CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
CLIFTON, NJ 07013
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REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM
LOCATION: 745 CLIFTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, NJ 07013
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS.
The meeting was opened by the Board President.
Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS:
Ms. Arlene Agresti – VICE PRESIDENT
Mr. Tafari Anderson
Ms. Judith A. Bassford
Mr. James Daley
Ms. Lucy Danny
Mr. Michael Evans
Dr. John Houston
Mr. Gary Passenti – PRESIDENT
Ms. Rosemary L. Pino
ALSO PRESENT:
Richard Tardalo, Superintendent of Schools
Mark Tietjen, Asst. Superintendent of Schools
Karen Perkins, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Michael Ucci, Staff Accountant
READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT:
“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 CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
HAS CAUSED NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE PUBLICIZED BY HAVING THE DATE, TIME AND
PLACE THEREOF POSTED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, CLIFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY,
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION CENTER, ON CABLE TV, IN THE
LOCAL PRESS, ON THE DISTRICT’S WEB SITE, AND MAILED TO PRESIDENTS OF PARENT
TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS.
THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY – 0168…
RECOGNITION AND AWARD PRESENTATIONS: None
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
5/6/15-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 2015, be and they are hereby
adopted.
MOTION BY__Arlene Agresti___SECOND BY__Lucy Danny__VOTE___9-0___
YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti
PRESENTATION FROM ADMINISTRATION:
Public Hearing of 2015-2016 Budget -- Presentation by Karen Perkins, Business Administrator
Ms. Perkins gave a PowerPoint presentation on the 2015-2016 budget. Handouts were provided.
Highlights included:
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Revenues
Expenses
Revenue Sources
General Fund Budget to Support Education in our Schools
Expenses/Revenues Projections
Debt Service
Tax levy 2015-2016
Capital Projects
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Boiler Replacements – Schools 3, 4, 5, 9, and 11
Roof Replacements – Schools 3 and 16
PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Budget Only
Ellen Thelin remarked that there is no line item in the budget for uniforms. The cost for eligible
students could be as much as $2,500,000. There is a gray area regarding funding of uniforms. If the
district feels that uniforms are essential to a thorough and efficient education, it could be possible that
uniforms would have to be provided.
It was noted that there is no line item in the budget to provide for uniforms.
Item F-5/6/15-01 will be voted upon in one motion.
MOTION BY__Arlene Agesti___SECOND BY__Judy Bassford___VOTE__9-0___
YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti
F-5/6/15-01 -- Adoption of 2015-2016 Final Budget
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the City of Clifton, County of Passaic,
accepts and approves the Preliminary School District Budget for the school year beginning July 1,
2015 and ending June 30, 2016 as follows:
General Fund
Repayment of Debt
Grants & Entitlements
Total Budget
$158,606,692.00
$ 2,682,959.00
$ 9,328,496.00
$170,618,147.00
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following General Fund and Debt Service tax levies
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be approved to support the 2015-2016 budget.
General Fund
Debt Service
$125,842,752.00
$ 2,493,432.00
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clifton Board of Education approves the use of the
Cap Adjustment for Health Care Costs in the amount of $531,410.00; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clifton Board of Education approves the withdrawal
from the Capital Reserve Account in the amount of $3,365,500.00 to fund the following capital
projects:
Boiler Replacement at School 3
Boiler Replacement at School 4
Boiler Replacement at School 5
Boiler Replacement at School 9
Boiler Replacement at School 11
$365,000.00
460,000.00
365,000.00
515,000.00
300,000.00
Roof Replacement at School 3
Roof Replacement at School 16
520,500.00
840,000.00
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FIRST READING OF POLICY:
None
None
PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEES &
SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Ms. Pino gave a PowerPoint presentation from the subcommittee on the uniform dress code.
Highlights included the following:
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Uniforms can enhance positive self-esteem
Uniforms can create an environment for less bullying
The dress code would encourage students to use other avenues for self-expression
Uniforms create a culture/climate of respect
Uniforms decrease peer pressure
Students in uniform are perceived in more positive ways
Policy will allow for religious and other exceptions
Parent organizations will develop fundraising opportunities to help defray the cost of the
uniform clothing
Ms. Pino went over the survey results from the elementary schools. Elementary students showed
what the proposed uniform clothing would look like. Ms. Pino spoke about the cost of the outfits and
where they could be purchased.
It was noted that the presentation was made tonight so that the public would know what the forum on
May 11th would be regarding. Ms. Pino was thanked for her hard work on the presentation.
It was asked if the subcommittee agreed with tonight’s presentation. The accuracy of the survey and
the data collected was questioned. It was noted that the subcommittee agreed regarding the
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presentation. Administration spoke about the survey and how the data was collected.
There will be a Board Retreat on May 11, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. followed by the public forum on the
uniform dress code at 7:00 p.m.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Policy – Ms. Bassford reported that the committee discussed the following:
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Title I Parent Involvement
Uniform Dress Code
Finance – Mr. Daley reported that the committee discussed the following:
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Assistant Superintendent/Business Administrator contracts – 2.5% salary increase
Cost Analysis of Legal Fees
Paperless Agenda
Bidding Services
Budget 2015-2016
 Change in Health Insurance to Aetna
 Continue pilot program for placing paraprofessionals in 1st grade classes with over 25
students
 Tax Levy cost
Mr. Daley answered questions regarding the paperless agenda and legal fees.
It was noted that too much paper and money is wasted if the Board does not go paperless.
Administration noted that there needs to be agreement among Board members regarding this issue.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Agenda Items Only
Steve Goldberg spoke about the process of a uniform dress code and the survey. He asked if it was
sent out in three languages. There is a difference between a bias and an unbias questionnaire. He
asked if the Board knew this was going on. Jeffrey Camp thanked the Board for the information. He
stated that safety is still not being addressed. Janice Cavalini is against the uniform dress code. She
feels it is disruptive. Evidence does not show that uniforms provide safety; enforce the existing dress
code. Latasha Lalla supports the uniform dress code. Ellen Friedman, teacher in a different district
with one student still in Clifton schools, feels the focus should be on a good education; security is
needed over uniforms. Carlos Polanco, representative from the Student Union group, is against the
uniform dress code and commented about uninterrupted education time. Caitlin White spoke about
security. There is easy access to the schools. No plan was given to the teachers. She spoke about
the upgrade to the stadium which the public had voted no during a past referendum. She also
commented about health insurance rates, the OPRA request form being on the district website and
the dress code. Karen Ruiz asked for an update on the high school field upgrade; turf is needed.
Gary Anolik commented that CHS is a school of choice. He spoke about the uniform dress code and
former graduates of CHS and their hard work. A former parent of a CHS student spoke about the five
Ivy League graduates, and being against uniforms and conformity. Annie Vargas, a teacher in
another district, spoke in support of the uniforms. Jessie Felder-Pfaff spoke against the uniforms.
Tova Felder thanked the teachers; it is Teacher Appreciation Week. She thanked special services for
all their help. She is against uniforms and commented that one Board member did not know about
the survey. She asked why the Board is looking into this. Andrew Felder commented that the TPAF
needs to be fully funded and spoke about the uniform survey and the phrase “studies have shown”.
Steve Goldberg thanked Ms. Pino for her presentation. He is against uniforms; they take away liberty
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and freedom. Kurt and Ann Schnackenberg are against uniforms. It is a parental rights issue; there is
a lack of transparency. Laura DeBenedetto commented that the forum is on the same night as the
CCMS concert. Parents should be concerned about harmful things not uniforms. Reem Yousef,
School 4, parent spoke about the savings regarding uniforms. Ms. Rashe commented that her son is
excited about getting the uniform. Keith Bassford suggested a referendum regarding the uniform
dress code.
There was a break at this time from 9:17-9:30 PM
Facilities – Mr. Anderson reported that the committee discussed the following:
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Capital Projects – 2014-2015
 Status of Window Replacement at Schools 14, 16 and WW
Capital Projects – 2015-2016
 Status of Replacement of Boilers at Schools 4, 5, 9, 11 and 13
 Roof Replacement at Schools 3 and 16
Upgrade of Fields – CHS
Gymnasium Floors
 Sanding/Repainting – WW
 Screening – School 17
 Screening – School 14
Wall Padding Replacement – CHS Upper Gyms
Folding Partitions – CHS Gym – Electric Eye
Roof Repairs – School 15
Exterior Building Repair – School 17
CHS Media Center – Exterior Wall Repair
HVAC Maintenance Contracts – CHS, HS Annex, School 17 and WW
Worksheets – Boilers, Roofs, Windows
Miscellaneous
 Replacement of Bus Garage Floor Carpeting
It was noted that the committee discussed the possibility of installing turf on the main field of the high
school. The band field and CC field were discussed at the committee meeting which included a fence
around the CC field. Transporting the students to the Athenia Steel field was also discussed. It was
noted that turf fields are very costly; and either way the fields will be closed for a period of time in
order for them to be upgraded. Administration answered questions regarding the gym padding and
the HVAC contracts.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION:
Items EA-5/6/15-02 through EA-5/6/15-06 will be voted upon in one motion.
MOTION BY___Arlene Agresti___SECOND BY___Tafari Anderson___VOTE__9-0___
YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti
EA-5/6/15-01 -- Appointment of School Attorney (see attachment) MOVED TO EXECUTIVE
SESSION
EA-5/6/15-02 -- NJSIAA Membership
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
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Superintendent of Schools to approve the continued enrollment of Clifton High School for the 20152016 school year as a member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and
accepts, in principle, as a member district, the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the
N.J.S.I.A.A. as long as actions of the Association are in support of the laws of the State of New
Jersey, rules of New Jersey Administrative Code, and decisions of the New Jersey State Department
of Education and its agencies.
EA-5/6/15-03 -- Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Report
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent to affirm the March 2015 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Report
presented by Assistant Superintendent, Mark Tietjen in Executive Session on April 22, 2015.
EA-5/6/15-04 -- Approval of Summer School Agreement Between the Clifton Board of
Education and the Passaic County Educational Services Commission
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the agreement by and
between the Passaic County Educational Services Commission and the Clifton Board of Education,
as appended, for the use of Clifton High School to provide a summer school program during the
period from June 2015 through August 2015 with a payment to the Clifton Board of Education of 50%
of the profit.
EA-5/6/15-05 -- Tuition Students
a. RESOLVED, that student D.P. (#111425) is hereby approved by the Clifton Board
of Education for out-of-district placement for the 2014-2015 school year with Preakness Academy,
with Clifton responsible for the tuition of $6,944.46 per school year effective April 13, 2015 through
June 30, 2015. There is no cost for transportation.
b. RESOLVED, that student Z.R. (#108876) is hereby approved by the Clifton Board
of Education for out-of-district placement for the 2014-2015 school year with Great Falls Academy,
with Clifton responsible for the tuition of $2,577.34 per school year effective March 17, 2015 through
June 30, 2015. There is no cost for transportation.
EA-5/6/15-06 -- Approval of Field Trips
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trip destinations for the 2014-2015 school
year.
5/12/15,
raindate,
5/15/15
5/12/15,
raindate
5/19/15
5/16/15
CHS, Special Education students
Ravine Park, Clifton, NJ
School #1, Kindergarten students
Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ
School #12, Minds in Motion students
5/20/15
5/20/15
5/22/15
5/20/15
WWMS, Project Unify students
CHS, Spanish students
CHS Annex, Aspire students
School #14, Special Education students
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center,
Newark, NJ
River View Executive Plaza, Trenton, NJ
El Norte Mexican Restaurant, Lodi, NJ
Pyramid Mountain, Boonton, NJ
Outragehiss…Pets/TGIFridays, Chestnut Ridge,
NY/Clifton, NJ
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School #16, Kindergarten students
6/9/15
School #1, Grade 2 students
6/10/15
School #16, Grade 4 students
6/12/15
6/16/15
CHS, Teen Center students
School #17, Grade 4 students
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Montclair
State
University/Theatreworks,
Montclair, NJ
Monkey Kingdom AMC Theatres, Clifton
Commons, Clifton, NJ
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, New York,
NY
Palisades Center Mall, West Nyack, NY
Morris Museum, Morristown, NJ
B. PERSONNEL:
Items P-5/6/15-01 through P-5/6/15-34 will be voted upon in one motion.
MOTION BY___Tafari Anderson___SECOND BY___Lucy Danny___VOTE__9-0__
YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti
Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding paraprofessionals and the
Orton-Gillingham Workshop. The Minds in Motion program grant was also discussed.
P-5/6/15-01 -- Resignations
RESOLVED, that the following resignations, as recommended by the Superintendent
of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.
Brian Small
CHS
Physical
Education/Health
Teacher
Effective July 1, 2015, due to
retirement
P-5/6/15-02 -- Leaves of Absence
RESOLVED, that the following leaves of absence, as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.
Employee ID #3167
Employee ID #4451
Employee ID #1837
Employee ID #4552
Employee ID #447
Employee ID #4084
Employee ID #282
Employee ID #104
CHS, Physical
Education/Driver’s
Education Teacher
School #2,
Elementary Music
Teacher
CHS, Custodian
Workman’s Compensation
4/2/15 – with a return date to
be determined
Workman’s Compensation
4/16/15 – with a return date
to be determined
Paid & Unpaid FMLA
Administration
Building, 10-month
Secretary
CCMS, Grade 6
Teacher
CHS, p/t,
Paraprofessional
CCMS, Science
Teacher
CCMS, Special
Education Teacher
Paid FMLA
1/23/15 – with a return date
to be determined
5/11/15-5/15/15
Paid FMLA
5/22/15-6/30/15
Unpaid LOA
4/27/15-5/6/15
Unpaid FMLA
3/2/15 – with a return date to
be determined
5/6/15 – with a return date to
be determined
Paid & Unpaid FMLA
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P-5/6/15-03 – Maternity Leaves of Absence
RESOLVED, that the following maternity leave of absence, as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.
a. Employee ID #620, School #11, Grade 4 Teacher. Effective June 15, 2015
through January 3, 2016. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: June 15, 2015 to June
30, 2015 and September 1, 2015 to September 15, 2105. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective
September 16, 2015 to January 3, 2016.
P-5/6/15-04 -- Amendment of Leave(s) of Absence
a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the FMLA granted
to Employee ID #816, Language Arts Teacher assigned to CCMS at the meeting of October 1, 2014
under P-10/1/14-03, be amended to reflect a return date of November 30, 2015.
b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the leave of
absence granted to Employee ID #7010, p/t, Paraprofessional assigned School #15 at the meeting of
March 4, 2015 under P-3/4/15-02, be amended to reflect a start date of February 9, 2015.
P-5/6/15-05 -- Extension of Leaves of Absence
a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the maternity leave
of absence granted to Employee ID #1762, Grade 1 Teacher assigned to School #5 at the meeting of
November 19, 2014 under Resolution P-11/19/14-03 and amended at the meeting of March 18, 2015
under Resolution P-3/18/15-03, be extended from March 2, 2015 to January 3, 2016. [Note:
Employee ID #1762 is presently on an approved MAT/FMLA, 3/2/15-10/4/15.]
P-5/6/15-06 -- Amendment of Appointments
a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of
Michael Chmielewski, Supervisor of Maintenance, assigned to the district at the meeting of March 25,
2015 under Resolution P-3/25/15-09, be amended to reflect a start date of April 27, 2015.
P-5/6/15-07 – Principal Appointment for Title I & Jump Start Summer School
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint Steven Anderson, Principal of School #17, to the position of
summer school principal for both the pre-kindergarten and Title I summer programs to be held at
School #17, at the contractual stipend of $6,500.00, 50% funded by local funds and 50% funded by
Title I funds.
P-5/6/15-08 – Appointment of Summer School Instructional Coordinator
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint Rafael Matos to the position of summer school instructional
coordinator for the Title I summer program to be held at School #4, at the rate of $40.00 per hour, not
to exceed the hours of the program, funded entirely by federal ESEA Title funds.
P-5/6/15-09 – Appointment of ESL Summer School Instructional Coordinators
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following instructional coordinators, to be paid at the rate of
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$40.00 per hour, not to exceed the hours of the program, for K-5 and 6-12, funded entirely by federal
ESEA Title funds.
Joanna Juarbe – K-5
Scott Orlovsky – 6-12
P-5/6/15-10 – Staffing for Summer Programs
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for summer school program. Teachers
will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, grant funded. Appointed teachers may be
transferred within the federally funded programs based on student enrollment and needs.
2014 Title I Remedial Reading/Mathematics Program – Grades 1-5
Michele Antonetti
Nicole Calabrese
Krista Ciarlo
Catia Guerra
Michael Horton
Amanda Nat
Lauren Rich
Eugene Thurston
Claudine Colacino
Michael Hanrahan
Susan Kolodziej
Nicole O’Connell
Michelle Sawicki
Caroline Wagner
Sherylee Caramucci
Mihalik
Rebecca Fitzpatrick
Jennifer Hecht
Melissa Kurbansade
Anarosa Pena
Lori Scheps
Jennifer Zack Kokora
Mary Ellen Celluro
Lynne Gallagher
Robyn Herman
Pamela Miller
Lisa Poggi
Lewis Stallman
Family Literacy Program and Title III ESL Program
Grades K-5
Monica Honis
Andre Navas
Frances Rodriguez
Diana Minichiello
Grades 6-12
Henry Adamowski
Steven Alvarado
Regina Borriello
Wendy Jeronimo
Francine Scocozzo
Lori Lalama
Maria
Sub.
Acevedo
Grades 6-12
Family Literacy
Jessica Ramos
Luisa Casar
Eva Rogozinski
Carolina Sarmiento
Stephen SarsanoSub.
Bernice Binko –
Sub.
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Pre-Kindergarten “Jump Start” Program
Shelly Betsy
Susan Stierlen
Casey Gillespie
Christine Trella
Nicole Lavender
Jennifer Zack Kokora
Barbara Shanley
Joann Zakrzewski
Substitutes and Alternates for All Summer Programs
Laura Conboy
Kathleen Grannis
Brett Moll
Lynda Polanco
Alexander Berberich
Kelly Kober
Kristen Murcko
Frank Romaine
Frances Carlo
Jennifer Kupper
Andreia Onofre
Stephanie Ucci
Carolyn Cross
Rossana Miranda
Lisa Pisano
Substitute Administrators for All Summer Programs
District Administrators
District Supervisors
Melissa Carucci
Marissa Papamarkos
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Lisa Post
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Joelle Rosetti
Laura Zagorski
P-5/6/15-11 – Appointment of Secretaries for Summer School Programs
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the Title I and Title III ESL summer
school. Secretaries will be compensated at $140.00 per day.
Margaret Gutierrez
Anna Skorupa
P-5/6/15- 12 -- Appointment of Nurses for Summer School Programs
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the Title I and Title III summer
school programs. Nurses will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, grant funded.
Judith Crocco, #4, #17
Donna Rohlff, CCMS/ CHS A
P-5/6/15-13 -- Appointment of Coordinators for Summer (ISEE) Programs
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following coordinators to oversee the ISEE, to be paid at the
rate of $3,500.00 fully supported by tuition funding, at no additional cost to the district. The positions
are contingent upon enrollment.
Nancy Latzoni
Science
– Rachel Capizzi
Language Arts
– Lynne
Parian
Mathematics
– Marilyn Torley
Extensions
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P-5/6/15-14 -- Appointments for the Integrated Summer Enrichment Experience (ISEE) Program
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the 2015 ISEE Program, pending
enrollment. Teachers will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, grant funded.
Natalie Babiak
Shari Hipschman
Lori Lill
Pamela Miller, Sub.
David Boyes
Lee Ann DeHaas,
Sub.
David Iannacone
Caitlyn Jeffas
Rebecca Mainiero
Tara Sieradzki
Jennifer Zack Kokora, Andreia Onofre, Sub.
Sub.
Thomas Henkel
Anthony Lanzerotti
Beth Smith
Catia Guerra, Sub.
Theodore Melnik
P-5/6/15-15 -- Appointments for Summer Extensions Program
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the Summer Extensions Program to
be held at the CHS Annex from July 6, 2015 through July 30, 2015, four days a week. Teachers will
be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour.
Jessica Rylick
Lauren Manni
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P-5/6/15-16 -- Appointments for “Minds in Motion” 21 Century Grant Summer Program
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the 2015 “Minds in Motion” 21st
Century Grant Summer Program at School #12 beginning Monday July 6, 2015 through Thursday,
August 6, 2015. Teachers will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, entirely funded by the
21st Century grant.
Angel Castro
Maria Parham Talley
Jennifer Kupper
Brett Moll
Jessica
Lamptey- Joshua Parham
Sub.
Sub.
Mark Saoud
– Kathleen Pugliese –
Sub.
Tirrell Alston – Sub.
P-5/6/15-17 -- Appointments for “Minds in Motion” 21st Century Grant Summer Program,
Administrative Assistants and Security Monitor
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the 2015 “Minds in Motion” 21st
Century Grant Summer Program at School #12, beginning Monday July 6, 2015 through Thursday,
August 6, 2015.
Administrative Assistants will be compensated at the rate of $20.00 per hour, maximum of five hours
per day up to five days per week, entirely funded by the 21st Century grant.
Denisse Reyes
Valora Thompson
Security Monitor will be compensated at the rate of $20.00 per hour, entirely funded by the 21st
Century grant.
Vickie Beal
P-5/6/15-18 -- Appointments for 2015 Focus School Academic Readiness Summer Program
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the 2015 Focus School Academic
Readiness Summer Program beginning Monday, July 6, 2015 through Thursday, August 6, 2015.
Teachers will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, funded entirely by federal ESEA Title
funds.
Marisa Acosta
Michelle DeHaven
Susan Rose
Lucy Camarneiro
Jean Duncan
Michael Ciolino
Amanda Fabiano
Kathleen DalLago
Martha Orrok
Coordinator: Maria Parham-Talley. Ms. Parham-Talley will be compensated at the rate of
$40.00 per hour, not to exceed the hours of the program, funded entirely by ESEA Title funds.
Secretaries: Denisse Reyes. Secretaries will be compensated at $140.00 per day.
Kindergarten Aides: Adalgisa Olivo and Laura Mikolajczyk. Kindergarten Aides will be compensated
at $10.00 per hour.
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P-5/6/15-19 -- Appointments for Middle School Summer Academic Program
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the 2015 Middle School Summer
Academic Program. Teachers will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, grant funded.
Regina Ajia
Kim Dreher
Edward Levash
Yelena Vayner
Cara Boseski
Doreen Duffy
Teresa Lewandowski
David White
Stephanie Brown
Damein Callum
Susan Hague
Jennifer Lanzerotti
Erin Prendergast
Michelle Trigo
Kimberly Bassolino – Jennifer Douma
Sub.
Sub.
Sherylee Caramucci Francine Muratore – Lisa Polito – Sub.
Mihalik – Sub.
Sub.
–
P-5/6/15-20 -- Appointments for Orton-Gillingham Workshop
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for attendance at the Orton-Gillingham
Workshop to be held from July 20 through July 24, 2015, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Teachers will be
compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, funded by local professional development funds.
Jennifer Bitetto
Karen DeFina
Liliana Habedank
Diane Jakimec
Catherine Miller
Nicole Pirchala
Francine Scocozzo
Jennifer Zack-Kokora
Marissa Cannataro
Allison Ditzig
Maryann Hoholuk
Antoinette Janmatt
Nicole O’Connell
Jamie Ripke
Lisa Smith
Ursula Zarife
Frances Carlo
Jill Fedorchak
Michael Horton
Caitlin Jeffas
Andreia Onofre
Frances Rodriguez
Janina Tardibuono
Michael Ciolino
Mary Foley
Scott Idec
Ashley LaTrace
Christine Piazza
Lauren Sabawa
Melissa Wisniewski
Wait Listed Alternates:
Maria Acevedo
Deborah Ball
Helene Gentilello
Michelle Sawicki
Stefanie Cramer
Maria Mucci
Sherylee Carmaucci
Mihalik
Lisa Poggi
Nicole Sieper
Deborah Testa
Jory Samkoff
Diana Minichiello
P-5/6/15-21 – Appointment for Summer Technology Work
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint Jeffrey Horn to assist the Technology Department July and
August, 2015, in its efforts to upgrade computers and infrastructure throughout the district, at the rate
of $35.00 per hour, for a maximum of 20 six-hour days, an amount not to exceed $4,200.00, in lieu of
utilizing vendor support at a more expensive rate, using funds already budgeted for in the Technical
Services account.
P-5/6/15-22 -- 2015 Summer Projects
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff members to work under the supervision of
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Mr. Peter J. Salzano, Supervisor of Counseling and Student Services.
Counselors – to resolve high school scheduling conflicts and make adjustments to schedules for Fall
2015. In addition, create new schedules for students who register for Fall 2015. Counselors will be
paid $35.00 per hour.
Jennifer Bergman
Meredith Fuchs
Samina Salahuddin
Jody Springer
Alyssa Bono
Jessica Burgess
Colleen Sarduy
Rachel Fabrykant
Shawna Grossman
Aimee Gianino
Jacqueline Festa
Andrew Kessler
Mirta Lopez
Counselors – to resolve middle school scheduling conflicts and make adjustments to schedules for
Fall 2015. In addition, create new schedules for students who register for Fall 2015. Counselors will
be paid $35.00 per hour.
Stephen Hards
Michelle Walsh
Erica Fuchs
Corine Miskowsky
Phyllis Puzzo
Counselors – for student summer registration to prepare schedules for new students enrolling in the
district. Counselors will be paid $35.00 per hour.
Mirta Lopez
Phyllis Puzzo
ESL Teachers – for student summer registration to assess new ESL students enrolling in the district.
Teachers will be paid $35.00 per hour.
Thea Landesberg
Marisa Acosta
Luciana
Camarneiro
Eva Rogozinski
Secretaries – to assist in student summer registration on July 7, 2015 – August 21, 2015 to be paid at
the rate of $140.00 per day.
Lisa Lotorto
Arleny Pineda
Brenda
Zangrando
Elizabeth
Veneziano
Mary Fego
Secretaries – to assist in central student summer registration on August 24, 25 & 26, 2015 to be paid
at the rate of $140.00 per day.
Nancy Munck
Arleny Pineda
Brenda
Zangrando
Elizabeth
Veneziano
Middle School Counseling Secretaries – to process and update student files being moved from the
fourteen elementary schools to the two middle schools for Fall 2014 at the rate of $140.00 per day.
Barbara Cramer
Elizabeth
Veneziano
Nurses – to assist in central student summer registration to be held on August 24, 25 & 26, 2015 to be
paid at the rate of $35.00 per hour.
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Mary Weckesser
May 6, 2015
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Regina McNiff
P-5/6/15-23 -- Staff Coverage for Extended Hours for CHS Technology Center
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals to provide coverage for the extended
Technology Center hours, Monday through Thursday evenings from 2:45 to 5:15 p.m., on a rotating
basis, at the hourly rate of $40.00, for the 2015-2016 school year.
Jeffrey Horn
Barbara Shanley
Tracy Sterni
Jane Colca
P-5/6/15-24 -- Reappointment of Paraprofessionals
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education, accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to reappoint the following part-time paraprofessionals for the 2015-2016
school year.
Munther Abid
Olga Alroud
Ivanna Atamanchuk
Patricia Bankuti
Mary Bautista
Christine Bingler
Meghan Brophy
Eleanor Caballero
Aenas Carpizo
Jennifer Chiodo
Jennine Dattoli
Raymond Donato
Christine Fatteross
Lynette Fun
Miriam Gutierrez
Paul Hirsch
Karen Jacobus
Aleksandra Kajevska
Lucyna Kolano
Charlotte Lavagna
Yohana Luque
Michelle Martorano
Anna Messina
Kimberly Nagy
Ami Nydam
Elizabeth Painter
Ivonne Perez
Paula Pugliese
Johanna Ricca
David Roberts
Emily Rose
Catherine Saunders
Charina Abreu
Patricia Anfora
Olesya Atamanchuk
Theresa Barbone
Claudia Bergen
Marilyn Borrajo
Gabryela Budny
Yeliz Camurlu
Linda Ceneri
Gisella Aguilar
Paula Arellano
Lina Awad
Kim Barilari
Mandi Bevando
Renee Boudaher
Joanne Bujnowski
Gullu Candar
Maria
ChavarriaGuevara
Carol Cianicullo
Anaidelly Crespo
Luz DeCastro
Melinda DeChellis
Paulette Donkersloot
Wafa El Habal
Yocasta Fernandez
Sharon Ferrara
Nursel Furat
Angela Gibbons
Anne Habal
Suhaila Hamdeh
Karen Hrina
Janette Hughes
Deborah Jankowski
Allyson Jankunas
Kristin Karpati
Angela Kishbaugh
Carolyn Kropa
Terry LaForgia
Teresa LeQueux
Robyn Sue Lord
Raymond Luzzi
Anne Marie Markovich
Dennis McGarrity
Andrea Meffen
Laura Mikolajczyk
Eman Mowaswes
Xuehuan Napodano
Anne Neczepir
Maritza Olaya
Ana Ovalles Martinez
Alice Pasquale
Zuleidy Paulino
Andreina
Perez- Nancy Peskosky
Batista
Denise Randall
Kalbiye Redcep
Franca Rinaldi
Mary Lynn Ritacco
Lucy Rodriguez
Mirna Rodriguez
Monica Rossel
Debra Saarloos
Kathleen Seasock
Jayshree Shah
Diana Alcivar
Doreen Arlington
Nora Baena-Cano
Catherine Barnes
Maria Bevins
Aleksandra Brodka
Diane Burszan
Michael Carofine
Deborah Chimento
Luisa DaSilva
Deborah Dilk
Janet Fahy
Jennifer Fruit
Judy Graham
Femina Herard
David Insigna
Debra Johnson
Jill Kloock
Christine LaMonica
Shakuntala Louhar
Rebecca Martin
Mildred Mendoza
Lorraine Mulick
Adaku Faith Nelken
Marilyn Paccha
Maria Pena
Kathleen Pietras
Marceline Reynolds
Judith Rivera
Milagros Rosado
Laura Sabagh
Reneiro Silva
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Christie Stabile
Barbara Thatcher
Lucia Strathapoulis
Katiria Torres
Lorelie Velasquez
Maritia Wijango
Joan Zangara
Nancy Ventrella
Ohkui Wong
Maria Zawicki
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Marianne Szurko
Paula
TrimboliFernandez
Patricia Walte
Jadwiga Wykurz
Carrie Zon
Elizabeth Takase
Elisa Varano
Linda White
Jennifer Zacchia
P-5/6/15-25 -- Reappointment of Paraprofessionals
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to reappoint the following full-time paraprofessionals for the 2015-2016
school year.
*ESL Paraprofessionals
Karen Angelo
Alfred Bido
Rosemary Canavan*
Carolyn Conklin
Dalia Elashwal*
Lilla Gagliostro
Kathleen Gray
Judith Klimovich
Lynn Marakovitz
Carol Meindl
Eileen Parker
Mary Ploch
Susan Scotto
Cynthia Shagawat
Frances Wojcik
Alice Babinski
Angela Bienkiewicz*
Maria Cancel*
Mary Ann Corradino
Elhadj Eljabbar
Joanne Getch
Isabelle Hryszko
Carol Kramer
Maria Marinaro
Maria Montoya*
Deborah Peguero*
Letty Porter*
Marlene Segura
Maryann Ulczak
Robert Wolfarth
Jean Bates
Martha Burkhardt
Ann Marie Carofine
Susan Czyzewski
Kathleen Fieldhouse
Brenda Gonzalez*
Alane Huze
Yeny Lozada-Castillo*
Majlinda Martiko
Paula Moore
Altagracia Pena*
Nilda Rivera
Carmen Serrano
Linda Wdowiak
Anna Torres
Teresa Benigno
Geraldine Campion
Deborah Clark
Diane DeMuro
Constance Firstmeyer
Donna Gradzki
Gloria Johnson
Parvin Malik
Anna Martinez
Roxanne O’Connor
Wendy Peterson
Patricia Russo
Margueritte Shackil
Doreen Weisel
P-5/6/15-26 -- Reappointment of Sign Language Interpreters
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to reappoint the following Sign Language Interpreters for the 2015-2016
school year.
Doris Crotty
George Johnston
P-5/6/15-27 -- Sixth Year Level Attainment
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following individual for placement on the proper step of the
Sixth Year Level Teachers’ salary guide.
Lauren Manni
Elementary School Counselor
Effective 9/1/15
P-5/6/15-28 -- Amendment of Administrative Leave
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education recommends the administrative leave
for the following individual, be amended to administrative leave with pay, effective April 21, 2015.
Employee ID #7176
P-5/6/15-29 -- Additional Sick Days at Half Pay
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RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to grant 12 additional sick days to be paid in 24 half day increments to
Employee ID #104, Special Education Teacher assigned to Christopher Columbus Middle School.
P-5/6/15-30 -- Additional Sick Days at Half Pay
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to grant 12 additional sick days to be paid in 24 half day increments to
Employee ID #2339, Special Education Teacher assigned to Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
P-5/6/15-31 -- Board Member Conference
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the following board member
for attendance/fees at the listed conference.
Dr. John Houston
Passaic County School Boards Paterson, NJ
meeting
4/27/15
No Cost,
$3.60 mileage
P-5/6/15-32 -- Conference Request(s)
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff member(s) for attendance/fees at the listed
conferences.
Employee Name
Megan Graziano
Conference/Workshop
Wipro Leadership Conference
Location
Montclair, NJ
Date
6/12/15
Marissa Cannataro
MSU Argument Literacy
Workshop
MSU Argument Literacy
Workshop
Leadership Speaker Series
Handle with Care Instructor &
Re-certification program
Montclair, NJ
5/27/15
Expense
Expenses will be
paid by Wipro
SEF grant
No Cost
Montclair, NJ
6/10/15
No Cost
Lincroft, NJ
Newton, NJ
6/2/15
6/10/15
$150.00
$400.00,
Expenses will be
paid by IDEA
$95.00
Marissa Cannataro
Bracken Healy
Kelly Tierney
Roberta Holmes
Iselin, NJ
5/18/15
Stephanie Langner
School Social Workers:
Promoting Academic Progress
Wipro Leadership Conference
Montclair, NJ
6/12/15
Heidi Kramer
Heidi Kramer
Argument Literacy
Argument Literacy
Montclair, NJ
Montclair, NJ
5/27/15
6/10/15
Expenses will be
paid by Wipro
SEF grant
No Cost
No Cost
P-5/6/15-33 -- Substitute Appointments
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following personnel for assignment as per diem substitutes
Ryan VanderMay – Substitute Teacher
Joanne Santiglia – Substitute Teacher
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P-5/6/15-34 -- Personnel Appointments
RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed in accordance with the
stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is
provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c.
Jadwiga Wykurz
p/t, Paraprofessional, School
fills new position
Annex
Victoria Garcia
LTS,
Kindergarten School #9
Teacher,
replaces
Employee ID #6270
who is on MAT LOA
LTS, Pre- K, Special School #14
Education
Teacher,
replaces Employee ID
#464 who is on MAT
LOA
LTS,
Kindergarten School #11
Teacher,
replaces
Employee ID #603
Tammy Le
Jeanne Grady
#12 5/7/15-6/30/15
5/26/15-6/26/15
Step 1 -- $17,935.00 plus
$750.00 (Salary
differential for 60
credits), pro-rated for
lesser service
BA Salary for LTS,
$32,000.00, pro-rated for
lesser service
4/27/15-6/26/15
BA Salary for LTS,
$32,000.00, pro-rated for
lesser service
5/11/15-6/26/15
BA Salary for LTS,
$32,000.00, pro-rated for
lesser service
C. FINANCE/FACILITIES:
Items F-5/6/15-02 through F-5/6/15-15 will be voted upon in one motion:
MOTION BY__Arlene Agresti__SECOND BY__Tafari Anderson___VOTE___9-0___
YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti
ABSTAIN: Bassford (check #’s 173987 and 174110 only), Passenti (check # 173992 only)
Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding fire extinguishers and the
change in health insurance carrier.
F-5/6/15-02 – Donation to School #4
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to accept, with sincere gratitude, the donation of $200.00 and that a letter
of appreciation be forwarded to Music Celebrations International for this generous donation. Music
Celebrations International sponsored the Australian Band and Chorus from Mosman High School in
Mosman, Australia to perform at School #4.
F-5/6/15-03 - Approval for Transportation Services Agreement – 2014-2015 School Year
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the Transportation Services
Agreement with the Passaic County Educational Services Commission to transport our eligible
students on the following routes, at the rates indicated:
Route #
School
Contractor
# of
Est. Cost Per Route
Surcharge
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May 6, 2015
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Students
YCSCL
YCSL2
SCH11
YCS George Washington
YCS George Washington
School #11
D & M Tours
Sarah Transportation
American Star
1
1
2
Total
$174.15
7,426.00
2,970.00
$5.22
222.78
89.10
$10,570.15
$317.10
F- 5/06/15-04 - Credit Change Order #GC-04-Bid # 134-34 Electrical Upgrade Schools #14 & #16
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve Credit Change Order #GC-04
from Sal Electric Co., Inc.to credit the owner for unused Allowance from School #16 in the amount of
($8,750.00) which will reduce the contract sum to $104,250.00
F-5/6/15-05 - Approval to Award Elevator Maintenance Bid
RESOLVED, that the contract SERVICE FOR ELEVATORS AND LIFTS (Pursuant Quote 1602) be and the same is hereby awarded on the basis of most responsive proposal to Elevator
Maintenance:
WWMS
CHS
SCH #12
SCH #15
SCH #17
Elevator $135
Lift $60
(2)Elevators $150/Ea
(2)DumbWaiters$65/Ea
Elevator
$200
Elevator $135
Time& Mat’l
Elevator-$140
Lift $140
Time & Mat’l
(2)Elevators $135/Ea
(2)DumbWaters $135/Ea
Elevator
$135
Lift $60
Time & Mat’l
Elevator
$135
Lift $135
Time& Mat’l
Elevator
$140
Tim & Mat’l
Elevator $140
F-5/6/15-06 - Approval to Award Fire Extinguishers Bid
RESOLVED, that the contract FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (INSPECTION & RETEST) (Pursuant
Quote 16-01) be and the same is hereby awarded on the basis of most responsive proposal to Metro Fire
& Safety:
ITEM #I - INSPECTION
TYPE
APPROX #
OF UNITS
UNIT
COST
2½ Gal Water Pressure
293
1.00
15# CO2
63
1.00
10# CO2
7
1.00
5# CO2
63
1.00
5# Dry Chemical
8
1.00
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Regular Board Meeting
May 6, 2015
5# Dry Chemical ABC
4
1.00
5# ABC
2
1.00
10# Dry Chemical ABC
5
1.00
2½# Dry Chemical ABC
2
1.00
20# CO2
2
1.00
13# Halon
1
1.00
ITEM #2 - REFILLS
TYPE
RECHARGE-UNIT COST
2½ Gal Water Pressure
$ 5.50
20# CO2
$ 12.00
15# CO2
$ 11.00
10# CO2
$ 10.00
5# CO2
$ 9.00
5# ABC Dry Chemical
$ 9.00
2½# ABC Dry Chemical
$ 7.00
5# ABC Dry Chemical
$ 9.00
6# ABC Dry Chemical
$ 9.00
10# ABC Dry Chemical
$ 14.00
13# Halon
$325.00
ITEM #3 RETESTING
TYPE
UNIT COST
Water Units
$ 5.00
C02 & DC Units
$10.00
ITEM #4 - REPLACEMENT (IF NECESSARY)
TYPE
UNIT COST
2½ Gal Water Pressure
$90.00
20# CO2
$220.00
15# CO2
$199.00
10# CO2
$182.00
5# CO2
$130.00
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5# Dry Chemical
$35.00
5# Dry Chemical ABC
$35.00
6# Dry Chemical ABC
$35.00
10# Dry Chemical
$60.00
13# Halon
$325.00
May 6, 2015
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F-5/6/15-07 - Approval to Award Reconditioning Athletic Equipment Bid
RESOLVED, that the contract for RECONDITIONING ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT (Pursuant
Quote 16-03) be and the same is hereby awarded on the basis of most responsive proposal to Riddell
Sports Group, Inc.
FULL RECONDITIONING
QTY
DESCRIPTION
160
Riddell Football Helmets
Full Reconditioning Includes:
.Striping Paint
Repaint & Gloss Maroon
.New Riddell Chin Straps
PRICE/HELMET
2015-2016
$29.95
RECONDITIONING
QTY
DESCRIPTION
150
Pairs- Running Mustangs
Helmet Decals
(Sets)Porta-Phones
$750.00/Set
170
Shoulder Pads
$11.95
20
Hockey Helmets
$ 4.95
20
Baseball Helmets
$ 3.95
20
Softball Helmets
$ 3.95
60
Lacrosse Helmets
$ 6.95
3
Baseball Chest Protectors
$2.50
2
PRICE/ITEM
2015-2016
$1.95
PRICING FOR NEW PARTS (IF NECESSARY)
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
2015-16
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Regular Board Meeting
May 6, 2015
Face Mask
$16.95
Face Mask Clips (4/Helmet)
$ 1.95
Ear Pads
$ 2.95
Interior Helmet Padding
$ 6.95
100% Cloth “Riddell” Chin Straps
N/C
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F-5/6/15-08 - Approval to Lease Purchase Three 24 Passenger and Two 54 Passenger School
Buses
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLIFTON IN THE COUNTY OF
PASSAIC
DETERMINING TO FINANCE three 24 passenger and two 54 passenger school buses AND
RELATED ACQUISITIONS THROUGH THE COMPETITIVE BID, RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD
AND EXECUTION OF A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, APPROVING THE FORM OF CERTAIN
AGREEMENTS INCLUDING A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
OFFICIALS OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING OTHER
ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE TRANSACTION.
WHEREAS, The City of Clifton in the County of Passaic, New Jersey (the “Board” when
referring to the governing body, and the “School District” when referring to the legal entity and the
territorial boundaries that are governed by the Board) has determined to lease purchase finance the
acquisition of three 24 passenger and two 54 passenger school buses, and other miscellaneous
costs required to enter into a Lease Purchase Agreement (“Lease, Agreement”) for an amount of not
to exceed $362,000.00, and a term not to exceed five-years (collectively, the “Acquisition”); and
WHEREAS, Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission Lease Purchase
(MRESC) will serve as bid coordinator to conduct a competitive bid (Bid) for the Lease Purchase to
finance the cost of the Acquisition pursuant to the attached contract; and
WHEREAS, MRESC will conduct the Bid for the Lease Purchase on or before June 11, 2015
and will make its recommendation to the Board prior to the November Board meeting; and
WHEREAS, The Board wishes to expedite the payment of the respective vendors of the
Acquisition;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF
CLIFTON IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, AS FOLLOWS:
The Board authorizes the Board President and the Board Secretary to award the Bid for the
Lease Purchase upon the written recommendation of the Financial Advisor and to enter into Lease
with the successful bidder after Board Counsel has reviewed the Agreement; and
The Board hereby approves the execution of the Lease to the Lessor in order to finance the
Acquisition and authorizes the sale of the Lease to the recommended low bidder as Lessor. This
award is to be made in accordance with the proposal form submitted by the Lessor to the Board
Secretary as of the date of the Bid, said proposal shall be attached hereto, and kept on file with the
Board Secretary; and
The Board authorizes the Board President or the Board Secretary to approve any changes or
deletions to the Lease Agreement or related documents as may, in the judgment of Counsel be
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necessary, advisable and in the best interest of the Board; and
The Board authorizes the Board President or the Board Secretary to establish an escrow
account for the deposit of the lease proceeds in accordance with the Governmental Unit Deposit
Protection Act (GUDPA), and to direct the deposit and investment of the lease proceeds in escrow for
the term of the lease; and
The Board hereby delegates the Board President and the Board Secretary the ability to
execute the lease purchase agreement and other related financing documents with recommended low
bidder, serving as the Lessor and purchaser of the lease purchase agreement (the “Lessor” and
“Purchaser”), and Escrow Agent (Escrow Agent); and
The Lease is hereby designated as a “qualified tax-exempt obligation” for purposes of Section
265 (b) (3) (ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
F-5/6/15-09 - Approval to Authorize the Business Administrator to Contract Phoenix Advisors
to Provide Continuing Disclosure Services – 2015-2016
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator
to contract Phoenix Advisors to provide continuing disclosure compliance services in connection with
the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperation
Initiative at a cost of $650.00.
F-5/6/15-10 - Purchase Requisition List
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the
Business Administrator, Finance, and Facilities/Athletics Committees, approve the following Purchase
Requisition List in the amount not to exceed $60,087.84:
Atlantic Sport Floors
Sanding/Repainting of WWMS Gym Floor
$11,400.00
Screening of School 17 Gym Floor
$ 2,050.00
Ambidextrous
Replacement/Repair of Padding
CHS Upper Gyms
$ 8,405.00
Laumar Roofing
Masonry Repair/Waterproofing
School 15 Roof
$ 6,100.00
S & K Construction Co., Inc.
Aluminum Capping/Repair of Stucco
School 17
Not to Exceed $10,100.00
Environmental Climate Control
HVAC Maintenance Contracts
CHS
$ 3,859.08
HS Annex
$ 6,257.86
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May 6, 2015
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School 17
$ 8,081.58
WWMS
$ 3,834.32
TOTAL
$60,087.84
F-5/6/15-11 – Approval of the Contract Award to Aetna to Provide Health Insurance Plans
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve the contract award to Aetna
to provide health insurance plans at the rates provided by the district’s health insurance consultant
effective July 1, 2015.
F-5/6/15-12 – Approval to Terminate Health Insurance Plans Provided by Horizon Blue
Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve the termination of the health
insurance plans provided by Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey effective July 1, 2015.
F-5/6/15-13 - Modifications to 2014-2015 Budget & Federal/State Programs – March, 2015
RESOLVED, that approval is granted for transfers between budget account lines,
based on school related changes
Previous
March 2015 Transfers
Tuition Private School
110001000566016000005
Budget
Adjusted To
Difference
5,984,383
6,104,383
120,000
A
Prchd Services Extra Ord Services
110002170320000000005
849,241
874,241
25,000
A
Salary Teachers MD
112121000101016050075
669,168
674,168
5,000
A
Salary Teacher RR
112131000101016080075
4,645,741
4,666,741
21,000
A
Salary Teacher Pre School
112151000101016070075
924,960
947,960
23,000
A
Salary Teacher LLD
112041000101016020075
2,650,082
2,608,082
(42,000)
A
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Other Salary BD
112091000106016040075
208,257
198,257
(10,000)
A
Other Salary Autism
112141000106016190075
361,484
351,484
(10,000)
A
Other Salary Instruc Reg
111901000106000000075
312,720
270,720
(42,000)
A
Salary Teacher Gr 9-12
111401000101000000055
13,954,186
13,864,186
(90,000)
A
Supplies Guid
110002180600018000005
16,531
31,531
15,000
B
Salary Other Prof Guid
110002180104018000005
2,695,911
2,688,911
(7,000)
B
Salary Clerical Guid
110002180105018000005
317,605
309,605
(8,000)
B
Instruc Staff Training
110002230390000000005
160,000
170,000
10,000
C
77,000
197,000
120,000
C
Other Prchd Services Gen Admin
1100023000590000000005
602,111
612,111
10,000
C
Prchd Tech Services Gen Admin
110002300340000000005
153,810
123,810
(30,000)
C
426,647
366,647
(60,000)
C
Salary Central Admin
110002510100025000005
1,037,668
987,668
(50,000)
C
Salary Clerical Sch Admin
110002400105000000075
1,274,389
1,277,389
3,000
D
Salary Principals Sch Admin
110002400103000000075
3,513,292
3,510,292
(3,000)
D
Other Prchd Prof Services Gen
Admin
110002300339000000005
Prchd Prof Tech Services Sch
Admin
110002400300000000005
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Prchd Prof Cust
110002620390020000005
290,507
305,507
15,000
E
Insurance Cust
110002620520020000005
137,004
138,004
1,000
E
Cleaning / Rpr Cust
110002620420020000005
233,800
217,800
(16,000)
E
Energy Electricity
110002620622020000005
1,568,774
1,573,774
5,000
F
Energy Gas
110002620621020000005
787,615
782,615
(5,000)
F
Salary Aides Transp
110002700107022000005
826,229
846,229
20,000
G
Salary Transp Other
110002700162022000005
131,447
139,447
8,000
G
Mgmt Fee ESC
110002700350022000005
67,341
77,341
10,000
G
874,734
928,734
54,000
G
1,329,976
1,289,976
(40,000)
G
Salary Transp Drivers
110002700161022000005
609,967
589,967
(20,000)
G
Aide in Lieu
110002700503022000005
647,500
615,500
(32,000)
G
Salary Teacher Gr 1-5
111201000101000000035
15,649,223
15,699,223
50,000
H
Salary Teacher Kind
111101000101000000025
2,495,190
2,445,190
(50,000)
H
90,000
95,000
5,000
I
Contr Services Transp Reg ESC
110002700517000000005
Contr Services Transp Sp Ed ESC
110002700518000000005
Prchd Services Home Instruc
111501000320017050075
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Salary Home Instruc
111501000101017050075
90,000
85,000
(5,000)
I
Prchd Tech Instruc
111901000340000000075
593,471
573,471
(20,000)
J
Supplies Instruc
111901000610000000075
2,595,900
2,615,900
20,000
J
Salary CoCurr
114011000100000000075
321,607
331,607
10,000
K
Supplies CoCurr
114011000600000000075
46,938
41,938
(5,000)
K
Other Objects CoCurr
114011000800000000075
17,200
12,200
(5,000)
K
70,239,609
70,239,609
0
Totals
Explanations:
A
Additional Placements of Students in out of district schools per IEP's; Additional 1-1 aides required per IEP's,
Salary Adjustment for degree changes, LOA's, etc.
B
PSAT Test Fees
C
Architectural fees for Pre-Development Costs for Replacement of Boilers/Professional Development Fees/Insurance
Costs
D
Salary Adjustment due to retro salary for new contract
E
HVAC Repairs for School 2 (Pending
Insurance)
F
Adjustment required based on actual energy usage to date
G
Salary adjustments based on actual routes assigned; Additional special education routes required due to IEP's
Salary adjustment due to degree changes, LOA's duties, etc.
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H
I
Home Instruction required by outside vendors
J
Requested transfer from Instr. Technology to cover computer supplies for balance of year
K
Payment of Co-Curricular Duties as AV
coordinator/chaperones/etc.
F-5/6/15-14 - Use of Facilities
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the below-listed requests for use of
the district’s facilities, in accordance with Policy #7510-Use of School Facilities, at the fees listed:
3500
City of Clifton –
Fireworks
Committee
Annual
Fireworks
Stadium
3501
NJ Family and
Youth
Leadership
Academy
CHS
Cheerleading
Parking
CHS
Parking Lot
Cheerleading
Clinics
CHS Annex
Gymnasium
3502
July 4, 2015
Saturday
7pm to 11pm
(Rain Date:
7/5/15)
May 9, 2015
Saturday
8am to 8pm
August 3, 2015
thru August
31, 2015
Monday thru
Thursday
8:30am to
12pm
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
F-5/6/15-15 - Claims List (see attachment)
RESOLVED, that the claims represented, as appended, having been found in order by
the Board Secretary/Business Administrator are hereby ordered to be released for payment when
funds are available, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the claims be entered in the Board’s official
minutes and be open to further inspection by Board Members and others entitled to inspect same.
List of Bills (Apr. – Pgs. 1-48)
$ 3,602,180.06
Total
$ 3,602,180.06
ADDENDUM
B. PERSONNEL:
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Item P-5/6/15-35 and P-5/6/15-36 will be voted upon in one motion.
MOTION BY__James Daley___SECOND BY__Lucy Danny__VOTE___9-0___
YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti
P-5/6/15-35 -- Resignations
RESOLVED, that the following resignations, as recommended by the Superintendent
of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.
Jean Sogorka
CHS
ESL/Bilingual Teacher
Monique Wasserstrum
CHS
School Psychologist
Kathleen Brach
CHS
Mathematics Teacher
Michelle Christadore
School #16
Elementary Principal
Effective July 1, 2015, due to
retirement
Effective July 1, 2015, due to
retirement
Effective July 1, 2015, due to
retirement
Effective July 1, 2015, due to
retirement
P-5/6/15-36 -- Conference Request(s)
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff member(s) for attendance/fees at the listed
conferences.
Employee Name
Alicja Banning
Conference/Workshop
NJTESOL/NJBE
Location
Date
New Brunswick, 5/28/15
NJ
Expense
$273.00
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Mr. Anderson – commented about the May 11, 2015 meeting and policy. He thanked Ms. Perkins and
her staff for the budget. He thanked the speakers and read an email about uniforms.
Ms. Bassford – thanked Ms. Perkins and her staff on the budget. She is happy to be part of the
process. She commented about the OPRA form being on the website, the CASTS Film Festival and the
subcommittee regarding uniforms. She wished everybody a Happy Mother’s Day.
Mr. Daley – wished everyone a Happy Mother’s Day and commented that his decisions are made from
an informed point of view. He supports keeping the facilities at high levels.
Ms. Danny – thanked the speakers and teachers. It is Teacher Appreciation week. She thanked Ms.
Pino for her presentation. She is glad to see a Board attorney not in attendance at meetings. She
commented about the funding of the pension, evaluation systems for teachers and PARCC
assessments. She wished everyone a Happy Mother’s Day.
Mr. Evans – commented about the Locks of Love fundraiser on May 13th, the Autism presentation at
WWMS, the School 11 Galaxy Club and safety/security. Perhaps a committee is needed. He spoke
about legal issues regarding uniforms and commented on the uniform policy.
Dr. Houston – he is impressed with CHS students and spoke about using digital tablets, moving from
Yahoo to .net, and our courier Mr. Rojas. He thanked Ms. Perkins, the Finance Committee and the City
Council. He looks forward to part two of the uniform dress code forum. It is Teachers Appreciation
Week. He thanked Clifton teachers. May 21st is Red Nose Day.
Ms. Pino – spoke about School 4’s Tricky Tray/beefsteak. She thanked the speakers and the students
who modeled uniforms. She spoke about the paraprofessional pilot program. She commented about
the uniform dress code and the results of the surveys. She reminded everybody about the public form on
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May 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. She responded to the comments about the issue being politically motivated
and the survey being skewed. She wished a Happy Mother’s Day to everyone.
Ms. Agresti – thanked the speakers and spoke about the great students in Clifton and wished everybody
a Happy Mother’s Day.
Mr. Passenti – thanked the speakers and thanked all the teachers. It is Teacher Appreciation week. He
commented about the tree at CHS, the survey, the forum on May 11th and school security. He spoke
about the budget and remarked that there were no questions over the past six months regarding it.
Today’s concern was over the uniforms.
Mr. Tardalo – spoke about Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers teach every single subject. STEM
programs are growing at the high school and middle schools. He spoke about the Minds in Motion
program and commented that education is the number one responsibility. He spoke about pre-school
programs. Board members work as a team and make decisions based on the data provided to them. He
spoke about Clifton teacher Helen Horak, 101 years old, who passed away. He wished a Happy
Mother’s Day to all.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (if necessary)
MOTION FOR RESOLUTION to convene in Executive Session to discuss a Board attorney matter. IT
IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President will announce that following Executive Session, the
public will be advised of the nature of the discussion and/or notified when formal action may be taken.
MOTION BY___Arlene Agresti___SECOND BY___Lucy Danny___VOTE__9-0__
YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti
Action may or may not be taken.
ADJOURNED: 11:55 PM
[NOTE: This document is subject to additions, withdrawals, and modifications without notice.]
Respectfully submitted,
Karen L. Perkins
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
KLP/ld