01/20/2016 Board Meeting Agenda

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BOARD AGENDA, JANUARY 20, 2016
IRVINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1.
LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE
2.
RETURN TO WORK FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE
3.
SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL
4.
SEPARATIONS
5.
APPOINTMENTS
6.
REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER
7.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
8.
THERAPY SOURCE/SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
9.
FOR THE RECORD
10.
COMPREHENSIVE EQUITY PLAN - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
11.
ASSESSING COMPREHENSION AND COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH STATE TO STATE FOR
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
12.
NAVIANCE SOFTWARE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS GRANT – OFFICE OF
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
13.
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS GRANT - REFRESHMENTS FOR SATURDAY SUCCESS
SEMINAR – OFFICE OF CURRICULM AND INSTRUCTION
14.
SATURDAY SUCCESS SEMINARS – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTION
15.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OUT OF DISTRICT WORKSHOPS /CONFERENCES - OFFICE OF
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
16.
COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN – OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICES
17.
PEARSON CLINICAL ASSESSMENT – OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICES
18.
SHELTERED INSTRUCTION OBSERVATION PROTOCOL – BILINGUAL/ESL/WORLD
LANGAUGE
19.
FIVE (5) YEAR PRESCHOOL PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE- OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
20.
RE-REGISTRATION AND NEW REGISTRATION – OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
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21.
TWO SECURITY GUARDS AND ONE CUSTODIAN FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD’S
REGISTRATION OPEN HOUSE – OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
22.
23.
VISION SCREENINGS - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
24.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY’S TRIO TALENT SEARCH – BLUE KNIGHTS ACADEMY
25.
EDUCATION FOR TRANSFORMATION ASSEMBLY PROGRAM - BLUE KNIGHTS ACADEMY
26.
ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
27.
TALENT SHOW - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
28.
BLACK THE ROOTS OF COURAGE - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
29.
THE STUDENTS AMBASSADORS CLUB - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
30.
A.M. HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION REMEDIATION CLASSES - IRVINGTON HIGH
SCHOOL
31.
AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
32.
PARENT BREAKFAST - UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
33.
SCIENCE FAIR - UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
34.
PARCC INFORMATION NIGHT - UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
35.
HEALTH FAIR AND A PERFECT ATTENDANCE RECOGNITION CEREMONY - UNION
AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
36.
THE BRAIN SHOW - GROVE STREET SCHOOL
37.
SNAKES-N-SCALES - GROVE STREET SCHOOL
38.
CHINESE ACROBATS AND AFRICAN DRUMS - GROVE STREET SCHOOL
39.
FIFTH GRADE AWARDS CEREMONY BANQUET – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
40.
ANNUAL HONORARY BREAKFAST – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
41.
FIELD DAY – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
42.
MOTHER/SON DINNER DANCE – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
43.
FATHER AND DAUGHTER DINNER DANCE – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
44.
MOVIE NIGHT – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
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45.
NATIONAL ELEMENTARY HONOR SOCIETY – THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
46.
PBS DISTRIBUTION - AUGUSTA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
47.
FIELD TRIPS
48.
FOR THE RECORD
49.
POLICY 1240 EVALUATION OF SUPERINTENDENT (REVISED) (M)
50.
REGULATION 1240 EVALUATION OF SUPERINTENDENT (REVISED) (M)
51.
POLICY 3221 EVALUATION OF TEACHERS (REVISED) (M)
52.
REGULATION 3221 EVALUATION OF TEACHERS (REVISED) (M)
53.
POLICY 3222 EVALUATION OF TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS, EXCLUDING TEACHERS &
ADMINISTRATORS (REVISED) (M)
54.
REGULATION 3222 EVALUATION OF TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS, EXCLUDING
TEACHERS & ADMINISTRATORS (REVISED) (M)
55.
POLICY 3223 EVALUATION OF ADMINISTRATORS, EXCLUDING PRINCIPALS, VICE
PRINCIPALS, & ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS (REVISED) (M)
56.
REGULATION 3223 EVALUATION OF ADMINISTRATORS, EXCLUDING PRINCIPALS, VICE
57.
POLICY 3224 EVALUATION OF PRINCIPALS, VICE PRINCIPALS & ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
(REVISED) (M)
58.
REGULATION 3224 EVALUATION OF PRINCIPALS, VICE PRINCIPALS & ASSISTANT
PRINCIPALS (REVISED) (M)
59.
POLICY 3431.1 FAMILY LEAVE (REVISED) (M)
60.
61.
POLICY 5516 USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION & RECORDING DEVICES (ECRD)
(REVISED) (M)
62.
RSCHOOL TODAY ACTIVITY SCHEDULER
63.
NEW JERSEY SHARING NETWORK
64.
VOLUNTEER COACH
65.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
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66.
BOARD SECRETARY’S FINANCIAL REPORT NOVEMBER 2015
67.
TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES FINANCIAL REPORT NOVEMBER 2015
68.
CERTIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES REPORT NOVEMBER 2015
69.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR DECEMBER 2015 – 3RD REQUEST
70.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR JANUARY 2016 – 2ND REQUEST
71.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR FEBRUARY 2016 – 1ST REQUEST
72.
SABAN ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. – CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL
73.
KEER ELECTRIC - DISTRICTWIDE
74.
GEORGE ELY ASSOCIATES, INC - DISTRICTWIDE
75.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLIMATE CONTROL- DISTRICTWIDE
76.
NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY AID – 2015-2016
77.
NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AID – 2015-2016
78.
BUDGET PLANNING WORKBOOK FOR THE 2016-2017 FISCAL YEAR – OFFICE OF EARLY
CHILDHOOD
79.
ONE-YEAR PROGRAMMATIC BUDGET – OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
80.
NEW JERSEY PARTNERSHIP FOR SCHOOL-BASED, HIV, STD, AND PREGNANCY
PREVENTION GRANT
81.
NEW MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL - SCHEMATIC DESIGN
82.
DONATION – ESSEX REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION/MCKINNEY
VENTO PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS
83.
DONATION – TARGET DONATION FOR SCHOLARS IN NEED – IRVINGTON H.S.
84.
DONATION - CHILDREN'S BOOKS FROM AFT LOCAL 190 – SPECIAL SERVICES
85.
DONATION - 1,100 BOOKS FROM BRIDGE OF BOOKS FOUNDATION – UNIVERSITY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
86.
SUPERINTENDENT’S MERIT GOALS
87.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN J.M. v. THE IRVINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
88.
SCHOOL SPECIALTY- LOCKERS REPLACEMENT- IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
89.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
90.
FUNDRAISERS
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91.
FOR THE RECORD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
IRVINGTON, NEW JERSEY
Regular Board Meeting – January 20, 2016
Grove Street Elementary School
594 Grove Street
Irvington, New Jersey 07111
I.
Call to Order
II.
Salute to the Flag
III.
Roll Call:
IV.
BOARD PRESIDENT: In accordance with P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, adequate notice of this meeting was
posted in the Administration Building and copies of said notice sent to the Irvington Herald, the Star
Ledger, and Township Clerk.
V.
CLOSED SESSION:
Be It Hereby Resolved, pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act that the Irvington Board
of Education meets in closed session this evening regarding matters of personnel and attorney/client
privilege.
It is expected that the discussion undertaken in this closed session can be made public at the time that
the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
VI.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Board of Education meeting held on the dates as indicated, as
corrected and transcribed, be received and filed.
Regular Board Meeting – December 16, 2015
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________
Roll Call:
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VII.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
(a)
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH
WHEREAS,
The New Jersey School Boards Association and the National School Boards Association have
declared January 2016 to be Board Recognition Month, a time that all residents might acknowledge
the contributions made by our local school board members; and
WHEREAS,
The Irvington Board of Education is one of 587 local school boards in New Jersey that sets policies
and oversees operations for public school districts; and
WHEREAS,
The Irvington Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all New Jersey
public school students; 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 Advanced
Placement offerings and test scores. Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Irvington Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school board
members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing January 2016 as
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Irvington Board of Education urges all New Jersey citizens to work with their local boards
of education and public school staff toward the improvement of our children’s education.
(b)
2014-2015 Report of District and School Grades as Required by the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
ACTION:
Motion by: ______________, Seconded by: __________________
Roll Call:
VIII.
FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
IX.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (On agenda items only)
Limit of 15 minutes total – three minutes per individual on agenda items only
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PERSONNEL
JANUARY 20, 2016
1.
LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE
RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the leave(s) of absence of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:
Certificated
(a)
Sharon Holmes
Amendment to the 12/16/15 Agenda: Extension
of paid medical leave of absence per FMLA
effective 12/5/15 through 12/13/15 using 5 Sick
Bank days. (Florence Avenue School-5th Grade
Teacher)
(b)
Antonia Lee
Extension of unpaid medical leave of absence
per FMLA effective 12/15/15 through 12/16/15;
followed by paid medical leave of absence per
FMLA effective 12/17/15 through 1/27/16 using 24
Sick Bank days; followed by an unpaid medical
leave of absence per FMLA effective 1/28/16
through 2/11/16. (High School-Special Education
Teacher)
(c)
Delores Abernathy
Paid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective
11/9/15 through 11/30/15 using 11 personal illness
days and 2.5 personal business days; followed by an
unpaid medical leave of absence per FMLA
effective 12/1/15 through 1/3/16; followed by a paid
medical leave of absence per FMLA effective
1/4/16 through 2/16/16 using 30 Sick Bank days;
followed by an unpaid medical leave of absence
with Board paid benefits effective 2/17/16 through
2/29/16. (High School-Special Education Teacher)
(d)
Sarah Sutton
days. (High School-English Language Arts
Teacher)
(e)
Michael Finnegan
12/1/15 through 12/31/15 using 16.5 personal
illness days. (University Middle School-Science
Teacher)
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PERSONNEL (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
(f)
Nicholas Cinardo
12/17/15 through 1/19/16 using 10.5 personal
illness days. (High School-Guidance Counselor)
(g)
Alexis Osterhoudt
days. (Office of Curriculum and InstructionSupervisor-ELA K-5)
(h)
Deborah Rivera
Amendment to the 10/21/15 Agenda: Extension of
unpaid medical leave of absence with Board paid
benefits effective 10/13/15 through 12/20/15. (High
School-Science Teacher)
(i)
Corey Olumbe
Amendment to the 12/16/15 Agenda: Paid
intermittent FMLA effective 11/20/15 through
12/21/15 using 18.5 personal illness days. (Union
Avenue Middle School-Science Teacher)
(j)
Ayesha Davis
Amendment to the 12/16/15 Agenda: Paid
maternity leave of absence per FMLA effective
days and 2 personal business days; followed by an
unpaid maternity leave of absence per FMLA
effective 3/1/16 through 4/21/16. (Mt. Vernon
Avenue School-Pre-K Teacher)
(k)
Evelyn Simmonds
Extension of paid medical leave of absence per
FMLA effective 01/04/2016 through 01/25/2016
using 15 Sick Bank days; followed by unpaid
medical leave of absence with Board Paid benefits
effective 01/26/2016 through 03/15/2016. (Mt.
Vernon Avenue School – 3rd Grade Teacher)
(l)
Paul Darbouze
Paid intermittent FMLA effective 11/13/15 through
6/30/16, not to exceed 12 weeks, using available
personal illness and personal business days. (Early
Childhood Department-School Psychologist)
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(m)
Angela Hock
Paid maternity leave of absence per FMLA
effective 1/25/16 through 2/16/16 using 16 personal
illness days; followed by an unpaid maternity leave
of absence per FMLA effective 2/16/16 through
4/24/16. (Thurgood Marshall School-Pre-K
Teacher)
(n)
Earl Ku
Extension of unpaid leave of absence with
Board paid benefits effective 2/9/16 through
5/31/16; followed by an unpaid leave of absence
without Board paid benefits effective 6/1/16
through 6/30/16. (Florence Avenue School-ELL
Teacher)
(o)
Kerilynn Lowenstein
days. (Grove Street School-3rd Grade Teacher)
ACTION:
Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________
Roll Call:
Non-Certificated
(p)
Azzielee Beasley
12/1/2015 through 12/11/2015 using 6 personal
illness days and 3 personal business days; followed
by an unpaid medical LOA per FMLA effective
12/12/2015 through 01/03/2016; followed by a paid
medical LOA per FMLA effective 01/04/2016
through 02/29/2016 using 19 PTO days limited to 5
days per payroll period. (Berkeley Terrace School –
Secretary)
(q)
Keisha Hill
Extension of paid medical leave of absence with
Board paid benefits effective 12/28/15 through
1/3/16 using 1 floating holiday and 2 vacation days.
(Buildings & Grounds-Secretary)
(r)
Renee Rice
Extension of paid medical leave of absence per
FMLA effective 12/16/15 through 12/21/15 using 4
accrued vacation days. (Union Avenue Middle
School-Custodian)
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(s)
Dorothy Blakely
Amendment to the 12/16/15 Agenda: Extension
of paid medical leave of absence with Board paid
benefits effective 11/10/15 through 1/3/16 using 30
Sick Bank days; followed by an unpaid medical
leave of absence with Board paid benefits effective
1/4/16 through 1/31/16. (Early Childhood
Department-Medical Clerk)
(t)
Vanessa Bryant
days; followed by unpaid medical leave of absence
per FMLA effective 2/17/16 through 2/22/16.
(Florence Avenue School-Security Officer)
(u)
Van Seabron
Extension of unpaid medical leave of absence per
FMLA effective 12/28/15 through 1/5/16. (Mt.
Vernon Avenue School-Security Officer)
(v)
Curtis Pitzer
Paid FMLA effective 1/8/16 through 2/7/16 using
20 personal illness days. (Technology DepartmentComputer Technician)
(w)
James Williams
Extension of unpaid medical leave of absence
effective 1/13/16 through 3/15/16 without Board
paid benefits. (University Middle School-Security
Officer)
(x)
Keyana Dobbs
days, 2 personal business days, 7 vacation days and
1 accrued vacation day; followed by an unpaid
medical leave of absence per FMLA effective
3/3/16 through 5/12/16. (University Elementary
School-Custodian)
ACTION:
Roll Call:
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2.
RETURN TO WORK FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools
and approves the return to work from leaves of absence of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:
Certificated
(a)
Sharon Holmes
Returned to work from paid medical leave of
absence effective 12/14/15. (Florence Avenue
School-5th Grade Teacher)
(b)
Deborah Rivera
Returned to work from unpaid medical leave
of absence effective 12/21/15. (High SchoolScience Teacher)
(c)
Corey Olumbe
Returned to work from intermittent FMLA effective
12/22/15. (Union Avenue Middle School-Science
Teacher)
(d)
Alexis Osterhoudt
absence effective 1/4/16. (Office of Curriculum and
Instruction-Supervisor-ELA K-5)
(e)
Sandra Lopez
absence effective 1/4/16. (University Middle
School-HSSC)
(f)
Danielle Bartlett
Returned to work from unpaid child care leave
of absence effective 1/4/16. (Grove Street SchoolKindergarten Teacher)
(g)
Michael Adeyin
Returned to work from paid FMLA effective 1/4/16.
(Union Avenue Middle School-Mathematics
Teacher)
(h)
Cari Segall
Returned to work from unpaid child care leave of
absence effective 1/4/16. (Berkeley Terrace
School-2nd Grade Teacher)
(i)
Kerilynn Lowenstein
absence effective 1/11/16. (Grove Street School-3rd
Grade Teacher)
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Non-Certificated
(j)
Keisha Hill
absence effective 1/4/16. (Buildings & GroundsSecretary)
(k)
Renee Rice
Returned to work from paid medical leave
of absence effective 12/22/15. (Union Avenue
Middle School-Custodian)
(l)
Alicia Allen
Returned to work from unpaid FMLA effective
1/4/16. (Special Services Department-Secretary)
(m)
Robert Holloway
of absence effective 1/4/16. (High SchoolCustodian)
(n)
Van Seabron
of absence effective 1/6/16. (Mt. Vernon Avenue
Middle School-Security Officer)
(o)
Chelise Woodson
of absence effective 1/5/16. (High School-Security
Officer)
ACTION:
Roll Call:
3.
SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL
(a)
and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as substitute teacher, at the pay rate of $100.00 per day,
not to exceed 29 hours per week, effective 1/21/16.
Eligible for Work
Jada M. Pickett
ACTION:
Roll Call:
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(b)
Building Substitute
and approves the appointment of Ronald Coleman as Building Substitute Teacher, University Elementary
School, effective 1/11/16 to 6/24/16, at a pay rate of $125.00 per day for days worked payable from account
number 15-120-100-101-00-07.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(c)
Substitute Security Officers
and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Substitute Security Officers at the pay rate of $9.50 per
hour, not to exceed 29 hours per week, effective 1/4/16, payable from account number 11-000-266-100-01-35.
Joycelyn Beckeles
Ambrona Sage
Lyl Harper
Emily Vaden
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(d)
Substitute Custodians
and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Substitute Custodians at the pay rate of $9.50 per hour,
not to exceed 29 hours per week, effective 1/21/16, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-01-34.
Joycelyn Beckeles
Ambrona Sage
Lyl Harper
Emily Vaden
ACTION:
Roll Call:
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(e)
Substitute Breakfast/Lunch Aides
and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Substitute Breakfast/Lunch Aides at the pay rate of
$8.25 per hour, not to exceed 29 hours per week, effective 1/21/16, payable from account number 11-000-262100-09-34.
Ambrona Sage
Lyl Harper
Emily Vaden
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(f)
Substitute Secretary
and approves the appointment of Malicha Murray as a Substitute Secretary, effective 1/21/16, at the pay rate of
$11.25 per hour, not to exceed 29 hours per week, payable from account number 11-000-230-100-00-22.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
4.
SEPARATIONS
and approves the separation of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:
Resignation
Non-Certificated
(a)
Alicea Palmer, B-12 Secretary, University Elementary School, effective 2/1/16.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
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Retirements
Certificated
(b)
Michael De Lucia, Music Teacher, Madison Avenue School, effective 7/1/16. (DOH 3/26/01)
ACTION:
Roll Call:
Non Certificated
(c)
Ralph C. Steele, Maintenance/Painter, Buildings & Grounds Department, effective 9/1/16.
(DOH 10/20/94)
ACTION:
Roll Call:
5.
APPOINTMENTS
and approves the appointment of the listed personnel, for the 2015-2016 school year, effective as indicated:
Certificated
(a)
Dr. Parnell Beaubrun, Interim School Psychologist, Special Services Department, at an annual salary of
$65,890, Step 6, 6th Year Level, Fairleigh Dickerson University, effective 3/21/16 to 6/30/17 (pending
criminal history clearance), payable from account number 11-000-219-104-00-25. Replacing Simone
Duncan.
(b)
Danny Diorio, Physical Education Teacher, High School, at an annual salary of $56,679, Step 4, BA
Level, Montclair State University, effective 3/21/16 (pending criminal history clearance), payable from
account number 140-100-101-00-12. Replacing Raul Donoso.
(c)
Marielle Ojentis, Pre-K Teacher (Leave Replacement), Thurgood Marshall School, at an annual salary
of $69,976, Step 9, MA Level, New Jersey City University, effective 2/16/16 to 4/24/16 (pending
criminal history clearance), payable from account number 20-EC6-100-101-03-08. Replacing Angela
Hock.
(d)
Anthony Onorato, Social Studies/Special Education Teacher, High School, at an annual salary of
$58,079, Step 5, BA Level, Kean University, effective 4/4/16 (pending criminal history clearance),
payable from account number 15-140-100-101-00-12. Replacing Robert Klevien.
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(e)
Corey Wolff, English Language Arts Teacher, High School, at an annual salary of $73,976, Step 10, MA
Level, Hofstra University, effective 2/16/16 (pending criminal history clearance), payable from account
number 15-140-100-101-00-12. Replacing Grace Anderson-Webb.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
Non-Certificated
(f)
and approves the appointment of Yasmin Amatur-Rashid, B-10 Secretary, Florence Avenue School, at an
annual salary of $31,703, Step 2, effective 2/1/16 (pending criminal history clearance), payable from account
number 15-15-000-211-100-00-04. Replacing Amirah Amatur-Rashid.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(g)
and approves the appointment of Toi Womack, B-10, Secretary, University Middle School, at an annual salary
of $32,119, Step 4, effective 2/1/16 (pending criminal history clearance), payable from account number 15-000211-100-00-10. Replacing Valencia Perkins.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(h)
and approves the appointment of Evette Foster, C-12 Assistant Bookkeeper, Business Office, at an annual salary
of $40,282.00, Step 1, effective 2/16/16 (pending criminal history clearance), payable from account number 11000-230-100-00-31. Replacing Thelma Hilliard.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
Breakfast/Lunch Aide/Grove Street School
(i)
and approves the appointment of Jocelyn Beckles, Breakfast/Lunch Aide, Grove Street School, at an pay rate of
$9.00 per hour, effective 1/21/16, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-00-00-34.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
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Non-Bargaining
(j)
and approves the appointment of Josette Damestoir, Accountant, Business Office, Non-Bargaining, at an annual
salary of $53,000.00, effective 2/16/16, (pending criminal history clearance), payable from account number 11000-230-100-00-31. Replacing Jasmin Jenkins.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(k)
and approves the appointment of Zovanar Straker, Administrative Payroll Assistant, Business Office, NonBargaining, at an annual salary of $39,000.00, effective 2/16/16 (pending criminal history clearance), payable
from account number 11-000-230-100-00-31. Replacing Keisha Ingram.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(l)
and approves the appointment of Mohamed Kitoune, Computer Technician, Media Services, Non-Bargaining, at
an annual salary of $62,000.00, effective 3/21/16 (pending criminal history clearance), payable from account
number. Replacing Enrique Cancio.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
6.
REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER
and approves the reassignment/transfer of Robert Osieja, Speech Language Specialist, Grove Street School
reassigned to Speech Language Specialist, Special Services Department, no change in salary, effective1/4/16,
payable from account number 10-11-000-216-100-00-25.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
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7.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
(a)
Student Council Advisor/Madison Avenue School
and approves the appointment of Tanisha Sanders as the Student Council Advisor from January –June 2016 at
Madison Avenue School. Ms. Sanders will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour for 10 hours.
($37.00 x 10 = $370.00). Total cost for advisor will not exceed $370.00, payable from account number 15-120100-101-00-07.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(b)
Student Council Advisor/Thurgood Marshall School
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and approves the appointment of Ms. Belinda Perry to serve as a Student Council Advisor at Thurgood
Marshall School for 2015-2016 school year. The advisor will receive a stipend of $37.00 per hour for 10 hours.
The total program cost for Thurgood Marshall School shall not exceed $370.00, payable from account number
15-120-100-101-00-08.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(c)
Student Council Advisor/Florence Avenue School
and approves the appointment of Edna Correia to serve as Student Council Advisor for Florence Avenue
School. Student Council members will meet for 10 hours from January 2016 – June 2016. One Advisor will be
compensated at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour (37.00 x 10 = $370.00) Total not to exceed $370.00
payable from account number 15-120-100-101-00-04
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(d)
National Honor Society Advisor/Florence Avenue School
and approves the appointment of Sharon Holmes to serve as National Honor Society Advisor for Florence
Avenue School. National Honor Society members will meet for 10 hours from January 2016 – June 2016. One
Advisor will be compensated at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour (37.00 x 10 = $370.00) Total not to
exceed $370.00 payable from account number 15-120-100-101-00-04.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
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JANUARY 20, 2016
(e)
Data Analysis Team/ Chancellor Avenue School
and approves the Chancellor Avenue School 2015-2016 Data Analysis Team. The Data Analysis Team will
consist of 5 certified teachers. The members of the Data Analysis Team will be paid at the contractual rate of
$37.00 per hour from account number 15-120-100-101-00-03 for a total not to exceed $370.00 per person from
January 2016 – June 2016. Team members will meet with the Principal for 10 hours from 3:05 pm – 4:05 pm.
Total cost is not to exceed $1,850.00. Members of the team are:
Mariam Abadir
Daniel Clarke
Shannon Phillips
Nicole Simons
Nicole Smith
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(f)
Young Ladies & Young Gentlemen’s Club/Union Avenue Middle School
and grants permission for Union Avenue Middle School to hire (1) Advisor, Michael Brown, Dean of School/
Student Climate Specialist for the YL & YG’s Club for grades 6-8 from 1/22/16 through 5/27/16. The Club will
meet once a week on Fridays, from 3:10 pm to 4:10 pm. The advisor will be paid at the contractual rate of
$36.00 per hour for 17 hours, (17 hours x $36.00 = $612.00 per person). The cost for the advisor will not exceed
$612.00, payable from account number 20-TI6-200-100-11-30.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(g)
Tutorial Program/CCR Grant
and grants permission for the hiring the following teachers for the purpose of teaching in the after-school
tutorial program for the College and Career Readiness Project at Irvington High School:
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Sarah Caddle, ELA
Michael Davis, ELA
Alex Beauchamps, Math
Pierre Valere, Math
Erin Connors, Study Skills
Lydia Denis, Study Skills
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JANUARY 20, 2016
The program will run from January 25, 2016 until May 12, 2016 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from
3pm-4pm at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour not to exceed $1,628.00 (44 hours) per teacher for a total
amount of $9,768.00 to be paid from account numbers 20-CCR-200-100-12-30 and 20-CCR-200-200-12-30.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(h)
Saturday Success Seminars
and grants permission for the hiring Sarah Caddle (February, March and April), Bevin Subocz (January only)
and Patricia Padovani (January, February, March, April) for the purpose of teaching in the Saturday College
Success Workshops for the College and Career Readiness Project at Irvington High School. The seminars will
run on four Saturdays: January(1-30-16), February (2-20-16), March (3-12-16), and April (4-9-16), from 10:00
AM - 1:00 PM at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour not to exceed $444 (12 hours) per teacher for a total
amount of $888.00 to be paid from account numbers 20-CCR-200-100-12-30 and 20-CCR-200-200-12-30.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
(i)
College and Career Center Manager
and grants permission for the hiring of Jessica Carbone for the College and Career Center Manager position for
the College and Career Readiness Project at Irvington High School. The Center Manager will open the center
to students Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, Mondays from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Wednesday Friday from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM from January 25, 2016 until April 29, 2016 at the contractual rate of $37.00 per
hour not to exceed $4,181 (113 hours) to be paid from account numbers 20-CCR-200-100-12-30 and 20-CCR200-200-12-30.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
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JANUARY 20, 2016
8.
THERAPY SOURCE/SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
and grants permission to Therapy Source to service the Special Education students at Irvington High School
beginning January 21, 2016 through March 21, 2016 for the 2015-2016 school year with a temporary Child
Study Team School Psychologist. The cost will be $90.00 per hour for 6 hours per day, to work 5 days a week
for a total of 27 days. Total amount not to exceed $14,580.00 to be paid from account number 11-000-219-10400-25.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
9.
FOR THE RECORD
(a)
Item 5, letter L, page 14, board approved 12/16/15, Diana Paperno, Speech Language Specialist, date of
hire 2/22/16, payable from account number 15-15-120-100-101-00-06(80%), 15-15-120-100-101-00-07
(20%) replacing Ashley Ferra amended to Diana Basile, replacing Robert Osieja, and an amended date
of hire of 1/14/16.
(b)
Item 8, letter D, page 17, English Language Learners/Afterschool Program, board approved 12/16/15,
should be amended to Madison Avenue Elementary School - from Ernest Pilie to Tanisha Sanders and
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School - from Diana Pardo to Mohammed Elbanna.
(c)
Item 5, letter E, page 13, Dorothy Charles, P-3 Teacher (Leave replacement) Grove Street School, board
approved 12/16/15 with a date of hire 1/4/16 to 3/4/16. Date of hire should read 1/6/16 to 3/4/16.
(d)
Item 10, letter M, page 24, board approved 9/16/15, Credit Recover/Acceleration Program, High School
and Item 10, letter E, page 22, board approved 11/24/15 should reflect a change in account from split
funding to total amount of $45,954.00 to be paid from account 20-T16-100-100-12-30.
(e)
Item 8, letter C, page 17, board approved 12/16/15, Saturday Detention, University Elementary School,
the total amount should not exceed $2,960.00 and should be payable under account number 20-T16-200100-05-30.
(f)
Item 6, page 26, Teesha Davis, English Language Arts Specialist, board approved 8/19/15, should
reflect an account change to payable from account number 20-T16-200-100-11-30.
(g)
Item 10, letter Z, page 33, board approved 10/21/15, School Leadership Council (SLC) – Irvington High
School should read Susan Ancona Physical Education Teacher, High School, replacing Gale
Bohnarczyk.
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JANUARY 20, 2016
(h)
Item 10, letter M, page 24, board approved 9/16/15, Credit Recovery/Acceleration Program
- Irvington High School should be amended to read 8 additional staff members to serve as substitute
teachers: Marie Beauzil – World Language, Kim Engler – Physical Education, Herbert Jackson –
Language Arts Literacy, Jocelyne Gedeon – Mathematics, Mariealaena Miscannon – ELA Specialist,
Deirdre Oglesby – Special Education, Kimberly Petcos – Special Education, and Christina Rishiy –
Science.
(i)
Item 4, letter D, page 15, Board approved 10/21/15, Nicolas Cinardo retirement effective
7/1/16 is amended to 4/1/16.
(j)
Item 5, letter J, page 13, Lashonda Williams-Burks, Administrative Payroll Assistant, Business Office,
Non-Bargaining, board approved 11/24/15 with an effective date of 1/4/16. Date of hire should be
omitted and instead should read Superintendent has withdrawn recommendation to hire.
(k)
Item 5, letter G, page 13, Shonna Days, English Language Arts Teacher (Leave Replacement), Union
Avenue Middle School, board approved 12/16/15, should read as 3rd Grade Teacher (Leave
Replacement), Mt. Vernon Avenue School, effective 1/6/16 to 3/15/16, payable from account number
15-120-100-101-00-09. Replacing Evelyn Simmonds.
(l)
Item 5, letter L, page 13, Diana Paperno, Speech Language Specialist, board approved 12/16/15, should
read with a name change to Diana Basile, Speech Language Specialist, Grove Street School, effective
1/14/16.
(m)
Item 5, letter D, page 12, Dwight Fane, Mathematics Teacher, University Middle School, board
approved 12/16/15, with a date of hire 1/19/16. Date of hire should read 1/25/16.
(n)
Item 10, letter Q, page 29, Saturday Academy, University Elementary School, board approved 10/21/15
is amended to reflect that Michael Szewczyk will be replacing Ms. Coredero for Saturday Academy for
the 2015-2016 school year.
(o)
Item 5, letter H, page 14, Jessica Ragone, Physical Education Teacher, University Middle School, board
approved 12/16/15 with date of hire 2/8/16. Date of hire should read 1/25/16.
(p)
Item 5, letter I, page 14, board approved 12/16/15, Stivanys Davis, Spanish Teacher, High School, date
of hire 2/1/16. Date of hire should read 1/20/16.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
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CURRICULUM
JANUARY 20, 2016
10.
COMPREHENSIVE EQUITY PLAN - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
and approves the District’s Affirmative Action Team to develop a Needs Assessment and a Comprehensive
Equity Plan to implement from September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019 (3 years). In addition, the District will
submit an annual Statement of Assurance, which will document progress toward meeting the goals outlined in
the Comprehensive Equity Plan. The Comprehensive Equity Plan is due April 1, 2016. The Comprehensive
Equity Plan and Statement of Assurance are mandated and must be approved by the New Jersey Department of
Education.
ACTION
Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________
Roll Call:
11.
ASSESSING COMPREHENSION AND COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH STATE TO STATE FOR
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
and grants permission to purchase the Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State
for English Language Learners 2.0 (ACCESS for ELLs 2.0) test materials, score the test, and receive basic
report services. The ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is a state mandated test for English Language Learners (ELLs) in
grades K through 12. The Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) that controls World-Class Instructional Design
Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS) will provide the materials, score the test, validate data, and
produce student reports for 900 ELL students district-wide. Total cost is not to exceed $24,300.00, payable from
account 11-190-100-500-00-17.
ACTION
Roll Call:
12.
NAVIANCE SOFTWARE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS GRANT – OFFICE OF
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
and approves the purchase of a 3-year license for Naviance College and Career Planning software, to provide
college and career explorations and information for students to use in Irvington High School’s College and
Career Center. Total cost is not to exceed $38,000.00, payable from account number 20-CCR-100-500-00-12.
ACTION
Roll Call:
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CURRICULUM (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
13.
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS GRANT - REFRESHMENTS FOR SATURDAY SUCCESS
SEMINAR – OFFICE OF CURRICULM AND INSTRUCTION
and grants permission for the purchase of refreshments for the Saturday Success Seminar on Saturday, January
30, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at Irvington High School. Total cost is not to exceed $500.00, payable from account
number 20-CCR-200-500-00-12.
ACTION
Roll Call:
14.
SATURDAY SUCCESS SEMINARS – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTION
and grants permission for the hiring of 2 teachers for the purpose of teaching the Saturday College Success
Workshops for the College and Career Readiness Project at Irvington High School. The seminars will run on
four Saturdays: January (1-30-16), February (2-20-16), March (3/12/16) and April (4/9/16), from 10:00 a.m. –
1:00 p.m. at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour not to exceed $444.00 (12 hours) per teacher for a total
amount of $888.00, payable from account numbers 20-CCR-200-100-12-30 and 20-CCR-200-200-12-30.
ACTION
Roll Call:
24
JANUARY 20, 2016
15.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OUT OF DISTRICT WORKSHOPS /CONFERENCES - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the
identified staff below to attend the following out of district workshops:
STAFF
POSITION
SCHOOL
WORKSHOP TITLE
DATE
LOCATION
2/22/16 –
2/23/16
Ocean Port Resort
and Spa
1 Ocean Bld.
Long Branch NJ
Jenna Weiss
Physical Education
Teacher
University Middle
School
NJAHPERD
Health Conference
Journey to Wellness
Dr. Pedro J. Ruiz
Supervisor
District Office
Foreign Language
2/26/16 –
Educators of New Jersey 2/27/16
Annual Spring
Conference 2016
Hyatt Regency
Hotel, New
Brunswick, NJ.
University
Elementary School/
Grove Street
School
Foreign Language
2/26/16 –
Annual Spring
Conference 2016
Hyatt Regency
Hotel, New
Brunswick, NJ.
Chancellor Avenue
School/
Florence Avenue
School
Foreign Language
2/26/16 –
Annual Spring
Conference 2016
Hyatt Regency
Hotel, New
Brunswick, NJ.
Daisy Rodriquez
Diamela Curiel
Elementary Spanish
WL Teacher
Elementary Spanish
WL Teacher
25
FEES/ACCOUNT
#
Registration:
$100.00
Account:
15-000-221500-00-10
Registration:
$230.00
Account:
20-TT6 -200500-00-30
Registration:
$230.00
Account:
20-TT6 -200500-00-30
Registration:
$230.00
Account:
20-TT6 -200500-00-30
Martha Galindo
Rafael Cuello
Gary Galicki
Cherelle Tolor, Esq.
Middle School
University Middle
Spanish WL Teacher School
Elementary Spanish
WL Teacher
Middle School
French WL Teacher
Human Resources
Manager
Foreign Language
2/26/16 –
Annual Spring
Conference 2016
Hyatt Regency
Hotel, New
Brunswick, NJ.
Madison Avenue
School/
Mt. Veron Avenue
School
Foreign Language
2/26/16 –
Annual Spring
Conference 2016
Hyatt Regency
Hotel, New
Brunswick, NJ.
Union Avenue
Middle School
Foreign Language
2/26/16 –
Annual Spring
Conference 2016
Hyatt Regency
Hotel, New
Brunswick, NJ.
Bargaining at the Table
Seminar
New Jersey
School Board
Association/New
Jersey Principals
& Supervisors
Complex, 12
Center Drive,
Monroe
Township, NJ
08831
Board Office
26
1/23/16
Registration:
$230.00
Account:
20-TT6 -200500-00-30
Registration:
$230.00
Account:
20-TT6 -200500-00-30
Registration:
$230.00
Account:
20-TT6 -200500-00-30
Registration:
$199.00.
Account:
11-000-230590-00-22
Dr. Shakirah
Harrington
Dr. Neely Hackett
Trudy-Rose Harte
Christina Girvin
Interim Assistant
Superintendent for
Curriculum and
Instruction
Superintendent of
Schools
Supervisor of Visual
and Performing Arts
Vocal Music
Teacher
K-5
Board Office
Board Office
District Wide
Grove Street
School
Seminar
Seminar
1/23/16
1/23/16
New Jersey Music
Education Association
(NJMEA) State
Conference 2016
2/18/162/19/16
New Jersey Music
(NJMEA) State
Conference 2016
2/18/162/19/16
27
New Jersey
School Board
Association/New
Jersey Principals
& Supervisors
Complex, 12
Center Drive,
Monroe
Township, NJ
08831
Registration:
$199.00
New Jersey
School Board
Association/New
Jersey Principals
& Supervisors
Complex, 12
Center Drive,
Monroe
Township, NJ
08831
Hilton Hotel
East Brunswick
NJ
Registration:
$199.00.
Account;
11-000-221500-00-15
.
Account:
11-000-230590-00-16
Registration:
$165.00
Account:
20-2A6-200500-00-30
Hilton Hotel
East Brunswick
NJ
Registration:
$165.00
Account:
20-2A6-200500-00-30
Kim Lovejoy
Marsharika Carter
Thomas Langmaack
Michael Leone
Julian Lens
Instrumental Music
Teacher
4-5
General Music
Teacher
K-5
General Music
Teacher K-5
Instrumental Music
Teacher
6-8
Vocal Music
Teacher
K-5
Florence,
Chancellor and Mt.
Vernon Avenue
Schools
New Jersey Music
(NJMEA) State
Conference 2016
2/18/162/19/16
Berkeley Terrace
School
New Jersey Music
(NJMEA) State
Conference 2016
2/18/162/19/16
New Jersey Music
(NJMEA) State
Conference 2016
2/18/162/19/16
New Jersey Music
(NJMEA) State
Conference 2016
2/18/162/19/16
New Jersey Music
(NJMEA) State
Conference 2016
2/18/162/19/16
Thurgood Marshall
Elementary School
University Middle
& Union Avenue
Middle Schools
University
Elementary School
28
Hilton Hotel
East Brunswick
NJ
Hilton Hotel
East Brunswick
NJ
Hilton Hotel
East Brunswick
NJ
Registration:
$165.00
Account:
20-2A6-200500-00-30
Registration:
$165.00
Account:
20-2A6-200500-00-30
Registration:
$165.00
Account:
20-2A6-200500-00-30
Hilton Hotel
East Brunswick
NJ
Registration:
$165.00
Account:
20-2A6-200500-00-30
Hilton Hotel
East Brunswick
NJ
Registration:
$165.00
Account:
20-2A6-200500-00-30
Paul McCullen
Music Teacher
Irvington High
School
New Jersey Music
(NJMEA) State
Conference 2016
2/18/162/19/16
Hilton Hotel
East Brunswick
NJ
Registration:
$165.00
Account:
20-2A6-200500-00-30
Eileen Walton
Supervisor of
Government
Programs
Board Office
Fiscal Requirements of
Federal Funds
1/14/16
Middlesex
County College,
Edison, NJ
No cost to the
District
Teresa Badolato
Preschool Teacher
Grove Street
School
Play & Language: The
Roots of Literacy
1/22/16
DoubleTree Fort
Lee
2117 New Jersey
Route 4
Fort Lee, NJ
Registration:
$199.99
Account
Number: 20EC6-200-33003-06
Tawana Moreland
Supervisor
Early Childhood
Literacy Success: Early
Learning as the First
Steps
1/21/16
No cost to the
District
Tawana Moreland
Supervisor
Early Childhood
Connected Action
Roadmap: A Coherent
Approach to Teaching,
Leading and Learning
2/17/16
Karra Morris
Chauntwanette
Okantey
Preschool Teachers
Thurgood Marshall
Special Needs/Inclusion, 2/22/16
Math, Behavior
Management, and
ESL/ELL
Highlawn
Pavilion
1 Crest Drive
West Orange, NJ
Foundation for
Educational
Administration
12 Centre Drive
Monroe
Township, NJ
Resorts Casino
Hotel
1133 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ
No cost to the
District
Registration:
$484.00
($242.00 per
person)
Account:
20-EC6-200329-03-08
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Kindlyne Vilcant
School Behaviorist
Suzanne Trainor
Third Grade Teacher University
Elementary School
Fourth Grade
Teacher
Fifth Grade Teacher
Michael Szewczyk
Aneesah Noel
Annette Wilson
Kathleen Carroll
Kenneth Rienits
Early Childhood
Third Grade Teacher University
Elementary School
Fourth Grade
Teacher
Fifth Grade Teacher
Dorothy Sheehan
2nd Grade Teacher
Thurgood Marshall
Mohammed Elbanna
3rd /4th Grade
Teacher
Thurgood Marshall
Improve Behavior and
2/29/16
Increase Learning:
Develop Self-Regulation
Skills, Increase
Attention, and Build
Tolerance in Young
Children
Implementing Close
2/10/2016
Reading to Prepare for
PARCC
Aligning the Reading of
Complex Text and
Writing to Success
3/9/2016
Current Best Strategies
3/15/16
for Second Grade:
Innovative Tools and
Timesaving Ideas to
Enhance Your Second
Grade Classroom
Program
Interdependent
2/9/16
Relationships: Matter &
Energy in Organisms &
Ecosystems
30
Best Western Plus Registration
216-234 Route 46 $239.00
East
Fairfield, NJ
Account:
07004
20-EC6-200590-03-37
The Gran
Centurions, 440
Madison Hill
Road, Clark, New
Jersey
The Gran
Centurions, 440
Madison Hill
Road, Clark, New
Jersey
Registration:
$525.00
($175.00
per person)
Account:
15-000-223320-00-05
Registration:
$525.00
($175.00
per person)
Account:
15-000-223320-00-0500-05
Best Western Plus Registration:
216 Route 46 E
$239.00
#234
Fairfield, New
Account:
Jersey, 0700415-000-2232324
320-00-08
Learning
Resource Center
– North
7 Glenwood
Avenue, Suite
201
East Orange, NJ
07017
No cost for the
workshop
Mohammed Elbanna
3rd /4th Grade
Teacher
Robert Milton
Kindergarten
Thurgood Marshall
Teacher
K-1 Autistic Teacher
Julie Samuels
Leshia Rosa
Tamara Vega
Kristen Duska
World Language
Teacher
World Language
Teacher
Physical Education
Teacher
Thurgood Marshall
Irvington High
School
Irvington High
School
Irvington High
School
Structure, Function and 3/2/16
Information Processing
for Teachers in Grades 1
and 4
Close Reading
Strategies: Practical
Ways to Help Students
Use Critical Reading
Habits to Meet Your
Rigorous State
Standards
2/11/16
Foreign Language
Educators of NJ
(FLENJ) Annual Spring
Conference
2/26/16 –
2/ 27/16
Foreign Language
Educators of NJ
(FLENJ) Annual Spring
Conference
2/26/16 –
2/ 27/16
2016 Annual
2/22/16 –
NJAHPERD Conference 2/23/16
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Learning
Resource Center
– North
7 Glenwood
Avenue, Suite
201
East Orange, NJ
07017
Holiday Inn
707 US Highway
46, East
Parsippany, NJ
Hyatt Regency
New Brunswick,
NJ
Hyatt Regency
New Brunswick,
NJ
Ocean Place
Resort Long
Branch, NJ
No cost for the
workshop
Registration:
$478.00
($239.00 per
person)
Account:
15-000-223320-00-08
Registration
$230.00
Account:
15-000-240500-00-12
Registration
$230.00
Account:
15-000-240500-00-12
No cost for the
workshop
Yvonne Sheard
Athletic Director
Irvington High
School
New Jersey Athletic
Directors Conference
3/21/16 3/23/16
Golden Nugget
Hotel & Casino,
Atlantic City NJ
Registration;
$600.00
Hotel: $267.00
Erin Bontempo
Randall Post
Matthew Turner
Sharon Holmes
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
5th Grade Teacher
Irvington High
School
Florence Avenue
Engineering Integration
for High School Grades
9-12
SIOP For Classroom
Teachers
ACTION
Roll Call:
32
3/1/16
2/26/16
FEA Conference
Center
Monroe, NJ
Rutgers
University, Busch
Student Center,
Piscataway, New
Jersey
Account:
15-402-100500-00-12
Registration:
$600.00
($200.00 per
person)
Account:
20-2A6-200500-00-30
Registration:
$150.00
Account:
15-000-240500-00-04`
JANUARY 20, 2016
16.
COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN – OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICES
and approves the Council for Exceptional Children to allow Irvington Special Service employees to have access
to research based strategies and up to date information on special education directives in order to remain
compliant with state mandated regulations. The cost for access is not to exceed $205.00, payable from account
number 20-IB6-200-800-25-25.
ACTION
Roll Call:
17.
PEARSON CLINICAL ASSESSMENT – OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICES
and approves the acceptance of Pearson Clinical Assessment to supply the Subscription to the Weschler, Preschool and Primary scale of Intelligence, WPPSI-IV score reporting tool, to allow the Pre-school Child Study
Team to score completed evaluations for the students of Irvington. The cost for is not to exceed $483.00,
payable from account number 20-IP6-100-600-00-25.
ACTION
Roll Call:
18.
SHELTERED INSTRUCTION OBSERVATION PROTOCOL – BILINGUAL/ESL/WORLD
LANGAUGE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools and grants permission to approve the hiring of a Staff Development Consultant (Leah Daziger) for the
delivery of professional develop to district Pre-K Teachers (total of 100 teachers), on the Sheltered Instruction
Observation Protocol (SIOP) model. As part of our district’s initiative to meet state requirement in servicing
English Language Learners (ELLs), Irvington Public Schools will provide training on the SIOP model. This
model provides teachers the support they need to help ELLs gain access to classroom content while they
acclimate to an English learning environment, making instruction more comprehensible. The following are
some general topics to be discussed during the SIOP Training: Introduction to the SIOP Model, Foundational
Skills, Academic Discussions, Background Knowledge, Resources, Culture, and Individualized Assessment.
Teachers will be trained for one (1) half day from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on February 16, 2016. Teachers will
be in two groups of 50 teachers. Total cost is not to exceed $1,500.00, payable from account number 20TT6-200-500-00-30.
Second quote: Up The Bar Consulting, LLC - $3,000.00 (One presenter for all 100 teachers)
ACTION
Roll Call:
33
JANUARY 20, 2016
19.
FIVE (5) YEAR PRESCHOOL PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE- OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
and approves the Five (5) Year Preschool Program Plan Annual Update for the 2016-2017 school year for the
Office of Early Childhood. This annual update is required by the State to report progress on the operation of the
Preschool program and plan for future improvements.
ACTION
Roll Call:
20.
RE-REGISTRATION AND NEW REGISTRATION – OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
and approves the Office of Early Childhood to assign two school nurses (alternating) and one registration
secretary for re-registration and new registration of incoming preschool students, who will work alternate
Thursday evenings beginning February 4, 2016 to March 31, 2016. Alicea Brown, the Registration Secretary
will work from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will be paid at a rate of $22.65 per hour for 1.5 hours per day for 9
days, not to exceed 13.5 hours. Total cost is not to exceed $305.78 payable from account number 20-EC6-200105-03-37. The nurses will work from 3:05 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. and will be paid at a rate of $37.00 per hour, not to
exceed a total of 27 hours. Total cost is not to exceed $999.00, payable from account number 20-EC6-200-10403-37.
ACTION
Roll Call:
21.
TWO SECURITY GUARDS AND ONE CUSTODIAN FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD’S
and grants permission for the Office of Early Childhood to hire two (2) security guards and one (1) custodian to
work a total of 5 hours each during Early Childhood’s Registration Open House. This Open House will be held
on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Augusta Preschool Academy, 97 Augusta Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Total cost as per collective bargaining agreement, payable from account number 20-EC6-200-110-03-37.
ACTION
Roll Call:
34
JANUARY 20, 2016
22.
and approves the Office of Early Childhood to hold a Registration Open House. This Open House will be held
on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Augusta Preschool Academy, 97 Augusta Street, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sparkle Entertainment will provide balloon art and face painting at a cost not to exceed $500.00, and Whitsons
Catering will be used at a cost not to exceed $342.00. Total cost is not to exceed $842.00, payable from account
number 20-EC6-200-590-03-37.
ACTION
Roll Call:
23.
VISION SCREENINGS - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
and approves the Office of Early Childhood to permit New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually
Impaired to perform vision screenings for the 2015-2016 school year: one (1) in-district school, Augusta
Preschool Academy, April 19, 2016, alternate date May 25, 2016, and five (5) Preschool Providers: Agape
Children’s Academy, April 21, 2016, and April 28, 2016, Christian Pentecostal April 18, 2016, and April 26,
2016, Creative Concepts, May 5,2016, and May 11, 2016, Kiddie Quarters, May 18, 2016, and Traveling
Tots, May 25, 2016. This is an annual screening. There is no cost to the District.
ACTION
Roll Call:
24.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY’S TRIO TALENT SEARCH – BLUE KNIGHTS ACADEMY
RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools and grants permission for Blue Knights Academy to have Rutgers University’s Trio Talent Search to
provide workshops on career and financial counseling, social/emotional development, increasing college
enrollment, as well as in-school and after-school mentoring which will begin February 2016 – June 2016, on
Wednesdays, for one hour per week. There is no cost to the District.
ACTION
Roll Call:
35
JANUARY 20, 2016
25.
EDUCATION FOR TRANSFORMATION ASSEMBLY PROGRAM - BLUE KNIGHTS ACADEMY
and approves Blue Knights Academy to have an assembly program entitled, “Education for Transformation”,
presented by Educational Consultant, Mr. Chike Akua. His presentation aims to motivate, uplift and encourage
students through a historical presentation about the many accomplishments of African descent. The consultant
will conduct one presentation for the students on February 29, 2016, at University Middle School from 1:00
p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and another presentation for Blue Knights Academy from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for a total of
two (2) presentations. Cost is not to exceed $1,750.00, payable from account number 11-423-100-500-00-20.
ACTION
Roll Call:
26.
ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
and grants permission for Irvington High School to have a 2016 Annual College Fair on January 14, 2016, from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The 2016 Annual College Fair will be available for all Juniors and Seniors. Irvington
High School will provide lunch for College Fair vendors. Lunch will be provided by Whitsons Catering. The
cost is not to exceed $350.00, payable from account number 15-000-240-500-00-12.
ACTION
Roll Call:
27.
TALENT SHOW - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
and grants permission for Irvington High School Class of 2019 to host a talent show March 18, 2016 at 4:00
p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Each student participating will be charged $3.00 to enter the contest. Attendees will be
charged $4.00. Mr. Hart and Mrs. Padavoni, Freshmen Advisors will supervise the event. All funds raised will
go toward freshmen activities.
ACTION
Roll Call:
36
JANUARY 20, 2016
28.
BLACK THE ROOTS OF COURAGE - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
and grants permission for Irvington High School’s African American Heritage Club to host an assembly
program “Black the Roots of Courage” featuring The Vulcan Pioneers of New Jersey Inc. on February 26, 2016
at 10:00 a.m. The assembly will be for all U.S. I and U.S. II History classes utilizing half of the scheduled
block. There is no cost to the District.
ACTION
Roll Call:
29.
THE STUDENTS AMBASSADORS CLUB - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
and grants permission for Irvington High School students to form a Student Ambassadors Club. The Advisor
will be Leisha Rosa, World Language Teacher. There is no cost to the District.
ACTION
Roll Call:
30.
A.M. HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION REMEDIATION CLASSES - IRVINGTON HIGH
SCHOOL
and approves A.M. Health & Physical Education Remediation class for students at Irvington High School. This
class will give students an opportunity to make up missed Health & Physical Education classes. Classes will be
held 7:15am – 8:15am, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from February through June 2016. One teacher
will be paid $37.00 per hour for 60 hours. Total cost is not to exceed $2,220.00, payable from account number
20-TI6-200-100-00-30.
ACTION
Roll Call:
37
JANUARY 20, 2016
31.
AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
and grants permission for Irvington High School to transport 54 Irvington High School seniors to take the ACT
(“American College Test”) With Writing test at Middletown High School, Middletown, New Jersey. Bus
transportation will be provided by Leader’s Transportation Bus Company (through Essex Regional Educational
Services Commission) to Middletown High School, Middletown, New Jersey (an ACT Test Center) on
Saturday, February 6, 2016, with departure from Irvington High School at 6:30 a.m. and return time estimated
at 2:30 p.m. Registration fees of $56.50 per student for 16 students will be paid totaling $904.00. The other 38
students have been registered to take the ACT With Writing using fee waivers, for which they were eligible.
One security guard will accompany the students to and from the testing center, and will remain at the testing
center during testing for a total of 8 hours, paid per collective bargaining agreement from account number 15000-266-100-00-12. Total amount of activity is not to exceed $1,242.81 for registration fees and transportation,
from account number 20-TI6-100-600-00-30, $904.00 for registration fees and account number 15-000-270512-00-12, $338.81 for bus transportation fees.
ACTION
Roll Call:
32.
PARENT BREAKFAST - UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Schools, and grants permission for University Middle School to conduct a Parent Breakfast on Saturday,
February 26, 2016, 9:30 a.m. -12:00 noon. Total program cost is not to exceed $800.00 from account 20-T16200-500-10-30 to provide food and beverages catered by Whitsons. This event will require (1) one security
guard to be paid as per the unit’s collective bargaining agreement payable from account number: 15-000-266100-00-10.
ACTION
Roll Call:
33.
SCIENCE FAIR - UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Schools, and grants permission for University Middle School to conduct a Science Fair on Thursday, April 14,
2016, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This event will require (1) one security guard to be paid as per the unit’s
collective bargaining agreement payable from account number: 15-000-266-100-00-10.
ACTION
Roll Call:
38
JANUARY 20, 2016
34.
PARCC INFORMATION NIGHT - UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Schools, and grants permission for University Middle School to conduct PARCC Information Night on
Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Total program costs not to exceed $400.00 to provide
light refreshments from Whitsons Catering from account number 20-T16-200-500-10-30. This event will
require (1) one security guard to be paid as per the unit’s collective bargaining agreement payable from account
number: 15-000-266-100-00-10.
ACTION
Roll Call:
35.
HEALTH FAIR AND A PERFECT ATTENDANCE RECOGNITION CEREMONY - UNION
AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
and grants permission for Union Avenue Middle School to hold a Health Fair and a Perfect Attendance
Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, March 19, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the new gymnasium.
During the fair, medical screenings will be available for blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular health. A
dentist, optometrist, pediatrician and other medical personnel will be in attendance to service the community.
Decorations and parent information will be purchased to give to those in attendance. Students will receive a
certificate and a perfect attendance pin for their achievement of attending school daily from September to
current. Refreshments will be served for the ceremony from Whitsons Catering. Cost is not to exceed $500.00,
payable from the account number 20-TI6-200-600-00-11 for parent information; and cost is not to exceed
$500.00, payable from account number 20-TI6-200-500-00-11 for refreshments. The total cost is not to exceed
$1,000.00.
ACTION
Roll Call:
36.
THE BRAIN SHOW - GROVE STREET SCHOOL
and grants permission for Grove Street School to have an assembly program by “The Brain Show” from
Canadensis, Pennsylvania to perform on February 12, 2016, two shows each at $825.00. First session Pre-K 2nd grades begins at 12:30 p.m. The second session 3rd to 5th grades begins at 1:40 p.m. Total cost is not to
exceed $1,650.00, payable from account number 15-190-100-500-00-06.
ACTION
Roll Call:
39
JANUARY 20, 2016
37.
SNAKES-N-SCALES - GROVE STREET SCHOOL
and grants permission for Grove Street School to have an assembly “Snakes-n-Scales” on May 6, 2016. First
session Pre-K - 2nd grades begins at 12:30 p.m. The second session 3rd to 5th grades begins at 1:40 p.m. Students
will develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants,
make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats, and use models to
describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was
once energy from the sun. Total cost is not to exceed $900.00, payable from account number 15-190-100-50000-06.
ACTION
Roll Call:
38.
CHINESE ACROBATS AND AFRICAN DRUMS - GROVE STREET SCHOOL
and grants permission for Grove Street School to have two assembly programs performed by “The Bureau of
Lectures and Concert Artists, Inc.”. The first performance “Chinese Acrobats” on March 9, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.
Grades Pre-K through fifth will have a cost of $690.00, for a one hour show. The second Performance “African
Drums” on April 22, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., grades Pre-K through fifth at a cost of $790.00. Total cost is not to
exceed $1,480.00, payable from account number 15-190-100-500-00-06.
ACTION
Roll Call:
39.
FIFTH GRADE AWARDS CEREMONY BANQUET – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
and grants permission for the Fifth Grade Class of 2016 to host an Awards Ceremony Banquet at Thurgood
Marshall Elementary School on Friday, June 10, 2016, in the school auditorium, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The
event will be catered by Whitsons Culinary Group and will serve approximately 75 guests. Total cost is not to
exceed $750.00, payable from account number 20-T16-200-500-00-08.
ACTION
Roll Call:
40
JANUARY 20, 2016
40.
ANNUAL HONORARY BREAKFAST – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
and grants permission for Thurgood Marshall Elementary School to host our Annual Honorary Breakfast on
Saturday, June 4, 2016. in the school auditorium, from 8:00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. The event will be catered by
Whitsons Culinary Group and will serve approximately 150 guests. Total cost is not to exceed $1,500.00,
payable from account number 20-T16-200-500-00-08.
ACTION
Roll Call:
41.
FIELD DAY – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
and grants permission for Thurgood Marshall School to conduct a Field Day Event for grades PreK-5. This
event will be on-site (school playground and gym) at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School on Friday, May 20,
2016 , with a tentative rain date of Friday, May 27, 2016. This event will be at no cost to the District. All
expenses will be paid via Thurgood Marshall’s internal account and the support from the PTA.
ACTION
Roll Call:
42.
MOTHER/SON DINNER DANCE – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
and grants permission for Thurgood Marshall Elementary Student Council to hold a Mother and Son Dinner
Dance on Friday, May 6, 2016, in the school auditorium, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for grades Pre-school to
5th grade students and mothers with the maximum participants not to exceed 100 students and parents. Students
and parents will each pay $5.00 to participate. This will include food, beverages, and entertainment. The event
will be catered by Whitsons Culinary Group. There is no cost to the District.
ACTION
Roll Call:
41
JANUARY 20, 2016
43.
FATHER AND DAUGHTER DINNER DANCE – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
and grants permission for Thurgood Marshall Elementary Student Council to hold a Father and Daughter
Dinner Dance on Friday, February 12, 2016, in the school auditorium, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for grades
Pre-school to 5th grade female students with fathers, with the maximum participants not to exceed 100. Students
and parents will each pay $5.00 to participate. This will include food, beverages, and entertainment. The event
will be catered by Whitsons Culinary Group. There is no cost to the District.
ACTION
Roll Call:
44.
MOVIE NIGHT – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
and grants permission for Thurgood Marshall Elementary Student Council to hold a Movie Night on Friday,
March 18, 2016 in the school auditorium, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for grades Pre-school to 5th grade
students. Parents will chaperone their child/children and pay $5.00, and non-Thurgood students will pay $2.50.
Refreshments will be sold at this event. The monies collected will fund our School’s Earth Day Paper Bag
Project. There is no cost to the District.
ACTION
Roll Call:
45.
NATIONAL ELEMENTARY HONOR SOCIETY – THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of the
Schools and approves Thurgood Marshall School for one year Annual Renewal to the National Elementary
Honor Society Chapter Membership from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Total cost is not to exceed
$84.00, payable from account number 15-000-240-500-00-08.
ACTION
Roll Call:
42
JANUARY 20, 2016
46.
PBS DISTRIBUTION - AUGUSTA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
and grants permission for Augusta Preschool Academy to receive a one year subscription from PBS
Distribution, located at 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202. PBS Learning Media Custom Service is
a digital education program that can be accessed via the Web. There is no cost to the District.
ACTION
Roll Call:
43
JANUARY 20, 2016
47.
FIELD TRIPS
RESOLVED, that the Board Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the following field trips,
under the conditions listed below:
Destination/
Rationale
Blue Knights
Academy
Essex County
College
303
University
Ave.
Newark, NJ
Date/
Time
1/26/16
9:15 a.m.
–
2:00 pm
Grade # of
Level Students
9-12
18
# of Teachers/
Names
2
Mr. Chase
Ms. Gatling
# of
Admission
Chaperone Per Person
0
No cost
Rationale:
To see the
Martin L.
King Tribute
and College
Tour
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Transportation
& Cost
Essex Regional
Education
Commission
$260.63
Total
Cost
$260.63
Account #
Transportation:
$260.63
Account:
11-423-200-500-00-20
Irvington
High School
2/6/16
8:30
Joint Training am Development 5:30 pm
Center (3601
Technology
Drive, Fort
Dix, NJ)
9-12th
20
2
MAJ (Ret.)
Munro
SFC (Ret.) Craig
0
N/A
Future Soldier
Training (Fort
Dix, NJ)
Rationale:To
provideall
JROTCRaider
teams
throughoutthe
NorthernNJ
Leaguethe
opportunityto
competeinfive
mentallyand
physically
challenging
trainingevents.
Theseevents
aredesignedto
testthecadets
physically,
mentallyand
theirabilityto
workasateam.
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Total: $0.00
$0.00
No cost to the District
Irvington
High School
2/18/16
3:00 pm
Branch Brook –
Park
6:00 pm
Roller Skating
Rink
1115 Clifton
Avenue,
Newark, NJ
07104
9th 12th
150
10
0
$9.00 per
student
Ms. Engler
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Evans
Ms. Gedeon
Mr. Kornacki
Mr. Kowalski
Mr. Morris
Ms. Petcos
Ms. Rishiy
Ms. Robinson
150 students
x $9.00
$1,350.00
for
admission
for all.
EREC to
provided
transportation.
Cost per bus:
$234.56
$2,053.68
Admission:
$1,350.00
Account:
20-TI6-100-800-00-12
Number of
buses:
(3)
Transportation:
$703.68
Total Cost:
$703.68
Rationale:
A PBSIS
incentive to
reward students
for their
exceptional
attendance
during the second
cycle, as well as
promote positive
behavior and
physical health.
Those who wish
to attend must
have no tardies,
either excused, or
unexcused from
11/30/15 –
2/11/16.
Account:
15-000-270-512-00-12
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Irvington
High School
Essex County
Competition:–
Essex County
VoTech
620 Passaic
Avenue
West
Caldwell, NJ
Consumer
Bowl
Competition
Northern
Regional
Competition:
Center, 204
Grove
Avenue,
Cedar Grove,
NJ 07009
2/11/16
Snow
Date
2/16/16
9th –
12th
9
1
4
$0.00 per
student
Mr. Romano
Free of
charge
7:30
am –
2:45
pm
EREC to
provided
transportation.
Cost per bus:
$271.05
February 11,
2016
Number of
buses:
(1)
Total Cost:
Cost per bus:
$260.62
April 22, 2016
Number of buses
(1)
Total
Cost:$260.62
4/22/16
Cost per bus:
$443.06
May 27, 2016
Number of buses
(1)
Total
Cost:$443.06
State
5/27/16
Championship
25 Market
Street,
Trenton, NJ
08625
We will
advance to the
Northern
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$974.73
Transportation:
$974.73
Account:
15-000-270-512-00-12
Regional
Competition if
we win the
Essex County
Competition.
We will
advance to the
State
Championship
if we win the
Northern
Regional
Competition.
Irvington
5/12/16
High School
5:30 pm
The
- 10:30
Westwood
pm
438 North
Avenue,
Garwood, NJ
10th 12th
70
5
Ms. Martin
Ms. Padovani
Ms. Gedeon
Ms. Rishy
Ms. Takkellapati
0
$27.00 per
student and
teachers
Transportation
will be provided
by ERESC
70 students
+ 5 teachers
Cost per bus:
$260.62
$2,285.62
Admission:
$2,025.00
Account:
15-190-100-800-00-12
75 X $27.00
=
Rationale:
$2,025.00
for
admission
for all.
National Honor
Society Induction
Ceremony will
celebrate the
achievements of
some of our
promising
students who will
analyze what it
means to be a
member of the
NHS by
completing 100%
of the induction
process.
Number of
buses:
(1)
Transportation:
$260.62
Total Cost:
$260.62
Account:
15-000-270-512-00-12
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University
Middle School
Caldwell
College,
Caldwell, NJ
Rationale:
“What’s It All
About”
12/22/15
8:30
am 3:00
pm
7th &
8th
45
3
Ms. Di Giore
Mr. Edwards
Ms. DeLa Cruz
N/A
$0.00
No charge
The Youth
Conference. is
designed to
expose students
to a
comprehensive
program that
includes, but is
not limited to: a)
Overcoming
obstacles to
achieve success
b) Learning
about various
career
opportunities
c) Learning about
social service
resources in their
communities
d) Making
positive choices
This event is
provided by the
Essex County
Prosecutor’s
Office
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ERESC to
provide
transportation
$286.68
Cost per bus
1 Bus
Trip # UMS
12/22
Caldwell
College Y.C
Bus Company:
Ben’s
Transportation
$286.68
Transportation:
$286.68
Account:
15-000-270-512-00-10
University
3/11/16
Middle School
9:30
JA BizTown
am –
Edison NJ
2:00
Rationale:
Students will
pm
6-7
39
2
Edwin Edwards
Dr. Adegboyega
2
$0
(1) bus at the
cost of $500.00
per bus
$500.00
Transportation:
$500.00
Account:
20-116-100-800-00-30
Transportation
will be provided
by Essex
Regional
Educational
Commission
Services
participate in a
comprehensive
program that
includes but is
not limited to the
following:
-Define citizen,
community, and
trade; describe
how citizens use
financial
institutions,
citizenship,
voting and obey
laws; and
manage personal
finances and
time.
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University
Middle School
Irvington
High School
1253 Clinton
Avenue
Irvington, NJ
07111
2/10/16
8:30 am
12:00
pm
8th
205
8th Grade
Orientation at
Irvington
High School
Rationale:
through Gerber
Tours)
*A three (3) day
field trip to
Washington DC
Gerber Tours
Rationale:
Students will
0
No Cost
(5) Buses total
cost
$912.15
(5 buses @
$182.43 =
$912.15
Transportation
not to exceed
$912.15
Trip # UMS
2/10/16
UMS - HIS
Transportation
will be provided
by Essex
Regional
Educational
Commission
Services
$912.15
Transportation:
$912.15
Account:
15-000-270-512-00-10
0
$290.00 per
student
Includes
(1) 55 Passenger
Coach Bus
Included in Price
$14,500.00
There is no cost to the
District
Cost to be paid by
attendees.
Total cost of
admissions to be
supplemented by
student fund-raisers
Payments made to
vendor via UMSStudent Activity
Account.
Ms. Simons
(Assist. Principal)
The 8th grade
Orientation at
Irvington High
School is an
event designed to
“Welcome” the
incoming 20162017 Freshman
Class.
University
Middle School
Washington,
D.C.
(3 Day Trip
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Ms. Dove
Mr. Garnett
Mr. Cannon
Mr. Obssuth
Ms. Moore
Mr. Saidu
Ms. Youssef
Ms. Roper
Ms. HoflerMattuar
Ms. Di Giore
Friday
6/3/16
to
Sunday
6/5/16
6:30 am
(Friday
6/3/16)
Return
Time:
4:00 pm
8th
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5
Mr. Cannon
Ms. Roper
Ms. Dove
Mr. Obssuth
Ms. V. Nelson
Alternate(s)
Mr. Saidu
Mr. D’ Angelo
Transportation
Lodging at
Holiday Inn
Express
Springfield,
VA
Breakfast and
Dinner
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travel to
Washington
D.C., The
Nation's Capital.
Washington DC
is a focal point in
US History; it is
one of the central
themes for the 8th
Grade Civics
curriculum.
Students will
visit historical
sites, memorials,
and monuments,
significant to the
development of
the United States,
and the formation
of our
government.
This trip will
provides students
the opportunity
to experience
educational
learning outside
the classroom, in
an exciting
interactive
environment,
designed to
promote
engaging
academic
learning.
(Sunday
6/5/16)
University
1/28/16
Middle School 3:30 pm
Branch Brook Park Skating
7:15 pm
Center,
Newark, NJ
Rationale:
included
Chaperones
No Charge
Total
admissions cost
not to exceed
$14,500.00
6th –
8th
200
10
Mr. Edmunds
Ms. Lopez
Ms. Roper
Mr. Lawrence
Ms. Mitchell
Ms. Vasquez
$12.00 Per
Student
($12.00 @ 200
per person =
$2,400.00)
Total Cost
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(3) Buses at the $2,400.00
cost of $208.50
per bus
Total cost for
buses $625.50
Transportation to
be provided by
Admissions:
No cost to the district
Transportation:
$625.50
Account:
15-000-270-512-00-10
The trip to the
Branch Brook
Park Skating
Center is a
PBSIS incentive
reward for
students who
have exhibited
exceptional
behavior in
school.
The trip will help
assist in
promoting and
improving
University
Middle School’s
climate and
culture in a
positive and
favorable
manner.
University
3/17/16
7:15 pm
Center,
Newark, NJ
Rationale:
The trip to the
Branch Brook
Park Skating
Center is a
PBSIS incentive
reward for
students who
have exhibited
exceptional
behavior in
school.
The trip will help
assist in
promoting and
6th –
8th
200
Mr. Edwards
Mr. DeLa Cruz
Mr. Edmundson
Ms. Clark
$2,400.00
No cost to the
district for
admissions
the (ECESC)
Essex Regional
Educational
Services
Commission
No cost for the
Leaders
chaperones
Transportation to
Provide (2)
buses
Ben’s
Transportation to
provide (1) bus
10
Mr. Edmunds
Ms. Lopez
Ms. Roper
Mr. Lawrence
Ms. Mitchell
Ms. Vasquez
Mr. Edwards
Mr. DeLa Cruz
Mr. Edmundson
Ms. Clark
$12.00 Per
Student
($12.00 @ 200
per person =
$2,400.00)
(3) Buses at the
cost of $208.50
per bus
Total cost for
buses $625.50
Total Cost
$2400.00
Transportation to
No cost to the
be provided by
district for
the (ECESC)
admissions
Essex Regional
No cost for the
Educational
chaperones
Services
Commission
Leader’s
Transportation to
provide the (3)
buses
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$2,400.00
Admissions:
No Cost to the district
Transportation:
$625.50
Account:
15-000-270-512-00-10
improving,
University
Middle School’s
climate and
culture in a
positive and
favorable
manner.
University
5/19/16
7:15 pm
Center,
Newark, NJ
Rationale:
6th –
8th
200
The trip to the
Branch Brook
Park Skating
Center is a
PBSIS incentive
reward for
students who
have exhibited
exceptional
behavior in
school.
The trip will help
assist in
promoting and
improving,
University
Middle School’s
climate and
culture in a
positive and
favorable
manner.
Union Avenue 3/11/16
Middle School
9:30 am
JA BizTown, Edison NJ
10
Mr. Edmunds
Ms. Lopez
Ms. Roper
Mr. Lawrence
Ms. Mitchell
Ms. Vasquez
Mr. Edwards
Mr. DeLa Cruz
Mr. Edmundson
Ms. Clark
TBD
$12.00 Per
Student
($12.00 @ 200
per person =
$2,400.00)
Total Cost
$2,400.00
No cost to the
district for
admissions
No cost to the
chaperones
(3) Buses at the
cost of $208.50
per bus
$2,400.00
Total cost for
buses $625.50
Admissions:
No Cost to the district
Transportation:
$625.50
Account:
15-000-270-512-00-10
Transportation to
be provided by
the (ECESC)
Essex Regional
Educational
Services
Commission
Leader’s
Transportation to
provide the (3)
buses
6-7
29
2
Maureen Jasovsky
Dr. Adegboyega
2
$0
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(1) bus at the
cost of $500.00
per bus
$500.00
Transportation:
$500.00
Rationale
Students will
participate in a
comprehensive
program that
includes but is
not limited to the
following:
-Define citizen,
community, and
trade; describe
how citizens use
financial
institutions,
citizenship,
voting and obey
laws; and
manage personal
finances and
time.
Union Avenue
Middle School
Liberty
Science
Center, 222
Jersey City
Blvd, Jersey
City, NJ
Rationale:
Sixth grade
HMH scholars
are currently
studying the
Titanic. The
Titanic
exhibition is
designed with a
focus on the
legendary RMS:
Transportation
will be provided
by Essex
Regional
Educational
Commission
Services
2:00
pm
1/22/16 6-8
8:30 am
4:00 pm
132
12
Segarra
Smith
Tofel
Nalick
Guijarro
Jasovsky
Melidor
Nelson
Olumbe
Sarabo
Steele
Amoatey
0
Account:
20-116-100-800-00-30
Admission cost
For students is
$7.75 and cost
for teachers is
$7.75
(1) bus at the
cost of $312.75
and (2) buses at
the cost of
417.00 per bus
Students
132 x $7.75 =
$1,023.00
Total Cost for
buses $1,146.75
Transportation:
$1,146.75
Transportation
will be provided
by Essex
Regional
Educational
Commission
Services
Account:
20-TI6-100-800-00-11
Teachers
12 x
$7.75 = $93.00
Total Cost
$1,116.00
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$2,262.75
Admissions:
$1,116.00
Account:
20-TI6-100-800-00-11
Titanic’s
compelling
human stories as
best told through
authentic
artifacts and
extensive room
re-creations.
Visitors are
quickly drawn
back in time to
1912 upon
entrance, as each
receives a
replica-boarding
pass of an actual
passenger aboard
Titanic.
Chancellor
Avenue
School
2/24/16
11:15 am
-
SOPAC WAY
Theatre, S.O., 2:00 pm
N.J. 07090
Rationale:
Introduce
scholars to the
principles of
friction, air
pressure, & ultra
violet light.
3rd
80
6 Teacher
1 Para
Mr. Agboola
Ms. Gaston
Ms. Green
Ms. Mulvaney
Ms. Abadir
Ms. Gaona
Ms. Hightower
(Para)
8
$11.00 per
student (80)
$11.00 per
(6)teachers
teachers & 1
para
$11.00 per
chaperones (8)
--$11.00 x 90 =
$990.00
admission. (5)
Teachers
receive
complimentary
tickets. 90
tickets plus 5
complimentary
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EREC to
provided
transportation.
Cost per bus:
$208.50
$1,407.00
Admission:
$990.00
Account:
15-190-100-180-00-03
Number of
buses:
(2)
Transportation:
$417.00
Total Cost:
$417.00
---
Account:
15-000-270-512-00-03
Grove Street
School
Drumthwacket
Governor’s
Mansion
354 Stockton
St, Princeton,
NJ 08540
2/3/16
8:30
am 1:30
pm
4th
45
5
Ms. Henry
Mrs. Seraphin
Ms. Rickard
Ms. Carlos
Ms. BowmanLewis
39
2
Pat Simo
Dr. Adegboyega
0
$0.00 Students
$0.00 adults
No cost to the
Board
$0.00
Not cost to the
Board
(Transportation
arranged by
Essex Reg.
Education
Services
Commission &
paid by
Drum thwack
Governor’s
Mansion)
$0
(1) bus at the
cost of $500.00
per bus
Rationale:
Students will
discuss how
governmental
bodies make
decisions and
explain the impact
of those decisions
on schools and
community life.
Madison
Avenue
School
JA BizTown,
Edison
3/10/16
9:30
4-5
2
am -
$0.00
$500.00
No cost to the District
Transportation:
$500.00
Account:
Transportation
will be provided
by Essex
Regional
Educational
Commission
Services
2:00
Rationale:
pm
Students will
participate in a
comprehensive
program that
includes but is not
limited to the
following:
-Define citizen,
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20-116-100-800-00-30
community, and
trade; describe
how citizens use
financial
institutions,
citizenship, voting
and obey laws;
and manage
personal finances
and time.
Florence
Avenue School
Newark
Museum,
Newark, New
Jersey
3/11/16
1st
111
9:30
am –
2:00
pm
Rationale:
7
Ms. Finkelstein
Ms. Harter
Ms. Malcolm
Ms. WoodStradford
Ms. Austin
Ms. Parris
Ms. Hasan
2
Pump It Up
158 Westfield
Camptown
$12.00 per
person
2 buses at
$182.43 per bus
= $364.86
$1,440.00
Parking: $30.00
15-000-100-800-00-04
Total: $394.86
Transportation:
$12.00 x 111 =
$1,332.00
$12.00 x 9 =
$108.00
To expose
students to the
museum’s
artifacts and the
planetarium to
reinforce Science
lessons from Unit
1: Sun, Moon, and
Stars as well as
Social Studies
Units 2 and 3
lessons on
“Community”
and” Our
Country.”
Thurgood
Marshall
School
Students
$1,834.86
Admission:
Account:
$394.86
Total:
$1,440.00
Account:
15-000-270-512-00-04
4/29/16
K-5
30
20
3
Autistic
Classes
9:20
am -
Mrs. Samuels
Mr. Davis
Ms. Bennett
Ms. Florestal
$15.00 per
person
Admissions
ECESC –
Leaders
23 Teachers
Cost per bus:
$762.75
Admissions:
$ 450.00
Account:
58
Avenue,
Roselle Park,
NJ 07204
1:45
pm
Rationale:
Acknowledge
autism awareness
month and autism
ambassadors;
provide sensory,
jump time to
promote motor
control, muscular
strength and
flexibility.
Thurgood
Marshall
Shea Center of
Performing Arts
William
Paterson
University 300
Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ
Rationale:
Show titled “Junie
B.’s Essential
Survival Guide to
School” by
Barbara Park.
This show will
provide students
with the ability to
identify the main
characters,
describe the
setting, and recall
3/18/16
K-5
9:00
am -
Classes
Autistic
1:00
pm
29
Ms. O’Neal
Ms. Canada
Mr. Caulfield
Ms. Little
Mrs. Frazier
Mrs. Onley
Mrs. Pinnock
Ms. Johnson
Mr. Fumera
Ms. Sewell
Ms. Florestal
Ms. Jones
Ms. Tanikella
Ms. Patterson
Ms. Lathrop
Ms. Shaw
23
and chaperones $ 312.75
are FREE
# of bus (es): 1
15-190-100-800-00-08
Transportation:
30 x $15.00=
$450.00
$312.75
Account:
Total Cost
Admissions:
not to exceed
$450.00
3
$8.00 per
person
Admissions
Mrs. Samuels
Mr. Davis
Ms. Bennett
Ms. Florestal
Ms. Catoe
Ms. O’Neal
Ms. Canada
Mr. Caulfield
Ms. Little
Mrs. Frazier
Mrs. Onley
Ms. Bryant
Mrs. Pinnock
Ms. Johnson
Mr. Fumera
Ms. Sewell
Ms. Florestal
Ms. Jones
Ms. Tanikella
Total Cost
Transportation:
not to exceed
$312.75
ECESC –
Leaders
15-000-270-512-15-08
$1,023.80
Admissions:
$ 440.00
Account:
Cost per bus:
55 x $8.00=
$ 291.90
$440.00 # of bus (es): 2
$291.90 x 2 =
$583.80
Total Cost
Admissions:
not to exceed
$440.00
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20-T16-100-800-0008
Transportation:
$583.80
Account:
Total Cost
Transportation:
not to exceed
$583.80
15-000-270-512-00-08
at least one detail
of the story.
University
Elementary
School
3/10/16
JA BizTown,
Edison NJ
9:30
Rationale:
am-
Students will
participate in a
comprehensive
program that
includes but not is
not limited to the
following:
-Define citizen,
community, and
trade; describe
how citizens use
financial
institutions,
citizenship, voting
and obey laws;
manage personal
finance
4-5
28
Ms. Patterson
Mr. Amadi
Ms. Lathrop
Ms. Shaw
2
Sussan Suskind
Dr. Adegboyega
2
$0
(1) bus at the
cost of $500.00
per bus
Total Cost for
the bus $500.00
Transportation:
$500.00
$500.00
Account:
20-116-100-800-00-30
Transportation
will be provided
by Essex
Regional
Educational
Commission
Services
2:00
pm
ACTION
Motion By: __________________________ Seconded By: ____________________________
Roll Call:
60
JANUARY 20, 2016
48.
FOR THE RECORD
(a)
For the record, the budget code listed below must be amended as follows from the account codes previously approved on the Board Agenda
indicated:
Location
Activity
From Account
Madison
Avenue School
A Tribute to Dr.
Martin Luther
King, Jr.
Reverse Order
15-190-100-500-00-07
15-000-240-500-00-07
$890.00
Date of
Board
Approval
8/19/15
15-190-100-500-00-07
15-000-240-500-00-07
$540.00
8/19/15
96
112
Using Data and
Assessment to
Improve
Student
Achievement
(workshop)
20-2A5-200-500-00-30
20-2A6-200-500-00-30
$149.00
10/15/15
26
41
Madison
Avenue School
Assistant
Superintendent
for Curriculum
and Instruction
(b).
To Account
Amount
Item #.
Page #.
94
111
Item # 102, entitled “Hy Way Bowl Inc. – Union Avenue Middle School.” Board approved 8/19/15, page 116 should have a change of date
from 1/20/16 to 1/21/16 and on page 117 should have a change of date from 4/20/16 to 4/21/16.
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BY-LAWS & POLICY
JANUARY 20, 2016
SECOND READING
49.
POLICY 1240 EVALUATION OF SUPERINTENDENT (REVISED) (M)
of Schools and approves the mandated revisions to Policy 1240 Evaluation of Superintendent (Revised) (M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
50.
Seconded by: _________________________
REGULATION 1240 EVALUATION OF SUPERINTENDENT (REVISED) (M)
of Schools and approves the mandated revisions to Regulation 1240 Evaluation of Superintendent (Revised)
(M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
51.
Seconded by: _________________________
POLICY 3221 EVALUATION OF TEACHERS (REVISED) (M)
of Schools and approves the mandated revisions to Policy 3221 Evaluation of Teachers (Revised) (M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
52.
Seconded by: _________________________
REGULATION 3221 EVALUATION OF TEACHERS (REVISED) (M)
of Schools and approves the mandated revisions to Regulation 3221 Evaluation of Teachers (Revised) (M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
Seconded by: _________________________
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BY-LAWS & POLICY (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
53.
POLICY 3222 EVALUATION OF TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS, EXCLUDING TEACHERS &
ADMINISTRATORS (REVISED) (M)
of Schools and approves the mandated revisions to Policy 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members,
Excluding Teachers & Administrators (Revised) (M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
54.
Seconded by: _________________________
REGULATION 3222 EVALUATION OF TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS, EXCLUDING
TEACHERS & ADMINISTRATORS (REVISED) (M)
of Schools and approves the mandated revisions to Regulation 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members,
Excluding Teachers & Administrators (Revised) (M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
55.
Seconded by: _________________________
POLICY 3223 EVALUATION OF ADMINISTRATORS, EXCLUDING PRINCIPALS, VICE
of Schools and approves mandated revisions to Policy 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals,
Vice Principals, & Assistant Principals (Revised) (M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
56.
Seconded by:_________________________
REGULATION 3223 EVALUATION OF ADMINISTRATORS, EXCLUDING PRINCIPALS, VICE
of Schools and approves mandated revisions to Regulation 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding
Principals, Vice Principals, & Assistant Principals (Revised) (M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
Seconded by: _________________________
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JANUARY 20, 2016
57.
POLICY 3224 EVALUATION OF PRINCIPALS, VICE PRINCIPALS & ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
(REVISED) (M)
of Schools and approves mandated revisions to Policy 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals &
Assistant Principals (Revised) (M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
58.
Seconded by: _________________________
REGULATION 3224 EVALUATION OF PRINCIPALS, VICE PRINCIPALS & ASSISTANT
PRINCIPALS (REVISED) (M)
of Schools and approves mandated revisions to Regulation 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals &
Assistant Principals (Revised) (M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
59.
Seconded by: _________________________
of Schools and approves mandated revisions to Policy 3431.1 Family Leave (Revised) (M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
60.
Seconded by: _________________________
of Schools and approves mandated revisions to Policy 4431.1 Family Leave (Revised) (M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
Seconded by: _________________________
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JANUARY 20, 2016
61.
POLICY 5516 USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION & RECORDING DEVICES (ECRD)
(REVISED) (M)
of Schools and approves mandated revisions to Policy 5516 Use of Electronic Communication & Recording
Devices (ECRD) (Revised) (M).
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
Seconded by: _________________________
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ATHLETICS
JANUARY 20, 2016
62.
RSCHOOL TODAY ACTIVITY SCHEDULER
and approves the purchase of RSchool Today Activity Scheduler software from Distributed Website
Corporation for the -2015-2016 school year as mandated by the Super Essex Conference. The cost of $331.26
will be paid from athletic budget account number 15-402-100-500-00-12.
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
63.
Seconded by: _________________________
NEW JERSEY SHARING NETWORK
and approves the Brook Hartrum from New Jersey Sharing Network as guest speaker to the Driver Education
classes at Irvington High School on January 21 – 22, 2016 on organ donation for New Jersey drivers. There is
no cost for the speaker.
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
64.
Seconded by: _________________________
VOLUNTEER COACH
and approves Ashley Pierre as volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach at Irvington High School. Mr. Pierre is
currently an Assistant Football Coach and will begin volunteering on February 18, 2016.
ACTION:
Motion By: ________________________
Roll Call:
Seconded by: _________________________
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FINANCE
JANUARY 20, 2016
65.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
and approves payment for the following bills and claims:
Regular Accounts Payable:
Regular Payroll:
Workers Compensation:
Workers Compensation
January
December
December
January
Total:
$10,259,374.00
$ 7,092,930.12
$
16,773.51
$
19,353.14
$17,388,430.77
The accounts payable appearing on the January 20, 2016, Board Meeting agenda may be inspected in the Board
Secretary’s Office.
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
66.
BOARD SECRETARY’S FINANCIAL REPORT NOVEMBER 2015
and approves the Board Secretary’s Report for the period ending November 30, 2015.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
67.
TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES FINANCIAL REPORT NOVEMBER 2015
and approves the Treasurer of School Monies Financial Report for the period ending November 30, 2015.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
68.
CERTIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES REPORT NOVEMBER 2015
Pursuant to 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education has obtained from the Board Secretary that as of
November 30, 2015 no major account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item
appropriation and hereby certifies pursuant to 6A:23A-16.10(b) that no major account or fund has been over
expended.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
67
FINANCE (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
69.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR DECEMBER 2015 – 3RD REQUEST
and requests the payment of school district taxes for the month of December 2015 from Irvington Township in
the amount of $1,454,960.75.
ACTION:
Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________
Roll Call:
70.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR JANUARY 2016 – 2ND REQUEST
and requests the payment of school district taxes for the month of January 2016 from Irvington Township in the
amount of $1,454,960.75.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
71.
PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR FEBRUARY 2016 – 1ST REQUEST
and requests the payment of school district taxes for the month of February 2016 from Irvington Township in
the amount of $1,454,960.75.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
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FINANCE (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
72.
SABAN ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. – CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL
Schools to award a contract to Saban Engineering Group, Inc; a License Site Remedial Professional
located at 171 Windsor Street, Kearny, NJ 07032, to provide Environmental Services as follows:
Removal and re- insulation of boiler $70,000.00
Project Monitoring, Oversight and Air Sampling, $14,000.00
NJDCA Asbestos Safety Control Monitoring/Hazardous Chemical Exposure, (Under Occupied
Condition) $32,000.00
Total amount not to exceed $116,000.00, Under New Jersey Time and Materials bid number 5292, 5293
effective April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016, payable from account number 11-000-262-420-00-34.
Service Rate:
Foreman
Service Technician
%Mark-up to a Wholesale Cost
$35.00/hr
$25.00/hr
20%
ACTION:
Roll Call:
73.
KEER ELECTRIC - DISTRICTWIDE
to increase the contract awarded to Keer Elecrtric, 287 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104, State Contract
#76180 in the amount of $10,000.00. Total for 2015-2016 school year will be $80,000.00, payable from
account number 11-000-261-610-00-33.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
74.
GEORGE ELY ASSOCIATES, INC - DISTRICTWIDE
to award the contract to George Ely Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 396 Carlisle, PA 17013, for the 2015-2016
school year to replace damaged playground equipment at Chancellor Avenue School in the amount of
$3,695.00. State Contract Number #81424. Payable from account number 11-000-262-610-00-34.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
69
FINANCE (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
75.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLIMATE CONTROL- DISTRICTWIDE
to award an additional contract to Environmental Climate Control, 51 Patterson Avenue, Wallington, NJ 07057
for the 2015-2016 school year to cover emergency/additional repairs at various locations district wide, from the
draw down amount of $65,000.00. Payable from account number 11-000-262-420-00-33.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
76.
NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY AID – 2015-2016
and approves the following purchases for Good Shepherd Academy and Independence High School for the
Non-Public School Security Aid Program, Board approved October 21, 2015, Item 117, p. 92.
Good Shepherd Academy – Commercial steel doors with safety glass and panic bars; security cameras,
and deterring signage $5,425.00 payable from Account number: 20-NS6200-600-00-71
Independence High School – Emergency alert systems, and walkie-talkies $550.00 payable from
Account number: 20-NS6-200-600-00-72
ACTION:
Roll Call:
77.
NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AID – 2015-2016
and approves the following purchases for Good Shepherd Academy and Independence High School for the
Non-Public School Technology Program, Board approved August 19, 2015, Item 14 a, p. 144.
Good Shepherd Academy – Chrome books, Chrome book storage carts, desktop computers, and
document cameras
$5,642.00 payable from Account numbers: 20-NL6-200-600-00-71 and
20-NL6-100-600-00-71
Independence High School – Printers for student instructional use
$572.00 payable from Account number: 20-NL6-200-600-00-72
ACTION:
Roll Call:
70
FINANCE (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
78.
BUDGET PLANNING WORKBOOK FOR THE 2016-2017 FISCAL YEAR – OFFICE OF EARLY
CHILDHOOD
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, and approves the Office of Early Childhood’s Budget Planning Workbook for the 2016-2017 fiscal
year. The Early Childhood budget for the 2016-2017 school year with a projected enrollment of 1,296 students
is $18,608,307.
Early Childhood
Instruction
Salaries of Teachers
Other Purchased Services (400-500)
Supplies and Materials
Other Objects
Subtotal Instruction
20-EC7-100-101
20-EC7-100-500
20-EC7-100-600
20-EC7-100-800
3,164,217
1,171,544
234,003
47,946
$ 4,617,710
Support Services
Salaries of Supervisors of Instruction
Salaries of Principals/Program Directors
Salaries of other Professional Staff
Salaries of Secretarial/Clerical Assts.
Other Salaries
Family/Parent Liaison
Facilitator /Coach
Personnel Services- Employee Benefits
Purchased Educational Services- Pre-K
Purchased Educational Services- HS
Other Purchased Professional- Ed Svs.
Other Purchased Professional Services
Rentals
Contracted Services (Field Trips)
Travel
Miscellaneous Purchased Services
Supplies and Materials
Subtotal-Support Services
20-EC7-200-102
20-EC7-200-103
20-EC7-200-104
20-EC7-200-105
20-EC7-200-110
20-EC7-200-173
20-EC7-200-176
20-EC7-200-200
20-EC7-200-321
20-EC7-200-325
20-EC7-200-329
20-EC7-200-330
20-EC7-200-440
20-EC7-200-516
20-EC7-200-580
20-EC7-200-590
20-EC7-200-600
207,313
245,215
1,038,540
358,416
331,863
80,703
547,814
1,445,994
8,397,017
846,869
191,011
10,000
41,000
46,824
3,000
69,500
101,518
$ 13,962,597
20-EC7-400-731
28,000
Facilities Services
Instructional Equipment
Grand Total:
$ 18,608,307
ACTION
Motion by: ___________________________, Seconded by: ______________________
Roll Call:
71
FINANCE (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
79.
ONE-YEAR PROGRAMMATIC BUDGET – OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
and approves the Office of Early Childhood’s District One-Year Programmatic Budget for the 2016-2017
school year. The Early Childhood budget for 2016-2017 school year with a projected enrollment of 1,296 is
$18,608,307.
ACTION
Motion By: ____________________ Seconded By: ________________________
Roll Call:
80.
NEW JERSEY PARTNERSHIP FOR SCHOOL-BASED, HIV, STD, AND PREGNANCY
PREVENTION GRANT
to accept funds from the New Jersey Department Office of Support Services to support activities articulated in
the New Jersey Partnership for School-Based, HIV, STD, and Pregnancy Prevention Grant for the 2015-2016
school year. This grant allows the district to be reimbursed for activities related to promoting sexual health for
students in grades 7-12. Reimbursements will not exceed $5,000.00, annually for the district’s participation in
approved activities. The funds will be appropriated as follows:
Salaries
Benefits
Supplies
Amount
$ 610.50
$ 46.70
$4,342.80
Total:
$5,000.00
Account No.
20-HV6-200-11020-HV6-200-20020-HV6-200-600-
ACTION
Roll Call:
81.
NEW MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL - SCHEMATIC DESIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of Education authorizes the Schools Development authority (SDA) to submit the
Schematic Design package prepared by SDA for the construction of the new Madison Avenue Elementary
School to the New Jersey Department of Education for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the submission of the Schematic Design for
New Jersey Department of Education State Project Number 2330-120-03-0755 to the State Department of
Education for the purpose of obtaining Schematic Approval.
ACTION
Roll Call:
72
FINANCE (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
82.
DONATION – ESSEX REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION/MCKINNEY
VENTO PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS
and grants permission for Irvington Public Schools to accept a donation from the Essex Regional Educational
Services Commission/McKinney Vento Education Program for Homeless Children and Youth of 19 personal
hygiene kits and emergency survival supplies to be distributed to Irvington Public School students whose
families are identified as homeless.
ACTION
Roll Call:
83.
DONATION – TARGET DONATION FOR SCHOLARS IN NEED – IRVINGTON H.S.
and grants permission for Irvington Public Schools to accept a donation of $150.00 from Target located at 2235
Springfield Avenue, Union, NJ 07083, for the purpose of purchasing gloves, scarves, and hats for Irvington
High School scholars.
ACTION
Roll Call:
84.
DONATION - CHILDREN'S BOOKS FROM AFT LOCAL 190 – SPECIAL SERVICES
Schools and approves the acceptance of a donation of 15 boxes of assorted children's books collected by the
AFT Local l90, Montclair State University for elementary special education class libraries at Augusta Street
School, Grove Street School, and Berkeley Terrace School.
ACTION
Roll Call:
85.
DONATION - 1,100 BOOKS FROM BRIDGE OF BOOKS FOUNDATION – UNIVERSITY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
and grants permission for University Elementary School to accept the donation 1,100 books from Bridge of
Books Foundation, PO Box 39, Rumson, NJ 07760, to be distributed to the University Elementary Students.
ACTION
Roll Call:
73
FINANCE (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
86.
SUPERINTENDENT’S MERIT GOALS
RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the Merit Goal payment for Dr. Neely Hackett. As per
State guidelines Superintendents are permitted to submit 3 quantitative and 2 qualitative goals for each school
year. Quantitative goals are valued at $5,827.50 each and qualitative goals are valued at $4,375.00 each. The
Essex County Superintendent approves all goals. Dr. Hackett met the two qualitative goals listed below for the
2014-2015 school year.
1.
The high school graduation rate will improve by 3% when compared to the 2013-2014 school
year. Goal Value $4,375.00.
2.
Implement the District’s performance evaluation tool for teachers with a focus on collaboration between
teachers and administrators to improve the teaching and learning process using multiple measures of
performance. Ninety percent (90%) of district evaluation will indicate that they were completed according to
District and State guidelines. Goal Value $4,375.00.
The total value of the goals is $8,750.00. Dr. Hackett will donate $2,000.00, to Irvington High School Class
Day 2016. The remaining $6,375.00, to be paid to Dr. Hackett from account number 11-000-230-100-00-16.
ACTION
Roll Call:
87.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN J.M. v. THE IRVINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
WHEREAS, a complaint was filed with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County entitled J.M. v.
Irvington Board of Education, et als. and;
WHEREAS, an Answer was filed on behalf of the District and its employee and discovery had been
ongoing for in excess of five calendar years in preparation for trial, and
WHEREAS, the District’s Excess Insurance Carrier (Meadowbrook) became involved in the litigation in
an effort to resolve the claims, and;
WHEREAS, the parties through mutual covenants and promises agreed to amicably settle the
controversy between them for a sum totaling $1,000,000.00, whereby the District will contribute $150,000,00,
toward the settlement and the remaining Defendants, UCC the Excess Insurance Carrier and Meadowbrook will
contribute a combined total of $850,000.00 to the settlement and;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Irvington Board of Education hereby approves the
settlement agreement entered, to be paid from account number 11-000-230-820-00-31.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, a copy of this attested Resolution and any signed agreement be
sent to all parties by the School Board Attorney.
ACTION
Roll Call:
74
FINANCE (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
88.
SCHOOL SPECIALTY- LOCKERS REPLACEMENT- IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
to award a contract to School Specialty, PO Box 1579, Appleton WI 54912-1579 to supply and install lockers
on the third floor of the High School, for a grand total of $60,063.00 which include prevailing wages mandated
by the State of NJ, (DCA). State contract number is 80986. Payable from account number 12-000-400-450-1233.
ACTION:
Motion by: ________________________ Seconded by:________________________
Roll Call:
75
FINANCE (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
89.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the following
appropriation transfer of funds for the 2015-2016 school year in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 for the reason(s) noted:
Account Number
Description
From
To
11-000-230-590-00-16
11-000-230-610-00-16
Other Purchase services- Gen Admin
Supplies - Gen Admin
5,000.00
15-000-222-600-00-05
15-000-240-500-00-05
15-190-100-610-00-05
15-000-240-600-00-05
15-190-100-500-00-03
15-190-100-800-00-03
15-000-223-500-00-03
15-000-270-512-00-03
15-000-240-500-00-03
15-000-240-600-00-03
15-000-222-600-00-11
15-190-100-640-00-11
11-000-266-300-31-35
11-000-266-610-00-35
11-000-222-500-19-31
11-000-230-820-00-31
11-000-100-566-00-25
11-000-100-565-00-25
11-000-100-566-00-25
11-000-100-562-00-25
11-000-222-500-00-31
12-000-400-450-12-33
11-000-230-610-00-16
Media Supplies
Administrative Purchased Services
Instructional Supplies
School Administrative Supplies
Instructional Purchase Services
Other Objects
Instructional Staff Train Service Other
Field Trips
Admin Purchase Services
School Admin Supplies
Media Supplies
Text Books
Travel - Security
Supplies - Security
Media Service – E-Rate
Judgments
Tuition – Private Schools
Tuition – C SSD/Regional Day
Tuition – Private Schools
Tuition – Other LEA’s State
Media Services
Construction Services
Supplies
1,500.00
5,000.00
Explanation
5,000.00
Superintendent’s Office- Provide funds for nursing suppliesDistrict Wide.
University Elementary- Provide additional funds to purchase
instructional carpet for classrooms and administrative supplies.
1,500.00
5,000.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
800.00
800.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
150,000.00
150,000.00
187,000.00
187,000.00
22,000.00
22,000.00
68,063.00
60,063.00
8,000.00
ACTION:
Roll Call:
76
Chancellor Ave. School - Provide funds to cover the cost of field
trip admissions
Chancellor Ave. School - Provide additional funds for
transportation.
Chancellor Ave. School - Provide funds to cover the cost of
portable radios for security guards.
Union Avenue Middle - Provide funds for the purchase of Health
and Social Studies replacement text books.
Security Dept. - Provide funds to cover the cost of computers and
other supplies for security.
Business Office - Provide funds for the Settlement of the J.M. vs.
IBOE case.
Special Services – Provide funds for tuition for C- SSD/ Regional
day students.
Special Services – Provide funds for tuition for Other LEA’s State
students
Irvington High School – Replace lockers and provide for musical
instruments
FINANCE (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
90.
FUNDRAISERS
RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the following Fund
Raising Activities for the 2015-2016 School Year:
School
Purpose
Activity
Madison Avenue
School
Madison Avenue
School
University Middle
School
University Middle
School
To raise funds for field day
Candy Sale
To raise funds for field day
Popcorn, Nuts and Pretzel Sale
To raise funds to for school trips, student
incentives, field trips, and school dance.
To raise money to donate to The
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, for the
purpose of supporting research and
patient services
University Middle
School
To raise funds to off-set the cost of
student activities, field trips and 2016 8th
grade yearbooks
Thurgood
Marshall
School
Irvington High
School
To raise funds for the PBSIS Weekly and
Quarterly Student Incentives.
School Pictures
8th Grade Gap/Gown and Retakes
Pennies for Patients - Students,
parents, & faculty to donate funds to
the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
The collected funds will be used to
support research and patient services
for local patients
Winter Valentine Candy Gram Sale.
Students to write a Valentine/Winter
message for their friends to be attached
to a piece of candy. Distribution to take
place on 2/15/2016. Candy grams to be
sold for $.50
Plant Sale
Irvington High
School
Offset costs of the 2017 Senior Prom and
other Class of 2017 business and
activities
The African American Heritage Club
would like to raise funds to offset a future
field trip to sites that would enhance the
knowledge of the African American
Heritage experience and assist in the
community projects for this school year
2016.
Anime Video Game Tournament
(Room 302 & Room 303)
Guess how many candy kisses are in a
jar. Winners will receive a gift card in
the amount of $15.00.
77
Date
01/21/2016 to
06/20/2016
02/01/2016 to
02/23/2016
02/09/2016
01/21/2016 to
02/18/2016
Name of Company
Kastle Fundraising
So. Amboy, NJ 08879
Kastle Fundraising
So. Amboy, NJ 08879
School Craft Studios
Sparta NJ, 07871
The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society
Cranford, NJ 07106
Responsible Person
Mr. Rosenberg
Ms. Spann
Mr. Rosenberg
Ms. Spann
Ms. Tucker
Ms. Simons
Ms. Tucker
Ms. Vasquez
01/21/2016 to
02/12/2016
University Middle
School, PBSIS and
School Activities Club
Ms. Tucker
Mr. McGeehan
Ms. Simons
05/02/2016
to
05/06/2016
01/29/2016
Metropolitan Plant &
Flower Exchange
1/22/2016
Donations by members
and advisor
Ms. Warren
Ms. Perry
Ms. Sampeur
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Ms. Mickelsen
Ms. Panny
Ms. Boone- Gibbs
Mrs. McNeil
West Orange, NJ 07050
Junior Class Advisors
FINANCE (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
School
Purpose
Date
Name of Company
Talent Show
$4.00 Tickets
$3.00 Participants
Video game challenge
02/05/2016 to
03/18/2016
Freshmen Class Advisors
02/16/2016 to
05/16/2016
Freshmen Class Advisors
To raise funds to help offset senior
expenses
Bake Sale
Student Donations
Irvington High
School
expenses
Movie Night
01/22/2016
02/19/2016
03/04/2016
01/29/2016
Irvington High
School
expenses
Ugly Sweater Day
02/01/2016
Irvington High School
Faculty & Senior Class
Irvington High
School
expenses.
Twin Day – where two people choose
to dress alike
02/19/2016
Irvington High School.
Faculty & Senior Class
Irvington High
School
expenses
PJ Dance
Selling refreshments
03/11/2016
Donations
Irvington High
School
expenses
Online Fundraising
01/04/2016 to
06/15/2016
GoFundMe
Irvington High
School
Irvington High
School
Irvington High
School
Cancer Awareness
Bake Sale
01/27/2016
Staff Donations
To raise funds for our induction and
scholarship.
To raise money for our induction and
scholarship.
Hot Meal Sale- Chicken Feast
03/19/2016
02/15/2016 to
03/18/2016
Irvington High
School
Irvington High
School
scholarship.
scholarship
Raffle/Vote Sale - We will sell votes
that double, as raffle tickets. Each vote
will be submitted as a raffle to win a
free meal on 3/21/16, and it is a vote
toward our Chicken Feast Mascot.
Bake Sale
National Honor Society
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Mr. Hart
Ms. Padavoni
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Mr. Hart
Ms. Padavoni
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Ms. G. Lane
Ms. Oglesby
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Ms. G. Lane
Ms. Oglesby
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Ms. G. Lane
Ms. Oglesby
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Ms. G. Lane
Ms. Oglesby
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Ms. G. Lane
Ms. Oglesby
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Ms. G. Lane
Ms. Oglesby
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Dr. Deutch
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Mrs. Martin
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Mrs. Martin
Bake Sale
05/06/2016
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Mrs. Martin
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Mrs. Martin
Irvington High
School
To raise funds for field day To offset the
cost of freshmen future activities
Irvington High
School
To offset the cost of freshmen future
activities
Irvington High
School
Activity
78
01/22/2016
Romeo’s Pizza
Responsible Person
FINANCE (Continued)
JANUARY 20, 2016
School
Purpose
Irvington High
School
scholarship
Union Avenue
Middle School
To raise funds for all grade level trips.
Activity
Date
Teens for Jeans
The African American Heritage Club
Scholars & School Community will
donate jeans to local shelters - Top 3
collecting schools will win ($3,000,
$2,000 and $1,000) a grant $500 gift
to throw a party. All who donate will
be entered to win $5,000.
Spirit Cups Fundraiser
Each cup will cost $5.00 - $6.00 each
01/21/2016 to
02/29/2016
The African American
Heritage Club Scholars
& School Community
Name of Company
Responsible Person
Ms. Boone-Gibbs
Mrs. McNeil
01/25/2016 to
06/10/2016
Brass Fundraiser
Mr. Pierre
Mr. Bussacco
Mr. Epstein
Ms. Munoz
BE IT RESOLVED, that each school in the District must confirm to the Board of Education Policy Code 5830, Pupil Fund Raising. In
particular, the Board Policy specifically prohibits door to door solicitation, and the regulation specifically prohibits the sale of food, candy, soft
drinks, or the like during school hours.
ACTION:
Roll Call:
91.
FOR THE RECORD
(a)
Keer Electric, Board approved on May 19, 2015, Buildings and Ground payable from account number 11-000-262-420-00-34 should be paid
from account number 11-000-261-610-00-33.
(b)
Hannon Floors, Board approved on September 16, 2015 under Buildings and Grounds payable from account number 11-000-262-420-00-34
should be paid from account number 11-000-261-420-00-33.
(c)
MK Lions, LLC Board approved on October 21, 2015 payable from account number 11-000-262-420-00-34 should be paid from account
number 11-000-262-420-00-33.
79
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2016
PUBLIC COMMENT:
(Registration with Superintendent’s designee (building principal) prior to Regular Board Meeting required)
Limit of 30 minutes total – three minutes per individual.
CLOSED SESSION
“In accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act, be it hereby resolved that the Irvington Township Board of Education meet in closed
session, February 17, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., at Madison Avenue Elementary School, 36 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey, to address
confidential matters of personnel, negotiations, and/or attorney client privilege.
It is expected that the matters discussed will be made public at the time that the need for confidentiality no longer exists.”
Motion to adjourn:
Roll Call:
80

01/20/2016 Board Meeting Agenda

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