January 24, 2011
A regular meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education was held on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 7:05 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(arrived at 7:15 pm during Executive Session)
Dr. Dishmon
Ms. Eisen
Mr. Licciardi
Mr. Keppel
Mr. Kobernick
Ms. O'Connor
Ms. Raskin
Ms. Ginsburg
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 May 10, 2010. Said notice was published in the Star Ledger and the Glen Ridge Paper on May 13, 2010. 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
7:08-7:34pm Executive Session- Room108
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 / O’Connor / Raskin / GinsburgNot Present / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
PUBLIC SESSION
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Ms. Ginsburg thanked the Glen Ridge community for the success of the recent Gala.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Mucciolo discussed the resolution on the agenda regarding the Uniform Memorandum of Agreement and explained the agreement between the Board of Education and the Office of Law Enforcement.
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 Communication
Ad Hoc Committee on 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)
Glen Ridge Athletic Association (GRAA)
Glen Ridge Arts Patrons Association (GRAPA)
Glen Ridge Municipal Alliance Committee (MAC)
Gas Lamp Players
MINUTES
M-1 Board of Education Minutes
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Ms. O’Connor
Approve the Glen Ridge Board of Education executive sessionand regular meetingminutesofJanuary 10, 2011.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / O’Connor / Raskin / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye* / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Abstained / Aye
*Ms. Eisen abstained from the regular meeting minutes.
ADMINISTRATION
A-1Second Reading and Adoption of Revised and/or New Policies and Regulations
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Dr. Dishmon
Approve the second reading and adoptionof the following revised and/or new policies and regulations of the Glen Ridge Board of Education: (Exhibit A-1)
Policy #1140- Affirmative Action Program
Policy #1523- Comprehensive Equity Plan
Policy #1530 - Equal Employment Opportunities
Regulation #R1530- Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Procedure
Policy #1550- Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices
Regulation #R1550- Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices Complaint Procedure
Policy #2260 - Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices
Policy #2415.01- Academic Standards, Academic Assessments, and Accountability
Policy #2415.04- Title I - District-Wide Parental Involvement
Policy #2423- Bilingual and ESL Education
Regulation #R2423- Bilingual and ESL Education
Policy #6360- Political Contributions
Policy #6362 - Contributions to Board Members and Contract Awards
Policy #8420 - Emergency and Crisis Situations
Regulation #R8420- Emergency and Non-Fire Evacuation Plan
Regulation #R8420.2 - Bomb Threats
Regulation #R8420.7 - Lockdown Procedures
Regulation #R8420.10 - Active Shooter
Policy #8740 - Bonding
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / O’Connor / Raskin / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
A-2 Uniform Memorandum of Agreement
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Dr. Dishmon
Approve the updated Uniform Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Glen Ridge Board of Education and Law Enforcement Officials as presented. (Exhibit A-2)
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / O’Connor / Raskin / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
PERSONNEL
P-1 Appointments
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Dr. Dishmon
a. Approve the appointment of Joyce Reynolds as a part-time aide (replacing M. Boswell) at Forest Avenue School on aide step 1 ($17.09* per hour) effective January 25, 2011 through June 30, 2011. (*salary adjustment will be made upon completion of negotiations)
b. Approve the appointment of Charlotte Miller as a part-time childcare aide in the Childcare Program at a rate of $11.71 per hour effective January 25, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
c. Approve the appointment of Reid Stapp as head baseball coach on guide 2 step 4 year 6 ($8,102) for the spring 2011 season.
d. Approve the appointment of Jane White as a (.5) home economics teacher (replacing M. Stempa) at Glen Ridge High School on MA Step 10 ($31,974* pro-rated) effective January 26, 2011 throughJune 30, 2011. (*salary adjustment will be made upon completion of negotiations)
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / O’Connor / Raskin / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
CURRICULUM
C-1 Field Trips
Moved: Ms. Raskin Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Approvefield trips for the students of the Glen Ridge Public Schools as follows:
a. High School boys' lacrosse team to participate in training and scrimmages being held in Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C. from March 10-13, 2011 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.a)
b.High School student council to attend the Boston Historic Tour being held in Boston, MA on May 14, 2011 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.b)
c. Ridgewood Avenue young learners program(grades 3-6) totour the Thomas Edison National Historical Park laboratory in West Orange, NJ on February 16 & 17, 2011 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.c)
d. Peer Leadership 12th grade students to visit North Star Academy Charter School in Newark, NJ on February 11, 2011 as per the attached. (Exhibit C-1.d)
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / O’Connor / Raskin / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
BUSINESS
B-1 Financial Reports
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Approve the following financial reports as recommended by the Finance Committee:
a. Certification of Fund Balance
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), we certify that as ofDecember 31, 2010 after review of the Secretary's monthly financial reports and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(b) and that sufficient funds were available to meet the district's financialobligations for the fiscal year.
b. Secretary's report throughDecember 31, 2010as follows:
Beginning Balance / $4,333,406.45Receipts / $2,296,467.28
Disbursements / $2,312,009.19
Cash Balance / $4,317,864.54
c. Treasurer of School Monies report forDecember 2010 as presented.
d.Approve the budget transfer for the month ofDecember 2010as presented. (Exhibit B-1.d)
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / O’Connor / Raskin / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
B-2 Conferences/Workshops
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Approve the workshops/conferences and travel expenses for the following staff:
a. Maria DiCondina and Joan Boland to attend the workshop "Implementing the NJ Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights in Your School" being held at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ on March 14, 2011 for a total travel cost of $26.04 for Ms. DiCondina and a total travel cost of $26.40 for Ms. Boland.
b. Joan DeJong and Mary Giblin to attend the Bi-annual Healthcare Providers CPR renewal being held at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ on February 16, 2011 for a total registration cost of $60 for Ms. DeJong and a total cost of $67.55 ($60 registration plus $7.55 travel) for Ms. Giblin.
c. Kim Waldron to attend the workshop "Keeping Students Engaged in Reading Activities While You Teach Small Groups (Grades K-3)" being held at the Ramada Inn in East Hanover, NJ on March 8, 2011 for a total registration cost of $215.
d. Keith Bucher to attend the Northeast Football Coaches Clinic being held at the Park Ridge Marriott in Park Ridge, NJ on February 3 & 4, 2011 for a total cost of $87.70 ($75 registration plus $12.70 travel).
e. Cindee Bulthaupt to attend the 2011 NJCTE Conference being held at Montclair State University on March 26, 2011 for a total registration cost of $29.
f. Keisha Harris to attend the 20th Annual NJAGC Conference - “20 Years of Growing Great Minds” being held at the Crowne Plaza Somerset-Bridgewater in Somerset, NJ on March 11, 2011 for a total registration cost of $199.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / O’Connor / Raskin / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
B-3 Educational Instructional Services
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Ms. Eisen
a. Approve educational instructional services to be provided by Education Inc. to student #15117 at arate of $40 per hour effective January 10, 2011.
b. Approve educational instructional services to be provided byNJ Virtual Schoolto student #12075 at acost of $1,300 for the remainder of the 2010-2011 school year.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / O’Connor / Raskin / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
B-4Donations
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Accept, with thanks,thefollowinggenerousdonations:
a.Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (MSDN AA) software(valued at $799) from Microsoft Corporation for theGlen Ridge HighSchool students to participate in the Blink web design contest. (Exhibit B-4.a)
b. $1,800 cash donation from Alan Epstein to be used toward high school athletics. (Exhibit B-4.b)
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / O’Connor / Raskin / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Eisen motioned to adjourn at 8:07 pm. Dr. Dishmon seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 pm.
de Leeuw / Dishmon / Eisen / Keppel / Kobernick / Licciardi / O’Connor / Raskin / GinsburgAye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye / Aye
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Caprio
Board Secretary
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