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NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEMAREST, NEW JERSEY 07627
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING:
Monday, May 23, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Administration Building
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS.
The meeting is opened by the Board President.
Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Debra Lent, President
Mr. David Chan, Vice President
Mr. Leonard Albanese
Mrs. Marilyn Coats-Thomas
Mrs. Alice Comer
Mrs. Marie Petikas
Absent
Mr. John Schettino
Mr. Ronald Schwartzman
Mr. Raymond Wiss
Absent
ALSO PRESENT:
Dr. Jan Furman, Superintendent of Schools
Raymond Jacobus, Assistant Superintendent for Business
/Board Secretary
“THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT
TO THE PUBLIC TO HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF AND TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS OF
PUBLIC BODIES AT WHICH ANY BUSINESS AFFECTING THEIR INTEREST IS DISCUSSED OR
ACTED UPON.”
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, THE NORTHERN VALLEY
REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS CAUSED NOTICE OF THIS
MEETING TO BE PUBLICIZED BY HAVING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE THEREOF POSTED
AND FILED IN THE BOROUGH HALL OF EACH CONSTITUENT BOROUGH IN THE DISTRICT
AND SENT TO THREE NEWSPAPERS CIRCULATING IN THE DISTRICT.
THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY.
THE BOARD PRESIDENT WILL OPEN THE MEETING FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE
REQUEST OF THE BOARD. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES
TO PRESENT INFORMATION TO THE BOARD.
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Debra Lent, Board President opened the Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. Petikas and Mr. Wiss were absent.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
(Addenda “A”)
The Board of Education recognized Music Students at the Northern Valley Regional High
School at Demarest Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.
Student Representatives Update reported on matters dealing with Student Council and related
activities.
There were seven (7) public members present. In attendance was Dr. Christopher Nagy, future
Northern Valley Superintendent of Schools, Mayor Ray Cywinski of Demarest, Henry Ossi of
DMR Architects, Ms. Gleason, Mr. Fishien, Tom Clancy and a newspaper reporter.
Susan Nogaj and Richard Orso spoke on behalf of the Ad Hoc Committee regarding student drug
use.
On motion by Mr. Albanese, seconded by Mrs. Comer and approved by the Board the meeting
was Open to the Public. The Board introduced and welcomed Dr. Nagy to Northern Valley.
Mayor Cywinski stating an interest in a solar energy program which Henry Ossi spoke. Ms.
Gleason spoke briefly.
On motion by Mrs. Comer, seconded by Mr. Chan and approved by the Board the meeting was
Close to the Public. On motion by Mrs. Comer, seconded by Mr. Chan and approved by the
Board the following resolutions and April 2011 Minutes were approved:
FINANCE
F1.
District Monthly Reports/Bills
That the Board of Education approves the bills of the Northern Valley Regional High School District for
the period of April 1, 2011 to April 30, 2011 for General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, Enterprise Fund
and NV Technical Services which had previously been approved by the various committees be approved
and payment made through Columbia or TD Bank from funds in the appropriate accounts as follows:
Payroll
Fund (10, 20, 40, 50, 53, 54, 58)
Fund (30)
Fund (59)
Fund (51)
Total
$4,654,211.06
$ 285,580.06
$ 29,359.58
$ 92,338.71
$
0_
$5,061,489.41
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That the Board of Education approves the report of the following fund and accounts as of April 30, 2011
be approved and detailed reports are available in the Business Office:
Petty Cash (Demarest)
Petty Cash (Old Tappan)
$
$
0
40.75
April Student Activity Fund (Demarest)
April Student Activity Fund (Old Tappan)
$378,581.76
$358,981.44
Scholarship Fund
$ 28,030.90
Note: Student Fund Reports are available in the Business Office.
F2.
Investment of Funds/District
That the Board of Education approves in accordance with previously adopted directives and agreements
with the below institution, the following investments made by the Secretary during April, 2011 be
approved:
Beginning Balance
Net Changes
Current Balance
MBIA
$ -0$ -0$ -0Bank of America
$ -0$ -0$ -0*TD .40%, Bank of America .35% and Columbia .81% general checking accounts.
F3.
Regional Programs Reports/Bills
That the Board of Education approves the bills of the Regional Programs administered by
Northern Valley Regional High School District for the period of April 1, 2011 to April 30, 2011
for General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Enterprise Fund which had previously been
approved by the various committees be approved and payment made through Columbia Bank
from funds in the appropriate accounts as follows:
Payroll
$ 809,812.68
Fund (55, 56, 57)
$ 379,310.15
Total $1,189,122.83
F4.
Investment of Funds/Regional Programs
That the Board of Education approves in accordance with previously adopted directives and agreements
with the below institution, the following Regional Programs investments made by the Secretary during
April 2011, be approved:
4/30/2011 Balance
TD: $0
**TD checking interest rate is .40%
F5.
Transfer of Funds
That the Board of Education approves the Board Secretary be authorized to make transfers in the
2010-2011 Budget of the NVRHSD.
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F6.
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Secretary/Treasurer Reports
That the Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the
Report of the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary for the month ending April 30, 2011; and
Further, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, the Northern Valley Regional High School
District Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended and that
sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal
year; and
Further, that the reports listed be approved.
F7.
Donation – Old Tappan
That the Board of Education accept the donation of an athletic trainer resistant band station for
strengthening of NVOT athletes’ shoulder cap area from the Golden Knights Athletic
Association at a cost of $493.88.
CURRICULUM
C1.
Report of Classification and Student Assignment
Recommend ratification and approval of the May, 2011 Confidential List of Classification of
Students and Student Assignments including Satellite and Bergen County Schools as authorized
by the Superintendent. The lists will be placed in the Confidential Minutes File.
C2.
NJSIAA Membership
Recommend that the Board of Education approve membership in the NJSIAA for the Northern
Valley Regional High Schools at Demarest and Old Tappan for 2011-2012 in the amount of
$2,150.00 per school. Approval of this membership is an agreement to be governed by the
Constitution, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the NJSIAA including all rules governing
student-athletes eligibility.
C3.
SAT/PSAT
That the Board of Education approves SAT/PSAT summer session at Old Tappan. Classes to
run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday July 5, 2011 through July 28, 2011 from 9:00 am to
12:15 pm.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
B1.
Vandalism
That the Board of Education accepts the Report of the Principals on Vandalism for the month of
April, 2011, and direct same to be filed.
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B2.
Use of Facilities
That the Board of Education approves the following camp request for Northern Valley Regional
High School District facilities.
BCCA
County Baseball Tournament
BCWCA
County Tennis Tournament
Save Choir Fundraiser
Music Dept. Fundraiser
4/3,5/14,4/21,5/28,5/29/2011
10/1,10/2/2011
6/5/2011
Dem.
OT
Dem.
10am-4pm
7:30am-Dark
6 – 9 pm
B3.
Shared Services – Demarest
That the Board of Education approves the attached Buildings and Grounds Shared Services
Agreement with the Demarest Board of Education.
(Addenda “B”)
B4.
Substandard Facility
That the Board of Education approves the renewal of its application for Substandard
Instructional Space for the 2011-2012 School Year for the space at St. Andrew’s in HarringtonPark.
B5.
Security Assistance Proposal
That the Board of Education approves a proposal from CMII to provide physical security
assistance for the Northern Valley Regional High School District.
(Addenda “C”)
B6.
Discuss – Solar System PPA
That the Board of Education approves the correspondence and proposal to pursue solar
installations via the Power Purchase Agreement Business Model.
(Addenda “D”)
ADMINISTRATION
A1.
Fire Drills/Disciplinary Cases
That the Board of Education accepts and files in the Minutes and place in the appropriate file, the
Principal’s Report on Fire Drills and Discipline for the month of April, 2011.
(Addenda “E”)
A2.
Travel
WHEREAS, in order to be in compliance with the State of New Jersey’s adoption of P.O. 2007,c.53, An
Act Concerning School District Accountability, also known as Assembly Bill 5 (A5), and the NJDOE
enactment of N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1; and
WHEREAS, those on the attached list are attending the administratively approved conferences,
conventions, staff training sessions, seminars, or workshops; and
WHEREAS, the total expected cost of such conferences, conventions, staff training sessions, seminars or
workshops; and
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WHEREAS, the attendance at the stated function was previously approved by the Superintendent of
Schools through the appropriate administrator(s) as work related and within the scope of the work
responsibilities of the attendee; and
WHEREAS, the attendance at the function(s) was approved as promoting delivery of instruction or
furthering efficient operation of the school district, and fiscally prudent; and
WHEREAS, the travel and related expenses particular to attendance at the function(s) may exceed the
state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury in NJOMB circular letter;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Northern Valley Regional Board of Education approves attendance at the
administratively approved function(s) as necessary, and
LET IT FURTHER RESOLVED that those expenses that appear on the attached form titled
“TRAVEL
AND WORK-RELATED EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS” for lodging, meals and gratuities are
within the limits of the State travel reimbursement guidelines and are justified and reimbursable upon
submission of the required receipts up to the current established limits as specified in the General Services
Administration website, with any additional costs for lodging, meals and gratuities expenses above those
established limits to be personally borne by the attendee(s).
(Addenda “F”)
A3.
Shared Services
That the Northern Valley Regional High School District share the following services with the
Boroughs named:
Salting Parking Lots with Demarest and Old Tappan
Gasoline with Closter and Old Tappan
Snow Plowing/Removal with Demarest and Old Tappan
A4.
Board Committees
That the Board of Education approves the attached assignments to Board Committees.
(Addenda “G”)
A5.
Staff Members Children
That the Board of Education approves the following children of staff members to attend the
Northern Valley Regional High School District for the 2010-2011 School Year.
STAFF MEMBER
Lily Lee
Vahide Bresa
Ron Romano
Brian Hanson Harding
Janet Oberhelman
STUDENT
Anna Lee
Arben Bresa
Victoria Romano
Jacob Hanson Harding
Scott Oberhelman
SCHOOL
Demarest
Demarest
Old Tappan
Old Tappan
Old Tappan
GRADE
12th
10th
11th
12th
10th
A6.
St. Joseph’s School for the Blind
That the Board of Education does not require St. Joseph’s School for the Blind to charge students
for reduced and/or paid meals for the 2011-2012 School Year.
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A7.
Stipulation of Settlement
WHEREAS, there is currently pending a matter before the New Jersey Department of
Education, A.S. and D.O. o/b/o D.S. v. Northern Valley Regional High School District, OAL
Docket No. EDS-03552-2011 N, Agency Reference No. 2011-16832; and
WHEREAS, a proposed Stipulation of Settlement has been negotiated between counsel for the
Northern Valley Regional High School District and counsel for the parents that would fully
resolve all outstanding claims, issues and disputes involving the parties; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Stipulation of Settlement would avoid a significant expenditure of
time and resources on the part of the Board and its officials that would be necessary for the
continuation of the pending litigation;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that at its Board Meeting on May 23, 2011, the
Board approves the Stipulation of Settlement authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for
Business to execute the written Stipulation of Settlement.
A8.
Revised Service Agreement
That the Board of Education approves the Revised Service Agreement with the Valley Health
System to perform student drug testing for the 2011-2012 School Year.
(Addenda “H”)
TRANSPORTATION
T1.
Change in Student Assignment/Special Education
That Board of Education approves the changes in student assignments for Special Education,
Region III Transportation for April, 2011 and place in the Confidential Minutes file.
PERSONNEL
DISTRICT LOCATION
P1.
Substitute Employee List
That the Board of Education approves the Substitute Teachers, Clerks, Nurses, Tutors and
Janitorial Additions and Deletions; and that individuals be notified that their employment during
the School Year be contingent with this District’s requirements.
(Addenda “I”)
P2.
Employee Resignation
That the Board of Education accepts the following employee resignation:
Michelle Gilligan
ABA Home Instructor
Effective: April 21, 2011
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P3.
Employee Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment:
Dr. Noelle Benz
ABA Home Instructor
Effective: 04/27/11-06/30/11
Rate: $40.00/hour not to
exceed 10 hours per week
P4.
Summer Temporary Custodial Workers
That the Board of Education approves summer temporary custodial workers as follows:
Patrick O’Donnell
Andrew O’Neill
Kenneth Boylan
Taylor Barth
Summer Temporary Custodial
Worker
Summer Temporary Custodial
Worker
Summer Temporary Custodial
Worker
Summer Temporary Custodial
Worker
May 15, 2011-August 31, 2011
Rate: $15.00/hour
May 15, 2011-August 31, 2011
Rate: $15.00/hour
May 15, 2011-August 31, 2011
Rate: $15.00/hour
May 15, 2011-August 31, 2011
Rate: $15.00/hour
P5.
Summer Temporary Technology Workers
That the Board of Education approves summer temporary technology workers as follows:
Emmett Dressler
Summer Temporary Technology
Worker
Christina Eichler
Summer Temporary Technology
Worker
Chris Esposito
Summer Temporary Technology
Worker
Keith Esposito
Summer Temporary Technology
Worker
Summer Temporary Technology
Worker
Moses Hanson-Harding
May 15, 2011-August 31,
2011
Rate: $13.00/hour
May 15, 2011-August 31,
2011
Rate: $15.00/hour
May 15, 2011-August 31,
2011
Rate: $13.00/hour
August 1-August 31, 2011
Rate: $13.00/hour
May 15, 2011-August 31,
2011
Rate: $13.00/hour
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P6.
Vacation Day Payment
That the Board of Education approves the following unused vacation day payment in compliance
with the Agreement between the NVRHSD and Robert Armstrong:
Employee
Robert Armstrong
Description
12 Vacation Days
Rate
$496.72
Total $
$5,960.74
P7.
Sick Day Payment
That the Board of Education approves the following unused sick day payment in compliance
with the 2006-2011 Agreement between the NVRHSD and Superintendent of Schools:
Employee
Jan Furman
Description
143 Sick Days
Maximum Sick Day Payment
$15,000.00
P8.
CST per Diem Payments
That the Board of Education approves the following per diem payments for school
placement visitation/report preparation:
Gerry Beatty
LDTC/CST Chairperson
Steve Kuwent
School Psychologist/CST
Chairperson
Per diem rate of pay for prep
and organization for new
school term.
Rate: Salary / 200 days not to
exceed ten days. (5 days end
of school term + 5 days in
August).
Per diem rate of pay for prep
and organization for new
school term.
Rate: Salary / 200 days not to
exceed ten days. (5 days end
of school term + 5 days in
August).
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P9.
Athletic Coaching Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following athletic coaching appointments:
Mark Torrie
Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
Justin Krapels
Wrestling Coach
Taylor Barth
Volunteer Lacrosse Coach
Effective: 2011-2012 School Year
Step 1 = $6,939.00
Effective: 2010-2011 School Year
Step 2 = $3,611.00
Effective: 2010-2011 School Year
Volunteer – no remuneration
P10. Employee Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment:
Danielle Nix
Daniella Baydar
Maternity Leave Replacement Math Effective: 2011-2012 School Year
Teacher (Giovanna Williams)
Salary: MA+30, Step 11
$95,369.00
Substitute Maternity Leave
Effective: 05/27/11-06/30/11
Replacement Science Teacher (Alison Salary: $90.00/diem
Gill)
P11. Athletic Coaching Appointment Modifications
That the Board of Education approves the following athletic coaching appointment
modifications:
Dave Johnson
Asst. Tennis Coach - Boys
Brandon Wood
Asst. Track Coach – Girls @ .5
FTE
Brandon Silva
Asst. Track Coach – Girls @ .5
FTE
Keri Traficante
Asst. Softball Coach
Effective: 2010-2011 School Year
From: Step 1 = $3,366.00
To: Step 2 = $3,611.00
Effective: 2010-2011 School Year
From: Step 1 = $4,955.00
To: Step 2 = $2,600.00
Effective: 2010-2011 School Year
From: Step 1 = $4,955.00
To: Step 2 = $2,600.00
Effective: 2010-2011 School Year
From: Step 1= $4,955.00
To: Step 2 = $5,200.00
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Kristin Litwinka
Asst. Softball Coach
John Finn
Asst. Golf Coach
Ryan Steffner
Head Lacrosse Coach – Boys
Jamie Siegrist
Asst. Lacrosse Coach – Girls
Effective: 2010-2011 School Year
From: Step 2 = $5,200.00
To: Step 3 = $5,444.00
Effective: 2010-2011 School Year
From: Step 1 = $3,309.00
To: Step 2 = $3,833.00
Effective: 2010-2011 School Year
From: Step 3 = $7,577.00
To: Step 4 = $7,945.00
Effective: 2010-2011 School Year
From: Step 2 = $5,200.00
To: Step 3 = $5,444.00
P12. Additional Summer Hours
That the Board of Education approves the following summer hours in order to comply with State
mandated physical exams for sports participation.
Debbie Mogelsky
School Nurse
10 days during the month of
August at per diem rate.
P13. Summer School Appointments 2011
That the Board of Education approves the following employee appointments contingent upon
enrollment and course offerings based on three step summer school salary schedule.
Ginny Ferencevych
Debbie Mogelesky
Janice Cooper
Drew Lubovich
John Bonsovich
Diane Jeffs
Jennifer Fernandez
Lu Ann Morridi
Amanda Fulmer
Andrew Wellis
Denise Berke
David Caminiti
Jason Noyes
Melissa Ragno
Nurse (shared)
Nurse (shared)
Librarian
Clerk
Facility Aide
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher/Bio
Substitute Teacher/Science
8th Grade Review/Alg/Geo
English
English
Math Alg/Geo/Review
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Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
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John Ziemba
Dianne Sopola
Amanda Fulmer
Andrew Wellis
Ken Sarajian
Anthony Manderano
Bob Williams
Joe Brown
Peter Miele
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Math Alg/Geo/Review
Math Alg/Geo/Review
Biology
Chemistry
History US 1 or II
History US II
History
History US II
History US I
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
Summer School 2011
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P14. Ancillary Athletic Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the attached athletic ancillary appointment.
(Addenda “J”)
P15. Additional Summer Hours
That the Board of Education approves the following summer hours in order to comply with State
mandated physical exams for sports participation.
Ginny Ferencevych
School Nurse
10 days during the month of August at per diem rate.
P16. Summer SAT/PSAT Program Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following summer SAT/PSAT Program appointments
contingent upon enrollment:
Paul Capuzzo
Math
Tom Quinn
Math
Jennifer Samuel
Math
Heather McConnell
Verbal
Kelly Kulick
Verbal
Brian Hanson-Harding
Verbal
Stacie Collins
Verbal
Effective: July 5-July 28, 2011
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: July 5-July 28, 2011
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: July 5-July 28, 2011
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: July 5-July 28, 2011
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: July 5-July 28, 2011
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: July 5-July 28, 2011
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: July 5-July 28, 2011
Rate: $100.00/hour
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P17. FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave Request
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Giovanna Williams
Math Teacher
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity
Leave
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave paid using 40 sick days.
FMLA/FLA Effective: 09/01/11-12/31/11 with benefits in accordance with Family Leave
guidelines.
Maternity Leave Effective: 01/01/12-06/30/12
Anticipated return date: 09/01/12
P18. FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave Request
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Jennifer Dee
English Teacher
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity
Leave
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave paid using 40 sick days.
FMLA/FLA Effective: 10/03/11-06/30/12 with benefits in accordance with Family Leave
guidelines.
Maternity Leave Effective: 10/03/11-06/30/12
Anticipated return date: 09/01/12
P19. Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment:
Rhetta Maide
(retired English Teacher from
Teaneck)
Long Term Substitute Maternity
Leave Replacement
(Leave replacement teacher for Jennifer Dee)
Effective: 09/26/11-06/30/12
Rate: $300.00/diem
Not benefit eligible
P20. Sick Day Payment
That the Board of Education approves the following sick day payment in compliance with the
2010-2013 Agreement between the NVRHSD and NVEA:
Employee
Alicia Klar
Description
Sick Days
74
Rate
$105.00
Total $
$7,770.00
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REGION III LOCATION
P21. Discussion of Job Description
That the Board of Education discusses the attached job description of Valley Program
Supervisor.
(Addenda “K”)
P22. Sick Day Payment
That the Board of Education approves the following sick day payment in compliance with the
2010-2013 Agreement between the NVRHSD and Administrators’ Association:
Employee
John McKeon
Description
Sick Days
Rate
$125.00/diem
224
Total $
$28,000.00
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P23. Temporary Substitute Assignment
That the Board of Education approves the following temporary substitute office assignment as
follows:
Amanda Fulmer
Medical Leave
Replacement Temporary
Substitute Assignment
Effective: May 11, 2011 – June 24, 2011
Rate: $17.00/hour not to exceed 3 hours per
day
(no benefits)
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P24. Summer School Appointments 2011
That the Board of Education approves the following employee appointments contingent upon
enrollment and course offerings based on three step summer school salary schedule.
Ginny Ferencevych
Nurse
Step 3 = $4,030.00 @.5 FTE = $2,015.00
Debbie Mogelesky
Nurse
Step 3 = $4,030.00 @.5 FTE = $2,015.00
Janice Cooper
Librarian
Step 3 = $4,030.00
Drew Lebovitch
Clerk
$11.00 /hr.
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John Bonsowich
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Facility
Aide
$85.00/day
Substitute
Jennifer Fernandez-Reyes Teacher
$90.00/day
Christine Massaro
Substitute
Teacher
$90.00/day
Amanda Fulmer
Substitute
Teacher
$90.00/day
Andrew Wellis
Substitute
Teacher
$90.00/day
Luanne Miroddi
Substitute
Teacher
$90.00/day
Jessica Gorgievski
Substitute
Teacher
$90.00/day
Diane Jeffs
Substitute
Teacher
$90.00/day
Dana Murphy
Substitute
Teacher
$90.00/day
Victor Miroddi
Substitute
Teacher
$90.00/day
Denise Berke
8th Grade
Review
Step 2 = $3,695.00
David Caminiti
English
Step 2 = $3,695.00
Jason Noyes
English
Step 1 = $3,361.00
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Dianna Sopala
Math
Step 3 = $4,030.00
Melissa Ragno
Math
Step 3 = $4,030.00
John Ziemba
Math
Step 3 = $4,030.00
Ken Sarajian
History
Step 3 = $4,030.00
Anthony Manderano
History
Step 3 = $4,030.00
Bob Williams
History
Step 3 = $4,030.00
Joe Brown
History
Step 3 = $4,030.00
Audrey Giordano
History
Step 1 = $3,361.00
Peter Miele
History
Step 1 = $3,361.00
Brendan Kenney
History
Step 2 = $3,695.00
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P25. Co-Curricular Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following co-curricular appointment:
Helena Gliatta
Freshman Class Advisor
Effective: 2010-2011 School Year
Salary: Group II = $2,946.00
P26. Employee Re-Appointments 2011-2012
That the Board of Education approves the following re-appointments of long standing staff that
were not reflected on the back-up attachment of 05/09/11 and are now added to the list:
Jennifer Acconzo
Math Teacher
Lisa Westhaver
Guidance Counselor
Effective: September 1, 2011-June 30, 2012
Salary: MA Step 8 = $80,203.00
Effective: September 1, 2011-June 30, 2012
Salary: MA Off Guide = $103,260.00 +
$3,500.00 (longevity) + $4,270.40 (8 days
guidance)
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P27. Reaffirm Superintendent
That the Board of Education reaffirmed action taken on May 9, 2011 which appoints Dr.
Christopher Nagy as the Superintendent of Schools for the Northern Valley Regional High
School District effective July 1, 2011.
REGION III LOCATION
RP1. Region III Summer Programs
That the Board of Education will review personnel listing for the following programs: Personnel
list provided Monday, May 9, 2011.
 Pre-K
 K-8
 Orton-Gillingham Reading
 Related Services (Speech, OT, PT)
 Neal Moles
RP2. Change in Contracts-Valley Program 2010-2011
That the Board of Education approves the following change in contracts:
Natasha Janson
From: Maternity
Leave (LW) Teacher
To:
Maternity
Leave (CA)
Teacher
Effective:
6/1/11-6/30/11
Scale I, Step 1 = $50,652.00
(prorated)
RP3. Valley Substitutes Additions/Deletions
That the Board of Education approves the following:
Susan Haggbloom
Sub Per Diem Teacher Assistant
April 19, 2011 (retro to)
$100.00 per diem
FTE: 1.0
RP4. Region III
That the Board of Education approves the following student teaching request:
• Montclair State University Student Teaching Request
• Recommend that Ms. Sarah LaBarr, a Valley Program Teacher Assistant, and currently a
student at Montclair State University student teach children with disabilities in grades K2 at the Valley Program. The student teaching will take place beginning September 26,
2010-June 30, 2011 (for 120 hours).
Meeting of May 23, 2011
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REGION III LOCATION
RP5. Neal Moles Appointments 2011
That the Board of Education approves the following Neal Moles employee appointments
contingent upon enrollment.
Ellen Azzarone
Teacher
Rate: $25.00/hour x 5 hours x 19 days = $2,375.00
Steve O’Neill
Teacher
Rate: $25.00/hour x 5 hours x 19 days = $2,375.00
Dennis Smith
Teacher
Rate: $25.00/hour x 5 hours x 19 days = $2,375.00
April Vella
Teacher
Rate: $25.00/hour x 5 hours x 19 days = $2,375.00
Colleen O’Neill
Teacher Assistant
Rate: $15.00/hour x 5 hours x 19 days = $1,425.00
Jon Paul Sticco
Teacher Assistant
Rate: $15.00/hour x 5 hours x 19 days = $1,425.00
Jeff Daly
1:1 Teacher
Assistant (AS)
Rate: $15.00/hour x 5 hours x 19 days = $1,425.00
On roll call the following votes were cast:
YESES:
Mr. Albanese, Mr. Chan, Mrs. Coats-Thomas, Mrs. Comer, Mr. Schettino, Mr.
Schwartzman and Mrs. Lent
ABSENT:
Mrs. Petikas and Mr. Wiss
NOES:
None
On motion by Mrs. Coats-Thomas, seconded by Mrs. Comer and approved by the Board the
meeting was Open to the Public. No comments were made. On motion by Mr. Albanese,
seconded by Mrs. Coats-Thomas and approved by the Board the meeting was Close to the
Public.
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At 8:48 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Comer, seconded by Mr. Chan and approved by the Board the
meeting recessed to Close Session to discuss personnel and buildings and grounds.
At 9:26 p.m. the meeting returned from Close Session.
At 9:28 p.m. on motion by Mr. Albanese, seconded by Mrs. Coats-Thomas and approved by the
Board the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Raymond R. Jacobus
Assistant Superintendent for Business/
Board Secretary