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NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEMAREST, NEW JERSEY 07627
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING: Monday, April 28, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Demarest High School Academic Theater
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS.
The meeting is opened by the Board President.
Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL:
ALSO PRESENT:
Mrs. Alice Comer, President
Mr. Louis DeLisio, Vice President
Mr. Leonard Albanese
Mrs. Kathy Fable
Mrs. Maria Kim
Dr. George Kipel
Mr. John Passalacqua
Mr. John Schettino
Mr. Ronald Schwartzman
Absent
Dr. Christopher Nagy, Superintendent of Schools
Joanette Femia, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
“THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT
TO THE PUBLIC TO HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF AND TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS OF
PUBLIC BODIES AT WHICH ANY BUSINESS AFFECTING THEIR INTEREST IS DISCUSSED OR
ACTED UPON.”
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, THE NORTHERN VALLEY
REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS CAUSED NOTICE OF THIS
MEETING TO BE PUBLICIZED BY HAVING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE THEREOF POSTED
AND FILED IN THE BOROUGH HALL OF EACH CONSTITUENT BOROUGH IN THE DISTRICT
AND SENT TO THREE NEWSPAPERS CIRCULATING IN THE DISTRICT.
THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY.
THE BOARD PRESIDENT WILL OPEN THE MEETING FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE
REQUEST OF THE BOARD. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES
TO PRESENT INFORMATION TO THE BOARD.
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The Regular Meeting was Open at 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Comer, Board President was absent; Mr. DeLisio led the Board Meeting.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Nagy gave his Superintendent report and sent condolences to any families who have suffered
a loss due to the South Korean ferry tragedy. Dr. Nagy noted with regret the retirement of Head
of Building & Grounds Robert Armstrong. Additionally, Dr. Nagy reviewed the Blue motions
on the agenda. The report of the sweep of the building with dogs has been made available to the
District and students and families will be provided assistance as needed.
There were 2 HIB’s at NVD and 1 Non HIB.
Student representative from OT reported that Cory Booker addressed the student body last week,
reported on various student achievements in academics, arts, and athletics. Included in the report
was the Spring Coral Concert, various class trips, the Scottish Students Visit, School Safety
Initiative, mandatory pre-prom programs.
Student representative from NVD reported on various student achievements in academics, the
arts and athletics, various co-curricular competitions. Included was the Canine Sweep held April
8th, students from the Scottish Exchange Program visited the week of April 7th, and the SAT
Camp took place April 26th and 27th.
Mr. Rabelo and Mr. Santana presented on the Teacher Evaluation System.
At 9:02 p.m. on motion by Mr. Albanese, seconded by Mr. Passalacqua and approved by the
Board the meeting was Open to the Public for agenda items.
Donna Weintraub of Haworth asked a question in regard to the hits at received after the sweep of
the buildings, also inquired about Resolution A8.
Amy Heller of Harrington Park asked a question in regard to Resolution A8.
Thomas Costabile of Old Tappan had a question in regard to technology, and made a statement
in support of a tablet instead of a laptop.
Ann Baretz of Harrington Park made a statement in regard to the Superintendent Search.
Amy Heller of Harrington Park asked a question in regard to the 1:1 Consultant on the agenda.
Ingo Gilt of Old Tappan made a statement in regard to 1:1 Technology.
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Mr. Doros of Harrington Park gave a statement in regard to 1:1 Technology in support of
laptops.
Eric Todd of Old Tappan asked a question in regard to the 1:1 Initiative.
The following resolutions were approved as follows and the March 2014 Minutes was accepted
by the Board.
On motion by Mr. Schwartzman, seconded by Dr. Kipel and approved by the Board
resolutions F1-F7 was unanimously approved.
FINANCE
F1.
Ron Schwartzman, Chairperson
George Kipel
John Passalacqua
District Monthly Reports/Bills
That the Board of Education approves the bills of the Northern Valley Regional High School District for
the period of March 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014 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 Valley National Bank from funds in the appropriate
accounts as follows:
Payroll
$ 4,371,530.73
Fund (10, 13, 20, 40, 50, 53, 54, 58)
$ 6,923,221.48
Fund (30)
$
0
Fund (59)
$
94,544.27
Fund (51)
$
0
Total
$11,389,296.38
That the Board of Education approves the report of the following funds and accounts as of March
31, 2014 be approved and detailed reports are available in the Business Office:
Petty Cash (Demarest)
Petty Cash (Old Tappan)
March Student Activity Fund (Demarest)
March Student Activity Fund (Old Tappan)
$
0
$
47.28
$332,401.84
$323,648.46
Scholarship Fund
$ 24,947.61
Note: Student Fund Reports are available in the Business Office.
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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
March 2014 be approved:
Beginning Balance
Net Changes
Current Balance
MBIA
$ -0$ -0$ -0Bank of America
$ -0$ -0$ -0*Valley National Bank .25% and Columbia .10% 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 March 1, 2014 to March 31,
2014 for General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Enterprise Fund, which had previously
been approved by the various committees, be approved and payment made through Colombia
Bank from funds in the appropriate accounts as follows:
Payroll
Funds (55, 56, 57)
Total
$ 962,231.13
$ 617,775.43
$1,580,006.56
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 March 2014, be approved:
3/31/14 Balance
$0
**Columbia checking interest rate is .10% and Valley National Bank .25%
F5.
Transfer of Funds
That the Board of Education approves the Board Secretary be authorized to make transfers in the
2013-2014 Budget of the NVRHSD.
(Addenda “A”)
F6.
Secretary/Treasurer Reports
That the Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education acknowledges
receipt of the Report of the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary for the month ending March
31, 2014; 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 overexpended 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.
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F7.
Void Outdated Checks
Resolve that the Board of Education void the attached list of outstanding checks prior to June 30,
2013 as per the 2012-2013 Audit.
(Addenda “B”)
On motion by Mrs. Kim, seconded by Mr. Albanese and approved by the Board resolutions
C1-C4 was unanimously approved.
CURRICULUM
Maria Kim, Chairperson
Lou DeLisio
Ron Schwartzman
C1.
Report of Classification and Student Assignment
Recommend ratification and approval of the March, 2014 Confidential List of Classification of
Students and Student Assignments including Satellite and Bergen County Schools as authorized
by the Superintendent. The lists will be placed in the Confidential Minutes File.
C2.
Course Name Changes
That the Board of Education approves the following course name changes:
Math
Precalculus Honors
Precalculus
Geometry Honors
Geometry
Geometry (4X)
Formerly
(ELA Math Analysis H)
(Trig/Advanced Math)
(Plane Geometry, Honors)
(Plane Geometry)
(Plane Geometry 4X)
Special Education Math
Mathematics 9, 10, 11, 12
(Mathematics 1,2, 3,4)
English
ELA Proficiency Development 9
(HSPA 9)
C3.
New Courses, Course Revisions, Name Changes/Combining:
That the Board of Education approves the following new courses, course revisions and name
changes/combining:
Name/Credit Change:
Freshman Health
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Course Revision:
LINC (Learning Independently to Navigate the Community)
Name Change/Combining existing courses:
Marketing I (combining Marketing & Advertising)
Marketing II (E-Commerce and Sports and Entertainment Marketing)
Marketing III New Course
New Course:
Open Ingenuity Lab
Technology and Careers
C.A.T. (Career and Transition)
Course Revision:
Transition to Career Readiness
C4.
Grant
That the Board of Education accept the Salary Assistance Grant for Japanese-Language Courses
in the amount of $30,000 from The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, California.
On motion by Mr. Albanese, seconded by Mr. Schwartzman and approved by the Board
resolutions B1-C3 was unanimously approved.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Len Albanese, Chairperson
John Passalacqua
George Kipel
B1.
Vandalism
It will be necessary to accept the Report of the Principals on Vandalism for the month of March
2014, and direct same to be filed.
B2.
Use of Facilities
That the Board of Education approves the following facility use for the Northern Valley
Regional High School District facilities at Demarest.
Lions Club of Closter
Spred n Shred Football Camp
10/26/14
7/28-31/14
Pancake Breakfast
Youth Football Camp
6 am-2 pm
9 am-1 pm
Demarest
Demarest
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B3.
Discard – Demarest Library
That the Board of Education approves discard of the attached items from the Demarest High
School Library.
(Addenda “C”)
On motion by Mr. Schettino, seconded by Mr. Albanese and approved by the Board
resolutions A1-A9 was unanimously approved.
ADMINISTRATION
Lou DeLisio, Chairperson
John Schettino
George Kipel
A1.
Fire Drills/Security
It will be necessary to approve and file in the Minutes and place in the appropriate file, the
Principal’s Report on Fire Drills and Security for the month of March, 2014.
(See Addenda “D”)
A2.
HIB/Disciplinary Report
HIB/Update on Suspicion Based Drug Testing/Disciplinary Report.
A3.
Travel
WHEREAS, in order to be in compliance with the State of New Jersey’s N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7; and
WHEREAS, those on the attached list are attending the administratively approved conferences,
conventions, staff training sessions, seminars, or workshops; and
WHEREAS, the total expected cost of such conferences, conventions, staff training sessions, seminars or
workshops; and
WHEREAS, the attendance at the stated function was previously approved by the Superintendent of
Schools through the appropriate administrator(s) as work related and within the scope of the work
responsibilities of the attendee; and
WHEREAS, the attendance at the function(s) was approved as promoting delivery of instruction or
furthering efficient operation of the school district, and fiscally prudent; and
WHEREAS, the travel and related expenses particular to attendance at the function(s) may exceed the
state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury in NJOMB circular letter;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Northern Valley Regional Board of Education approves attendance at the
administratively approved function(s) as necessary, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that those expenses that appear on the attached form titled “TRAVEL
AND WORK-RELATED EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS” for lodging, meals and gratuities are
within the limits of the State travel reimbursement guidelines and are justified and reimbursable upon
submission of the required receipts up to the current established limits as specified in the General Services
Administration website, with any additional costs for lodging, meals and gratuities expenses above those
established limits to be personally borne by the attendee(s). (See attached)
(Addenda “E”)
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A4.
Service Agreement
That the Board of Education approves a service agreement with the Valley Health System to
perform student drug testing for the 2014-2015 School Year.
A5.
Activities Fee
Be it resolved that the Board of Education approve a $50 annual fee for students who participate
in athletic or co-curricular activities as per the development of the 2014-2015 Budget.
A6.
Guidelines for the Utilization of Option II
That the Board of Education approves first reading of Guidelines for the Utilization of Option II
to support Option II Policy.
A7.
Superintendent Evaluation
That the Board of Education is compliant with the April 30, 2014 Superintendent Evaluation
deadline based on the New Jersey School Board’s Superintendent evaluation procedure and
documents submitted to the Board.
A8.
Student Attendance
That the Education of Education approves that district students who are visiting colleges for the
balance of the 2013-2014 School Year are permitted to without penalty as long as they have not
exhausted their 14 absences.
A9.
1:1 Consultant
That the Board of Education approves that the District’s RFP advertise, for a consultant.
On motion by Mr. Schettino, seconded by Mrs. Fable and approved by the Board
resolutions T1 was unanimously approved.
TRANSPORTATION
T1.
Change in Student Assignment/Special Education
Recommend that the changes in student assignments for Special Education, Region III
Transportation for March, 2014 be approved and placed in the Confidential Minutes file.
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On motion by Mr. Schettino, seconded by Mrs. Fable and approved by the Board
resolutions P1-P30 and RP1-RP8 was unanimously approved.
PERSONNEL
John Schettino, Chairperson
Len Albanese
Kathy Fable
DISTRICT LOCATION
P1.
Substitute Employee List
That the Board of Education approves the Substitute Teachers, Clerks, Nurses, Tutors and
Janitorial Additions and Deletions; and that individuals be notified that their employment during
the School Year be contingent with this District’s requirements. (Attachment A)
P2.
Student Teacher/Practicum Placement Requests
That the Board of Education approves the attached Student Teacher/Practicum Placement
Requests for 2013-2014. (Attachment B)
P3.
2014-2015 Supervisor Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following employee appointment:
TBD
Supervisor Science, FACS, Teens and
Tots
Effective: July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015
Salary: TBD in accordance with
Supervisor Contract Agreement
P4.
Modification to Existing Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following modification to existing appointment:
Katherine Doherty
Step Program Additional
Support during lunch
Effective: March 26, 2014-June 30, 2014
Rate: $35.00/hour
P5.
Hourly Technology Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Nick Zahos
Zack Zahos
Christina
Eichler
Summer Hourly
Technology Worker
Summer Hourly
Technology Worker
Summer Hourly
Technology Worker
Effective: June 1, 2014-Sept. 30, 2014 (pending CHR)
Rate: = $15.00/hour
Effective: June 1, 2014-Sept. 30, 2014 (pending CHR)
Rate: = $15.00/hour
Effective: June 1, 2014-August 31, 2014 Rate: =
$18.00/hour
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P6.
Leave Without Pay
That the Board of Education approves the following leave without pay days:
John Reese
Anna Rubano
Daniel Kinsella
Brian Dunn
Carl Von Tobel
LWOP
LWOP
LWOP
LWOP
LWOP
04/16/14
04/16/14
04/16/14
04/16/14
04/16/14
P7.
FMLA/FLA/FLIA Leave Request Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Employee # 1413
Supervisor of English
FMLA/FLA/FLIA Leave
English Teacher (1) Class
Request
FMLA Leave: Paid using 20 Sick Days
From: 06/30/14 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family Leave
guidelines.
Anticipated return date: 08/25/14
To: 06/16/14 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family Leave
guidelines.
Anticipated return date: 08/25/14
DEMAREST LOCATION
P8.
Employee Co-Curricular Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following co-curricular appointment:
Dianna Sopala
Assistant Kinesis Coach
Effective: 2013-2014 School
Year
Salary: $1,330.00 (prorated)
P9.
Employee Resignation
That the Board of Education accepts the following employee resignation:
Mark Torrie
Sandra Scott
Demarest Head Soccer
Coach
Part Time School
Psychologist
Effective: March 31 , 2014
Effective: June 30, 2014
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OLD TAPPAN LOCATION
P10. Employee Resignation due to retirement
That the Board of Education accepts the following employee resignation due to retirement:
Paula Bucci
Teacher Aide
Effective: June 30, 2014
P11. FMLA Leave Request Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request modification:
Employee # 1476
Special Education Teacher
FMLA Leave Request
FMLA Leave: Paid using 40 Sick Days
From: 02/03/14 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family Leave
guidelines.
Anticipated return date: 04/07/14
To: 02/03/14 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family Leave
guidelines.
Anticipated return date: 04/16/14
P12. 2013-2014 Athletic Ancillary Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the attached athletic ancillary appointments.
(Attachment C)
P13. Leave Without Pay
That the Board of Education approves the following leave without pay days:
Alicia Mayer
Library Aide
06/16/14-06/30/14 to pursue
summer graduate school
program.
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P14. 2014-2015 Supervisor Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following employee appointment:
Jennifer Cusmano-King Supervisor Science/
FACS/ Teens and Tots
Effective: July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015
Salary: $120,000.00
Benefit eligible
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P15. Employee Resignation
That the Board of Education accepts the following employee resignation:
Jennifer Cho
Biology Teacher
Effective: June 30, 2014
OLD TAPPAN LOCATION
P16. Employee Appointment Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment modification:
Debra Smith
Leave Replacement Special
Education Teacher
(covering for employee #1476)
From: February 11, 2014-April 7, 2014
To: February 11, 2014April 16, 2014
Salary: MA Step 0 = $56,316.00 (prorated)
Benefit eligible
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P17. English Department Supervisor Representative
That the Board of Education approves the following:
Jeannie Ryan
Maternity Leave Replacement
English Department Supervisor
Representative (Anne Paolucci coverage)
Effective: July 1, 2014,
not to exceed five days @
per diem rate
P18. Resignation due to Retirement
That the Board of Education accepts the following employee resignation due to retirement:
Robert Armstrong
Supervisor of Buildings and
Grounds
Effective: June 30, 2014
P19. ABA Home Coordinator Resignation
That the Board of Education accepts the following ABA Home Coordinator resignation:
Nicola Schneider
ABA Home Coordinator (JE)
Effective: April 1, 2014
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P20. ABA Home Coordinator Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following ABA Home Coordinator appointment:
Cortney DeBiase
ABA Home Coordinator (JE)
(replacing Nicola Schneider)
Effective: April 1, 2014
Rate: $60.00/hour
DEMAREST LOCATION
P21. Athletic Coaching Appointment 2014-2015
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Daniel Bautista
Boys Soccer Head Coach
Effective: 2014-2015
School Year
Step 2 = $7,650.00
P22. FMLA/FLA/FLIA Leave Request
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Employee # 1730
English Teacher
FMLA/FLA/FLIA Leave Request
FMLA Leave: Paid using 40 Sick Days
Effective: 09/02/14 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family Leave
guidelines.
Anticipated return date: 02/13/15
P23. Lunch Duty Assignments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Marco Sforza
Lunch Duty
Effective: 2013-2014
School Year @
$35.00/session
P24. Certified Teacher Grading Assessments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment:
Stacey Brauner
English Teacher – certified
teacher grading assessments
(Anne Paolucci Coverage)
Effective: 2013-2014
Rate: $28.00/hour
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P25. Athletic Coaching Appointments 2014-2015
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Jeff Clark
Girls Cross Country Head Coach
Mark Torrie
Boys Soccer Head Coach
Antonio Marino
Boys Cross Country Head Coach
Effective: 2014-2015
School Year
Step 4 = $6,873.00
Effective: 2014-2015
School Year
Step 4 = $8,432.00
Effective: 2014-2015
School Year
Step 4 = $6,873.00
P26. FMLA/FLA/FLIA Leave Request
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Employee # 2218
Phys. Ed. Teacher
FMLA/FLA/FLIA Leave Request
FMLA Leave: Paid using 40 Sick Days
Effective: 09/08/14 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family Leave
guidelines.
Anticipated return date: 04/01/15
P27. FMLA Leave Request
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Employee # 0348
Custodian
FMLA Leave: Paid using 10 Sick Days
Effective: 03/31/14
Return date: 04/11/14
FMLA Leave Request
P28. Employee Return from FMLA/FLA/FLIA Maternity Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment modification:
Employee # 2421
Technology Teacher
FMLA/FLA/FLIA Leave
Request Modification
Effective: 10/21/14 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family Leave
guidelines followed by maternity leave.
From: Anticipated return date: 06/02/14
To: Return date: 05/30/14
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P29. Leave Without Pay
That the Board of Education approves the following leave without pay days:
Alicia Mayer
Library Aide
Laura Robinson
Allen Regar
Judith Bell
Geraldine Beatty
School Social Worker
Guidance Counselor
Teacher Aide
LDTC
Heather Macrae
John Housely
Guidance Counselor
English Teacher
06/13/14-06/30/14 to pursue
summer graduate school
program.
04/16/14 – Full Day
04/16/14 – Full Day
04/09/14 – ½ day
04/14/14 - Full Day
04/15/14 - Full Day
04/16/14 – Full Day
04/16/14 – Full Day
04/16/14 – Full Day
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P30. Summer Custodian Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Michael Patrick Henry
Nicholas James Bazela
Summer Hourly Custodian Worker Effective: May 15, 2014August 31, 2014
Rate: = $15.00/hour
Summer Hourly Custodian Worker Effective: May 15, 2014August 31, 2014
Rate: = $15.00/hour
REGION III LOCATION
RP1. Change in Contract-Valley Program 2013-2014
That the Board of Education approves the following change in contracts:
Lauren Malanot
Sub Per Diem
TA
Teacher Assistant
(based on enrollment)
Effective: May 1, 2014
FTE 1.0
Salary: $21,397.00
(prorated)
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RP2. Valley Outreach Certified Teacher of the Handicapped Parent
That the Board of Education approves the following consultants:
Maria Lagomarsino
Regional Certified TOH
Consultant
Effective: April 29, 2014
$50.00 per hour
RP3. Region III Volunteer Request
That the Board of Education approves the following request:
Amanda DeLucia, junior psychology major at The College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
requests to be a volunteer at the Valley Program during the month of July 2014 to strengthen her
quest to work with and gain knowledge of the autistic population through
REGION III LOCATION
RP4. Valley/TIP/SLICE/Little Tots Substitutes Additions 2013-2014
That the Board of Education approves the following:
Kerrin Thompson
(enrollment)
Sub Per Diem TA
Effective: April 10, 2014
$100.00 per diem
REGION III LOCATION
RP5. Leave Without Pay
That the Board of Education approves the following leave without pay days:
Leslie Galiato
Teacher Aide
04/14/14-04/25/14
Maria Lagomarsino
Teacher
04/15/14-04/16/14
Rebecca Braun
Teacher Aide
04/15/14-04/16/14
Susan Levitt
Teacher
04/16/14
Laura Millmore
Teacher Aide
04/16/14
Cynthia Rosenbloom
Physical Therapist
04/16/14
Diane Weiss
Speech Therapist
04/14/14-04/15/14
RP6. Valley Home Consultants Resignations July 2013 – June 2014
That the Board of Education accepts the following resignation for home consultant:
Nicola Schneider
RCTH-Regional Certified Teacher
of the Handicap
April 1, 2014
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RP7. Valley/TIP/SLICE/Little Tots Substitutes Additions 2013-2014
That the Board of Education approves the following:
Kerrin Thompson
(enrollment)
Cathleen Secco
(enrollment)
Diane Lyons
(enrollment 1:1 KL-Alpine)
Sub Per Diem TA
Sub Per Diem TA
Sub Per Diem TA
Effective: April 10, 2014
$100.00 per diem
Effective: May 12, 2014
$100.00 per diem
Effective: May 19, 2014
$100.00 per diem
RP8. Employee Resignation
That the Board of Education accepts the following employee resignation:
Krissane Walker
Teacher Aide
Effective: April 25, 2014
On motion by Mrs. Fable, seconded by Dr. Kipel and approved by the Board the following
resolution was added and unanimously approved:
A10. Director of Technology
That the Board of Education approves First Reading of the Director of Technology job
description.
At 9:50 p.m. on motion by Mr. Albanese, seconded by Mrs. Fable and approved by the Board the
meeting was Open to the Public on agenda items. No comments were made.
At 9:57 p.m. on motion by Mr. Schettino, seconded by Mrs. Fable and approved by the Board the
meeting was Open for non-agenda items.
Annie Hauseman of Norwood inquired about the Tennis Courts.
Laura Gross of Demarest made a statement in regard to the referendum.
Jin Kupperman made a statement in regard to a Bus route.
Amy Heller of Harrington Park made a statement in regard to the colleges the students of Old
Tappan were accepted to.
Raffe Jin Gorfy of Northvale thanked Mr. Schettino for his comments in regard to the OT Soccer
Coach.
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At 10:15 p.m. on motion by Mr. Schettino, seconded by Dr. Kipel and approved by the Board the
meeting recessed to Executive Session.
The Board had a discussion in regard to the job description for Director of Technology.
No Action was taken.
At 10:31 p.m. on motion by Mr. Schettino, seconded by Mrs. Fable and approved by the Board
the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanette Femia
School Business Administrator/
Board Secretary