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The minutes of the regular meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education held on June 18, 2008 at West End School, 447 Greenbrook Road, 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 was 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
A quorum was established
Also present were Marilyn Birnbaum, Superintendent of Schools; Donald Sternberg, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator; Robert Rich, Assistant Superintendent; and Dennis McKeever, Board Attorney, as well as approximately 10 members of the staff and public
Introduction of New Staff
There was none.
Minutes Approval
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to accept the public session minutes of June 4, 2008.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to accept the executive session minutes of June 4, 2008.
Student Representative Report
There was none.
Public Hearing, P.L. 2007 c. 53, Section 5 – N.J.S.A. 18A:11-11
WHEREAS, The State of New Jersey has enacted P.L. 2007, c. 53, an Act concerning School District accountability; and
WHEREAS, Said notice was provided to the public via publication in the district’s official newspapers, Courier News and Star Ledger, on May 14, 2008; on the district’s public website on May 14, 2008; and was posted at Borough Hall, Watchung School, and the North Plainfield Public Library on May 14, 2008.
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
NOW, THEREFORE; the North Plainfield Board of Education hereby opens this public meeting for comment with respect to the employment contracts of Marilyn Birnbaum, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools; Robert H. Rich, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Schools; and Donald Sternberg, Business Administrator.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to open the Public Hearing.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to close the Public Hearing.
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
Mrs. Rosemary McGuinness, Adult School Principal, presented an overview of the Community Adult School and the Adult High School.
Committee Delegate Reports
Mr. Branan, Policy Committee Chair, gave an overview of updated policies discussed at the most recent Policy Committee Meeting. In addition, the Committee needs to review the policy regarding abstentions and also review the goals developed by the Committee.
Mr. Branan, Finance and Facilities Committee Chair, discussed capital projects and maintenance projects scheduled. In addition, the Committee discussed installation of basketball hoops on the tree located on Route 22 next to Krausche Field and developed goals for next year.
Mrs. Bond-Nelson, Curriculum Committee Chair, reviewed items discussed including meeting with supervisors and textbook reviews. The next meeting will be scheduled for the Fall.
Mrs. Bond-Nelson, Negotiations Committee Chair, updated the Board on the status of negotiations indicating that the next meeting is scheduled for July 7th at 4:00 pm.
Mr. Estevez, Legislative Representative, updated the Board on recent legislation.
Mrs. Dodd, SCESC Representative, updated the Board on the June 5th re-organization meeting of the Commission.
Superintendent’s Report
Recognition
Staff
The following North Plainfield 2008 New Jersey Governor’s Award Recipients will be honored at the district’s Teacher Appreciation Celebration, Wednesday, June 18, 2008, West End School at 6:30 p.m.: Alan Adams, West End School; Kitty Jedra, East End School; Dina Liona, Somerset School; Theresa Moroney, NPHS; Sharon Switek, Stony Brook School; and Robert Zetlin, NPMS. All staff members are invited!!
Dr. Walter Blenderman, NPHS chemistry teacher, has received a grant of equipment for chemistry instruction in the amount of $1000 from the Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center, located at Carnegie Mellon University. The grant is in appreciation for Dr. Blenderman's decision to involve his Chemistry 7 Honors students in an online tutorial and testing program for learning chemical stoichiometry, the branch of chemistry dealing with relationships of combining elements. During the past school year, students logged onto the internet site for tutoring in this topic. This was followed by online testing. Carnegie Mellon is testing questions for inclusion in a program for chemistry instruction as part of their Cognitive Tutor program. North Plainfield students use the Cognitive Algebra Tutor program in ninth grade. Dr. Blenderman has chosen to purchase computer-based automatic data collection equipment which will enhance and enliven laboratory instruction and demos in chemistry and physical science classes.
North Plainfield staff members attended the monthly meeting of the New Jersey Educational Computing Consortium on June 13, 2008. They presented the district's initiative in the use of podcasting and iPods as instructional tools to an audience of technology teachers, supervisors and vendors. Ron Fisher, director of technology, and Patty Marseglia, supervisor of mathematics and science, were invited to speak by Lisa Thumann of the Rutgers Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education after she trained a cadre of teachers and administrators in the district during April and May. Joining them were Brooke Phillips, fourth grade teacher at East End School and Roseann Caruso, second grade teacher at West End School. The administrators explained the district's expectations for increasing the use of this technology in instruction while the teachers showed their student-created podcasts. Both Ms. Phillips and Ms. Caruso spoke of the excitement generated in the classroom and the students' familiarity with the iPod.
The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded the North Plainfield District forty laminated American masterpiece reprints for display in the high school. The Picturing America Grant was designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of American history through some of our nation's finest art. Social studies teacher, Greg Ammon and librarian, Susan Feibush, submitted the grant application.
Business & Education Alliance & Somerset Patriots Baseball Club
Salute to Teachers Student Essay Contest: Fourth grade teacher Carol Irvine, West End School, was honored at a Somerset Patriots game as part of the “Salute to Teachers” program. Nancy Bahnasy, a student, nominated Ms. Irvine by writing an essay that addressed the following: Who is your teacher? What qualities make him or her such a good teacher? How does your teacher challenge students to strive for success? How does your teacher motivate you to do your best? Ms. Irvine was awarded with a $100 check to be used for supplies for her classroom.
Heather Lopardo, Regional Director, Youth Market, American Heart Association sent Lauren Labott, physical education teacher at Stony Brook School, a letter of congratulations for spearheading “an amazing Jump Rope for Heart event on behalf of the American Heart Association. Lauren did a remarkable job of providing the students with a unique opportunity to learn the value of physical activity and raise dollars for research and education….I applaud her creativity, determination and spirit in making this event such a success.”
NPHS/MS
The NPHS mixed chorus, NPMS chorus, and NPMS band all received "superior" ratings at the High Note Music Festival on June 6, 2008 held at St. Rose Elementary School in Freehold, NJ. Tom Mazur, supervisor of fine, practical and performing arts, noted the following: “It was a proud morning for their supervisor, as well as the many students and hard-working and dedicated teachers Amy Six, Ivan Izeppi and Heather Fencik. I was approached by both judges afterward who were further impressed by the number of students involved in our music program. They see hundreds of school groups from the tri-state area, and for them to leave their stations to individually seek me out is especially noteworthy.” The NPMS band and chorus performed their "superior festival rating" song selections to the thunderous applause of the appreciative, near to capacity, audience at the middle school concert on June 12, 2008.
West End School
The Parent Engagement Committee's Library Night at the North Plainfield Public Library was a great success. About 51 children, grades K-4 attended and 25 adults. The children’s librarian started off the evening with an introduction to the library and presented the resources offered there. She then proceeded to gather the children for a Read A Loud "Martina the Beautiful Cockroach," a Cuban folk tale. Following was a craft. The children sat down on long tables and created colorful door hangers, while Taryn Buffolino, counselor, supervised. While the children were engaged, adults and teachers gathered upstairs for a presentation given by Nicole Rivlin, Marianne Harris, and Marilyn Pinto, West End teachers, on the importance of continuing reading in the summer, as well as how to pick appropriate leveled literature for each child. Teachers gave concrete examples and methodology for parents’ practical use and introduced the summer reading program, with its rewards and benefits. Authentic literature was displayed on each grade level in various degrees of difficulty. After the presentation, parents and children came together for a light snack. At the end of the evening new library cards were issued and each librarian had lines of children taking out new books. Many of the parents who attended stopped to thank the members of the committee for a wonderful evening and expressed gratitude for what they had learned.
West End held its second annual Reading Cafe. This year's theme was World Showcase. Each serving area represented a continent with a generous serving of books from that area of the world. Student council members served as waiters/waitresses for the evening while entertainment was provided by Tom Mazur, supervisor of fine, practical and performing arts, and Barbara Habeeb, former NPHS graduate and community member. Faculty involved in the planning, set-up, and coordination of the evening included Alan Adams (and Paulette Adams), Taryn Buffolino, Sandy Deller, Sue Fordham, Rosemarie Hansen, Carol Irvine, Theresa Knauer, Mariln LaMarca, Veronica Quick, Marilyn Pinto, Nancy Schreck, Wendy Szymanski, Todd Vanderputten, and Francesca Cardona-ESL teacher from East End School.
Kindergarten Dino Day: West End School’s kindergartners had a wonderful day being paleontologists on June 13. All four kindergarten classes came together in the community room and participated in various learning centers which included digging for bones, finding fossils, measuring dinosaurs, writing about and coloring dinosaurs and assembling a giant wooden dinosaur with the help of many dads.
Many thanks to the kindergarten teachers for their efforts: Buzzy Durkin, Rosemarie Hansen, Nancy Lubreski, and Melissa Patane
The Heroes and Cool Kids program has announced that Allison Sarfati, a senior at NPHS and our Somerset County Scholar Athlete, has won their annual "Essay Contest for Seniors,” and will be presented with a $2,500 scholarship (donated by Sony Electronics) at their annual Golf Outing/Dinner on June 23, 2008, at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, NJ. She is one of two winners. There are approximately thirty four schools in the program state-wide.
Congratulations to West End’s Fourth Grade Spelling Bee Winners: First Place: Kyle Funelas; Second Place: Meehan Khan; and Third Place: John Hatala. The Fourth Grade Spelling Bee is an annual event and is planned and coordinated by the fourth grade teachers: Marilou Barrett, Dina Diaz, Carol Irvine, Paula Lemos, and Michelle Tafuri. Taryn Buffolino, counselor, and Sue Fordham, teacher, served as judges.
The following West End students attended the Young Authors Conference. Many thanks to Dot Carro, academic support teacher, for coordinating this event for West End School:
Grade 1 Sasha Levine, Mason Llewellyn, Yazon Awad
Grade 2 Jaclyn Scopel
Grade 3 Amina Elsais
Ricky Ruiz
Karin Hernandez
Christian Wieczorek
Katie White
Dexter Jackson
Lauren Lattimore
Ed Lambert
Emily McGrath
Alexandra Fenning-Owoo
Abdelaziz Bahnasy
Sayfaldeen Khalil
Shaden Awad
Grade 4 Aliyah Muhammed
Brenda Okereke
Adrian Oronoz
Carlos Narvaza
Allen Uzoma
Destiny Gist
Claudia Orozco
Maheen Kahn
Moala Bannavti
David Figueroa
Giselle Celis
Alejandra Ubeda
Nicole Bedoya
Nkechi Amadiegwu
NPHS Senior Scholarships
Ivan Amo Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a member of the North Plainfield High School football team who has been accepted to an accredited two or four-year college or university.
DeVaughn Gordon $500
Ball-Kirsch Post 265, American Legion of North Plainfield
James Tennant Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a senior who has been accepted to an accredited college/university based on academic excellence and active involvement in extra-curricular and/or community activities.
Thomas DeFrancesco $1250 Carolyn Romond $1250
Michael Lefanto $1250 Elisa Salvemini $1250
Blumetti Family Scholarship
One scholarship in memory of Rose, Madeline, James and Salvatore Blumetti. This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has been accepted into a four-year college/university and is based on financial need and school and community activities.
Sarah Hicks $2000
Charles Blackman “Give-Back” Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students whose majority of courses are general and/or ESL.
Carlos Mora $1,000
Gabriela Perez $1,000
Caruso Family Scholarship
This scholarship is in honor of Frank and Frances Caruso and their seven children who attended North Plainfield schools.
Jeremy Frusco $500
August “Sunny” Church Memorial Scholarship
A $500 scholarship awarded to a graduating senior who is a scholar/athlete and active in community service.
Sarah Hicks $500
C.R.E.C.E.R. Scholarship
(Caring, Reaching, Educating, Connecting, Enriching, Reaping)
Awarded to a Latino student who is pursuing a college education. Given by Raritan Valley Community College.
Claudia Pacheco $400
DeVry University Community Scholar Award
Guillermo Cubero $9,000
Bernard Dreier Community Service Award and Scholarship
This award in memory of Bernard Drier, class of 1932, shall be designated for a student at the end of his/her junior year. The student must have demonstrated continuous, significant service to the greater North Plainfield community. The recipient shall receive this award at the end of his/her senior year, once the student has enrolled at the college of his/her choice.
Cristina Talucci $500
Dr. Herman Estrin Scholarship
In commemoration of 60 years of teaching excellence and/or achievement in writing, speaking and literature.
Artimus Sparrow $500
Family Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships in the amount of $2,000/yr, $1,000 per semester are awarded to graduating seniors. The candidates must have a “C” average all three years in high school and maintain a “B” average in college. At least one of the candidates’ parents must be an immigrant and they must demonstrate financial need.
Edison Guamba $8000 Jackelyne Racchumi $8000
Claudia Pacheco $8000 Geovana Silva $8000
Thomas J. Frescoln Scholarship
Sponsored by the Thomas J. Frescoln college fund and distributed through PNC Bank:
Randall Arthur $946.80 Silver Laur $946.80
Justin Curry $946.80 Jermaine Miller $946.80
Hector Espinel $946.80 Edith Prado $946.80
Dennis Guerrero $946.80 Emilio Robles $946.80
Kunwar Kaur $946.80 Elise Thomas $946.80
Fred Green/Class of 1935 Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student who has participated in athletic activities while at NPHS. The student must possess scholarship, character, and integrity.
Dennis Guerrero $500
Judy Grady/Somerset School Scholarship
Awarded to a student who has a B average and who attended grade 6 in the North Plainfield School District.
Michael Lefanto $1000
Linda Helmstetter Scholarship
This award is in recognition for outstanding achievement and given to a student who has attended Stony Brook School.
Noeman Ahmed $250
Tania Acosta $250
Winifred Gardner-Letso Memorial Scholarship
Ms. Letso served on the Board of Education for 27 years, which is the longest term in North Plainfield history. This scholarship, given in her memory, is based on academic achievement, financial need and school and community involvement.
Brittanie Peabody $500
Lawrence Family Trust
Sponsored by the Lawrence Family Trust, in memory of William (Class of ’29) and in honor of Eleanor (Class of ’26).
Thushan Nithiananthan $500
Edith Prado $500
George “Chip” Mauro Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Mauro was a graduate of North Plainfield High School, Class of 1951. This scholarship is based on academics, financial need and school and community service.
Angela Aviles $500
Marjorie and Frank Mundy Memorial Scholarship
A four-year scholarship sponsored by the Marjorie and Frank Mundy Memorial Scholarship Fund. Given to a student who has intellect, aptitude, a desire for higher education and a need for financial assistance.
Elisa Salvemini $28,000
North Plainfield Association of Educational Administrators and Supervisors
This award, intended to assist in the furthering of career goals, is presented to a graduating student in consideration of the following factors: progress and achievement in classroom programs; participation in school activities; contribution to school life; student citizenship.
Daniel Parrott $300
North Plainfield Educational Philanthropic Association Scholarship
Sponsored by the Philanthropic Association of North Plainfield.
Elisa Salvemini $500
Allison Sarfati $500
North Plainfield Field Hockey Boosters Parents’ Club Scholarship
Awarded to a student who has participated in NPHS field hockey for at least two years and has been accepted to an accredited college or advanced education program.
Amanda Costello $250 Cristina Talucci $250
Natalie Szaroleta $250 Allison Zeller $250
North Plainfield Football/Cheerleader Parents Scholarship
Sponsored by the North Plainfield Football/Cheerleader Parents Association.
Thomas DeFrancesco $500 Jacalyn Szaro $500
DeVaughn Gordon $250
North Plainfield Italian American Club - Auxiliary Scholarship
Sponsored by the Italian-American Club of North Plainfield Auxiliary.
Leonides Adoptante, II $500
North Plainfield Latin Coalition Scholarship
Awarded to a minority student and is based on academics and financial need.
Elsy Castillo $500
Wilbryant Ruiz $500
North Plainfield Lion’s Club Scholarship
Sponsored by the North Plainfield Lion’s Club.
North Plainfield Lion’s Memorial Scholarship:
Britanie Peabody $1,000
Francis J. Vitelli Scholarship:
Thomas DeFrancesco $1,000
North Plainfield Music Parents Association
Sponsored by the North Plainfield Music Parents Association
Anniely Acosta $450 Michael Lefanto $550
Jasmine Campbell $550 Tracy Mamuric $450
Cynthia Ellis $400 Carolyn Romond $450
Cristina Talucci $400
Frank Cognetti Music Scholarship
Tyrrell Belfield $750
North Plainfield Optimist Club Scholarship
Sponsored by the North Plainfield Optimist Club.
Cristina Bulkulvish $750
North Plainfield PBA Scholarship
Sponsored by the North Plainfield PBA.
Kunwar Kaur $400
Brittanie Peabody $400
North Plainfield PTA Council Scholarship
Sponsored by the North Plainfield PTA Council.
Elsy Castillo $1000
Carolyn Romond $1000
Brittanie Peabody $1000
North Plainfield Soccer Club Scholarship
Evelyn Gallegos $500
Dennis Guerrero $500
Carlos Mora $500
North Plainfield Woman’s Club Scholarship
Sponsored by the North Plainfield Woman’s Club.
Michael Lefanto $500
North Plainfield Youth Services Commission Scholarship
Sponsored by the North Plainfield Youth Services Commission.
Britanie Peabody $1,000
Elisa Salvemini $500
Elsy Castillo $500
North Plainfield High School Alumni Association Scholarship
Sponsored by the North Plainfield High School Alumni Association.
Eric Castillo $1000
Liliana Ventura $1000
Alexander Roman Scholarship
This scholarship is in honor of retired East End Principal who brought Autocad to North Plainfield High School when he was Supervisor of Fine, Performing, and Practical Arts. This award is given to a student who attended East End Elementary School and has shown expertise and leadership abilities in the Autocad courses.
Pierce O’Donnell $200
Rotary Club of Plainfield/North Plainfield Scholarships
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Plainfield/North Plainfield.
F. S. Matheson Memorial Scholarship
DeVaughn Gordon $1000 Tracy Mamuric $500
Michael Lefanto $1000
Leo Albert Friese Memorial Scholarship
Eric Castillo $1500 Allison Sarfati $1500
Kunwar Kaur $1500
Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals Chemistry Senior Achievement Award
Eric Castillo $1,000
Michael Sheehy Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the Class of ‘93 and Friends of Michael Sheehy.
Eugene Flood $500 Allison Sarfarti $500
Student Leadership Scholarship
The award is sponsored by the Class of 2006 and is available to a senior who has been an active class officer, or an officer in the Student Council or a Student Council representative.
Allison Sarfati $250
Somerset County School Boards Association Student Recognition Award
Sponsored by the Somerset County School Boards Association:
Anniely Acosta $1000 Yuri Urrutia $1000
Elisa Salvemini $1000
Somerset County Technical Institute
This award is for a full-year tuition to the Institute.
Diego Palaquibay
Cheryl Thompson-Veazie Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has been accepted to an accredited four-year college or university. The student should also demonstrate academic achievement, possess leadership qualities and show financial need.
Tiffany Diggs $1,000
DISTRICT OPERATIONS & AUXILIARY SERVICES
SAFETY TRAINING
The Safety Topic for the month of June is Chemical Safety. Related safety training, including proper handling techniques and OSHA Standards, was conducted with all staff members on Wednesday June 11, 2008. The aforementioned training was scheduled to coincide with the start-up of summer cleaning.
Additionally, the following developmental training courses will be held during the summer months.
• Right To Know Refresher – All support staff.
• Right To Know – Initial, all new employees.
• Restroom Cleaning Techniques – Kivac machine usage.
• Terrazzo Floor Refinishing – Diamond grinding techniques.
• Emergency Response – Fire extinguisher training.
GRADUATION 2008
Krausche Field is currently being readied for this year’s graduation exercises to be held on June 20, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Additionally, the *high school gymnasium is being prepared to host the middle school Graduation.
* In the event of inclement weather, the high school graduation will also be held in the high school gymnasium.
DISTRICT OPERATIONS
The Operations Department is preparing to start up several maintenance projects slated for completion over the summer months. Additionally, they will be opening several bids during this month for a number of capital projects that are slated for completion this summer.
Listed below is a sampling of the major improvements planned for completion before the start of school in September.
• Restroom renovations at several locations.
• A district-wide façade and brickwork restoration project.
• Structural repairs to East End and West End gymnasiums.
• Auditorium stage and house light improvements.
• A district-wide energy conservation project.
• Renovations to Stony Brook media center.
• Exterior door replacements at East and West End Schools.
Recommendations from the Superintendent of Schools
Personnel
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following building assignments for Principals:
East End School Kathleen Herrmann
Harrison School Jerard Stephenson
Somerset School Reginald Sainte-Rose
Stony Brook School Catherine Kobylarz
Watchung School Kathleen Herrmann
West End School Beth Sobel
NPMS/HS Jerard Stephenson
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the individuals indicated on the attached list as district substitute teachers in the grades and subjects indicated after their names.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the certificated staff indicated on the attached list be paid for graduate courses taken between January and May 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the staff indicated on the attached list to the co-curricular advisory and coaching positions indicated, at the 2007-2008 stipends listed, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, at which time supplemental contracts are to be issued.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2008, the Board of Education approve the employment of Deanne D’Armiento to perform clerical work in the high school guidance office for up to 95 hours, at the rate of $18.12 per hour, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2008, the Board of Education approve the following counselors to work an additional six days; five days before the beginning of school in September 2008 and one day after the last day for teachers on June 25, 2009, at the 2007-2008 per diem rate indicated after their names, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement:
Joelle Bruno $228.15 Nancy Reyes $262.58
Ann Caruso $407.20 Diane Signorelli $222.00
Susan Mehl $407.20 Beverly Washington $320.63
Sally Reagan $407.20
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following teachers to serve as character education facilitators at the stipend of $500 each:
Taryn Buffolino West End School
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the teachers indicated on the attached list to work on curriculum projects or school-based planning activities at the school/department indicated to be paid at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $43.88, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer 2008, the Board of Education approve the following staff members be employed to work in the Middle School Summer Program for a total of 25 days, with five days at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $46.09, and 20 days at the 2008-2009 hourly rate to be determined pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement:
Intervention Courses
Nicole DiTrani, Language Arts 2 hrs/day
Annemarie Manfredi, Mathematics 2 hrs/day
Remedial Courses
Kate Friedman, English 7-8 2 hrs/day
Adriana Silva, Mathematics 7-8 2 hrs/day
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve 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
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following transfers of certificated staff:
Teacher From To
Keren Fonseca Elementary/West End Academic Support/West End
(Replace Patricia Harris)
Melissa Patane Kindergarten/West End Somerset School
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - 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 Andrea Torres, paraprofessional in the middle school, to collect, inventory and store the AV equipment at NPMS/HS for the summer for 3.5 hours per day, five days per week at the rate of $18.12 per hour, effective May 28, 2008 through June 20, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve Eliana Gerena, paraprofessional at East End School, to assist with the East End School Breakfast Program for one hour per day at the rate of $18.12 per hour, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education appoint the following staff members to serve as facilitators at a stipend of $1,000 each:
Language Arts
Lynnelle Thomas East End School
Rheanna Anderson West End School
Marina Heller Stony Brook School
Mathematics/Science
Suzanne Dahlinger East End School
Kourtney Karl West End School
Megan Hendrickson Stony Brook School
Mary Castro Somerset School
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen that the Board of Education approve the following non-certificated staff be paid for graduate courses taken between January 2008 and May 2008.
Name Course Hrs. Paid Reimb.
Zoraida P. Cruz Comparative Phonology 3 $1279.13 $959.35
(Sec/HS) Century Span Lit/Culture 3 $1279.13 $959.35
Mrs. Mullen moved, seconded by Mr. Estevez and unanimously approved to amend the previous motion to state that the non-certificated staff be paid for undergraduate courses. The amended motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the balance of the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals as substitute paraprofessionals in the adult high school at the hourly rate of $17.00, effective June 19, 2008 through June 30, 2008:
Deanna DeMarco Toni Liccone
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following teachers to work the Breakfast Program at NPHS, five days a week at the rate of $15 per day:
Corri Futter Nancy Maldony
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following teachers to supervise Student Infraction Time (SIT) and Saturday Detention Program at NPHS at the stipend of $80 per session:
Martha Barrett Samantha Petrullo
Cori Futter Debra Soriano
Nancy Maldony Sarah Spaner
Damian Pappa
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the individuals indicated on the attached list to teach in the adult high school, in the subject areas indicated after their names, at the rate of $28 per hour, effective July 1, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals to work as supervisors/substitute supervisors in the adult high school at the rate of $38 per hour, effective July 1, 2008:
Name Est. Hrs.
Damian Pappa 280
Ana Posada-Washington 200
Mary Sommers 280
Substitute Supervisors
Roger Graubard
Ruth Barotta
Ellen Wilezol
John Tarnofsky
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of John Tarnofsky as a supervisor of the Adult High School Alternative School Program at the rate of $38 per hour for up to 475 hours, effective July 1, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following staff as substitute coordinators in the adult high school, at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $43.88, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, for up to a combined total of 200 hours, effective July 1, 2008:
Melissa DeCos-Palma John Tarnofsky
Amanda Hempel Ana Posada-Washington
Mr. Estevez moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to table the preceding motion.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals as paraprofessionals/substitute paraprofessionals for the adult high school at the rate of $18 per hour for up to 16 hours per week with an additional 50 hours as needed during peak periods:
Donna Adams Dina Aquino
Substitute Paraprofessionals – As Needed
Pam Hughes Maryann Thorpey
Dina Posada Deanna DeMarco
Dina Aquino Toni Liccone
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following individuals as HSPA Proctors for the adult high school at the rate of $28 per hour:
Carl Wighardt Frank Fusco
Michael Nardi Suzanne Dahlinger
Virginia Feola Isabel Ledezma
Andrew Risoli Kristyn Rosen
Patricia Lukacs Kathleen Elia
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer 2008, the Board of Education approve Deanne D’Armiento to teach the following summer tennis lesson classes in the adult community school. It is understood that classes require supporting enrollment or cancellation will occur.
Summer Tennis Lessons for Children 6 – 9 $600
Summer Tennis Lessons for Children 10 – 14 $600
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer 2008, the Board of Education approve the following students be employed as aides for summer tennis lessons for children in the adult community school at the rate of $8.00 per hour. It is understood that classes require supporting enrollment or cancellation will occur.
Charisse Sobers Jasmine Campbell
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the individuals indicated on the attached list to work as mentor trainers and/or induction trainers in the summer mentoring program for up to the hours noted, at the 2007-2008 rate of $43.88, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, to be partially funded with NCLB FY’08 Title I funds, with the balance from local funds.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the individuals indicated on the attached list to receive a stipend of $60 per full day of mentor training, not to exceed 2.5 days or $150, to be paid upon completion of training, to be funded partially with NCLB Title I FY’08 funds, with the balance from local funds.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the following individuals receive a stipend of $550 as teacher leaders in their respective schools:
Cynthia Crawford Susan Garatino
Janet Darvin Nancy Schreck
Sandra Deller MaryBeth Winsor
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the following individual(s) be employed as adjunct mentor(s) for alternate route teachers, for the adult high school, at the rate of $28.00 per hour:
Joel Dimond
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education employ the following individuals to serve as school webmasters to be paid a stipend of $1200 each:
Sharon Beim Board of Education
Carol Villani District
Janeann Dickerson Adult High/Community School
Kerry Thomson NPHS
Anthony Della Rosa NPMS
Sharon Beim Somerset School
Alexis Holbrook East End School
Carla Basile Stony Brook School
Nicole Rivlin West End School
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education appoint the following teachers to serve as computer facilitators to be paid a stipend of $1,000, partially funded with NCLB Title IID FY’08 funds:
Karen Foerster East End School
Roseann Caruso West End School
Carla Basile Stony Brook School
Anthony Della Rosa NPMS/HS
Kerry Thomson NPMS/HS
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Raul Sandoval, Jr. as a student liaison coordinator at Somerset School at the 2007-2008 BA/Step 5 (6-8/8) annual salary rate of $44,440, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education grant Janeann Dickerson, secretary in the adult high school, a five-day unpaid leave of absence from July 21 through July 25, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of the staff indicated on the attached list to assist at athletic events at the 2007-2008 hourly rate of $25.01, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2008, the Board of Education approve the following regular and special education teachers to participate in child study team eligibility meetings on an as-needed basis for up to 30 hours each, at the 2007-2008 rate of $43.88 per hour, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement:
General Education Special Education
Keren Fonseca Emily Thompson
Roger Graubard John Tarnofsky
Denise VanHorn Michelle Onofri
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2008, the Board of Education approve the following child study team members to work in the positions and for up to the hours indicated after their names, at the hourly rate of $43.88, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement:
Name Position Hours
Lisa Chamber-Smith LDTC 42
Mary Thomsen LDTC 120
Janet Jones LDTC 90
Dorothy Kahaner LDTC 50
Dale Smith LDTC 30
Kim Scott Social Worker 90
Maria Farraye-Biggs Social Worker 92
Meghan Drewes Psychologist 145
Patricia Nemeckay Speech 110
Nicole James-Pieters Speech 20
Pearl Albrecht Speech 30
Stacey Davis Transition Coordinator 90
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Jennifer Ferraino as a special education teacher at Stony Brook School at the 2007-2008, MA/Step 6 (9-10/9) annual salary rate of $48,900, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement. (Ms. Ferraino will replace Lauren Chamides.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Matthew Rennie as a probationary custodian at the 2007-2008 Custodian/Step 1 rate of $32,932, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, effective July 1, 2008 through September 28, 2008. (Mr. Rennie will replace Timothy Guass.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the following individuals as testing facilitors at the stipend of $500 each:
Virginia Feola NPHS Patricia Harris West End
Patricia Bailey NPMS Patricia Klatt Stony Brook
Jacqueline Spaventa East End Chemayne Doyen Somerset
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2008, the Board of Education approve the employment of Angel Villanueva for the position of student supply helper at NPMS/HS at the rate of $8.00 per hour for up to 35 hours.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education rescind the recommendation appointing Jasmine Rodriguez as a substitute paraprofessional in the district.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - 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 employ Jacqueline Hubbard from paraprofessional (hall monitor) at Somerset School to substitute paraprofessional in the district.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Rigoberto Hernandez as a substitute custodian at the hourly rate of $15.77, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement, effective September 1, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - 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 Jacquelyn Spaventa, counselor at East End School, from the BA Guide/Step 5 to the Master’s Guide/Step 5 (6-8/7) at the adjusted salary rate of $47,200, effective June 1, 2008, to reflect her attainment of a Master’s degreee.
Further, that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education adjust Ms. Spaventa’s salary to the MA/Step 5 annual salary rate of $47,200, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the non-certificated staff indicated below be paid for graduate courses taken between January and May 2008:
Name Course Hrs. Paid Reimb.
Melissa DeCos-Palma Internship Counseling II 3 $1,735.95 $1,301.96
(Parent Outreach Liaison/Dist)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2008-2009 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Tara Mattielli as a kindergarten teacher at West End School at the 2007-2008, BA/Step 5 (6-8/6) annual salary rate of $44,400, to be adjusted pending settlement of the negotiated Agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Curriculum, Instruction, and Pupil Services
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the following textbooks and/or trade books in the district as follows:
Title: Discovering Geometry: An Investigative Approach
Author: Michael Serra
Publisher: Key Curriculum Press
Copyright: 2008
Course/Levels: Geometry 9-10
Title: Chemistry
Author: A. C. Wilbrham et al.
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2008
Course/Levels: Chemistry 10-11
Title: Biology, 8th Edition
Author: Eldra P. Solomon et al.
Publisher: Brooks Cole
Copyright: 2008
Course/Levels: Advanced Placement Biology 11-12
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Allen abstaining that the Board of Education approve home instruction for non-classified student HI-33-07-08, to be provided by district and/or Educational Services Commission staff for no more than five hours per week, effective June 11, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Abstain Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Allen abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve that classified student ARA-01-07-08 be provided with an assistive technology assessment to be provided by Bergen County Special Services at the cost of $750.
Thomas Allen - Abstain Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Allen abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve that classified student ST-04-07-08 be provided with a fluency evaluation to be provided by Pat Trieber at the cost of $300 for the first 90-minute session, and $50 for follow-up 30-minutes sessions.
Thomas Allen - Abstain Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mr. Allen abstaining that for the 2007-2008 school year, the Board of Education approve the use of Pat Trieber, fluency specialist, to provide evaluations and/or therapy at the cost of $300 for the first 90-minute session, and $50 for follow-up 30-minute sessions.
Thomas Allen - Abstain Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by a roll call vote of 6 to 0 with Mrs. Dodd abstaining that for the summer 2008, the Board of Education approve the payment of tuition for the classified students indicated on the attached list to attend extended school programs in the schools and at the tuition rates indicated. Transportation will be required.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Abstain Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Finance, Purchasing, Facilities and Agreements
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve payments from the Cafeteria Account and the Adult School Account in accordance with the attached list dated June 18, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve line item transfers in accordance with the attached list dated April 30, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education acknowledge that emergency exit fire drills were conducted on all pupil transportation vehicles during the month of June, 2008 in accordance with NJSA 6:21-11:4.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education authorize payment of a retirement allowance to those staff members who have retired during the 2007-2008 school year based on accumulated sick and personal days as follows:
Name Date of Retirement No./Days Retirement Allowance
Payment Date: July 2008
Linda Zigarelli July 1, 2007 117.5 $11,023.38
Alice C. Drewes September 1, 2007 266.0 $11,893.53
Brenda Pickard October 2, 2007 93.5 $ 741.47
Sandra Gossett November 1, 2007 121.0 $12,261.24
Daniel Lynch January 1, 2008 163.0 $15,000.00
Phyllis Kovacsofsky February 1, 2008 44.0 $ 4,171.20
Alexander Roman April 1, 2008 446.0 $15,000.00
Theresa C. Rossol July 1, 2008 160.0 $15,000.00
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve reimbursement to the following administrators for unused vacation days earned during the 2007-08 school year in accordance with the associated negotiated Agreements:
Name Days Amount
Dr. Marilyn Birnbaum 7 $6,075.02
Dr. Robert Rich 4 2,679.28
Maria Araneo 5 1,900.25
Jane Delaney 5 2,564.05
Karl Gordon 2 867.60
Kathleen Herrmann 5 2,183.95
Catherine Kobylarz 5 2,387.40
Patricia Marseglia 5 1,979.10
Edward Ostroff 4 1,438.64
Linda Remolino 5 2,109.05
Steven Schlosser 5 1,246.60
Diana Sefchik 5 2,469.20
Beth Sobel 5 2,337.60
Ralph Sorrentino 5 2,495.10
Jerard Stephenson 5 2,489.35
Donald Sternberg 5 2,751.05
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the following school lunch prices and the attached ala carte prices for the 2008-2009 school year:
High School Elementary Somerset
Paid Lunch 2.50 2.00 2.00
Reduced Lunch .40 .40 .40
Adult Lunch 4.00 4.00 4.00
Paid Breakfast 1.50 1.25 1.25
Reduced Breakfast .30 .30 .30
Adult Breakfast 3.00 3.00 3.00
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Bids were received on June 18, 2008 as follows:
2008-2009 Athletic Transportation
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education award the 2008-2009 Athletic Transportation bid to Amaker & Porterfield based on the specifications prepared by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and their low bid proposal of $407/first four hours and $70 for each additional hour, dated June 18, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Bids were received on June 10, 2008 as follows:
2008-2009 District Reprographic Printing
UPS Store $42,756.46
JLI Marketing 26,169.38
Apex Printing Services, Inc. 18,130.35
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education award the 2008-2009 District Reprographic Printing bid to Apex Printing Services, Inc. based on the specifications prepared by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and their low bid proposal of $18,130.35 dated June 10, 2008.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the budget year 2008-2009, the North Plainfield Board of Education approve a revised recommendation (added Harrison School) to renew the contract with Kohler Waste Services, for district-wide trash removal, in the amount of $42,964.00.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education gratefully accept the donation of scientific equipment valued at $1000.00 from the Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center at Carnegie Mellon University to be used in Dr. Walter Blenderman’s honors chemistry and physical science classes.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education gratefully accept the donation of a chest freezer from St. Joseph Elementary School.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve Promedia Technology Services Inc., to install district wide cable system and associated hardware throughout the district. All costs are based on state contract pricing of $456,789.08.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the purchase of a Point-of-Sale system from CC Productions, for both East End School and West End School cafeterias, totaling $27,270.00.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
Resolved that the North Plainfield Board of Education show that it considered the following proposal and adopted the following resolution at its regular meeting on June 18, 2008.
Donald Sternberg has recommended to the Board that the Employer consider the following described services to assist the Employer with its compliance responsibilities for its 403(b) plans:
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (together with its affiliates, herein referred to as “MetLife”) has proposed that the Employer consider using MetLife ComplyNow Program services to assist the Employer with the employer’s responsibilities with respect to its 403(b) contracts sold by MetLife and may receive other compensation as described in the Metlife ComplyNow Program Service Agreement (the “Service Agreement”).
WHEREAS, Mr. Mike Sumi described MetLife ComplyNow Program services to the Employer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Employer approves the Service Agreement.
RESOLVED FURTHER, the Employer directs Donald Sternberg to sign the Service Agreement as the act of the Employer.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Employer’s officers be, and each individually is, hereby authorized to do and perform any and all such acts, including execution of any and all documents, as said officers shall deem necessary or advisable, to carry out the purposes of the foregoing resolutions. Confirmation of acceptance of this service agreement is predicted on the Board’s attorney reviewing and approving the agreement.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2008, the North Plainfield Board of Education (“Board”) initially conducted a public bid opening for the award of the project for Toilet Room Alterations at North Plainfield Middle/High School and East End Elementary School, Stony Brook Elementary School and West End Elementary School and
WHEREAS, five vendors submitted bids for consideration at the bid opening; and
WHEREAS, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has evaluated the bids received and the Board has determined to award the contract for the Project; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Public School Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq., the Board has determined that Salazar & Associates, Inc., having offices at 2421 Iorio Street, Union, NJ 07083, is the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder for the Project, with a Base Bid of $519,300 (Five Hundred and Nineteen Thousand Three Hundred Dollars), and additional alternate bids for the following:
Alternate #1 $86,400 (Eighty-six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars)
Alternate #2 $82,800 (Eight-two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board makes the following award of contract:
Salazar & Associates, Inc. is hereby awarded the contract for the Project, for the total contract lump sum of $688,500 (Six Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this award is subject to Salazar & Associates, Inc. executing the Owner/Contractor Agreement for the Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board’s Counsel is authorized to prepare and transmit for signature the Owner/Contractor Agreement applicable to this award, as well as to secure from Salazar & Associates, Inc. such other documentation as required by the Project Specifications and this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be effective immediately.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education reject the bids received for East End School masonry repairs and district-wide masonry repairs as bids received exceeded the allowable budget and the Board of Education authorize the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to re-bid the projects.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
WHEREAS, the North Plainfield Board of Education desires to transport special education, non-public, public and vocational school students to specific destinations; and
WHEREAS, the Somerset County Educational Services Commission, hereinafter referred to as the SCESC, offers coordinated transportation services; and
WHEREAS, the SCESC will organize, provide and schedule routes to achieve the maximum cost effectiveness;
NOW, THEREFORE, for the 2008-2009 school year, it is agreed that in consideration of pro-rated contract costs, plus an administration fee of 5%, as presented to the North Plainfield Board of Education as calculated by the billing formula adopted by the SCESC’s Board of Education, said formula shall be based on a route cost divided by home to school mileage of students allocated to each participating district. The total amount to be charged to district will be adjusted based on actual costs. Payments will be due within 30 days of receipt by the district and deemed late after 60 days with an additional 1% fee for late payments. At the discretion of the Commission superintendent, late fee charges may be waived for extenuating circumstances.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Drew Elliott Smith - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Edwin Estevez - Aye
Correspondence
Letters were received as follows from:
Katherine Watt re: Villa Maria
Rev. W. Kenneth Gorman re: Use of school property
DARE Graduation Invitation
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 in the amount of $4,488,940.63.
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 April 2008 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 meet the district’s financial obligation for the remainder of this fiscal year.
Old Business
The Policy Committee presented the following revised policies for second reading as follows:
2224 Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action
3160 Transfer of Funds Between Line Items/Amendments/Purchases not Budgeted
4111.1/4211.1 Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action
4121 Substitute Teachers
4131/4131.1 Staff Development; In-service Education/Visitations/Conferences
5111 Admission
5119 Transfers
5131 Conduct/Discipline
5141.4 Child Abuse and Neglect
5145.4 Equal Educational Opportunity
6114 Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness
6121 Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to adopt the revised policies as read.
New Business
There was none.
Current Events in Education
There was none.
Comments from the Public
M. Williams commented on the need for additional recreation opportunities in the District due to childhood obesity.
Future Agenda Items
Discussion and explanation of monthly financial statements (Sept. 2008)
Installation of basketball courts
Adjournment
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to hold and executive session on July 23, 2008 at 7:00 pm for confidential matters relating to students, personnel, contract negotiations, litigation, and/or any other matter considered confidential by federal or state law.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Estevez and unanimously approved to adjourn at 9:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED: Donald Sternberg
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