Agenda
Open Session
June 9, 2009
ROSELLE PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Office of the Superintendent
June 5, 2009
TO: Luane Cindea, President
Members of the Board of Education
FROM: Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent
SUBJECT: AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETING – June 9, 2009
Notice of Meeting
This meeting is an open session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune.
Roll Call
President Cindea _____ Nancy Kinloch _____
Vice President Iachio _____ Barney Leinberger _____
Alexander J. Balaban _____ Katherine Panetta _____
Michael Genovese _____ Roseann Rinaldi _____
Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools _____
Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary _____
Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Board Attorney _____
Flag Salute
ACTION ITEM
A motion was made by ______seconded by ______to approve the following:
Approval to appoint Jeff Parrell to fill the unexpired term on the board of education
effective June 5, 2009 until the annual election in 2010. (Judi Laganga – resignation)
Motion _____
Administration of Oath to Newly Appointed Board Member
Roll Call of Full Board
Alexander J. Balaban ____ Nancy Kinloch ___
Luane Cindea ____ Barney Leinberger ___
Michael Genovese ____ Katherine Panetta ___
Kenneth Iachio ____ Jeff Parrell ___
Roseann Rinaldi ___
Closed Session
Motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law as follows:
1. Any matter considered confidential by federal law, state statue, or court rule;
2. Any matter in which the release of information would impair the receipt of federal funds;
3. Any material which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy if disclosed;
4. Any collective bargaining agreements;
5. Any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property with public funds;
6. Any tactics and techniques used in protecting the safety and property of the public;
7. Any pending or anticipated litigation;
8. Personnel matters related to the employment, appointment or termination of current or prospective employees.
Moved Seconded
AYE NAY Time
Motion to return to open session.
Moved Seconded
AYE NAY Time
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
Certificates of recognition will be presented the following:
Union County Green Grant: Raymond Bangs – HS Science teacher
Cash for College Contest: Julius Ayala and Adolph Vargas – Middle School
Union County Species Over the Edge: Tyler Goerke – Sherman and Urja Shah – EJF-Aldene
Kid’s Science Challenge Contest: Colleen Sweeney and Lindsey Bianco – Middle School
Youth Art Month Award : Dana Delano, Saavi Dhingra and Chand Patel – EJF-Aldene School
Tyler Crown, Laila Gardner and Loretta Kopf – Sherman School
Rebecca Green, Israel Ramirez and Christy Zheng – Robert Gordon School
Thomas Giardina and Brianna Williams – Middle School
Olena Lysenko, Natalia Pas, Morris Peshtani, Samantha Ricci and Meghan Shadis – High School
NJPAC Artists: Casey Crown, Renee Garcia, Daniel Mazewski, Vanna Mendoza and Eduardo Solar – EJF-Aldene School
Emily Adamkowski, Tanem Apay, Brittany Crown, Ariana Dunkerton, Alyssa Ortiz,
Natasia Ortiz, Anna Palmarozzo, Angelina Persaud and Joseph Woods – Sherman School
Public Participation – 7:00 PM
PERSONNEL
Consent Agenda Motion – Personnel
A motion was made by ______seconded by ______
to approve the following agenda items 1 through 14.
1. District Substitutes
Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list. As recommended by the Superintendent. Staff
indicated with an asterisk (*) are conditional applicants pending final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education and the
Board further authorized the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et seq N.J.S.A.
18A:39-17, et seq and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13, et seq as indicated above.
2. Maternity/Disability Leave of Absence Request
To approve the following maternity/disability leave of absence request: (as per RPEA contract)
(subject to change)
Maura Kepuladze, Middle School ESL teacher effective on or about
September 11, 2009 as follows:
Accumulated sick/personal days to be used: yes
New Jersey Family Leave: no
Return date: October 12, 2009
Dawn Marie Warren, Robert Gordon 1st grade teacher effective on or about
September 25, 2009
Accumulated sick/personal days to be used: yes
New Jersey Family leave: yes
Return date: March 1, 2010
3. Schedule Change
To approve a change of schedule for the following Middle School aides effective May
15, 2009 to June 29, 2009 as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract)
From To
Shirley Neill 4.5 hrs/day 8hrs/day
Kimberly Belford 5.0 hrs/day 8hrs/day
4. Staff Transfer
To approve the following staff transfer as recommended by the Superintendent effective:
(as per RPEA contract)
Name From To
Brad Stanko Head Custodian Driver/Custodian
July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010
James Heimall Driver/Custodian Head Custodian
July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010
Kristyn Forrester RG Paraprofessional RG Basic Skills Instructor
May 27, 2009 – June 30, 2009 $11/91/hr $23.82/hr (replacement – M. Conneely)
Randi Sheps Sherman 5th grade Sherman Basic Skills Instructor
maternity leave
Dina Fellanto EJF-Aldene Spec Ed EJF-Aldene Pre-School
maternity leave resignation – B. Klee
5. Employment Contract
Approval to authorize the following employment contract: (copy on file in business office)
Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary effective July 1, 2009
to June 30, 2010.
6. Extra-curricular Coaches/Advisors
To approve the following extra-curricular coaches/advisors for the 2008-2009 school
year as recommended by the Superintendent. (as per RPEA contract)
Marie Kilby Forensics/CSI $1318 (A)
7. ESL Summer Program Staff
To approve the following 2009 ESL Summer Program staff as recommended by the
Superintendent: ($34.15/hr, total of 60 hours/ $2049.00) (funding through NCLB) *plus lead teacher stipend, $1,000
Maura Kepuladze Wendy Ozeri* Isabel Guarino
Ann Moore Judyth Kurz
8. Staff Appointments
To appoint the following staff as recommended by the Superintendent: Staff indicated with an asterisk (*) are conditional applicants pending final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education and the Board further authorized the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et seq N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17, et seq and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13, et seq as indicated above. (as per RPEA contract) (salary to remain at 2008-2009 rates pending negotiations)
Jamie Halperin (M8), EJF-Aldene Guidance Counselor, effective September 1,
2009 to June 30, 2010, at $52,215, plus compensation of $5,675 for extra time
and responsibilities. (replacement - M. Katz)
Christine Magee (M4), Middle School Guidance Counselor, effective September
1, 2009 to June 30, 2010, at $50,425 plus compensation of $5,675 for extra time
and responsibilities. (maternity replacement – T. Hughes)
Christopher Tereshko (B7), High School English teacher, effective September 1,
2009 to June 30, 2010, at $47,336. (replacement – J. Klutkowski)
Stephen Yaworski, probationary general maintenance worker, effective
June 1, 2009 to December 1, 2009 at $35,357, plus $300 increase for obtaining
boiler license. (replacement - J. McCormack)
Joseph Hornlein, student custodial helper, 10 hours week, effective May 28, 2009 to June 30, 2009. .
9. Student Helpers
To appoint the following student office/custodial helpers for the 2009 summer as
recommended by the Superintendent:
Custodial
Jordan Brown - $7.00/hr Jack Fitzgerald - $7.00/hr
Kevin Graves - $7.25/hr Harry Uhrig, Jr. - $7.00/hr
Jovani Ramirez - $7.00/hr Osmar Medina – $7.25/hr
Chris Tucci - $7.97/hr Joseph Hornlein - $7.00/hr
10. Crisis Center Training Staff
To approve the following Crisis Center training staff June 23-June 29, 2009 at $145.50
per day as recommended by the Superintendent:
Tiffany Bain
Andrea Kozodoy
11. Gesell Screening Personnel
To approve the following personnel to administer Gesell Screening on June 23 and 24,
2009 as recommended by the Superintendent at $174.60 per day:
Elizabeth Santora Deborah Hallard
Bernadine Scholz Kathleen Peterson
12. Lunchroom/Breakfast Supervisor Personnel
To approve the following lunchroom supervisors at $37.94 per duty and breakfast supervisors at $18.97 per
duty for the 2009-2010 school year as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) (salary to remain at 2008-2009 rates pending negotiations)
Sherman School Lunch Sherman Breakfast
Tara Lechner – 3 days (substitutes) (substitutes) Tara Lechner – 2 days
Dena Ahmad – 2 days Michelle Hirsch Kathleen Peterson Dena Ahmad – 3 days
Sandra Deegan – 5 days Michelle Cholankeril Carlie Mullen
Substitutes Christopher Dimakos Wendy Ozeri
Barbara Goss Bernardine Scholz AnnMarie Romano
Jennifer Burgos Amber McElrath Norma Rosario-Trepper
Nicole Stevens Diane Appleby Denise Matarante
Allison DeFortuna
Robert Gordon School (substitutes) Robert Gordon Breakfast
Kevin Carroll – 5 days Kristen Levash Cheryl Trapani – 2 days Megan Connelly
On a rotating basis Kristen Kulbaba Gail Pelaez – 2 days Christy Longo
Christy Longo Megan Conneely Barbara Maiorelli – 1 day Mandee Leonardis
MaryBeth Connell Melissa Samoilow Dawn Marie Veltre Mary Reagan
High School Breakfast EJF-Aldene – Lunch (substitutes) EJF-Aldene Breakfast
Ellen Bachert Jeffrey Manno – 5 days Douglas Metzgar Gina Faria
Anthony Trezza - sub Nicole Stout – 3 days Sheila O’Reilly Joan Smith – sub
Kathleen MacDonald - sub Gina Faria – 2 days
Middle School – Breakfast/Lunch on a rotating basis
Giuliana Melo Luciano Riggi Patricia Mawer Christina Kelliehan
Staci Hartzler Thomas Eisner Gina Palencia
Allison Genovese Cristin Conneely Jessica Foltin
Robert Watson Kathryn Wood Kristen Vogel
Michelle Miller Karen Carey-Lynch Robert Duncan
13. Union County Educational Services Commission Representative
To appoint Alexander J. Balaban representative to the Union County Educational
Services Commission for the 2009-2010 school year.
14. Non-Union Staffing List
To approve the non-union staffing list for the 2009-2010 school year as recommended by
the Superintendent. (copy attached to original minutes)
Vice President Iachio ____ Mrs. Laganga ___
Mr. Balaban ____ Mr. Leinberger ___
Mr. Genovese ____ Mrs. Panetta ___
Mrs. Kinloch ____ Mrs. Rinaldi ___ President Cindea ___
On roll call, motion _____
EDUCATION
A motion was made by ______seconded by ______
to approve the following agenda item number15.
15. Educational Trip Request
To approve the following district educational trip requests:
Orlando Florida RPHS Band April 8-12, 2010
NYC Brooks Atkinson Theatre HS Drama Club June 1, 2009
Watchung Reservation Academy June 11, 2009
Motion _____
BUSINESS
A motion was made by ______seconded by ______
to approve the following agenda items 16 through 30.
16. Monthly Certification
A. Board Secretary's Monthly Certification, Budgetary Line Item Status
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.l3(d), I certify that as of May 31, 2009 no budgetary
line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed
the amount appropriated by the district board of education pursuant to N.J.S.A. l8A:22-8
and l8:22-8.l
______
Board Secretary Date
B. Board of Education's Monthly Certification, Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.l3(e), we certify that as of May 31, 2009 after review of
the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with
the appropriate district officials that 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.l3(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. This certification is solely based on the information provided by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and is assumed by the board to be correct.
17. Approval of Transfers
To approve the attached transfers for the month of May 2009:
SALARIES / 11-000-213-100 / $311,767.00 / $487.00 / $312,254.00OTHER PURCH SERV / 11-000-213-500 / $555.00 / $195.00 / $750.00
OTHER SAL FOR INSTRUCT / 11-000-217-106 / $289,668.00 / $1,291.00 / $290,959.00
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS / 11-000-218-600 / $2,512.75 / $321.00 / $2,833.75
SAL OF SEC ASST / 11-000-240-105 / $428,362.00 / $81.00 / $428,443.00
CLEANING,REPAIR,MAINT / 11-000-261-420 / $529,657.65 / $1,053.00 / $530,710.65
OTHER PURCH SERV / 11-00-262-590 / $7,058.00 / $120.00 / $7,178.00
OTHER OBJECTS / 11-000-262-800 / $1,520.00 / $155.00 / $1,675.00
BUS DRIVER SALARY / 11-000-270-162 / $50,930.00 / $8,905.00 / $59,835.00
TRANSPORTATION / 11-000-270-517 / $91,909.38 / $9,851.00 / $101,760.38
MISC EXPENDITURES / 11-000-270-890 / $230.00 / $25.00 / $255.00
SOC SEC CONT OTHER / 11-000-291-220 / $335,000.00 / $3,134.00 / $338,134.00
SALARIES OF TEACHER / 11-105-100-101 / $25,473.00 / $3,945.00 / $29,418.00
SALARIES OF TEACHER / 11-110-100-101 / $223,442.00 / $268.00 / $223,710.00
SALARIES OF TEACHER / 11-120-100-101 / $3,068,066.00 / $398.00 / $3,068,464.00
SALARIES OF TEACHER / 11-140-100-101 / $2,940,653.00 / $3,083.00 / $2,943,736.00
SALARIES OF TEACHER / 11205-100-101 / $213,926.00 / $180.00 / $214,106.00
OTHER SAL FOR INSTRUCT / 11-205-100-106 / $71,819.00 / $1,220.00 / $73,039.00
SALARIES OF TEACHER / 11-213-100-101 / $1,222,550.00 / $1,194.00 / $1,223,744.00
SALARIES OF TEACHER / 11-216-100-101 / $61,641.00 / $134.00 / $61,775.00
SALARIES OF TEACHER / 11-230-100-101 / $353,258.00 / $177.00 / $353,435.00
PURCH PROF SERVICE / 11-000-213-300 / $17,367.00 / -$682.00 / $16,685.00
PURCH PROF SERVICE / 11-000-217-320 / $97,552.00 / -$1,612.00 / $95,940.00
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS / 11-000-240-600 / $19,884.74 / -$81.00 / $19,803.74
GENERAL SUPPLIES / 11-000-261-610 / $122,533.94 / -$1,053.00 / $121,480.94
GENERAL SUPPLIES / 11-000-262-610 / $93,469.87 / -$275.00 / $93,194.87
CONTRACTED SERV OTHER / 11-000-270-512 / $58,424.20 / -$18,781.00 / $39,643.20
HEALTH BENEFITS / 11-000-291-270 / $3,892,017.67 / -$3,134.00 / $3,888,883.67
GENERAL SUPPLIES / 11-205-100-610 / $5,100.00 / -$1,400.00 / $3,700.00
SAL OF OTHER PROF STAFF / 11-000-219-104 / $780,859.00 / -$9,000.00 / $771,859.00
SALARIES / 11-402-100-100 / $281,529.00 / -$199.00 / $281,330.00
TOTAL / $15,598,735.20 / $0.00 / $15,598,735.20
18. Approval of Minutes
To approve the following minutes:
May 7, 2009 open session May 7, 2009 closed session
May 19, 2009 open session May 19, 2009 closed session
19. Secretary/Treasurer Report
To approve the attached secretary/treasurer reports for the period ending April 30, 2009.
20. Use of Buildings and Grounds
To approve the following use of buildings and grounds (appropriate fees to be charged where applicable):
After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) – Fashion Show
Roselle Park Middle School auditorium, stage
Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
21. 2008-2009 Awards
Approval to present the following awards to graduates of the Roselle Park High School Class of 2009: