NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEMAREST, NEW JERSEY 07627
AUGUST COMBINED MEETING:
Monday, August 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Demarest High School Auditorium
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. John Schettino, President
Mr. Louis DeLisio, Vice President
Mr. Leonard Albanese
Mrs. Marilyn Coats-Thomas
Mrs. Alice Comer
Mrs. Kathy Fable
Mrs. Maria Kim
Mr. John Passalacqua
Mr. Ronald Schwartzman
Dr. Christopher Nagy, Superintendent of Schools
Joanette Femia, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
“THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT
TO THE PUBLIC TO HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF AND TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS OF
PUBLIC BODIES AT WHICH ANY BUSINESS AFFECTING THEIR INTEREST IS DISCUSSED OR
ACTED UPON.”
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, THE NORTHERN VALLEY
REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS CAUSED NOTICE OF THIS
MEETING TO BE PUBLICIZED BY HAVING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE THEREOF POSTED
AND FILED IN THE BOROUGH HALL OF EACH CONSTITUENT BOROUGH IN THE DISTRICT
AND SENT TO THREE NEWSPAPERS CIRCULATING IN THE DISTRICT.
THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY.
THE BOARD PRESIDENT WILL OPEN THE MEETING FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE
REQUEST OF THE BOARD. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES
TO PRESENT INFORMATION TO THE BOARD.
AUGUST COMBINED MEETING
MONDAY, August 26, 2013
NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEMAREST HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM – 7:00 P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
S1.
Miscellaneous
Dr. Christopher Nagy will report orally at the meeting on various items.
S2.
Presentation
Dr. Sabatini and Mr. Santana will present on the review of education programs in the district that
support illegal substance education and prevention.
S3.
Presentation
Christina Steffner, Superintendent of Hunterton Central Regional High School District will
present on Random Drug Testing.
BOARD DISCUSSION OF SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Ron Schwartzman, Chairperson
Maria Kim
John Passalacqua
F1.
Donation – Regional Programs
That the Board of Education accepts a donation in the amount of $11,000 from the PIE/Valley
PTO to purchase technology to benefit the PIE/Valley Program.
F2.
Donation – Old Tappan
That the Board of Education accepts a donation in the amount of $2,600 from the Old Tappan
Tots Parent Association to be used to purchase new playground equipment.
F3.
Donation – Old Tappan
That the Board of Education accepts a donation from the GKMPA of a guitar rack for the NVOT
Music Department at the cost of $1,051.
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
CURRICULUM
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Maria Kim, Chairperson
Marilyn Coats-Thomas
Kathy Fable
Ron Schwartzman
C1.
2013-2014 NCLB Consolidated Grant
That the Board approves the following NCLB Consolidated Grant amounts (for the Northern
Valley Schools Consortium – Closter, Demarest, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale,
Norwood, Old Tappan, Northern Valley Regional and Holy Angels) for the 2013-2014 School
Year:
Title I
Title IIA
Title III
$ 68,139.00
$126.469.00
$ 52,272.00
C2.
AP Final Modification Implementation
Resolve that the final Advanced Placement recommendation for implementation for the 20132015 Academic Years be approved as modified and reviewed by the Board Curriculum and
Technology Committee.
C3.
NJ Dept. of Ed Non-Public Technology
That the Board of Education approves the 2013-2014 Academy of Holy Angels Non-Public
School Technology Initiative.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Len Albanese, Chairperson
Alice Comer
Louis DeLisio
B1.
Vandalism
That the Board of Education accepts the Report of the Principals on Vandalism for the month of
July 2013, and direct same to be filed.
B2.
Use of Facilities
That the Board of Education approves the following facility use for the Northern Valley
Regional High School District facilities at Demarest and Old Tappan.
NV Eagles Jr. Football
PTSO
Vikings
8/14/13—11/15/2013
10/12,19,26/2013
9/15/2013 & 11/9/16/23/2013
9/28, 9/29/2013 & 4/26, 4/27/2014
9/8,15,22,29/2013
10/6,13,20/2013
11/3,10,17,24/2013
Jr. Football
Old Tappan
SAT Prep
Demarest
Youth Soccer
Demarest
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
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B3.
Discard
That the Board of Education approves the discarding of the following textbooks damaged by
water leaking during roof repairs at the Old Tappan High School:
40 copies of Bon Voyage 1
1 copy of Bon Voyage 2
4 copies of Bon Voyage 3
6 copies of Bon Voyage 1 workbook
B4.
Security Cameras
Resolve that the Board of Education approves the implementation of increased security measures
through the purchase and installation of 10 cameras per building at a cost of $1,100 per camera.
Anticipated total cost inclusive of installation $22,000 and 2 trunk radios for the Demarest
Building at $2,524.80 per unit.
B5.
Detection System
Resolve that the Board of Education approve the attached resolution authorizing the Northern
Valley Regional High School Board of Education to enter into a joint purchasing agreement for
an Early Warning Detection System for the Northern Valley regional School Districts and
Municipalities, naming Harrington Park School District as Lead Agent, at a total cost not to
exceed $189,934.00 for the Northern Valley School District and Municipalities. The cost to
Northern Valley is $16,867.66.
(See attached)
B6.
ROD Grant
The Northern Valley Board of Education approves the projects noted below at the Demarest
High School and the Old Tappan High School and authorizes RSC Architects to submit the
project information to the Department of Education and the associated paperwork including the
projected costs (DOE Form 130/Form 131 as applicable) for ROD Grant Funding.
The project at the Demarest High School consists of the replacement of existing roof top airconditioning units, partial roof replacement, and a special education building.
The project at the Old Tappan High School consists of replacement of existing roof top airconditioning units, and window replacement.
ADMINISTRATION
Alice Comer, Chairperson
Len Albanese
Kathy Fable
A1.
Fire Drills/Disciplinary Cases
That the Board of Education approves and file in the Minutes and place in the appropriate file,
the Principal’s Report on Fire Drills and Discipline for the month of March, 2013.
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
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A2.
Agreement
That the Board of Education approves the attached agreement with the Willowglen Academy of
New Jersey. (See attached)
A3.
Special School District Election
Resolve that the Northern Valley Board of Education approves a Project Application to the
County Superintendent of Schools, NJDOE and Planning Board for the purpose of a Special
School District Election on March 11, 2014 for the following projects: Athletic Fields, Track,
Tennis Courts and Fencing, HVAC, Athletic and Academic Facilities Improvements, Special
Education Building for 18 to 21 Program.
A4.
Shared Services
Resolve that the Board of Education approves the attached addendums to the Shared Service
Business Administrator Contracts for Haworth and Norwood. (See attached)
A5.
Travel
WHEREAS, in order to be in compliance with the State of New Jersey’s adoption of P.O. 2007,c.53, An
Act Concerning School District Accountability, also known as Assembly Bill 5 (A5), and the NJDOE
enactment of N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1; 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
LET 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)
A6.
Board Goals
That the Board of Education approves the 2013-2014 Northern Valley Regional High School
District School Board Goals.
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
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TRANSPORTATION
T2.
Special Education Transportation Renewals
That the Board of Education approve the renewals of Special Education, Region III Council
contracts and routes for the 2013-2014 School Year.
(See Attached)
T3.
Special Education Transportation Approval to Advertise
That the Board of Education approve the Secretary be authorized to advertise for the receipt of
bids to furnish transportation in the following category:
Region III Special Education
Legal Ad Published: July 9, 2013
Bids Received: July 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
Board Secretaries Office
T4.
Special Education Transportation Receipt and Award of Bid
That the Board of Education approve the Secretary report on the Receipt and Award of Bid to
furnish transportation for students from Region III, Special Education Transportation for the
2013-2014 School Year.
(See Attached)
T5.
Renewal of Contracts NPPS Transportation
That the Board of Education approves the following NPPS Transportation Renewals for the
2012-2013 School Year:
ROUTE
NP1A
NP3
NP6
NP11A
NP15
NP33
NP46
SCHOOL
Academy of Holy Angels
Bergen Catholic
Solomon Schechter
Immaculate Heart
Dwight
Don Bosco
St. John’s Academy
AMOUNT
$218.49 per diem
$44,328.86 per annum
$218.56 per diem
$86.02 per diem
$49,151.65 per annum
$97.39 per diem
$106.73 per diem
CONTRACTOR
Rinaldi
Rinaldi
Leckie
Rinaldi
Rinaldi
Scholastic
Rinaldi
T6.
Transportation Renewals
That the Board of Education approves the following transportation renewals for the 2013-2014
School Year:
EXTRA CURRICULAR/ATHLETIC TRANSPORTATION 2011-2012
Large Vehicle
Small Vehicle
$266.64 first 4 hour minimum
$ 25.38 additional ½ hour
$210.94 first 4 hour minimum
$ 25.38 additional ½ hour
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
CONTRACTOR
First Student
Rinaldi
Rinaldi
Rinaldi
Rinaldi
Rinaldi
Rinaldi
Rinaldi
Rinaldi
Rinaldi
Rinaldi
First Student
First Student
First Student
ROUTE
107A
103
101
105A
501
502
503
504
505
510A
513A
V310
V311
V312
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PER DIEM RATE
104.45
114.21
153.73
97.83
153.73
153.73
153.73
153.73
82.83
83.84
97.83
104.45
104.45
104.45
SCHOOL
Activity Dem
Reg. Dem
Reg. Dem
Activity
Reg. OT
Reg. OT
Reg. OT
Reg. OT
Reg. OT
Activity
Activity
Bergen Academies
Bergen Academies
Bergen Academies
T7.
Transfer of Contracts
That the Board of Education approves the following transportation contracts for participating
boards requesting remote transportation:
Closter 1
Norwood 1
$30,187.36
$29,781.51
PERSONNEL
DISTRICT LOCATION
P1.
Substitute Employee List
That the Board of Education approves the Substitute Teachers, Clerks, Nurses, Tutors and
Janitorial Additions and Deletions; and that individuals be notified that their employment during
the School Year be contingent with this District’s requirements. (Attachment A).
P2.
C& I Consultant Appointments 2013-2014
That the Board of Education approves the following Northern Valley staff members to be
consultants for the Staff Development Program during the 2013-2014 school year:
JODI BEN-MEIR
Collaboration: Building Successful Partnerships
JANINE FOSCHINO
Collaboration: Building Successful Partnerships
One day new course prep $400
9/25, One day10/2 Prep update
$150.
One day new course prep $400
9/25, One day10/2 Prep update
$150
$550
$550
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
JANICE COOPER
Asking Better Questions
KIM FAUSTINI
Addressing Challenging Student Behaviors: A
Path to Successful Intervention K-8
KIM FAUSTINI
Addressing Challenging Student Behaviors: Level
II K-8
MARK LAMPERT
Addressing Challenging Student Behaviors: A
Path to Successful Intervention K-8
MARK LAMPERT
Addressing Challenging Student Behaviors: Level
II K-8
MARY KATE GALLAGHER
Loving Literacy: Helping the Struggling Readers
Learn to Love Books
JAMIE HUDAK
SMART Boards in Math for Grades 9-12
KRISTY IANNA
SMART Boards in Middle & High School World
Languages
JENNIFER MEZZINA
Best Practices in the World Lang. Classroom
Using Technology
ANN PAOLUCCI
Implementing Common Core State Standards
ELA (Ann)
MAGGIE RABELO
Reading Strategies for World Lang. Classroom
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One day new course prep $400
12/5, One day 12/12 Prep update
$150
One day course – prep update of
existing course $150
10/7
One day course – prep update of
existing course $150
10/23
One day course – prep update of
existing course $150
10/7
One day course – prep update of
existing course $150
10/23
One day new course prep $400
1/6, One day 2/7 Prep update
$150.
$550
$150
$150
$150
$150
$550
One day new course prep $400
10/29
$400
One day new course prep $400
10/21
$400
One day course – prep update of
existing course $150 2/6
$150
One day new course prep $400.
10/24, 10/28 One day Prep
$550
update $150.
One day course – prep update of
existing course $150 10/8
$150
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
PETER SCANLAN
Renaissance Painting Techniques in Acrylics
VIRGINIA SENANDE
Classroom Leadership MS
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One day new course prep $400.
1/22
One day new course prep $400.
10/30
DEBORAH SHAPIRO
Success Stories: Positive Changes to Classroom
Setting
DEBORAH SHAPIRO
Positive Psychology II: Science of Success
LOLA SZOBOTA
Creating Materials & Assessments Aligned to the
Science Standards
MICHAEL THEUERKAUF
iPads: An Athletic Analysis Tool (Bob)
APRIL VELLA
Creating Materials & Assessments Aligned to
CCSS (HS)
APRIL VELLA
Implementing Common Core State Standards
Math (Bob, Liz)
APRIL VELLA
Middle School Math Conference: Deep
Understanding of CCSS (6-8)
$400
$400
One day new course prep $400.
3/10
$400
One day new course prep $400.
Spring-TBD
$400
One day new course prep $400.
1/27
$400
One day new course prep $400.
2/25
$400
One day new course prep $400.
12/19, 1/17 One day 2/7 Prep
update $150
One day new course prep $400.
11/22, 11/25 One day 2/7 Prep
update $150
One day new course $400.
Spring - TBD
$550
$550
$400
P3.
2013-2014 Consultant Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following consultant appointment in support of Board
Goals:
Alloro, Louis
Consultant – Positive Psychology
to work with students, staff and
parents regarding positive social
and emotional connections to
learning and living.
Effective: September 1, 2013June 30, 2014
Amount: Not to exceed
$17,000.00
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
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P4.
2013-2014 Employee Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments based on IEP compliance:
Victoria Dunn
1:1 Teacher Aide (AD)
Nora Galligan
1:1 Teacher Aide (RA)
Effective: July 8, 2013-July
31, 2013
Rate: $35.00/hour
Effective: July 8, 2013-July
31, 2013
Rate: $17.84/hour
P5.
Office Professionals Adjustments to Summer Hours
That the Board of Education approves the following hour modifications:
Barbara Solazzo
Superintendent’s Office
Barbara Solazzo
Old Tappan Main Office
Megan Eno
Secretary B – Old Tappan
Principal’s Office
Additional hours for office
coverage:
07/31/13: ½ day
08/01/13: full day
Additional hours for
transition/training:
07/09/13: full day
07/10/13: ½ day
Unpaid Vacation:
08/12/13-08/16/13
P6.
2013-2014 Employee Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment:
Diana Wang Danitz
Part Time Chinese Teacher
(replacing H. Jin)
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Salary: MA, Step 0 =
$55,100 @ .4 FTE =
$22,040.00 (not benefit
eligible)
P7.
6th Class Assignment Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following 6th Class Assignment:
Lily Lee
6th Class Assignment - Chinese
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Rate: $65.00 per diem
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
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P8.
Employee Resignation
That the Board of Education accepts the following employee resignation to accept another
position in the district:
Joanna Butti
Part Time Library/Media Center
Teacher Aide @ Demarest
Effective: TBD - Anticipated
September 16, 2013
P9.
2013-2014 Employee Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following employee appointment:
Joanna Butti
Part Time Secretary B Supt.
Office
(replacing B. Solazzo)
Effective: TBD due to
Library/Media Center
Coverage
Anticipated: September 16,
2013 – June 30, 2014
Salary: Sec B @ .6 FTE =
$27,950.00 (prorated)
(Not benefit eligible)
P10. Lunch Duty Assignments (IEP Compliance)
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment in accordance with IEP
Compliance for Step Program:
Karla Pena
Lunch Duty (Step Program)
Serafino DeSalvo
Lunch Duty (1:1 Aide Coverage)
Jeff Daly
Lunch Duty (1:1 Aide Coverage)
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Rate: $35.00/session
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Rate: $35.00/session
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Rate: $35.00/session
P11. After School Activities Assignment (IEP Compliance)
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment in accordance with IEP
Compliance:
Serafino DeSalvo
After School Activities (1:1 Aide
Coverage) not to exceed 10 hours
Jeff Daly
After School Activities (1:1 Aide
Coverage) not to exceed 10 hours
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Rate: $35.00/session
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Rate: $35.00/session
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
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P12. 2013-2014 Appointment Modifications
That the Board of Education approves the attached appointment modifications based on newly
ratified 2012-2015 NVEA/NVRHSD Contract (Attachment B).
P13. 2013-2014 School Bus Drivers
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Steve LoPresti
School Bus Driver
Michael Theuerkauf
School Bus Driver
Cathy Nuzzo
School Bus Driver
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year, Rate: $25.00/trip
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year, Rate: $25.00/trip
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year, Rate: $25.00/trip
DEMAREST LOCATION
P14. 2013-2014 Co-Curricular Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the attached co-curricular appointments (Attachment C).
P15. 2013-2014 Athletic Ancillary Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the attached athletic ancillary appointments (Attachment
D).
P16. Affirmative Action Officer
That the Board of Education approves the following:
Kerri Hubbard
Affirmative Action Officer
(replacing James Santana)
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year, No remuneration
P17. Administrative Interns
That the Board of Education approves the following:
Jonathan Harris
Administrative Intern
Brendan Kenny
Administrative Intern
Kristy Ianna
Administrative Intern
Gerald Hill
Administrative Intern
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year, No remuneration
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year, No remuneration
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year, No remuneration
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year, No remuneration
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
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P18. 2013-2014 Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
TBD – Assigned by Chief
Powderly, Demarest PD
PT Security (4 hours/day) - AM
TBD – Assigned by Chief
Powderly, Demarest PD
PT Security (4 hours/day) - PM
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Rate: $15.00/hour
Employee of Demarest PD
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Rate: $15.00/hour
Employee of Demarest PD
P19. 6th Class Assignment Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following 6th Class Assignment:
Lisa Corbisiero
6th Class Assignment – Life
Skills
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Rate: $65.00 per diem
P20. Lunch Duty Assignments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Kevin Walter
Bill Kerkendall
Dave Caminiti
Chris Eftychiou
Suzanne Nolan
Victor Mirodi
Jamie Siegrist
Susan Occhino
Luanne Miroddi
Dayna Krachtus
Kathy Riedel
Peter Scanlan
Jonathan Spoelstra
Kei Sakayama
Inga Nelson
Nancy Lopus
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Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
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OLD TAPPAN LOCATION
P21. Co-Curricular Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Alicia Maher
Stage Manager/Crew Advisor
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Group I: $3,669.00
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Group I = $1,800.00
(timesheet)
(replacing J. Housley)
NVRHS Tech Team
Member
Stage Manager/Crew Assistant
(To be assigned timesheet)
P22. Administrative Interns
That the Board of Education approves the following:
Lisa Veit
Administrative Intern
Jennifer Mezzina
Administrative Intern
Virginia Senande
Administrative Intern
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
No remuneration
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
No remuneration
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
No remuneration
P23. 6th Class Assignment Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following 6th Class Assignments:
Kathryn Scherb
Joanne AnelloMaher
6th Class Assignment – Life Skills Effective: 2013-2014 School Year
Rate: $65.00 per diem
6th Class Assignment – Life Skills Effective: 2013-2014 School Year
Rate: $65.00 per diem
P24. FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave Request
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Allison Beesley
English Teacher FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave Request
FMLA Leave: Paid using 39.5 Sick Days
Leave Effective: 10/15/13 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family
Leave guidelines.
Anticipated return date: 05/19/14
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
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P25. FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave Request
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Nicole Hodgson
Technology Education Teacher
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave
Request
FMLA Leave: Paid using 25 Sick Days
Leave Effective: 10/30/13 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family
Leave guidelines.
Anticipated return date: 06/02/14
P26. Employee Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
James Thompson
PT Security (4 hours/day)
Bernard Brogan
PT Security (4 hours/day)
Marianne DeNichola
PT Teens/Tots Teacher Aide
(AM)
Rhetta Maide
Maternity Leave Replacement
Substitute English Teacher
(replacing Allison Beesley)
Athletic Trainer Substitute
Tammy Rosomando
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Rate: $15.00/hour
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Rate: $15.00/hour
Effective 2013-2014 School
Year
Salary: $21,397.00 @ .5 FTE
= $10,698.50 + $1,500.00
(cert).
Effective: October 10, 2013May 16, 2014
Rate: $300.00/diem
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Rate: $30.00/hour
P27. 2013-2014 Appointment:
That the Board of Education re-affirms the following appointment reflecting newly ratified
salary amount:
Matthew D’Antuonno
Physics Teacher
(replacing W. Sieling)
Effective: September 1,
2013-June 30, 2014
Salary: MA Step 5 =
$70,748.00
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
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P28. Lunch Duty Assignments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments based on IEP compliance:
Jacqueline Droescher Lunch Duty
Thomas Kalajian
Lunch Duty
Karla Pena
Lunch Duty
Effective: 2013-2014 School Year @ $35.00/session
Effective: 2013-2014 School Year @ $35.00/session
Effective: 2013-2014 School Year @ $35.00/session
P29. 2013-2014 Co-Curricular Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the attached co-curricular appointments (Attachment E).
P30. 2013-2014 Athletic Ancillary Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the attached athletic ancillary appointments (Attachment
F).
P31. Lunch Duty Assignments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Joanne AnelloMaher
Judy Bell
Paula Bucci
Nicole Cole
Stacie Collins
Anne Costanza
Katie Doherty
Matthew Doherty
Donna Dolby
Jackie Droescher
Peter Dunn
Celia Gollub
Thomas Kalajian
Brittany Kohler
Jeffrey Krapels
Millie Machado
Eileen Milachek
April Muccio
Jean O’Neill
James Pepe
Michael Peri
Lynn Phenix
Anna Rubano
Harry Sobczyk
Lunch Duty
Lunch Duty
Lunch Duty
(Sub)
Lunch Duty
Lunch Duty
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Lunch Duty
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Lunch Duty
Lunch Duty
Lunch Duty
Lunch Duty
Lunch Duty
Lunch Duty
Lunch Duty
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Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
Carleen Stanchek
Lawrence Treuer
Matthew Verbarg
Amanda Wormer
Lunch Duty
Lunch Duty
Lunch Duty
Lunch Duty
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P32. After School Media Center Assignments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Carlene Stancheck
After School
Media
After School
Media Substitute
Judy Bell
Effective: 2013-2014 School Year, Rate:
$25.00/hour
Effective: 2013-2014 School Year, Rate:
$25.00/hour
P33. FMLA Leave Request
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Joanne Bland
Custodian
FMLA Leave Request
FMLA Leave: Paid using sick Days
Leave Effective: 07/14/13 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family
Leave guidelines.
Anticipated return date: Sept. 2013
REGION III LOCATION
RP1. Valley Program Resignations
That the Board of Education accepts the following employee resignations:
Jeanine Doyle
Teacher Assistant
Megan (Susan) Dippolito
Sarah LaBarr
Marissa Arakelian
Tara Henrici
Elisa Walker
Kathleen Feeney
Sub Per Diem TA
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
TA Valley/Little Tots
TA Valley/Little Tots
Teacher Assistant
From: July 25, 2013
To: July 19, 2013
July 19, 2013
July 31, 2013
August 7, 2013
August 15, 2013
August 19, 2013
August 19, 2013
RP2. Change in Contract-Valley Program 2013-2014
That the Board of Education approves the following change in contracts:
Laura Williamson
From: TA-Teens
N Tots
To: TALittle
Tots/Valley
September 1, 2013-June 30, 2014
FTE .5
CC, $14,168 (based on $28,337)
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
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RP3. Valley Home Consultants July 2013 – June 2014
That the Board of Education approves the following home consultants:
Alasandra Russo-Martino
Teacher Assistant
Samantha Praysner
Teacher Assistant
Jacqueline C. Brunton
Regional Home Consultant
August 27, 2013
$35.00 per hour
August 27, 2013
$35.00 per hour
September 1, 2013
$35.00 per hour
RP4. Valley Outreach Certified Teacher of the Handicapped Parent Trainers July 2013 –
June 2014
That the Board of Education approves the following consultants:
Julie A. Vlakie
Danielle O’Neill
Christine Esola
Regional Certified Teacher of the
Handicap
Regional Certified Teacher of the
Handicap
Regional Certified Teacher of the
Handicap
September 1, 2013
$50.00 per hour
September 1, 2013
$50.00 per hour
August 27, 2013
$50.00 per hour
RP5. Valley Outreach Certified BCBA Home Consultant July 2013 – June 2014
That the Board of Education approves the position of Valley Certified Home Consultant and
approve
the following consultants:
Valerie Gancarz-Demarco
Melanie Arnold
Regional Behavioral Consultant
September 1, 2013
$75.00 per hour
Regional Certified Teacher of the August 27, 2013
Handicap
$75.00 per hour
RP6. Valley/TIP/SLICE/Little Tots Appointment Substitutes Additions 2013-2014
That the Board of Education approves the following change in contracts:
Danny Creegan
Sub Per Diem TA-TIP
Juliene Di Pietra
Sub Per Diem TA-TIP
Leslie Galioto
Sub Per Diem TA-Valley
Julie Goodman
Sub Per Diem TA-Valley
September 1, 2013
$100.00 per diem
September 1, 2013
$100.00 per diem
September 1, 2013
$100.00 per diem
September 1, 2013
$100.00 per diem
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
Beverly Peluso
Sub Per Diem TA-TIP
Catherine Pollio
Sub Per Diem TA-TIP
Lauren Schultz
Sub Per Diem TA-TIP
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September 1, 2013
$100.00 per diem
September 1, 2013
$100.00 per diem
September 1, 2013
$100.00 per diem
RP7. T.I.P. Resignations
That the Board of Education approves the following resignations:
Josephine Sarra
Teacher Assistant
August 12, 2013
RP8. Region III Substitutes Additions/Deletions
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Sarah LaBarr
Substitute Teacher Assistant
September 1, 2013
$90.00 per diem
P9.
FMLA/FLA/FLIA Maternity Leave Request Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Lauren Wuensch
Teacher of the Handicapped
FMLA/FLA/FLIA Maternity Leave
Request
FMLA Leave: Paid using 22 Sick Days
From: Leave Effective: 09/14/13 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with
Family Leave guidelines.
To: Leave Effective 07/03/13 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family
Leave guidelines.
Anticipated return date: 02/13/14
RP10. Region III - Clinical and Practicums:
That the Board of Education approves the following requests for clinical and practicums:
Ramapo College School of Social Science and Human Services requests Stephanie Schneider, a
student at Ramapo do 60 hours of fieldwork observation at the Valley Program during the Fall
2013. She will be observing children on weekly class topics such as social behavior, emotional
development, gender relations, etc.
Combined Meeting – August 26, 2013
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Teachers College, Columbia University requests Leanne Schettino, a student at Columbia to do
a clinical speech internship at the Valley Program beginning September 1, 2013 as part of her
program.
Montclair State University requests Katherine Wiseman to do 45 hours practicum with Michele
Madden-Perez during the Fall Semester 2013 as part of the University’s Psychology Graduate
Certificate Program.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
MEETING OPEN TO PUBLIC FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS.
Joanette Femia
School Business Administrator/
Board Secretary
BLUE MOTION
COMBINED BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 26, 2013
CURRICULUM
C4.
Health and Safety Curriculum
That the Board of Education approves the attached Health, Safety and Physical Education
Department Curriculum.