TENAFLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TENAFLY BOARD OF EDUCATION. Meeting Date: Monday, December 11, 2017

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1 December 11, 2017 Page 1 TENAFLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TENAFLY BOARD OF EDUCATION Meeting Date: Monday, December 11, 2017 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING OPEN SESSION CLOSED SESSION No Formal Action is Taken during the Closed Session OPEN SESSION AGENDA Board Resolution Personnel Resolutions Administration Resolutions Curriculum Resolutions Special Education Resolutions Finance Resolutions Public Comments (2 nd Opportunity) Adjournment

2 December 11, 2017 Page 2 T enafly Public Schools Regular Public Meeting of the Tenafly Board of Education Monday, December 11, 2017 Hegelein Building, 500 Tenafly Road Tenafly, NJ Board of Education Ms. Lynne W. Stewart, President Ms. Eileen D. Pleva, Vice President Mr. Mark Aronson Ms. Natalie Barbanel Mr. Sam A. Bruno Ms. Janet I. Horan Mr. Edward J. Salaski Ms. Jocelyn Schwarz Dr. Geoffrey Gordon, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Barbara Laudicina, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Yas Usami, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Ms. Danielle Diaz, Human Resources Manager Ms. Suzanne Bassett, Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Services Mr. Marc Gold, Assistant to the Superintendent for Teacher Evaluation and Effectiveness Representatives to the Board High School Students [ ] Angelina Haw, Senior Joyce Chung, Junior Administrators Mr. Jim Morrison Mr. John Fabbo Ms. Brenda Yoo Ms. Jennifer Ferrara Mr. Brian Ross Ms. Gayle Lander.

3 December 11, 2017 Page 3 1. OPEN SESSION 7:00 p.m. Regular Public Meeting CLOSED SESSION 2. Board will enter into Closed Session immediately 3. OPEN SESSION 8:00 p.m A. Call to Order B. Adequate Notice Statement C. Roll Call D. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes Special Meeting of November 14 Closed Executive Meeting of November 14 Regular Public Meeting of November 21 Closed Executive Meeting of November 21 L. Stewart L. Stewart Y. Usami L. Stewart 6. Board President s Report L. Stewart 7. Superintendent s Report G. Gordon 8. Board Secretary s Report Fire & Security Drills for School, November 2017 Y. Usami 9. Student Representatives Report A. Haw/ J. Chung 10. Board Committee Reports Curriculum Report from Dec 8 E. Pleva Board Committees Past/Future Meeting Dates Communications December Curriculum December 8 Facilities & Technology October 27 Finance November 17 Joint Use December Reports/Discussions Role of Student Board of Education Representatives Teacher Evaluation and Teacher Effectiveness Curriculum Report/Program of Studies L. Stewart M. Gold G. Gordon/ B. Laudicina 13. Old Business Follow-up on Previously Discussed Topics Board Members 14. New Business Topics for Discussion at Future Meetings L. Stewart 15. Public Comments Agenda Citizens may address the Board of Education on any item listed on the agenda. Citizens will give their name and address when recognized to speak. A time limit of three minutes per person and a total of 30 minutes for all communications are allowed. Large groups are urged to select someone to represent them. 16. Action Items Public Comments Second Opportunity Citizens may address the Board of Education on any item not listed on the agenda. Citizens will give their names and addresses when recognized to speak. A time limit of three minutes per person and 17. a total of 30 minutes for all communications are allowed. Large groups are urged to select someone to represent them. Opportunities for public comment are not scheduled for the Committee-of-Whole Work Session Adjournment to Closed Session The Session may include discussions of negotiations, contractual, matters, litigation and personnel. 18. Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, the Tenafly BOE is required to notify the public when the minutes of this closed session will be available. When the need for confidentiality no longer exists, the minutes will be available to the public. 19. Adjournment

4 December 11, 2017 Page 4 FIRE DRILLS & SECURITY DRILLS SCHOOL YEAR MONTH HIGH MIDDLE MACKAY MAUGHAM SMITH STILLMAN NOVEMBER Fire Drills Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed NOVEMBER Security Drills Lockdown (Active Shooter) Evacuation (Bomb Threat) Lockdown Evacuation Shelter in Place Evacuation (Bomb Threat) MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION ON DECEMBER 11, 2017 WHEREAS, the Tenafly Board of Education has been formed pursuant to applicable New Jersey Statutes, and WHEREAS, the Board is charged with the responsibility of performing all acts and doing all things, consistent with law and the rules of the State Board of Education, necessary for the lawful and proper conduct, equipment and maintenance of the public schools and public school property of the Tenafly Public School District, and WHEREAS, Section 7 of the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A ) permits the exclusion of the public ( Closed Session ) from a meeting of the Board in certain circumstances, and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that circumstances exist for such a Closed Session, WHEREAS, the Board has found the action described below to be necessary and proper, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board on the date indicated above that: 1.) The public shall be excluded from discussion of and action on the Closed Session herein set forth. 2.) The confidential subject matter to be discussed is as follows: - Legal Matters - Personnel Matters - Student Matters 3.) The Board will return to Open Session at approximately 8:00 p.m. No formal action will be taken. =========================================================

5 December 11, 2017 Page 5 The following resolutions are recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: BOARD RESOLUTION B-1 APPOINTMENT OF TENAFLY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER PERSONNEL RESOLUTION P-1 RESOLUTION P-2 RESOLUTION P-3 RESOLUTION P-4 RESOLUTION P-5 RESOLUTION P-6 AMENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR THS MATHEMATICS TEACHER LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR THE ASSISTANT TO THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR 4 TH GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER AT MAUGHAM RECLASSIFICATIONS APPROVAL OF HOME INSTRUCTOR ELIMINATION OF 10-HOUR LUNCH PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITION AND CREATION OF ADDITIONAL EXTRA COMPENSATION POSITION HALL MONITOR AT THS ADMINISTRATION RESOLUTION A-1 FIRST READING OF POLICY 8467 APPROVAL TO AFFIRM THE SUPERINTENDENT S DECISION IN RESOLUTION A-2 HIB INVESTIGATIONS RESOLUTION A-3 ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS CURRICULUM RESOLUTION C-1 RESOLUTION C-2 APPROVE THE KAKEHASHI YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM TRIP TO JAPAN FOR TENAFLY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FEBRUARY 19-27, 2018 APPROVE TENAFLY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL TRIP TO COCO BEACH, FLORIDA, MARCH 12-18, 2018 SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOLUTION S-1 APPROVAL OF JOINT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AGREEMENT FALL RESOLUTION S-2 APPROVAL OF TWELVE MONTH PROGRAMS RESOLUTION S-3 RESCIND THE FOLLOWING 12 MONTH PLACEMENT FINANCE RESOLUTION F-1 BOARD SECRETARY S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2017 RESOLUTION F-2 TREASURER S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2017

6 December 11, 2017 Page 6 RESOLUTION F-3 APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR NOVEMBER 16 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2017 RESOLUTION F-4 TRANSFERS FOR NOVEMBER 2017 RESOLUTION F-5 PAYROLL FOR NOVEMBER 2017 RESOLUTION F-6 APPROVAL OF TENAFLY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION UNEXPENDED FUNDS RESOLUTION F-7 AMENDMENT TO APPROVED RESOLUTION F-13 (AUGUST 29, 2017 AGENDA) OF TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT TO TRANSPORT ALPINE STUDENT TO THE BERGEN COUNTY ACADEMIES RESOLUTION F-8 RESOLUTION F-9 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO COPIER LEASE WITH XEROX APPROVAL OF DISTRICT TRAVEL AND WORK-RELATED EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT ======================================================================= BOARD RESOLUTION B-1 APPOINTMENT OF TENAFLY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education appoints Ms. Jane Juhng to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Sherri Rothstein (which was effective November 1, 2017). The term will end on December 31, PERSONNEL RESOLUTION P-1 AMENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR THS MATHEMATICS TEACHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Board, in accordance with Article VI., B. and C. of the Teachers contract, grants Teacher of Mathematics, Christine Santoro, an amended leave of absence from January 29, 2018 through June 30, RESOLUTION P-2 LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR THE ASSISTANT TO THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board, grants, Assistant to the Business Administrator, Debe Besold, an unpaid Personal Leave of Absence, commencing January 2, 2018 through February 5, 2018 for personal reasons. RESOLUTION P-3 LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR 4 TH GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER AT MAUGHAM SCHOOL BE IT RESOLVED that the Board, in accordance with Article VI., B. and C. of the Teachers' contract, grants Amy Wicker, Elementary School Teacher at Maugham School, a paid maternity/disability leave of absence, using accumulated sick days effective, on or about, December 22, 2017, to be followed by an unpaid child-rearing leave of absence, under the Family Medical Leave Act (twelve weeks), through June 30, 2018; to be followed by a Personal Leave of Absence for the school year.. RESOLUTION P-4 RECLASSIFICATIONS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following reclassifications:

7 December 11, 2017 Page 7 FROM: Esther Park, Provisional: Elementary Sch. Teacher w/ms Mathematics in Grades 5-8 (Leave Replacement/Non-Tenuarable) MA, Line 1 $54,874 pro rata 09/01/07-11/30/17 Cara Della Monica, Provisional: Teacher of Students w/dis. (Leave Replacement/Non-Tenuarable) BA+24, Line 1 $52,974 pro rata 12/11/17-06/30/18 Sharon Sanders, Lunch Paraprofessional Start Date: 11/27/17 TO: Esther Park, Provisional: Elementary Sch. Teacher w/ms Mathematics in Grades 5-8 (Leave Replacement/Non-Tenuarable) MA. Line 1 $54,874 09/01/07-06/30/18 Cara Della Monica, Provisional: Teacher of Students w/dis. (Leave Replacement/Non-Tenuarable) BA+24, Line 1 $52,974 pro rata 11/27/17-06/30/18 Sharon Sanders, Lunch Paraprofessional Start Date: 11/28/17 RESOLUTION P-5 APPROVAL OF HOME INSTRUCTOR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the following as a Home Instructor: NAME Nazife Bilali Megan Williams CERTIFICATION(S) Teacher of Spanish Teacher of French RESOLUTION P-6 ELIMINATION OF 10-HOUR LUNCH PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITION AND CREATION OF ADDITIONAL EXTRA COMPENSATION POSITION HALL MONITOR AT THS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the elimination of the10-hour Lunch Paraprofessional Position for the balance of school year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board approves the creation of an additional Hall Monitor (Extra Service Position) with a stipend of $1,800 per semester for the balance school year. ADMINISTRATION RESOLUTION A-1 FIRST READING OF POLICY 8467 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education will have the first reading of the following Policy: Policy 8467 Weapons (M) (New) RESOLUTION A-2 APPROVAL TO AFFIRM THE SUPERINTENDENT S DECISION IN HIB INVESTIGATIONS BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Board ) hereby affirms the Superintendent s decisions in HIB Investigation (Numbers /3,TMS- 3/N; /4, TMS-4/N; /5, TMS-5/N; /6, THS-1/N; /7, MK-1/N; /8, THS-2/N; /9, THS-3/N; /10, SM-1/Y) for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent s decision to the students parents, and directs the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transmit a copy of the Board s decision to the affected students parents forthwith.

8 December 11, 2017 Page 8 RESOLUTION A-3 ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accepts with thanks and appreciation the following: DONOR SCHOOL ALLOCATION ITEM/AMOUNT NBC Universal, Secaucus, NJ CURRICULUM Tenafly High School Panasonic 103 Plasma TV Monitor Approximate value: $20,000-$24,999 RESOLUTION C-1 APPROVE THE KAKEHASHI YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM TRIP TO JAPAN FOR TENAFLY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FEBRUARY 19-27, 2018 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the Kakehashi Youth Exchange Program Trip to Japan from Monday, February 19 to Tuesday, February 27, RESOLUTION C-2 APPROVE TENAFLY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL TRIP TO COCO BEACH, FLORIDA, MARCH 14-18, 2018 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve Tenafly High School Girls Softball Trip to Coco Beach, Florida, March 14-18, SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOLUTION S-1 APPROVAL OF JOINT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AGREEMENT FALL BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the transportation agreement for the following pupils. STUDENT SCHOOL TUITION TYPE DISTRICT #618 Dumont Public $3, #734 Dumont Public $3, RESOLUTION S-2 APPROVAL OF TWELVE MONTH PROGRAMS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the placement for the following pupils. STUDENT SCHOOL TYPE TUITION #856 ECLC of NJ Private $42, Pro-rated as of 11/13/2017 #857 ECLC of NJ Private $42, Pro-rated as of 11/13/2017 #851 Cornerstone Day Private $83, RESOLUTION S-3 RESCIND THE FOLLOWING 12 MONTH PLACEMENT BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education rescinds the placement for the following pupil. STUDENT SCHOOL TYPE TUITION #851 Cornerstone Day Private ($73,946.88) Withdrawn 08/21/2017

9 December 11, 2017 Page 9 FINANCE RESOLUTION F-1 BOARD SECRETARY S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2017 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board Secretary s report for the month of November 2017, be accepted as submitted (or amended if changes are made during the meeting) and filed in the official minutes of this meeting. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: , we certify that as the Board Secretary s monthly financial report (appropriations section) did not reflect an over expenditure in any of the major accounts or funds, and based on the appropriation balances reflected in this report and the advice of district officials, we have no reason to doubt that the district has sufficient funds available to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. RESOLUTION F-2 TREASURER S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2017 BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer s report for the month of November 2017, be accepted as submitted and filed in the official minutes of this meeting. RESOLUTION F-3 APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR NOVEMBER 16 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2017 BE IT RESOLVED that bills properly certified as to validated purchase orders and receiving documentation and approved in the total sum of $4,234, for November 16 through November 30, 2017, as shown on the list of bills submitted to the Board of Education and which shall be made a part of the resolution be and hereby are approved for payment and are to be charged to the following fund accounts: Fund Totals (10) General Fund $4, (11) General Current Expense $3,962, (13) Special Schools $ (20) Special Revenue Funds $161, (50) Enterprise Fund $231, (55) Preschool Program Fund $5, (60) Trust and Agency Funds $73, (70) Inter-Government $4, Total $4,234, RESOLUTION F-4 TRANSFERS FOR NOVEMBER 2017 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves transfers for the school budget in a report dated November 30, 2017, as submitted and filed in the Business Administrator/Board Secretary s office. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this transfer list be attached to the official minutes of the Board. RESOLUTION F-5 PAYROLL FOR NOVEMBER 2017 BE IT RESOLVED that the regular payroll for November 2017 be and hereby is approved for payment as follows:

10 December 11, 2017 Page 10 PAYROLL Date Amount 11/15/17 $2,018, /30/17 $2,089, RESOLUTION F-6 APPROVAL OF TENAFLY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION UNEXPENDED FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves returning the balance of unexpended TEF (Tenafly Educational Foundation) grant funds, in the amount of $ to the TEF. This amount represents unexpended funds for the balance of RESOLUTION F-7 AMENDMENT TO APPROVED RESOLUTION F-13 (AUGUST 29, 2017 AGENDA) OF TRANSPORTATON AGREEMENT TO TRANSPORT ALPINE STUDENT TO THE BERGEN COUNTY ACADEMIES BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education approves the amended agreement to transport an Alpine student to the Bergen County Academies located in Hackensack, NJ, on existing bus route number BA-14 provided by First Student in the amount of $ for the year. RESOLUTION F-8 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO COPIER LEASE WITH XEROX WHEREAS, the Tenafly Board of Education has a 60 month lease with Xerox Corporation from August 2015 under State Term Contract Number T-2075 and State Contract Number 51145; and WHEREAS, Xerox has agreed to replace and upgrade two copiers; and WHEREAS, Xerox has agreed to lower the total monthly cost of $19, to $18,821.48; and WHEREAS, the minimum length of a Xerox is 36 months, the lease will now expire November 30, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education approve the amended lease agreement between Tenafly Board of Education and Xerox Corporation. RESOLUTION F-9 APPROVAL OF DISTRICT TRAVEL AND WORK-RELATED EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT WHEREAS, in order to be in compliance with the State of New Jersey s adoption of P.L. 2007, c.53, An Act Concerning School District Accountability, also known as Assembly Bill 5 (A5), and the NJDOE enactment of N.J.A.C.6A:23B-1; and WHEREAS, those on the attached list are attending the administratively approved conferences, conventions, staff training sessions, seminars, or workshops; and WHEREAS, the total expected cost of such conferences, conventions, staff training sessions, seminars, or workshops has been provided; and WHEREAS, the attendance at the stated function was previously approved by the Superintendent of Schools through the appropriate administrator(s) as work related and within the scope of the work responsibilities of the attendee; and

11 December 11, 2017 Page 11 WHEREAS, the attendance at the function(s) was approved as promoting delivery of instruction or furthering efficient operation of the school district, and fiscally prudent; and WHEREAS, the travel and related expenses particular to attendance at the function(s) may exceed the state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury in NJOMB circular letter; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tenafly Board of Education approves attendance at the administratively approved function(s) as necessary, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that those expenses that appear on the attached form titled Travel and Work-Related Expense Reimbursements for lodging, meals and gratuities are within the limits of the State travel reimbursement guidelines and are justified and reimbursable upon submission of the required receipts up to the current established limits as specified in the General Services Administration website, with any additional costs for lodging, meals and gratuities expenses above those established limits to be personally borne by the attendee(s). ###