: March 17, 2014 through January 2, Paid leave using all available sick days, followed by an unpaid FMLA through June 30, 2014 and September 2, 2014 through January 2, i. Ms. Kelley Perruso, School #9, Grade 1 Teacher. Effective: February 10, 2014 through January 2, Paid leave using all available sick days, followed by an unpaid FMLA, through June 30, 2014 and September 2, 2014 through January 2, j. Ms. Stefanie Bozinoski, School #11, Grade 1 Teacher. Effective: March 17, 2014 through June 30, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: March 17, 2014 through May 16, Followed by an unpaid FMLA from May 17, 2014 to June 30, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) k. Ms. Kelly O Brien, District Social Worker. Effective: April 21, 2014 through October 31, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: April 21, 2014 through May 28, Followed by an unpaid FMLA from May 29, 2014 through October 31, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) P-2/12/ Amendment of Leave(s) of Absence a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the paid & unpaid FMLA granted to Robyn Sue Lord, part-time Paraprofessional assigned to School #14 at the meeting of January 15, 2014 under Resolution P-1/15/14-02, be amended to paid FMLA from November 15, 2013 through December 2, 2013 and unpaid FMLA from December 3, 2013 with a termination date to be determined. b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the FMLA granted to Michelle Martorano, part-time, Paraprofessional assigned to School #16 at the meeting of January 15, 2014 under Resolution P-1/15/14-06, be amended to reflect a termination date of December 1, c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the FMLA

8 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 8 granted to Karen Sommers, Grade 2 Teacher assigned to School #2 at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of January 19, d. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the worker s compensation leave of absence granted to Employee ID #3272 at the meeting of November 13, 2013 under Resolution P-11/13/13-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of November 15, e. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the worker s compensation leave of absence granted to Employee ID #3392 at the meeting of November 13, 2013 under Resolution P-11/13/13-02, be rescinded. f. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the administrative leave granted to Employee ID #2776 at the meeting of November 13, 2013 under Resolution P- 11/13/13-12, be amended to reflect a termination date of November 13, g. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the administrative leave granted to Employee ID #6886 at the meeting of November 13, 2013 under Resolution P- 11/13/13-12, be amended to reflect a termination date of January 4, h. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the maternity leave of absence granted to Suzanne Scivetti at the meeting of January 15, 2014 under Resolution P- 1/15/14-03, be amended to reflect a termination date of March 16, 2014 and period of leave to which sick days are to be applied, extended to January 17, i. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the FMLA granted to Monique Wasserstrum at the meeting of January 15, 2014 under Resolution P-1/15/14-02, be amended to reflect a termination date to be determined. j. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the maternity leave of absence granted to Maria Hanson at the meeting of January 15, 2014 under Resolution P- 1/15/14-03, be amended to reflect not using accumulated sick days. k. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the maternity leave of absence granted to Judy Salsano at the meeting of September 18, 2013 under Resolution P- 9/18/13-32, be amended to reflect a termination date of March 21, P-2/12/ Amendment of Appointments a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Arleny Pineda, 10-month Secretary assigned to School #11 at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-06, be amended to reflect a start date of January 14, b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Lynette Nelson, 10-month Secretary assigned to School #14 at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-06, be amended to reflect a start date of January 2, c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Marissa Amelio, LTS, Grade 2 Teacher assigned to School #2 at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-24, be amended to reflect a termination date of January 17, d. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appointment of Rachel Bodor, TTR, Physical Education Teacher assigned to CHS at the meeting of October 9, 2014 under Resolution P-10/9/14-05, be amended to reflect a termination date of March 21, 2014.

9 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 9 P-2/12/ Amendment of Personnel Transfers a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the transfer of Roman Stasyshyn, Custodian assigned to WWMS at the meeting of January 15, 2014 under Resolution P-1/15/14-08, be amended to reflect an effective date of February 3, b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the transfer of Michael DelVecchio, Custodian assigned to CHS at the meeting of January 15, 2014 under Resolution P-1/15/14-08, be amended to reflect an effective date of February 3, P-2/12/ Personnel Transfers Superintendent of Schools for the transfer of assignment of the following personnel. Susan Efrus, p/t Paraprofessional Keith Roth, Custodian Patricia Anfora, p/t Paraprofessional Meghan Brophy, p/t Paraprofessional From School #14 To School #17 Effective 1/29/14 From WWMS, 1 st Shift To WWMS, 2 nd Shift, Effective 2/3/14 3pm 12am From School #17 To School #11 Effective 2/4/14 From School #16 To School #14 Effective 2/5/14 P-2/12/ Change in Employment Status RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that Lynn Tuorto, Social Worker assigned to CHS be changed in status to Transition Coordinator assigned to CHS, effective February 24, 2014 to June 30, Salary: Remains the same plus $10, stipend (funded from IDEA funds), pro-rated for lesser service. Ms. Tuorto replaces Barbara Milewski who retired. P-2/12/14-09 Decrease in Hours RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the following Paraprofessionals hours be increased/decreased as follows. Roxanne O Connor CHS From 7 ½ hours per day to 7 hours per day Eff. 1/27/14 P-2/12/ Addition to Home Instruction Listing RESOLVED, that the following additional teacher, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education for appointment to the Home Instruction Teacher list for the school year. Giancarlos Gonzales P-2/12/ Approval of Paraprofessional Salary Differential Superintendent of Schools to provide the following paraprofessional a salary differential for obtainment of 30 credits, 60 credits, Associate s Degree or Bachelor s Degree.

10 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 10 Donna Wester School #14 Bachelor s Degree Effective 2/1/14 P-2/12/14-12 Master Degree Attainment Superintendent of Schools to approve the following individuals for placement on the proper step of the Master s Degree Teachers salary guide. Kristan Genchi Kehoe WITHDRAWN School #9, Grade 5 Teacher Effective 2/1/14 P-2/12/ Sixth Year Level Attainment Superintendent of Schools to approve the following individuals for placement on the proper step of the Sixth Year Level Teachers salary guide. Marissa School #17, Grade 4 Teacher Effective 2/1/14 Papamarkos Lisa Poggi CCMS, Language Arts Teacher Effective 2/1/14 Marta Fortunato Administration Building, Supervisor of Assessment, Measurement & Mentoring Effective 2/1/14 P-2/12/ Coaching Appointments Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals to the following athletic positions. Marc Peck Asst. Boys Track & Field Coach 3/1/14-6/15/14 Category III, Step 1 - $4,933 as per guide Michelle Telofski Asst. Girls Track & Field Coach 3/1/14-6/15/14 Category III, Step 1 - $4,933 as per guide Konrad Kruczek Head Girls Soccer Coach 7/1/14-12/1/14 Category II, Step 1 - $7,132, as per guide Stanley Lembryk Head Boys Soccer Coach 7/1/14-12/1/14 Category II Step 3 - $10,681 as per guide P-2/12/ Board Member Conferences Superintendent of Schools to approve the following board members for attendance/fees at the listed conferences. Judith Bassford Student Achievement, a Carlstadt, NJ 2/4/14 No Cost & Walk in the PARCC $2.80 Workshop Mileage Judith Bassford NJSBA Hudson County Secaucus, NJ 2/11/14 No Cost &

11 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 11 Meeting, Legal Issues & New Tenure Law Judith Bassford NJSBA Passaic County Meeting, Teacher Evaluations Dr. John Houston NJSBA Bergen County Meeting Dr. John Houston NJSBA Essex County Meeting $5.50 Mileage Paterson, NJ 2/24/14 No Cost & $3.20 Mileage Carlstadt, NJ 2/4/14 No Cost & $2.75 Mileage Glenridge, NJ 2/13/14 No Cost & $3.00 Mileage Dr. John Houston Governance II Harrison, NJ 2/26/14 No Cost $ $7.00 Mileage P-2/12/14-16 Conference Requests Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff members for attendance/fees at the listed conferences. Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date Expense Jessica Gorlin Practical Strategies for Meeting the Parsippany, NJ 3/11/14 $ Rigorous CCCS for Reading Dawn Ward 23 rd Annual NJAGC Conference Bridgewater, NJ 3/7/14 $ Mark Tietjen Staff Rights, Staff Accountability 7 Monroe Township, 3/5/14 $ School Ethics NJ Dawn Valentine NJMEA Conference East Brunswick, NJ 2/20-2/22/14 $50.00 Luginda Batten- Creating Action Plans for Positive Monroe Township, 4/11/14 $ Walker School Climate NJ Luginda Batten- ILR in Providing Feedback for Monroe Township, 4/29/14 $ Walker Reflective Growth NJ Lindsay Aslan Functional Analysis & Treatment of Rutherford, NJ 3/3-3/4/14 $ Severe Behavior Disorders Danica Davidman Functional Analysis & Treatment of Severe Behavior Disorders Rutherford, NJ 3/3-3/4/14 $ Heather Carew Four Advanced Topics Regarding Caldwell, NJ 4/25/14 $ Behavioral Approach to Autism Treatment Claudine Colacino Practical Strategies for Meeting the Rigorous Common Core Newark, NJ 3/11/14 $50.00 Valerie Kropinack A Focus on the PARCC Weehawken, NJ 3/6/14 $7.60 Assessment & CCSS: How to Prepare Our NJ Students for Writing Success in the 21 st Century Adelina Ros Building Proficiency for Novice Bridgewater, NJ 3/14/14 $90.00 Learners at the Elementary Level Guinevere Rivera FLENJ Pre-Conference Workshop Bridgewater, NJ 3/14/14 $ Stasia Amenta 4 th Annual Professional Behavior Analysts Convention New Orleans, LA 3/27-3/29/14 $ Meaghan Durham National Athletic Trainers Indianapolis, IN 6/26- $1,168.80

12 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 12 Association 65 th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo P-2/12/ Substitute Appointments 6/28/14 Superintendent of Schools to approve the following personnel for assignment as per diem substitutes for the school year, as specified. Aneudi Diaz Substitute Paraprofessional Michael Robinson Substitute Custodian Dana Ricca Substitute Paraprofessional Bonnie Tuckman-Crohn Sub. Paraprofessional Amanda McLaren Substitute Teacher Orseola Shehu Substitute Teacher Felicia Brockner Substitute Teacher Michael Nydam Substitute Custodian Judith Faltenbacher Substitute Paraprofessional Nwamaka Umeh Substitute Teacher Robert Brattole Substitute Custodian P-2/12/ Personnel Assignments RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed in accordance with the stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c. Hulya Koseoglu Special Education Teacher, replaces Employee ID 6886 who resigned Melissa Ihle TTR, Language Arts Teacher, replaces Kimberly DeStefano who is on MAT LOA Radcliff Brown Custodian, replaces Employee ID 4428 who resigned Ryan Mooney Head Custodian, replaces Thomas Rodgers who was transferred Marciline Reynolds p/t Paraprofessional, fills new position Alison Munro p/t Paraprofessional, fills new position David Gamarra p/t Paraprofessional, fills new position School #16 1/5/14-6/30/14 Step 1 BA -- $51,960, pro-rated for lesser service CCMS 3/3/14-6/30/14 Step 1 BA -- $51,960, pro-rated for lesser service School #14, 2 nd shift (11 am 8pm) 2/13/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $33,035, plus night differential $1,250, pro-rated for lesser service School #14 2/13/14-6/30/14 Step 1 Elementary Head Custodian -- $37,510, pro-rated for lesser service School #14 2/13/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $17,021 plus $1,200 (Salary differential for BA Degree), pro-rated for lesser service School #14 2/13/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $17,021 plus $1,200 (Salary differential for BA Degree), pro-rated for lesser service CHS 2/13/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $17,021 plus $1,200 (Salary differential for BA

13 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 13 Andreina Perez p/t Paraprofessional, replaces Michelle Hewitt who resigned Rocky Lamonica Custodian, replaces Roman Stasyshyn who was transferred Stuart Stephens Custodian, replaces Michael Grimaldi who was changed in status Steven Smith Custodian, replaces Michael DelVecchio who was transferred Patricia Pierri Head Custodian, replaces Ihor Atamanchuk who was transferred C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: Degree), pro-rated for lesser service School #16 2/13/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $17,021 plus $1,200 (Salary differential for BA Degree), pro-rated for lesser service WWMS, 2 nd Start date to be Step 1 -- $33,035 plus shift (3pm- determined $2,250 salary differential, 12am) 6/30/14 pro-rated for lesser service School #8, 2 nd Start date to be Step 1 -- $33,035 plus shift (11am- determined $1,500 salary differential, 8pm) 6/30/14 pro-rated for lesser service CHS, 2 nd shift (11am-8pm) Start date to be determined -- 6/30/14 Step 1 -- $33,035 plus $1,500 salary differential, pro-rated for lesser service School #15 2/13/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $37,510, prorated for lesser service Items F-2/12/14-01 through F-2/12/14-10 will be voted upon in one motion: MOTION BY Tafari Anderson SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE 9-0 ABSTAIN: Bassford (check # s , , only), Passenti (check # only) Prior to action on this motion, administration answered questions regarding correction to the amount of architectural services for the boiler replacement at School #14. F-2/12/ Donation to School #14 Superintendent of Schools and submitted by the Supervisor of Instructional Technology to accept, with sincere gratitude, the donation of Classroom Projector Mounting Supplies and Labor to School #14, and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to School #14, Home and School Association for this generous donation. F-2/12/ Donation to School #8 Superintendent of Schools to accept with sincere gratitude, the donation of two digital cameras to School #8, and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Mustang Pride for this generous donation. F-2/12/ Donation to School #9 Superintendent of Schools to accept with sincere gratitude, the donation of gym equipment to School

14 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 14 #9, and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Mustang Pride for this generous donation. F-2/12/ Donation to School #13 Superintendent of Schools to accept with sincere gratitude, the donation of playground equipment to School #13, and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Mustang Pride for this generous donation. F-2/12/ Donation to CHS Superintendent of Schools to accept with sincere gratitude, the donation of a Mustang Mascot costume to CHS, and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Mustang Pride for this generous donation. F-2/12/ Approval for Transportation Services Agreement School Year RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the Transportation Services Agreement with the Passaic County Educational Services Commission to transport our eligible students on the following routes, at the rates indicated: # of Route # School Contractor Students Est. Cost Per Route Surcharge LAKCL Lakeview Academy American Star 1 $11, $ TOTAL $11, $ F-2/12/14-07 Correction of Board Resolution F-1/29/14-13 to Contract Di Cara Rubino Architects to Provide Architectural Services for Boiler Replacement at School #14 (see attachment) WHERAS, the Clifton Board of Education approved the contract with Di Cara/Rubino to provide architectural services for boiler replacement at School #14 under resolution F-1/29/14-13 in the amount not to exceed $32,000; and WHEREAS, the correct amount to provide architectural services per their attached proposal for boiler replacement at School #14 is $34,000.00; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the contract with Di Cara/Rubino to provide architectural services for boiler replacement at School #14 in the amount not to exceed $34, F-2/12/ Requisition for Taxes (Other Than Debt Service) (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the amount of District Taxes exclusive of debt service requirements needed to meet the obligations of this Board for the next eight weeks is $10,298, and that the City of Clifton is hereby requested to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Monies that amount within the next thirty days in accordance with the statutes relating thereto. These funds should be received no later than April 1, F-2/12/ Use of Facilities RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the below-listed requests for use of

15 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 15 the district s facilities, in accordance with Policy #7510-Use of School Facilities, at the fees listed: Permit # Group/ Organization 3296 American Cancer Society 3297 Mustang Band Majorettes and Color Guard 3298 Heartful Touch Productions Purpose of Use Relay for Life of Clifton Overnight Fundraising Event Preparation for Spring Tryouts 4-person band concert in conjunction with CHS class of 1974 reunion weekend Facilities Date/Time Fees CHS School Grounds School #14 Gymnasium School #3 Auditorium May 31, 2014 thru June 1, 2014 Saturday thru Sunday 8am to 7am February 26, 2014 thru June 25, 2014 Wednesdays 6:30pm to 7:45pm October 10, 2014 Friday 7pm to 10pm Facilities: None Custodian: None Facilities: None Custodian: None Facilities: $ Custodian: $38.00/hr F-2/12/ Claims List (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the claims represented, as appended, having been found in order by the Board Secretary/Business Administrator are hereby ordered to be released for payment when funds are available, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the claims be entered in the Board s official minutes and be open to further inspection by Board Members and others entitled to inspect same. Payroll (Jan. 15) $ 4,911, Mini Payroll (Jan. 16 Bus OT) 4, Payroll (Jan. 31) $ 4,793, List of Bills (Feb. 6) $ 1,156, List of Bills (Feb. 6 Pgs. 1-50) $ 3,225, Total $14,090, A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: ADDENDUM Items EA-2/12/14-08 through EA-2/12/14-10 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Lucy Danny SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE 9-0 Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding the amounts charged for tuition students received.

16 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 16 EA-2/12/ Tuition Pupils Received Superintendent of Schools to approve the acceptance into the Clifton Public Schools of the following tuition pupils, for the school year, with the respective Board of Education responsible for tuition. Pupil Placement Start Date Sending District Tuition CHS Annex 9/5/12 Paterson Public $11, School CHS 9/28/12 Plainfield Public $18, School CHS 10/22/12 Carteret Public $16, School EA-2/12/ Tuition Pupils Received Superintendent of Schools to approve the acceptance into the Clifton Public Schools of the following tuition pupils, for the school year, with the respective Board of Education responsible for tuition. Pupil Placement Start Date Sending District Tuition CHS 9/9/13 Plainfield Public $20, School CHS 9/9/13 Carteret Public $20, School CHS 12/4/13 Passaic Public $8, School CHS 1/13/14 Paterson Public $6, School EA-2/12/ Approval of Field Trip Superintendent of Schools to approve the following field trip destination for the school year. 3/19/14 CHS Technical Drafting students Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ B. PERSONNEL: Items P-2/12/14-19 through P-2/12/14-21 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 P-2/12/ Sixth Year Level Attainment Superintendent of Schools to approve the following individual for placement on the proper step of the

17 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 17 Sixth Year Level Teachers salary guide. Victoria Rogers Clifton High School, Language Arts Teacher Effective 2/1/14 P-2/12/ Substitute Appointments Superintendent of Schools to approve the following personnel for assignment as per diem substitutes for the school year, as specified. Carla Aravjo Substitute Teacher Damla Aktas Kocacepel Substitute Teacher Maria Barreiros -- Substitute Teacher Joshua Portell -- Substitute Custodian P-2/12/ Personnel Assignment RESOLVED, that the following individual is appointed in accordance with the stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c. Thomas Mullen Supervisor of Maintenance, fills new position District, Maintenance Department 4/15/14 or sooner if released by employer 6/30/15 $70,000, pro-rated for lesser service C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: Items F-2/12/14-12 through F-2/12/14-14 will be voted upon in one motion: MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE 9-0 Prior to action on this motion, Mr. Passenti and Mr. Anderson requested that the contract with E-Rate Consulting be brought to the finance committee for discussion and tabled until the next Board meeting. Ms. Perkins explained the Aide in Lieu list of bills. Mr. Anderson asked for a report on expenditures for contracted routes vs. savings on routes done in house. F-2/12/ Approval to Renew Contract With E-Rate Consulting (see attachment) - TABLED RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorizes the Business Administrator to contract E-Rate Consulting to administer the district s E-Rate funding for its telecommunications services for the period from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 at a cost of 4.75% of the district s savings not to exceed $35,000 per fiscal year period. F-2/12/ Certification of Budget Line Item Accounts December, 2013 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A: (c)4, the Clifton Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended, as per the attached reports, for the month ending December 31, 2013 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. F-2/12/ Financial Reports December, 2013 (see attachment)

18 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 18 RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Report of the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary, as appended, for the month ending December 31, F-2/12/ Claims List (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the claims represented, as appended, having been found in order by the Board Secretary/Business Administrator are hereby ordered to be released for payment when funds are available, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the claims be entered in the Board s official minutes and be open to further inspection by Board Members and others entitled to inspect same. Aide in Lieu List of Bills (Feb. 7 Pgs. 1-99) $279, Total $279, PUBLIC RECOGNITION: George Silva spoke about School 15 s traffic issue. He does not want tickets given out and asked how the problem is being addressed. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Ms. Danny congratulated the Swim Team and wished everyone a safe week off. Mr. Demikoff congratulated the Swim Team and hopes everyone is safe during the storm. Dr. Houston spoke about the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, the Olympics and student athletes. He congratulated the Swim Team and the athletes participating in winter sports. He mentioned that report cards were received last week and we are now in the 3 rd marking period. He commented about Black History Month, Read Across America and Lincoln s Birthday. He wished Happy Birthday to all with February birthdays and Happy Valentine s Day to all. He spoke about budget workshops he attended and mandatory Governance II training. Ms. Pino congratulated the Swim Team and spoke about being the co-chair of Passaic County Foster and Adoptive Family Services and their toy drive. She congratulated the students that participated in the Prom Fashion Show, explained the Friends of the Clifton Library program, spoke about Relay for Life t-shirt fundraiser and wished everyone a Happy Valentine s Day. Mr. Anderson congratulated the Swim Team and spoke about President s Day, Black History Month and wished everyone a Happy Valentine s Day. Ms. Bassford congratulated the Swim Team and spoke about the CHS Tricky Tray. She commented about Read Across America at School #5 and the Prom Fashion Show. She thanked those who donated goods and services. She spoke about the Bergen County workshop, leadership conference and Hudson County workshop she attended and wished everyone a Happy Valentine s Day. Mr. Daley wished a Happy Valentine s Day to all and a happy Lincoln and Washington s birthdays, President s Day and commented about the Lincoln Memorial. He congratulated the Swim Team and wished everyone to be safe during the storm. Ms. Agresti congratulated the Swim Team and spoke about the parking and traffic issues at Schools 1, 15 and others which are impacted by snow and ice on the roads. She wished everyone a safe week and Happy Valentine s Day. Mr. Passenti congratulated the Swim Team and Coach Bobby. He wished the wrestling team luck and stated that schools will be closed tomorrow. Stay off the roads if possible, help your neighbors, especially the elderly ones. He commented on the School 15 traffic issues. He spoke about the budget and asked the public for input. He wished a Happy Birthday to his Dad. Mr. Tardalo spoke about visiting the schools, the Common Core, evaluation system and improving

19 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2014 Page 19 academics. He commented about unfunded mandates, too much emphasis on tests and issues with the PARCC requirements. We must teach the whole child. He spoke about the traffic issues and trying to work with the Clifton Police on the matter. NEW BUSINESS: None EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:41 PM MOTION FOR RESOLUTION to convene in Executive Session to discuss various Personnel, Student, and Contract matters. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President will announce that following Executive Session, the public will be advised of the nature of the discussion and/or notified when formal action may be taken. MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE 9-0 RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: 9:17 PM Roll call upon return from executive session showed all present. Item F-2/12/14-15 MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE: 9-0 F-2/12/ Approval of Settlement Agreement RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve the settlement agreement with the parents of student ID # as discussed in executive session up to $6,666.66/month for the remainder of the school year and school year OTHER BOARD BUSINESS: ADJOURNED: 9:19 PM [NOTE: This document is subject to additions, withdrawals, and modifications without notice.] Respectfully submitted, Karen L. Perkins Business Administrator/Board Secretary KLP/ld