REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23, 2014
NORTHVALE BOARD OF EDUCATION
NORTHVALE, NJ 07647
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Monday, June 23, 2014
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mr. Joseph McGuire called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
Present: Mr. Robert Bargna
Mrs. Peg DeGennaro
Mr. Joseph McGuire
Absent: Mrs. Johanna Bargisen
Mrs. Gina Corrado
Also present: Mr. Michael Pinajian, Superintendent
Mr. Steven Linzenbold, Principal
II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Joseph McGuire led all those present in a salute to the flag.
III. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER
Adequate notice of this meeting has been emailed to the municipal clerk and the Rockleigh School Business Administrator, and was also published in The Record on January 9, 2014.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Bargna and seconded by Mrs. DeGennaro, the Northvale Board of Education approved the following Northvale Public School District minutes:
Regular meeting May 19, 2014 [click]
Executive Session May 19, 2014 [click]
IN FAVOR: Mr. Bargna, Mrs. DeGennaro and Mr. McGuire
OPPOSED: None
V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
None
VI SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
- In attendance were Mr. Herndon, Mrs. Endo and Captain Essmann from the Northvale Police Department.
- Mr. Pinajian stated that it was a very positive and enjoyable end of the year for all students and staff.
- Item #15 was amended to reflect the hiring of the School Psychologist at Step 1 /MA+16
Mr. Bargna motioned and Mrs. DeGennaro seconded the motion that Resolutions 1 through 17 be accepted as presented.
Mr. Bargna: Yes to all
Mrs. DeGennaro: Yes to all
Mr. McGuire: Yes to all
1. Ms. Deborah Trainor as Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the 2014-2015 school year beginning July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
2. Mr. Joseph Barcadepone as Custodian/Bus Driver for the 2014-2015 school year beginning July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
3. To accept the resignation of Dr. Linda Salta, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 30, 2014.
4. To accept the resignation of Mrs. Debra Gadino, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 30 2014.
5. Approve Ms. Debra Cicchetti, in the Shared Service Agreement of the 0.5 School Social Worker position with the Norwood Board of Education (2.5 days a week for the 2014-2015 school year).
6. The following summer aides for special needs Northvale Students at the Region III Summer School. (8:15 am - 12:00 pm beginning July 1 through July 31, 2014.
Samantha Weston
Lynette Bucceroni
7. Approve the Technology Shared Service Agreement between the Northvale Public School and the Northern Valley Regional High School District for the 2014-2015 school year.
8. Approve the Northvale Public School Professional Development Plan for the 2014-2015 school.
9. Approve the 2014 – 2015 Northvale Public School Mentoring Plan
10. Approve the 2014-2017 Northvale Public School Bilingual/ELS (3 year-plan).
11. Approve the contract between West Bergen Mental Healthcare and the Region III Special Services for the 2014-2015 school year.
12. Approve the re-hire of the following Substitutes for the 2014-2015 school year.
Nancy Alsharif
Rebecca Angioletti
Christina Benaquista
Judith Blair
Helen Bruno-Shay
Gabrielle Dalmar
Mimi Falkenstern
Elizabeth Giampaglia
Geryl Greenberg
Sharon Lee
Karen McGuire
Joseph McNerney
Amanda Merkle
Diane Meyer
Louis Morris
Jennifer Pawlowski
Tara Pisano
Alexandra Quinn
Ernest Scalabrin
Mary Shepard
Karisa Siramarco
Melisa Skific
Robin Fisette
Beth Stein
Carl Sutter
Maria Yuelys
Scott Weiner
Laura Williamson
Helen Zebro
13. The following Northvale Instructional and One-on-One Aides to be added to our 2014-2015 substitute list.
Lynn Arcella
Jennifer Lopez
Derise Gluckman
Carmen Piccinich
Nicole Buccola
Marlaina Postolakis
Samantha Weston
14. Approve the following PTO Enrichment Programs for the 2014-2015 school year.
(Dates and times to be determined)
Mad Science
Tennis
Yoga
Fashion Camp
Kiddie Boot Camp
Grandma’s Kitchen
Snapology
15. Approve Ms. Katharine Arena as School Psychologist for the 2014-2015 school year.
16. Approve Ms. Leslie Fishbein as Supervisor of Special Education for the 2014-2015 school year.
17. The following Fire and Security Drills:
Security Drill: May 20, 2014 Non-Fire Evacuation Drill 10 minutes
Fire Drill: May 28, 2014 2 minutes
June 17, 2014 2 minutes
VII SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Bargna motioned and Mrs. DeGennaro seconded the motion that Resolutions 1 through 19 be accepted as presented.
Mr. Bargna: Yes to all
Mrs. DeGennaro: Yes to all
Mr. McGuire: Yes to all
1. General Fund warrants: June Bill List #1 $295,210.35
June Payroll #1 $542,194.80
Milk Fund warrant: May Milk $ 1,116.12
2. Report of the Board Secretary [click] and Report of the Treasurer [click] for the month ending May, 2014; and
Further, that in compliance with NJAC 6A: 23-2.11(c) 4, the Northvale School District Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
3. Transfer of funds between budgetary line items for May 2014 in compliance with NJ S-1701 Regulations (10% cap).
4. Appointment of Suzanne Burroughs as Treasurer of School Moneys for the 2014-2015 school year at a salary of $5,263
5. Legal Cost Control
WHEREAS, the District acknowledges that it has exceeded the 130% statewide average for legal cost, and
WHEREAS, the District shall establish internal controls to reduce legal cost when possible, and if not, provide evidence that such procedures would not result in a reduction of cost,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the District will:
1) Limit the number of persons with authority to request services to the Superintendent, Business Administrator, Principal and the Child Study Team Chairperson,
2) Establish guidance to prevent the use of legal counsel unnecessarily for management decisions where information is readily available through policy, administrative regulations and professional source materials,
3) That request for legal advice be made in writing and maintained on file,
4) Maintain a log of all legal counsel and that all legal bills be compared to the contact log.
6. Transfer of Current Year Surplus to Reserve
WHEREAS, NJSA 18A: 21-2 and NJSA 18A: 7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by board resolution, and
WHEREAS, the Northvale Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and
WHEREAS, the Northvale Board of Education has determined to deposit an amount of unreserved, undesignated fund balance for the year end June 30, 2014, an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 into the Capital Reserve and Maintenance Reserve and an amount not to exceed the maximum allowable amount defined by the district’s Long Range Facility Plan subject to the verification upon completion of the Audit;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Northvale Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
7. The submission of the FY 2015 IDEA Entitlement application/allocations in consortium with the Rockleigh School District as listed below:
Northvale Rockleigh Total
IDEA Basic $100,341 $3,876 $104,217
IDEA Preschool $ 5,736 $1,294 $ 7,030
TOTAL: $106,077 $5,170 $111,247
8. The submission of a Letter of Intent to Participate in the New Jersey Digital Readiness for Learning & Assessment Project (DRLAP) Broadband Component E-Rate Consortium, which aims to help new Jersey schools increase their data telecommunications capabilities for online assessments and digital learning and furthermore the letter of intent does not bind the Northvale Board of Education to purchase any services but expresses the good faith intent to participate in the procurement process and ultimately purchase services as part of a consortium in order to get the best value for the district's telecommunications dollars.
9. Award Eastern Datacomm, Hackensack, NJ to install a new clock and bell system in the amount of $22,808.00
10. Award Rug & Floor Store, Inc. Saddle Brook, NJ under State Contract #A81751 to install new VCT flooring in the Link Hallway and Copy Room in the amount of $5,100.68
11. Award Ackerson Drapery, Lakewood, NJ to furnish and install 89 new window security shades in the amount of $3,790.00
12. Gas Supply Service Agreement with South Jersey Energy Company, Hammonton, NJ as part of the Alliance for Competitive Energy Services (ACES) from June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016.
13. Contract with WorkPlace Connection, Paramus, NJ for Drug and Alcohol Testing Services from July 1, 2014 through July 1, 2016 at rates from $55.00 to $180.00 based on the service requested
14. Brown & Brown Benefits Advisors, Inc., Livingston, NJ as Health Consultant Advisors from July1, 2014 through July 1, 2015 at a cost of $12,000.00 (No increase)
15. As per the recommendation of Brown & Brown Benefits Advisors, Inc., an increase of 5% dental premium from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, which is the first increase in five years with Delta Dental
16. Anthony Coppola attending the following meetings:
a. Communicating Information in Microsoft Visio on July 9, 2014 in New Brunswick, NJ (registration $239 plus mileage/toll)
b. CEFM Update on August 5, 2014 in Hackensack, NJ (registration $225 plus mileage)
17. Notice of Board meeting start time change as follows:
- August 25th Board Retreat meeting to begin at 6:00 pm with the regular meeting to follow at 7:00 pm
18. Applications for Use of School Buildings submitted by the following organizations:
- Northvale Rec. Basketball…..…………..……. 6/16 thru 7/25/14 Mon. – Fri.
- NJ Rangers Softball Team practice ……………July 11, 2014 thru June 2015
19. Post Travel Reports submitted pursuant to P.L. 2007, c.53 travel requirements N.J.S.A 18A: 12-33. [click]
VIII NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DATE TO REMEMBER
July 30, 2014 – Regular Meeting………………….………………6:30 pm
IX COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
X ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meeting Act and the Northvale Board of Education policy reserve the right within the constraints of state law to sit in executive session; and
WHEREAS, there now exists a need for this board to meet in an executive session; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Northvale Board of Education adjourn into executive session for personnel matters. No action will be taken; and
Motioned by Mr. Bargna and seconded by Mrs. DeGennaro, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. with all in favor.
MICHAEL PINAJIAN
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Michael Pinajian
SUPERINTENDENT
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