011-281 REGULAR MEETING Of the North Bergen Board of Education Held in the On Thursday, evening September 29, 2011 OPENING OF THE MEETING In accordance with requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., adequate notification of this meeting was given by notice to The Jersey Journal, The Record, and Township Clerk and posted on bulletin boards of the Board of Education, High School, Elementary Schools and Town Hall on September 29, 2011. The meeting was called to order at 6:11 PM by Board President Kanaiyalal Patel ROLL CALL Upon the call of the roll, the members responded as follows: Present: Miguel Hector, Kanaiyalal Patel, Edward LaTour, Julio Marenco, Ruth Shaw, Absent: Elaine Nicoliello, Charlotte DiGennaro and Luis Diaz Also Present- Nicholas Sacco, Asst. Superintendent of Schools Hugo Cabrera, Board Secretary William Mitchell, Director of Finance Jack Gillman, Law Department Steven Somick, Business Administrator Thomas Tango, Internal Auditor FLAG SALUTE 6:10 PM ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Hugo Cabrera, Board Secretary announced that the minutes of the Regular Meeting August 24, 2011, has been prepared by the Board Secretary and copies were distributed to all Board members. A motion was made by Elaine Nicoliello and seconded by Luis Diaz that the foregoing minutes be approved. Upon the call of the roll, the members responded as follows: Resolution No.1-Appointed Housekeeper-Maria Valdivia BE IT RESOLVED, that the following named individual(s) is/are hereby appointed HOUSEKEEPING and at the salary set forth or in accordance with the appropriate collective bargaining agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the individual(s) is/are assigned as forth in accordance with the directive of the Board Secretary and Superintendent of Schools. WHEREAS, a recommendation has been made by the Chief School Administrator; and
011-282 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the below individuals are appointed provisionally pending proper certification and physical examination as required by statute. BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the below named individuals are appointed provisionally pending a background clearance as required by P.L. 1986, c. 116, and that continued employment will be subject to approval by the Department of Education based upon results of said background check. Resolution No.2-Transfer of Teachers BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education that the following teachers are hereby transferred to the school and position listed opposite their name along with their starting dates as recommended by the Chief School Administrator. TEACHER FROM TO EFFECTIVE Eileen Carter Fulton Fulton 10/4/11 LAL Literacy Coach Emily Codey Kennedy High School 9/30/11 Special Education Transition Coor. Teresa Defendini Lincoln Horace Mann 10/4/11 Grade 5 Literacy Coach Suzanne DeFries Fulton Kennedy 10/4/11 Grade 4 Literacy Coach Eileen Fernandez Fulton McKinley 10/4/11 Title One Literacy Coach Kristin Salter Horace Mann Lincoln 10/4/11 Grade 3 Literacy Coach Terri Steller Hammond McKinley Franklin 10/4/11 Grade 4 Literacy Coach
011-283 Resolution No.3-Appointed Positions Learning Center Program BE IT RESOLVED, the following named individuals as recommended by the chief School Administrator are appointed to the following positions in the North Bergen High School Learning Center Program for the 2011-2012 school year to be paid at the collective bargaining agreement rate, a appropriately apportioned for persons sharing the position: Math LAL Science Social Studies CST Guidance Alex Urrego Edmund Garrison Louis Martucci Patrick Brady Rebecca Pinto Michelle Martoral Theresa Rabelo Rebecca Cruz Irene Lynch Janet Menzel BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if it becomes necessary for a back-up for the CST Kristi Veri is appointed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board s officers and employees are authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate this resolution. Resolution No.4-Transfer of Clerk-Blanca Viloria BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education that the following named CLERK employee(s) is/are hereby transferred from the below listed school/department effective September 01, 2011. This resolution supersedes all previous resolutions/ NAME FROM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL Blanca Viloria Franklin Annex High School
Resolution No.5-Appointed Teacher Aides 011-284 BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education that the below listed individuals are appointed to the position of part time Teacher Aide for the 2011-2012 school year in the school listed opposite his/her name, at a salary of $9.25 per hour, not to exceed 19 ½ hours unless otherwise authorized by the Board Secretary of the Superintendent of Schools effective October 01, 2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the below listed individuals are hereby appointed provisionally pending the background clearance as required by P.L. 1986, C. 116 and that continued employment will be subject to approval by the N.J. Department of Education based upon results of said background check as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. Horace Mann #9 Nurses Office Krystal Reyes 8010 Grand Avenue North Bergen, NJ 07047 SCHOOL TBA Gladys Liriano 1302-51 st st North Bergen, NJ 07047 Resolution No.6-Appointed Extra Curricular Activities BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education that the below listed individuals are hereby appointed to the extra curricular position set opposite his/her name for the 2011-012 school year, effective September 01,2011 at a salary as per contractual agreement as recommended by the Chief School Administrator. ELEMENTARY Cheerleading Coach Salary Adalyn Pena #2 Annex #9 $1,507.00 Basketball Coach Shannon Barry $1,800.00
011-285 Resolution No.7-Accepted Resignation-Tasha Murphy Cheerleading Coach BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education that the resignation of Tasha Murphy as Cheerleading Coach for Horace Mann School is accepted effective September 01, 2011as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. Resolution No.8-Accepted Retirement-Angelina Cinquina WHEREAS, the Board has been notified that a certain Security Guard Employee wishes to retire effective the date set forth; and BE IT RESOLVED, that the following retirement notice is hereby accepted: Angelina Cinquina.Effective October 01, 2012 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the wishes to extend its gratitude fort he years of service and extends its best wishes for her future. Resolution No.9-Unrecognized Title BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education that permission be granted to use the following unrecognized titles for the 2011-2012 school year as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is given the authority to request, from the County Superintendent, permission to use these titles in accordance with their job description on file in the Superintendent s office. Teacher/Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Teacher/ Transition Coordinator Teacher/Coordinator Basic Skills Program THIS RESOLUTION SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS.
011-286 Resolution No.10-Use of School Facilities BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education that the following request for the use of school facilities and/or school services are hereby approved subject to the receipt of Certificate of Insurance and agreement to pay custodial salaries when necessary as on file in the Secretary s Office. Requested By Horace Mann PTA SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS Requests Horace Mann School Auditorium General Meeting 10/6/11 Alt 10/12/11 6:00PM-10:00PM 2 tables, chairs, and projector Bible Club NBHS HS Flag pole 9/28/11 7:00AM-7:30AM Prayer Holy Redeemer Parish RF Annex Gym Cub Scouts 2011-212 school year Mondays 6:30PM-8:00PM Cub Scouts Meeting Resolution No.11-Approved Workshops at a Cost BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education, that the workshops as per attached and kept on file at the Superintendent s office at the cost listed to the Board of Education, as per attached and kept on file at the Superintendent s Office, is approved, as directed by the Chief School Administrator. THIS RESOLUTION SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS. Resolution No.12- Approved Workshops at no Cost BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education, that the workshops as per attached and kept on file at the Superintendent s office at no cost listed to the Board of Education, as per attached and kept on file at the Superintendent s Office, is approved, as directed by the Chief School Administrator.
011-287 THIS RESOLUTION SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS. Resolution No.13- Approved Staff Development Workshops at a Cost BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education, that the workshops for Staff Professional Development, for the 2011-2012 school year, at the cost listed to the Board of Education, as per attached and kept on file at the Superintendent s Office, is approved, as directed by the Chief School Administrator. THIS RESOLUTION SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS. Resolution No.14-Approved Field Trips BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education that the attached field trip is hereby approved, as recommended by the Chief School Administrator. Resolution No.15- Special Revenue Transfers BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education that in order to maintain proper control of budgeting appropriations for the school year 2011-2012 the attached SPECIAL REVENUE transfers are hereby ordered to be made.
Resolution No.16-General Expense 011-288 BE IT RESOLVED, by the North Bergen Board of Education that in order to maintain proper control of budgeting appropriations for the school year 2011-2012 the attached GENERAL EXPENSE transfers are hereby ordered to be made. Resolution No.17-Ratification of Payments WHEREAS, it became necessary that the attached warrants be issued in satisfaction of the obligations set forth; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the foregoing expenditures be approved and the action of the President, Secretary, and Treasurer of School Monies in processing the aforementioned warrants be hereby ratified. Resolution No.18-Approval for Board Employees to Attend NJSB Convention Atlantic City, NJ WHEREAS, certain Board employees are interested in attending the New Jersey School Boards Convention in Atlantic City, in October 24, 2011; and WHEREAS, attendance at such convention is related to the Boards employees responsibilities and duties; and WHEREAS, attendance at such convention will promote delivery of instruction or further efficient operation of the school district; and fiscally prudent; and WHEREAS, travel and related expenses to attendance at such convention are expected to exceed the state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury in NJOMB circular letter, BE IT RESOLVED, that the excess is justified and therefore reimbursable and that such attendance is approved for the following employees: Superintendent, Director of Finance, and Business Administrator.
011-289 Resolution No.19-Approval for Board Members to Attend NJSB Convention Atlantic City, NJ WHEREAS, certain Board employees are interested in attending the New Jersey School Boards Convention in Atlantic City, in October 24, 2011; and WHEREAS, attendance at such convention is related to the Boards Members responsibilities and duties; and WHEREAS, attendance at such convention will promote delivery of instruction or further efficient operation of the school district; and fiscally prudent; and WHEREAS, travel and related expenses to attendance at such convention are expected to exceed the state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury in NJOMB circular letter, BE IT RESOLVED, that the excess is justified and therefore reimbursable and that such attendance is approved for the Board Members: Resolution No.20-Award of Contract-The Write Track WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(1) provides for an exception to the statutory bidding and advertisement requirements for a contract for professional services and WHEREAS, the Board is desirous of awarding a contract for the provision of literacy coach training services 2011-2012 school year. BE IT RESOLVED, that a contract for the provision of such services is awarded to: The Write Talk Educational Consultants 16-Chainwood Drive Suffern, NY 10901 As per attached agreement, in the amount of Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred ($45,600.00) Dollars. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board s officers and employees are authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate this resolution. Resolution No.21-Procedures Harassment Intimidation and Bullying WHEREAS, New Jersey Statutes and regulations and Board policy require certain procedures to be followed with regard to harassment intimidation and bullying; and WHEREAS alleged incidents of harassment intimidation and bullying have been reported and investigated in accordance with New Jersey Statutes and regulations and Board policy and recommendations have been made by the school administrators and the Superintendent of School and reported to the Board,
011-290 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board accepted the report and recommendations of the Superintendent on the alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation or bullying, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the officers, agents, and employees of the Board are authorized and directed to take any actions necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any actions taken by the Superintendent or other authorized officer, agent or employee of the Board, hereto taken in furtherance of the goals of the policies, statutes and regulations governing incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying are affirmed. Resolution No.22-Aceptance of Additional State Aid for the 2011-2012 school year WHEREAS, the North Bergen Boar dof Education is in receipt of additional state aid in the amount of $1,002,037.00 for the 2011-2012 school year. BE IT RESOLVED, that the additional state aid requested and received by the North Bergen Board of Education in the amount stated above be allocated for the 2011-2012 school year as determined by the schedule attached hereto. Resolution No.23-Termination Service Contract-Blackboard Connect WHEREAS, the North Bergen Board of Education desires to terminate the service contract with Blackboard Connect Inc, for services rendered in the amount of $19,250.00 per annum. WHEREAS, to the extent that termination of such contract requires Board approval, Inc, for services rendered in the amount of $19,250.00 per annum. WHEREAS, to the extent that termination of such contract requires Board approval, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board effectuates the termination of aforementioned contract, effective immediately. In furtherance of its desire the Board authorizes its officers agents and employees to distribute any such notice as required by statute regulation policy or contract terms.
011-291 PROPOSALS None CLAIMS The following warrants were ordered on the Treasurer of School Monies at the meeting of the North Bergen Board of Education held on September 29, 2011: PAYABLE AT TRUST COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY CLAIMS LIST See attached. CERTIFICATION The undersigned hereby certifies that the above list of claims has been compiled from documents duly prepared and authenticated for services rendered and/or products received, as per purchase orders from vendors to the North Bergen School District. These documents are on file in the Secretary s Office and are available for inspection. Secretary REPORT OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS NEW BUSINESS NONE NONE AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION REGULAR MEETING: HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING Robert Dandorph, Superintendent of Schools, stated certain procedures are to be followed with regard to harassment, intimidation, and bullying according to New Jersey Statutes, regulations, and Board policy. Incidents have been reported and investigated in accordance with New Jersey Statutes, regulations, and Board policy and recommendations have been made and accepted by school administrators and myself. All actions have been taken to effectuate in furtherance of goals of the policies, statutes and regulations governing incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying are affirmed. ADJOURNMENT Board Secretary announced that unless there was an objection, the meeting would stand adjourned at 6:55 PM I hereby certify that the following is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the North Bergen Board of Education held on Thursday, evening, September 29, 2011. Hugo D. Cabrera, Board Secretary