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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2015
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Ridgewood, New Jersey
January 26, 2015
Education Center
Regular Public Meeting
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
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MEETING REGULATIONS
At all regular meetings, two opportunities are provided for citizens to make comments.
The public comment periods will be scheduled after presentations and approximately
9:00 p.m. or just prior to the end of the meeting, whichever occurs first. The first
opportunity may be limited by the presiding officer to conclude at about 8:00 p.m. in
order for the Board to continue with its scheduled agenda. The second opportunity will
occur at about 9:00 p.m. at the discretion of the presiding officer taking into
consideration a break point in the agenda.
At every opportunity for public comment, citizens are invited to comment on subjects on
the agenda or general topics.
At the discretion of the presiding officer, public comments may be permitted at other
times.
Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise, sign in, and state their
names and addresses. Each speaker shall be limited to four minutes. The Board
Recorder will note the time. A speaker who has not finished in the allotted time will be
directed by the presiding officer to summarize quickly and relinquish the floor within 30
seconds.
Comments shall be limited to issues. If personal remarks or discourteous statements
are made, the presiding officer shall require the speaker to stop. No person will be
recognized for a second time until all others asking to speak have been heard.
Mission Statement
The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation,
in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment,
enabling students to maximize their unique potentials to become life-long learners
and productive, responsible citizens.
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I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Ms. Brogan
II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ms. Brogan
III. OPENING STATEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER
Ms. Brogan
IV. PUBLIC HEARING ON POLICY AND REGULATION 2361 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHILDREN’S INTERNET PROTECTION
ACT AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN’S INTERNET
PROTECTION ACT (AS LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A)
Ms. Brogan
A. DISCUSSION ON CHANGES TO POLICY SINCE LAST YEAR
Dr. Fishbein
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ms. Brogan
C. CERTIFICATION OF RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COMPLIANCE
WITH
THE
CHILDREN’S
INTERNET
PROTECTION ACT AND NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION ACT
Dr. Fishbein
i. Approval: Certification of Ridgewood Public Schools
Compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act and
Neighborhood Protection Act
Approval of certification that the Ridgewood Public Schools,
including media centers/libraries in the district, are in
compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act and
Neighborhood Protection Act and that the school district
enforces the requirements of these Acts and this Policy.
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D. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON POLICY AND REGULATION
2361 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHILDREN’S INTERNET
PROTECTION ACT AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN’S
INTERNET PROTECTION ACT
Ms. Brogan
V. PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Brogan
A. RECOGNITION OF JASEUNG SON – RECIPIENT OF THE
SILVER
MEDAL
CONGRESSIONAL
AWARD
FOR
VOLUNTEERISM FOR THE CREATION OF AN AFTER-SCHOOL
PROGRAM
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B. GWMS STEM CLUB
Dr. Fishbein
C. MIDDLE SCHOOL – NYC WRITING PROJECT – LEHMAN
COLLEGE
Dr. Fishbein
D. FIRST HALF FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT
Dr. Fishbein
E. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
Dr. Fishbein
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F. RESOLUTION HONORING JOAN HARTMANN
Dr. Fishbein
Whereas, Joan Hartmann has been a secretary for the Ridgewood Public Schools
for more than 39 years; and
Whereas,
Joan began her career in Ridgewood at Travell School, then moved to
Ridgewood High School, and finally, in 1990, she moved to the Education
Center to the position of Human Resources secretary; and
Whereas,
Joan has lived in Ridgewood for almost 30 years and her four children are
graduates of Ridgewood High School; and
Whereas,
Joan frequently volunteers for projects for the school district that go above
and beyond her specific duties; and
Whereas,
Joan is the district’s expert in creating and preparing brochures,
newsletters, certificates, invitations, programs, etc.; and
Whereas,
Joan’s tireless commitment to the district has shown through her
dedication to such projects as Convocation and the Lloyd B. Ashby
award, the annual Holiday Celebration, and New Teacher Orientation;
and
Whereas,
Joan put in countless hours and hard work preparing the Human
Resources agenda every other week; and
Whereas,
Joan has been a member of the Arts Council for more than 10 years and
served as the group’s treasurer as well as their secretary; and
Whereas,
Joan was a member of Ridgewood First Night and served that
organization in many roles; and
Whereas,
Joan is also a founding member of the Ridgewood Citizens for Public Art,
a member of the Kasschau Shell Committee where she also served as
treasurer, and an active member of the Fourth of July Committee; and
Whereas,
Joan was very active in the production of the Jamboree program and
College Capers, both organizations that raise funds for scholarships for
high school students; and
Whereas,
Joan has always made herself available for any task that might be
needed in the accomplishment of an organization’s goals, and provided
support for many additional groups in the Village when called upon; and
Whereas,
It is not only her breadth of volunteering that sets Joan apart from others,
but the length of years she has continued in these many roles; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ridgewood Board of Education hereby resolves that Joan
Hartmann completes her outstanding tenure in Ridgewood having earned a heartfelt
thank you and goodbye, and wishes her well in her retirement.
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VI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ms. Brogan
VII. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Fishbein
A. ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES
As listed on Attachment B.
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B. ADMINISTRATION
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i. Receipt of Suspension and Harassment, Intimidation, and
Bullying (HIB) Reports
The Board has received confidential information regarding
suspensions and investigations of HIB that have occurred
since the last Board meeting.
Dr. Fishbein
ii. Approval: School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey
WHEREAS, The New Jersey School Boards Association has
declared January 2015 to be School Board
Recognition Month, a time that all residents might
acknowledge the contributions made by our local
school board members; and
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WHEREAS, The Village of Ridgewood Board of Education is
one of more than 581 local school boards in New
Jersey that sets policies and oversees operations
for public school districts; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Ridgewood Board of Education
embraces the goal of high-quality education for
all New Jersey public school students; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey’s local school boards help determine
community goals for the education of
approximately 1.4 million children in prekindergarten through 12th grade; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey’s 4,800 local school board members,
who receive no remuneration for their services,
act as advocates for public school students as
they work with administrators, teachers and
parents for the betterment of public education;
and
WHEREAS, School boards strive to provide the resources
necessary to meet the needs of all students,
including those with special needs; and
WHEREAS, Boards of education provide accountability to the
public; they communicate the needs of the school
district to the public; and they convey to school
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administrators the public’s expectations for the
schools; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which
rank among the nation’s best in indicators such
as high school graduation rates, class size,
college entrance exam participation, and
Advanced Placement offerings and test scores.
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Village of Ridgewood Board of
Education, does hereby recognize the services of
local school board members throughout New
Jersey as we join communities statewide in
observing January 2015 as SCHOOL BOARD
RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further
RESOLVED,That the Village of Ridgewood Board of Education
urges all New Jersey citizens to work with their
local boards of education and public school staffs
toward the improvement of our children’s
education.
iii. Approval: Second Reading and Adoption of Revisions to
Policies and New Policies
Approval of the second reading and adoption of revisions to
policies and new policies as listed below:
 Policy 1522 – School Level Planning, as listed on
Attachment C (abolish)
 Policy 2412 – Home Instruction Due to Health Condition, as
listed on Attachment D (revised)
 Policy 2417 – Student Intervention & Referral Services, as
listed on Attachment E (revised)
 Policy 2468 – Independent Educational Evaluations, as
listed on Attachment F (revised)
 Policy 2481 – Home or Out-of-School Instruction for a
General Education Student for Reasons Other Than a
Temporary or Chronic Health Condition, as listed on
Attachment G (revised)
 Policy 5200 – Attendance, as listed on Attachment H
(revised)
 Policy 5305 – Health Services Personnel, as listed on
Attachment I (revised)
 Policy 5306 - Health Services to NonPublic Schools, as
listed on Attachment J (revised)
 Policy 5308 – Student Health Records, as listed on
Attachment K (revised)
 Policy 5310 – Health Services, as listed on Attachment L
(revised)
 Policy 5339 – Screening for Dyslexia, as listed on
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Attachment M (new)
 Policy 5350 – Student Suicide Prevention, as listed on
Attachment N (revised)
 Policy 5530 – Substance Abuse, as listed on Attachment
O (revised)
 Policy 5600 (revised), as listed on Attachment P
 Policy 5610, Suspension, as listed on Attachment Q
(revised)
 Policy 5611- Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses,
as listed on Attachment R (revised)
 Policy 5612 – Assaults on District Board of Education
Members or Employees, as listed on Attachment S
(revised)
 Policy 5613 – Removal of Students for Assaults with
Weapons Offenses, as listed on Attachment T (new)
 Policy 5620 – Expulsion, as listed on Attachment U
(revised)
 Policy 5756
- Transgender Students, as listed on
Attachment V (new)
 Policy 7513 – Recreational Use of Playgrounds/Athletic
Facilities and School Property, as listed on Attachment W
(revised)
 Policy 8462 – Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused
Children, as listed on Attachment X (revised)
iv. Approval: The Concordia Learning Center at St. Joseph’s
School for the Blind – Lunch Program for the 2015-2016
School Year
Approval of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Concordia Learning Center at St. Joseph’s
School for the Blind is a non-profit approved private school for
students with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Village of
Ridgewood has contracted to send to The Concordia Learning
Center at St. Joseph’s School for the Blind certain students
with disabilities who reside in the District; and
WHEREAS, The Concordia Learning Center at St. Joseph’s
School for the Blind does not charge any of its students for
reduced and/or paid meals; now therefore, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Ridgewood does
not require The Concordia Learning Center at St. Joseph’s
School for the Blind to charge students for reduced and/or paid
meals in accordance with the income eligibility criteria
established by the Child Nutrition Program as administered by
the New Jersey Department of Agriculture; and it is
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the
Village of Ridgewood understands and acknowledges that the
foregoing actions do not increase the contracted tuition rate for
students with disabilities sent by Ridgewood to The Concordia
Learning Center at St. Joseph’s School for the Blind.
C. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
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i. Approval: Field Trips
Approval of field trips as listed on Attachment Y.
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ii. Approval: Additional 2014-2015 Out-of-District Students
Approval of the following additional 2014-2015 out-of-district
students as listed below:
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School
Hawthorne Public Schools
Hawthorne, NJ
Ridgewood Nursery School
Ridgewood, NJ
Ringwood Public Schools
(R.E.A.L.M. Program)
Ringwood, NJ
The Children’s Therapy Center
Fair Lawn, NJ
Total
# of students
1
1
1
1
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D. HUMAN RESOURCES
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i. Appointments
(Appointments subject to receipt of appropriate documentation
and New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) certificate,
if required.)
Teachers
HUBER, Ann – Leave of Absence Replacement Social Studies
Teacher, Ridgewood High School, effective January 16, 2015,
or as soon after as possible, through June 30, 2015. Ms.
Huber possesses a NJDOE Provisional Teacher certificate as
a Teacher of Social Studies. She will be enrolled into the
provisional program.
Account #11.140.100.0101.05.10.019.000
Revision: DiPALMA, Hana – Leave of Absence Replacement
Third Grade Teacher, Somerville School, from effective
October 6, 2014 through February 27, 2015, approved by the
Board at its meeting of September 22, 2014, to effective
October 6, 2014 through April 30, 2015.
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$55,693
Cl. BA, St. 1
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Long-term Substitute
STRIANO, Hailey – Leave of Absence Replacement First
Grade Teacher, Somerville School, effective January 27, 2015
through May 29, 2015, at a daily rate of $125
Account #11.120.100.0101.04.05.019.000
Classroom Aides
BARBA, Ashley – Inclusion/Resource Room Special Education
Classroom Aide, Ridge School, effective January 27, 2015, or
as soon after as possible, through June 18, 2015, 5.75 hours
per day, five days per week, at an hourly rate of $16.49.
Account #11.213.100.0101.00.04.004.001
CIGOLINI, Christine* - Inclusion/Resource Room Special
Education Classroom Aide, Hawes School, effective January
27, 2015, or as soon after as possible, through June 18, 2015,
5.75 hours per day, five days per week, at an hourly rate of
$16.49. Account #11.213.100.0106.00.02.002.001
REYNOLDS, Tracey – One-to-One Special Education
Classroom Aide, Travell School, effective January 27, 2015, or
as soon after as possible, through June 18, 2015, 5.75 hours
per day, five days per week, at an hourly rate of $16.49.
Account #11.204.100.0160.00.06.006.001
WINTERS, Ryan – Inclusion/Resource Room Special
Education Classroom Aide, Ridgewood High School, effective
January 27, 2015, or as soon after as possible, through June
18, 2015, 5.75 hours per day, five days per week, at an hourly
rate $16.49. Account #11.213.100.0106.00.10.024.001
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*Related to staff member
Home Instructor on an as-needed basis for the 2014-2015
School Year:
Kathleen Tuohy, Special Education Teacher, Hawes School,
at an hourly rate of $56.57
Ridgewood Community School Employees – 2015
Winter/Spring Employees
Resolved, that the individuals listed on Attachment Z
to work for the Ridgewood Community School for the 2015
Winter/Spring Semesters. Salary range is $30 - $50 per hour
and/or $12 - $125 per participant and/or $65 - $475 per course.
ii. Salary Revision
BERNATH, Lana – Head Teacher Infant/Toddler Development
Center, effective January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
The Board has received background information.
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From: $27,000
To: $30,000
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iii. Changes in Salary Classification, Effective February 1,
2015 through June 30, 2015, in accordance with the
REA/Board Agreement as listed on Attachment AA.
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iv. Resignations for the Purpose of Retirement
Administrator
LOONAM, Margaret – Principal, Orchard School, effective
August 1, 2015, with twenty-two years of Ridgewood service.
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Teachers
GEBA, Victoria – Education Specialist, Orchard School,
effective July 1, 2015, with twenty-one years of Ridgewood
service.
GOULIAN, Carole – Second Grade Teacher, Travell School,
effective July 1 2015, with twenty-five years of Ridgewood
service.
HOLMES, Stewart – Fifth Grade Teacher, Ridge School,
effective July 1, 2015, with twenty-six years of Ridgewood
service.
MOSCARELLO, Kenneth – Mathematics Teacher, Benjamin
Franklin Middle School, effective July 1, 2015, with twenty-nine
years of Ridgewood service.
v. Resignations
FERRARO, Peter – Out-of-District Special
Classroom Aide, effective January 21, 2015.
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Education
JACOBY, Peter – Inclusion/Resource Room Special Education
Classroom Aide, Travell School, effective February 6, 2015.
LoSCHIAVO, Lucianna – One-to-One Special Education
Classroom Aide, Somerville School, effective January 20,
2015.
McALLISTER, Erin – Inclusion/Resource Room Special
Education Classroom Aide, Ridgewood High School, effective
January 20, 2015.
WOODS, Traci – One-to-One Special Education Classroom
Aide, Travell School, effective January 5, 2015.
vi. Temporary Change of Assignment
WASSUTA, Karyn – from One-to-One Special Education
Classroom Aide, Ridge School RISe Program, to Out of
District One-to-One Special Education Classroom Aide,
effective January 20, 2015 through February 6, 2015, and
One-to-One Special Education Classroom Aide, Ridge School
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RISe Program, effective February 9, 2015 through June 18,
2015.
(OOD) Account #11.000.217.0110.00.43.045.001
(RISe) Account #11.214.100.0106.00.04.004.001
The Board has received background information.
vii. Change of Assignment
VENIERO, Toni-Ann – from Inclusion Resource Room Special
Education Classroom Aide to Long-Term Substitute Fourth
Grade Teacher, Ridge School, effective January 27, 2015
through June 30, 2015. Ms. Veniero possesses a NJDOE
Standard Certificate as an Elementary School Teacher in
Grades K-6.
Account #11.120.100.0101.04.04.019.000
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$55,693
Cl. BA, St. 1
pro-rated
viii. Leaves of Absence
GERONIMO, Kristi – Music Teacher, Ridgewood High School,
effective June 1, 2015 through January 3, 2016, with a
reinstatement date of January 4, 2016, in accordance with the
REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or NJFLA
leave entitlement.
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POLK, Laura – French Teacher, Ridgewood High School,
effective May 11, 2015 through June 30, 2015, with a
reinstatement date of September 1, 2015, in accordance with
the REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or
NJFLA leave entitlement.
SULLIVAN, Dolores – Fourth Grade Teacher, Willard School,
effective February 20, 2015 through February 29, 2016, with a
reinstatement date of March 1, 2016, in accordance with the
REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or NJFLA
leave entitlement.
WITHAM, Lynne – First Grade Teacher, Somerville School,
effective January 14, 2015 through May 29, 2015, with a
reinstatement date of June 1, 2015 in accordance with the
REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or NJFLA
leave entitlement.
Revision: FISCHETTI, Elizabeth – Third Grade Teacher,
Somerville School, from effective October 8, 2014 through
March 13, 2015, with a reinstatement date of March 16, 2015,
approved by the Board at its meeting of November 17, 2014,
to effective October 8, 2014 through April 30, 2015, with a
reinstatement date of May 1, 2015, in accordance with
REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or NJFLA
leave entitlement.
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ix. Supplemental Pay Beyond Contract
Hawes School
Secretarial Support – Kindergarten Registration - February 3
and 5, 2015, each not to exceed four hours, at the contracted
hourly rate
• Susan Pauley - hourly rate of $27.29 ($109.16)
• Patricia Higgins - hourly rate of $31.57 ($126.28)
Account #11.000.240.0105.00.02.002.001
Kindergarten Registration - February 3 and 5, 2015, each at
the contracted hourly rate
• Kristen Bodart – Kindergarten Teacher, not to exceed two
hours, at an hourly rate of $60.77 ($121.54)
• Cheryl Fox – Kindergarten Teacher, not to exceed one
hour, at an hourly rate of $56.30 ($56.30)
Account #11.000.240.0105.00.02.002.001
Ridge School
Wendy Carroll – Curriculum Development, January 29, 2015,
not to exceed three hours, at an hourly rate of $51.92
($155.76) Account #11.000.223.0500.00.04.004.001
Somerville School
Secretarial Support – Kindergarten Registration - February 3
and 5, 2015, each not to exceed four hours, at the contracted
hourly rate
• Elizabeth Cruz – hourly rate of $32.20 ($128.80)
• Carla Nebbia – hourly rate of $30.80 ($123.20)
Account #11.000.240.0105.00.05.005.001
Kindergarten Registration - February 3 and 5, 2015, each at
the contracted hourly rate
• Kathryn Droske – Kindergarten Teacher, not to exceed
two hours, at an hourly rate of $46.20 ($92.40)
• Cheryl Fox – Kindergarten Teacher, not to exceed one
hour, at an hourly rate of $56.30
• Alison Mahler – Kindergarten Teacher, not to exceed one
hour, at an hourly rate of $53.70
Account #11.000.240.0105.00.05.005.001
Co-curricular Activity for the 2014-2015 School Year
Lauren Clark, Advisor – School Lip Sync Performance,
Stipend $150 Account #11.401.100.0101.00.05.005.001
Willard School
Co-curricular Activities for the 2014-2015 School Year
• Nicole Georgiadis – Drama Club Co-Advisor, at an hourly
rate of $16.49, not to exceed 24 hours ($395.76)
• Kaitlin Guilnan – Drama Club Co-Advisor, at an hourly rate
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of $16.49, not to exceed 16 hours ($263.84)
Wesley Halter – Geography Bee Advisor, at an hourly rate
of $39.11, not to exceed 10 hours ($391.10)
Account #11.401.100.0101.00.07.007.001
Secretarial Support – Kindergarten Registration - February 3
and 5, 2015, each not to exceed four hours, at the contracted
hourly rate
• Monica Bostler – hourly rate of $34.76 ($139.04)
• Jane Parigi – hourly rate of $25.29 ($101.16)
• Brenda Bankos – hourly rate of $32.25 ($129.00)
Account #11.000.240.0105.00.07.007.001
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
• Winter Concerts, each not to exceed two and one-half
hours, each to receive an hourly rate of $39.11
• Five Chaperones – January 15, 2015, Orchestra, Chorus
8, and Band 8: Elisa Cerrini, Michael Mitchell,
Zsuzsanna Nagy, Benjamin Ran, and Patti Roche
($488.88)
• Eight Chaperones – January 22, 2015, String 6 and 7, and
Band 8:
Elisa Cerrina, Susan Christopher, Trecia
Donnelly-Britt, Jane Kramer, Jeanmarie Mulholland,
Zsuzsanna Nagy, Benjamin Ran, and Pattie Roche
($782.20)
Account #11.401.100.0101.00.08.008.001
Nine Chaperones – Winter Wonderland Dance, January 30,
2015, each not to exceed three hours, each to receive an
hourly rate of $39.11: Daniel Cermack, Elisa Cerrini, Susan
Christopher, Lucille Cigolini, Kathleen Clarke-Anderson,
Linda Kim, Jason Ordini, Benjamin Ran and Kerri-Ann
Reilly ($1,055.97)
Account #11.401.100.0101.00.08.008.001
Revision: 2014-2015 Co-curricular Activities, approved by the
Board at its meeting of August 24, 2014
Musical Director Advisor:
Remove: TBD
Replacement: Rosie (Gunther) McCooe
George Washington Middle School
Revision: Chaperone Winter Concert, approved by the
Board at its meeting of December 15, 2014:
• December 9, 2014, 7th Grade and 8th Grade Jazz Band
Concert
Remove: Maria Borst
Replace: Evelyn McKinnon
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Ridgewood High School
Revision: From: Three Chaperones – Overnight trip to
Nashville, TN, April 22-26, 2015, each to receive $200 per
night approved by the Board at its meeting of November 17,
2014: Steven Bourque, Kristi Geronimo, and one
chaperone TBD ($2,400); one nurse TBD, five days at $130
per day ($650) and four nights at $200 per night ($800)
To: Four Chaperones – Overnight trip to Nashville, TN, April
22-26, 2015, each to receive $200 per night:
Steven
Bourque, Gary Fink, Jennifer Landa, and John Luckenbill
Account #11.401.100.0101.00.10.010.001 ($3,200)
The Board has received background information.
Revision: 2014-2015 Co-curricular Activities, approved by
the Board at the October 20, 2014 Board meeting
Winter Twirlers:
Remove: Patti Wojtowicz
Replace: Stefanellie Saavedra
Winter Color Guard:
Remove: Stefanellie Saavedra
Replace: Co-Advisors: Dormeshia Ward and Timothy
McLaughlin
Special Programs
Kristine Sunden, Special Education Classroom Aide, Ridge
School, to provide supervision for a special education student
participating in an after-school activity at Ridge School, six
sessions (one hour per month for the remainder of the 20142015 school year) effective October 24, 2014, at an hourly rate
of $16.49.
Account #11.000.217.0110.00.04.024.001
Deborah Kendrick and Angela Smith, Special Education
Classroom Aides, each at an hourly rate of $16.49, to provide
a combined eight hours of supervision for a special education
student participating in an after-school activity at Hawes
School on January 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2015 ($131.92)
Account #11.000.217.0110.00.02.014.001
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Curriculum Writing
Additional hours to develop Middle School Physical Education
and Health Curriculum – Rubicon Atlas System: Kerriann
Reilly and Donna Skettini each to receive an hourly rate of
$51.92, each not to exceed five hours
Account #11.000.221.0104.00.08.008.001 ($519.20)
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Professional Development Reimbursement of Registration Fee
Literacy course taken through Lehman College, November 4,
2014 through March 4, 2015, each to receive $257.10:
Jessica Apryasz, Colleen Contreras, Natalie Gavin,
Wesley Halter, Elizabeth Janowski, Jenna Liuzzi, Evelyn
McKinnon, Alicia Molta, Caitlin Musso, Michael Piacenza,
Caroline Richards, Amanda Roche, and Erin Sterbinsky
Account #11.000.221.0580.00.22.022.000($3,342.30)
Staff Development (In-service Courses)
Account #11.000.223.0104.00.21.021.001
Course:
Children’s Literature Book Group
Dates:
Tuesday, February 24, March 24 and April 21,
2015
Instructor: Maureen LaBarr
Stipend:
$225.00
Course:
The Price of Civilization: A Book Group for
Inquiring Minds
Dates:
From: Tuesday, October 21, November 18, and
December 16, 2014
To:
Tuesday, February 10, March 10, April 21,
May 19, and June 9, 2015
Instructor: Anthony Albergate
Stipend: $225.00
x. Additional Substitutes for the 2014-2015 School Year
Teachers: Ashley Alexander, Judy Baker, Aaron Bess,
Laura DeLorenzo, Antenette Lam, Susan Lee,
John Lyttle, AnnMarie Morris, Christian
Spinella, Jesse Moya, Amanda Ngo, and
Caeley Smith
E. FINANCE
Dr. Fishbein
i. Acceptance of Restricted Donations
Resolved, the Board of Education accepts the following
restricted gifts for the 2014-2015 school year to be used as
indicated:
Donor
Box Tops for
Education
Metropolitan Opera
Guild
RHS Project
Graduation 2014
Amount
$ 33.70
RHS HSA
$17,150
$ 810.00
$11,900
Dr. Fishbein
Use
To purchase classroom and library books for the
I/TDC program.
To pay substitute expenses for GWMS chaperones
for a field trip on 10/3/14.
To purchase stero microscopes and compound
microscopes for Forensics, Biology, Anatomy and
Physics.
To purchase gel electrophoresis chambers, power
supplies, micro pipettes for Biology, Genetics and
AP Biology, physical education equipment, and
video/projection needs for the Campus Center.
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Dr. Fishbein
Account Number
20.025.200.0610.00.62.062.000
20.025.100.0101.00.09.009.001
20.001.100.0610.00.10.010.000
20.001.100.0610.00.10.010.000
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2015
Acceptance of a gift in kind from the RHS Home and School
Association of payment to Michael Fowlin for a presentation at
RHS on February 6, 2015, valued at $2,850.
Acceptance of a gift in kind from RHS Student Congress of
microphone cables and a cash box to be used for student
events.
ii. Approval: Natural Gas Supply Service Agreement Between
a Participating Member of the Alliance for Competitive
Energy Services (ACES), Direct Energy Business Marketing,
and the Ridgewood Board of Education
Approval of a Natural Gas Supply Service Agreement between a
participating member of the Alliance for Competitive Energy
Services (ACES), Direct Energy Business Marketing, and the
Ridgewood Board of Education.
Dr. Fishbein
The Board has received background information.
iii. Approval: Bid Award for Uniforms for the Marching Band
Approval to award the bid for Uniforms for the Marching Band to
DeMoulin Brothers & Company, Greenville, IL in the total
amount of $87,366.30.
Dr. Fishbein
This was the only bid received and it has been reviewed by the
Board attorney.
iv. Approval: Participation in the Local Government Energy
Audit (LGEA) Program
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, Office of
Clean Energy, administers the Local Government
Energy Audit Program (Program), an incentive
program to assist local government agencies to
conduct energy audits and to encourage
implementation of energy conservation measures;
and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Village of Ridgewood
Board of Education has decided to apply to
participate in the Local Government Energy Audit
Program; and,
WHEREAS, the facilities to be audited are in New Jersey, are
owned by the Village of Ridgewood Board of
Education, are served by a New Jersey regulated
public utility, and that the Village of Ridgewood
Board of Education has not already reserved
$100,000 in the Program this year as of this
application; and,
WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that acceptance into the
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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2015
Program is dependent on the Scope of Work and
cost proposal, and that Program rules will have to
be met in order to receive incentive funds; and,
WHEREAS, upon acceptance into the Program, the Village of
Ridgewood Board of Education will prepare Facility
Data Forms and Scopes of Work for each facility to
be audited, solicit quotations from the authorized
contractors, and submit the Firm Selection Form;
and
WHEREAS, the Village of Ridgewood Board of Education
understands that energy audit work cannot
proceed until an Application Approval Notice is
received from the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Ridgewood Board of Education has
passed a resolution joining the following state or
national
organization(s)
supporting
energy
efficiency,
greenhouse
gas
reduction
/sustainable/green design or high performance
buildings: Sustainable Jersey for Schools.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body
of the Village of Ridgewood Board of Education,
approves the submission of an Application for
participation in the Local Government Energy Audit
Program of the New Jersey Board of Public
Utilities.
VIII. APPROVAL OF BILLS
DATES
DESCRIPTION
Dec 12
Dec 16
Dec 16
Dec 16
Dec 17
Dec 17
Dec 19
Dec 19
Dec 22
Dec 29
Dec 30
Jan 2
Jan 2
Jan 5
Jan 8
Jan 9
Jan 15
Jan 21
Payroll Transfer
Columbia Bank Off-Line
Columbia Bank Off-Line
Columbia Bank Voided Check
Columbia Bank Off-Line
Columbia Bank Off-Line
Columbia Bank Off-Line
Columbia Bank On-Lines
Columbia Bank Off-Line
Columbia Bank Wire Transfer
Columbia Bank Off-Line
Pomptonian Food Service
Columbia Bank On-Lines
Columbia Bank On-Lines
Columbia Bank On-Lines
Payroll Transfer
Columbia Bank On-Line
Columbia Bank On-Lines
Ms. Brogan
CHECK NUMBERS
1,604,476.76
16,856.00
6,264.58
(395.00)
100.00
2,730.00
120.00
39,681.57
148,656.49
884,498.22
1,144.71
85,870.06
16,074.32
1,091,319.25
8,253.60
1,467,935.10
10,736.00
1,242,407.09
38029
38030
68154
38031
38032
38033
68382-68386
38034
01152015
38035
1200
68387-68389
68390-68554
68555-68558
68559
68560-68756
TOTAL
16
AMOUNTS
6,626,728.75
REVIEWED
BY
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
M. Lenhard
C. Krauss
C. Krauss
C. Krauss
C. Krauss
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2015
IX. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Brogan
X. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ms. Brogan
XI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ms. Brogan
XII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
• 2015-2016 School Calendar
• Board Committees
• RHS Cell Service Improvement
Ms. Brogan
XIII. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
 December 15, 2014 Executive Session & Regular Public Meeting
 January 5, 2015 Reorganization/Regular Public Meeting
 January 15, 2015 Executive Session
Ms. Brogan
XIV. OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Brogan
XV. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms. Brogan
XVI. RECONVENED PUBLIC MEETING
Ms. Brogan
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Brogan
Coming Meetings
February 4, 2015
Public Meeting for Executive Session
6:30 p.m. Education Center
February 9, 2015
Regular Public Meeting
7:30 p.m. Education Center
February 11, 2015
Public Meeting for Executive Session
6:30 p.m. Education Center
February 19, 2015
Public Meeting for Executive Session
5:00 p.m. Education Center
February 23, 2015
Regular Public Meeting
7:30 p.m. Education Center
February 25, 2015
Public Meeting for Executive Session
6:30 p.m. Education Center
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ATTACHMENT A
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
POLICY
PROGRAM
2361/page 1 of 4
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/Computers/
Personal Electronic Devices (PEDS)
and Resources
M
2361 ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTER NETWORKS/COMPUTERS/PERSONAL
ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PEDS)
AND RESOURCES
The Board of Education recognizes as new technologies shift the manner in which information is
accessed, communicated and transferred; these changes will alter the nature of teaching and learning.
Access to technology will allow pupils to explore databases, libraries, Internet sites, and bulletin boards
while exchanging information with individuals throughout the world. The Board supports access by
pupils to these information sources but reserves the right to limit in-school use to materials appropriate
for educational purposes. The Board directs the Superintendent to effect training of teaching staff
members in skills appropriate to analyzing and evaluating such resources as to appropriateness for
educational purposes.
The Board also recognizes technology allows pupils access to information sources that have not been
pre-screened by educators using Board approved standards. The Board therefore adopts the following
standards of conduct for the use of computer networks/computers and PEDs and declares unethical,
unacceptable or illegal behavior as just cause for taking disciplinary action, limiting or revoking
network access privileges, and/or instituting legal action.
The Board provides access to computer networks/computers and PEDs for educational purposes only.
The Board retains the right to restrict or terminate pupil access to computer networks/computers and
PEDs at any time, for any reason. School district personnel will monitor networks and online activity
to maintain the integrity of the networks, ensure their proper use, and ensure compliance with Federal
and State laws that regulate Internet safety.
Standards for Use of Computer Networks/Computers and PEDs
Any individual engaging in the following actions when using computer networks/computers and PEDs
shall be subject to discipline or legal action:
A.
Using the computer network(s)/computers and PEDs for illegal, inappropriate or obscene
purposes, or in support of such activities. Illegal activities are defined as activities that violate
federal, state, local laws and regulations. Inappropriate activities are defined as those that
violate the intended use of the networks. Obscene activities shall be defined as a violation of
generally accepted social standards for use of publicly owned and operated communication
vehicles.
B.
Using the computer network(s)/computers and PEDs to violate copyrights, institutional or third
party copyrights, license agreements or other contracts.
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ATTACHMENT A
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM
2361/page 2 of 4
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/Computers/
Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)
and Resources
C.
Using the computer network(s)/computers and PEDs in a manner that:
1.
Intentionally disrupts network traffic or crashes the network;
2.
Degrades or disrupts equipment or system performance;
3.
Uses the computing resources of the school district for commercial purposes, financial
gain, or fraud;
4.
Steals data or other intellectual property;
5.
Gains or seeks unauthorized access to the files of others or vandalizes the data of
another person;
6.
Gains or seeks unauthorized access to resources or entities;
7.
Forges electronic mail messages or uses an account owned by others;
8.
Invades privacy of others;
9.
Posts anonymous messages;
10.
Possesses any data which is a violation of this Policy; and/or
11.
Engages in other activities that do not advance the educational purposes for which
computer networks/computers and PEDs are provided.
Internet Safety/Protection
As a condition for receipt of certain Federal funding, the school district shall be in compliance with the
Children’s Internet Protection Act, the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act, and has
installed technology protection measures for all computers in the school district, including computers in
media centers/libraries. The technology protection must block and/or filter material and visual
depictions that are obscene as defined in Section 1460 of Title 18, United States Code; child
pornography, as defined in Section 2256 of Title 18, United States Code; are harmful to minors
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RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM
2361/page 3 of 4
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/Computers/
Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)
and Resources
including any pictures, images, graphic image file or other material or visual depiction that taken as a
whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex, or excretion; or depicts,
describes, or represents in a patently offensive way, with respect to what is suitable for minors, sexual
acts or conduct; or taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as to
minors.
This Policy also establishes Internet safety policy and procedures in the district as required in the
Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act. Policy 2361 addresses access by minors to
inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web; the safety and security of minors when
using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications; unauthorized
access, including “hacking” and other unlawful activities by minors online; unauthorized disclosures,
use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors; and measures designed
to restrict minors’ access to materials harmful to minors.
Notwithstanding blocking and/or filtering the material and visual depictions prohibited in the
Children’s Internet Protection Act and the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act, the Board
shall determine other Internet material that is inappropriate for minors.
In accordance with the provisions of the Children’s Internet Protection Act, the Superintendent of
Schools or designee will develop and ensure education is provided to every pupil regarding appropriate
online behavior, including pupils interacting with other individuals on social networking sites and/or
chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response.
The Board will provide reasonable public notice and will hold one annual public hearing during a
regular monthly Board meeting or during a designated special Board meeting to address and receive
public community input on the Internet safety policy – Policy and Regulation 2361. Any changes in
Policy and Regulation since the previous year’s annual public hearing will also be discussed at a
meeting following the annual public hearing.
The school district will certify on an annual basis, that the schools, including media centers/libraries in
the district, are in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act and the Neighborhood
Children’s Internet Protection Act and the school district enforces the requirements of these Acts and
this Policy.
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ATTACHMENT A
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM
2361/page 4 of 4
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/Computers/
Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)
and Resources
Consent Requirement
No pupil shall be allowed to use the school districts’ computer networks/computers and PEDs and the
Internet unless they have filed with the office a consent form signed by the pupil and his/her parent(s)
or legal guardian(s).
Violations
Individuals violating this Policy shall be subject to the consequences as indicated in Regulation 2361
and other appropriate discipline, which includes but are not limited to:
1.
Use of the network only under direct supervision;
2.
Suspension of network privileges;
3.
Revocation of network privileges;
4.
Suspension of computer privileges;
5.
Revocation of computer privileges;
6.
Suspension from school;
7.
Expulsion from school; and/or
8.
Legal action and prosecution by the authorities.
N.J.S.A. 2A:38A-3
Federal Communications Commission: Children’s Internet Protection Act
Federal Communications Commission: Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act.
Adopted: 7 December 2009
Revised: 18 June 2012
Revised: 24 September 2012
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ATTACHMENT A
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULATION
PROGRAM
R 2361/page 1 of 9
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/
Computers/ Personal Electronic
Devices (PEDs) and Resources
R 2361 ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTER NETWORK/COMPUTERS/PERSONAL
ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PEDS) AND RESOURCES
The school district provides computer equipment, computer services, and Internet access to its pupils
and staff for educational purposes only. The purpose of providing technology resources is to improve
learning and teaching through research, teacher training, collaboration, dissemination and the use of
global communication resources.
For the purpose of this Policy and Regulation, “computer networks/computers and PEDs” includes but
is not limited to, the school district’s computer networks, computer servers computers, other computer
hardware and software, Internet equipment and access, and any other computer related equipment,
including telephone systems, video surveillance system, and peripherals (document cameras,
projectors, etc.) Additionally, this Policy and Regulation includes Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)
as referenced in Policy 2363.
For the purpose of this Policy and Regulation, “school district personnel” shall be the person(s)
designated by the Superintendent of Schools to oversee and coordinate the school district’s computer
networks/computer systems and PEDs. School district personnel will monitor networks and online
activity, in any form necessary, to maintain the integrity of the networks, ensure proper use, and to be
in compliance with Federal and State laws that regulate Internet safety.
Due to the complex association between government agencies and computer networks/computers and
PEDs and the requirements of Federal and State laws, the end user of computer networks/computers
and PEDs must adhere to strict regulations. Regulations are provided to assure staff, community,
pupils, and parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of pupils are aware of their responsibilities. The school
district may modify these regulations at any time. The signatures of the pupil and his/her parent(s) or
legal guardian(s) on a district-approved Consent and Waiver Agreement are legally binding and
indicate the parties have read the terms and conditions carefully, understand their significance, and
agree to abide by the rules and regulations established under Policy and Regulation 2361.
Pupils are responsible for acceptable and appropriate behavior and conduct on school district computer
networks/computers and PEDs. Communications on the computer networks/computers and PEDs are
often public in nature and policies and regulations governing appropriate behavior and communications
apply. The school district's networks, Internet access, and computers are provided for pupils to conduct
research, complete school assignments, and communicate with others. Access to computer
networks/computers and PEDs is given to pupils who agree to act in a considerate, appropriate, and
responsible manner. Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) permission is required for a pupil to access the
school district’s computer networks/computers and PEDs. Access entails responsibility and individual
users of the district computer networks/computers and PEDs are responsible for their behavior and
communications over the computer
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ATTACHMENT A
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM
R 2361/page 2 of 9
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/
Computers/ Personal Electronic
Devices (PEDs) and Resources
networks/computers and PEDs. It is presumed users will comply with district standards and will honor
the agreements they have signed and the permission they have been granted. Beyond the clarification
of such standards, the district is not responsible for the actions of individuals utilizing the computer
networks/computers and PEDs who violate the policies and regulations of the Board.
Computer networks/computer and PEDs storage areas shall be treated in the same manner as other
school storage facilities. School district personnel may review files and communications to maintain
system integrity, confirm users are using the system responsibly, and ensure compliance with Federal
and State laws that regulate Internet Safety. Therefore, no person should expect files stored on district
servers will be private or confidential.
The following prohibited behavior and/or conduct using the school district’s networks/computers and
PEDs, includes but is not limited to the following:
1.
Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures;
2.
Using obscene language and/or accessing material or visual depictions that are obscene
as defined in section 1460 of Title 18, United States Code;
3.
Using or accessing material or visual depictions that are child pornography, as defined
in section 2256 of Title 18, United States Code;
4.
Using or accessing material or visual depictions that are harmful to minors including
any pictures, images, graphic image files or other material or visual depictions that taken
as a whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex, or
excretion;
5.
Depicting, describing, or representing in a patently offensive way, with respect to what
is suitable for minors, sexual acts or conduct; or taken as a whole, lacks serious literary,
artistic, political, or scientific value as to minors.
6.
Cyberbullying (for example – see #8);
7.
Inappropriate online behavior, including inappropriate interaction with other individuals
on social networking sites and in chat rooms;
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ATTACHMENT A
RIDGEWOOD
REGULATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM
R 2361/page 3 of 9
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/
Computers/ Personal Electronic
Devices (PEDs) and Resources
8.
Harassing, insulting or attacking others through medias such as social networking, texts,
blogs, etc.
9.
Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks/computers and PEDs;
10.
Violating copyright laws;
11.
Using another's username, password, or pin numbers;
12.
Attempting to “hack” the district network by improperly obtaining staff member
passwords, including, but not limited to, observation and/or installing key stroke
recording programs.
13.
Trespassing in another's folders, work or files;
14.
Intentionally wasting limited resources;
15.
Employing the network/computers for commercial purposes; and/or
16.
Engaging in other activities that do not advance the educational purposes for which
computer network/computers are provided.
INTERNET SAFETY
Compliance with Children's Internet Protection Act
As a condition for receipt of certain Federal funding, the school district has technology protection
measures for all computers in the school district, including computers in media centers/libraries, that
block and/or filter material or visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography and harmful to
minors as defined in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 above and in the Children's Internet Protection Act. The school
district will certify the schools in the district, including media centers/libraries are in compliance with
the Children's Internet Protection Act and the district complies with and enforces Policy and Regulation
2361.
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ATTACHMENT A
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULATION
PROGRAM
R 2361/page 4 of 9
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/
Computers/ Personal Electronic
Devices (PEDs) and Resources
Compliance with Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act
Policy 2361 and this Regulation establish an Internet safety protection policy and procedures to
address:
1.
Access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web;
2.
The safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other
forms of direct electronic communications;
3.
Unauthorized access, including “hacking” and other unlawful activities by minors
online;
Cyberbullying;
Inappropriate online behavior, including inappropriate interaction with other individuals
on social networking sites and in chat rooms;
Unauthorized disclosures, use, and dissemination of personal identification information
regarding minors; and
Measures designed to restrict minors access to materials harmful to minors.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Notwithstanding the material or visual depictions defined in the Children's Internet Protection Act and
the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act, the Board shall determine Internet material that is
inappropriate for minors.
The Board will provide reasonable public notice and will hold one annual public hearing during a
regular monthly board meeting or during a designated special Board meeting to address and receive
public community input on the Internet safety protection policy - Policy and Regulation 2361. Any
changes in Policy and Regulation 2361 since the previous year’s annual public hearing will also be
discussed at a meeting following the annual public hearing.
Information Content and Uses of the System
Pupils may not publish on or over the system any information which violates or infringes upon the
rights of any other person or any information which would be abusive, profane, or sexually offensive to
a reasonable person, or which, without the approval of the Superintendent of Schools or designated
school district personnel, contains any advertising or any solicitation to use goods or services. A pupil
cannot use the facilities and capabilities of the system to conduct any business or solicit the
performance of any activity which is prohibited by law.
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ATTACHMENT A
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM
R 2361/page 5 of 9
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/
Computers/ Personal Electronic
Devices (PEDs) and Resources
Because the school district provides, through connection to the Internet, access to other computer
systems around the world, pupils and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) should be advised the Board
and school district personnel have no control over content. While most of the content available on the
Internet is not offensive and much of it is a valuable educational resource, some objectionable material
exists.
Even though the Board provides pupils access to Internet resources through the district’s computer
networks/computers and PEDs with installed appropriate technology protection measures, parents and
pupils must be advised that potential dangers remain and offensive material may be accessed
notwithstanding the technology protection measures taken by the school district.
Pupils and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are advised some systems and Internet sites may contain
defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, or
otherwise illegal or offensive material. The Board and school district personnel do not condone the use
of such materials and do not permit usage of such materials in the school environment. Parent(s) or
legal guardian(s) having Internet access available to their children at home should be aware of the
existence of such materials. Pupils knowingly bringing materials prohibited by Policy and Regulation
2361 into the school environment will be disciplined in accordance with Board policies and regulations
and such activities may result in termination of such pupil’s accounts or access on the school district’s
computer networks and their independent use of computers.
On-line Conduct
Any action by a pupil or other user of the school district's computer networks/computers and PEDs that
is determined by school district personnel to constitute an inappropriate use of the district’s computer
networks/computers or to improperly restrict or inhibit other persons from using and enjoying those
resources is strictly prohibited and may result in limitation on or termination of an offending person’s
access and other consequences in compliance with Board policy and regulation. The user specifically
agrees not to submit, publish, or display any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane,
sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, or otherwise illegal or offensive material; nor shall a
user encourage the use, sale, or distribution of controlled substances. Transmission of material,
information or software in violation of any local, State or Federal law is also prohibited.
Pupils and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) specifically agree to indemnify the Ridgewood School
District and school district personnel for any losses, costs, or damages, including reasonable attorney’s
fees incurred by the Board relating to, or arising out of any breach of this section by the pupil.
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ATTACHMENT A
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULATION
PROGRAM
R 2361/page 6 of 9
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/
Computers/ Personal Electronic
Devices (PEDs) and Resources
Computer networks/computer resources and PEDs are to be used by the pupil for his/her educational
use only; commercial uses are strictly prohibited.
Software Libraries on the Network
Software libraries on or through the school district’s networks are provided to pupils as an educational
resource. No pupil may install, upload, or download software without the expressed consent of
appropriate school district personnel. Any software having the purpose of damaging another person’s
accounts or information on the school district computer networks/computers (e.g., computer viruses) is
specifically prohibited. School district personnel further reserve the rights to refuse posting of files and
to remove files. School district personnel further reserve the right to immediately limit usage or
terminate the pupil’s access or take other action consistent with the Board's policies and regulations of
a pupil who misuses the software libraries.
Copyrighted Material
Copyrighted material must not be placed on any system connected to the networks/computers without
authorization. Pupils may download copyrighted material for their own use in accordance with Policy
and Regulation 2531 Use of Copyrighted Materials. A pupil may only redistribute a copyrighted
program with the expressed written permission of the owner or authorized person. Permission must be
specified in the document, on the system, or must be obtained directly from the author or authorized
source.
Public Posting Areas (Message Boards, Blogs, Etc.)
Messages are posted from systems connected to the Internet around the world and school district
personnel have no control of the content of messages posted from these other systems. To best utilize
system resources, school district personnel will determine message boards, blogs, etc. that are most
applicable to the educational needs of the school district and will permit access to these sites through
the school district computer networks. School district personnel may remove messages that are deemed
to be unacceptable or in violation of Board policies and regulations. School district personnel further
reserve the right to immediately terminate the access of a pupil who misuses these public posting areas.
Real-time, Interactive, Communication Areas
School district personnel reserve the right to monitor and immediately limit the use of the computer
networks/computers or terminate the access of a pupil who misuses real-time conference features
(talk/chat/Internet relay chat).
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ATTACHMENT A
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM
R 2361/page 7 of 9
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/
Computers/ Personal Electronic
Devices (PEDs) and Resources
Electronic Mail
Electronic mail (“e-mail”) is an electronic message sent by or to a person in correspondence with
another person having Internet mail access. The school district may or may not establish pupil email
accounts. In the event the district provides email accounts, all messages sent and received on the school
district computer networks/computers must have an educational purpose and are subject to review.
Messages received by a district-provided email account are retained on the system until deleted by the
pupil or for a period of time determined by the district. A canceled account will not retain its emails.
Pupils are expected to remove old messages within fifteen days or school district personnel may
remove such messages. School district personnel may inspect the contents of e-mails sent by a pupil to
an addressee, or disclose such contents to other than the sender or a recipient when required to do so by
the policy, regulation or other laws and regulations of the State and Federal governments. The Board
reserves the right to cooperate fully with local, State, or Federal officials in any investigation
concerning or relating to any e-mail transmitted or any other information on the school district
computer networks/computers.
Disk Usage
The district reserves the right to establish maximum storage space a pupil receives on the school
district’s system. A pupil who exceeds his/her quota of storage space will be advised to delete files to
return to compliance with the predetermined amount of storage space. A pupil who remains in
noncompliance of the storage space allotment after seven school days of notification may have their
files removed from the school district’s system.
Security
Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If
a pupil identifies a security problem on the computer networks/computer, the pupil must notify the
appropriate school district staff member the pupil should not inform other individuals of a security
problem. Passwords provided to pupils by the district for access to the district’s computer
networks/computers and PEDs or developed by the pupil for access to an Internet site should not be
easily guessable by others or shared with other pupils. Attempts to log in to the system using either
another pupil’s or person’s account may result in termination of the account or access.
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REGULATION
ATTACHMENT A
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM
R 2361/page 8 of 9
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/
Computers/ Personal Electronic
Devices (PEDs) and Resources
A pupil should immediately notify the Principal or designee if a password or pin number is lost or
stolen, or if they have reason to believe that someone has obtained unauthorized access to their
accounts. Any pupil identified as a security risk will have limitations placed on usage of the computer
networks/computers and PEDs or may be terminated as a user and be subject to other disciplinary
action.
Vandalism
Vandalism to any school district owned computer networks/computers and PEDs may result in
cancellation of system privileges and other disciplinary measures in compliance with the district's
discipline code. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user,
the system, or any of the agencies or other computer networks/computers and PEDs that are connected
to the Internet backbone or of doing intentional damage to hardware or software on the system. This
includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses. In the event vandalism
results in a financial loss to the district, restitution by the offender may be required.
Printing
The printing facilities of the computer network/computers and PEDs should be used judiciously.
Unauthorized printing for other than educational purposes is prohibited.
Internet Sites and the World Wide Web
Designated school district personnel may establish an Internet site(s) on the World Wide Web or other
Internet locations. Such sites shall be administered and supervised by the designated school district
personnel who shall ensure the content of the site complies with Federal, State and local laws and
regulations as well as Board policies and regulations.
Violations
Violations of the Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/Computers and PEDs and Resources Policy
and Regulation may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action. Disciplinary
action shall be taken as indicated in Policy and/or Regulation 2361 Acceptable Use of Computer
Networks/Computers/PEDs and Resources, 5600 Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct, 5610 Suspension
and 5620 Expulsion as well as possible legal action and reports to the legal authorities and entities.
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REGULATION
ATTACHMENT A
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM
R 2361/page 9 of 9
Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/
Computers/ Personal Electronic
Devices (PEDs) and Resources
Determination of Consequences for Violations
The particular consequences for violations of this Policy shall be determined by the Principal or
designee. The Superintendent or designee and the Board shall determine when school expulsion and/or
legal action or actions by the authorities is the appropriate course of action.
Individuals violating this Policy shall be subject to the consequences as indicated in Board Policy and
Regulation. 2361 and other appropriate discipline, which includes but are not limited to:
1.
Use of computer networks/computers and PEDs only under direct supervision;
2.
Suspension of network privileges;
3.
Revocation of network privileges;
4.
Suspension of computer privileges;
5.
Revocation of computer privileges;
6.
Suspension from school;
7.
Expulsion from school; and/or
8.
Legal action and prosecution by the authorities.
Issued: 7 December 2009
Revised: 18 June 2012
Revised: 24 September 2012
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ATTACHMENT B
2014 – 2015 CONFERENCES FOR APPROVAL
Estimated
Cost for
Approval
$ 25
# of Sub
Days
required
0
Professional
Development
$ 150
0
Woodcock Johnson IV Training-Ramsey, NJ
January 30, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 150
0
Galanti, Megan
Orchard
Woodcock Johnson IV Training -Ramsey, NJ
January 30, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 150
0
Gelenius, Mariann
BFMS
Woodcock Johnson IV Training - Ramsey, NJ
January 30, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 150
0
Hegewald, Patricia
Travell
Woodcock Johnson IV Training -Ramsey, NJ
January 30, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 150
0
Luizzi, Jenna
Hawes
Woodcock Johnson IV Training - Ramsey, NJ
January 30, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 150
0
Main, Laurie
Ridge
Woodcock Johnson IV Training - Ramsey, NJ
January 30, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 150
0
McGuire, Keri
RHS
Woodcock Johnson IV Training -Ramsey, NJ
January 30, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 150
0
Nast, Jeanette
Somerville
Woodcock Johnson IV Training - Ramsey, NJ
January 30, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 150
0
Nese, Janel
Education Center
Woodcock Johnson IV Training - Ramsey, NJ
January 30, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 150
0
Staab, Patricia
Education Center
Woodcock Johnson IV Training - Ramsey, NJ
January 30, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 150
0
Turner, Kim
Education Center
Woodcock Johnson IV Training - Ramsey, NJ
January 30, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 150
0
Acosta, Silvia
Hawes
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 130
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Staff Member
Berkowitz-Bida, Audrey
ITDC/Glen
Name of Conference
Location & Dates
Science or Magic? - Hackensack, NJ
January 24 and January 27, 2015
Rationale
Professional
Development
Devaney, Eileen
Willard
Woodcock Johnson IV Training -Ramsey, NJ
January 30, 2015
Dodd, Leah
GWMS
Berk, Ashley
Travell
Berry, Julie
Hawes
Blois, Kevin
Willard
Caruso, Debra
Hawes
Connor, Danielle
Willard
DeAngelo, Catherine
Orchard
Feuilly, Lauren
Travell
Finucane, Melissa
Travell
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ATTACHMENT B
2014 – 2015 CONFERENCES FOR APPROVAL
Staff Member
Gizzi, Nicole
Travell
Holmes, Stewart
Ridge
Kelly, Joan
Travell
Khaloyan, Shiva
Somerville
McDermott, Meghan
Ridge
Mehl, Cassandra
Willard
Mitchell, Lindsay
Ridge
Mollema, Kristine
Willard
Nebbia, Chuck
Hawes
O’Herlihy, Christopher
Hawes
O’Neill, Jean Anne
Education Center
O’Rourke, Kathleen
Somerville
Petitt, Carol
Willard
Petrick, Donna
Somerville
Petrone, Andrea
Ridge
Porod, Jason
Willard
Porod, Leigh
Orchard
Price, Megan
Orchard
Raupp, Andrew
Hawes
O’Herlihy, Christopher
Hawes
Name of Conference
Location & Dates
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
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Estimated
Cost for
Approval
$ 140
# of Sub
Days
required
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
0
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Rationale
Professional
Development
JANUARY 26, 2015
ATTACHMENT B
2014 – 2015 CONFERENCES FOR APPROVAL
Estimated
Cost for
Approval
$ 140
# of Sub
Days
required
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Professional
Development
$ 250
0
Loncto, B. Vincent
Education Center
Name of Conference
Location & Dates
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
PRISM Common Core Content & Practices – What’s Up
with Fractions – Montclair, NJ
February 4, 2015
NJSBA Leadership Conference
Princeton, NJ - February 7, 2015
Acosta, Silvia
Hawes
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ -February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Brunner, Dina
Willard
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Caruso, Debra
Hawes
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Casey, Kim
Travell
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
DeAngelo, Catherine
Orchard
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Devaney, Eileen
Willard
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Fabish, Cassandra
Somerville
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Finucane, Melissa
Travell
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Galanti, Megan
Orchard
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Geba, Victoria
Orchard
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Gizzi, Nicole
Travell
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Hart, Roberta
Ridge
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Hegewald, Patricia
Travell
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Kahaloyan, Shiva
Somerville
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ – February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Kelly, Joan
Travell
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Kiely, Michele
Ridge
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Lyons, Kelly
Willard
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Staff Member
Ross, Theresa
Somerville
Saglimbeni, Mary
Orchard
Sargenti, Lisa
Hawes
Singer, Janet
Travell
33
Rationale
Professional
Development
JANUARY 26, 2015
ATTACHMENT B
2014 – 2015 CONFERENCES FOR APPROVAL
Estimated
Cost for
Approval
$ 140
# of Sub
Days
required
1
Professional
Development
$140
1
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Mehl, Cassie
Willard
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Mollema, Kristine
Willard
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Nese, Janel
Education Center
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
0
Petrick, Donna
Somerville
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Sher, Molly
Ridge
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Simon, Megan
Ridge
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Singer-Elkins, Janet
Travell
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Spino, Diane
Hawes
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ – February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Tuohy, Kathleen
Hawes
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ – February 18, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 140
1
Haas, Jeffrey
RHS
NJ Music Educators Association State Conference
East Brunswick, NJ
February 20-21, 2015
NJ Music Educators Association State Conference
East Brunswick, NJ
February 20-21, 2015
NJAHPERD Annual Convention
Long Branch, NJ
February 23, 2015
NJAHPERD Annual Convention
Long Branch, NJ
February 23-24, 2015
NJAHPERD Annual Convention
Long Branch, NJ
February 23-24, 2015
Rubicon Regional Workshop: Leading the Curriculum
Process - Princeton, NJ
February 24, 2015
Rubicon Regional Workshop: Leading the Curriculum
Process - Princeton, NJ
February 24, 2015
Rubicon Regional Workshop: Leading the Curriculum
Process - Princeton, NJ
February 24, 2015
Professional
Development
$ 107
0
Professional
Development
$ 257
0
Professional
Development
$ 60
1
Professional
Development
$ 100
2
Professional
Development
$ 100
2
Professional
Development
$ 269
0
Professional
Development
$ 269
0
Professional
Development
$ 269
0
Staff Member
Macri, Elizabeth
Ridge
Name of Conference
Location & Dates
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Rationale
Professional
Development
Main, Laurie
Ridge
PRISM: Performance Tasks for Success
Montclair, NJ - February 18, 2015
Maresciallo, Maria
Somerville
Luckenbill, John
RHS
Stahl, David
Orchard
Black, Stephanie
Ridge
Tobin, Deirdre
Ridge
Gronau, Dara
RHS
McCullough, Chris
RHS
Taylor, Tara
RHS
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ATTACHMENT B
2014 – 2015 CONFERENCES FOR APPROVAL
Staff Member
Reeg, Alison
RHS
Best, Cheryl
Education Center
Brown, Ann
GWMS
Tichenor, Steve
Education Center
Bovasso, Ken
Education Center
Name of Conference
Location & Dates
Rutgers Institute for HS Teachers: Teaching Major Themes
in African and Global History
New Brunswick, NJ
February 27, 2015
National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference
Chicago, IL
March 12-15, 2015
Google Summit
West Orange, NJ
March 14-15, 2015
NJ Building & Grounds Association Expo 2015
Atlantic City, NJ
March 16-17, 2015
Public Works Construction Bids & Public School Bidding
New Brunswick, NJ
April 8 and May 14, 2015
Estimated
Cost for
Approval
$ 50
# of Sub
Days
required
0
Professional
Development
$2,267
0
Professional
Development
$ 299
0
Professional
Development
$ 445
0
Professional
Development
$ 414
0
Rationale
Professional
Development
The total cost for these conferences is $15,651. Upon Board approval of all of these conferences, the total expenditure for travel and
conferences for 2014-15 will be $96,815 leaving a balance of $13,435 remaining in the $110,250.00 approved by the Board for travel
and conferences.
The total cost of substitutes for these conferences is $5,850. Upon Board approval of these conferences, the total expenditure for
substitutes for travel and conferences for 2014-15 will be $9,720.
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ATTACHMENT C
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
POLICY
ADMINISTRATION
1522/page 1 of 2
School-level Planning
M
1522 SCHOOL-LEVEL PLANNING
The Board of Education recognizes that the school-level planning process involves principals, with the
input of parents and teaching staff, in identifying school needs, establishing performance objectives,
and monitoring progress toward those objectives.
School Report Card
The school district shall annually disseminate a report card for each school in the district which shall
contain statistical information specified by the New Jersey Department of Education to all staff and
parents. The school district shall also make the report card available to the media. The procedure the
district will follow to disseminate the report card shall be in accordance with the requirements of the
New Jersey Department of Education.
School-Level Plan
By September 30, each school in the district shall develop and implement a two-year plan based on
school report card data. The principal will consider the input of teaching staff and of parent
representatives in determining the plan. The plan shall be approved by the Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum & Instruction and Assessment, and shall include pupil performance objectives and a review
of progress by teaching and administrative staff.
At least once per semester, each school shall conduct meetings by grade level, department, team, or
similarly appropriate groups to review the school-level plan. The review shall include: school report
card data; progress toward achieving pupil performance objectives; and progress toward achieving
Core Curriculum Content Standards. The results of each such meeting shall be considered in the
development of the succeeding school-level plan.
Pupil Performance Objectives
Each school in the district shall develop two or more objectives based on pupil performance or
behavior standards as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:8-4.4(a), 6A:32-13.1 and 13.2. The objectives shall cover
a period of not more than two years.
If pupil performance is below minimum State standards, the objectives to meet those standards shall be
established. Benchmark (interim performance levels) shall be set forth to measure the school's progress
toward the achievement of minimum State standards.
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POLICY
ATTACHMENT C
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATION
1522/page 2 of 2
School-level Planning
If pupil performance is at or above minimum State standards, challenge objectives shall be established.
The Superintendent shall, no later than August 1 of each year, submit each school's objectives to the
Executive County Superintendent for review and approval.
Each school shall achieve its pupil performance objectives by meeting established benchmarks for
minimum State standards and/or achieving challenge objectives or demonstrating progress toward
meeting such objectives.
Each school that does not meet established benchmarks for pupil performance objectives or
demonstrate progress toward meeting challenge objectives for two or more successive years shall be
assigned a technical assistance team by the Executive County Superintendent to facilitate
accomplishment of those objectives.
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-12.2
Adopted: 7 December 2009
Revised: 18 July 2011
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POLICY
ATTACHMENT D
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM
2412/page 1 of 2
Home Instruction Due to Health Condition
M
2412 HOME INSTRUCTION DUE TO HEALTH CONDITION
The Board of Education shall provide instructional services to an enrolled student whether a general
education student in Kindergarten through grade twelve or a special education student age three to
twenty-one, when the student is confined to the home or another out-of-school setting due to a
temporary or chronic health condition or a need for treatment that precludes participation in their usual
education setting, whether general or special education.
A parent’s requests for home instruction shall include a written determination from the student’s
physician documenting the projected need for confinement at the student’s residence or other treatment
setting for more than ten consecutive school days or twenty cumulative school days during the school
year. The written determination from the student’s physician may be forwarded to the school
physician, who shall either verify the need for home instruction or provide reasons for denial. The
parent shall be notified concerning the school physician’s verification or reasons for denial within five
school days after receipt of the written determination by the student’s physician.
The school district shall be responsible for the costs of providing instruction in the home or out-ofschool setting either directly, or through online services, including any needed equipment, or through
contract with another district Board of Education, Educational Services Commission, Jointure
Commission, or approved clinic or agency. The school district shall provide instructional services
within five school days after receipt of the school physician’s verification or, if verification is made
prior to the student’s confinement, during the first week of the student’s confinement to the home or
out-of-school setting.
The home or out-of-school instruction shall meet the minimum standards as required in N.J.A.C.
6A:16-10.1(c). The school district shall establish a written plan for delivery of instruction and maintain
a record of delivery of instructional services and student progress. The teacher providing instruction
shall be a certified teacher. The teacher shall provide instruction for the number of days and length of
time sufficient to continue the student’s academic progress and dependent upon the student’s ability to
participate.
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POLICY
ATTACHMENT D
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM
2412/page 2 of 2
Home Instruction Due to Health Condition
For a student with disabilities, the home instruction shall be consistent with the student’s Individualized
Education Plan (IEP) to the extent appropriate, and shall meet the Core Curriculum Content Standards.
When the provision for home instruction for a student with disabilities will exceed thirty consecutive
school days in a school year, the IEP team shall convene a meeting to review and, if appropriate, revise
the student’s IEP.
For a student without disability, the home instruction shall meet the Core Curriculum Content
Standards and the requirements for promotion to the next grade level. When the provision for home
instruction for a student without disability will exceed sixty calendar days, the school physician shall
refer the student to the Child Study Team for evaluation, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
The Board reserves the right to withhold home instruction when the reason for the student’s
confinement is such as to expose a teacher to a health hazard or dangerous home situation; when a
parent or other adult twenty-one years of age or older, who has been designated by the parent, is not
present during the hours of instruction; or when the condition of the student is such as to preclude
benefit from such instruction.
Students on home instruction will be accounted for on the attendance register as required by the
Department of Education. The name of a student on home instruction will not be released at a public
Board meeting or placed in a public record.
N.J.S.A. 18A:38-1 through 18A:38-25
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.8; 6A:14-4.9; 6A:16-10.1
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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POLICY
ATTACHMENT E
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM
2417/page 1 of 2
Student Intervention and Referral Services
M
2417 STUDENT INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL SERVICES
The Board of Education directs the establishment and implementation in each school building in which
general education students are served, a coordinated system for planning and delivering intervention
and referral services designed to assist students who are experiencing learning, behavior, or health
difficulties, and to assist staff who have difficulties in addressing student’s learning, behavior, or health
needs in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8.1 and 6A:16-8.2. The Board adopts this
appropriate multidisciplinary team approach for planning and delivering the services required under
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8.
Students who are experiencing learning, behavior, or health difficulties shall be referred to the school’s
Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team. The intervention and referral services shall be
provided to aid students in the general education program and may be provided for students who have
been determined in need of special education programs and services pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8.1(a).
The intervention and referral services provided for students who have been determined to need special
education programs and services shall be coordinated with the student’s Individualized Education
Program Team, as appropriate.
The functions of the system of intervention and referral services in each school building which general
education students are served shall be pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8.2(a) and as outlined in Regulation
2417.
Records of all requests for assistance, all intervention and referral services action plans, and all related
student information shall be maintained in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations and
New Jersey administrative code pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8.2(a)9.
The I&RS Team shall review and assess the effectiveness of the provisions of each intervention and
referral services action plan in achieving the outcomes identified in each action plan and modify each
action plan to achieve the outcomes, as appropriate.
At a minimum, the I&RS Team shall annually review the intervention and referral services action plans
and the actions taken as a result of the building’s system of intervention and referral services and make
recommendations to the Principal for improving school programs and services, as appropriate.
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Student Intervention and Referral Services
At the end of the school year, the Principal shall, in consultation with the I&RS Team, develop a report
on the concerns and issues identified by the I&RS Team and the effectiveness of the services provided
in achieving the outcomes identified in the intervention and referral services action plans. This report
shall be provided to the Superintendent of Schools.
N.J.A.C. 6A:14; 6A:16-8.1; 6A:16-8.2
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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2468 INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS
The Board of Education recognizes that special education regulations permit a parent or an adult
student to request an independent educational evaluation (IEE) if there is a disagreement with any
assessment conducted as part of an initial evaluation, or a reevaluation, and shall ensure compliance
with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.5(c). An IEE means an evaluation conducted by a skilled
and qualified examiner who is not employed by the public agency responsible for the education of the
child in question. Such IEEs shall be at no cost to the parent if it is conducted in compliance with the
New Jersey Administrative Code, unless the Board initiates a due process hearing to show that its
evaluation is appropriate and a final determination to that effect is made following the hearing. The
Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) team shall consider any IEE submitted to it when making
decisions regarding special education and/or related services.
Upon receipt of the parental request, the District shall provide the parent with information about where
the IEE may be obtained and advise that the evaluation must comply with the special education
regulations. Specifically, an IEE shall be conducted according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.4 and be obtained
from another public school District, educational services commission, jointure commission, a clinic or
agency approved under N.J.A.C. 6A:14-5, or a private practitioner who is appropriately certified and/or
licensed, where a license is required. Independent medical evaluations may be obtained pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-5.1(e). The criteria under which the evaluation is obtained, including the location of
the evaluation, the qualifications of the examiner and reasonable cost criteria, shall be the same as the
criteria that the District uses when it initiates an evaluation, to the extent those criteria are consistent
with the parent’s right to an IEE. Since the relevant criteria, including the maximum allowable cost,
may change, the Board delegates the authority to establish said criteria to the Superintendent of Schools
and Director of Special Services. The Superintendent of Schools and Director of Special Services shall
promulgate regulations consistent with this Policy and N.J.A.C. 6A:14 et seq., which shall provide the
parent with a comprehensive list of approved evaluators and shall take steps to ensure that the IEE is
provided without undue delay.
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If a parent identifies an alternate evaluator(s), the parent should first notify the District prior to
scheduling an evaluation so that the District can ensure the evaluator(s) meets the foregoing criteria and
that the cost of the evaluation is not unreasonably excessive. In the event that the parent is seeking an
IEE from an evaluator who does not satisfy the foregoing criteria, the parent shall be given the
opportunity to demonstrate that unique circumstances do justify a waiver of the criteria. If unique
circumstances do not justify a waiver of the criteria, including the cost criteria, the Board may seek due
process to demonstrate that the evaluation sought by the parent did not meet the requisite criteria for
IEEs and/or that there is no justification for selecting such an evaluator. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, where the parent/adult student seeks an evaluation that exceeds the cost criteria, the
parent/adult student may nevertheless request the alternate evaluator provided that he/she agrees to pay
the costs of the evaluation in excess of the established maximum allowable cost.
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.5
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.4
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-5
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-5.1(e)
34 CFR Section 300.502 (a), (e)
Adopted: 18 March 2013
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Home or Out-of-School Instruction for a General
Education Student for Reasons Other Than a
Temporary or Chronic Health Condition
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2481 HOME OR OUT-OF-SCHOOL INSTRUCTION FOR A GENERAL
EDUCATION STUDENT FOR REASONS OTHER THAN A TEMPORARY OR CHRONIC HEALTH
CONDITION
The Board of Education shall provide instructional services to an enrolled general education student at the
student’s home or other suitable out-of-school setting under the following conditions:
A.
The student is mandated by State law and rule for placement in an alternative education program but
placement is not immediately available;
B.
The student is placed on short-term or long-term suspension from participation in the general education
program; or
C.
A court order requires the student receive instructional services in the home or other out-of-school
setting.
The school district in which a student resides is responsible for the costs of providing instruction in the home or
out-of-school setting either directly, or through online services, including any needed equipment, or through
contract with another Board of Education, Educational Services Commission, Jointure Commission or approved
clinic or agency. The district shall provide services no later than five school days after the student has left the
general education program.
The services to be provided shall meet the minimum standards as required in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-10.2(d).
The teacher(s) providing the instruction shall be a certified teacher. The teacher shall provide one-on-one
instruction for no fewer than ten hours per week on three separate days of the week and no fewer than ten hours
per week of additional guided learning experiences that may include the use of technology to provide audio and
visual connections to the student’s pupil’s classroom.
The instruction shall meet the Core Curriculum Content Standards and the Board of Education’s requirements
for promotion and graduation.
If instruction is delivered in the student’s home, a parent or other adult twenty-one years of age or older who has
been designated by the parent shall be present during all periods of home instruction.
N.J.S.A. 18A:38-1 through 18A:38-25
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-10.2
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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5200 ATTENDANCE
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25, every parent, guardian, or other person
having control and custody of a child between the ages of six and sixteen shall cause the child to
regularly attend school. The Board of Education requires students enrolled in the schools of this
district attend school regularly in accordance with the laws of the State.
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6, a student’s absence from school may be
excused, unexcused that counts toward truancy, or unexcused that does not count toward truancy.
In order for the Board of Education to fulfill its responsibility for providing a thorough and efficient
education for each student, the complete cooperation of parents/guardians and students is required to
maintain a high level of school attendance.
The frequent absence of students from classroom learning experiences disrupts the continuity of the
instructional process and limits the ability of students to complete the prescribed curriculum
requirements successfully.
Excused Absences
The Board considers the following as cause for excused absence:
a.
Illness
b.
College Visit
c.
Legal obligation
d.
Death in the family
e.
Family obligation
f.
Medical appointment
g.
Motor vehicle test
f.
Such good cause as may be acceptable to the Principal.
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Regular Release Of Students Before The End Of The Normal School Day
There are varying situations which may justify release of certain students from school before the
normal time for closing. Such situations are justifiable only if the release does not jeopardize the
student’s educational program and the reasons for such release can be shown to have positive benefits
for the student.
Truancy
The Board will report to appropriate authorities infractions of the law regarding the attendance of
students below the age of sixteen. Repeated infractions by enrolled students over the age of sixteen
may result in the suspension or expulsion of the student.
It shall be the policy of the Board to consider the effectiveness and appropriateness to his/her needs of
the educational program that is offered each student who is habitually and repeatedly absent from
his/her assigned program and to consult with the Child Study Team for its recommendations.
Students that are absent from school for any reason are responsible for the completion of assignments
missed because of their absence. A student who is absent from school for observing a religious holiday
shall not be deprived of any award, eligibility, or opportunity to compete for any award, or deprived of
the right to take an alternate test or examination that was missed because of the absence provided there
is a written excuse of such absence signed by the parent.
Prolonged or repeated absences, excused or unexcused, from school or from class, deprive the students
of the educational and classroom experiences deemed essential to learning and may result in retention
at grade level or loss of credit or removal from a course that would count toward the high school
diploma in accordance with policies of this Board.
Students shall be subjected to the school district’s response for unexcused absences that account toward
truancy during the school year as outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.68(a)4 and Regulation 5200.
Unexcused absences from school or from classes within the school day may subject a student to
consequences that may include the denial of a student’s participation in co-curricular activities and/or
athletic competition. Repeated absences from school interfere with efforts of this Board and its staff in
the maintenance of good order and the continuity of classroom instruction and such absences may
result in the removal of the student from a class or course of study.
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The Superintendent shall calculate and monitor the average daily attendance rate for the district and for
each school in the district. Whenever the average daily attendance rate does not meet the New Jersey
Department of Education requirements the Superintendent or designee shall develop a district
improvement plan to improve student attendance pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:30-5.2.
N.J.S.A. 18A:36-14; 18A:38-25
N.J.S.A. 34:2-21.1 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6; 6A:32-8.3
Adopted: 7 December 2009
Revised: 27 January 2014
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5305 HEALTH SERVICES PERSONNEL
The Board of Education shall appoint at least one school physician pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-1. The
Board may appoint a lead school physician to serve as health services director if more than one school
physician is required. The school physician shall be currently licensed by the New Jersey Board of
Medical Examiners in medicine or osteopathy whose training and scope of practice includes child and
adolescent health and development. The school district shall conduct a criminal history background
check on any physician before entering into an agreement for delivery of services.
The school physician shall provide, at a minimum, the following services:
1.
Consultation in the development and implementation of school district policies,
procedures, and mechanisms related to health, safety, and medical emergencies pursuant
to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.1(a);
2.
Consultation to school district medical staff regarding the delivery of school health
services, which includes special health care needs of technology supported and
medically fragile children, including students covered by 20 U.S.C. § § 1400 et seq.,
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act;
3.
Physical examinations conducted in the school physician's office or other comparably
equipped facility for students who do not have a medical home or whose parent has
identified the school as the medical home for the purpose of a sports physical
examination;
4.
Provision of written notification to the parent stating approval or disapproval of the
student’s participation in athletics based upon the medical report;
5.
Direction for professional duties of other medical staff;
6.
Written standing orders that shall be reviewed and reissued before the beginning of each
school year;
7.
Establishment of standards of care for emergency situations and medically-related care
involving students and school staff;
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8.
Assistance to the certified school nurse or non-certified nurse in conducting health
screenings of students and staff and assistance with the delivery of school health
services;
9.
Review, as needed, of reports and orders from a student’s medical home regarding
student health concerns;
10.
Authorization of tuberculin testing for conditions outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(c);
11.
Review, approval, or denial with reasons of a medical home determination of a student’s
anticipated confinement and resulting need for home instruction; and
12.
Consultation with the school district certified school nurse(s) to obtain input for the
development of the school nursing services plan pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.1(b).
The Board shall employ a certified school nurse to provide nursing services while school is in session
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-1 and 3.3. The certified school nurse shall work under the direction of the
school physician and Superintendent of Schools.
The certified school nurse shall possess a standard educational certificate with a school nurse
endorsement or school nurse/non-instructional endorsement pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9-13.3 or 13.4.
The certified school nurse shall possess a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license
issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing; a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited
college or university; a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External
Defibrillators (AED) certification as issued by the American Heart Association, the American Red
Cross, the National Safety Council, or other entities determined by the Department of Health to comply
with the American Heart Association's CPR guidelines.
The certified school nurse shall receive training in airway management and in the use of nebulizers and
inhalers consistent with nationally recognized standards including, but not limited to, those of the
National Institutes of Health and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
The role of the certified school nurse shall include, but not be limited to:
1.
Carrying out written orders of the medical home and standing orders of the school
physician;
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2.
Conducting health screenings which include height, weight, blood pressure, hearing,
vision, and scoliosis pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2 and monitoring vital signs and
general health status for emergent issues for students suspected of being under the
influence of alcohol and controlled dangerous substances pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4
and 12;
3.
Maintaining student health records, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4 and N.J.A.C. 6A:162.4;
4.
Recommending to the school Principal students who shall not be admitted to or retained
in the school building based on a parent's failure to provide evidence of the child's
immunization according to the schedules specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4;
5.
Annually reviewing student immunization records to confirm with the medical home
that the medical condition for the exemption from immunization continues to be
applicable, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.3;
6.
Recommending to the school Principal exclusion of students who show evidence of
communicable disease, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-7, 8 and 10;
7.
Directing and supervising the emergency administration of epinephrine and glucagon,
training school staff designated to serve as delegates, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.6
and 12.14;
8.
Administering asthma medication through use of a nebulizer;
9.
Directing and supervising the health services activities of any school staff to whom the
certified school nurse has delegated a nursing task;
10.
Providing classroom instruction in areas related to health pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:913.3;
11.
Reviewing and summarizing available health and medical information regarding the
student and transmitting a summary of relevant health and medical information to the
Child Study Team for the meeting pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.4(h);
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12.
Writing and updating, at least annually, the individualized health care plan and the
individualized emergency healthcare plan for students’ medical needs and instructing
staff as appropriate;
13.
Writing and updating, at least annually, any written healthcare provisions required under
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794(a), for any student who
requires them;
14.
Assisting in the development of and implementing healthcare procedures for students in
the event of an emergency;
15.
Instructing teachers on communicable disease and other health concerns, pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-3; and
16.
Providing other nursing services consistent with the nurse's educational services
certification endorsement as a school nurse issued by the State Board of Examiners and
current license approved by the State Board of Nursing.
A certified school nurse who possesses the school nurse/non-instructional certificate is not authorized
to teach in areas related to health pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9-13.4.
The Board may appoint a non-certified nurse under the supervision of a certified school nurse to
supplement the services of a certified school nurse in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C.
6A:16-2.3(c). The non-certified nurse shall be assigned to the same school building or complex as the
certified school nurse pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-3.3(a) and limited to providing services only as
permitted under the non-certified nurse’s license issued by the State Board of Nursing.
N.J.A.C. 6a:9-13.3; 6A:9-13.4; 6A:16-2.3
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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5306 HEALTH SERVICES TO NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS
A Board of Education having nonpublic schools within the school district boundaries shall provide
nursing services to students enrolled full-time in the nonpublic school pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-23
et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.5.
The Board shall provide for the extension of emergency care provided to public school students and to
full time nonpublic school students who are injured or become ill at school or during participation on a
school team or squad pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.1(a)4. The Board may provide additional services
to those required under N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.5(a) and under conditions as outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:162.5(c).
The nursing services shall be provided by a registered nurse licensed in the State of New Jersey who is
an employee of the school district third-party contractor, or an independent contractor. The nursing
services provided to nonpublic school students shall not include instructional services.
A nonpublic school may decline nursing services required or permitted under N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.5 by
submitting to the Board of Education notification signed by the Chief School Administrator of the
nonpublic school pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-29. A student who is enrolled in a nonpublic school and
whose parent objects to the student receiving any services provided under N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.5 shall not
be compelled to receive the services except for a physical or medical examination to determine whether
the student is ill or infected with a communicable disease pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-30.
The Board shall consider the provision of health services to nonpublic schools based upon the
considerations outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.5(h)1 through 3. The Superintendent or designee shall
confer annually with the administrator of the nonpublic school to advise the nonpublic school of the
amount of funds by the Department of Education to the nonpublic school; to agree on the basic health
services that shall be provided and the additional medical services that may be provided as set forth in
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-23 et seq.; to inform the nonpublic school the County Office of Education shall
provide assistance in the event an agreement cannot be reached regarding the health services and
additional medical services to be provided to the nonpublic school; to assure the nonpublic school
receiving services receives a copy of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-23 to 31 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.5; and to assure
that a description of the provision of nursing services is reflected in the school district's Nursing
Services Plan.
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Health Services To Nonpublic Schools
The Board providing health services to a nonpublic school(s) shall submit information to the Executive
County Superintendent on or before October 1 annually that includes: a written statement verifying the
required annual conference was held with the nonpublic school; a copy of the contract with another
agency to provide the services, if applicable; a copy of the Board meeting minutes approving the
contract; and a description of the type and number of services that were provided during the previous
school year on a Commissioner of Education approved form. A copy of the information submitted to
the County Superintendent shall also be provided to the Chief School Administrator of each nonpublic
school within the school district boundaries.
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-23 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.5 et seq.
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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Student Health Records
5308 STUDENT HEALTH RECORDS
The school district shall maintain mandated student health records for each student pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.4. The district will document student health records using a form approved by the
Commissioner of Education.
The maintenance and security of student health records shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.4
and 6A:16-2.4. Student health records may be stored electronically or in paper format and shall be
maintained separately from other student records accessible to authorized personnel while school is in
session. The health history and immunization record shall be removed from the student’s health record
and placed in the student’s mandated record upon graduation or termination and kept according to the
schedule set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.8.
The transfer of student health records when a student transfers to or from a school district shall be in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1 et. seq.
Any Board of Education employee with knowledge of, or access to, information that identifies a
student as having HIV infection or AIDS; information obtained by the school’s alcohol or drug
program which would identify the student as an alcohol or drug user; or information provided by a
secondary school student while participating in a school-based alcohol or drug counseling program that
indicates a parent, guardian, or other person residing in the student’s household is dependent upon or
illegally using a substance shall comply with restrictions for sharing such information in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.4(b) through (e) and as required by Federal and State statutes and regulations.
Access to and disclosure of information in a student’s health record shall meet the requirements of the
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, and 34 CFR Part 99,
incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7, Student
Records.
The school district shall provide access to the student’s health record to licensed medical personnel,
not holding educational certification, who are working under contract with or as employees of the
school district only to the extent necessary to enable the licensed medical personnel to perform their
duties. Secretarial or clerical personnel under the supervision of the certified school nurse shall be
permitted access to those portions of the student health records necessary for entry and recording of
data and for conducting routine clerical tasks as outlined in N.J.S.A. 18A:40-3.4 and N.J.A.C. 6A:327.5.
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Student Health Records
Nothing in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.5 or in Policy and Regulation 5308 shall be construed to prohibit school
personnel from disclosing to students or adults in connection with an emergency the information
contained in the student health record if the release is necessary to protect the immediate health or
safety of the student or other persons pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.4.
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.4 et seq.; 6A:32-7.4 et seq.; 6A:32-7.5 et seq.
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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5310 HEALTH SERVICES
The Board of Education shall develop and adopt the following written policies, procedures, and
mechanisms in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.1(a) for the provision of health, safety, and medical
emergency services, and shall ensure staff members are informed as appropriate:
1.
The review of immunization records for completeness pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.1
through 4.20 (Policy and Regulation 5320);
2.
The administration of medication to students in the school setting in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.1(a)2 (Policy and Regulation 5330).
3.
The review of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders received from the student’s parent(s)
or medical home (Policy 5332);
4.
The provision of health services in emergency situations including:
a.
The emergency administration of epinephrine via Epi-pen auto injector pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 (Policy and Regulation 5330);
b.
The emergency administration of glucagon pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.14
(Policy and Regulation 5338);
c.
The care of any student who becomes injured or ill while at school or
participating in school-sponsored functions (Policy and Regulation 8441);
d.
The transportation and supervision of any student determined to be in need of
immediate medical care (Policy and Regulation 8441); and
e.
The notification to parents of any student determined to be in need of immediate
medical care (Policy and Regulation 8441).
5.
The treatment of asthma in the school setting in accordance with the provisions of
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.1(a)5 (Policy 5335);
6.
The administration of student medical examinations, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4,
N.J.S.A. 18A:35-4.8, and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2 (Policy and Regulation 5310);
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7.
Utilization of sanitation and hygiene when handling blood and bodily fluids pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 12:100-4.2, Safety and Health Standards for Public Employees, and in
compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1030, Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health
Program (PEOSH) Bloodborne Pathogens Standards;
8.
Provision of nursing services to nonpublic schools located in the school district as
required by N.J.S.A. 18A:40-23 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.5 (Policy and Regulation
5306).
9.
Self-administration of medication by a student for asthma or other potentially lifethreatening allergic reaction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3, 12.5, and 12.6, and the
self-management and care of a student’s diabetes as needed pursuant to N.J.S.A.
18A:40-12.15;
10. Development of an individual healthcare plan and individualized emergency healthcare
plan for students with chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, asthma, and lifethreatening allergies, requiring specific health services in accordance with N.J.S.A.
18A:40-12.11.c, 12.12, 12.13, and 12.15; and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.3(b)3xii; and
11.
Management of food allergies in the school setting and the emergency administration of
epinephrine to students for anaphylaxis pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.6a through
12.6d.
The Board of Education shall annually adopt the school district’s nursing services plan at a regular
meeting.
The Board of Education shall comply with the following required health services as outlined in
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2.
1.
Immunization records shall be reviewed and updated annually pursuant to N.J.A.C.
8:57-4.1 through 4.24.
2.
A Building Principal or designee shall not knowingly admit or retain in the school
building any student whose parent has not submitted acceptable evidence of the child's
immunization, according to the schedule specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4, Immunization of
Pupils in School.
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3.
The school district shall perform tuberculosis tests on students using methods required
by and when specifically directed to do so by the New Jersey Department of Health
based upon the incidence of tuberculosis or reactor rates in specific communities or
population groups pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-16.
4.
The school district shall immediately report by telephone to the health officer of the
jurisdiction in which the school is located any communicable diseases identified as
reportable pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:57-1, whether confirmed or presumed.
5.
Each school in the district shall have and maintain for the care of students at least one
nebulizer in the office of the school nurse or a similar accessible location pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.7.
6.
Each student medical examination shall be conducted at the medical home of the
student. If a student does not have a medical home, the school district shall provide the
examination at the school physician's office or other comparably equipped facility
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4.
7.
The findings of the medical examinations as required under 8. below shall include the
following components:
8.
a.
Immunizations pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.1 through 4.24;
b.
Medical history including allergies, past serious illnesses, injuries and
operations, medications, current health problems;
c.
Health screenings including height, weight, hearing, blood pressure, and vision;
and
d.
Physical examinations.
The school district shall ensure that students receive medical examinations in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(f) and 6. above and:
a.
Prior to participation on a school-sponsored interscholastic athletic team or
squad for students enrolled in any of the grades six to twelve in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(h)1;
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b.
Upon enrollment in school in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(h)2;
c.
When applying for working papers in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(h)3;
d.
For the purposes of the comprehensive Child Study Team evaluation pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.4 in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(h)4; and
e.
When the student is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or
controlled dangerous substances, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-12 and N.J.A.C.
6A:16-4.3 in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(h)5.
9.
The Board of Education shall make accessible information regarding the New Jersey
FamilyCare Program to students who are knowingly without medical coverage pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-34.
10.
Information concerning a student’s HIV/AIDS status shall not be required as part of the
medical examination or health history pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:5C-1 et seq.
11.
The Board of Education shall ensure that students receive health screenings as outlined
in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(k).
12.
The school nurse or designee shall screen to ensure hearing aids worn by students who
are deaf and/or hard of hearing are functioning properly. The school nurse or designee
will ensure any FM hearing aid systems in classrooms or any school equipment in the
school building used to assist students hear are functioning properly.
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.4 et seq.; 6A:16-2.2 et seq.
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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5339 SCREENING FOR DYSLEXIA
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-5.1 et seq., the Board of Education shall ensure
each student enrolled in the school district who has exhibited one or more potential indicators of
dyslexia or other reading disabilities is screened for dyslexia and other reading disabilities using a
screening instrument selected pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-5.2. This screening shall
be administered no later than the student’s completion of the first semester of the second grade.
In the event a student who would have been enrolled in Kindergarten, grade one, or grade two during or
after the 2014-2015 school year enrolls in the district in Kindergarten through grade six during or after
the 2015-2016 school year and has no record of being previously screened for dyslexia or other reading
disabilities, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-5.2 et seq., the Board shall ensure the newly-enrolled student
is screened for dyslexia and other reading disabilities using a screening instrument selected pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-5.1. This screening shall be administered at the same time other students enrolled in
the student's grade are screened for dyslexia and other reading disabilities, or if other students enrolled
in the student's grade have previously been screened, within ninety calendar days of the date the student
is enrolled in the district. The screenings shall be administered by a teacher or other teaching staff
member properly trained in the screening process for dyslexia and other reading disabilities.
For the purposes of this Policy, “potential indicators of dyslexia or other reading disabilities” means
indicators that include, but shall not be limited to, difficulty in acquiring language skills; inability to
comprehend oral or written language; difficulty in rhyming words; difficulty in naming letters,
recognizing letters, matching letters to sounds, and blending sounds when speaking and reading words;
difficulty recognizing and remembering sight words; consistent transposition of number sequences,
letter reversals, inversions, and substitutions; and trouble in replication of content.
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-5.2(a), the Commissioner of Education shall
distribute to each Board of Education information on screening instruments available to identify
students who possess one or more potential indicators of dyslexia or other reading disabilities. The
Commissioner shall provide information on the screening instruments appropriate for Kindergarten
through grade two students and on screening instruments that may be suitably used for older students.
The Board shall select and implement age-appropriate screening instruments for the early diagnosis of
dyslexia and other reading disabilities.
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In accordance with provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-5.2(b), the Commissioner shall also develop and
distribute to each Board of Education guidance on appropriate intervention strategies for students
diagnosed with dyslexia or other reading disabilities.
In the event a student is determined, through the screening conducted in accordance with N.J.S.A.
18A:40-5.3, to possess one or more potential indicators of dyslexia or other reading disabilities
pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A 18A:40-5.1 et seq., the Board shall ensure the student receives a
comprehensive assessment for the learning disorder. In the event a diagnosis of dyslexia or other
reading disability is confirmed by the comprehensive assessment, the Board shall provide appropriate
evidence-based intervention strategies to the student, including intense instruction on phonemic
awareness, phonics and fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-5.1; 18A:40-5.2; 18A:40-5.3; 18A:40-5.4
Adopted:
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5350 STUDENT SUICIDE PREVENTION
The Board of Education recognizes that depression and self-destruction are problems of increasing
severity among children and adolescents. A student under severe stress cannot benefit fully from the
educational program and may pose a threat to himself or herself or others.
The Board directs all school personnel to be alert to the student who exhibits signs of potential selfdestruction or who threatens or attempts suicide. Any such signs or the report of such signs from
another student or staff member should be taken with the utmost seriousness and reported immediately
to the Building Principal, who shall notify the student’s parent(s) and other professional staff members
in accordance with administrative regulations.
A potentially suicidal student shall be referred to the appropriate building personnel for appropriate
evaluation and/or recommendation for independent medical or psychiatric services. In the event that
the parent(s) objects to the recommended evaluation or indicates an unwillingness to cooperate in the
best interests of the student, school personnel may contact the New Jersey Department of Children and
Families to request that agency's intervention on the student’s behalf.
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-111 and 18A:6-112, as part of the required
professional development for teachers as outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-15.1 et. seq., every teaching staff
member must complete at least two hours of instruction in suicide prevention, to be provided by a
licensed health care professional with experience in mental health issues, in each professional
development period. The instruction in suicide prevention shall include information on the relationship
between the risk of suicide and incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying and information on
reducing the risk of suicide in students who are members of communities identified as having members
at high risk of suicide.
The Superintendent shall prepare and disseminate regulations for the guidance of staff members in
recognizing the student who contemplates suicide, in responding to threatened or attempted suicide,
and in preventing contagion when a student commits suicide.
Adopted: 7 December 2009
Revised: 18 July 2011
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5530 SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The Board of Education recognizes that a student’s abuse of harmful substances seriously impedes that
student’s education and threatens the welfare of the entire school community. The Board is committed
to the prevention of substance abuse and the rehabilitation of substance abusers by educational means,
but will take the necessary and appropriate steps to protect the school community from harm and from
exposure to harmful substances. Accordingly, the Board will establish policies and procedures on
operating programs to support the social, emotional, and physical development of students in
accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.1 et seq. The
Board of Education will maintain a comprehensive substance abuse intervention, prevention, and
treatment referral program in the schools of this district.
A.
Definitions
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-9
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.3; 6A:16-4.1et seq.
The definitions as outlined in N.J.S.A. 18A:40A et seq., N.J.A.C. 6A:16 et seq., and those terms
defined in Regulation 5530 shall be used for the purposes of this Policy and Regulation.
B.
Discipline
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-10; 18A:40A-11
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.1(c)2.; 6A:16-6.3(a)
The Board prohibits the use, possession, and/or distribution of alcohol or other drugs on school
grounds according to N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-9, 10, and 11.
A student who uses, possesses, or distributes alcohol or other drugs will be subject to discipline
in accordance with the district’s Code of Student Conduct. School authorities also have the
authority to impose a consequence on a student for conduct away from school grounds in
accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.5. Discipline may include suspension or
expulsion. The Board will establish consequences for a student not following through on the
recommendations of an evaluation for alcohol or other drug abuse and related behaviors.
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C.
Instruction
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-1 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3.1
The Board shall provide an instructional program on the nature of drugs, alcohol, anabolic
steroids, tobacco, and controlled dangerous substances in accordance with the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3.1.
D.
Reporting, Notification, and Examination
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-11 through 18A:40A-17
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3.1; 6A:16-4.1; 6A:16-4.2; 6A:16-4.3
1.
Alcohol or Other Drugs
a.
Any educational staff member or other professional to whom it appears that a
student may be currently under the influence of alcohol or other drugs as
identified in N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-9 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.1(a), on school grounds
shall report the matter in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3(a)1.
b.
An immediate medical examination shall be conducted and a written report of the
medical evaluation shall be furnished to the parent of the student, the Principal,
and the Superintendent in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3(a)2 through
4.3(a)8.
c.
If the written report of the medical examination is not provided within twentyfour hours of the referral of the student, the student shall be allowed to return to
school until such time as a positive determination of alcohol or other drug use is
received from the examining physician, unless the student violated the Code of
Student Conduct.
d.
If the written report of the medical evaluation verifies that alcohol or other drugs
do not interfere with the student’s physical or mental ability to perform in
school, the student shall be immediately returned to school. If there is a positive
determination from the medical examination indicating the student’s alcohol or
other drug use interferes with his or her physical or mental ability to perform in
school, the student shall be returned to the care of the parent as soon as possible.
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Attendance at school shall not resume until a written report has been submitted to
the parent, Principal, and Superintendent from a physician licensed to practice
medicine or osteopathy who as examined the student that verifies the student’s
alcohol or other drug use no longer interferes with his or her physical and mental
ability to perform in school.
2.
e.
Removal of a student with a disability shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C.
6A:14.
f.
While a student is at home because of the medical evaluation or after the student
returns to school, an appropriately certified school staff member(s) will conduct
an alcohol and other drug assessment of the student and a reasonable
investigation of the situation and may initiate referral alcohol or other drug abuse
treatment in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3(a)12, 4.3(a)13, and 4.3(a)14.
g.
Disclosure to law enforcement authorities of the identity of a student in instances
of in instances of alcohol and other drugs shall be in accordance with the
requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3(a)3.
h.
The Board may provide additional intervention and referral services for the student
according to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-10 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8.
Anabolic Steroids
a.
Whenever any teaching staff member, certified or non-certified school nurse, or
other educational personnel has reason to believe a student has used or may be
using anabolic steroids, the person shall report the matter in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3(b)1.
b.
The Principal or designee upon receiving such report shall immediately notify the
parent and Superintendent and shall arrange for an examination of the student as
soon as possible to determine whether the student has been using anabolic
steroids in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3(b)2.
c.
Disclosure to law enforcement authorities of the identity of students in instances
of anabolic steroids shall be in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C.
6A:16-4.3(b)3.
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d.
A written report of the examination shall be provided by the examining physician
to the parent, Principal, and Superintendent.
e.
If it is determined the student has used anabolic steroids, an appropriately certified
school staff member(s) shall interview the student and others to determine the
extent of the student’s involvement with and use of anabolic steroids and the
possible need for referral for treatment in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:164.3(b)5.
f.
If the results of a referral for evaluation have positively determined the student’s
involvement with and use of anabolic steroids represents a danger to the
student’s health and well-being, an appropriately certified school staff
member(s) shall initiate a referral for treatment to agencies and/or private
practitioners as outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3(b)6.
3.
A school employee who seizes or discovers alcohol or other drugs, or an item believed to
be a controlled dangerous substance, including anabolic steroids, or drug paraphernalia,
shall comply with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A;16-6.4.
4.
The Board will provide intervention, referral for evaluation, and referral for treatment of
services to those students that are affected by alcohol or other drug use in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.1(c)7.
5.
Refusal or failure by a parent to comply with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-A-12 and
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3 shall be treated as a policy violation of the Compulsory Education
Act, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25 and 31, and child neglect laws, pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 9:6-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-11.
6.
Refusal or failure of a student to comply with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-12
and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3 shall be treated by the school district as a policy violation and
handled in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.1(c)2.
In-Service Training
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-15(b)
The Board directs the Superintendent to develop a program of in-service training for all teaching staff
members involved in the instruction of students in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.
18A:40A-15. The Board will provide time for the conduct of
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the program during the usual school schedule. The in-service training program required in
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-15 shall be updated at regular intervals in order to ensure teaching staff
members have the most current information available on this subject.
F.
Parent Training Program/Outreach Program
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-16; 18A:40A-17
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.1(c)8
The Board will provide a parent training program/outreach program in accordance with the
provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-16 and 17.
G.
Records and Confidentiality of Records
42 CFR Part 2
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-7.1; 18A:40A-8/2
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3.2; 6A:32-7.1 et seq.
Notations concerning a student’s involvement with substances may be entered on his/her records,
subject to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.1 et seq. and Policy 8330 regarding confidentiality. Information
concerning a student’s involvement in a school intervention or treatment program for alcohol or other
drug abuse shall be kept strictly confidential according to 42 CFR Part 2, N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-7.1 and
7.2, N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3.2, and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.5.
If an elementary or secondary student who is participating in a school-based drug or alcohol abuse
counseling program provides information during the course of a counseling session in that program
which indicates that the student’s parent or other person residing in the student’s household is
dependent upon or illegally using a substance as that term is defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-9, that
information shall be kept confidential and may be disclosed only in accordance with N.J.S.A.
18A:40A-7.1 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3.2.
H.
Nonpublic School Students
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-5; 18A:40A-17(c)
The Board has the power and duty to loan to students attending nonpublic schools located in
this district and to the parent of such students all educational materials on the nature and effects
of drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco, and controlled dangerous substances developed
and made available by the Commissioner. The Board shall not be required to expend funds for
the loan of these materials.
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Civil Immunity
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-13, 18A:40A-14;
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3(c)
No action of any kind in any court of competent jurisdiction shall lie against any employee,
officer or agent of the Board because of actions taken under the education statutes on substance
abuse, N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-1 et seq., provided the skill and care given is that ordinarily required
and exercised by other such employees, officers, and agents of the Board in accordance with the
provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-13.
Any educational or non-educational Board employee who in good faith reports a student to the
Principal or designee in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3 shall not be liable in civil
damages as a result of making such a report, as specified in N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-13 and 14.
J.
Reporting Students to Law Enforcement Authorities
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.1; 6A:16-6.3
The Superintendent or designee shall disclose to law enforcement authorities the identity of a
student reasonably believed to be in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, including
anabolic steroids, or related paraphernalia or involved or implicated in distribution activities
regarding controlled dangerous substances, including anabolic steroids pursuant to N.J.A.C.
6A:16-4.1(c)9. The Superintendent or designee shall not disclose the identity of the student who
has voluntarily sought and participated in an appropriate treatment or counseling program for an
alcohol or other drug abuse problem provided the student is not reasonably believed to be
involved or implicated in a drug distribution activities.
The Superintendent or designee may disclose to law enforcement authorities the identity of a
student suspected to be under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs pursuant to N.J.A.C.
6A:16-4.1(c)9.i. Law enforcement authorities shall not be notified of the findings is a student’s
alcohol or other drug test was obtained as a result of a district’s voluntary random drug testing
program pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-22 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.4.
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Policy Review and Accessibility
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-10; 18A:40A-11
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.2(a) and (b)
The Board will annually review the effectiveness of Policy and Regulation 5530 on student
alcohol and drug abuse. The Board may solicit parent, student, and community input, as well as
consult in the review process with local alcohol or other drug abuse prevention, intervention
and treatment agencies licensed by the New Jersey Department of Human Services.
This Policy and Regulation shall be annually disseminated to all school staff, students, and parents
through the district website or other means.
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-1 et seq.; 18A:40A-7.1 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.1 et seq.; 6A:16-4.1 et seq.; 6A:16-6.1 et seq.
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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5600 STUDENT DISCIPLINE CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board of Education adopts this Student Discipline Code of Conduct Policy to establish standards,
policies, and procedures for positive student development and student behavioral expectations on
school grounds, including on a school bus or at school-sponsored functions, and as appropriate, for
conduct away from school grounds. Every student enrolled in this district shall observe promulgated
rules and regulations and submit to the discipline imposed for infraction of those rules.
The Superintendent of Schools will establish a process for the annual review and update of the district’s
Student Discipline Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation that may involve a committee of parents,
students, and community members that represent, where possible, the composition of the district’s
schools and community. The Superintendent will report to the Board on the process used for the annual
review of this Policy and Regulation and will recommend to the Board updates, if any, to the Student
Discipline Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation.
The Board provides for the district’s Student Discipline/Code of Conduct’s equitable application.
Student discipline and the Code of Student Conduct will be applied without regard to race; color;
religion; ancestry; national origin; nationality; sex; gender; sexual orientation; gender identity or
expression; martial, domestic-partnership, or civil union; mental, physical or sensory disability; or by
any other distinguishing characteristic, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5.-1 et seq.
For students with disabilities, subject to Individualized Education Programs in accordance with 20
U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, and
accommodation plans under 29 U.S.C. §§ 794 and 705(20), the Student Discipline Code of Conduct
shall be implemented in accordance with the components of the applicable plans.
The Student Discipline/Code of Conduct is established for the purposes outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:167.1(b).
Policy and Regulation 5600 include a description of student responsibilities that include expectations
for academic achievement, behavior, and attendance, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8 and 13.1; a
description of behaviors that will result in suspension or expulsion, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2; and
a description of student rights pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1(c)3.i through vii.
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Code of Conduct
The Board of Education approves the use of comprehensive behavioral supports that promote positive
student development and the students’ abilities to fulfill the behavioral expectations established by the
Board. These behavioral supports include, but are not limited to, positive reinforcement for good
conduct and academic success including the programs that honor and reward student conduct and
academic achievement; supportive intervention and referral services including those services outlined
in Policy 2417; remediation of problem behaviors that take into account the behavior’s nature, the
students’ developmental ages and the students’ histories of problem behaviors and performance; and
for students with disabilities, the behavior interventions and supports shall be determined and provided
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
Policy and Regulation 5600 include a description of school responses to violations of behavioral
expectations established by the Board that, at a minimum, are graded according to the severity of the
offenses, and consider the developmental ages of the student offenders and their histories of
inappropriate behaviors pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1(c)5.
Students are required to be in compliance with Policy and Regulation 5200 – Attendance pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6 and Policy and Regulation 5512- Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying pursuant
to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.7.
The Building Principal shall maintain a current list of community-based health and social service
provider agencies available to support a student and the student’s family, as appropriate, and a list of
legal resources available to serve the community.
The Building Principal or designee shall have the authority to assign discipline to students. School
authorities also have the right to impose a consequence on a student for conduct away from school
grounds that is consistent with the district’s Code of Student Conduct pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.5. ,
including on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6. This
authority shall be exercised only when it is reasonably necessary for the student’s physical or emotional
safety, security, and well-being or for reasons relating to the safety, security, and well-being of other
students, staff, or school grounds, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2 and 18A:37-2. This authority shall be
exercised only when the conduct which is the subject of the proposed consequence materially and
substantially interferes with the requirements of appropriate discipline in the operation of the school.
Consequences pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.5 shall be handled in accordance with Policy and
Regulation 5600, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1, and as appropriate, in accordance with N.J.A.C.
6A:16-7-2, 6A:16-7.3, or 6A:16-7.4. School authorities shall respond to harassment, intimidation, or
bullying that occurs off school grounds, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-14 and 15.3 and N.J.A.C. 6A:161.3, 7.1, and 7.7.
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Code of Conduct
Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a student who commits one or more acts of
harassment, intimidation, or bullying may range from positive behavioral interventions up to and
including suspension or expulsion. The factors for determining consequences and remedial measures
and examples of consequences and remedial measures are listed in Policy 5512 – Harassment,
Intimidation, and Bullying. Consequences for a student who commits an act of harassment,
intimidation, or bullying shall be varied and graded according to the nature of the behavior, the
developmental age of the student and the student’s history of problem behaviors and performance, and
shall be consistent with this Policy and the school district’s Student Discipline Code of Conduct Policy
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1. Remedial measures for one or more acts of harassment, intimidation,
or bullying shall be designed to correct the problem behavior; prevent another occurrence of the
problem; protect and provide support for the victim of the act; and take corrective action for
documented systemic problems related to harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Consequences and remedial measures to address acts or incidents of dating violence at school shall be
consistent with the school district’s Student Discipline Code of Conduct Policy. The factors for
determining consequences and remedial measures and examples of consequences and remedial
measures are included in Policy and Regulation 5519 – Dating Violence at School and shall be used to
address the act or incident as well as serve as remediation, intervention, education, and prevention for
all individuals involved. The responses shall be tiered with consideration given to the seriousness and
the number of previous occurrences of acts or incidents in which both the victim and aggressor have
been involved. Consequences for acts or incidents of dating violence at school may range from
admonishment to suspension or expulsion. Retaliation towards the victim of any act or incident of
dating violence shall be considered when administering consequences to the aggressor based on the
severity of the act or incident. Remedial measures/interventions for acts or incidents of dating violence
at school may include, but are not limited to: parent conferences, student counseling (all students
involved in the act or incident), peer support groups, corrective instruction or other relevant learning or
service experiences, supportive student interventions (Intervention and Referral Services - I&RS),
behavioral management plans, and/or alternative placements.
Any student to be disciplined shall be provided the due process procedures for students and their
families as set forth in Policy and Regulation 5600 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2 through 7.4.
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Code of Conduct
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A;16-7.8, when a student transfers to a public school
district from another public school district, all information in the student’s record related to disciplinary
actions taken against the student by the school district and any information the school district has
obtained pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60, Disclosure of Juvenile Information, Penalties for Disclosure,
shall be provided to the receiving public school district, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.
18A:36-19(a) and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.5.
The Superintendent may be required to submit a report annually to the New Jersey Department of
Education on the student conduct, including all student suspensions and expulsions, and the
implementation of the Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy in accordance with the format
prescribed by the Commissioner of Education. The Superintendent shall report to the Commissioner of
Education each incident of violence, including harassment, intimidation, and bullying, vandalism and
alcohol and other drug offenses, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3, in the school district utilizing the
Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.3.
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-1; 18A:36-25.1; 18A:25-2; 18A:36-19a;
18A:37-1 et seq.; 18A:37-13.1 et. seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1 et seq.; 6A:14-1.1 et seq.
Adopted: 7 December 2009
Revised: 18 July 2011
Revised: 21 May 2012
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5610 SUSPENSION
The Board of Education recognizes that even the temporary exclusion of a student from the educational
program of this district is a severe sanction and one that cannot be imposed without due process.
Any student who is guilty of continued and willful disobedience, or of open defiance of the authority of
any teacher or person having authority over him, or of the habitual use of profanity or of obscene
language, or who shall cut, deface or otherwise injure any school property, shall be liable to
punishment and to suspension or expulsion from school. Conduct which shall constitute good cause for
suspension or expulsion of a student guilty of such conduct shall include, but not be limited to, the
conduct as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2 and the school district’s Student Discipline Code of Conduct
Policy and Regulation in accordance with the N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1. et seq.
For the purposes of this policy, "suspension" means the temporary removal of a student from the
regular instructional program.
For the purposes of this Policy, "short term suspension" means a suspension for one, but not more than
ten consecutive school days or less and “long term suspension” means a suspension for more than ten
consecutive school days.
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-4, a student may be suspended only by the
Principal, who shall report any suspension to the Superintendent as soon as possible. The
Superintendent shall report the suspension to the Board at its next regular meeting. The suspended
student may be reinstated by the Principal or by the Superintendent prior to the second regular meeting
of the Board following the suspension, unless the Board reinstates the student at the first regular
meeting. No student suspended for reasons of assault upon a person in authority may be reinstated
before the Board has held a hearing, within thirty calendar days of the suspension, to consider that
student’s expulsion from school. At its second regular meeting after the suspension and thereafter, the
Board alone may reinstate the student or continue the suspension.
The Board’s failure to take any such action at its second regular meeting after the suspension or at any
regular meeting thereafter will terminate the suspension, and the student shall be readmitted to school.
In each instance of a short-term suspension, the student will be provided oral or written notice of the
charges and an informal hearing conducted by the Building Principal or designee in accordance with
the procedures outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2. To the extent the student’s presence poses a continuing
danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the educational process, the student
pupil may be immediately removed from the student’s educational program and the informal hearing
shall be held as soon as practical after the suspension.
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Suspension
In each instance of a long-term suspension, the district shall assure the rights of the student pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.3.
The district will comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2 and 7.3, in addition to all the
procedural protections set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:14, for each student with a disability who is subject to a
short-term or long-term suspension.
In each instance of a short- or long-term suspension, the district shall provide academic instruction,
either in school or out of school, that addresses the Core Curriculum Content Standards pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3. et seq., which may include a public education program provided in accordance with
the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-9 or 10. These services shall be provided within five school days of
the suspension. Educational services provided to a student with a disability shall be provided consistent
with the student’s Individualized Education Program, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
Student records are subject to challenge by parents and adult students in accordance with N.J.A.C.
6A:32-7.7. The name of a disciplined student will not appear in the agenda or minutes of a public
meeting or in any public record of this district; any such student will be designated by code.
N.J.S.A. 18A:37-1; 18A:37-2 et seq.; 18A:37-4; 18A:37-5
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2; 6A:16-7.3;6A:32-7.7; 6A:14-2.8
20 U.S.C. 1415
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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Removal of Students
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5611 REMOVAL OF STUDENTS FOR FIREARMS OFFENSES
The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and secure school environment to all students
attending the public schools. To provide this environment, the Board of Education will implement
policies and procedures regarding student offenses involving firearms, as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:391(f) and 18 U.S.C. ß921, pursuant to The Zero Tolerance For Guns Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:37-7 through
N.J.S.A. 37-12.
Policy and Regulation 5611 shall apply to a student who is convicted or adjudicated delinquent for
possession of a firearm on school grounds, convicted or adjudicated delinquent for committing a crime
while in possession of a firearm on school grounds, or found knowingly in possession of a firearm on
school grounds. A student, other than a student with a disability, convicted or adjudicated delinquent
for these firearms offenses shall be immediately removed from the school’s general education program
for a period of not less than one calendar year and placed in an alternative education school or program
according to the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-9. A student with a disability convicted or adjudicated
for these firearms offenses shall be immediately removed in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C.
6A:14 and applicable Federal regulations and shall receive a placement in accordance with N.J.A.C.
6A:14.
The Principal or designee shall remove the student in accordance with the requirements outlined in
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.5(d), which includes notifying the appropriate law enforcement agency of a possible
violation of the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice.
If it is found that the removed student did not commit these firearm offenses, the student shall be
immediately returned to the program from which he or she was removed.
The Superintendent shall make the final determination on whether the general education student
removed in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.5 and this Policy is prepared to
return to the general education program or will remain in an alternative education program, pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-9, or receive home or other out-of-school instruction, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-10
based on the criteria outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.5(i).
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Removal of Students
Firearms Offenses
If a student, other than a student with a disability, is removed from the general education program
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.5 and this Policy, and a placement in an alternative education program is
not available, the general education student shall be provided home or other out-of-school instruction
according to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-10.2 until placement is available.
The Superintendent of Schools biannually shall submit to the Commissioner of Education a report on
each incident under N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.5 utilizing the Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting
System, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.3(d)1.
This Policy and Regulation 5611, implementing the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.5, shall be
annually disseminated to all school staff, students, and parents.
N.J.S.A. 18A:37-1 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.8 et seq.; 6A:16-5.5; 6A:1606.1 et seq.;
6A:16-7.1 et seq.; 6A:16-8.1 et seq.; 6A:16-9.1 et seq.; 6A:16-10.2
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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Assaults on District Board of Education
Members or Employees
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5612 ASSAULTS ON DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEMBERS OR EMPLOYEES
Any student who commits an assault, as defined under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(a)1, not involving the use of a
weapon or firearm, upon a teacher, administrator, other school district employee, or Board member
acting in the performance of his or her duties and in a situation where his or her authority to act is
apparent, or as a result of the victim’s relationship to the school district, shall be immediately removed
from school pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2.1 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.7.
A student, other than a student with a disability, who commits an assault as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:121(a)1, shall be immediately removed from school consistent with due process procedures, pending a
hearing pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2 through 7.5. Nothing in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-21. or N.J.A.C.
6A:16-5.7 shall be construed as prohibiting the expulsion of a general education student. A student
with a disability who commits an assault as defined in this Policy, shall be removed in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 6A:14 and due process proceedings in accordance with N.J.A.C. 14-2.7 and 2.8.
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2.1(a), said proceedings shall take place no later
than thirty calendar days following the day on which the student is suspended. The decision of the
Board shall be made within five days after the close of the hearing. Any appeal of the Board’s decision
shall be made to the Commissioner of Education within ninety days of the Board’s decision. The
provisions herein shall be construed in a manner consistent with 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.
The Principal or designee shall remove, isolate, and place the student under the supervision of school
staff until the student’s parent or appropriate agency takes custody of the student. The Principal or
designee will immediately report to the Superintendent the removal of the student and notify the
student’s parent of the removal action and the student’s due process rights. The Principal or designee
will notify the appropriate law enforcement official of a possible violation of the New Jersey Code of
Criminal Justice.
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Assaults on District Board of Education
Member or Employees
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2.1(b), whenever a teacher, administrator, Board
member, other school district employee, or a labor representative on behalf of an employee makes an
allegation in writing that the Board member or employee has been assaulted by a student, the Principal
shall file a written report of the alleged assault with the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall
report the alleged assault to the Board at its next regular meeting; provided that the name of the student
who allegedly committed the assault, although it may be disclosed to the Board members, shall be kept
confidential at the public Board of Education meeting.
Any person who fails to file a report of an alleged assault as required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2.1
and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.7 may be liable to disciplinary action by the Board.
The Superintendent of Schools biannually shall submit to the Commissioner of Education a report on
each incident under N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.7 utilizing the Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting
System, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.3(e)1.
Policy and Regulation 5612, implementing the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.7, shall be annually
disseminated to all school staff, students, and parents.
N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2.1
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.7; 6A:14-2.8; 6A:16-5.7; 6A:16-7.2; 6A:16-7.3; 6A:16-7.4; 6A:16-7.5
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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Removal of Students for Assaults
with Weapons
Offenses
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5613 REMOVAL OF STUDENTS FOR ASSAULTS WITH WEAPONS
OFFENSES
The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and secure school environment to all students
attending the public schools. To provide this environment, the Board of Education will implement
policies and procedures regarding a student who commits an assault, as defined under N.J.S.A. 2C:121(a)1, with a weapon, which includes, but is not limited to, items enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1(r),
except a firearm as defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1(f) and 18 U.S.C. § 921, upon a teacher, administrator,
other school Board employee, Board of Education member, or another student on school grounds,
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2.2 through 2.5.
A student, other than a student with a disability, who commits an assault as defined above shall be
immediately removed from the school’s general education program for a period not exceeding one
calendar year and placed in an alternative education program according to the requirements of N.J.A.C.
6A:16-9. A student with a disability who commits an assault as defined above shall be immediately
removed in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:14 and applicable Federal regulations and
shall receive a placement in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
The Principal or designee shall remove the student in accordance with the requirements outlined in
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.6(d), which includes notifying the appropriate law enforcement agency of a possible
violation of the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice.
If it is found that the removed student did not commit these offense(s), the student shall be immediately
returned to the program for which he or she was removed.
If a student, other than a student with a disability, is removed from the general education program
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.6 and this Policy, and a placement in an alternative education program is
not available, the general education student shall be provided home or other out-of-school instruction,
according to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-10.2, until placement is available.
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Removal of Students for Assaults
with Weapons
Offenses
The Superintendent shall make the final determination on whether the general education student
removed, in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.6 and this Policy, is prepared to
return to the general education program or will remain in an alternative education program or receive
home or other out-of-school instruction based on the criteria outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.6(i).
The Superintendent of Schools biannually shall submit to the Commissioner of Education a report on
each incident and the circumstance surrounding the removal of students pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.6
utilizing the Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:165.3(e)1.
This Policy and Regulation 5613, implementing the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.6, shall be
annually disseminated to all school staff, students, and parents.
N.J.S.A. 18A:37-1 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.8 et seq.; 6A:16-5.6; 6A:16-6.1 et seq.; 6A:16-7.1 et seq.;
6A:16-8.1 et seq.; 6A:16-9.1 et seq.; 6A:16-10.2
Adopted:
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5620 EXPULSION
The Board of Education recognizes that expulsion from this district is the most severe sanction that can
be imposed upon a student.
The Board may expel a general education student from school, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2, only
after the Board has provided the procedural due process rights set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1(c) 3 and
7.3 and as outlined in Policy and Regulation 5610, subsequent to a long-term suspension pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.3; and only after the Board has provided an appropriate educational program or
services, based on the criteria set forth under N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.3(f) and as outlined in Regulation 5610.
The educational program or service shall be consistent with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-9.1 et
seq. Alternative Educational Programs, and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-10.2, Home or Out-of-School Instruction
for General Education Students, and N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2 et seq., Special Education, Procedural
Safeguards and N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.1 et seq., Special Education, Programs and Instruction, whichever are
applicable. The educational services provided, either in school or out of school, shall be comparable to
those provided in the public schools for students of similar grades and attainments, pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25.
Any appeal of the Board’s decision regarding the cessation of the student’s general education program
shall be made to the Commissioner of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:6-9 and N.J.A.C.
6A:3-1.3 through 1.17. The Board shall continue to provide an appropriate educational program or
services in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.4(a)2 until a final determination has been made on the
appeal of the Board’s action to expel a student.
A student with a disability shall only be expelled from his or her current program in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 6A:14 et seq. An expulsion of a student with a disability from a receiving school shall be
handled in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:14 et seq.
N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.4; 6A:14 et seq.
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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5756 TRANSGENDER STUDENTS
The Board of Education strives to provide a safe and supportive environment for all students. In
furthering this goal, the Board adopts this Policy to address the needs of transgender and gender
nonconforming students enrolled in the school district.
For the purposes of this Policy:
1.
“Gender expression” refers to the way a student represents or expresses gender to others,
often through behavior, clothing, hairstyles, activities, voice, or mannerisms.
2.
“Gender identity” means a student's deeply held sense or psychological knowledge of
their own gender, regardless of the gender they were assigned at birth.
3.
“Gender identity or expression” also means having or being perceived as having a
gender-related identity or expression whether or not stereotypically associated with a
person’s assigned sex at birth.
4.
“Gender nonconforming” describes a student whose gender expression differs from
stereotypical expectations, such as "feminine" boys, "masculine" girls, and those who
are perceived as androgynous.
5.
“Transgender” describes students whose gender identity is different from their gender
assigned at birth.
Gender-related identity may be provided to the school district by a parent of a student or by an adult
student with evidence including, but not limited to, medical history, care or treatment of the genderrelated identity, consistent and uniform assertion of the gender-related identity, or any other evidence
that the gender-related identity is sincerely held as part of the student's core identity.
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Transgender Students
The Board of Education believes the responsibility for determining a student's gender-related identity
rests with the student, or in the case of young students not yet able to advocate for themselves, with the
parent. Therefore, the Board will accept a student's assertion of his or her gender identity when there is
consistent and uniform assertion of the gender-related identity, or any other evidence that the genderrelated identity is sincerely held as a part of the student’s core identity. The Board authorizes the
Superintendent or designee to question a student's asserted gender identity when there is a credible
basis for believing the student's gender-related identity is being asserted for some improper purpose.
Confirmation of a student's asserted gender must include a letter from a parent or the adult student to
the Superintendent of Schools indicating the student is gender non-conforming.
The Board recognizes school-related issues regarding transgender students will vary on a case-by-case
basis. Therefore, the Superintendent of Schools or designee will meet with the parent and student to
discuss school-related issues such as the name and pronoun to be used by district staff in referring to
the student, the gender identification to be used on the student's records, district staff members that
should be informed of the student's access and use of restrooms, locker rooms, changing facilities,
physical education classes, and other gender issues affecting the transgender student and his/her
attendance at school. The school district will take reasonable measures to accommodate the needs of
transgender students.
Adopted:
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Recreational Use of Playgrounds/Athletic
Facilities and School Property
7513 RECREATIONAL USE OF PLAYGROUNDS/ATHLETIC FACILITIES
AND SCHOOL PROPERTY
The Board of Education requires that the playground of the school affords residents with a recreational
area when school is not in session. The Board reserves the right to determine, in the interest of the
safety of district residents and the integrity of the school facility, the uses to which the playground may
be put and the hours when it may be used.
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Playgrounds are off limits during school hours when school is in session as well as from dusk to
dawn. (This Policy will be posted.)
Athletic Facilities are off limits during school hours when school is in session as well as from
dusk until dawn except when field lights are provided. Athletic Fields and Recreational
Facilities Use Policy must be followed.
Wheeled equipment (bicycles, skateboard, skates, etc.) are not permitted on school property.
Community recreational use of the tracks is permitted during school hours unless it interferes
with the instructional program. Teachers will inform the principal if the public is interfering
with instruction.
The Board will publish rules of conduct, which shall govern all persons who use the facilities of this
district. Pupils and employees of this district who violate those rules will be subject to discipline. The
Board directs that any other person who violates a rule of this Board be requested to leave the school
premises.
Because of its potential for hazard, no object that is powered by fuel or battery shall be brought onto
the school grounds for any purpose that is primarily recreational without the express permission of the
Principal. Such objects include, but are not limited to, mini-bikes, mopeds, motorized model airplanes,
and rockets.
N.J.S.A. 18A:20-17 et seq.
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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ATTACHMENT X
RIDGEWOOD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
OPERATIONS
8462/page 1 of 2
Reporting Potentially Missing
or Abused Children
M
8462 REPORTING POTENTIALLY MISSING OR ABUSED CHILDREN
The Board of Education recognizes early detection of missing, abused, or neglected children is
important in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all children. In recognition of the importance
of early detection of missing, abused, or neglected children, the Board of Education adopts this Policy
pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18a:36-2 and 18A:36-25. The Board provides this Policy for
its employees, volunteers, or interns to provide for the early detection of missing, abused, or neglected
children through notification of, reporting to, and cooperation with the appropriate law enforcement
and child welfare authorities pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-24 and 18A:36-25 et seq., N.J.A.C. 6A:1611.1, and N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10.
Employees, volunteers, or interns working in the school district shall immediately notify designated
child welfare authorities of incidents of alleged missing, abused, and/or neglected children. Reports of
incidents of alleged missing, abused, or neglected children shall be reported to the New Jersey State
Central Registry (SCR) at 1-877 NJ ABUSE. If the child is in immediate danger a call shall be placed
to 911 as well as to the SCR.
The person having reason to believe that a child may be missing or may have been abused or neglected
may inform the Principal or other designated school official(s) prior to notifying designated child
welfare authorities if the action will not delay immediate notification. The person notifying designated
child welfare authorities shall inform the Principal or other designated school official(s) of the
notification, if such had not occurred prior to the notification. Notice to the Principal or other
designated official(s) need not be given when the person believes that such notice would likely
endanger the reporter or student involved or when the person believes that such disclosure would likely
result in retaliation against the student or in discrimination against the reporter with respect to his or her
employment.
The Principal or other designated school official(s) upon being notified by a person having reason to
believe that a child may be missing or may have been abused or neglected, must notify appropriate law
enforcement authorities. Notification to appropriate law enforcement authorities shall be made for all
reports by employees, volunteers, or interns working in the school district. Confirmation by another
person is not required for a school district employee, volunteer, or intern to report the suspected
missing, abused, or neglected child situation.
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Reporting Potentially Missing
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School district officials will cooperate with designated child welfare and law enforcement authorities in
all investigations of potentially missing, abused, or neglected children in accordance with the
provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-11.1(a)5.
The district designates the Director of Special Programs as the school district’s liaison to designated
child welfare authorities to act as the primary contact person between the school district and child
welfare authorities with regard to general information sharing and the development of mutual training
and other cooperative efforts. The district designates the Director of Special Programs as the school
district’s liaison to law enforcement authorities to act as the primary contact person between the school
district and law enforcement authorities, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.2(b)1, consistent with the
Memorandum of Understanding, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.2(b)13.
An employee, volunteer, or intern working in the school district who has been named as a suspect in a
notification to child welfare and law enforcement authorities regarding a missing, abused, or neglected
child situation shall be entitled to due process rights, including those rights defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:1611.1(a)9.
The Director of Special Programs shall provide training to school district employees, volunteers, or
interns on the district’s policy and procedures for reporting allegations of missing, abused, or neglected
child situations. All new school district employees, volunteers, or interns working in the district shall
receive the required information and training as part of their orientation.
There shall be no reprisal or retaliation against any person who, in good faith, reports or causes a report
to be made of a potentially missing, abused, or neglected child situation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.13.
Any employee, volunteer, or intern with reasonable cause to suspect or believe a student has attempted
or contemplated suicide shall report such information to the Department of Children and Families,
Division of Child Protection and Permanency, in a form and manner prescribed by the Division of child
Protection and Permanency pursuant to N.J.S.A.
N.J.S.A. 18A:36-24; 18A:36-25 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-11.1
Adopted: 7 December 2009
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FIELD TRIPS FOR APPROVAL
January 26, 2015
ONE DAY TRIPS
Date
01/26/15
ATTACHMENT Y
School
BFMS
Approx.
# of
#
Anticipated
Est.
Annual
Meets
# and
Chaperones
Substitutes
Cost of Subs
Total
Event
Requirements
Group of
and dates
@ $90 per day for
Cost
Students
for each
teachers and $130
To
per day for Nurse
District
$0
yes
yes
$118
yes
yes
126 grade 8 Science
12
0
$0
2
0
$0
students
02/06/15
RHS
20 World Language
Students
03/03/15
RHS
36 grade 9 World Language
(driver)
4
0
$0
$0
no
yes
4
0
$0
$0
no
yes
Students
03/06/15
GWMS
4 members of the RISe
class
03/17/15
Somerville
41 grade 4 students
11
0
$0
$0
no
yes
03/19/15
Somerville
39 grade 4 students
12
0
$0
$0
no
yes
04/15/15
Hawes
40 grade 5 students
10
1
$90
$90
yes
yes
04/22/15
Hawes
40 grade 5 students
10
1
$90
$90
yes
yes
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January 26, 2015
ATTACHMENT Z
Ridgewood Community School
Winter/Spring 2015 Employees for Board Approval
First Name
Eda
Lisa
Andrew
Robert
Cyndi
Claire
Lynda
Christipher
Mathew
Jennifer
Kenneth
Peter J.
Joanne
William
Betty
Robert
Louise
Laura (Elise)
Monica
Catherine
Catherine
Kerry
Jodi
Kate
James
Mary Lee
Allison
Patrick
Robert
Roger
Jean (John)
John
Adele
Patricia
Rena
Rick
John J.
Gary
Susan
Mary
Irene
Stephen
Olivia
Ritikia
Mauricio
Last Name
Alessio
Alexander
Antista
Austin
Avedon
Babbitt
Barber
Berghout
Bilyk
Botkin-Phillips
Brescia
Brina
Brown
Brown
Buffin
Burke
Butler
Carter
Chen
Chriss
Clark
Collins
Cooper
Cosco
Cosgrove
Costello
Crossley
Curran
Currier
Davidoff
DiCostanzo
Eichmann
Ellis
Ermilio
Esposito
Feingold
Ferrari
Fink
Fiocchi
Fitzgerald
Fortunato
Fowls
Galgano
Gandhi
Garcia
First Name
James
Mary Ann
Diana
Daryl
Amy
Gwendolen
Carole
Joseph B.
Burton
Dominique
Fred
Mary Lou
Benjamin
Bernice Woods
Amy
Kim
Patricia
Jean Marie
Susan
Lynn
Christine
Lisa
Corey
Robert
Colleen
Fran
Suzanne
Kathleen
Terry
Lois
Tomohiro
Michelle
Antenette
Greg
Robert P.
Christine A.
Angela
Michael
Joyce
Vincent T
Ling
DeDe
Dierdre
Joel
Ann
Last Name
Garde
Gebhardt
Gibson
Goldberg
Grabowski
Gross
Guerriero
Hakim
Hall
Hamel
Hammond
Handy
Hankle
Harris
Harrison
Hendrickson
Hensley
Herron
Holmberg
Howells
Ims
Isaac
Kallet
Kaufman
Keating
Kelley
Kellow
Kiedaisch
Kovalcik
Kramer-Perez
Kubo
Kupfer
Lam
Landes
Livingstone
MacDonnell
Maniaci
Manna
Manning
Marchese
Maris
Marra
Mastrangelo
Mitchel
Monton
89
First Name
John
Julie
Lynn
Lee Ann
Kenneth
David
Samuel
Eugene
Rose
Pia
Harold
Joel
Garry
Robert
Susan
Harris
Sheila
Maria
Joe
Aliza
Donald
Micheale
Emma Lou
MT
Ted
Caryn
Akemi
Steve
Robert
Al
Jay D.
LaShonda
Thomas
Patricia
Jack
Tracy
Neal
Anne
Amanda
Last Name
Monton
Moore
Needle
Newland
Norman, Jr.
Nussenbaum
Nutile
Papay
Pasek
Pessoa
Petzold
Popadics
Poznick
Ransom
Reinstein
Reinstein
Richter
Rini
Rosario-Crasci
Rosen
Rubin
Ryan
Sayers
Schwartzman
Sheola
Swanson
Thompson
Tichenor
Traitz
Tretola
Tuthill II
Tyree
Valenti
Vangieri
Van Yperen
Verrico
Wiener
Winner
Zampolino
JANUARY 26, 2015
ATTACHMENT AA
Changes in Salary Classification, effective February 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015,
in accordance with the REA/Board Agreement
Staff Member
14-15
From
Base
Class Step salary
MA
7 67,393
Last
Name
Aday
First
Name
School
Douglas RHS
Doris
Michelle RHS
1.00
MA
Main
Laurie
Ridge
1.00
McDermott Megan
Ridge
Mitchell
Lindsay
Mitchell
Michael
FTE
1.00
11
Total
CP Ratio Salary
300
67,693
14-15
To
Base
Class Step Salary CP Ratio
MA+30
7 70,943 300
75,903
75,903
MA+30
MA
8 69,293
3,465 72,758
MA+30
8 72,843
1.00
BA
8 62,193
62,193
MA
8 69,293
300
69,593
Ridge
1.00
MA+30
7 70,943
71,243
MA+45
7 74,493
300
74,793
300
11
79,453
300
Total
Salary
71,243
79,753
3,642
76,485
BFMS
1.00
MA
2-3 63,793
63,793
MA+30
2-3 67,343
67,343
Osenbruck Jennifer Hawes
1.00
BA
6 58,693
58,693
BA+30
6 62,243
62,243
Owen
Denise
Somerville
1.00
BA
6 58,693
58,693
BA+30
6 62,243
62,243
Palumbo
Helene
RHS
.60
BA
6 35,216
35,216
BA+30
6 37,346
37,346
Petrone
Andrea
Ridge
1.00
BA+30
8 65,743
65,743
MA+30
8 72,843
72,843
Sardy
Amy
District OT
.70
MA
Truncale
Lauren
RHS
1.00
MA+30
6 69,343
Vlajic
Petra
GWMS
1,00
MA
4-5 64,793
11
53,132
300
90
53,132
DOC
69,643
MA+45
11
6 72,893
60,587
64,793
MA+30
4-5 68,343
60,587
300
73,193
68,343