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WALLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 13, 2014 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WALLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL LECTURE HALL 8:00 PM PROCEEDINGS OF THE WALLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION A regular meeting of the Wallington Board of Education was held on Monday, October 13, 2014, in the Wallington High School Lecture Hall at 8:00 p.m. President Smith presided. The president read the following statement: In accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law, the Wallington Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted in the Wallington Civic Center and the following newspapers: The Herald-News and The Record. The meeting began with a salute to the flag. Present on the call of roll: Labriola, Ricci, Ristovski, Severino, Pinto, Fusaro, Melfi, Lauterhahn and Smith Absent on the call of roll: Administrators present: Mr. Albro, Mr. Fromfield, Ms. Giambrone and Mr. Slomienski APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING: September 22, 2014 EXECUTIVE SESSION: September 22, 2014 On motion of ________, seconded by _______, to approve the minutes. Roll Call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ COMMUNICATIONS FROM: WALLINGTON HOLIDAY PARADE COMMITTEE, WALLINGTON, N.J.: A copy of their letter requesting that their holiday parade route be allowed to continue through the high school parking lot as in previous years. The date of the parade will be Saturday, November 29, 2014, beginning at 6:00 pm. On motion of ________, seconded by _______, to approve the communications. Roll Call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ HEARING OF CITIZENS: On motion of _________, seconded by __________, to open the meeting to a hearing of citizens on the agenda of resolutions for tonight’s meeting. Roll Call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Page 3 October 13, 2014 CITIZENS THAT WERE HEARD: CLOSE OF HEARING OF CITIZENS: On motion of _________, seconded by _______, to close the hearing of citizens and proceed with the regular order of business. Roll Call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Page 4 October 13, 2014 RESOLUTIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS: REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - (Mr. Albro): 1. “WEEK OF RESPECT”, OCT. 6 - 10 ACTIVITIES Elementary: • Guided reading on topics of respect, tolerance, and feelings - including follow up activities of role play, crafting, and class discussions on the importance of respecting others. • Multiple representation of Respect in posters and projects to be hung throughout the buildings. • Content area discussions of how to show and feel respect and respected • Creation of Word Webs that explore the meanings of “Respect vs. Disrespect.” • Guidance Department announcements of “Peaceful Messages” daily. • Music and songs that promote and underscore themes of respect. Middle/High School: • Students write ideas on how they can demonstrate respect for someone else on small post-its, class discusses the ideas before placing them on a large display post it in the front of class. • Utilizing Edmodo to create a bullying survey which requires students to create graphs with the results in mathematics classes. • Lessons on Cyberbullying and the abuse of online social networks and the impact of bullying with today’s technology. • “Defeat the Label” workshop that details the negative comments and disrespectful words associated with the human body and body types. • Multiple creation of posters illustrating the meaning of respect. Page 5 October 13, 2014 2. • Discussions of proper etiquette and respect to be shown in varied social settings, such as at school concerts, etc. • Grade level Respect themes for each day of the week: Give Respect - Get Respect, Respect in different languages, kick out rudeness and catch some respect, Reflect and Respect. HIB INCIDENT(S) - SEPTEMBER Allegations Verified 3. - 1 (Jefferson School) -0 PARCC TEST & GRADUATION UPDATE (Enclosure k) RESOLUTIONS: 1. AFFIDAVIT HOST STUDENT Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves J.F. as an affidavit host student until the end of this school year. 2. N.C.L.B. 2014-15 BUDGETS Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves revised NCLB Consolidated, Title I, Title II and Title III 2014-15 budgets, including the following personnel budgeted costs: Title IA - Instruction (100-100, TPAF) Salary Benefits (26%) Total L. Connolly B. Ramsey L. Szamborski D. Rood/J/ Kaminsky $31,500 $31,500 $31,500 $31,500 $8,190 $8,190 $8,190 $8,190 $39,690 $39,690 $39,690 $39,690 Page 6 October 13, 2014 Title IA - Administration (Admin) Salary Benefits (7.65%) Total L. Spagone E. Minieri J. Pietrowitz $ 1,400 $ 950 $ 600 $ 107 $ 73 $ 46 $ 1,507 $ 1,023 $ 646 Title IA - Supp. Instruction (100-100, FICA Only) Salary Benefits (7.65%) Total Twelve teachers (TBD) beginning Feb.1st for 15 hours of supplemental Test Preparation. $10,000 $ 765 $10,765 $ 4,375 $ 21,201 100-100 (TPAF) 1 teacher (S. Graca) $16,826 (Classroom Size Reduction) 3. FOODSERVICE BIOSECURITY MANAGEMENT PLAN (Enclosure h) Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves the Foodservice Biosecurity Management Plan. 4. DONATION Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby accepts a donation of children’s books from the Mancusi family. 5. CALENDAR CHANGE Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves to adjust the school calendar changing November 5th from a full session day to a single session for students day to accommodate referendum projects and Gavlak gym completion. Page 7 October 13, 2014 6. SENIOR PRIVILEGE Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves L.H. to complete her senior year (2014-15) in Wallington, despite moving out of the district. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S RESOLUTIONS: QUESTIONS: On motion of _____________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Superintendent’s Resolutions # 1 - 6, dated October 13, 2014. Roll call, Yeas, . Absent . Yes No Absent Abstain Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Page 8 October 13, 2014 FACILITIES COMMITTEE - (Mr. Labriola - Chairperson, Mr. Ricci, Mr. Melfi): RESOLUTIONS: 7. USE OF FACILITIES Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves the following use of facility requests: a) 8. Gavlak &High School Gymnasium Wallington Recreation Commission Dates & Times attached (Enclosure f) LIST OF DISCARDS Be it resolved that the Wallington Board of Education approve the following List of Discards: Wallington High School Compaq 68305 TeleVideo TC7010 Dell Inspiron i800 9. Laptop Thin Client Laptop CNU84202PP A00411054 DX12801 Stock Room Room 103 CBE SUBMISSION OF COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN Whereas, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Dostricts to submit three year maintenance plans documenting “required” maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and Whereas, the required maintenance activities as listed in the attached document for the various school facilities of the Wallington School District are consistent with these requirements, and Whereas, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Wallington Board of Education hereby authorizes the school business administrator to submit the attached Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the Wallington School District in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Page 9 October 13, 2014 APPROVAL OF FACILITIES COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS: QUESTIONS: On motion of ________, seconded by ________, to approve the Facilities Committee Resolutions #7 - 9, dated October 13, 2014. Roll call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT: 1. FIRE/SECURITY DRILLS Jefferson School Frank W. Gavlak School Jr./Sr. High School 2. Fire Drill Date Security Drill Date Sept. 3rd Sept. 3rd Sept. 3rd Sept. 12th Sept. 12th Sept. 19th PROPOSAL TO CAP CLASSROOM GAS LINES Enclosed is a proposal from All American Sewer Service to cap the unused gas lines to the classrooms of 106, 107, 210 and 310. This would meet most of the requirement of our insurance carrier regarding the installation of gas monitors in those classrooms. The proposal is for $2,850.00 The only classroom requiring the monitor would be the Home Economics Room (Room 111) and the three boiler rooms. A proposal was received from Merchants Alarms for that portion of the work, which is for a total of $2,425.00. Page 10 October 13, 2014 FINANCE COMMITTEE - (Mr. Ristovski - Chairperson, Mr. Severino, Mr. Labriola): RESOLUTIONS: 10. TRANSFERS (Copy attached to minutes) Each member received a copy of the listing of transfers made to prevent budget deficits. Be it resolved that the Wallington Board of Education approve the listing of transfers made to prevent budget deficits. 11. REQUEST FOR FUNDS #5 - $1,181,500.00 Be it resolved that the Wallington Board of Education approve the submission of Request #5 in the amount of $1,181,500.00 to the Mayor and Council for payment of bills for the month of November, 2014. 12. UTICA NATIONAL INSURANCE GROUP - RETURN OF CLAIM FUNDS Whereas, the Wallington Board of Education has received a request from Utica National Insurance Group to return the initial claim funds to their company, and Whereas the request is due to the fact that the initial funds were disbursed for the repair of the building structure, and Whereas, Utica National Insurance Group has certified through their email that the loss claim for all contents and extra costs of the district will be paid by the Utica National Insurance Group under a separate claim, and Whereas, Utica National Insurance Group has also stated that the separate claim will fall under the initial deductible of $1,000.00 and no additional deductible will be applied to the requests of the Wallington Board of Education for this claim, Now, Therefore, Be it resolved that the Wallington Board of Education approve the release of funds, received from Utica National Insurance Group for the Gavlak School Gymnasium Roof collapse, in the amount of $257,186.57 to be returned to the Utica National Insurance Group. Page 11 October 13, 2014 APPROVAL OF FINANCE COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS: QUESTIONS: On motion of ________, seconded by ________, to approve the Finance Committee Resolutions # 10 - 12, dated October 13, 2014. Roll call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: 1. LIST OF BILLS Be it resolved that the Wallington Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Finance Chairman, issue warrants and payment be made for all bills presented. APPROVAL OF LIST OF BILLS: QUESTIONS: On motion of ________, seconded by ________, to approve the List of Bills, dated October 13, 2014. Roll call, Yeas, . Absent . Page 12 October 13, 2014 Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Page 13 October 13, 2014 CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE - (Mrs. Lauterhahn - Chairperson, Mr. Labriola, Mr. Pinto): RESOLUTIONS: 13. REIMBURSEMENTS Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves reimbursement of the following: 14. Oct. 26 & 27, 2014 Mrs. Garey - Long Branch NJASL Fall Conference $ 32.24 (Travel) Oct. 23, 2014 Mrs. Debiak - Hasbrouck Heights Writing with Reading $ 1.86 (Travel) Nov. 5, Dec. 15 & Jan. 6 Mrs. Luberto - Paramus ELL Model Curriculum Scaffolds $ 16.74 (Travel) Oct. 26 & 27, 2014 Ms. Goggins - Long Branch NJASL Fall Conference $ 84.48 (Travel) FIELD EXPERIENCE INTERN Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves Gary Kicinski as a mentor for Brian Staples internship. 15. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER(S) Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves Donna Rock, Frances Eso and Steven Jedrzejczak as a substitute teachers for the 2014-15 school year. 16. OBSERVATION(S) Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves the following observations: a) Amalia Lopez, a Montclair State University student, to complete 3 hours of observation with Mrs. Stephanie Pollitt, Grade 2. Page 14 October 13, 2014 b) 17. Ewelina Jasinska a Bergen Community College student, to complete 20 hours of observation with Mrs. Kim Kondel, Grade 1. HOME INSTRUCTION Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves Home Instruction for (A.E.), grade 5. APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS: QUESTIONS: On motion of _________, seconded by _________, to approve the Curriculum/Instruction Committee Resolutions #13 - 17, dated October 13, 2014. Roll call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT: 1. Request for Committee Meeting Date Page 15 October 13, 2014 NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE - (Mr. Ricci - Chairperson, Mr. Melfi, Mr. Severino): RESOLUTIONS: There are no resolutions. NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: Page 16 October 13, 2014 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - (Mr. Pinto - Chairperson, Ms. Fusaro, Mr. Ricci): RESOLUTIONS: 18. AIDE(S) Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves the following aide positions: 19. a) Christine Cozzi as a floating aide in the Jefferson School. She will be placed on Step 1 of the Instructional Aide Guide with degree ($18.56/hour). b) Barbara Concannon - Lunch Aide at Frank W. Gavlak School at the rate of $19.96/day. SCRIBE Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves Mary Wood as s Scribe for an 8th Grade student. She will be placed on step 1 of the Instructional Aide Guide, without degree ($14.41/hour). APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS: QUESTIONS: On motion of _________, seconded by _________, to approve the Personnel Committee Resolutions # 18 -19, dated October 13, 2014. Roll call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT: Page 17 October 13, 2014 POLICY COMMITTEE - (Ms. Fusaro - Chairperson, Mr. Pinto, Mr. Melfi): RESOLUTIONS: . There are no resolutions. POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT: 1. FIRST READING 5539 8505 2. - Screening for Dyslexia (Enclosure i) - Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals & Other Foods. (Enclosure j) MEETING REPORT October 8, 2014 Page 18 October 13, 2014 PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE - (Ms. Fusaro - Chairperson, Mr. Ristovski, Mrs. Lauterhahn) : RESOLUTIONS: There are no resolutions. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: 1. MEETING REPORT October 8, 2014 Page 19 October 13, 2014 SCHOOL REFERENDUM PROJECTS COMMITTEE - (Mr. Smith - Chairperson, Mr. Ristovski, Ms.Fusaro): RESOLUTIONS: 20. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT - ARCHITECTS ALLIANCE Be it resolved that the Wallington Board of Education approve a Request for Payment from Architects Alliance for services rendered to the district in conjunction with the reconstruction of the Gavlak School All Purpose Room and Locker Room, in the amounts of $750.00 and $2,400.00, bringing the total amount on the contract paid to $9,126.00, leaving a balance in the contract of $1,374.00. 21. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT - ARCHITECTS ALLIANCE Be it resolved that the Wallington Board of Education approve a Request for Payment from Architects Alliance for services rendered to the district in conjunction with the referendum projects at Frank W. Gavlak School in the amount of $2,550.00, and Wallington High School in the amount of $10,580.00, totaling a request for $13,130.00, leaving a balance in the contract in the amount of $81,370.00. 22. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT - ARCHITECTS ALLIANCE Be it resolved that the Wallington Board of Education approve a Request for Payment from Architects Alliance for services rendered to the district in conjunction with the referendum projects at Frank W. Gavlak School in the amount of $1,200.00, and Wallington High School in the amount of $7,000.00, totaling a request for $8,200.00, leaving a balance in the contract in the amount of $2,100.00. 23. ARMM ASSOCIATES - CONTRACT PROPOSAL Be it resolved that the Wallington Board of Education approve a contract with Armm Associates to review and inspect the roof replacement installations at Wallington High School at a cost of $1,400.00. 24. NORTHEASTERN INTERIOR SERVICES - DOOR & HARDWARE REPLACEMENT CONTRACT - CHANGE ORDER #1 Be it resolved that the Wallington Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Blase Weimer, Architects Alliance, approve a request for Change Order #1, for the interior doors and hardware contract at Frank W. Gavlak School, to fire label existing door frames to the stairwells, media center and main office, at a cost of $2,301.00, increasing the contract from the original amount of $156,500.00 to $158,801.00. Page 20 October 13, 2014 25. NORTHEASTERN INTERIOR SERVICES - DOOR & HARDWARE REPLACEMENT CONTRACT - CHANGE ORDER #2 Be it resolved that the Wallington Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Blase Weimer, Architects Alliance, approve a request for Change Order #2, for the interior doors and hardware contract at Frank W. Gavlak School, to replace the existing door and frame at the top of the basement stairs, at a cost of $3,312.29, increasing the contract from the amount of $158,801.00 to $162,113.29. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL REFERENDUM COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS: QUESTIONS: On motion of __________, seconded by ___________, to approve the School Referendum Committee Resolutions #20 - 25, dated October 13, 2014. Roll call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ SCHOOL REFERENDUM COMMITTEE REPORT: 1. REFERENDUM PROJECT REPORT Page 21 October 13, 2014 STUDENT BODY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE - (Mr. Severino - Chairperson, Mr. Melfi, Mrs. Lauterhahn) : RESOLUTIONS: 26. FIELD TRIP(S) Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves the following field trip(s): a) NJIT - Panasonic Preliminary Challenge January 27 or 28, 2015 (Date to be determined 2 weeks prior) No. of Students: 3 Cost: 0 Transportation: Board of Education Chaperone: Mrs. Safira b) NJIT - Panasonic State Level Competition March 16, 2015 No. of Students: 24 Cost: 0 Transportation: Board of Education Chaperone: Mrs. Safira c) NJIT - Panasonic Oral Presentations March 18 or 19, 2015 (Date to be determined 2 weeks prior) No. of Students: 3 Cost: 0 Transportation: Board of Education Chaperone: Mrs. Safira d) NJIT - Panasonic Final Challenge April 21, 2015 No. of Students: 3 Cost: 0 Transportation: Board of Education Chaperone: Mrs. Safira Page 22 October 13, 2014 27. e) Orlando Florida Disney Wide World of Sports March 25 to 29, 2015 No. of Students: 12 - 14 Cost: Subject to fundraising (Total $15,000) Transportation: Softball Team Chaperone: Mr. Staples & Ms. Lohman f) Garden State Scholastic Press Assoc., Rutgers, Piscataway Journalism & Yearbook October 27, 2014; 7:30 am. - 1:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00/student Transportation: Board of Education Chaperone: Mrs. Tomassi & Ms. Bergamotto FUNDRAISER(S) Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves the following fundraiser(s): a) Sale of Old Football Jerseys Oct. 7 - Nov. 23, 2014 For: End of Year Trophies Mr. Barry Blauvelt b) Corner Collections November 28 & 29, 2014; 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For: Competitions Cheerleaders Ms. Barbarich c) Mr. Wallington November 17, 2014 For: Senior Scholarships Mrs. Kalender d) Soccer Apparel Sale October 14 - 24, 2014 For: Warm up Jackets Mr. Barchi Page 23 October 13, 2014 APPROVAL OF STUDENT BODY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS: QUESTIONS: On motion of ___________, seconded by ______________, to approve the Student Body Activities Committee Resolutions #26 - 27, dated October 13, 2014. Roll call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ STUDENT BODY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE REPORT: Page 24 October 13, 2014 TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE - (Mr. Ristovski - Chairperson, Ms. Fusaro, Mr. Ricci) : RESOLUTIONS: There are no resolutions. TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT: Page 25 October 13, 2014 SHARED SERVICES COMMITTEE - (Mrs. Lauterhahn - Chairperson, Mr. Pinto, Mr. Labriola) : RESOLUTIONS: There are no resolutions. SHARED SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT: Page 26 October 13, 2014 PRESIDENT’S REPORT - (Mr. Smith): RESOLUTIONS: 28. COUNTY APPROVAL OF CSA MERIT GOALS (ENCLOSURE N) Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the President, the Wallington Board of Education hereby approves the CSA Merit Goals. 29. REGIONALIZATION STUDY CONSENT RESOLUTION Whereas, the Wallington Board of Education has determined the necessity to examine the impact of a merger of its high school program with another district, and Whereas, the Wallington Board of Education has contacted and discussed a combined effort to merge its high school program with the Carlstadt/East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, and Whereas, the Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the students, community and taxpayers of the Borough of Wallington to seek out all the ramifications of such a merger, and Whereas, members of both the Wallington Board of Education and the Carlstadt/East Rutherford Regional Board of Education have agreed to move forward in participating in a feasibility study regarding the consolidation of the two districts for high school students, should certain requested specifications of the merger that do not align with the current statutes for merging with another district be approved by the Commissioner of Education, Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Wallington Board of Education consent to move forward in participating in a regionalization feasibility study with the Carlstadt/East Rutherford Regional Board of Education and to hire a consultant to prepare the necessary paperwork to appeal to the Commissioner of Education regarding the issues discussed that are pertinent to the possible regionalization of the districts high school students, and Be It Further Resolved that the issues pertinent to the establishment of a Carlstadt/East Rutherford/Wallington Regional School District are as follows: 1. Authorization of the Commissioner of Education to engage in a feasibility study of establishing a Carlstadt/East Rutherford/Wallington Regional High School, providing that the Page 27 October 13, 2014 regional district could operate under the cited questionable issues listed below. 2. That the appointment of the Board Members of the Carlstadt/East Rutherford/Wallington Regional High School District be three representatives from each of the three Boroughs; Carlstadt, East Rutherford and Wallington. 3. That the tax apportionment of the budget and the financial responsibility shall also be apportioned equally and evenly at 33 1/3% to each of the constituent Boroughs of Carlstadt, East Rutherford and Wallington. 4. That there be no required initial “buy in” into the regional merger by the Wallington School District. Be It Further Resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Commissioner of Education, the Executive County Superintendent of Schools, the Boards of Education of Carlstadt, East Rutherford, Carlstadt/East Rutherford Regional, and Wallington, as well as the municipal governing bodies of the respective Boroughs. 30. LINDABURY, McCORMICK, FEASIBILITY CONTRACT ESTABROOK & COOPER, P.C. - Be it resolved that the Wallington Board of Education approve a joint effort with the Carlstadt/East Rutherford Regional Board of Education, to contract Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C., to conduct a study regarding a regionalization merger at a cost not to exceed $7,000.00, which shall be split equally between the Carlstadt/East Rutherford Regional Board of Education and the Wallington Board of Education. APPROVAL OF PRESIDENT’S RESOLUTIONS: QUESTIONS: On motion of ___________, seconded by ______________, to approve the President’s Resolutions #28 - 30, dated October 13, 2014. Roll call, Yeas, . Absent . Page 28 October 13, 2014 Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ PRESIDENT’S REPORT: OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: Page 29 October 13, 2014 REPORT OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL (Giambrone): Ms. Giambrone reported on the following items: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Enrollment Fire & Security Drills Visit by the Garfield Rotary Club Representative of AAA - Map Skill Lesson - Grade 4 PTA Meeting - “Meet and Greet” B.C.U.A. Check Presentation Guidance - Initiation of School Programs S.T.E.M. Field Trips - Kindergarten - Grade 2 Upcoming Events REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL (Fromfield): Mr. Fromfield reported on the following items: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. BEST Educational Professional Back to School Night PSAT Testing Professional Development Renovation Projects Upcoming Dates REPORT OF THE BOARD SECRETARY (Brunacki): RESOLUTIONS: There were no resolutions. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: There were no items for discussion. Page 30 October 13, 2014 ADDENDUM ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA: APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM RESOLUTIONS: QUESTIONS: On motion of _____________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Addendum Resolutions # , dated October 13, 2014. Roll call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Page 31 October 13, 2014 HEARING OF CITIZENS: On motion of ____________, seconded by ________, to open the meeting to a hearing of citizens. Roll Call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ CITIZENS THAT WERE HEARD: Page 32 October 13, 2014 CLOSE OF HEARING OF CITIZENS: On motion of ________, seconded by _____________, to close the hearing of citizens. Roll Call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ EXECUTIVE SESSION: Be it resolved, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, that the Wallington Board of Education meet in closed session at this time to discuss confidential matters pertaining to personnel, negotiations, student matters and/or attorney-client privilege. It is expected that the matters discussed in closed session shall be made public as soon as the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The following items will be discussed: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Suspensions Saturday Detentions HIB Chief School Administrator’s Evaluation Outsourcing Custodial Services Negotiations - School Business Administrator Contract Upon completion of executive session, the Board will reconvene in regular session to take action on the above matters. On a motion by ___________, seconded by _____________, the Board went into Executive Session. Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Page 33 October 13, 2014 Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: On a motion by ____________, seconded by _____________, the Board came back into regular session. Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ RESOLUTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTIONS: QUESTIONS: On motion of _____________, seconded by _______________, to approve the Executive Session Resolutions # , dated October 13, 2014. Roll call, Yeas, . Absent . Page 34 October 13, 2014 Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ No action was taken on the other items discussed in executive session. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further items for discussion, on motion of ____________, seconded by __________, to adjourn the meeting at : p.m. . Roll call, Yeas, . Absent . Labriola Ricci Ristovski Severino Pinto Fusaro Melfi Lauterhahn Smith Yes No Absent Abstain _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Joseph Brunacki III Secretary Page 35 October 13, 2014
