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Ms. Michele A. Perrotti, President
Mr. Anthony J. Fasano, Vice-President
Mrs. Judith Antonelli
Mr. Frank Farruggia, Jr. Mr. Robert Nicholson
Mrs. Dolores Krowl
Mr. Clifford Lundin
Mr. Peter Karpiak
Dr. Sarah Schindelar
Mrs. Cynthia M. Randina, Superintendent
Mr. James Minkewicz, Board Secretary
New Jersey School Boards Association Delegate –Frank Farruggia, Jr.
Sussex County Ed. Services Commission – Robert Nicholson
Liaisons to Borough Council – Sarah Schindelar, Anthony J. Fasano, Dolores
Krowl (Community Relations Committee)
School Wide Alliance Team – Dolores Krowl, Clifford Lundin, Peter Karpiak
Sussex County Regional Cooperative – Frank Farruggia
School and Parent Organization Liaisons
Hudson Maxim – Dr.Sarah Schindelar
Tulsa Trail – Frank Farruggia, Jr.
Durban Avenue – Peter Karpiak
Middle School – Judy Antonelli
High School – Robert Nicholson
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Anthony Fasano
Dee Krowl
PERSONNEL
Dee Krowl
Frank Farruggia
Peter Karpiak
CURRICULUM/TECHNOLOGY/SPECIAL
EDUCATION
Judy Antonelli
Rob Nicholson
Cliff Lundin
NEGOTIATIONS
Cliff Lundin
Rob Nicholson
Peter Karpiak
FINANCE/FACILITIES/TRANSPORTATION
Frank Farruggia
Dee Krowl
Cliff Lundin
POLICY/LEGISLATION
Anthony Fasano
Judy Antonelli
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Regular Meeting
Board of Education Meeting Room
February 23, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.
Public Portion – 7:00 p.m.
1.
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Opening Statement
In accordance with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231,
P.L. 1975, this public body, the Hopatcong Board of Education hereby
announces that The New Jersey Herald has been notified by mail that this
public meeting is to convene at the Administration Building Board Meeting
Room at 7:00p.m. February 23, 2015.
2.
Roll Call
Mrs. Antonelli____, Mr. Farruggia____, Mr. Fasano____,
Mr. Karpiak____, Mrs. Krowl____, Mr. Lundin____,
Mr. Nicholson____, Dr. Schindelar____, Ms. Perrotti_____.
3.
Executive Session
WHEREAS, C.231, P.L. 1975, known as the Sunshine Law, authorized a public
body to meet in executive session under certain limited circumstances; and;
WHEREAS, said law required the Board to adopt a resolution at a public
meeting before it can meet in such an executive or private session:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
THE HOPATCONG SCHOOL DISTRICT:
4.
1.
That it does hereby determine that it is necessary to meet in
Executive Session on February 23, 2015 to discuss matters involving
contracts and/or personnel.
2.
That the matters discussed will be made public if and when
confidentiality is no longer required and action pursuant to said
discussion shall take place only at a public meeting.
Reconvene
5.
Pledge of Allegiance
*
Moment of Silence
6.
Welcome
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Regular Meeting
February 23, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.
7.
Minutes
Approval of the minutes of the following meeting, 7a, as reported by the
Board Secretary and reviewed by the Board President and members of the
board, as attached:
a.
8.
Regular Meeting of February 4, 2015 (rescheduled from January
26, 2015).
Superintendent’s Report and HIB Report
a.
Superintendent’s ReportAcknowledgement of the following teachers for their presentations during
our Parent teacher Academy: Mrs. DeMetro, Mrs. Fratangelo, Mr. Sutton,
Mr. Anderson, Ms. Brennan, Mr. Merkler and Mrs. Norris
9.
b.
Presentation of each school’s activities and special events during the
month of January.
c.
Second reading and approval of the of the Superintendent’s HIB
Report for January, 2015 as presented to the Board at the Regular
Meeting on February 4, 2015 in Executive Session and approval of
the HIB Report for February, 2015 for first reading and review.
Presentation
a.
10.
Mrs. Dawn Valle Campo will discuss the outstanding accomplishments
of our budding novelist and playwright, High School Freshman Daniel
Anastasia.
Acknowledgements/Correspondence
a.
The following students were chosen as Hopatcong High School’s
Students of the Month for their outstanding performances in
January 2015:
Ria Esteves, Senior Madelynn Freire, Freshman
Devon O’Donnell, Junior
Joseph Aumann, Senior
Rebecca Falconer, Senior -
Scholastic –Calculus AP
Scholastic – Geometry Honors
Specialty Area - Vocal
Athletics - Wrestling
Athletics – Winter Cheer
Regular Meeting
February 23, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.
10.
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Acknowledgements/Correspondence (continued)
b.
Honor Roll students for the second marking period in Hopatcong
Middle School and Hopatcong High School, as attached.
c.
The following students auditioned for and were accepted into the
Region 1 (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and
Warren Counties) Junior Region Honors Band:
Amanda Corujo – 9th grade, Piccolo – came in First chair
(Amanda had also auditioned on Flute and passed that as well
but chose Piccolo honor.)
Anthony Christiana – 9th grade, Trombone, second chair
Tara Nixdorf – 9th grade, Bass Clarinet, second chair
400 Middle School students also competed from the same region and
we are proud to announce:
Teresa Turnage – 7th grade, Trombone, sixth chair was
accepted
The Board would like to congratulate all those students listed above
and all Hopatcong students who auditioned.
d.
11.
The Lake Hopatcong Elks Club and their annual “Leap in the Lake”
for their donation of $1,000 to our school district for our Special
Education population and their Community Based Instruction Trips.
The donation was presented to Special Education Teacher Julie
Wilson to help offset the costs of this beneficial program.
Committee Reports
a.
Curriculum/Technology, – Chairperson, Mrs. Antonelli
Special Education
b.
Community Relations– Chairperson, Mr. Fasano
c.
Finance, Facilities, – Chairperson, Mr. Farruggia
Transportation
d.
Policy and Legislation – Chairperson, Mr. Fasano
Regular Meeting
February 23, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.
11.
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Committee Reports (continued)
e.
Negotiations – Chairperson, Mr. Lundin
f.
Personnel – Chairperson, Mrs. Krowl
g.
Municipal Alliance – Cliff Lundin
h.
High School Student Liaisons – James Vilardo, Vishal Ardeshna
i.
Middle School Student Liaison – Talia Fulton, Irini Pellazgu
j.
HEPTO Liaison – Sondra Kiss
12.
Meeting Open to the Public for Discussion of Agenda Items Only
13.
Finance
Approval of the following finance items, items 13a-13l, as recommended by
the Administration and as reviewed by the Finance Committee:
a.
Approval of the certification by the Board Secretary pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A-23A-16.10(c)(3), certifying that as of February 23, 2015,
no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments
(contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated
by the district’s Board of Education.
b.
Approval of the certification by the Board of Education pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A-23A-16.10(c)(4) that after review of the secretary’s
monthly financial report (appropriations section) for January, 2015,
and upon proper consultation with the appropriate district officials,
to the best of our knowledge, as of February 23, 2015, no major
account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A23A-16.10(c)(4) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the
district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
c.
Approval of intra-account and intra-fund budgetary transfers to
offset credits and deficits.
Regular Meeting
February 23, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.
13.
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Finance (continued)
d.
Approval of the report of the Secretary of the Board of Education
regarding the current operating fund, Form A148, for the period
ending January 31, 2015.
e.
Approval of the report of the Treasurer of School Monies, Form
A149, for the period ending January 31, 2015.
f.
Approval of bills for the General account, Food Service account,
Special Projects (Day Plus) account and Special Revenue (Grants) in
the amount of $1,279,133.54, as attached.
g.
Approval of bills for the Sussex County Regional Cooperative
operating in the amount of $2,096,042.85, as attached.
h.
Approval of Treasurer in accordance with School Policy 0153-Annual
Appointments.
Motion to appoint Damaris Gurowsky as Treasurer of School
Monies, at an annual amount of $10,400.00.
i.
Approval of Contract with Sussex County Educational Services
Commission for 2014-2015.
j.
Approval of the acceptance of the NJ Achievement Coaches grant in
the amount of $37, 597.00.
k.
Approval of Ed-Data for New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing to
realize significant discounts on educational supplies and services.
l.
Approval to accept the donation of $1,000 for our Special Education
Program from the Lake Hopatcong Elks and their annual “Leap in
the Lake”.
Regular Meeting
February 23, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.
14.
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Personnel
Approval of the following personnel items 14a-14l, as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools and the Personnel Committee of the Board.
a. Approval of the request of Jacqueline Tillson for an unpaid Leave of
Absence from her position as Guidance Counselor, at an annual salary of
$60,535, for the period of February 18, 2015 to February 16, 2016, or
sooner, for personal reasons.
b. Approval of the request of Pat Pietrzak, for a Sick Leave of Absence from
her position of Speech Therapist, for the period of February 4, 2015 to
March 6, 2015 or sooner.
c. Acceptance of the resignation of Lynn LoPorto from her position as a
Paraprofessional, at an annual salary of $10,003 at Hudson Maxim
Elementary effective February 13, 2015 for personal reasons.
d. Approval of the recommendation for tenure of Norman Sutton, effective
February 2, 2015, Elementary Teacher, by Brian Byrne and the
Superintendent. Norman Sutton was hired on February 1, 2012.
e. Approval of the following teachers as After School Teacher for the
District-Wide Achievement Program, at rate of $35.00 per hour, for a
total of three (3) hours per week, for the period of February 3, 2015 to May
7, 2015.
Tatianna Altamirano, Pam Brennan, Kelly Carney, Carmela Catizone,
Emily Minervini, Sonia Scovil, Norman Sutton
f. Approval of the employment of Katherine Monaghan McFadden as Hudson
Maxim Principal at a salary of $115,000, prorated, effective May 1, 2015, or
sooner.
g. Approval of the employment of John Canzone as Winter Athletic Trainer, at
a salary of $6,995, Class A, Level 4 of the 2013/14 HEA salary guide and
may change based upon the outcome of negotiations.
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Regular Meeting
February 23, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.
14.
Personnel (continued)
h. Approval of the following Spring Coach positions at the High School for the
2014/15 school year (Stipends based on the 2013/14 HEA salary guide and
may change based upon the outcome of negotiations):
Boys Track Head Coach
Girls Track Head Coach
Assistant Track Coach
Assistant Baseball Coach
Assistant Baseball Coach
Assistant Softball Coach
Golf Coach
Head Boys Tennis Coach
Assistant Boys Tennis
Coach
Athletic Trainer
Class A,
Mike Juskus
Level 4
Class A,
Peter Oesen
Level 4
Class A,
Asst. Level
Wilson Cusano 4
Class A,
Asst. Level
Jamie Douglas 4
Class A,
Mike
Asst. Level
Landshof
4
Class A,
Asst. Level
Ricky Gathen
1
Class A,
Asst. Level
Scott Norland 1
Class A,
Asst. Level
Craig Vallaro
3
Dominic
Class B,
Schiavone
Level 4
Class B,
Traci Duffy
Level 4
Heather
Class B,
Delbagno
Asst. Level
Class A,
John Canzone Level 4
$6,995
$6,995
$4,566
$4,566
$4,566
$2,890
$2,890
$3,980
$4,566
$4,566
$2,180
$6,995
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Regular Meeting
February 23, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.
14.
Personnel (continued)
i. Approval of the following teachers as Middle School Advisors (new positions)
in the Hopatcong School District, for the period of February to June 2015,
at the negotiated stipend of $278.50, as per the 2013/2014 Salary Guide
and may change pending the outcome of negotiations.
Leeanne
Science Olympiad Advisor
Juliano
Mary Burns
Diane Veres
Richard
Academic Bowl Advisor
Anderson
Neil Pallotta
Sue Hill
Barbara
Parichuk
j. Approval for the following Education students to complete classroom
observations in the Hopatcong School District during the Spring Semester
January 21, 201 through May 31, 2015:
Anthony
Bonefede
Marisa Galfo
University of
Phoenix
Centenary College
Durban Avenue
Mrs. Catizone
Tulsa Trail
Mrs. Kovach
k. Approval of the attached ELA and Mathematics Achievement Facilitator
job descriptions.
l. Approval of substitute teachers, aides, custodians and van drivers, as per
the attached list.
15.
Students
a.
Approval for the out of district placement for Student No. 11977
placed at Tinc Road Elementary School, effective 12/01/2014 for
$103.34 per diem for approximately 126 days for $13,020.84.
b.
Approval for homebound instruction for Student No. 411930 for a
maximum of five hours per week at the Board approved rate of
$35.00 per hour, effective January 16, 2015 until February 16, 2015
at the request of his physician.
Regular Meeting
February 23, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.
15.
16.
Students (continued)
c.
Approval for homebound instruction for Student No. 24156 for five
hours per week at the Board approved rate of $35.00 per hour,
effective January 23, 2015 until the end of the school year at the
request of her physician.
d.
Approval for educational instruction for Student No. 12683 under
medical supervision at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown,
NJ, effective January 22, 2015. Tutoring services will be arranged
through Education, Inc. at the rate of $38.00 per hour for a
maximum of five hours per week with an additional 33% for
administrative and preparation time costs.
e.
Approval of the attached field trip requests report, as required by
the New Jersey Department of Education.
Curriculum
a.
17.
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Approval for permission to create a “Community Service Club” at
Hopatcong High School for the purpose of overseeing and supporting
the new community service graduation requirement for High School
students. The High School administration is requesting that two
stipend positions be created subject to negotiations and placement on
the supplemental contracts guide.
Travel
Approve the attached travel related expenses report as attendance at
these functions and the work related travel expenses are work related and
within the scope of the work responsibilities of the attendee, as promoting
the delivery of instruction or furthering efficient operation of the school
district; and fiscally prudent. The reimbursements listed in these requests
are in compliance with State travel reimbursement guidelines and with
guidelines established by the federal Office of Management and Budget.
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Regular Meeting
February 23, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.
18.
Policies and Regulations
a.
Approval of modifications and additions to the policies of the
Hopatcong Board of Education in accordance with statutory and
regulatory changes for approval, as revised and attached, for second
reading and adoption.
Second Reading (of Mandated Policy & Regulation Revisions & New Policy as
per Strauss Esmay):
Policy #
0155
19.
Title
Board Committees
Sussex County Regional Cooperative
Approval of the Resolution for Participation in Joint Transportation
Agreement for transportation, transportation contracts, renewals, bids,
quotes, addendums, transfer agreements, jointures and parent contracts, as
recommended by the Transportation Coordinator and Superintendent of
Schools, as attached.
Action Items
a.
Coordinator recommends the acceptance of quotations, renewal
route correction, addendum, and trip quotations for approval for the
2014-2015 school year, as attached.
b.
Coordinator recommends approval for a member district for the
c.
Coordinator recommends the approval of bills in the amount of
$2,096,042.85 for the month of February 2015, as attached.
20.
Meeting Open to the Public for General Discussion
21.
Board Member Comments
22.
Adjournment
Hopatcong Board of Education – February 4, 2015 – Regular Meeting Minutes
Executive Session – Administrative Building – 6:00 p.m.
Public Portion – Administrative Building – 7:00 p.m.
1.
1
Opening Statement
In accordance with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L.
1975, this public body, the Hopatcong Board of Education hereby announces that
the New Jersey Herald has been notified by mail that this public meeting is to convene at the
Administration Building Board Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. on February 4, 2015.
2.
Roll Call
Members present: Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Farruggia, Dr. Schindelar, Mr. Fasano,
Mrs. Krowl, Ms. Perrotti, Mr. Lundin (7:05)
Members absent:
Mrs. Antonelli, Mr. Karpiak
Also present were: Mrs. Randina, Superintendent; Mr. Minkewicz, Interim Business
Administrator/Board Secretary; Mr. John Geppert, Legal Counsel
3.
Executive Session On a motion by Mrs. Krowl, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, and unanimous
voice vote, the Board entered into executive session at 6:00 p.m.
WHEREAS, C.231, P.L. 1975, known as the Sunshine Law, authorized a public body to meet in
executive session under certain limited circumstances; and;
WHEREAS, said law required the Board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can
meet in such an executive or private session:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
HOPATCONG SCHOOL DISTRICT:
a. That it does hereby determine that it is necessary to meet in Executive Session on February
4, 2015 to discuss matters involving contracts and/or personnel.
b. That the matters discussed will be made public if and when confidentiality is no longer
required and action pursuant to said discussion shall take place only at a public meeting.
4.
Reconvene/Open Session On a motion by Mrs. Krowl, seconded by Mr. Nicholson and a
unanimous voice vote, the Board reconvened at 7:10 p.m. Ms. Perrotti opened the public
portion of the meeting at 7:20.
5.
Pledge of Allegiance
6.
Ms. Perrotti read the following resolution of School Board Recognition and Appreciation:
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School Board Recognition & Certificates of Appreciation
WHEREAS,
The New Jersey School Boards Association has declared January 2015 to be School Board
Recognition Month, a time that all residents might acknowledge the contributions made by
our local school board members; and
WHEREAS,
The Hopatcong Board of Education is one of more than 581 local school boards in New
Jersey that sets policies and oversees operations for public school districts; and
WHERAS,
The Hopatcong Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all New
Jersey public school students; and
WHEREAS,
New Jersey’s local school boards help determine community goals for the education of
approximately 1.4 million children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade; and
WHEREAS,
New Jersey’s 4,800 local school board members, who receive no remuneration for their
services, act as advocates for public school students as they work with administrators,
teachers and parents for the betterment of public education; and
WHEREAS,
School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs of all students,
including those with special needs; and
WHEREAS,
Boards of education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the needs of
the school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators the public’s
expectations for the schools; and
WHEREAS,
New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation’s best in indicators
such as high school graduation rates, class size, college entrance exam participation, and
AP offerings and test scores. Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED,
That the Hopatcong Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school
board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing
January 2015 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Hopatcong Board of Education urges all New Jersey citizens to work with their
local boards of education and public school staffs toward the improvement of our children’s
education.
Mrs. Randina distributed Certificates of Appreciation to those board members who served
on the Board during the past year.
7.
Minutes
On a motion by Ms. Krowl, seconded by Mr. Nicholson and a unanimous roll call vote, with Dr.
Schindelar abstaining, the following were approved:
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Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 15, 2014 and
Special Meeting of December 22, 2014, as reported by the Board Secretary and
reviewed by the Board President and members of the Board.
On a motion by Mr. Lundin seconded by Mrs. Krowl and a unanimous roll call vote, the
following were approved:
Approval of the minutes of the Reorganization Meeting of January 5, 2015, as
reported by the Board Secretary and reviewed by the Board President and members of
the Board.
8. Superintendent’s Report and HIB Report
Mrs. Randina announced the outstanding educators of Hopatcong School District and with Ms.
Perrotti, awarded certificates to the recognized staff members. Mrs. Randina invited Dr.
Edgerton to report each school’s activities. Mrs. Randina then discussed PARCC and read a
letter regarding PARCC that will be sent to all parents and guardians. Lastly, Mrs. Randina
discussed the monthly bullying report.
On a motion by Mrs. Krowl, seconded by Mr. Farruggia and a unanimous roll call vote, the
Board accepted the Superintendent’s Report, District/Schools’ Updates and approved the
second reading and approval of the HIB Report for December 2014 and first reading of the HIB
Report for January 2015.
9. Note: The presentation by Mrs. Valle Campo scheduled for this evening is postponed
until next month’s meeting.
10. Acknowledgements/Correspondence
a.
Ms. Perrotti reported that the following students were chosen as Hopatcong High
School’s Students of the Month for their performances in December 2014.
Jessica Alvarez, English/ - Scholastic
Global Mosaic Honors
Louis Papio, English 4 CP - Scholastic
Brittany Slack, English 4 CP - Scholastic
Shane Wilson, English/ - Scholastic
Global Mosaic, CP
Amanda Corujo, Instrumental - Specialty Area
Julianne Brennan, Girls Basketball - Athletics
Chris Marcinek, Boys Basketball - Athletics
b.
Ms. Perrotti congratulated Mr. Cliff Lundin for being elected to Vice
President/Secretary for the Sussex County School Boards Association and Mr. Anthony
Fasano for being elected as NJSBA Board of Directors alternate representative.
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On a motion by Mrs. Krowl, seconded by Mr. Farruggia and a unanimous roll call vote, the
acknowledgements and correspondence for January 2015 were approved.
11. Committee Reports
On a motion by Mrs. Krowl, seconded by Mr. Farruggia and a unanimous voice vote, the
committee reports for January 2015 were approved.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Curriculum/Technology/Special Eduation – Mr. Nicholson
Community Relations – Chairperson, Mr. Fasano
Finance/Facilities/Transportation – Chairperson, Mr. Farruggia
Policy and Legislation – Chairperson, Mr. Fasano
Negotiations – Chairperson, Mr. Lundin
Personnel – Chairperson, Mrs. Krowl
High School Student Liaisons – James Vilardo
HEPTO Liaison – Ms. Turkington
Municipal Alliance – Mr. Lundin
12. Meeting Open to the Public for Discussion of Agenda Items Only
Members of the public commented on several topics including personnel items, community
relations and communication, prior board meeting minutes and facilities and capacities.
13. Finance
Approval of the following finance item, 13a as recommended by the Administration and as
reviewed by the Finance Committee:
a.
Approval of the certification by the Board Secretary pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A23A-16.10(c)(3), certifying that as of February 4, 2015, no budgetary line item
account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed
the amount appropriated by the district’s Board of Education.
On a motion by Mr. Lundin, seconded by Mr. Farruggia and a unanimous roll call vote, Finance
item 13a passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
Approval of the following finance items, 13b-c as recommended by the Administration and as
b.
Approval of the certification by the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.A.C.
6A-23A-16.10(c)(4) that after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report
(appropriations section) for December 2014, and upon proper consultation with the
appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge, as of February 4,
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2015, no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A23A-16.10(c)(4) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s
financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
c.
Approval of intra-account and intra-fund budgetary transfers to offset credits
and deficits.
On a motion by Mr. Nicholson, seconded by Mrs. Krowl and a unanimous roll call vote,
Finance items 13b-c passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
Approval of the following finance item, 13d as recommended by the Administration and as
d.
Approval of the report of the Secretary of the Board of Education regarding the
current operating fund, Form A148, for the period ending December 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Lundin, seconded by Mr. Fasano and a unanimous roll call vote, Finance
items 13d passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
Approval of the following finance items, 13e-g as recommended by the Administration and as
e.
Approval of the report of the Treasurer of School Monies, Form A149, for the
period ending December 31, 2014.
f.
Approval of bills for the regular account and cafeteria account in the amount of
$1,639,707.73 as attached.
g.
Approval of bills for the Sussex County Regional Cooperative operating in the
amount of $2,253,696.94, as attached.
On a motion by Mr. Farruggia, seconded by Mrs. Krowl and a unanimous roll call vote, Finance
items 13e-g passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
Approval of the following finance item, 13-h as recommended by the Administration and as
h.
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Approval of the implementation of the Children’s’ College Savings Account Program
as presented by the Community Foundation of New Jersey pending attorney review
(please see attached).
On a motion by Mr.Farruggia, seconded by Mr. Fasano and a unanimous roll call vote, Finance
items 13-h passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
Approval of the following finance item, 13-i as recommended by the Administration and as
i.
Approval of the acceptance of donations in the amount of $1,550.00, to the
Barbara Carlon Character Award scholarship; approval of the acceptance of a
donation to the Kristina R. Threlkeld Scholarship in the amount of $250.00.
On a motion by Mr.Farruggia, seconded by Mr. Lundin and a unanimous roll call vote, Finance
items 13-i passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
Approval of the following finance item, 13-j as recommended by the Administration and as
j.
Approval to contract services with WCSSSD for a School Psychologist (s) and a
Learning Disability Teacher Consultant (s) to complete up to 25 psychological
assessments and up to 25 educational assessments at a rate of $350.00 per
evaluation to be completed by the end of March 2015.
On a motion by Mr.Farruggia, seconded by Mrs. Krowl and a unanimous roll call vote with Dr.
Schindelar abstaining, Finance items 13-j passed.
6 Ayes
0 Nayes
1 Abstain
Approval of the following finance item, 13-k as recommended by the Administration and as
k.
Approval to contract Professional Services with Dina Miller for the MS/HS Child
Study Team at a per diem rate of $425.00, for approximately two days per week
during the months of January through June 2015.
On a motion by Mr.Farruggia, seconded by Mrs. Krowl and a roll call vote with Mr. Fasano
voting no, Finance items 13-k passed.
6 Ayes
1 Nayes
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Approval of the following finance item, 13-l as recommended by the Administration and as
l.
Approve IDEA Preschool Grant Amendment FY2015 Resolution - Resolved, that
the Hopatcong Board of Education approve the carry over amendment to the
FY2015 application for the IDEA Preschool Grant in the amount of $19,545.00 to
reflect the $22.00 carried over from the 2014 grant application.
On a motion by Mr.Farruggia, seconded by Mrs. Krowl and a unanimous roll call vote, Finance
items 13-l passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
14. Personnel
Approval of the following personnel item 14a-i, as recommended by the Superintendent of
Schools and the Personnel Committee of the Board of Education.
a.
Approval of the Extra Duty/Extra Pay Spring Coaching Positions at the High
School for the 2014/2015 school year (Stipends based on the 2013/2014 HEA
salary guide and may change based upon the outcome of negotiations):
Asst. Baseball Coach
Asst. Baseball Coach
Ricky Gathen*
Scott Norland*
$2,890.00
$2,890.00
*Employment pending outcome of criminal history background check.
b.
Acceptance of the resignation of Anna Biller, from her position as a
Paraprofessional at Hudson Maxim School, at an annual salary of
$10,003.00, effective December 31, 2014 for personal reasons.
c.
Approval of the following staff members for OnCourse Curriculum Work for
online lesson plan development, for a maximum of 30 hours per person at the
Curriculum rate of $28.00 per hour, as per the 2013/2014 Salary Guide and may
change pending the outcome of negotiations:
Pamela Brennan
McKenzie Norris
d.
Melissa Kincaid
Craig Vallaro
Ana Marrazzo
Mary Anne Wilcock
Approval of the request of Ruth DeSalvia for an adjustment in dates
for a previously approved Maternity Leave of Absence from her
position as 5th Grade LLD Teacher of 30 Sick Days during the period
starting February 2, 2015 to March 17, 2015 followed by New Jersey
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Family Leave of Absence/Federal Leave of Absence for the period of
March 18, 2015 to April 29, 2015.
e.
Approval of the employment of Lori White as a 5th Grade LLD
Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher, replacing Ruth DeSalvia,
whose annual salary is currently $59,235.00, in the Hopatcong School
District at the per diem rate of $100.00, effective January 29, 2015 through
March 27, 2015. Effective March 30, 2015, salary will be $51,185.00, prorated
based upon BA Guide, Level “1” effective through May 5, 2015. This salary is
based upon the 2013/2014 HEA Salary Guide and may change based upon the
outcome of negotiations. Employment is also pending outcome of criminal history
background check.
f.
Approval of the following teachers for Curriculum Work at a rate of $28.00 per
hour in preparation for the January 19, 2015 InService
Training, as per the 2013/2014 Salary Guide and may change pending the outcome
of negotiations:
Yvonne Mortello
Daily Five
6 hours
g.
Approval of a $10 per day rate increase for Substitute Teachers and
Nurses as indicated on the attached Substitute Pay Scale, effective February 5,
2015.
h.
Approval of the assignment of Stephen Wenz as a Special Projects Technician
effective December 1, 2014 (previous approval did not
specify correct title or effective date).
i.
Approval of substitute teachers, aides, custodians and van drivers,
as per the attached list.
On a motion by Mrs. Krowl, seconded by Mr. Farruggia and a unanimous roll call vote,
Personnel items 14a through 14i passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
15. Students
Approval of the following, 15a-15d, at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
the Board of Education:
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a.
Approval to submit a group size waiver application to the Sussex County
Department of Education to accommodate the addition of a tenth student to
a Pull Out Resource Center class at Tulsa Trail School. Since class size is not
to exceed 9 students with an aide, according to N.J.A.C. 6A: 14-4.6(m), a
waiver is requested as per N.J.A.C. 6A: 14-4.9 for the remainder of the
2014/2015 school year.
b.
Approval for homebound instruction for Student No. 24156, a twelfth
grade
student under the care of Skylands Pediatrics, effective January
2015,
for
one hour per week at the Board approved rate of $35.00 per hour.
c.
Approval for educational instruction service for Student No. 11040, a ninth
grader, currently under medical supervision at Saint Clare’s Hospital. Tutoring
services are arranged through the Hospital at the rate of $54.00
per hour for
a maximum of five hours per week, effective January 6, 2015.
d.
Approval of the attached field trip requests report, as required by the New
Jersey Department of Education.
On a motion by Mr. Farruggia, seconded by Mrs. Krowl, and a unanimous roll call vote,
Curriculum items 15a -15d passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
16. Travel
Approve the attached travel related expenses as of February 4, 2015 as attendance at these
functions and the work related travel expenses are work related and within the scope of the
work responsibilities of the attendee, as promoting the delivery of instruction or furthering
efficient operation of the school district; and fiscally prudent. The reimbursements listed in
these requests are in compliance with State travel reimbursement guidelines and with guidelines
established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget.
On a motion by Mr. Farruggia, seconded by Mrs. Krowl, and a unanimous roll call vote, item 16
passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
17. Policies and Regulations
Approval of modifications and additions to the policies of the Hopatcong Board of
Education in accordance with statutory and regulatory changes for approval, as revised and
attached, for second reading and adoption.
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a. First Reading (of Mandated Policy & Regulation Revisions & New Policy as per Strauss
Esmay):
Policy #
0155
Title
Board Committees
On a motion by Mr. Farruggia, seconded by Mrs. Krowl, and a roll call vote with Mr. Lundin
voting no, item 17a passed.
6 Ayes
1 Naye
b. Approval of modifications and additions to the policies and regulations of the Hopatcong
Board of Education in accordance with statutory and regulatory changes for approval, as revised
and attached, for SECOND READING AND ADOPTION:
Regulation #
R5536 - Revised
Title
Random Testing for Student Alcohol or
Other Drug Use
On a motion by Mr. Lundin, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, and a unanimous roll call vote, the
second reading and adoption of items17b, as amended, passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
18. Calendar
Approval of the attached revised calendar for the 2014/2015 school year and the
proposed calendar for the 2015/2016 school year, which are in alignment with the
County recommendation.
On a motion by Mr. Nicholson, seconded by Dr. Schindelar, and a unanimous roll call vote,
item 18 passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
19. Sussex County Regional Cooperative
Action Items
a. Coordinator recommends that the acceptance of bids, routes, quotations, trip
quotations, jointure routes, and an additional member district for approval for the
b. Coordinator recommends the approval of bills in the amount of $2,253,696.94 for
the month of January 2015, as attached.
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c. Coordinator recommends the approval of the employment of Doreen Ohern as a
driver at an hourly rate of $16.00 for six hours per day for the 2014-15 school
year.
On a motion by Mr. Farruggia, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, and a unanimous roll call vote,
Resolutions items 19a through 19c passed.
7 Ayes
0 Nayes
20. Meeting Open to the Public for General Discussion
Members of the public commented on several topics including PARCC testing, staff
negotiations, food service, school calendar, student achievement awards for academics,
enrollment projections, board and Superintendent goals and Parent Academy.
21. Board Member Comments
Board member comments included appreciation to the public for coming out to the meeting, the
Hudson Maxim Souperbowl, possibly having Dragon Girl performed for the public and thanks
for the recent ice safety training.
22. Adjournment
On a motion by Mrs. Krowl, seconded by Mr. Farruggia, and a unanimous voice vote,
Ms. Perrotti adjourned meeting at 10:50.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Minkewicz
Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary
HOPATCONG MIDDLE SCHOOL 2014-2015 MP 2 HONOR ROLL
Barbiero, Isabella
8 High Honor Roll
Bibeault, Benjamin J
8 High Honor Roll
Corbett, Blake W
8 High Honor Roll
Coulman, Jennifer L
8 High Honor Roll
Forst, Timothy D
8 High Honor Roll
Garcia, Catalina
8 High Honor Roll
Harrison, Gina
8 High Honor Roll
Kucevic, Elisa
8 High Honor Roll
Latella, Ryan R
8 High Honor Roll
Lopez, Juan C
8 High Honor Roll
Marinaro, Anthony J
8 High Honor Roll
McManus, Megan L
8 High Honor Roll
Nee, Kelly E
8 High Honor Roll
Norlander, Brianna
8 High Honor Roll
Pezeur, Samantha M
8 High Honor Roll
Plewa, Wiktoria J
8 High Honor Roll
Stewart, Rachel G
8 High Honor Roll
Tarsitano, Elizabeth R
8 High Honor Roll
Terebecke, Jack R
8 High Honor Roll
Weng, Rebecca
8 High Honor Roll
Beckert, Christopher
7 High Honor Roll
Christiana, Lily M
7 High Honor Roll
DeVoil-Fernandez, William D 7 High Honor Roll
Fattorusso, Marissa
7 High Honor Roll
Ferraro, Alexander E
7 High Honor Roll
Filipovic, Danijela
7 High Honor Roll
Gallagher, Thomas A
7 High Honor Roll
Hadowanetz, Harrison
7 High Honor Roll
Hand, Korina
7 High Honor Roll
Hernandez, Adam
7 High Honor Roll
LaManna, Julia V
7 High Honor Roll
Leyva, Fernando
7 High Honor Roll
Mantila, Sofia
7 High Honor Roll
McManus, Kayla M
7 High Honor Roll
Morgan, Scarlett A
7 High Honor Roll
Nelson, Stacie M
7 High Honor Roll
Ostman, Sierra
7 High Honor Roll
Rawle, Serena
7 High Honor Roll
Savage, Itai
7 High Honor Roll
Smith, Matthew L
7 High Honor Roll
Taddigs, Jasmine
7 High Honor Roll
Turnage, Teresa
7 High Honor Roll
Turnage, Tyler
7 High Honor Roll
Vasquez, Olivia G
7 High Honor Roll
Alvarez, Alyssa R
6 High Honor Roll
Barroqueiro, Jayden D
6 High Honor Roll
Bozanov, Nicolas M
6 High Honor Roll
Brown, Kylie E
6 High Honor Roll
Bruno, Cobia J
6 High Honor Roll
Buckley, Aidan M
6 High Honor Roll
Cerullo, Justin D
6 High Honor Roll
Charlebois, Steven F
6 High Honor Roll
Coats, Emiley C
6 High Honor Roll
Coats, Nicholas D
6 High Honor Roll
Cole, Shelby C
6 High Honor Roll
Costa, Andrew C
6 High Honor Roll
Davidow, Madison D
6 High Honor Roll
Diaz, Messiah
6 High Honor Roll
Dietz, Abigail
6 High Honor Roll
Dixon, Dylan J
6 High Honor Roll
Dooley, Jessica N
6 High Honor Roll
Du, Kelly L
6 High Honor Roll
Giering, Alyssa Lynn
6 High Honor Roll
Goodnick, Henry W
6 High Honor Roll
Hinczynski, Emily H
6 High Honor Roll
Luca, Kiefer M
6 High Honor Roll
Malizzi, Faith C
6 High Honor Roll
Maniquis, Madison L
6 High Honor Roll
Nelson, Alexander
6 High Honor Roll
O'Sullivan, Shannon M
6 High Honor Roll
Pellazgu, Joanna
6 High Honor Roll
Reed, Bridget M
6 High Honor Roll
Rennie, Emily K
6 High Honor Roll
Segura, Milagro J
6 High Honor Roll
Semiz, Victoria
6 High Honor Roll
Taveira, Taylor L
6 High Honor Roll
Weng, Katlen
6 High Honor Roll
Yori, Ian C
6 High Honor Roll
Adebayo, Adebusayo
8 Honor Roll
Campos, Isabel M
8 Honor Roll
Chen, Jie
8 Honor Roll
Cinnamon, Kyle T
8 Honor Roll
Crouch, Devon J
8 Honor Roll
Egbert, Alyssa M
8 Honor Roll
Filipponi, Taylor
8 Honor Roll
Filipponi, Tyler D
8 Honor Roll
Fulton, Talia
8 Honor Roll
Giordano, Hannah
8 Honor Roll
Hattrich, Evan G
8 Honor Roll
Hoffman, Nathan
8 Honor Roll
Kazanfer, Gabriel
8 Honor Roll
Kazanfer, Luisa
8 Honor Roll
Kreusch, Sean
8 Honor Roll
Krip, Dennis
8 Honor Roll
Lourenco, Kali J
8 Honor Roll
McGowan, Alexis A
8 Honor Roll
Meeker, Nicole
8 Honor Roll
Neubig, Nicholas
8 Honor Roll
O'Brien, Kyle P
8 Honor Roll
Pellazgu, Irini
8 Honor Roll
Peltek, Furkan C
8 Honor Roll
Perez, Viviana
8 Honor Roll
Post, Madison
8 Honor Roll
Prior, Nicole L
8 Honor Roll
Rodick, Jaclyn E
8 Honor Roll
Sinegra, Brandon
8 Honor Roll
Tweed, Patrick C
8 Honor Roll
Weighall, Daniel R
8 Honor Roll
Zeigler, Zachary
8 Honor Roll
Zotynia, Travis J
8 Honor Roll
Aufiero, John D
7 Honor Roll
Barrows, Alexis
7 Honor Roll
Berchin, Danica
7 Honor Roll
Bird, Kayla
7 Honor Roll
Boehm, Jacob
7 Honor Roll
Carreras, Veronica G
7 Honor Roll
Costanza, Angela T
7 Honor Roll
Cranmer, Sean
7 Honor Roll
Fara, Sebastian
7 Honor Roll
Feinberg, Alexander
7 Honor Roll
Grey, Matthew J
7 Honor Roll
Gutierrez, Deja I
7 Honor Roll
Hadowanetz, Jack
7 Honor Roll
Hayes, Kevonnah E
7 Honor Roll
Kressman, Jonathan J
7 Honor Roll
Marra, Dante A
7 Honor Roll
Mejia, Marisa L
7 Honor Roll
Meyer-Pflug, Peter
7 Honor Roll
Petersen, Caitlin
7 Honor Roll
Pezeur, Jennifer
7 Honor Roll
Pristash, Martha
7 Honor Roll
Ramistella, Derek J
7 Honor Roll
Sheikh, Rabeet
7 Honor Roll
Smith, Sarah J
7 Honor Roll
Sutton, Amanda L
7 Honor Roll
Vizueta, Isaiah J
7 Honor Roll
Wall, Robin A
7 Honor Roll
Wardlow, Dean
7 Honor Roll
Appel, Joseph T
6 Honor Roll
Arana, Michelle M
6 Honor Roll
Araya, Alexa
6 Honor Roll
Arocho, Leonardo
6 Honor Roll
Boylan, Shane C
6 Honor Roll
Casqueira, Brooke M
6 Honor Roll
Coolican, Casey A
6 Honor Roll
Czarnecki, Dominick N
6 Honor Roll
DeCunto, Giuliana
6 Honor Roll
Dome, Brian C
6 Honor Roll
Endean, Caleigh M
6 Honor Roll
Engle, Philip W
6 Honor Roll
Fasano, Christine Noel
6 Honor Roll
Fouda, Amira S
6 Honor Roll
Francis, Kayla E
6 Honor Roll
Hardman, Thomas
6 Honor Roll
Krip, Emily M
6 Honor Roll
Ladomirak, Amanda R
6 Honor Roll
Luciani, Jarrett V
6 Honor Roll
Lutz, Taylor-Marie
6 Honor Roll
Madalena, Francesca A
6 Honor Roll
Mobley, Kendra E
6 Honor Roll
Pace, Sara L
6 Honor Roll
Perez, Jordan
6 Honor Roll
Seal, Jada E
6 Honor Roll
Sterling, Adrianna J
6 Honor Roll
Talmadge, Breanne C
6 Honor Roll
Zaky, Maiah J
6 Honor Roll
HS Honor Roll - 2014-2015 M2
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
Archambault, Marie C
12
High Honor Roll
Ardeshna, Vishal H
12
High Honor Roll
Beeh, Heather M
12
High Honor Roll
Bird, Joseph
12
High Honor Roll
Bond, Molly B
12
High Honor Roll
Boylan, Paige V
12
High Honor Roll
Brennan, Julianne K
12
High Honor Roll
Breton, Alexis S
12
High Honor Roll
Caplan, Tristan
12
High Honor Roll
Chesonis, Kiersten
12
High Honor Roll
Clarke, Shannon L
12
High Honor Roll
Coulman, Stephanie S
12
High Honor Roll
Cutchis, Dylan
12
High Honor Roll
DeFranza, Tiffany M
12
High Honor Roll
Dixon, Riley
12
High Honor Roll
Esteves, Ria I
12
High Honor Roll
Falconer, Rebecca J
12
High Honor Roll
Fallon, Nicholas R
12
High Honor Roll
Fendrock, Amber L
12
High Honor Roll
Filomeno, Ana M
12
High Honor Roll
Garland, Paige M
12
High Honor Roll
Gehring, Victoria E
12
High Honor Roll
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
Kruger, Katelyn
12
High Honor Roll
Laskowska, Patrycja
12
High Honor Roll
Lavery, Timothy A
12
High Honor Roll
Lopez, Charlie
12
High Honor Roll
Madar, Jessica
12
High Honor Roll
Manlapig, Cammille
12
High Honor Roll
Marchena, Mary
12
High Honor Roll
Marshall, Lauren K
12
High Honor Roll
Mayer, Jake J
12
High Honor Roll
Merolle, Amanda E
12
High Honor Roll
Merolle, Megan A
12
High Honor Roll
Mickiewicz, Rachel C
12
High Honor Roll
Moreno, Juan D
12
High Honor Roll
Olugbenga, Olutobi
12
High Honor Roll
Platt, Kimberly L
12
High Honor Roll
Post, Skyler
12
High Honor Roll
Sanchez, Joseph
12
High Honor Roll
Schaller, Emily
12
High Honor Roll
Schooler, Amari
12
High Honor Roll
Sheikh, Jannat A
12
High Honor Roll
Slack, Brittany
12
High Honor Roll
Wilson, Ryan E
12
High Honor Roll
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
Young, Christopher A
12
High Honor Roll
Acierno, Gabrielle
11
High Honor Roll
Beeh, Derek J
11
High Honor Roll
Bibeault, Dana F
11
High Honor Roll
Boylan, Breea N
11
High Honor Roll
Brown, Jessie G
11
High Honor Roll
Chaverra, Valerie
11
High Honor Roll
Cid, Roseann
11
High Honor Roll
Crowley, Brianna S
11
High Honor Roll
DelRosso, Dalton L
11
High Honor Roll
Donnelly, Megan
11
High Honor Roll
Dorman, Jake C
11
High Honor Roll
Evans, Benjamin M
11
High Honor Roll
Ferraro, Ariana M
11
High Honor Roll
Guo, Wallis
11
High Honor Roll
Hattrich, Carly L
11
High Honor Roll
Hulsman, Danielle C
11
High Honor Roll
Jones, Jessica A
11
High Honor Roll
Karram, Tatiana
11
High Honor Roll
Koets, Cassandra L
11
High Honor Roll
Kufta, Jamie N
11
High Honor Roll
Lipuma, Anthony C
11
High Honor Roll
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
LoBue, Daniel
11
High Honor Roll
Maddaluna, Michael J
11
High Honor Roll
Manlapig, Matthew T
11
High Honor Roll
McCloskey, John Michael
11
High Honor Roll
McManus, Ryan P
11
High Honor Roll
Muir, Aakash
11
High Honor Roll
Nee, Andrew D
11
High Honor Roll
O'Connor, Corey
11
High Honor Roll
Pezzano, Anton
11
High Honor Roll
Ramnarine, Rebekah J
11
High Honor Roll
Rodick, Peter J
11
High Honor Roll
Ross, Talia P
11
High Honor Roll
Sanchez, Jacquelynne J
11
High Honor Roll
Scanlon, Rebecca L
11
High Honor Roll
Schooler, Khai A
11
High Honor Roll
Stundon, Christopher I
11
High Honor Roll
Taddeo, Sara M
11
High Honor Roll
Vilardo, Melissa M
11
High Honor Roll
Young, Daniel A
11
High Honor Roll
Campos, Elisa A
10
High Honor Roll
Castellanos, Alondra L
10
High Honor Roll
Cocchio, Dontese S
10
High Honor Roll
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
Feeley, Kristina M
10
High Honor Roll
Feliciano, Justin F
10
High Honor Roll
Friedman, Brendan M
10
High Honor Roll
Gogick, Michael R
10
High Honor Roll
Holmes, Angel M
10
High Honor Roll
Hon, Michael A
10
High Honor Roll
Lavery, Elizabeth F
10
High Honor Roll
Maegerlein, Kelly
10
High Honor Roll
Milan, Sophia
10
High Honor Roll
Pastor, Nicholas A
10
High Honor Roll
Puglis, Devon
10
High Honor Roll
Schwarz, Nicole L
10
High Honor Roll
Simon, Siera H
10
High Honor Roll
Tan, Sophia
10
High Honor Roll
Umholtz, Michael K
10
High Honor Roll
Vicedomini, Mallory J
10
High Honor Roll
Alvarez, Jessica L
9
High Honor Roll
Attas, Nicole D
9
High Honor Roll
Bonefede, Anthony F
9
High Honor Roll
Burghoffer, Torri M
9
High Honor Roll
Camacho, Stephanie C
9
High Honor Roll
Christiana, Anthony J
9
High Honor Roll
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
Cobb, Victoria K
9
High Honor Roll
Corujo, Amanda E
9
High Honor Roll
Dora, Kayla A
9
High Honor Roll
Fattorusso, Andrea M
9
High Honor Roll
Fostok, Haitham
9
High Honor Roll
Freire, Madelynn Rose
9
High Honor Roll
Garrett, Madison
9
High Honor Roll
Keyes, Michael A
9
High Honor Roll
Martinez, Cesar
9
High Honor Roll
Maurer, Breanna A
9
High Honor Roll
McCarthy, Justin J
9
High Honor Roll
McGee, Kayla
9
High Honor Roll
McManus, Kaitlyn M
9
High Honor Roll
Mendyk, Jake A
9
High Honor Roll
Nagy, Hailey A
9
High Honor Roll
Sutton, Heather L
9
High Honor Roll
Tobar, Kristy B
9
High Honor Roll
Vater Velez, Hayley A
9
High Honor Roll
Araya, Nicholas E
12
Honor Roll
Caprio, Michael A
12
Honor Roll
Cardenas, Federico
12
Honor Roll
Cobb, Tyler
12
Honor Roll
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
Colucco, Cassie L
12
Honor Roll
Cranmer, James
12
Honor Roll
Cusano, Vaughn
12
Honor Roll
Cutchis, Katie A
12
Honor Roll
DeRosa, Michelle
12
Honor Roll
Dinulos, Julia
12
Honor Roll
Duncan, Heidi N
12
Honor Roll
Falconetti, Eugene
12
Honor Roll
Feeley, Joseph E
12
Honor Roll
Fulton, Taylor K
12
Honor Roll
Gianfrancesco, Joseph
12
Honor Roll
Giordano, Kevin P
12
Honor Roll
Gomes, Samuel Reiller Dias
12
Honor Roll
Grant, Emily M
12
Honor Roll
Kocovski, Alexander
12
Honor Roll
Kufta, Samantha M
12
Honor Roll
Miller-Henderson, Anthony
12
Honor Roll
Mulhearn, Carly A
12
Honor Roll
Nolte, Kelly
12
Honor Roll
Papio, Louis
12
Honor Roll
Pellinger, Gregory M
12
Honor Roll
Raff, Kara M
12
Honor Roll
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
Raff, Magen L
12
Honor Roll
Riebel, Anthony J
12
Honor Roll
Sandry, Cassidy N
12
Honor Roll
Sauers, Jesse T
12
Honor Roll
Smith, Zackary
12
Honor Roll
Stewart, Francesca R
12
Honor Roll
Stone, Courtney L
12
Honor Roll
Switzer, Ty
12
Honor Roll
Szilagyi, Ashley M
12
Honor Roll
Trochez, Kimberly V
12
Honor Roll
Twaits, Jason R
12
Honor Roll
Yanko, Jonathan H
12
Honor Roll
Yaros, Jordan A
12
Honor Roll
Zabita, Allison E
12
Honor Roll
Arocho, Christopher T
11
Honor Roll
Blomquist-Branigan, Logan R
11
Honor Roll
Bryson, Jordan A
11
Honor Roll
Burgos, Christian Gabriel
11
Honor Roll
Caplan, Brandon A
11
Honor Roll
Castellanos, Dorial J
11
Honor Roll
Coddington, Carly M
11
Honor Roll
Crane, Samantha M
11
Honor Roll
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
DeFranza, Charles F
11
Honor Roll
Feinberg, Claudia E
11
Honor Roll
Giordano, Vincent J
11
Honor Roll
Gogick, Kenneth
11
Honor Roll
Gonzales, Diego A
11
Honor Roll
Juliano, Robert M
11
Honor Roll
Kelly, Megan J
11
Honor Roll
Kent, Steven E
11
Honor Roll
Kuhrt, Madison
11
Honor Roll
Lerner, Emily R
11
Honor Roll
Lipuma, Angelo
11
Honor Roll
Metzger, William J
11
Honor Roll
Pabin, Samantha R
11
Honor Roll
Perez, Elijah Lee
11
Honor Roll
Scholz, Cody
11
Honor Roll
Schwarz, Maria
11
Honor Roll
Travisano, Julianne M
11
Honor Roll
Twaits, Rebecca A
11
Honor Roll
Vail, Crystal P
11
Honor Roll
Vanderhoof, Brandon T
11
Honor Roll
Wall, Loretta M
11
Honor Roll
Zabita, Peter J
11
Honor Roll
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
Buezo, Gibelly G
10
Honor Roll
Cook, Liam P
10
Honor Roll
Coolican, Megan E
10
Honor Roll
Correa, Kate
10
Honor Roll
Cusano, Brelyn
10
Honor Roll
Dinulos, Cameron R
10
Honor Roll
Gartley, Caitlin M
10
Honor Roll
Kuhrt, Miranda
10
Honor Roll
Kuren, Naomi M
10
Honor Roll
Laskowska, Natalia
10
Honor Roll
Layza, Arturo
10
Honor Roll
Mahabir, Leeanndra R
10
Honor Roll
Metzger, Emilee A
10
Honor Roll
Morman, Zariah I
10
Honor Roll
Ovalle, Armando
10
Honor Roll
Ross, Erin Elizabeth
10
Honor Roll
Slack, Sarah C
10
Honor Roll
Willis, Brianne N
10
Honor Roll
Anastasia, Daniel
9
Honor Roll
Cranmer, Jason
9
Honor Roll
Crimando, Kai E
9
Honor Roll
Dingman, Skylar A
9
Honor Roll
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
Esteves, Rachel D
9
Honor Roll
Fernandez, Cassidy M
9
Honor Roll
Galloza-Flores, Gabriela L
9
Honor Roll
Gomez, Fedesly A
9
Honor Roll
Huapaya, Zachary E
9
Honor Roll
Kennedy, Tyler J
9
Honor Roll
Mastroeni, Anthony
9
Honor Roll
McDonough, Abigail
9
Honor Roll
McDonough, Gabrielle
9
Honor Roll
Minervini, Janelle K
9
Honor Roll
Nixdorff, Tara L
9
Honor Roll
Sanderson, Alexa A
9
Honor Roll
Santiago, Gianna
9
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Schaller, Molly L
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Seal, Jared E
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Sisco, Jason D
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Sobanko, Amanda L
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Steger, Melanie M
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Wall, Launa M
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Wilson, Shane R
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Title:
Math Common Core and PARCC Achievement Facilitators (1 Elementary and 1 Secondary.)
Supervisor(s)
Supervisor of STEAM
Job Goal: To work collaboratively with teachers and students on the effective
implementation of Common Core State Standards and the PARCC
assessment.
Qualifications:
1. Standard Educational Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and
Postgraduate Degree in Mathematics preferred.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in
Mathematics, the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and
Careers (PARCC), assessments, data analysis, current research in math, including
scientifically based math research, curriculum trends, curriculum design and
instructional strategies relative to emergent mathematics.
3. Demonstrates effective communication, organization, planning, record keeping
and human relations skills.
4. Possesses a minimum of five years of public school teaching experience and at
least three years of experience teaching Math.
5. Demonstrates ability to perform as a teacher trainer, mentor and facilitator.
6. Demonstrates understanding of theories of learning as they apply to the
improvement of teaching mathematics at each grade level.
7. Demonstrates leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work
effectively with teachers and administrators.
8. Possesses the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing.
9. Successfully completing the required criminal history check and has proof of US
citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Provide teachers with instructional support through classroom visitations,
conferencing, model lessons, common planning, department meetings and followup meetings.
2. Organize and analyze data from formative and summative assessments.
3. Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators and parents to ensure
individual student success.
4. Attend professional development opportunities.
5. Provide professional development in coordination with the program supervisor.
6. Perform additional tasks as deemed necessary by the Superintendent of Schools
and/or Curriculum Director/Supervisor.
Terms of Employment: Stipend according to the current schedule established by the
Board. No rights of tenure shall accrue by virtue of this appointment, and must apply on
a yearly basis for re-appointment to this position.
Evaluation:
Created:
Supervisor of STEAM will evaluate annually.
January 12, 2015
Title:
ELA Common Core and PARCC Achievement Facilitators (1 Elementary and 1 Secondary)
Supervisor(s)
Job Goal:
Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Humanities
To work collaboratively with teachers and students on the effective
implementation of Common Core State Standards and the PARCC
assessment.
Qualifications:
1. Standard Educational Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree in Language Arts and
Postgraduate Degree in Language Arts preferred.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Language
Arts, the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers
(PARCC), assessments, data analysis, current research in language arts, including
scientifically based language arts research, curriculum trends, curriculum design
and instructional strategies relative to emergent language Arts.
3. Demonstrates effective communication, organization, planning, record keeping
and human relations skills.
4. Possesses a minimum of five years of public school teaching experience and at
least three years of experience teaching Language Arts.
5. Demonstrates ability to perform as a teacher trainer, mentor and facilitator.
6. Demonstrates understanding of theories of learning as they apply to the
improvement of teaching Language Arts at each grade level.
7. Demonstrates leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work
effectively with teachers and administrators.
8. Possesses the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing.
9. Successfully completing the required criminal history check and has proof of US
citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Provide teachers with instructional support through classroom visitations,
conferencing, model lessons, common planning, department meetings and followup meetings.
2. Organize and analyze data from formative and summative assessments.
3. Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators and parents to ensure
individual student success.
4. Attend professional development opportunities.
5. Provide professional development in coordination with the program supervisor.
6. Perform additional tasks as deemed necessary by the Superintendent of Schools
and/or Curriculum Director/Supervisor.
Terms of Employment: Stipend according to the current schedule established by the
Board. No rights of tenure shall accrue by virtue of this appointment, and must apply on
a yearly basis for re-appointment to this position.
Evaluation: Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Humanities will evaluate
annually.
Created:
January 12, 2015
LIST OF APPROVED SUBSTITUTES
DISTRICT: Hopatcong
COUNTY:
Sussex
Date adopted by Local Board of Education Subject to Criminal Background Check: February 23, 2015
NAME
INSTITUTIONS
ATTENDED
DATES OF
ATTENDANCE
DEGREE
RECEIVED
MAJOR
CERTIFICATE(S)
Devon Davis
Valencia Com College
University Of Central Fl.
2008-2011
2011-2013
BA
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
K-6
Gabriel Ramos
Ohio University
2008-2013
BS
Recreational Studies/
Recreation Managemt.
Substitute Certificate
Jennifer Kruger
College of St Elizabeth
1990-1994
BS
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
K-6
SUBSTITUTE AIDES
SUBSTITUTE
DAY PLUS
SUBSTITUTE
CUSTODIANS/
MAINTENANCE/
MECHANICS
Jessica Oestreich
Andrew Galfo
SUBSTITUTE
CAFETERIA
HOMEBOUND
INSTRUCTORS
SUBSTITUTE
VAN/BUS
DRIVERS
Gretchen Hardman
Feb. 2015 Field Trip Requests
Name
Activity
STEAM Academy going to
Oesen, Peter
Fairleigh Dickenson
University
Rischawy,
Jonathan
Teen Arts Festival
Goals
Trip Cost
Fairleigh
Dickinson
University
Florham
Campus
Madison NJ
07940
The STEAM students as well as students from several
AP courses will tour the FDU campus, be given an
opportunity to ask questions to current college students
about majors and experiences, and tour the pharmacy
department.
$0
$0
23
free
Sussex Cty
Community
College
A critiquing process by professional artists to offer
students feedback on their artistic abilities and insight
into the creative process in a non-competitive,
encouraging forum.
Workshops with professional artists in every field
encourage exploration of new art forms or mastery of
existing skills.
$825
$16.50
50
0
Page 1
Pupil Cost Students
Chaperone
Cost
Description
Feb. 2015 Conference Requests
Name
Belfiore,
Michelle
Activitiy
CCM Guidance
Counselor
Workshop
Date
Location
Description
"Dr. Edward Yaw, CCM's President
will discuss America's College
Promise, President Barack
Obama's proposal for free
community college tuition. Faculty
workshops will highlight the
following programs: Engineering,
4/17/2015 Randolph, NJ Technology, Cybersecurity,
Biology, Chemistry, Exercise
Science, Performing Arts and
Visual Arts. We will also be
discussing the fall 2015
registration/enrollment process and
discuss our plans for an August
campus closing this year."
Page 1
Registration Mileage Transportation Tolls
0
0
0
0
Meals
Lodging
Total
0
0
$0.00
Name
Activitiy
Infusing the
National Arts
Blazier, Linda Standards into
the NJ Arts
Standards
Date
2/9/2015
Location
Description
Foundation
for
Educational
Administratio
n Conferen
In this session we will explore the
question, "How can the new
National Arts Standards inform
the vision for the future of arts
education in New Jersey?"
Bringing together members of the
Writing Team for the National Art:
Standards with NJ experts
in dance, music, theatre, visual
arts and media arts, the panelists
will provide an overview of
the process and philosophy of the
new standards and facilitate
discussions with the participants
regarding the implications of
moving toward the vision of the
new National Arts Standards.
By convening school leadership
from New Jersey's public schools,
the New Jersey Arts Education
Partnership hopes to gain insight
into the practical implications of
standards revision that will inform
our future work as a coalition of
concerned stakeholders.
Page 2
0
114
0
0
Meals
Lodging
Total
0
0
$30.00
Name
Brennan,
Pamela
Debos, Edric
Gurowsky,
Damaris
Huss, Britt
Activitiy
Date
World
4/10/2015
Mythologies Day
Infusing
National
Standards into
NJ Standards
Spring
conferenceAtlantic City
(NJASBO)
Infusing the
National Arts
Standards into
the the NJ Arts
Standards
Location
Description
Montclair
State
University
Middle and high school teachers, if
you enjoy teaching mythology, but
would like to extend your reach
beyond the usual repertoire of the
well-known Greco-Roman myths,
consider attending the Institute for
the Humanities' World Mythologies
Day at Montclair State University
on Friday, April 10, 2015!
The objective of the program is to
provide you with the tools to
introduce your students to the
traditional mythology of four very
different cultures -- African, Celtic,
Hindu, and Native American.
Meals
Lodging
Total
85
66
0
0
0
0
$114.70
2/9/2015
Speakers will present ways to
connect and incorporate the
Monroe, NJ
National Arts Standards into NJ
State Standards
150
142
0
0
0
0
$194.00
6/3/2015
Atlantic City,
Spring Conference-workshops
NJ
150
148
0
3.5
49.5
188
$436.88
2/2/2015
Foundation
for
Educational
Administratio
n Conferen
149
114
64
12
0
0
$289.00
This session will explore the
question " How can the National
Arts Standards be infused into the
state visual and performing arts
standards?"
Page 3
Name
Activitiy
Date
Location
Description
Thi workshop will briefly review and
provide updates about NJ's
dyslexia laws, as well as NJSHA's
involvement with these laws. The
role of "language" in the
development of reading and writing
Dyslexia/Readin
will be the main focus of the
g Disabilities
Comfort Inn, presentation, as will the role of
and the Speech1925 Route speech-language professionals.
Kester, Kristine Language
5/18/2015
57,
Considerations for screening,
Professional:
Hackettstown assessment, and treatment of
What is Our
, NJ 0784 reading disabilities, including
Role?
dyslexia will be addressed. Case
studies will be used to provide
examples of how a specific reading
disability or dyslexia may present in
younger versus older students, as
well as within different populations
of students.
Page 4
75
15 miles
each
way =
30 miles
0
0
Meals
Lodging
Total
0
0
$84.30
Name
Kovach,
Danielle
Activitiy
School Climate
and Culture
Team Training
"Infusing the
National Arts
Standards into
Mendez, Luis
the NJ Arts
Standards"
workshop
Date
Location
Description
The work of your School Safety
Team is instrumental in
supporting other major school
reform efforts. Your team will
benefit from attending this
session, which will address the
following questions:
What does the ABBR say about
the role of the School Safety
Team?
What is school climate and how
Sussex
4/21/2015
does it relate to academic
County (TBD)
achievement?
What data should our school
safety team collect and analyze?
How do we develop an action plan
to address school climate
issues?
Why is our School Safety Team's
work foundational in creating a
climate that supports the
highest levels of student and adult
learning?
2/9/2015
Foundation
for
"Infusing the National Arts
Educational Standards into the NJ Arts
Administratio Standards" workshop
n Conferen
Page 5
$35.00
TBD
$0.00
149
72.00
0
Meals
$0.00 $0.00
4
0
Lodging
Total
$0.00
$35.00
0
$233.00
Name
Mendyk,
Kristine
Minkewicz,
James
Activitiy
From Chaos To
Classroom
Control;
Managing
Disruptive
Classroom
Behavior
53rd Annual
NJASBO
Conference
Spring 2015
School Climate
Padula, Linda
and Culture
Team Training
Remaly, Fran Winners
Date
Location
Description
Meals
Lodging
Total
Learn discipline techniques for the
most challenging students, reduce
chaos and implement positive
classroom management, design a
positive behavior intervention
support program for your
Holiday Inn, classroom, learn how to use
3/24/2015 Saddle Brook proactive interventions instead of
NJ
punitive consequences, implement
differential strategies to identify
and understand the function of
behaviors and learn how to design
and implement functional
behavioral assessments and
behavior intervention plans.
290
90
20
0
0
0
$339.00
Conference and required
Atlantic City, Workshops for continuing
education credits toward QPA and
NJ
ASBO certifications
150
296
20
7
99
188
$555.76
105
30
0
0
0
0
$110.25
199
5
0
0
0
0
$199.00
6/2/2015
4/21/2015
4/24/2015
Full day training conference for
Newton, Nj Anti-Bully Specialists for School
Safety Teams
Birchwood
Manor,
Whippany,
NJ
Judy Freeman offers innovative
and practical ways to use the bet f
the year's children's books for
curricular connections, thematic tie
ins and scores of reading, writing
and discussion prompts to use with
lessons across the curriculum and
connect with the Common Core
Standards
Page 6
Name
Rischawy,
Jonathan
Activitiy
Infusing
National Art
Standards into
NJ Art
Standards
Date
2/9/2015
Location
Description
In this session we will explore the
question, "How can the new
National Arts Standards inform
the vision for the future of arts
education in New Jersey?"
Bringing together members of the
Writing Team for the National Arts
Standards with NJ experts
in dance, music, theatre, visual
arts and media arts, the panelists
will provide an overview of
the process and philosophy of the
FEA
Conference new standards and facilitate
discussions with the participants
Center
regarding the implications of
moving toward the vision of the
new National Arts Standards.
By convening school leadership
from New Jersey's public schools,
the New Jersey Arts Education
Partnership hopes to gain insight
into the practical implications of
standards revision that will inform
our future work as a coalition of
concerned stakeholders.
Page 7
$0.00
72
0
0
Meals
Lodging
Total
0
0
$0.00
Name
Takacs,
Christina
Activitiy
Date
Location
Description
The work of your School Safety
Team is instrumental in
supporting other major school
reform efforts. Your team will
benefit from attending this
session, which will address the
following questions:
What does the ABBR say about
Spring 2015
the role of the School Safety
School Climate
Lafayette Team?
and Culture
Federated What is school climate and how
Team Training 4/21/2015 Church, 180 does it relate to academic
The Real Role
achievement?
Rt. 15,
of the School
Lafayette What data should our school
Safety Team
safety team collect and analyze?
with Pat Wright
How do we develop an action plan
to address school climate
issues?
Why is our School Safety Team's
work foundational in creating a
climate that supports the
highest levels of student and adult
learning?
Page 8
105
0
0
0
Meals
Lodging
Total
0
0
$105.00
Name
Activitiy
Date
NJTESOL/NJBE
Villani, Martina 2015 Spring
5/27/2015
Conference
Location
Hyatt
Regency,
New
Brunswick
Description
NJTESOL/NJNABE annual spring
conference Title:Building Bridges
for Language Learners As a
conference participant, I will be
able to... See relevant and exciting keynote
speakers ;Select from one
hundred workshops and
presentations approved for the
continuing education requirement;
Investigate a variety of topics
covering theory and application for
ESL classrooms; Obtain the latest
information on state and national
initiatives; Review varied resource
and teaching materials exhibited by
sixty publishers with the option of
earning one hour of professional
development; Participate in
professional meetings and network
with colleagues This meeting will feature updates
on the HIB legislation from the
HIB updates
New Jersey Anti Bullying Taskforce
from the NJ Anti
College of St. as well as information about the
Bullying
Elizabeth, Inclusive Schools Climate Initiative
Taskforce and
Walker, Jaime
2/18/2015
Convent
(ISCI) through the Center for
information on
Station, NJ Applied Psychology at Rutgers
Inclusive
University
Schools Climate
Presented by Bradford Lerman,
Initiative (ISCI)
Psy.D.
Page 9
Meals
Lodging
Total
139
79.38
miles(ro
und trip)
0
0
0
0
$139.00
0
n/a
0
0
0
0
$0.00
POLICY INFORMATION FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2015 BOE AGENDA:
Second Reading (of Mandated Policy & Regulation Revisions & New Policy as per Strauss Esmay):
Policy #
0155
Title
Board Committees
POLICY
1
BOARD OF EDUCATION
HOPATCONG
BYLAWS
0155/Page 1 of 1
Board Committees
0155 BOARD COMMITTEES
The Board of Education authorizes the creation of committees of Board members charged
to conduct studies, make recommendations to the Board, and act in an advisory capacity.
Committees are not authorized to take action on behalf of the Board.
The President shall appoint Board members to serve a one-year term on the following
Board standing committees: Finance, Facilities, and Transportation; Community Relations;
Negotiations; Policy and Legislation; Curriculum, Technology and Special Education; Personnel.
An ad hoc committee may be created and charged at any time by the President or a
majority of the Board members present and voting. The President shall appoint members to any
committee so created and charged; members shall serve until the committee is discharged.
Committees shall consist of Board members, one of whom shall be the President or Vice
President, who shall serve as ex officio member on all Board committees. A Board Committee
meeting may only be conducted with less than a quorum of the Board that shall include the Board
President or Vice President. A member may request or refuse appointment to a committee; a
member's refusal to serve on any one committee shall not prejudice his or her appointment to
another committee.
A chairperson shall be appointed by the President.
Committee meetings may be called at any time by the committee chairperson or when a
meeting is requested by members of the committee. Committee meetings shall not be open to the
public, except that a majority of the committee or the chairperson may open the meeting to the
public or invite persons whose knowledge or expertise may be useful to the committee. The
committee shall be comprised of, or the committee meeting shall be open to, fewer than a majority
of the full Board.
Adopted:
29 June 1992
Revised:
January 2015
1st Reading: 26 January 2015
2nd Reading: 23 February 2015

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