FRANKLIN LAKES BOARD OF EDUCATION FRANKLIN LAKES, NEW JERSEY REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Franklin Avenue Middle School 755 Franklin Avenue, 8:10 PM Instrumental Music Room 1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDENT 2. FLAG SALUTE 3. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place thereof posted on the School website; published in the Board s designated newspapers: The Record and The Suburban News; and mailed to all persons, if any, who have requested said notice. Meetings of the Board are conducted for the purpose of carrying on the business of the schools and, therefore, are not public meetings, but meetings held in public. As a reminder, the Board of Education has a BOE Suggestion Box located on the District Website under Board of Education. The Board welcomes your questions, input and suggestions. 4. ROLL CALL Dr. Eileen Hansen (arrived at 9:10pm), Mr. Peter Koulikourdis, Ms. Amanda Krakowiak, Dr. Jennifer Marcus, Ms. Susan McGowan, Mr. Joseph Rosano, Ms. Kathie Schwartz, Ms. Jackie Veliky. Ms. Vicki Holst was absent. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ms. Veliky To approve Minutes from the Executive Session on May 9, 2017 Seconded by Mr. Rosano On roll call. Motion carried unanimously. Dr. Hansen and Ms. Holst were absent. 6. MOTION TO APPROVE BOARD SECRETARY AND TREASURER S REPORTS None 7. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION None 8. PUBLIC WORK SESSION Honor 2016-17 Bergen County Teacher Award Recipients District Administration commended the Teachers Of The Year. Break 5 minutes Update on Progress Toward Strategic Plan Goals Dr. Furnari reported on Year 1 goals. Committee and Liaison Reports 1. Mr. Rosano updated Finance. 2. Ms. Schwartz updated Policy. 3. Ms. Veliky updated Curriculum. 4. Ms. Krakowiak updated Personnel. 5. Mr. Solokas updated Operations.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ANY AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES) Motion by Ms. Veliky Seconded by Mr. Rosano To open the meeting to public comments On roll call. Motion carried unanimously. on agenda items. Ms. Holst was absent. A parent requested a 3 rd section for 2017-2018 4 th grade. Several parents made the same request. Motion by Ms. Veliky To close the public comment session and re-enter the regular public meeting. Seconded by Mr. Koulikourdis On roll call. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Holst was absent.
10. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION # TOPIC COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NONE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND OPERATIONS 1BGO APPROAVL OF TD BANK FOR DEPOSITS/WITHDRAWALS 2BGO Motion by Mr. Koulikourdis to approve 1,2BGO APPROVAL OF DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF NEW JERSEY AND BENECARD PRESCRIPTION PLAN Seconded by Ms. Veliky. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Holst was absent. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 1CUR APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIPS 2CUR 3CUR APPROVAL OF GRADES K-8 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM APPROVAL OF MIDDLE SCHOOL ALGEBRA IH CURRICULAR RESOURCE Motion by Dr. Hansen to approve 1,2,3CUR Seconded by Ms. Veliky. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Holst was absent. FINANCE NONE PERSONNEL 1P APPROVAL OF STAFF TRIPS AND CONFERENCES 2P 3P APPROVE EXTENSION OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR JAMIE MINSK, COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL APPROVE EXTENSION OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR REBECCA MAGNUSEN, WOODSIDE AVENUE SCHOOL
4P 5P 6P 7P 8P 9P 10P 11P APPROVE EXTENSION OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR KATHLEEN DEROSA, SUPERVISOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION APPROVE EXTENSION OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR JULIA TONELLI- KEMMLIEN, FRANLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL APPROVAL OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR MICHELLE CIFU, FRANKLIN LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT APPROVAL OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR SANIELLE MCGLYNN, COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL APPROVAL OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR KRISTEN DERIENZO, COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL APPROVAL OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR ALEXIS PAWLOWSKI, COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL APPOINTMENT OF THERESA VANDEVANDER, 1:1 PARAEDUCATOR, FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL APPROVAL OF SUMMER NURSING WORK 12P APPROVAL OF SUMMER GUIDANCE WORK 13P APPROVAL OF SUMMER WORK 14P 15P APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL DAYS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 16P RESIGNATION OF MELISSA MICHELMAN 17P HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT 18P SUMMER COMPUTER INTERNS 19P APPOINT SANDRA SAVINO FROM.8 FTE TO 1.0 FTE 20P APPOINT JENNIFER JASMINE FROM.6 FTE TO 1.0 FTE 21P Motion by Ms. Krakowiak to approve 1-21P APPOINTMENT OF JULIANNE DURANT AS A 1:1 PARAEDUCATOR, CAPS PROGRAM, COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL Seconded by Mr. Rosano. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Holst was absent.
POLICY 1POL SECOND READING OF REVISED POLICY #6171.4: SPECIAL EDUCATION Motion by Ms. Schwartz to approve 1POL Seconded by Mr. Rosano. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Holst was absent. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTION NO. NONE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND OPERATIONS #1BGO RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF TD BANK FOR DEPOSITS/WITHDRAWALS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Business Administrator to invest school district funds within statutory limitations; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education designates TD Bank as the bank for deposits and withdrawals for the General Account, Payroll Account, Payroll Agency Account, Unemployment Account, Capital Reserve Account, Student Activities Account, and Beverage Accounts, Flex and Section 125 Accounts, effective July 1, 2017; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the designated signatures on the above accounts, as recommended by the Superintendent. #2BGO RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF NEW JERSEY AND BENECARD PRESCRIPTION PLAN the Board of Education agrees to approve the renewal of Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey at 0% increase (no increase) for 2017-18 and Benecard Prescription Plan at 9% increase for 2017-18.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE #1CUR RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIPS the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the field trips listed on the attached summary. Attachment #2CUR RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF GRADES K-8 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the K-8 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Curriculum for the Franklin Lakes School District to be implemented in the 2017-2018 school year. #3CUR RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF MIDDLE SCHOOL ALGEBRA I HONORS CURRICULAR RESOURCE the Board of Education approves the new curricular resource for Middle School Algebra I Honors: Glencoe Algebra I 2018 (McGraw Hill) for students taking Algebra I Honors, at a cost not to exceed $8,500, which includes 6-year teacher and student site licenses, student editions/ bundles and online professional development for the Franklin Lakes School District. The resource will be implemented district-wide in school year 2017-2018. Attachment FINANCE RESOLUTION NO. NONE
PERSONNEL #1P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF STAFF TRIPS AND CONFERENCES the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the attendance of staff members at the conferences listed on the attached summary. Attachment #2P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVE EXTENSION OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR JAMIE MINSK, COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves a maternity leave extension for Jamie Minsk, Elementary School Teacher at Colonial Road School, with an original end date of June 30, 2017 to a new end date of April 27, 2018. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Jamie Minsk. #3P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVE EXTENSION OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR REBECCA MAGNUSEN, WOODSIDE AVENUE SCHOOL the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves a maternity leave extension for Rebecca Magnusen, Child Assistance Counselor at Woodside Avenue School, with an original end date of June 30, 2017 to a new end date of June 30, 2018. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Rebecca Magnusen.
#4P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVE EXTENSION OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR KATHLEEN DEROSA, SUPERVISOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves a maternity leave extension for Kathleen DeRosa, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Franklin Lakes School District, with an original end date of June 30, 2017 to a new end date of December 01, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Kathleen DeRosa. #5P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVE EXTENSION OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR JULIA TONELLI-KEMMLIEN, FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves a maternity leave extension for Julia Tonelli-Kemmlien, Italian Teacher at Franklin Avenue Middle School, with an original end date of June 30, 2017 to a new end date of October 06, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Julia Tonelli-Kemmlien. #6P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR MICHELLE CIFU, FRANKLIN LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT the Franklin Lakes Board of Education hereby approves a maternity leave for Michelle Cifu, CSI Math Teacher, Franklin Lakes School District, from September 01, 2017 through November 30, 2017. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Michelle Cifu.
#7P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR SANIELLE MCGLYNN, COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL the Franklin Lakes Board of Education hereby approves a maternity leave for Sanielle McGlynn, Special Education Teacher, Colonial Road School, from September 01, 2017 through February 09, 2018. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Sanielle McGlynn. #8P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR KRISTEN DERIENZO, COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL the Franklin Lakes Board of Education hereby approves a maternity leave for Kristen DeRienzo, Special Education Teacher, Colonial Road School, from September 01, 2017 through March 30, 2018. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Kristen DeRienzo. #9P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF MATERNITY LEAVE FOR ALEXIS PAWLOWSKI, COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL the Franklin Lakes Board of Education hereby approves a maternity leave for Alexis Pawlowski, Special Education Teacher, Colonial Road School, from September 15, 2017 through January 01, 2018. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Alexis Pawlowski.
#10P RESOLUTION NO. APPOINTMENT OF THERESA VANDEVANDER, 1:1 PARAEDUCATOR, FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of Theresa Vandevander as a 1:1 ParaEducator at Franklin Avenue Middle School for the 2017-18 school year, at a salary of $25,563.00, effective September 01, 2017 through June 30, 2018. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Theresa Vandevander executing the Board s customary employment contract, containing a thirty (30) day termination clause. #11P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF SUMMER NURSING WORK the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the following Summer Nursing work at per diem pay: Name Location Number of Days Not to Exceed Jill Piccoli Colonial Road School 3 Days Jane Ann Linde High Mountain Road School 3 Days Noreen Carey Woodside Avenue School 3 Days Mary Jane Vinci Franklin Avenue Middle School 3 Days
#12P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF SUMMER GUIDANCE WORK the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the following Summer Guidance work for school counseling services at per diem pay: Name School Number of Days Allison Larson FAMS Up to 10 Days Mary Beth Como FAMS Up to 10 Days #13P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF SUMMER WORK the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the following Summer office work for school at per diem pay: Name School Number of Days Debbie Lineburg WAS Up to 20 Days #14P RESOLUTION NO. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL DAYS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the following additional days for Middle School Assistant Principal. Name School Number of Days Eva Prunk FAMS Up to 20 Days
#15P RESOLUTION NO. APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the following as Substitute Teacher(s): Jean Foley Erica Porta BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that above appointment(s) are subject to proof of compliance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1b, Criminal History Records Checks. #16P RESOLUTION NO. RESIGNATION OF MELISSA MICHELMAN the Franklin Lakes Board of Education accepts the resignation of Melissa Michelman, Special Education Teacher, Franklin Avenue Middle School, effective July 01, 2017. Attachment #17P RESOLUTION NO. HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the Horizontal Movement for the following teachers based on graduate level studies completed. Official graduate transcripts on file in Central Office. Andrea Boyle Special Education Teacher - WAS From MA/9 To MA+30/9 Effective 5/01/17
#18P RESOLUTION NO. SUMMER COMPUTER INTERNS the Board of Education agrees to hire computer interns for the Summer 2017 as follows: Sam Kuder Parker Guzio Tom Oliver Brian Etheridge $11.00 per hour $11.00 per hour $13.00 per hour $13.00 per hour #19P RESOLUTION NO. APPOINT SANDRA SAVINO FROM.8 FTE TO 1.0 FTE the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of Sandra Savino, Physical Therapist, Franklin Lakes School District, from.8 FTE to 1.0 FTE for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year, plus one zero period, prorated, effective May 15, 2017 through June 30, 2017. #20P RESOLUTION NO. APPOINT JENNIFER JASMINE FROM.6 FTE TO 1.0 FTE the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of Jennifer Jasmine, School Psychologist, Franklin Lakes School District, from.6 FTE to 1.0 FTE for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year, effective May 15, 2017 through June 30, 2017. Passed Failed
#21P RESOLUTION NO. APPOINTMENT OF JULIANNE DURANT AS A 1:1 PARAEDUCATOR, CAPS PROGRAM, COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of Julianne Durant as a 1:1 ParaEducator, CAPS Program at Colonial Road School for the remainder of the 2016-17 school year, at a salary of $26,215.00, prorated, plus a summer stipend, effective June 05, 2017 through June 30, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to make application for approval of the employment of Julianne Durant to the Commissioner of Education on an emergent basis for a period of three months pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1c pending clearance of a Criminal History Records check. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Julianne Durant executing the Board s customary employment contract, containing a thirty (30) day termination clause. POLICY #1POL RESOLUTION NO. SECOND READING OF REVISED POLICY #6171.4: SPECIAL EDUCATION BE IT RESOLVED that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves a second reading for revised Policy #6171.4: Special Education. Attachment 11. SUSPENSION REPORT Dr. Furnari reported 2 suspensions at the elementary school.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ANY TOPIC OF CONCERN 30 MINUTES Motion by Ms. Veliky Seconded by Mr. Rosano To open the meeting to public comments On roll call. Motion carried unanimously. session. Ms. Holst was absent. NONE Motion by Ms. Veliky To close the meeting to public comments session and re-enter the regular public meeting. Seconded by Mr. Rosano On roll call. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Holst was absent. 13. PRIVATE WORK SESSION TIME: 9:50pm WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act and the Franklin Lakes Board of Education reserve the right within the constraints of State Law to sit in Private Session; and WHEREAS, there now exists a need for this Board of Education to meet in Private Session; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Franklin Lakes Board of Education recess into Private Work Session to discuss exempt matters pertaining to personnel, legal matters and any such matters that may come before the Board; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the public will be informed regarding the topics discussed in Private at a later date undetermined at this time. Motion by Ms. Veliky To approve motion to open the Private Work Session. Seconded by Mr. Rosano On roll call. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Holst was absent. To discuss CSA evaluation. Motion by Ms. Veliky To approve motion to close the Private Work Session and re-enter the regular public meeting. Seconded by Mr. Rosano On roll call. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Holst was absent. 14. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ms. Veliky To adjourn meeting at 11:55pm. Seconded by Mr. Rosano On roll call. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Holst was absent. Respectfully submitted, Michael Solokas Business Administrator/Board Secretary