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NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEMAREST, NEW JERSEY 07627
MINUTES OF OCTOBER COMBINED MEETING: Monday, October 10, 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
Mr. John Schettino
Mr. Ronald Schwartzman
Mr. Raymond Wiss
ALSO PRESENT:
Dr. Christopher Nagy, 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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Dr. Nagy and the Board recognized the National Merit Semi Finalists at 7 p.m. prior to the Board
Meeting in the Demarest High School Academic Theater.
Mrs. Lent opened the Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. All the Board Members were present.
Public present were newspaper reporters Tom Clancy and Amy, Councilwoman Mary Montagne
from Demarest, and student reporters. Staff members present were Mr. Kaechele, Mr. Butler,
Mr. Hessler, Mr. Sabatini, and Mrs. Beatty.
Topics discussed were NJQSAC, replacement of the Special Ed Director, HIB, School Violence
Week, School Respect Week, NJSIAA, Chief Powderly’s national award from WETIP,
substitute nurses, letter to NJSBAIG to support continued free WETIP, Dr. Sabatini, Mr. Hessler
and Mrs. Vuoncino presented on evaluation and supervision. Mrs. Montagne thanked the Board
for parking on Columbus Road. Mr. Kaechele and Mr. Butler spoke with regard to the athletic
program.
Student representatives presented on Student Council and related activities.
At 7:59 p.m. on motion by Mr. Schwartzman, seconded by Mr. Schettino and approved by the
Board the Committee of the Whole was adjourned and the Regular Meeting was Open at 8:00
p.m.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
(Addenda “A”)
At 8:45 p.m. on motion by Mr. Albanese, seconded by Mrs. Comer and approved by the Board
the agenda was Open to Public comment. No comments were made.
At 8:48 p.m. on motion by Mrs. Comer, seconded by Mr. Chan and approved by the Board the
agenda was Close to Public comment.
At 8:50 p.m. on motion by Mr. Albanese, seconded by Mrs. Comer and approved by the Board
the Minutes of September 2011 and following resolutions were approved at which time Mrs.
Petikas requested her previous vote on P10 be changed from a yes vote to an abstain vote, this
change was made to the September 26, 2011 Minutes:
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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 September 1, 2011 to September 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
$3,922,551.15
Fund (10, 20, 40, 50, 53, 54, 58)
$1,562,153.40
Fund (30)
$ 175,235.11
Fund (59)
$1,047,320.89
Fund (51)
$
0
Total
$6,707,260.55
That the Board of Education approves the report of the following fund and accounts as of September 30,
2011 be approved and detailed reports are available in the Business Office:
Petty Cash (Demarest)
Petty Cash (Old Tappan)
$
$
0
460.55
September Student Activity Fund (Demarest)
September Student Activity Fund (Old Tappan)
$ 264,430.51
$ 273,356.41
Scholarship Fund
$ 27,009.61
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 September, 2011 be
approved:
Beginning Balance
Net Changes
Current Balance
MBIA
$ -0$ -0$ -0Bank of America
$ -0$ -0$ -0*TD .42%, Bank of America .35% and Columbia .65% 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 September 1, 2011 to
September 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
Colombia Bank from funds in the appropriate accounts as follows:
Payroll
$ 822.806/06
Fund (55, 56, 57)
$ 738,463.66
Total
$1,561,269.72
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
September 2011, be approved:
9/30/11 Balance
TD Bank: $0
**TD checking interest rate is .42%
F5.
Transfer of Funds
That the Board of Education approves the Board Secretary be authorized to make transfers in the
2011-2012 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
September 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 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.
Discussion Audit
The Board of Education discussed the audit which will be on the November agenda for approval.
The Board has maintained its cash and fiscal position. The capital reserve will be maintained in
a manner to support
F8.
Donation – Demareset
That the Board of Education accepts the donation to Northern Valley Regional High School at
Demarest of a Leedy 4.5 Octave Marimba/Xylophone valued at $2,000 and various Mallets
valued at $500 from Anita Swan and Family of Closter.
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CURRICULUM
C1.
Report of Classification and Student Assignment
That the Board of Education ratify and approves the October, 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.
IDEA
That the Board of Education accepts funds allocated for Fiscal Year 2012 IDEA Basic
Entitlement Award of $501,197 that was submitted to the NJDOE.
C3.
Club Approval
That the Board of Education approves the following co-curricular club for the 2011-2012 School
Year. The club is being fully funded by outside donations
Heroes and Cool Kids
C4.
Regional Programs
That the Board of Education approves the estimated FY12 Basic Consortium Grant of $269,792
that was approved at the June 27, 2011 Board Meeting, the revised actual amount is $275,512.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
B1.
Vandalism
That the Board of Education accepts the Report of the Principals on Vandalism for the month of
September, 2011, and direct same to be filed.
(Addenda “B”)
B2.
Use of Facilities
There are no Use of Facilities requests for the month of October.
B3.
QSAC Facility Review and Visit
Raymond Jacobus will present on the Bergen County Department of Education’s review and
visit of the Northern Valley Regional High School District’s buildings and grounds.
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B4.
Solar Installation
That the Board of Education approves the schematic submission for non-educational project of
installing solar panels at the Northern Valley Regional High Schools at Demarest and Old
Tappan. This project is (other capital) and the District will not be seeking state funding. The
District is amending the long range facility plan as part of the submission.
ADMINISTRATION
A1.
Fire Drills/Disciplinary Cases
That the Board of Education approves and file in the Minutes and place in the appropriate file,
the Principal’s Report on Fire Drills and Discipline for the month of September, 2011.
(Addenda “C”)
A2.
HIB/Disciplinary Report
That the Board of Education approve and file in the Minutes and place in the appropriate file, the
Principal’s Report on HIB/Disciplinary Report for the month of September, 2011.
A3.
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 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 “D”)
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A4.
Submission of Comprehensive Maintenance Plan
Whereas, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit
three-year maintenance plans documenting “required” maintenance activities for each of its
public school facilities, and
Whereas, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the
various school facilities of Northern Valley Regional High School District are consistent with
these requirements, and
Whereas, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and
safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid,
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Northern Valley Regional High School District
hereby authorizes the school business administrator to submit the attached Comprehensive
Maintenance Plan for the Northern Valley Regional High School District in compliance with
Department of Education requirements, inclusive of the M-1 Report.
A5.
School Nursing Plan
That the Northern Valley Regional High School District’s School Nursing Plan for the 20112012 School Year be approved and submitted to the County Superintendent of Schools.
(Addenda “E”)
A6.
School Violence Week
That the Northern Valley Regional High School District recognizes School Violence Awareness
Week the week of October 10, 2011.
A7.
School Respect Week
That the Northern Valley Regional High School District recognized the week of October 3, 2011
as a result complying with the bill of rights law.
A8.
Policy – Second Reading
That the Board of Education approve second reading and adopt the following policy:
Policy 9111 - Qualifications and Requirements of Board Members
A9.
Policy – First Reading
That the Board of Education approves the following policy for first reading:
Policy 1200.1 - Revised Volunteer Coaches
TRANSPORTATION
T1.
Change in Student Assignment/Special Education
That the changes in student assignments for Special Education, Region III Transportation for
September, 2011 be approved and placed in the Confidential Minutes file.
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T2.
Transportation Agreement
Resolve that the Board of Education approves the following jointure transportation agreement
between Northern Valley (host) and Region V (joiner) for the transportation of Special
Education students for the 2011-2012 school year:
Route S841
Community Elementary
PERSONNEL
DISTRICT LOCATION
P1.
Job Description Approvals
That the Board of Education approves the following job descriptions for: District Anti-Bullying
Coordinator and School Anti-Bullying Specialist (Attachments A-1, A-2).
P2.
Job Description Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following job description modification for: Student
Assistance Counselor (SAC) (Attachment B).
P3.
Substitute Employee List 2011-2012
That the Board of Education approves the following 2011-2012 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.
(Attachments C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4).
P4.
Curriculum and Instruction Consultant Appointments 2011-2012
That the Board of Education approves the following consultants for the 2011-2012 Regional
Staff Development Program. After the completion of each course, a voucher will be submitted
to ensure proper payment.
2011-2012 - Staff Development Program
Janice Cooper
Learning to Question
Web Based Student Projects
Curt Ebersole
Digital Publishing/Adobe InDesign
Kim Faustini
Addressing Student Behaviors
Addressing Student Behaviors, Level
II
Kristy Ianna
Advanced Strategies for PowerPoint
Mark Lampert
Addressing Student Behaviors
Addressing Student Behaviors, Level
II
Mary Ann Lovelace SMART Boards: MS/HS Science
February 23, 2012
Mar. 23 & April 18, 2012
Dec.8, 2011 & Jan. 20, 2012
November 11, 2011
January 6, 2012
$400.00
$300.00
$300.00
$150.00
$400.00
Dec. 16, 2011; Mar. 26, 2012
November 11, 2011
January 6, 2012
$300.00
$150.00
$400.00
Nov. 28, 2011; Feb. 8, 2012
$300.00
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Ron Romano
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Hands-On Activities for Pre/Algebra
Revolutionary Learning-Lower
Manhattan
Unit Design & Development in LA
Microsoft Excel for the Classroom
Jeanne Ryan
Charles Stevens
November 4, 2011
April 24, 2012
$150.00
$400.00
Jan. 12 & Feb. 29, 2012
December 9, 2011
$800.00
$150.00
P5.
Curriculum and Instruction Custodian Appointment 2011-2012
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment:
Larry Grassi
Custodial Set Up/Breakdown for
Staff Development Workshops
Effective: October 1, 2011June 30, 2012
$100.00/session
P6.
2011-2012 Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments based on IEP compliance:
Amy Walsh
ABA Home Instructor (MC)
Wendy Bauer
ABA Instructor (Student MC)
Jenna Costello
ABA Instructor (Student MC)
Effective: October 11, 2011-June 30, 2012
Rate: $40.00/hour
Effective: October 11, 2011-June 30, 2012
Rate: $40.00/hour
Effective: October 11, 2011-June 30, 2012
Rate: $40.00/hour
P7.
Advancement on the Salary Guide
That the Board of Education approves the attached employees to advance on the salary guide for
the 2011-2012 school year, retroactive to July 1, 2011/September 1, 2011. Transcripts are on file
in the Office of the Superintendent. (Attachment D).
DEMAREST LOCATION
P8.
Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Victoria Rauch
Part Time Teacher Aide – to
maintain NJ compliance
Mark Sernatinger
Maternity Leave Replacement
Spanish Teacher (for Alana DeCosta)
Effective: October 11, 2011-June
30, 2012
Rate: $15.58/hour not to exceed 3
hours/day
Effective: November 21, 2011June 30, 2012
Salary: MA Step 1 = $57,067.00
(prorated)
Benefits eligible
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P9.
2011-2012 Appointment Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment modification:
Denise Berke
Rescind: Heroes and Cool Kids
Assistant Position
2011-2012: Rescind
appointment due to
elimination of Assistant
position.
P10. Rescind 6th Class Assignments
That the Board of Education rescinds the following 6th Class Assignments based on scheduled
enrollment for 2011-2012:
Steve O’Neill
Nancy Lopus
6th Class Assignment @ .5 FTE
(1/2 Year) Bridge Program
6th Class Assignment @ .5 FTE
(1/2 year) Bridge Program
Rescind: 2011-2012 School
Year
Rescind: 2011-2012 School
Year
P11. Athletic Winter Coaching Resignation
That the Board of Education accepts the following athletic coaching resignation:
Jeff Pandich
Head Wrestling Coach
Effective: September 23,
2011
P12. Co-Curricular Resignations
That the Board of Education accepts the following co-curricular resignations:
Mary Kate Gallagher
John Gray
Kinesis Advisor
All School Musical Costume
Coordinator
Effective: October 5, 2011
Effective: October 4, 2011
P13. Co-Curricular 2011-2012 Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following co-curricular appointments for the
2011-2012 school year (Attachment E).
P14. Athletic 2011-2012 Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following athletic appointment for the 20112012 school year (Attachment F).
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P15. Administrative Interns
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Julia Decarlo Bell
Administrative Intern
Jennifer Glick
Administrative Intern
Effective: October 1, 2011June 30, 2012
No remuneration
Effective: October 1, 2011June 30, 2012
No remuneration
P16. FMLA/FLA/Maternity Leave Request
That the Board of Education approves the following leave request:
Julia Decarlo Bell
Social Studies Teacher
FMLA/FLA/Maternity
Leave
FMLA Leave paid using 21 sick days.
FMLA/FLA/Maternity Leave Effective: 03/05/12-05/31/12 with benefits in accordance with
Family Leave guidelines.
Anticipated return date: 06/01/12
OLD TAPPAN LOCATION
P17. 2011-2012 Appointment Modification
That the Board of Education approves the following appointment modification:
Helena Gliatta
Rescind: Heroes and Cool Kids
Assistant position
Heather Rossig
From: Heroes and Cool Kids
Advisor @ 1.0 FTE
To: Heroes and Cool Kids
Advisor @ .5 FTE
To: Heroes and Cool Kids
Advisor @ .5 FTE
Helena Gliatta
2011-2012: Rescind
appointment due to
elimination of Assistant
position.
Effective: 2011-2012 School
Year
Group 1: $3,669.00 @ .5 =
$1,834.50
Effective: 2011-2012 School
Year
Group 1: $3,669.00 @ .5 =
$1,834.50
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P18. 6th Class Assignments 2011-2012
That the Board of Education approves the following 6th Class Assignments based on scheduled
enrollment for 2011-2012:
Meredith Duhamel
Craig Ferraro
Lindsay Davis
Kathy Wehmann
Tim Byron
Keith Johnson
6th Class Assignment – Marking
Period 1 & 4 (1/2 Year) Physical
Education
6th Class Assignment – Marking
Period 2 & 3 (1/2 Year) Physical
Education
6th Class Assignment – Marking
Period 1 & 4 (1/2 Year) Physical
Education
6th Class Assignment – Marking
Period 2 & 3 (1/2 Year) Physical
Education
6th Class Assignment – Marking
Period 1 & 3 (1/2 Year) Physical
Education
6th Class Assignment – Marking
Period 2 & 4 (1/2 Year) Physical
Education
Effective: 11/01/11-11/09/11
& 04/05/12-06/20/12
Rate: $60.00/day
Effective: 11/10/11-01/24/12
& 01/24/12-04/04/12
Rate: $60.00/day
Effective: 11/01/11-11/09/11
& 04/05/12-06/20/12
Rate: $60.00/day
Effective: 11/10/11-01/24/12
& 01/25/12-04/04/12
Rate: $60.00/day
Effective: 11/01/11-11/09/11
& 01/25/12-04/04/12
Rate: $60.00/day
Effective: 11/10/11-01/24/12
& 04/05/12-06/20/12
Rate: $60.00/day
P19. Athletic 2011-2012 Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following athletic appointments for the 20112012 school year (Attachment G).
P20. SAT Program Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following SAT Program appointments contingent
upon enrollment:
Tom Quinn
Math
April Vella
Math
Jen Samuel
Math
John Ziemba
Math
Effective: January 4, 2012May 3, 2012
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: January 4, 2012May 3, 2012
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: January 4, 2012May 3, 2012
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: January 4, 2012May 3, 2012
Rate: $100.00/hour
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Carrie Quinn
Math
Staci Collins
Verbal
Brian Hanson-Harding
Verbal
Heather McConnell
Verbal
Aliki Bieltz
Verbal
Jason Noyes
Verbal
Kelly Kulick
Verbal
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Effective: January 4, 2012May 3, 2012
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: January 4, 2012May 3, 2012
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: January 4, 2012May 3, 2012
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: January 4, 2012May 3, 2012
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: January 4, 2012May 3, 2012
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: January 4, 2012May 3, 2012
Rate: $100.00/hour
Effective: January 4, 2012May 3, 2012
Rate: $100.00/hour
P21. Sick Day Payment Modification Differential
That the Board of Education approves the following sick day payment in compliance with the
2009-2012 Agreement between the NVRHSD and NVEA based on contract settlement of May,
2010.
Employee
Dale Heidelberg
Description
193
From Rate
$52.50 = $10,132.50
To Rate
$105.00 = $20,265.00
P22. Co-Curricular Resignation
That the Board of Education accepts the following co-curricular resignation:
G. McMillan
All School Musical Lighting
Director
Effective: 10/04/11
P23. Co-Curricular 2011-2012 Appointment
That the Board of Education approves the following co-curricular appointment for the
2011-2012 school year (Attachment H).
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REGION III LOCATION
RP1. Change in Contracts-PIE Program 2011-2012
That the Board of Education approves the following change in contracts:
Gallone, Kathleen
From:
Teacher
To: Teacher
Briskin, Mary
From:
Teacher
Assistant
To: Teacher
Assistant
Effective: September 1, 2011
(retro to)
From: Scale I, Step 2
FTE .50, $26,991.50 (based
on $53,983.00) to
To: Scale I, Step 2
FTE .60, $32,389.80 (based
on $53,983.00) No Benefits
Effective: October 11, 2011
From: NC, $12,245.00
(based on $24,490.00) FTE
.50
To: NC, $14,694.00 (based
on $24,490.00) FTE .60
No Benefits
RP2. Valley Program Woodworking Class
That the Board of Education approves the following 6th Class Assignments as follows:
Steve O’Neill
6th Class Assignment – Valley
Woodworking Class
Effective: November 1, 2011June 15, 2012
Rate: $60.00 per period for a
total of 40 periods (30 class
meetings and 10 planning
periods) for a maximum of
$2,400.00
RP3. Valley Program Resignations
That the Board of Education accepts the following employee resignations:
Thomas, Jeanne
Sub Per Diem Teacher Assistant
Effective: September 22, 2011
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RP4. Valley Program Leave of Absence
That the Board of Education accepts the following employee unpaid leave of absence without
pay:
*Houlis, Lisa
Teacher Assistant
Effective: October 17November 4, 2011
(returning November 7)
*To fulfill student teaching requirements in regular ed classroom for Touro College.
**Rudolph, Allyson
Teacher Assistant
Effective: November 7December 1, 2011
(returning December 2)
**To fulfill student teaching for practicum for Masters of Education from Touro College.
RP5. Valley Home Consultants July 2011 – June 2012
That the Board of Education approves the following home consultants:
Brand, David
Teacher Assistant
Effective: August 1, 2011 (10
hours) – June 30, 2012
$35.00 per hour
RP6. PIE and PIE/Valley Substitutes Additions/Deletions
That the Board of Education approves the following:
Budinich, Elizabeth
Sub Only-Valley Program –
Teacher Aide Substitute
Effective: October 24, 2011
$90.00 per diem
RP7. Valley Substitutes Additions/Deletions
That the Board of Education approves the following:
Okol, Jerzy
Sub Per Diem Teacher Assistant
Schoales, Jessica
Sub Per Diem Teacher Assistant
Ludwig, Jaclyn
Sub Per Diem Teacher Assistant
Effective: September 23, 2011
(retro to)
$100.00 per diem
Effective: September 16, 2011
(retro to)
$100.00 per diem
Effective: October 4, 2011
(retro to)
$100.00 per diem
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RP8. T.I.P. (Therapeutic Intervention Program) Change in Contract 2011
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Dougherty, Kaitlin
From: Sub
Per Diem
Teacher
Assistant
To: Teacher
Assistant
November 1, 2011
Scale CC, $27,237.00
(prorated)
FTE 1.0
Benefits eligible
RP9. Region III Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Deutsch, Mary Ann
Occupational Therapist
Effective: October 13, 2011
Scale II, Step 4 (based on
$60, 666.00)
FTE .20 $12,133.20
No Benefits
RP10. Region III Independent Consultant
That the Board of Education approves the following independent consultant appointment for the
2011-2012 school year:
Guitman, Jodie Lewis
Speech-Language Therapist
Effective: October 25, 2011
$400.00 per case
RP11. Region III Observations
That the Board of Education approves the following requests for student observations from St.
Thomas Aquinas, Sparkill, New York as part of course fieldwork:
Timothy Kersisk
Maxine Taylor
To complete 50 hours of
classroom observation
(Course: High Incidence
Disabilities and Course-Issues
and Strategies in Assessment)
To complete 20 hours of
classroom observation
(Course: Child Psychology)
Fall semester Oct-Dec 2011
Fall semester Oct-Dec 2011
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On roll call the following votes were cast:
YESES:
Mr. Albanese, Mr. Chan, Mrs. Coats-Thomas, Mrs. Comer, Mrs. Petikas, Mr.
Schettino, Mr. Schwartzman, Mr. Wiss and Mrs. Lent.
ABSENT:
None
NOES:
None
At 9:00 a.m. on motion by Mr. Albanese, seconded by Mrs. Comer and approved by the Board
the meeting recessed to Close Session to discuss a use of facilities at Demarest, contract issue,
letter from a neighbor, student management software and Mr. Schettino’s change in vote on B6.
Columbus Avenue from a yes vote to abstaining (the change was made in the September 2011
Minutes).
At 9:29 p.m. on motion by Mr. Chan, seconded by Mrs. Comer and approved by the Board the
meeting returned to Open Session.
At 9:31 p.m. on motion by Mr. Chan, seconded by Mrs. Comer and approved by the Board the
meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Raymond R. Jacobus
Assistant Superintendent for Business/
Board Secretary