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BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATIONBELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY

MINUTESREGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 2016

MEMBERS PRESENT: John Rivera, Patricia Dolan, Nelson Barrera, Raymond Kuebler, Christine Lamparello, Lillian Torres, and Ralph Vellon.

MEMBERS EXCUSED:

ALSO PRESENT: Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of SchoolsThomas Egan, State Monitor

Wayne Demikoff, Interim Board Secretary/Business AdministratorJoseph D. Castellucci Jr., Board Counsel

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by the president of the Board of Education, Mr. Rivera. Mr. Rivera called for the flag salute and for a moment of silent thought and reflection after which he stated that the meeting had been posted and announced in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.

Roll Call by Board Secretary: All Present

Approval of Minutes (Closed session and Public): April 18, 2016 Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Torres, the Board passed the minutes of April 18, 2016 closed and public meetings by a vote of 7-0.

May 2, 2016Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Torres, the Board passed the minutes of May 2, 2016 public meetings by a vote of 6-0-1, with Mr. Rivera abstaining.

Student Government Organization Representative: N/A

Items to be presented by Administration: Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Richard D. Tomko

o Fusion – June 4, 2016o Summer Reading

Report from State Monitor – Thomas EganHad year-end review, district’s books are in compliance and balanced. Looking at new incentives, solar panels. Superintendent and negotiating team reached a tentative agreement with the BEA. Basically approved, just some minor language changes.

Dr. Tomko: clarification of agenda items – new position titles are not new hires. Transferring already hired individuals at same salaries.

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Torres, to open Public Participation.

Remarks by Citizens – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (Public Participation Session 1): Vincent Frantantoni: Member of Facilities Committee, can they fix ceiling tile? Resolution A24 – new positions – are you eliminating other positions? (Dr. Tomko – yes.) Should get back to basics, just adding outrageous salaries.

Regular Public Meeting May 19, 2016

GeorgeAnn Polite: Addendum – psych eval – think it’s a great idea. Think all Principals and Administrator’s should go for one. Belleville might not be a good fit for them – random drug testing. Better use of dollars then professional development Harvard Trip. Asking board to reconsider resolution from last meeting that gives administration approval to change contract without board approval.

Arlene Schor: Never saw this type of addendum before. Personnel number is inappropriate – public harassment. Stop harassing people of the district.

Joan Schmitt: No new jobs were created? Will we be spending more money? Why is the grants job now not important? Are we hiring new people?

Michael Sheldon: Resolution A16 – how many districts have these job positions? Goggled and did not find any district with same job titles, only Charter Schools. In favor of SAT Prep – who pays for this? (Dr. Tomko – District trying to offset cost.)

Ashley Barbosa: student, Mr. Goodman (math teacher) is not getting rehired next year. Petition going around school to keep him. He makes math very easy for them. He definitely benefits the math department. Please reconsider.

Leslie Reyes: Speaking in support of Mr. Goodman. Makes math fun! Excellent teacher. Everyone loves him!

Jeff Mattingly: To clarify, not increasing cost by transfer of administration? (Dr. Tomko – no increase) Wasn’t Mr. Acosta going to be Assistant Superintendent? Also on Facilities Committee Buildings need a great deal of repair. Need to take care of rodent problem. Need to hire more maintenance people. Professional development necessary.

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Torres, to close Public Participation.

The board then moved into the following Resolutions:

Mr. Vellon called for discussion on resolutions A9, A11, A16 and A24. Mr. Egan, Mr. Rivera and Mr. Barrera congratulated Mr. Demikoff on being chosen to be a State Monitor. Quite an honor. 8:00 p.m. Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mr. Rivera to take a brief recess.

8:15 p.m. Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Lamparello to reconvene public meeting.

A. PERSONNEL: Moved by Mrs. Lamparello, seconded by Mrs. Torres, the Board passed the following resolutions A1-A8, \ A10, A12-A15, A 17-A23, A25-A30 by a roll call vote of 7-0. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools:

1. Accept the retirement of Patrice Hermes, Elementary School Teacher, School Four, effective July 1, 2016. (Position Control # 40-04-11/afh, Job Code 1003G)

2. Accept the retirement of Deborah Weyland, Elementary School Teacher, School Seven, effective July 1, 2016. (Position Control # 40-07-11/afr, Job Code 1003G)

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3. Accept the retirement of Walter Fabian, Elementary School Teacher, School Eight, effective July 1, 2016. (Position Control # 40-08-11/agq, Job Code 1001G)

4. Accept the resignation of Catherine Kondreck, Secretary-Student Services, effective April 25, 2016. (Position Control # 21-18-34/ars, Job Code 9300)

5. Accept the retirement of Raymond Jacobus, Senior Accountant, Central Office, effective July 1, 2016. (Position Control # 10-20-26/aab, Job Code 0112A)

6. Accept the resignation of Nicole Behman, Teacher of ESL, effective July 1, 2016. (Position Control # 40-03-13/bkr, Job Code 1485G)

7. Accept the resignation of Franklin Ferrara, Teacher of Chemistry, High School, effective July 1, 2016. (Position Control # 40-12-04/bxv, Job Code 2235G)

8. Accept the retirement of Suzanne Di Giacomo, Speech/Language Specialist, School Three, effective July 1, 2016. (Position Control #40-15-16/abp, Job Code 3120G)

Moved by Mrs. Lamparello, seconded by Mrs. Torres, the Board passed the following resolution A9 by a roll call vote of 6-1 with Mr. Vellon voting no.

9. Rescind Resolution C15 approved at the April 18, 2016 meeting approving the contract between the Board of Education and Wayne Demikoff, Interim School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, commencing July 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. (Position Control # 10-20-26/bnf, Job Code 0112A)

10. Approve the appointment of John De Filippis to the position of Acting School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary, no change in salary, effective June 1, 2016. (Position Control #10-20-26/byc, Job Code 0112A)

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed the following resolution A11 by a roll call vote of 5-2 with Mr. Barrera and Mr. Vellon voting no.

11. Approve the appointment of Wayne Demikoff to the position of Senior Accountant at an hourly rate of $75.00 per hour, to be utilized on an as needed basis, effective June 1, 2016.

12. Grant to Carmela Mc Gowan, Teacher of English, Middle School, a Family Medical Leave of Absence, commencing September 1, 2016 through November 30, 2016 (12 weeks) and a Child Rearing Leave of Absence, commencing December 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017 (5 months). (Position Control # 40-11-01/bwj, Job Code 1106G)

13. Grant to Silvia Pastor, School Psychologist, Special Services, a Maternity Leave of Absence, commencing September 1, 2016 through October 18, 2016 (34 sick days) and a Family Medical Leave of Absence, commencing October 19, 2016 through December 23, 2016 (9 weeks). (Position Control # 40-14-17/aba, Job Code 3116G)

14. Grant to Erin Perri, Elementary School Teacher, School Five, a Maternity Leave of Absence, commencing September 15, 2016 through November 15, 2016 (40 sick days) and a Family Medical Leave of Absence, commencing November 16, 2016 through January 2, 2017 (6 weeks). Position Control #40-05-11/afx, Job Code 1001G)

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15. Amend Resolution A11 approved at the March 22, 2016 BOE meeting to read as follows: Grant to Susan Leuze, Teacher of Mathematics, High School, a Maternity Leave of Absence, commencing May 16, 2016 through June 16, 2016 (23 sick days) May 5, 2016 through June 9, 2016 (24 sick days) and a Family Medical Leave of Absence, commencing June 17, 2016 June 13, 2016 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # 40-12-05/aji, Job Code 1901G)

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Lamparello, the Board passed the following resolution A16 by a roll call vote of 6-1 with Mr. Vellon voting no.

16. Approve the following new job titles and job descriptions for the 2016-2017 school year: Director of Operations/Chief Talent Officer Chief Engagement & Partnership Officer Director- ELA & History K-12 & Director-Mathematics, Science & Electives 9-12

17. Approve employment of the following substitutes for inclusion on the district substitute list dated May 19, 2016, subject to emergency hiring of Board of Education employees as per the New Jersey State Criminal History Review procedures:

18. Approve the appointment of Frank Zarro to the position of Elementary Maternity Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher, School Five, for 1 ½ months, at a per-diem salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing May 2, 2016 through June 23, 2016. No benefits. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

19. Approve the following staff members for the 2016 Middle School Summer School, June 27, 2016 – August 5, 2016:

Ferraiola, ToniAnn – ELA Trocolor, Genevieve – Mathematics McCaffrey, Terrence – Science DiNapoli, Neal – Social Studies (6/27-7/15/2016) Campione, Nicholas – Social Studies (7/18-8/5/2016) Carfagno, Nicholas, Campione, Nicholas, DiNapoli, Neal, & Sestilio, Jane– Substitute Teachers

20. Approve the following stipend positions for the 2016-2017 school year: Catena, Judy – Substitute Scheduler PreK-5 - $7,000 Conway, Joanne – Policy Coordinator - $4,590 Dente, Donna – District Conflict Calendar Coordinator - $4,590 Lelinho, Margaretann – High School Bookkeeper – $7,000 Marino, Deborah – Substitute Teacher Coordinator - $7,000 Micchelli, Jo-Ann – Substitute Scheduler 6-12 - $7,000

21. Approve the appointment of Deborah Zucker to the position of School Nurse, at a salary of $53,455, (pending negotiations) BA+15, Step 7, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # & Job Code TBD)

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Substitute Teachers:

Substitute Secretary:

Substitute Paraprofessional:

Fuller, StacyHefny, MervatHemsley, JenniferMigliore, JohnMontalvo, MariaMundy, NicoleRodriguez, Marylu

Fuller, StacyMontalvo, Maria

Bartell, RosemaryFuller, StacyHefny, MervatMontalvo, Maria


22. Approve salary for personnel listed below to include adjusted longevity:

23. Approve the appointment of Emily Griesbach to the position of Library/Media Specialist, at a salary of $54,480, (pending negotiations) MA, Step 6, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # & Job Code TBD)

Moved by Mrs. Lamparello, seconded by Mr. Kuebler, the Board passed the following resolution A24 by a roll call vote of 6-1 with Mr. Vellon voting no.

24. Approve the following transfers for the 2016-2017 school year:

Staff Member From To Effective Date

Cusmano Giovanni

Director-Grants Management Director-Mathematics, Science & World Language K-8

7/1/2016

D’Elia Thomas Director-Curriculum & Instruction Director Operations/Chief Talent Officer

7/1/2016

Droste George Supervisor-Mathematics & Science

Director-Mathematics, Science & Electives 9-12

7/1/2016

Gerbino Dawn School Nurse-School Four School Nurse-Middle School 9/1/2016Guinta Carmine Principal-School Eight Director-ELA & History K-12 7/1/2016Kelleher Diana Supervisor-ELA &

Social StudiesChief Engagement & Partnership Officer

7/1/2016

Micchelli Jo-Ann 12-Month Secretary 12-Month Secretary-Student Services

7/1/2016

Morella Anna BSIP-School Four BSIP-Schools Three & Seven 9/1/2016Pizzi Joseph Health & PE-Middle School Health & PE-High School 9/1/2016Politano Gary Cosmetology-High School English-High School 9/1/2016Rotonda Joseph Assistant Principal-High School Principal-Schools Nine & Ten 9/1/2016Rovell Susan Principal-School Nine Principal-School Eight 9/1/2016Torres Norka School Nurse-High School School Nurse-School Four 9/1/2016

25. Approve the following Student Teacher Assignments for the 2016-2017 school year:

Last Name First Name School Teacher DaysMarquez Ramiro # 7 David Browne 3 hours per week Sept - DecLoCascio Nicholas # 8 Elaine Mendez 5 days a week Sept - DecStickles Brittany # 4 Kimberly Nacht 1 day a week Sept - DecHealey Lauren BMS Lynn Stevens 3 hours per week Sept - DecSabia Melissa # 9 Rebecca Rotino 5 days a week Sept - Dec

26. Approval of the following Head Coach appointments for the 2016-2017 school year (stipends as per 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Contract-pending negotiations):

Jennifer Caputo Cheerleading Step 4 $8,850.97 Joanne Campione Girls Cross-Country Step 4 $6,128.59

Nicholas Campione Boys Cross Country Step 4 $6,128.59

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LONGEVITYStaff Member Date Salary Longevity/Stipend Adjusted TotalKalicky, Joanne (15 years) 2/1/2016 $18.86 per hour .85¢ per hour $19.71 per hour


John Spina Girls Volleyball Step 4 $8,850.97

Michael DiMasi Girls Tennis Step 4 $8,850.97

Carlos Goncalves Boys Soccer Step 3 $8,406.21

Percy Pineda Girls Soccer Step 4 $8,850.97

James Stoeckel III Boys Basketball Step 4 $8,850.97

Isis Ramirez Girls Basketball Step 4 $8,850.97

Michael Early Bowling Step 4 $6,338.59w/longevity $210.

John Lenczuk Indoor Track Step 4 $8,850.97

Joseph Pizzi Wrestling Step 2 $7,962.53

Joseph Sorce Baseball Step 4 $8,850.97

John Spina Boys Volleyball Step 4 $8,850.97

Christopher Cantarella

Softball Step 4 $8,850.97

Corey Woodring Boys Golf Step 4 $6,128.59

Angelo Gaccione Girls Golf Step 3 $5,813.05

Joanne Victorio Crew Step 3 $8,406.21

John Dubuque Boys Tennis Step 2 $7,962.53

John Lenczuk Spring Track Step 4 $8,850.97

27. Approval of the following Game Personnel for the 2016-2017 school year (stipends as per 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Contract-pending negotiations):

2016-17 Stipend Title Name

$30 per game Announcer Anthony Sessa, Vincent Orrei, Chris Cantarella, Sean Rutherford, David Browne

$75 per game Football Photographers (Film) Ryan Sheridan, WBHS Students (1 per game), Mustafa Hooten

Football- $77 per game Volleyball- $47 per game Basketball- $47 per game Wrestling- $47 per game Soccer- $47 per game Baseball- $47 per game Softball- $47 per game

Game (Site) Managers

Cory Woodring, Diana Guardabasco, Vincent Orrei, Kenneth Johansen, John Spina, Ryan Sheridan, Dave Browne, Matthew Sullivan, John Dubuque, Janet Carfagno, Maria Spina, Anna Hemsley, Christopher Michele, Sean Rutherford, Gary Polewka, Leonard Wilson, Pete Blodnik, Liz Ramirez, Gerard Fabiano, Nicholas Campione, Joanne Campione, Joseph Fischer, Carlos Goncalves, Neal Dinapoli, Meghan Leonard, Anthony Cianciulli, Christine Hurta, Michael Bardt, Mario Cuniglio, Joseph Voza, Roberto Alicea

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Ticket Taker - $28 per game Ticket Seller - $30 per game Chains - $30 per game Scorer - $28 per game Timer - $30 per game / Crowd Control- $28 per game

Scorekeepers / Timers / Game Attendants / Ticket Sellers / Ticket Takers (assignments vary)/ Chain Crew/ Crowd Control

Anna Hemsley, Ryan Sheridan, Dave Browne, Christopher Michele, Matthew Sullivan, Maria Spina, Janet Carfagno, Anthony Gotto, John Dubuque, John Spina, Ronald Juliano, Kenneth Johansen, Gerald Carpenter, Joseph Fox, Joseph Deflorio, Jillmarie Patterson, Frankie Monnecka, Gerard Ross, Sean Rutherford, Jo-Ann Micchelli, Suzanne Lewandoski, Sandra Gerst, Gary Polewka, Leonard Wilson, Pete Blodnik, Liz Ramirez, Gerard Fabiano, Nicholas Campione, Joanne Campione, Joseph Fischer, Carlos Goncalves, Neal Dinapoli, Meghan Leonard, Anthony Cianciulli, Christine Hurta, Michael Bardt, Mario Cuniglio, Joseph Voza, Deborah Campione, Roberto Alicea

28. Dr. Richard D. Tomko recommends the reappointment of staff for the 2016-2017 school year.

29. Approve the reappointment of Maria Pastor, Part-Time Paraprofessional, at $20.14 per hour and 20 years longevity $1.10. (Position Control # 70-03-33/aws, Job Code 9101)

30. Accept the resignation of Saul Escobar, Teacher of Physical Education, effective July 1, 2016. (Position Control # 40-11-07/bjb, Job Code 1607G)

B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mr. Vellon, the Board passed the following resolutions B1-B2, by a roll call vote of 7-0.

1. Approve the proposal for the adoption of a new English Language Arts Series (ELA) for the 2016-2017 school year (K-5) Wonders 2017 by McGraw Hill.

2. Recognition of Option II Courses at Belleville High School:

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) recognizes and acknowledges that all students will not achieve Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS) in the same manner and/or with the same level of success. To this end, the Belleville Public School District will allow students with individualized learning opportunities outside of the traditional classroom that are stimulating and challenging and that enable students to meet or exceed the Core Curriculum Content Standards to pursue such courses of study.

This is commonly referred to as “Option II” by the State of New Jersey. Option II allows for the design and implementation of programs to meet the needs of all students. Students are permitted to earn credit toward graduation through Option II learning experiences. These experiences include, but are not limited to: interdisciplinary or theme-based programs, independent study, early college credit, magnet programs, student exchange programs, distance learning, on-line learning, work-based programs, internships, service learning, co-curricular or extra-curricular programs, and/or other structured learning experiences. In addition, Option II allows for group programs based upon specific instructional objects that meet or exceed Core Curriculum Content Standards. Participation in Option II is predicated on the application process through which students seek approval. Attainment of credit toward graduation is based on the successful completion of assessments that verify student achievement in meeting or exceeding the Core Curriculum Content Standards at the high school level.

Mr. Vellon called for discussion on resolutions C9 and C12

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Mr. Vellon made a motion to table resolution C12 for further discussion with Mr. Barrera seconding. The Board did not pass the resolution to table C12, by a roll call vote of 2-4-1, with Mr. Kuebler, Mrs. Lamparello, Ms. Dolan and Mr. Rivera voting no; and Mrs. Torres abstaining.

C. BOARD ACTION/BOARD POLICY: Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Lamparello, the Board passed the following resolutions C1-C11 and C13-C14 by a roll call vote of 7-0. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools:

1. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Belleville Board of Education does hereby affirm the Superintendent’s Decision on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying cases, as reviewed by the HIB Committee: 15/16020-17,15/16090-01, and 15/16025-10.

2. Approve the April 2016 Fire/Security Drill reports.

3. Accept a donation for School Seven from the OPE to purchase a Projector Screen for the Multi-Purpose Room and an air conditioner to replace the existing one in the school library.

4. Approve the following School Activities/Field Trips for the 2015-2016 school year:

School Activity School Date Participants Teacher/Advisor

AMC Clifton Commons, Clifton, NJ(Watch “Jungle Book” movie after doing “Read Aloud”)

School #8 May 20, 2016 School #8 Students

Mastrobuono

Imagine That, Florham Park, NJ(Hands on Experience)

School #3 June 6, 2016 School #3 Students

Bono

Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ(To Observe Animals)


Pellegrino

Yogi Berra Stadium, Little Falls, NJ(Friendship School Pride)


Roensch

Essex County Environmental Center, Roseland, NJ(River Sampling)

High School

June 3, 2016 High School Students

Alfano

Six Flags, Jackson, NJ(3D Video Production)

High School


Sheridan

Belleville Middle School(HS SOS Members Meeting MS SOS Members)

High School

May 19, 2016 High School Students

Holland

Essex County Environmental Center, Roseland, NJ(Learn Animal Life Cycles)

Middle School

June 17, 2016 Middle School

Students

Ciardi

Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ(Learn Connections Between Math and Science)

High School

May 24, 2016 High School Students

Ryjouk

Gateway National Rec Area, Highlands, NJ(Explore Marine Life)


Palmerezzi

Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ(Marketing and Business)

High School


Woodring

1st Cerebral Palsy NJBelleville, NJ(Key Club Community Service)

High School


DeFlorio

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Belleville Middle School(Raise Awareness to Athletic Programs)

High School


Sanacore

5. Approve a PTA Multi-Cultural Dress Down Day Fundraiser at School Five on May 20, 2016 for Student Scholarships.

6. Approve the Belleville Public Schools District Division of School Safety Services Standard Operating Procedure Manual 2016-2017.

7. Approve the High School Student Government Organization (SGO) Powder Puff Event to be held on June 8, 2016 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Belleville Municipal Stadium.

8. Approve the Fall 2016 PSAT/SAT Prep Class Schedule with Belleville High School and Lentz & Lentz, Inc. The course run from September 13, 2016 through November 1, 2016 on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM., cost per student $375.00.

9. Approve the 6-day trip for 3 Belleville High School students and 1 chaperone to attend the 2016 FBLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, June 27, 2016 – July 3, 2016, approximate cost to District $5,718.00.

10. Approve the partnership with the Secondary and Special Education (SASE) Master of Arts in Teaching program at Montclair State University for the 2016-2017 school year (student teachers and district teacher mentors to be determined).

11. Approve the following Professional Day Requests for the 2015-2016 school year:

Name Date Dept/Bld Event Location Fee Travel Hotel

Paid By Sub Days

Thomas D'Elia 5/15-5/18 Central Office

Leadership for Supervisors Harvard N/A $132.99 Mileage

Title II No -

Thomas D'Elia 5/15-5/18 Central Office

Leadership for Supervisors Harvard N/A $341.50 Incidentals

Title II No -

Geroge Droste 6/1 & 6/2 Central Office

Environmental Safety Workshop

BHS $1,200.00 N/A Title II Yes 2

Andrea Forese 6/3/16 Special Services

Early Childhood Conference

Caldwell College

$80.00 N/A Title II No -

Camille Gelso 6/1 & 6/2 BHS NJ TESOL Spring Conference

New Brunswick

$269.00 N/A Title II Yes 2

Jaclyn Groninger

6/3/16 Special Services

Early Childhood Conference

Caldwell College


Joseph Lepo 6/25-7/2 BHS The Art of Leadership Harvard N/A $1674.40 Hotel

Title II No -

Joseph Lepo 6/25-7/2 BHS The Art of Leadership Harvard N/A $245.00 Parking

Title II No -

Joseph Lepo 6/25-7/2 BHS The Art of Leadership Harvard N/A $135.78 Mileage

Title II No -

Sophia Piano 6/1/ & 6/2 School # 5 NJ TESOL Spring Conference

New Brunswick


Caleb Rhodes 6/25-7/2 School # 3 The Art of Leadership Harvard N/A $1674.40 Hotel

Title II No -

Caleb Rhodes 6/25-7/2 School # 3 The Art of Leadership Harvard N/A $245.00 Parking

Title II No -

Caleb Rhodes 6/25-7/2 School # 3 The Art of Leadership Harvard N/A $135.78 Mileage

Title II No -

Joseph Rotonda

6/25-7/2 School # 9 The Art of Leadership Harvard N/A $1815.47 Hotel

Title II No -

Joseph Rotonda

6/25-7/2 School # 9 The Art of Leadership Harvard N/A $245.00 Parking

Title II No -

Joseph Rotonda

6/25-7/2 School # 9 The Art of Leadership Harvard N/A $135.78 Mileage

Title II No -

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Dan Sanacore 6/25-7/2 BHS The Art of Leadership Harvard N/A $1674.40 Hotel

Title II No -

Dan Sanacore 6/25-7/2 BHS The Art of Leadership Harvard N/A $245.00 Parking

Title II No -

Dan Sanacore 6/25-7/2 BHS The Art of Leadership Harvard N/A $135.78 Mileage

Title II No -

Pam Stoffers 6/1/16 School # 5 Techniques for Children Edison N/A N/A Title II No -Total $1,898.00 $8,836.28

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Lamparello, the Board passed the following resolution C12 by a roll call vote of 4-2-1 with Mr. Barrera and Mr. Vellon voting no, and Mrs. Torres abstaining.

12. WHEREAS, employee #0353 whose name has been provided to the Board members (hereinafter the “employee”), is employed by the Belleville Board of Education (hereinafter “Board”); and

WHEREAS, based upon information provided by the Administration, in the judgment of the Board the employee has exhibited evidence of a deviation from normal physical or mental health, which is adversely affecting the employee’s ability to perform essential job functions and creating inefficiencies in the school setting; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the foregoing, the Board desires to direct the employee to submit to both a physical and a psychiatric examination pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3, the employee identified above is hereby required and directed to submit to a physical examination by the Board’s designated physician and/or by such other specialist licensed physician or medical institution as may be deemed necessary or advisable, with the examinations to include such laboratory tests or imaging procedures as the physicians may require, and a written medical report detailing the results of such examinations is to be provided confidentially to the Board; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3, the employee identified above is further required and directed to submit to a psychiatric examination by a physician licensed as a psychiatrist as the Board may hereafter designate, and a written report detailing the result of such examination is to be provided confidentially to the Board; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and provide the employee with appropriate statutory notice of the Board’s action, and the reasons therefore; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that effective at the end of the day on May 19, 2016, the employee identified above is to remain on administrative leave with pay pending completion of these examinations and/or further Board action. While on such administrative leave, the employee is not allowed on school grounds or at school sponsored and/or approved activities.

13. Approve the following School Activities/Field Trips for the 2015-2016 school year:

School Activity School Date Participants Teacher/

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Advisor

Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ(Apply knowledge of topics learned in class to real world situations)

School #4 June 8, 2016 School #4 Students PovinelliMacIntyre

Witel

14. Approve the following Professional Day Requests for the 2016-2017 school year:

Name Date Dept/Bld Event Location Fee Travel Hotel

Paid By Sub Days

John Lenczuk 7/18-7/23/2016 Coach USTAF Level IITrack & Field

Marian University,Indianapolis, IN

$450 $525Room/ Board

General Funds

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D. PURCHASING & BUSINESS SERVICES: Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Mrs. Torres, the Board passed the following resolutions D1-D2, by a roll call vote of 6-1, with Mr. Vellon voting no.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools:

1. Approve a contract with Moving Student Transportation Forward, Lee’s Summit, Mo., to conduct an assessment of the district’s transportation operation at a price not to exceed $4,900.

2. Approve a contract with AM Consultants, Montville, NJ, to conduct a fixed asset inventory. Amount not to exceed $8,500.

E. FINANCE: Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed the following resolutions E1-E9, by a roll call vote of 7-0.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, based upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools:

1. Approve payment of the List of Bills dated May 16, 2016 after the list has been approved by a majority of the members of the Board.

2. Approve the Workers Compensation Claim List for April 2016 in the amount of $9,386.24.

3. Approve the following three lease payments for work completed, to Pro-Media, $35,391.86; $6,725; and $39,430.

4. Approve the Appropriation Transfers and Budget Amendments from April 1, 2016 through April 30, 2016.

5. Approve the submittal of an application to borrow due to delayed state aid payment as follows:

June 8th payment $1,248,928.00 June 22nd payment $1,248,929.00

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6. Approve the Secretary’s Financial Report, forthcoming, for the month of MARCH 2016 and the certifications as required by N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12, and that it be appended to and made part of the minutes of this meeting.

7. Approve the Treasurer’s Financial Report, forthcoming, for the month of MARCH 2016, and that it be appended and made part of the minutes of this meeting.

8. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11©4, the Board of Education Secretary certifies that as of MARCH 30, 2016, after review of the District’s monthly financial reports major accounts have not been over expended as required by N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b)

9. Approve the digital submission of the Safety Grant Program application through the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group for the purposes described in the application, in the amount of $13,985.27 for the July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 program period.

Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Mrs. Torres, to open Public Participation.

Remarks by Citizens – ANY ITEM (Public Participation Session 2):Vincent Frantantoni: Resolution A24 – new positions. Town has 500 foreclosures, 350 properties on tax sale. Two salaries on personnel list higher then Dr. Tomko’s. Salaries are breaking the back of the district. The State took over some district’s 25 years ago, what good have they done? People of Belleville should be monitoring.

Bill Mildon: How much has Clarity cost the taxpayers? (Mr. Rivera – has to be redacted.)

Michael Sheldon: Thank you for dandelions being taken care of on front lawn. What type of in house printing service does district have? (Dr. Tomko: Most thing ae printed in-house.) Believes that one of the town council candidates used school property to print campaign signs. (Mr. Rivera: If you have proof please provide.)

GeorgeAnn Polite: HIV policy and procedures – same policy in two places. Asking for guidance for parents regarding bullying. Specific way of remedying matter. What constitutes bullying varies from school to school. Victim is treated same as bullyer. How can they learn when they are in fear? It takes a second for someone to be attached. Need to look into faculty and staff training. Needs to be done.

Arlene Schor: With new Acting BA position – will the position of Assistant BA be posted? (Dr. Tomko – will be an open position.) With title changes – prior titles need to be abolished. Assuming Cosmetology will continue even though teacher being moved. How much interest will be paid on money being borrowed from State. (Mr. Demikoff – Interest will be reimbursed by State.) Questions about staff evaluations.

Jeff Mattingly: District could be going down the tubes faster than we think. High School Principal is making more than the Governor of New Jersey. Can’t continue this way much longer. Need to go back and look at salaries. Superintendent was capped. Facilities have been long neglected. Need to transfer the 6th grade out of the Middle School back to the Elementary Schools. No way to expand the Middle School.

Moved by Ms. Dolan, seconded by Mrs. Torres, to close Public Participation.

Items, Remarks and Committee Reports presented by Board Members.Mr. Vellon, Thank you to all the residents and students who are here participating this evening.

Mr. Barrera: Thank you for attending meeting this evening.

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Mr. Kuebler: Thank you for coming tonight. Negotiations between board and teachers have come to a tentative agreement. Looking forward to working with Administrators.

Mrs. Lamparello: Attended CP Center 70th anniversary. Very good thing to have been in existence for 70 years!! Sport accomplishments:

Paolo Hinahon – Boys individual State tour in JuneMustafa Asali & Jonathan Russo compete next week in Nationals in Ohio.Breana Nieves & Dylan Walicky - Essex County Athletic Directors Assoc Scholar Athletes of the year.Dustin Walicky this year’s men of Essex scholar athlete awardLeila Garcia – Super Essex Conference best teammate award.

Mrs. Torres: Thank you to Public for coming.

Ms. Dolan: Thank to Mr. Egan for stealing her thunder. Have reached a tentative agreement with teachers, now will move in to Administrators.

Mr. Tomko: Just a reminder that there will be a Superintendent’s forum on Monday May 23rd at 6:30 in the stem lab room in the High School.

Mr. Rivera: Thank you for coming.

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed the following resolution.

Adjournment AT 8:59 P.M.

Adjournment RESOLVED, That the Board of Education adjourn its meeting to meet in closed session now, and at

6:00 PM, on Monday, June 20, 2016, at Belleville High School, 100 Passaic Avenue, to discuss matters that may be discussed in private in accordance with Chapter 231, Laws of 1975; more specifically, the discussion of personnel, staff evaluations, pending litigation, and negotiations. The results of these discussions will be acted upon at the next regularly scheduled business meeting of the Board, or as soon as feasible and/or practicable thereafter.

_____________________________Wayne DemikoffInterim Board Secretary/ Business Administrator

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APRIL 2016 Students of the MonthSchool ThreePK-Michael FaulkPK-Jeremy AlmagroK-Amalia MartinezK-Ariella Negron1-Jake Echeverry1-Kevin Rodriguez1-Alexandra Estrella2-Kiana Ojeda2-Sara Tax3-Amaya Velez3-Carlos Diazgranados3-Carina Serrano4-Rayan Cheikhali4-Bryanna Baez4-Daniel Suero5-Segall Sanchez 5-Christopher Calle

School FourPKam-Ely DeckerPKpm-Thomas KusmierzPK-Christopher Murgeitio K-Antonio Algarra K-Angelina Morales K-Jayden Turner 1-Ava Hernandez 1-Jaiden Rogers 1-Elijah Pariona1-Isaiah Lane2-Matt Alberto 2-Camila Calle2-Gwen Ocasio 3-Avalina Feo 3-Katherine Mosquera 3-Lilly Vidal 4-Damien Pichardo 4-Michael Perez 4-Aleisha Knights 5-Mohammed Ahmed 5-Daniela Gracias 5-Natalie Melendez

School FiveK-Kayra IdrovoK-Sabrina Fonseca1-Jahlia Marte1-Payton Karwoski2-Nasier Rivera2-Elys Herrera2-Sophia Osorto2- Madison Todd3-Allan Guerrero3-Gregory Huffman3-Daniel Ariza3-Michael Hernandez3-Viviana Peralta4-Isaiah Guzman4-Nora Osorto5-Kemar Braswell5-Brian Chabla5-Angel Figueroa

School SevenPre-K-Leyanna AndrePre-K-Javin HallPre-K-Noah JacksonK-Christopher PerezK-Chloe V SoaresK-Edwin Velez1-Allison Hernandez1-Scott Laudati1- Michael Louis1- Alexander Madsen1-Anthony Rosado2-Luis Gomez2-Elizabeth Mansilla2-Aricelis Torres3-Angela Campos3-Adriana Gonzalez3- Kayla Guzman4-Justin Anguisaca4- Damian Saguay5-Pedro Cena5-Christian Hernandez5-Alyjah Santiago

School EightK-Katherine MaderaK- Joseph ParraK- Sherley Rivera1- Pearl Allen1- Rachelle Dubon1- Nyziah Mendez2- Sergio Bello2- Nicholas Hernandez2- Peter Pham3- Yanelys Barba3-Melissa Pego3- Laccey Porter4- Michell Angulo4- Nicole Atariguana4- Joshua Falcon4- Arian Mangal5- Brianna Borrero5- Ivan Caraballo5- Emma Torres

School NineK-Camila Calva1-Simara Gonzalez2-Hillary Acosta3-Yair Abreu4-Juliette Delgado5-Justin Vicuna

School Ten K-Lily Perado1-Darren Cordero1-Alejandro Rivera2-Alana Padillo3-Isabella Bille4-Andrey Laquindanum5-Luciana Rivera-Rodriguez

Middle School6 – Ariel Guaman6 – Natalia Mancheno6 – Lorenzo Tafuri7 – Noah Abdulqawi7 – Ohm Amin7 – Rachel Zavala8 – Dennis Pesantez8 – Landon Ortiz8 – Daniella Tabarez

High SchoolBusiness and Career Technical Education Department-Yash Gajera, 12thEnglish/ESL-Sydney Gomez, 10thMathematics-Sara Varela, 11thPhysical Education/Health & Drivers Education-Jada Gadsden, 12thScience-Tammy-Chris Santos, 10thSocial Studies-Natalia Peralta, 9th & Amanda Amorim, 9thVisual and Performing Art-Mia Hernandez, 11thWorld Languages-Justin Irizarry 10thBelleville High School Student of the Month – 2016-April’s Overall Student of the Month-Yash Gajera, 12th

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1.cdn.edl.io · Web viewBelleville Board of Education. BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY. MINUTES. REGULAR MEETING . MAY 19, 2016. MEMBERS PRESENT:John Rivera, Patricia Dolan, Nelson Barrera,