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NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEMAREST, NEW JERSEY 07627
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING: Monday, January 5, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Old Tappan High School Library Media Center-E Studio
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:
Mrs. Alice Comer, President
Mr. Louis DeLisio, Vice President
Mr. Joseph Argenziano
Mrs. Kathy Fable
Ms. Tiffany Kaplan
Mrs. Maria Kim
Dr. George Kipel
Mr. John Passalacqua
Mr. John Schettino
Lawrence Hughes, Interim 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.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2015
NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
OLD TAPPAN HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER-E STUDIO – 8:00 P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
S1.
Miscellaneous
Mr. Hughes will report orally on various topics.
S2.
Presentation – January 26, 2015
Dr. Price and Kathleen O’Flynn will present on Professional Development New Focus on
Standards and Assessment: CCCS and PARCC.
S3.
Pride Survey Results Presentation – January 26, 2015
Mr. Hughes will report on the results of the PRIDE Survey.
S4.
Student Representatives Update – January 26, 2015
Student Representatives Stephanie Vitellaro and Conor Wilson/Sharon Rosenblum will report on
matters dealing with Student Council and related activities.
BOARD DISCUSSION OF SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE
TBD
George Kipel
John Passalacqua
F1.
District Monthly Reports/Bills
The Secretary will submit monthly reports for all accounts as of December 1, 2014.
The Secretary will submit monthly bills for the periods of December 1, 2014 to December 31,
2014.
F2.
Investment of Funds/District
The Secretary will report on investments made during December 2014.
Committee of the Whole Meeting – January 5, 2015
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F3.
Transfer of Funds
Recommend that the Board Secretary be authorized to make transfers in the 2014-2015 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 December 31, 2014.
The Secretary will submit Monthly Bills for the Regional Programs administrated by the
NVRHSD for the period of December 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
F5.
Investment of Funds/Regional Programs
The Secretary will report on investments made during December, 2014 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
December 31, 2014; and
Further, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3, I certify that as of December 31, 2014, 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.
Budget 2015-2016
That the Board of Education has a discussion relative to the preliminary 2015-2016 School
Budget.
CURRICULUM
Maria Kim, Chairperson
Lou DeLisio
TBD
C1.
Report of Classification and Student Assignment
Recommend ratification and approval of the October, 2014 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.
C2.
Drug Prevention and Education Report
Committee of the Whole Meeting – January 5, 2015
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C3.
Regional Summer Programs
That the Board of Education approves the following July Regional Programs to operate from
July 6-31, 2015 (20 days):
Neal Moles – NVRHSD
K-8 – Norwood Public School
Orton Gillingham Program – Norwood Public School
Related Services (OLV & Norwood for OT/PT/Speech)
C4.
Valley & TIP Programs
That the Board of Education approves the following dates for the summer component of the
Valley & TIP Programs:
July 6-31, 2015 (a total of 22 days)
C5.
Junction Program Tuition Students
That the Board of Education approves Out of District tuition students currently in the Valley
Access Program the option of continuing in the Program until the age of 21 provided there is
room for growth within the Program. These students would be charged an out of district tuition
to the Northern Valley Regional High School District.
C6.
Japan Society Junior Fellow Program
That the Board of Education approves the District participation in the Japan Society Junior
Fellows Program for the 2014-2015 Academic School Year.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
TBD
John Passalacqua
George Kipel
B1.
Vandalism
It will be necessary to accept the Report of the Principals on Vandalism for the month of
December 2014, and direct same to be filed.
B2.
Use of Facilities
That the Board of Education approves the attached camp requests and following facility use for
the Northern Valley Regional High School District facilities at Demarest and Old Tappan.
(See attached list of camps)
There were no Sunday Use of Facilities requests.
B3.
Disposal - Demarest
That the Board of Education approves the disposal of the attached outdated books from the
NVOT library collection.
Committee of the Whole Meeting – January 5, 2015
ADMINISTRATION
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Lou DeLisio, Chairperson
John Schettino
George Kipel
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 December, 2014.
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
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.
School Calendar 2015-2016
That the Board of Education approves the attached 2015-2016 School Calendar. (See attached)
A5.
Dynamic Therapeutic Services
That the Board of Education approves Dynamic Therapeutic Services to provide additional physical
therapy services as needed by Region III.
TRANSPORTATION
T1.
Change in Student Assignment/Special Education
Recommend that the changes in student assignments for Special Education, Region III
Transportation for December, 2014 be approved and placed in the Confidential Minutes file.
Committee of the Whole Meeting – January 5, 2014
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T2.
Transportation Renewal
That the Board of Education approves the follow Special Education Transportation route renewal
for the 2014-2015 School Year:
ROUTE
S890
SCHOOL
Alpine Learning Group
PER DIEM
AIDES
CONTRACTOR CPI
$186.00
$48.00
Valley
TOTAL COST
$2.63 $19,963.44
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.
Student Teacher/Practicum Placement Requests
That the Board of Education approves the attached Student Teacher/Practicum Placement
Requests for 2014-2015. (Attachment B)
P3.
Medical Evaluator Approvals 2014-2015
P4.
Employee Appointment
DEMAREST LOCATION
P5.
Athletic Coaching Resignations
P6.
Employee Appointment
P7.
2014-2015 Athletic Ancillary Appointment
OLD TAPPAN LOCATION
P8.
Employee Appointment
P9.
Substitute Facility Aide
P10.
2014-2015 Co-curricular Appointment
Committee of the Whole Meeting – January 5, 2014
P11.
FMLA/FLA/FLIA Maternity Leave Request
P12.
Resignation due to Retirement
P13.
Technology Mentor Resignation
P14.
Technology Mentor Stipend Appointment
P15.
6th Class Assignments - Spanish
P16.
Athletic Coach Volunteer
REGION III LOCATION
RP1. Leave Without Pay
RP2. Valley/TIP/SLICE/Little Tots Substitutes Additions 2014-2015
Joanette Femia
School Business Administrator/
Board Secretary
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