AMENDED GENERAL BUSINESS CONSENT AGENDA FOR CURRICULUM, LEGAL, FISCAL AND POLICY MATTERS REQUIRING A VOTE September 20, 2006

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1 AMENDED GENERAL BUSINESS CONSENT AGENDA FOR CURRICULUM, LEGAL, FISCAL AND POLICY MATTERS REQUIRING A VOTE September 20, 2006 CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Report and/or comments of Committee Chairperson on proposed resolutions A - Curriculum Resolutions Grants State & Federal/Private A-1. Approve submission of the No Child Left Behind Consolidated Application for Title I, Title I SIA, Title IIA, Title IID, Title III, Title IV, and Title V, for fiscal year 2007, in the amount of $18,674, Educational Programming A-2. A-3. A-4. A-5. A-6. A-7. A-8. Approve implementation of the program LANGUAGE! by Sopris West Educational Services in Schools 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15 and 20 to provide middle school Tier III intensive students with a comprehensive instructional approach that addresses delays in the acquisition of literacy by teaching all the concepts and skills necessary for literacy, at an amount not to exceed $275, Approve contract with Catapult Learning, LLC, to provide instructional services under Chapter 192 to non-public school students during the school year in pre-manufactured mobile units located on private property, in accordance with state regulation, in the amount of $2,013, Approve contract with Catapult Learning, LLC, to provide instructional services to eligible Title I students in reading, writing, mathematics and English as a second language, in selected non-public schools, for the school year, in the amount of $829, Approve contract with Catapult Learning, LLC, to utilize the "Mom and Pop Mobile" as a traveling Parent Outreach Center, to provide additional services in reading, writing and math for parents and students during the school year, in the amount of $39, Approve entering into an agreement with ATS Project Success, as a Title I Approve entering into an agreement with American Home Tutoring, as a Title I Approve entering into an agreement with Babbage Net School Inc., as a Title I

2 A-9. A-10. A-11. A-12. A-13. A-14. Approve entering into an agreement with Boys & Girls Club of Paterson, as a Title I Supplemental Educational Service Provider for eligible students under the No Child Left Behind Act, at a maximum amount of $1, per student for Approve entering into an agreement with Brainfuse Online Instruction, as a Title I Approve entering into an agreement with Center for Health Psychology, as a Title I Supplemental Educational Service Provider for eligible students under the No Child Left Behind Act, at a maximum amount of $1, per student for Approve entering into an agreement with Chenault s Taekwondo, The Learners Academy, as a Title I Supplemental Educational Service Provider for eligible students under the No Child Left Behind Act, at a maximum amount of $1, per student for Approve entering into an agreement with Club Z In-Home Tutoring, as a Title I Approve entering into an agreement with Education Advance Corp., as a Title I A-15. Approve entering into an agreement with Education Station, as a Title I A-16. A-17. A-18. A-19. Approve entering into an agreement with Essex County Educational Services, as a Title I Supplemental Educational Service Provider for eligible students under the No Child Left Behind Act, at a maximum amount of $1, per student for Approve entering into an agreement with Failure Free Reading, as a Title I Approve entering into an agreement with Huntington Learning Center, as a Title I Approve entering into an agreement with Innovative Educational Programs, as a Title I Supplemental Educational Service Provider for eligible students under the No Child Left Behind Act, at a maximum amount of $1, per student for

3 A-20. A-21. Approve entering into an agreement with Kumon North America, Inc., as a Title I Approve entering into an agreement with The Library Co-op, as a Title I A-22. Approve entering into an agreement with LITE Community Development Corporation, Inc., as a Title I Supplemental Educational Service Provider for eligible students under the No Child Left Behind Act, at a maximum amount of $1, per student for A-23. A-24. A-25. A-26. A-27. A-28. A-29. A-30. Approve entering into an agreement with MyTutor24, as a Title I Supplemental Educational Service Provider for eligible students under the No Child Left Behind Act, at a maximum amount of $1, per student for Approve entering into an agreement with Paterson Police Athletic League, as a Title I Supplemental Educational Service Provider for eligible students under the No Child Left Behind Act, at a maximum amount of $1, per student for Approve entering into an agreement with Vacamas Programs for Youth, as a Title I Supplemental Educational Service Provider for eligible students under the No Child Left Behind Act, at a maximum amount of $1, per student for Approve entering into a contract with the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson to assist with the implementation of the Paterson Community Learning Centers after school program at Schools No. 6 and 10, beginning September 25, 2006 through June 30, 2007, at an amount not to exceed $35, Approve entering into a contract with InnerFaith Performing Arts, Inc. to provide structured, supervised theatrical activities for 150 Paterson Community Learning Center students and produce theatrical productions, beginning September 25, 2006 through June 30, 2007, at an amount not to exceed $10, PULLED IN COMMITTEE Approve entering into a contract with Paterson Catholic Regional High School to assist with the implementation of the Paterson Community Learning Centers summer, after school and Saturday programs for students in grades 7-12, beginning July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, at an amount not to exceed $74, Approve entering into a contract with the Paterson Police Athletic League to provide two Explorers Programs for 60 Paterson children in each program for 22 weeks of structured, supervised activities conducted at Buckley Park, beginning September 25, 2006 through June 30, 2007, at an amount not to exceed $60,

4 A-31. A-32. Approve the starting and ending date for the Paterson 21 st Century Community Learning Centers After School Program at Schools 6, 10 and Paterson Catholic, effective September 25, 2006 through June 30, Approve agreement with St. Joseph s Regional Medical Center, Life Support Education Center to provide a Safe-Sitters Program for teachers, students and parents that will certify participants in both adult and lay rescuer CPR, beginning September 25, 2006 through June 30, 2007, at an amount not to exceed $3, A-33. Approve partnership with the Taub Foundation and the City of Paterson Division of Recreation for participation in an after school basketball program for students meeting certain criteria, at a cost of $136,325.00, during the school year, with the Paterson Public School District share being $70, A-34. A-35. A-36. A-37. A-38. A-39. A-40. A-41. Approve implementation of the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) program for the school year for the promotion of pleasure reading and the personal ownership of books for students in grades 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, in the amount of $43,722.00, with the Paterson School District contributing the required amount of $14, Approve collaboration with Passaic County Community College to provide theater programs and classroom visits by authors for the children of Paterson through the grant provided by the Theater and Poetry Project of Passaic County Community College, in the amount of $43,000.00, with the Paterson Public School District providing funding in the amount of $15, Approve entering into a contract with Passaic County Educational Services Commission to provide educational services for regular kindergarten and special education children ages 3-7, from September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, in the amount of $2,093, Approve participation in the federally funded LEAP-USA Project to develop inclusive early childhood classrooms for children with autism, from September 2006 through June 2008, at no cost to the district. Approve entering into a contract with the Department of Human Services for the reimbursement of services provided to the preschool population served in the in-district wrap-around program, extended through September Approve entering into a contract with Passaic County Educational Services Commission to provide nursing services to 14 non-public schools during the school year, in the amount of $138, Approve entering into a contract with Essex County Educational Services Commission to provide services to Paterson students who reside in eligible/funding attendance areas and attend the non-public schools, during the school year, at an amount not to exceed $67, Approve adoption of the New Jersey Model School Nutrition Policy and remain committed to expanding the awareness of this policy among students, parents, teachers and the community at large.

5 A-42. A-43. A-44. Approve proclaiming the fourth Monday in September (September 25, 2006) as Family Day A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Children and urge all citizens to recognize and participate in its observance. Authorize the membership of Eastside High School in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for the school year. Authorize the membership of John F. Kennedy High School in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for the school year. Special Education A-45. A-46. A-47. A-48 A-95. Approve submission of appropriate applications to the Passaic County Office of Education to establish special education classes at Schools 24, 28 and STARS Academy. Approve submission of appropriate application to the Passaic County Office of Education to establish an ASD class at STARS Academy. Approve receipt of tuition payment from the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services for special education student attending Paterson Public Schools, during the school year, in the amount of $12, Approve out of district placement. Additional Resolution A-96. Approve continued support of the School-Based Youth Services Program at John F. Kennedy High School, to provide educational enhancement services, substance abuse counseling, leadership development, life skills development, health and nutrition counseling, anti-violence training workshops, employment counseling and placement, recreational and cultural activities, teen parenting and emergency child care services, for the school year, at no cost to the district. LEGAL COMMITTEE Report and/or comments of Committee Chairperson on proposed resolutions B - Legal Resolutions B-1. B-2. Approve lease extension and amendment agreement with Spectrachem Corp. for the premises located at Sheridan Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey, for a period of three years with one three year renewal option and a purchase option in favor of PPS and provides an initial rental increase of 1.5% over the existing annual rental with annual rental increases of 1.5% per annum thereafter. Approve acceptance of the settlement of a civil suit entitled The State-Operated School District of the City of Paterson v. Paint Smart Contractors, Inc., Charles Paraboschi, Jose LoCreco, John Does ## 1 To 10 And ABC Companies ## 1 TO 10, Docket No. PAS-L , in the Superior Court of New Jersey, in the amount of $1,250,

6 B-3. B-4. Approve settlement of a civil suit entitled Giglio v. State Operated School District of Paterson, et al., Docket No. PAS-L , in the Superior Court of New Jersey and then remanded to U.S. District Court under Docket No and authorize the execution of all documents related thereto and the payment of $87, Approve settlement agreement in the matter of M.T. o/b/o D.W., a minor child, v. State-Operated School District of Paterson, OAL DKT. No.:EDS , to resolve the dispute over educational program and placement. FISCAL COMMITTEE Report and/or comments of Committee Chairperson on proposed resolutions C - Fiscal Resolutions Request for District Taxes C-1. Approve request for district taxes for the month of September 2006, in the amount of $3,032, Appropriation Adjustments/Rescinding Transfer C-2. C-3. C-4. Approve rescinding Resolution C-5 adopted at the July 19, 2006 Board meeting, transferring $2.6 million from the general fund to eliminate the food service deficit. Approve transfer of funds within the school year budget for the month of May 2006, so that no budgetary line item account has been overexpended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations. Approve transfer of funds within the school year budget for the month of June 2006, so that no budgetary line item account has been overexpended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations. Treasurer's Reports and Secretary's Reports C-5. C-6. Acknowledge receipt and accept the Monthly Financial Reports, Board Secretary A148 and Report of the Treasurer A149, for the month of May Acknowledge receipt and accept the Monthly Financial Reports, Board Secretary A148 and Report of the Treasurer A149, for the month of June Acceptance of Grant Funds/Donations C-7. Approve acceptance of continuation funding from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to the County of Passaic to operate a New Jersey Youth Corps to assist young adults (ages 16-21) who have dropped out of high school in successfully transitioning to employment, college, or additional training by obtaining an Adult High School diploma, for the project period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, in the amount of $403,

7 C-8. C-9. C-10. Approve acceptance of funding from the Workforce Investment Board of Passaic County to operate the New Jersey Youth Corps Program, for the period beginning July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, in the amount of $194, Approve acceptance of funds from the State of New Jersey to provide textbooks for students attending nonpublic schools, in the amount of $103, Approve budget modifications to the FY st Century Community Learning Centers Continuation Grant, for the period beginning March 30, 2006 through June 30, Award of Contracts/Rejection of Bid C-11. C-12. C-13. C-14. Approve rejection of bids for Broker of Record for Employee Health Benefits (RFP ) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22d, due to substantially revising the specifications for the goods and Authorize the Department of Purchasing to initiate the competitive contracting process, pursuant to 18A:18A-4.3, to procure Risk Management Insurance Services. Authorize Innovative Wealth Care Advisors, LLC, to act as an agent for the employer in any transactions necessary for the establishment, execution and maintenance of accounts purchased or sold for non-bargaining unit employees eligible for participation in deferred compensation plans under Section 457(b) 2 and 3 of the Internal Revenue Service code. Approve renewal of the annual maintenance agreement with Keystone Information Systems, Inc., for the centralized student data system, for the school year, at a cost not to exceed $120, C-15. Approve entering into a maintenance agreement with PSE&G to provide emergency service and maintenance to the district s fiber optic network, for the school year, in the amount of $73, C-16. C-17. C-18. Approve award of a contract for Rental & Installation of Mobile 200HP Boiler & Fuel Oil Tank at Eastside High School (PPS ) to Mobile Steam Boiler Rental Corp., for the school year, at an amount not to exceed $80, Approve award of a contract for Commercial Refrigerator & Freezer Repair Services (PPS ) to Malachy Mechanical, for the school year, at an amount not to exceed $50, Approve award of a contract for Commercial Food Equipment Repair Services (PPS ) to Malachy Mechanical, for the school year, at an amount not to exceed $50,

8 C-19. C-20. C-21. C-22. C-23. Approve contract with SchoolDude to provide an online tool that will improve the efficiency of the maintenance program at the rate of $25,931.25, which includes annual fees for Maintenance Direct, PM Direct, Inventory Direct, and Utility Direct, as well as a pro-rated nine month rate for the remainder of the fiscal year for FS Direct, as well as a ten percent discount for the purchase of more than three modules. Approve entering into a time and material contract with PMK Group to perform management of environmental issues involving asbestos, lead, radon, indoor air quality, and chemical safety, at an amount not to exceed $25, Approve entering into a contract with Public Consulting Group for the EasyFax service to convert paper documents into electronic documents by telefax for storage, at an annual fee of $10, Approve maintenance agreement with Doron Precision Systems, Inc. for Eastside High School s driver simulator lab, allowing students to practice driving skills in a safe, supportive environment, at the cost of $2, Approve the safety inspection contract with Project Adventure, Inc., for the Ropes Course at Eastside High School, in the amount of $1, Facilities C-24. Authorize the State District Superintendent to submit applications for approval to use substandard-offsite facilities for 16 sites, consistent with the Board approved Corrective Action Plan. Transportation C-25. C-26. C-27. C-28. Approve renewal of a contract and license agreement with Transfinder TM, Forth & Associates, LTD. of Schenectady, New York, to calculate school transportation based on pupil residence and maintain and update student data to develop and schedule transportation routes, for the school year for an approximate amount of $4, Approve award of a contract for the school year to Valley Health System (Health Net Services), for the purpose of providing random drug and alcohol testing for all district school bus drivers to help prevent accidents and injuries resulting from the misuse of alcohol and controlled substances by employees performing safety-sensitive functions, in accordance with the requirements of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, at an amount not to exceed $4, Approve renewal of transportation contracts with Scholastic Bus Company for special education, regular, kindergarten and private non-profit pupils to indistrict and out-of-district schools, and field trip programs for the school year, at an approximate cost of $4,604, Approve award of transportation contracts for special education pupils to out-ofdistrict and in-district schools for the school year, at an approximate cost of $1,841,

9 C-29. C-30. C-31. C-32. C-33. Approve renewal of transportation contracts with Laidlaw Transportation for regular typical kindergarten, private non-profit pupils to in-district and out-ofdistrict schools, and athletic programs for the school year, at an approximate cost of $1,506, Approve renewal of transportation contracts with Murphy Bus Company for special education and kindergarten pupils to in-district and out-of-district schools for the school year, at an approximate cost of $930, Approve renewal of transportation contracts with Station Wagon Services for special education pupils to in-district and out-of-district schools for the school year, at an approximate cost of $674, Approve renewal of transportation contracts with Jiggetts Transportation for special education, private non-profit, charter, typical and kindergarten pupils to in-district and out-of-district schools for the school year, at an approximate cost of $491, Approve renewal of transportation contracts with Konner Bus Company for special education pupils to in-district and out-of-district schools for the school year, at an approximate cost of $331, C-34. Approve renewal of transportation contracts with Trans Ed Inc. for special education and kindergarten pupils, and athletic programs to in-district and outof-district schools for the school year, at an approximate cost of $320, C-35. Approve renewal of transportation contracts with Rudco Inc. for special education pupils to in-district and out-of-district schools for the school year, at an approximate cost of $275, C-36. C-37. Approve renewal of transportation contracts with D & M Tours for regular and special education pupils to in-district and out-of-district schools for the school year, at an approximate cost of $262, Approve award of transportation contracts for regular and private non-profit pupils to out-of-district and in-district schools for the school year, at an approximate cost of $209, C-38. Approve renewal of transportation contracts with Wagner Bus Services for special education and regular pupils, and athletic/gym programs to in-district and out-of-district schools for the school year, at an approximate cost of $128, C-39. Approve award of transportation jointure agreement with Passaic County Educational Services Commission to provide extended school year, out-ofdistrict transportation for special education pupils for the school year, at an approximate cost of $67, C-40. Approve renewal of transportation contract with Jordan Transport for special education pupils to an out-of-district school for the school year, at an approximate cost of $50,

10 C-41. Approve award of transportation jointure agreement with Passaic County Educational Services Commission to provide extended school year, out-ofdistrict transportation for special education pupils for the school year, at an approximate cost of $5, POLICY COMMITTEE Report and/or comments of Committee Chairperson on proposed resolutions D - Policy Resolutions no submission