RIVER EDGE BOARD OF EDUCATION RIVER EDGE, NEW JERSEY 07661 “Building Bright Futures Together” AGENDA November 12, 2014 Roosevelt School 711 Summit Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661 Media Center 7:30 PM Public Meeting I. CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE MISSION STATEMENT The River Edge School District is a partnership of students, parents, staff, and community members. We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment in which all students can reach their maximum academic potential, while developing as responsible citizens who respect individuality. Our goals will be achieved because:  curriculum and instruction are aligned with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and the Common Core State Standards  all decisions reflect the academic, social/emotional and physical needs of pre-K to sixth grade students  cooperation and on-going communication exist between the school district and the community  school administrators and the Board of Education work together to assess and adjust procedures in response to new mandates and the changing needs of the community II. ROLL CALL III.OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS NOTICE Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, notice of this meeting, its date, time and place have been delivered to the Post Office, the Municipal Building, Town News, The Record and posted on the District website, at least 48 hours prior to the time of this meeting. IV. Closed Session (when Necessary) V. SPECIAL/DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Public Comment on Agenda Items B. Presentation of River Edge 2014 NJ ASK Results VI. REPORTS 1. SUPERINTENDENT 2. PRINCIPAL 3. BOARD SECRETARY 4. PRESIDENT 5. COMMITTEES VII. MOTIONS TO BE ACTED UPON 1. ADMINISTRATION/POLICY Motion by Seconded by A. That the Board of Education approves the staff development and travel as per the schedules for November 2014 including relevant mileage reimbursement. (Addendum) B. That the Board of Education approves the completion of the following emergency drills: School Fire Drills Security Drills Cherry Hill School October 8, 2014 October 29, 2014 Lockdown Roosevelt School October 14, 2014 October 27, 2014 Lockdown C. Whereas, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting “required” maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and Whereas, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of the River Edge Board of Education are consistent with these requirements, and Whereas, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the River Edge Board of Education hereby authorizes the school business administrator to submit the attached Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the River Edge Board of Education in compliance with Department of Education requirements. 2. CURRICULUM/EDUCATION 3. BUILDING & GROUNDS 4. FINANCE/GRANTS/GIFTS Motion by Seconded by A. That the Board of Education approve the appropriation Extraordinary Aid and Nonpublic Transportation Aid to the General Fund for the 2014-2015 school year as follows: Extraordinary Aid $105,416 Non-public Transportation Aid $2,535 5. PERSONNEL Motion by Seconded by A. That the Board of Education, with the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve June Karpowich and Stacy Colucci, Co-Editors of the River Edge New, Webbased Publication, as per contractual stipend, for the 2014-2015 school year. 6. RIVER EDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION 7. REGION V ADMINISTRATION & TRANSPORTATION Motion by Seconded by A. That the Board of Education approve the following Addendum Contract for Town and County. Route # 1855 Transporter Leonia H.S./Evergreen Per Diem $338.26 (with aide) B. That the Board of Education approve the following Quote Contract for First Choice Transportation. Route # Q190 Transporter Bergen Co. Child Dev. VIII. OLD/NEW BUSINESS IX. PUBLIC DISCUSSION X. CLOSED SESSION (WHEN NECESSARY) XI. ADJOURNMENT Per Diem $149.00