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NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEMAREST, NEW JERSEY 07627
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING:
Monday, January 24, 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:
Dr. Barbara Galtieri, President
Ms. Kyung Hee Choi, Vice President
Mr. Leonard Albanese
Mr. David Chan
Mrs. Marilyn Coats-Thomas
Mrs. Alice Comer
Arrived at 7:40 p.m.
Mrs. Debra Lent
Mrs. Marie Petikas
Mr. Raymond Wiss
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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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
(Addenda “A”)
Dr. Galtieri, Board President opened the Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Hessler and Dr. Sabatini presented to the Board on the Annual Violence and Vandalism.
Also present at the meeting were parents, reporters and Mr. Santana.
Student Representatives reported on matters dealing with Student Council and related activities.
Mrs. Lent reported to the Board on the Public Relations Committee.
At 8:05 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Comer, seconded by Mr. Albanese and approved by the Board
the meeting was Open to the Public.
Mr. Garcia spoke on behalf of a student.
At 8:25 p.m. on motion by Mr. Chan, seconded by Mr. Albanese and approved by the Board the
meeting was Close to Public comment.
At 8:26 p.m. on motion by Mr. Albanese, seconded by Mrs. Comer and approved by the Board
the meeting recessed to Close Session.
The Board discussed a student issue, St. Anthony’s litigation, the 504 Plan and a hockey issue.
At 9:00 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Petikas, seconded by Mr. Chan and approved by the Board the
Board returned to Open Session.
At 9:15 p.m. on motion by Mr. Albanese, seconded by Mrs. Lent and approved by the Board the
following resolutions with the exception of Resolution A12. Which was voted on separately and
December 2010 Minutes were approved.
At 9:17 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Petikas, seconded by Mrs. Coat-Thomas and approved by the
Board Resolution A12 was voted on and passed on a 5-4 Vote as follows:
YESES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mrs. Choi, Mrs. Coats-Thomas, Mrs. Petikas, Mr. Wiss and Dr. Galtieri
Mr. Albanese, Mr. Chan, Mrs Comer and Mrs. Lent
None
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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 December 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 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
Commerce 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
$2,727,468.34
$1,782,481.42
$ 59,220.21
$ 121,608.11
$
0
$4,690,778.08
That the Board of Education approves the report of the following fund and accounts as of December 31,
2010 be approved and detailed reports are available in the Business Office:
Petty Cash (Demarest)
Petty Cash (Old Tappan)
$
0
$168.65
December Student Activity Fund (Demarest)
December Student Activity Fund (Old Tappan)
$322,589.51
$350,938.64
Scholarship Fund
$ 27,997.52
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 December, 2010 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.
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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 December 1, 2010 to December
31, 2010 for General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Enterprise Fund which had previously
been approved by the various committees be approved and payment made through Commerce
Bank from funds in the appropriate accounts as follows:
Payroll
$ 831,826.69
Fund (55, 56, 57)
$ 273,343.93
Total $1,105,170.62
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
December 2010, be approved:
12/31/2010 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
2009-2010 Budget of the NVRHSD.
F6.
Secretary/Treasurer Reports
That the Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education acknowledges
receipt of the Report of the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary for the month ending
December 31, 2010; 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.
F7.
Budget-2011-2012
That the Board of Education had a discussion relative to the preliminary 2011-2012 School
Budget.
F8.
Donation – Old Tappan
That the Board of Education accept a donation in the amount of $500 from the Harrington Park
Home & School Association to support Heroes & Cool Kids.
F9.
Donation – Old Tappan
That the Board of Education accepts a donation of $538.74 from a garage sale fundraiser donated
by the members of Heroes and Cool Kids to support Heroes & Cool Kids.
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F10. Application for Donation of Chinese Teaching Material
That the Board approves an application for a donation from Hanban, the arm of the
Chinese Ministry of Education.
(Addenda “B”)
CURRICULUM
C1.
Report of Classification and Student Assignment
That the Board ratifies and approves the January, 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. Italian AP
That the Board of Education approves an Italian AP Class for the 2011-2012 School Year.
C3.
Revised 504 Plan
That the Board of Education accepts the Revised 504 Plan.
(Addenda “C”)
C4.
NCLB Carry-Over
That the Board of Education approves the following 2009-2010 NCLB Consolidated Grant
Carry-Over:
Title IIA
TItle III
TItle IV
$18,277.00
$ 4,344.00
$ 265.00
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
B1.
Vandalism
That the Board of Education accepts the Report of the Principals on Vandalism for the month of
December, 2010, and directs same to be filed.
B2.
Use of Facilities
That the Board of Education approves the attached camp requests and facility use for Northern
Valley Regional High School District facilities at Demarest and Old Tappan and approves the
following additional request for Use of Facilities:
3/25/2011
Northern Valley Rotary
(Addenda “D”)
Concert by St. Michael’s College(Vermont) Demarest
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B3.
Roof Rebid
That the Board approves the rebid of Alternate #1 on the DMR specifications for roofing
replacement at Northern Valley at Old Tappan High School.
ADMINISTRATION
A1.
Fire Drills/Disciplinary Cases
That the Board of Education approves and file in the Minutes, the Principal’s Report on Fire
Drills and Discipline for the month of December, 2010.
(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
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 BE 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”)
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A3.
Policy
That the Board of Education approves the following policy for first reading:
Policy 6142.10 - Technology
(Addenda “G”)
A4.
Charter School Legislation
That the Board of Education had a discussion pertaining to a charter school endorsement letter.
A5.
Corrective Action Plan
That the Board of Education approve a Corrective Action Plan to be submitted to the Bergen
County Office of Education for the 2009-2010 School Year Audit.
A6.
Election 2011
That the Board of Education recognize that the 2011 School Board Election will be held April
27, 2011 and that candidates petitions must be delivered to the Assistant Superintendent for
Business/Board Secretary’s Office on or before Monday, March 7, 2011.
A7. Student Competition Sponsorship
That the Board of Education approves Slater Boyle to participate in the NJSIAA State Fencing
Tournament and that Mr. Thomas Boyle serves as his chaperone/coach. The District will be
responsible for Slater’s NJSIAA registration all other expenses will be covered by the Boyle
Family.
A8. Tenafly Valley Program Classroom
BE IT RESOLVED that the Northern Valley Regional High School Board of Education hereby
certifies that permission be granted to provide an autistic classroom housed in the Tenafly Public
Schools and run by the Region III Valley Program for the extended period beginning February 1,
2010 and ending July 31, 2012.
A9. Tenafly Valley Program Classroom Rental Agreement
BE IT RESOLVED that the Northern Valley Regional High School District approve a rental
agreement with the Tenafly Board of Education for one classroom at a cost of $25,000 for the
extended period beginning February 1, 2010 and ending July 31, 2012.
A10. Tenafly/Valley High School Class
That the Board of Education discussed the potential of providing a Valley High School Program
at the Tenafly School District.
A11. Summer School
That the Board of Education discussed the 2011 Summer School Program and the potential dates
for classes.
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A12. Non-enrolled Student
That the Board of Education approves a non-enrolled student A.G. to complete the hockey
season over the next three weeks based on the prepayment of the hockey fee.
TRANSPORTATION
T1.
Change in Student Assignment/Special Education
That the changes in student assignments for Special Education, Region III Transportation for
December, 2010 be approved and placed in the Confidential Minutes file.
PERSONNEL
DISTRICT LOCATION
P1.
Treasurer of School Monies Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following Treasurer of School Monies appointment:
John DiPaola
Treasurer of School Monies
(replacing Wayne Demikoff)
Effective: January 1, 2011June 30, 2011
Salary: $8,000.00 (prorated)
Not benefit eligible
P2.
Interim Supervisor of Special Education Appointment Extension
That the Board of Education approves the following Interim Supervisor appointment extension:
Dr. Stuart Barudin
Supervisor of Special Education
Effective: July 1, 2011- June
30, 2012
Salary: $155,000.00 + AASA
dues not to exceed $850.00
Not benefit eligible
DEMAREST LOCATION
P3.
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave Request
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Tricia Passarotti
Math Teacher
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity
Leave
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave paid using 40 sick days: 03/14/11-06/30/11 with benefits in
accordance with Family Leave guidelines. Anticipated return date: September 1, 2011.
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P4.
Athletic Coaching Resignation
That the Board of Education accepts the following coaching resignation:
Ron Van Buren
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Effective: 10/17/2010
P5.
Appointment Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment modification:
Joseph McCallister
Maternity Leave Replacement
Teacher (for Allison Beesley)
From: 01/19/11-06/30/11
To:
01/03/11- 06/30/11
Salary: MA Step 2 =
$59,263.00 (prorated)
Benefit eligible
P6.
Employment Modification based on Principal return to full-time status:
That the Board of Education approves the following modifications:
Fred Hessler
Javier Rabelo
Keith Johnson
Mike Henry
(current LOA replacement for K.
Johnson)
Principal
Extension of Assignment: Acting
Principal (for Fred Hessler)
Extension of Assignment: Acting
Assistant Principal (for Javier Rabelo)
Additional Days: Leave
Replacement Teacher (for Keith
Return to FT Status 01/05/11
Effective: 01/03/11-01/04/11
Effective: 01/03/11-01/04/11
Effective: 01/03/11-01/04/11
Salary: MA Step 1 =
$56,224.00 (prorated)
Not Benefit eligible
Johnson)
P7.
Co-Curricular Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment:
Jonathan Spolestra
Photography Club Volunteer
Effective: 2010-2011 School Year
Volunteer – no remuneration
OLD TAPPAN LOCATION
P8.
Athletic Coaching Resignation
That the Board of Education accepts the following coaching resignation:
Christine Massaro
Softball Assistant Coach
Effective: 12/23/2010
P9.
Athletic Coaching Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the attached athletic coaching appointments.
(Addenda “H”)
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P10. Additional Hours 1:1 Teacher Aide
That the Board of Education approves additional hours for 1:1 Teacher Aide maintaining
compliance with student’s IEP:
Victor Miroddi
1:1 Teacher Aide (C.O.)
Effective January 1, 2011-June
30, 2011
Not to exceed 15 hours
P11. Additional Hours
That the Board of Education approves additional hours as follows maintaining compliance with
student’s IEP:
Chris Eftychiou
Student’s Collaborative Teacher Effective January 1, 2011
(Math and Science)
Not to exceed 15 hours
P12. Ancillary Athletic Appointments Additions
That the Board of Education approves the attached athletic ancillary appointment additions.
(Addenda “I”)
OLD TAPPAN LOCATION
P13. Payment for Unused Sick Days in Accordance with 2010-2012 NVEA Office
Professionals Agreement
That the Board of Education approves the following payments for unused sick days:
Joann Hallahan
Sylvia Stevens
Retiree
Retiree
198.5 unused sick days x $75.00/day = $14,887.50
270.5 unused sick days x $75.00/day = $20,287.50
P14. Home Instruction Assignment
That the Board of Education approves the following home instruction assignment maintaining
compliance with student’s IEP:
Kathryn Jones
Home Instruction to
Student K.P.
Effective: January 10, 2011 not to
exceed 10 hours/week.
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OLD TAPPAN LOCATION
P15. Teacher Aide Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment:
Amanda Fulmer
Part Time Teacher Aide
(Media Center)
Effective: 02/02/11-06/30/11
Salary: TA NC Step 1 @ .5 FTE =
$10,698.50 (prorated)
Not benefit eligible
REGION III LOCATION
RP1. FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave Request
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Margaret Fridman Brown
Valley Program Teacher
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity
Assistant
Leave
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave paid using 17 sick days: 03/14/11-06/30/11 with benefits in
accordance with Family Leave guidelines. Anticipated return date: 1st day of July Summer
Program
RP2. FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave Request
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Linda Robles
Valley Program Teacher Assistant
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave paid using 28 sick days: 03/15/11-06/30/11 with benefits in
accordance with Family Leave guidelines. Anticipated return date: 1st day of July Summer
Program
RP3. FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave Request Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request modification:
Lauren Wuensch
Special Education Teacher
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity
Leave
FMLA/FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave paid using 40 sick days:
From: 12/01/10-05/30/11 with benefits in accordance with Family Leave guidelines. Anticipated
return date: 05/31/11
To: 11/27/10-05/30/11 with benefits in accordance with Family Leave guidelines. Anticipated
return date: 05/31/11
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RP4. Change in Contracts-Valley Program 2010-2011
That the Board of Education approves the following change in contracts:
Morgan Schiffer
From:
Teacher Maternity
Leave (KG)
To:
Teacher
Assistant
Morgan Schiffer
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Maternity Leave
(KC)
From:
Sep 1 – Dec 15, 2010
Scale II, Step 1 (based on
$52,172.00)
To:
Effective December 16, 2010
Scale CC, 32,157.00 (prorated)
FTE 1.0
From:
Feb 14,20011 – Jun 30, 2011
Scale II, Step 1 (based on
$52,172)
FTE 1.0
RP5. Valley Home Consultants July 2010 – June 2011
That the Board of Education approves the following home consultants:
Susan Jabel
Teacher Assistant
January 25, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Rate: 35.00 per hour
RP6. PIE and PIE/Valley Substitutes Additions/Deletions
That the Board of Education approves the following:
Michele Beides
From Substitute PIE to
Sub Per Diem PIE
Effective: January 3, 2011
$90.00 per diem
(replacing K. Fenner)
**(already approved sub going to sub per diem for 30 days)
RP7. Valley Substitutes Additions/Deletions
That the Board of Education approves the following:
Michelle L. DiDio
Sub Per Diem Teacher Assistant
Joseph Bonafede
Sub Per Diem Teacher Assistant
Effective:
January 3, 2011 (retro to)
$100.00 per diem
January 3, 2011 (retro to)
$100.00 per diem
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RP8. Region III Independent Consultant
That the Board of Education approves the following consultant appointment for the 2010-2011
school year:
Dr. Andrew Rose
Consultant to Region III
Effective: November 1, 2010 (retro to) not to
exceed 6 days @ 550.00 per day
(split charge .50 to 57 214 100 320 06 47
.50 to 55 220 223 800 03 96)
Dates: 11/10/10, 11/16/10, 11/22/10, 12/07/10
REGION III LOCATION
RP9. Family Leave FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave Request Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request modification:
Jennifer Maisano
Teacher Aide
FLA/FLIA/Maternity Leave
From: 12/22/10-01/16/11 with benefits in accordance with Family Leave guidelines. Anticipated return
date: 01/17/11
To: 12/22/10-03/13/11 with benefits in accordance with Family Leave guidelines. Anticipated return date:
03/14/11
On roll call the following votes were cast:
YESES:
Mr. Albanese, Mr. Chan, Mrs. Choi, Mrs. Coats-Thomas, Mrs. Comer, Dr.
Galtieri, Mrs. Lent, Mrs. Petikas and Mr. Wiss
ABSENT:
None
NOES:
None
At 9:20 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Petikas, seconded by Mr. Chan and approved by the Board the
meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Raymond R. Jacobus
Assistant Superintendent for Business/
Board Secretary