Agenda
Open Session
June 14, 2011
ROSELLE PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Office of the Superintendent
June 10, 2011
TO: Roseann Rinaldi, President
Members of the Board of Education
FROM: Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent
SUBJECT: AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETING – June 14, 2011
Notice of Meeting
This meeting is an open session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune.
Roll Call
President Rinaldi _____ Scott Nelson _____
Vice President Harms _____ Jeffrey Parrell _____
Alexander J. Balaban _____ Barbara Sokol _____
Barney Leinberger _____ Jason Tribiano _____
Christopher Miller _____
Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools _____
Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary _____
Anthony Sciarrillo, Board Attorney _____
Flag Salute
Closed Session
Motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law as follows:
1. Any matter considered confidential by federal law, state statue, or court rule;
2. Any matter in which the release of information would impair the receipt of federal funds;
3. Any material which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy if disclosed;
4. Any collective bargaining agreements;
5. Any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property with public funds;
6. Any tactics and techniques used in protecting the safety and property of the public;
7. Any pending or anticipated litigation;
8. Personnel matters related to the employment, appointment or termination of current or prospective employees.
9. Attorney/client privilege
Moved Seconded
AYE NAY Time
Motion to return to open session.
Moved Seconded
AYE NAY Time
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Certificates of Recognition will be presented to the following:
Utkarsh Patel, Dhruv Shah, Dip Parikh, and Subham Singh for their community service.
Katherine Mota for her excellence in French.
Magnificent 9 Science students for AP chemistry and AP Biology Aaron Berkowitz, Kwasi Bowman, Lauren Corigliano, Abigail Daitol, Jonathan Granger, Sejal Jain, Maria Makil, Diana Carolina Munoz and Samuel Nadasky.
Public Participation – 7:00 PM – Agenda Items Only
PERSONNEL
Consent Agenda Motion – Personnel
A motion was made by ______seconded by ______
to approve the following agenda items 1 through 13.
1. Revised Maternity Leave of Absence Request
Daiana Permison, Middle School paraprofessional, effective on or about
September 1, 2011
Accumulated sick/personal days: yes
New Jersey Family Leave: yes
Return Date: change from November 28, 2011 to January 3, 2012
2. Maternity Leave of Absence Request
To approve the following maternity leave of absence request: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (subject to change) (as per RPEA)
Christina Kelliehan, Middle School Special Education teacher, effective on or about
September 19, 2011
Accumulated sick/personal days: yes
New Jersey Family Leave: yes
Return Date: December 2, 2011
Kimberly Jensen, High School English teacher, effective on or about
October 3, 2011
Accumulated sick/personal days: yes
New Jersey Family Leave: yes
Return Date: January 16, 2012
3. Assignment Change
To approve a change of assignment for the following effective for the 2011-2012 school
Year: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract)
From To
Cheryl Trapani Robert Gordon 4th grade Robert Gordon Basic Skills
Mayrely Arocha 2.5 hrs/day, 5days wk 5.5 hrs/day, 5days wk (as per IEP)
ECC paraprofessional
4. Employment Contract
Approval to authorize the following employment contract: (copy on file in business office)
Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary effective July 1, 2011
to June 30, 2012.
5. Retirement Compensation
Approval to pay the following retirement compensation as recommended by the
Superintendent: (in accordance with respective CBAs.)
RPEA Contract – Teachers Sick Days
Susan Kao Robert Gordon Spec Ed $21,945.00 ($95 x 231 sick days)
Susan Sposato Robert Gordon 2nd grade $10,402.50 ($95 x 109.5 sick days)
RPEA Contract – Library Clerks
Lynn Hastrup EJF-Aldene School $ 5,500.00 ($30 x 230 sick days max)
6. Student Helpers
To appoint the following custodial helpers for the 2011 summer as recommended by the
Superintendent: (*+ 2011-2012 school year)
Custodial
Michael Arocho $7.14/hr Zachary Graves $7.14/hr
Ramon Jenkins $7.14/hr* Kevin Graves $7.40/hr*
Ryan Matarante $7.14/hr Nicholas Marando $7.00/hr
Jovani Ramirez $7.14/hr Thomas Rose $7.00/hr
7. 2011 Extended School Year Staff
Approval of the following 2011 Extended School Year Staff as recommended by the
Superintendent:
Allison Kanarek, licensed clinical social worker at $31/hr, 1 day/wk, 4 hrs/day
8. Staff Appointment
To appoint the following staff: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract)
Susan Zokovic, Middle School paraprofessional, effective September 1, 2011 to
December 23, 2011, 5days/wk, 6hrs/day, at $13.36/hr. (maternity – Permison)
Ryan Flatley (M1), High School Mathematic teacher, effective September 1, 2011 to
June 30, 2012 at $56,222. (replacement – Gomez)
Justin Polce (M1), High School Mathematic teacher, effective September 1, 2011 to
June 30, 2012, at $56,222. (replacement – Rush)
Jameson Chin (B3), High School Technology teacher, effective September 1, 2011 to
June 30, 2012, at $52,634. (new position)
Peter Lubrecht, Assistant Principal of Athletics, effective July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012
At $91,000 (step 1 as per RPAA) (replacement – Wagner)
9. Special Services Summer Personnel
To appoint the following Special Services 2011 Summer Personnel: (as recommended by
the Superintendent)
Heidi Becker Deborah Cordes Susan Dietzold Jennifer Ferry
Angela Longo Amy McKenna Jodi Foy Marie Mormelo
Rose Morba Charles Amsheyus Kathleen MacDonald
Child Study Team Evaluations: $320/case
Pre-evaluation Meeting: $ 45/case
IEP Development: $ 65/case
IEP Conference: $ 75/case
Hourly Rate: $ 35/hr*
* if CST provides services beyond specified above, such as due process hearings, travel in and out of UC, placements, and observations.
10. High School Extra-Curricular Advisors
To approve the following high school extra-curricular advisors for the 2011-2012 school year
as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract/ addendum)
Student Council Alison Reiner B $3186.00
Yearbook Advisor Vince Fucci 75% B $4140.75
Yearbook Readers (2) Nora DeNike 25% B $ 690.13
Vivian Petz 25% B $ 690.13
Senior Class Advisors Dennis Dagounis B $1942.00
Eric Witkowski B $1942.00
Junior Class Advisors Vincent Fucci B $1942.00
Lori DiSarro B $1942.00
Sophomore Class Advisors Melissa Rinaldi B $ 693.50
Danielle Romero B $ 693.50
Freshman Class Advisors Jennifer Ferreira A $659.00
Derrin Minunni A $659.00
Musical Director Eric Witkowski B $4505.00
Stage Manager HS Eric Witkowski B $2834.00
Band Director Eric Witkowski B $7395.00
Vocal Director Eric Witkowski B $4070.00
Jazz Band/Musical Director Alison Cogswell B $4070.00
Musical Set Director Danielle Romero A $4051.00
Band Front Coordinator John Arientano B $5692.00
Band/Flag Twirler Advisor Isaac Holiday B $5348.00
AVA Advisor Sam Appello B $2523
NHS Advisors Melanie Bussiere 50% B $ 880.50
Michael Gironda 50% B $ 880.50
Peer Leader. Coordinator Tiffany Bain B $2998.00
Peer Leader. Asst. Coord. Andrea Kozodoy B $1622.00
Interact Club sponsored by Rotary Vincent Fucci $ 500.00
Chorus Club Eric Witkowski B $1457.00
Ecology Club Dennis Dagounis B $1457.00
Health Careers Club Jan Haddad B $1457.00
Performing Arts Club Eric Witkowski B $1457.00
SASS Judy Kurz B $1457.00
Saturday School Subs Linda Califano $29/hr
Kathy MacDonald $29/hr
Teresa Rose $29/hr
Chaperones:
Roberta Artz A $100.75 Dennis Dagounis B $105.75
Denise Lies A $100.75 Linda Califano B $105.75
Derrin Minunni A $100.75 James Foy B $105.75
Ellen Bachert B $105.75 Fay Lazarides B $105.75
Alison Reiner B $105.75 Kathleen MacDonald B $105.75
Theresa Rose B $105.75 Melissa Rinaldi B $105.75
Hilton Seibert B $105.75 Danielle Romero B $105.75
Maria Vieira B $105.75
11. Anthony Signorello Youth Program
To approve *Jessica Dawe, Anthony Signorello Youth Program substitute counselor at $10/hr., effective for the 2010-2011school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (*pending paperwork)
12. Anthony Signorello Youth Program
To approve the following Anthony Signorello Youth Program counselors at $10/hr., effective for the 2011 summer program: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (*pending paperwork)
Raye Busciano *Brandon Gold *Dennis Carroll
Jason Kaulfers Angelica Russo Brian Palang
*Danielle Rose *Jessica Dawe
13. Fall Physical Personnel
To authorize the following personnel to conduct physicals for 2011-2012 fall sports under the
direction of the Athletic Director at $174.60/day^ or compensated days* on June 27, 2011: (as
recommended by the Superintendent)
Teresa Sacca Janice Haddad *
Kathleen Kerrigan Brenda Litterer *
Vice President Harms ____ Mr. Nelson ____
Mr. Balaban ____ Dr. Parrell ____
Mr. Leinberger ____ Ms. Sokol ____
Mr. Miller ____ Mr. Tribiano ____
President Rinaldi ____
On roll call, motion _____
EDUCATION
A motion was made by ______seconded by ______
to approve the following agenda items numbered 14 through 18.
14. Educational Trip Request
To approve the following district educational trip requests:
7 Presidents’ Park June 16, 2011 EJF-Aldene K-2 Spec Ed
15. Education Program
To approve the following education program(s) for the 2010-2011 school year:
Fit to Return
#101 Trinitas Hospital $150
# 79 Trinitas Hospital $150
#104 Trinitas Hospital $150
Home Instruction
#54 6/6/11–6/17/11 $31/hr
#105 6/6/11-6/24/11 $31/hr
#106 6/6/11-6/17/11 $31/hr
#107 6/6/11-6/17/11 $31/hr
#108 6/6/11 – approx 28 days Trinitas $55/hr
16. Education Program 2011-2012
To approve the following summer education programs for the 2011-2012 school year:
2011 Extended School Year Incoming Tuition
# 8 Springfield $2,495
# 9 Springfield $2,495
#10 Hillside $2,495
#11 Hillside $2,495
#12 State of NJ $2,495
Physical Therapy Services – Summer
# 7 4hrs/day, 1/wk JFK Johnson Rehab. Institute $302/half day
17. Workshop Attendance Request
To approve the following staff workshop attendance requests: (* to be paid through IDEIA funds)
Jamie Carlson Orton-Gillingham Training June 20-24, 2011 at $975*
Kathleen Frees-Kroboth Orton-Gillingham Training June 20-24, 2011 at $975*
Mandee Leonardis Orton-Gillingham Training June 20-24, 2011 at $975*
Monica Saborido Orton-Gillingham Training June 20-24, 2011 at $975*
18. 2011-2012 District Calendar Revision
To approve the following 2011-2012 district calendar revision for staff in-service days:
September 7, 2011 Shortened session for students
October 7, 2011 Shortened session for students
December 7, 2011 Shortened session for students
January 13, 2012 Shortened session for students
March 14, 2012 Shortened session for students
May 23, 2012 Shortened session for students
Motion _____
BUSINESS
A motion was made by ______seconded by ______
to approve the following agenda items 19 through 35.
19. Monthly Certification
A. Board Secretary's Monthly Certification, Budgetary Line Item Status
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.l3(d), I certify that as of May 31, 2011 no budgetary
line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed
the amount appropriated by the district board of education pursuant to N.J.S.A. l8A:22-8
and l8:22-8.l
______
Board Secretary Date
B. Board of Education's Monthly Certification, Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.l3(e), we certify that as of May 31, 2011 after review of
the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with
the appropriate district officials that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20- 2.l3(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. This certification is solely based on the information provided by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and is assumed by the board to be correct.
20. Approval of Transfers
To approve the attached transfers for the month of May 2011:
OTHER PURCH SERVICES / 11-000-211-500 / $510.00 / $150.00 / $660.00SALARIES / 11-000-213-100 / $318,618.00 / $730.00 / $319,348.00
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS / 11-000-213-600 / $3,627.51 / $2,416.00 / $6,043.51
OTHER SAL FOR INSTRUCT / 11-000-217-106 / $149,872.00 / $866.00 / $150,738.00
SAL OTHER PROF STAFF / 11-000-219-104 / $498,588.00 / $78.00 / $498,666.00
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS / 11-000-222-600 / $126.01 / $179.00 / $305.01
OTHER PURCH SERVICES / 11-000-223-500 / $3,360.14 / $50.00 / $3,410.14
OTHER PURCH SERVICES / 11-000-230-590 / $149,535.34 / $14,017.00 / $163,552.34
MISC EXPENDITURES / 11-000-230-890 / $15,173.00 / $1,182.00 / $16,355.00
SALOTHER PROF STAFF / 11-000-240-104 / $5,854.00 / $8,100.00 / $13,954.00
SALARIES OF SEC ASST / 11-000-240-105 / $372,737.00 / $350.00 / $373,087.00
SALARIES / 11-000-261-100 / $176,434.00 / $4,672.00 / $181,106.00
BUS DRIVER SALARY / 11-000-270-162 / $44,159.00 / $9,403.00 / $53,562.00
CLEANING,REPAIR,MAINT / 11-000-270-420 / $3,685.32 / $2,318.00 / $6,003.32
MISC EXPENDITURES / 11-000-270-890 / $966.00 / $50.00 / $1,016.00
HEALTH BENEFITS / 11-000-291-270 / $4,883,843.60 / $1,742.00 / $4,885,585.60
SALARIES OF TEACHERS / 11-120-100-101 / $3,019,820.00 / $1,166.00 / $3,020,986.00
GENERAL SUPPLIES / 11-190-100-610 / $149,307.62 / $66,623.00 / $215,930.62
SALARIES OF TEACHERS / 11-205-100-101 / $136,059.00 / $262.00 / $136,321.00
GENERAL SUPPLIES / 11-209-100-610 / $3,046.00 / $1,139.00 / $4,185.00
SALARIES OF TEACHERS / 11-213-100-101 / $1,252,083.00 / $1,414.00 / $1,253,497.00
OTHER SAL FOR INSTRUCT / 11-215-100-106 / $35,151.00 / $115.00 / $35,266.00
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS / 11-401-100-600 / $234.00 / $377.00 / $611.00
EQUIPMENT / 12-000-260-730 / $29,248.03 / $2,500.00 / $31,748.03
GENERAL SUPPLIES / 11-215-100-610 / $901.31 / $736.00 / $1,637.31
TUITION TO COUNTY VOC / 11-000-100-563 / $588,639.00 / -$66,439.00 / $522,200.00
PURCH PROF SERVICE / 11-000-213-300 / $15,659.01 / -$2,416.00 / $13,243.01
OTHER PURCH SERVICES / 11-000-213-500 / $2,000.00 / -$730.00 / $1,270.00
PURCH PROF SERVICE / 11-000-217-320 / $140,308.02 / -$866.00 / $139,442.02
SALARIES OF SEC ASST / 11-000-219-105 / $55,875.04 / -$78.00 / $55,797.04
COMMUNICATIONS/TELE / 11-000-230-530 / $94,483.98 / -$2,000.00 / $92,483.98
CLEANING,REPAIR,MAINT / 11-000-262-420 / $131,874.06 / -$4,672.00 / $127,202.06
CONTRACTED SERV OTHER / 11-000-270-512 / $47,308.75 / -$11,771.00 / $35,537.75
WORKMAN COMP / 11-000-291-260 / $175,000.00 / -$1,742.00 / $173,258.00
SALARIES OF TEACHERS / 11-215-100-101 / $75,998.00 / -$15,381.00 / $60,617.00
SALARIES OF TEACHERS / 11-212-100-101 / $157,209.00 / -$9,900.00 / $147,309.00
SALARIES OF TEACHERS / 11-230-100-101 / $299,072.00 / -$3,585.00 / $295,487.00
OTHER SAL FOR INSTRUCT / 11-209-100-106 / $31,431.20 / -$1,055.00 / $30,376.20
Total / $13,067,796.94 / $0.00 / $13,067,796.94
21. Approval of Minutes
To approve the following minutes: