CARLSTADT EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY REGULAR/ACTION SESSION MARCH 8, 2017 MINUTES

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1 CARLSTADT EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY REGULAR/ACTION SESSION MARCH 8, 2017 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M. Media Center by President Lawrence Bongiovonni Present: Robert Anderson Brenda Kaneaster Tina Cavallo Fred Meo Kevin Felten Dennis Monks Kathryn Fukushima Raymond Muszynski Lawrence Bongiovanni Louise Clarke, Nicholas Annitti, Anthony Sciarillo, Esq. and Renee Engelhardt were also present. FLAG SALUTE AND OPENING STATEMENT: The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Meetings Act the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting by posting the date, time and location of said meeting by mailing notification to The Record, the Board s official newspaper. Copies of agendas are available 48 hours prior to said meetings in the Board of Education office and are posted in the main office of the H.P. Becton Regional H.S. and on the Becton Regional High School website SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: These proceedings are being audio recorded. STUDENT OF THE MONTH PRESENTATION: President Bongiovanni introduced Taylor Murphy Student of the Month for March 2017, read her summary of accomplishments and presented her with the Honor Certificate from the school and the certificate from the State Senate and Assembly Houses bestowed by State Senator Paul Sarlo. REVIEW THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: February 8, 2017 February 8, 2017 February Regular Executive Session 7:48 p.m. Executive Session 9:30 p.m. Mr. Muszynski questioned the details of the February 8, 2017, Executive Session 9:30 p.m. minutes. MOVE TO TABLE THE 9:30 P.M. EECUTIVE MINUTES: Moved: Second: Mr. Muszynski Approved: Unanimous Page 1 of 16

2 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: February 8, 2017 February 8, 2017 Regular Executive Session 7:48 p.m. Moved: Second: Mr. Anderson Approved: Unanimous REPORT OF THE SECRETARY/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Nicholas Annitti Mr. Annitti informed the Board that he is still working on the Preliminary Budget and that there would be another budget meeting of the finance committee tomorrow evening, March 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT: Mrs. Louise Clarke District Goals: D1. The Carlstadt East Rutherford Regional board of Education will promote and support the District s Technology /1:1 Initiative. D2. The Carlstadt East Rutherford Regional Board of Education will continue to look for ways to improve the safety and security of Henry P. Becton Regional High School. D3. The Carlstadt East Rutherford Regional Board of Education will continue to find ways to promote school spirit and school pride in order to foster a positive school climate and culture. Mrs. Clarke congratulated the students and the play directors on the wonderful performance of GREASE. All involved did an outstanding job. She informed the Board of the Carnvale Celebration that was held last Friday. She thanked Mrs. Gonzo for her organization of the event. Mrs. Clarke informed the Board of the presentation held on March 9, 2017 presented by Sgt. Time Shoemaker. The program entitled Defend Your Teen was held for parents only and it dealt with the dangers of opiates and teens. Mrs. Clarke reported that re-registration is being held and the response has been successful. HEARING OF CITIZENS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY To Open: Moved: Second: Mr. Muszynski Approved: Unanimous In accordance with the Bylaws 0167-Public Participation in Board Meeting, any citizen present who wishes to be heard on agenda items only, should raise his/her hand to be recognized, state name and address. The Board wishes to remind all attendees at its meetings that while it subscribes without reservation to the principle of keeping the community completely informed, by policy it cannot respond to public discussion of personnel matters. If a matter concerning a district staff member is of interest or concern to a resident, it is recommended that the matter should be referred to the Principal, Superintendent, or the Board of Education by letter. Page 2 of 16

3 Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes. Any citizen wishing to be heard on non-agenda items may do so after new business. The hearing of citizens shall be limited to sixty minutes. No one wished to be heard. To Close: Moved: Second: Anderson Approved: Unanimous BUILDING, GROUNDS AND TRANSPORTATION: () The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following: Moved: Second: Approved: Unanimous B1. Approve and concur the requests of the following to use the facilities/buses in accordance with Policy Motion No. Requested By: Dates: Facilities/Area/Bus Event Fee 2 buses, 2 drivers, Skyliners Alumni pick-up Liberty Drum & Bugle Corps, St. Patrick s School, 12 Tenafly B1.1 Richard Evans, Ph.D March 12, 2017 Day Parade, Rd., Englewood Executive Director Jersey City 10:00 a.m., return Emeritus 3:00 p.m. B1.2 B1.3 Carlstadt Public School Carlstadt Recreation Joseph Crafsi March 8, 2017 Concur March 8, 2017 Concur 2 bus, 2 drivers Pick-up at 12:40 p.m., return at 2:15 p.m. Gymnasium/Cafeteria Assembly, Becton Regional H.S. Basketball Tournament Carlstadt Rec-East Rutherford Rec $125 per bus (Total $250) Waived Waived Certificate of Insurance Required On rile On rile B1.4 B1.5 Montessori of East Rutherford, Priya Sumitra, Director Infant Sweet Jenn Brady, Director April 27, 2017 June 20, 2017 PAC PAC Dance Recital Graduation $250 $250 (Total $500) Required June 14, 2917 BPAC Graduation $250 Required Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Page 3 of 16

4 Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni left the meeting at 7:10 to receive a telephone call. PERSONNEL: () The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following: Moved: Second: Mr. Muszynski Approved: As roll call vote. P1 Advancement on the Teachers Salary Guide: Motion No. Name Action Position Previous Salary Previous Step Adjusted Salary Adjusted Step Effective Date Discussion P1.1 Thomas Symms Approve Special Ed Teacher $54,342 BA+30 Step 3 $56,267 MA Step 3 02/01/2017 Salary and step may be adjusted at the conclusion of contract negotiations between the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education and the Becton Education Association (BEA). P2 Resignations: P2.1 Accept the resignation of Christina Sammarone from the position as 1 st Assistant-Softball Coach for the school year at a stipend of $6,200. P2.2 Accept the resignation of Christopher Frangipane, long-term science substitute, effective on or about March 21, P3. Appointment of Athletic Coaches : Motion No. Name Action Position Stipend Term Date Discussion P3.1 Christina Sammarone Approve Softball-Assistant- Freshman $4, School Year Fingerprint approval on file. P3.2 Angelo Guarnieri Approve Track-Boys-1 st Asst. $5, School Year Fingerprint approval on file. P3.3 Eugene Pinkney Approve Track-Girls-Head $7, School Year Pending fingerprint approval. P3.4 Mallorie Gilbride Approve 1 st Assistant Softball Coach $6, School Year Pending fingerprint approval. Page 4 of 16

5 P4. Appointment of Volunteer Athletic Assistant : Motion No. Name Action Position Stipend Term Date Discussion P4.1 Brendan Cronk Approve Volunteer Varsity Baseball Coach N/A School Year Fingerprint approval on file P5. Appointment of Substitute Custodian: Motion No. Name Action Position P5.1 Brandon Rohrman Approve Substitute Custodian P6. Appointment of Volunteer Athletic Assistant : Term Date 03/09/ /30/2017 Discussion Fingerprint approval on file Motion No. Name Action Position Stipend Term Date Discussion P6.1 Ashley Brown Approve Volunteer Varsity Softball Coach N/A School Year Pending fingerprint approval P7. Conferences: Motion No. P7.1 P7.2 Conference Title Staff Date Location/Sponsored By Cost/Discussion The Exploitation of Women in Genocide Google Classroom Workshop Michael Ryan 5/17/2017 Ramapo College Amanda Colangelo Barbara Lonergan 3/30/2017 & 3/31/2017 Bergen ETTC Paramus, NJ One substitute will be needed at the cost of $ There is no registration fee. Two substitutes will be needed at the cost of $90.00 each ($180.00). A registration fee of $ each ($500.00) is requested of the Board. Recused himself on P6.1 Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster P3.3 Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni Page 5 of 16

6 returned to the meeting at 7:24 p.m. EDUCATION: (Mrs. Kaneaster) The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following: Moved: Mrs. Kaneaster Second: Approved: E1. E3, Unanimous E2, Withdrawn E1. Acceptance of Monthly Anti-Bullying Report: The Monthly Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Report- In accordance with Policy Report is on file in the Board of Education office. DISCUSSION: Henry P. Becton Regional Number of Alleged Number of Verified High School Incidents Incidents February 28, E2. Approve the school calendar for the school year. EHIBIT A Mr. Muszynski requested the Carlstadt members vote against the calendar because it is too one sided with the Carlstadt District s breaks not being considered. Mr. Anderson requested that there be a compromise. President Bongiovanni suggested that the Shared Services Committees from each district meet to discuss the next year s calendar. Motion to withdraw E2: Moved: Mr. Muszyski Second: Mrs. Cavallo Approved: As per roll call vote. Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni Motion P2. Withdrawn Page 6 of 16

7 E3. Field Trips Motion No. Name Date Destination Explanation Cost E3.1 E3.2 E3.3 E3.4 E3.5 Carlo Maucione Dawn Savincki Amanda Colangelo Belinda Cannarozzi Kathryn Scalera Jason Jasinski Debbie Sanchez + (1) Chaperone Corey Moore + (1) Chaperone Carlo Maucione + Amanda Colangelo Dawn Savincki 3/09/2017 3/28/2017 3/29/2017 4/12/2017 4/06/2017 East Rutherford Little League Field Seton Hall University El Museo del Barrio th Avenue NYC, NY Middletown High School South Middletown, NJ and Great Adventure Jackson, NJ East Rutherford Little League Field Art students (7) will paint the clubhouse. English/Math SAT/ACT students (45) will go on a walking campus tour of Seton Hall. To expose level 3 World Language students (30) on a guided tour of Caribbean art and to participate in hands on workshops. Music and Band students (22) will perform before judges for adjudication. Art students (8) will paint the clubhouse. Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni Three substitutes will be needed at the cost of $90.00 each ($270.00). Transportation is requested of the Board. Three substitutes will be needed at the cost of $90.00 each (270.00). Transportation is requested of the Board. Two substitutes will be needed at the cost of $90.00 each ($180.00). Transportation is requested of the Board. Two substitutes will be needed at the cost of $90.00 each ($180.00). Transportation is requested of the Board. Three substitutes will be needed at the cost of $90.00 each ($270.00). Transportation is requested of the Board. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/PUBLIC RELATIONS/ ATHLETICS/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: (Mrs. Kaneaster) The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following: Moved: Mrs. Kaneaster Second: Approved: Unanimous Page 7 of 16

8 Motion No. C1. Fundraisers: Advisor Date Sport/Activity Explanation of Fundraising Event Discussion C1.1 Dawn Savincki 4/07/2017 Images Magazine Club Jean Day - $5.00 donation to wear jeans of April 7, Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity fund to purchase awards and T-Shirts for the winning cover contestant. C1.2 Michele Ferris 04/19/ /28/2017 Class of 2017 $5.00 donation for faculty members to wear college apparel/jeans on the May 1 st College Commitment Day celebration. Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity fund to be used for the senior breakfast. C1.3 Michele Ferris 04/01/ /10/2017 C1.4 Jessica O Driscoll Class of /23/2017 Junior Class The sale of Class of 2017 signs to parent. The junior class will host a talent show. Participants will pay $5.00 and adult spectators will pay $5.00 student spectators will pay $3.00. Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity fund to be used for the senior breakfast. Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity fund to offset the cost of prom bids. C1.5 Dwight Hall Christina Sammarone 3/07/2017-3/22/2017 Softball Team The team will sell softball apparel to the student body, staff and family. Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity fund. C1.6 Jessica O Driscoll 3/27/2017-4/21/2017 Junior Class The junior class will sell various bags and kitchen accessory items from a catalog through a company called Mixed Bags Designs. Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity fund to offset the cost of prom bids. Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni Page 8 of 16

9 POLICY: (Ms. Fukushima) The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following: Moved: Ms. Fukushima Second: Mr. Anderson Approved: Unanimous PO1. Adopt on second reading the following Policy: Attachment #2 P4420 Benefits (Support Staff) Revised/Recommended Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni FINANCE RESOLUTIONS: (Mr. Bongiovanni) The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following: F1. Approve the transportation agreement with the South Bergen Jointure Commission for the school year as follows: Moved: Mr. Bongiovanni Second: Approved: Unanimous BE IT RESOLVED that the CARLSTADT EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION does hereby approve an agreement with the South Bergen Jointure Commission, and approved Coordinated Transportation Service Agency, for the purposes of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L., 1997 for the time period school year. The services to be provided include, but are not limited to, the Coordinated Transportation of nonpublic, out of district special education, vocational and summer programs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CARLSTADT EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION agrees to abide by the Transportation Services Agreement as published by the South Bergen Jointure Commission and attached to this resolution. Attachment # Page 9 of 16

10 Mr. Anderson Mrs. Cavallo Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni F2. Approve Educational Data Service, Inc. Agreement, licensing and maintenance fee for the amount of $5, for school year. The Right to Know service is included in the fee amount. The licensing fee refers to the use of copyrighted bid specifications and interactive software. The maintenance fee refers to the supplying of our cooperative bid prices; cross-referenced awarded vendor catalogs, updated users and account codes. Moved: Mr. Bongiovanni Second: Approved: Unanimous Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni F3. Concur with accepting tuition student and approving tuition cost: Moved: Mr. Bongiovanni Second: Approved: Unanimous Be it resolved, that the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education hereby accepts a student to attend the Visions Program beginning February 13, 2017 through June 19, 2017 on a tuition basis as follows: one (1) student from the Wood-Ridge School District Be it further resolved, that the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education hereby sets the tuition (pro-rated) at $25, Page 10 of 16

11 Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni F4. Approve transfers: Concur with the actions of the Superintendent in making the following transfers dated January 31, 2017 totaling $103, Attachment #3 Moved: Mr. Bongiovanni Second: Approved: Unanimous Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni F5. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-2.11(c) certifies and accepts that as of January 31, 2017 after review of the appropriate sections of the monthly financial reports of Nicholas Annitti, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, and the Treasurer of School Monies Report, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A: (b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District s financial obligations. Moved: Mr. Bongiovanni Second: Approved: Unanimous Page 11 of 16

12 Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni F6. Approve the Treasurer of School Monies Report and the Secretary s Report for the month ending January 31, 2017 which are in agreement and on file in the Board of Education Office. Moved: Mr. Bongiovanni Second: Approved: Unanimous Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni F7. Approve the following bills lists: Moved: Mr. Bongiovanni Second: Approved: Unanimous F7.1 Approve the Manual Bill List for the month of February 2017 totaling $ F7.2 Approve the Bill List as of March 8, 2017 totaling $1,300, as before you: General Current Expense $1,248, Special Revenue Fund 20 $ 4, Cafeteria Account Fund 60 $ 47, Total $1,300,718l.84 Ms. Fukushima Page 12 of 16

13 Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni F8. Approve the following tuition and transportation for the following out of district student: Moved: Mr. Bongiovanni Second: Approved: Unanimous Motion No. CODE School TUITION Gr TRANS/IN LIEU Pro- F Essex Alternative $ 18, So. Bergen Jointure rated Mr. Anderson Mrs. Cavallo Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni COMMITTEE REPORTS:, Building, Grounds, Transportation, Chair; informed the Board of the need for an emergency generator. He explained that this is necessary to protect the units on the roof from freezing. The architect will have to make change initial plans and to the long-term facility plan. MOTION: BUILDING, GROUNDS, TRANSPORTATION: That the Board approve authorizing the DiCaro and Rubino Architects to amend and revise the plans for the emergency generator and submit the revised Long Term Facility plan to the State Department of Education. Moved: Second: Approved: Unanimous Mr. Anderson Mrs. Cavallo Page 13 of 16

14 Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni President Bongiovanni, Finance Chair, informed the Board that the committee met last week to discuss the Budget. The committee will be meeting again tomorrow evening to finalize the preliminary budget. He commented that of this time the budget is $300,000 over cap. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS:, Negotiation Chair, discussed the Three-Year Salary Memorandum of Agreement between the Becton Education Association and the Board of Education. MOTION: NEGOTIATIONS: That the Board approves the Memorandum of Agreement for the Period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018 between the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education and the Becton Education Association. Moved: Second: Approved: 7, Yes; 2, No DISCUSSION: Mr. Muszynski suggested that that a vote note be taken this evening do to the fact that that trustees have not actually received copies of the Memorandum of Agreement to review. disagreed and commented that the agreement was discussed in detail at the executive board meeting and that there was not needs for further discussion. Mr. Anderson Mrs. Cavallo Ms. Fukushima Mrs. Kaneaster Mr. Muszynski Mr. Bongiovanni Page 14 of 16

15 HEARING OF CITIZENS: To Open: Moved: Second: Approved: Unanimous Time: 8:20 p.m. In accordance with the Bylaws 0167-Public Participation in Board Meeting, any citizen present who wishes to be heard should raise his/her hand to be recognized, state name and address. The Board wishes to remind all attendees at its meetings that while it subscribes without reservation to the principle of keeping the community completely informed, by policy it cannot respond to public discussion of personnel matters. If a matter concerning a district staff member is of interest or concern to a resident, it is recommended that the matter should be referred to the Principal, Superintendent, or the Board of Education by letter. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes. be limited to sixty minutes. The hearing of citizens shall Belinda Canarrozzi Becton Regional High School Department Chair Ms. Cannarrozzi recapped her 31 years at Becton as a teacher and Department Chair. She expressed she has always been devoted especially to her students. She also expressed how very disappointed she was to receive a Rice notice concerning her position. Ms. Cannarrozzi went on to describe the hard work she and her colleagues have put into developing new courses, the physical work in maintaining inventory and the hours it takes to conduct teacher evaluations. She commented all this hard work has improved both her English Department and the student s academic performance. She closed her remarks with a question, what is the future of my position? She commented that she could not just sit back and wait without speaking. After all this hard work, she wanted to assure the Board that she loves every minute of her job. Richard Vartan East Rutherford Board of Education President Mr. Vartan addressed the Board with the request of doing more shared services. It commented that shared services are the way to go especially with the 2% cap that is mandated. To Close: Moved: Second: Approved: Unanimous Time: 8:26 p.m. ADJOURNMENT INTO EECUTIVE SESSION (IF NECESSARY: Moved: Second: Approved: Unanimous Time: 8:29 p.m. WHEREAS: the Open Public Meetings Act and the Carlstadt East Rutherford Regional Board of Education policy reserves the right within the constraints of State Law to sit in Executive Session and WHEREAS: there now exists a need for this Board to meet in Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to litigation, personnel, attorney client privilege. BE IT RESOLVED: Executive Session that the Carlstadt East Rutherford Regional Board of Education recess into Page 15 of 16

16 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public will be informed 1. when the Board reconvenes to the regular business portion of the meeting this evening OR 2. at a later date undetermined at this time MOTION TO ADJOURN THE EECUTIVE AND RETURN TO THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS: Moved: Second: Approved: Unanimous Time: 9:13 p.m. MOTION: FINANCE: F. Athletic Training: Approve entering into an agreement with SD Gameday, LLC to provide an athletic trainer for the spring sports season from March 15, 2017 through June 30, 2017 for the following fees: Baseball and Softball: $110 per game Track: $225 per game ADJOURNMENT: Moved: Second: Approved: Unanimous Time: 9:15 p.m. Respectively submitted, Nicholas Annitti Board Secretary/Business Administrator DATE: Page 16 of 16