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*Subject to BOE/RAA Negotiations and Contract Ratification 5/23/16 Regular Meeting Agenda

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ROSELLE BOARD OF EDUCATION

ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016

GOVERNANCE

STUDENT & PARENT RECOGNITIONS

I. ABRAHAM CLARK HIGH SCHOOL MARINE CORPS JUNIOR ROTC MEMBERS –

Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools

II. ABRAHAM CLARK HIGH SCHOOL CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM STUDENTS –

Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools

III. 2016 ROSELLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL ESSAY WRITING CONTEST AWARDS

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Roselle Board of Education

recognizes the following K-12 students, who were selected as 1st, 2

nd, and 3

rd Place Winners in the

Roselle Public Schools Annual Districtwide Essay Writing Contest 2016 entitled, “Working to Form

a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government,” (National Women’s

History Project Theme 2016) in celebration of Women’s History Month:

1st Place

Categories Name School Teacher

Kindergarten Nathaniel Cayemitte KSA Ms. C. Bello

Grades 1 -2 Ashely Frost Harrison Ms. L. Gega

Grades 3-4 Abraham Smith Polk Ms. T. Watts

Grades 5-8 Ricardo Roncallo L. V. Moore Ms. B. Baca

Grades 9-12 Emily Rodriguez ACHS Ms. M. Repousis

2nd

Place


Kindergarten Abel Mpassi KSA Ms. P. Derosa

Grades 1-2 Brazil Spence Polk Ms. A. Southerland

Grades 3-4 Jacqueline Custodio Harrison Mrs. E. Mosery

Grades 5-8 Chrislore Audige GWJHS Ms. E. Potts/

Mrs. K. Philipps

Grades 9-12 Adriana Tepoz ACHS Mr. K. Lockhart

3rd

Place


Kindergarten Bradley Francois KSA Ms. A. Wycoff

Grades 1-2 Alissa Exuma Washington Ms. K. Dougher

Grades 3-4 Destin Darko Polk Ms. K. Nevins

Grades 5-8 Michelle Watson GWJHS Ms. C. Carrillo

Grades 9-12 Steven Bryan ACHS Mr. T. Garrett


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IV. MAY 2016 STUDENTS-OF-THE-MONTH

Name School Grade

Tajohn Randleman Roselle Preschool Annex Pre-K

Jordan Harris Kindergarten Success Academy Kdg.

Keisha Fleurimond Harrison Elementary School Gr. 4

Melody Hoating Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School Gr. 1 Lena Tavarez Washington Elementary School Gr. 2

Allyan Roache Leonard V. Moore Middle School Gr. 5

ZaKyyah Thompson Grace Wilday Junior High School Gr. 7

Oreoluwa Awoleye Abraham Clark High School Gr. 12

V. MAY 2016 PARENTS-OF-THE-MONTH

Name School

Ms. Omalana Nicholas Roselle Preschool Annex

Ms. Sherley LaFleur Kindergarten Success Academy

Ms. Danielle Small Harrison Elementary School

Mr. Lery PointDuJour Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School

Ms. Peggy Graves Washington Elementary School

Ms. Fozia Salih Leonard V. Moore Middle School

Ms. Araceli Santamaria Grace Wilday Junior High School

Mr. Carlos Vializ Abraham Clark High School

HIB REPORTING

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING (HIB) REPORTING FOR THE 2015/

2016 SCHOOL YEAR – REPORT PERIOD 2 INCIDENTS (MARCH 2016 & APRIL 2016)

– Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools

HIB RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Roselle

Board of Education hereby affirms the Roselle Public Schools HIB (Harassment, Intimidation

and Bullying) Investigation Reporting for the 2015/2016 School Year, Report Period 2 Incidents

(March 2016 & April 2016), which was presented to the Roselle Board of Education and Public

at the May 23, 2016 Regular Board of Education Meeting [Attachment I].

SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS

APPROVALS

I. Instructional

1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the admission of Student

#16/17-A into the Roselle Public School District for placement in Grade One at Harrison

Elementary School, for the 2016/2017 school year, in accordance with Board Policy No. 5111, if

there is room available, based on the submission and verification of all required documentation

[Student Previously Board approved 4/6/15 to attend KSA in 2015/2016].


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2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the acceptance of grant

funds from the Kinder Morgan Foundation, in the amount of $1,500.00, to benefit Harrison

Elementary School students, in support of the Dance Enrichment Program at Harrison School.

3. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the acceptance of the

Watch Us Grow Grant funds from the Amerigroup Corporation, in the amount of $500.00, to

benefit Washington Elementary School students to cultivate a school garden for healthy initiative.

4. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the operation of the three-week

Summer Transitions Program for Rising 9th

Graders, at Abraham Clark High School, to help targeted

students transition to the high school and improve their Language Arts and Mathematical skills, and

to support Middle States action plans and the School Improvement Smart Goals; with program

operation four (4) days per week, four (4) hours per day, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the rate of

$35.58 per hour, at a cost of $1,707.84 per Teacher, at a total cost not to exceed $3,415.68, effective

July 11, 2016 through July 28, 2016 [High Schools That Work Grant Funded].

5. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the collaboration with Union

County College for the participation of Abraham Clark High School students age eighteen (18) years

or older, in a seventy (70) hour Pharmacy Technician course that will be offered at Union County

College in Elizabeth for students in Union County, with ten (10) qualified students to be financed

through Union County College and a TAACCCT-NJPREP Grant that seeks to increase the number

of workers who attain certificates, degrees, and other industry-recognized credentials; with program

operation four (4) days per week, Monday through Thursday, for five (5) weeks during the summer

months, six (6) hours per day, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, effective June 21, 2016 through August 1,

2016. The grant will cover the cost for instruction only. Students will be responsible to cover the

cost for their fingerprinting and license/certification exam (upon completion) and for the cost of the

textbook. The Job Outlook for employment for a Pharmacy Technician is expected to increase by

32% from 2010-2020. This program will help our students to graduate from Abraham Clark High

School with a high school diploma and a credential leading toward licensing in a much needed

profession, helping to meet both the school and district mission of preparing students for college,

work and life [Union County College and TAACCCT-NJPREP Grant Funded].

6. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the collaboration with

Trinitas Regional Medical Center for the participation of Abraham Clark High School students in a

Summer Nursing Camp program, to be sponsored by a grant with Trinitas Regional Medical Center,

with students having their choice of week to attend and being responsible to provide their own

transportation to and from the hospital, effective June 27, 2016 through August 26, 2016 [Trinitas

Regional Medical Center Grant Funded].

7. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the attendance of Andrea

Jackson Roberts, Literacy Coach, Leonard V. Moore Middle School and Dana Ockimey, Math

Coach, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, at the Third Annual Northeast iReady Users’ Summit, to

be held Thursday and Friday, June 2 & 3, 2016, in Verona, New York, at a registration fee of

$199.00 per Teacher, plus mileage reimbursement of $162.31 per Teacher; the Board having

determined that attendance at the Third Annual Northeast iReady Users’ Summit is directly related

to and within the scope of the Literacy and Math Coaches’ current responsibilities and the school

district’s professional development plan; and the Board having further found that attendance at the

Third Annual Northeast iReady Users’ Summit is critical to the needs of the school district or

furthers the efficient operation of the school district and is in compliance with State and Federal

travel payment guidelines [Website Reference: www.curriculumassociates.com].

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8. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of Dr. Wei

Shi, Science/Physics Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, at a four (4) day Advanced Placement

Summer Institute in AP Physics 2: Algebra Based to be held Tuesday through Friday, July 5, 2016

through July 8, 2016, at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, at a registration cost of

$950.00; plus $100.00 for the cost of meals, mileage reimbursement of $143.09, and tolls; at a total

cost not to exceed $1,193.09 plus tolls, subject to the submission and verification of duly

authorized vouchers and receipts; the Board having determined that attendance at the Advanced

Placement Summer Institute in AP Physics 2: Algebra Based is directly related to and within the

scope of Science/Physics Teacher’s responsibilities and the school district’s professional

development plan, and the Board having further found that attendance at the Advanced Placement

Summer Institute in AP Physics 2: Algebra Based is critical to the needs of the school district or

furthers the efficient operation of the school district and is in compliance with State and Federal

travel payment guidelines [website: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/InstitutesAndWorkshops].

9. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of Karen

Tanner-Oliphant, Supervisor of Testing, at the 2016 FEA/NJPSA/NJASCD Fall Conference, to be

held Thursday and Friday, October 20 & 21, 2016, in Long Branch, New Jersey, at a registration/

lodging fee $275.00, plus mileage reimbursement and tolls costs not to exceed $32.00 and meals not

to exceed $62.00, at a total cost not to exceed $369.00, subject to the submission and verification of

duly authorized vouchers and receipts; the Board having determined that attendance at the 2016

FEA/NJPSA/NJASCD Fall Conference, is directly related to and within the scope of the Supervisor

of Testing’s current responsibilities and the school district’s professional development plan; and the

Board having further found that attendance at the 2016 FEA/NJPSA/NJASCD Fall Conference is

critical to the needs of the school district or furthers the efficient operation of the school district and

is in compliance with State and Federal travel payment guidelines, pending receipt of waiver issued

by the New Jersey Commissioner of Education [Website reference: [email protected]]:

Registration / Lodging $275.00

Meals $62.00

Transportation (mileage / tolls) $32.00

Total Cost $369.00

II. Personnel

A. Retirements, Resignations and Appointments

10. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the retirement of James Horvath,

Graphic Arts Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, effective July 1, 2016.

11. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the retirement of Jane Hormann,

ESL Teacher, Harrison Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016.

12. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the retirement of Kathleen

Sandberg, School Nurse, Abraham Clark High School, effective July 1, 2016.

13. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of Ana Norville,

Classroom Aide, Kindergarten Success Academy, effective June 23, 2016.

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14. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the

following Roselle Public School Teachers as Teachers for the Title I/Basic Skills Summer Program

for Title I students in Grades K through 8, at Grace Wilday Junior High School, Monday through

Thursday, for a total of nineteen (19) days, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the rate of $34.89 per

hour for the first week of the program and the rate of $35.59 per hour for the next four weeks of

the program, at a cost of $3,367.05 per Teacher, subject to the submission and verification of

timesheets, for a total program cost not to exceed $47,138.70, effective June 27, 2016 through July

28, 2016 [100 % Title I Funded]:

Lovena Batts

Elsa Braxton

Jennifer Castainca

Tanya Comas

Heather Coombs

Marie DuPont

Hyunsun Kang

Wendi Kane-Millard

Kristen Nevins

Gail McNeil

Brittany Nielsen

Stefanie Pilles

Annette Petris

Yribelda Quizphi

Arlene Ringwood

15. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Suzanne

Dixon, LAL Teacher, Grace Wilday Junior High School, as Reading Interventionist for the Title

I/Basic Skills Summer Program for Title I students in Grades K through 8, at Grace Wilday Junior

High School, Monday through Thursday, for a total of nineteen (19) days, from 8:00 AM to 1:00

PM, at the rate of $34.89 per hour for the first week of the program and an hourly rate of $35.59 for

the next four weeks of the program, at a cost not to exceed $3,367.05, subject to the submission and

verification of timesheets, effective June 27, 2016 through July 28, 2016 [100 % Title I Funded].

16. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of the

following Roselle Public School Teachers in professional development training on Rigby PM

Platinum Reading Series, iReady, READ 180 & MATH 180 instructional programs being

utilized in the Title I/Basic Skills Summer Program, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a one (1)

hour unpaid lunch, for a total of six (6) hours, at Grace Wilday Junior High School, at the rate of

$34.89 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $209.34 per Teacher, subject to the submission and

verification of timesheets, for a total training cost not to exceed $2,930.76, effective Thursday,

June 23, 2016 [100 % Title II A Funded]:

Lovena Batts

Jennifer Castainca

Tanya Comas

Heather Coombs

Marie DuPont


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Wendi Kane-Millard

Kristin Nevins

Gail McNeil

Brittany Nielsen

Stefanie Pilles

Annette Petris

Yribelda Quizphi

Arlene Ringwood

17. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Theresa

Alves, School Nurse, Grace Wilday Junior High School, as School Nurse for the Title I & Title

III Summer Programs for Title I & Title III students in Grades K through 12, at Grace Wilday

Junior High School, Monday through Thursday, for a total of nineteen (19) days, from 8:00 AM

to 1:00 PM, at the rate of $34.89 per hour for the first week of the program and the rate of $35.59

per hour for the next four weeks of the program, at a total cost not to exceed $3,367.05, subject

to the submission and verification of timesheets, effective June 27, 2016 through July 28, 2016

[100 % Title I & Title III Funded].

18. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Allen

Potts, Substitute Teacher, District, as a Part-Time Classroom Aide for the Title I Summer

Program for Title I students in Grades K through 8, at Grace Wilday Junior High School,

Monday through Thursday, for a total of nineteen (19) days, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at a rate

of $11.67 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $1,108.65, subject to the submission and verification

of timesheets, effective June 27, 2016 through July 28, 2016 [100 % Title I Funded].

19. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Boris

Shiminov, Security Guard, Grace Wilday Junior High School, as the School Security Guard for

the Title I & Title III Summer Program for Title I & Title III students in Grades K through 12,

at Grace Wilday Junior High School, Monday through Thursday, for a total of nineteen (19)

days, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at a rate of $15.00 per hour for the first week of the program

and a rate of $16.00 per hour for the next four weeks of the program, at a cost not to exceed

$1,500.00, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, effective June 27, 2016 to

July 28, 2016 [100 % Title I & Title III Funded].


following Abraham Clark High School Teachers as Teachers for the Academic Achievement

Program (AAP) for Title I students in Grades 9 through 12, at Abraham Clark High School, on

Tuesdays and Thursdays, for a total of twelve (12) days, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the rate

of $34.89 per hour for the first week of the program and the rate of $35.59 per hour for the next

five weeks of the program, at a cost not to exceed $ 1,702.72 per Teacher, subject to the

submission and verification of timesheets, for a total program cost not to exceed $8,513.60,

effective June 28, 2016 through August 4, 2016 [100 % Title I Funded]:

Kusumam Daniel

Carl Darius

Victoria Lih

Serafina Priolo

Donald Tran


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21. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the participation of the following

Title I Teachers in the Title I Parent Information Meeting/Student Recognition Dinner, at Abraham

Clark High School, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the rate of $34.89 per hour, at a cost of $69.78 per

Teacher, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, for a total cost not to exceed

$1,116.48, effective June 7, 2016 [100% Title I Funded]:

Victoria Lih Abraham Clark High School

Kusumam Daniel Abraham Clark High School

Emily Cistaro Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School

Berthenia Maynor Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School

Jennifer Castainca Grace Wilday Junior High School

Tanya Comas Grace Wilday Junior High School

Vertonia Estil-Sauveur Grace Wilday Junior High School

Wendi Kane-Millard Grace Wilday Junior High School

Carolyn Curti Harrison Elementary School

Lora Lanzano Harrison Elementary School

Lovena Batts Leonard V. Moore Middle School

Heather Coombs Leonard V. Moore Middle School

Dana Ockimey Leonard V. Moore Middle School

Brittany Nielsen Leonard V. Moore Middle School

Annnette Petris Washington Elementary School

Raquel Sousa Washington Elementary School


following six (6) Teachers as Teachers for the K-12 ESL/Bilingual Summer Program, to be held at

Grace Wilday Junior High School, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the rate

of $34.89 per hour for the first week of the program and the rate of $35.59 per hour for the next four

weeks of the program, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, for a total cost not to

exceed $20,202.30 effective June 27, 2016 through July 28, 2016 [Title III Grant Funded]:

Karin VonRiman

Suze Kelly

Margaret Philippeaux

Heidi Gaspar

Ann Turalski

Wilkenson Jean Pierre

23. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Rosanne

Puma, Classroom Teacher, Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School, and Lance Hilfman, Classroom

Teacher, Washington Elementary School, as Substitute Teachers for the K-12 ESL/Bilingual/Title I

Summer Program, on an as needed basis, to be held at Grace Wilday Junior High School, at the rate

of $35.59 per hour, effective June 27, 2016 through July 28, 2016 [100% Title III Grant Funded].


following Classroom Aides as Instructional Aides for the K-12 ESL/Bilingual Summer Program,

to be held at Grace Wilday Junior High School, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM to

1:00 PM, at their respective REA negotiated hourly rates of pay, subject to the submission and

verification of timesheets, for a total cost not to exceed $19,966.30, effective June 27, 2016

through July 28, 2016 [Title III Grant Funded]:


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First Week of Program:

Winifred Etienne $30.40/hr.

Sandra Joseph $30.40/hr

Jesus Marina Matamoros $29.89/hr

Awilda Restrepo $30.40/hr.

Therese Wiley $30.91/hr.

Marie Pierre $22.49/hr.

Marie Roman $30.40/hr.

Remaining 4 Weeks of Program:

Winifred Etienne $31.69/hr.

Sandra Joseph $31.16/hr.

Jesus Marina Matamoros $31.16/hr.

Awilda Restrepo $31.69/hr.

Therese Wiley $31.69/hr.

Marie Pierre $23.03/hr.

Marie Roman $31.16/hr.


following Classroom Aides as Substitute Instructional Aides for the K-12 ESL/Bilingual/Title I

Summer Program, on an as needed basis, to be held at Grace Wilday Junior High School, at their

following respective REA negotiated hourly rates of pay, effective June 27, 2016 through July

28, 2016 [100% Title III Grant Funded]:

Nancy Guzman $31.16/hr.

Shantel Bowers $30.64/hr.

Jessica Cunningham $30.64/hr.

26. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of the

following English Language Arts Teachers in the District Spelling Bee at Abraham Clark High

School, four (4) hours, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the rate of $34.89 per hour, at a cost of

$139.56 per Teacher, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, for a total cost not

to exceed $418.68, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, effective Saturday,

June 11, 2016. [District Funded]:

Rosanne Puma

Andrea J. Roberts

Vicki Lih

27. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Miriam

Malabanan, Supervisor of ELA/Humanities K-12, to monitor the competition during the District

Spelling Bee at Abraham Clark High School, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at a rate of $48.43* per

hour, at a cost not to exceed $193.72*, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets

effective Saturday, effective June 11, 2016 [District Funded].

28. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Patrizia

Weber, Vice-Principal, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, for extended-year employment during

July 2016, to create the building schedule for the 2016-2017 school year, seven (7) days, six hours

per day, at her negotiated rate of $62.06* per hour, at a cost not to exceed $2,606.52*, subject to

the submission and verification of timesheets, effective July 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, & 26, 2016.


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29. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following Athletic

Events Payroll positions and amounts, for the 2016/2017 school year, effective July 1, 2016

through June 30, 2017:

Athletic Events Payroll

Football:

Varsity Official $85

Sub-Varsity Official $62

Announcer $70

Scoreboard $70

Ticket Seller $75

Ticket Collector $75

Varsity Linesman $65

Faculty Advisor $85

Cameraman $95

End Zone Camera $75

Faculty Assistant $75

Equipment Manager $75

Police $118.25

Site Supervisor $125

Soccer:




Volleyball:

Varsity/JV Official $110

Timer/Scorekeeper $75


Site Supervisor $90

Cross Country:

Official/Starter $75

Basketball:



Ticket Seller $75

Ticket Collector $75

Timer/Scorekeeper $95

Cameraman $35


Site Supervisor $95

Police $118.25

Baseball:





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Softball:





following Athletic Event Staff, as per Athletic Events Payroll, Abraham Clark High School,

for the 2016/2017 Spring Season:

Chris Satterfield Faculty Advisor/Tickets

Carla Wynter Faculty Assistant

Jamie Condrack Faculty Assistant

Yajaira Valez Tickets

Eugene Brown Faculty Assistant

Mari Oropeza Tickets

Rob Salamanca Announcer, Scoreboard, Timer, Scorekeeper

Jermina Bagley Tickets

Jessica Cunningham Faculty Assistant

Antoine Patterson Site Supervisor, Faculty Assistant

Robert Giannotti Announcer, Scorekeeper

Parnice Hall Security

Inez Gaskin Security

Debra Stevens Security

Danny Fletcher Security

Chuck Merricks Security

Al Abraham Security

Arliesha Jeter Security

31. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of

Michael Smith, P.E./Health Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, as the Open Gym Supervisor,

Abraham Clark High School, for the 2016 summer session, at the rate of $35.59 per hour, four

(4) hours per day, for twenty-four (24) days, at a cost not to exceed $3,500.00, effective July 1,

2016 through August 5, 2016.

32. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of James

Williams, Special Education Aide, as the Strength and Conditioning Coach, Abraham Clark

High School, for the summer session, at his REA negotiated rate of $29.89 per hour, two (2)

hours per day, for twenty-four (24) days, at a cost not to exceed $2,500.00, effective July 1, 2016

through August 5, 2016.

33. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Johnny Rodriguez,

Athletic Trainer, Abraham Clark High School, to conduct summer athletic training hours for fall

sports, nineteen days (19) days, four (4) hours per day, exclusive of lunch, at the rate of $43.75

per hour, at a cost not to exceed $3,500.00, effective August 10, 2016 through August 31, 2016.


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following spring sports coaches, Abraham Clark High School, as Coaches for the 2016/2017 fall

season, at a stipend as per the REA Coaches Stipend Guide – Schedule G, effective July 1, 2016

through June 30, 2017:

James Williams Head Football $10,844.00

Mike Ryan Assistant Head Football $7,428.00 ($7,150.00 + $278.00)

Keion Wade Assistant Football $7,150.00

James Boyd Assistant Football $7,150.00

William Evans Assistant Football $7,150.00

Loberto Torres Assistant Football $7,150.00

Marion Bell Assistant Football $7,150.00

Alan Prochazka Head Soccer $7,692.00

Carl Darius Assistant Soccer $5,815.00

Wilkenson Jean-Pierre Head Tennis $5,715.00

Marcus Daniels Head Volleyball $5,715.00

Sean Howard Assistant Volleyball $4,297.00

Mike Fields Head Cross Country $5,715.00

Shanae Saunders Head Cheerleading $2,955.00


following Volunteer Athletic Staff, Abraham Clark High School, for the 2016/2017 fall season:

Nadir Brown Football

Joseph Kittell Soccer

Francisco Cardenas Soccer

Yajaira Valez Cheerleading

B. Other

36. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of

Kawania Durand from Classroom Teacher, Washington Elementary School, to Special Education

Teacher, Special Services Department, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

37. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of

Candice Bello, from Classroom Teacher, Kindergarten Success Academy, to Classroom Teacher,

Grade One, Washington Elementary School, effective September 1, 2106 through June 30, 2017.

38. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the withholding of salary

increment for the 2016/2017 school year, for Audley Bridges, Computer Teacher, Kindergarten

Success Academy, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.


increment for the 2016/2017 school year, for Melanie Condran, Music Teacher, Kindergarten

Success Academy, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.


increment for the 2016/2017 school year, for Christine Ries, LAL Teacher, Grace Wilday Junior

High School, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.


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41. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the creation of the School

Business Administrator job position and the corresponding new job description [Attachment II].

42. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the creation of the Board

Secretary job position and the corresponding new job description [Attachment III].

43. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a an extension of Child-

Rearing leave of absence for Danielle Feudale, Classroom Teacher, Washington Elementary

School, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, with a return to work date of

September 1, 2017 [Previously Board approved on /1/16 for Maternity/FMLA/Child-Rearing leave

effective 2/8/16 through 6/22/16].

44. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively an extension of

FMLA leave of absence for Jane Hormann, ESL Teacher, Harrison Elementary School, effective

April 20, 22016 through April 22, 2016, immediately followed by a medical leave of absence,

effective April 25, 2016 through May 27, 2016, based on receipt of FMLA recertification from her

physician, utilizing sick days and any accumulated time employee elects to use as available

[Previously Board approved on 2/1/16 for FMLA leave effective from 1/19/16 through 4/19/16].

45. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively an extension of

FMLA leave of absence for Susana Bastos, Spanish Teacher, Harrison and Dr. Charles C. Polk

Elementary Schools, effective April 4, 2016 through April 29, 2016, based on receipt of FMLA

recertification from her physician, immediately followed by a medical leave of absence effective

May 2, 2016 through May 27, 2016, based on receipt of medical certification from her physician,

utilizing sick days and thereafter any accumulated time employee elects to use as available

[Previously Board approved on 3/21/16 for FMLA leave effective 1/21/16 through 3/24/16].

46. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Jaime Rutkowski, Classroom

Teacher, Roselle Public School Annex, to conduct her Kean University Learning Disabilities

Teacher Consultant (LDTC) Internship in the Roselle Public School District, Special Services

Department, by completing educational evaluations to provide practical and current experience

essential to obtaining her LDTC certification, effective May 24, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the enrollment of Abraham

Clark High School, Roselle, New Jersey, as a Member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic

Athletic Association (NJSIAA), for the 2016/2017 school year, to participate in the approved

interschool athletic program sponsored by the NJSIAA, and agree to be governed by the NJSIAA

Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a Jeans Day Fundraiser to

support the education of children at the Oasis Children Orphanage in Haiti, with a $5.00

donation per staff member and a $2.00 donation per student effective May 13, 2016 for Leonard

V. Moore Middle School; June 3, 2016 for Washington School; June 6, 2016 for Abraham Clark

High School; and June 17, 2016 for Kindergarten Success Academy.


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3. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of

Leonard V. Moore Middle School students and staff in school-wide Dress-Down Days on the

following dates, at a cost of $2.00 per student and $3.00 per staff member, with all monies raised

to be utilized to offset costs for class field trips, student activities, and Field Day in June 2016:

May 27, 2016 and June 10, 2016

4. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of

Harrison Elementary School Teachers in a Jeans Day Fundraiser, to support the Red Nose Day

Fund, effective May 26, 2016.

5. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a Bake Sale Fundraiser at

Abraham Clark High School, sponsored by the LGBTQ&A Club, to be held after school, with all

proceeds to be used for club activities, effective June 13, 2016.

BUSINESS

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Board Secretary’s Report Dated April, 2016 [Attachment 1]

Board Minutes: Meeting Date Pages

Regular Meeting April 25, 2016 [14094-14117]

Special Meeting May 4, 2016 [14118-14130]

2. APPROVALS

a. Bills List Dated April 2016 [Attachment 2]

April 2016 - $2,270,140.58

b. Board Transfers [Attachment 3]

3. REQUISITION FOR TAXES

The amount of district taxes needed to meet the obligations of the Roselle Board of

Education for the next 30 days is $1,992,298.00 and is due May 31, 2016. Balance due to

June 30, 2016 is $3,981,596 (inclusive of May’s payment).

4. RESOLUTIONS

a. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary of the Roselle Board of Education certifies

that as of [April 1, 2016] that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures

which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a).

b. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20 –2.11(c)4, the Roselle Board of Education certifies that as of

[April 1 2016] through [April 30, 2016] after review of the secretary’s monthly financial

report no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-

2.11(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations

for the remainder of the fiscal year.


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5. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SPECIAL EDUCATION TUITION AGREEMENT WITH UNION

COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

Approve special education tuition agreement with the Union County Educational Services

Commission for the 2016-2017 school year.

6. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE NONPUBLIC PUBLIC LAW CHAPTERS 192-193

AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROSELLE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND UNION COUNTY

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:46-6, 8, 19.1, et seq. (Laws of 1977, Chapter 193); N.J.S.A.

18A:46A-1 et seq. (Laws of 1977, Chapter 192) require that the State and local community

identify and provide auxiliary and handicapped services for students who attend nonpublic

schools; and

WHEREAS, the cost of providing these services is funded entirely by the State of New Jersey; and,

WHEREAS, the Union County Educational Services Commission has agreed to provide these

services to eligible students who attend non-public schools in Roselle Board of Education;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roselle Board of Education enter into an agreement

with the Union County Educational Services Commission whereby the Commission will provide

services during the 2016-2017 school year for those students who attend nonpublic schools in

Roselle pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:46-19.7 and N.J.S.A. 18A:46A-7; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that projected cost will be based on the most recent notification

of the Department of Education, Division of Finance and Regulatory Services setting forth

anticipated aide to the Public School District pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:46A-12 and N.J.S.A.

18A46-19.8. Invoices shall correspond to payments from the State of New Jersey. The cost of

services provided by the Union County Educational Services Commission shall not exceed the

funds provided by the State.

7. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE NONPUBLIC IDEA-B AGREEMENT FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL

YEAR WITH UNION COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION (UCESC)

Approve agreement with the Union County Educational Services Commission to administer the

district’s Nonpublic School Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-B Initiative (IDEA-B)

funds Basic, pursuant to the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and

Grant Application on behalf of the Board, effective July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2017. Billing shall

be based on the actual expenditures of the prior month plus administrative fee.

8. RESOLUTION FOR NEW JERSEY NONPUBLIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

AGREEMENT FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR WITH UNION COUNTY EDUCATIONAL

SERVICES COMMISSION (UCESC)

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Nonpublic School Technology Program has been authorized for

Fiscal Year 2016-2017.

WHEREAS, funding for the Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program shall be paid to

school districts and allocated for nonpublic school pupils at the state aid rate per pupil in a

manner that is consistent with the provisions of the federal and state constitutions, and


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WHEREAS, said program requires the Board of Education in each public school district in New

Jersey to provide technology to all students attending a nonpublic school located in the public

school district, and

WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the chief school administrator of the public school district

or designee (UCESC) to confer with the administrator of each participating nonpublic school

within the district to advise the nonpublic school of the limit of funds available and to agree upon

the technology to be provided to the nonpublic school within the limits of the funds that are

available for the nonpublic school, and

WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the public school district to send written verification that

conferences were held with each nonpublic school administrator to the County Superintendent,

along with a copy of each agreement, and

WHEREAS, it shall be the responsibility of each public school district to provide the agreed

upon technology which may include equipment, software, professional development and/or

maintenance of equipment, and

WHEREAS, the Union County Educational Services Commission has agreed to administer the

responsibilities associated with this program for the purpose of greater cost effectiveness through

joint purchasing and centralized administration,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roselle Borough Board of Education enter

into an agreement with the Union County Educational Services Commission, whereby the

Commission will administer the Nonpublic School Technology Program for nonpublic schools

located within its boundaries for the 2016-2017 school year; and

U.C.E.S.C. will bill the Public School District for services rendered to the nonpublic school

including a 5% administrative fee. In the event a Public School District fails to remit funds to the

U.C.E.S.C. within the schedule set forth, the U.C.E.S.C. shall have the right to give notice of

discontinued services.

9. RESOLUTION FOR CHAPTER 226 NONPUBLIC SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES

AGREEMENT FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR WITH UNION COUNTY EDUCATIONAL

SERVICES COMMISSION (UCESC)

Motion to contract with the Union County Educational Services Commission to administer the

district’s Chapter 226 Nonpublic School Nursing Services July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2017. The

Board agrees to pay the Commission the amount not to exceed the Nonpublic School Nursing

state aide. Billing shall commence in October and shall continue for nine (9) successive months,

based on the actual expenditures of the prior month plus a 6% administrative fee. It is understood

that the Commission will provide services for all of the eligible Nonpublic schools identified by

the district’s grant application.

10. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL YEAR

2016-2017 WITH THE UNION COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION (UCESC)

Approve agreement with the Union County Educational Services Commission for professional services,

effective July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2017.


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11. RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE APPLE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS THROUGH

HUNTERDON COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education is a member of the HCESC cooperative pricing

system and is authorized to make purchases from contracts awarded by the HCESC pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.1 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Apple technology products covered by the HCESC contract sought by the

Roselle Board of Education are of such a specialized nature that only such products will meet the

needs of the Roselle Board of Education and

WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education has heavily invested time and funds into the

acquisition and integration of Apple products in local operations that will be wasted if non-Apple

products were used to supplement the existing technology; and

WHEREAS, the use of non-Apple products would require either the wholesale replacement of

the technology currently used by the Roselle Board of Education or an unsupportable level of

training, support and maintenance services that would utterly defeat the purpose of the public

contracting laws;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roselle Board of Education hereby

authorizes the purchase of proprietary Apple technology products through HCESC Contract

(HCESC-TEC-16-01) from Apple, Inc. 5505 W. Parmer Lane, MS 578-ROA Austin, TX 78727-

6524, for the following items:

(5) iPad Mini 4 - 32 GB (Title III-Non Public Funding)

12. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BUILDING USE

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, retroactively approve the use of

Abraham Clark High School cafeteria for the monthly Roselle Parent Advisory Leadership

Council meeting, as part of the Community Conversation Initiative through the Borough of

Roselle, the United Way of Greater Union County, and the Roselle School District, from 6:00

p.m. to 8:00 p.m., effective Thursday, May 12, 2016.


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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS

1. April 29, 2016 Monthly Pupil Enrollment Report [written]

2. April 2016 Monthly Summary of Attendance [written]

FIRE DRILL REPORTS

April 2016 [Attachment VI] [written]

SUSPENSION REPORTS

April 2016 [Attachment VII] [written]

DISCUSSION

INFORMATIONAL

1. May 2016 Student-of-the-Month Profiles [written]

2. May 2016 Parent-of-the-Month Profiles [written]

3. May/June 2016 Calendar of Events [written]

4. April 2016 Positive Happenings [written]

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Documents

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