- 1 - The Regular meeting of the Dunellen Board of Education was held in the Dunellen High School Library on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Board Secretary, Mr. Brian P. DeLucia Members Present Mr. Peter Buccino Mr. John Fitzgerald Mr. George Johnson Mr. John Osborn Mr. Jeffrey Portik Dr. Kenneth Sanders Ms. Faith Thompson Mr. Gene Mosley, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Brian P. DeLucia, Board Secretary Mr. Marc Zitomer, District Counsel Absent Mrs. Kathleen Guzzi Mr. Phillip C. Heiney, Sr. Audience Ten members of the public were in attendance. Meeting Announcement The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure 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 this act, the Dunellen Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting by having the date, time, and place thereof posted on January 6, 2016 at the Dunellen Board of Education Office and by having sent a copy of such notice to: Dunellen Borough Clerk The Courier-News The District Schools Home News Tribune Transaction of Business for Which Meeting was Called Public Session: Regular Meeting
- 2 - I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence III. Roll Call Executive Session (7:31 p.m.) Moved by Dr. Sanders, seconded by Mr Johnson that this portion of the meeting be closed to discuss matters as per Open Meetings Act, Revised 1980n, Section C104-12, Provisions 7 and 8 for holding closed Legal Matters: Attorney/Client Privilege. Discussion will be in private session and action will be taken in public session when the foregoing matters, are resolved. Moved by Dr. Sanders, seconded by Mr. Johnson to return to regular session at 7:38 p.m. IV. A. Approval to accept the resignation of Phillip C. Heiney, Sr. from the Dunellen Board of Education effective immediately to accept the resignation of Phillip C. Heiney, Sr. Buccino Yes Johnson Yes Sanders Yes Guzzi Absent Portik Yes Carried by roll call vote (7-0) B. Approval to elect Jeffrey Portik as President for the Dunellen Board of Education to elect Jeffrey Portik as President for the Dunellen Board of Education Buccino Yes Johnson Yes Sanders Yes Guzzi Absent Portik Abstain Carried by roll call vote (6-0-1)
- 3 - C. Approval to elect George Johnson as Vice President for the Dunellen Board of Education to elect George Johnson as Vice President for the Dunellen Board of Education Buccino Yes Johnson Abstain Sanders Yes Guzzi Absent Portik Yes Carried by roll call vote (6-0-1) D. Approval for Mr. Gene Mosley to be appointed the District Representative to the Representative Assembly of the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission to approve Mr. Gene Mosley to be appointed the District Representative Buccino Yes Johnson Yes Sanders Yes Guzzi Absent Portik Yes Carried by roll call vote (7-0) V. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of August 16, 2016 minutes Moved by Mr. Fitzgerald, seconded by Mr. Johnson to approve the above minutes VI. VII. President s Remarks Superintendent s Report A. Opening Day
- 4 - VIII. Questions/Comments from Public Agenda Items The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest. In support of this position, the law establishes a period of public comment at every public Board meeting. Individuals wishing to speak must state their name and address. Comments can be limited to five minutes duration, but an individual may speak a second time after all others who wish to speak on the topic have been heard. All statements and/or questions shall be directed to the presiding officer and no participant may address or question Board members individually. All speakers are requested to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy rights of others whose legal rights may be affected. Please note: While it is not the Board s intention to stifle comment on matters of legitimate concern to the school community, the public should be aware that if their statements violate the rights of others under the law governing defamation or invasion of privacy, they may face personal liability to the injured party. If speakers are uncertain of the legal ramifications of their comments, the Board urges them to seek guidance beforehand from their own legal advisor. IX. Ms. Tanner process for replacing Board of Education member Information/Reports/Action A. Curriculum and Instruction 1. Revised 2016-2017 School Calendar approval 2. Approval of the Dunellen High School History Club for 2016-2107 - the advisors will be unpaid. 3. Approval of the field trip for the Safety Ambassadors to visit Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ on September 28, 2016 to approve the above Curriculum and Instruction motions B. Buildings and Grounds C. Finance 1. Approval to accept student TK as a 10 th grade Dunellen High School tuition based student for the 2016-2017 school year at a tuition rate of $3,975
- 5-2. Approval to accept a Kindergarten student (KL) as a John P. Faber Elementary tuition based student for the 2016-2017 school year this is a staff member s child therefore there will be no charge 3. Approval to accept a Pre School student (JL) as a John P. Faber Elementary tuition based student for the 2016-2017 school year this is a staff member s child therefore the tuition will be $3,800 Moved by Mr. Fitzgerald, seconded by Mr. Buccino to approve the above Finance motions D. Executive Session E. Personnel 1. Approval to accept the resignation of Nicole Maloupis, classroom aide at Lincoln Middle School effective August 23, 2016 2. Approval to accept the resignation of Lisa Viscel, classroom aide at Faber Elementary School effective August 24, 2016 3. Approval to accept the resignation of Jeffrey O Neill, classroom aide at Faber Elementary School effective August 30, 2016 4. Approval to accept the resignation of Patricia Calvosa, speech language specialist at Faber Elementary School effective August 18, 2016 5. Approval to grant maternity leave to Nicole Mundy, second grade teacher at Faber Elementary School 6. Approval for Silvia Switzer to take 1 day off without pay on November 4, 2016 7. Approval to place Alberto Ruiz, Civics teacher at Lincoln Middle School on the BA+30, step 7 of the salary guide effective September 1, 2016 (retroactive) 8. Approval of employment for the following substitute teachers ($85/day), aides ($85/day), secretaries ($75/day) and nurses ($150/day) for the 2016-17 school year: Nimala Patel 9. Approval to employ Frank Longo as a classroom aide at Faber Elementary School for the 2016-17 school year, effective September 1, 2016 at an annual salary of $17,994, teacher aide +60, step 1, pending Emergent Hiring Authorization from the Middlesex County Superintendent of Schools
- 6-10. Approval to employ Nicole McClelland as a classroom aide at Faber Elementary School for the 2016-17 school year, effective September 1, 2016 at an annual salary of $17,994, teacher aide +60, step 1, pending Emergent Hiring Authorization from the Middlesex County Superintendent of Schools 11. Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to file the appropriate emergent hiring forms pending completion of a criminal history check pursuant to Title 18A:6-7.1c for the following staff members: Frank Longo, Nicole McClelland 12. Approval for Brittany Zaleski, classroom aide at Faber Elementary School to take two days off without pay on October 6 & 7, 2016 13. Approval of the following personnel on an "as needed" basis for the 2016-2017 Aftercare Program: Position Name Hourly Rate Instructor Debbie Procek $15/hour Instructor Lisa Patterson $15/hour Instructor Mary Danciak $15/hour Instructor Melissa Cody/Jackie Dickerson $15/hour Instructor - Substitute Beth Willoughby $15/hour Instructor - Substitute Laura Murray $15/hour Instructor - Substitute Nicole Maloupis $15/hour Instructor - Substitute Donna Maloupis $15/hour Aide Shivani Balkarran $10/hour Aide Judit Hernandez $10/hour Aide Zachary Forrest/Micaellah Acosta $10/hour Aide Alyssa Bollenbach $10/hour Aide - Substitute Daneyh Douglas Drake-Dugan $10/hour Aide - Substitute Krystal Jones $10/hour Aide - Substitute Emily Murray $10/hour Aide (Door) Robert Cascio $11/hour Moved by Mr. Buccino, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above Personnel motions Buccino Yes Johnson Yes Sanders Yes Guzzi Absent Portik Yes Carried by roll call vote (7-0)
- 7 - X. Board Policy and Operations A. Approval of the second and final reading of the following Job Descriptions 4050 Aftercare Program: Director 4055 Aftercare Program: Instructor 4056 Aftercare Program: Aide B. Approval of following Student Teacher Student Name School Placement Date Erin Fitzgerald Grand Canyon University Faber Field Observation Fall 2016 15 hours C. Approval of the following volunteers for 2016-17 VOLUNTEER Harry Buttito Ann-Marie Markus Michael Markus ASSIGNMENT Band Band Band D. Consent Motions 1. Approval of the Bills list dated 9/6/16 2. Transfers of Funds for June 2016 3. Approval to accept the following financial reports, append the reports to the minutes and approve the following certification: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (c)3, I certify that as of June 30, 2016, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Dunellen Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 and 18A:22-8.1 June 30, 2016 Brian P. DeLucia, Board Secretary Date Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:A:23A-16.10 (a), the Dunellen Board of Education hereby certifies that as of June 30, 2016 after review of the Secretary s Report (appropriations section) and upon the Board consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 (c)3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. 4. Acceptance of the John P. Faber Activity Account, High School Activity Account and Athletic Activity Account reconciliations June 2016
- 8-5. Approval of the following staff travel: Participant Workshop Date Cost Sandy Hoy Shari Krauss Natalie Chianese Sandy Hoy Paul Lynch ESEA-ESSA Coordinators Meetings Literacy Coaches Collaborative Consortium, Monroe Twp., NJ Literacy Coaches Collaborative Consortium, Monroe Twp., NJ Literacy Coaches Collaborative Consortium, Monroe Twp., NJ Middlesex County Principals Meeting, South Amboy, NJ 9/15/16 10/20/16 12/1/16 1/19/17 2/16/17 5/17/17 6/?/17 9/19/16 10/19/16 11/22/16 1/24/17 3/10/17 5/31/17 9/19/16 10/19/16 11/22/16 1/24/17 3/10/17 5/31/17 Moved by Mr. Osborn, seconded by Dr. Sanders to approve the above Board Policy and Operations motions E. Looking Ahead 1. 1 st Day of School (1/2 day) September 7 2. Back to School Night LMS September 20 3. Back to School Night DHS September 21 4. Back to School Night Faber September 22 5. Dunellen Education Foundation 5K Run September 24 Mileage $16.40 Mileage $29.38 Mileage $83.76 Funded by NCLB Title II No Yes Yes 9/19/16 Mileage $13.96 No 9/27/16 Mileage $4.34 No
- 9 - XI. Comments from the Public Any Issue/Topic The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest. In support of this position, the law establishes a period of public comment at every public Board meeting. Individuals wishing to speak must state their name and address. Comments can be limited to five minutes duration, but an individual may speak a second time after all others who wish to speak on the topic have been heard. All statements and/or questions shall be directed to the presiding officer and no participant may address or question Board members individually. All speakers are requested to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy rights of others whose legal rights may be affected. Please note: While it is not the Board s intention to stifle comment on matters of legitimate concern to the school community, the public should be aware that if their statements violate the rights of others under the law governing defamation or invasion of privacy, they may face personal liability to the injured party. If speakers are uncertain of the legal ramifications of their comments, the Board urges them to seek guidance beforehand from their own legal advisor. Ms. Perdomo Special Services Director Ms. Graf question regarding ex Board President Ms. Tanner Appreciation for Honeywell XII. New Business - none XIII. President s Remarks - none XIV. Executive Session XV. Adjournment Moved by Dr. Sanders, seconded by Mr. Buccino to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brian P. DeLucia Board Secretary