HARRINGTON PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT HARRINGTON PARK, NEW JERSEY

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1 HARRINGTON PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT HARRINGTON PARK, NEW JERSEY MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION Thursday, May 21, 2015 Work Session and Executive/Closed Session 7:00 p.m. Public Meeting Regular Public Meeting 8:00 p.m. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Ms. Laura Wood, President Ms. Brenda Cho, Vice President Mr. Eric Fishbein, Trustee Ms. Dianne Smith, Trustee Mr. Scott Weiner, Trustee Dr. Adam D. Fried, Superintendent/Board Secretary Mr. Bryan Jursca, Business Administrator Executive Closed Meeting First and Third Thursday of Each Month at 7:00 p.m. Work Session First Thursday of Each Month at 8:00 p.m. Regular Public Meeting Third Thursday of Each Month at 8:00 p.m. Next Work Session Meeting Thursday, June 04, 2015 Board of Education Conference Room Harrington Park School CALL TO ORDER: Time: 8:03 p.m. President Wood called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m. FLAG SALUTE: Dr. Fried led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: Laura Wood, President Brenda Cho, Vice President Eric Fishbein Trustee Dianne Smith, Trustee Scott Weiner, Trustee PRESENT ABSENT Time of arrival/departure Also Present: Dr. Adam D. Fried, Superintendent/Board Secretary Mr. Bryan Jursca, Business Administrator Public

2 Harrington Park Board of Education Minutes Regular Public Meeting Thursday, May OPEN PUBLIC PORTION MEETING ACT STATEMENT The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to ensure the rights of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Harrington Park Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting, which includes the date, time and place thereof posted on the bulletin board of the municipal building, and the Board of Education bulletin board, published in The Record, and filed with the Clerk of the Borough of Harrington Park. MEETING CALENDAR: Date Time Place Purpose June 04, 2015 Board Retreat 6:00 p.m. BOE Conference Room Discussion Work Session and Executive/Closed Session 7:00 p.m. BOE Conference Room Discussion Regular Public Meeting 8:00 p.m. Instrumental Music Room Discussion PRESIDENT S STATEMENT Welcome We are coming to the end of another school year soon, at this time we are approving the renewal of many of our staff for the school year. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Thank you to the community for your continued support throughout the school year STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT: (none) PRESENTATION: (none) OTHER: (none) PUBLIC BE HEARD AGENDA ITEMS ONLY During each regular meeting, two opportunities are provided for citizens to ask questions and to make comments. During the first opportunity, early on the agenda, comments are invited regarding subjects on this agenda. The second opportunity occurs just prior to adjournment, when citizens may address general questions and comments to the Board. Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise and state their name and address. The Board reserves the right to establish rules for the conduct of its meetings including such matters as the time at which the public will be heard if at all, who may speak, and for how long. All such rules shall be monitored by the presiding officer. All cell phones must be turned off or be in vibrating or silent ring mode. Persons should leave the meeting room before answering their cell phones. All comments and questions must be addressed to the Board President or the presiding officer, and shall be limited to school-related issues. If personal remarks or discourteous statements are made, the presiding officer may require the speaker to sit down.

3 Harrington Park Board of Education Minutes Regular Public Meeting Thursday, May Motion by Trustee Fishbein, seconded by Trustee Smith to open the meeting to the public. Voice Vote: Unanimous Questions or Comments: None Motion by Trustee Fishbein, seconded by Trustee Weiner to close the meeting to the public. Voice Vote: Unanimous ACTION ITEMS I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (none) II. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Dianne Smith, Chairperson Pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Administrative Committee recommends the following resolution(s): A-1 APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the reappointment of instructional aides for the school year as listed on Appendix A. A-2 APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF LUNCHROOM PERSONNEL BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the reappointment of lunchroom personnel for the school year as listed on Appendix B at the daily pay rate of $30.70 per lunch session of 11:45 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. per day. A-3 APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE LUNCHROOM PERSONNEL BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the reappointment of substitute lunchroom personnel for the school year as listed on Appendix C at the daily pay rate of $30.70 per lunch session of 11:45 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. per day. A-4 APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the reappointment of Bryan Jursca, as Business Administrator effective 07/01/15-06/30/16 at the annual salary (To be determined and pending County Superintendent approval) for the school year. A-5 APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL FOR SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the reappointment of Jessica Nitzberg as Principal for the school year. A-6 APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/SUPERVISOR OF PUPIL PERSONNEL FOR SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the reappointment of Ross Herbert as the Assistant Principal/Supervisor of Pupil Personnel for the school year.

4 Harrington Park Board of Education Minutes Regular Public Meeting Thursday, May A-7 APPROVE MERIT GOALS ACCEPTANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the Merit Goals acceptance and achievements for the school year. A-8 APPROVE NEGLIA ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the 04/06/15 Neglia Engineering Associates Agreement for Professional Services to provide Surveying, Engineering, and Construction Management services for the new playground for Harrington Park School in the amounts as follows: 1. On a lump sum basis for a cost of $7, representing Engineering and Surveying services A-9 APPROVE RENEWAL OF BOLLINGER, INC. STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGE POLICY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the renewal of Bollinger, Inc. Student Accident Insurance coverage policy for the school year. A-10 APPROVE 2 ND YEAR OF TWO YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WYCOFF FAMILY YMCA, INC.FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the 2 nd year of two year lease agreement with the Wycoff Family YMCA, Inc. for their use of the All-Purpose Room from September 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016 for a Child Care Program, as per all terms and conditions in the lease agreement document which is on file in the Business Office with annual rental of $4, as follows: 2 nd year of two year lease agreement: School Year: September 1, 2015-June 30, 2016 $4, A-11 APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE NJ STATE HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM ACT OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve to authorize participation in the NJ State Health Benefits Program Act of the State of New Jersey effective 07/01/15 06/30/16 or until determined otherwise by the Harrington Park Board of Education. A-12 APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE DENTAL BENEFIT PROGRAM WITH DELTA DENTAL OF NEW JERSEY, INC. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve to authorize participation in the dental benefits program with Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. effective 07/1/15-06/30/16. A-13 APPROVE THE COST FOR A REGULAR ELEMENTARY OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT TO ATTEND HARRINGTON PARK SCHOOL FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the cost for a regular elementary out-ofdistrict student to attend Harrington Park School For the school year as follows: Grade Tuition Amount Kindergarten $16, Grade 1-5 $15, Grade 6-8 $14,446.00

5 Harrington Park Board of Education Minutes Regular Public Meeting Thursday, May A-14 APPROVE TO DISCARD GRADE SIX BOOKS IN POOR CONDITION BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve to discard grade six books in poor condition as listed below: 63 copies of Where the Red Fern Grows A-15 APPROVE CHANGE IN FTE FOR DR. STEVEN KORNER TO.8 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve a change in the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) for Dr. Steven Korner, School Psychologist, from.9 MA+45 (Step 19) to.8 MA+45 (Step 19) effective 09/01/15 (Salary pending settlement of HPEA contract) for the school year. A-16 APPROVE APPOINTMENT AND ISSUANCE OF CONTRACTS TO TRISTA GASPARI, VINCENT GRILLO, AND CARRIE MALADY AS CERTIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES FOR THE REMAINER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the appointment and issuance of contracts to Trista Gaspari, Vincent Grillo, and Carrie Malady as certified instructional aides at the rate of $18.75 per hour annualized at $26, (pro-rated) effective 05/21/15. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve to remove substitute teachers, Trista Gaspari and Vincent Grillo from the substitute teacher list for the remainder of the school year. A-17 APPROVE RESIGNATION OF SUBSTITUTE LUNCHROOM AIDE, FAY MURNO BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the resignation of substitute lunchroom aide, Faye Murno, effective 03/12/15. addendum A-18 APPROVE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Jennifer Pawlowski as a substitute teacher for the remainder of the school year. A-27 APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL AND REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID B. RUBIN, ESQ. OF DAVID B. RUBIN, P.C.TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the Agreement for Special Counsel with David B. Rubin, Esq., of David B. Rubin, P.C. to provide legal representation before the Office of Administrative Law and the United States District Court for the District of NJ in the matters of P.C. and J.C. o/b/o R.C. v. Harrington Park Board of Education. Motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Fishbein to approve the following resolutions: A-1 through A-18 and addendum A-27 ROLL CALL: 5-YES 0-NO Motion approved

6 Harrington Park Board of Education Minutes Regular Public Meeting Thursday, May SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Discussion: (none) III. FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE Scott Weiner, Chairperson Pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Finance and Audit Committee recommends the following resolution(s): FA-19 APPROVE BILLS LIST BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the payment of expenditures in the amount of $41, as based upon the computer listing dated 05/21/15, and the payroll of $314, dated 05/15/15 all of which are on file in the office of the Board of Education. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2:11(b), (c) 3, and (c) 4; Approval that all bills as examined, audited and certified by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and presented to the Board of Education shall, if found to be correct, be ordered paid by the Board of Education. Any exceptions noted tonight, on the record, will be reexamined by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and the appropriate committee chairperson and if found to be correct, be ordered paid by the Board of Education. Prior to payment, the inquiring board trustee will be duly notified by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, in reference to satisfaction of the submitted concern. FA-20 APPROVE BOARD SECRETARY REPORT FOR APRIL, 2015 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the Board Secretary Report for the month ending 04/30/15. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS In accordance with N.J.A.C.6A: (b), (c), and (c) 4; The Business Administrator/Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation. The Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended. Furthermore, the Board of Education and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary certify that current expense, special revenue and debt service fund balances have not been over expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. FA-21 APPROVE MONTHLY TRANSFER REPORT FOR APRIL, 2015 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the monthly Transfer Report for the month ending 04/30/15. FA-22 APPROVE TREASURER S REPORT FOR APRIL, 2015 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer s Report for the month ending 04/30/15. FA-23 APPROVE ANNUAL ASSETS INVENTORY SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the annual assets inventory service contract to Acclaim Inventory, LLC in the amount of $1, for the school year.

7 Harrington Park Board of Education Minutes Regular Public Meeting Thursday, May FA-24 APPROVE 1-DAY COMPENSATION TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST FOR KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP EVALUATIONS DURING THE WEEK OF JUNE 1, 2015 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve 1 day compensation in the amount of $ to occupational therapist, Michelle Wichmann, for completion of evaluations during Kindergarten Round Up, during the week of June 1, 2015 and verified by an approved submitted time sheet to the Superintendent or Business Administrator. FA-25 APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF HOURS/TIME PERIOD AND RATE FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR APPOINTED TO PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the amendment of 04/23/15 resolution #FA-12 for Hours/Time Period and Rate to the amended Hours/Time Period and Rate listed below for independent contractor, Michele Wichmann, appointed to provide occupational therapy services for district special needs students for the school year, with days of service verified by submitted time sheets by the contractor to the Harrington Park Board of Education office as listed: Name Position Place Student # Hours/Time Period Rate Michele Occupational Wichmann Therapist Michele Wichmann Occupational Therapist In District /2 hour per week (Mondays) (03/30/15 06/16/15 In District /2 hour per week (Mondays) (03/30/15 06/16/15 $38.00 per hour $38.00 per hour Motion by Trustee Weiner, seconded by Trustee Fishbein to approve the following resolutions: FA-19 through FA-25 ROLL CALL: 5-YES 0-NO Motion approved. IV. HOUSE AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Eric Fishbein, Chairperson Pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the House and Grounds Committee recommends the following resolution(s): HG-26 APPROVE USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the use of school facilities on school field and parking lot by Alpine Learning Group at a charge of $ as follows: Date: Time Purpose 05/31/15 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Rest Stop for Go the Distance for Autism Motion by Trustee Fishbein, seconded by Trustee Weiner to approve the following resolution: HG-26 ROLL CALL: 5-YES 0-NO Motion approved.

8 Harrington Park Board of Education Minutes Regular Public Meeting Thursday, May V. POLICY AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Brenda Cho, Chairperson Pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Policy and Legislation Committee recommends the following resolution(s): (none) OPEN TO PUBLIC - PUBLIC BE HEARD (On Policy Only) VI. TRAVEL/CONFERENCES/OTHER (none) PUBLIC BE HEARD ALL SCHOOL RELATED ISSUES Motion by Trustee Fishbein, seconded by Trustee Weiner to open the meeting to the public. Voice Vote: Unanimous Questions or Comments: (none) Motion by Trustee Fishbein, seconded by Vice President Cho to close the meeting to the public. Voice Vote: Unanimous ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION, (no action taken) Motion by Trustee Fishbein, seconded by Trustee Weiner to adjourn from Regular Public Session to Executive/Closed Session at 8:20 p.m. Voice Vote: Unanimous Dr. Adam Fried Superintendent/Board Secretary

9 Harrington Park Board of Education Minutes Regular Public Meeting Thursday, May INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES APPENDIX A Jacqueline Allen Madeline Burns Cheryl Carley Christopher Digirolamo Stephanie Droste Aline Gendron Alissa Johnson Denise Joseph Janet Kaden Inge Liem-Haracopos Jennifer Lupardi Nancy Malvasi Kathleen Massaro Patricia Minervini Linda Page Catherine Plunkett Lois Pollio Karen Salvo Jennifer Soltes Laurie Stuart Phyllis Turrin

10 Harrington Park Board of Education Minutes Regular Public Meeting Thursday, May APPENDIX B LUNCHROOM PERSONNEL Full-Time Lunch Aides Lynette Bucceroni Allison Campbell Catherine DeGulis Kathryn DiRese Kiran Griffith Donna Guerrera Kathi Hoffman (4 days/week) Carolyn Lee Denise Marshall Maureen O Neill Susan Ryan Manju Srivastava Doreen Tietz Catalina Vega Linda Zumpano Victoria Zutell

11 Harrington Park Board of Education Minutes Regular Public Meeting Thursday, May APPENDIX C SUBSTITUTE LUNCHROOM AIDES Kim Boyle Ching Lan Chung Jane De Vries Denise Hageman Shirley Qualls Carolyn Ross