NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEMAREST, NEW JERSEY 07627
REGULAR MEETING:
Monday, February 24, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Demarest 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
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.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2014
NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
ACADEMIC THEATER STUDIO – 7:30 P.M.
The Board will meet in Executive Session at 7:00 p.m.
S1.
Miscellaneous
Dr. Christopher Nagy will report orally at the meeting on various items.
S2.
Presentation – February 24, 2014
Dr. Sabatini and Mr. Santana will present on EVVRS.
S3.
Presentation – February 24, 2014
Student Representatives Update to report on matters dealing with Student Council and related
activities including AP Test-taking policy.
BOARD DISCUSSION OF SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FINANCE
Ron Schwartzman, Chairperson
George Kipel
John Passalacqua
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 January 1, 2014 to January 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
Fund (10, 13, 20, 40, 50, 53, 54, 58)
Fund (30)
Fund (59)
Fund (51)
Total
$ 4,258,323.29
$ 5,901,648.43
$
0
$
79,122.63
$
0
$10,241,600.35
Regular Meeting – February 24, 2014
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That the Board of Education approves the report of the following funds and accounts as of
January 31, 2014 be approved and detailed reports are available in the Business Office:
Petty Cash (Demarest)
$
0
Petty Cash (Old Tappan)
$
179.63
January Student Activity Fund (Demarest)
$342,241.35
January Student Activity Fund (Old Tappan)
$323,321.53
Scholarship Fund
$ 24,943.58
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
January 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 January 1, 2014 to January 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
$ 945,081.21
$ 504,607.13
$1,449,688.34
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 January 2014, be approved:
1/31/14 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.
(See attached)
Regular Meeting – February 24, 2014
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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 January
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.
F7.
Tuition Rate
That the Board of Education approves the 2014-2015 School Year tuition rate for Rockleigh and
Out of District students be $16,857 per year based on the State’s reconciliation of tuition for
2012-2013.
F8.
Budget Development 2014-2015
The Secretary will discuss information relative to the District’s proposed 2014-2015 Budget.
F9.
Donation – Valley Program
That the Board of Education accepts a donation of $200 to be used by the Valley Program from
George and Loretta Lust in memory of the grandmother of a student in the Valley Program.
F10. Donation – Demarest
That the Board of Education accept the donation of a treadmill (cost $3,403) purchased by the
Norsemen Booster Club to be used by the Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest.
F11. Donation- Old Tappan
That the Board of Education accept a donation of $1,500 from the NVOT PTSO in support of
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan Heroes & Cool Kids Program.
F12. Donation- Demarest
That the Board of Education accept a donation of $1,000 from the Closter PTSO and $300 from
the Haworth Home and School Association in support of Northern Valley Regional High School
at Demarest Heroes & Cool Kids Program.
CURRICULUM
Maria Kim, Chairperson
Louis DeLisio
Ron Schwartzman
Regular Meeting – February 24, 2014
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C1.
Report of Classification and Student Assignment
Recommend ratification and approval of the January, 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.
SAT PREP
That the Board of Education approves the attached revised SAT Prep Course to be conducted at
Northern Valley Old Tappan.
(See attached)
C3.
Project Reconnect Proposal
That the Board of Education approves the attached proposal for deployment of IPADS.
(See attached)
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
January, 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 and Old Tappan.
Vikings
3/22,23,29,30/2014
4/5,5,12,13,27,31/2014
5/3,4,10,11,17,18,31/2014
6/1,7,8,14,15/2014
Youth Soccer
4-8pm Saturdays
12-6pm Sundays
Demarest
B3.
Camp Request
That the Board of Education approves the following additional camp request for the Sumer of
2014:
Old Tappan Track and Field Camp
fee $125 per participate from July 28-31, 2014
OT
B4.
Substandard Instructional Space
That the Board of Education approves the District to renew its applications for Substandard
Instructional Space for the 2014-2015 School Year for the space at Our Lady of Victories and St.
Andrew’s in Harrington Park.(See attached)
Regular Meeting – February 24, 2014
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B5.
Approval of Public Advertising for Bid
That the Board of Education approve Educational Data Service be authorized to advertise for
Receipt of Bids in the categories listed below for the Northern Valley Regional High School
District, said bids to be received on a date to be selected:
Athletics
Industrial Arts
Custodial
Physical Education
Science
General/Art Supplies
Copier/Duplicator Paper
Operational Maintenance
Audio Visual Supplies
Fine Arts
Health/Trainer Supplies
B6.
Discard – Old Tappan
That the Board of Education approves discarding of the attached list of books from the NVOT
library collection.
(See attached)
ADMINISTRATION
Louis 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 January, 2014.
A2.
HIB/Disciplinary Report
It will be necessary to approve and file in the Minutes and place in the appropriate file, the
Principal’s Report on HIB/Disciplinary Report for the month of January, 2014.
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
Regular Meeting – February 24, 2014
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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)
A4.
Board Committees
That the Board of Education approves the revised Board Committee List for 2014.
(See attached)
A5.
SEMI Program
Whereas, NJAC 6A:23A-5.3 provides that a school district may request a waiver of
compliance with respect to the district’s participation in the Special Education Medicare
Initiative (SEMI) Program for the 2014-15, and
Whereas, the Northern Valley Regional High School Board of Education desires to apply
for this waiver due to the fact that it projects having fewer than 30 Medicaid eligible classified
students.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That, the Northern Valley Regional High School Board of
Education hereby authorizes the Chief School Administrator to submit to the Executive County
Superintendent of Schools in the County of Bergen an appropriate waiver of the requirements of
NJAC 6A23A-5.3 for the 2014-15 school year.
(See attached)
A6.
Shared Services
Resolve that the Board of Education approves the attached addendums to the Shared Service
Business Administrator Contracts for Haworth and Norwood.
TRANSPORTATION
T1.
Change in Student Assignment/Special Education
Recommend that the changes in student assignments for Special Education, Region III
Transportation for January, 2014 be approved and placed in the Confidential Minutes file.
Regular Meeting – February 24, 2014
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PERSONNEL
DISTRICT LOCATION
P1. Employee Letter of Intent
That the Board of Education accepts with regret Dr. Nagy’s Letter of Intent to not pursue a
new contract with the district effective July 1, 2014.
Dr. Christopher J. Nagy
Superintendent of Schools
Intention to not pursue
contract with district
effective: July 1, 2014
P2.
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)
P3.
SAT Program Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments pending number of
registrants:
Tom Quinn
Math Substitute
Dianne Sopala
Math Substitute
Jennifer Hoffman
Math Substitute
John Ziemba
Math
Carrie Quinn
Math
Debra Baker
Math
Lisa Arluna
Math
Brian Hanson-Harding
English
Stacie Collins
English
Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
Regular Meeting – February 24, 2014
Jason Noyes
English
Kelly Kulick
English
Dave Caminiti
English Substitute
Jeff Train
English Substitute
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Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
Effective: March 4, 2014-May 3, 2014
Rate: $200.00/2 hour session
P4.
2013-2014 Employee Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment:
Peter Tomasi III
Hourly Computer Technician
Effective: 03/01/14-06/30/14
Rate: $15.00/hour
P5.
2012 Summer School Step Placement Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment modification:
Dave Caminiti
Summer School Teacher
Summer School 2012*
From: Step 2 = $3,780.00
To: Step 3 = $4,122.00
*Based on contract
negotiations at time of
appointment in 2012.
P6.
Retiree Sick Day Payments
That the Board of Education approves the following sick day payments for unused sick days
based on respective bargaining unit agreements. (Attachment B)
DEMAREST LOCATION
P7.
2013-2014 Athletic Coaching Appointments – Spring 2013-2014
That the Board of Education approves the following coaching appointments. (Attachment
C)
OLD TAPPAN LOCATION
P8.
2013-2014 Athletic Coaching Appointments – Spring 2013-2014
That the Board of Education approves the following coaching appointments. (Attachment
D)
Regular Meeting – February 24, 2014
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P9.
Auxiliary Athletic 2013-2014 Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments for the 2013-2014
school year. (Attachment E)
DISTRICT LOCATION
P10. Student Teacher/Practicum Placement Requests
That the Board of Education approves the attached Student Teacher/Practicum Placement
Requests for 2013-2014.
DEMAREST LOCATION
P11. Employee Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Deniz Elin
Regina Eftychiou
Maternity Leave Replacement Substitute
French Teacher
(replacing employee #2392)
(2 classes/day)
Maternity Leave Replacement Substitute
French Teacher
(replacing employee # 2392)
(3 classes/day)
Effective: February 13, 2014June 30, 2014 pending
emergent hire approval
Rate: $120.00/diem
Effective: February 13, 2014June 30, 2014 pending
emergent hire approval
Rate: $180.00/diem
OLD TAPPAN LOCATION
P12. Employee Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment:
Debra Smith
Leave Replacement Special Education
Teacher
(replacing employee #1476)
Effective: February 11, 2014-April 7,
2014 pending emergent hire approval
Salary: MA Step 0 = $56,316.00
(prorated) Benefit eligible
REGION III LOCATION
RP1. Resignation due to Retirement
That the Board of Education accepts the following resignation due to retirement:
Elizabeth Ulisse
Nurse
Effective: June 30, 2014
Regular Meeting – February 24, 2014
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RP2. Change in Appointments-Valley Program 2013-2014
That the Board of Education approves the following change in contracts:
Kristin Topps
(replace KW)
Sub Per Diem
TA
Teacher
Assistant
Krisanne Walker
1:1 for student KL
Sub Per Diem
TA
Teacher
Assistant
March 1, 2014
CC, $21,397.00 plus $1,500.00
stipend for certification prorated
Benefits eligible
March 1, 2014
CC, $21,397.00 plus $1,500.00
stipend for certification prorated
Benefits eligible
RP3. Valley Home Consultants Resignations July 2013 – June 2014
That the Board of Education accepts the following resignation for home consultant:
Joseph Palmaccio
Regional Home Consultant
Effective: January 27, 2014
RP4. Valley Home Consultants July 2013 – June 2014
That the Board of Education approves the following home consultants:
Erin Gallagher
Teacher Assistant/Regional
Home Consultant
February 25, 2014
$35.00 per hour
Omar Chowdhury
Regional Home Consultant
February 25, 2014
$35.00 per hour
Cortney DeBiase
Regional Home Consultant
February 25, 2014
$35.00 per hour
RP5. Valley/TIP/SLICE/Little Tots Substitute Additions 2013-2014
That the Board of Education approves the following:
Lauren Malanot
(enrollment)
Claribel Ortega
Sub Per Diem TA
Kristine Woelk
Substitute Valley
Sub Per Diem TA
March 17, 2014
$100.00 per diem
February 25, 2014
$100.00 per diem
January 6, 2014
$90.00 per diem
Regular Meeting – February 24, 2014
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RP6. T.I.P. (Therapeutic Intervention Program) Change in Appointment 2013-2014
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Stephanie Schneider
(enrollment)
Sub Per Diem
TA
Teacher
Assistant
Effective: March 1, 2014
NC, $21,397.00 prorated
Benefits eligible
REGION III LOCATION
RP7. FMLA Leave Request Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request modification
Employee # 2089
Teacher Aide
FMLA Leave Request
FMLA Leave: Paid using 38 Sick Days
From: 12/17/13 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family Leave
guidelines.
Anticipated return date: 03/18/14
To: 12/17/13 not to exceed 12 weeks with benefits in accordance with Family Leave
guidelines.
Anticipated return date: 02/24/14
Joanette Femia
School Business Administrator/
Board Secretary
BLUE MOTIONS
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
S4.
Presentation – February 24, 2014
There will be a presentation by Sousa & Stern Educational Consultants, Inc.
FINANCE
F13, HIB Grant
Resolve that Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education apply for Grant
Funds to support the implementation of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.
ADMINISTRATION
A7.
Superintendent Search Consultant
Resolve that the Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education contract
with consultants _________________________________ at a cost of ______________ for the
purpose of a Superintendent Search.
A8.
Appointment of Board Attorney
Be it resolved that Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC be appointed as Board Attorney
effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 at an annual retainer fee of any hourly rate
of $165.