Minutes - Tenafly Public Schools

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TENAFLY BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 18,2013
HELD AT TENAFLY HIGH SCHOOL, AUDITORIUM
19 COLUMBUS DRIVE, TENAFLY, NJ
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Board President Richard H. Press
who read the following statement:
''The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of 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 provisions of this act, the Tenafly Board of Education has caused
notice of this meeting to be publicized by having the date, time and place thereof posted at
the Borough office, Tenafly Public Library, administrative building, in the local press and on
the district's web site.
On roll call, the following Board members answered present:
Sam A. Bruno
Shana Greenblatt Janoff
Donald H. Kaplan
Phyllis Perskie-Kesslen
Edward J. Salaski
Lynne W. Stewart
Jonathan M. Teall
Richard H. Press
The following Board member was absent:
Mark Aronson
The following staff members were present:
Ms. Lynn Trager, Superintendent
Ms. Barbara Laudicina, Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Joseph R Amatuzzi, Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary
The following principal representatives were present:
Mr. Brian Cory, Vice Principal of High School
TEF GIFT PRESENTATION
On behalf of the Tenafly Educational Foundation, Ms. Helene Berenbaum, Ms. Lori
Meltzer-Starer and Ms. Lori Leskin presented TEF's generous grant of $25,000 for space
improvements in the Tenafly High School library, which will enhance studying and
educational experiences for the students.
Mr. Press brought forth Resolution A-1 for the Board's official approval.
A motion was made by Mr. Donald Kaplan and seconded by Ms. Lynne W. Stewart
to approve Resolution A-1.
RESOLUTION A-1 TENAFLY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accepts with thanks and appreciation funding for the
following:
School & Teacher
Requesting Grant
High School
(Dr. Dora Kontogiannis &
Mr. David DiGregorio)
Proposal
Amount
"THS Library Media Center - Student Work
Space Improvement"
#12/2012-2013
$25,000.00
Before the vote on Resolution A-1, several comments were made.
Ms. Stewart thanked the TEF for their amazing support, creative ideas and for being
so proactive for the benefit of all Tenafly students.
Mr. Salaski stated that as he is the liaison between the Board and TEF, he had the
privilege of seeing the genesis of this grant and the collaborative work done towards this
extraordinary gift which will be enjoyed by students now and in the future. He thanks and
applauds everyone who was involved in the project
Ms. Perskie-Kesslen expressed the overwhelming gratitude of the Board and district
for the hard work and dedication connected to this project by the TEF.
In addition, Mr. Press thanked the TEF for all the generous grants given every year
to the district, and this special grant is such a wonderful bonus to help make better use of
the study space needed at the high schooL
Resolution
the meeting.
was approved
was
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BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT
In the interest of efficiency for tonight's meeting, there was no report.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Superintendent Trager made two short important announcements. The first is that
conditions are more conducive at this time to go out for a solar bid. On June 25, the district
will be issuing an RFP for solar project work on several school roofs, with anticipated
construction to begin in September 2013. Ms. Trager will keep the Board and community
updated on the progress of the RFP. Secondly, as this Board meeting is Dr. Joseph
Amatuzzi's last meeting as the district's Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary,
Ms. Trager thanked Dr. Amatuzzi for an excellent job done these past several months in
moving Tenafly forward financially, and stated it was a pleasure working with him and that
he is a true professional, extremely talented and knowledgeable business administrator.
On behalf of the Board, Mr. Press also thanked Dr. Amatuzzi for both terms that he
worked for the district, and echoed Superintendent Trager's sentiments.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES' REPORT
Joanna Weingast was absent from the meeting.
Emma Bochner's report was as follows:
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The Team Pep Retreat was on June th and 8th and was enjoyed by all.
"The Stars Come Home" fundraiser was on June 9, which proved to be a fun
and successful evening.
Yearbooks have been handed out
The 8th grade parent orientation was on June 10
Final exams began on June 12 and ended today
Staff recognition luncheon was today
Final exams will be tomorrow morning for the Science Conflict, and other
subjects will take place in the afternoon.
Thursday is senior graduation
21 is the last day
BOARD
Dr. Amatuzzi reported that the Joint Use
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field use license for Geissinger Field and proposed renovations, which is a topic for
discussion at tonight's meeting. The town and Board have been looking at this issue for a
couple of months. The town council requested cost estimates for the proposed
The Joint Use Committee also discussed the plans for a possible Resource Officer
to be placed in Tenafly's public schools for security purposes, and discussed the pros and
cons. Financing options were also discussed, and it was suggested by the town council
that the costs for a seasoned officer be developed by borough administrators and finance
officer, Ms. Trager and Dr. Amatuzzi.
Councilman Honig introduced the concept of a town wide Wi-fi system. Mr. Robert
Caputo, Tenafly Board of Education's Technology Coordinator, will research this idea and
provide a report.
On another topic that was discussed at the Finance Committee meeting concerned
the Board of Education's account structure and capital reserve fund. As this fund is
actually part of the general operating fund, Dr. Amatuzzi recommends that the capital
reserve fund's separate bank account be closed out, and hence be combined with the
general operating fund on a sub account line for a more efficient accounting system. The
district's auditors are in agreement, and the Board does not need a resolution for this
simple transfer. The Board gave their consent for this accounting change.
Dr. Amatuzzi thanked the Board and administration for their words of appreciation
expressed earlier. Dr. Amatuzzi added that in the two interim terms he has served in the
district as business administrator he has noticed a tremendous continuity and
professionalism on the Board and administration, and expressed that this combination is
what makes a great education for students, who are truly the beneficiaries.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee
Before Mr. Kaplan gave his report, he expressed his appreciation for Dr. Amatuzzi's
leadership and invaluable expertise that the district benefitted from.
Mr. Kaplan stated the Finance Committee met on June 5. Members in attendance
were: Donald Kaplan, Sam Bruno, Lynn Trager, and Joe Amatuzzi.
Items discussed were:
• The preliminary report on the end of year fund balance
• Fiscal year-end deposits in to Reserve
• Foodservice programs and pricing
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GEISSINGER FIELD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT & COMMENTARY
Mr. Press gave an introduction of the genesis of the Geissinger Field project and the
involvement of the Borough, and that 2 years ago Mr. Sam Bruno prepared a Power Point
presentation for the Board about the history of the field, usage and potential of the field,
information about artificial turf and the possibility of lighting the field in the future. Since
that time, money has been put aside in capital reserve for field improvements. The Borough
approached the district with the desire to help fund the project to help make the field a more
useful asset for the community, and to help accelerate the field improvement process. The
Borough's condition is that lighting be included in the improvements. The Board and
Borough had discussions on the project, attorneys were consulted, and the decision was
made for an agreement to be drafted that met the requirements of the partnership.
Geissinger Field is the property of the Tenafly Board of Education and if the agreement
goes forward, sharing of the field would be administered via the Board's facility-use policy.
Mr. Bruno narrated his Power Point presentation for the community. After the
presentation, Mr. Zeller, a representative from Musco lighting, narrated several slides on
lighting. Musco lighting has installed lighting in approximately 400 N.J. high schools, and
has worked with the Borough of Tenafly on municipal lighting projects. Mr. Zeller described
the energy efficiency of current lighting technology, the features and benefits of the lighting
visor (called Light-Structure Green Fixture) as it relates to reducing lighting beyond the
field, a two-tier lighting option, and explained the wireless control system (assuring the
proper designated time for lighting).
Mr. Press asked if there were any questions for Mr. Zeller.
Mr. Bruno asked for clarification of the spillage and projection of lighting from the field
onto residential property, telescopic technology, the height of the lighting pole, and rental
costs. Mr. Zeller replied that the lighting is minimal when it reaches the road, and light
meters are used to test the lighting once it is installed; there are problems and high costs of
telescopic lighting; gave several reasons of why lighting poles are 70 feet and why 4 poles
are traditionally needed for efficiency and safety; and the high costs of renting lights.
Ms. Shana Greenblatt Janoff expressed that this type of forum is important and
beneficial for the community to gather information and ask questions as it relates to their
neighborhood. Another element raised is to take into consideration the traffic/parking that
additional use of the field may cause
Mr.
Kaplan added
, as
several of the available fields in town are not appropriate for sports on a regular basis.
Another concern raised was the hours of availability of the track, and people using the track
after lights are shut off. Mr. Kaplan suggested that the two-tier lighting may be the solution
to this problem.
Ms. Phyllis Perskie-Kesslen added that the reality of the issue is there is not enough
field space for the community and students, and the quality of the fields need vast
upgrading as so many other districts have done with artificial turf and lighting. The district is
respectful of the community, as we are all part of the community, and improving Geissinger
Field will benefit and have a positive impact on so many children.
Mr. Press read a statement from Board member Mr. Mark Aronson, who was unable
to attend the meeting. Mr. Aronson stated that he is 100% behind upgrading Geissinger
Field and recommends the following: moving ahead with the drafted agreement with the
Borough; provide up to one million dollars of funding for artificial turf and lights; that the
agreement with the Borough should not state the source of funds they will be using, that
this should be a Borough council matter to decide how to use open space funds; however,
if the Borough's condition is to list the source of funding in the agreement Mr. Aronson still
supports the project; and to continue our funding path.
Mr. Bruno thanked the community for attending the meeting and read his personal
statement:
"What is past is prologue. For the third time in the lives for some of us seated in this
auditorium, we are at the threshold of a simple question and decision - a choice between
darkness and light. The truth is found in the simplicity.
Two epic opportunities have preceded this:
The first? 2000-2001: After seven months of paralysis by analysis; some little rich . ...
guy from the East Hill withdraws his million dollar plus "White Knight no strings attached"
gift offer.
The second? 2005: A district bond referendum's second question doomed to fail, and is
defeated by 594 votes.
Though Geissinger Field is this public school district's single largest classroom and the
crown jewel of outdoor athletic fields within the borough; it remains an unlit grass field.
Year after year, THS's interscholastic student athletes and Tenafly's recreational sports
participants have been placed on a highly restricted low acreage diet of fields within their
vety hometown, despite their healthy appetite for more.
Turf AND lights for Geissinger Field would add field inventoty and
alleviating town wide scheduling pressure and provide
a
land
and this premier neighborhood school district's perceived reputation for quality of
curriculum, teaching staff and instruction, high octane student test scores, acceptance
rates among select colleges and its modem and superbly maintained facilities.
did
buy
Tenafly
of the mountains, beaches and nail salons?
Geissinger Field's very nature places limitation upon the purpose and people for whom it
was originally created. Season after season field availability inquiries have been quashed
and permit requests denied; deliberately limiting access thereby minimizing foot traffic
and wear to this aesthetically pleasing yet fragile lawn of grass. To do otherwise, opening
wide the gates of access, might be politically expedient for a Board and/or Administration,
but would result in that field's accelerated deterioration to dirt, mud and ruts, subject to
weather conditions, within weeks or possibly days.
Rarely, if at all, does either the football team practice or marching band rehearse on the
field upon which each will play and perform. Would a teenager, issued a learner's permit,
be better prepared for his/her DMV road test, having driven solely in a vacant parking lot
or having practiced on public streets and highways? Would it be acceptable to ANY of us
that a stage, auditorium, cafeteria, library, science lab or kindergarten in this district; be
used and enjoyed on a fractional basis?
Neither Board nor Borough can realistically anticipate having the capital or political
competency to purchase and improve land carved from within our borders. Therefore, all
feet, hands, heads, wheels and balls lead to Geissinger Field.
Pathetically, in 2013, Geissinger Field is an under-utilized, substandard and under
performing asset. Our predecessors were unsuccessful to modernize, improve and
upgrade this facility; relegating our student athletes and youth sports participants to a
competitive disadvantage when competing with their peers throughout Bergen County.
It's "social promotion" time for Geissinger Field. Improvement and upgrade equals the
realization of an artificial turf surface upon AND permanent sports-lighting system above
the field. However, not so fast, let's be certain we define what modernization,
improvement and upgrade is NOT.
.:. NOT to rent this field and facility, as an alternative revenue source to individuals,
families and/or groups
.:. NOT funded by means of a bond referendum or District's annual operating budget
.:. NOT contravention of the Mackay Deed
.:.
construct any "stadium" or above grade permanent structure
.:.
or expand
Field
Tiger
The
of this duly constituted Board of Education of Tenafly have both the authority
and power to {( ... perform all acts and do all things, consistent with law and the rules of
the State Board, necessary for the proper conduct, equipment and maintenance of the
public schools of the district."
We have the legal authority and the ethical obligation to do so; but, have WE the intestinal
fortitude? On January 3RD, 1924 the late Malcolm S. Mackay and Helen Raynor
Mackay, his wife, set their hands and seals as grantors of a Deed of Conveyance to the
Tenafly Board of Education. They made clear, crystal clear, their instruction, spirit and
intention for the purpose and use of their munificent gift of land stating:
" ... it has been deemed advisable to procure and set apart in perpetuity a place in
the Borough of Tenafly wherein youth not only of today but of many years to come
... that place be sufficiently large to permit not only of such athletic activities and
out-door sports as the said Board of Education shall judge proper but shall also
afford a place to which the people of Tenafly might go for rest and recreation"
u ••• the above described two tracts of land taken together shall always be known
as JlRoosevelt Common", and that a sufficient part thereof be set apart and
maintained as an Athletic Field for the public schools of Tenafly; said Athletic Field
to contain a quarter mile cinder track, a two hundred twenty yard straight away
cinder tract, a first class baseball field and a first class football field; ... "
Would Mr. and Mrs. Mackay be disappointed to learn that cinder track is no more; having
been replaced, modernized and upgraded with an all-weather advanced track surface
made from proprietary poly-resin binders? And, what of their gifted "first class baseball
field" relocated, in the mid-1970's to the fields north of the new THS? (That varsity
baseball field has a 4' drop in grade measured from home plate to center field.)
Much has changed during the intervening 89 years since that first couple of Tenafly
entrusted successive trustees to manage their gift, originally, 33.89 acres of land for
future generations of beneficiaries. Would, today, Mr. and Mrs. Mackay consider
a first class . .. field; ... "?
Geissinger
if • • •
I am and shall remain an unrepentant protagonist for Geissinger Field's evolution and
restoration
"first
status.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Fred Robbins - 91 Sunset Lane - Mr. Robbins expressed his opposition to the installation
of artificial turf and associated lighting citing there will be additional evening traffic of cars
and busses, light intrusion, noise, litter, pollution, parking, safety issues, unsightly light
poles, taxpayers having to pay for the project, and in particular will impact the quality of life
of field area residents. Mr. Robbins cited the Light Rail project which was voted down by
the Board due to traffic, noise, safety issues and the impact on the quality of life.
Jeff Tounkel - 44 Cortlandt Place - spoke on behalf of the Tenafly Soccer Club and is in
support of the proposed project, and pointed out that hundreds of children play organized
soccer in Tenafly, mostly on Board of Education fields. Mr. Tounkel thanked those involved
with helping to improve the field permit process and he hopes this process continues for the
entire town.
Lanie Shalek, Samantha Henderson, Hannah Roland, and Phoebe Hersh - (members of
the Tenafly High School Girls Soccer team) - Phoebe Hersh stated this is her 4th year on
the team and spoke of the difficulties of unplayable field conditions and cancelling of
countless games. They support and would appreciate the field project going forward for its
benefits.
Nicholas Blake - 65 Hillside Ave. - Tenafly student who spoke on behalf of the football
team and described the limitations of the existing fields and lack of playable time due to
poor field conditions. Nicholas spoke about the benefits of the turf field behind the
municipal bldg. and that the renovation project would benefit the community as a whole.
Helene Berenbaum - 7 Forest Road - supports the project and spoke of the turf installed
behind the Maugham School 7 years ago and the initial opposition by many; however, it
has proven to be successful in all kinds of weather conditions and benefits approximately
400 students per year.
Harry Wool - 151 Hudson Ave. - supports the project and spoke on behalf of the fledgling
Lacrosse program, has coached several different sports teams, and has children in sports
programs in Tenafly. Mr. Wool thanked the Board for providing this forum, as additional
and improved field space will help the growth of Lacrosse.
Steve Reichert - 91 Woodland Park Dr. - coaches sports in town and compared Tenafly's
poor athletic facilities to many other towns who have updated their fields. Mr. Reichert
stated that Tenafly takes pride in the school system and the athletic facilities should be
improved and supports the proposed plan
Marni Abramowitz - 23 Park St. - Tenafly parent whose children play Lacrosse in other
towns, and football in Tenafly, and she is in full support of the project.
Jeffrey Miller - 187 Leroy St. - 22-year coach in Tenafly and supports the idea of additional
field space, and suggested that the drainage of the field be carefully planned to avoid
unwanted water runoff. He also expressed his concern for the Borough funding of open
space funds and wishes to learn more of the funding plans.
Dimitri Avrassoglou - 79 Highwood Ave. - supports the project, as so many other towns
have better facilities than Tenafly and it is time for Tenafly to improve its athletic fields now.
This is an important aspect of the community.
Matthew Weiss - 54 Bliss Ave. - Tenafly freshman who expressed the need for Tenafly to
take the opportunity now to improve the important resource of Geissinger Field and cited it
is presently unsafe to play soccer and other sports on.
Patti Flynn - 73 Sunset Lane - resident whose home is across from the flag pole on
Geissinger Field. Ms. Flynn expressed her concern for lighting spillage and traffic, the
same reasons the Geissinger Field project was blocked 12 years ago. She expressed
concern for the proposed lighting curfew, as her family has been affected by shining lights
in their windows after midnight from the Little League field, and questions what will happen
if the wireless lighting mechanism fails to work properly. Ms. Flynn is opposed to the
installation of turf, as it is not a natural product.
George Avrassoglou, William Torsiglieri, Leo Kiwama (captains of Tenafly Varsity Soccer
team) - spoke of the poor conditions of the Tenafly fields and the postponements of many
games. Sports erode natural grass and ground quickly, as opposed to the durability of turf.
Another point raised is that Tenafly athletes are not accustomed with playing on turf when
games are played in many other towns, leaving Tenafly at a disadvantage. Most colleges
and universities now have turf fields and Tenafly athletes will benefit from playing on turf
before they play college sports.
Carla Galvao - 85 Sunset Lane - new Tenafly resident who expressed opposition to the
project citing concerns about the noise, lights, traffic, waste, pollution, chemicals on the turf,
safety issues, and possible negative impact to the neighborhood.
Steven Hamersma - 14 Spruce St. - spoke on behalf of the Tenafly High School Football
boosters, and is in support of the project for the creation of a first class football field.
Doug Martz - 20 Columbus Dr. - resident since 1983 and is opposed to the project at the
taxpayers expense. Mr. Martz spoke of the litter in
backyard that
cleans
fall
after the games, but
is more
that are kept
(sports medicine) Mr. Mason expressed that
quality
also affects the
and staff members, as they are with the athletes for several hours after the schoo! day
ends; however, the purpose of the turf and lighting is for the benefit and enjoyment of all
student athletes helping them to have a good childhood.
Hilda Solari 99 Jefferson Ave.
resident living across Geissinger Field who expressed
concern for the walkers, joggers and bicyclists at night with the added traffic and parking.
People will be using residents' driveways to turn around while searching for parking. In
addition, more police will need to be at watch, litter will be an issue, as well as increased
noise from car horns, shouting and music.
Barry Honig - Borough councilman - thanked the Board of Education for tonight's forum
and all the residents' who expressed opinions. Mr. Honig supports the turf and lighting of
the field and emphasized that lights are a very important aspect to include for the usability
of the field. He spoke of the open space funding, and that the Borough would like to know
the number of hours they would have for rec sports.
Robert Black - 102 Columbus Dr. - resident for many years who has seen the negative
impact of not having turf. Supports the turf but not the lights and is not convinced the
lighting will not spill into the windows of homes.
AI Zaccario - Hazelton Terrace - resident for many years expressed concern with traffic
issues, as stated by other residents tonight, and suggested a traffic analysis be done.
Supports the turf project, and asked Musco lighting representative for clarification of the
spillage into the neighborhood windows.
Nir Vidra - 55 Oxford Dr. - resident for 17 years and thanked the Board of Education for
the fine educational programs, and is supportive of improved fields and the project. The
playing conditions are poor at present.
Peter Weiss - 54 Bliss Ave. - 13-year resident and coach and is supportive of the project
and expressed the value of homes increasing with better fields. Tenafly is a great family
community and the students will benefit from the progress and improvement of athletic
facilities.
Janet Vanderlinden - 31 Sunset Lane - 56 year resident and is concerned with increased
traffic issues and the scheduling of events at Geissinger Field.
Ms. Vanderlinden
suggested maybe another field be improved as well to accommodate events, as not
everyone will be able to use Geissinger Field when needed.
David Schussel - 67 Erledon Rd. - supports the turf and lighting while at the same time
being considerate towards the neighbors who will be affected.
Daniel Nachum - 64 Willow Lane supportive of turfing the field.
Tenafly Marching Band who is
Max Vanderlinden - 31 Sunset Lane - resident facing
conflict
being a staunch
supporter of Tenafly athletics and his concern for the expected added traffic that will occur
with the improvement of the field. He passed around photos of heavy traffic already in the
area and suggested a review be done for better traffic management and to perhaps look at
suggested all the facts be gathered
the area south of the field for more parking.
area.
what is
At 10:20 P.M., Mr. Press thanked all the residents who attended the meeting and
who gave their opinions. He requested a short recess be taken.
The meeting reconvened at 10:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Sam A. Bruno Phyllis Perskie-Kesslen and seconded by
Mr. Edward J. Salaski to approve the Minutes of the Regular Public and Closed Executive
Meeting of June 4,2013.
The Minutes of the Regular Public and Closed Executive meeting of June 4, 2013
were approved as follows:
Yes -
6
Sam A. Bruno
Donald H. Kaplan
Phyllis Perskie-Kesslen
Edward J. Salaski
Lynne W. Stewart
Richard H. Press
Abstain -
2
Absent -
1
Shana Greenblatt Janoff
Jonathan M. Teall
Mark Aronson
PUBLIC RECOGNITION-COMMUNITY COMMENTARY
President Press inquired if there were any members of the audience who wished to
address the Board on any issue or item on the agenda or not on the agenda.
No comments were made.
RESOLUTIONS
A motion was made by Ms. Shana Greenblatt Janoff and seconded by Ms. Phyllis
Perskie-Kesslen to approve the following Resolutions by consent agenda: P-1 through
P-18 (with revisions to P-7 and P-9); A-2 and A-3 (Resolution A-1 was approved earlier),
B-1 and B-2; C-1 and C-2; S-1; and F-1 through F-6 (with revisions to F-6).
The motion was approved by those present Mr. Mark Aronson was
meeting.
from
PERSONNEL
RESOLUTION P-1 RESIGNATION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accepts with regret the following resignation:
RESOLUTION P-2 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR BARBARA LAUDICINA AS
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the renewal of contract for Barbara Laudicina
as Assistant Superintendent for the 2013-14 school year at an annual salary of $171 ,406.
RESOLUTION P-3 APPOINTMENT OF STILLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board appoints Gayle Lander to the position of Principal of
Stillman Elementary School *effective July 1, 2013 at an annual salary of $130,000 in
accordance with the negotiated agreement between the Board of Education and the
Tenafly Administrators and Supervisors Association.
*pending receipt of official NJ School Principal certification
RESOLUTION P-4 APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT FOR
TEACHER EVALUATION AND EFFECTIVENESS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board appoints Marc Gold effective with the 2013-14 school
year to the 10.5 month district-wide administrative position of Assistant to the
Superintendent for Teacher Evaluation and Effectiveness at an annual salary of
$147,000.
RESOLUTION P-S TASA SALARIES FOR THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR
BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the Tenafly
Board of Education and the Tenafly Administrators' and Supervisors Association the
following salaries will be paid to the following TASA members effective July 1, 2013:
NAME
2013-14
I POSITION
SALARY
10.5 mo. Grade Level Supervisor,
Middle School
10.5 mo. Supervisor, Special
Ann-Marie Desplat,
Education K-12
10.5 mo. Supervisor, World
Elizabeth Giblin
Languages K-12
10.5 mo. Grade Level Supervisor,
Donna Lewis
High School
10.5 mo. Supervisor Mathematics
Ellen Nelson
K-12
10.5 mo. Supervisor Science K-12
Catherine Paz
10.5 mo. Supervisor English K-12
Brian Ross
*plus $3,000 stIpend for doctorate degree
Miriam d'Adolf
139,822
136,375
I
139,822*
128,891
139,822
139,822
113,702
RESOLUTION P-6 TRANSFER OF TECHNICIAN
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following transfer effective July 1 , 2013:
NAME
David Merchan
2012-13 ASSIGNMENT
AND SALARY
Junior Technician
$30,000 annual salary
2013-14 ASSIGNMENT
AND SALARY
Computer Technician
$38,000 annual salary
(REVISED P-7 - ADDED TRANSFERS OF CARINE ST. JOHN AND ANN CRAWFORD)
RESOLUTION P-7 CHANGES IN ASSIGNMENTS OF STAFF FOR THE 2013-14
SCHOOL YEAR
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following changes in assignments
effective with the 2013-2014 school year:
NAME
2012-13 ASSIGNMENT
2013-14 ASSIGNMENT
Daryl George
Patricia Allen
Elizabeth Farrell
.8 Physical Ed; .2 RAPP
Middle School
.8 Science/.2 Art -Middle
Grade 2-Maugham
1.0 Physical Education
Middle School
1.0 Science -MSI
Grade 5-Maugham
Britney Palma
Grade 1 teacher
Stillman
Education Teacher
Carine St. John
Staff Developer-Technology
Grade 2-Maugham School
Ann Crawford
Music .6 Stillman/A High
School
Music - .6 Stillman/A MS
RESOLUTION P-8 APPROVAL OF SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following salary adjustment for graduate
credit retroactive to September 1, 2012:
FACULTY
MEMBER
Jody Adams
CURRENT
CLASSIFICATION
B.A. +24, Step 13
CURRENT ADJUSTED CLASSIFICATION
SALARY
AND NEW 2012-13 SALARY
$70,695
M.A., Step 13 - $74,795
(REVISED P-9 - ADDITION OF HUI- TZU CHEN AND INSERTION OF SALARIES FOR DALE
SCHNEIDER, ALECIA AU, JOSEPH HARMON)
RESOLUTION P-9 HIRES
BE IT RESOLVED that the following persons be employed to fill the positions listed for
the length of time and compensation indicated and subject to all federal, state, county and
local regulations governing said employment and in accordance with Senate Bill #851
regarding a criminal history background check:
NAME AND POSITION
EMPLOYMENT DATES
Jennifer Bertolini
Grade 1-Mackay
Hui-Tzu Isabella Chen
A Teacher of Chinese
Brian Cook-Science/STEM
teacher -Middle School
Maria Del Pilar Nunez
Teacher of Spanish-HS
Michelle Ferretti
9/1/13-6/30/14
9/1/13-6/30/14
9/1/13-6/30/14
9/1/13-6/30/14
9/1/13-6/30/14
CLASSIFICATION AND
SALARY
M.A., Step 1-2, $52,595
Annual sala
M.A., Step 1-2, prorated
For A -$21,038 annual
B.A., Step 1-2, $50,395
Annual sala
M.A., Step 1-2, $52,595
B.A.+16, Step 1-2
$50,995 annual
RESOLUTION P-10 RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE
COORDINATOR
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board renews the 12 month, part-time, non-union contract for
Joanne Lehman as the School Age Child Care Coordinator for the 2013-2014 school year
at an annual salary of $38,299.
RESOLUTION P-11 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE INSTRUCTORS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following individuals as staff members of
the School Age Child Care Program effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014
at the indicated hours:
NAME
Lynnaire Vanderlinden
Marilyn T ermotto
Cheryl White
Mirta Moscovich
HOURLY RATE
$17.00
31.67
20.03
29.51
ANNUAL SALARY
$ 9,503.00
17,699.00
11,195.00
16,489.00
RESOLUTION P-12 APPROVAL OF HOURLY RATE OF PAY FOR S.A.C.C.
CAREGIVERS AND ASSISTANTS FOR 2013-2014
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board approves the following individuals as
employees of the Tenafly School Age Child Care Program for the 2013-14 school year for
the S.A.C.C. positions listed below:
I
SCHOOL
NAME
Mackay
Mackay
Mackay
Maugham
Maugham
Smith
Smith
Stillman
Stillman
Stillman
Central Office
Jeanne Stiefel
MaryAnn Spina
Maria Butler
Maria Hill
Francesca Marcus
Donna Smith
Donna Smith
Mary Kerrisk
Mariamma Thomas
Tir11()thy Kerrisk
Christine JYE§9?
RENEWAL
2013$2014 SCHOOL YEAR
SACC POSITION
Morning Caregiver
Afternoon Assistant
Afternoon Assistant
Morning Caregiver
Afternoon Assistant
Morning Caregiver
Afternoon Assistant
Morning Caregiver
. Afternoon Assistant
Afternoon Assistant
§E39 reta ry
HOURLY
RATE
$24.08
$14.28
$17.86
$14.57
$15.16
$16.78
$16.23
$20.03
$19.21
$10.28
$20.03
FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS FOR
the hours indicated and in
with the negotiated
between the Board and the Tenafly Education Association on behalf of Paraprofessionals:
MACKAY SCHOOL
Foley
Mary
HOURS PER WEEK
19 Hours
Gianna
Cirilli
19 Hours
Deborah
Burns
19 hours
Deidre
Arfuso
30 Hours
Lisa
DeNorscia
30 Hours
Jadwiga
Kokosinski
30 Hours
Janet
Vanderlinden
30 Hours
Maria
Butler
30 Hours
Laura
Lawler
Lunch
Maryann
Cheryl
Spina
DeRosa
Lunch
Lunch
Denise
Timmons
Lunch
MAUGHAM SCHOOL
Curko
Lenka
Conner
Eileen
Chrysanthem
Alexis
Goldrick
Sandra
Christine
Hartman
Schwartz
Donna
Lillian
Stepic
Amaya
Julia
Ann Marie
Carlson
Gross
Jean
Matarazzo
Elaine
Eileen
Osborne
Sabatino
Linda
Marianne
Martins
B
Barbara
FI,
Glennon
001
Chiharu
SMITH SCHOOL
19 hours
19 Hours
19 hours
19 Hours
19 Hours
n,uuI::a"
19 Hours
19 Hours
30 Hours
30 Hours
30 Hours
30 Hours
30 Hours
30 Hours
30 Hr. Health
Lunch
Lunch
LUlch
Takasl
Lunch
L),
Pamela
Laura
Brenda
Leslie
Sandy
Patricia
Dawn
Leslie
Stephanie
Timothy
Francine
Jeffrey
Robert
Esther
Maria
!
Vaughan
19 Hours
Kostyn
19 Hours
30 Hours
Blackwell-Wheehler
Breslin
30 Hours
DelCorral
30 Hours
Frassa
30 Hours
Geider
30 Hours
Levine
30 Hours
Perry
30 Hours
Kerrisk
I 30 Hours
Redmond
30 Hr.-Health
Bart
Lunch 8.75
Cordasco
Lunch V.I v
Maclin
Lunch 8.75
Hill
Lunch 13.75
STILLMAN SCHOOL
Lilian
Ora 0
Jalmie
Ekiert
Christie
Nobre
Mattea
Seriale
Elissa
Lang
Amanda
Conover
Francesca
Marcus
Elizabeth
Pearl
Margaret
Walsh
Kathleen
Ruiz
Monica
Franklin
Lauren
Brickner
. Caroline
Abraham-Vidal
19 Hours
19 Hours
19 Hours
19 Hours
19 Hours
19 Hours
19 Hours
19 Hours
19 Hours
19 Hours
19 Hours
30 Hours
30 Hours
8eth Ann
Jill
Kathleen
Mary
Sandra
Christa
Wells
McGuire
Ehalt
Kerrisk
Sobilo
Werner
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Concetta
30 Hours
30 Hours
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Amicucci
19 Hours
Androulla
Gude
19 Hours
Karen
Martino
19 Hours
Marcy
Porter
19 Hours
Jane
Westervelt
19 Hours
Michelle
Victor-O'Reilly
30 Hours
Bertha
Weil
30 Hours
Nicole
Ozkan
30 Hours
Sara
Lenihan
19 Hours
Moira
Meehan
19 Hours
Karen
Rosenbaum
19 Hours
Patricia
McLarnon
19 Hours
Maria
Zandonella-Frey
19 Hours
Margaret
Troy
19 Hours
Alice
Robert
Bonnielee
Kristina
Anna
HIGH SCHOOL
Raychel
Deborah
Nieves
• Kirschbaum
Korzelius
Elliot-Siclari
Bartolomeo
19 Hours
19 Hours
15 Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
RESOLUTION P~14 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF PARAPROFESSIONALS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board terminates the employment of the following
Paraprofessionals effective June 30, 2013:
NAME
Jacqueline Freiler
Katelyn Gang
Amanda Chernack
Gabriella Gonzalez
LOCATION
Mackay
Stillman
Stillman
Stillman
HOURS
19 hours
19 hours
19 hours
19 hours
RESOLUTION P-15 EXTRA-COMPENSATION APPOINTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following Extra-Compensation
appointments for the 2013-14 school year:
NAME
Brenda Yoo
Daryl George/Lisa Bianchi
Allison Couglin
EXTRA COMPENSATION POSITION
NJASK Test Advisor
Drama Club Advisor
TMS Volley Ball Coach
STIPEND
$1,586
$3,390
$3,480
RESOLUTION P-16 APPROVAL OF SUMMER SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFF
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following Special Services staff for the
2013 summer and also on an as-needed basis the following Child Study team members
and paraprofessionals for possible work at a per diem or hourly rate of annual contract
during the 2013 summer months.
SUMMER APPOINTMENTS
PRE-KABA
Noelle Benz-Teacher
Karen Kovins-Speech
Dale Schneider-Teacher
PARAPROFESSIONALS
Tim Kerrisk
Rachel Dansky
Patty Frassa
CUBS
Margaret Dewitt-Teacher
Britney Palma-Paraprofessional
Monica Franklin-Paraprofessional
TENAFLY MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL
PARAPROFESSSIONALS
Jadawiga Kokosinki
MeHssa Lynch
Ann Marie Carlson
Robert Kirchenbaum
Carol Tully
Rena Tracy
Adele Salitan
Harriott Fromm
CST MEMBERS
Hetal Naik
Nicole Abbatemarco
Faye Zharnest
Mary Fenzel
Susan Martins
Jennifer Goodell
Jackie Covell
Amy Dwyer
Maria Lucibello
Taeok Chong
Nancee Pearl
Nancy Parker
Lisa White
Nicole Levine
RESOLUTION P-17 HIRE OF TEMPORARY CUSTODIAL WORKERS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the following individuals for 2013 summer
temporary custodial work on an as-needed basis:
NAME
Nathaniel Hutchinson
Craig Sutera
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HOURLY RATE
$8.00
$9.50
RESOLUTION P-18 REHIRE OF DISTRICT/BOARD MAIL CARRIER/RESIDENCY
INVESTIGATOR
ADMINISTRATION
(RESOLUTION A-1 was approved earlier)
RESOLUTION A-2 APPROVAL TO AFFIRM THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DECISION IN
THE FOLLOWING HIB INVESTIGATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the
"Board") hereby affirms the Superintendent's decision in HIB Investigation Numbers: 20133/TMS-3; and 2013-2/MG-2 for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent's decision to the
students' parents, and directs the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transmit a
copy of the Board's decision to the affected students' parents forthwith.
RESOLUTION A-3 SECOND READING OF POLICY 5512, POLICY 5600,
REGULATION 5600, POLICY 6470, REGULATION 6470, POLICY 8505, POLICY 9130,
REGULATION 9130
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education will have the second reading of the
Policies and Regulations as follows:
Policy 5512 Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (change on p. 22 only)
Policy 5600 Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct
Regulation 5600 Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct (change on p. 9-10 only)
Policy 6470 Payment of Claims
Regulation 6470 Payment of Claims
Policy 8505 School Nutrition
Policy 9130 Public Complaints and Grievances
Regulation 9130 Public Complaints and Grievances
BOARD
RESOLUTION B-1 APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO HIRE
NECESSARY PERSONNEL DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of
Schools to hire necessary personnel during the months of July and August 2013 to fill
vacant positions for the 2013-2014 school year. Administrative items and appointments will
be approved at the next regular Board meeting.
RESOLUTION B-2 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF JULY AND
AUGUST BILLS
CURRICULUM
RESOLUTION C-1 HIGH SCHOOL PRE-SEASON BOYS' SOCCER TRIP
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve a Tenafly High School Pre-Season
Boys' Soccer Trip to URJ Kutz Retreat and Conference Center, Warwick, New York,
August 20-22, 2013.
RESOLUTION C-2 DISTRICT NURSING PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the 2013-2014 District Nursing
Plan for submission to the County Office.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
RESOLUTION S-1 RESCIND A PLACEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education rescind the placement for the following
pupil.
STUDENT
#783
I
SCHOOL
New Alliance
Academy
TYPE
Private
TUITION
Effective May 8th , 2013, prorated in the amount of
$10,741.50.
FINANCE
RESOLUTION F-1 APPROVE TRANSFER OF CURRENT YEAR SURPLUS TO
RESERVE
WHEREAS, NJSA 6A:23A-14,4 et seq permit a Board of Education to establish and/or
deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the
Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated
excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the
month of June by board resolution, and
year
atyearend,and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Tenafly Board of Education that is hereby
authorizes the district's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent
with all applicable laws and regulations.
RESOLUTION F-2 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education hereby approves the contract with
Pomptonian Food Service (Food Service Management Company) for the 2013-2014
school year.
Tenafly Board of Education
Food Service 2013-2014
Management Fee and Guarantee Language
The FSMC shall receive, in addition to the costs of operation, an administrative/management fee of twenty seven thousand nine hundred thirty seven dollars ($27,937.00) to
compensate the FSMC for administrative and management costs. This fee shall be billed in
10 monthly installments of ($2,793.70) per month as a cost of operation. The LEA
guarantees the payment of such costs and fee to the FSMC.
The FSMC guarantees the LEA a minimum profit of five thousand five hundred dollars
($ 5,500.00) for school year 2013-2014.
RESOLUTION F-3 APPROVAL OF BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND MILK PRICES FOR
SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED that the following breakfast, lunch, and milk prices be approved:
PRICES
Proposed
2012-2013
!
2013-2014
Breakfast:
High School Student Breakfast
HS Faculty Breakfast
2.50
3.00
2.50
3.00
Lunch:
High School Student Lunch
Deli Bar High School (Sandwich)
Deli Bar High School (Boar's Head Sandwich)
iddle School Student Lunch
HS/MS Faculty Lunch
Reduced lunch Program
Milk
Special Milk Program
2.40
2.40
3.35
2.30
3.25
.40
.50
.40
2.65
2.65
3.50
2.50
3.50
.40
.50
.40
RESOLUTION
APPROVAL OF FEDERAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM FOR
SCHOOL YEAR 2013·2014
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves entering into agreements for the
National School Lunch Program, the Special Milk Program and the Commodity School
Program
the
4 school
RESOLUTION F-5 APPROVAL TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH ALLIANCE COMMERCIAL
PEST CONTROL, INC. FOR 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tenafly Board of Education approves the renewal of contract
with Alliance Commercial Pest Control, Inc., 1 Steven Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, for
the 2013-2014 school year.
RESOLUTION F-6 APPROVAL OF DISTRICT TRAVEL AND WORK-RELATED
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
WHEREAS, in order to be in compliance with the State of New Jersey's adoption of P.L.
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 has been provided; 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 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).
and P-5 through P-18 (with P-7 and P-9 revisions); A-2 and
and
TENAFLY, NEW JERSEY
TRA VEL AND WORK-RELATED EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS
REn ED
June 18,2013
(Gas Allowance is $.3 / per mile)
TENAFLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
This listing is an attachment to the Tenatly Board of Education Resolution regard ing Regi strati on Fees, allowable Lodging, Transportation and
M&J E (Meals and Incidental Expenses) reimbursements to be made by th e Tenafl y Public School s.
The following staff/Board me mber(s) is/are admi nistrativel y app roved to attend work-related even ts according to the followin g particulars:
EXPENSES TO Til E DISTRICT
NAME
CONV EN TION,
LOCATION
LOCATION
SEMINAR,
& DATES
R EG IS.
FEES
LODGING TRANSP. MEALS & IE
REIMB.
REIMB.
IOIALI
PROF.
REIMB. f:~PE~SESj EVELOP.
CONFERENCE,
"'CCOl!NT
WORKSHOP
NUM BER
1
Mary Delouvrier Visit to Randolph MS
Randolph, NJ
Middle School
to observe STEM program (4124/13)
$0.00
$0.00
$24.88
$0.00
S24.88
6289
2
Mary Delouvrier NJDOE Conference
Montclair, NJ
Middle School
Shifting Gears: Using
1(5/21/13)
CCSS, P ARCC &
Educator Evaluation to
Drive Student Achievement
$0.00
$0.00
$9.93
$0.00
S9.93
6289
3
Anat Firtrberg
High School
SRHS (Teaching Science
Research in the High
School)
Merrick, NY
(6/24 - 6/28/ /3)
$1,500.00
$568.00
$23.65
$297.00
12.388.65
6469
4
Donflo Girvan
Middle S chool
NJ-ACDA Slimmer Con/.
Princeton, NJ
(7/23 - 7/24/ 13)
$205.00
$0.00
$54.06
$0.00
1159.06
6289
5
YiHu
High School
Internship Site Visits
for Sen iors
NJ/NYC
(May to June)
$0.00
$0.00
$81.55
$0.00
SSI.SS
M 69
6
Rosanne
Observation of SLE
Rabinowitz, THS Senior Interns
Various NJ locations
(5/23 - 6/ 12/13)
$0.00
$0.00
$6.88
$0.00
S6.8~
6469
$1,705.00
$568.00
$200.95
$297.00
$2,770.95
TOTALS
A motion was made
adjourn the meeting.
H
motion was
Mr.
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