NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION`
DEMAREST, NEW JERSEY 07627
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING:
Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Old Tappan High School Academic Theater
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS.
The meeting is opened by the Board President.
Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL:
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Louis DeLisio, President
Mrs. Maria Kim, Vice President
Mr. Joseph Argenziano
Mrs. Alice Comer
Mrs. Kathy Fable
Ms. Tiffany Kaplan
Dr. George Kipel
Mr. John Passalacqua
Mr. John Schettino
Geoff Gordon, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Joanette Femia, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015
NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
OLD TAPPAN HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC THEATER – 7:30 P.M.
Executive Session at 6:45 p.m.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
S1.
Miscellaneous
Dr. Gordon will report orally on various topics.
S2.
Presentation November 9, 2015
A STEM Presentation will be given by Ms. Cusmano-King and Ms. Vella.
S3.
Presentation November 9, 2015
The District Architects will give an update on the Referendum.
S4.
Presentation November 23, 2015
Mr. Spatz will present a Summative Assessment Overview.
S5.
Student Representative Update – November 23, 2015
Student Representatives will report on matters dealing with student council and related activities.
BOARD DISCUSSION OF SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE
John Passalacqua, Chairperson
George Kipel
Maria Kim
F1.
District Monthly Reports/Bills
The Secretary will submit monthly reports for all accounts as of October 1, 2015.
The Secretary will submit monthly bills for the periods of October 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015.
F2.
Investment of Funds/District
The Secretary will report on investments made during October 2015.
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F3.
Transfer of Funds
Recommend that the Board Secretary be authorized to make transfers in the 2015-2016 Budget
of this District. Details will be available at the Committee of the Whole.
F4.
Regional Programs Reports/Bills
The Secretary will submit Monthly Reports for all accounts for the Regional Programs
administrated by the NVRHSD as of October 31, 2015.
The Secretary will submit Monthly Bills for the Regional Programs administrated by the
NVRHSD for the period of October 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015.
F5.
Investment of Funds/Regional Programs
The Secretary will report on investments made during October, 2015 for the Regional Programs.
F6.
Secretary/Treasurer Reports
That the Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education acknowledges
receipt of the Report of the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary for the month ending October
31, 2015; and
Further, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3, I certify that as of October 31, 2015, no line
item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which total exceed the line item appropriation
in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(a).
F7.
Audit
That the Board of Education approves the 2014-2015 Audit pending pension report to be
received from the State Division of Pension as per GASB68. (There were no recommendations
and no Corrective Action Plan is required).
F8.
Donation – Demarest
That the Board of Education accepts a donation from the Northern Valley Regional High School
at Demarest Project Graduation 2015, $4,000 to be distributed as follows:
$2,000 towards the purchase of a graduation speaker system
$1,000 to the Class of 2018
$1,000 to the Class of 2019
F9.
Donation – Demarest
That the Board of Education accepts a donation from Dr. Ronit and Jacob Slotky $2,000 to be
distributed to the NVD Music Department Band Program.
F10. Donation – Old Tappan
That the Board of Education accepts a donation from Ms. Susan Howard of copy paper
approximately valued at $1,217.
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F11. Donation – Old Tappan
That the Board of Education accepts a donation of 47 books with an approximate value of $235
from NVOT English Teacher Jason Noyes to be added to the Old Tappan Media Center.
F12. Grant
That the Board of Education accepts a $500 grant and a $1,000 grant from Youth Service
America and the Summer of Creativity Grant Program to be distributed to Sabina London for the
Girls Science Interactive Program.
F13. Transfer Report
As per N.J.A.C. 6A-13.3(g) submission of the monthly Transfer Report to the Executive County
Superintendent for approval of the budgetary line item transfers that exceed the 10% threshold as
of November 30, 2015.
CURRICULUM
Maria Kim, Chairperson
John Schettino
George Kipel
C1.
Report of Classification and Student Assignment
Recommend ratification and approval of the October, 2015 Confidential List of Classification of
Students and Student Assignments including Satellite and Bergen County Schools as authorized
by the Superintendent. The lists will be placed in the Confidential Minutes File.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Joseph Argenziano, Chairperson
John Passalacqua
Kathy Fable
B1.
Vandalism
It will be necessary to accept the Report of the Principals on Vandalism for the month of October
2015, and direct same to be filed.
B2.
Use of Facilities
That the following requests for Use of Facilities be approved:
NJSMA Band Division
3/4, 5 & 6/16
Band Rehearsal/Concert
10am-4pm &
1pm-6pm
Old Tappan
Haworth Soccer
12/13,20/16; 1/10,17,24,31/16; 2/7,14,21,28/16; 3/6,13.20,27/16
Youth
Indoor Soccer
12pm-9pm
Demarest
B3.
Disposal of Books - Demarest
That the Board of Education approves disposal of the attached list of outdated books from the
NVOT Media Center. (See attached)
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B4.
Disposal of Chairs – Old Tappan
That the Board of Education approves the discarding of 50 old wood chairs that came out of Old
Tappan’s library and are presently in the Demarest High School’s boiler room.
B5.
Winter Athletic Schedule
That the Board of Education approves the Winter Athletic Schedules for Northern Valley
Regional High School at Demarest and Old Tappan.
B6.
Camps
That the board of Education approves the Camp Contract from January 2016 until December
2016 in the amount of $15 per camper with $5 for the program and $10 for the District.
B7.
Bid for HVAC replacement - ROD 4 Grant
That the Board of Education approves Joseph A. Cecco, Architect, to advertise for bid for HVAC
replacement units in the South Gym and Auditorium at Demarest High School and in the Media
Center/E-Studio at Old Tappan High School and furthermore these projects are eligible for ROD
4 Grant funding.
ADMINISTRATION
George Kipel, Chairperson
Alice Comer
Joseph Argenziano
A1.
Fire Drills/Security
It will be necessary to approve and file in the Minutes and place in the appropriate file, the
Principal’s Report on Fire Drills and Security for the month of October, 2015.
A2.
HIB/Disciplinary Report
HIB/Update on Suspicion Based Drug Testing/Disciplinary Report.
A3.
Travel
WHEREAS, in order to be in compliance with the State of New Jersey’s N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7; and
WHEREAS, those on the attached list are attending the administratively approved conferences,
conventions, staff training sessions, seminars, or workshops; and
WHEREAS, the total expected cost of such conferences, conventions, staff training sessions, seminars or
workshops; and
WHEREAS, the attendance at the stated function was previously approved by the Superintendent of
Schools through the appropriate administrator(s) as work related and within the scope of the work
responsibilities of the attendee; and
WHEREAS, the attendance at the function(s) was approved as promoting delivery of instruction or
furthering efficient operation of the school district, and fiscally prudent; and
WHEREAS, the travel and related expenses particular to attendance at the function(s) may exceed the
state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury in NJOMB circular letter;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Northern Valley Regional Board of Education approves attendance at the
administratively approved function(s) as necessary, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that those expenses that appear on the attached form titled “TRAVEL
AND WORK-RELATED EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS” for lodging, meals and gratuities are
within the limits of the State travel reimbursement guidelines and are justified and reimbursable upon
submission of the required receipts up to the current established limits as specified in the General Services
Administration website, with any additional costs for lodging, meals and gratuities expenses above those
established limits to be personally borne by the attendee(s). (See attached)
A4.
Policies
That the Board of Education approves the following updated policies:
POLICIES
4151.1/4215.1
4151.1/4215.1
Personal Illness and Injury Policy
Personal Illness and Injury Regulation
FIRST READING
11/9/15
11/9/15
4150, 4250
4150, 4250
4112.8, 4212.8
6145.1/6145.2
Family Leave and Medical Leave Policy
Family Leave and Medical Leave Regulation
Nepotism Policy
Intramural Competition Policy
11/9/15
11/9/15
11/9/15
11/9/15
A5.
OT/PT Services Region III
That the Board of Education approves the attached contract with The Therapy Gym.
(See attached)
A6.
Additional Valley Class
That the Board of Education approves the opening of an additional preschool class in the Valley
Program to accommodate the needs of the Region III District students. The Program is
requesting the following: The preschool class would be developed for November 1-June 30,
2016, there will be a need to advertise for a TOH for the preschool class and the new students
placed between November-June will be placed in the Valley Preschool Program classes in which
slots will become available by present students moving to primary classes and/or returning to
district.
A7.
Occupational Therapists – Region III
That the Board of Education approves the attached contract between Region III Council for
Special Education and Miriam Skydell and Associates, LLC.
A8.
Non-Public Security Aid Funds
That the Board of Education approve the District's consultation with the Academy of the Holy
Angels to discuss the needs and use of the Non-Public Security Aid Funds provided by the State
in the amount of $14,100 and that the consultation was held on October 15, 2015.
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TRANSPORTATION
T1.
Change in Student Assignment/Special Education
Recommend that the changes in student assignments for Special Education, Region III
Transportation for October, 2015 be approved and placed in the Confidential Minutes file.
PERSONNEL
DISTRICT LOCATION
Approval of Interim Superintendent Amended Contract for 2015-2016
Discussion Item: Reappointment and establishment of Annual Salary Rates for NonBargaining Unit, Non-Certificated Staff, Certificated Staff – 2015-2016 School Year
Substitute Employee List
Sick Day Payments
FMLA Leave Request
Employee Appointments
DEMAREST LOCATION
Employee Appointment
Coaching Appointment
Co-Curricular Appointment Modification
FMLA/FLA/FLIA Maternity Leave Request
Lunch Duty Appointments
OLD TAPPAN LOCATION
Employee Resignation due to Retirement
FMLA Leave Request
FMLA/FLA/FLIA Maternity Leave Request
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FMLA/FLA/FLIA Maternity Leave Request
Coaching Appointments
REGION III LOCATION
Valley Terminations
Change in Appointment-Valley Program 2015-2016
Valley Home Consultants Appointments July 2015 – June 2016
Valley Parent Trainers Change in Appointments July 2015 – June 2016
Valley/TIP/SLICE/Little Tots Substitutes Additions 2015-2016
Valley/TIP/SLICE/Little Tots Substitutes Modification 2015-2016
Region III Independent Consultant Appointment List 2015-2016
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