The Work Session/Business Meeting of the West New York ... · Official Meeting Minutes – September 6, 2016 2016-2017 SY Batch 1 $5,546.52 Batch 2 $539,706.73 Batch 3 $68,061.90

Official Meeting Minutes – September 6, 2016

West New York Board of Education Work Session/Business Meeting Minutes

September 6, 2016, 6:00 p.m.

The Work Session/Business Meeting of the West New York Board of Education was held in the Auditorium of the West New

York Middle School, 201 – 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey. The order of business and agenda for the meeting was:

I. CALL TO ORDER At 6:01 P.M. the meeting was called to order.

II. FLAG SALUTE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.

III. ROLL CALL

Trustee Present Arrival Absent

Trustee Acosta 6:25 p.m. Trustee Castañeda Trustee Cheng 7:23 p.m. Vice President Gonzalez Trustee Mejia Trustee Morel Trustee Portillo Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

President Parkinson

Also Present: Ms. Clara Brito Herrera, Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Anastasia Olivero, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Robert Sanchez, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Mr. Sixto Cardenas, Director of Human Resources Ms. Beverly Lazzara, Director of Special Services Mr. Jorge Acosta, Administrative Supervisor of Educational Programs Mr. Dean Austin, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mr. Jennifer Rottenberg., Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader Mr. Allan Roth, Esq., Administrative Assistant

IV. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the Public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of any public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the act, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be sent to the following, announcing time and place thereof, agenda, etc.

the Jersey Journal

the Administration Bulletin Board the District Website

V. COMMUNICATIONS

First reading of the following policy: 1. 1523 Comprehensive Equity Plan (M) (Revised) 2. 1140 Affirmative Action Program (M) (Revised) 3. 1220 Employment of Chief School Administrator (M) (Revised) 4. 1530 Equal Employment Opportunities (M) (Revised) 5. 2260 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices (M) (Revised)


VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Recognition for Their Service to the Schools of WNY 2. Magda Rodriguez - Exchange Student - Presentation to the Board 3. PARCC Results: Spring 2015 and Spring 2016 Administrations- Stacy Olivero 4. Monthly Reports (these reports are on file and recorded) 2. Monthly Reports (these reports are on file and recorded)

Employee Accident Reports Student Accident Reports Violence, Vandalism, and Substance Abuse, Anti Bullying Incident Reports and Nurse’s/ Physicians Reports Enrollment Reports – 8,461 students enrolled in the district

VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS OF GENERAL CONCERN

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted November 14, 2012) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. Members of the public commented on a number of items, including: - WNYEA Negotiator, Mr. Tom DeSocio – commented that he and the union were looking forward to engaging in the

fact-finding phase of negotiations - Sub-nurse resolutions - PARCC scores, rankings and notifications

Executive Session Notice:

VIII. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion to recess to Executive Session at 6:53 p.m.

President Parkinson: Asked that all Board members in favor of recessing to Second Executive Session, say “Aye”

Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR

Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Absent

Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng

Vice President Gonzalez

Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

Also Present: Ms. Clara Brito Herrera, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Dean Austin, Business Administrator | Board Secretary Mr. Jennifer Rottenberg, Florio Perrucci Steinhardt and Fader, LLC.

http://www.wnyschools.net/district/images/Policies/0000.Bylaws.pdf


Motion to recess the Executive Session and reconvene in Public Session at 8:45p.m.

Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR

Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR


Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

Board Secretary read the OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

The public portion of the meeting is now concluded. The Board will now recess into Executive Session to discuss items which fall within an exception of our open meetings policy and permits board to have p r i v a t e discussion since it deals with specific exceptions contained in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12: Matters of Personnel – Affecting current or prospective employees Matters of Litigation – Findings of a State Report for Early Childhood Education Provider, union contract negotiations Other Matters as rendered confidential by law - BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education will recess into Executive Session to discuss the aforementioned matters. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public as soon as practical. Minutes of the Executive Session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The Board may take action on these items following executive session.

Executive Session Discussion: Matters of Personnel – Affecting current or prospective employees Matters of Litigation – Findings of a State Report for Early Childhood Education Provider, union contract negotiations Other Matters as rendered confidential by law -


Motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Public Session at 8:45 p.m.

Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR


Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

IX. REVIEW AGENDA RESOLUTIONS

All matters hereunder are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. Any Board member may request that an item be removed from the Agenda for separate consideration. Any item(s) removed from the Agenda will be discussed and acted upon separately, immediately following the consideration of the remaining items on the Agenda. A motion or a second is not required to remove an item(s) from the Agenda. All resolutions acted upon at this meeting are available to be viewed this evening and copies can be obtained by contacting the School Board Secretary’s Office.

BUSINESS and FINANCE 1.1 Rescind Meeting Minutes 1.2 Approval of Minutes 1.3 Paid Bill List 1.4 Transfers 1.5 ERESC 2016-2017 (Title I Contracts) 1.6 Authorize Disposal of Instructional Property 1.7 Jugando Aprendemos OFAC Examination - Recommendation 1.8 Remittance of Payment # 1 to CV Electrical Contractors Inc. for Fire Alarm Upgrade Project at PS#1 1.9 Authorize Lease | Purchase Agreement for Copiers with Atlantic Tomorrow Office - NJ State Contract A51464 1.10 Donation - for PS#4 - Albio Sires School - ADD-ON CURRICULUM 2.1 Fieldtrips 2.2 Fundraisers 2.3 Professional Development/Travel 2.4 Equipment Grant ECS Acceptance 2.5 Rescission of Resolution 2.6 6/29/16 2.6 NJ Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Submission 2016-2017 2.7 Partnership with NJ YMCA State Alliance OPERATIONS 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities 3.2 Requests for Transportation 3.3 Substance Abuse Survey SPECIAL SERVICES 4.1 Transportation and Placements 4.2 Lifeforce USA 4.3 Waiver for Class Size


LEGAL 5.1 Next Board Meeting 5.2 2016-2017 Employment Contract (A. Olivero) 5.3 2016-2017 Employment Contract (R. Sanchez) PERSONNEL 6.1 Rescinds Resignation 6.2 Resignations 6.3 New Hire Certificated 6.4 New Hire Non-Certificated 6.5 Substitute Teachers 6.6 Emergency Certificates 6.7 Salary Increment Changes 6.8 Resignation MHS Fall Coaching Position 6.9 Memorial High School Fall Coaching Positions - add on 6.10 Security for Athletic Events 6.11 Memorial High School Volunteers 6.12 School Volunteers 6.13 Home Instruction 6.14 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program 6.15 Data Analysis Teams 6.16 Extra Compensation Assignments 6.17 FMLA 6.18 Disciplinarian Appointments 6.19 Transfers 6.20 Rescinds Bus Driver 6.21 Transfer 6.22 Bonus Sick Days - ADD-ON 6.23 Paid FMLA Leave - ADD-ON 6.24 Paid FMLA Leave - ADD-ON BUSINESS and FINANCE 1.1 Rescind Meeting Minutes

WHEREAS, at its August 10, 2016 Board meeting this Board of Education approved Agenda Item 1.3 - Approval of Minutes, (June 29, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting Minutes and the June 29, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting Executive Session Minutes), and

WHEREAS, the June 29, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting Minutes and the June 29, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting Executive Session Minutes, are incorporated under current September 6, 2016 Board Meeting Agenda Item 1.2 instead, so

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education hereby rescinds the approval of (Agenda Item 1.3, June 29, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting Minutes and the June 29, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting Executive Session Minutes) dated August 10, 2016 effective immediately.

1.2 Approval of Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meetings:

June 29, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting

June 29, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting Executive Session

August 10, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting

August 10, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting Executive Session

1.3 Paid Bill List

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education does hereby accept the paid bill lists as presented by the Superintendent of Schools:

2015-2016 SY

Batch 258 $2,070.68


2016-2017 SY

Batch 1 $5,546.52

Batch 2 $539,706.73

Batch 3 $68,061.90

Batch 4 $1,657.80

Batch 5 $33,795.10

Batch 6 $9,000.00

Batch 7 $12,175.10

Batch 8 $446,562.16

Batch 9 $495.98

Batch 10 $575.00

Batch 11 $6,706.85

Batch 12 $4,333.42

Batch 13 $528.00

Batch 14 $36,516.25

Batch 15 $17,938.25

Batch 16 $282.35

Batch 17 $3,000.00

Batch 18 $21,993.02

Batch 19 $4,000.00

Batch 20 $58,719.61

Batch 21 $845,389.58

1.4 Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following line item transfers and certifies that the proposed transfer(s) will not affect implementation of any approved programs and/or services:

1.5 ERESC 2016-2017 (Title I Contracts)


WHEREAS, there is a need to provide English Language Arts and Mathematics remedial instruction for “at risk” students for Non-Public and Public School students; and

WHEREAS, the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC) has the ability and expertise to provide said services for Non-Public School Students during the 2016-2017 school year in conjunction with Title I (NCLB);

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools is recommending the awarding of a contract with ERESC to provide the aforementioned services to West New York students at Mother Seton School, Our Lady of Grace, St. Augustine School and St. Joseph’s of the Palisades Elementary School and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board approves the contract to Essex Regional Educational Services Commission to provide the aforementioned services for the school year 2016-2017 as follows:

Mother Seton School (Union City, NJ), not to exceed $2,400.00.

Our Lady of Grace (Fairview, NJ), not to exceed $4,200.00

St. Augustine School (Union City, NJ), not to exceed $7,800.00

St. Joseph’s of the Palisades Elementary School (West New York, NJ), not to exceed $22,800.00

1.6 Authorize Disposal of Instructional Property

WHEREAS, per the provisions described in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-45 (Sales of Personal Property – Manner and Method of Sale) and the West New York School District Regulation #7300.1 (Disposition of Instructional Property), the attached list of instructional property is deemed to be considered no longer need for school purposes.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the West New York Board of Education authorizes the disposition of the attached list of instructional property in the manner and method as prescribed per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-45 and Board of Education Policy #7300.1 as the items are no longer needed for school purposes.

PS# 3

32376 - Dell 790 - 9XKJYR1 32397 - Dell 790 - 9XHLYR1 32398 - Dell 790 - 9X96YR1 32750 - Dell 790 - 8VTNYR1 32769 - Dell 790 - 8VSNYR1 32679 - E6520 - 6KSGFS1 42411 - D520 - 204Y3D1 32170 - Dell 745 - 6379BD1 32180 - Dell 745 - 2579BD1 91084 - E6500 - BB8V0L1 CISCO PHONE - FCH15488SS3 CISCO PHONE - FCH15489RDX CISCO PHONE - FCH15489RT4 CISCO PHONE - FCH15488RY Canon Copier PC1060 - ZTUO3462 1.7 Jugando Aprendemos OFAC Examination - Recommendation

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.6 requires a school district to discuss the findings of an OFAC audit at a public meeting of the district board of education no later than 30 days after receipt of the findings, and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education Early Childhood Education Provider, Jugando Aprendemos Preschool and Day Care Center, Inc., underwent such an audit for the 2014-2015 school year, and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance letter of Report of Examination dated August 26, 2016 was received by the District on August 28, 2016, and


WHEREAS, the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance, based upon their limited review, revealed areas of concern requiring additional monitoring and follow-up in order to enhance compliance with the contractual requirements of the educational components in the Early Childhood Preschool Education Program, and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board has reviewed and presented to the public the Report of Examination from the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance for Jugando Aprendemos Preschool and Day Care Center, Inc. and will propose a Corrective Action Plan in order to comply with the Report’s Findings.

1.8 Remittance of Payment # 1 to CV Electrical Contractors Inc. for Fire Alarm Upgrade Project at PS#1

WHEREAS, at the June 29, 2016 Board Meeting, the West New York Board of Education awarded the contract for the PS #1 Fire Alarm Upgrade Project to CV Electrical Contractors, Inc., as the lowest bid and most responsible bidder, in the total contract lump sum of $532,600.00 for the 2016-2017 school year (consisting of Base Bid: $517,000.00, and Alternate of $15,600), and

WHEREAS, Remington & Vernick Engineers (Board appointed Construction Engineering firm supervising the project) has reviewed work completed by CV Electrical Contractors Inc., and confirmed that 30% of the project has been successfully completed and has recommended that CV Electrical Contractor's Inc.'s first payment request for the amount of $139,160.00 be honored,has completed, to a substantial degree, the upgrade of Memorial High School & Annex B fire alarm system and is expected to fully complete the project by early November 2015,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, has authorized the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to remit payment to CV Electrical Contractors Inc. satisfying its first payment request in the amount of $139,160.00

1.9 Authorize Lease | Purchase Agreement for Copiers with Atlantic Tomorrow Office - NJ State Contract A51464

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of West New York desires to lease and secure maintenance service of copier equipment for the District's schools, and

WHEREAS, this Board of Education received proposal(s) from Atlantic Tomorrows under State Contract #A51464, and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10 permits entering into contracts with vendors under State Contract.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, enter into a sixty month lease agreement with Municipal Capital Corporation, the leasing agent for Atlantic Tomorrows, for the period beginning September 2016 through June 2021 at a cost of $6,048.11 per month for the lease and maintenance of copier equipment used by the district's schools and administrative buildings.

1.10 Donation - for PS#4 - Albio Sires School - ADD-ON

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby accepts a donation from Assembly-woman Angelica Jimenez, of one hundred and seventy-five (175) back-packs in the amount of $3172.93 to the incoming kindergartners at P.S.#4 - Albio Sires School located at 6300 Palisade Avenue, at no cost to the Board, for the 2016-2017 school year.

Curriculum 2.1 Fieldtrips

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following field trips are approved subject to the group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per attached:

No. of Transportation

School Date Group(s) Students Destination Activity Requested

P.S. #2 12/6/16 Self-Contained LLD and Self-

Contained MD Classes 35 On File On File X

MHS 10/5/16 Guidance Dept. 17 On File On File X

MHS 10/21/16 NJCU Business Students 13 On File On File X









2.2 Fundraisers

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following fundraisers are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per attached:

School Group Advisor(s) Type of Fundraiser Date(s) Purpose

P.S. #3 Peer Group N. Casey Friendship Bracelet Sale 9/26/16 - 9/30/16

Raise Money for Spring Trip

P.S. #3 PTO S.

Vasconcelos Scholastic Book Fair

9/26/16 - 9/30/16

Raise Funds for School Activities

MHS Student Council L. Hoffman Sale of Active-Wear & School

Spirit Bracelets 9/9/16 - 6/30/17

Fund Events to Further the Mission of Student Council and Training of its Members

MHS Girls Volleyball

Team D. Santiago Sale of Active Wear Fan Cloth

9/15/16 - 10/6/16

Raise Money for Clinics, Camps and Summer Leagues

MHS Girls Volleyball

Team D. Santiago Dig Pink Bracelets

9/15/16 - 10/6/16

Raise Money to Donate Towards Breast Cancer Awareness

MHS Drama Club S. Hempel Whole Wheat Rice Krispie Treats 9/19/16 - 9/23/16

Defray the Cost of the

School Musical AIDA

MHS Athletic

Department J. Fraraccio Alumni Softball Game 9/24/16

Raise Funds for Project Graduation and the

MHS Baseball Team

MHS Athletic

Department J. Fraraccio

Breast Cancer Awareness Month "Go Pink" October

10/1/16 - 10/29/16

Athletic Teams to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Awareness

MHS ColorGuard E. Gomez Trick or Treat-Gram 10/1/16 - 10/31/16

Raise Funds for

Supplies / Field Trip 2.3 Professional Development/Travel

WHEREAS, the West New York School District, as part of its strategic plan to promote Optimal student performance, recognizes the importance of guest speakers and professional development in the implementation of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following activities to be charged to the approved school/district budget:

Supervisor/Name Date Consultant/Activity Consultant

Fee/Anticipated Cost

Funding Source /

Account

Clara Brito Herrera 9/7/16 Petroff & Rims Associates $500 Title II

Beverly Lazzara 9/7/16

Bergen County Special Services

PD for Paraprofessionals

$700 Title II


Robert Sanchez 9/7/16

Nick Kormash

Hudson County Prosecutor's Office

School Security

N/A N/A

Lissette Rodriguez

9/15/16

Kate Werling

Teaching Strategies GOLD

$3,215 Early Childhood Budget

Randi Cabana 9/19/16

SUPA College Learning Strategies Workshop

New York, NY

Ferry

$18.00

Tolls/Parking

$13.00

District

Lissette Rodriguez 10/19/16

Kate Werling


$3,250 Early Childhood Budget

Tara Viola 10/28/16

Autism NJ Conference

Robbinsville, NJ

Registration

$275

IDEA

20-250-200-500-00

Heather Goldberg 10/28/16

Autism NJ Conference

Robbinsville, NJ

Registration

$275

IDEA

20-250-200-500-00

Lissette Rodriguez

1/25/17

Master Teachers/PIRT


No Fee Early Childhood Budget

2.4 Equipment Grant ECS Acceptance

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the equipment grant for the Early Childhood School to fix the freezer and purchase a warmer in the amount of $13,649 for the 2016-2017 school year.

2.5 Rescission of Resolution 2.6 6/29/16

WHEREAS, this Board approved Resolution 2.6 dated June 29, 2016, which approved acceptance of NJCAP grants for PS # 3, PS # 4, PS # 5, HLB, and WNY Middle School.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby rescinds Resolution 2.6 dated June 29, 2016.

2.6 NJ Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Submission 2016-2017

WHEREAS, The NJ Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Project is a statewide prevention program whose mission is to provide schools and communities with information and resources to reduce children’s vulnerability to assault and bullying. NJCAP, a program of the Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC) and the NJ Department of Children and Families, has trained over 3 million children and 500,000 parents and teachers since its inception in 1985.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of West New York, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the submission of the following NJCAP grants for the following schools and will adhere to all NJCAP program requirements as identified in the application forms. Workshops will be delivered to students in each classroom during the school day. Teacher workshops will be delivered during one of the pre-scheduled in-service days. Parents will be invited to workshops in collaboration with the appropriate parent-teacher organizations at each participating school.

PS # 3 – K-8 CAP’s Bullying Prevention Program $8,777

PS # 4 – K-9 CAP’s Bullying Prevention Program $12,681


PS # 5 – Elementary CAP Program $6,444

HLB – Elementary CAP Program $6,444

2.7 Partnership with NJ YMCA State Alliance

WHEREAS, the West New York School District will continue to put emphasis in wellness and nutrition and has demonstrated leadership in providing healthy environments for students and staff through its work with the Alliance for Healthier Generation and other health promotion programs,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the participation of Robert Menendez Elementary (PS # 3), Harry L. Bain (PS # 6) and the West New York Middle School with the NJ YMCA State Alliance through the Center of Disease Control, and to receive support and funding for School Wellness. Each school will receive a $1,600 stipend for support of the school wellness plans and their activities.

FURTHERMORE, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, we are asking permission to include Public School Number One as part of this partnership as well as receive the $1,600 stipend.

OPERATIONS 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following requests for use of facilities are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with all applicable Board of Education’s policies, as follows:

Location

Group Advisors

Activity/

Purpose

Dates

Time Notes

M.S. Cafeteria Town of W.N.Y. S. Acosta Crossing Guard

Meeting 8/10/16

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Retroactive

5301 Broadway N.H.C.A.C. R. Acosta Annual National

Health Center Fair 8/13/16

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Retroactive

Borrowing Tables and Chairs for vendors.

H.L.B. Anx. B Gym W.N.Y. Recreation N. DeFino Cheer Practice 8/15/16 –

9/2/16 10:00 AM – 4:00

PM Retroactive

P.S. 3 Cafeteria W.N.Y.E.A. A. Kober New Member Orientation

Meeting 8/30/16

2:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Retroactive

Serving Food

M.S. Rm. 237 W.N.Y. Public

Library

W. Lai

Y. Estevez

Computer Classes 9/7/16 - 5/17/17

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Coviello Field W.N.Y. Recreation N. DeFino 2016-17 Football

Games

09/17/16

09/24/16

10/01/16

10/08/16

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

3:00 PM – 11:00 PM 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 8:00 AM –

12:00 PM


10/15/16

10/22/16

10/29/16

11/05/16

H.L.B. Anx. B Gym W.N.Y. Recreation N. DeFino Cheer Practice 9/12/16- 6/30/16

3:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Needs Mats

M.S. Auditorium W.N.Y.E.A. A. Kober General

Membership Meeting

9/7/16 2:45 PM – 3:15

PM

P.S. 3 Cafeteria W.N.Y.E.A. A. Kober W.N.Y.E.A.

Executive Board Meetings

09/21/16

10/19/16

11/16/16

12/21/16

01/18/17

02/15/17

03/15/17

05/17/17 06/07/17

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

M.S. Lobby W.N.Y.E.A. A. Kober Tiger Football Alumni Night

9/23/16 4:00 PM – 9:00

PM

M.H.S. 1988 Baseball Team S. Wohlrab Tour of the

Building 9/23/16

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

P.S. 3 Cafeteria W.N.Y.E.A. A. Kober The Art of Mentoring Workshop

9/28/16 3:15 PM – 6:00

PM

Serving Food

PD offered to attendees/ Workshop

presented by NJEA

M.H.S. Auditorium Classrooms

Performing Arts Academy

B.Baur "Rock Star"

Performance

10/05/16

10/06/16

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Rehearsal Show

P.S. 4 Gym P.S. 1 & 4

Administration

O. Guerrero

L. Cirillo

Fitness Night 10/12/16 5:00 PM – 8:00

PM


P.S. 3 Auditorium, Cafeteria

W.N.Y.E.A.

A. Kober

Meet the Candidate Night

10/18/16

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Serving Food

ECS Conference Room

E.C.C. M. Rojas Early Childhood Advisory Council

Meetings

10/27/16 02/02/17 06/01/17

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Serving Food

P.S. 3 Gym

P.S. 3

5th & 6th Grade

N. Casey Halloween Dance 10/28/16 3:30 PM – 5:00

PM Serving Food

H.L.B. Anx B Gym W.N.Y. Senior Center

C. Parets

L. Lopez

Halloween Party for Seniors

10/28/16

10/29/16

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Set Up

Serving Food

Needs Sound Equipment

M.S. Gym W.N.Y. Senior Center

C. Parets

L. Lopez

Thanksgiving Dinner Party for

Seniors

11/11/16

11/12/16

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Set Up

Serving Food

Needs Sound Equipment

3.2 Requests for Transportation

BE IT RESOLVED that, the following requests for transportation are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with all applicable Board of Education’s policies, as follows:

*Contingent upon availability of buses and driver.

3.3 Substance Abuse Survey

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the anonymous and voluntary participation of a small group of our grade 8, 10, and 12 students in the 2016-2017 Substance Abuse Survey, in Mid- October 2016, sponsored by The Hudson County Coalition for a Drug Free Community—Partners-in-Prevention as per the attached.

SPECIAL SERVICES 4.1 Transportation and Placements RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the following Special Education out of district placements and transportation for the 2016-2017 as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

Group Advisor(s) Transport No. of Buses

Dates Destination

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. DeFino Lee Football 2 8/25/16 Cliffside Park, NJ

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. DeFino Lee Football 1 8/30/16 Union City, NJ


4.2 Lifeforce USA

WHEREAS, this Board of Education, in order to comply with the rules and regulations regarding CPR, AED, and First Aid training for Administrators, Bus Drivers, Nurses, and Coaches, and Teacher’s Aides enters into a contract with Lifeforce USA, with offices located at 5 Roe Lane, Howell, NJ 07731, to provide CPR, AED, and First Aid training.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Department of Special Services is authorized to contract with Lifeforce USA to provide these trainings with issuance of certificates good for 2 years @ $50.00 per participant, not to exceed $3,500.

4.3 Waiver for Class Size WHEREAS, this Board of Education in accordance with NJAC 6A:14 and to meet the needs of newly enrolled students, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby authorizes the Director of Special Services to request a waiver for class size. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education grants the Superintendent of Schools permission to request such waiver to meet the Individual Education class of the students involved. PS#1 LEAP PS# 2 LLD 4/5 Class PS# 3 LLD 2 Class PS# 3 LEAP 5/6 Class HLB -- LEAP 5/6 Class MS -- Departmentalized LLD LEGAL 5.1 Next Board Meeting

RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a Work-Session on Wednesday, October 12 5, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and

RESOLVED, this Board will go into a closed session (West New York Middle School Music Room) immediately following the Public Work-Session to discuss matters of personnel, matters of litigation and matters contained within the exceptions of the N.J. Open Public Meeting Act as stipulated under N.J.S.A 10:4; and

RESOLVED, that the Regular Public Meeting of the West New York Board of Education will convene immediately following the closed session and will be held in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and

BE IT RESOLVED, the matters as discussed in said closed session will be disclosed to the public, as soon as possible, without prejudicing the rights of privacy of individuals in the best interests of the West New York Board of Education.

5.2 2016-2017 Employment Contract (A. Olivero)

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, re-affirms the employment of Anastasia Olivero, as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, and hereby approves the attached employment agreement which was, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1, approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools on July 11, 2016.

5.3 2016-2017 Employment Contract (R. Sanchez)

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, re-affirms the employment of Roberto Sanchez, as Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, and hereby approves the attached employment agreement which was, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1, approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools on July 11, 2016.

PERSONNEL 6.1 Rescinds Resignation


WHEREAS, this Board of Education received a letter of resignation from Crismely Mordan a Fiscal Specialist at the Board Office at it's August 10, 2016 Board meeting; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby rescinds Resolution 6.1 (n) dated August 10, 2016 effective immediately.

6.2 Resignations

(a) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Alison Crockett a 4th Grade Teacher at PS#3, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective August 15, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(b) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Lauren Eakin, a 2nd Grade Teacher at PS#1, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective August 15, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(c) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Michele Irimia, a Computer Teacher at PS#5, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective August 25, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(d) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Myledy Romero, a Preschool Paraprofessional at PS#4 Annex, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective August 11, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(e) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Flor Lopez, a Special Education Paraprofessional at Memorial High School, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective August 16, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(f) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ashley Pinto, a Special Education Autism Paraprofessional at PS#4, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective August 23, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(g) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Crismely Mordan, a Fiscal Specialist at the Board Office, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective September 6, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(h) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Leydi Zuluaga, a 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#6, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective August 31, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(i) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Allison Hollender, a 4th Teacher at PS#4, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective August 25, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(j) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Walter Roque, a Special Education Paraprofessional at PS#4, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective August 23, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.3 New Hire Certificated

WHEREAS, this Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and approves the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2016-2017 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective as indicated, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and this appointment shall be charged to the appropriate line item account pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Certificated

(a) Crismely Mordan, School Psychologist, PS#1, at an annual salary of $71,673, Step 1, MA+30, $65,163 + $6,510 Stipend, effective September 7, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 11

(b) Leydi Zuluaga, Kindergarten Teacher, PS#3, at an annual salary of $62,163, Step 1, MA, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 20

(c) Ikram Iseed, 4th Grade Teacher, PS#4, at an annual salary of $62,163, Step 1, MA, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(d) Maria Oseguera, 1st Grade Teacher, PS#4, at an annual salary of $62,163, Step 1, MA, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15


(e) Caitlin Petermann, 2nd Grade Teacher, PS#1, at an annual salary of $57,163, Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(f) Janice Samuel-Powell, Preschool Disabled Teacher, PS#3, at an annual salary of $65,163, Step 1, MA+30, effective October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(g) Pamela Minchola, 3rd Teacher, PS#1, at an annual salary of $57,163, Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(h) Susana Pesantes, 4th Grade Bilingual/ESL Teacher, PS#5, at a pro-rated annual salary of $62,163, Step 1, MA, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permits such employment to begin upon Ms. Pesantes’ release from her present employment in another District.

6.4 New Hire Non-Certificated

WHEREAS, this Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and approves the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2016-2017 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective as indicated, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and this appointment shall be charged to the appropriate line item account pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Non-Certified

(a) Joanna Lynn Herrera, Paraprofessional Kindergarten Class, PS#6, at an annual salary of $29,246, Step 1, $18,746 plus $10,500 (BA), effective October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, through Fund 15

(b) Tania Guerrero, Paraprofessional Kindergarten Class, PS#5, at an annual salary of $29,246, Step 1, $18,746 plus $10,500 (BA), effective October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(c) Kellianne Lorenzo, Paraprofessional Special Education Class, Memorial High School, at an annual salary of $29,246, Step 1, $18,746 plus $10,500 (BA), effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(d) Cindy Seyrek, Paraprofessional Autism Class, PS#1, at an annual salary of $29,246, Step 1, $18,746 plus $10,500 (BA), effective October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(e) Jessica Calabrese, Paraprofessional Special Education Class, PS#6, at an annual salary of $29,246, Step 1, $18,746 plus $10,500 (BA), effective October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(f) Bonnie Garcia, Paraprofessional Special Education Class, PS#4, at an annual salary of $29,246, Step 1, $18,746 plus $10,500 (BA), effective October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(g) Miguel Alard, Bus Driver, Board of Education, at an annual salary of $25,249, prorated, Step 1, effective October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through fund 11

6.5 Substitute Teachers

WHEREAS, the following certified personnel are assigned as substitute teachers in the West New York School System on an as needed basis, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, as per attached, for the 2016-2017 School Year, subject to a criminal history background check, at the rate of $100 per day, and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education approves the following applications upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Fund 11 Bryan Alava Iris C. Geraldo Osama Hassan Elsa Lopez Pamela Minchola Lilian Paz Giannella Syed


Karen Sempertegui Dyna Rangel Nicholas Pelligra

6.6 Emergency Certificates

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools, to file for Emergency Certificates for the School Year 2016-2017 as respectively noted for the following personnel:

School Nurse Certification Lilian Altamura School Nurse/Non-Instructional Raquel Reyes-Guerrero School Library Media Specialist 6.7 Salary Increment Changes

WHEREAS, the following have presented evidence of completion of additional credits as indicated,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following personnel receive additional increment and salary adjustment as indicated for the School Year 2016-2017 as follows pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Effective Retro to September 1, 2016

Certified Teacher

School Name

Graduate Credits

From-To

Graduate Increment

New Salary

PS#6 Martha F. Rodriguez BA to BA+15 $1,300 $58,463-Fund 15

Non-Certified Paraprofessional

PS#1 Lissany Feliciano +48 Credits to BA $2,000 $29,346-Fund 15

6.8 Resignation MHS Fall Coaching Position

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Julio Lopez tendering his resignation as Boys Cross Country Head Coach for the Memorial High School Fall Coaching positions, effective August 24, 2016.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Mr. Lopez from said position, effective August 24, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.9 Memorial High School Fall Coaching Positions - add on

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various Memorial High School Fall Coaching positions for the 2016-2017 School Year, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Intramural Coordinator

Kerry Jameson

Boys Cross Country

Head Coach: Bruce Sierra

Assistant Coach: David McCoy

6.10 Security for Athletic Events

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the hiring pool for Security for Athletic Events, after school and weekends, on an as needed basis, at a rate of $20 per hour, for the 2016-2017 School Year, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools:


Sonia Abraham Joseph Antal George Argondizza Wilfredo Del Valle Harry Nunez Kelly Wengerter 6.11 Memorial High School Volunteers

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various Volunteer positions for the 2016-2017 School Year, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Volleyball Kerry Jameson Shanyen Rodriguez 6.12 School Volunteers BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various Volunteer positions for the 2016-2017 School Year, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association: Kathleen Giacumbo Sharon Gorman 6.13 Home Instruction

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to serve as Home Instructors for the School Year 2016-2017, at a rate of $35 per hour, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Fund 11

Sonia Aponte

Kristian Allbright

Laurie Anastasi

Joseph Antal

George Argondizza

Jason Armas

Liz Arostegui

Bellah Awadallah

Robin Barbosa

Dorlys Benavente

Sandra Bodar

Salma Bouazzaoui

Kristian Cainas

Cristina Campos

Lucy Castano

Erin Castellanos

Katharine Chao

Sarah Chrystal

Kerry Culhane

Shelia Culhane

Nicole Curatolo

Jessica Fernandez\

Christina Francis

Jessica Gutierrez

Mercedes Jimenez-Hart

Meagan Kuzirian


Cristian Marrero

Tania Marrero

Clarivel Marte

Patricia Marte

Rosanna Marte

Sarahi Moore

Marlon Morales

Rocio Ortega

Jenny Perez

Iris Pizarro

Bibiana Prada

Yojaira Pujols

Claudia Reitmeyer

Therese Shenton-Lehman

Robert Sico

Alyssa Sommers

Emily Thorn

Eric Valdes

Claudia Villa Rodriguez

Robert Witherell

Juan Zapateiro

6.14 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the following position for the Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program, One Week Session; August 29, 2016 – September 2, 2016; Monday – Friday 8:45 am – 12:15 pm, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2016-2017 School Year, to be charged to Title I and District (Subject to award of Federal Funding):

1:1 Paraprofessional $15 per hour not to exceed 35 hours Jonathan Blair 6.15 Data Analysis Teams

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to Data Analysis Team Members to analyze school level data including but not limited to state and district assignments and to assist in the development of school-level plans that address the findings of data analysis at $30 per hour, not to exceed fifty hours each, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association for the 2016-2017 School Year pending funding from NCLB Title IIA:

PS#1 Jessica Fernandez Xiomara Vera

PS#2 Marta E. Rodriguez Marie Elena Sardis PS#5 Lisa Memmer Janet Stirone PS#6 Jillian Rabadan Middle School Cathy Gonzalez


Memorial High School Randi Cabana Margaret Zelenka 6.16 Extra Compensation Assignments

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various extra compensation assignments for the 2016-2017 School Year, as per attached, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools:

PS#2 Approved by Principal: Christian Cardenas

Lunch Monitors 170 sessions x $10 each Luz Pena Francisca Galindo

PS#5 Approved by Principal: Nelson Lopez

Lunch Monitors 170 sessions x $23.50 each Melinda Mitchell Richard Arostegui Keith Visconti Parent Helper 170 sessions x $10.00 each Angela Caballero 6.17 FMLA

(a) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#3088, requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 13, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 1, 2017 through January 31, 2017.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#3088, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 13, 2016 through December 31, 2016, and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 1, 2017 through January 31, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(b) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2065 requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 9, 2016 through September 30, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2065 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 9, 2016 through September 30, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2133 requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 16, 2016 through October 31, 2016.

(c) NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2133 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 16, 2016 through October 31, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2205 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 7, 2016 through October 19, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.


6.18 Disciplinarian Appointments

WHEREAS, this Board of Education has determined that in the interest of furthering the education, safety and welfare of the District’s students, the District requires the appointment of Disciplinarians in the District’s schools.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following personnel are appointed Disciplinarians, at a stipend of $4,830 each, as per contract, for the 2016-2017 School Year:

Segundo Broncano - Middle School Ryan Raparelli - Memorial High School 6.19 Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfer for the 2016-2017 School Year, effective September 1, 2016, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Transferred from Transferred To

(a) Francisco Barquin District Supervisor – Science K-12 at Memorial

District Supervisor – Science K-12 at PS#3 Annex

(b) Eileen Calderone District Supervisor Elementary Education at PS#4

District Supervisor Elementary Education at PS#3 Annex

(c) Jose Jimenez District Supervisor – Language Arts 7-12; at Memorial

District Supervisor – Language Arts K-12 at PS#3 Annex

(d) Madely Miqueli District Supervisor Bilingual/ESL; World Language 7-12 at Memorial

District Supervisor Bilingual/ESL; World Language 7-12 at PS#3 Annex

(e) Donna Mirabelli

District Supervisor - Mathematics

K-12;

District Supervisor – Mathematics K-12 at PS#3 Annex

(f) Yvette Miranda District Supervisor – Bilingual/ESL; World Language K- 6 at PS#3

District Supervisor – Bilingual/ESL; World Language K-6 at PS#3 Annex

(g) David Osnowitz District Supervisor – Fine & Performing Arts K-12 at Memorial

District Supervisor – Fine & Performing Arts K-12 at PS#3 Annex

(h) Sandra Rivas

District Supervisor – Social Studies

K-12 at Memorial

District Supervisor – Social Studies K-12 at PS#3 Annex

(i) Beth Wolanski Language Arts K-6; Media Specialist K-6 at PS#5

District Supervisor – Special Education at PS#3 Annex

(j) Anita Kober Master Teacher of Technology at PS#2 Master Teacher of Technology at PS#3 Annex

(k) Zoila Correa Master Teacher of Mathematics at PS#4 Master Teacher of Mathematics at PS#3 Annex

(l) Natalia Gomez Secretary at PS#4 Annex Secretary at PS#4

(m) Sarah Martinez Preschool Paraprofessional at PS#2 Kindergarten Paraprofessional at PS#2

(n) Jeanneth Lucas Kindergarten Paraprofessional at PS#2 Preschool Paraprofessional at PS#2

(o) Maria Roman Preschool Paraprofessional at PS#4 Annex Preschool Paraprofessional at PS#2

(p) Yadira Sierra Kindergarten Paraprofessional at PS#1 Preschool Paraprofessional at PS#3

(q) Lezette Taggart Preschool Paraprofessional at PS#1 Preschool Paraprofessional at PS#4 Annex


6.20 Rescinds Bus Driver

WHEREAS, this Board of Education appointed Armando Rodriguez as a Bus Driver at its April 13, 2016 Board meeting; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez did not provide the required School & Public Bus Endorsement to hold the position of Bus Driver.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby rescinds Resolution 6.5 (a) dated April 13, 2016 effective immediately.

6.21 Transfer

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has a need for a secretary in the Memorial High School; and

WHEREAS, Elaine Reiman is qualified to perform the duties of a secretary in Memorial High School, effective September 12, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby transfers Ms. Reiman to Memorial High School as a secretary, with no change in compensation, and benefits consistent with the Collective Negotiations Agreement between the Board and the West New York Education Association.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ms. Reiman shall be placed on Step 14 of the WNYEA Secretarial Salary Guide and shall have her salary red-circled at $63,521.00 until such time as her present salary is exceeded by the Secretarial Salary Guide.

6.22 Bonus Sick Days - ADD-ON

WHEREAS, this Board has determined to grant Employee ID#1619, NJFLA leave beginning September 7, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Employee ID#1619 has submitted an application to this Board, seeking continuation of paid sick leave pursuant to Article 10 of the Agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and, in keeping with Article 10 of the Agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association, having considered the request of said employee and having reviewed the supporting documentation, and by reason of the special circumstances which exist and for good cause shown, hereby grants additional sick leave to Employee ID#1619 commencing September 7, 2016 for a period not to exceed 38 days subject to the following limitations as enumerated below and pursuant to Article 10 of the aforementioned Agreement:

A. For each school day of the second week of said period, said employee shall be paid a sick day's salary (defined as 1/200th of the annual salary) less the pay of a substitute or the estimated cost of the employment of a substitute is none is employed.

B. After the expiration of the above-referenced 2 week period and with the concurrence of the Medical Director of the Board of Education on the recommendation from the attending physician of said employee that further absence from service is essential, the Board (bearing in mind the length of employment of such employee) shall grant further leave to such ill employee.

C. Upon the exhaustion of the extended sick leave period as set forth herein, Employee ID#1619 shall suffer full and complete loss of pay until such time that he is able to return to employment.

6.23 Paid FMLA Leave - ADD-ON

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1814 requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 7, 2016 through September 27, 2016,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby grants Employee ID#1814, a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 7, 2016 through September 27, 2016

(r) Tatiana Quintero Preschool Paraprofessional at the Early Childhood School

Preschool Paraprofessional at PS#4 Annex

(s) Maria Alvarez Custodian at PS#2 Custodian at PS#3 Annex


6.24 Paid FMLA Leave - ADD-ON

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#762 requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 6, 2016 through September 30, 2016,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby grants Employee ID#762, a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 6, 2016 through September 30, 2016

X. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA RESOLUTIONS ONLY

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted April 22, 2009) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration.

The Board Secretary presented a brief overview of the OFAC Report relating to Jugandamo Aprendemos, an Early Childhood Services provider under contract with the District.

XI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM AGENDA RESOLUTIONS Trustee Cheng requested that Agenda Item 5.1 be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately

Item 5.1 New Board Meeting Date: Board Members discussed the date for the October Board Meeting and voted on proposal to change from October 12, 2016 to October 5, 2015

Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR AP Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR AP


Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

XII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Business & Finance 1.1-1.10 Special Services 4.1-4.3

Curriculum 2.1-2.7 Legal 5.1-5.2, 5.3

Operations 3.1-3.3 Personnel 6.1-6.21 (6.22, 6.23, 6.24 - added)

Board Secretary: Motion to accept the agenda resolutions as modified



Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo


Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

Board Secretary: Motion to approve agenda resolutions as modified

Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR AP

Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR AP


Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda 7.1, 5.3, 4.1

Trustee Cheng 1.1, 1.2, 1.3


Trustee Mejia 1.1, 1.2, 2.5, 3.3

Trustee Morel 2.5

Trustee Portillo 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.5, 4.1

Trustee Rodas 1.1, 1.2

President Parkinson 1.10, 2.3, 3.1, 5.2,

5.3, 6.1,

XIII. BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTIONS

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, as per Policy #6471 has determined that participation in professional activities, including conferences and meetings requires travel expenditures and that this travel is critical to the administrative and/or instructional needs of the district; and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has determined that the school district travel expenditures to the activities listed below are in compliance with both the West New York travel policy and with stated travel guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and within the guidelines established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the attendance of the listed board members as per the following including all registration fees and statutorily authorized travel expenditures to be charged as outlined below:

Name Activity Date Anticipated Cost Funding Source

WNY BOE Group Registration

Workshop Conference 2016 Atlantic City

Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

10/25/16 – 10/27/16

Total $1,675.00

$1, 400.00

(Group Rate:

14 members)

$275 (1 member)

District

Jonathan

Castañeda



10/25/16 – 10/27/16

Hotel $310.00

Mileage $77.50

District

Matthew

Cheng



10/25/16 – 10/27/16

Hotel $310.00

Mileage $77.50

District


Damarys

Gonzalez



10/25/16 – 10/27/16

Hotel $310.00

Mileage $77.50

District

David

Morel



10/25/16 – 10/27/16

Hotel $310.00

Mileage $77.50

District

Adam

Parkinson



10/25/16 – 10/27/16

Hotel $310.00

Mileage $77.50

District

Lorena

Portillo



10/25/16 – 10/27/16

Hotel $310.00

Mileage $77.50

District

Steven

Rodas



10/25/16 – 10/27/16

Hotel $310.00

Mileage $77.50

District

XIV. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS

A. Board Member Comments

B. President’s Comments

XV. ADJOURNMENT

President: Asks the Board Secretary to request a motion to adjourn Board

Secretary: Motion to Adjourn the Meeting



Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Dean Austin School Business Administrator | Board Secretary

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