Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1 MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Order of Business I. CALL TO ORDER BY MR. YODICE, BOARD PRESIDENT AT 7:00 P.M. Also Present: Dr. JoAnn Cardillo, Superintendent of Schools Colin Monahan, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Raymond Reddin, Esq., Board Attorney Karen Villagomez, Student Representative Nadien Attilli, Student Representative II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A Moment of Silence was held to honor the lives lost at the Parkland School in Florida. III. READING OF ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1 issued notice of this meeting on January 9, 2018 by having the date, time and location of the meeting posted on the bulletin board of Passaic Valley High School, and sent to The North Jersey Herald News and The Record. Notice was also filed with the Township Clerk of Little Falls, the Borough Clerk of Totowa, and the Business Administrator of Woodland Park and sent to those persons requesting that such notice be mailed to them. Page 2
IV. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO THE ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS Mayor Damiano of Little Falls administered the Oath of Office to the following elected Member of the Board of Education: Township of Little Falls Nicholas Doell Mr. Yodice congratulated Mr. Doell. V. PRESIDENT S REPORT Mr. Yodice publicly thanked the Mayor of Little Falls; Coiuncilman Picarrelli of Totowa; and the Mayor of Woodland Park for meeting with Dr. Cardillo and himself to discuss finance and security issues at Passaic Valley. VI. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Yodice read correspondence regarding school safety from Little Falls resident, Kathleen Cathcart and stated the Board will address her concerns. VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mr. D Ambrosio made a motion to approve the February 13, 2018 regular meeting minutes of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, and seconded by Ms. Brigati. Dr. Varcadipane Abstain Mr. Yodice Yes VIII. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Mr. Rotella conducted the Student of the Month program: Rachael Hilgemberg Arianna Cannariato Marcus Povolo Page 3
IX. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Cardillo stated Mr. Rotella is visiting classrooms to speak to the students on safety and security. Dr. Cardillo spoke about the Student Voice project, which will be conducted during the students English classes. Dr. Cardillo spoke about the upcoming March 6 th regional security meeting. She also spoke about an active shooter drill to be held during the summer at Passaic Valley. X. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Karen Villagomez, a student representative, stated on March 7 th there will be a Staff vs. Students volleyball game conducted by the Interact Club and the Student Center. She further stated the profits will be put to a good cause. She asked everyone to please come out and support this event which begins at 5:00 P.M. XI. CALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD Mr. Yodice opened the floor to the public for discussion; seconded by Ms. Brigati. Ms. Brigati made a motion to close the floor to the public; seconded by Mr. D Ambrosio. Page 4
X. EDUCATION COMMITTEE 1. Report of HIB The Superintendent reported and requested approval of the following HIB investigation(s): Other Incident # Location Consequences Intervention Action Determination 1718-13 Classroom Suspension Meeting with appropriate staff HIB 1718-14 Classroom NOT HIB 1718-15 Classroom NOT HIB 2. Report of Suspensions Feb 9, 2018 Feb 21, 2018 Suspension Grade Date Reason Days/Return S135-1718 9 2/9/18 Lates 1/Feb 13, 2018 S136-1718 12 2/9/18 Lates 1/Feb 13, 2018 S137-1718 11 2/9/18 Lates 1/Feb 13, 2018 S138-1718 10 2/9/18 Insubordination 1/Feb 13, 2018 S139-1718 11 2/8/18 Vaping/Smoking/Tobacco Possession 5/Feb 15, 2018 S140-1718 9 2/13/18 HIB 2/Feb 20, 2018 S141-1718 12 2/13/18 Cut 1/Feb 14, 2018 S142-1718 9 2/13/18 Lates 2/Feb 20, 2018 S143-1718 9 2/13/18 Disrespect to staff 2/Feb 16, 2018 S144-1718 9 2/14/18 Lates 1/Feb 20, 2018 S145-1718 12 2/14/18 Cut 1/Feb 20, 2018 S146-1718 11 2/14/18 Insubordination 1/Feb 15, 2018 S147-1718 12 2/14/18 Lates 1/Feb 20, 2018 S148-1718 9 2/14/18 Lates 1/Feb 20, 2018 S149-1718 11 2/15/18 Cut 1/Feb 21, 2018 S150-1718 11 2/15/18 Disrespect to staff 3/Feb 22, 2018 S151-1718 9 2/20/18 Inappropriate Language 2/Feb 23, 2018 S152-1718 10 2/20/18 Vaping/Smoking/Tobacco Possession 3/Feb 26, 2018 S153-1718 9 2/21/18 Insubordination 1/Feb 22, 2018 S154-1718 9 2/21/18 Disrespect to staff 2/Feb 26, 2018 S155-1718 11 2/21/18 Assault 5/Mar 1, 2018 3. Approval / Reem Mikhail, Maternity Leave Replacement The Superintendent recommended the approval of Reem Mikhail as a Maternity Leave Replacement for Mrs. Heather Goethe starting March 1, 2018 through on or about November 23, 2018. Compensation Class 1 Step 1 $51,359.00 of the PVEA. Page 5
Education Committee 4. Approval/Home Instruction The Superintendent, in consultation with the Administration, recommended approval of the following Home Instruction: Home Instruction ID Grade Location HI49-1718 11 Woodland Park HI50-1718 12 Little Falls HI51-1718 9 Woodland Park 5. Approval / Fundraiser The Superintendent recommended approval of the following fundraiser(s): 1 Department Advisor Event Date/Time/Location Purpose Future Educators of America Dr. Iobst Outreach event to collect books for donation March 5-7/2018/ School Hours/ PVHS Community outreach is a part of the charter for the NJFOA. Share promote reading to students who done have equal access. 6. Approval / Jamie Peters Adjust Move on the Guide The Superintendent recommended approval to adjust the move on the guide for Ms. Jamie Peters with the completion of 90 grad credits post bachelor s, including the masters, to Step 8, Class 4 $69,947.00 as per PVEA contract. 7. Approval / Contract for Out of District Placement The Superintendent recommended the approval of the following contract for out of district placement as per IEP from February 2018 June 2018 school year. Student School Tuition Id # 15050 Banyan Upper School 471 Main Street Little Falls, NJ 07424 $26,673.30 8. Approval / ACES Services Contract The Superintendent recommended the approval for specialized assessments for out of district student ID#21284 to be performed by Assessments, Counseling and Educational Support (ACES). Two assessments (educational and psychological) at $900.00 per assessment. Total cost $1,800.00. 9. Approval / Guidance Internship The Superintendent recommended approval of Ms. Shazia Jemison as an intern for the Guidance Department from March 2018-May 2018. Page 6
Education Committee 10. Approval / Field Trips The Superintendent recommended approval of the following field trip(s): 1 2 3 Department Teacher Destination Date/Time/Location Purpose Ap Env. Science Culinary Arts Future Educators of America Goodman Eagle Rock Reserve Geleta Club 101 Iobst 4 Drama Shue 5 AP US History Block Little Falls School #2 Waitress - Brooks Atkinson Theater FDR Presidential Library May 22, 2018/ 8:30-12 Verona, NJ May 11, 2018/ 8-2:30/ Club 101, Park Ave, NY, NY March 2, 2018/ 12:05-2:30/ Little Falls, NJ March 28, 2018/ 8:30-6/ Brooks Atkinson 256 W 47 th NYC, NY March 12, 2018/ 7:15-4pm/ Hyde Park, NY Student to perform hands on testing of water supply. Approx. 24 students Cost to BOE: Substitute Participate in hands on demonstration and lecture by Chef B. Decker at private dining club. Approx. 12 students Cost to BOE: substitute FEA to participate in Read Across America to kindergarten students in Little Falls School District. Cost to BOE: Substitute Attend a workshop with actors, attend performance of Waitress, Approx. 35 students Cost to BOE 3 substitutes Trip to coincide with studying FDR. Approx. 27 students Cost to BOE - Substitute 11. Approval of PAP Consulting March 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve PAP Consulting LLC to mentor and advise the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and the Guidance Department from March 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018. The consulting fee will be at a rate of $98.00 an hour, not to exceed 40 hours and at a cost not to exceed $3,920.00. 12. Approval of PAP Consulting July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve PAP Consulting LLC to mentor and advise the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and the Guidance Department from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. The consulting fee will be at a rate of $98.00 an hour, not to exceed 120 hours and at a cost not to exceed $11,760.00. Page 7
Education Committee 13. Approval / Teresa Regan Geraci, Educational Evaluations The Superintendent recommended approval of Teresa Regan Geraci for Educational Evaluations at a cost $300.00 per evaluation ($50.00/hour) not to exceed 10 evaluations. All evaluations are at the discretion of the Superintendent. 14. Approval /Eniko Mannings, Psychological Evaluations The Superintendent recommended approval of Eniko Mannings for Psychological Evaluations at a cost of $300.00 per evaluation ($50.00/hour) not to exceed 10 evaluations. All evaluations are at the discretion of the Superintendent. 15. Approval / Randall Sanders Application to Participate The Superintendent recommended approval for Randall Sanders, teacher of Environmental Science to apply to be an Educational Officer at the International Ocean Discovery project. If chosen, this professional development opportunity would run from mid May 2019 through June 30, 2019. 16. Approval / CST Internship The Superintendent recommended approval of Ms. Albonia Vinca as a psychology intern for the Department of Special Education from March 5, 2018-April 30 2018. Start date is pending receipt of criminal history and TB test. 17. Approval / Mr. David Rubin, Legal Services The Superintendent recommended approval to authorize Mr. David Rubin, Attorney at Law for internal analysis services at a rate of pay of $185.00/hour not to exceed $5,550.00. 18. Approval / Ms. Yvonne Migliaccio, English Maternity Leave of Absence The Superintendent recommended approval of Yvonne Migliaccio as an English Maternity of Leave of Absence teacher at Passaic Valley Regional High School from March 1, 2018 to June 22, 2018. Compensation Step 1 Class 1. 19. Approval / Mr. Justin Bronner, Spring Track Aide The Superintendent recommended approval of Justin Bronner, teacher of special education at Passaic Valley Regional High School, as an after school one-to-one spring track sports aide for student id#21170 as per IEP. Compensation $16.00/hour, no benefits. Page 8
Education Committee 20. Approval / Ms. Amy Niosi, Medical Leave of Absence The Superintendent recommended the Board of Education to approve the following amended medical leave of absence for Mrs. Amy Niosi, effective March 5, 2018 through June 22, 2018, returning September 1, 2019 as follows: Dates Coverage Amount of Time 3/5-3/16/18 Paid Sick Leave 10 days 3/19-6/15/18 Federal Medical Leave Act 12 weeks 9/2-11/21/18 NJ Family Leave Act 12 weeks 6/18-29/18 Unpaid Leave of Absence 2 weeks 11/26/18-6/30/19 Contractual Leave of Absence 1 week + 7 months 21. Approval / Approval for Tutoring Services Contract The Superintendent recommended approval of out of district tutoring services for student id#31154 at a rate of $57.00/hour for 10 hours of instruction per week while at Four Winds Hospital 800 Cross River Road, Katonah, NY 10536. Ms. Luker made a motion to approve Education agenda items 1 through 21; seconded by Mr. D Ambrosio. Page 9
XI. FINANCE COMMITTEE 22. Approval / Transportation Agreements The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary recommended approval to enter into an agreement with the Northern Region Educational Services Commission for transportation for one student who has moved into our district who attends PCTI and requires door-to-door transportation per his I.E.P. for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year as follows: Route # Schools Contractor # of Students Estimated Cost Per Route (incl. surcharge) Starting Date PCTIPV PCTI Jets Trans. 1 14,534.00 + 436.02 2/1/18-June 2018 23. Approval of Monthly Bill List - February WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19, Expenditure of Funds; Audit and Payment of Claims, provides Board of Education to make payments on claims for goods received and services rendered payable to the order of the person entitled to receive the amount after approval by the board; or in accordance with payrolls duly certified; or debt service or when provide by resolution approval by a person designated by the board, and WHERAS, the following bill lists are drawn from the Authorization checking account and is being presented to the board with the recommendation that it be paid (Attachment F-1): Date Check Numbers Total Amount 2/28/18 Pending $952,981.74 WHERAS, each claim or demand has been fully itemize, verified and audited as required by law in accordance with, N.J.S.A. 18A:19-2. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education approves the above bill list from the Authorization checking account, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to pay bills between board meetings if it is determined that a need arises prior to the next board meeting in accordance with Policy 6470 Payment of Claims. Page 10
Finance Committee 24. Acceptance of the Board Secretary s Report, Cash Reconciler s Cash Report and the Board Secretary s Certification of Funds for the Month of January 2018 WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 requires the Board Secretary and the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education to certify that no budgetary line item account has been over-expended and that the sufficient funds are available to meet the District s financial obligation; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 further requires the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education receive and accept the monthly financial statements, the Board Secretary s Report and the Cash Reconciler s Cash report; and WHEREAS, attached (Attachment F-2) are the Board Secretary s Report and the Cash Reconciler s Cash report for the month ending January 31, 2018 for the Board to accept; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education acknowledges receipt of and accepts the Board Secretary s Report and the Cash Reconciler s Cash report for the month ending January 31, 2018; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary and the Board of Education certifies that no budgetary line item account has been overextended and that there are sufficient funds available to meet the District s financial obligation. 25. Approval of Payment of Cafeteria Invoices The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve payment of the following cafeteria invoices. Vendor Description Check # Amount Pomptonian Invoice #671-020918 5079 $ 15,743.12 Pomptonian Invoice #671-021618 5080 $ 18,201.82 Hubert Cafeteria Supplies 5081 $ 207.24 26. Approval of Line Item Budget Transfers January 2018 The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve the following line item transfers to include administrative cost budget transfers for the month of January 2018 as presented. 27. Acceptance of Financial Status Report January 2018 The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board secretary recommended the Board accept the Financial Status Report for the month of January 2018, as presented. Page 11
Finance Committee 28. Acceptance of Revenue Report January 2018 The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended the Board accept the Revenue Report for the month of January 2018, as presented. Dr. Cathcart made a motion to approve Finance agenda items 22-28; seconded by Mr. D Ambrosio. Page 12
XII. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 29. Approval to Dispose of Equipment The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve the disposal of 10 Dell Laptops by United Electronics Group. United Electronics Group will pay the Passaic Valley Board of Education $650.26 to dispose of these laptops. 30. Approval / Use of Facilities The Superintendent recommended approval of the following use of facilities: The Passaic Valley Sting Organization would once again like to request use of the softball fields to run their spring and summer programs. The start of the softball season would begin in March and would be dependent upon the weather and the condition of the field. The program would end on August 1, 2018. It is understood that our teams have priority to use the field but there have never been any issues. All players will be from the three sending districts. Mr. Rob Carcich and head boys basketball coach Mr. Jim Holsworth would like to host the Bergen/Passaic All Star Games at Passaic Valley on Sunday March 25, 2018. This event was held last year at Passaic Valley and runs from 11:00am until 4:00pm. The extra custodial costs will be covered by Passaic Valley High School. The Passaic Valley Sting Organization is requesting use of the baseball fields from March 1 until August 1, 2018. Elementary aged youngsters from the three towns will practice and play baseball games against other towns. A schedule will be made to work around the PV teams as we have done in the past. All players are from the three towns and a roster is available. Insurance certificate will be provided. Mr. D Ambrosio made a motion to approve Operation agenda items 29 and 30; seconded by Ms. Brigati. Page 13
XIII. ATHLETIC COMMITTEE 31. Approval / Robert Adams, Spring 2018 Volunteer Baseball Coach The Superintendent recommended approval of Robert Adams as a volunteer baseball Coach for the spring 2018 season. Mr. D Ambrosio made a motion to approve Athletic agenda item 31; seconded by Ms. Brigati. Page 14
Education Committee Operations Committee Finance Committee XIV. COMMITTEE REPORTS Dr. Cathcart stated there will be a Finance Committee meeting following the Board meeting. Athletic Committee Negotiations Committee Dr. Varcadipane stated the PVEA negotiations are moving along. Public Relations/Student Welfare Committee Policy Committee Technology Committee Ad Hoc Committee Attorney s Report Mr. Rotella stated there will be one (1) item for discussion regarding the PVOWA negotiations. Passaic County School Board s Association Report of Delegate Page 15
New Jersey School Board s Association Report of Delegate Old Business New Business Mr. Yodice moved to appoint Mr. Doell to the Public Relations Committee, the Policy Committee and the Technology Committee. Mr. Monahan spoke about the Budget Address by the Governor. He stated State Funding will not come out until March 13 th. The budget will now be submitted March 27 th. The Public Hearing is scheduled for April 24 th. He is awaiting confirmation from the County to confirm the April 24 th date. Mr. Yodice asked if Girls Show will still be playing live on TV. He stated there is confusion on whether or not it is live streaming or on TV and asked if a message can be put out. Dr. Cardillo responded the event will be live on PVTV, streaming on MYPVTV.com. Mr. D Angelo asked if Mr. Doell can be an alternate to the Passaic County and New Jersey School Board Associations. Mr. Yodice appointed Mr. Doell to both positions. XV. CALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD Mr. Yodice opened the floor to the public for discussion; seconded by Mr. D Ambrosio. Ms. Reem Mikhail introduced herself and thanked the Board for the opportunity to be a Maternity Leave Replacement for Mrs. Heather Goethe. Ms. Brigati made a motion to close the floor to the public, seconded by Mr. D Ambrosio. Page 16
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Yodice stated there is one (1) item for negotiations which will take approximately 20 minutes; action will be taken. Mr. Yodice Yes XVII. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION XVIII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Yodice asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. D Ambrosio made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Brigati. The meeting was adjourned. Next Meeting Organization/Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Adra Suchorsky Library Passaic Valley High School East Main Street, Little Falls New Jersey Page 17