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CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
CLIFTON, NJ 07013
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 7:00 PM
LOCATION: 745 CLIFTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, NJ 07013
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS.
The meeting is opened by the Board President.
Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS:
Ms. Arlene Agresti – VICE PRESIDENT
Mr. Tafari Anderson
Ms. Judith A. Bassford
Mr. James Daley
Ms. Lucy Danny
Mr. Wayne Demikoff
Dr. John Houston
Mr. Gary Passenti – PRESIDENT
Ms. Rosemary L. Pino
ALSO PRESENT:
Richard Tardalo, Superintendent of Schools
Mark Tietjen, Asst. Superintendent of Schools
Karen Perkins, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Carolina Rodriguez, Asst. Business Administrator/Asst. Board Secretary
READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT:
“THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT TO
THE PUBLIC TO HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF AND TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS OF PUBLIC
BODIES AT WHICH ANY BUSINESS AFFECTING THEIR INTEREST IS DISCUSSED OR ACTED
UPON.”
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, THE CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
HAS CAUSED NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE PUBLICIZED BY HAVING THE DATE, TIME AND
PLACE THEREOF POSTED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, CLIFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY,
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION CENTER, ON CABLE TV, IN THE
LOCAL PRESS, ON THE DISTRICT’S WEB SITE, AND MAILED TO PRESIDENTS OF PARENT
TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS.
THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY – 9326C…
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
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RECOGNITION AND AWARD PRESENTATIONS:
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
10/22/14-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 1, 2014, be and they are
hereby adopted.
MOTION BY__________________SECOND BY_______________VOTE___________
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FIRST READING OF POLICY:
PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEES &
SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
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Youth Based Services Presentation – Patricia Kramer
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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Education
Facilities/Athletics
Finance
Municipal Alliance
Negotiations
Personnel
Policy
Residency
PUBLIC RECOGNITION: (This portion of the meeting is open to the citizens of Clifton for the
purpose of addressing resolutions on this agenda only. Residents are requested to sign the register
provided for this purpose and to state their names, addresses and subject matter. Comments are
limited to three minutes per person. Issues raised by members of the public may or may not be
responded to by the Board. All comments will be considered and a response will be forthcoming if
and when appropriate. The Board asks that members of the public be courteous and mindful of the
rights of other individuals when speaking. Specifically, comments regarding students and employees
of the Board are discouraged and will not be responded to by the Board. Students and employees
have specific legal rights afforded by the laws of New Jersey. The Board bears no responsibility nor
will it be liable for any comments made by members of the public. Members of the public should
consider their comments in light of the legal rights of those affected or identified in their comments
and be aware that they are legally responsible and liable for their comments.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
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A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION:
Items EA-10/22/14-01 through EA-10/22/14-06 will be voted upon in one motion.
MOTION BY_____________SECOND BY____________VOTE________
EA-10/22/14-01 – Recognition of Grant Recipients
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to recognize the following individuals for the grants received from the
Clifton Education Foundation, Inc., for the 2014-2015 school year. All applications were reviewed by
a committee from the Clifton Education Foundations’ Board of Trustees, which evaluated the
proposals on their originality and creativity, and how the projects would benefit Clifton students. The
Clifton Board of Education recognizes the following individuals for their dedication to their students,
and commends them for the honor and recognition they have brought to the school community.
Debra Bachrach
Frank Romaine
Linda Lewandowski
Lisa Smith
Joseph Mankin
Effie Yuen
Angela
CarrozzaGillespie
Anna Biernacha-Such
Rekha Naresh
Heather Carew
Dominic Estanislao
Lois Manzella
Theresa Evans
Inddy Lamboy
Tania Zubaly
Karen Termyna
Lisa Poggi
Rebecca Betzold-Beres
Jodie Cinque
Charles Ostrander
Melisa Sternberger
Donna Love
Connie Fasouletos
Katarzyna Matryba
Stefanie Cramer
Allison Corvo
Cheryl Pienciak
Gina Corradino
Jamie Ripke
Jeffrey Labriola
Ruth Valdes
Elise White
Homiera Adibzadeh
Daniel Chilowitz
Sarah Taylor
Jennifer Might
Naidat Deeb
Howard Schlesinger
Monique Dituri
Nicholas Zygnerski
Julie Chroback
Barbara Maak
Tracy Sterni
Lori McCoy
Bryan Armstrong
William Colligan
Lauren Fox
Lynn Tuorto
EA-10/22/14-02 -- 2015 Safety Patrol Trip to Washington, D.C.
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the Safety Patrol Trip to Washington, D.C. for approximately
240 students from Thursday, June 11, 2015 to Saturday, June 13, 2015.
EA-10/22/14-03 -- Tuition Student
a. RESOLVED, that student E.A. (#102895) is hereby approved by the Clifton Board
of Education for out-of-district placement for the 2014-2015 school year with the Somerset Secondary
Academy, with Clifton responsible for the tuition of $20,900.00 per school year effective September 3,
2014 through June 30, 2015. There is no cost for transportation.
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
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EA-10/22/14-04 -- Attendance Report (see attachment)
RESOLVED, that the attendance report for the month ending September 30, 2014 is
hereby accepted by the Clifton Board of Education. The statistics presented include any new
enrollments for withdrawals of pupils up to, and including, the date of compilation, and are to be
interpreted as the number of pupils actually in attendance. Total enrollment is higher due to its
reflection of all pupils admitted and enrolled.
EA-10/22/14-05 -- Out-of-District Placements
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following out-of-district placements of Clifton resident pupils
for the payment of tuition and transportation as herein described.
a. Pupil #117209, classified as Preschool Child with a Disability, accepted into 1st
Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey, 7 Sanford Avenue, Belleville, NJ 07109, effective September 4, 2014.
Tuition is $66,352.00 per 12-month school year. Transportation: $33,353.46. 1st Cerebral Palsy of
New Jersey is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for placements of this type.
EA-10/22/14-06 -- Approval of Field Trips
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trip destinations for the 2014-2015 school
year.
10/23/14
10/23/14
10/29/14
11/1/14
11/5/14
11/5/14
11/5/14
11/12/14
11/14/14
11/15/14
11/15/14
11/18/14
11/19/14
11/20/14
11/20/14
School #16, Pre-school students
CHS Auto Cad students
WWMS Special Education students
CHS Robotics Team
CHS ASPIRE students
CCMS Grade 7 students
WWMS Grade 6, 7 & 8 students
CCMS Grade 7 students
WWMS Grade 7 students
School #12, 21st Century Grant students
CHS JROTC students
CCMS Art students
CCMS Grade 7 students
WWMS Special Education students
WWMS Grade 8 students
11/21/14
11/21/14
12/2/14
12/9/14
12/17/14
12/18/14
12/18/14
12/19/14
CCMS Grade 7 students
School #14, Pre-K students
WWMS Grade 8 students
WWMS Special Education students
WWMS Grade 8 students
WWMS Grade 7 students
WWMS Chorus, Grades 6-8 students
WWMS Grades 6, 7 & 8 students
Wightman’s Farm, Morristown, NJ
Lincoln Technical Institute, Mahwah, NJ
Parkway Lanes, Elmwood Park, NJ
Wissahickon High School, Ambler, PA
Diamond Gymnastics, East Hanover, NJ
Liberty Hall Museum, Union, NJ
Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ
Liberty Hall Museum, Union, NJ
New Jersey State House, Trenton, NJ
World of Wings, Teaneck, NJ
Uniondale High School, Uniondale, NY
Macy’s Parade Studio, Moonachie, NJ
Liberty Hall Museum, Union, NJ
Parkway Lanes, Elmwood Park, NJ
Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum, New York,
NY
Liberty Hall Museum, Union, NJ
Van Houten Lanes, Clifton, NJ
Chamber Repertory Theatre, Englewood, NJ
Parkway Lanes, Elmwood Park, NJ
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
New World Stages, New York, NY
Papermill Playhouse, Millburn, NJ
Rockaway Townsquare Mall, Rockaway, NJ
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
1/7/15
1/9/15
1/14/15
2/6/15
3/27, 3/28
& 3/29/15
4/1/15
October 22, 2014
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WWMS Special Education students
CHS ASPIRE students
WWMS Special Education students
WWMS Special Education students
CHS Key Club
World of Wings, Teaneck, NJ
Museum of Natural History, New York, NY
Parkway Lanes, Elmwood Park, NJ
Parkway Lanes, Elmwood Park, NJ
District Convention, Long Branch, NJ
CHS Drama Club
Broadway Workshops/”Jersey Boys”,
York, NY
Lakota Wolf Preserve, Colombia, NJ
Frost Valley, Claryville, NY
4/2/15
4/15, 4/16
& 4/17/15
5/14/15
5/14/15
5/20/15
5/21/15
WWMS Grade 8 students
WWMS Grade 7 & 8 (TNT) students
School #5, Kindergarten students
CHS Dance students
WWMS Grade 6 students
WWMS Grade 8 students
5/29/15
WWMS Grades 6, 7 & 8 students
5/29/14
6/4/15
6/5/15
School #15, Grade 4 students
WWMS Grade 6 students
WWMS Grade 7 students
6/11/15
WWMS Grade 7 students
6/14/15
WWMS Grade 7 students
6/15/15
School #9, Grade 2 students
6/19/15
School #9, Grade 5 students
New
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
NJPAC, Newark, NJ
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
United States Military Academy, West Point,
NY
Music in the Parks Festival/Dorney Park,
Allentown, PA
Paterson Museum, Paterson, NJ
Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, NJ
American Museum of Natural History/Hayden
Planetarium, New York, NY
American Museum of Natural History, New
York, NY
National September 11 Memorial & Museum,
New York, NY
Buehler Challenger & Space Center, Paramus,
NJ
Spirit of New Jersey, Weehawken, NJ
B. PERSONNEL:
Items P-10/22/14-01 through P-10/22/14-19 will be voted upon in one motion.
MOTION BY_______________SECOND BY____________VOTE_________
P-10/22/14-01 – Resignations
RESOLVED, that the following resignations, as recommended by the Superintendent
of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.
Janice Marinaro
Andrea Bobby
Arlene Non
Brian Cox
Denise Matos
WWMS
CHS
CHS
School #14
p/t Paraprofessional
Head Swim Coach
Special Education Teacher
CHS Assistant Marching Band
Director
Transportation 12 month Secretary
Department
Effective October 6, 2014
Effective October 2, 2014
Effective December 5, 2014
Effective October 8, 2014
Effective October 8, 2014
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Diane Houthuysen
CHS
10 month Secretary
Linda Zahn
School #14
Paraprofessional
Jeanne Gulardo
CHS
Paraprofessional
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Effective January 1, 2015,
due to retirement
Effective January 1, 2015,
due to retirement
Effective January 1, 2015,
due to retirement
P-10/1/14-02 -- Leaves of Absence
RESOLVED, that the following leaves of absence, as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.
Deborah Goldin
Joann Hynes
Shelley Betsy
Carol Genchi
Linda Wdowiak
Ilsa Gonzalez
Denise Matos
Katheen Seasock
Ellen Francess
School #6, Grade 2 Teacher
Paid FMLA on an
intermittent basis
School
#13,
Reading Paid FMLA on an
Recovery Teacher
intermittent basis
School #15, Grade 1 Teacher
Paid FMLA on an
intermittent basis
Administration
Building, Paid FMLA on an
Executive Secretary
intermittent basis
School #16, Paraprofessional
WWMS, 12 month Secretary
Paid FMLA
Paid FMLA on an
intermittent basis
Transportation Department, 12 Paid FMLA
month Secretary
School
#17,
p/t Paid & Unpaid FMLA
Paraprofessional
10/3/14-6/30/15
10/17/14-12/23/14
10/6/14-6/30/15
7/14/14
with
a
termination date to
be determined
9/27/14-10/20/14
9/1/14-6/30/15
9/22/14-10/7/14
9/2/14
with
a
termination date to
be determined
9/25/14-6/30/15
School #14, ESL/Bilingual
Teacher
WWMS, Custodian
School #17, Special Education
Teacher
Paid FMLA on an
intermittent basis
Paid & Unpaid LOA
Paid FMLA
Lori Lill
Michael
Santosuosso
Alexandra
Wisnowski
Fred Giordano
Tammy Le
School #5, Grade 2 Teacher
School
#14,
Physical
Education Teacher
School #5, Special Education
Teacher
WWMS, Mathematics Teacher
p/t Paraprofessional
Marriage LOA
Marriage LOA
7/13/14-7/24/14
9/24/14
with
a
termination date to
be determined
10/31/14
11/3/14 & 11/5/14
Marriage LOA
3/3/15-3/9/15
Paternity LOA
Unpaid LOA
Jessica Grossman
CHS, Guidance Counselor
11/2714-1/4/15
11/11/14
with
a
termination date to
be determined
10/31-11/5/14
Barbara Gerardo
School
#15,
Recovery Teacher
Joshua Killian
Barbara Hoffman
Unpaid Marriage
LOA
Reading Paid FMLA
10/6/14-10/20/14
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
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P-10/22/14-03 – Maternity Leave(s) of Absence
RESOLVED, that the following maternity leaves of absence, as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.
a. Emily Tenenbaum, School #11, Speech Language Specialist. Effective: December
24, 2014 through May 15, 2015. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: December 24,
2014 through February 10, 2015. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective February 11, 2015 through
May 15, 2015.
b. Lori McCoy, CHS, Chemistry Teacher. Effective: December 1, 2014 through
February 28, 2015. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: December 1, 2014 through
January 2, 2015. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective January 3, 2015 through February 28, 2015.
c. Ruth Anne Webster, School #9, Grade 2 Teacher. Effective December 24, 2014
through May 25, 2015. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: December 24, 2014
through February 10, 2015. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective February 11, 2015 through May
25, 2015.
P-10/22/14-04 -- Amendment of Leave(s) of Absence
a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid FMLA
granted to Jaime Pagan, Custodian assigned to CHS at the meeting of September 17, 2014 under
Resolution P-9/17/14-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of September 30, 2014.
b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid FMLA
granted to Martha Duran-Ramirez, Bus Driver assigned to the Transportation Department at the
meeting of April 9, 2014 under Resolution 4/9/14-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of May
19, 2014.
c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the unpaid FMLA
granted to Donna Diaz, Special Education Teacher assigned to CHS at the meeting of May 14, 2014
under Resolution P-5/14/14-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of June 30, 2014.
d. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid and unpaid
FMLA granted to Deborah Fitzpatrick, Grade 2 Teacher assigned to School #14 at the meeting of
September 17, 2014 under Resolution 9/17/14-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of
October 13, 2014.
e. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the approved
Worker’s Compensation granted to Employee ID #7024, Custodian assigned to School #15 at the
meeting of October 1, 2014 under Resolution 10/1/14-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of
October 6, 2014.
f. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the approved
Worker’s Compensation granted to Employee ID #548, part-time Paraprofessional assigned to School
#16 at the meeting of October 1, 2014 under Resolution 10/1/14-02, be amended to reflect a
termination date of September 28, 2014.
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
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P-10/22/14-05 -- Extension of Leave of Absence
a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the paid FMLA
granted to Uma Vakil, School Counselor assigned to CCMS at the meeting of September 17, 2014
under Resolution P-9/17/14-02, be extended to November 7, 2014. [Note: Ms. Vakil is presently on
an approved paid FMLA, 9/15/14-9/22/14.]
P-10/22/14-06 -- Amendment of Appointment(s)
a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of
Christine Coleman, TTR, BSI Teacher assigned to School #13 at the meeting of March 19, 2014
under Resolution P-3/19/14-13, be amended to reflect a salary change from $51,960 to $52,260.
b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the reappointment of
Eugenia Morales, Kindergarten Aide at the meeting of August 20, 2014 under Resolution P-8/20/1415, be rescinded.
c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the reappointment of
Sursattie Kumal-Budhram, Kindergarten Aide at the meeting of August 20, 2014 under Resolution P8/20/14-15, be rescinded.
d. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the reappointment of
Leah Lopez, Kindergarten Aide at the meeting of August 20, 2014 under Resolution P-8/20/14-15, be
rescinded.
e. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of
Bridget Rice, TTR, Grade 1 Teacher assigned to School #9 at the meeting of July 15, 2014 under
Resolution P-7/15/14-33, be amended to reflect a termination date of September 17, 2014.
P-10/22/14-07 -- Reappointment of Paraprofessional Bus Aides
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to reappoint the following paraprofessional bus aides for the 2014-2015
school year.
Alice Babinski, OOD
P-10/22/14-08 – Additions to 2014-2015 Home Instruction Listing
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following district and non-district instructional personnel for
appointment to the Home Instruction Teacher list for the 2014-2015 school year. Teachers will be
compensated at $30.00 per hour.
Daniel Chilowicz
Richard Rando
Kristy Wilson
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
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P-10/22/14-09 -- Additional Stipend Appointments
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint/reappoint the following staff to the extra-curricular positions at
an annual salary stipend as agreed upon by the Board of Education and the Clifton Teachers’
Association.
SCHOOL
NAME
CCMS
CCMS
CHS
Michele Trigo
Hope Foley
Kenneth Kida
CHS
Kenneth Kida
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
APPOINTMENT
RESPONSIBILITY
STATUS
Academic Club Advisor
New Appointment
Assistant Play Director
New Appointment
Assistant
Director,
Set Reappointment
Construction, Fall Play
Assistant Play Director, Set Reappointment
Construction, Spring Play
P-10/22/14-10 -- Additional Appointment of Mentors
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent to appoint the following teachers as potential Mentors under Achieve NJ/Teach NJ
Legislation.
Mentors for Novice Teachers (traditional route) will be paid $550 based on one full year
of mentoring by mentee. Mentors for Novice Teachers (alternate route) will be paid $450 for the first 8
weeks and $550 for the remaining school year by mentee. Mentors for Experienced Teachers will
receive professional development hours.
Kimberly Green
Konrad Kruczek
Alexandra Wisnowski
Michelle DeHaven
Natalie Babiak
Kathleen Rooney
Jennifer Caswell
Bryan Armstrong
Kathleen Rossi
Diane Monopoli
Jessica Reyes
Joanne Scelba
Mary Wojchik
Christopher Henry
Maryann Hoholuk
Cheryl Bender
Dana Murdoch
Daniel Chilowicz
Dale Breslow
Mary Clare Kinder
Harry VanDerHey
Sharon Tynio
Marissa Cannataro
Joanna Juarbe
Sophia Farmiga
June Garrabrandt
Kristan Genchi-Kehoe
Debra Prunk
P-10/22/14-11 -- Appointments for the Middle School After School Instructional Support
Program
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers to the Middle School After School
Instructional Support Program at CCMS and WWMS. The program will run from Monday, October 27,
2014 through Thursday, April 2, 2015, up to three days per week from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each
school will determine the days of the program. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 from local
funds.
Michael Leipzig – CCMS
Gail Sandola -- CCMS
Sherylee Mihalik –
WWMS
Alana Stanford -WWMS
Lisa Polito –
CCMS
Kristina Gorgovski
– WWMS
Amy Roberto – CCMS
Jessica Ramos -- WWMS
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
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P-10/22/14-12 -- Appointments for the Saturday Academy
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers for the Saturday Academy. The
program is for students in Grades 3 through 8 at Title I schools. The Academy will be offered for up to
twenty weeks from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning Saturday, October 25, 2014. Teachers will be
compensated at $40.00 per hour, federally funded with federal Title I funds.
School assignments indicated are for this project and may be changed based on enrollment
Maria Acevedo #12
Ellen Francess #4
Susan Kolodziej #4
Theodore Melnik #11
Richard Rando #12
Diana Ruis Minichiello
CCMS
Ruth Valdes CCMS
Cara Boseski CCMS
Stephen Gambuti
CCMS
Peggy Lacz #11
Francine Muratore
CCMS
Jessica Ramos CCMS
Michelle Sawicki #12
Maryellen Celluro #4
Michael Hanrahan #11
Laura Conboy #4
Gail Kida-Rosso #12
Lori Lalama CCMS
Nicole Pirchala #4
Edward Levash #11
Lisa Poggi CCMS
M. Angela Roche #12
Laura Tacchi CCMS
Eva Rogozinski CCMS
Eugene Thurston #4
Yelena Vayner #4
Alicia Garbayo #12
Coordinators will be compensated at a stipend of $3,000.00 each
Rosmunda Kenning
#11
Omar Mitwally #12
Russell Petrocelli –
CCMS
Laura Zagorski #4
Administrative Substitutes: Lisa Post and district Administrators and Supervisors
Teacher Substitutes: Anna Cioce and Mary Diaman
P-10/22/14-13 -- Appointments for At Risk Tutoring Program
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers as After School Program teachers
for English Language Learners and At-Risk students. Title III tutoring program for English Language
Learners will be held at Schools #12, #17 and CCMS on an as needed basis. Title I program for AtRisk students will be held at School #12 and CCMS. Instruction is two hours daily on one or more
days per week depending on students’ needs beginning on Monday, October 27, 2014 through
Thursday, April 2, 2015. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour, entirely grant funded.
School assignments indicated are for this program and may changed based on enrollment
Marisa Acosta #12
Cara Boseski CCMS
Kathleen Dal Lago
#12
Maria Acevedo #12
Stephanie Brown
CCMS
Michelle DeHaven
#12
Steven Alvarado CCMS
Damein Callum CCMS
Kimberly Baker CCMS
Ian Matthew Cutler #12
Jennifer Douma CCMS
Jean Duncan #12
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
Rachel Eichert CCMS
Lisa Jaffoni CC
Allyson Maletsky #12
Brian Onyrscuk
CCMS
Jessica Ramos
CCMS
Colleen Sarduy
CCMS
Laura Tacchi CCMS
Amanda Fabiano #12
Korinne Kensicki
CCMS
Katarzyna Matryba
CCMS
Lisa Poggi CCMS
Eva Rogozinski
CCMS
Carolina Sarmiento
CCMS
Janine Tardibuono
CCMS
October 22, 2014
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Susan Hague CCMS
Jennifer Kupper #12
Shari Hipschman #12
Lori Lalama CCMS
Bret Moll #12
Dana Murdoch #12
Katherine Posthumus
#12
Frances Rodriguez #12
Erin Prendergast CCMS
Michelle Sawicki #12
Diana Ruiz Minichiello
CCMS
Justin Swisher CCMS
Jimmy Trigo #12
Michele Trigo CCMS
Ruth Valdes CCMS
P-10/22/14-14 -- Appointments for After School Homework Program
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers as tutors for the After School
Homework Program at Title I schools. The program will run from Monday, November 10, 2014
through Thursday, April 2, 2015, up to two days per week from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on an as
needed basis. Each school will determine the days of the program. Schools #12 and #17 will run
modified hours. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour from Title I funds.
Marisa Acosta #12
Maria Acevedo #12
Rosmunda Kenning
#11
Michelle DeHaven #12
Ian Matthew Cutler
#12
Jean Duncan #12
Caitlin Jeffas #17
Donna Love #11
Amanda Nat #11
Kathleen Dal Lago
#12
Amanda Fabiano #12
Gail Kida-Rosso #3
Allyson Maletsky #12
Andres Navas #17
Lynne Gallagher #11
Jennifer Kupper #12
Brett Moll #12
Nicole Pirchala #17
Richard Rando #3
Lori Scheps #15
Lori Tunis #15
M. Angela Roche #4
Judy Sochon #1
Frances Rodriguez #12
Bonnie Stambuli #17
Maryellen Celluro #4
Miriam DePalma #17
Shari Hipschman #12
Dana Murdoch #12
Katherine Posthumus
#12
Michelle Sawicki #12
Jimmy Trigo #12
P-10/22/14-15 -- Coaching Appointments
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals to the following athletic positions.
Melissa Gushue
Jeffrey Gurka
Assistant Swimming Coach,
replaces James Montovano who
resigned
Assistant Football Coach, replaces
Derrick Stroble who resigned
11/1/14-3/1/15
10/23/14-12/1/14
Category III, Step 1
- $7,451 as per
2014-2015 guide
Category I, Step 1
-- $5,851 as per
2014-2015 guide
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Page 12
P-10/22/14-16 -- Board Member Conference
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the following board
members for attendance/fees at the listed conference.
Tafari Anderson
Tafari Anderson
Fall School Law Forum
Annual Delegate Assembly
Atlantic City, NJ
West Windsor, NJ
10/30/14
10/22/14
Gary Passenti
Governance IV Workshop
Atlantic City
10/30/14
$75.00
No Cost,
$47.00
mileage
No Cost
P-10/22/14-17 -- Conference Request(s)
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff member(s) for attendance/fees at the listed
conferences.
Employee Name
Frances Rodriguez
Conference/Workshop
Conquer Math
Corinne
Miskowsky
Katherine
Posthumus
Richard Alberghini
Identifying & Managing At Risk Edison, NJ
Youth in Schools & Community
NJASL 2014 Fall Conference
Long Branch, NJ
Date
Expense
10/23,
$375.00,
11/21
& mileage, $16.47
12/18/14
10/24/14
$100.00,
mileage, $17.58
10/27/14
$50.00
Vehicle Stability Control
Exton, PA
10/29/14
East Windsor, NJ
12/12/14
Dr.
Mariannette NJASP Winter Conference
Bonet
Erin Zmuda
AMTNJ Conference
Location
Fairfield, NJ
New Brunswick, 10/24/14
NJ
Lynne Parian
AMTNJ Conference
New Brunswick, 10/24/14
NJ
11/14/14
Dr.
Mariannette Transition as It Relates to Wayne, NJ
Bonet
Educational & Post-Secondary
Planning for Students with
Emotional/Behavioral/Psychiatric
Disorders
Attilio Venturelli
“Road to Naval Commissioning Fairfield, NJ
10/24/14
Information Forum”
Roberta Holmes
Exercise and the Brain:
An Hackensack, NJ
12/4/14
Effective Intervention in Learning
and Behavioral Disabilities
Richard Alberghini Updates in Federal Inspection South Plainfield, 12/5/14
Law
NJ
Frances Rodriquez Conquer Math
Fairfield, NJ
1/15, 1/27
& 2/24/15
Jody
Springer- Ramapo Counselor Luncheon
Mahwah, NJ
12/1/14
Seidenberg
Mileage and tolls
$90.00
No Cost
$215.00,
mileage, $21.70
$215.00,
mileage, $21.70
No Cost
No Cost
No Cost
No Cost
$375.00,
mileage, $16.47
No Cost
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
Kathleen Olier
October 22, 2014
Gabriela Teixeira
Transition as It Relates to Wayne, NJ
Educational & Post-Secondary
Planning for Students with
Emotional/Behavioral/Psychiatric
Disorders
Transition as It Relates to Wayne, NJ
Educational & Post-Secondary
Planning for Students with
Emotional/Behavioral/Psychiatric
Disorders
2014 Literacy for All Conference
Providence, RI
Douglas Kelly
Google Certification Boot Camp
Daniel Hopkins
Dawn Ward
Conquer Math
Fairfield, NJ
2014 Rutgers Gifted Education Piscataway, NJ
Conference
2014 Literacy for All Conference
Providence, RI
Monique
Wasserstrum
Amanda Taylor
Sherry Wilk
Janina Kusielewicz
Stephen Hards
Raymond Cooper
Douglas Kelly
Lauren Rich
Christine Piazza
Rachel Fabrykant
Michelle Walsh
Transition as It Relates to
Educational & Post-Secondary
Planning for Students with
Emotional/Behavioral/Psychiatric
Disorders
School
Improvement
Panel
(ScIP) Training
Identifying & Managing At-Risk
Youth in Schools & the
Community
Algebra 1 Roundtable
Integrating Technology & Social
Media to Enhance Teaching &
Learning for PARCC
Dialogic Teaching: Professional
Development
in
Classroom
Discussion to Improve Students’
Argument Literacy
Dialogic Teaching: Professional
Development
in
Classroom
Discussion to Improve Students’
Argument Literacy
WPUNJ School Counselor E.O. F
Workshop
Creating Welcoming Schools for
LGBTQQ Youth
Sayreville, NJ
Page 13
11/14/14
No Cost
11/14/14
No Cost
11/2, 11/3
& 11/4/14
12/6/14 &
12/13/14
11/18/14
11/20/14
No Cost
$262.45
$125.00
$149.00
Wayne, NJ
11/2, 11/3 No Cost
& 11/4/14
11/14/14
No Cost
Paramus, NJ
10/21/14
Edison, NJ
10/24/14
Fair Lawn, NJ
10/28/14
Monroe
Township, NJ
11/21/14
No
Cost,
mileage, $4.65
$149.00
Montclair, NJ
11/5/14
No Cost
Montclair, NJ
11/5/14
No Cost
Wayne, NJ
12/5/14
No Cost
Montclair, NJ
11/14
& No Cost
11/17/14
No Cost, mileage
$5.36
$100.00,
mileage, $16.60
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Page 14
P-10/22/14-18 -- Substitute Appointment(s)
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following personnel for assignment as per diem substitutes
Jeffrey Gurka -- Substitute Teacher
Raymond Cramer -- Substitute Teacher
Scott Bosma -- Substitute Paraprofessional
Lisairy Francisco -- Substitute Bus Driver
Laura Sabagh – Substitute Paraprofessional
Matthew Stella -- Substitute Paraprofessional
Shahina Dina -- Substitute Teacher
Joseph Seider – Substitute Teacher
Constance Firstmeyer -- Substitute Bus Aide
Flerida Diaz -- Substitute Bus Driver
Elizabeth Takase – Substitute Paraprofessional
Manal Elmarasy – Substitute Paraprofessional
P-10/22/14-19 -- Personnel Appointments
RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed in accordance with the
stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is
provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c.
Kristy Wilson
Jena Rothstein
Timothy Jacobus
Faith Nelken
LTS, Social Studies
Teacher,
replaces
Sarina Drummond who
is on MAT LOA
LTS, Grade 2 Teacher,
replaces
Denise
Federico who is on
FMLA
BSI,
Mathematics
Teacher,
replaces
Michael Leipzig who
was transferred
p/t
Paraprofessional,
fills new position
WWMS
12/1/14-2/13/15
BA Salary for LTS –
$32,000
School #3
9/29/14-11/5/14
BA Salary for LTS -$32,000
CCMS
10/23/14-6/30/15
Step 1 BA -- $52,260,
pro-rated for lesser
service
School #5
10/23/14-6/30/15
Step 1 -- $17,935, plus
$1,200 (Salary
differential for BA
degree), pro-rated for
lesser service
Step 1 -- $17,935, prorated for lesser service
$8.25 per hour
Mary
Charlene p/t
Paraprofessional, School #16
Bautista
fills new position
Aracelis Diaz
Lunch Aide, fills new School #15
position
10/23/14-6/30/15
10/27/14-6/30/15
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Page 15
C. FINANCE/FACILITIES:
Items F-10/22/14-01 through F-10/22/14-18 will be voted upon in one motion:
MOTION BY_____________SECOND BY____________VOTE_________
F-10/22/14-01 -- Donation to CHS Stadium
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to accept with sincere gratitude, the donation of refreshments for the Rededication of CHS Stadium and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Aramar for this generous
donation.
F-10/22/14-02 -- Donation to CHS Stadium
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to accept with sincere gratitude, the donation of four pumpkins for the Rededication of CHS Stadium and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Corrado’s Family Affair,
Clifton, NJ, for this generous donation.
F-10/22/14-03 -- Donation to CHS Stadium
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to accept with sincere gratitude, the donation of four mum plants for the
Re-dedication of CHS Stadium and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Richfield Farms,
Clifton, NJ, for this generous donation.
F-10/22/14-04 -- Donation to CHS
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to accept with sincere gratitude, the donation of plants, mulch, patio,
garden and paint supplies for the Peace Garden and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to
Home Depot, Clifton, NJ, for this generous donation.
F-10/22/14-05 - Bid #134-27 Roof Replacement School #5
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve this Change Order #1 from
Laumar Roofing Company to repair/replace existing wood deck and structure in the amount $8,400.00
using part of the $30,000.00 Allowance #2 leaving the total remaining Allowance #2 of $21,600.00.
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Page 16
F-10/22/14-06 - Bid #134-27 Credit Change Order #2 for Roof Replacement School #5
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve this Credit Change Order #2
from Laumar Roofing Company for new leaders not installed in the amount of ($480.00). This Credit
Change Order #2 will reduce the contract sum to $166,520.00.
F-10/22/14-07 - Bid #134-27 Credit Change Order #3 for Roof Replacement School #5
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve this Credit Change Order #3
from Laumar Roofing Company for unused balance of Allowance #1 in the amount of ($5,0000) and the
unused balance of Allowance #2 in the amount of ($21,600.00). This Credit Change Order #2 will reduce
the contract sum to $139,920.00.
F-10/22/14-08 - Bid #134-29 Change Order #2 for Roof Replacement School #1
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve this Change Order #2 from
Laumar Roofing Company as follows:
Additional cost to replace/repair existing decking………………..$3,000.00
Credit for uninstalled new leaders………………………………...($ 720.00)
Total Cost for Change Order GC-02………………………………$2,280.00
Remaining Balance of Allowance #1………………………………$4,000.00
Total Cost for CO-02 To Be Deducted…………………………….$2,280.00
Remaining balance of Allowance #1………………………………$1,720.00
F-10/22/14-09 - Bid #134-29 Credit Change Order #3 for Roof Replacement School #1
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve this Credit Change Order #3
from Laumar Roofing Company for unused balance of Allowance #1 in the amount of ($1,720.00). This
Credit Change Order #3 will reduce the contract sum to $359,280.00.
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Page 17
F-10/22/14-10 - Nonpublic Technology Initiative
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following nonpublic technology aid purchases for nonpublic
school use:
School
Items
Clifton Cheder
Educational Software
Jin-A Child Care
2 Leapfrog Tablets
New Hope
1 Computer and 1 Projector
1,632.00
St. Andrew
4 Computers, 2 iPads, and
Networking Equipment
5,408.00
St. Brendan
14 iPads and 30 Moby Tablets
8,608.00
St. Clare's School
11 Chromebooks
3,296.00
St. Philip
14 Computers, 3 Document
Cameras, and 3 Projectors
Today's Learning
Center
Network Equipment, USB Drives,
and 1 Printer
Total
Budget
$2304.00
320.00
11,872.00
1,536.00
$34,976.00
F-10/22/14-11 – Annual Maintenance Budget Amount Worksheet and Comprehensive
Maintenance Plan – (see attachment)
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorizes the Business Administrator
to submit the Annual Maintenance Budget Amount Worksheet (M-1) and Comprehensive
Maintenance Plan for the district to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for the 20132014, 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years.
F-10/22/14-12 - Certification of Budget Line Item Accounts – July, 2014 (see attachment)
RESOLVED, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c)4, the Clifton Board of
Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended, as per the attached
reports, for the month ending July 31, 2014 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s
financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Page 18
F-10/22/14-13 - Financial Reports – July, 2014 (see attachment)
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Report of
the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary, as appended, for the month ending July 31, 2014.
F-10/22/14-14 - Modifications to 2014-2015 Budget & Federal/State Programs – August, 2014
RESOLVED, that approval is granted for transfers between budget account lines,
based on school related changes:
August 2014 Transfers
Previous
Budget
Adjusted To
Difference
Tuition City Voc Reg
110001000563025000005
5,160,000
5,396,000
236,000 A
Tuition Pvt School
110001000566016000005
5,245,883
5,295,883
50,000 A
Tuition Other LEA's Sp
110001000562016000005
378,024
278,024
(100,000) A
Prchd Services Extra Ord Services
110002170320000000005
835,241
649,241
(186,000) A
Communication Gen Admin
110002300530000000005
517,740
513,740
(4,000) B
Other Prchd Services Gen Admin
110002300590000000005
587,111
591,111
4,000 B
Other Salary Instr
111901000106000000075
287,720
312,720
25,000 C
Salary Tchr Kind
111101000101000000025
2,620,190
2,595,190
(25,000) C
Salary Tchr BD
112091000101016040075
625,942
636,942
11,000 D
Salary Tchr MD
112121000101016050075
718,168
707,168
(11,000) D
Salary Health
110002130100000000005
1,782,684
1,749,684
(33,000) E
Salary Other Prof CST
110002190104017010005
1,817,381
1,845,381
28,000 E
Salary Media
110002220100013000005
1,575,857
1,580,857
5,000 E
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
Totals
October 22, 2014
22,151,941
22,151,941
Page 19
0
Explanations:
A Additional Placements in Private Schools per IEP's; Recertification of tuition rates for County Vocatonal
School.
B Increase in Liability Insurance.
C Additional Kindergarten Aide required.
D Changes in assignment per student needs.
E Changes in account codes for personnel changes made.
F-10/22/14-15 - Modifications to 2014-2015 Budget & Federal/State Programs – September,
2014
RESOLVED, that approval is granted for transfers between budget account lines,
based on school related changes:
Previous
September 2014 Transfers
Budget
Adjusted To
Difference
Tuition CSSD/Reg Day
110001000565016000005
762,379
807,379
45,000
A
Tuition Pvt School
110001000566016000005
5,295,883
5,360,883
65,000
A
69,300
112,300
43,000
A
278,024
218,024
(60,000)
A
1,889,671
1,859,671
(30,000)
A
Tuition Pvt School Out of State
110001000567016000005
Tuition Other LEA's Sp Ed
110001000562016000005
Other Salary Extra Ord Services
110002170100000000005
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Page 20
Salary Teachers MD
112121000101016050075
707,168
664,168
(43,000)
A
Salary Teachers RR
112131000101016080075
4,715,741
4,695,741
(20,000)
A
Salary Related Services
110002160100000000005
2,011,034
2,021,034
10,000
B
Salary Other Prof CST
110002190104017010005
1,845,381
1,835,381
(10,000)
B
649,241
714,241
65,000
C
Other Salary LLD
112041000106016020075
1,091,185
1,026,185
(65,000)
C
Salary Other Prof Guid
110002180104018000005
2,685,911
2,695,911
10,000
D
Salary Clerical Guid
110002180105018000005
359,605
349,605
(10,000)
D
Other Prchd Services Gen Admin
110002300590000000005
591,111
592,111
1,000
E
Supplies Gen Admin
110002300600000000005
15,000
14,000
(1,000)
E
Salary Admin Info Tech
110002520100025000005
260,341
260,342
1
F
Prchd Tech Admin Info
110002520340025000005
637,100
637,099
(1)
F
1,100
1,500
400
G
244,200
243,800
(400)
G
1,187,615
887,615
(300,000)
H
Prchd Services Extra Ord Services
110002170320000000005
Other Prchd Property Services Cust
110002620490020000005
Clng, Rpr, Maint Services Cust
110002620420020000005
Energy Gas
110002620621020000005
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Page 21
Energy Elect
110002620622020000005
1,098,774
1,398,774
300,000
H
Salary Transp Reg
110002700160022000005
569,967
589,967
20,000
I
Salary Transp Sp Ed
110002700161022000005
801,327
781,327
(20,000)
I
Lease Purchases Transp
110002700443022000005
392,144
392,145
1
J
Clng, Rpr, Maint Transp
110002700420022000005
10,000
9,999
(1)
J
Contr Services Reg ESC
110002700517000000005
779,734
844,734
65,000
K
Contr Services Sp Ed ESC
110002700518000000005
1,464,976
1,399,976
(65,000)
K
Salary Tchrs Cog Mod
112021000101016010075
134,776
137,276
2,500
L
Salary Tchrs LLD
112041000101016020075
2,677,582
2,675,082
(2,500)
L
Salary Tchrs BSI
112301000101042000075
1,806,841
2,006,841
200,000
M
Salary Tchrs Bil
112401000106041000075
2,443,470
2,293,470
(150,000)
M
Salary Tchrs Gr 1-5
111201000101000000035
15,699,223
15,649,223
(50,000)
M
C/O Equip O+M
119992600730000000075
2,500
27,000
24,500
N
Supplies Cust
110002620610020000005
342,413
317,913
(24,500)
N
53,520,717
53,520,717
0
Totals
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Explanations:
A
Additional placement of students in out-of-district schools per IEP's
B
Salary adjustment due to salary guide movement/degree changes
C
One-to-One Aides required per IEP's
D
Salary adjustment due to salary guide movement/degree changes
E
Surety Bond for Assistant Business Administrator
F
Salary adjustment for retro increase approved for 20142015
G
Approximate cost for water service for rental site
H
Estimated energy cost adjustments for gas/electricity
I
Salary adjustment for retro increase approved for 20142015
J
Cover deficit for lease payment of school buses
K
Additional regular routes for non-public/charter schools
L
Salary adjustments due to salary guide movement/degree changes
M
Adjustments due to teacher assignments/changes in percentage charged to Title I
N
New pump at CHS as approved by the
Board
Page 22
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Page 23
F-10/22/14-16 - Resolution Determining the Form and Other Details of Not to Exceed $2,625,000
Principal Amount of Refunding School Bonds of the Board of Education of the City of Clifton
in the County of Passaic, New Jersey and to Provide for Such Refunding.
REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
CITY OF CLIFTON IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY,
PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE
OUSTANDING REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT,
DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2004, ISSUED IN THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $9,855,000, APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $2,625,000
THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$2,625,000 REFUNDING BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR SUCH REFUNDING.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF CLIFTON IN
THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof
affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Board of Education of the City of Clifton in the County of Passaic, New
Jersey (the “School District”) is hereby authorized to refund all or a portion of the outstanding
refunding school bonds of the School District issued in the original principal amount of $9,855,000 and
dated September 15, 2004 (the “2004 Bonds”). The 2004 Bonds maturing on or after December 15,
2015 may be redeemed at the option of the School District in whole or in part on any date on or after
December 15, 2014 (the “Redemption Date”) at a redemption price equal to the par amount of the
2004 Bonds to be redeemed plus accrued interest, if any, to the Redemption date.
Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the purpose described in Section 1 hereof,
negotiable refunding bonds (the “Refunding Bonds”) are hereby authorized to be issued in the
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,625,000 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61 et seq.
Section 3. An aggregate amount not exceeding $80,000 for items of expense listed in
and permitted under N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.4 has been included in the aggregate principal amount of
Refunding Bonds authorized herein.
Section 4. The purpose of the refunding is to incur an interest cost savings for the
School District.
Section 5. A supplemental debt statement has been prepared and filed in the offices of
the City Clerk and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and in the office of the Director of the
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Page 24
Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New
Jersey as required by law. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the City as defined in the
Local Bond Law and the school debt of the School District is increased by the amount of the
Refunding Bond authorization exceeds the amount of the proposed refunded bonds.
Section 6.
No Local Finance Board approval is required as the issuance of the
Refunding Bonds will comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:30-2.5.
Section 7. The Board President, the Superintendent, the Business Administrator/Board
Secretary and other appropriate representatives of the School District are hereby authorized to
prepare such documents, to publish notices and to take such other actions as are necessary or
desirable to enable the School District to prepare for the sale and the issuance of the Refunding
Bonds authorized herein and to provide for the redemption of the 2004 Bonds referred to in Section 1
hereof.
Section 8. This bond ordinance shall take effect immediately after final adoption.
F-10/22/14-17 - Use of Facilities
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the below-listed requests for use of
the district’s facilities, in accordance with Policy #7510-Use of School Facilities, at the fees listed:
Permit #
Group/
Organization
Clifton
Recreation
Department
Purpose of
Use
Basketball
Clinic
Facilities
Date/Time
Fees
WWMS
Gymnasium
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
3420
Clifton
Recreation
Department
Launch Model
Rockets
WWMS
School Grounds
3421
CASA – Project
Graduation
Project
Graduation
Meetings
CHS
Media Center
October 16,
2014
Thursday
6:30m to
9:30pm
October 12,
19, 26, 2014
November 2,
9, 16, 23, 30,
2014
Sundays
9am to 12pm
October 20,
2014 thru June
8, 2015
Second
Monday of
each month
6:30pm to 9pm
3419
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
3422
CASA – Project
Graduation
Project
Graduation
Prom Fashion
Show
CHS
Auditorium
3423
School #3
HSA
Trunk or Treat
School #3
School Grounds
3424
School #8
PTO
Family Movie
Night
School #8
AP Room
3425
Robotics Club
Middle School
Practice
Judging
CHS
Cafeteria
3426
Clifton Ice
Hockey Booster
Club
Booster Club
Pizza Party
CHS
Cafeteria
3427
D3 Dance
Center
Dance Recital
CHS
Auditorium
Cafeteria
3428
Clifton Boys
and Girls Club
Basketball
Practices
WWMS
Gymnasium
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March 28,
2015 thru
March 29,
2015
Saturday and
Sunday
9am to 12pm
(Saturday)
9am to 6pm
(Sunday)
October 30,
2014
Thursday
5pm to 8:30pm
October 24,
2014
Friday
6pm to 8pm
November 14,
2014
Friday
6pm to
10:30pm
November 24,
2014
Monday
4:30pm to 8pm
June 19, 20,
2015
Friday and
Saturday
4pm to 10pm
(Friday)
11am to 7pm
(Saturday)
December 1,
2014 thru
March 20,
2015
Mondays thru
Thursdays
6pm to 9pm
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
Facilities:
$2,690.00
Custodian:
$39.00/hr
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Page 26
F-10/22/14-18 - Claims List (see attachment)
RESOLVED, that the claims represented, as appended, having been found in order by
the Board Secretary/Business Administrator are hereby ordered to be released for payment when
funds are available, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the claims be entered in the Board’s official
minutes and be open to further inspection by Board Members and others entitled to inspect same.
Payroll (Sept. 15th)
Payroll (Sept. 30th)
List of Bills (Sept.)
List of Bills (Sept. – Pgs. 1-109)
$ 4,656,188.59
$ 4,846,239.92
$
89,682.00
$ 2,078,659.92
Total
$11,670,770.43
PUBLIC RECOGNITION: (This portion of the meeting is open to the citizens of Clifton for the
purpose of addressing any subject matter pertinent to and/or directly related to the operation of the
Clifton Public School District. Residents are requested to sign the register provided for this purpose
and to state their names, addresses and subject matter. Comments are limited to five minutes per
person. Issues raised by members of the public may or may not be responded to by the Board. All
comments will be considered and a response will be forthcoming if and when appropriate. The Board
asks that members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when
speaking. Specifically, comments regarding students and employees of the Board are discouraged
and will not be responded to by the Board. Students and employees have specific legal rights
afforded by the laws of New Jersey. The Board bears no responsibility nor will it be liable for any
comments made by members of the public. Members of the public should consider their comments in
light of the legal rights of those affected or identified in their comments and be aware that they are
legally responsible and liable for their comments.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
NEW BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (if necessary)
MOTION FOR RESOLUTION to convene in Executive Session to discuss various Personnel, Student,
and Contract matters. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President will announce that following
Executive Session, the public will be advised of the nature of the discussion and/or notified when
formal action may be taken.
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
October 22, 2014
Page 27
MOTION BY_______________SECOND BY______________VOTE____________
RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION:
ROLL CALL
Ms. Agresti
Ms. Bassford
Ms. Danny
Dr. Houston
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Daley
Mr. Demikoff
Mr. Passenti
Ms. Pino
Space is provided for a statement by the Board President or for action, if any.
OTHER BOARD BUSINESS:
MOTION TO ADJOURN BY__________________SECOND________________
ADJOURNED:
[NOTE: This document is subject to additions, withdrawals, and modifications without notice.]
ADDENDUM
Regular Board Meeting October 22, 2014
Page 1
A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION:
Items EA-10/2/14-07 and EA-10/22/14-08 will be voted upon in one motion.
MOTION BY_____________SECOND BY____________VOTE________
EA-10/22/14-07 – Expression of Condolence
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2014, the community noted with sorrow the passing
of Ms. Diane Galka, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Galka had served the Board of Education and children of Clifton
faithfully and conscientiously as a highly respected teacher since September 2000 and currently
assigned to School #2, contributing her talents for the betterment of the school system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this resolution be forwarded to her
bereaved family to serve as an expression of the great regard in which Ms. Galka was held by
the Board of Education, the administration, employees, and pupils of the Clifton Public Schools,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contents of this resolution be noted in
their entirety in the official minutes of the Clifton Board of Education for future generations to
peruse.
DATED: October 22, 2014
_________________________
Richard Tardalo
Superintendent of Schools
_________________________
Karen L. Perkins
Business Administrator/
Board Secretary
_________________________________
Gary Passenti, President
_________________________________
Arlene Agresti, Vice-President
_________________________________
Tafari Anderson
_________________________________
Judith A. Bassford
_________________________________
James Daley
________________________________
Lucy Danny
_________________________________
Wayne Demikoff
_________________________________
John Houston
_________________________________
Rosemary L. Pino
ADDENDUM
Regular Board Meeting October 22, 2014
Page 2
EA-10/22/14--08 -- Tuition Pupils Received
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the acceptance into the Clifton Public Schools of the
following tuition pupils, for the 2014-2015 school year, with the respective Board of Education
responsible for tuition.
PUPIL
SID 4140695422
SID 6878618516
SID 9775538852
SID 3629527135
SID 5891687938
SID 3421807412
SID 7907876178
SID 8052166836
SID 6219239708
PLACEMENT
START DATE
School #13
School #13
School #15
School #3
School #11
School #8
School #15
School #16
WWMS
9/4/14
9/3/14
9/3/14
9/3/14
9/3/14
9/3/14
9/4/14
9/3/14
9/3/14
SENDING
DISTRICT
Belleville
Totowa
Paterson
Paterson
Garfield
Knowlton Twp.
Passaic
Nutley
Nutley
TUITION
$10,307.00
$11,179.00
$10,307.00
$10,307.00
$10,307.00
$11,179.00
$11,179.00
$11,179.00
$11,626.00
B. PERSONNEL:
Items P-10/22/14-19 through P-10/22/14-22 will be voted upon in one motion.
MOTION BY_______________SECOND BY____________VOTE_________
P-10/22/14-19 -- Amendment of Appointment(s)
a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the
appointment of Katheen MacDonald, Transportation Supervisor assigned to the Transportation
Department at the meeting September 17, 2014 under Resolution P-9/17/14-25, be amended
for $96.00 for hotel accommodations for NJSBA convention.
P-10/22/14-20 -- Fifth Period Assignment
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the following
individual be assigned to a fifth teaching period at the middle schools, at the contractual
additional compensation rate of $6,500.00 per school year.
Lisa Joos
WWMS, Inclusion Teacher
Effective 10/23/14
ADDENDUM
Regular Board Meeting October 22, 2014
Page 3
P-10/22/14-21 -- Additional Appointment of Mentor(s)
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of
the Superintendent to appoint the following teacher as potential Mentors under Achieve
NJ/Teach NJ Legislation.
Mentors for Novice Teachers (traditional route) will be paid $550 based on one
full year of mentoring by mentee. Mentors for Novice Teachers (alternate route) will be paid
$450 for the first 8 weeks and $550 for the remaining school year by mentee. Mentors for
Experienced Teachers will receive professional development hours.
Diane Jakimec
P-10/22/14-22 – Additonal Appointment(s) for the Middle School After School
Instructional Support Program
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teacher to the Middle School After
School Instructional Support Program at CCMS and WWMS. The program will run from
Monday, October 27, 2014 through Thursday, April 2, 2015, up to three days per week from
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each school will determine the days of the program. Teachers will be
compensated at $35.00 from local funds.
Megan Russell –
WWMS
C. FINANCE/FACILITIES:
Items F-10/22/14-19 through F-10/22/14-25 will be voted upon in one motion.
MOTION BY_______________SECOND BY____________VOTE_________
F-10/22/14-19 -- Certification of Budget Line Item Accounts – August, 2014 (see
attachment)
RESOLVED, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c)4, the Clifton Board
of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended, as per the
attached reports, for the month ending August 31, 2014 and that sufficient funds are available to
meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
F-10/22/14-20 -- Financial Reports – August, 2014 (see attachment)
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the
Report of the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary, as appended, for the month ending August
31, 2014.
ADDENDUM
Regular Board Meeting October 22, 2014
Page 4
F-10/22/14-21 -- Approval to Authorize the Business Administrator to Contract Phoenix
Advisors to Provide Continuing Disclosure Compliance Services
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorize the Business
Administrator to contract Phoenix Advisors to provide continuing disclosure compliance services
in connection with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Municipalities Continuing
Disclosure Cooperation Initiative at a cost of $1,550.00.
F-10/22/14-22 -- Bid #134-30 Change Order #1 for Roof Replacement Clifton High School
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve this Change Order #1
from Laumar Roofing Company as follows:
Repair existing tectum roof……………………………………………$2,688.00
Repair existing concrete deck………………………………………...$4,200.00
Total additional cost of Change Order GC-01…………………….... $6,888.00
Total additional cost of Change Order GC-01 to be deducted from Allowance #1
Total Allowance #1…………………………………………………….$50,000.00
Total additional cost of GC-01 to be deducted from Allowance #1..$ 6,888.00
Remaining balance of Allowance #1…………………………………$43,112.00
F-10/22/14-23 -- Bid #134-30 Change Order #2 for Roof Replacement Clifton High School
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve this Change Order #2
from Laumar Roofing Company to install four (4) new roof drains and piping in the amount of
$7,450.00 using part of the balance Allowance #1 of $43,112.00 leaving the total remaining
Allowance balance of $35,662.00
F-10/22/14-24 -- Bid #134-30 Credit Change Order #3 for Roof Replacement Clifton High
School
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve this Credit Change Order
#3 from Laumar Roofing Company for unused balance of Allowance #1 in the amount of
($35,662.00). This Credit Change Order #3 will reduce the contract sum to $1,111,338.00.
F-10/22/14-25 -- Approval of the Purchase of Cellular Phones used for Security Through
Verizon under State Contract #1907
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the
Business Administrator and Finance Committee approve the purchase of cellular phones used for
security through Verizon under State contract #1907 at a monthly recurring charge of $2,487.69
making the total annual charge for 2014-2015 (8 months) $19,901.52.