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The minutes of the regular meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education held on September 5, 2007 at Watchung School, 33 Mountain Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ. Mrs. Bond-Nelson called the meeting to order and made the following announcement: In accordance with NJSA 10:4-10, required advance notice of this meeting wa filed with the Borough Clerk; submitted to the COURIER NEWS, STAR LEDGER, AND Comcast; posted at Watchung School, Borough Hall and the North Plainfield Public Library. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mrs. Bond-Nelson requested the call of the roll: Thomas Allen Kathleen Mullen David Branan Drew Elliott Smith Sandra Dodd Linda Bond-Nelson Edwin Estevez – absent, notified A quorum was established Also present were Marilyn Birnbaum, Superintendent of Schools; Donald Sternberg, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator; and Robert Rich, Assistant Superintendent. The meeting convened to public session at 7:30 pm with the same members present and approximately 3 members of the staff and public. Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to re-convene to executive session at 7:35 pm. The meeting re-convened to public session at 8:05 pm with the same members present. Introduction of New Staff There was none. Minutes Approval Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining to accept the public session minutes of July 25, 2007. Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Smith abstaining to accept the executive session minutes of July 25, 2007. Student Representative Report There was none. Comments from the Public Upon request of the chair for topics from the public, there were none. Additional Board Matters Upon request of the chair for additional emergency matters to be discussed by the Board there were none. Presentation Dr. Birnbaum presented an overview of the process of the NJ Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC). Committee Delegate Reports Mr. Branan discussed the Finance and Facilities Committee’s tour of the buildings, prior to the oening of school and congratulated Mr. Ostroff and his staff for their efforts. Dr. Rich discussed a Curriculum Committee meeting scheduled for September 26th at 7:00 pm which will include several issues including summer curriculum writing. Mrs. Mullen as SCESC representative discussed with sadness the untimely passing of Dr, Thomas Boyle, Superintendent. Positions will be filled with interim appointments. Mr. Branan requested that he Policy Committee schedule a meeting for September 17th at 7:30 pm to review updated policies. New disks will be provided on the Policy Manual upon completion of the review. A Joint Meeting of the Board of Education, Borough Council and Board of Adjustment is tentatively schedules for 9/27/07. Confirmation is needed from the Borough Clerk. Superintendent’s Report Recognition The NPHS cheerleaders, under the direction of Skip Pulcrano, coach, received the AmeriCheer/AmeriDance Community Involvement Team of the Year award, one of cheerleading’s most prestigious national awards. The honor was presented at this summer’s National Spirit Expo in Columbus, Ohio, in front of over 100 cheerleading coaches across the country. Recognized for their outstanding commitment to community service on the local and national levels, the NPHS cheerleaders have accumulated over 1000 hours of community service, including their traveling to Montoursville, Pennsylvania on the eleventh anniversary of the crash of TWA Flight 800. Ten cheerleaders also will be involved with the 1000 Mile 9-11 Tribute. They will be making presentations and memorial tributes and flying the “Flags of 9-11” at all three 9-11 attack sites: midnight memorial overlooking Ground Zero, a special sunrise tribute at the crash site of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and a tribute at the Pentagon. District Operations SAFETY TRAINING / IN-SERVICE The safety topic for August was Asbestos Awareness. Related safety training, including personal protective equipment, was conducted with all staff members. Additionally, an in-service luncheon was held for all operations employees on August 27 at West End School. The in-service also included an extensive seminar on workplace harassment. TARGET GRANT-DAY OF CARING On August 24, representatives of Target Corporation, community volunteers, and in-house staff participated in an extensive landscaping project at NPHS. Funded through a grant from Target Corporation, this project included improving existing bed areas, bordering of walkways, and planting of ornamental shrubs and plants. This project is approximately fifty percent complete and will be ongoing. MAINTENANCE In addition to completing summer work requests, the following tasks were completed by the Maintenance Department: • HVAC units, district-wide, were serviced including filter changes. • All steam and hot water boilers were opened and thoroughly cleaned. We are awaiting inspections. CUSTODIAL In addition to routine summer cleaning, the following tasks were completed by the Custodial Department: • Classroom and office moves, district-wide. • Distribution of incoming supplies and materials. • Extensive cleaning of all classroom unit ventilators and filter changes. • Terrazzo floor polishing of the main hallway at NPHS. COMPLETED SUMMER PROJECTS HARRISON SCHOOL • Removal and replacement of the main boiler fire box. HARRISON HOUSE • Replacement of the rear entrance steps. • Complete replacement of the roof including exterior trim. HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL • Installation of the second floor drop ceiling as well as lighting improvements. • NPHS gymnasium floor repairs, floor refinishing, and new graphics. • Installation of new carpeting in the computer room for safety reasons. • Extensive sidewalk replacement. • Restroom renovations: NPMS Boys and Girls Rooms (1st Floor). (We anticipate substantial completion prior to the opening day of school.) • Removal of the inoperable divider and the installation of a new motorized curtain in the gymnasium. ATHLETIC COMPLEX • Repainting of inside of the field house. • Installation of additional lighting fixtures. EAST END SCHOOL • Painting of several areas, including classrooms. • Installation of new carpet in the main office for safety reasons. • Replacement of two sets of exterior doors. • Installation of drop ceiling and new lighting fixtures in the entrance foyer. WEST END SCHOOL • Restroom Renovations, Boys and Girls Rooms, 1st Floor. (We anticipate substantial completion prior to the opening day of school.) • Installation of one set of exterior doors. • Refinishing of the gymnasium floor with new graphics. SOMERSET SCHOOL • Completion of the playground and patio areas (paving and stone work). • Landscaping of the perimeter area of the playground and patio area. • Excavation of the sink hole that developed in the loading zone (subsequently filled with stone and patched). • Replaced all of the remaining soil areas around the building with concrete. STONY BROOK • Complete replacement of the front entrance steps. • Refinishing of the gymnasium floor. • Installation of new carpeting in the main office and faculty Room for safety reasons. • Installation of new marquee, provided by the Parent Teachers Organization. • Recommendations from Superintendent of Schools Personnel Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that WHEREAS Linda Zigarelli, special education teacher in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2007, and WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately twenty-two years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Zigarelli its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be if further RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on September 5, 2007, and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Zigarelli. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Smith moved to freeze the salaries of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and the School Business Administrator. The motion had no second. Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and defeated by a vote of 3 to 1 with Mr. Smith voting no and Mr. Allen and Mr. Branan abstaining that WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has enacted P.L. 2007, c. 53, an Act concerning School District accountability; and WHEREAS, the North Plainfield Board provided public notice 30 days prior to the renegotiation, extension, amendment, or alteration of an employment contract with the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Business Administrator; and WHEREAS, Said notice was provided to the public via publication in the district’s official newspapers, Courier News and Star Ledger, on August 3, 2007; on the district’s public website on August 3, 2007; and was posted at Borough Hall, Watchung School, and the North Plainfield Public Library on August 3, 2007. WHEREAS, the Board provided notice of a public hearing 10 days prior to the renegotiation, extension, amendment, or alteration of an employment contract with the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Business Administrator and said public hearing was held on July 25, 2007; and NOW THEREFORE, be it known the North Plainfield Board of Education hereby approves the salary for the 2007-2008 school year per the attached list for the following: Marilyn Birnbaum, Ed.D, Superintendent of Schools; Robert H. Rich, Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; and Donald Sternberg, Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Further, that the Board of Education approve the addendum to the employment contract of the Superintendent of Schools, dated August 10, 2007. Thomas Allen - Abstain Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Abstain Drew Elliott Smith - No Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the teachers indicated on the attached list to teach a sixth class at the salary rates noted after their names, and that adjusted contracts to employ be issued. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Amy Dalsimer, AHS/ACS coordinator, effective July 1, 2007. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following individuals as substitute teachers in the district in the grades/classes indicated after their names: Milan Laziston 7-12/Music Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education grant Emily Thompson, special education teacher at Somerset School, an unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act, effective March 5, 2008 through April 13, 2008. It is understood that the above dates may need to be adjusted. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member and/or staff conference and travel expenses as per the attached list. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Kim Faszczewski as a special education teacher at West End School at the MA/Step 5 (6-8/8) annual salary rate of $47,200, effective October 2, 2007 or sooner should she be released from her current district, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Ms. Faszczewski will replace Cynthia Linsen.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Elizabeth McIntosh as a teacher of English at Somerset School at the BA/Step 2 annual salary rate of $42,730, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Ms. McIntosh will replace Adrienne Graubard.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following teaching staff transfers: FROM TO Teacher Position/School Position/School Linda Schuler Elem/West End Special Education/Somerset Kimberly Shapiro Phys Ed/Somerset Phys Educ/Stony Brook & West End Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Christina Mundy as an elementary school teacher at West End School, at the MA/Step 2 annual salary rate of $45,530, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Ms. Mundy will replace Stephanie Tedeschi.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Lisa Marie Gabriel as a temporary elementary teacher at East End School at the BA/Step 1 annual salary rate of $42,630, effective September 4, 2007 through December 21, 2007. (Ms. Gabriel will temporarily replace Melissa Mejia.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Dina Diaz as a temporary elementary teacher at West End School at the BA/Step 4 annual salary rate of $42,930. (Ms. Diaz will temporarily replace Elizabeth Brush.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the following guidance counselors be paid for the completion of grading/scheduling conflicts during the summer of 2007, for the hours indicated after their names at the rate of $43.88 per hour: Sally Reagan 19 hours Ann Caruso 18 hours Diane Signorelli 18 hours Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2007, the Board of Education approve the transfer of summer child study team hours as follows: FROM TO 16 hours Anastasia Davis Mary Thomsen 9 hours Dale Smith Martha Bryan 5.5 hrs Maria Farraye-Biggs 2.5 hrs Kimberly Scott 1.0 hr Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education grant Aziza Hassan, teacher of English at NPHS, an unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act effective September 4, 2007 through November 27, 2007. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Patrick Wallace as a teacher of Italian at NPMS/HS, at the BA/Step 1 annual salary rate of $42,630, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Mr. Wallace will replace Shannonine Caruana.) Further, that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve Mr. Wallace to teach a sixth class of Italian at the additional rate of $7,105. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Branan abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Nancy Lubreski as a kindergarten teacher at West End School, at the BA/Step 4 (4-5/5) annual salary rate of $42,930, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Ms. Lubreski will replace Miriam Andrews.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Abstain Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Elizabeth Cirillo as an elementary teacher at West End School, at the BA/Step 7 (11-12/12) annual salary rate of $49,715, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Ms. Cirillo will replace Linda Schuler.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Gerard Friedman as the district athletic trainer at the BA/Step 1 annual salary rate of $42,630, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Mr. Friedman will replace Greg Kilmer.) Further, that the Board of Education approve the employment of Mr. Friedman as a professional rescuer “First Aider” at the rate of $140 per diem, pending receipt of his athletic trainer certification, effective August 20, 2007 through September 3, 2007. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Anthony Della Rosa as a computer science teacher at NPHS at the BA/Step 7 (11-12/11) annual salary rate of $49,715, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Mr. Della Rosa will replace Lawrence Cohen.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Dawn Schugel as a teacher of mathematics at NPHS at the BA/Step 6 (9-10/9) annual salary rate of $46,100, and that a contract to employ be issued. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve Erin Noonan, NPMS nurse, to temporarily oversee athletic practices, effective August 15, 2007 through August 18, 2007, at the rate of $43.88 per hour for up to seven hours per day. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the guide and salary of Nicole Rossi, elementary teacher at East End School from BA/Step 4 to MA/Step 4 at the annual salary rate of $45,730 to reflect her attainment of a Master’s degree, and that an adjusted contract to employ be issued. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the recommendation to approve the employment of Rita Martins as a teacher of English at NPHS, from $45,420 to $45,430, and that an adjusted contract to employ be issued. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of CDR William James Dooley as the NJROTC instructor at NPHS at the 6 YR/Step 12 annual salary rate of $80,690, effective November 1, 2007, or sooner if available. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Nancy Reyes as a guidance counselor at NPHS, at the MA/Step 7 (11-12/11) annual salary rate of $52,515, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Ms. Reyes is replacing Ellen St. Pierre.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board rescind the recommendation to employ Sara Spaner as a testing facilitator. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Marcella Eldekki as a testing facilitator at the stipend of $500. (Ms. Eldekki will replace Sara Spaner.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the following certificated staff be paid for graduate courses taken between January and May 2007: Name Course Hrs. Paid Reimb Frank Fusco Admn & Supv Elem & Sec School 3 $1494.75 $1121.06 (English/HS) Supv. of Instruction 3 $1494.75 $1121.06 Luis Rincon Applied Statistical Analysis 3 $1388.55 $1041.41 (Math/HS) Michelle Tafuri Fam Empowerment Models Child Adv. 3 $1560.17 $1152.88 (Elem/WE) Casey McKeen Dev. Comm. Skills Atypical Child 3 $1371.00 $1028.25 (Spec. Ed/HS) Rachel Padian Foundations in Reading II 3 $1551.00 $1163.25 (SpecEd/EE) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the following non-certificated staff be paid for graduate courses taken between January and May 2007: Name Course Hrs. Paid Reimb Melissa DeCos-Palma Marriage, Couple & Family 3 $1560.17 $1152.88 (Parent Liaison/Dist) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education rescind the recommendation appointing Emily Thompson as the advisor for NPMS newspaper, Walnut Review. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following co-curricular appointments at the stipends indicated after their names. It should be noted that teachers do not accrue tenure in these positions. Kathleen Elia Business Club Advisor NPHS $ 800 Kristyn Rosen Yearbook Advisor NPHS $4,300 Amy Six Band Front Advisor NPHS $4,725 Lauren Labott After School Sports Advisor Stony Brook $7,220 Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Branan and unanimously approved to separate the preceding motion. At this time the preceding motion was separated and voted upon as follows: Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following co-curricular appointments at the stipends indicated after their names. It should be noted that teachers do not accrue tenure in these positions. Kathleen Elia Business Club Advisor NPHS $ 800 Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following co-curricular appointments at the stipends indicated after their names. It should be noted that teachers do not accrue tenure in these positions. Kristyn Rosen Yearbook Advisor NPHS $4,300 Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and defeated by a roll call vote of 3 to 3 with Mr. Allen, Mrs. Dodd and Mr. Smith voting no that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following co-curricular appointments at the stipends indicated after their names. It should be noted that teachers do not accrue tenure in these positions. Amy Six Band Front Advisor NPHS $4,725 Thomas Allen - No Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - No Sandra Dodd - No Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following co-curricular appointments at the stipends indicated after their names. It should be noted that teachers do not accrue tenure in these positions. Lauren Labott After School Sports Advisor Stony Brook $7,220 Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals in the adult high school in the subject areas and at the hourly rate indicated after their names: Name Subject Area Hrly. Rate Est. Hrs. Fern Wilson Mathematics Teacher $27.00 170 Frank Fusco English Teacher $27.00 170 Substitute Teacher As Needed Matthew Iannucci Substitute Teacher $27.00 As Needed Ellen Wilezon Supervisor/Substitute $37.00 300 Advisement/Substitute $27.00 Amanda Hempel English/Substitute $27.00 200 Daniel Morris Substitute Teacher $27.00 As Needed William Saccardi English Teacher/Substitute $27.00 170 Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve David Faherty as a volunteer cross country coach in the district. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Anette Guagliardo, teacher of health and physical education at NPHS, effective August 23, 2007. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of John Vogel as a teacher of health and physical education at Somerset School, at the BA/Step 2 annual salary rate of $42,730, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Mr. Vogel will replace Robert Matejek.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Megan Kaplan as a temporary teacher of English at NPHS, at the BA/Step 1 annual salary rate of $42,630, effective September 4, 2007 through November 27, 2007. (Ms. Kaplan will temporarily replace Aziza Hassan.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Jennifer Brand as a teacher of health and physical education at NPHS, at the BA/Step 2 annual salary rate of $42,730, and that a contract to employ be issued. (Ms. Brand will replace Ms. Gugliardo.) Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Annemarie Manfredi as a mathematics teacher at NPHS, at the BA/Step 1 annual salary rate of $42,630, and that a contract to employ be issued. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Kathleen Borden, special education teacher at NPMS, effective October 28, 2007, or sooner should an appropriate replacement be employed. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Wanda Blue as a van driver at the hourly rate of $26.71, effective September 9, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education adjust the previously approved recommendation granting Melissa Mejia, elementary teacher at East End School, an unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act from September 4, 2007 through November 21, 2007 to October 1, 2007 through December 23, 2007. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education appoint the following to serve on the NJQSAC self- assessment committee: Dr. Marilyn E. Birnbaum, Superintendent Dr. Robert H. Rich, Assistant Superintendent Donald Sternberg, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Edward Ostroff, Director of Operations and Auxiliary Services Jane Delaney, Direct of Pupil Services Roger Graubard, NPEA President and NPMS Social Studies Teacher Nancy Ann Lisa, Special Education Literacy Resource Coach and Elementary Teacher David W. Branan, Vice President, North Plainfield Board of Education Further, that administrators, staff members, and Board members be appointed to subcommittees as needed. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education employ the staff members indicated on the attached list to teach after-school professional development courses at a rate of $30 per hour, to be funded with NCLB FY’08 and/or local funds as indicated, to be paid at the conclusion of each course. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education appoint Linda Remolino, Guidance Director, as an affirmative action officer in the district. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the adjustment in paraprofessional assigned hours as indicated on the attached list, and that adjusted contracts to employ be issued. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the adjustment in paraprofessional assignments and hours as indicated on the attached list, and that adjusted contracts to employ be issued. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Dawn Kleinfield, mathematics teacher at NPMS, as teacher for the HSPA Preparation Course in the Community Adult School at the rate of $27 per hour. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Roberto Ramos, paraprofessional at the NPHS/Bridge Program, effective September 1, 2007. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education rescind the recommendation to employ Jonathan Flint as a teacher of mathematics at NPHS for the 2007-2008 school year due to his failure to complete the employment process. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education grant April Kelly, counselor at Stony Brook School, an unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act effective December 29, 2007 through March 21, 2008. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Lori Castiglione, teacher of French at NPHS, effective July 3, 2007. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Curriculum, Instruction, and Pupil Services Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education amend the tuition payment for the extended year out-of-district summer placement for classified student AA-07-08 from $3,475.00 to $6,789.90. Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the use of the textbooks and/or trade books in the district as per the attached list. Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve tuition payment for the following classified students to attend the out-of-district placements indicated. Transportation is required. Pupil ID# School/Location Tuition Effective UUUUU-07-08 St. Joseph’s School for Blind/Jersey City $62,280.00 9/6/07 VVVVV-07-08 Children’s Spec. Hospital/Mountainside $47,290.50 9/6/07 Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Dodd abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education enter into an agreement with Summit Speech School for Itinerant Services such as classroom consultations, auditory training and pre and post teaching, at the cost of $120 per hour, pending attorney review. Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mrs. Dodd abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the following classified students receive itinerant services provided by the Summit Speech School at the rate of $120 per hour, for the hours indicated: ST-01-07-08 One hour per week (ongoing) ST-02-07-08 Fours hours per week* ST-03-07-08 Two hours per week* *Services to be reassessed as the year progresses Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education enter into agreements with the following agencies to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services as needed, pending attorney review: Natural Settings in Therapeutic Management Cost per needs assessment: $3,000 Cost for ongoing behavioral services: $6,000 Applied Behavioral Concepts and New Horizons in Autism Cost per hour: $110 - $120 for consultation/coordination Functional Behavior Analysis – General Therapy - $80 per hour Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve a functional behavioral analysis be provided by Applied Behavioral Concepts at the cost of $110 per hour for classified student FBA-01-07-08. Finance, Purchasing, Facilities and Agreements Mr. Branan moved,s econded by Mr. Allen and approved by a vote of 5 to 0 with Mr. Branan abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the split funding of the employees noted on the attached list in conjunction with the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Local Education Agency (LEA) Consolidated Application FY’08, according to the percentages for each program as indicated. Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent of Schools to apply for the following funding in conjunction with the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Local Education Agency (LEA) Consolidated Application FY’08, as per the attached budget: Title I Part A Basic/Concentration $304,508 Title II Part A $122,362 Title II Part D $ 2,084 Title III $ 63,973 Title IV $ 12,175 Title V $ 6,736 TOTAL ALLOCATION $511,841 Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit an Early Childhood Program Aid (ECPA) FY’07 Carry Over request in the amount of $133,356, to be applied to additional early childhood approvable expenses in ECPA FY’08. Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent of Schools to amend the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Local Education Agency (LEA) Consolidated Application FY’07 to include Carryover Funds FY’06. Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve payments from the Cafeteria Account and the Adult School Account in accordance with the attached list dated September 5, 2007. Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve line item transfers in accordance with the attached listed dated June 30, 2007. Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education authorize the payment of accumulated vacation pay for the 2006-2007 school year to the following: Name Days Amount Judith Grady 20 $9,812.40 Robert Pispecky 11.5 $4,622.43 Richard Steele 17 $3,447.77 Alice Drewes 18.34 $3,328.11 Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education authorize the payment of a retirement allowance to the following staff member who retired during the 2006-2007 school year based on accumulated sick and personal days as follows: Name Date of Retirement Retirement Allowance Dorothy Santomauro 7/1/06 $4,745.49 Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education accept the separation of service agreement with Mr. Jerry Barnett effective June 30, 2007 with Mr. Barnett’s resignation for reason of retirement, and further, that the Board of Education authorize the payment of accumulated vacation pay and a retirement allowance as follows: Name Date of Retirement Retirement Allowance Jerry Barnett 7/30/07 $4,000.20-Acc. Sick/Personal $3,850.19 – Acc. Vacation Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to sell or dispose of obsolete/irreparable equipment as follows: Olympia Line Star Typewriter – High School Library Office Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the application for the Toshiba America Foundation Grant of $944.25 for the “Lovin Life” project involving the study of the life cycle of a chicken, administered by Terry Tunkel, kindergarten teacher at West End School. Correspondence Letters were received as follows: Notice of Public Hearing Ordinance No. 93-09 Curb Assessments Financial Report Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the list of bills and payrolls dated July 31, 2007 in the amount of $35,035,109.80. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Funds, for the month of June 2007, and further recommends in compliance with NJAC 6:23-2.11(B), that the Board of Education certify that to the best of their knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to mee the district’s financial obligation for the remainder of this fiscal year. Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson – Aye Old Business A policy review was conducted on the following and the policies remain unchanged: 1140 Distribution of Materials by Pupils & Staff 3541.1 Transportation Services 4123 Classroom Aides (Paraprofessionals) New Business Dr. Birnbaum provided a Board Presentation Calendar for review and discussion. Current Events in Education There were none. Comments from the Public There were none. Future Agenda Items Review of Co-Curricular and Coaching Activities Language Arts/Math Initiatives Adjournment Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to hold and executive session on September 19, 2007 at 7:00 pm for confidential matters relating to students, personnel, negotiations and litigation. Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to adjourn to executive session for confidential matters relating to students, personnel, negotiations and litigation at 11:20 pm. The meeting re-convened to public session at 11:40 pm and adjourned upon recommendation of Mr. Branan, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: Donald Sternberg Last Modified on 9/20/2007 2:23:50 PM |
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