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RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION ACTION/WORK SESSION
RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Oakland, New Jersey ACTION/WORK SESSION November 10, 2014 District Conference Room, 7 P.M. Action to authorize Executive Session Anticipated Public Session, 8 P.M. AGENDA OPENING Meeting called to order. B. Board President’s Announcement: The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the rights of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. IO N A. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the business administrator/board secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place thereof posted on the bulletin board of the Administrative Office, at the Borough Halls and copies sent to The Record and The Star Ledger. Becker Manela Butto Triana A RC): C T In addition, please be aware that employees of this School District retain the right of privacy and shall retain all rights regarding defamation and slander according to the laws of New Jersey. The Board shall not be held liable for comments made by members of the public and, in order to protect the privacy rights of employees in the District, the Board shall not respond to statements made by the public of or about District employees. Castor Kilday Madigan Porro Sciancalepore Quinlan Bunting PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT • Student Board Representatives SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS A. Moved by discussion. Seconded to open the meeting to public Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – November 10, 2014 B. Moved by Seconded items and to re-enter the Action/Work Session. 2 to close public discussion of agenda OPEN BOARD DISCUSSION ACTION PERSONNEL N P1. Move to approve the appointment of Robert Smith, RHS, .85 Security Aide, Step 2, $19,032.35, pro-rated, effective for the period November 11, 2014 – June 30, 2015, as recommended by the superintendent of schools, subject to all federal, state, county and local regulations, governing said employment; and further that the president and secretary, as proper officers of the Board of Education, be authorized and directed to issue the proper contract for the 2014-15 School Year; and move to approve applicant’s attestation that he has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et seq. Seconded Castor Kilday Quinlan Bunting IO Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Madigan Porro T P2. Move that as recommended by the superintendent of schools, the following persons be approved as athletic coaches, subject to all federal, state, county and local regulations, governing said employment; and move to approve applicants’ attestation that he/she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et seq., as applicable. Position Asst. Boys’ Fencing Boys’ Fencing C Ramapo High School Name Allan Jauregui Rob Petrella A Indian Hills High School Name Position Johnathan Dobson Asst. Ice Hockey Brittany Ennis Asst. Girls’ Basketball Christopher Kulcsar Asst. Boys’ Basketball Sean Rohan Asst. Ice Hockey Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Certification Standard CE Certification Substitute Substitute Substitute Substitute Madigan Porro P3. Move to approve the appointment of District, On-call/Temporary Administrative Assistants, at an hourly rate of $20.35, no benefit coverage, with a schedule limited to less than 30 hours per week as assigned by the District administration effective for the 2014-15 School Year. Authorization for employment is based on prior verification of background check pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et. seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17, et. seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.3 et. seq., as follows: Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – November 10, 2014 3 Jessica Campagne Judy Russo Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Kilday Quinlan Bunting Madigan Porro P4. Move to accept the resignation of Jessica Campagne, RHS, Security Aide, effective November 11, 2014. Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Porro N EDUCATION Madigan E1. Move to approve District student field trips scheduled for the 2014-15 School Year as follows: IO Location Group/Teacher Valley Middle School UP Programs/Leggour Franklin Avenue UP Programs/Leggour Middle School Eisenhower Middle UP Programs/Leggour School Seconded Castor Quinlan OPERATIONS Kilday Bunting Cost $110 110 November 19, 2014 110 Madigan Porro C T Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Date(s) November 17, 2014 November 18, 2014 OP1. Move to approve the resolution as follows: A BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) hereby approves the Addendum to the Agreement between the Board and Vanderbeck & Son, Inc., to perform services in connection with the HVAC Upgrades at Ramapo High School, which Addendum is annexed to this Resolution. The Board president and business administrator/board secretary are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Addendum and any other documents necessary to effectuate the terms of said Agreement. Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro OP2. Move to approve the resolution as follows: WHEREAS, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting required maintenance activities for each of its public schools facilities, and Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – November 10, 2014 4 WHEREAS, the required maintenance activities as listed in the document for the school facilities of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District are consistent with these requirements, WHEREAS, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use in their original condition and to keep system warranties valid, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education does hereby authorize the school business administrator to submit the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the Ramapo Indian Hills School District for the 2014-15 School Year in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Seconded Castor Quinlan FINANCE Madigan Porro IO F1. Move to approve the resolution as follows: Kilday Bunting N Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore WHEREAS, the district employees, as listed on the attached, have submitted requests for reimbursement for work-related travel that is directly related to and within the scope of each employee’s current work responsibilities; and T WHEREAS, the Board has previously authorized such work-related travel, and the district’s school business administrator or designee has reviewed the documentation submitted by each employee and found same to be in compliance with the Board’s policy provisions and approval requirements; and C WHEREAS, the attachment specifies for each item of reimbursement the specific promotion of delivery of instruction or furtherance of the efficient operation of the school district, and the amount of each listed reimbursement does not exceed State travel reimbursement guidelines; A NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with the provisions of Board policy and N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et. seq., that the Board of Education hereby approves work-related travel reimbursement to its employees as set forth on the attached. Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro POLICY PO1. Move to approve the first reading of new and revised District Policies as follows: Policy Title Victim of Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave Home Instruction due to Health Condition Employment of Teaching Staff Members Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders Employment of Support Staff Members Policy Number 1581 2412 3125 3240 4125 Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – November 10, 2014 Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting 5 Madigan Porro PO2. Move to approve the second and final reading of Policy 5200, Attendance. Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting A C T IO Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore N PO3. Move to approve the District Regulation 5200, Attendance. Madigan Porro Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – November 10, 2014 6 WORK SESSION PERSONNEL P5. Move to confirm the appointment of District Special School Advisors, as recommended by the superintendent of schools, with the compensation noted, subject to all federal, state, county and local regulations, governing said employment; and further that the president and secretary, as proper officers of the Board of Education, be authorized and directed to issue the proper contracts for the 2014-15 School Year; and move to approve applicants’ attestation that he/she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et seq., as applicable. Salary guide placement to remain at the 2012-13 salary guide levels until such time when the 2014-15 salary guide has been approved, in accordance with the New Jersey Supreme Court Neptune Decision. Indian Hills High School Advisor Position Dan Ferat School Newspaper – Editorial Joseph Verdon Yearbook - Editorial Elizabeth Academic Decathlon Wentworth Patricia Wehran School Treasurer Kimberly Marino Fall Drama Production Dan Keyser Drama Assistant Eileen Shemon Newspaper Online Gordon Fisher Marching Band Director William Fisher Marching Band Front Asst. Mike Celia Marching Band Director Asst. Lauren Buchalski Senior Class Kathleen Senior Class Jerzewski Jutta Gonzalez Junior Class Courtney Junior Class McDonough Joanne Braun Junior Class Elizabeth Johnson Student Council Angela Funk Interact Karen Klingner Asst. Interact Dan Ferat School Newspaper – Business Tim Walkowich Yearbook – Business Dianna Peller Literary Magazine – Editorial Co-Advisor Dan Keyser Literary Magazine – Editorial Co-Advisor Beth Rys Literary Magazine – Art Michael Michels Greenhouse Management Susan Heerema Music Co-Director Emily Amatulli Music Co-Director Step 1 Stipend $6,702 1 1 6,702 6,702 1 4 N/A N/A 4 1 1 6,702 3,821 2,116 1,615 7,642 2,632 2,632 1 1 5,009 5,009 1 1 5,009 5,0091 1 2 4 4 1 5,0092 5,237 5,711 2,284 2,680 1 1 2,680 1,340 1 1,340 4 4 4 1 3,056 3,056 1,528 1,340 Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – November 10, 2014 Indian Hills High School Advisor Position Jason Clark Jazz Ensemble Director Ray Searles National Honor Society Maria LaBarbiera Holiday Festival Joanne Braun Asst. Holiday Festival Jennifer Dinan Sophomore Class CoAdvisor Lauren Sophomore Class CoLewandowski Advisor Lucy Meyer Freshman Class Co-Advisor Samantha Freshman Class Co-Advisor Jansizak Dianna Peller Teens Need Teens Dianna Peller Literary Magazine – Production Co-Advisor Dan Keyser Literary Magazine – Production Co-Advisor Elizabeth Math Team Wentworth James Queen Chemistry I League James Queen Chemistry II League Jutta Gonzalez Biology I League Jutta Gonzalez Biology II League Chris Cornetto Physics I League Chris Cornetto Physics II League Peter Bedell Robotics John Schilstra Robotics Gale Fanale DECA Lauren Model UN Lewandowski Ivy Urdang Mock Trial Club Laurie Sisto Spanish Club Agnes Demorex French Club Elisa Britnell Italian Club Co-Advisor Danielle Italian Club Co-Advisor McCartan Beth Rys Art Club Eileen Shemon Ski Club Debra Martin S.A.D.D. Ron Petherbridge Stock Market Club Ivy Urdang Amnesty International Club Dan Poalillo Environmental Club Cherie World Languages Honor McLaughlin Society George Hill Winter Intramurals Matt Bushta Spring Intramurals Debora Greene School Store 7 Step 4 1 4 N/A 4 Stipend $3,056 2,680 3,056 1,606 1,528 3 1,465.50 1 1 1,340 1,340 1 1 2,680 1,022.50 1 1,022.50 1 2,045 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 1 4 1 2,1383 2,1383 2,138 2,138 2,138 2,138 2,332 2,045 2,332 2,045 4 2 1 3 1 2,332 1,473 1,409 770.50 704.50 4 1 4 4 4 1 1 1,606 1,409 1,606 1,606 1,606 1,409 1,409 4 4 4 1,606 1,606 1,606 Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – November 10, 2014 Ramapo High School Advisor Position Heather Manzo School Newspaper – Editorial Kathleen Whaley Yearbook – Editorial Meredith Noah Academic Decathlon Pamela Pappas School Treasurer Jonathan Samarro Fall & Spring Drama Production Michele Fall Drama Asst. Whittemore Michele Spring Drama Asst. Whittemore Adam Nemeth Spring Drama Asst. James Mejury Spring Drama Asst. Heather Manzo Newspaper Online Jacqueline Marching Band Director Sarracco David Marks Marching Band Director Asst. Emily Amatulli Marching Band Front Asst. Melissa Ferro Student Council Danielle Migliacci Senior Class John Gaccione Senior Class Athanssios Junior Class Haralambopolos Pamela Sibilia Junior Class Tom Basili Interact Keri Myones Interact Asst. Steevi Brandt Interact Asst. Donna Harvey School Newspaper – Business Tom Witterschein Yearbook – Business William Manzo Literary Magazine – Editorial Lauren English Literary Magazine – Art Kim Angerson Greenhouse Management Jacqueline Music Co-Director Sarracco Mark Friedman Music Co-Director Mark Friedman Jazz Ensemble Director Meredith Noah National Honor Society CoAdvisor Staci Anson National Honor Society CoAdvisor Angela Rodriguez Holiday Festival Teresita Crane Sophomore Class Courtney Zizzo Freshman Class Kaitlin West Teens Need Teens Lauren English Literary Magazine – Production 8 Step 1 Stipend $6,702 2 4 1 4 7,008 7,642 6,702 7,642 N/A 2,116 N/A 2,116 N/A N/A N/A 4 2,116 2,116 1,615 7,642 4 3,057 1 4 3 4 1 2,632 5,711 5,478 5,711 5,009 4 1 1 1 4 5,711 5,009 1,9654 1,9655 3,056 4 4 3,056 3,056 1 3 4 2,680 2,931 1,528 4 4 4 1,528 3,056 1,528 4 1,528 3 4 1 1 3 2,931 3,056 2,680 2,680 2,236 Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – November 10, 2014 Ramapo High School Advisor Position Elliot Richman Chemistry I League Elliott Richman Chemistry II League Greg Hudak Biology I League Karen Meicke Biology II League Richard Albanese Physics I League Richard Albanese Physics II League Allison Lombardi Math Nickolas Robotics Maloupis David Russell Robotics Gale Fanale DECA Jennifer Perry Mock Trial Club Leonardo Italian Club Castano Pierre Barreau French Club Pamela Sibilia Spanish Club Dan Bertelli Art Peter Kanefke Ski Club Karli Basilicato SADD Donna Harvey Stock Market Club Deborah Schwarz Amnesty International Kim Angerson Environmental Club Angela Rodriquez World Languages Honor Society Gale Fanale School Store John Gaccione Fall Intramurals District Advisor Kathleen Mallon Staci Anson Kevin Hogan Position District Drama Production/ Administrative Coordinator District Debate Transitions 9 Step 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 Stipend $2,332 2,332 2,332 2,332 2,332 2,332 2,045 2,045 4 4 1 3 2,332 2,332 2,045 1,541 4 4 1 1 1 3 1 3 2 1,606 1,606 1,409 1,409 1,409 1,541 1,409 1,541 1,473 4 2 1,606 1,473 Step 1 Stipend $7,807 1 4 5,009 2,3326 1 Effective September 1 – October 24, 2014 & December 23, 2014 – June 30, 2015. Effective October 27 – December 22, 2014. 3 Effective September 1 – December 5, 2014. 4 Effective December 23, 2014 – June 30, 2015. 5 Effective September 1 – December 22, 2014. 6 Stipend to be pro-rated based on number of hours submitted. 2 Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro P6. Move to approve the following individuals listed below as substitute teachers for the 2014-15 School Year; and move to approve applicants’ attestation that he has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – November 10, 2014 10 seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et seq., as applicable: Name Edward Cascio Anthony Tabbacchino Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Location District District Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro OPERATIONS OP3. Move to approve the use of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District facilities for the date(s) indicated in accordance with the rules and regulations governing said use as follows: Indian Hills High School Oakland Recreation Commission Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Wrestling Program; Upper Gymnasium; Practices: December 2, 2014 – February 19, 2015 (Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays); 6 – 9 P.M.; Meets: January 10, 2015, 2 – 7 P.M.; February 7, 2015; 8 A.M. – 12 P.M.; Tournament: January 25, 2015; 7 A.M. – 5 P.M. Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro FINANCE F2. Move to approve the 2015-16 Budget Development Schedule. Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore F3. Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro Move that the financial report of the business administrator and the treasurer of school monies for the month of September 2014, including a cash report for that period, be approved and ordered filed. Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro F4. Move to authorize approval of the Committed Purchase Order Status Report for the month of October 2014 having been duly audited by the business administrator and the chairperson of the Finance Committee be approved by the Board. Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – November 10, 2014 11 F5. Move to ratify the October 31, 2014 payroll in the amount of $1,173,992.58 having been duly audited by the business administrator and the chairperson of the Finance Committee, and previously paid, approved by the Board. (Amount was not available for the October 27, 2014 Regular Public Meeting.) Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro F6. Move that bills in the District Cafeteria Fund in the total amount of (Amount available November 24, 2014) having been duly audited and approved by the business administrator/board secretary, and previously paid, be approved by the Board as follows: ARAMARK RIH District Cafeteria Fund (Amount available November October Operations 24, 2014) (Amount available November Student Lunches 24, 2014) Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro F7. Move to approve transfers and to authorize the superintendent and business administrator/board secretary to make additional transfers that would be ratified at the next Board meeting as necessary to comply with State requirements in accordance with Policy 6422 as per the attached Expense Account Adjustment Analysis for the month of October 2014. Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro F8. Move that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:23A-16.10(c)4, we certify that as of October 31, 2014, after review of the Secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate District officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:23A-16.10(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro F9. Move to adopt the following resolution: Receipt of Certification from Board Secretary Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:23A-16.10(c)4, I, Frank C. Ceurvels, certify that as of October 31, 2014, no budgetary line item account has obligations or payments (contractual orders) Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – November 10, 2014 12 which in total exceeds the amount appropriated by the District Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 and N.J.S.A. 18A22-8.1. Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro F10. Move to approve the resolution as follows: BE IT RESOLVED, that the amount of District taxes needed to meet the obligations of this Board from January – June 2015 is $24,479,810 divided as follows: $9,334,707 $5,474,748 $9,670,355 Borough of Franklin Lakes Borough of Oakland Township of Wyckoff and that the governing bodies are hereby requested to place in the hands of the custodian of school monies that amount in accordance with the statutes relating thereto. Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro F11. Move to approve the resolution as follows: WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.2 of the New Jersey’s Fiscal Accountability, Efficiency and Budgeting Procedures (hereinafter referred to as the “Accountability Regulations”) requires the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) to establish policies designed to minimize the cost of professional services, including procedures to ensure the efficient use of legal services by employees and Board members as well as the tracking of said services; and WHEREAS, in accordance therewith, the Board has developed Bylaw 0174, Legal Services, which identifies the individuals authorized to initiate contact with the Board’s contracted legal counsel, and outlines the procedures whereby the Board, through its school business administrator/board secretary, shall review and verify all documented legal counsel contract; and WHEREAS, the October 2014 Taxpayer Guide to Education Spending indicates that for the 2012-13 Fiscal Year, the Board accrued legal costs in the amount of Sixty One Dollars ($61.00) per pupil, which exceeds 130% of the 2012-13 Statewide per pupil average of Forty Nine Dollars ($49.00); and WHEREAS, in circumstances where legal costs exceed 130% of the Statewide average per pupil amount, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.2(a)(3), Bylaw 0174, and the 2011-12 Fiscal Accounting for New Jersey School Districts, i.e. the “Audit Program” recommend that school districts so effected establish and implement certain procedures and controls enumerated in N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.2(a)(3) in an effort to reduce legal costs; and Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education – November 10, 2014 13 WHEREAS, the District has already implemented certain procedures and controls enumerated in N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.2(a)(3) in an effort to reduce legal costs, including limiting the number of contact persons with the authority to request services or advice from legal counsel to the following persons: (1) the superintendent of schools or his/her designee; (2) the school business administrator/board secretary; (3) the Board president; and (4) the district supervisor of special services; and WHEREAS, the designated contact person(s) ensure that contracted legal counsel is not used unnecessarily for management decisions or readily available information contained in District materials such as policies, administrative regulations, or guidance available through professional source materials; and WHEREAS, the excess legal costs incurred have been the result of a high volume of litigation, grievances, protracted negotiations, and due process hearings initiated against the District, which the District has been compelled to defend. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the District hereby recognizes that the legal costs for the 2012-13 Fiscal Year exceeded 130% of the Statewide per pupil average and has determined that implementation of the further procedures outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.2(a)(3) beyond those already implemented would not significantly reduce legal costs, as evidenced by the fact that the excess legal costs incurred are the result of a high volume of litigation, grievances, protracted negotiations, and due process hearings initiated against the District, which the District has been compelled to defend over which the District has no control. Moved by RC): Becker Butto Sciancalepore Seconded Castor Quinlan Kilday Bunting Madigan Porro COMMITTEE REPORTS BOARD COMMENTS PUBLIC DISCUSSION A. Moved by discussion. Seconded to open the meeting to public B. Moved by Seconded to re-enter the Action/Work Session. to close public discussion and ANTICIPATED FUTURE MEETING DATES Monday, November 24, 2014, Regular Public Meeting, District Conference Room, 8 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Seconded: to adjourn at P.M.
