I. Call meeting to order RIVERDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION RIVERDALE, NEW JERSEY April 5, 2017 7:30 p.m. AGENDA FOR WORKSHOP/ACTION MEETING FORMAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING II. III. Flag Salute Presiding Officer s announcement regarding notification of this meeting to the public. The Notice requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey have been satisfied by the inclusion of the date, time, place and purpose of this Workshop/Action Meeting in a legal advertisement in the Suburban Trends (May 1, 2016) and The Record (May 1, 2016) with copies posted in the Riverdale School, Municipal Building, Town Library, faxed to the Suburban Trends and the Record, and filed with the Clerk of the Borough of Riverdale. I direct that this public announcement be entered in the minutes of this meeting. IV. Roll Call V. Recognition of visitors. VI. Oral Communication on Agenda Items only. (Thirty Minutes) When recognized by the President, please state your name and address prior to commenting on an agenda item. All meetings at which the Board transacts official business must be public (18A:10 6). As stated in Board Policy: Meetings of the Board are conducted for the purpose of carrying on the business of the school, and therefore, are not public meetings, but meetings held in public. Therefore, once oral communication is closed by the President, no other questions or comments will be permitted until the Oral Communication portion at the end of the agenda. At that time, questions do not have to be confined to agenda items. VII. Approval of Routine Items A. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve minutes for the following meetings: Workshop Meeting March 1, 2017 Executive Meetings March 1, 2017 Public Business Meeting March 15, 2017 Executive Meeting March 15, 2017 B. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, upon the certification by the Business Administrator, that the Board of Education approve the payment of the following bills and claims: Workshop/Action Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 6
Payroll for the period ending March 31, 2017 $ Payroll for the period ending April 15, 2017 $ Bills List dated April 15, 2017 (warrants # through #) $ Health/Prescription plan premiums (SEHBP) for April 2017 $ Food Service for the period ending March 31, 2017 $ C. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve the attached line item transfers for March 2017. D. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education accepts the Board Secretary s and Treasurer s Reports for the month ending March 31, 2017 and has determined that they are in agreement; acknowledges receipt of the Secretary s certification that no budgetary line item account has obligations, payments or orders which exceed the amount appropriated or has been over expended in accordance with N.J.A.C.6A 16.10(c)3 and 4; and certifies that in accordance P.L.2004 Ch.73, no budgetary transfers cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Commissioner of Education VIII. Committee Reports Committees Chairperson Reports Finance Charles Sheridan Policy Marybeth Miller Education June Carelli Personnel Michael Kheyfets Negotiations Kelly Norris Buildings and Grounds Andrew Oliveri Transportation Jessica Rentas Pompton Lakes Negotiations Michael Kheyfets Pompton Lakes Liaison Kelly Norris IX. WHEREAS, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, also known as the Open Public Meetings Act, authorized a public body to meet in executive or private session under certain limited circumstances, and WHEREAS, said law requires the board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can meet in such an executive or private session, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE THAT: 1. It does hereby determine that it is necessary to meet in Executive Session prior to adjournment of this meeting to discuss confidential student matters. 2. The matter discussed will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. Workshop/Action Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 6
X. Approval of New Business Items POLICY L40 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education accept the HIB Report from the Superintendent for the month of March, 2017. HIB Report Synopsis 0 allegations 1 confirmed L41 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve the second and final reading of the following revised Policies and Regulations: Policy Number Regulation Number Policy/Regulation Name 3212 3212 Attendance 4212 4212 Attendance 5200 5200 Attendance 5339 Screening for Dyslexia 5514 Student use of Bicycles 6163 Advertising on School Property (NEW) 7481 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS also known as Drones) (NEW) 8454 Management of Pediculosis (NEW) 8630 8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility L42 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education abolish the following Policy: Policy Regulation Policy/Regulation Name Number Number 5514 *Abolish* Student Use of Bicycles L43 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve the first reading of the following new and revised Policies and Regulations: Policy Regulation Number Number Policy/Regulation Name 0134 Board Self Evaluation 0152 Board Officers 2460 2460 Special Education 2460.1 Special Education Location, Identification, and Referral 2460.8 Special Education Free and Appropriate Public Education 2460.9 Special Education Transition From Early Intervention Programs to Preschool Programs Special Education In Service Training Needs for 2460.15 (NEW) Professional and Paraprofessional Staff 2460.16 Special Education Instructional Material to Blind or Print Disabled Students 2467 Surrogate Parents and Foster Parents Workshop/Action Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 6
3218 3218 Substance Abuse (Faculty) 4218 4218 Substance Abuse (Support Staff) EDUCATION E60 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve reimbursement and expenses, previously approved by the Superintendent for the following staff training, workshops, conventions, conferences and/or seminars as they are directly related to and within the scope of participant s duties and are critical to the instructional needs of the district and/or further the efficient operation of the district. The travel and expenses are within state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury and are justified. Date Participant Workshop Location 10/27/17 Marianne McCarthy 10/27/17 Vicki Pede 6/7/17 6/9/17 Debra Andreniuk Rutgers Center for Literacy Rutgers Center for Literacy 55th Annual BA Conference New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick, 4/12/17 Debra Andreniuk Public School Bidding NJ Workshop Fee* Hotel Fee Daily Meal Substitute Allowance Required $180.00 N/A N/A Yes $180.00 N/A N/A No Atlantic City, NJ $275 $198 $64 No *PLUS MILEAGE AND TOLLS IF APPLICABLE $239.00 $0 N/A No E61 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve an Augmentative and Alternative Communication Assessment combined with an Assistive Technology Assessment performed by Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey at a cost of $1,200 for student #13025256. E62 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve the revised school calendar for the 2016 2017 school year. This revision marks Tuesday, May 30, 2017 as closed as we did not use all four dedicated emergency days. E63 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve the girls/boys 2017 revised Softball/Baseball Schedules, as attached, inclusive of any tournaments the teams will participate in. Addendum E64 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve the addition of Kean University, Union, NJ to the listing of 2016 2017 approved Field Trip Designations. PERSONNEL P90 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve the payout of unused sick time per the negotiated agreement to Steven Pricone in the amount of $15,000 as a non precedent setting action. P91 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve the addition of the following to the 2016 2017 Substitute List, pending receipt of certification and a favorable criminal history review: Workshop/Action Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 6
Name Terri Giunta James Jacob Michael Kajor Khaliah Amatulla Lindsay Terry Farley Arlene Berghorn Dave Garey Substitute Nurse/Teacher Nurse P92 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education revise the number of hours for part time aide, Leanne Pittelkow from not to exceed 24 hours and 35 minutes hours per week to not to exceed 28 hours and 20 minutes per week effective March 27, 2017 for the remainder of the 2016 2017 school year. TRANSPORTATION T09 17. It is recommended by the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve the continuance of the Coordinated Transportation Agreement with the Educational Services Commission of Morris County, as needed, for the 2017 2018 school year. XI. Non Action Items A. Letters and Communications Charles Sheridan B. Superintendent s Report Mrs. Vicki Pede C. Enrollment as of April 5, 2017 PreK 8 340 PLHS Tuition 108 Option III 0 Academy/Vo Tech 7 Out of District 11 Charter 0 Home Instruction 0 School Choice 2 D. Business Administrator s Report Debra Andreniuk E. Information and Questions from Board Members F. Oral Communication XII. Future Meeting and Important Dates April 26, 2017 Public Business Meeting/Budget 7:30 p.m. Presentation May 3, 2017 Workshop/Action Meeting 7:30 p.m. May 17, 2017 Public Business Meeting 7:30 p.m. June 14, 2017 Workshop/Action Meeting 7:30 p.m. Workshop/Action Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 6
XIII. Executive Session WHEREAS, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, also known as the Open Public Meetings Act, authorized a public body to meet in executive or private session under certain limited circumstances, and WHEREAS, said law requires the board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can meet in such an executive or private session, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE THAT: 1. It does hereby determine that it is necessary to meet in Executive Session prior to adjournment of this meeting to discuss. 2. The matter discussed will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. XIV. Adjournment Workshop/Action Meeting Agenda Page 6 of 6