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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2013
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Ridgewood, New Jersey
January 7, 2013
Education Center
Executive Session
6:30 p.m.
Regular Public Meeting
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
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MEETING REGULATIONS
At all regular meetings, two opportunities are provided for citizens to make comments.
The public comment periods will be scheduled at approximately 7:30 p.m. and
approximately 9:00 p.m. or just prior to the end of the meeting, whichever occurs first.
The first opportunity may be limited by the presiding officer to conclude at about 8:00
p.m. in order for the Board to continue with its scheduled agenda. The second
opportunity will occur at about 9:00 p.m. at the discretion of the presiding officer taking
into consideration a break point in the agenda.
At every opportunity for public comment, citizens are invited to comment on subjects on
the agenda or general topics.
At the discretion of the presiding officer, public comments may be permitted at other
times.
Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise, sign in, and state their
names and addresses. Each speaker shall be limited to four minutes. The Board
Recorder will note the time. A speaker who has not finished in the allotted time will be
directed by the presiding officer to summarize quickly and relinquish the floor within 30
seconds.
Comments shall be limited to issues. If personal remarks or discourteous statements
are made, the presiding officer shall require the speaker to stop. No person will be
recognized for a second time until all others asking to speak have been heard.
Mission Statement
The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation,
in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment,
enabling students to maximize their unique potentials to become life-long learners
and productive, responsible citizens.
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I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Ms. Brogan
II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ms. Brogan
III. OPENING STATEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER
Ms. Brogan
IV. PRESENTATION
Dr. Fishbein
A. BFMS/HAWES/ORCHARD/WILLARD SCHOOLS – HURRICANE
SANDY AND HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING
Dr. Fishbein
B. FIRST AND SECOND QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS –
BOARD GOAL
Dr. Fishbein
C. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
Dr. Fishbein
V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ms. Brogan
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
Dr. Fishbein
A. ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES
As listed on Attachment A.
Dr. Fishbein
B. ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Fishbein
i. Receipt of Suspension and HIB Reports
The Board has received confidential information regarding
suspensions and investigations of HIB that have occurred since
the last Board meeting.
C. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Dr. Fishbein
Dr. Fishbein
i. Approval: Field Trips
Approval of field trips as listed on Attachment B.
Dr. Fishbein
ii. Approval: Agreement with Lehman College to Provide
Professional Development Work at GWMS and BFMS for the
2012-2013 School Year
Approval of an agreement with Lehman College, Bronx, NY, to
provide professional development work at GWMS and BFMS for
the 2012-2013 school year as follows:
Dr. Fishbein
On-Site Consulting: 45 days @ $1,350 per day: $ 60,750
On-Site Workshops: 20 hours @ $320 an hour:
6,400
Total Cost of Program:
$ 67,150
The Board has received background information.
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iii. Approval: Ridgewood Community School New Winter and
Spring 2013 Courses
Approval of Ridgewood Community School New Winter and
Spring 2013 Courses as listed on Attachment C.
D. HUMAN RESOURCES
Dr. Fishbein
Dr. Fishbein
i. New Position for the 2012-2013 School Year
One-to-One Special Education Classroom Aide, Somerville
School, 6.5 hours per day, five days per week, effective January
8, 2013 through June 26, 2013
Account # 11.000.217.0110.00.01.002.001
Dr. Fishbein
ii. Appointments
Dr. Fishbein
(Subject to appropriate documentation and New Jersey Department of
Education (NJDOE) certification, if required.)
Teacher
McOWEN, Kevin – Mathematics Teacher, Ridgewood High
School, effective January 17, 2013, or as soon after as possible,
through June 30, 2013. Mr. McOwen is eligible to receive a
NJDOE Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing and will
be enrolled into the NJDOE Provisional Program.
Account #11.140.100.0101.01.10.019.000
Special Education Classroom Aides
BAKKER, Brett – Inclusion/Resource Room Special Education
Classroom Aide, 3.5 hours per day, five days per week, and
One-to-One Special Education Classroom Aide, 3.5 hours per
day, two days per week, Ridgewood High School, effective
January 8, 2013, or as soon after as possible, through June 26,
2013, at an hourly rate of $16.16.
I/RR Account #11.213.100.0106.00.10.010.001
1-1 Account #11.000.217.0110.00.10.010.001
EINHORN, Ellen – Inclusion/Resource Room Special Education
Classroom Aide, 5.75 hours per day, five days per week, and
Lunchroom Aide, .75 hours per day, five days per week, Hawes
School, effective January 8, 2013, or as soon after as possible,
through June 26, 2013, at an hourly rate of $16.16.
I/RR Account #11.213.100.0106.00.02.002.001
L/A Account #11.000.262.0110.00.02.002.001
McGUIRE, Jill – One-to-One Special Education Classroom Aide,
6.5 hours per day, five days per week, Somerville School,
effective January 8, 2013, or as soon after as possible, through
June 26, 2013, at an hourly rate of $16.16.
Account #11.000.217.0110.00.05.005.001
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$51,538
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MOORE, Nancy Sue – Out-of-District One-to-One Special
Education Aide, effective January 8, 2013, or as soon after as
possible, through June 26, 2013, 6.5 hours per day, five days
per week, at an hourly rate of $16.16.
Account #11.000.217.0110.00.43.043.001
NOLAN, Alison* - Inclusion/Resource Room Special Education
Classroom Aide, seven hours per day, five days per week,
Ridgewood High School, effective January 8, 2013, or as soon
after as possible, through June 26, 2013, at an hourly rate of
$16.16. Account #11.213.100.0106.00.10.010.001
SCHRIER, Marion – Inclusion/Resource Room Special
Education Classroom Aide, 5.75 hours per day, five days per
week, Travell School, effective January 8, 2013, or as soon after
as possible, through June 26, 2013, at an hourly rate of $16.16.
Account #11.213.100.0610.00.06.006.001
WELLINGTON, Wesley – Temporary Replacement One-to-One
Special Education Classroom Aide, 6.5 hours per day, five days
per week, and Morning Supervision, .25 hours per day, five days
per week, Somerville School, effective January 14, 2013, or as
soon after as possible, through May 3, 2013.
1-1 Account #11.000.217.0110.00.05.005.001
M/S Account #11.000.262.1000.00.05.005.001
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* Related to staff member
Permanent Substitute
RAGONE, Dana – Temporary Leave Replacement Permanent
Substitute, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, effective February
1, 2013 through June 10, 2013, at a daily rate of $125.00.
iii. Changes of Assignment
Dr. Fishbein
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
MITCHELL, Michael* – from Permanent Substitute to
Temporary Replacement Social Studies Teacher 7, effective
January 27, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Mr. Mitchell possesses
Certificates of Eligibility as an Elementary School Teacher and
an Elementary School Teacher with Subject Matters
Specialization: Social Studies in Grades 5-8 and will be enrolled
into the NJDOE Provisional Program.
Account #11.130.100.0101.05.08.019.000
SMITH, Brooke – from Social Studies Teacher 7, to English
Teacher 7, effective January 27, 2013 through June 30, 2013.
Account #11.130.100.0101.03.08.019.000
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* Related to staff members
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Daily Rate
$125.00
No change in
Salary
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Special Education Classroom Aide
POLISE, A. Patricia – from an Inclusion/Resource Room
Special Education Classroom Aide, Hawes School, to a One-toOne Special Education Classroom Aide, 6.5 hours per day, five
days per week, effective January 2, 2013 through June 26,
2013, at an hourly rate of $16.16.
Account #11.000.217.0110.00.02.001.001
iv. Resignation
KOLHEFFER, Lynzi – Out-of-District One-to-One Special
Education Classroom Aide, effective December 31, 2012.
Dr. Fishbein
v. Salary Revision for the 2012-2013 School Year
KULHANJIAN, Erica – Special Education Teacher, Hawes
School, from Class 2, Step 5, $61,178 to Class 2, Step 4,
$60,178, effective January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013.
Dr. Fishbein
vi. Leaves of Absence
STIPANOV (Campione), Barbara – First Grade Teacher, Travell
School, effective March 11, 2013 through December 31, 2013,
with a reinstatement date of January 2, 2014, in accordance with
the REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or NJFLA
leave entitlement.
Dr. Fishbein
VANDERVELT, Danielle – First Grade Teacher, Ridge School,
effective February 4, 2013 through June 27, 2013, with a
reinstatement date of September 1, 2013, in accordance with the
REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or NJFLA
leave entitlement.
vii. Personal Leave of Absence
FOGLIO, Christopher – Special Education Teacher, Ridgewood
High School, effective January 7, 2013 through January 15,
2013, with a reinstatement date of January 16, 2013, utilizing an
FMLA and/or NJFLA leave entitlement.
Dr. Fishbein
viii. Supplemental Work beyond Contract
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Elton Ballaj – Computer Club Advisor, at an hourly rate of
$39.11, not to exceed 40 hours, retroactive to September 6,
2012 through June 26, 2013 ($1,564.40)
Account #11.401.100.0101.00.08.008.001
Dr. Fishbein
Elizabeth Calton – substitute nurse – to prepare medical forms
for Sixth Grade Camp, not to exceed seven hours, for a total of
$130.00
Account #11.401.100.0101.00.08.008.001
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Elizabeth Calton – substitute nurse – chaperoned two students
with medical conditions, December 6, 2012, to New York City,
not to exceed seven hours, for a total of $130.00
Account #11.000.213.0104.00.08.008.001
Ridgewood High School
Richard Bennett – Bus Driver, to transport students to ECLC,
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, for the RHS Careers/Transition Field Trip,
January 31, 2013, at an hourly rate of $39.11, not to exceed one
and one-half hours ($58.67)
Account #11.000.270.0160.00.41.041.000
Substitute Lunchroom Supervisor
Jenna Wilson – Social Studies Teacher, December 20, 2012,
for a total of $25.23
Account #11.000.262.0110.00.10.010.001
Special Programs
Heidi Askin - .8 time District School Psychologist (Hawes and
Somerville School) 25 additional hours, at the contracted hourly
rate of $68.12, effective January 8, 2013 through June 30, 2013
($1,703)
Account #11.000.219.0104.00.24.024.001
Gila Elbaum – .6 time School Psychologist, Travell School, 25
additional hours, at the contracted hourly rate of $52.38,
effective January 8, 2013 through June 30, 2013 ($1,309.50)
Account #11.000.219.0104.00.24.024.001
Staff Development (In-Service Course)
Instructor: Mia Sarnella
Course:
SMART Board Basics: K-2
Dates:
January 10, 15, 22, and 29, 2013
Stipend:
$280.00
Account #11.000.223.0104.00.21.021.001
ix. Additional Substitutes for the 2012-2013 School Year
Teachers: Eltion Ballaj, Jill McGuire, Kevin McOwen, Linda
Strickland, Elaine Thoman, and Kacy VanSickle*
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**Currently a Special Education Classroom Aide, GWMS
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E. FINANCE
Dr. Fishbein
i. Acceptance of Restricted Donations
Resolved, the Board of Education accepts the following
restricted gifts for the 2012-2013 school year to be used as
indicated:
Donor
Montclair State
University
Amount
$1,500
Use
Grant for Flip the Classroom, to study the impact of
a flipped classroom and how it changes the way
students engage in the classroom.
Dr. Fishbein
Account Number
20.025.200.0610.00.08.008.000
Acceptance of a gift in kind from the RHS TV Club of DVDs,
MiniDV tapes, and DVD albums, valued at $348.82.
ii. Approval: Insurance Broker of Record for Property/Casualty
Insurance and Risk Management Consultant Professional
Services Agreement
Approval of a professional services agreement with the Burton
Agency, Westwood, NJ, to be the insurance broker of record for
property/casualty insurance and risk management consultant,
from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016.
Dr. Fishbein
The Board has received background information.
iii. Approval: Continuation of Membership in the Northeast
Bergen County School Board Insurance Group (NESBIG )
Approval of the following resolution to Continue Membership in
the Northeast Bergen County School Board Insurance Group:
WHEREAS, a number of Boards of Education in Bergen County
have joined together to form a Joint Insurance GROUP as
permitted by N.J. Title 18A-.18B and;
WHEREAS, said GROUP was approved effective July 1, 1985
by the New Jersey Commissioner of Insurance and has been in
operation since that date and;
WHEREAS, the Bylaws and regulations governing the creation
and operation of this Insurance GROUP contain elaborate
restrictions and safeguards concerning the safe and efficient
administration of the public interest entrusted to such a GROUP,
and;
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Village of Ridgewood
has determined that membership in the NORTHEAST BERGEN
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD INSURANCE GROUP is in the best interest
of the District;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of Education
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of the Village of Ridgewood does hereby agree to renew
membership in the NORTHEAST BERGEN COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD INSURANCE GROUP and hereby accept the Bylaws
as approved and adopted. The renewal term is from July 1, 2013
to June 30, 2016.
BE
IT
FURTHER
RESOLVED
that
the
Board
Secretary/Business Administrator is authorized to execute the
application for membership and the accompanying certification
on behalf of the District and;
BE
IT
FURTHER
RESOLVED
that
the
Board
Secretary/Business Administrator is authorized and directed to
execute the Indemnity and Trust Agreement and such other
documents signifying membership in the GROUP as are
required by the Group's Bylaws and to deliver the same to the
Executive Director.
The Board has received background information.
iv. Approval: Disposal of Equipment
Approval to dispose of the equipment listed on Attachment D.
Dr. Fishbein
This equipment is inoperable and cannot be repaired. Any
reusable parts will be salvaged.
v. Contracted Therapist to Provide Services to a Special
Education Student
Sandra Mackey – Speech Therapist, at an hourly rate of
$70.00, not to exceed four hours per day, effective January 8,
2013 through June 30, 2013, as needed.
Account #11.000.216.0320.00.43.024.000
Dr. Fishbein
VII. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Legislative Update
Ms. Brogan
VIII. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ms. Brogan
IX. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ms. Brogan
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
 Superintendent Salary Caps
Ms. Brogan
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Brogan
XII. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms. Brogan
XIII. RECONVENED PUBLIC MEETING
Ms. Brogan
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Brogan
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Coming Meetings
January 9, 2013
Public Meeting for Executive Session
6:30 p.m. Education Center
January 16, 2013
Public Meeting for Executive Session
6:30 p.m. Education Center
January 23, 2013
Public Meeting for Executive Session
6:30 p.m. Education Center
January 28, 2013
7:30 p.m. Education Center
Regular Public Meeting
January 30, 2013
Public Meeting for Executive Session
6:30 p.m. Education Center
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ATTACHMENT A
2012 – 2013 CONFERENCES FOR APPROVAL
Staff Member
Diamond, Jillian
GWMS
Walker, Christine
GWMS
Ferreri, Mark
RHS
McDonald, Greg
RHS
Name of Conference
Location & Dates
Conquer Mathematics
Fairfield, NJ
November 20, 2012
Conquer Mathematics
Fairfield, NJ
October 16 and November 20, 2012
Making Common Sense Out of the Common Core: Implementing the
ELA CCSS
Center Valley, PA
January 23-24, 2013
Making Common Sense Out of the Common Core: Implementing the
ELA CCSS
Center Valley, PA
January 23-24, 2013
Estimated Cost
for Approval
# of Sub
Days
required
Professional
Development
$105
1
Professional
Development
$210
2
Professional
Development
$555
0
Professional
Development
$555
0
Rationale
The total cost for these conferences is $1,425. Upon Board approval of all of these conferences, the total expenditure for travel and conferences for 201213 will be $49,633 leaving a balance of $61,819 remaining in the $111,452 approved by the Board for travel and conferences.
The total cost of substitutes for these conferences is $270. Upon Board approval of these conferences, the total expenditure for substitutes for travel and
conferences for 2012-13 will be $7,245.
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FIELD TRIPS FOR APPROVAL
January 7, 2013
ONE DAY TRIPS
Date
ATTACHMENT B
School
Approx.
# of
#
Anticipated
Est.
Annual
Meets
# and
Chaperones
Substitutes
Cost of Subs
Total
Event
Requirements
Group of
and dates
@ $90 per day for
Cost
Students
for each
teachers and $130
To
per day for Nurse
District
01/08/13
Ridge
61 grade 5 Art students
6
1
$90
$90
yes
yes
01/11/13
BFMS
3 RISe students
3
0
$0
$0
no
yes
01/15/13
Ridge
46 grade 5 Art students
5
1
$90
$90
yes
yes
01/15/13
BFMS
55 grade 8 music students
3
1
$90
$560-bus
yes
yes
yes
yes
$650-total
01/15/13
GWMS
60 grade 8 music students
4
3 for 1/2 day
$135
p.m.
$560-bus
$695-total
01/17/13
BFMS
3 RISe students
3
0
$0
$0
no
yes
01/18/13
BFMS
3 RISe students
3
0
$0
$0
no
yes
01/31/13
RHS
15 grades 9-12
1
0
$0
$56
yes
yes
Transition students
(driver of
district vehicle)
02/26/13
Ridge
107 grade 5 students
10
0
$0
$0
yes
yes
04/19/13
RHS
25 grades 9-12 Interior
1
0
$0
$0
yes
yes
Design students
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ATTACHMENT C
RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL
NEW OFFERINGS FOR WINTER/SPRING 2013
Multi-Day Tours
Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
Renault Winery’s Tuscany House & Cape May Spring Festival
Cape Cod Getaway
150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
Summertime in Ocean City, Maryland
Group Tours & Travel LLC
Mount Rushmore & The Black Hills of South Dakota
12 Night Cruise from England to France, Spain and Portugal aboard Azamara’s Quest
& Two Night Pre-Cruise in London
American Cruise Lines Queen of the West
Lake George Balloon Festival, Saratoga Railway and Dinner Theater
Day Tours
The Philadelphia Flower Show & Afternoon Tea featuring “The British Invasion”
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia & City Tavern Lunch
OHEKA Castle Hotel & Estate
Noah, at the Sight & Sound Theater & Lunch in an Amish House
Mother’s Day Sunday Champagne Brunch on The Bateaux & Central Park’s Conservatory Garden
Lakota Wolf Preserve & Space Farms Zoo & Museum
Jazz Brunch at Skytop “The Pride of the Poconos,” an Historic Lodge
THE RIDE, Chelsea Market, Eataly and the Highline
Connecticut River Cruise, Gillette Castle and the Griswold Inn
Computers
Use the Internet to Make and Save Money
Culinary Arts
Simple Roulades (Cake Rolls)
Garden Party Entertaining
Salads, Salads and More Salads
Macaron Madness
Savory Tarts Made Simple
Biscotti, Almond Macaroon Horns & Rugulach
Irresistible Scandinavian Desserts
Dance
Intro to Ivengar Flow Yoga
Jazz Style Class
Adult Modern
Adult Jazz
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ATTACHMENT C
Finance
Medicare Made Clear
Retirement Boot Camp for Beginners
Health
Green Cleaning-Making Your Own Natural Cleaning Products
Eat Better to Lose Weight and Stay Healthy
Feng Shui & Fabulous for Abundant Living
Feng Shui in the Garden: Creating a Garden That's Perfect for You
Home & Garden
Seed Starting
Language
American Idioms, Slang and Everyday English
Leisure
Camp Basics- A Refresher Course
Personal Growth
Speaking Up - How to Revolutionize Your Life
Junior
Computer Lessons for Kids - Scratch 100
Sharing the Arts – Programs for Children with Special Needs
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ATTACHMENT D
DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT
Type
Projector
TV
Phone
Server
Server
Server
Manufacturer
Model #
Serial #
Inventory #
Sharp
x6-nv2v
809321135
HS-7674
RCA
27R410T
F464CA090
HS-1198
ShoreTel
S01
0010490F4819
N/A
Gateway
E-3110
9680840
S-0637
Fillimerica
PC-63641V/256-50 100301107-5
10283
Fillimerica
PC-61821V/256-50 10030107-5
10282
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