LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS LINCOLN PARK, NEW JERSEY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. LINCOLN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL OCTOBER 20, 2015 MEETING

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1 LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS LINCOLN PARK, NEW JERSEY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. LINCOLN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL OCTOBER 20, 2015 MEETING District Mission Statement The Lincoln Park School District will provide, through its schools, an educational setting that helps children to love and master learning, to work independently as well as collaboratively, and to develop the character and values that promote a healthy society. It is the school district s expectation that all students will achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as well as the Common Core Standards at all grade levels. President Mayers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and he led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. He then read the following statement into the record: In accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, I wish to announce that: 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 act, the Lincoln Park Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be mailed to the Daily Record and The Record and posted at the Board of Education Administrative Offices and filed with the Borough Clerk. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Stager and Mrs. Stoel Mr. James Grube, Superintendent Ms. Adrian Pollio, Business Administrator / Board Secretary 3 members of the public present MINUTES Trustee Nielsen, seconded by Trustee Nazzaro, moved to approve the minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education held on October 6, A roll call was taken: ABSTAINED: -0 PRESENTATION A. Public Hearing Schools Violence & Vandalism Report B. HIB Report: 2 nd Reporting Period January 2015 June 2015 Mr. Grube summarized the HIB and EVVRS report from the school year. Mr. Grube recognized this week as the Week of Respect in both schools and Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days took place in both schools all week revolving around respect and drug awareness Page 1 of 7

2 LPES LPMS Mon. Respect Yourself -Be Drug Free Put a Cap on Drugs Tues. How to have peace in school Use your head wear red- walk to school -estimate 120 kids 20 teachers Jack Elsmore lost son to over dose - Wed. Conflict Resolution Sock it to Drugs Thurs. Reflection on week s activities Say Peace Out to drugs Friday Respect Walk Anti-drug Heroes LPPD presentation - Daily Announcements respect/good character theme C. Student Activities Abbey DiLorenzo shared the following information: Pep Rally was held last week and the 5th grade students were welcomed into their assigned house. ipads were handed out and all 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th grade students are now using ipads, everything is going well. Climate Committee is planning House Day activities more athletic based and will plan an activity around Are you Smarter than a Fifth Grader Dance is Friday night. It will be a fundraiser for cancer for the Kid s Cancer fund. We are selling corsages that were donated by the Bloomery. 80 corsages were sold. Students heard a speaker whose son died from an overdose. It was a very powerful presentation. Book reading competition where students will earn pieces of tape and then before winter break, Mr. Meyer and Mr. Alvarez will be taped to the wall, all the kids are excited for this event. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT A. Changes to agenda Add to # 8 under Administration Cassandra Gorombey & Judy DeJosia to attend workshop Teaching with Twitter at the ETTC- Paramus NJ $ 75 each No mileage Add to #1 Use of Facility PAL parking at Chapel Hill School October 30, 5:00 to 10:00 PM & October 31 st 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Modify language Finance #2 to Cash Management Report The BOE will accept the cash management report and at a later date accept the Report of the Treasurer of school Monies. B. HIB Report to Report C. Suspension Report to Report D. Enrollment Report In Folders QSAC & Comprehensive Equity Assurance Submissions on tonight s agenda High School Committee Meeting Summary was given Main Street window painting project tentatively scheduled for Sunday, November 15 th. PARCC Results for the State Mr. Grube hasn t reviewed them, but the overall State results were released today In November the school and student reports are due out Rip Van Winkle Way - sign will be unveiled on Wednesday, October 21 st at 2:00 PM brief ceremony Mr. Gibbons will say a few words representing the BOE. Page 2 of 7

3 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT NJSBA Convention next week Administrative Assistant hiring on the agenda Audit - J schedule will be completed shortly Audit due on December 7 th Drills for the month of September 2015 Lincoln Park Elementary School: September 11, 2015 (Fire Drill) and September 15, 2015 (Lockdown Drill) Lincoln Park Middle School: September 15, 2015 (Fire Drill) and September 25, 2015 (Evacuation Drill) COMMITTEE REPORTS Curriculum / Personnel, Carol Nielsen Meeting tonight after the meeting to discuss grant proposals MCSBA, Robert Stager Finance / Facilities, Frank Avena Meeting was held tonight, the structure for Lanes Field Facility was discussed language change on Finance # 2 was also discussed Negotiations, Perry Mayers Lincoln Park / Pequannock Shared Services, Perry Mayers Policy / Public Relations, Lou Nazzaro MCESC, Lou Nazzaro Meeting Oct. 7 th discussed renovations & termite damage NJSBA, Dina Stoel Boonton High School Representative / High School, Jack Gibbons Last night Brian Gallagher football coach honored as coach of the week $2,000 grant soccer teams record around football team is 5-1 the articulation meeting report was given to the BOE - training on going on adequately using the technology available in the district Gateway Academy open house about 80 families attended 4 th year of the Gateway program Instant decision day was held at the HS about 30 colleges were available. FIRST PUBLIC RECOGNITION REGARDING SCHOOL RELATED MATTERS Trustee Nielsen seconded by Trustee Stager, moved to approve the first public recognition at 7:34 p.m. The motion was approved. RESOLUTIONS ADMINISTRATION Trustee Nielsen, seconded by Trustee Stager, moved to consider the following resolutions on Administration: COMPREHENSIVE EQUITY PLAN STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the submission of the Comprehensive Equity Plan Annual Statement of Assurance for the school year. Page 3 of 7

4 NJQSAC STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE * RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves submission of the Statement of Assurance/District Information and Score Summary Page for the school year, as required by New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC). ACCEPTANCE OF HIB, SECOND REPORTING PERIOD REPORT * RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education accepts the HIB Report for the Second reporting period from January 2015 June 2015 as presented by the Superintendent tonight. RECOGNITION AND ACCEPTANCE OF EVVRS AND VIOLENCE AWARENESS WEEK RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education recognizes the Superintendent s report on the incidents of violence and vandalism during the school year as reported on the Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) for the State; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education recognizes the schools participation in Violence Awareness Week during the week of October 19 23, RECOGNITION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2015 RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education recognizes and approves the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying report as of October 16, 2015, as summarized below: School Incidents Reported Confirmed Incidents of HIB LPES 0 0 LPMS 0 0 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the remedial and disciplinary action taken by the building principals. BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the Behavioral Disabilities Program at the Lincoln Park Middle School beginning in the school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves submission of the program establishment application to the Morris County Department of Education. REMOVAL OF STUDENT FROM 3-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the removal of student, BS, from the 3-year-old Preschool Program in the Lincoln Park School District for the school year, as per parental request. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the tuition contract for this student for the Preschool Program be cancelled. PROFESSIONAL DAY WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the following professional days: WHEREAS, employees of the Lincoln Park Board of Education have requested professional days; and WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that the training and informational programs delineated below are directly related to and within the scope of the employees duties, current responsibilities and the Board s professional development plan; and WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that participation at the stated functions require school district travel expenditures and that this travel is critical to the instructional needs of the district and/or furthers the efficient operation of the district; and WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that the school district travel expenditures for the stated functions are in compliance with State travel guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and within the guidelines established by the federal Office of Management and Budget; except as superseded by conflicting provisions of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes; and Page 4 of 7

5 PERSONNEL WHEREAS, The Board of Education finds that a mileage reimbursement rate equal to that of the State of New Jersey Office of Management and Budget mileage reimbursement rate of $0.31 per mile is a reasonable rate; and WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that participation at the stated function is in compliance with the district policy on travel. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Education hereby approves attendance of the following employees at the following professional day conferences and/or workshops: Name of Attendee Name and Date of Event Event Cost Estimated Mileage S. Iapoce WPU Educational Technology Conference, 11/20/15 $ C. Bambach WPU Educational Technology Conference, 11/20/15 $ C. Gorombey Teaching with Twitter $75 J. DeJosia Teaching with Twitter $75 On The Spot Techniques for Children & Adolescents with Emotional/Behavior Problems, 12/3/15 $ M. Joy * For post approval BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the costs of attendance at the stated functions, including all registration fees and statutorily authorized travel expenditures, provided that such expenditures are within the annual maximum travel expenditure amount, and that the total cost of the related travel expense will not exceed the amounts stipulated above. A roll call was taken for Administration: PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS Trustee Nielsen, seconded by Trustee Stager, moved to consider the following resolutions on Personnel: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, REILLY RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education post-approves Kimberly Reilly, Special Education Teacher, Lincoln Park Middle School, at a prorated salary of $59,250 (Step 1, MA), with benefits as per the LPEA Agreement, account # , effective October 19, 2015 through June 30, LONGEVITY STIPEND, MCCONNELL RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves Beth Ann McConnell for a longevity stipend of $2, for completing twenty-five years of service, effective November 1, MATERNITY LEAVE REPLACEMENT TEACHER, SINGLEY RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves Amy Singley, Grade 5 Teacher, Maternity Leave Replacement, Lincoln Park Middle School, at a prorated salary of $53,250 (Step 1, BA), with benefits, account # , effective October 26, 2015 through March 24, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR, PICCINICH RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves Carla Piccinich, Administrative Assistant to the Business Administrator, at a prorated salary of $45,000, with benefits, effective November 2, 2015 through June 30, STUDENT SHADOW, LIMONE RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves Karen Limone, Student Shadow, Lincoln Park Elementary School, for up to 25 hours per week, at a rate of $12.00 per hour, no benefits, not to exceed $10, per annum, account # , effective on or about November 2, 2015 through June 30, Page 5 of 7

6 FINANCE ADDITIONS TO SUBSTITUTE LIST, RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Lincoln Park Board of Education post-approves the following substitutes at the approved substitute rates of pay, as called, effective October 19, 2015 through June 30, 2016: Ariana Fazliu, Teacher Amy Singley, Teacher. A roll call was taken for Personnel: FINANCE RESOLUTIONS Trustee Nazzaro, seconded by Trustee Nielsen, moved to consider the following resolutions on Finance: BUDGET CALENDAR SCHOOL YEAR * RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education adopts the budget calendar for the school year. CASH MANAGEMENT REPORT, AUGUST 2015 (Preliminary Report) * RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education accepts and affixes to the minutes of this meeting the Cash Management Report for August SECRETARY S REPORT, AUGUST 2015 (Preliminary Report) * RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education accepts and affixes to the minutes of this meeting the August 2015 Secretary s Report. CERTIFICATION, AUGUST 2015 RESOLUTION Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A 10(e), the Board Secretary does certify that the Board Secretary s Report for August 2015 does not reflect over-expenditures in any account based on the appropriation balances reflected in the report and on the advice of district officials. Board Secretary Date MONTHLY TRANSFER REPORT *RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves and affixes to the minutes the monthly transfer report in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-13.3(e). PAYROLL AND GENERAL ACCOUNTS BILLS LIST RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Lincoln Park Board of Education approves the payment of the following payroll related expenses and the following General Account bills list as approved by the finance committee. BILLS DESCRIPTION DATED AMOUNT PAYROLL GENERAL 9/30/15 $401, STATE SHARE - FICA 9/30/15 $23, BOARD SHARE - FICA 9/30/15 $6, TOTAL 430, BILLS LIST FUND 10 10/20/15 30, BILLS LIST FUND 20 10/20/15 15, BILLS LIST FUND 60 10/20/15 15, TOTAL 62, GRAND TOTAL 493, Page 6 of 7

7 A roll call was taken for Finance: USE OF FACILITIES USE OF FACILITIES Trustee Nazzaro, seconded by Trustee Nielsen, moved to consider the following resolutions on Use of Facilities: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the group(s)/organization(s) listed below have requested the use of facilities; and WHEREAS, these requests comply with the policies outlined under Rental of School Facilities incorporated into the policies of the Board of Education; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that approval is hereby given to the listed group(s)/organization(s) to rent requested facilities; and THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator is hereby authorized to issue permits for these requests. The Board reserves the right to schedule school activities at any time. A Group/ Organization LPS PTO Book Fair School Location Day Date(s) Time Rental Fee LPMS Library Mon-Fri October 19 23, :00am- 8:00pm B LPS PTO Fall Festival LPES GYM Friday *October 16, :00pm- 9:00pm C LPS PTO Meetings LPES ART ROOM/ CAFE Wednesday 11/4/15, 1/6/16, 3/2/16,4/6/16 6:30pm- 9:00pm D LP Pal Football Chapel Hill FIELDS Fri & Sat Oct 30 and 31, pm 8am-5pm A roll call was taken for Use of Facilities: BOARD DISCUSSION SECOND PUBLIC RECOGNITION REGARDING SCHOOL RELATED MATTERS Trustee Nielsen seconded by Trustee Nazzaro, moved to approve the first public recognition at 7:38 p.m. The motion was approved. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT Trustee Avena, seconded by Trustee Nazzaro, moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40p.m. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Adrian Pollio Business Administrator/ Board Secretary Page 7 of 7