October 17, 2011
A regular meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education was held on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 7:03 pm in the LGI at Glen Ridge High School.
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. de Leeuw
Dr. Dishmon (arrived at 7:06 pm during Executive Session)
Ms. Eisen
Mr. Keppel
Mr. Licciardi
Mr. Moran
Ms. O'Connor
Ms. Ginsburg
Not Present:
Mr. Kobernick
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
This is a regular meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education. Adequate notice of this meetinghas been provided in that this Board notified the Glen Ridge Paper and the Star Ledger on September 16, 2011. Said notice was published in the Star Ledger on September 21, 2011 and the Glen Ridge Paper onSeptember 22, 2011. 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 R. Caprio, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
7:05-7:44pm Executive Session- Room 108
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Ms. O’Connor
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.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
PUBLIC SESSION - The Board reconvened to public session at 7:44 pm on a motion from Ms. Eisen and seconded by Ms. O’Connor.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Ms. Ginsburg reported that she recently attended a hearing in Trenton on charter schools and whether there should be a vote by the district to approve a charter school.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
During the Showcase of Success, Dr. Mucciolo and Ms. Ginsburg presented 25 years of service plaques Lisa Walters and Diane Blazer, both from Forest Avenue School.
They also honored the Tradition of Excellence Award winners:
· Andrew Barney, District Technology Technician
· Mary Giblin, Linden Avenue School Nurse
· John DuBuque, District Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds
Dr. Mucciolo presented the 2010-2011 Violence and Vandalism Report to the Board and public. He also informed the Board and public that at the recent staff Professional Development In-service the staff viewed the movie “Race to Nowhere”.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items)
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS (First meeting of the month only)
Curriculum Committee - Dr. Dishmon reported the committee discussed the G&T programs.
Personnel and Policy Committee - None
Negotiations Committee - None
Finance and Facilities Committee - None
Ad Hoc Committee for Communication - None
Ad Hoc Committee on Alternative Funding - None
LIAISON REPORTS (First meeting of the month only)
Home & School Associations
Forest Avenue Home & School - Dr. Dishmon reported the following was discussed:
· Playground Committee
· Thanksgiving Fundraiser
· Dinner Night
Ridgewood Avenue Home & School - Mr. Moran report the following was discussed:
· Fundraisers
· Dinner Night
High School Home & School - Ms. Ginsburg reported the following was discussed:
· Fundraisers
· Looking for a Chairperson for the Garden Tour
Linden Avenue Home & School - Mr. Licciardi reported fundraisers and the sales from the Mum and Crumb was discussed.
Glen Ridge Association for Special Education (GRASE) - Dr. Dishmon reported social issues were discussed and at the next meeting math issues would be the topic.
Glen Ridge Educational Foundation (GREF) - Dr. Dishmon reported fundraising efforts for the fall was discussed.
Glen Ridge Athletic Association (GRAA) - None
Glen Ridge Arts Patrons Association (GRAPA) - None
Glen Ridge Municipal Alliance Committee (MAC) - None
Gas Lamp Players - None
MINUTES
M-1 Board of Education Minutes
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Dr. Dishmon
Approve the Glen Ridge Board of Educationexecutive sessionand regular meetingminutes of September 26, 2011.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Abstained / Aye
ADMINISTRATION
A-1Revised Uniform Memorandum of Agreement
Moved: Mr. de Leeuw Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Approve the2011 revised and updated Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between the Glen Ridge Board of Education and Law Enforcement Officials as presented. (Exhibit A-1)
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
A-2 Board of Education Goals
Moved: Mr. de Leeuw Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Approve the 2011-2012 Glen Ridge Board of Education Goals as presented. (Exhibit A-2)
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
A-3 Annual District Report of Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse
Moved: Mr. de Leeuw Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Approve the Annual District Report of Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse for the 2010-2011 school year as presented. (Exhibit A-3)
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
PERSONNEL
P-1 Reassignment
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Moran
Approve the voluntary reassignment of Andrew Scott frompart-time kindergarten aide at Linden Avenue School to part-time special education aide at Glen Ridge High School effective October 20, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-2 Appointments
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Moran
a. Approve theappointment of Emily Maldonado as a part-time special education aide at Forest Avenue School on aide step 1 at a rate of $17.60 per hour effective October 18, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
b. Approve Michelle Steinhardt as a part-time kindergarten aide (replacing Andrew Scott) at Linden Avenue School on aide step 1 at a rate of $17.60 per hour effective October 18, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
c. Approve Donna Capriglione as a part-time special education aide at Ridgewood Avenue School on aide step 1 at a rate of $17.60 per hour effective October 17, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-3 Sixth Period Assignments
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Moran
a. Approve a (.5) sixth period assignment for Mayra Bachrach, computer science teacher at Glen Ridge High School, in the amount of $3,089.50 for the 2011-2012 school year.
b. Approve a sixth period assignment stipend in the amount of $1,000 for Fiona Goldbergat Ridgewood Avenue School.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-4 Substitutes
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Moran
Approve the addition of Dennis Hill, Alexander Duus, Paul Gerbino and Frank Salati to the substitute list for the 2011-2012 school year.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-5 Home Instruction
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Moran
Approve home instruction services to be provided by Chris Savio and ShiHong Zhang at a rate of $40 per hour for the 2011-2012 school year.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-6 Childcare Program Staff
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Moran
Approve Benita Strickland and Jessica Guerra as site coordinators for the Childcare Program at a rate of $18.50 per hour effective October 18, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-7 Volunteers
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Moran
Approve Bettina Mianulli as an volunteer for the girls lacrosse team and Domenic Curfman as a volunteer for the golf team for the 2012 spring season.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-8 Co-Curricular/Club Advisors
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Moran
Approve the following Glen Ridge High School co-curricular/club advisors for the 2011-2012 school year:
Co-Curricular/Club Staff Salary
Book Club Advisor / Mary Lynn Savio / Guide 6 Step 4 Year 8$2,964
Spanish Club / Danielle Zieser / Guide 7 Step 2 Year 3
$1,690
French Club / Jennifer Chiang / Guide 7 Step 1 Year 1
$1,520
Environmental Club / Karen Goldberg / Guide 6 Step 1 Year 1
$2,335
Cupcakes 4 Cancer / Kate Balaschak / Guide 7 Step 1 Year 1
$1,520
Project Africa / Connie Kontos / Guide 7 Step 1 Year 1
$1,520
Fashion Club / Heather Kobylinski / Guide 6 Step 1 Year 1
$2,335
Science League (Environmental) / Sharon Tully / Guide 7 Step 1 Year 1
$1,520
Studio Art Club / Pam Baker (.5)
Anne Malone (.5) / Guide 6 Step 1 Year 1
$1,167.50
Guide 6 Step 1 Year 1
$1,167.50
Business Club / Keith Izsa / Guide 6 Step 1 Year 1
$2,335
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / Ginsburg
Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
P-9 Compensation to Bus Drivers for After-School and Weekend Events
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Moran
Approve per trip compensation for bus drivers for after-school and weekend events relating to co-curricular and athletic activities in the amount of $145 per round trip and $275 for all-day events for the 2011-2012 school year.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
CURRICULUM
C-1 Field Trips
Moved: Dr. Dishmon Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Approvethe following field trips for the students of the Glen Ridge Public Schools:
a.Ridgewood Avenue 6th grade students to visit the Buehler Challenger Science Center in Paramus, NJ on December 19, 20, and 21, 2011 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.a)
b. Linden Avenue 1st grade students to see the Junie B. Jones play being held at the MSU Memorial Auditorium on May 15, 2012 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.b)
c. Linden Avenue 1st grade students to visit the Stony Hill Farms in Chester, NJ on October 21, 2011 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.c)
d. Forest Avenue 2nd grade students to visit the Great Meadows Farm in Hazlet, NJ on October 17, 2011 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.d)
e. Linden Avenue 2nd grade students to visit the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on December 1, 2011 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.e)
f. Forest Avenue 1st grade students to view a live performance of "Charlotte's Web" at Montclair State University on February 3, 2012 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.f)
g. Ridgewood Avenue 4th grade students to visit the Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg, NJ on April 12, 2012 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.g)
h. Ridgewood Avenue 3rd grade students to visit the Glen Ridge Public Library on October 18, 19, 20, and 21, 2011 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.h)
i. Glen Ridge Middle School Program 8th grade students to visit the historic sites and museums in Philadelphia, PA on March 29 and 30, 2012 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.i)
j. Glen Ridge High School Key Club (grades 9-12) to attend the Fall Rally for the NJ Key Club being held at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ on October 9, 2011 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.j)
k. Forest Avenue 1st grade students to participate in an in-school field trip of "Dig-It" (High Touch-Hi Tech) being held on May 22, 2012 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.k)
l. Glen Ridge High School Student Council to participate in the ropes course and team-building at Verona Ropes Course in Verona, NJ on November 16, 2011 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.l)
m. Ridgewood Avenue 3rd grade students to visit the Glenfield Planetarium in Montclair, NJ on November 29 and 30, 2011 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.m)
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / Moran / O’Connor / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Not Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
BUSINESS
B-1 Financial Reports