WEST MILFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
46 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1700
www.wmtps.org
BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA
WORKSHOP/REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
Agenda for the Workshop/Regular Meeting of November 15, 2011, which will be held at
7:30 p.m. in the Westbrook School Media Center. (The Board reserves the right to act
on any and all agenda items.) NOTE: Additions and amendments are identified by
parenthesis “()” on the agenda.
PLEASE SILENCE OR TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONES
AND NOTE THE LOCATIONS OF THE EMERGENCY EXITS.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INVOCATION
III.
FLAG SALUTE
IV.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, a public
notice of this meeting has been sent to Board Members, all district schools,
the Herald News, the Trends, the Record, Aim West Milford, the Messenger, West
Milford Town Hall, the County Superintendent’s Office, the Board Attorney, and
Cablevision of Warwick; and posted in the Administration Building with a copy
in the district’s monitoring files. Copies of the Board Meeting Calendar
Resolution were provided to all local media, Town Hall, Township Library, and
all district schools.
V.
ROLL CALL BY BOARD SECRETARY, MS. BARBARA FRANCISCO:
TRUSTEE
ATTENDANCE
TRUSTEE
ATTENDANCE
TRUSTEE
Mr. Aiello
Mr. Conlon
Mr. Richards
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Foody
Mrs. Richards
Mrs. Carter
Mr. Gottlieb
Mrs. Schultz
ADMINISTRATION
POSITION
ATTENDANCE
Mr. John J. Petrelli
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Barbara Francisco
Board Secretary/Business Administrator
Ms. Iris Wechling
Director of Education
Mr. Howard B. Heller
Director of Special Services
Joanne L. Butler, Esq.
Board of Education Attorney
Joseph Barry
Student Representative
Approximate number of the public in attendance:
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ATTENDANCE
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VI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION
Motion by
following Resolution:
, seconded by
, to approve the
RESOLVED, that the Board go into Executive Session at approximately 9:00
p.m., for approximately 90 minutes, for the purpose of discussing New
Jersey School Boards review of existing Teachers and Administrators
contracts, negotiations, personnel, legal matters and HIB cases, as
necessary.
The executive session minutes will not be released until such time as the
privilege or confidentiality is no longer applicable.
VOICE VOTE:
VII.
STAFF COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
VIII.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Mr. John J. Petrelli
IX.
•
October Snow Storm – Impact on school and change in school calendar
•
Special Education Monitoring
•
Week of Respect and School Violence Awareness Week
•
Student Representative Report – Joseph Barry
SPECIAL REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE – Ms. Barbara Francisco, Board Secretary/
Business Administrator
Motion by
following minutes:
•
•
, seconded by
, to approve the
Workshop/Regular Meeting of October 18, 2011
Executive Session of October 18, 2011
VOICE VOTE:
X.
LEGAL REPORT – Joanne L. Butler, Esq., Board Attorney
XI.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David Richards
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XII.
PETITIONS & REQUESTS
Petitioners who have requested to speak prior to the meeting will be first with
five (5) minutes for each petitioner, for a period of thirty (30) minutes; and
then time permitting, other petitions and requests limited to five (5) minutes
per petitioner will be allowed, until the thirty (30) minute period transpires;
and at the conclusion of the meeting for another period of thirty (30) minutes
with a maximum of five (5) minutes for each petitioner. Petitioners speaking
during the first session of the Petitions & Requests are asked to address
topics listed in the agenda. All speakers are asked to give their full name,
spell their last name, and provide their address. Speakers may not use the
names of students during Petitions and Requests. The Board requests that
petitioners not use specific names of district employees when discussing
topics.
XIII.
MOTION BY
AGENDA, AS PRESENTED.
, SECONDED BY
, TO ADOPT THE
VOICE VOTE:
XIV.
PERSONNEL/STUDENT AFFAIRS – Mr. Wayne Gottlieb, Chairperson
Please Note: All appointees recommended for employment have met the New Jersey
State law requirements for the criminal history review. However, due to the
time necessary to complete the process prior to the needed start date, some
appointees are recommended on an emergent basis under the exception provision
of the Board Policy (Code 4112.5). Those appointees are indicated with an
asterisk (*). Candidates with (**) have completed the criminal history review
through a previous employer.
Motion by
following agenda items:
, seconded by
, to approve the
1.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the resignation, of DR.
STEPHEN WISNIEWSKI, Principal, Paradise Knoll School, effective December
31, 2011.
2.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the resignation, with
regret, of BARBARA CORSARO, Kindergarten Teacher, Marshall Hill School,
effective January 1, 2012, for the purpose of retirement.
3.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the resignation, with
regret, of JO ANN DROZD, Resource Center Teacher, Upper Greenwood Lake
School, effective January 1, 2012, for the purpose of retirement.
4.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the appointment of,
TARA GUARINO, Grade 2 Teacher, Marshall Hill School (PC#90.04.05.BNX), at
the prorated salary of $47.000.00 (BA/1), with health benefits, for the
2011-2012 school year, effective November 16, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
(New position) Account: 11-120-100-101-10-10-000
5.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the appointment of
DEBORAH MALATAK, Long Term Substitute Grade 3 Teacher, Maple Road School
(PC#99.03.00.BKR), at the salary of $85.00 per day for the first ten (10)
days, then at the prorated salary of $51,000.00 (MA/1), without health
benefits, effective December 5, 2011, through April 27, 2012. (Replaces
Rosimini) Account: 11-120-100-101-10-10-103
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XIV.
PERSONNEL/STUDENT AFFAIRS – Mr. Wayne Gottlieb, Chairperson - Continued
6.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the appointment of
ALLEEN DE JAGER, Resource Center Teacher, High School, (PC #90.09.40.APL),
at the prorated salary of $53,840.00 (BA/7), with health benefits,
effective December 5, 2011, through June 30, 2012, per Board of Education/
WMEA Agreement (Replaces Naccara) Account: 11-213-100-101-10-10-000
7.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to create the position of
TEMPORARY SPECIAL EDUCATION 1:1 AIDE, Apshawa School, at the per diem rate
of $70.00, without health benefits, retroactive from October 25, 2011,
through December 13, 2011, or before if no longer needed.
NOTE: 1:1 Aide for a student in the Behavioral Disabilities (B.D.) Class,
to prevent placement out-of-district.
8.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the appointment of
RACHEL PHELPS, Temporary Special Education 1:1 Aide, Apshawa School,
(PC# 99.01.00.BNV), at the per diem rate of $70.00, without health
benefits, retroactive from October 25, 2011, through December 13, 2011 or
before if no longer needed. (New position) Account: 11-120-100-101-1010-103
9.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the establishment of
the following positions, 0.5 PRESCHOOL DISABILITIES CLASS TEACHER; TWO –
0.5 PRESCHOOL DISABILITIES CLASS AIDES; and 0.2 SPEECH LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
to staff a newly established Fifth (5th) half-day Preschool Disabilities
Class, at the Maple Road School, effective January 3, 2012 through June
30, 2012.
10. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve a leave of absence
under the Family Medical Leave Act, for LISA LUBARSKY, Resource Center
Teacher, High School, with pay using sick days, retroactive from October
3, 2011, through November 18, 2011. (Medical/Family Member)
NOTE:
The employee may return prior to the above date.
11. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve a leave of absence
under the Family Medical Leave Act, for HOLLY STANLEY, Kindergarten
Teacher, Westbrook School, with pay using sick days, effective January 3,
2012, through January 27, 2012, then without pay effective January 30,
2012, through June 1, 2012. (Maternity/Child Rearing)
NOTE: The employee may return prior to the above date, pending medical
certification.
12. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the appointment of the
following SNOW REMOVAL WORKERS for the 2011-2012 school year, retroactive
from October 30, 2011, to provide emergency snow removal from vehicles, at
the rate of $25.00 per hour, as established by the Board - Account: 11000-270-160-10-10-103:
DONNA CURRENTI
JOHN FITZSIMMONS
DARNISS FUCCI
MARY GIANTONIO
LAURIE KLIMEK
JOHN LASKI
PATRICIA ROBERTS
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CHERYL SCHIAVO
CARL SWALLING
LAURA TALLIA
DEBORAH UGROVICS
DEBRA WELLER
KAREN WILM
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XIV.
PERSONNEL/STUDENT AFFAIRS – Mr. Wayne Gottlieb, Chairperson - Continued
13. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following
additions to the certified personnel list of SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS/COACHES/
HOME INSTRUCTORS/NURSES/SPECIAL PROJECTS for the 2011-2012 school year,
effective November 16, 2011, through June 30, 2012:
ASHLEY CARTER (Teacher)
DENISE DePALMA (Home Instruction)
JON HARTLAGE (Special Projects)
PATRICIA McCRACKEN (Teacher)
MELISSA O’CALLAGHAN (Teacher)
KIRA WORLEY (Teacher)
14. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following
additions to the non-certified personnel list of SUBSTITUTE
SECRETARIES/BUILDING AIDES/CAFETERIA AIDES/SPECIAL CLASS AIDES/
OPERATIONS/SCHOOL BUS/VAN/SPECIAL USE VEHICLE DRIVERS for the 2011-2012
school year, effective November 16, 2011, through June 30, 2012:
STEPHEN GROFSIK
LESLIE JAILLET
JODI WUNDRACK
(Custodian)
(Cafeteria Aide, Building Aide)
(Special Class Aide, Building Aide, Cafeteria Aide,
Secretary)
15. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following SALARY
GUIDE CHANGE adjustments for certified teaching staff members, retroactive
from September 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, per Board of Education/WMEA
Agreement:
Employee
From
To
Salary
MAUREEN SELLEROLI
BA/6
MA/6
$57,940.00
16. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following AFTER
SCHOOL CLUBS and ADVISORS, for the 2011-2012 school year at the contracted
hourly rate of $28.00, per Board of Education/WMEA Agreement:
Advisors
School
Club
CHRISTINE ERRICHIELLO
CHRISTOPHER JONES
JOHANNA ARCHER
Westbrook
Westbrook
UGL
Student Council
Student Council
TREP$
Hours
Payment
7
7
5
$196.00
$196.00
$140.00
NOTE: The above clubs are funded through the PTA.
17. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve an amendment to a
previously adopted resolution (July 2011), for the following MACOPIN
SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITY ADVISORS and AFTER SCHOOL CLUB for the 2011-2012
school year, at the hourly rate of $28.00, per Board of Education/WMEA
Agreement – Account: 11-401-100-110-10-10-000:
Staff Member
Club
Hours
MELISSA CAVAGNINO
LESLIE FINKE
Peer Mediation
Peer Mediation
20
20
NOTE:
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The above activity is NOT funded through C.A.S.A.
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XIV.
PERSONNEL/STUDENT AFFAIRS – Mr. Wayne Gottlieb, Chairperson - Continued
18. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve an amendment to a
previously adopted resolution (September 2011), for the following UPPER
GREENWOOD LAKE SCHOOL PARENT INVOLVEMENT EVENT and ADVISORS for the 20112012 school year at the contracted hourly rate of $28.00, per Board of
Education/WMEA Agreement:
Employee
Hours
Payment
KIMBERLY WALKER
DONNA STRIANSE
JANE MERRITT
LESLIE SPOHN
DEBORAH KRUEGER
JASON BENZ
CHRISTINE WITT
HEATHER TERRY-EGLI
JoANN BERRIAN
STACEY CONKLIN
DEENA ACCARDI
JENNIFER HARRIS
MICHELE HAMMELL
6.0
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
$154.00
$ 98.00
$ 98.00
$ 98.00
$ 98.00
$ 98.00
$ 98.00
$ 98.00
$ 98.00
$ 98.00
$ 98.00
$ 98.00
$ 98.00
NOTE: Original motion (September 2011), was for nine positions (TBD) at
five hours each. Funded through NCLB Title I Grant Account: 20-231-100101-10-50-000
19. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following FAMILY
MATH INSTRUCTORS, for the 2011-2012 school year, at the contracted hourly
rate of $28.00, per Board of Education/WMEA Agreement – Account: 11-000223-890-10-33-000:
Instructors
School
Hours
Payment
KATIE BONFORTE
SHARON JENSEN
BRIAN LESLIE
JUSTIN RUNNE
TRICIA KANE
DIANE BIVONA
TINA PEREIRA
DANIELLE PEARCE
Paradise Knoll
Paradise Knoll
Paradise Knoll
Maple Road
Maple Road
Maple Road
Maple Road
Maple Road
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
$280.00
$280.00
$280.00
$140.00
$140.00
$140.00
$140.00
$140.00
20. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following
VOLUNTEERS, to the STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAMS, for the 2011-2012 school
year, with no cost to the district:
Volunteer
Assignment
MATTHEW CONLON
KRISTY KARPEL
Athletic Programs
Music Department
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XIV.
PERSONNEL/STUDENT AFFAIRS – Mr. Wayne Gottlieb, Chairperson - Continued
21. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS and STIPENDS for the 2011-2012 school
year, per Board of Education/WMEA Agreement – Account: 11-401-100-110-1010-000, **Account: 11-190-100-320-09-66-962:
Employee
Assignment
Stipend
JON HARTLAGE
JON HARTLAGE
BRIAN McLAUGHLIN
BRIAN McLAUGHLIN
WILLIAM REMIA
JOHN RUSSO
KEITH BUSH
GRANT CHIN
MICHAEL PENDERGRAST
Assistant Director
Pit Band Conductor
Pit Musician Coordinator
Assistant Playbill Coordinator
Set Director
Snare Technician
Drill Designer
Marching Technician
Assistant Indoor Flag Advisor
$4,840.00
$1,030.00
$ 340.00*
$ 310.00*
$1,370.00*
$1,500.00**
$1,500.00**
$1,500.00**
$1,930.00
NOTE: Play Accompanist and Pit Musician Coordinator were previously
approved in August 2011 and are being replaced.
*Paid for through the proceeds of the play.
22. The recommendation of the Superintendent to designate BARBARA FRANCISCO as
the PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER (P.A.C.O.) for the 2011-2012 school
year.
23. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following JOB
DESCRIPTIONS: (Documentation provided electronically.)
DATA SYSTEMS ASSOCIATE (1) (Revised)
DATA SYSTEMS ASSOCIATE (2) (Revised)
PART TIME SUPERVISOR OF DISTRICT TESTING PROGRAMS (Revised)
DATA BASED REPORT ASSOCIATE (Abolish)
HEAD CUSTODIAN, HIGH SCHOOL (New)
BUILDING AIDE (New)
SCHOOL AIDE (Abolish)
CAFETERIA AIDE (Revised)
ROLL CALL VOTE:
TRUSTEE
XV.
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
Mr. Aiello
Mr. Conlon
Mrs. Richards
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Foody
Mrs. Schultz
Mrs. Carter
Mr. Gottlieb
Mr. Richards
BUDGET & FINANCE/TRANSPORTATION/OPERATIONS/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS – Mr. Gregory
Bailey, Chairperson
Please Note: All appointees recommended for employment have met the New Jersey
State law requirements for the criminal history review. However, due to the
time necessary to complete the process prior to the needed start date, some
appointees are recommended on an emergent basis under the exception provision
of the Board Policy (Code 4112.5). Those appointees are indicated with an
asterisk (*). Candidates with (**) have completed the criminal history review
through a previous employer.
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XV.
BUDGET & FINANCE/TRANSPORTATION/OPERATIONS/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS – Mr. Bailey,
Chairperson - Continued
Motion by
following agenda items:
, seconded by
, to approve the
1.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to adopt the BOARD GOALS for the
2011-2012 school year. (See folder insert.)
2.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to adopt the DISTRICT GOALS for
the 2011-2012 school year. (See folder insert.)
3.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board acknowledges the completion of the Maple Road
Boiler Replacement Project, SDA #5650-060-09-0ZIQ, and authorizes the
release of the excess budgeted project funds in the amount of $31,181.78
to the Capital Reserve Account.
4.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the completion of school
BUS EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL REPORTS in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:2711.2, as follows: (Documentation provided electronically)
Date
School
Route Numbers
Principal/Supervisor
10/17/11
St. Catherine
of Bologna
29806-29807
Sr. Theresa Firenze
10/18/11
WM High School 08001-08043
and Macopin
08050-08057
Paul Gorski
Mary Reinhold
10/20/11
Maple Road
Bill Kane
10/20/11
U.G.L.
10/20/11
New Beg. Annex 02001-02004
(Maple Road)
Brian McCarter
(Supervisor)
10/21/11
Westbrook
07001-07009,
07020-07021,
07031-07032
Dr. Joan Oberer
10/21/11
Marshall Hill
04001-04011,
04020
Michael McCormick
10/21/11
Paradise Knoll 03032,0500105008,05020,
05031,0504005041
NOTE:
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03001-03006,
03020,03030,
03032,0303603037
06001-06008,
06020
Daniel Novak
Dr. Stephen Wisniewski
The Apshawa School bus emergency evacuation drill was postponed.
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XV.
BUDGET & FINANCE/TRANSPORTATION/OPERATIONS/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS – Mr. Bailey,
Chairperson - Continued
5.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve CHANGE ORDER #2, to
C & M Door Controls, Inc., Port Reading, New Jersey, for installation of
video/intercom upgrade at main entrance and ADA entrance doors at Apshawa
School, from the Capital Projects Funds, in the amount of $4,100.00.
6.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to accept bids taken on November
7, 2011, BID CODE 11-06, and award sale of Surplus Equipment Sale #26.
(Documentation provided electronically.)
7.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the purchase of a POS
SYSTEM from CC Productions Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, at a cost of
$11,767.00.
8.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve payments to the
following employees for participation in the HEALTH BENEFITS INCENTIVE
program - Account: 11-000-291-270-10-13-000:
Employee
RICHARD ANDERSON
GLENN ANTON
MARK ARNOLDI
KRISTA BASILE
MARY BICKFORD
DIANA BIVONA
ELIZABETH BOYLE
VIRGINIA CANNICI
JENNIFER CASPERSON
LAURA DIAMOND
MAUREEN DOTSON
LESLIE FINKE
JOHN FITZSIMMONS
CYNTHIA GALLAUGHER
ROBERT GEBA
JOHN GERAGHTY
WILLIAM GREINER
KAREN GRILL
MELISSA HEYE
JEANETTE JIMENEZ
DEBORAH KRUEGER
ALFONSINA KULAK
LINDA LOSCALZO
DAWN MADOS
DAWN MAGIE
KATHLEEN MARXEN
LAUREN MASLANEK
COURTNEY MATTIE
HINA MEHTA
JANE MERRITT
DEBRA MIRABELLI
JACQUELINE MOLINA
JENNIFER MONEGO
STEPHANIE NEBIKER
MATTHEW PACCIONE
FRANK PELLITTERI
AMY POMEROY
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December 2011
June 2012
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$ 666.68
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
-0$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$ 666.68
$ 666.68
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$ 666.68
$ 666.68
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
-0$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
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XV.
BUDGET & FINANCE/TRANSPORTATION/OPERATIONS/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS – Mr. Bailey,
Chairperson - Continued
8.
(Continued)
Employee
DONNA POPLASKI
PATRICIA RAMBOWSKI
JEANNE RENNALLS
KARYN REINHOLD
EDIE RINALDI
LISA RYAN
SANDRA SCHULTZ
CATHERINE SEKELSKY
DALE SELL
LAURIE SESAK
DEBRA VAN BRUNT
MICHAEL VAN BRUNT
WILLIAM VAN DYK
MELISSA VARIAN
GLADYS WAGNER
JUDITH WALKER
PHILIP WARD
PATRICIA ZIELINSKI
9.
December 2011
June 2012
$1,000.00
$ 333.34
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$ 333.34
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
-0$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
-0$1,000.00
$1,000.00
The recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the DONATION of colored
copy paper, valued at $1,375.85, from Ricoh Business Systems for the
Apshawa School.
10. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve TRAINING AND TRAVEL
RELATED EXPENDITURES for Business Office Staff at the mileage rate
established by the Board. (Documentation provided electronically.)
ROLL CALL VOTE:
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
Mr. Aiello
Mr. Conlon
Mrs. Richards
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Foody
Mrs. Schultz
Mrs. Carter
Mr. Gottlieb
Mr. Richards
Motion by
following agenda item:
, seconded by
, to approve the
11. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the LIST OF
BILLS/VENDORS, for the period ending November 15, 2011, in the amount of
$2,193,130.03. (Documentation provided electronically.)
ROLL CALL VOTE:
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
Mr. Aiello
Mr. Conlon
Mrs. Richards
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Foody
Mrs. Schultz
Mrs. Carter
Mr. Gottlieb
Mr. Richards
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XV.
BUDGET & FINANCE/TRANSPORTATION/OPERATIONS/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS – Mr. Bailey,
Chairperson - Continued
Motion by
following agenda item:
, seconded by
, to approve the
12. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the PAYROLL of October
31, 2011, in the amount of $1,958,771.77. (Documentation provided
electronically.)
ROLL CALL VOTE:
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
Mr. Aiello
Mr. Conlon
Mrs. Richards
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Foody
Mrs. Schultz
Mrs. Carter
Mr. Gottlieb
Mr. Richards
Motion by
following agenda item:
, seconded by
, to approve the
13. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following TRANSFER
OF FUNDS RESOLUTION for the period ending November 15, 2011:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Township of West Milford
that the following transfers made on the financial records of the Board
affecting the 2011-2012 budget be affirmed and approved.
Total transfers in the amount of $544,734.48.
electronically.)
(Documentation provided
ROLL CALL VOTE:
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
Mr. Aiello
Mr. Conlon
Mrs. Richards
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Foody
Mrs. Schultz
Mrs. Carter
Mr. Gottlieb
Mr. Richards
Motion by
following agenda items:
, seconded by
, to approve the
14. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following
Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Agenda file of November 15, 2011 Regular Meeting of the Board
contains the A148 Report of the Secretary and the A149 Treasurer’s Monthly
Report; and
WHEREAS, both the A148 and A149 are in agreement with the cash balance in
the Governmental Funds of:
$6,323,057.56 as of September 30, 2011; therefore
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XV.
BUDGET & FINANCE/TRANSPORTATION/OPERATIONS/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS – Mr. Bailey,
Chairperson - Continued
14. (Continued)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Report of the Secretary and the Report of the
Treasurer’s Monthly Report be accepted. (Documentation provided
electronically.)
15. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following
Resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board certify as of September 30, 2011, after review of
the Secretary’s Monthly (A-148) Report and Treasurer’s Monthly Report (A149), and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials that,
to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been overexpended in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23.2.11(a) and 6A:23.2.1(b), and
that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial
obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
TRUSTEE
XVI.
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
Mr. Aiello
Mr. Conlon
Mrs. Richards
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Foody
Mrs. Schultz
Mrs. Carter
Mr. Gottlieb
Mr. Richards
EDUCATION – Mrs. Barbara Carter, Chairperson
Motion by
following agenda items:
, seconded by
, to approve the
1.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve adjustments for the
2011-2012 SCHOOL CALENDAR. Any additional days beyond the remaining four
(4) days that are allocated for emergency closing of schools will be made
up by using the days scheduled for Spring Break. The first make-up day
will be Friday, April 13, 2012, followed by Thursday, April 12, 2012, and
then Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Any additional days, if needed, will be
made up starting Tuesday, June 27, 2012, up to June 29, 2012.
2.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to accept funds for the NO CHILD
LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) Consolidated Formula Subgrant FY 2012 for the following
amounts:
Title I
Title IIA
Total
3.
$453,935
$132,407
$586,342
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following
professional services agreements/contracts for the 2011-2012 school year,
on an as needed basis for instruction:
EDUCERE – On-line student instruction, paid for by students
SUSSEX COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES – Home Instruction provided by school
district
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XVI.
EDUCATION – Mrs. Carter, Chairperson - Continued
4.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following REGULAR
EDUCATION TUITION RECEIVABLE CONTRACTS for the 2011-2012 school year
(tuition pro-rated):
District
Placement
5
4
2
K
5.
Tuition
Sending District
$13,865
$13,865
$13,865
$11,703
Garfield, New Jersey
Maplewood, New Jersey
Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, New Jersey
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following SPECIAL
EDUCATION OUT-OF-DISTRICT DAY SCHOOL TUITION CONTRACTS for the 2011-2012
school year (tuition pro-rated):
Type of Student
Tuition
Placement
Retroactive from October 19, 2011
1 PSD/Autistic
$45,075.60
New Beginnings Annex
Maple Road School
West Milford, New Jersey
(Preschool Disabilities)
Retroactive from November 2, 2011
1 B.D.
NOTE:
$55,344.00
Windsor School
West Milford, New Jersey
Student was previously placed in the district B.D. program
Retroactive from November 14, 2011
1 PSD/Autistic
6.
$56,923.20
New Beginnings
Fairfield, New Jersey
(Preschool Disabilities)
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the establishment of a
5th half-day, Preschool Disabilities Class, at the Maple Road School,
effective January 3, 2012.
NOTE: Due to the significant increase in the Preschool Disabilities
student population, an additional Preschool Disabilities Class is needed.
7.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following High
School OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIPS for the 2011-2012 school year:
MODEL UN
Purpose of Trip:
Competition Debate/Conference
Location:
Dates of Trip:
Number of Students:
Cost of Trip to Students:
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Columbia University, New York City
January 12-15, 2012
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$300.00
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XVI.
EDUCATION – Mrs. Carter, Chairperson - Continued
7.
(Continued)
Name of Advisor:
Number of School Days Missed:
Number of Chaperones:
Edward Marzalik
2
1 (Advisor)
NOTE: All transportation, chaperone, and student fees are included in the
total cost of the trip. There is no additional cost to the Board.
MODEL UN
Purpose of Trip:
Competition Debate/Conference
Location:
Dates of Trip:
Number of Students:
Cost of Trip to Students:
Name of Advisor:
Number of School Days Missed:
Number of Chaperones:
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
January 19-22, 2012
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$300.00
Edward Marzalik
2
2 (includes Advisor)
NOTE: All transportation, chaperone, and student fees are included in the
total cost of the trip. There is no additional cost to the Board.
DECA STATE CONFERENCE
Purpose of Trip:
State DECA Conference
Location:
Dates of Trip:
Number of Students:
Cost of Trip to Students:
Name of Advisor:
Number of School Days Missed:
Number of Chaperones:
Hilton Hotel
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
February 28–March 1, 2012
To be determined
$250.00
Jo Ann Blom
3
3 (includes Advisor)
NOTE: Cost of trip to students includes housing, registration,
chaperones, advisor housing, advisor registration, food and
transportation. There is no additional cost to the Board.
8.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following FIELD
TRIP(S) not listed on the Board-Approved Field Trip Destination List dated
May 3, 2011. (Documentation provided electronically.)
9.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve TRAINING AND TRAVEL
RELATED EXPENDITURES for Instructional and School Support Staff at the
mileage rate established by the Board. (Documentation provided
electronically.)
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XVI.
EDUCATION – Mrs. Carter, Chairperson - Continued
10. The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following
Resolution:
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements set forth in P.L. 2010,
Chapter 122, the West Milford Board of Education has received results of
each investigation report on November 15, 2011; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the West Milford Board of Education approves issuance
of written decisions affirming, rejecting or modifying the
Superintendent’s determination in the following student HIB
investigations:
Incident
Report Number
Board
Determination
2011-3/HS-4
2011-4/MS-2
Affirmed
Affirmed
ROLL CALL VOTE:
TRUSTEE
XVII.
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
Mr. Aiello
Mr. Conlon
Mrs. Richards
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Foody
Mrs. Schultz
Mrs. Carter
Mr. Gottlieb
Mr. Richards
POLICY – Mr. David Richards, Chairperson
Motion by
following agenda items:
, seconded by
, to approve the
1.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve a First Reading of a
POLICY entitled, “Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions
and Head Injuries.” (Code #2431.4) (Documentation provided
electronically.)
2.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve a First Reading of a
REGULATION entitled, “Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related
Concussions and Head Injuries.” (Code #R2431.4) (Documentation provided
electronically.)
3.
The recommendation of the Superintendent to approve a First Reading
of a POLICY entitled, “Practice and Pre-Season Heat-Acclimation for
Interscholastic Athletics.” (Code #2431.3) (Documentation provided
electronically.)
ROLL CALL VOTE:
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
TRUSTEE
VOTE
Mr. Aiello
Mr. Conlon
Mrs. Richards
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Foody
Mrs. Schultz
Mrs. Carter
Mr. Gottlieb
Mr. Richards
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XVIII. SPECIAL COMMITTEES/LIAISON REPORTS
Community Affairs – Mr. Conlon
Gifted & Talented Program – Mrs. Carter
Special Families – Mr. Aiello
Parks & Recreation – Mr. Conlon
Safety – Mr. Foody
Superintendent’s Roundtable – Mrs. Schultz
Passaic County School Boards Association – Mr. Gottlieb
New Jersey School Boards Association – Mr. Gottlieb
Legislative – Mr. Gottlieb
Technology – Mr. Richards/Mr. Conlon
West Milford Education Foundation – Mrs. Schultz
XIX.
OLD BUSINESS
XX.
NEW BUSINESS
XXI.
PETITIONS & REQUESTS
Petitioners who have requested to speak prior to the meeting will be first with
five (5) minutes for each petitioner, for a period of thirty (30) minutes; and
then time permitting, other petitions and requests limited to five (5) minutes
per petitioner will be allowed, until the thirty (30) minute period transpires.
All speakers are asked to give their full name, spell their last name, and
provide their address. Speakers may not use the names of students during
Petitions and Requests. The Board requests that petitioners not use specific
names of district employees when discussing topics.
XXII.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by
meeting at
, seconded by
.
, to adjourn the
VOICE VOTE:
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