July 21, 2014
A regular meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education was held on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 6:33 pm at Fitzgeralds 1928.
The meeting was held in accordance with applicable NJ Statutes governing public Board of Education meetings.
The Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence were observed
Present:
Mr. Campbell
Mr. de Leeuw
Ms. Eisen
Ms. Hilberth (arrived at 6:58 pm during executive session)
Mr. Keppel
Mr. Moran
Mr. Romano
Dr. Yaros-Ramos
Ms. Ginsburg
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
This is a regular meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education. Adequate notice of this change of meeting location and timehas been provided in that this Board notified the Glen Ridge Paper and the Star Ledger on July 11, 2014. Said notice was published in the Star Ledger onJuly 16, 2014 and the Glen Ridge Paper on July 17, 2014. The date, time, and location of this meeting were also emailed to all recipients of the annual schedule of the Board's meetings.
John M. Mucciolo, Ph.D., Superintendent
Peter Caprio, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
6:35-7:25pmExecutive Session
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Romano
WHEREAS, a matter to be considered by the Board of Education deals with personnel, negotiations and/or possible litigation, and
WHEREAS, public disclosure of this matter may be prejudicial to the public good,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this matter be considered in a meeting closed to the public; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minutes of this meeting be sealed until the matter is resolved.
Adjourn to closed session
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
Public Session – Mr. de Leeuw motioned to return to public session at 7:25 pm. Mr. Moran seconded the motion.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Ms. Ginsburg reported that the Governor issued an executive order to slow down some aspects of PARCC.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Mucciolo presented a PowerPoint presentation on Strategic Planning.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items)
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS (First meeting of the month only)
Curriculum Committee
Personnel and Policy Committee
Negotiations Committee
Finance and Facilities Committee
Ad Hoc Committee for Communications
Ad Hoc Committee for Alternative Funding
LIAISON REPORTS (First meeting of the month only)
Home & School Associations
Glen Ridge Association for Special Education (GRASE)
Glen Ridge Educational Foundation (GREF) - Ms. Hilberth reported the GREF discussed their continued efforts to raise funds for the Ridgewood Avenue science lab.
Glen Ridge Athletic Association (GRAA) - Mr. Moran reported the GRAA reviewed the sports activities for the year, discussed their annual reports, field issues, and held elections.
Glen Ridge Arts Patrons Association (GRAPA)
Glen Ridge Municipal Alliance Committee (MAC)
Gas Lamp Players
MINUTES
M-1 Board of Education Minutes
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. de Leeuw
Approve the following meeting minutes of the Glen Ridge Board of Education:
April 7, 2014 Executive Session and Regular Meeting
April 28, 2014 Executive Session and Regular Meeting
May 12, 2014 Executive Session and Regular Meeting
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
ADMINISTRATION
A-1 Second Reading and Adoption of Revised and/or New Bylaws, Policies and Regulations
Moved: Mr. de Leeuw Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Approve the second reading and adoption of revised and/or new bylaws, policies and regulations as follows: (Exhibit A-1)
Bylaw #0141 – Board Member Number and Term
Bylaw #0143 – Board Member Election and Appointment
Policy #1581 – Victim of Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave
Policy #3125 – Employment of Teaching Staff Members
Policy #3230 – Outside Activities (Teaching Staff Members)
Policy #3240 – Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders
Policy #4125 – Employment of Support Staff Members
Policy #4230 – Outside Activities (Support Staff Members)
Policy #6511 – Direct Deposit
Regulation #R3240 – Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
A-2 English Language Services Three Year Plan
Moved: Mr. de Leeuw Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Approve the submission to the New Jersey State Department of Education the English Language Services (ELS) Three Year Plan for the 2014-2017 school years. Further, it is recommended that Dr. Mary Lynn DePierro be named the contact person.
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
PERSONNEL
P-1 Resignations
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Accept, with regret, the resignations of the following staff:
a. Stephen Ward, guidance counselor at Glen Ridge High School, effective June 30, 2014.
b. Michael Manna, part-time special education aide at Glen Ridge High School, effective July 8, 2014.
c. Richard Dellanno, part-time special education aide at Ridgewood Avenue School, effective July 7, 2014.
d. Jacqueline Chew, part-time instructional aide at Linden Avenue School, effective July 15, 2014.
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-2 Appointments
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointment of the following new staff:
a. Odalie Curtis as a part-time (.5) guidance counselor (replacing C. Cordeira) at Linden/Forest Avenue Schools on MA step 1 ($28,455) effective July 22, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
b. Christin Beam as a special education teacher (replacing K. Patterson) at Ridgewood Avenue School on MA step 2 ($57,553) effective July 22, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
c. Kristopher Zaragoza as a special education teacher at Ridgewood Avenue School on MA step 1 ($56,909) effective July 22, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-3 Leaves of Absence
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
a. Approve a maternity leave of absence to Lisbeth Crouse, 1st grade teacher at Forest Avenue School, effective on or about October 2, 2014 through December 15, 2014. Ms. Crouse will utilize her unused sick days as per the Master Agreement.
b. Approve a maternity leave of absence to Lauren Foley, special education teacher at Glen Ridge High School, effective on or about November 14, 2014 through April 13, 2015. Ms. Foley will utilize her unused sick days as per the Master Agreement.
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-4 Substitutes
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Approve the addition ofSusanna Stroud, Jennifer Rios, and Kristine Greengroveto the substitute list for the 2014-2015 school year.
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-5 Co-Curricular
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
ApproveCourtney Curtis as a (.5) middle school yearbook co-advisor on guide 4 step 1 year 1 ($2,219) for the 2014-2015 school year.
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-6 Extended School Year Staff
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Approve Joanne Prussak, Joyce Reynolds, and Danielle Travisano as aides in the 2014 Extended School Year Program at a rate of $1,035 per person.
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
CURRICULUM
C-1 Field Trips
Moved: Mr. de Leeuw Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Approve the following field trips for students for the 2014-2015 school year:
a. High School Model UN Club to attend the Prague Model UN (PRAMU) 2015 being held in Prague, Czech Republic from January 4-11, 2015 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.a)
b. High School Robotics FTC Team to participate in the FTC Season Kick-Off and Game Reveal being held at Livingston High School in Livingston, NJ on September 6, 2014 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.b)
c. High School Field Hockey team to attend a pre-season trip being held in Baltimore, MD from August 17-19, 2014 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.c)
d. Middle School Program grade 7 students to visit Camp Mason YMCA in Hardwick, NJ on September 26, 2014 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.e)
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
BUSINESS
B-1 Financial Reports
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Approve the following financial reports as recommended by the Finance Committee:
a. Bills list through June 30, 2014 in the amount of $2,787,013.16
b. Student activity account bills list for the month ofJune 2014 as follows:
Forest Avenue School / $350.00Linden Avenue School / $107.16
Ridgewood Avenue School / $6,254.19
Glen Ridge High School / $8,349.58
Glen Ridge High School Athletics / $1,636.57
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / Ginsburg
Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
B-2 Workshops/Conferences
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Approve attendance at workshops/conferences for the following:
a. Daria Kibitelsky to attend the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education being held in Secaucus, NJ from August 11-15, 2014 for a total cost of $1,001.65 ($975 registration plus $26.65)
b. Cindee Bulthaupt to attend the International Dyslexia Association Fall Conference being held at the Somerset Double Tree Hotel in Somerset, NJ on October 24, 2014 for a total cost of $243.47 ($223 registration plus $20.47 travel).
c. Danielle Purciello to attend the 2014 NJ Science Convention being held at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal in Princeton, NJ on October 14 or October 15, 2014 for a total cost of $195.30 ($170 registration plus $25.30 travel).
d. Dirk Phillips to attend the “Service Learning” workshop being held at Kean University on August 5, 2014 for a total registration cost of $95.
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
B-3Occupational Therapy Services
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Approve occupational therapy services to be provided by Building Blocks, Inc. at a rate of $90 per hour for a total cost of approximately $105,290 for the 2014-2015 school year. These services will include evaluations.
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
B-4 Physical Therapy Services
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Approve physical therapy services to be provided by Stepping Stone Services at a rate of $90 per hour for a total cost of approximately $38,790 for the 2014-2015 school year. These services include treatment, evaluations and consultants.
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
B-5 Out-of-District Placements
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Approve the out-of-district placements of the following students for the 2014-2015 school year with transportation to be provided by the district:
Student / Placement / Tuition#25009 / The Windsor School / $61,950.00
#15100
#14501 / New Beginnings / $61,870.20
$53,031.60
#22107
#20011 / The Calais School / $66,150.00
$66,150.00
#12500 / The Phoenix Center / $63,809.35
#14031
#18105
#16052 / Cornerstone Day School / $76,560.00
$76,560.00
$76,560.00
#19300
#18500
#14500 / Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey (Horizon Lower School)
Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey (Horizon High School)
Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey (Horizon High School) / $71,681.40
$74,657.10
$74,657.10 plus
$34,101.90 (aide)
#18044 / Chapel Hill Academy / $66,780.00
Campbell / de Leeuw / Eisen / Hilberth / Keppel / Moran / Romano / Yaros-Ramos / Ginsburg
Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
B-6 Donations
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Accept, with thanks, the following generous donations:
a. An HP OfficeJet 4500 all-in-one multifunctional printer/scanner/fax/copier (valued at $100) from the Quinn Family to be used by the Technology Department. (Exhibit B-6.a)
b. An Armstrong flute (valued at $100) from Kim Patterson to be used for the Ridgewood Avenue Band Program. (Exhibit B-6.b)