Wood-Ridge Board of Education

WOOD-RIDGE BOARD OF EDUCATION

89 HACKENSACK STREET

WOOD-RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07075

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Call to Order

Open Public Meeting Statement

This is a Regularly Scheduled Public Meeting of the Wood-Ridge Board of Education and is in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act, Chapter 231, Public Laws of 1975, also known as the Sunshine Law. This meeting has been approved by resolution adopted at the Organization Meeting held on May 4, 2011. Notification has been sent to The Record. Notification has also been posted in the Wood-Ridge Borough Hall, the Wood-Ridge Memorial Library, and the Wood-Ridge Board of Education’s website.

Roll Call

Resolution for Executive Session

Call to Order (reopen of public meeting at 7:30 PM)

Pledge of Allegiance

Open Public Meeting Statement

Roll Call

Recognition/Presentation

· Audit Report – Steve Wielkotz

Approval of Minutes

Be it resolved on motion of ______, seconded by ______, upon recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the minutes of the following meetings:

Executive Session: November 2, 2011

Work Session: November 2, 2011

Executive Session: November 16, 2011

Public Meeting: November 16, 2011

In favor:

Opposed:

Committee Reports

The Board of Education takes official action at its Business Meetings. Business meetings are regularly scheduled on the third Wednesday of each month, subject to changes that may occur because of holidays. Prior to the Board taking action at its business meetings, committee meetings are scheduled where in-depth discussion occurs. At each committee meeting, the Board discusses recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools and other relevant items. Committee approval authorizes resolutions to be placed on the agenda of the next appropriate business meeting and/or possible formal action.

At the Board of Education’s committee meetings, no formal action is taken. The typical schedule of meetings is as follows:

Type of Meeting / Members / Date / Time
Curriculum & Instruction / Mrs. Colleen Sartori
Mr. Michael O’Connor / 1st Wednesday / 6:30 PM
Personnel / Mr. Joseph Biamonte
Dr. Beth Ebler / 1st Wednesday / 6:30 PM
Policy / Mr. Albert Nieves
Dr. Beth Ebler / 1st Wednesday / 6:30 PM
Buildings & Grounds / Mr. Robert Valenti
Mr. Thomas Perez
Mr. Peter Catania / 1st Wednesday / 6:30 PM
Finance / Mr. Robert Talamini
Mr. Thomas Perez / 1st Wednesday / 6:30 PM

(Each of these meetings may include an Executive Session for the

Approval of matters that may be appropriate for Executive Session.)

Student Report

New Business

1. Approval of Out-of-District Placement – Case #495 – M (Curriculum Resolution #12)

2. Approval of Out-of-District Placement – Case #496 (Curriculum Resolution #13)

3. Approval of WRHS Conditioning Coaches – M (Personnel Resolution #12)

4. Acceptance of MSG Varsity Donation – Gift Cards – M (Board Operations Resolution #2)

5. Approval of Endorsement of Joint Grant Application – DOT 2012 Safe Routes to School Program – M (Board Operations Resolution #3)

Hearing of Citizens (Resolutions Only)

Consent Agenda

Curriculum

1. Approval of Field Trip Request - Jewish Heritage Museum (Grades 11 & 12) – M

2. Approval of Field Trip Request - HUMC (Grade 1)

3. Approval of Field Trip Request – Green Meadow Farms (Kindergarten)

4. Approval of Field Trip Request – Theatre in NYC (Grade 6)

5. Approval of Field Trip Request – Theatre in NYC (Grade 7/8)

6. Approval of Professional Development Request – Arlene DePalma

7. Approval of Professional Development Request – Jaime Oppido

8. Approval of Professional Development Request – Dr. Sue DeNobile - M

9. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Partner Schools – EverFi - M

10. Approval of Curriculum Maps - M

a. Choir II – Music Theory

b. AP Spanish

c. Astronomy

d. HSPA Prep

11. Approval of Curriculum Maps

a. Mathematics - Kindergarten

b. Mathematics – Grade 1

c. Mathematics – Grade 2

d. Mathematics – Grade 3

e. Mathematics – Grade 4

f. Mathematics – Grade 5

12. Approval of Out-of-District Placement – Case #495 – M

13. Approval of Out-of-District Placement – Case #496

Personnel

1. Approval of Maternity Leave Replacement Appointment - WRHS Guidance – Daniel Kellett – M

2. Approval of Extension of Child Rearing Leave – Raquel Ciliotta

3. Approval of Appointment for Extension of Maternity Leave Replacement – Rita Cirillo

4. Approval of Volunteer Staff Member – Rita Cirillo

5. Approval of Volunteer Request – Art Ranges

6. Approval of Classroom Observation Placement – Matthew Wipper – M

7. Approval of Student Teacher Placement – Michelle Sassaman

8. Approval of Mentors for Provisional Teaching Candidate – Jim Santangelo/Colleen Meyer - M

9. Approval of Appointment of Girl’s Head Track Coach – Victor Minnocci - M

10. Approval of Appointment of Substitute Nurses – M

11. Approval of Appointment of Substitute Teacher – M

12. Approval of WRHS Conditioning Coaches - M

Policy

1. First Reading of Policy #0168 – Recording Board Meetings – M

2. First Reading of Policy #5519 – Dating Violence at School – M

3. First Reading of Policy #6424 – Emergency Contracts – M

4. First Reading of Policy #6472 – Tuition Assistance – M

5. First Reading of Policy #8505 – School Nutrition – M

6. First Reading of Policy #9180 – School Volunteers – M

7. First Reading of Policy #9181 – Volunteer Athletic Coaches and Co-Curricular Activity Advisors/Assistants – M

Buildings & Grounds

1. Approval of Facility Requests - Educational Services Center, Inc. – M

Finance

1. Approval of Auditor’s Report – M

2. Approval of Bills List - M

3. Approval of Monthly Financial Reports of the Board Secretary - M

4. Approval of Certification of Balanced Budget - M

5. Approval of Budget Transfers – M

6. Approval of Fund-Raiser - Alex’s Lemonade Stand - M

7. Approval of Fund-Raiser - St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

Board Operations

1. Approval of 2012-2013 District Calendar - M

2. Acceptance of MSG Varsity Donation – Gift Cards – M

3. Approval of Endorsement of Joint Grant Application – DOT 2012 Safe Routes to School Program – M

Superintendent’s Report

Communications

Unfinished Business

Hearing of the Citizens

Adjournment

RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION

CURRICULUM – Once approved, curricula will be available online at the Wood-Ridge Schools Web site, www.wood-ridgeschools.org, and at the Board Office.

1. Approval of Field Trip Request – Museum of Jewish Heritage – Grades 11 & 12

M The Wood-Ridge School District recognizes that field trips serve as an essential means to extending learning, improve achievements, and enhance the overall development and educational experiences of all students. Field Trips support the District’s curriculum and are aligned to the New Jersey Core Content Standards. The District has identified those field trips which are in compliance and enhance student learning.

Be it resolved that on the motion of ______, seconded by ______, upon recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the request from Stephanie Gaven for twenty-one (21) eleventh and twelfth grade students from Wood-Ridge High School to visit the Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York, New York, on January 9, 2012. Departure is scheduled from Wood-Ridge High School at 8:15 AM with an approximate return time of 2:30 PM. Transportation will be provided by the District’s school bus. Wood Ridge High School students will cover the cost of lunch. This trip will meet the following core content standards: 6.2.12.D.4.i 6.2.12.A.5.d, e; 6.2.12.A.6.a, D; 3.5.12.A.2, 3.5.12.B.3, 3.5.12.C.1

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2. Approval of Field Trip Request – Hackensack University Medical Center – 1st Grade

The Wood-Ridge School District recognizes that field trips serve as an essential means to extending learning, improve achievements, and enhance the overall development and educational experiences of all students. Field Trips support the District’s curriculum and are aligned to the New Jersey Core Content Standards. The District has identified those field trips which are in compliance and enhance student learning.

Be it resolved that on the motion of ______, seconded by ______, upon recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the request from Tracey Jupinka, Antonia Hahn, Danielle Engel and Allison Sabo, teachers, for first grade students from Catherine E. Doyle School to visit the Hackensack University Medical Center on the dates listed below in order to participate in a tour of the facility and related discussions. Departure is scheduled from Catherine E. Doyle School at 9:30 AM and returning by 12:30 PM. Transportation will be provided by the District’s school bus. This trip will meet the following core content standards - NJCCCS 6.3.4A.2 - in terms of the study of the local community and the identification of community helpers and agencies.

· March 1, 2012 – Allison Sabo, 2 parent chaperones & 21 students

· March 6, 2012 – Tracey Jupinka, 2 parent chaperones & 21 students

· March 8, 2012 – Antonia Hahn, 2 parent chaperones & 21 students

· March 13, 2012 – Danielle Engel, 2 parent chaperones & 21 students

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3. Approval of Field Trip Request – Green Meadow Farms - Kindergarten

Be it resolved that on the motion of ______, seconded by ______, upon recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the request from the Debra Pagliocca, Terri Nass, Arlene DePalma and Nicole Carnevale, teachers, for sixty-one (61) kindergarten students and twelve (12) parent chaperones from Catherine E. Doyle School to visit the Green Meadow Farms in Hazlet, New Jersey, on May 16, 2012. Departure is scheduled from Catherine E. Doyle School at 8:30 AM and returning by 2:30 PM. Transportation will be provided by the District’s school bus and contracted school bus.

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4. Approval of Field Trip Request – NYC Theatre Trip (Grade 6)

Be it resolved that on the motion of ______, seconded by ______, upon recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the request from Geri Berhain, teacher, for twenty-five (25) grade 6 students from Gretta Ostrovsky Middle School and four (4) parent chaperones to travel to a New York City theatre – date and theatre to be determined by availability of tickets. Departure is scheduled from Gretta Ostrovsky Middle School at 8:30 AM and returning by 5:30 PM. Cost of trip is anticipated to be approximately $100.00 per student with costs paid by parents. Transportation will be provided by the District’s school bus. This trip will meet the following core content standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4.

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5. Approval of Field Trip Request – NYC Theatre Trip (Grades 7/8)

Be it resolved that on the motion of ______, seconded by ______, upon recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the request from Geri Berhain, teacher, for twenty-five (25) grade 7/8 students from Gretta Ostrovsky Middle School and four (4) parent chaperones to travel to a New York City theatre – date and theatre to be determined by availability of tickets. Departure is scheduled from Gretta Ostrovsky Middle School at 3:00 PM and returning by 10:00 PM. Cost of trip is anticipated to be approximately $115.00 per student with costs paid by parents. Transportation will be provided by the District’s school bus. This trip will meet the following core content standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4.

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6. Approval of Professional Development Request – Arlene DePalma

The Wood-Ridge School District recognizes that a highly qualified competent, skilled and dedicated workforce is essential to student achievement and academic success. Employees are required to take continuing education courses to improve their professional knowledge, maintain professional credentials and to operate most effectively and efficiently in the delivery of services to the children of the district.

Be it resolved that on the motion of ______, seconded by ______, upon recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve Arlene DePalma, teacher, to attend the “Building a First Class Kindergarten” at Kean University, on Monday, January 9, 2012 at a cost not to exceed $163.40 (registration = $149.00/ mileage/tolls = $14.40). Availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 20-270-200-320-04-00 – Title IIA Professional Development

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Opposed:

7. Approval of Professional Development Request – Jaime Oppido