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HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION158 FOURTH STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030

(Meeting held at 1115 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030)

AGENDATUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012

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7:00 pm PUBLIC MEETING

Call to Order: Board Secretary

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT:

This meeting is being held in conformity to the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq. Properpublic notice of the meeting was published in the local papers on October 13 and October 14, 2012.

If any Board member or member of the public in attendance believes that the meeting is in violation ofthe Open Public Meetings Act, the Hoboken Board of Education requests that they make a statement at

this time.

The Board wishes to make those in attendance aware that this meeting is being recorded on video and willbe broadcast by the Board at a later date on CATV Channel 77.

The Hoboken Board of Education is committed to preserving the decorum of the public process and ismindful that we live in the electronic age of computers, cell phones and other electronic communicationsdevices. Nevertheless, we respectfully request that all meeting participants kindly silence their electronicdevices during the course of the meeting, and if use of the device is necessary, we ask that you pleaseleave the meeting room if you need to conduct personal business.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG


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ROLL CALL:

PRESENT ABSENT

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

Markle, Rose Marie

McAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, Theresa

Rhodes-Kearns,

FrancesSobolov, Irene

Sullivan, Maureen

Also Present:


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RECOGNITION

REPORTS

Superintendent of SchoolsSuperintendent's Report on required EVVRS/HIB IncidentsReports on NJASK and HSPA

Business Administrator Committee Reports Board of Education President

PUBLIC COMMENTLimited to 5 Minutes per person or as modified by presiding officer

Agenda Items Only

ACTION:

Approval of Minutes

Policies

Curriculum and Instruction

Governance and Personnel

Finance

Facilities

Grants


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BOARD BUSINESS

PUBLIC COMMENTLimited to 5 Minutes per person or as modified by presiding officer

Agenda and Non-Agenda Items

CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

FUTURE PUBLIC BOARD MEETINGS

November 13, 2012 and December 11, 2012


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APPROVAL OF MINUTES

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing Board of Education minutes:

June 12, 2012: Public Meeting

Motioned by:Seconded by:

Roll Call Vote:

YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, Theresa

Rhodes-Kearns, Frances

Sobolov, Irene

Sullivan, MaureenMarkle, Rose Marie


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June 12, 2012: Closed Session

Motioned by:Seconded by:Roll Call Vote:

YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, TheresaRhodes-Kearns, Frances

Sobolov, Irene



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June 26, 2012: Public Meeting


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth


Sobolov, Irene



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June 26, 2012: Closed Session


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth


Sobolov, Irene



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POLICIES:

PL-0001-12-13

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF POLICY REVISION (FIRST & FINAL READING)

Policy #5127Commencement Activities

Superintendent AgendaItem Nos. PL-0001-12-13 through PL-0001-12-13


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, Theresa

Rhodes-Kearns, FrancesSobolov, Irene

Sullivan, Maureen

Markle, Rose Marie

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

RESOLUTION NO. CI-0001-12-13

SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF CURRICULUM

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, and theCurriculum and Program Sub-Committee at its October meeting, approves the following adoption ofcurriculum for the 2012-2013 school year:

Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry (aligned to the Common Core State Standards)English Language Arts Grades K, 1, 2, 9, 10, 11 and 12 (aligned to the Common Core StateStandards)New Jersey Department of Education Comprehensive Physical Education Model Curriculum


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New Jersey Department of Education Health Model CurriculumNew Jersey Department of Elementary Science Practices Clarifications Curriculum (Aligned tothe Common Core State Standards)New Jersey Department of Education Middle Grades Science Practices Clarifications Curriculum(Aligned to the Common Core State Standards)New Jersey Department of Education High School Science Practice Clarifications Curriculum(Aligned to the Common Core State Standards)Social Studies K-12 (Aligned to the 2009 NJCCCS)Visual and Performing Arts K-12 (Aligned to the 2009 NJCCCS)Technology K-12 (Aligned to the 2009 NJCCCS)21st Century Life and Career (Aligned to the 2009 NJCCCS)


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF STUDENT CENTER BABYSITTER TRAINING PROGRAM

RSOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves theimplementation of the Babysitter Training Program at Hoboken High School to be coordinated by theSBYSP. Handbooks are required for $18.00. Two meet and greets will be held on November 1, 2012and May 7, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. between parents and potential babysitters.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MENTORING

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing mentoring for the 2012-2013 school year:

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS (PREK):Ms. Vicky Pauta (PreK3 Teacher) is being mentored by Ms. Elfi Elling (PreK4 Teacher)Ms. Jennifer Raya (PreK3 Teacher) is being mentored by Ms. Tobi Cohen (PreK4 Teacher)

JOSEPH F. BRANDT PRIMARY SCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN)Ms. Jacquelin Arrieta (K Teacher) is being mentored by Ms. Elizabeth Schwartz (K Teacher)

Ms. Marina Pereira (K Teacher) is being mentored by Ms. Lauren Brunt (K Teacher)

THOMAS CONNORS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMr. Michael Maskileyson (Leave Replacement) is being mentored by Ms. Gwendolyn RodriguezMs. Jaclyn Gennarelli (6/7 Math Teacher) is being mentored by Mr. Howard McKenzie (Math Coach)


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF STAFF FOR SATURDAY FALL/HSPA TUTORING FOR THE2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing staff for Saturday Fall/Spring tutoring at Hoboken High School for the 2012-2013 school year.The program will run on the following Saturdays, September 15, 22, 29, 2012 and January 5, 12, 26,2012, February 2, 9, 23, 2012 and March 2, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Name Position

Hourly Rate

8:30 am - 1:00 p.m. Account Number

1.Howard McKenzie Saturday Fall & Spring HSPATutoring

$42.00/hour 15-401-100-101-07-1903


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT EE4NJ ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing District Advisory Committee for the Teachers/Principals' evaluation committee as mandated bythe State of New Jersey's EE4NJ.

Dr. Mark Toback Dr. Miguel Hernandez Tamika M. BauknightRose Marie Markle Jason Yoon-Hendricks Steve D'Bernado

Tara Donnelly Lauren Brundt Kathleen AsklarRoseanne Versaci Francine Yu Elise RosenbergLaurinda Pereira Leon Gold


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Superintendent AgendaItem Nos. CI-0001-12-13 through CI-0005-12-13


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth


Sobolov, Irene


GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL

RESOLUTION NO. GP-0001-12-13

SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts thefollowing resignations for the 2012-2013 school year:

Staff Member SchoolPosition and UPC Code &

Account NumberEffective Date

1.Deana Salvatore Brandt

Speech Language Specialist

TCH.FL.SPCH.04

11-000-216-100-20-1065-000

11/09/12

2.Sheena Medina Wallace

ABA Teacher's Assistant

AID.FL.SEAP.59

315-202-100-106-07-1063-000

09/07/12


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3.Anthony Raccuia Calabro/Brandt

Physical Education TeacherTCH.FL.PED.04

11-110-100-101-02-1013-000

15-110-100-101-04-1013-000

15-120-100-101-02-1015-000

15-120-100-101-04-1015-000

02/01/13

(For purpose of retirement)

4.Luis Torres Wallace

Part-time Custodian

CUS.FL.CUSP.07

11-000-262-100-13-1044-000

10/05/12


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves theappointments of the following personnel in the Hoboken School District, for the 2012-2013 school year on theappropriate bargaining unit salary guides, pending the full satisfaction of requisite New Jersey Department ofEducation and District employment criteria.

ALSO, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approvesthe submission to the County Superintendent of Schools the applications for emergency hiring and eachapplicants attestation that he/she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the

provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A-:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et seq. forthe employees listed below, if necessary:

Name

Assignment/Account Number/

UPC Code

Effective

Dates

Annual Base Salary

/Hourly Rate

1.Margaret Marino

Brandt

Speech & Language Pathologist

TCH.FL.SPCH.04

11-000-216-100-20-1065-000

10/17/12-06/30/13

STEP 1 MA

$55,248.00

(Pro-rated)

2. Linda S. Jorgenson

Wallace

Teacher Aide

(1-1 Preschool Student)AID.FL.SEAP.28

11-000-217-106-13-1039-001

10/17/12-06/30/13 $13.49/hour

3.Victoria Lopez

Central Office

Confidential Executive Secretary

to School Business Administrator

SPT.CO.SSBA.01

11-000-251-100-12-1001-000

10/05/12-06/30/13$50,000.00

(Pro-rated)


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NameAssignment/Account Number/

UPC CodeEffective

DatesAnnual Base Salary

/Hourly Rate

4.Cesily Evans

Part-time Kindergarten Classroom

Aide

Connors

AID.FL.SEAP.43

11-190-100-106-13-1072-000

10/17/12-01/11/13 $13.49/hour

5.Sandra Freire-Young

Wallace

School Social Worker

CST.FL.SWKR.03

11-000-219-104-20-1064-000

(Leave Replacement)

10/29/12-03/22/13

(approximate end date)

Step 4 MA

$56,796.00

Plus stipend $3,506.

(Pro-rated)

6.*Dr. Carol Fredericks

Notes 1 & 2

Interim Business Administrator

ADM.CO.BADM.01

11-000-251-100-12-1001-000

10/17/12-12/31/12

Note 1: Pending New Jersey Department of Education approval.Note 2: Requires Hoboken Board of Education to enter into a Shared Services Agreement with FranklinTownship Board of Education. Salary and Benefits to be divided between Hoboken Board of Education(75%) and Franklin Township Board of Education (25%).


SUBJECT: CORRECTION OF STARTING TIME FOR EMPLOYEE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing correction of starting time for employee:

Employee

Assignment

Account Number

UPC Code Incorrect Starting Date Correct Starting Date

1.Allison Lemberg

School Counselor

Wallace School

15-000-218-104-06-1023-000

09/01/12-06/30/13On or before

10/23/12-06/30/13


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing applicants for a Hudson County Substitute Certificate and then to be added to our pool ofsubstitute teachers:

Staff Member Position Per Diem Effective Date

1.*Rebecca E. Brawer Substitute Teacher $90.00 10/17/12

2.Tuqwan M. Ashley Substitute Teacher $80.00 10/17/12

3.Cassandra Casella Substitute Teacher $80.00 10/17/12

4.Allyson W. Fitzpatrick Substitute Teacher $80.00 10/17/12

5.Linda J. Grossman Substitute Teacher $80.00 10/17/12

*Certificated


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TRANSFERS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing transfers for the 2012-2013 school year:

Name Position

New Position

10/17/12 06/30/13 Account Number

1.Jennifer Street1 on 1Aide

Wallace

1 on 1 Aide

Brandt11-000-217-106-13-1039-001

2.Yolanda Agustos1 on 1 Aide

Brandt

1 on 1 Aide

Wallace11-190-100-106-13-1072-000


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ROBOTICS ADVISORS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing co-curricular advisors for a Robotics Club for the 2012-2013 school year:

Teacher Position & School Stipend Account Number

1.Christopher Della Fave

Robotics Club Advisor

Wallace $818.00

15-401-100-600-06-1903-000-

7672

2.Jayshree Amin

Robotics Club Advisor for the 8th

Grade High School $818.00 15-401-100-100-07-1903

3.Saima Farooq

Robotics Club Advisor

Calabro $818.00 15-401-100-100-04-1903-000


SUBJECT: APPROVAL AND REMOVAL OF STAFF FOR SIXTH TEACHING PERIOD ATHOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing staff for a sixth teaching period for the 2012-2013 school year. As per HEA contract the

compensation for the 6th period will be 10% of the BA, Step 1 teacher salary.*All additional teaching assignments are subject to adequate enrollment.

Computer Applications Account Number Effective Date1. Joanne Pepe 15-140-100-101-07-1027-000 September 6, 2012

Forensics Account Number Effective Date2. Meghna Patel 15-140-100-101-07-1027-000 September 6, 2012

C-Tech Account Number Effective Date3. Anthony Gullo 15-213-100-101-07-1069-000 September 6, 2012

Study Skills Account Number Effective Date4. Steve D'Bernado 15-140-100-101-07-1027-000 October 17, 2012

AP Human Geography Account Number Effective Date5. Rachel Grygiel 15-140-100-101-07-1027-000 October 17, 2012


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Remove the following teachers from the original list of 6th teaching period teachers:

Teacher Name Effective DateDanielle Miller October 17, 2012Tara Donnelly October 17, 2012


SUBJECT: SCHOOL CHOICE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approved in

accordance with the policy and practice of the NJ Department of Education Office of Public SchoolChoice, and pursuant to the circumstances noted below, I hereby recommend updating all Hoboken PublicSchools' records to convert the following student from Resident status to School Choice status for allreporting and funding purposes:

MA (currently in 12th grade)

Effective August 31, 2012, per the parent's written request to the Office of the Superintendent to permitthe student to continue to attend Hoboken Public Schools upon the family's relocation to Jersey City.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR COACHING POSITIONS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing staff for coaching positions for the 2012-2013 school year.

Staff Sport Position Stipend Account Number

1. Ryan Sorafine Football Offensive Coordinator $5,843.00 11-402-100-100-17-1901-0002. Judith Burrell Outdoor Track Head Coach $5,335.00 15-401-100-100-17-1903-0003. Judith Burrell Indoor Track Head Coach $4,114.00 15-401-100-100-17-1903-000


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CHILD OF NONRESIDENT STAFF MEMBER TO ATTENDHOBOKEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, in accordancewith Hoboken Board of Education Policy No. 5118, approves (A.B.) child of non-resident staff memberto attend the 1st grade at Wallace School for the 2012-2013 school year.


SUBJECT: TERMINATION FOR ABANDONMENT OF POSITION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thetermination of the following position due to abandonment of position:

UPC Code Position Reason Effective Date

1 AID.FL.TRA.16 Bus Aide Abandonment of Position 10/17/12

2.CUS.FL.CUSP.10 Part-Time Custodian Abandonment of Position 10/17/12


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE HIB REPORT

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves therecommendation of the Superintendent as reflected in his September, 2012 HIB report.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF REVISED LEAVE REQUESTS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thecorrection of family leave time for the following staff member:

Staff Member School

Prior Family Leave

Up to 12 weeks Benefits without pay

Corrected Family Leave

Up to 12 weeks Benefits without pay

1.Giselle Rodriguez Flora Brandt 10/05/12-02/01/13 10/15/12-02/01/13

2.Sharlette Yates Cullen Calabro 10/12/12-01/07/13

10/15/12-11/21/12

Sick days

11/26/12-01/04/13

6 weeks family leave


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF NEW LEAVE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing staff leave:

Employee Position & Building Sick & Personal Days

New Jersey Family Leave

12 weeks no pay benefits

1.Amanda Peters

SBYSP

High School

School Social Worker

01/02/13-01/29/13 01/30/13 - 04/29/13


SUBJECT: CORRECTION OF STAFF FROM AIDE TO AFTER-CARE TEACHER ATWALLACE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thecorrection of staff in the after-care program at Wallace School from Instructional Aide Pool to TeacherPool

Staff

Previously on as

Instructional Aide

Corrected Teacher

compensation Account Number1.Kerry McLoughlin $37.10 per day $99.00 per day 13-424-200-100-06-1013-000


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A POOL OF TEACHERS AS DETENTION MONITORS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing staff to a pool of teachers as detention monitors for the 2012-2013 school year at HobokenHigh School:

Teacher School Compensation Account Number

1. Mark Taraszkiewicz Hoboken High School M-F: $36.00/hour;Sat.: $42.00/hour

15-401-100-100-07-1903

2. Edward Barfield Hoboken High School M-F: $36.00/hour;Sat.: $42.00/hour

15-401-100-100-07-1903

3. Louis Taglieri Hoboken High School M-F: $36.00/hour;Sat.: $42.00/hour

15-401-100-100-07-1903


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Teacher School Compensation Account Number

4. Geidy DelaRosa Hoboken High School M-F: $36.00/hour;Sat.: $42.00/hour

15-401-100-100-07-1903

5. Ryan Sorafine Hoboken High School M-F: $36.00/hour;Sat.: $42.00/hour

15-401-100-100-07-1903

6. Christopher Munoz Hoboken High School M-F: $36.00/hour;Sat.: $42.00/hour

15-401-100-100-07-1903

7. Yesmid Lisa Hoboken High School M-F: $36.00/hour;Sat.: $42.00/hour

15-401-100-100-07-1903

8. Tara Donnelly Hoboken High School M-F: $36.00/hour;Sat.: $42.00/hour

15-401-100-100-07-1903


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF STAFF AS INSTRUCTORS FOR JOHNS HOPKINS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing staff as instructors for Johns Hopkins after school program:

Staff & School Dates Compensation Account Number

1. Concetta DrewWallace/Calabro

Substitute Instructor

10/02/12 to end of May, 2013 $36.00/hour 11-401-100-100-13-1903-000

2. Helene FloodWallace

Instructor

10/02/12 to end of May, 2013 $36.00/hour 11-401-100-100-13-1903-000

3. Howard McKenzieCalabro

Instructor

10/02/12 to end of May, 2013 $36.00/hour 11-401-100-100-13-1903-000

4. Leann KutchmaWallace

Instructor

10/02/12 to end of May, 2013 $36.00/hour 11-401-100-100-13-1903-000

5. Eva MalicaCalabroInstructor

10/02/12 to end of May, 2013 $36.00/hour 11-401-100-100-13-1903-000

6. Christine ArnoneSubstitute Instructor

10/02/12 to end of May, 2013 $36.00/hour 11-401-100-100-13-1903-000


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF LIST FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHER RE-HIRES FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing list of substitute teacher re-hires for the 2012-2013 school year:

Staff Position Per Diem Effective Date

1. *Bridget M. Minogue Substitute Teacher $90.00 10/17/122. *Joseph T. Radigan Substitute Teacher $90.00 10/17/123. Brian D. Squillace Substitute Teacher $80.00 10/17/12*Certificated


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PART-TIME CUSTODIAN TO WORK EXTRA HOURS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing custodian to work extra hours due to vacation schedules and an extraordinary amount of workfrom 3.5 hours per day to 6 hours for the month of September, 2012.

Employee Position & School Extra hours Dates

1.Angel Velez

Part-time Custodian

Demarest

Previously approved to work 3.5 hours

6 hours

Monday through Friday09/01/12-09/30/12


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF STUDENT TEACHER PLACEMENTS FOR THE 2012-2013SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the

following student teacher placements for the 2012-2013 school year:

Student Teacher Name School & PositionCooperating

TeacherTime Period

1. Joanna Rocco CalabroMusic

Maria Monblatt 10 hours 10/03/12

2. Meaghan Siebold WallaceCurriculum

Dan Fagan 3 hours 09/25/12


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Student Teacher Name School & Position CooperatingTeacher

Time Period

3. Cassandra Casella Hoboken High SchoolLanguage

Jenissa Wilson 6 hours 10/03/12

4. Bryan Pinamonti Hoboken High SchoolMath

Anna Gullo30 hours

Mon. & Wed. 10/15/12-11/15/12

5. Suliema Gonzalez WallaceSpecial Education

Eva Malicia 6 hours 10/02/12

6. Meagan Leach CalabroScience

Saima Farooq 4 hours 10/12/12

7. Joanne Attia WallaceInclusion

Kerry McLoughlin10/25/12, 10/26/12,11/19/12, 11/20/12

8. Zachary Markle Hoboken High SchoolMulti Subject Observation

Chris Beatini &Kirti Tank

6 one hour sessions TBD


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A POOL OF SUBSTITUTE CLERKS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing to a pool of substitute clerks for an hourly rate of $10.39 for the 2012-2013 school year,pending the required physical and criminal background checks:

Mildred J. Garcia-Salvetti Judith SanchezPriscilla D. Nunez Vimaria SanchezLaura E. Olivieri


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ASSEMBLIES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing assemblies:

School Date & Assembly Amount Account Number

1. Hoboken High School 10/22/12Building Character

$550.00 15-213-100-500-07-0000-000-9617

2. Calabro 10/22/12Building Character

$550.00 11-190-100-890-04-0250-000-7251

3. Connors 10/25/12Building Character

$550.00 15-190-100-320-09-0257-000-7549


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School Date & Assembly Amount Account Number

4. Brandt 10/25/12Building Character

$550.00 15-190-100-500-02-0896-000-9340

5. Wallace 10/23/12Building Character

$550.00 15-190-100-890-06-0250-000-8610

6. High School U.S. Marine Corp. Seminar11/06/12

No cost to

district


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A LIST OF TEACHERS FOR PSAT PROCTORS ON OCTOBER20, 2012

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing list of teachers for PSAT proctors on October 20, 2012:

Staff Position Hourly Rate Account Number

1. Howard McKenzie PSAT Proctor $42.00/hour 15-401-100-100-07-1903-000-76732. Edward Barfield PSAT Proctor $42.00/hour 15-401-100-100-07-1903-000-76733. Kate Dominique PSAT Proctor $42.00/hour 15-401-100-100-07-1903-000-76734. Helene Flood PSAT Proctor $42.00/hour 15-401-100-100-07-1903-000-76735. Denise Chakov PSAT Proctor $42.00/hour 15-401-100-100-07-1903-000-76736. Geidy DeLaRosa PSAT Proctor $42.00/hour 15-401-100-100-07-1903-000-7673


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 2012-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing volunteers for the 2012-2013 school year:

Name Sport Position Effective Date

1. Alex Cabasso Football Paraprofessional Athletic Aide 10/17/122. Matthew Lopez Football Paraprofessional Athletic Aide 10/17/123. Jamie Thomas Football Paraprofessional Athletic Aide 10/17/124. Jason Padrone Football Paraprofessional Athletic Aide 10/17/125. Andrew Impastato Basketball Paraprofessional Athletic Aide 10/17/126. Eduardo Rivera Football Paraprofessional Athletic Aide 10/17/12


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SUBJECT: TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent approves thetermination of the following employee (TCH.CR.LAM.01 ) as of October 9, 2012, subject to the termsand conditions of her contract.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TWO CLUBS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent approves thefollowing two clubs on a trial basis with no advisor fees being paid for the 2012-2013 school yearpending student enrollment:

1. Athletic Training Club2. School Band Club


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AIDES WORKING 6 HOURS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent approves thefollowing aides to increase their hours from 5.5 to 6 hours a day:

Employee Position & School New hours per day Effective Date

1. Gloria Rodriguez Classroom Special Education Aide PSD, Wallace 6 hours 10/17/122. Lisa Craven One on One Teacher Aide, Wallace 6 hours 10/17/123. Zakia Soliman One on One Teacher Aide ABA, Wallace 6 hours 10/17/124. Maria Pagan One on One Teacher Aide, Wallace 6 hours 10/17/125. Dena Allison One on One Teacher Aide, Wallace 6 hours 10/17/126. Sheila Scott One on One Teacher Aide ABA, Wallace 6 hours 10/17/127. Rose Corea One on One Teacher Aide ABA, Wallace 6 hours 10/17/128. Erica Alvarez One on One Teacher Aide ABA, Wallace 6 hours 10/17/129. Yolanda Agosto Non-instructional Aide, Wallace 6 hours 10/17/1210. Gladys Rodriguez Non-instructional Aide, Wallace 6 hours 10/17/12


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RESOLUTION NO GP-0028-12-13

SUBJECT: FIELD TRIPS

Date School Grade Staff Destination/Purpose Cost to District

NEW JERSEY

10/17/12HOPES CAP, Inc./

BrandtPreK

L. Hamill, + 1

Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ

Autumn - Apple picking

No cost to district

(Outside Transportation)

10/17/12

HOPES CAP, Inc./

Brandt PreK

A. Mangione, + 1

Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJAutumn - Apple picking

No cost to district



BrandtPreK

K. Ryan, + 1

Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district


10/18/12

Mile Square Early

Learning Center/

Demarest

PreK4

S. Castelluci, K.

Francois, K.

Swartz, K. England,

+ 5 Teacher Aides

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ

Community Helper Theme

No cost to district


10/18/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./Brandt

PreK E. Elling, + 1Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district(Outside Transportation)

10/18/12Mile Square Early

Learning Center/ RuePreK4

K. Murillo, B.

Olavarri

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ

Community Helper Theme

No cost to district



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BrandtPreK

B. Monetti, + 1

Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district



BrandtPreK

V. Pauta, +

1Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district


10/19/12

Mile Square Early

Learning Center/ St.

Francis

PreK4

K. Danduono, J.

Marano, N. Laib, +

6 Teacher Aides

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district



BrandtPreK

L. Orel, + 1

Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district




K. Murillo, + 1

Teacher Aide

Hoboken Library

Hoboken, NJ

Community Helper

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)

10/19/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Rue PreKJ. Raya, + 1

Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district



BrandtPreK

F. Ali, + 1 Teacher

Aide

Whitman's FarmMorristown, NJ


No cost to district



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BrandtPreK

J. Ip, + 1 Teacher

Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district



BrandtPreK

M. Pires, + 1

Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district


10/23/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Rue PreKT. Cohen, + 1

Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district



BrandtPreK

J. Giuriceo, + 1

Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district



BrandtPreK

M. Aviles, + 1

Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district



ConnorsPreK

D. Howard, + 1

Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district



ConnorsPreK

J. Kim, + 1 Teacher

Aide

Whitman's FarmMorristown, NJ


No cost to district



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ConnorsPreK

C. Ruberto, + 1

Teacher Aide

Whitman's Farm

Morristown, NJ


No cost to district


10/26/12

Mile Square Early

Learning Center/

Demarest

PreK3I. Wakrim, + 1

Teacher Aide

Hoboken Library

Hoboken, NJ

Community Helper

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)



P. Lauterhahn, + 1

Teacher Aide

A & P Supermarket

Hoboken, NJ

Family Theme

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)



G. Mondesir, + 1

Teacher Aide

Hoboken Library

Hoboken, NJ

Community Helper

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)



G. Mondesir, + 1

Teacher Aide

A & P Supermarket

Hoboken, NJ

Family Theme

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)



P. Lauterhahn, + 1

Teacher Aide

Hoboken Library

Hoboken, NJ

Community Helper theme

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)

11/27/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Rue PreKJ. Raya, + 1

Teacher Aide

New Jersey Children's MuseumParamus, NJ

Role Playing

No cost to district

(HBOE Transportation)


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11/27/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Rue PreKT. Cohen, + 1

Teacher Aide

New Jersey Children's Museum

Paramus, NJ

Role Playing

No cost to district



ConnorsPreK

J. Kim, + 1 Teacher

Aide


Paramus, NJ

Role Playing

No cost to district



ConnorsPreK

C. Ruberto, + 1

Teacher Aide


Paramus, NJ

Role Playing

No cost to district



ConnorsPreK

D. Howard, + 1

Teacher Aide


Paramus, NJ

Role Playing

No cost to district



BrandtPreK

L. Hamill, + 1

Teacher Aide


Paramus, NJ

Role Playing

No cost to district


11/30/12

Mile Square Early

Learning Center/

Demarest

PreK4K. Francois, + 1

Teacher Aide

Hoboken Library

Hoboken, NJ

Community Helper theme

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)


BrandtPreK

A. Mangione, + 1

Teacher Aide


Paramus, NJ

Role Playing

No cost to district



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10/19/12 ConnorsGifted &

TalentedFelicetta, Yu, Keith

Green Meadows Farm

Hazlet, NJ

Learn about the plant life

cycle; different types of seeds

and plants

$237.00 Cost to District


10/23/12 Connors 3V. Ramos, K.

Sogluizzo

DePiero's Country Farm

Montvale, NJ

Students will learn about

plant life cycles and plant

growth; observe different

communities; and how

different people grow cropsand earn money for Johnny

Appleseed Unit



11/13/12 Connors 4J. Maresca, G.

Rodriguez

Macy's Studio

Moonachie, NJ

Annual trip to the Macy's

Studio before the

Thanksgiving's Day Parade

No cost to district


10/07/12 HHS 9-12 M. Alberto-Kolmer

Columbus Day Parade

Jersey City, NJ

Extracurricular activity to

promote the program

No cost to district

10/17/12 HHS 8-12L. Martinez, S.

Morin

DePiero's Farm

Montvale, NJ

Students will study how a

pumpkin grows from seed to

pumpkin on vines




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10/25/12 HHS 11-12 M. Alberto-Kolmer

Johnson & Johnson School

Blood Drive Summit

Johnson & Johnson Plaza

New Brunswick, NJ

Students will have the ability

to learn about donations, how

to run a drive, how it benefits

the community, and most

importantly, how it can save

lives (blood & tissue/organ)

No cost to district


10/30/12 HHS 11-12 V. Chodos

The Teachers College of NJ

Ewing, NJ

State-wide conference of

Tomorrow's Teacher

students. Students will have

the opportunity to attend

workshops based on current

educational issues in the

nation



11/02/12 -

11/04/12HHS 11-12 M. Alberto-Kolmer

NJ State EMS Conference

Atlantic City, NJ

Part of the EMT course

requirements set up by the

NJ State First Aid Council

No cost to district


$1


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11/03/12 HHS 9-12 R. Grygiel

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ

The 2012 Making

Achievement Continuous

Conference; the conference

focuses on rejuvenating the

spirits of women

No cost to district


11/10/12

(Saturday)HHS 8-12

M. Martinez, S.

Morin

Special Olympics

Practices/Bowl Rite Lanes

Union City, NJ

Special Olympics Sports,

Bowling (Winter Season)

No cost to district


$

11/13/12 HHS 8-12M. Martinez, S.

Morin

Special Olympics

Practices/Bowl Rite

LanesUnion City, NJ



No cost to district


$

11/16/12 HHS 9-12 Mrs. Tank

William Paterson University

Wayne, NJ

To promote Mathematics

through series of exciting

talks in different areas of

mathematics not discussed in

schools. In addition a group

of WPU students will discuss

life as a math major

No cost to district



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11/19/12 HHS 8-12

C. D'Elia, +1

Teacher Aide, +1

Student Teacher, +

Up to 5 Parents

Rutgers University

New Brunswick, NJ

Post high school/college

planning

No cost to district



Morin

Special Olympics Practices

Union City, NJ



No cost to district


$


Morin

Special Olympics PracticesUnion City, NJ



No cost to district


$

12/01/12

(Saturday)HHS 8-12

M. Martinez, S.

Morin

Special Olympics


Union City, NJ



No cost to district


$


Morin

Special Olympics


Union City, NJ

Special Olympics Sports,Bowling (Winter Season)

No cost to district


$


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12/04/12 HHS

9-12

(Heroes &

Cool Kids)

J. Burrell, P.

Ciriello

Heroes and Cool Kids Training

Conference

Bergen Community College

Paramus, NJ

The goal of Heroes & Cool

Kids is to promote pro-social

behavior in students and to

create a caring and

disciplined school climate.

No cost to district


12/18/02 HHS 8-12

M. Martinez, S.

Morin

Special Olympics


Union City, NJSpecial Olympics Sports,


No cost to district


$

12/04/12 HHS

Students

with

Disabilities

D. Antunes, L.

Martinez, A. Gullo,

L. Allgaier

Liberty Science Center

Jersey City, NJ

This trip will reinforce skills

addressed in the CCCS by

allowing students the

oportunity to generalize skills

outside of the classroom by

participating in hands on

activities and exhibits

No cost to district


01/26/13

(Saturday)HHS 4-12

Mrs. Matinez, Mr.

Morin

Hudson Bayonne Lanes

Bayonne, NJ

Special Olympics competition

meet

No cost to district



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02/06/13 HHS

9-12

(Heroes &

Cool Kids)

J. Burrell, P.

Ciriello


Conference


Paramus, NJ




create a caring and


No cost to district


02/23/13

(Saturday)

HHS 4-12Mrs. Martinez, Mr.

Morin

Wallington Lanes

Wallington, NJ

Special Olympics SectionalBowling Meet

No cost to district


03/22/13 -

03/24/13HHS 4-12

Mrs. Martinez, Mr.

Morin

30 Strikes Lanes

Stratford, NJ

Special Olympics Spring

Sports Festival' State Finals

Bowling Competition

No cost to district


04/26/13 HHS

9-12

(Heroes &

Cool Kids)

J. Burrell, P.

Ciriello


Conference


Paramus, NJ




create a caring and


No cost to district



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09/28/12 Wallace 1

Rosenberg, Pukash,

Reilly, Corea,

Rizzi, Malicia,

Burns

Mile Square Theater

Hoboken, NJ

Describe characters, setting,

and major events in a story

using key details

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)

$

10/03/12 Wallace 3 Ms. Mitsakos

Columbus Park

Hoboken, NJ

Life science, Habitats, and

ecosystems

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)

10/04/12 Wallace 5 K. Temple

Columbus Park

Hoboken, NJ

Celebration of ColumbusDay

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)

10/04/12 Wallace 5 Mrs. Killen

Columbus Park

Hoboken, NJ

Citizenship/community

outreach

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)

10/05/12 Wallace 2-4Frene, Cordero, +4

Teacher Aides

Shop Rite

Hoboken, NJ

Understand how people are

consumers, measurement,

and using money to make

purchases

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)

10/12/12 Wallace 3 B. Mitsakos

Mile Square Theater

Hoboken, NJ

Speaking/Listening, social

studies and community

No cost to district

(Walking Trip)

$


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10/22/12 Wallace 1 Pukash, Rosenberg

Demarest Farms

Hillsdale, NJ

Life cycle of a pumpkin

No cost to district


$

10/18/12 WallacePreK, K-1,

3

Malicia, Burns,

Alligo, Bini, Rizzi,

+5 Teacher Aides

Demarest Farms

Hillsdale, NJ

Students will explore the

different ways in which an

apple and pumpkin grow. In

addition, upon return the

stdents will write about their

experiences while focusing on

the reading strategy

sequence. Finally, the

students will be able to

explore the anatomy of a

pumpkin and apple by

comparing the wo using a

Venn diagram



10/19/12 Wallace 1 Reilly, Corea

Demarest Farms

Hillsdale, NJ

Life cycle of a pumpkin

No cost to district


$

10/25/12 Wallace 2-4Frene, Williams,Cordero,

Martingale

Demarest Farms

Hillsdale, NJStudents will distinguish the

characteristics of urban,

rural, and suburban

communities

No cost to district


$


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10/26/12 Wallace KPerez, Alt, + 2

Teacher Aides

Wightman's Farms

Morristown, NJ

Children will learn about

animals and function of a

farm

No cost to district


$

10/29/12 Wallace

After-

School

Science

Club

V. Wingert

Home Depot

Secaucus, NJ

Students will be following the

Engineering Design Process

to create a finished project

No cost to district


10/29/12 Wallace 2Arnone, Tarabokija,

Felicitta

Wightman's Farms

Morristown, NJStudents will understand the

life cycle of a pumpkin and

explore farm life and

compare/contrast the farm to

Hoboken



10/30/12 Wallace 2

Shikhman, Garcia,

Mazzone, + 1

Teacher Aide

Wightman's Farms

Morristown, NJ

Students will understand the

life cycle of a pumpkin and

explore farm life and

compare/contrast the farm to

Hoboken



11/01/12 Wallace 4

D. Fagan, P.

Williams, + 2

Teacher Aides

Sterling Hill Mining Museum

Ogdensburg, NJ

Explore and describe the

characteristics of and

concepts about soil, rocks,

water, and air




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11/05/12 Wallace

After-

School

Science

Club

V. Wingert

Flat Rock Nature Center

Englewood, NJ

Life science



11/05/12 Wallace 4 K. Kubinsky

Sterling Hill Mining Museum

Ogdensburg, NJ

Explore and describe the

characteristics of and

concepts about soil, rocks,

water, and air



11/13/12

(a.m.)Wallace Music

K. Dunne, R.

Versaci, I. Vaughn

NJ Performing Arts CenterNewark, NJ

Reinforcing the music

curriculum as it pertains to

instruments of the orchestra

and composers

No cost to district


11/13/12(p.m.) Wallace Music

K. Dunne, D.

Fagan, K.

Kubinsky, P.

Williams

NJ Performing Arts

CenterNewark, NJ

Reinforcing the music

curriculum as it pertains to

instruments of the orchestra

and composers

No cost to district


01/15/13 Wallace 2-3

Frene, Cordero,

Mazzone, + 4

Teacher Aides


Jersey City, NJ

Life Science - Environment

No cost to district


$


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01/17/13 Wallace 2 Arnone, Tarabokija


Jersey City, NJ


No cost to district


$

01/18/13 Wallace 2 Garcia, Shikhman


Jersey City, NJ


No cost to district


$

OUT OF STATE

11/07/12 Calabro5 & 6

(Music)

M. Monblatt, A.

Lisa, L. Boscia, K.

Pala

Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie

Hall

New York City, NYStudents will participate in a

Q & A session with

conductor David Searle and

attend a private dress

rehearsal

No cost to district


11/27/12 HHS 11-12D. MacAulay, R.

Grygiel

School of Visual Arts

New York City, NY

A visit to the best film and

animation school on the east

coast; compare and contrast

school curriculum and classes

to our own; give students a

chance to view the school for

possible college choice

No cost to district



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01/17/13 -

01/22/13HHS

US History

II & AP

History

D'Bernado, Kubach

Harvard Model Congress

San Francisco, CA

Harvard Model Congress

Mock Government

Competition

*Students will earn their spots

over the months leading up to

the competition

$11,732.51 Cost to

District

(HBOE Transportation +

Outside Transportation)

$4

(a

03/27/13 -

03/30/13HHS 9-12

Mrs. Chodos, K.Dominique, P.

Huggins, P. Hack

Qubec City

Qubec, Canada

Students will get the chance

to experience the French

Canadian culture and

language first hand; visit

famous landmarks and

museums of Qubec City and

try delicious French

Canadian food

No cost to district


$

fun


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Page 42


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF WORKSHOPS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing workshops:

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et. seq. requires that each board of education adopt a formal policy andprocedures relating to travel and expense reimbursement for its employees and board members; and

WHEREAS, the School District of the Hoboken Board of Education (the Board) adopted a TravelExpense Reimbursement Policy that addresses the reimbursement of travel-related expenses by Board

members and employees of the District; and

WHEREAS, the Board has considered all other relevant guidelines and circulars associated with theadoption of its Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the travel listed in this Resolution is educationally necessaryand fiscally prudent; and

WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the travel and expense reimbursement listed in this Resolutionare directly related to and within the scope of the employees current responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the travel and expense reimbursements listed in this

Resolution are for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of theschool district; and

WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the travel and expense reimbursement listed in this Resolutionare in compliance with State travel reimbursement guidelines as established by the Department ofTreasury and incorporated herein;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23B and Board Policy and upon therecommendation of the Superintendent, that the School District of the Hoboken Board of Education, inthe County of Hudson, New Jersey, approves travel requests as listed.


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OCTOBER 16, 2012 BOE MEETING WORKSHOPS R

School/Dept. Date(s) Staff Purpose/Destination

Wallace10/10/12-10/12/12

Mark MautoneAutism New Jersey 30th AnnualConference Atlantic City, NJ

Brandt 10/01/12 Bernetta DavisDepartment of Education FiscalSpecialist MeetingTrenton, New Jersey

Wallace 10/10/12 Jay MedlinThe Reading Workshop: Creating Spacefor Reading InstructionRutgers University, New Brunswick

High School 10/16/12 Alexis OsterhoudtDigging Into the Common CoreNew Brunswick, New Jersey

Connors 10/13/12 Noella Cherchio

SLP's and RTI: Seizing Opportunities toAssume Important Roles in SchoolsKean UniversityUnion, New Jersey

Connors 09/27/12 Marni Rosenblum & Martin ShannonAt-Risk Afterschool Meal ProgramNJ Department of AgricultureTrenton, New Jersey

Central Office 10/04/12 Dr. Miguel HernandezLegal Update - NJASANorth Brunswick High School

North Brunswick, New Jersey

Central Office 10/01/12 Dr. Mark TobackLegal Update -NJASABergen Community CollegeParamus, New Jersey


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Central Office 10/11/12 Dianne BottiSystems 3000 Budget PrepEatontown, NJ

Central Office 10/19/12 Dianne BottiNJSBAIG, NJEIF Meeting & LuncheonHackensack, NJ

Brandt10/25/12 &10/26/12

Linda FitzgibbonsThe Pyramid and Positive BehaviorSupport TrainingTrenton, New Jersey

Hoboken HighSchool

10/19/12Robin Piccapietra

Building Blocks for Safer Schools(M.O.S.S.)Hamilton, NJ

Wallace 10/19/12 Jay MedlinBuilding Blocks for Safer SchoolsHamilton, New Jersey

Brandt 11/29/12 Dr. Yesenia Flores

An introduction to teasing and bullying.A training for school safety and climateteams.

New Brunswick, NJ

Brandt 03/05/13 Dr. Yesenia FloresVeteran Master Teacher WorkshopTrenton, New Jersey


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Brandt 10/30/12 Yajaira SantiagoWorkshop: Cultural DiversityPSE&G Training CenterEdison, New Jersey

District 10/10/12 Alexis OsterhoudtThe Reading WorkshopRutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, NJ

District 12/11/12 Alexis OsterhoudtWriting with Common Core RutgersUniversity, New Brunswick, NJ

Brandt10/16/12,12/17/12,02/15/13,04/19/13

Melanie CappielloMaster Teacher Inclusion SpecialistMeetingsLearning Resource CenterTrenton, New Jersey

Connors 10/19/12 Gerald Fitzhugh, II

Building Blocks for Safer Schools(M.O.S.S.) Dept. of Law & PublicSafety Technology ComplexHamilton, NJ

Connors 09/27/12 Rosanna LucignanoHudson County Portal WorkshopSecaucus, New Jersey

Connors 09/27/12 Howard McKenzie Hudson County Portal WorkshopSecaucus, New Jersey

Connors 10/10/12 Rosanna LucignanoCreating Space for Reading Instruction -Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, New Jersey


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Hoboken HighSchool

11/28/12 Jennifer Norcia

Best, New Strategies for Using iPads,Phones, Mobile Devices & OtherCutting Edge TechnologyFairfield, NJ

District 10/19/12 Thomas FitzgibbonsThink DifferentHilton WoodbridgeIselin, New Jersey

Central Office 11/16/12 Dianne BottiClaims CoordinatorOcean Township Board of EducationOakhurst, New Jersey

Hoboken HighSchool

03/16/13 Ivan Ramos

Everything You Need To Know About

Special Education Discipline and 504Secaucus, New Jersey

Hoboken HighSchool

01/10/13 Tara DonnellyStudent Portfolio Development &Assessment Grades 6 - 8Secaucus, New Jersey

Hoboken HighSchool

11/14/12 Michael LyonsNJASK Science Grades 4-8Secaucus, New Jersey

Hoboken HighSchool

10/11/12 Christopher BeatiniMathematics, the Common Core andNJASK Grades 7, 8Secaucus, New Jersey

Hoboken High

School 03/06/13 Jason Wanko

Everything You Need To Know About

Special EducationSecaucus, New Jersey

Hoboken HighSchool

11/01/12 &04/11/13

Dr. Cecilia D'Elia

Hudson County Social EmotionalCharacter Development ConsortiumSecaucus High SchoolSecaucus, New Jersey


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Hoboken HighSchool

11/16/12 Michelle McGreiveyNJASL Annual ConferenceOcean Place, Long Branch, NJ

Hoboken HighSchool

11/01/12 Chanta BlueTeen PEP Faculty Advisor TrainingMercerville, New Jersey

Hoboken HighSchool

02/01/13 Sharon Malenda

"The Dystopic Vision: NightmareWorlds"Montclair State UniversityMontclair, New Jersey

Hoboken HighSchool

01/09/13 Helene FloodSpecial Education and MathematicsSt. Peter's UniversityJersey City, New Jersey

Hoboken HighSchool

01/09/13 John CasellaSpecial Education and MathematicsSt. Peter's UniversityJersey City, New Jersey

Hoboken HighSchool

11/01/12 Joanne DeniTeen pep Faculty Advisor TrainingMercerville, New Jersey

Central Office 11/14/12 Jennifer Lopez

Let' s See What They Wrote: Assessing

Student Writing, Grades 6-8Meadowlands Plaza HotelSecaucus, New Jersey

Central Office 05/06/13 Jennifer Lopez

Social, Emotional and CharacterEducation: Impact on the StudentDevelopment and Sharing BestPracticesSecaucus, New Jersey


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Central Office 01/10/13 Jennifer LopezStudent Portfolio Development andAssessment Grades 2-8Secaucus, New Jersey

Central Office 10/16/12

Jennifer LopezSteve D'BernardoTar DonnellyLauren BrundtKathleen AsklarFrancine YuElise RosenbergRoseanne VersaciTamika Bauknight

Laurinda PereiraRobin Piccapietra

Moving Forward: What districts need toknow and do to implement the educatorSecaucus, New Jersey

Central Office 03/06/12 Jennifer LopezEverything you need to know aboutSpecial Education Discipline and 504Secaucus, New Jersey

Central Office 10/18/12 Jennifer LopezNJASK Science, Grades 4 and 8Secaucus, New Jersey

Hoboken HighSchool

10/15/12 Jennifer NorciaGenesis Report Writer Seminar andWorkshopReadington Board of Education

Brandt 10/16/12 Adriana Coppola

Moving Forward: What districts needto know and do to implement the

Educator/Principal Evaluation SystemsSecaucus, New Jersey


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Brandt 10/4/12 J. ArrietaTools of the MindTrenton, New Jersey

Connors 11/01/12 Francis AzzartoAFRO-Peruvian EnsembleWilliam Patterson University

Brandt 10/4/12 Marina PereiraTools of the Mind TrainingTrenton, New Jersey

Brandt 10/4/12 Christopher SheridanTools of the MindTrenton, NJ

Brandt 11/09/12 Adriana CoppolaAffirmative Action OfficerCivil Rights and LawsHasbrouck Heights, NJ

Brandt

12/20/12,02/22/13,04/12/13 &05/31/13

Adriana Coppola

The Pre K-3rd Leadership TrainingSeries (4 sessions)William Patterson UniversityWayne, New Jersey

Brandt 05/30/13 Yesenia Flores

Social, Emotional and CharacterEducation: Impact on StudentDevelopment and Sharing PracticesSecaucus, New Jersey


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Brandt 12/06/12 Lauren Brunt

Mathematics and the Common CoreGrades K-2Meadowlands Plaza HotelSecaucus, New Jersey

Brandt 11/02/12 Adriana Coppola

Supporting Executive FunctionsThroughout the Pre-3rd GradeContinuumMonroe Township, NJ

Brandt 03/06/13 Carolyn Best-VelascoEverything You Need to Know AboutSpecial Education Discipline and 504Secaucus, New Jersey

Hoboken HighSchool

11/02/12 Evalee BatistichFinancial Aide-NJ Higher Ed.Assistance AuthorityBergen Community College

Hoboken HighSchool

11/15/12 Cecilia D'EliaSchool Climate Improvement WorkshopHoliday Inn, Budd Lake, New Jersey

Calabro 11/01/12 Maria MonblattAFRO_Peruvian Ensemble featuringHector MoralesShea Performing Arts Center

Calabro 10/18/12 Saima Farooq

NJASK Science Grades 4th - 8th

Hudson County Professional Dev.ConsortiumSecaucus, New Jersey


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Superintendent AgendaItem Nos. GP-0001-12-13 through GP-0029-12-13


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth


Sobolov, Irene



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FINANCE

RESOLUTION NO. FI-0001-12-13

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING REPORTS FOR AUGUST 2012

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following reports for August 2012:

(A-148) Board Secretary(A-149) Treasurer Report


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FINANCE CERTIFICATION FOR AUGUST 2012

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, the Board Secretary does certify that no line item account hasencumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.11(a). Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, the Hoboken Board of Education has reviewed forthe minutes of this meeting the Board Secretary and Treasurers monthly financial report for August 2012that no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b).


SUBJECT: MONTHLY TRANSFERS

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the School District of the HobokenBoard of Education, in the County of Hudson, New Jersey approves transfers within the 2012-2013budget in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2. (On file in the Business Office)


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PAYROLL

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the payroll, employers share of socialsecurity and unemployment for the following pay dates:

Pay Pay Date Net PayrollEmployeeDeductions Taxes

Refunds and/orNet Pay Adjust Gross Payroll

Employer ShareSS and SUI Total

6 of 26 09/11/12 $656,847.39 $237,545.09 $259,717.49 - $1,154,109.88 $85,852.76 $1,239,962.64

7 of 26 09/25/12 $701,218.32 $245,267.44 $266,200.32 - $1,212,686.08 $90,281.65 $1,302,967.73

8 of 26 10/09/12 $637,145.73 $249,054.39 $246,584.55 - $1,132,784.67 $83,594.09 $1,216,378.76


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS REPORT

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the claims for the following month:

Month Amount

October 2012: $ 3,094,238.10


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TUITION CONTRACT(S)

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following mandated Tuition Contracts.

School Classification Student School Year Tuition Total

Bergen County Special Service A.I. T. M. 2012/2013 $66,600.00 $66,600.00

A.I.: Auditory Impaired


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTRACTS AS THE RECEIVINGDISTRICT

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following Special Education TuitionContract Agreements.

Sending District Classification Student School Year Tuition Aide Total Effective Date

a. Weehawken BOE Autistic BG 2012/2013 $38,735 $38,735 September 6, 2012

b. Weehawken BOE PD JP 2012/2013 $18,558 $18,558 September 6, 2012

c. Weehawken BOE PD JN 2012/2013 $18,558 $16,909 $35,467 September 6, 2012d. Weehawken BOE Autistic JS 2012/2013 $38,735 $16,909 $55,644 September 6, 2012

PD: Preschool DisabilitiesAutistic: Autistic


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following contract(s):

Vendor Purpose Location Amount Method Date

E.E.F. Inc. Budget Consultant Central Office Not to exceed$36,000.00

ProfessionalServices

October 16, 2012 througMarch 15, 2013

MC Visual Concepts Videotape all 2012 Varsityfootball scrimmages and regularseason games for HHS

Hoboken High School $175.00/scrimmageor game

Contract August 2012 throughDecember 2012

Setup sound system for HobokenHigh School Varsity footballgames

$200.00/game

Police Department, City ofHoboken

Security for Fall Sports(Boys Basketball 8 HomeGames)

As Needed $6,240.00 Contract December 14, 2012through January 29, 201

Third Sector New England, Inc. Professional DevelopmentServices Providing Tools of theMind Training

Brandt Primary School $11,600 Contract August 30, 2012 throughJune 2013


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT(S)

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following Joint TransportationContract(s).

Vendor Purpose Location Amount Method Date

Sussex County RegionalCooperative

Joint TransportationServices

District Wide$2,639.52 per year(depending onnumber of students)

Joint TransportationContract (from Hoboken toFelician School)

July 1, 2012 throughJune 30, 2013


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SUBJECT: JOINT TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS

I hereby recommend that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following joint transportationcontract agreements for the 2012-2013 school year.

District Purpose Destination Cost Date

a Hoboken Student Transport The Learning Center $36,112.00/yr. 09/10/12 through 06/21/13


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAINTENANCE BUDGETAMOUNT WORKSHEET (FORM M-1) AND COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN(CMP)

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education recommends the Maintenance Budget AmountWorksheet (Form M-1) and the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP).


SUBJECT: NEW BOARD CHECKING ACCOUNT AND SIGNATORY CHANGES

WHEREAS, the Board, at its Meeting on June 12, 2012 designated TD Bank as an official depository ofBoard funds for the 2012-2013 school year, and

WHEREAS, the following Business Office Checking Accounts currently contain three (3) signatures asrequired by N.J.S.A. 18A:19-1, that of the President, Secretary and by such the Superintendent ofSchools,

Account Name Account Number

General Account 3451684306Child Nutrition Account 3451684314Payroll Account 3451684284Payroll Agency Account 3451684292

AND WHEREAS, the District is required to offer a Flexible Spending Plan to employees as required byChapter 78, P.L. 2011, the following account is to be listed as a Business Office Checking Account toadminister the Flexible Spending Plan, requiring three (3) signatures as required by N.J.S.A. 18A:19-1,that of the President, Secretary and by such the Superintendent of Schools,


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Flexible Spending Account 4268687296

AND WHEREAS, at the September 11, 2012 Public Meeting, the Board appointed Dianne Botti ActingBoard Secretary, making her a required signatory, replacing former Business Administrator/BoardSecretary, William Takacs,

AND WHEREAS, at the October 16, 2012 Public Meeting, the Board appointed Carol Fredericks InterimBusiness Administrator/Board Secretary, making her a required signatory, replacing former Acting BoardSecretary, Dianne BottiNOW, The Hoboken Board of Education (the Board) resolves that:

1. TD Bank, N.A. (the Bank) is designated as a depository for the funds of the Board and toprovide other financial accommodations indicated in this resolution.

2. This resolution shall continue to have effect until express written notice of its rescission ormodification has been received and recorded by the Bank. Any and all prior resolutions adoptedby the President and Members of the Board and certified to the Bank as governing the operationof this Boards account(s) are in full force and effect, until the Bank received and acknowledgesan express written notice of its revocation, modification or replacement. Any revocation,modification or replacement of a resolution must be accompanied by documentation, satisfactoryto the Bank, establishing the authority for the changes.

3. The signatures of the Board Secretary and School Business Administrator on this resolution areconclusive evidence of their authority to act on behalf of the Government Unit. The Board

Secretary or School Business Administrator, so long as he/she acts in a representative capacity asagent of the Board, is authorized to make any and all other contracts, agreements, stipulations andorders which they may deem advisable for the effective exercise of the powers indicated on pageone, from time to time with the Bank, subject to any restrictions on this resolution or otherwiseagreed to in writing. Board approval, via a duly adopted resolution, is required for all matters sopromulgated by State statute or regulations, or as designated by Board policy or regulations.

4. All transactions, if any, with respect to any deposits, withdrawals, rediscounts and borrowings byor on behalf of the Board with the Bank prior to the adoption of this resolution are hereby ratified,approved and confirmed.

5. The Board agrees to the terms and conditions of any account agreement, properly opened by theBoard Secretary. The Board authorizes the Bank, at any time, to charge the Governmental Unitfor all checks, drafts, or other orders, for the payment of money, that are drawn on the Bank, solong as they contain the required signature for this purpose.

6. Except as prohibited by State statute or regulation, or by Board policy or regulations, the Boardacknowledges and agrees that the Bank may furnish at its discretion automated access devices toAgents of the Board to facilitate those powers authorized by this resolution or other resolutions ineffect at the time of issuance. The term automated access device includes, but is not limited to,credit cards, automated teller machines (ATM), and debit cards.


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7. The Board acknowledges and agrees that the Bank may rely on alternative signature andverification codes issued to or obtained from the Agents named on this resolution. The termalternative signature and verification codes includes, but is not limited to, facsimile signatureson file with the Bank, personal identification numbers (PIN), and digital signatures. If a facsimilesignature specimen has been provided on this resolution (or that are filed separately by the Boardwith the Bank from time to time), the Bank is authorized to treat the facsimile signature as thesignature of the Agent(s) regardless of by whom or by what means the facsimile signature mayhave been affixed so long as it resembles the facsimile signature specimen on file. The Boardauthorizes each Agent to have custody of the Boards private key used to create a digital signatureand to request issuance of a certificate listing the corresponding public key. The Bank shall haveno responsibility or liability for unauthorized use of alternative signature and verification codes

unless otherwise agreed in writing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following individuals are designated as the authorized signers onthe above listed Business Office Checking Accounts:

Mark R. TobackSuperintendent of Schools

Carol Fredericks Dianne BottiInterim School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Acting Board Secretary

Rose Marie Markle Ruth McAllisterBoard President Board Vice-PresidentBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Secretary, Assistant Board Secretary, or Accountant isauthorized to make wire transfers amongst the Board accounts as may be necessary.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE HOBOKENBOARD OF EDUCATION

RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education directs theSchool Business Administrator and other appropriate administrators to oversee the implementation of thecorrective action plan by Catapult Learning for the recommendations noted by the Early ChildhoodPreschool Education Program Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance.


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SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF QPA FOR HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION

RESOLVED, that Dr. Carol A. Fredericks, Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary is appointedand authorized as a Qualified Purchasing Agent to award contracts under the NJ Public BiddingThresholds under the LPCL and Public School Contracts Law at N.J.S.A.40A:11-3(a) and (c); 18A:18A-3(a) and (c), theBid Threshold with a QPA is hereby set at $36,000 and Quote Threshold with a QPA isset at $5,400.


SUBJECT: DESIGNA

Documents

10-16-12 Agenda for Public Meeting