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BOARD AGENDA, MARCH 18, 2015
IRVINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1.
LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE
2.
RETURN TO WORK FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE
3.
SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL
4.
SEPARATIONS
5.
APPOINTMENTS
6.
ATTAINMENT OF NEW LEVEL
7.
STIPEND
8.
TECHNICIAN OVERTIME WAGES
9.
REINSTATEMENT OF POSITION
10.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
11.
FOR THE RECORD
12.
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC
13.
RANCOCAS VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION-REGULAR
EDUCATION
14.
HOME INSTRUCTION
15.
STANDARDS SOLUTION STUDENT ENGAGEMENT TRAINING AND IN-CLASS SUPPORT
COACHING FOR K TO 2 TEACHERS - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
16.
MUSIC TEACHERS FOR CURRICULUM WRITING – VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
DEPARTMENT - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
17.
ART TEACHERS FOR CURRICULUM WRITING – VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
DEPARTMENT - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
18.
DYSLEXIA TRAINING FOR K-3 TEACHERS - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
19.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PRINCIPALS-STANDARDS SOLUTION - OFFICE OF
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
20.
TEXT BOOKS – MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION – APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
21.
LICENSES – MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION – APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
22.
FUNDRAISER EVENTS FOR A HOSPITALIZED FIRST GRADE STUDENT
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23.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OUT OF DISTRICT WORKSHOPS /CONFERENCES - OFFICE OF
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
24.
KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION NIGHT - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
25.
OPENING OF A NEW FORMER ABBOTT PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM FOR BERKELEY
TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
26.
THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD PARENTS’ RECOGNITION DINNER AT AUGUSTA
PRESCHOOL ACADEMY - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
27.
THE TRANSFER OF ONE FORMER ABBOTT PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM FROM THURGOOD
MARSHALL TO GROVE STREET SCHOOL - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
28.
RUTGERS EDUCATION ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW WEEK
29.
BLUE KNIGHTS ACADEMY MAKE-UP DAY FOR MANDATED 180 DAY CALENDAR
30.
WEBIDCARD/SWIPE K12 SCHOOL SOLUTIONS - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
31.
CAREER DAY - UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
32.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
33.
SATURDAY DETENTION PROGRAM - UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
34.
ADDITIONAL EXTENDED DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION- UNIVERSITY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
35.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT RECOGNITION CEREMONY - GROVE STREET SCHOOL
36.
HEALTHY U-CATCH FAMILY EVENT - FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL
37.
FIELD DAY EVENT - MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL
38.
HEALTHY U PROGRAM - MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL
39.
INTRODUCTORY TRAINING COURSE ON THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENT
RATING SCALE - AUGUSTA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
40.
FIELD DAY EVENT FOR PREK-3 & PREK-4 STUDENTS - AUGUSTA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
41.
PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT K-5 SCIENCE
PROGRAM
42.
FIELD TRIPS
43.
FOR THE RECORD
44.
POLICY 2622 – STUDENT ASSESSMENT (MANDATED) (REVISED)
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45.
POLICY 2624 – GRADING SYSTEMS (REVISED)
46.
VOLUNTEER COACH- MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL
47.
VOLUNTEER COACH- SPRING TRACK
48.
COACHING APPOINTMENTS
49.
IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL – ANNUAL SENIOR ATHLETIC BANQUET
50.
ARISTA TROPHIES & AWARDS
51.
JGB SPORTS – SOFTBALL/BASEBALL BACKSTOP
52.
BEST TEAMMATE AWARDS PROGRAM
53.
ATTENDANCE AT NEW JERSEY DEVILS GAME
54.
RD SALES DOOR AND HARDWARE, LLC-UNION AVENUE
55.
RD SALES DOOR AND HARDWARE, LLC-UNION AVENUE
56.
RD SALES DOOR AND HARDWARE, LLC-UNIVERSITY MIDDLE
57.
RD SALES DOOR AND HARDWARE, LLC- EMERGENCY LOCK PUSH BARS- HIGH SCHOOL
58.
HANNON FLOORS-MANNINGTON VCT VINYL -UNIVERSITY MIDDLE
59.
HANNON FLOORS-MANNINGTON VCT VINYL –THURGOOD MARSHALL
60.
HANNON FLOORS-WINDOW SHADES -UNION MIDDLE
61.
HANNON FLOORS-WINDOW SHADES -UNIVERSITY MIDDLE
62.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLIMATE CONTROL – ECC
63.
FOR THE RECORD
64.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
65.
BOARD SECRETARY’S FINANCIAL REPORT JANUARY 2015
66.
TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES FINANCIAL REPORT JANUARY 2015
67.
CERTIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES REPORT JANUARY 2015
68.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR JANUARY 2015 – 4TH REQUEST
69.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR FEBRUARY 2015 – 3RD REQUEST
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70.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR MARCH 2015 – 2ND REQUEST
71.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR APRIL 2015 – 1ST REQUEST
72.
PUBLIC SCHOOL BIDDING WORKSHOP - BUSINESS OFFICE
73.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS–
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS/BOARD SECRETARY
74.
CONTRACT - DR. GLENDA JOHNSON-GREEN
75.
INVENTORY VALUATION – ACCLAIM INVENTORY, INC.
76.
STORR TRACTOR – ATHLETIC FIELD
77.
AMERICAN MONUMENT COMPANY – BUSINESS OFFICE
78.
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 GRANT APPLICATION – 3RD AMENDMENT
79.
BAYADA - SUBSTITUTE NURSING SERVICES
80.
COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX REGIONAL
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION
81.
NEW JERSEY SCHOOL JOBS – DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
82.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEEMENT EMC CPR & SAFETY TRAINING, LLC
83.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – MEDICAL WASTE
84.
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM – TIME & MATERIALS 2015-2016
85.
NON-PUBLIC ALLOCATIONS 2014-2015 OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
86.
BUDGET TRANSFERS-2014-2015
87.
FUNDRAISERS
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
IRVINGTON, NEW JERSEY
Regular Board Meeting – March 18, 2015
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
54 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Irvington, New Jersey 07111
I.
Call to Order
II.
Salute to the Flag
III.
Roll Call:
IV.
BOARD PRESIDENT: In accordance with P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, adequate notice of this meeting was
posted in the Administration Building and copies of said notice sent to the Irvington Herald, the Star
Ledger, and Township Clerk.
V.
CLOSED SESSION:
Be It Hereby Resolved, pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act that the Irvington Board
of Education meets in closed session this evening regarding matters of personnel and attorney/client
privilege.
It is expected that the discussion undertaken in this closed session can be made public at the time that
the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
VI.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Board of Education meeting held on the date as indicated, as
corrected and transcribed, be received and filed.
Regular Board Meeting – January 21, 2015
Regular Board Meeting – February 18, 2015
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
VII.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
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VIII.
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2014 WHO HAVE NOT BEEN ENROLLED IN
SCHOOL
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the admission of Zahara Clark into a kindergarten class at Thurgood Marshall School, in
accordance with Title 18A:38-6.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
IX.
FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT:
PUBLIC COMMENT: (On agenda items only)
Limit of 15 minutes total – three minutes per individual on agenda items only
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PERSONNEL
MARCH 18, 2015
1.
LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE
RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the leave(s) of absence of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:
Certificated
(a)
Faith Cavanaugh
Amendment to the 1/21/15 Board Agenda:
Paid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective
12/22/14 through 2/23/15 using 30 personal illness
days and 5 Sick Bank days.
Extension of paid medical leave of absence per
FMLA effective 2/24/15 through 3/30/15 using 25
Sick Bank days; followed by a paid medical leave
of absence with Board paid benefits effective
3/31/15 through 6/30/15 using 51 personal illness
days. (Mt. Vernon Avenue School-4th Grade
Teacher)
(b)
Ana Diaz
Amendment to the 1/21/15 Board Agenda:
Extension of paid medical leave of absence per
FMLA 1/26/15 through 2/23/15 using 17 Sick Bank
days and 1 personal business day; followed by an
unpaid medical leave of absence per FMLA
effective 2/24/15 through 2/26/15.
Extension of unpaid medical leave of absence with
Board paid benefits effective 2/27/15 through
3/29/15. (University Middle School-Special
Education Teacher)
(c)
Paul Darbouze
Paid intermittent medical leave of absence per
FMLA effective 1/28/15 through 6/30/15 using
available personal illness days, not to exceed 12
weeks. (Early Childhood Department-Psychologist)
(d)
Faith Stewart
Extension of paid medical leave of absence
per FMLA effective 2/17/15 through 2/22/15 using
4 personal illness days. (University Elementary
School-Special Education Teacher)
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PERSONNEL (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
(e)
Sundra Murray
Amendment to the 12/17/2014, 01/21/2015 and
02/18/2015 Agendas: Paid medical leave of
absence days with Board paid benefits effective
10/31/2014 through 12/02/2014 using 16 personal
illness days; followed by an unpaid medical leave of
absence days with Board paid benefits effective
12/03/2014 through 12/22/2014; followed by a paid
medical leave of absence with Board paid benefits
effective 12/23/2014 through 03/19/2015 using 51
Sick Bank days. (Union Avenue Middle School –
Special Education Teacher)
(f)
Lydia Denis
Extension of paid medical leave of absence
per FMLA effective 3/3/15 through 3/23/15 using
13 personal illness and 3 personal business days.
(High School-Social Studies Teacher)
(g)
Cheryl Greene
Paid FMLA effective 2/17/15 through
3/23/15 using 25 personal illness days; followed by
an unpaid FMLA effective 3/24/15 through 5/11/15.
(Mt. Vernon Avenue School-2nd Grade Teacher)
(h)
Deborah Rivera
Extension of paid medical leave of absence
effective 3/12/15 through 4/12/15 using 16 Sick
Bank days with Board paid benefits. (High SchoolScience Teacher)
(i)
Allison Walker
Paid medical leave of absence per FMLA
effective 3/6/15 through 4/1/15 using 19 personal
illness days. (High School-English Language Arts
Teacher)
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
Non-Certificated
(j)
Sophia Dennie
Paid medical leave of absence per FMLA
effective 2/23/15 through 3/5/15 using 1 personal
illness day and 8 vacation days; followed by an
unpaid medical leave of absence per FMLA
effective 3/6/15 through 4/5/15. (Early Childhood
Department-Secretary)
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PERSONNEL (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
(k)
Marcus Hackett
Extension of paid medical leave of absence
per FMLA effective 2/18/15 through 2/22/15 using
3 personal illness days. (Special services
Department-RITE Officer)
(l)
Tarsha Lawson
Extension of unpaid child care leave 3/17/15
through 9/8/15 without Board paid benefits.
(University Elementary School-Security Officer)
(m)
Fritz Pierre-Louis
Paid FMLA effective 4/1/15 through 4/19/15 using
12 personal illness days. (Buildings & Grounds
Department-Electrician)
(n)
Donald Person
Paid intermittent FMLA effective 2/25/15
through 6/30/15 using available personal illness
days. (University Middle School-Custodian)
(o)
Shaaria Esannason
Paid maternity leave per FMLA effective 4/1/15
through 4/30/15 using 4 ½ personal illness days, ½
personal business day, 6 accrued vacation days and
10 vacation days; followed by an unpaid maternity
leave per FMLA effective 5/1/15 through 6/8/15;
followed by an unpaid child care leave per FMLA
effective 6/9/15 through 6/30/15; followed by an
unpaid child care leave 7/1/15 through 7/19/15 with
Board paid benefits. (Florence Avenue SchoolSecurity Officer)
(p)
Jeanetta Sanders
Paid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective
2/27/15 through 3/8/15 using 2 personal illness
days, 1 personal business day and 2 vacation days;
followed by an unpaid medical leave of absence per
FMLA effective 3/9/15 through 3/17/15. (Augusta
Preschool-Custodian)
(q)
Michele Jones-Loring
Paid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective
2/23/15 through 2/24/15 using 1 personal illness
day and 1 vacation day; followed by an unpaid
medical leave of absence per FMLA effective
2/25/15 through 3/22/15. (University Middle
School-Secretary)
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PERSONNEL (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
(r)
Diane Bernard
Extension of unpaid medical leave of absence
per FMLA effective 3/2/15 through 3/24/15.
(Grove Street School-Security Officer)
(s)
Donna Frazier
Paid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective
02/25/2015 through 03/17/2015 using 2 personal
illness and 12 vacation days; followed by an unpaid
medical leave of absence per FMLA effective
03/18/2015 through 04/12/2015. (High School –
Custodian)
(t)
Jean Cantave
Paid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective
02/24/2015 through 03/17/2015 using 15 personal
illness days. (Union Avenue Middle School –
World Languages Teacher)
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
2.
RETURN TO WORK FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the return to work from leaves of absence of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:
Certificated
(a)
Deborah Sanders
Returned to work from paid medical leave of
absence effective 2/23/15. (Augusta Preschool-P-3
Teacher)
(b)
Rose Noel
Returned to work from unpaid maternity leave of
absence effective 2/17/15. (Augusta Preschool-P-3
Teacher)
(c)
Faith Stewart
Returned to work from paid medical leave of
absence effective 2/23/15. (University Elementary
School-Special Education Teacher)
(d)
Dorothy Sheehan
Returned to work from unpaid childcare leave
effective 3/2/15. (Thurgood Marshall School-2nd
Grade Teacher)
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PERSONNEL (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
Non-Certificated
(e)
Valencia Perkins
Returned to work from unpaid FMLA effective
2/23/15. (University Middle School-Secretary)
(f)
Marcus Hackett
Returned to work from paid medical leave of
absence effective 2/23/15. (Special Services
Department-RITE Officer)
(g)
Serge Dumont
Returned to work from paid medical leave of
absence effective 3/2/15. (Buildings & GroundsCarpenter)
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
3.
SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL
(a)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as substitute teachers, at the pay rate of $100.00 per day,
not to exceed 29 hours per week, effective for the 2014-2015 school year:
Eligible for Work
Veronica Asebiomo
Lateisha Griffin
Kokhita Horton
Adebimpe Ilori
Vernicia Johnstone
Elvira Miller
Beverley Spencer
Richardson Clerveus
Jane C. Ogwu
James Boachie
Shavonne Burnette
Kimberley Gayle
Osamudiamen Jerry
Latifah Lacy
Mahdi Sumter
Home Instruction
John Thompson
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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PERSONNEL (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
(b)
Substitute Security Officers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Substitute Security Officers at the pay rate of $9.50 per
hour, not to exceed 27 hours per week, effective 3/19/15, payable from account number 11-000-266-100-01-35.
Tiffany Martin
Ajibola Alawade
Adam Kitchens
Belinda Paul
Nadayah Smith
Markesha Lloyd
Rockima Houston
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
(c)
Substitute Custodians
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Substitute Custodians at the pay rate of $9.50 per hour,
not to exceed 27 hours per week, effective 3/19/15, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-01-34.
Tiffany Martin
Ajibola Alawade
Adam Kitchens
Belinda Paul
Nadayah Smith
Markesha Lloyd
Rockima Houston
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
(d)
Substitute Breakfast/Lunch Aides
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Substitute Breakfast/Lunch Aides at the pay rate of
$8.25 per hour, not to exceed 27 hours per week, effective 3/19/15, payable from account number 11-000-262100-09-34.
Tiffany Martin
Ajibola Alawade
Adam Kitchens
Belinda Paul
Nadayah Smith
Markesha Lloyd
Rockima Houston
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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PERSONNEL (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
(e)
Substitute Secretary
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the appointment of Markesha Lloyd as a Substitute Secretary, District wide, at a pay rate of
$11.25 per hour, not to exceed 29 hours per week, effective 3/19/15, payable from account number 11-000-230100-00-22.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
4.
SEPARATIONS
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the separation of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:
Retirements
Certificated
(a)
Robin Marte, World Language Teacher, High School, retirement effective 7/1/15. (DOH 9/1/85)
(b)
Mozell Anderson, English Language Arts Teacher, High School, retirement effective 7/1/15. (DOH
9/1/90)
(c)
Joanne Grzywinski, Math Teacher, University Middle School, effective 7/1/15. (DOH 1/1/77)
(d)
Joseph Annecchino, Teacher of Instrumental Music, Florence Ave., Chancellor Ave. and Mt. Vernon
Ave. Schools, effective 7/1/15. (DOH 1/9/84)
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
Non-Bargaining
(e)
James Wynn, Deputy Chief of Security, District wide, retirement effective 9/1/15. (DOH 11/20/94)
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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PERSONNEL (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
Resignations
Certificated
(f)
Sam Rausa, Computer Teacher, University Middle School, effective 2/27/15.
(g)
Shanti Myneni, Math Teacher, Union Avenue Middle School, effective 4/30/15.
(h)
Trinidee Baker, ESL Teacher, Chancellor Avenue School, effective 4/27/15.
(i)
Elaine Dewar, Kindergarten Teacher (Leave Replacement), Chancellor Avenue School, effective
3/17/15.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
Non-Certificated
(j)
Sherunda Johnson-Thomas, Substitute Teacher, District wide, effective 2/27/15.
(k)
Farkerah Ellis, Substitute Security/Custodian, District wide, effective 3/3/15.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
Termination
Non-Certificated
(l)
Tovasha Hayes, Breakfast/Lunch Aide, Mt. Vernon Avenue School, effective 3/11/15.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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PERSONNEL (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
5.
APPOINTMENTS
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the appointment of the listed personnel, for the 2014-2015 school year, effective as indicated:
Administrative
(a)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the appointment of Tawana Moreland, Supervisor of Early Childhood Department, at an annual
salary of $91,900.00, Step 7, 6th Year Level, effective 4/13/15, payable from account number 20-EC5-200-10203-37. Replacing Deanne Guastello.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
Certificated
(b)
Edna Fameux, School Nurse, Mt. Vernon Avenue School, at an annual salary of $72,976.00, Step 11,
MA Level, Bridgewater State College, effective 5/15/15 (pending criminal history clearance), payable
from account number 15-000-213-100-00-09. Replacing Mary Ellen Gibson.
(c)
Jennifer Bharrat, P-3 Teacher (Leave Replacement), Augusta Preschool, at an annual salary of
$54,276.00, Step 1, MA Level, Grand Canyon University, effective 4/13/15 to 5/25/15, payable from
account number 20-EC5-100-101-03-01. Replacing Ridolphe Lormil.
(d)
Tamie Adamafio, 2nd Grade Teacher (Leave Replacement), Mt. Vernon Avenue School, at an annual
salary of $56,279, Step 5, BA Level, New Jersey City University, effective 3/1/15 to 5/11/15, payable
from account number 15-120-100-101-00-09. Replacing Cheryl Greene.
(e)
David Grassie, 3rd Grade Teacher (Leave Replacement), Mt. Vernon Avenue School, at an annual salary
of $87,376, Step 13, MA Level, Walden University, effective 4/13/15 to 6/30/15, payable from account
number 15-120-100-101-00-09. Replacing Faith Cavanagh.
(f)
Tanaisha Sanders, English Language Arts Teacher, (Leave Replacement), University Middle School, at
an annual salary of $54,276.00, Step 1, MA Level, Concordia University, effective 4/13/15 to 6/30/15,
payable from account number 15-130-100-11-10-10. Replacing Keoni Parsons.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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PERSONNEL (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
(g)
Breakfast Monitor Program/Berkeley Terrace School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and appoints Lystrea Crooks as a Substitute Breakfast Program Student Monitor for the 2014 – 2015 school
year, to be paid at contractual rate of $37.00 per hour, from account number 15-110-100-101-00-02.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
Blue Knights Academy
(h)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the appointment of Gwendolyn Sutton, English Language Arts Teacher, Blue Knights Academy at
the pay rate of $35.00 per hour, not to exceed 25 hours per week 183 total days: $33,855.00, payable from
account number 11-423-100-101-00-20.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
6.
ATTAINMENT OF NEW LEVEL
(a)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and approves the salary adjustment of the following certificated staff members due to attainment of
new level, effective 2/1/15:
Certificated
Name
From
To
Renelle Mayel-Deronet
Kindergarten Teacher
University Elementary School
$71,679.00
Step 11
BA Level
$77,476.00
Step 11
MA Level
Lauren McGhee
Pre-K Teacher
Augusta Preschool
$56,279.00
Step 5
BA Level
$58,076.00
Step 5
MA Level
Michael Adeyin
Math Teacher
Union Avenue Middle School
$56,676.00
Step 4
MA Level
$61,090.00
Step 4
6th Year Level
Karyn Farrell
Media Specialist
Union Avenue Middle School
$53,879.00
Step 3
BA Level
16
$60,090.00
Step 3
6th Year Level
Jamila Jackson
Pre-K Teacher
Thurgood Marshall School
$77,476.00
Step 11
MA Level
$83,490.00
Step 11
6th Year Level
Marcia Lewis
School Nurse
Early Childhood Department
$77,476.00
Step 11
MA Level
$83,490.00
Step 11
6th Year Level
Sharon Holmes
5th Grade Teacher
Florence Avenue School
$77,476.00
Step 11
MA Level
$83,490.00
Step 11
6th Year Level
Nkemdilim Okakpu
2nd Grade Teacher
Grove Street School
$58,076.00
Step 5
MA Level
$62,490.00
Step 5
6th Year Level
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
(b)
Doctorate
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the attainment of new level for Clavel Nelson (Doctorate), School Nurse, University Middle
School, and the stipend of $1,000.00, effective 2/1/15 and the annual stipend of $3,000.00 for each subsequent
school year thereafter.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
7.
STIPEND
(a)
Carl Perkins Grant Funding Year 2014-2015/Applied Technology
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the Future Business Leaders of America Coordinator - Joseph Romano to be paid a stipend for
work done September 4, 2014 –June 30, 2015 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. after school with students to prepare for
Volunteer Services Organization (VSO) competitions and club meetings. Payment will be at $37 per/hour for
105 hours during the 2014-2015 school year. The total not to exceed $3,885.00 to be paid from account
numbers 20-CP5-200-100-100-00 and 20-CP5-200-200-00-00.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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8.
TECHNICIAN OVERTIME WAGES
(a)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and grants permission for Mohammed Moustafa, Eleazar Amores and Curtis Pitzer to work overtime
hours between February 23, 2015 and February 27, 2015 at time and half of their individual hourly wage for
wireless network setup for PARCC testing. Total not to exceed the amount of $3,085.44 to be paid via account
number 11-000-222-100-00-19.
Eleazar Amores - $48.21 per hour = $72.32 time and a half x 16 hours= $1,157.12
Mohammed Moustafa - $42.45 per hour = $63.67 time and a half x 16 hours = $1,018.72
Curtis Pitzer - $37.90 per hour = $56.85 time and a half x 16 hours worked= $909.60
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
(b)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for Mohammed Moustafa and Eleazar Amores to work 4 overtime hours on Saturday,
February 28, 2015 at time and half of their individual hourly wage for wireless network setup for PARCC
testing. Total not to exceed the amount of $544.00 to be paid via account number 11-000-222-100-00-19.
Eleazar Amores - $48.21 per hour = $72.32 time and a half x 4 hours= $289.28
Mohammed Moustafa - $42.45 per hour = $63.68 time and a half x 4 hours = $254.72
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
9.
REINSTATEMENT OF POSITION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and approves the reinstatement of Assistant Fiscal Specialist for the Early Childhood Department
effective 7/1/15.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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10.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
(a)
Data Analysis Team/Chancellor Avenue School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the Chancellor Avenue School 2014-15 Data Team. The Data Analysis Team will consist of (5)
certified teachers (listed below). The members of the Data Team will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00
per hour for a total of $370.00 per person for the 2014 – 2015 school year. Team members will meet with the
Principal two (2) hours per month from 3:05 pm – 4:05 pm. Total cost is not to exceed $1,850.00 payable from
account number 15-120-100-100-101-00-03
Team Members are:
Shannon Phillips
Nicole Smith
Nicole Simons
Daniel Clarke
Marian Tobia
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
(b)
After School Clubs /Madison Avenue School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the listed personal for Club Advisors at Madison Avenue School. The programs will meet on
Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:10pm -4:10pm. The programs will run from March 2015 – May 2015.
Teachers will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour, 1 hour a day, each teacher will be paid a total of
$444.00 (12 hours) total not to exceed $3,552.00.00. Payable from account number 15-401-100-100-00-07:
Shannon Ostoyic –Physical Education Teacher, Health & Fitness Club- (Wednesdays)
Yolette Pompilus – Kdg. Teacher, Math & Technology Club- (Wednesdays)
Kimberley Nunez- 3rd Grade Teacher, Hands-On Science Club – (Wednesdays)
Keith Perkins- Kdg. Teacher, Current Events Club – (Fridays)
Susan Bartell- 1st Grade Teacher, Homework/Testing/Technology Club – (Wednesdays)
Kathleen Brewster-Nurse, First Aid Club – (Wednesdays)
Kevin McNulty- 5th Grade Teacher, Sports Math Club – (Fridays)
Patricia Simo- IG Teacher, Chess Club- (Wednesdays)
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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(c)
After School Tutoring Program /Madison Avenue School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent and
approves the listed personal for Tutoring at Madison Avenue School. The program will meet on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:10pm -4:10pm. The program will run from March 2015 – April 2015.
Teachers will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour, 1 hour a day 3 days a week, each teacher will be
paid a total of $888.00 (24 hours) total not to exceed $1,776.00.00. Payable from account number 15-401-100100-00-07:
Viveca Davis - 3-5 ELA Teacher
Kevin McNulty - 3-5 Math Teacher
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
(d)
After School Enrichment Program/ELL Teachers
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission to approve fifteen (15) teachers in grades K to 12 to conduct an After School Enrichment
Program for English Language Learners (ELLs) from March to May 2015, total of 27 days, three times at week
(Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15. total of three (3) hours per week. The program was
approved during the February 2015 Board meeting, Item number 19, Page 29. Total cost for fifteen (15)
teachers $999.00 each for a total cost not to exceed $14,985.00 payable from account number 20-TT5-100-10000-30. See list below of participating teachers.
School
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7
8
9
10
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15
Teachers Name
Berkeley ES
Berkeley ES
Chancellor ES
Chancellor ES
Florence ES
Florence ES
Grove ES
Madison ES
Mt Vernon ES
Thurgood ES
University ES
Union Ave MS
University MS
Irvington HS
Irvington HS
Ms Alves
Ms Carvalho
Ms Baker
Ms Smith
Ms Safi
Ms K Osman
Marie Souffrant
Ms Nunez
Ms Haddia
Ms Ramsey
Ms Torres
Ms Briggs
Mr Joseph
Ms Antoine
Mr Ojentis
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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(e)
Positive Behavior Support in Schools Year 3 Implementation Preparation-Irvington High School
RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the appointment of the below listed staff for Positive Behavior Support in School Year 3
Implementation and Kick-Off preparation at Irvington High School. Universal Team members will meet August
16, and August 27, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Compensation as per the collective bargaining agreement
of $37.00 per hour for instructional staff, $18 per hour for non-instructional staff, and no additional
compensation for 12 month staff with the total program cost not to exceed $2,220.00 payable from account
number 20-TI5-100-100-12-30.
PBSIS Universal
Team
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Total
Staff/
Personnel
Gilbert Bragg
Kim Engler
Ariusz Kornacki
Kim Petcos
Christina Rishiy
Joseph Romano
Rate of
Pay per
Hour
$37.00
$37.00
$37.00
$37.00
$37.00
$37.00
Total Hours per
Person
Total Amount
per Person
10 hours
10 hours
10 hours
10 hours
10 hours
10 hours
60 hours
$370
$370
$370
$370
$370
$370
$2,220
Account #
20-T15-200-100-12-30
20-T15-200-100-12-30
20-T15-200-100-12-30
20-T15-200-100-12-30
20-T15-200-100-12-30
20-T15-200-100-12-30
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
(f)
Cooperman College Scholars Program/High School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for 1 Guidance Counselor and 1 English Language Arts teacher, as listed below, to assist
11th grade students with the completion of Cooperman College Scholars Program applications and essays in
room 330 at Irvington High School on January 17, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cooperman Scholars will
receive assistance in applying to college, preparing for the transition from high school to college, and providing
comprehensive support while attending partner collegiate institutions. Those who successfully complete the
Summer Academy, graduate from high school, and enroll in a 4-year college are eligible to receive a four-year
scholarship, which will help pay for tuition, room-and-board, books and other fees. The Guidance Counselor
and English Language Arts teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour for 6 hours each for a
cost of $222.00. Total cost is not to exceed $444.00, payable from account number 15-140-100-101-01-12.
Name
Carmen A. Fazzolari
Kimberly Roper
Title
Guidance Counselor/ Irvington High School
ELA Teacher/ University Middle School
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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(g)
Data Team Meetings/High School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for additional staff members, listed below, to serve on the Data Analysis Team, at
Irvington High School during the 2014–2015 school year. The additional committee members will participate in
data collection and analysis of all academic programs, community extra-curricular activities, disaggregate and
prepare data for RAC cycle meetings, identify best practices that will improve the graduation rate for the 2015
cohort and communicate progress of School Improvement Plan goals and action steps to all stakeholders. The
additional Data Analysis Team members will meet one hour and will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00
per hour for 10 hours at a cost of $370.00 per person. Total cost is not to exceed $1,110.00 payable from
account number 15-140-100-101-01-12.
Carl Walton-Technology Coach
Terri Jefferson-ELA Specialist
Tyisha Bennett-Math Specialist
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
(h)
Extended School Day Additional Staff/University Middle School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the appointment of the below listed additional staff as the Secretary and Nurse of the SIG (School
Improvement Grant) Extended Day Program at University Middle School. The program is a required SIG
activity. The School Improvement Grant (SIG) Extended Day Program at University Middle School will begin
on Thursday, February 5, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm for the Nurse and from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm for the
Secretary and will conclude on Monday, June 15, 2015. The program will run for students from 3:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Total cost is not to exceed $5,175.65.00, (Nurse
$3,145.00 = 85 days x $37.00 p/hr, Secretary $2,030.65 = 85 x $23.89 p/hr) payable from account number 320SG5-200-100-10-30.
Employee Name
Deborah Hayes
Terrie Hawkins
Position
Nurse
Secretary
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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(i)
Saturday Academy Program University Elementary School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent and
appoints Nadia Toussaint to the position of Lead Teacher for the Saturday Academy Program at University
Elementary School for the 2014- 2015 school year. The program will meet on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30
p.m. With the lead teacher being paid for an extra hour per Saturday session not to exceed $444.00. Total
program hours not to exceed 736 hours. Teachers will be paid at contractual rate of $37.00 per hour total cost
not to exceed $28,083.00 to be paid from account number 15-421-100-101-15-05.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
(j)
Afterschool Tutorial Program/Berkeley Terrace School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for Berkeley Terrace School to hire 6 teachers and 1 substitute (certified teacher) for the
Afterschool Tutorial Program for grades 3-5 from March 19, 2015 through June 5, 2015. This program will
be implemented to support the improvement of English Language Arts and Mathematics as per Priority
Problems # 1 and #2 in the Title1 Schoolwide Plan. The program will be conducted every Wednesday and
Thursday from 3:05 P.M. to 5:05 P.M. The teachers will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour
(Two hours per day for a total of 21 days; $1,554 per person). Two substitutes (certified teachers) will be on call
at the same rate of $37.00 per hour. Total amount for all 6 teachers not to exceed $9,324.00 to be paid via
account 20 –T15-100-100-09-30-09.
Certified Teachers:
Lystrea Crooks
Tanisha Marchan
Ava Swaby
Dena Crump-Ilobi
Marquiessa Lewis
Yojana Gray
Gina Caivano- Substitute
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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(k)
Data Analysis Team/Berkeley Terrace School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for the following 3 staff members to serve as members of the Data Analysis Team at
Berkeley Terrace School during the 2014–2015 school year. The committee will participate in data collection
and analysis of all academic programs, community extra-curricular activities, disaggregate and present data for
staff meetings, identify best practices that will improve the academic success of our students and communicate
progress of School Improvement Plan goals and action steps to all stakeholders. The Data Analysis Team
members will meet a total of 10 hours and will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour for 10 hours at
a cost of $370.00 per member. Total cost is not to exceed $1,110 payable from account number 15-120-100101-00-02.
Certified Staf:
Carroll Miller
Lystrea Crooks
Heather Federico
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
(l)
SLC Team/Berkeley Terrace School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the appointment of the following Berkeley Terrace School Leadership Council (SLC) Team
members for the 2014-2015 school year. The SLC Team consists of five (5) certified teachers. The certified
members of the SLC Team will be paid at the contracted rate of $37.00 per hour for 10 hours, for a total not to
exceed $370.00 per person. Total program cost not to exceed $1,850.00 to be paid from account number15120-100-101-00-02. Support Staff: One (1) Secretary, and One (1) Security Guard non-certified staff will be
paid a stipend as per their collective bargaining agreement from account number 15-000-240-110-00-02.
Certified Staff
Lystrea Crooks
Christine Pfieffer
Yojana Gray
Tara Murtha
Molly Farrier
Non Certified Staff
Barbara Crone
Carmen Perez
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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11.
FOR THE RECORD
(a)
Marlon Goode, Custodian, University Elementary School board approved 2/18/15, item 9, page 17 was
board approved as Acting Head Custodian, University Elementary School, at an annual salary of
$44,341.56, Step 1, effective 1/5/15 to 2/16/15. Should read as Acting Head Custodian, at an annual
salary of $48,815.33, Step 4.
(b)
Stephen Bernath, Social Studies Teacher, High School, item 5, letter B, page 12 board approved 2/18/15
should read as Social Studies Teacher (Leave Replacement) High School, replacing Steven Donovan.
(c)
Linda Prinsu, Building Substitute Teacher, High School, item 4, letter C, page 12 board approved
2/18/15 with an incorrect pay rate of $150.00 per day. Correct pay rate should read $125.00 per day,
effective 2/19/15.
(d)
Item 10, letter F, page 20, Staff Members to Interchange on Coverage of Saturday Academy & Extended
Tutoring Weekdays/Chancellor Avenue School, board approved on 2/18/15 Ms. Nicole Simons, should
also be listed as a substitute teacher for the Saturday Academy Program. Program dates are January 3,
2015 – May 30, 2015.
(e)
Janet Clark, Media Specialist, University Middle School, board approved 1/21/15, page 14, Item 5,
Letter A, with a date of hire of 3/23/15. Her correct date of hire should read 3/9/15.
(f)
Approved on December 17, 2014, item# (l), page 24 (Personnel), the budget for Non-Certified staff
members of the Young Ladies and Young Gentleman’s Club at Union Avenue Middle School to be
amended as follows: Change 15-000-240-110-11-30 to 15-000-240-110-00-11.
(g)
Approved on January 21, 2015, item# (e), page 18 (Personnel), The Soccer Club at Union Avenue
Middle School to be corrected as follows: The amount of the program is incorrect $2,516.00 should be
changed to $1,332.00.
(h)
Item # 10, letter (a), pg. 17 – Saturday Academy Lead Teacher / University Middle School board
approved January 21, 2015 should be amended to read: (Lead Teacher to receive one additional hour per
day at a rate of $37.00 per hour from December 13, 2014 to May 23, 2015. Total hours not to exceed 21
hours, total coast not to exceed $777.00 (21hours x $37.00)
(i)
Dr. Howard Kuo, located at 50 Union Avenue –Suite 505, Irvington, NJ 07111 was appointed to
perform independent employee medical examinations on the February 18, 2015 board agenda. The
appointment should be under Dr. Kuo’s business name-Neurology Care Center, 505 Plainfield Road,
Edison, NJ 08820.
(j)
Item 12, letter C, page 20, board approved 1/21/15, “For the Record” Elaine Dewar, P-3 Teacher (Leave
Replacement), Mt. Vernon Avenue School, at an annual salary of $57,679.00, Step 6, BA Level, should
read First Grade Teacher, Chancellor Avenue School, effective 1/26 to 3/9/15 replacing Isaiah Joseph
and Kindergarten teacher effective 3/10/15 to 3/17/15 replacing Katiusca Cardona-Wright, payable from
account number 15-110-100-101-00-03.
(k)
Item # 20, entitled “Standards Solution, LLC – Office of Curriculum and Instruction,” Board approved
2/18/15, page 30, Irvington High School Mathematics Instructors should have a change of date from
March 18, 2015 to April 20, 2015.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
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12.
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, in concurrence with the Director of Special Services, and approves placements of Children with
Disabilities in the following Public & Non-Public schools, at the listed tuition rates, upon receipt of appropriate
bills, tuition and transportation (where necessary), subject to verification for the 2014-2015 school year.
Effective as of September 1, 2014:
PUBLIC Corrections:
P14-086
Grade:
9th
Essex High School (ERESC)
1:1 Aide: $ 14,695.00
ED-New Placement
Effective: 10/16/14
**1:1 Aide added to contract correction from 11/20/14 board agenda
NON-PUBLIC
NP14-216
Grade:
12th
Deron II
Tuition: $ 45,515.00
TBI- New Placement
Effective: 02/23/15
N914-217
Grade:
12th
Essex Valley School
Tuition: $ 66,605.00
MIC – New Placement
Effective: 02/03/15
TOTAL TUITION AMOUNT OF NEW PLACEMENTS: $ 126,815.00
DISCONTINUED PLACEMENT
NP14-187
Grade:
10th
YCS- Fort Lee Educational Center
Discontinued Placement: 02/18/15
Tuition: $ 53,973.00
1:1 Aide: $ 25,000.00
NP14-157
Grade:
12th
Pinter School
Discontinued Placement: 02/24/15
Tuition: $ 45,900.00
1:1 Aide: $ 19,800.00
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P14-089
Grade:
7th
Gloucester County Special Services
Discontinued Placement: 02/10/15
Tuition: $ 36,480.00
1:1 Aide: $ 35,280.00
TOTAL TUITION AMOUNT OF DISCONTINUED PLACEMENTS: $ 216,433.00
ACTION:
Motion by: ______________________ Seconded by: ___________________________
Roll Call:
CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONS
1. Auditorily Impaired (AI) corresponds to “auditorily handicapped” and further corresponds to the Federal
eligibility categories of deafness or hearing impairment. Auditorily impaired means an inability to hear within
normal limits due to physical impairment or dysfunction of auditory mechanisms characterized by (c) i or ii
below. An audiological evaluation by a specialist qualified in the field of audiology, and a speech and language
evaluation by a certified speech-language specialist are required.
i. Deafness (DB) - The auditory impairment is so severe that the student is impaired in processing
linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification and the students educational performance
is adversely affected.
ii. Hearing impairment - An impairment in hearing whether permanent or fluctuating which adversely
affects the student’s educational performance.
2. Autistic (AU) - means a pervasive developmental disability, which significantly impacts verbal and
nonverbal communication, and social interaction that adversely affects a student’s educational performance.
Onset is generally evident before age three. Other characteristics often associated with autism are engagement
in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily
routine, unusual responses to sensory experience and lack of responsiveness
to others. The term does not apply if the student’s adverse educational performance is due to emotional
disturbance as defined in (c) 5 below. A child who manifests the characteristics of autism after age three may
be classified as autistic if the criteria in this paragraph are met. An assessment by a certified speech-language
specialist and an assessment by a physician trained in neuro developmental assessment are required.
3. Cognitively Impaired (MR) - corresponds to “mentally retarded” and means a disability that is characterized
by significantly below average general cognitive functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive
behavior; manifested during the developmental period that adversely affects a student’s educational
performance and is characterized by one of the following:
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i. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MIC) -corresponds to “educable” and means a level of cognitive
development and adaptive behavior in home, school and community settings that are mildly below age
expectations with respect to all the following:
(1) The quality and rate of learning:
(2) The use of symbols for the interpretation of information and the
solution of problems; and
(3) Performance on an individually administered test of intelligence that
falls within a range of two to three standard deviations below the mean.
ii. Moderate Cognitive Impairment (MOC) - corresponds to “trainable” and means a level of
cognitive development and adaptive behavior that is moderately below age expectations with respect to the
following:
(1) The ability to use symbols in the solution of problems of low complexity:
(2) The ability to function socially without direct and close supervision in home, school
and community settings; and
(3) Performance on an individually administered test of intelligence that fall three
standard deviations or more below the mean.
iii. Severe Cognitive Impairment (SCI)- corresponds to “eligible for day training” and means a
level of functioning severely below age expectations whereby in a consistent basis the student is incapable of
giving evidence of understanding and responding in a positive manner to simple directions expressed in the
child’s primary mode of communication and cannot in some manner express basic wants and needs.
4. Communication Impaired (COM)- corresponds to “communication handicapped” and means a language
disorder in the areas of morphology, syntax, semantics and/or pragmatics/discourse which adversely affects a
student’s educational performance and is not due primarily to an auditory impairment. The problem shall be
demonstrated through functional assessment of language in other than a testing situation and performance below
1.5 standard deviations, or the 10th percentile on at least two standardized oral language tests, where such tests
are appropriate. When the area of suspected disability is language, assessment by a certified speech-language
specialist and assessment to establish the educational impact are required. The speech-language specialist shall
be considered a child study team member.
1. When it is determined that the student meets the eligibility criteria according
to the definition in (c) 4 above, but requires instruction by a speech-language specialist, only the student shall be
classified as eligible for speech-language services.
When the area of suspected disability is a disorder of articulation, voice or fluency, the student shall be
evaluated according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.4(e) and if eligible, classified as eligible for speech-language services
according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.6(a).
5. Emotionally Disturbed (ED) - means a condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over
a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a student’s educational performance due to:
i. An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory or health factors;
ii. An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and
teachers;
iii. Inappropriate types of behaviors or feelings Under normal circumstances;
iv. A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression; or
v. A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school
problems.
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6. Multiply Disabled (MD)- corresponds to “multiply handicapped” and means the presence of two or more
disabling conditions. Eligibility for speech-language services, as defined in this section, shall not be one of the
disabling conditions (for classifications) based on the definition of multiply disabled. Multiply disabled is
characterized as follows:
i. “Multiple disabilities” means concomitant impairments, the combination of which
causes such severe educational problems that programs designed for the separate disabling conditions will not
meet the student’s educational needs.
ii. “Deaf/blindness” means concomitant hearing and visual impairments, the combination
of which causes such severe communication and other developmental and educational problems that cannot be
accommodated in special education programs solely for students with deafness or students with blindness.
7. Orthopedically Impaired (OI) - corresponds to “orthopedically handicapped” and means a disability
characterized by a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a student’s educational performance. The
term includes malformation, malfunction or loss of bone, muscle or tissue. A medical assessment documenting
the orthopedic condition is required.
8. Other Health Impaired (OHI) - corresponds to “chronically ill” and means a disability that may be
characterized by having limited strengths, vitality or alertness, due to chronic or acute health problems, such as
a heart condition, tuberculosis, rheumatic fever, nephritis, asthma, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, epilepsy, lead
poisoning, leukemia, diabetes or any other medical condition, such as Tourette Syndrome, that adversely affects
a students educational performance. A medical assessment documenting the orthopedic condition is required.
9. Preschool Disabled (PSD) - corresponds to preschool handicapped and means an identified disabling and/or a
measurable developmental impairment which occurs in children between the ages of three and five years, and
requires special education and related services.
10. Social Maladjustment (SM) - means a consistent inability to conform to the standards for behavior
established by the school. Such behavior is seriously disruptive to the education of the student or other students
and is not due to emotional disturbances as defined in (c)5 above.
11. Specific Learning Disability (SLD) - corresponds to “perceptually impaired” and means a disorder in one or
more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language, spoken or written, that
may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write,
spell, or to do mathematical calculations.
i. It is characterized by a severe discrepancy between the student’s current achievements and
intellectual ability in one or more of the following areas:
(1) Basic reading skills;
(2) Reading comprehension;
(3) Oral expression;
(4) Listening comprehension;
(5) Mathematical computation;
(6) Mathematical reasoning; and
(7) Written expression.
ii. The term does not apply to students who have learning problems that are primarily the result
of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, general cognitive deficits, emotional disturbance or environmental,
cultural or economic disadvantage.
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iii. The district shall adopt procedures that utilize a statistical formula and criteria for
determining severe discrepancy. Evaluation shall include assessment of current academic achievement and
intellectual ability.
12. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - corresponds to “neurologically impaired” and means an acquired injury to
the brain caused by an external physical force or insult to the brain, resulting in total or partial functional
disability or psychosocial impairment, or both. The term applies to open or closed head injuries resulting in
impairments in one or more areas, such as cognitive; language; memory; attention; reasoning; abstract thinking;
judgment; problem-solving; sensory, perceptual and motor abilities; psychosocial behavior; physical functions;
information processing; and speech.
13. Visually Impaired (VI) - corresponds to “visually handicapped” and means impairment in vision that, even
with correction, adversely affects a student’s educational performance. The term includes both partial sight and
blindness. An assessment by a specialist qualified to determine visual disability is required. Students with
visual impairments shall be reported to the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
13.
RANCOCAS VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION-REGULAR
EDUCATION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and approves tuition payment to the County of Burlington Board of Education for (1) Full Time
General Education Student to attend the Rancocas Valley Regional High School at a cost of $13,714.00 for the
2014-2015 school year, to be paid from account number 11-000-100-561-00-25 not to exceed $13,714.00.
ACTION:
Motion by: ______________________ Seconded by: ___________________________
Roll Call:
14.
HOME INSTRUCTION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, and approves Home Instruction for the below listed eligible students. Regular Education students to
receive (5) five hours per week and classified students to receive (10) ten hours per week of instruction.
Student Name
HI-
54
Grade:
12th
HI-
55
Grade:
10th
HI-
56
Grade:
1st
Instructors Name
Julius Kelly Jr.
Start Date: 2/6/15
Education Inc.
Start Date: 2/5/15 (11-150-100-320-00-25)
Middlesex Regional
Ed. Service Comm.
Start Date: 2/5/15 (11-150-100-320-00-25)
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HI-
57
Grade:
6th
HI-
58
Grade:
1st
th
HI-
59
Grade:
6
HI-
60
Grade:
6th
HI-
61
Grade:
12th
HI-
62
Grade:
th
9
Education Inc.
Start Date: 2/9/15 (11-150-100-320-00-25)
Education Inc.
Start Date: 1/9/15 (20-IB5-200-300-00-25)
Education Inc.
Start Date: 2/9/15 (20-IB5-200-300-00-25)
Education Inc.
Start Date: 2/20/15(11-150-100-320-00-25)
Education Inc.
Start Date: 2/20/15(20-IB5-200-300-00-25)
Education Inc.
Start Date: 2/23/15 (20-IB5-200-300-00-25)
HI-
63
Grade:
Kdg.
HI-
64
Grade:
4th
Education Inc.
Start Date: 2/24/15(11-150-100-320-00-25)
Marie Souffrant
Start Date: 2/26/15
ACTION:
Motion by: ______________________ Seconded by: ___________________________
Roll Call:
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CURRICULUM (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
15.
STANDARDS SOLUTION STUDENT ENGAGEMENT TRAINING AND IN-CLASS SUPPORT
COACHING FOR K TO 2 TEACHERS - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves Standards Solution to present the Implementing Instructional Strategies to Fully Engage Students
workshop for all K to 2 teachers and in-class support coaching for all K to 2 teachers. In-class support coaching
will consist of 3 days (1 day for each grade level K to 2) for each elementary school. Total Student Engagement
Training (2 days) at $2,000 per day per person for a total of $4,000. Total in class support coaching (12 days)
at $2,000 per day per person for two presenters for a total of $48,000. Total cost not to exceed $52,000 payable
from account number 20-2A5-200-500-00-30.
Grades K-1 Teachers
March 30, 2015
Grade 2 Teacher
March 31, 2015
Grades K-2 Teachers
Grades K-2 Teachers
Grades K-2 Teachers
Grades K-2 Teachers
Grades K-2 Teachers
Grades K-2 Teachers
Grades K-2 Teachers
Grades K-2 Teachers
Grades K-2 Teachers
Grades K-2 Teachers
Grades K-2 Teachers
Grades K-2 Teachers
April 13, 2015
April 14, 2015
April 15, 2015
April 16, 2015
April 17, 2015
April 20, 2015
April 21, 2015
April 23, 2015
April 24, 2015
April 27, 2015
April 28, 2015
April 30, 2015
Engaged Students Workshop KAM/Engaged Student Workshop 1st
–PM
Engaged Student Workshop 2ndAM/In-Class Support PM
In-Class Support
In-Class Support
In-Class Support
In-Class Support
In-Class Support
In-Class Support
In-Class Support
In-Class Support
In-Class Support
In-Class Support
In-Class Support
In-Class Support
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
16.
MUSIC TEACHERS FOR CURRICULUM WRITING – VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
DEPARTMENT - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
RESOLVED, that the Board Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the hiring of ten (10) curriculum writers for the purpose of writing curriculum, pacing guides and
common assessments for K-12 Music. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour and
work for 10 hours not to exceed a total of $3,700.00 payable from account number 11-000-221-102-15-15.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
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CURRICULUM (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
17.
ART TEACHERS FOR CURRICULUM WRITING – VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
DEPARTMENT - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
RESOLVED, that the Board Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the hiring of ten (10) curriculum writers for the purpose of writing curriculum, pacing guides and
common assessments for K-12 Visual Art. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour
and work for 10 hours not to exceed a total of $3,700.00 payable from account number 11-000-221-102-15-15.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
18.
DYSLEXIA TRAINING FOR K-3 TEACHERS - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for the consultant, Dr. Jane Petrozzino, to provide professional development to K-3
teachers for instruction on screening, intervention, accommodation, and use of technology for students with
reading disabilities, including dyslexia as mandated by the NJDOE under state statue N. J. S. A. 18A:6-131.
This service will take place on April 22, 2015; from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Total cost is not to exceed
$1,800.00, payable from account number 20-2A5-200-500-00-30.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
19.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PRINCIPALS-STANDARDS SOLUTION - OFFICE OF
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for Standards Solution to Conduct "Modeling in Mathematics" workshops on March 20,
2015 at the Principals' Monthly Meeting followed by demonstration lessons at Irvington High School. The cost
for two presenters (one for elementary principals and one for secondary principals) is $2,000.00 each for a total
of $4,000.00, payable from account number 20-2A5-200-500-00-30.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
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CURRICULUM (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
20.
TEXT BOOKS – MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION – APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves Cengage Learning of Independence, KY 41051, to provide Microsoft Office textbooks for the
Microsoft Office Specialists Program through the Carl Perkins grant. Total cost is not to exceed $13,321.00,
payable from account number 20-CP5-100-600-00-19.
Second quote provided by Barnes and Noble.com
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
21.
LICENSES – MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION – APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves Certiport. of American Fork , UT 84003, to provide Microsoft software practice and live
certification exams for the Microsoft Office Specialists Program through the Carl Perkins grant, district-wide,
for the period of one year. Total cost is not to exceed $5,500.00, payable from account number 20-CP5-100300-00-19.
Second quote provided by Ucertify.com
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
22.
FUNDRAISER EVENTS FOR A HOSPITALIZED FIRST GRADE STUDENT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves University Elementary School to conduct three (3) fundraiser events for a hospitalized first grade
student. The fundraiser events and dates are listed below:
1. Bracelet sales (students and staff will make the bracelets and sell at District Sponsored Events)
March 24 – June 18, 2015
2. Flea Market (all donations from District Staff) Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 8:30 am– 3:00 pm.
3. Field Day - June 12, 2015- Participants of this activity will obtain sponsorship from family and
friends. The top five students with the most sponsors and the winners of the activities will be
rewarded with ribbons and certificates.
Funds to purchase the materials for the bracelets will be taken from the student activity account which will be
reimbursed.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
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CURRICULUM (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
23.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OUT OF DISTRICT WORKSHOPS /CONFERENCES - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM &
INSTRUCTION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants
permission for the identified staff below to attend the following out of district workshops:
STAFF
Evan Abramson
Craig Felder
Carl Walton
Maggie Dock
Paul Migaj
Bevin Subocz
POSITION
Director of
Technology
Technology Coach
Technology Coach
Supervisor of
Guidance
Technology Coach
Technology Coach
SCHOOL
District
Personnel
WORKSHOP TITLE
4th Annual NJPowerschool Users
Conference
DATE
4/20/154/22/15
LOCATION
Sheraton Atlantic
City
Two Convention
Boulevard,
Atlantic City, NJ
FEES/ACCOUNT #
Hotel- $218.51 (2
Nights)
$218.51 x 4 = $874.04
Registration- $300.00
($300.00 x
6=$1,800.00)
Food- $90.00 pp
($90.00 x 6= $540.00)
Mileage$47.50 pp
($47.50 x 6= $285.00)
Total- $3,499.04
Account:
11-000-222-300-31-19.
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Yolanda Dentley
Vice-Principal
University
Elementary
High Quality Feedback –
The Key to Change
located at the FEA
Conference Center.
4/27/15
Monroe Township, Registration: $149.00
NJ
Account:
15-000-223-320-00-05
Rhonda T. Abdullah
Rhonda T. Abdullah
Kindergarten
Teacher
Kindergarten
Teacher
Thurgood
Marshall
Thurgood
Marshall
Marion
Jablonski-Johnson
LDTC
Irvington High
School
Maria-Elena
Vasquez
Teacher
University
Middle School
Practical Strategies for
Meeting the Rigorous
Common Core State
Standards for Reading
(Grades K-2)
Using Guided Math to
Help Students Meet and
Exceed the Common
Core Math Standards
(Grades K-2)
Cornerstone Day School
Presents:
Two Challenges &
Practical Solutions:
Managing School
Refusal; Developing
Executive Function in
Students with Psychiatric
Disorders
BER Presents: Effective
Strategies for Working
Successfully with
Difficult and Disruptive
Students (Grades K-12)
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5/6/2015
Holiday Inn
Parsippany, New
Jersey
Registration: $235.00
Account:
15-000-223-320-00-08
5/11/2015
Holiday Inn
Parsippany, New
Jersey
Registration: $235.00
3/20/15
L’Affaire
1099 Route 22
East
Mountainside, NJ
No Cost to the District
5/19/15
Crowne PlazaEdison
New Brunswick
Edison, NJ
Registration: $229.00
Account:
15-000-223-320-00-08
Account:
20-IB5-200-500-00-25
Nicole Brauer
April Gaunt-Butler
Sharnette Clarke
Jack Goldrosen
Tawana Moreland
Veronica Murillo
Lia Skibniewski
Pedro Ruiz
Roberta Alves
Gabriela Carvalho
Karrie Briggs
Iman Haddia
Earl Ku
Cathy Clitus
Miriam Finkelstien
Leonor Madrigal
Marva Ramsay
Diana Pardo
Georgette Ducasse
Bianca Antonie
Kerline M.Laguerre
Julia Gaona
Jean Annulysse
Yvrose Pilie
Caneeka Smith
Judy Safi
Antonia Torres
Marie Souffrant
Ernest Pilie
Kenslio Ojentis
Master Teacher
Early Childhood
Grow NJ Kids QIS
Orientation
3/31/15
4/1/15
PSE&G Training
& Development
Center
234 Pierson
Avenue
Edison, NJ
No Cost to the District
Supervisor
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
District Office
Berkeley
Berkeley
Union MS
Mt Vernon
Florence
Florence
Florence
Florence
Thurgood
Thurgood
Irvington HS
Irvington HS
Irvington HS
Union MS
Chancellor
Chancellor
Chancellor
Chancellor
University
Grove
Madison
Irvington HS
NJTESOL/NJBE Spring
Conference 2015
5/ 27/15 &
5/28/15
Hyatt Regency
New Brunswick,
NJ
Registration:
$314.00 per person
Total: $7,222.00
(23 people)
Account:
20-TT5-200-500-00-30
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Arthur Wachtel
Guidance
Counselor
Union Avenue
Middle School
Middle/High School
Character Education
Training
4/ 23/15
Emelyn De La Cruz
Guidance
Counselor
University
Middle School
Character Education
Training for Middle/High
School Educators
4/23/15
Alexis Osterhoudt
Supervisor
District
Planning Engaging
Literacy Instruction
4/14/15
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New Jersey State
Bar Foundation
New Brunswick,
NJ
New Jersey State
Bar Foundation
One Constitutional
Square
New Brunswick,
NJ
089011
Rutgers Center for
Literacy
New Brunswick,
NJ
No cost to the District
No cost to the District
Registration: $150.00
Account:
20-285-200-500-00-30
Dr. Neely Hackett
Dr. Angelica Allen
Superintendent
Assistant
Superintendent for
Curriculum and
Instruction
District
23rd Annual Model
Schools Conference
6/27/157/1/15
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
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Atlanta Marriott
Marquis
265 Peachtree
Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA
Hotel- $1,360.96
($170.12 x 4 Nights =
$680.48 x 2 =
$1,360.96 )
Round Trip Airfare:
$920.00
($460.00 x 2 =
$920.00)
Registration:
$1,110.00 ($555.00 x 2
= $1,110.00)
Pre-Conference:
$350.00
($175.00 x 2 =
$350.00)
Food- $300.00
(150.00 x 2 = $300.00)
Ground Transportation:
$150.00
($75x2=$150.00)
Grand Total:
$4,190.96
Account:
20-2A5-200-500-00-30
CURRICULUM (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
24.
KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION NIGHT - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the Office of Early Childhood to host a Kindergarten Transition Night. This event will be held on
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Augusta Preschool Academy. The event is being held
to provide parents/guardians who have children entering Kindergarten in the Fall with information on
Kindergarten Transition. Volunteer staff will provide parents/guardians with information and hands-on
workshops that include activities on Literacy, Math, Science, and Fine Motor Skills. One (1) security guard will
work 2.5 hours for this event and will be paid at the contractual rate payable from account number 20-EC5-200110-03-37.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
25.
OPENING OF A NEW FORMER ABBOTT PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM FOR BERKELEY
TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the Office of Early Childhood to open a new a Former Abbott Preschool classroom for Berkeley
Terrace Elementary School, located at 811 Grove Street for the 2014-2015 school year. Total cost is not to
exceed $18,797.18, payable from account number 20-EC5-100-600-03-37.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
26.
THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD PARENTS’ RECOGNITION DINNER AT AUGUSTA
PRESCHOOL ACADEMY - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the Office of Early Childhood to host a Week of the Young Child Parents’ Recognition Dinner at
Augusta Preschool Academy on April 17, 2015 from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Two security guards will be needed for
this event. Total cost is not to exceed $200.00, payable from account number 20-EC5-200-110-03-37. Food to
be provided by Magic’s Catering for a total cost not to exceed $2,437.50, payable from account number 20EC5-200-329-03-37. Entertainment to be provided by Mr. Nathaniel Nickels for a total cost not to exceed
$500.00, payable from account number 20-EC5-200-329-03-37. Tables and chairs to be provided by Just
Parties for a total cost not to exceed $903.00, payable from account number 20-EC5-200-329-03-37. The grand
total cost of this event is not to exceed $4,040.50.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
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CURRICULUM (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
27.
THE TRANSFER OF ONE FORMER ABBOTT PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM FROM THURGOOD
MARSHALL TO GROVE STREET SCHOOL - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the transfer of one Former Abbott Preschool classroom from Thurgood Marshall to Grove Street
School, located at 602 Grove Street for the 2015-2016 school year. This transfer will accommodate a new
Autistic Special Education class that is needed at Thurgood Marshall. There is no cost to the District.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
28.
RUTGERS EDUCATION ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW WEEK
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves permission for Cherelle C. Tolor, Esq., to attend Rutgers New Jersey Statewide Career and
Internship Fair 2015, Friday, May 1, 2015 from 12:00 pm to 4:45 pm, Fee includes one 3’x6’ table, brunch for
two representatives, and parking Non-Profit Single Booth at a cost not to exceed $250.00, payable from
account number 11-000-230-590-00-22.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
29.
BLUE KNIGHTS ACADEMY MAKE-UP DAY FOR MANDATED 180 DAY CALENDAR
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for the Blue Knights Academy to make-up a 2014-2015 calendar day on Saturday, April
25, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The staff and students of the Blue Knights Academy missed four school
days, which results in calendar consisting of 179 days. The NJDOE mandates a calendar consisting of 180 days.
Three security guards will be paid overtime at their contractual rate.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
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CURRICULUM (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
30.
WEBIDCARD/SWIPE K12 SCHOOL SOLUTIONS - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for Irvington High School to purchase from WebIDcard Inc./Swipe K12 School Solutions
an attendance and behavior tracking device that will monitor student attendance, tardies, disciplinary infractions
and event tracking. The attendance and behavior tracking device will include the following: 3 office stations
and 3 mobile cart stations with scanner, printer, and battery packs, 1 year support and service, web based
training, and supplies for a total cost is not to exceed $11,000.00, payable from account numbers 20-T15-200500-00-12, ($4,800.00) and 20-T15-200-600-00-12 ($6,200.00).
A second quote for an attendance and behavior-tracking device from Hero for a total of $15,368.00 was
received. Hero is located at 15675 N.W. 15th Avenue, Miami, FL 33169.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
31.
CAREER DAY - UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for Union Avenue Middle School to hold a Career Day on June 3, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon. There will be a luncheon for the presenters at the end of the event. Twenty (20) presenters are
anticipated from different professions such as attorneys, firefighters, educators, doctors, and nurses. The
Luncheon will be catered by Don’s Diner in Irvington, New Jersey. Total cost is not to exceed $400.00,
payable from account number 15-000-240-500-00-11.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
32.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for Union Avenue Middle School to hold a Scholastic Book Fair on April 20, 2015
through April 24, 2015 from 8:20 a.m. to 3:00 pm. There is no cost to the District for this event.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
42
CURRICULUM (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
33.
SATURDAY DETENTION PROGRAM - UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the Saturday Detention Program at University Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year.
Saturday Detention will begin Saturday, March 21, 2015 and conclude on Saturday June 13, 2015. The
program will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday Detention will be run by University Middle School
Administrators on March 21, 2015 and March 28, 2015. Two instructors/teachers will be paid at a rate of
$37.00 per hour for a total of 36 hours per person effective April 18, 2015 (9 days x 4 hours/ per day). Cost per
person is not to exceed $1,332.00 (9 days x 4 hours. x $37.00). Total cost for program stipends is not to exceed
$2,664.00, payable from account number 20-TI5-200-100-10-30. An additional cost of one Security Guard is
necessary for this program. Cost of security to be paid as per collective bargaining agreement. Payable from
account number 15-000-266-100-00-10.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
34.
ADDITIONAL EXTENDED DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION- UNIVERSITY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, and approves additional extended day professional development session to take place at University
Middle School on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 as per approved SIG activity. The University Middle School
Administrative Team and Subject Area Specialist will present “Differentiated Instruction and Interventions in
the Classroom” from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Teachers will receive a stipend for the additional hour beyond the
required hour for a regular faculty meeting. Staff will be paid in accordance with the contractual rate of $37.00
per hour. Total cost is not to exceed $2,405.00, payable from account number 20-SG5-200-100-10-30.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
35.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT RECOGNITION CEREMONY - GROVE STREET SCHOOL
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for Grove Street School to host an Outstanding Student Recognition Ceremony on April
17, 2015. The ceremony will be held during the school day starting at 1:15 p.m. and ending at 2:50 p.m. This is
directly linked to Priority Problems 1 and 4 of the Grove Street Schoolwide Plan. The food for students and
parents will cost $1,500.00 and incentives for the students will cost $575.00. Total cost is not to exceed
$2,075.00, payable from account number 15-000-211-500-15-06.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
43
CURRICULUM (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
36.
HEALTHY U-CATCH FAMILY EVENT - FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for Florence Avenue School to conduct a Healthy U-CATCH Family Event on Thursday,
April 16, 2015 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Florence Avenue School gymnasium. Grade 3 students along with
parents will be invited to attend. The event will promote our Healthy U-CATCH program which encourages
Moving to stay healthy, Value healthy eating, and Practicing healthy habits (CATCH MVP). Total cost is not to
exceed $1,000.00, payable from a grant provided by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)/Healthy U. One security guard will be paid at the contractual rate.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
37.
FIELD DAY EVENT - MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL
RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves Madison Avenue School to conduct a Field Day Event for grades K-5. This event will be on- site
at Madison Avenue Elementary School on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 the rain date will be on Thursday, June
11, 2015. Time of event 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. There is no cost to the District.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
38.
HEALTHY U PROGRAM - MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL
RESOLVED: that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grant permission for Madison Avenue School to conduct a Healthy U-CATCH Family Event on Thursday
April 23, 2015 from 6:00pm-8:00pm in Madison Avenue School Gymnasium. Grades K-5 students along with
parents(s)/guardians(s) will be invited to attend. The event will promote our Healthy U-CATCH program which
encourages Moving to stay healthy. Value healthy eating, and Practicing healthy habits (CATCH MVP). The
total cost will not exceed $1,000.00 payable from a grant provided by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and
Prevention)/Healthy U. One security guard will be paid at the contractual rate.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
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CURRICULUM (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
39.
INTRODUCTORY TRAINING COURSE ON THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENT
RATING SCALE - AUGUSTA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for Rose Gordon, Principal at Augusta Preschool Academy to participate in an online 5
hour introductory training course on the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3).
Total cost is not to exceed $149.00, payable from account number 20-EC5-200-330-03-01.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
40.
FIELD DAY EVENT FOR PREK-3 & PREK-4 STUDENTS - AUGUSTA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for Augusta Preschool Academy to conduct a Field Day Event for Prek-3 & Prek-4
students. This event will be on-site at Augusta Preschool Academy on Friday, June 5, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. with a Rain Date of Monday, June 8, 2015, at no cost to the District.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
41.
PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT K-5 SCIENCE
PROGRAM
ESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for the purchase of materials and consumable supplies to support the science program in
grades K-5 and its revised curricula. Transitioning to the Next Generation Science Standards will require a
greater emphasis on experiential learning through modeling, application, and engineering practices. The
purchase includes an update to equipment as well as consumable materials that will be used annually by
students to model and apply scientific concepts and engineering practices. Guidelines and training for the use of
these materials to support the curriculum will be provided to teachers through the science department, afterschool meetings, common planning times, and scheduled training sessions. Supplies are being purchased
through state contract vendors School Specialty, Frey Scientific, and Flinn Scientific. Total amount is not to
exceed $89,754.82, payable from account number 11-190-100-610-00-15. New Jersey Core Curriculum
Content Standards: 5.1 – 5.4
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
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CURRICULUM (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
42.
FIELD TRIPS
RESOLVED, that the Board Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the
following field trips, under the conditions listed below:
Destination/
Rationale
Irvington
High School
Toms River
High School
North then to
6 Flags,
Jackson NJ
Date/
Time
6/5/15
6:00 am
9:00pm
Grade
# of
Level Students
9-12
45
# of Teachers/
Names
4
Ms. Aarti Rishi
Mr. Jason Korski
Dean
Patricia Wilson
# of
Chaperone
Admission
Per Person
Transportation
& Cost
Total
Cost
Two busses at a
rate of $806.89 per
bus
$1,613.78
0
N/A
Bus Parking Paid
by Ms. Rishi
Trip # 6/5 IRVMusic
Competition-Toms
River H.S North 6 Flags Jackson,
NJ
Irvington
High School
Music Class
Music in the
Parks
Competition
46
Account #
Account:
20-TI5-200-500-00-12
Irvington High
School-FBLA
Hollister
Construction
339 Jefferson
Road,
Parsippany, NJ
07054
3/23/15
9-12
43
1
Joe Romano
0
Admissions
8:45 am
2:45 pm
N/A
Transportation will Transportation Transportation $312.75
$312.75
be provided by
Account:
ECESC
Admission
20-CP5-200-500-00-19
0
Total Cost:
(Perkins Account)
$312.75
Total Cost:
$312.75
Rationale:
The FBLA
members will
meet with Mr.
Christopher
Johnson, CEO,
and his staff to
learn about
owning and
operating a
business. They
will shadow
department
directors
(marketing,
accounting,
etc.) to learn
about business
functions by
department.
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Irvington High
School
Students
3/28/15
1112
10
2
Kimberly Petcos
Deirdre Oglesby
2
Admissions
9:00 am
Montclair State
–
University, 1
3:00 pm
Normal
Avenue,
Upper
Montclair, NJ
Transportation will Transportation
be provided by
$239.77
ECESC
N/A
Total Cost:
$239.77
Admission:
0
Transportation $239.77
Account
20-003-200-590-00-25
Dare to Dream
Conference
Students will
be introduced
to strategies
and
information to
prepare them
for college and
career
readiness.
Irvington High
School-Art
Class
MoMA PS1
Museum of
Modern ArtNew York, NY
22-25 Jackson
Avenue, Long
Island City,
NY 11101
4/2/15
9:00 am
–
4:00 pm
9-12
40
3
J. Korski
A. Rishi
Dean
0
Admission
$240.00
48
Transportation will Transportation Admissions $240.00
$510.82
be provided by
ECESC
Account
Admissions 15-190-100-800-00-12
$240.00
Total cost:
$510.82
Transportation $510.82
Total Cost
$750.82
Account
15-000-270-512-00-12
To educate and
enrich
students’
knowledge of
modern art
including the
culture,
politics,
theorems and
construction.
Mt. Vernon
Avenue School
Statue of
Liberty
200 Morris
Pesin Drive
Jersey City,
NJ 07305
Students will
be able to visit
a national
landmark and
have a sense of
pride and
respect for our
country.
Reinforce
social studies
lessons
previously
taught.
Thurgood
Marshall
141-181
5/18/15
1st
81
8:30 am
–
1:30 pm
4
Ms. Appling
Ms. Farrell
Ms. Adams-Parker
Ms. Jones
4
$9.00/
Student
$9.00/
Teacher
Essex Regional
Educational
Services
Commission
$1301.40
Admissions: $801.00
Account
15-190-100-800-00-09
Transportation $500.40
$9.00/
Chaperone
Total
Admissions:
$801.00
Account
15-000-270-512-00-09
$500.40
89
participants
4/13/15
4th &
5th
94
6
Mr. LaPierre
Ms. Perry
4
$15.50 per
person
49
Three buses at a
rate of $ 342.98
per bus, not to
Total Cost
for trip is
not to
Admissions: $1,612.00
Account
Montgomery
Ave
American
Museum of
Natural
History
79th Street and
Central Park,
West NY, NY
10024
8:30 am
–
2:50 pm
Mr. D’Argenio
Ms. McCreary
Mr. Austin
Mrs. Frazier
104 of paid
admissions
Total:
not to
exceed
$1,612.00
Students will
record
observations of
nature in
journals, both
in writing and
by creating
drawings with
labels that
record
everything
they see.
50
exceed $ 1,028.94
exceed
$2,640.94
15-190-100-800-15-08
Transportation:
$ 1,028.94
Account
15-000-270-512-15-08
Thurgood
Marshall
141-181
Montgomery
Ave
4/17/15
K-5
25
Autistic
Classes
9:00 am
1:00 pm
Shea Center of
Performing
Arts, William
Paterson
University,
300 Pompton
Road, Wayne,
NJ 07470
To provide
students with
an educational
musical
experience that
is designed to
unleash their
imagination
and encourage
them to follow
their dreams.
Thurgood
Marshall
School
Essex County
Environmental
621 Eagle
Rock Avenue,
Roseland, NJ
5/29/15
2nd
& 3rd
Autistic
9:00 am
2:40 pm
Class
&
2nd
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22
Mrs. Samuels
Ms. Jackson
Ms. Knight
Mr. Davis
Ms. Bennett
Ms. Ming
Mr. Maltez
Mrs. Pinnock
Ms. Johnson
Ms. Grant
Ms. Carroll
Ms. Sewell
Ms. Lathhrop
Ms. Florestal
Ms. Tanikella
Mrs. Onley
Ms. Patterson
Ms. Patterson
Ms. Little
Mrs. Frazier
Mr. Alfanzo
Ms. Bracewell
3
11
Mrs. Adamfiao
Mrs. Williams
Mrs. Smart
Mrs. Pinnock
Ms. Johnson
Ms. Grant
Ms. Carroll
Ms. Sewell
0
$8.00 per
person
50 paid
admissions
One bus at a rate
of $338.81 per
bus, not to exceed
$ 338.81
Total Cost
for trip is
not to
exceed
$ 738.81
Admissions: $ 400.00
Account
15-190-100-800-00-08
Transportation: $338.81
Total:
not to
exceed
$400.00
Free
Admission
Account
15-000-270-512-15-08
Two buses at a rate
of $ 286.68 per
bus, not to exceed
$573.36
Total Cost
for trip is
not to
exceed
$573.36
Admissions: Free
Transportation:
$573.36
Account
15-000-270-512-15-08
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07068
To learn about
the Lenape
Indians and
different
cultures both
past and
present.
Thurgood
Marshall
141-181
Montgomery
Ave
Ms. Lathhrop
Ms. Florestal
Ms. Blanding
4/23/15
K&
1st
135
8:30 am
2:30 pm
World of
Wings
1775 Windsor
Rd., Teaneck,
NJ 07666
World of
Wings field
trip will
provide the
opportunity to
explore,
compare, and
classify living
and non-living
things
Thurgood
Marshall
141-181
Montgomery
Ave
15
Mrs. Abdullah
Mr. Milton
Mrs. Dorion
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Bookhart
Ms. Jihad
Mrs. Samuels
7
$12.00 per
student
$10.00 per
chaperone
Ms. Bratcher
Ms. Homes
Ms. Mitchell
Ms. Knight
Mr. Davis
Ms. Bennett
Ms. Ming
Mr. Maltez
5/28/15
8:30 am
2:30 pm
K&
1st
135
15
Mrs. Abdullah
Mr. Milton
Mrs. Dorion
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Bookhart
Three buses at a
rate of $390.93
per bus, not to
exceed $1,172.79
Total Cost
for trip is
not to
exceed
$2,862.79
Admissions: $1,690.00
Account
15-190-100-800-15-08
15 Teachers
are free
Transportation:
$1,172.79
135 of paid
admissions
Account
15-000-270-512-15-08
Total:
not to
exceed
$1,690.00
7
$9.00 per
person
157 of paid
admissions
Four buses at a
rate of $312.75
per bus, not to
exceed $1,251.00
Total Cost
for trip is
not to
exceed
$2,664.00
Admissions: $1,413.00
Account
15-190-100-800-00-08
Transportation:
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Turtle Back
Zoo
560 Northfield
Avenue, West
Orange, NJ
07052
Students will
make real life
connections
with animals in
their simulated
natural
environment
and gain an
appreciation
for nature.
Thurgood
Marshall
141-181
Montgomery
Ave
Johnson Park
Zoo
County Road
622
Piscataway, NJ
08854
Students will
explore and
learn about
wild animals in
a zoo
environment.
Ms. Jihad
Mrs. Samuels
Total:
not to
exceed
$1,413.00
Ms. Bratcher
Ms. Homes
Ms. Mitchell
Ms. Knight
Mr. Davis
Ms. Bennett
Ms. Ming
Mr. Maltez
$334.38
Account
15-000-270-512-15-08
Transportation:
$916.62
Account
15-000-270-512-00-08
TOTAL: $1,251.00
6/12/15
8:30 am
2:30 pm
K&
1st
135
15
Mrs. Abdullah
Mr. Milton
Mrs. Dorion
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Bookhart
Ms. Jihad
Mrs. Samuels
7
Free
Admission
Four buses at a
rate of $417.00
per bus, not to
exceed $ 1,668.00
Total Cost
for trip is
not to
exceed
$1,668.00
Admissions: Free
Transportation:
$1,668.00
Account
15-000-270-512-00-08
Ms. Bratcher
Ms. Homes
Ms. Mitchell
Ms. Knight
Mr. Davis
Ms. Bennett
Ms. Ming
Mr. Maltez
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Thurgood
Marshall
141-181
Montgomery
Ave
Pump It Up
158 Westfield
Avenue,
Roselle Park,
NJ 07204
Acknowledge
autism
awareness
month and
autism
ambassadors;
provide
sensory, jump
time to
promote motor
control,
muscular
strength and
flexibility.
Chancellor
Avenue School
Papermill
Playhouse
Millburn, N.J.
4/24/15
K-5
30
23 Teachers
0
$13.95 per
person
Autistic
Classes
Mrs. Samuels
Ms. Jackson
Ms. Knight
Mr. Davis
Ms. Bennett
Ms. Ming
Mr. Maltez
Mrs. Pinnock
Ms. Johnson
Ms. Grant
Ms. Carroll
Ms. Sewell
Ms. Lathhrop
Ms. Florestal
Ms. Tanikella
Mrs. Onley
Ms. Patterson
Ms. Patterson
Ms. Little
Mrs. Frazier
Mr. Alfanzo
Ms. Bracewell
Ms. Kamil
9:00 am
2:00 pm
6/10/15
9:00 am
12:00
noon
3rd
82
4
Ms. Green,
Ms. Foluke,
Ms. Gaston,
Mr. Agboola
30 paid
admissions
Two buses at a rate
of $203.28 per
bus, not to exceed
$ 406.56
Total Cost
for trip is
not to
exceed
$825.06
Admissions: $ 418.50
15-190-100-800-00-08
M&J Global
$234.56 x 2 buses
= $469.12
$1,314.62
Admission: $845.50
Transportation:
$406.56
15-000-270-512-15-08
23Teachers
are Free
Total:
not to
exceed
$418.50
7
$9.50 x 89 =
$845.50
(No cost for
teachers)
Account
15-190-100-800-00-03
Transportation: $469.12
Rationale:
Students will
analyze
character traits
Account
15-000-270-512-00-03
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of Junie B.
Jones &
discuss role of
characters
Union Avenue
3/25/15
Middle School
Hy Way Bowl 3:30 pm
Inc.
1731 US-22,
5:30 pm
Union, NJ
Rationale: To
reward
students for
their
exceptionally
well behavior
in school, as
well as
promote
positive
behavior and
the necessity
for exercise.
This trip is also
part of the
UAMS SIP.
Union Avenue 5/20/15
Middle School
Museum of
8:30 am
Natural
History at 79th 3:00 pm
St. and Central
Park West,
NYC, NY
Rationale:
Since we live
6-8
7th
100
215
10
Jasovsky
Mullman
Ganthier
Brown
Manley
Diaz-Menza
Mitchko
Nalick
Davis
Maurice
20
Knight
Anamdi
Jackson
Mattessich
Duncan
Rottino
Vincent
Steele
Mullman
Admission
$5.00 per
person
Total cost
$550.00
(3) buses at the
cost of $234.56
per bus
Total $703.68
EREC to provide
transportation
Admission
$550.00
Admission $550.00
$703.68
Account
20-TI5-100-800-00-11
$1,253.68
Transportation $703.68
Transportation
Account
20-TI5-200-500-00-11
0
Admission
$12.00 per
person
Total cost
$2,820.00
(5) buses at the
cost of $432.63
per bus
total $2,163.15
Admission
$2,820.00
Transportation
$2,163.15
Transportation
$2,163.15
Account
20-TI5-200-500-00-11
EREC to provide
transportation
$4,983.15
Admission $2,820.00
Account
20-TI5-100-800-00-11
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in an
interdependent
world, students
should gain an
understanding
of and an
appreciation
for different
cultures.
Learning about
similarities and
differences of
different
cultures
through
participation in
varied multicultural
experiences
will provide
students with
an opportunity
to gain greater
understanding
of their own
heritage as
well as the
customs and
traditions of
others
Union Avenue
4/15/15
Middle School
Garden Buffet 3:30 pm
Restaurant
1181 Morris
5:30 pm
Ave, Union,
NJ 07083
Jasovsky
Reilly
Garcia
Cantave
Mitchko
Sarabo
Melidor
Adeyin
LaPierre
Briggs
Nalick
6-8
30
3
Bussacco
Jasovsky
Mullman
Admission
$10.00 per
person
Total cost
$330.00
56
(1) bus at the cost
of $208.50
Admission
$330.00
Transportation $208.50
Account
Transportation will
20-TI5-200-500-00-11
Transportation
be provided by
$208.50
Essex Regional
Admission $330.00
Educational
Rationale: This
trip is tied into
our SIP
SMART Goal
3 and will
reward
students for
their
exceptionally
well behavior
in school, as
well as
promote
positive
behavior and
the necessity
for exercise.
Students will
be chosen
based off of
the Merit
System. The
top 30 students
with the most
merits will be
eligible to
attend
Union Avenue
4/13/15
Middle School
Irvington High 8:45 am
School
1253 Clinton
12:00
Avenue,
noon
Irvington, NJ
8th Grade
Orientation at
Irvington High
8th
221
11
James
Jasovsky
Furr
Whitehall
Shoukralla
Giordano
Mankinde
Emele
Amoatey
Admission
No Cost
Services
Commission
$538.50
(5) Buses at the
cost of $234.56 per
bus
Total $1,172.80
Admission
None
Transportation
EREC to provide
transportation
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$1,172.80
Account
20-TI5-100-800-00-11
Transportation
$1,172.80
Account
15-000-270-512-00-11
School
Rationale: The
objective of
this event is to
get an
overview of
the high school
for incoming
eighth grade
students.
Banks
Wachtel
ACTION
Motion By: __________________________ Seconded By: ____________________________
Roll Call
58
43.
FOR THE RECORD
A. Item # 49, entitled, Field Trip-Madison Avenue to Millburn Middle School. Board approved 2/18/2015,
page 49, should have a change of date from March 27, 2015 to April 22, 2015.
B. Item #69, entitled, “Field Trip-Irvington High School to FBLA Fall Conference, Board approved on
10/15/14, page 61, should state that Advisor admission fee is to be reimbursed to Joseph Romano.
C. Item # 40 entitled “Three Assembly Programs” – Grove Street School, Board approved
on 2/18/15, page 40 scheduled for two assemblies changes have to be made due to
modification by The Bureau of Lectures and Concerts Artists, Inc.: The “African Drum
and Dance” scheduled for February 25, 2015 is to be changed to February 26, 2015
and the cost of $820.00 should be change to $520.00; and “Wonders of the World”
should read “Rain Forest Animals”
D. Item # 22, entitled “Professional Development- Principal Workshop- University Elementary School
“Differentiated Instruction and the New Standards: Helping All Learners Succeed with Challenging
Content”, Board approved 2/18/2015, page 31 has a change of account from 15-000-223-320-00-05 to
15-000-240-500-15-05.
E. Item # 49, entitled “School Improvement Grant (SIG) Texas Instruments Training- University Middle
School”, Board approved 12/17/14, page 49, should be amended and changed to reflect These
trainings will now take place on Saturday, January 31, 2015 and Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 8:30
a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at University Middle School.
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BY-LAWS & POLICY
MARCH 18, 2015
SECOND READING
44.
POLICY 2622 – STUDENT ASSESSMENT (MANDATED) (REVISED)
RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools and approves the state mandated revisions to Policy 2622 – Student Assessment.
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
45.
Seconded by:_________________________
POLICY 2624 – GRADING SYSTEMS (REVISED)
RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools and approves the revisions to Policy 2624 – Grading Systems.
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
Seconded by:_________________________
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ATHLETICS
MARCH 18, 2015
46.
VOLUNTEER COACH- MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves Yvonne Evans as volunteer coach for the middle school softball team. Ms. Evans is a teacher at
Augusta Pre School Academy
ACTION:
Motion by:
Roll Call:
47.
, Seconded by:
VOLUNTEER COACH- SPRING TRACK
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves Michele Jones-Loring as volunteer coach for the Spring Track Team. Ms. Jones–Loring is a
secretary at University Middle School.
ACTION:
Motion by:
Roll Call:
48.
, Seconded by:
COACHING APPOINTMENTS
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the following coaching appointment for the 2014-2015 school year at the step and honorarium
indicated as per the coaches’ salary guide of the teacher’s contract, payable from account number 15-402-100100-00-12.
Marvin Hawkins
Barnes Reid
Gary Andrewshetsko
Peter Pascarella
Paul Tortorella
Chris DeLucca
Ryan Dennis
Jack Goldrosen
Ashley Pierre
Head Boys Spring Track
Head Girls Spring Track
Assistant Spring Track
Assistant Spring Track
Assistant Baseball
Assistant Baseball
Assistant Baseball
Assistant Softball
Spring Strength & Conditioning
Grand Total $32,662.00
ACTION:
Motion by:
Roll Call:
, Seconded by:
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Step 4
Step 4
Step 4
Step 4
Step 4
Step 4
Step 2
Step 4
Step 3
$5,257.00
$5,257.00
$3,200.00
$3,200.00
$3,937.00
$3,937.00
$3,937.00
$3,937.00
$2,574.00
ATHLETICS (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
49.
IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL – ANNUAL SENIOR ATHLETIC BANQUET
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for the Irvington High School Athletic Department to conduct its annual senior athletic
banquet for student athletes on June 10, 2015 at L’Affaire in Mountainside, NJ. The banquet hall rental and
catering expenses not to exceed $4,080.00 that will be paid from account number 15-402-100-500-00-12.
Vendor requires a $500.00 deposit that will be paid from the same account.
ACTION:
Motion by:
Roll Call:
50.
, Seconded by:
ARISTA TROPHIES & AWARDS
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves Arista Trophies & Awards to provide engraved awards for the senior athletic banquet. The total
of no more than $2,326.00 will be paid from account number 15-402-100-500-00-12.
ACTION:
Motion by:
Roll Call:
51.
, Seconded by:
JGB SPORTS – SOFTBALL/BASEBALL BACKSTOP
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the purchase of a foldable and portable backstop from JGB Sports to be used by the baseball and
softball teams. The total of no more than $3,169.00 will be paid from account number 15-402-100-730-00-12.
ACTION:
Motion by:
Roll Call:
52.
, Seconded by:
BEST TEAMMATE AWARDS PROGRAM
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves 1 student and 2 coaches to attend the Best Teammate Awards Program on May 21, 2015 at 6:30
p.m. There is no cost to the district.
ACTION:
Motion by:
Roll Call:
, Seconded by:
62
ATHLETICS (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
53.
ATTENDANCE AT NEW JERSEY DEVILS GAME
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves 20 AthLife Program students and 6 coaches to attend the New Jersey Devils game at the
Prudential Center on March 23, 2015 at 7:00PM. There is no cost for admission. Transportation provided by
Essex Regional Education Service Commission will cost $286.68 to be paid from account number 15-402-100800-00-12.
ACTION:
Motion by:
Roll Call:
, Seconded by:
63
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
MARCH 18, 2015
54.
RD SALES DOOR AND HARDWARE, LLC-UNION AVENUE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
to award a Contract to RD Sales Door and Hardware, LLC, 220 West Parkway Unit #3 Pompton Plains, NJ
07444, to repair two (2) exterior side doors at Union Middle School for calendar year 2014-2015 for a total of
$955.80. New Jersey State Contract number is 87969. Payable from account number 11-000-262-420-33-34.
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________ Seconded by:________________________
Roll Call:
55.
RD SALES DOOR AND HARDWARE, LLC-UNION AVENUE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
to award a Contract to RD Sales Door and Hardware, LLC, 220 West Parkway Unit #3 Pompton Plains, NJ
07444, to repair the front door at Union Middle School, to correct fire violations for calendar year 2014-2015
for a total of $7,107.00. New Jersey State Contract number is 87969. Payable from account number 11-000262-420-33-34.
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________ Seconded by:________________________
Roll Call:
56.
RD SALES DOOR AND HARDWARE, LLC-UNIVERSITY MIDDLE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
to award a Contract to RD Sales Door and Hardware, LLC, 220 West Parkway Unit #3 Pompton Plains, NJ
07444, to repair the front doors at University Middle School, to correct fire violations for calendar year 20142015 for a total of $3,474.26. New Jersey State Contract number is 87969. Payable from account number 11000-262-420-33-34.
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________ Seconded by:________________________
Roll Call:
57.
RD SALES DOOR AND HARDWARE, LLC- EMERGENCY LOCK PUSH BARS- HIGH SCHOOL
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
to award a Contract to RD Sales Door and Hardware, LLC, 220 West Parkway Unit #3 Pompton Plains, NJ
07444, to install 48 exit alarmed lock bars with automatic shut off devices at Irvington High School, to improve
the safety for our students and staff for calendar year 2014-2015 for a total of $32,522.00. New Jersey Times
and Materials Maintenance Bids number 6078 by Trade through March 31, 2015 payable from account number
11-000-262-420-33-34.
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________ Seconded by:________________________
Roll Call:
64
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
58.
HANNON FLOORS-MANNINGTON VCT VINYL -UNIVERSITY MIDDLE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
to award a contract to Hannon Floors, 1119 Springfield Road Union, NJ 07083 to install and furnish
Mannington VCT and vinyl base at University Middle on the 1st , 2nd and 3rd floors for a total of 28 classrooms.
NJ State contract number is 81751, for calendar year 2014-2015 for a total of $96,266.00. Payable from
account number 11-000-262-420-11-33.
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________ Seconded by: ________________________
Roll Call:
59.
HANNON FLOORS-MANNINGTON VCT VINYL –THURGOOD MARSHALL
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
to award a contract to Hannon Floors, 1119 Springfield Road Union, NJ 07083 to install and furnish
Mannington VCT and vinyl base at Thurgood Marshall on the 1st , 2nd floors for a total of 27 classrooms. NJ
State contract number is 81751, for calendar year 2014-2015 for a total of $84,079.00 Payable from account
number 11-000-262-420-08-33.
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________ Seconded by: ________________________
Roll Call:
60.
HANNON FLOORS-WINDOW SHADES -UNION MIDDLE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
to award a contract to Hannon Floors, 1119 Springfield Road Union, NJ 07083 to furnish and install Blackout
window shades (cream) at Union Middle for a total of eighty one (81) windows. NJ State contract number is
81751 for calendar year 2014-2015 for a total is $5,600.00. Payable from account number 11-000-262-420-3334.
Other quote;
Ackerson Drapery, 500 James Street Lakewood, NJ 08701
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________ Seconded by: ________________________
Roll Call:
65
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
61.
HANNON FLOORS-WINDOW SHADES -UNIVERSITY MIDDLE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
to award a contract to Hannon Floors, 1119 Springfield Road Union, NJ 07083 to furnish and install Blackout
large window shades (cream) at University Middle for a total of eighty two (82) windows. NJ State contract
number is 81751 for calendar year 2014-2015 for a total is $11,615.00 Payable from account number 11-000262-420-33-34.
Other quote:
Ackerson Drapery, 500 James Street Lakewood, NJ 08701
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________ Seconded by: ________________________
Roll Call:
62.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLIMATE CONTROL – ECC
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves additional funding of $150,000.00 to Environmental Climate Control to service and repair
heating, boiler, ventilation and air condition HVAC units for the 2014-2015 School year. Total not to exceed
$325,000.00 payable from account number 11-000-262-420-33-34. This resolution is to replace item number
60 approved January 21, 2015.
Action:
Motion By: ________________________ Seconded By: ________________________
Roll Call:
63.
FOR THE RECORD
A.
Item 58, page 58, Environmental Climate Control, 51 Paterson Avenue, Wallington, NJ 07057,
to install and repair the heating boiler, and ventilation unit in the library at University Middle
School for the 2014 - 2015 school year, the second quote was not provided in the agenda
approved by the Board on February 18, 2015.
Other quote:
United Welding, 25 Central Avenue Caldwell NJ 07006
B.
Item 59, page 58, Environmental Climate Control, 51 Paterson Avenue, Wallington, NJ 07057,
to install and repair the heating boiler, and ventilation unit in the library at Union Middle
School for the 2014 - 2015 school year, the second quote was not provided in the agenda
approved by the Board on February 18, 2015.
Other quote:
Birchwood Development Group, 4 South Avenue 337 South Orange NJ 07079
66
FINANCE
MARCH 18, 2015
64.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves payment for the following bills and claims:
Regular Accounts Payable
Regular Payroll
Workers Compensation
March
February
March
Total:
-
$ 9,326,105.21
$ 6,527,445.84
$
32,636.64
$15,886,187.69
The accounts payable appearing on the February 18, 2015, Board meeting agenda may be inspected in the
Board Secretary’s Office.
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
65.
BOARD SECRETARY’S FINANCIAL REPORT JANUARY 2015
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the Board Secretary’s Report for the period ending January 2015.
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
66.
TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES FINANCIAL REPORT JANUARY 2015
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the Treasurer of School Monies Financial Report for the period ending, January 2015.
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
67.
CERTIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES REPORT JANUARY 2015
Pursuant to 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education has obtained from the Board Secretary that as of
January 2015 no major account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item
appropriation and hereby certifies pursuant to 6A:23A-16.10(b) that no major account or fund has been over
expended.
ACTION:
Motion by: _____________________________, Seconded by: _______________________
Roll Call:
67
FINANCE (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
68.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR JANUARY 2015 – 4TH REQUEST
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and requests the payment of school district taxes for the month of January 2015 from Irvington Township in the
amount of $1,454,960.75.
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
69.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR FEBRUARY 2015 – 3RD REQUEST
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and requests the payment of school district taxes for the month of February 2015 from Irvington Township in
the amount of $1,454,960.75.
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
70.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR MARCH 2015 – 2ND REQUEST
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and requests the payment of school district taxes for the month of March 2015 from Irvington Township in the
amount of $1,454,960.75.
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
71.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR APRIL 2015 – 1ST REQUEST
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and requests the payment of school district taxes for the month of April 2015 from Irvington Township in the
amount of $1,454,960.75.
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
68
FINANCE (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
72.
PUBLIC SCHOOL BIDDING WORKSHOP - BUSINESS OFFICE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and grants permission for Roger Monel, Associate School Business Administrator and Rosie Crombie,
Purchasing Manager, to attend a Center for Government Services workshop on Public School Bidding, to be
held on April 8, 2015, at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 303 George Street, Suite 604, New
Brunswick, NJ, at a rate of $231 per person. Total not to exceed $462.00, to be paid from account number 11000-251-592-00-31.
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
73.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS–
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS/BOARD SECRETARY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the Assistant Superintendent for Business, to attend the New Jersey Association of School
Business Officials 53rd Annual Conference being held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on June 3, 4, 5, 2015, three
(3) days, to include group registration fee of $150.00, meals $36.00, mileage $100.00, and hotel $210.00. Total
cost not to exceed $600.00 to be paid from account number 11-000-251-330-31-31.
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
74.
CONTRACT - DR. GLENDA JOHNSON-GREEN
RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves Dr. Glenda Johnson-Green to prepare an outline of structural components needed for a special
education school proposed to be built by the Township of Irvington to be used by the Irvington Public Schools.
Dr. Glenda Johnson-Green will be paid $3,750.00, payable from account number 11-000-230-590-00-31.
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
69
FINANCE (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
75.
INVENTORY VALUATION – ACCLAIM INVENTORY, INC.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and grants permission to award a bid to Acclaim Inventory, Inc., located at 8 Hamilton Avenue, Edison,
NJ 08820, in the amount of $12,000.00, to provide property accounting appraisals, verification of buildings,
land improvements, contents, Bar Code tagging, and detailed Insurance appraisal of buildings. Acclaim
Inventory will also provide a complete set of original hardcopy reports, as well as a complete disc in Excel
format. Any inventory reports specifically requested by the district, but not specifically mentioned in the bid
document will also be provided at no additional charge. Total not exceed $12,000.00, payable from account
number 11-000-230-590-00-31.
Other Bidders: Accruable Asset, Inc.
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
76.
STORR TRACTOR – ATHLETIC FIELD
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the purchase of a Toro Workman Heavy Duty MDX Tractor Auto Model number 07390 from
Storr Tractor Company, (MRESC State Approved Co-Op: #65MCESCCPS) located at 3191 Rt. 22,
Branchburg, NJ, 08876, to be used for the maintenance of all athletic fields. The total cost not to exceed
$10,659.33, to be paid from account number 12-000-262-730-00-31
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
77.
AMERICAN MONUMENT COMPANY – BUSINESS OFFICE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves a contract for American Monument Company, located at 479 N. Dean Street, Englewood, NJ
07687, to add “Carl Howard Class of 1979” to the existing monument. Said contract not to exceed $395.00, to
be paid from account number 11-000-230-590-00-31.
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
70
FINANCE (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
78.
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 GRANT APPLICATION – 3RD AMENDMENT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the request to submit an amended application for funds accepted under the 2014-2015 No Child
Left Behind (NCLB) Consolidated Grant Application. The purpose of this revised amendment is to adjust the
2014-2015 for Title I Grant to realign funds with adjusted initiatives addressing identified priority problems for
the project period starting July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015 as listed below.
Title I Part A – TI5- Improving Basic Programs
AMOUNT
20-TI5-100-100
Instruction – Teacher’s Salaries – Public
$ 170,274.00
20-TI5-100-600
Instructional – General Supplies – Public
$ 797,524.00
20-TI5-100-800
Other Objects – Public
$ 36,000.00
20-TI5-200-100
Support Salaries – Public
$ 473,397.00
20-TI5-200-200
Employee Benefits – Public
$ 254,055.00
20-TI5-200-500
Other Purchased Services – Public
$ 142,395.00
20-TI5-200-600
Support – Supplies & Materials – Public
$ 38,869.00
20-TI5-100-500
Other Purchased Services – Public
$ 97,079.00
20-TI5-520-930
School-wide Blended
$1,548,563.00
20-TI5-200-300
Professional/Technical Services – Non-Public
$ 81,606.00
20-TI5-200-300
Professional/Technical Services – Public
$ 11,736.00
20-TI5-400-731
Instructional Equipment
$ 31,336.00
Program Administration Title I Part A
$ 156,253.00
Title I Part A Total:
$3,839,087.00
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
79.
BAYADA - SUBSTITUTE NURSING SERVICES
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and approves an extension of the contract for Bayada Home Health Care Inc., located at 1501
Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08902, to provide substitute nursing services district wide when
needed. Additional requested amount not to exceed $25,000.00, effective January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
payable from account number 11-000-213-300-00-24.
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
71
FINANCE (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
80.
COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX REGIONAL
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), specifically authorizes two or more contracting units to establish a
Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services and enter into a
Cooperative Pricing Agreement for its administration; and
WHEREAS, the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission is conducting a voluntary
Cooperative Pricing System with other contracting units; and
WHEREAS, this Cooperative Pricing System is to effect substantial economies in the provision and
performance of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, all parties hereto have approved the within Agreement by resolution in accordance with the
aforesaid statue; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of all parties to enter into such Agreement for said purposes;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education engages in the
Middlesex Regional Educational Cooperative Pricing System for the period July 2015 through June 2020.
ACTION:
Motion by: _______________________________, Seconded by: ________________________,
Roll Call:
81.
NEW JERSEY SCHOOL JOBS – DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools and approves the purchase of the subscription for New Jersey School Jobs for the purpose of internet
advertising and recruiting to fill vacancies. The subscription will run from April 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015. Total
cost not to exceed $875.00, payable from account number 11-000-230-590-00-22.
ACTION:
Motion by: _______________________________, Seconded by: ________________________,
Roll Call:
72
FINANCE (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
82.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEEMENT EMC CPR & SAFETY TRAINING, LLC
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and approves the appointment of EMC CPR & Safety Training LLC. 121 Hawkins Place #306,
Boonton N. J. 07005, to provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated external
defibrillator (AED) training for 102 staff members of the Emergency Management Teams in accordance
with the terms and conditions of a contract to be executed by the Irvington Board of Education at a total
cost of $3,468.00. Payable from account number 11-000-230-340-00-22.
Other Quote Received: St. Barnabas Health Care
ACTION:
Motion by: _______________________________, Seconded by: ________________________,
Roll Call:
83.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – MEDICAL WASTE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and approves the appointment of Veolia Environmental Services 1 Eden Lane Flanders N.J.
07836, to provide medical waste, sharps container disposal and replacement at all schools district wide as
needed in accordance with the terms and conditions of a contract to be executed by the firm and the
Irvington Board of Education during the 2014 - 2015 academic school year. Total cost not to exceed
$1,400.00. Payable from account number 11-000-213-300-00-24.
Other Quote Received: Hamilton Pet Meadow
ACTION:
Motion by: _______________________________, Seconded by: ________________________,
Roll Call:
84.
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM – TIME & MATERIALS 2015-2016
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the District’s enrollment in Educational Data Services, Inc., Cooperative Purchasing Program for
Time and Materials/Maintenance Bid, at a cost not to exceed $1,990.00, for the period April 1, 2015 through
March 31, 2016, payable from account 11-000-261-420-00-33.
ACTION:
Motion by: _______________________________, Seconded by: ________________________,
Roll Call:
73
FINANCE (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
85.
NON-PUBLIC ALLOCATIONS 2014-2015 OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and accepts the additional funding
for the Non-Public Allocation as a result of an increase in enrollment under the Chapter 192/193 Law of 1977 in the amount of $4,863.00. Total
Allocation for 2014-2015 is $178,063.00.
Compensatory Education
Initial Exam/Annual Classification
ESL
Corrective Speech
Supplemental Instruction
Total
Current Amount New Request
$95,671.00
--$29,889.00
$4,863.00
$ 5,389.00
--$18,553.00
--$23,698.00
---___
$173,200.00
$4,863.00
Revised Amount
$ 95,671.00
$ 43,752.00
$ 5,389.00
$ 18,553.00
$ 23,698.00
$178,063.00
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
74
Account Number
20-CE5-100-300-00-30
20-CI5-100-300-00-30
20-CL5-100-300-00-30
20-CC5-100-300-00-30
20-CS5-100-300-00-30
FINANCE (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
86.
BUDGET TRANSFERS-2014-2015
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the following
appropriation transfer of funds for the 2014-2015 school year in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18a:22-8.1 for the reason(s) noted:
Account Number
Description
11-000-100-566-00-25
11-150-100-320-00-25
Tuition-Private School
Home Instruction - Regular
15-402-100-600-00-12
15-402-100-730-00-12
15-421-100-101-15-05
15-000-100-730-15-05
15-421-100-101-15-05
15-190-100-610-15-05
15-000-100-730-00-08
15-000-240-300-00-08
15-000-222-500-00-08
15-190-100-340-00-08
15-204-100-610-00-08
15-190-100-610-00-08
15-000-240-300-00-08
15-000-240-500-00-08
15-000-240-600-00-08
15-000-100-730-15-08
15-190-100-800-15-08
15-000-100-730-15-08
15-000-270-512-15-08
15-401-100-500-15-04
15-190-100-610-15-04
15-000-211-600-15-09
15-401-100-100-15-09
15-190-100-610-15-09
15-000-240-600-00-07
15-000-240-500-00-07
School Athletics Supplies
Equipment
Before/After School Teacher Salaries
Instructional Equipment
Before/After School Teacher Salaries
Instructional Supplies
Instructional Equipment
Purchased Prof & Tech Service
Media Purchased Services
Purchased Technical Services
Spec Ed-Instructional Supplies
Instructional Supplies
Purchased Prof & tech Service
Admin Purchased Services
School Administrative Supplies
Instructional Equipment
Other Objects
Instructional Equipment
Field Trips
Other Purchased Services
Instructional Supplies
Attendance- Social Worker Supplies
Co-Curricular Stipend
Instructional Supplies
Support Supplies & Material
School Admin Purchase Services
From
To
Explanation
71,000.00
71,000.00
3,169.00
3,169.00
20,000.00
20,000.00
11,968.00
11,968.00
724.00
775.00
270.00
56.00
65.00
Special Services – To provide additional funds for general education
home instruction costs.
Irvington High School -To cover the cost of the foldable, portable
backstop for Irvington Softball.
University Elementary- To provide additional funds to purchase smart
boards and projectors for classrooms.
University Elementary- To provide additional funds for instructional
supplies.
Thurgood Marshall School – To provide additional funds for
instructional supplies.
1,890.00
775.00
723.00
Thurgood Marshall School – To provide additional funds for
administrative supplies.
1,498.00
3,375.00
3,375.00
1,733.00
1,733.00
6,000.00
6,000.00
6,000.00
3,866.00
Thurgood Marshall School – To provide additional funds for field trip
admissions.
Thurgood Marshall School – To provide additional funds for
transportation for field trips.
Florence Avenue School-To provide additional funds for
Chromebooks and supplies
Mt. Vernon Avenue -To provide additional funds to purchase Chrome
Books for students.
9,866.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
75
Madison Avenue School – To provide additional funds for
customized photo diploma for moving up ceremony for grades K -5.
FINANCE (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
BUDGET TRANSFERS-2014-2015 (continued)
Account Number
Description
15-000-218-105-00-11
15-000-240-110-00-11
15-000-240-600-00-07
15-190-100-800-00-07
15-000-270-512-00-07
15-120-100-101-00-03
15-110-100-101-00-03
15-000-213-100-00-03
15-000-240-110-00-03
15-213-100-101-00-03
15-240-100-101-00-03
15-110-100-101-00-04
15-000-266-100-00-04
15-000-240-105-00-04
15-240-100-101-00-04
15-120-100-101-00-05
15-000-211-100-00-05
15-000-240-103-00-05
15-120-100-101-00-04
15-000-222-177-00-08
15-120-100-101-00-08
15-213-100-101-00-08
15-120-100-101-00-09
15-000-213-175-00-09
15-000-222-177-00-09
15-000-240-105-00-09
15-000-240-110-00-09
15-213-100-101-00-09
15-130-100-101-00-10
15-000-218-110-00-10
15-000-240-105-00-10
15-000-266-100-00-10
15-240-100-101-00-10
Guidance Secretarial Salaries
Other Administrative Salaries
Admin Supplies
Other Objects
Field Trips
Grades 1-5 Teacher Salary
Kindergarten Teacher Salary
Nurse Salaries
Other Administrative Salaries
Special Ed Teacher-Resource Room
Salaries-Bilingual Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher Salary
Salaries Security
Administrative Salaries- Secretary
Salaries-Bilingual Teacher
Grades 1-5 Teacher Salary
Attendance Secretary
Principal/Assistant Principal Salaries
Teacher Salary Grades 1-5
Salaries- Technical Coordinator
Grades 1-5 Teacher Salary Special
Education Teacher-Resource Room
Grades 1-5 Teacher Salary
Salaries- Social Services Coordinator
Salaries- Technical Coordinator
Administrative Salaries- Secretary
Other Administrative Salaries
Special Ed Teacher-Resource Room
Grades 6-8 Teacher Salary
Other Guidance Salaries
Administrative Salaries- Secretary
Salaries Security
Salaries-Bilingual Teacher
From
To
Explanation
570.00
570.00
1,580.00
Union Avenue Middle – To provide finds for non-certified staff
advisors for Young Ladies & Young Gentlemen’s Club.
Madison Ave – To provide additional funds for field trips
1,080.00
500.00
300,000.00
29,200.00
Chancellor Avenue- Budget Realignment
39,100.00
400.00
151,700.00
138,000.00
61,100.00
Florence Avenue- Budget Realignment
40,000.00
12,600.00
8,500.00
31,300.00
University Elementary- Budget Realignment
17,800.00
13,500.00
146,700.00
Thurgood Marshall- Budget Realignment
2,200.00
113,500.00
31,000.00
25,050.00
Mt. Vernon Avenue- Budget Realignment
1,400.00
13,100.00
10,050.00
50.00
450.00
112,400.00
University Middle - Budget Realignment
26,000.00
7,200.00
59,000.00
20,200.00
76
FINANCE (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
BUDGET TRANSFERS-2014-2015 (continued)
Account Number
11-000-221-102-15-15
11-000-221-104-00-15
11-000-221-105-00-15
11-140-100-101-00-00
11-000-222-100-00-19
11-000-222-100-31-19
11-423-100-101-00-20
11-423-200-100-00-20
11-000-219-104-25-25
11-000-216-100-00-25
11-000-219-105-00-25
11-000-251-100-00-31
11-140-100-100-01-31
11-140-100-101-00-00
11-000-261-100-00-32
11-140-100-101-00-00
11-000-261-100-01-33
11-000-261-100-00-33
11-000-262-100-01-34
11-000-262-100-00-34
11-140-100-101-00-00
11-000-266-100-00-35
11-130-100-101-00-00
11-216-100-101-00-37
15-000-240-105-00-02
15-000-266-100-00-02
15-000-218-104-00-02
15-000-222-100-00-02
15-120-100-101-00-02
15-000-213-175-00-02
15-000-240-110-00-02
15-204-100-101-00-02
15-000-222-177-00-02
15-000-240-103-00-02
Description
Stipends - Curriculum Writing
Stipends and Salaries-Other
Salaries-Secretary for Curr. & Inst.
Grade 9-12 Teacher Salaries
Stipends and Salaries- Media
Salaries- Summer Techs
Alternative School Salaries
Alternative Administrative Salaries
Salaries-Other Professional Staff
Salaries- OT, PT, Speech
Salaries-CST Secretaries
Salaries-Business Office
Terminal Pay-Salaries
Grade 9-12 Teacher Salaries
Salaries- Buildings and Grounds
Grade 9-12 Teacher Salaries
Stipends- Maintenance
Stipends- Maintenance
Stipends- Custodians
Stipends and Salaries- Custodians
Grade 9-12 Teacher Salaries
Stipends-Security
Grade 6-8 Teacher Salaries
Salaries-Preschool Disabled
Administrative Salaries-Secretary
Salaries Security
Salaries-Guidance Counselors
Salaries Media
Grades 1-5 Teachers Salary
Salaries-Social Service Coordinator
Other Administrative Salary
Salary-Special Educ. Teacher
Learning & Language
Salaries-Technology Coordinator
Principal Salary
From
32,600.00
To
Explanation
Curriculum and Instruction- Budget Realignment
22,300.00
10,300.00
24,550.00
Media & Technology- Budget Realignment
6,750.00
17,800.00
59,000.00
Alternative School - Budget Realignment
59,000.00
94,300.00
Special Services- Budget Realignment
93,850.00
450.00
60,000.00
Business Office- Budget Realignment
60,000.00
3,550.00
Buildings and Grounds- Budget Realignment
3,550.00
60,000.00
70,000.00
Maintenance- Budget Realignment
130,000.00
100,000.00
Custodians- Budget Realignment
100,000.00
175,000.00
Security- Budget Realignment
175,000.00
62,600.00
Early Childhood- Budget Realignment
62,600.00
16,802.00
13,160.00
3,370.00
3,000.00
1,743.00
1,500.00
360.00
Berkeley Terrace - Salary Realignment
1,797.00
9,996.00
28,142.00
77
FINANCE (Continued)
MARCH 18, 2015
BUDGET TRANSFERS-2014-2015(continued)
Account Number
Description
15-213-100-101-00-06
15-000-240-103-00-06
15-120-100-101-00-06
15-000-213-100-00-06
15-000-222-100-00-06
15-000-240-105-00-06
15-000-213-175-00-06
15-000-222-177-00-06
15-000-266-100-00-06
15-240-100-101-00-06
15-000-266-100-00-07
15-120-100-101-00-07
15-110-100-101-00-07
15-000-240-105-00-07
15-000-213-175-00-07
15-000-222-177-00-07
15-130-100-101-00-11
15-000-240-103-00-11
15-000-218-105-00-11
15-000-222-177-00-11
15-000-211-100-00-11
15-000-218-110-00-11
15-000-213-100-00-11
15-000-240-105-00-11
15-240-100-101-00-11
15-000-213-100-00-12
15-000-218-104-00-12
15-140-100-101-00-12
15-213-100-101-00-12
15-401-100-100-00-12
15-240-100-101-00-12
15-000-218-110-00-12
15-000-240-105-00-12
11-190-100-500-00-15
11-190-100-610-00-15
11-000-221-600-00-17
11-000-221-500-00-15
Salary- Resource Room Spec. Ed Teacher
Principal Salary
Grades 1-5 Teachers Salary
Nurses Salaries
Salaries Media
Administrative Salaries-Secretary
Salaries-Social Service Coordinator
Salaries-Technology Coordinator
Salaries Security
Salaries-Bilingual Teacher
Salaries Security
Grades 1-5 Teachers Salary
Kindergarten Teacher Salary
Administrative Salaries-Secretary
Salaries-Social Service Coordinator
Salaries-Technology Coordinator
Grades 6-8 Teacher Salary
Principal Salary
Salary-Guidance Secretary
Salaries-Technology Coordinator
Salary Attendance Secretary
Other Guidance Salary
Nurses Salary
Administrative Salaries-Secretary
Principal Salary
Nurses Salaries
Salaries-Guidance Counselors
Grades 9-12 Teacher Salary
Salary- Resource Room Spec. Ed Teacher
Stipends- Co-curricular Activities
Salaries-Bilingual Teacher
Other Guidance Salary
Administrative Salaries-Secretary
Purchased Services – Instruction
General Supplies
Supplies – Non Instructional
Purchased Services – Non Instructional
From
To
Explanation
27,440.00
6,490.00
3,602.00
3,295.00
3,000.00
2,597.00
1,500.00
Grove Street – Salary Realignment
8,788.00
11,696.00
27,440.00
18,414.43
42.00
Madison Avenue – Salary Realignment
42.00
581.02
1,350.00
16,483.41
67,148.00
65,000.00
15,504.00
Union Ave - Salary Realignment
2,807.00
12,001.00
20,082.00
22,212.00
23,402.00
67,148.00
140,000.00
27,465.00
19,177.00
Irvington High School - Salary Realignment
1,676.00
8,298.00
9,203.00
53,049.00
114,416.00
$81,600.00
$81,600.00
$6,000.00
$6,000.00
78
Curriculum & Instruction – to provide additional
funds for K-5 science supplies and consumables
ACTION
Motion by:____________________________________________ Seconded by:________________________________________
Roll Call:
87.
FUNDRAISERS
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the following Fund Raising
Activities:
School
Florence
Avenue School
Purpose
To raise funds for student incentives,
moving up activities and field day.
Activity
School Photos
Date(s)
03/31/2015
Name of Company
Schoolcraft
Sparta, NJ 07871
Responsible Person(s)
Ms. Magee
Ms. Amatur-Rashid
University
Middle School
PBSIS and University Middle
School activities for the 2014- 2015
school year
To raise money for L.D, first grade
student’s medical expenses.
VIP lunches, PBSIS
Incentives, field days, &
school socials
Flea market
03/02/2015 to
06/01/2015
Target take Charge of
Education
Minneapolis, MN 55459-0214
University Elementary School
Staff and Students
Ms. Tucker
Ms. Hawkins
To raise money for L.D, first grade
student’s medical expenses.
Bracelet Sale
!
03/16/2015 to
06/10/ 2015
University Elementary School
Staff and Students
Ms. Chester
Ms. Dentley
To raise money for L.D, first grade
student’s medical expenses.
Olympic Day
06/12/2015
University Elementary School
Staff and Students
Ms. Chester
Ms. Dentley
University
Elementary
School
University
Elementary
School
University
Elementary
School
05/ 02/2015
Ms. Chester
Ms. Dentley
BE IT RESOLVED, that each school in the District must confirm to the Board of Education Policy Code 5830, Pupil Fund Raising. In
particular, the Board Policy specifically prohibits door to door solicitation, and the regulation specifically prohibits the sale of food, candy, soft
drinks, or the like during school hours.
ACTION:
Motion by: __________________________________, Seconded by: _____________________________________________
Roll Call:
79
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MARCH 18, 2015
PUBLIC COMMENT:
(Registration with Superintendent’s designee (building principal) prior to Regular Board Meeting required)
Limit of 30 minutes total – three minutes per individual.
CLOSED SESSION
“In accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act, be it hereby resolved that the Irvington
Township Board of Education meet in closed session, April 15, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., at Thurgood Marshall
Elementary School, 141 Montgomery Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey, to address confidential matters of
personnel, negotiations, and/or attorney client privilege.
It is expected that the matters discussed will be made public at the time that the need for confidentiality no
longer exists.”
Motion to adjourn:
Roll Call:
80