March 27 2012 BOE Stated Session Agenda

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HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION11I5 CLINTON STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030

AGENDATUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012

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7:00 P.M. 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 March 25 and March 26, 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 atthis 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

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT ABSENT

Biancamano, PeterGarcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

Markle, Rose MarieMcAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, Theresa

Rhodes-Kearns, Frances

Sobolov, Irene

Sullivan, Maureen


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Also Present:RECOGNITION

REPORTS

Superintendent of Schools Business Administrator Committee Reports Board of Education President

PUBLIC COMMENT Limited 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 officerAgenda and Non-Agenda Items

CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

FUTURE PUBLIC BOARD MEETINGSApril 17, 2012 and May 8, 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:

February 14, 2012: Public MeetingFebruary 14, 2012: Closed Session

Motioned by:Seconded by:Roll Call Vote:

YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, LeonMcAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, Theresa

Rhodes-Kearns, FrancesSobolov, Irene

Sullivan, Maureen

Markle, Rose Marie


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

February 28, 2012: Public SessionFebruary 28, 2012: Closed Session


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, Theresa


Sobolov, IreneSullivan, Maureen

Markle, Rose Marie


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POLICIES

RESOLUTION NO. PL0001-11-12

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

Policy #6146Graduation Requirements

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, and theCurriculum and Programs Sub-Committee at its meeting of March 13, 2012 approves an increase of thenumber of credits required for graduation at Hoboken High School from 125 credits to 130 credits and torevise Policy #6146 to reflect the change in credit and deletion of separate graduation requirements forstudents attending A.J. Demarest Alternative school.


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, RuthMinutillo, Theresa


Sobolov, Irene

Sullivan, Maureen

Markle, Rose Marie


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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

RESOLUTION NO. CI-0001-11-12

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM FROM BOARD CURRICULUM ANDPROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, and theCurriculum and Programs Sub-Committee at its meeting of March 13, 2012 approves the followingcurriculum for adoption:

1.Teasing and Bullying: Bully Busting Curriculum K-12

2.Culinary Institute

A.)ProStart IB.)ProStart II


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING NEW COURSES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, and theCurriculum and Programs Sub-Committee at its meeting of March 13, 2012 approves the following newcourses at Hoboken High School to be offered based upon student interest. The Board also approvescurriculum writing for each course that draws adequate student interest. All curriculum writers will beappointed at a later date.

1.New High School Courses for 2012-2013

A.) AP Calculus ABB.)Honors Pre-Calculus

C.)AP Human GeographyD.)AP Spanish LanguageE.)AP English Literature & CompositionF.)CeramicsG.)Intro to Network CablingH.)Intro to TelecommunicationsI.)Study SkillsJ.)Theatre Arts II


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K.)Introduction to Food and Nutrition (8th grade 9-week cycle course)L.)Global Foods (grades 9-12)M.)Food and Nutrition (grades 9-12)N.) Food Safety and Sanitation (grades 11-12)


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BABYSITTER TRAINING PROGRAM

RESOLVED, 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 theSchool Based Youth Services Program. The program involves Hoboken High School becoming a SafeSitter teaching site, at the onetime fee of $375. Ms. Victoria Chodos, current staff member, will receivetraining to be become an instructor ($70.00 for video training module). Students will be required topurchase a handbook ($18.).


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, Theresa


Sobolov, Irene

Sullivan, Maureen

Markle, Rose Marie


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GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL

RESOLUTION NO. GP-0001-11-12

SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts thefollowing resignations for 2011-2012 school year.

Staff Member School or Location Position and UPC Code Effective Date

1.Carlos D. Roman District Band Assistant/SoundEngineerXTR.FL.COCR.01

02/17/12

2.Robert Carullo Calabro Math TeacherTCH.CA.MID.01

07/01/12Due to retirement


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF NEW UPC CODE FOR NEW PART-TIME POSITION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves theestablishment of the following UPC code for the following position:

AID.FL.TRAD.20 Part Time Bus Aide


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

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

appointments of the following personnel in the Hoboken School District, for the 2011-2012 school year on theHEA salary guides, pending the full satisfaction of requisite New Jersey Department of Education and Districtemployment criteria. All appropriate salary changes will be made pending completion of the negotiationsbetween the Hoboken Board of Education and the Hoboken Education Association for the 2011-2012 schoolyears.


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

ASSIGNMENTACCOUNT NUMBER

UPC CodeEFFECTIVE

DATES

ANNUAL BASESALARY

/STIPEND

1.Juana Cortez Part Time CustodianWallace SchoolCUS.FL.CUSP.07

March 28, 2012 June 30, 2012 $7.50 per hour

2.Ivan RamosSummer EnrichmentCoordinator13-422-200-100-0000-000

June 25, 2012-July27, 2012

$7,500 stipend

3. BelindaMcDonald

Part Time Bus AideAID.FL.TRAD.2011-000-270-107-13-0000-000

March 28, 2012-June 30, 2012

$8.50 per hour up to 5hours per day as

needed


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF VOLUNTEER COACHES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing volunteer coaches for the Spring 2012 season pending the necessary successful completion ofcriminal background check.

Name Position School Sport

1.Charles Matthews Volunteer Coach Hoboken High School Baseball2.Josh Piniero Volunteer Coach Hoboken High School Baseball

3. John Quinones Volunteer Coach Hoboken High School Baseball

4.Cadeem Stevenson Volunteer Coach Hoboken High School Softball

5. Vincent Johnson Volunteer Coach Hoboken High School Softball

6. Leman Tarawally Volunteer Coach Hoboken High School Softball

7.Raquel Roder Volunteer Coach Hoboken High School Softball

8. Alicia Markle Volunteer Coach Hoboken High School Track


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TRANSFERS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing staff transfers effective January 25, 2012.

Custodian From To Shift

1.Bruno Acuna Brandt Connors 9-62.Robert Millizio Connors Wallace 9-6 to 3-123.Jorge Rodriguez HHS Wallace 3-124.Charlie Kolmer Wallace HHS 7-45.Andrew Pinto Wallace Brandt 3-12 to 9-66.Edward Johnson Wallace HHS 3-127.Felipe Peguero Brandt Wallace 7-48.Frank Rossano Wallace Brandt 7-4


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS FOR THE DISTRICT SPRINGTHEATRE PRODUCTION OF CHARLIE BROWN (JUNE 1, 2 AND 3, 2012)

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing positions for the district Spring theatre production of Charlie Brown (June 1, 2 and 3, 2012).

Name Position ProductionStipend or

Compensation

1.Kristen Dziuba Musical Director Charlie Brown $2,000.00

2.Paul Robertson Musician Charlie Brown $585.00

3.Jordan Tarantino Musician Charlie Brown $585.004.John Breslin Musician Charlie Brown $585.00

5.John DiSanto, Jr. Musician Charlie Brown $585.00


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO STAFF APPROVED FORPRODUCTIONS OF FOOTLOOSE AND CHARLIE BROWN

Person to be replacedPosition andProduction Replacement

Stipend orCompensation

1.Nathan Sankary FootlooseMusician

Paul Robertson $585.00

2.Evan Lewis Charlie Brown

Carpenter

Steve Powers $1.000.00


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF VOLUNTEER FOR PRODUCTION OF FOOTLOOSE

Name Production Dates Position1.Andrei Koribanics Footloose April 13, 14, 15, 2012 Musician


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HOBOKENBOARD OF EDUCATION AND CALDWELL COLLEGE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves theMemorandum of Understanding between the Hoboken Board of Education and Caldwell College toestablish a partnership that enables teachers in the district to complete a Masters Degree in EducationAdministration.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE HIB REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2012

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


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF NON-AFFILIATED STAFF TO RECEIVE SAME SALARYINCREASE AS HOBOKEN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thenon-affiliated employees to receive same salary increase as Hoboken Education Association. Thisresolution does not apply to employees with contracts requiring approval of the New Jersey Departmentof Education.

Year Salary Increase Percentage2011-2012 2.8%


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SUMMER HOURS FOR AFFILIATED AND NON-AFFILIATEDSTAFF

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thatsummer hours shall commence on the day after the end of the teachers school year and end on the daybefore the teacher orientation day.

Monday through Thursday FridayStarting Time: 8:30 a.m. Starting Time: 8:30 a.m.Ending Time: 3:00 p.m. Ending Time: 1:00 p.m.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF LEAVE

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

following leaves for staff


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Staff MemberPrior Leave Dates

&And New Leave

Date

Family Leave-Up to12 weeks-Benefitswithout pay Dates ofLeave

Maternity Leave Up to2 years-No pay or

benefits Return DatePrior LeaveNew Leave

1.Romy MarchesaniPrior3/19/12-4/25/12New03/07/12-04/08/12

04/09/12-06/30/12

2.Lea Divincent 09/06/11 -10/26/11

10/27/11-01/19/12 Prior 1/20/12-6/30/12New 9/01/12-06/30/13


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SUMMER WORK SCHEDULE FOR DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing summer work schedule for Martin Shannon, Director of Athletics for the preparation of the2012-2013 athletic season, facilities request management and program supervision.

Dates of Work Time Rate per Hour TotalJuly 9-12, 2012July 16-19, 2012July 30-August 2, 2012August 6-9, 2012August 13-16, 2012August 20-23, 2012August 27-30, 2012

9:00 3:00 p.m.everyday

6 hours per day$36.00 an hour

$6,048.00


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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 (T.T.) child of nonresident staff members toattend Kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year.


RESOLVED, that the Board approve a correction to the contract settlement ratified at the February 14,2012 meeting for the stipend for the Bus Mechanic in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreementapproved by all parties as noted below:

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

Bus Mechanic (stipend) $5,105 $5,258 $5,258


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PROMOTION OR INCREASE IN SALARY

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thepromotion and/or salary increase

Name Old Position/Salary New Position/Salary Date1.Patrick Vescuso Custodian

Step 1-$23,030.00

CUS.FL.CUSF.06

Maintenance ManStep 1-$27,680.00

MNT.FL.MEF.11

March 28, 2012-June30, 2012


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Name Old Position/Salary New Position/Salary Date2.Shazia Sattar One-on-One Aide

Wallace$13.00 per hour

One-On-One AideWallace$15.00 per hourCompleted ABAtraining11-216-100-106-06-1039-000

March 28, 2012-June30, 2012

3.Jamie Hastings One-on-One AideWallace

$13.00 per hour

One-on One AideWallace$15.00 per hourCompeted ABAtraining11-216-100-106-06-1039-000

March 28, 2012-June30, 2012


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BOYS VOLLEYBALL CLUB AT HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves a BoysVolleyball Club for the 2011-2012 school year. The club will be supervised this year on a volunteer basisby two teachers Melanie Alberto Kolmer and Patrick Ciriello pending student interest.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF NEW JOB DESCRIPTION

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

new job description for Instructional Technology Specialist.


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING STUDENT TEACHER PLACEMENTS FORTHE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing student teacher placements:

Student TeacherName School & Position

CooperatingTeacher Time Period

1.Renee Panczyszyn Grade 1-StudentTeachingWallace

Janice Shikhman Adjustment03/05/12-06/15/12

2.Kate Ginnes Intern/Child StudyTeam

Connors

Loreto Martinez 09/01/12-06/30/121200 supervised hours

3.Sally Dampler Grade 3 Classroomobservation

Maria Salvetta 4 hour classroomobservation

03/28/12


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SUMMER PROGRAM CAMP REDWINGS 2012

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves aSummer Program at Hoboken High School run by the School Based Youth Service Program which willrun for six weeks beginning on June 26, 2012. The first four weeks will consists of a general program,based on Life Skills intended for students in grades eight through 12. Week five will be dedicated topeer leadership training for up to 30 students in grades ten through twelve will be dedicated to theorientation for new HHS students.


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ALL TEACHERS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN THE DISTRICTTO POOL OF HOME INSTRUCTORS

RESOVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves a blanketappointment of all teachers currently employed by the Hoboken Board of Education to a pool of homeinstructors for the 2011-2012 school year at a salary of $34.00 per hour as per HEA contract. Fundingfrom line item #11-219-100-101-20-1092-000.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING MENTEE AND MENTOR AT WALLACEELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves theaddition of the following mentee and mentor to the mentoring program at Wallace Elementary School.

Mentee Grade Mentor Grade

Shari Greenberg 1

st

Grade Cara Killen 5

th

Grade


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLICANTS TO APPLY FOR HUDSONCOUNTY SUBSTITUTE CERTIFICATES AND THEN BE ADDED TO OUR POOL OFSUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

Staff Member Position Per Diem Effective Date

1.Dana C. Halsted Substitute Teacher $90.00* March 28, 20122.Minogue Bridget Substitute Teacher $90.00* March 28, 20123.Manuel V. Alomar Substitute Teacher $80.00 March 28, 20124.Melissa Beyruti Substitute Teacher $80.00 March 28, 20125. Felicia N. Cozze Substitute Teacher $80.00 March 28, 20126.Brittany DeFilippo Substitute Teacher $80.00 March 28, 20127.Angela E. Dorstek Substitute Teacher $80.00 March 28, 20128.Joseph M. Infante Substitute Teacher $80.00 March 28, 2012


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Staff Member Position Per Diem Effective Date9.Nicole D. Neglia Substitute Teacher $80.00 March 28, 201210.Lisa E. Roth-Gulvin Substitute Teacher $80.00 March 28, 201211.Lorenzo P. Tattoli Substitute Teacher $80.00 March 28, 2012

*Certificated


SUBJECT: SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE WITH PAY

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thesuspension of employee (AID.FL.SEAP.28), with pay as of February 16, 2012 pending further possibleaction.


SUBJECT: TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEE

RSOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thetermination of employee (TCN.FL.TECH.01) effective March 14, 2012. Contractually, employee mustreceive salary and benefits until May 14, 2012.


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FIELD TRIP REQUESTS RESOLUTION NO.GP-0027-11-12

Date School Grade Staff Destination/Purpose Cost to District

03/16/12HOPESCAP, Inc./Rue

PreK3 D. Howard, J. FitzgeraldImagine That!Florham Park, NJCommunity Helpers

No cost to district(HBOE Transportation)

N

03/22/12HOPESCAP, Inc./

Brandt

PreK3 E. Elling, M. ForcumLiberty Science CenterJersey City, NJ

Hands on science/Nature

No cost to district

(HBOE Transportation)

N

03/26/12HOPESCAP, Inc./Brandt

PreK4 F. Ali, R. Tarabokija

Bama GalleryHoboken, NJExploration of music, sounds,rhythms, rhymes, & finger plays

No cost to district(Walking Trip)

N

03/28/12CatapultLearning/Brandt

PreK4C. Bryan, J. Dias, A. Everette,A. Pager

Hoboken Animal HospitalHoboken, NJRelates to Tools of the Mind theme ofVet; will help the children learn thedifferent roles they can be.


N

03/29/12CatapultLearning/

Brandt

PreK4 L. Farber, N. Gonzalez

Hoboken Animal HospitalHoboken, NJRelates to Tools of the Mind theme of

Vet; will help the children learn thedifferent roles they can be.


N

04/12/12CatapultLearning/Brandt

PreK4L. Farber, N. Gonzalez,C. Bryan, J. Dias, A. Everett,A. Pagan

KidneticMontville, NJHealth and Fitness in Tools of theMind curriculum; learning exercisesand art surrounding living a healthyand fit lifestyle

No cost to district(Outside

Transportation)N


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04/12/12CatapultLearning/Wallace

PreK4

K. Lissenden, V. Allendele,D.Lipari, J. Gonzalez,E. Pecararo, C. McGill,K. Mara, C. Torres

KidneticMontville, NJHealth and Fitness in Tools of theMind curriculum; learning exercisesand art surrounding living a healthyand fit lifestyle

No cost to district(Outside

Transportation)N


PreK4 O. Orel , E. LoorHoboken Cottage RestaurantHoboken, NJRestaurant Theme


N

04/17/12

HOPES

CAP, Inc./Brandt PreK4 F. Ali R. Tarabokija

Turtle Back Zoo

West Orange, NJZoo Theme

No cost to district

(HBOE Transportation) N


PreK4 J. Giuriceo, M. NogalesTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK4 M. Pires, T. FosterTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJ

Zoo Theme


N

04/27/12HOPESCAP, Inc./

Brandt

PreK4 F. Ali, R. TarabokijaHoboken Public LibraryHoboken, NJ

Community Helpers


N

05/08/12HOPESCAP, Inc./Connors

PreK3 J. Kim, S. MartinezTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


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PreK4 C. Ruberto, B. NanthamatTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK4 L. Sims, E. OrengoTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK3 L. Hamill, G. AvilesTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK3 A. Mangione, A. FloresTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK3 K. Ryan, R. GonzalezTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK3 B. Monetti, R. ColonTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK3 S. Dinzes, S. GuerreroTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


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PreK3 E. Elling, M. ForcumTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK4 L. Orel, E. LoorTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK4 J. Ip, K. SanchezTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK4 G. Acosta, J. AyalaTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK3 D. Howard, J FitzgeraldTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK4 T. Cohen, D. HaggettTurtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJZoo Theme


N


PreK4 L. Orel , E. LoorJenkinson's AquariumPoint Pleasant, NJZoo/Aquarium Theme


N


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04/19/12 Calabro 7 Ms. Cudney-Leon

Hoboken Historical MuseumHoboken, NJStudents will learn about HobokenHistory and write a persuasive essay

$65 Cost to District asper Contract with HHM

(Walking Trip)N

05/17/12 Calabro 7 Ms. Cudney-Leon

Hoboken Historical MuseumHoboken, NJStudents will learn about HobokenHistory and write a persuasive essay


(Walking Trip)N

05/24/12 Calabro K-1Ms. Cullen, Ms. Littzi,+ 3 Aides, +1 Student Teacher

Field Station DinosaursSecaucus, NJExploration of dinosaurs and fossils


04/10/12 Connors 4 J. Peters, K. MetcalfeHoboken Historical MuseumHoboken, NJ

Hoboken History - Social Studies

$65 Cost to District asper Contract with HHM(HBOE Transportation)

N

04/16/12 Connors 4 J. Peters, K. MetcalfeHoboken Historical MuseumHoboken, NJHoboken History - Social Studies

$65 Cost to District asper Contract with HHM(HBOE Transportation)

N

04/16/12 Connors5

(G&T)F. Cohen

Green ChallengeRutgers Eco-Environmental CenterBordentown, New JerseyExposition for EIRC GreenChallenge


N

04/20/12 Connors5

(G&T)F. Cohen

Invention ChallengeRutgers Environmental ResearchCenterBordentown, New JerseyChallenge Winners with displays forERIC-SITE Invention ChallengeProgram


N


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05/10/12 Connors 5Ms. Rodriguez, Mrs. Ntansah,Ms. Szymanski, +2 Aides

Ellis IslandJersey City, NJUS and NJ History - Students willlearn about immigration and theEllis Island experience throughhands-on activities

$400.00 Cost to District(Outside

Transportation)

05/23/12 Connors 1-7 Ms. Pereira & Staff

Liberty Science CenterJersey City, NJ

Community Evening, "PerformingArts" - families are invited to explorenew, themed exhibition galleries,IMAX & 3D Shows, and specialfamily programming


N

03/09/12 HHS 12 C. Munoz, M. Alberto-Kolmer

St. Peter's CollegeJersey City, NJMulti-cultural education by theCongressional Hispanic LeadershipInstitute


N

04/07/12 HHS 9-12 M. Alberto-KolmerEssential 2 Life RaceJersey City, NJVolunteering for the community


N

04/13/12 HHS SLE Mr. DeBenedettoLocal BusinessesHoboken, NJLife Skills and career awareness


N

04/30/12 HHS Spec.Ed. D. Antunes, L. Martinez,A. Gullo

Liberty Science Center

Jersey City, NJScience

No cost to district(HBOE Transportation) N


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05/12/12 HHS 8-12 M. Alberto-Kolmer

NewportJersey City, NJCommunity Service - Students willbe organizing, distributing, andsetting up at the Newport LibertyHalf marathon


N

05/14/12 HHS 9-11 Dr. D'Elia

Wiley PublishingHoboken, NJ

Career and employment awareness(Prep Day for Job Shadowing)


N

05/18/12 HHS 9-11 Dr. D'Elia

Wiley PublishingHoboken, NJCareer and employment awareness

(Day of Job Shadowing)


N

06/04/12 HHS 9 M. Perez

Hackensack RiverkeeperSecaucus, NJStudents will learn past history,present state, and future outlook ofthe New Jersey Meadowlands tolearn about abiotic and biotic factorsthat contribute to a wetlandecosystem and how humans havealtered this natural environment in apositive or negative way.


N

06/09/12 HHS 12 J. Burrell, P. CirielloSpirit of NJ CruisesWeehawken, NJSenior Class After-Prom party


$8,

*S

06/29/12 HHS 8-12 C. D'Elia, C. Blue, A. PetersHoboken Clearview CinemaHoboken, NJCamp Redwings 2012

$350.00 Cost to district(Walking Trip)

N


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07/06/12 HHS 8-12 C. D'Elia, C. Blue, A. PetersHoboken Clearview CinemaHoboken, NJCamp Redwings 2012

$250.00 Cost to district(Walking Trip)

N

07/13/12 HHS 8-12C. D'Elia, A. Peters,R. Sorafine, N. Ratze,S. Hirsch

Prudential CenterNewark, NJ

Camp Redwings 2012

$606.00 Cost to district(HBOE Transportation)

$5

07/20/12 HHS 8-12C. Blue, A. Peters,R. Sorafine, S. Hirsch

Hackensack Riverkeeper Eco TourHackensack, NJCamp Redwings 2012


$2

07/27/12 HHS 9-12 C. Blue, A. Peters,R. Sorafine, S. Hirsch

New Jersey Rock Gym

Fairfield, NJStudent leadership skill buildingactivity


$5

03/22/12 Wallace 4 B. Mitsakos

Hoboken Historical MuseumHoboken, NJSocial Studies-CommunityAwareness-Learn About History ofHoboken


(Walking Trip)N

03/28/12 Wallace 2 N. Reilly



(Walking Trip)N

03/29/12 Wallace 2 C. Arnone

Hoboken Historical Museum

Hoboken, NJSocial Studies-CommunityAwareness-Learn About History ofHoboken

$65 Cost to District asper Contract with HHM(Walking Trip)

N


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04/11/12 Wallace 1S. Greenberg, E. Rosenberg,K. Tarabokija + 1 teacher aide

Liberty Science CenterJersey City, NJDisplay curiosity about scienceobjects, materials, activities, andlonger investigation in progress


N

04/12/12 Wallace 4 B. Mitsakos



(Walking Trip)N

04/16/12 Wallace K-1E. Malicia, N. Bini,

+ 6 Teacher Aides

Hoboken Historical MuseumHoboken, NJSocial Studies-Community

Awareness-Learn About History ofHoboken

$65 Cost to District

(Walking Trip)

N

05/01/12 Wallace K-2R. Rizzi, K. Burns,J. Shikhman, A. Martingale

Wiley CorporationHoboken, NJ1.1-1.3 Key Ideas and Details, RL1.4-1.6 Craft and Structure, RL 1.7-1.9 Integration of Knowledge andIdeas, RL 1.1. Range of reading andLevel Text Complexity


N

05/02/12 Wallace K-2E. Rosenberg, K. Tarabokija,S. Greenberg

Wiley CorporationHoboken, NJ1.1-1.3 Key Ideas and Details, RL1.4-1.6 Craft and Structure, RL 1.7-1.9 Integration of Knowledge and

Ideas, RL 1.1. Range of reading andLevel Text Complexity


N


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M. Mautone, H. Bazarnicki,V. Aligo, N. Bini,K. Moramarco, M. Malicia,+ 19 aides



N

05/08/12 Wallace K-2K. Sturdivant, M. Alt,D. Vallejo, Marchesani,+ 3 Aides

Wiley CorporationHoboken, NJ1.1-1.3 Key Ideas and Details, RL1.4-1.6 Craft and Structure, RL 1.7-1.9 Integration of Knowledge andIdeas, RL 1.1. Range of reading and

Level Text Complexity


N

05/08/12 Wallace 2 J. Mazzone



N

05/09/12 Wallace K-2 R. Perez, S. Garcia, C. Arnone

Wiley CorporationHoboken, NJ1.1-1.3 Key Ideas and Details, RL1.4-1.6 Craft and Structure, RL 1.7-1.9 Integration of Knowledge andIdeas, RL 1.1. Range of reading and

Level Text Complexity


N

05/10/12 Wallace K-2J. Mazzone, N. Reilly,A. Corea



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05/15/12 Wallace 1-4J. Cordero, I. Frene, A. Aron,P. Williams, + 8 aides



N

05/16/12 Wallace 1 K. Burns

Theatre WorksMemorial AuditoriumMontclair, NJStudents will learn about storyelements and write a summary afterseeing a play


*Credit from previously

cancelled trip

N

05/22/12 Wallace 2 J. Mazzone



(Walking Trip)N

06/04/12 Wallace 3-4 P. Williams

Adventure AquariumCamden, NJTo discover the materials thestudents about one of the landmarksin NJ


N

06/05/12 Wallace 1

S. Greenberg, E. Rosenberg,

K. Tarabokija, + 1 TeacherAide

Turtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJ5.1.4.D.4 Handle and treat organisms

humanely, responsibly and ethically-5.1.4.D.1 Actively participate indiscussions, questions andunderstandings.

No cost to district

(HBOE Transportation)

$3

OUT OF STATE


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HHS11-12(TrackTeam)

J. Burrell, D. Arnone

Penn RelayUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PATrack and field competition withmore than 15,000 student-athletesfrom high schools and collegesaround the nation competing in thePenn Relays

$3,000 Cost to district(HBOE Transportation)

N

05/23/12 HHS 9 M. Perez, +2 addtl. Teachers

Bronx ZooBronx, NYStudents will assess the value whyorganizations provide habitat andanimal preservation and hopefully

influence our students to take actionin preservation of biodiversity.


N

08/03/12 HHS 9-12C. Blue, A. Peters, R. Sorafine,S. Hirsch

South Street SeaportNew York City, NYLeadership building opportunity forstudents in leadership training

$300.00 Cost to district(Walking trip +

NY Waterway Ferry)$1


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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 policyand procedures 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 aTravel Expense Reimbursement Policy that addresses the reimbursement of travel-relatedexpenses by Board members and employees of the District; and

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

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

WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the travel and expense reimbursement listed in thisResolution are 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 thisResolution are for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficientoperation of the school district; and

WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the travel and expense reimbursement listed in thisResolution are in compliance with State travel reimbursement guidelines as established by theDepartment of Treasury and incorporated herein;

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


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BoardMeeting03/27/12

Workshops Resolution No. GP-0028-11-12

School Date(s) Staff Purpose/Destination Cost/AccountCharged

Brandt 05/06/12-05/08/12

J. Dunst National Associationof Social Workers NJ Chapter 2012Atlantic City, NJ

$340.00TransportationCosts$.31 per mileTolls $15-$20

252 miles roundtrip11-000-219-320-20-0257-000

Central Office 04/25/12-04/27/12

J. Lopez Northeast ExecutiveBriefingPearson DigitalLearning CorporateOffice3075 W Ray RoadSuite 200Chandler, Arizona

No cost to district(Paid by Pearson)

Connors 02/28, 02/29 &03/1/12 S. Kolmer Curriculum WritingPhysical EducationGrades 5 -8 HudsonCounty CurriculumConsortiumNorth Bergen, NJ

No cost to districtTransportationCosts.$.31 per mile

Connors 03/30/12 L. Pereira 2012 EffectivePractice ShowcaseConferenceEatontown, NJ

No cost to districtTransportationCosts$.31 per mileTolls $3.0015-213-100-340-09-0000

Brandt 03/29/12 A. Coppola MaximizingResources to SupportStudent Achievementfor English LearnersWayne, NJ

No cost to districtTransportationCosts$.31 per mile


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Brandt 03/26/12 D. Meier How the Brain formsNew HabitsSecaucus, New Jersey

$79.0020-218-200-329-27-0147-000-9103TransportationCosts$.31 per mile

Wallace TBD 06/01/12 M. Talarico Alternate RouteCapstone ExperienceMercer CommunityCollege


Wallace 03/23/12 A. Aron NJABA 7th AnnualConferenceBridgewater, NJ

$100.0011-000-219-320-20-0257-000TransportationCosts32 miles$.31 per mile

Wallace 05/30/12 &

05/31/12

L. Durando Success for ELLS

Across theCurriculumNew Brunswick, NJ

$239.00

20-242-200-500-18-0150-000TransportationCosts$.31 per mile

Wallace 05/17/12 05/19/12

B. Mitsakos National ScienceTeacher Association-STEM Forum &ExpoAtlantic City, NJ

$175.0015-000-223-500-06-0251-000TransportationCosts$.31 per mile

Wallace 03/23/12 M. Mautone NJ Applied Behavior

Analysis ConferenceBridgewater, NJ

$100.00

15-216-100-500-06-0251-000TransportationCosts$.31 per mile


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Central Office 03/27/12 M. Hernandez, Ed.D. Building a Cultureof Academic Rigorand HighExpectationsMonroe Township,NJ


Hoboken

High School

04/15/12 E. Batistich 2012 Annual School

CounselorConferenceKean UniversityUnion, New Jersey

No cost to district

TransportationCosts$.31 per mile

HobokenHigh School

05/18/12 P. Ciriello & J. Baker Driver EducationConferenceNJ City UniversityJersey City, NJ

$135.00 each$270.00 total15-000-223-500-07-0251TransportationCosts$.31 per mile

Connors 03/08/12 L. Pereira Setting the Trajectory

to 2014-Math and theNew Common CoreMonroe Township,NJ

No cost to district

TransportationCosts$.31 per mile 46miles each way$10.70 tolls15-213-100-340-09-0000

HobokenHigh School

04/13/12 D.Arnone 8th Annual NJSCA-NJACAC SchoolCounselorConferenceKean UniversityUnion, New Jersey



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Central Office 05/23/12 &05/24/12

J. Lopez NJAFPA SpringTraining InstituteAtlantic City, NJ

Registration$298.00Mileage $75.00Tolls $20.00NJDOE TravelWaiver $162.00Total $555.0020-231-200-500-18-0150-000

Brandt 03/08/12 A. Coppola Early ChildhoodSupervisors MeetingTrenton, New Jersey

No cost to districtTransportationCosts$.31 per mile 130milesTolls $19.7020-218-200-580-27-0147-000-9105

Wallace 04/27/12 C.Ellis Behavioral, SocialSkills with Jed BakerWestminster HotelLivingston, NewJersey

$145.00TransportationCosts$.31 per mile15-000-223-500-06-0251-000

Wallace 03/29/12 R. Perez ElizabethanEducationAssociation (EEA)The College of SaintElizabethMorristown, NJ


Central Office 03/15/12 D. Botti Understanding theFood Service IncomeStatementDoubletree, Mt.Laurel, New Jersey

$75.0011-000-251-890-12-0890-000TransportationCosts$.31 per mile$30.00Tolls $5.00


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Central Office 04/12/12 &04/13/12

T. Bauknight Using Data toImprove & InspireStudent AchievementJamesburg, NJ


Central Office 04/12/12 &04/13/12

J. Lopez Using Data ToImprove & InspireStudent Achievement

Jamesburg, NJ

No cost to districtTransportationCosts

$.31 per mileMileage $48.00Tolls $21.40Total $69.4020-231-200-500-18-0000

HobokenHigh School

05/18/12 G. De La Rosa SMART Board andNotebook 10Software Training-One-on-One 2011KeyboardFairfield, NJ

$155.15-000-223-500-01-0251TransportationCosts$.31 per mileTolls $15.

HobokenHigh School

04/17/12 B. Biancosino SMART Board andNotebook 10Software-Training-One-on-One 2011KeyboardFairfield, NJ

$155.15-000-223-500-07-0251TransportationCosts$.31 per mile$50 mileageTolls $15

HobokenHigh School

04/12/12-04/13/12

M. Alberto-Kolmer AdvancedCardiovascular LifeSupportJersey City MedicalCenter

No cost to districtTransportationCosts$.31 per mile8.19 miles

HobokenHigh School

05/03/12-05/04/12

M. Alberto-Kolmer Pediatric AdvancedLife SupportJersey City MedicalCenter

No cost to districtTransportationCosts$.31 per mile8.19 miles


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HobokenHigh School

04/23/12 J. Laneve International BeautyShowJavits ConventionCenterNew York City

$75.15-000-223-500-07-0251TransportationCosts$.31 per mile$23

HobokenHigh School 04/23/12 D.Antunes Strategies forImproving StudentLearningUnion City CollegeCranford, New Jersey


Calabro 04/10/12-04/11/12

C. Joyce SNAP NurseAdministrator 1 Webinar in district

$99. X 215-000-213-500-04-0251-000

HobokenHigh School

04/27/12 I. Ramos Law-RelatedEducation ConferenceNew Brunswick, NewJersey


Connors 04/12/12 &04/13/12

V. Tregenza Using Data toImprove and InspireStudent AchievementJamesburg, NJ

No cost to districtTransportationCosts$.31 per mile176 milesTolls $29.60$84.1615-000-223-500-09-0000-100

Connors 04/12/12 &04/13/12

J. Peters Using Data toImprove & Inspire

StudentJamesburg, NJ

No cost to districtTransportation

Costs$.31 per mile


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Connors 04/12/12 &04/13/12

M. Boscia Using Data toImprove & InspireStudent AchievementJamesburg, NJ

No cost to districtTransportationCosts$.31 per mile$56.42 per 2 days$27. Tolls15-000-223-500-09-0000-100

Connors 04/12/12 &04/13/12

S. Stinson Using Data to InspireStudent AchievementJamesburg, NJ

No cost to districtTransportationCosts$.31 per mile15-000-223-500-09-0000-100

Connors 04/16/12 L. Pereira CharacterDevelopment andLeadershipRutgers UniversityNewark, NJ


Connors 04/12/12 &04/13/12 L. Pereira Using Data toImprove & InspireAchievementNJDOEJamesburg, NJ

No cost to districtTransportationCosts$.31 per mile46miles X 2Tolls $7.2515-000-223-500-09-0000-100

Connors 04/12/12 &04/13/12

E.Kraven Using Data to InspireStudent AchievementJamesburg, NJ

No cost to districtTransportationCostsMileage $53.32Tolls $23.1015-000-223-500-09-0000-100


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Connors 04/12/12 &04/13/12

F.Yu Using Data toImprove & InspireAchievementJamesburg, NJ

No cost to districtTransportationCosts$.31 per mileTolls $12.2015-000-223-500-09-0000-100

HobokenHigh School

04/11/12 A. Peters Personality Disorders:The challenge of theHidden agendaParsippany, NJ


Brandt 04/12/12 &04/13/12

A. Coppola Using Data toImprove and InspireStudent AchievementJamesburg, NJ

No cost to districtTransportationCosts$.31 per mile$26.66Tolls $14.8020-218-200-580-27-0147-000-9105

Wallace 04/12/12 &04/13/12

E.Rosenberg Using Data toImprove & InspireStudent AchievementJamesburg, NJ


HobokenHigh School

05/16/12 E.Barfield Practical Strategiesfor Accelerating theLearning of Studentswith Special NeedsParsippany, NJ

$215.0015-000-223-500-07-0251TransportationCosts$.31 per mile


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Superintendent AgendaResolution Nos. GP-0001-11-12 through GP-0028-11-12


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, PeterGarcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, TheresaRhodes-Kearns, Frances

Sobolov, Irene

Sullivan, Maureen

Markle, Rose Marie


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SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR:

RESOLUTION (104-09/10)Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, the Board Secretary does certify thatno line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line itemappropriation 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 School District of the Hoboken Board of Education hasreviewed for the minutes of this meeting, the Board Secretary and Treasurers monthly financial report forJanuary 2012 and February 2012, and no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation ofN.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b).

BUDGET HEARING:

FIXING AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY FOR THEOPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR2012-2013

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has presented its budget for the school year beginning July 1, 2012and ending June 30, 2013 and has estimated the sum of $63,283,145 to be necessary for the operation andmaintenance of the public schools of the School District of the City of Hoboken for the school year 2012-2013, and

RESOLVED, that we hereby submit to the registered voters of the City of Hoboken the attached 2012-2013 school budget.

RESOLVED, that there should be raised via taxation for General Fund $36,479,095 for the ensuingschool year 2012-2013.

RESOLVED, that the Secretary is hereby instructed to prepare one certificate each of this action to besent to the Hudson County Executive Superintendent of Schools, the Clerk of Hudson County and the

Budget Manager.


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Vote on Budget:


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo


Minutillo, Theresa


Sobolov, Irene

Sullivan, Maureen

Markle, Rose Marie


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RESOLUTION No. FI-0001-11-12

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING REPORTS FOR JANUARY 2012 ANDFEBRUARY 2012:

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

Date Report

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

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


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

15 of 26 02/14/12 $ 632,322.15 $ 230,389.43 $ 242,817.66 $ 0.00 $ 1,105,529.24 $ 91,537.83 $ 1,197,067.07

16 of 26 02/28/12 $ 619,833.50 $ 232,832.26 $ 237,157.04 $ 0.00 $ 1,089,822.80 $ 90,273.09 $ 1,180,095.89

17 of 26 03/13/12 $ 610,005.66 $ 234,213.66 $ 237,327.42 $ 0.00 $ 1,081,546.74 $ 89,410.56 $ 1,170,957.30


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS REPORT

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

Month Amount

March 2012: $ 3,062,941.63


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT(S)

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

Vendor Purpose Location Amount Method Date

a ASL InterpreterReferral Service

Sign Language Interpretingfor Special Needs Student

Brandt School $164 total($82 per hour for 2 hours)

plus mileage $0.31 per mileadditional travel expensesmay apply

Contract 03/27/2012

b AppliTrack Hiring Process AutomationWeb-Based System

Central Office $ 331.59($ 1,330/365 days prorated)through June 30, 2012

Contract 04/01/2012through06/30/2012


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR GENESIS TRANSITIONTECHNICAL SUPPORT CONSULTANTS

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following additional days for GenesisTransition Technical Support Consultants:

Vendor Purpose Location Amount

a Joseph Armstead 4 additional days $ 600 per day 03/15/2012 through 03/28/2012

b Jen Norcia 2 additional days $ 600 per day 03/15/2012 through 03/28/2012

c Joseph ArmsteadCharles CulverJen Norcia

10 combined days $ 600 per daynot to exceed $6,000

03/29/2012 through 06/30/2012


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TUITION CONTRACT(S)

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following Tuition Contract(s) as thesending district for students with disabilities:

School Classification Student School Year Tuition Total

a YCS

Ernest May Academy

MD DC 2011/2012 $ 44,100.00 $ 44,100.00

b Deron School of NJ CI YA 2011-2012 $ 47,138.40prorated 180 days

$ 47,138.40

MD: Multiply DisabledCI: Cognitive Impaired


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TUITION CONTRACT(S)

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following Special Education TuitionContract(s) as the receiving district:

School Classification Student School Year Rate Total Total

Weehawken(North Hudson Academy)

SLD AS 2011/2012 $ 220.21 $ 40,078.22 $ 40,078.22


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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

Regional Cooperative

Joint Transportation

Services

District Wide paid to Hoboken: TBD

(depending on numberof students)

Joint Transportation

Contract (fromHoboken to FelicianSchool)

2012-2013

School Year


SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO AMEND NJSBAIG BYLAWS

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following resolution to amendNJSBAIG Bylaws.

WHEREAS, The New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group (NJSBAIG) Board of Trusteesapproved proposed amendments to its Bylaws at a public meeting on October 19, 2011 in accordancewith Article IX(C) of the current NJSBAIG Bylaws; and

WHEREAS, the current NJSBAIG Bylaws require for the proposed amendments to be approved bymember school districts; and

WHEREAS, seventy-five percent (3/4) of the member school districts must approve the proposedamendments within one hundred eighty (180) days of hearing the amendments;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that at a regulary meeting of the Hoboken Board of Educationheld on the 27th day of March 2011, the Board does hereby approve the proposed amendments to theNJSBAIG Bylaws.


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO CLOSE DORMANT CAPITAL ONE CHECKING ACCOUNT#0004144010784

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves to close dormant Capital One CheckingAccount #0004144010784.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO CANCEL OLD OUTSTANDING CHECKS DRAWN ON THEGENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNT, TD BANK ACCOUNT #3451684306

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the cancellation of the following oldoutstanding checks drawn on the general checking account, TD Bank Account #3451684306.

General Checking AccountTD Bank Account # 3451684306

Stale dated outstanding checks to be cancelled:

Check Date Check Number Amount

10/10/06 26424 105.0010/10/06 26496 25.0010/10/06 26538 50.0005/14/07 28219 112.5006/19/07 28452 159.46

11/20/2007 29627 100.0011/20/2007 29690 134.0012/18/2007 29940 201.00

2/12/2008 30403 51.005/20/2008 31228 100.005/20/2008 31280 100.005/20/2008 31304 100.00

07/28/2008 31883 69.0010/14/2008 32239 56.0011/18/2008 32349 80.0012/11/2008 32597 1,007.8302/03/2009 32969 32.49


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PREMIUM DELAY FOR THE SEHPB (SCHOOL EMPLOYEESHEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM) FOR COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM AGREEMENT

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the one-month premium delay for theSEHBP (School Employees Health Benefits Program) to begin July 2012.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM CORRECTIVE ACTIONPLAN.

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the Early Childhood Program CorrectiveAction Plan due to enrollment changes.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF RECEIPT AND AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FORPROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ENERGY ENGINEERING

Bids were received on March 21, 2012 for Professional Services for Energy Engineering for theHoboken Board of Education as follows:

Concord Engineering520 South Burnt Mill RoadVoorhees, NJ 08043Attention: Thomas W. XenakisVice President, Commercial

DLB Associates265 Industrial Way WestEatontown, NJ 07724Attention: George A. MurawskiProject Manager


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Honeywell Building Solutions101 Columbia RoadNichols Building, Floor 2Morristown, NJ 07962Attention: Paul PilsburyAccount ExecutiveEnergy ServicesEast Region

Metro Energy Solutions1140 Bloomfield AvenueSuite 200West Caldwell, NJ 07006Attention: Dominick AielloPresident

WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Board) advertisedfor request for services for Energy Engineering for the Hoboken Board of Education; and

WHEREAS, the Board has pursued a State Grant Funded approached to investigating and

quantifying energy efficiency measures. To date the first step, which was a Local GovernmentEnergy Audit was complete. Its findings illustrated that an annual savings in excess of $325,000may be achievable through the implementation of the Energy Conservation Measures outlined.Now the Board is poised to complete the final preparatory step to implementation and achievingthe proposed energy savings. Through the efforts of an Energy Engineering process the Boardwill secure all of the necessary tools to successfully complete this final preparatory step; and

WHEREAS, on March 21, 2012 the Board received four (4) quotes in response to theadvertisement for quotes. Three of the proposals were from prequalified Pay for PerformancePartners as required to be eligible for grant funding under the New Jersey Board of PublicUtilities for Performance program; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that one of the respondents proposals were determined to beincomplete as per the proposals requirements; and


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WHEREAS, two of the prequalified firms were deemed to be responsive and responsiblebidders:

Concord EngineeringMetro Energy

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, while both of these firms are prequalified for the Payfor Performance Program by the NJGBPU, Concord Engineering is also prequalified as one ofonly five firms in the state to performance by the Local Government Energy Audit grant programapplication process. Based upon their references, fee schedule and experience, the award of theEnergy Services Contract will be to Concord Energy to perform the scope of services requestedin the Request for Proposal.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CONSULTING SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT COLLABORATIVEASSESSMENT FOR PLANNING AND ACHIEVEMENT PLAN (CAPA) RECOMMENDATIONSAT CONNORS SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves payment for assistance in effectivelyimplementing the New Jersey Department of Educations Collaborative Assessment for Planning andAchievement Plan (CAPA) for Connors Elementary School:

Company School Rate Dates

Hawthorne Learning Services LLCBroderick L. Boxley, Ed.D.

Connors School $600 per dayfor a total of 10 daysnot to exceed $6,000

03/01/2012 06/30/2012


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO CONDUCTEDWORKSHOPS ON THE DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DAY

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves payment to the following individuals whoconducted workshops on the March 14, 2012 District Professional Day as indicated below:

Name Workshop Rate Date

a Alexis Osterhoudt Data Analysis $595 per day 03/14/2012

b Erin Jones Data Analysis $595 per day 03/14/2012

c Dr. James Pedersen Writing Effective Lesson Objectives $595 per day 03/14/2012

d Clifton Thompson III Writing Effective Lesson Objectives $595 per day 03/14/2012

Business Administrator AgendaResolution Nos. FI-0001-11-12 through FI-0017-11-12


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo


Minutillo, Theresa


Sullivan, Maureen

Markle, Rose Marie


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RESOLUTION No. FA-0001-11-12

SUBJECT: SAFETY DRILL REPORT

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the Safety Drill Reports for February 2012.

RESOLUTION No. FA-0002-11-12

SUBJECT: FACILITIES REQUEST

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

(a) Organization: Hoboken Catholic AcademyDate(s): May 11 and May 18, 2012 (rain date: May 24, 2012)Day(s): FridayTime: 7:30 am to 1:30 pmFacility: JFK StadiumPurpose: Field DayCost: No Charge

(b) Organization: City of HobokenDate(s): April 1 through June 19, 2012Day(s): Monday through FridayTime: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pmFacility: JFK StadiumPurpose: Babe Ruth Baseball SeasonCost: No Charge

(c) Organization: City of HobokenDate(s): June 1 through August 28, 2012Day(s): Monday through Saturday

Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pmFacility: JFK StadiumPurpose: Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle and R.B.I. Baseball and Softball LeaguesCost: No Charge


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(d) Organization: City of HobokenDate(s): April 1 through August 28, 2012Day(s): Saturday and SundayTime: Saturday: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Sunday: 1:00 pm to 7:00 pmFacility: JFK StadiumPurpose: Girls Softball, Babe Ruth Baseball and Hoboken Rec Travel Soccer (Age 7-18)Cost: No Charge

(e) Organization: City of HobokenDate(s): Various (March 25 to June 10, 2012) see attached listDay(s): VariousTime: VariousFacility: JFK StadiumPurpose: SoccerCost: No Charge

(f) Organization: I9 SportsDate(s): September 17 through November 29, 2012Day(s): Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/ThursdayTime: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pmFacility: JFK StadiumPurpose: Fall Soccer / Flag FootballCost: $11,000 ($125 per hour for 88 hours)

(g) Organization: Hudson Dance & Movement / Hudson BalletDate(s): June 4 through June 9, 2012Day(s): Monday through SaturdayTime: June 4 through June 8, 2012: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

June 9, 2012: 8:00 am to 7:00 pmFacility: Hoboken High School Theater and CafeteriaPurpose: Childrens ConcertCost: $4,500 ($125 per hour for 36 hours)


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(h) Organization: Hoboken High School Open Gym SoccerDate(s): March 1 through May 24, 2012Day(s): ThursdayTime: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmFacility: Hoboken High School GymnasiumPurpose: Open Gym Soccer for Hoboken High School StudentsCost: No Charge

(i) Organization: Hoboken Family AllianceDate(s): April 22, 2012Day(s): SundayTime: 9:00 am to 3:00 pmFacility: Hoboken High School CafeteriaPurpose: HFA Swap MeetCost: No Charge: Not for Profit

(j) Organization: The Hobby QuestDate(s): April 1 through June 15, 2012Time: 2:45 pm to 3:45 pmFacility: Wallace SchoolPurpose: PTO Request:

provide quality after-school enrichment courses to Wallace School studentsCost: No Charge

(k) Organization: SchoolplusDate(s): February 12 through June 12, 2012Time: 2:45 pm to 3:45 pmFacility: Hoboken High School CafeteriaPurpose: PTO Request:

provide quality after-school enrichment program to Wallace School studentsCost: No Charge


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(l) Organization: Bricks for Kidz / The Piano School of NYC / Young RembrandtsDate(s): April 16 through June 15, 2012Time: 2:45 pm to 3:45 pmFacility: Wallace SchoolPurpose: EnrichmentVendor Cost: $ 1,250 ($125 per hour for 10 hours)

(m) Organization: Zogsports NJDate(s): June 3 through July 15, 2012Day(s): SundayTime: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pmFacility: JFK FieldPurpose: Coed Touch Football LeagueCost: $ 3,500 ($125 per hour for 28 hours)

(n) Organization: Zogsports NJDate(s): June 3 through July 15, 2012Day(s): Wednesday / ThursdayTime: 9:00 pm to 11:00 pmFacility: JFK FieldPurpose: Coed Kickball LeaguesCost: $ 4,500 ($125 per hour for 36 hours)

(o) Organization: Hopes Dadsin Conjunction with Brandt PTADate(s): March 29, 2012Day(s): ThursdayTime: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmFacility: Brandt School CafeteriaPurpose: Guest speaker describing ways for Brandt parents to save money for college

Cost: No Charge


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RESOLUTION No. GR-0001-11-12

SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE 2011 SAFETY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF$8,438.77

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education accept the 2011 Safety Grant in the amount of$8,438.77.

Business Administrator AgendaResolution Nos. GR-0001-11-12


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo


Minutillo, Theresa


Sullivan, Maureen

Markle, Rose Marie


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Motion to Adjourn


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo


Minutillo, Theresa


Sobolov, Irene

Sullivan, Maureen

Markle, Rose Marie

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March 27 2012 BOE Stated Session Agenda