CARLSTADT EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR ACTION SESSION March 9, 2016 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: Mr. Lawrence Bongiovanni Mr. Fred Meo Mrs. Tina Cavallo Mr. Dennis Monks Mr. Kevin Felten Mrs. Helen Rohrman Ms. Kathryn Fukushima Mr. Raymond Muszynski Ms. Natalie Grskovic 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 www.bectonhs.org. REVIEW THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: February 10, 2016 February 10, 2016 Regular Action Session Executive Session APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: February 10, 2016 February 10, 2016 Regular Action Session Executive Session Page 1 of 9
STUDENT OF THE MONTH PRESENTATION Jessica Tripodi REPORT OF THE SECRETARY/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Nicholas Annitti REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Mrs. Louise Clarke 2015-2016 District Goals: G1. The Board of Education will evaluate the need to bring CTE (Career and Technology Education) programs to the district. G2. Continue to improve public-community relations through regular communications via multiple mediums connecting to parents, other community members and stakeholders in Carlstadt and East Rutherford. G3. Improve special education programs and services for the district. HEARING OF CITIZENS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Open: 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. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to the discretion of the Board President. 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. Close: BUILDING, GROUNDS, TRANSPORTATION: () The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following: B1. Approve the following use of facilities: Motion No. Requested By: Dates: Facilities/Area/Bus Event Fee Annual PBA Project Graduation B1.1 March 16, 2016 Gymnasium/Cafeteria Basketball Waived Committee Fundraiser Certificate of Insurance On File Page 2 of 9
PERSONNEL: (Helen Rohrman) The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following: P1. Rescind/Appoint Coaching/Supplemental Positions: Motion No. Name Action Position Stipend P1.1 Brielle Felten Appoint P1.2 Brendan Cronk Appoint P1.3 Robert Anderson Appoint P1.4 Kathryn Scalera Rescind P2. Appointment of Substitute Teacher: Volunteer Varsity Softball Coach Volunteer Varsity baseball Coach Volunteer Varsity baseball Coach Cheering Competition N/A N/A N/A $1,855 Term Date 09/01/2015-06/31/2016 09/01/2015-06/31/2016 09/01/2015-06/31/2016 09/01/2015-6/31/2016 Discussion Fingerprint approval on file. Fingerprint approval on file. Fingerprint approval on file. Due to lack of student interest. Motion No. P3. Conferences: Name Action Position P2.1 Joseph Crifasi Approve Substitute Teacher Term Date 7/1/2015-6/30/2016 Discussion Fingerprint approval on file. Motion No. P3.1 P3.2 P3.3 Conference Title Staff Date Sponsored By/Location Christine Internicola Naviance-Beyond the Basics Translating the Biology Model Science Curriculum Framework into Local Curriculum Career & Technical Education Alternate Route Capstone Conference P3.4 CIACC Training (SAC) Jonna Calvanico Robert DiDomenico Suzanna Pantikova Michele Klamerus 3/17/2016 Drew University 5/5/2016 5/20/2016 3/11/2016 Learning Resource- Center-North East Orange, NJ Brookdale Community College, NJ Bergen Community College Cost/Discussion A registration fee of $40.00 each ($80.00) is requested of the Board. There is no registration fee. One substitute will be needed at the cost of $90.00. There is no registration fee. One substitute will be needed at the cost of $90.00. There is no cost to the Board. P3.5 HIB Anti Bullying Bill of Rights: 5 years Later Michele Klamerus 3/24/2016 High Focus Center West Orange, NJ A registration fee of $75.00 is requested of the Board. Page 3 of 9
EDUCATION: () The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the following: Moved: Second: Approved E1. Acceptance of Monthly Anti-Bullying Report: The Monthly Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Report- In accordance with Policy 5512. Report is on file in the Board of Education office. E2. Field Trips Henry P. Becton Regional High School Number of Alleged Incidents Number of Verified Incidents February 29, 2016 2 1 E2.1 E2.2 Name Date Destination Explanation Cost English and Drama class students will see a theatrical Stardust Diner performance at the Stardust 5/18/2016 and Diner on Broadway and St. James Theatre then walk to the St. James NYC Theatre on 44 th Street to see the Broadway play Something Rotten. Justine Settembrino John Barbo Amanda Colangelo 3/17/2016 Date Change (first approved in February 2016) Maggie McGill Port Studio Rutherford, NJ Approximately 15-20 Digital Photography students will discuss portrait photography & tools used in portrait studio photography. Transportation is requested of the Board. One substitute will be needed at the cost of $90.00. Transportation is requested of the Board. One substitute will be needed at the cost of $90.00. Page 4 of 9
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/PUBLIC RELATIONS/ ATHLETICS/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: () The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following: C1. Fundraisers: C1.1 C1.2 C1.3 C1.4 Advisor Date Action Sport/Activity Suzanna Pantikova Annette Giancaspro Dawn Savincki Christina Sammarone March 16, 23, 30, 2016 Approve 3/29/2016 Approve 4/4-4/8/2016 Every Tuesday in March Approve Concur Sophomore Class Athletic Scholarship Images Magazine Freshman Class Explanation of Fundraising Event Sophomore Class Officers will sell cookies after school to raise money for the sophomore class. Volleyball game fundraiser Becton faculty vs Wallington faculty. Tickets will be sold for $5.00 adults and $3.00 students. Images club members will collect $5.00 from staff to be permitted to wear jeans on April 8 th. Freshman Class Officers will sell baked goods after school until 3:00 pm to raise money for the freshman class. Discussion Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity account for future class activities. Proceeds will be used for scholarships for student athletes of Becton and Wallington High Schools. Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity account and will be used to purchase T-shirts and a prize for the Images cover contest winner. Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity account for future class activities. Page 5 of 9
C1.5 C1.6 Jessica O Driscoll Victoria DeSantis 4/26/2016 5-9 pm April 1-27, 2016 Approve Approve Junior Class- Prom Girls Helping Girls Chipotle in East Rutherford will donate 50% of the bill to the Junior Class for anyone who eats there on April 26, 2016. Club members will sell Denim Day buttons to faculty and staff to raise money for rape prevention education and services for survivors. Anyone that buys a button will be permitted to wear jeans on April 27. Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity account and will be used to defer the cost of the prom bids. Proceeds will be deposited into the student activity account and will be donated to the Peace over Violence organization. C2. Concur with the actions of the Superintendent in granting permission for a student wrestler and coach to participate in the NJISAA Wrestling Tournament held in Atlantic City, NJ March 4, 5, 6, 2016 approve reimbursement for Coach Michael Settembrino expenses totaling $1,134.81 as follows: Hotel Accommodations (2 nights) 2 rooms $1036.92 Mileage (254 miles @.31 per mile) 78.74 Tolls 14.15 Parking Fees 5.00 Total $1,134.81 Page 6 of 9
POLICY: (Ms. Fukushima) The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following: PO1. Approve the following policy and regulations: Be it resolved, that the Board approves on first reading the following policy: P5330 Administration of Medication Mandated R5330 Administration of Medication FINANCE: () The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the following. F1. Concur with the actions of the Superintendent in authorizing the placement, tuition totaling $21,530.74 and transportation costs for the following students: NO CODE PLACEMENT TUITION COST AIDE Shepard F1.1 2031563717 Preparatory H.S., $21,530.74 NA 9 SBJ Morristown TERM/ GRADE TRANS INFO Start Date: 02/17/2016 Page 7 of 9
F2. Approve the Bill List as of March 9, 2016 totaling $1,284,104.54 as before you. General Current Expense $1,150,829.30 Special Revenue Fund $ 24,380.60 Fund 30 $ -0- Cafeteria Account $ 108,894.64 Total $1,284,104.54 COMMITTEE REPORTS: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: HEARING OF CITIZENS: Time: Page 8 of 9
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 and limit remarks to five minutes in accordance with board policy. Matters of a personal nature must first been exhausted through the proper channels. The hearing of citizens shall be limited to sixty minutes. Time: ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NECESSARY: 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: that the Carlstadt East Rutherford Regional Board of Education recess into Executive Session 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: Time: ADJOURNMENT; Page 9 of 9
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