CARLSTADT EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY REGULAR/ACTION SESSION December 14, 2016 AGENDA

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1 CARLSTADT EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY REGULAR/ACTION SESSION AGENDA NOTE: Be advised that the Board may recess into executive session at any time during the meeting. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M. Media Center ROLL CALL: Lawrence Bongiovanni Fred Meo Tina Cavallo Dennis Monks Kevin Felten Helen Rohrman Kathryn Fukushima Raymond Muszynski 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 STUDENT OF THE MONTH PRESENTATION: JOSEPH LESHO REVIEW THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: November 16, 2016 November 16,2016 Regular Action Session Executive Session APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: November 16, 2016 November 16, 2016 Regular Action Session Executive Session Moved: Second: Approved: Page 1 of 10

2 REPORT OF THE SECRETARY/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Nicholas Annitti 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. HEARING OF CITIZENS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY President Opens the Hearing of Citizens: Moved: Second: Approved: Time: 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. 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. President Closes the Hearing of Citizens: Moved: Second: Approved: Time: Page 2 of 10

3 BUILDING, GROUNDS, TRANSPORTATION, () Moved: Second: Approved: B1. Approve request to use/lease facilities in accordance with Policy 7510: No. Company/Organization Requested by Day Date B1.1 Daniel Peyton Dance Company Danielle Peyton Wed Sat 06/07/ /10//2017 Approximate Revenue $4,300 Areas Requested PAC Gymnasium Cafeteria B2 Approve request to rent bus: No. Requested By: Dates: Facilities/Area/Bus Event Fee B2.1 Roll Call: Carlstadt Public School, Kenneth Foy, Principal Thur. 6/01/ buses/1drivers Depart-1:30 p.m. Return-9:00 p.m. Prudential Center, Newark Certificate of Insurance $125 On file Page 3 of 10

4 PERSONNEL: () Moved: Second: Approved: P1.1 Maternity Leave of Absence: No. Name Reason Position P1.1 Employee # 4233 Maternity Leave Science Teacher Leave Start Date Est. Sick Days to be used 02/06/ days Unpaid FMLA FLA Start/End Date (To run Concurrent 4/03/2017 6/30/2017 Return Date 09/01/2017 Discussion Dates and use of sick days subject to change based on date of delivery. P1.2 Employee # 4398 Maternity Leave Athletic Trainer 3/16/2017 3/16/2017-6/08/ /01/2017 Dates and use of sick days subject to change based on date of delivery. P2 Advancement on the Teachers Salary Guide: No. P2.1 Name Action Position Previous Salary Jessica O Driscoll Approve Physical Education Teacher $57,578 Previous Step BA+15 Step 5 Adjusted Salary $61,205 Adjusted Step MA Step 5 Effective Date 01//01/2017 Discussion Salary may be adjusted at the conclusion of negotiations between the BOE and the BEA P3. Conferences: No. P3.1 Conference Title Staff Date Introduction to Google Drive & Classroom Jason Kuhns Kyle Mendelsohn 12/14/2016 Location/ Sponsore d By ETTC Paramus, Cost/Discussion A registration fee of each ($200.00) is requested of the Board. Two substitutes will be needed at the cost of $90.00 each ($180.00). P3.2 Designing Websites with Google Sites Mary Vaccaro 12/20/2016 ETTC Paramus, A registration fee of $75.00 is requested of the Board. One substitute will be needed at the cost of $ P3.4 National Art Education Convention Dawn Savincki 3/03/2017 Hilton & Sheraton Hotel New York City A registration fee of $ is requested of the Board. One substitute will be needed at the cost of $ P3.5 Gender Inclusivity for Public Schools Michele Klamerus 2/01/2017 Glen Rock Middle School A registration fee of $ is requested of the Board. Page 4 of 10

5 No. P3.6 Conference Title Staff Date Connect, Create and Collaborative with Google Hangouts, Google +, and Google Groups Mary Vaccaro Gina Annitti 1/10/2017 Location/ Sponsore d By ETTC, Paramus, Cost/Discussion A registration fee of $75.00 each ($150.00) is requested of the Board. One substitute will be needed at the cost of $90.00 P3.7 Ins and Out s of Google Chrome Mary Vaccaro 2/08/2017 ETTC, Paramus, A registration fee of $75.00 is requested of the Board. P3.8 Kick Google Into Overdrive Mary Vaccaro 2/10/2017 P ASA TECHSPO Conference Louise Clarke Richard Gbaguidi MaryVaccaro 1/26-27/2017 ETTC, Paramus, Harrah s Resort, Atlantic, A registration fee of $75.00 is requested of the Board. Registration fee (full 2 days), hotel and travel expenses not to exceed $ per person. Attachment #1 EDUCATION: () Moved: Second: Approved: 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. Henry P. Becton Regional Number of Alleged Number of Verified High School Incidents Incidents November 30, Page 5 of 10

6 E.2 Field Trips No. Name Date Destination Explanation Cost E2.1 Toms River High Band students will Corey School/ 5/12/2017 perform before judges Moore Great Adventure for adjudication. Jackson E2.2 Dawn Savincki Amanda Colangelo Corey Moore 5/19/2017 Teen Arts Festival Bergen Community College To expose students to workshops in arts and music. Transportation is requested of the Board. Transportation is requested of the Board. Three substitutes will be needed at the cost of $90.00 each ($270.00). Page 6 of 10

7 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/PUBLIC RELATIONS/ ATHLETICS/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: () Moved: Second: Approved. C1. Fundraisers: No. Advisor Date Sport/Activity Explanation of Fundraising Event Discussion C1.1 Christina Sammarone 12/01/2016-1/05/2017 Sophomore Class Students will be selling Becton apparel to their classmates. Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity fund. C1.2 Erica Prinzo 1/02/2017-1/13/2017 Freshman Class Student Council will create a winter themed basket which will be raffled off to participants. Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity fund. C1.3 Erica Prinzo 12/19/ /22/2016 Girls Helping Girls The club is collecting toiletries and first aid donations in order to create care packages for the homeless. Care packages will be donated to a local homeless shelter. C1.4 Elisabeth Mackanin 12/15/2016-6/15/2017 Robotics Club The club will be selling baked goods after school in the lobby near the auditorium throughout the school year. Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity account to be used purchase materials and pay fees for the Robotics Club. Page 7 of 10

8 POLICY: () Moved; Second: Approved: PO1. Approve and adopt the following policy on second reading: Attachment #2 P Title I Educational Stability for Children NEW/ Mandated In Foster Care FINANCE RESOLUTIONS: () Moved: Second: Approved: F1. Accept The Giants Foundation grant award: Be it resolved, that the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional Board of Education accepts the Giants Foundation award grant in the amount of $10,000 for the school year. Be it further resolved, that as per discussion with the foundation this grant is to be used to provide a financial contribution to Becton Regional High School for a full time athletic trainer. F2. Approve Joint Transportation Agreement F2.1 Joint Transportation Agreement with the Englewood Board of Education to provide student transportation for the school year on scheduled school days to and from the Dwight Morrow High School, Englewood, (Choice School) for eight (8) students at a cost not to exceed $7, F3. Approve transfers: Concur with the actions of the Superintendent in making the following transfers dated October 31, 2016 $93, Attachment #3 Page 8 of 10

9 F4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-2.11(c) certifies and accepts that as of October 31, 2016 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. F5. Approve the Treasurer of School Monies Report and the Secretary s Report for the month ending October 31, 2016 which are in agreement and on file in the Board of Education Office. F5. Approve the Bill List as of totaling $1,249, as before you: General Current Expense $1,166, Special Revenue Fund 20 $ 4, Construction Fund 30 $ 31, Cafeteria Account Fund 60 $ 47, Total $1,249, COMMITTEE REPORTS: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: HEARING OF CITIZENS: To Open: Moved: Second: Approved: Time: 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 Page 9 of 10

10 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 To Close: Moved: Second: Approved: Time: ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NECESSARY: Moved: Second: Approved: Time: 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 (must be specific). BE IT RESOLVED: Executive Session that the Carlstadt East Rutherford Regional Board of Education recess into 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 EXECUTIVE AND RETURN TO THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS: Moved: Second: Approved: Time: ADJOURNMENT: Page 10 of 10