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1 CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CLIFTON, NJ MINUTES REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM LOCATION: 745 CLIFTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, NJ THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Arlene Agresti VICE PRESIDENT Mr. Tafari Anderson Ms. Judith A. Bassford Mr. James Daley Ms. Lucy Danny left 9:39 p.m. Mr. Wayne Demikoff Dr. John Houston Mr. Gary Passenti - PRESIDENT Ms. Rosemary L. Pino ALSO PRESENT: Richard Tardalo, Superintendent of Schools Mark Tietjen, Asst. Superintendent of Schools Karen Perkins, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Carolina Rodriguez, Asst. Business Administrator/Asst. Board Secretary Isabel Machado, Board Attorney READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT TO 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 CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS CAUSED NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE PUBLICIZED BY HAVING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE THEREOF POSTED AT THE CITY CLERK S OFFICE, CLIFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION CENTER, ON CABLE TV, IN THE LOCAL PRESS, ON THE DISTRICT S WEB SITE, AND MAILED TO PRESIDENTS OF PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS. THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY 9326C

2 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 2 RECOGNITION AND AWARD PRESENTATIONS: Items EA-1/29/ MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Tafari Anderson VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti Prior to action on this motion, Dr. Houston read the following resolution. Mr. Orlando, Principal of CHS, commented about the marching band and wished the students luck in their musical careers. EA-1/29/14-01 Recognition of CHS Band Students RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education recognizes the following students from CHS who won seats in the 2014 New Jersey All State Symphonic Band through the New Jersey School Music Association. Nikola Kamcev, then went on to audition and won seats in the Region Orchestra and Percussion Chamber Ensemble. The Clifton Board of Education hereby commends them for the honor and recognition they have brought to themselves, their families, their school and their community. Kevin Biernat, junior trumpet Nathaniel Santelli, junior trumpet Francis Ledesma, junior tuba Nikola Kamcev, junior percussion Items EA-1/29/ MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti Prior to action on this motion, Mr. Passenti read the following resolution. EA-1/29/ Recognition of 100 TH Birthday WHEREAS, the Clifton Board of Education honors individuals who have contributed to the betterment of the Clifton Public School district with resolutions to commemorate and recognize certain milestones, and WHEREAS, the Clifton Board of Education is proud to congratulate Helen Horack upon the occasion of celebrating her 100 th birthday, and WHEREAS, Helen Horack born February 4, 1914, graduate of Clifton High School in 1931, graduate of Paterson State in 1935, and began teaching in the Clifton Public School system in 1947, and WHEREAS, Helen Horack devoted twenty-five years of service to the students of Clifton at School #16, retired from her Grade 1 position in 1984, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to recognize Helen Horack, former district student and dedicated elementary teacher, and wishing her many more years of health and happiness. Items EA-1/29/ MOTION BY John Houston SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti Prior to action on this motion, Mr. Daley read the following resolution.

3 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 3 EA-1/29/ School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey January 2014 WHEREAS, the New Jersey Schools Boards Association has declared January 2014 to be School Board Recognition Month, a time that all residents might acknowledge the contributions made by our local school board members; and WHEREAS, the Clifton Board of Education is one of more than 580 local school boards in New Jersey that sets policies and oversees operations for public school districts; and WHEREAS, the Clifton Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all New Jersey public school students; and WHEREAS, New Jersey s local school boards help determine community goals for the education of approximately 1.4 million children in pre-kindergarten through 12 th grade; and WHEREAS, New Jersey s 4,800 local school board members, who receive no remuneration for their services, act as advocates for public school students as they work with administrators, teachers and parents for the betterment of public education; and WHEREAS, School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs; and WHEREAS, Boards of Education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the needs of the school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators the public s expectations for the schools; and WHEREAS, New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation s best in indicators such as high school graduation rates, class size, college entrance exam participation, and Advance Placement offerings and test scores. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing January 2014 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education urges all New Jersey citizens to work with their local boards of education and public school staffs toward the improvement of our children s education. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:10 PM MOTION FOR RESOLUTION to convene in Executive Session to discuss attorney/client matters. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President will announce that following Executive Session, the public will be advised of the nature of the discussion and/or notified when formal action may be taken. MOTION BY Tafari Anderson SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:52 PM Roll call upon return from executive session showed all present. Mr. Passenti read a prepared statement regarding the January 6, 2014 Board meeting and

4 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 4 rebroadcast. He stated that the Policy Committee will be discussing rebroadcasting of future Board meetings. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1/29/14-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Organization Meeting of January 6, 2014, be and they are hereby adopted. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1/29/14-RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve the Executive Session Minutes for May 22, 2013, June 19, 2013, July 31, 2013, August 21, 2013, October 9, 2013, November 13, 2013, and December 11, 2013 as discussed during Executive Session on January 15, MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE YES: Agresti, Anderson, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Passenti NO: Bassford ABSTAIN: Agresti (July 31, 2014 Minutes only), Pino COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: None FIRST READING OF POLICY: None PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEES & SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Preliminary Budget Ms. Perkins presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Preliminary Budget. of the PowerPoint were available. Handouts Mr. Daley commented about the state budget process. Transportation Costs Ms. Perkins presented a PowerPoint presentation on Transportation costs. Handouts of the PowerPoint were available. Ms. Perkins answered questions regarding the transportation costs. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: Municipal Alliance - Ms. Danny reported that the committee discussed the following: Traffic Concerns at Select Schools Stadium Renovation Budget Meeting with City Council Annual Ballot Box Session Mr. Anderson and Mr. Passenti commented on traffic issues at School 15. PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Steve Goldberg commented on environmental issues of turf.

5 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Organization Meeting 1/6/14 E. SELECTION OF DELEGATES AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Delegate and Alternate of N.J. School Boards Association Delegate Dr. John Houston Alternate Tafari Anderson Delegate and Alternate of Passaic County School Boards Association Delegate Dr. John. Houston Alternate Tafari Anderson Member Board of Directors to the Passaic County Educational Services Commission Member Richard Tardalo * *Delegate may be either a Board Member or the Superintendent of Schools. Currently the Superintendent of Schools is the Board Delegate. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS EDUCATION Dr. J. Houston (C) Judith Bassford Lucy Danny Rosemary Pino FACILITIES/ATHLETICS Tafari Anderson (C) Wayne Demikoff James Daley FINANCE Jim Daley (C) Rosemary Pino Wayne Demikoff Arlene Agresti MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE Lucy Danny (C) Wayne Demikoff James Daley SPECIAL EDUCATION LIASON Tafari Anderson Rosemary Pino NEGOTIATIONS Tafari Anderson Arlene Agresti James Daley PERSONNEL Wayne Demikoff (C) Dr. John Houston Arlene Agresti POLICY Judith Bassford (C) Lucy Danny Rosemary Pino RESIDENCY Arlene Agresti (C) Dr. John Houston Judith Bassford HASA LIASON Arlene Agresti Mr. Tardalo explained the purpose of the Special Education Liason.

6 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 6 A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: Items EA-1/29/14-04 through EA-1/29/14-06 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Tafari Anderson SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding school security on Election Day. Security on Election Day is not funded by the county, but by the city which puts the cost on the taxpayers. Mr. Daley commented that the issue needs to be forced. Mr. Anderson stated that he would like to initiate a resolution on the security issue with the New Jersey School Boards Association. Ms. Perkins explained the Family Literacy program. EA-1/29/ School Calendar (see attachment) Superintendent of Schools to approve the school calendar, commencing July 1, 2014 and terminating June 30, EA-1/29/14-05 Approval of Summer School Programs Superintendent of Schools to approve the following 2014 summer school programs. Tuition Funded Program Integrated Summer Enrichment Experience (ISEE) Locally & Federally Grant Funded Programs Title I Summer Programs Title III ESL Summer Programs Special Education Summer Program Family Literacy Program Jump Start Summer Programs Middle School Summer Academic Program Focus Academic Readiness Summer Program 21 st Century Community Learning Program Minds in Motion EA-1/29/ Approval of Field Trips Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trips destinations for the school year. 2/7/14 CHS Spanish II Class Restaurante Fornos de Espana, Newark, NJ 2/10/14 CHS Annex ASPIRE students Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY 3/7/14 CHS Cooperative Work Lincoln Technical Institute, Paramus, NJ Experience Program 3/13/14 CHS DECA students NJ State Development Conference, Cherry Hill, NJ 3/13/14 School #14 Kindergarten students Theatreworks USA, Montclair, NJ 3/17/14 CHS TSA (Technology Student NJIT, Newark, NJ Association) students 3/26/14 School #5 TAG students Newark Museum, Newark, NJ 3/28/14 School #5 TAG students Newark Museum, Newark, NJ

7 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 7 4/3/14 School #5 TAG students Newark Museum, Newark, NJ 4/28/14 School #12, Grade 4 students Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ 5/2/14 School #14, Grade 1 students Papermill Playhouse, Millburn, NJ 5/14/14 School #15, Grade 2 students Newark Museum, Newark, NJ 5/20/14 School #5, TAG students Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ 5/21/14 School #5, TAG students Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ 5/22/14 School #5, TAG students Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ 5/28/14 School #3, Kindergarten students Turtleback Zoo, West Orange, NJ 6/4/14 School #12 Annex, Grade 1 World of Wings, Teaneck, NJ students 6/4/14 School #15 students Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ B. PERSONNEL: Items P-1/29/14-01 through P-1/29/14-19 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti ABSTAIN: Anderson (P-15 and P-16 only), Bassford (P-15 and P-16 only) Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding the Reducing Anxiety & Problem Behaviors in Sensory, Autism & ADHD workshop. P-1/29/14-01 Resignations RESOLVED, that the following resignations, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. Barbara Baker School #14 Paraprofessional Effective July 1, 2014, due to retirement Carol Prawetz School #4/District Coordinator of School Nurses Effective, July 1, 2014, due to retirement P-1/29/14-02 Leaves of Absence RESOLVED, that the following leaves of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. Patricia Russo School #16, f/t Paraprofessional Ivonne Tavera CHS, World Language Teacher Unpaid LOA 2/10/14-2/14/14 Laura Zacharyczuk School #2, Grade 1 Teacher Paid & Unpaid FMLA on an intermittent basis Yeny Lozada- School #17, Bilingual Castillo Paraprofessional Deborah Goldin School #16, Grade 2 Teacher Paid FMLA on an intermittent basis Paid & Unpaid FMLA 1/13/14 with a termination date to be determined 9/1/13-6/30/14 Paid FMLA 2/7/14-2/14/14 1/16/14-6/30/14

8 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 8 P-1/29/ Maternity Leaves of Absence RESOLVED, that the following maternity leaves of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education. a. Ms. Jessica Mahon, CHS Annex, Mathematics Teacher. Effective: April 21, 2014 through June 30, Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: April 21, 2014 through June 26, (Subject to available sick days; unpaid FMLA to follow) P-1/29/ Amendment of Leave(s) of Absence a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the intermittent FMLA granted to Louise Zanetti, 12-month Secretary assigned to CHS at the meeting of December 11, 2013 under Resolution P-12/11/13-02, be amended to reflect a termination date of February 1, P-1/29/ Amendment of Appointment a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the change in employment status of Valora Thompson, 12-month secretary, Data Processing Department assigned to the Administration Building at the meeting of November 13, 2013 under Resolution P-11/13/13-11, be amended to reflect split coverage between the Data Processing Department and School #2, 10- month Secretary terminating on January 7, P-1/29/ Personnel Transfer Superintendent of Schools for the transfer of assignment of the following personnel. Ilsa Gonzalez, 12- month Secretary From Human Resource Department, Admin. Bldg. To WWMS, 12-month Secretary Effective 2/3/14 P-1/29/ Amendment to Personnel Transfer a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the personnel transfer of Roman Stasyshyn, Custodian assigned to WWMS at the meeting of January 15, 2014 under Resolution P-1/15/14-08, be amended to reflect a salary of $33,035.00, 1 st shift. b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the personnel transfer of Michael DelVecchio, Custodian assigned to CHS at the meeting of January 15, 2014 under Resolution P-1/15/14-08, be amended to reflect a salary of $33,035.00, 1 st shift. c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the personnel transfer of Ihor Atamanchuk, Head Custodian assigned to School #1 at the meeting of January 15, 2014 under Resolution P-1/15/14-08, be amended to reflect a salary change from $52, to $49, P-1/29/14-08 Increase in Hours RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the following Paraprofessionals hours be increased/decreased as follows. Johanna Ricca School #11 From 6 hours per day to 6 ½ hours per day Eff. 1/2/14

9 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 9 Lorraine Mullick School #17 From 6 hours per day to 6 ½ hours per day Eff. 10/7/13 Ivanna Atamanchuk School #16 From 6 hours per day to 6 ½ hours per day Eff. 12/18/13 P-1/29/ Coaching Appointments Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals to the following athletic positions. Anthony Kozak Assistant JV Baseball Coach 3/1/14-6/1/14 Step 1 - $4,933 Michael Gramp Assistant JV Baseball Coach 3/1/14-6/1/14 Step 1 - $4,933 P-1/29/ Additional Stipend Appointment Superintendent of Schools to appoint/reappoint the following staff to the extra-curricular position at an annual salary stipend as agreed upon by the Board of Education and the Clifton Teachers Association. SCHOOL NAME EXTRA-CURRICULAR RESPONSIBILITY CCMS Justin Swisher Academic Club Advisor, Builder s Club APPOINTMENT STATUS New Appointment P-1/29/ Additional Appointment for the RTTT Projects for Middle Schools and High School Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individual for the RTTT Projects for middle schools and high schools. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour on an as needed basis, funded through RTTT funds. Lori Lesler P-1/29/ Additional Appointment for the Middle School After School Instructional Support Program Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following teacher to provide remediation in the Middle School After School Instructional Support Program for one hour per day up to three days per week. Teachers will be paid $35.00 from local funds. P-1/29/ Sixth Year Level Attainment Jennifer Lanzerotti -- WWMS Superintendent of Schools to approve the following individual for placement on the proper step of the Sixth Year Level Teachers salary guide. Gina Corradino School #9, Special Education Teacher Effective 2/1/14 Stephanie Brown CCMS, BSI Teacher Effective 2/1/14 Kimberly Dreher CCMS, Mathematics Teacher Effective 2/1/14

10 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 10 Megan Fitzpatrick School #9, Special Education Teacher Effective 2/1/14 Debra Prunk School #3 Resource Room Teacher Effective 2/1/14 Georgeann Sherrow School #9, Grade 2 Teacher Effective 2/1/14 P-1/29/ Additional Appointment for the 21 st Century Community Learning Center After School Program RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of School recommends the appointment of the following individual for the 21 st Century Community Learning Center After School Program at School #12. All positions are entirely funded by 21 st Century grant funds. Teacher will be compensated $35.00 per hour. Amy Krainski P-1/29/ Board Member Conferences Superintendent of Schools to approve the following board members for attendance/fees at the listed conferences. Board Member Conference/Workshop Location Date Expense Name Tarfari Anderson NJSBA Technology Princeton, NJ 2/21/14 $150.00, Conference & $34.00 mileage Judith Bassford NJSBA Technology Princeton, NJ 2/21/14 $ & Conference $34.00 Judith Bassford NJSBA Leadership Conference P-1/29/14-16 Conference Requests mileage Princeton, NJ 2/8/14 $ & $34.00 mileage Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff members for attendance/fees at the listed conferences. Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date Expense Kathleen Russo Reducing Anxiety & Problem Parsippany, NJ 2/6/14 $ Behaviors in Sensory, Autism & ADHD P-1/29/ Student Teacher/Practicum/Field Observation Placements for Spring 2014 RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the approval of the following students to complete their student teaching, field experiences, and practicum assignments in the Clifton Public Schools during the Spring of STUDENT COLLEGE PROGRAM LOCATION COOPERATING Notes REQUIREMENT TEACHER Andrews, Tonia MSU Fieldwork TBD Chrobak, Julie Pending

11 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 11 STUDENT COLLEGE PROGRAM REQUIREMENT P-1/29/ Substitute Appointments LOCATION COOPERATING TEACHER Notes Placement and Paperwork Superintendent of Schools to approve the following personnel for assignment as per diem substitutes for the school year, as specified. Emin Bajramoski Substitute Custodian Serafinaz Sertbas Substitute Paraprofessional Karenna Fernandez Substitute Teacher Michelle Malki Substitute Teacher Michael Garzon Substitute Teacher Auris Rodriguez Substitute Teacher Luis Felipe Substitute Paraprofessional Asim Feratoski Substitute Teacher Lillian Francess Substitute Teacher Noor Ahmed Substitute Teacher Robert Popowich Substitute Teacher P-1/29/ Personnel Assignments RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed in accordance with the stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c. Helene Gentilello Special Education Teacher, replaces Stephanie Vukosovic who was terminated Deanna Grade 2 Teacher, Cristantiello replaces Judith Force who is retired Bridget Rice TTR, Grade 1 Teacher, replaces Kelley Perruso who is on MAT LOA Maha Matari Lunch Aide, fills new position Marilyn Soto p/t Paraprofessional, fills new position School #16 1/6/14-6/30/14 Step 1 MA -- $56,960, pro-rated for lesser service School #5 2/3/14-6/30/14 Step 1 BA -- $51,960, pro-rated for lesser service School #9 2/24/14-6/30/14 Step 1 BA -- $51,960, pro-rated for lesser service School #11 1/30/14-6/30/14 $8.00 per hour CHS, 6 hours per day 1/30/14-6/30/14 Step 1 -- $17,021 C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: Items F-1/29/14-01 through F-1/29/14-16 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Tafari Anderson SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti NO: Bassford (F-5 only, check # only) ABSTAIN: Bassford (checks #167256, , only), Passenti (check # only) Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding the timeline of the stadium project as it relates to student activities, funding of projects, the bidding process, and the price on window projects. Mr. Daley requested an electronic version of the documents from the

12 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 12 architects. F-1/29/ Increase in Substitute Teacher Pay a. RESOVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve an increase in substitute teacher pay from $80.00 per day to $95.00 per day, effective February 1, b. Superintendent of Schools to approve an increase in certificated substitute teacher pay from $90.00 per day to $ per day, effective February 1, F-1/29/ Increase in Substitute Secretary Pay Superintendent of Schools to approve an increase in substitute secretary pay from $65.00 per day to $75.00 per day, effective February 1, F-1/29/ Increase in Kindergarten Aide Pay Superintendent of Schools to approve an increase in Kindergarten Aide pay from $9.00 per hour to $10.00 per hour, effective February 1, F-1/29/ Increase in Lunch Aide or Substitute Lunch Aide Pay Superintendent of Schools to approve an increase in Lunch Aide or Substitute Lunch Aide pay from $8.00 per hour to $8.25 per hour, effective January 1, 2014 due to new minimum wage increase. F-1/29/ Approval to Rescind Board Resolution F-6/19/ Approval to Contract DiCara/Rubino to Prepare Schematics for a New Track, Field and Lighting Improvements at the Clifton Stadium WHEREAS, the Clifton Board of Education approved a contract with DiCara/Rubino Architects to prepare schematics for a New Track, Field, and Lighting Improvements at the Clifton Stadium at a cost of $33, under Board Resolution F-6/19/13-27; and WHEREAS, the Clifton Board of Education approved a contract with DiCara/Rubino Architects to prepare bidding and construction documents for a New Track, Field, and Lighting Improvements at the Clifton Stadium at a cost not to exceed $287, under Board Resolution F- 1/15/14-13 and WHEREAS, the original amount of $33,000 to prepare the schematics was included in the overall amount for the architectural services for this project of $287,500.00; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education rescind Board Resolution F-6/19/ Approval to Contract DiCara/Rubino to Prepare Schematics for a New Track, Field and Lighting Improvements at the Clifton Stadium. F-1/29/14-06 Credit Change Order #1 for Bid # Door Replacements at Schools #2, #3, #4, #11, #13 and Administration Building

13 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 13 RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve Credit Change Order #1 for Door Replacements at Schools #2, #3, #4, #11, #13 and Administration Building from Northeastern Interior Services LLC, Inc for the unused balance of Allowance #1 $20,000.00, Allowance #2 $5, and Allowance #3 $5,000.00, for a total credit amount of (-$30,000.00), reducing the total contract amount from $413, to $383, F-1/29/ Approval to Proceed with School Facilities Project Consisting of Auditorium Renovation at CHS, and the Video Surveillance System at CHS Annex WHEREAS, The Board of Education of Clifton in the County of Passaic, New Jersey (the Board ), desires to proceed with a school facilities project consisting generally of: AUDITORIUM RENOVATION AT CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AT CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX WHEREAS, the Board now seeks to take the initial steps in order to proceed with the Project: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CLIFTON IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: Section 1. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the Schematic Plans prepared in connection with the Project and the Board further authorizes the submission of same to the Passaic County Superintendent of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education for approval. Section 2. The Board hereby authorizes the amendment to its Long-Range Facilities Plan in order to reflect the proposed Project. Section 3. The School Administration and such other officers and agents of the Board as are necessary, including the Board attorney, bond counsel and architect, are hereby authorized to perform such other acts, to execute such other documents and to do such other things as are necessary to implement the determinations of the Board set forth in this resolution. The District is not seeking a Grant Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. F-1/29/ Approval to Contract DiCara Rubino Architects to Provide Architectural Services for Renovation of Auditorium at Clifton High School (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator to contract DiCara Rubino Architects to provide architectural services per their attached proposal dated December 23, 2013 for Renovation of the Auditorium at Clifton High School project for for an amount not to exceed $127, F-1/29/ Approval to Contract DiCara Rubino Architects to Provide Architectural Services for Repair of Water Damage to EIFS System on Canopy at School #17 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator to contract DiCara Rubino Architects to provide architectural services per their attached proposal dated December 23, 2013 for Repair of Water Damage to EIFS System on Canopy at School #17 project for an amount not to exceed $20,

14 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 14 F-1/29/ Approval to Contract Di Cara Rubino Architects to Provide Architectural Services for a Video Surveillance System at Clifton High School Annex (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator to contract DiCara Rubino Architects to provide architectural services per their attached proposal dated October 31, 2013 for Video Surveillance System at Clifton High School Annex for an amount not to exceed $33,000.00: F-1/29/ Approval to Contract Di Cara Rubino Architects to Provide Architectural Services for Roofing Project at Clifton High School (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator to contract DiCara Rubino Architects to provide architectural services per their attached proposal dated August 8, 2013 for the roofing project at Clifton High School for an amount not to exceed $87,500.00: F-1/29/ Approval to Contract Di Cara Rubino Architects to Provide Architectural Services for Window Replacement Project at Woodrow Wilson Middle School (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator to contract DiCara Rubino Architects to provide architectural services per their attached proposal dated August 8, 2013 for the window replacement project at Woodrow Wilson Middle School for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00: F-1/29/ Approval to Contract Di Cara Rubino Architects to Provide Architectural Services for Window Replacement, Electrical Upgrade and Boiler Replacement at School #14 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator to contract DiCara Rubino Architects to provide architectural services per their attached proposal at School #14 for the window replacement project for an amount not to exceed $63,000.00, electrical upgrade project for an amount not to exceed $34, and boiler replacement for an amount not to exceed $32, F-1/29/ Approval to Contract Di Cara Rubino Architects to Provide Architectural Services for Window Replacement, Electrical Upgrade and Boiler Replacement at School #16 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator to contract DiCara Rubino Architects to provide architectural services per their attached proposal at School #16 for window replacement project for an amount not to exceed $38,500.00, electrical upgrade project for an amount not to exceed $34, and boiler replacement for an amount not to exceed $32, F-1/29/ Use of Facilities RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the below-listed requests for use of the district s facilities, in accordance with Policy #7510-Use of School Facilities, at the fees listed: Permit # Group/ Organization 3294 School Transportation Supervisors of Purpose of Use Bus Driver Seminar Facilities Date/Time Fees CHS Annex Cafeteria March 15, 2014 Saturday Facilities: None Custodian:

15 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 15 NJ 7:30am to 2pm $38.00/hr 3295 Saint Gregorio s Orthodox Church Local Cultural Program CHS Auditorium Cafeteria May 4, 2014 Sunday 3pm to 10pm Facilities: $ Custodian: $48.00/hr F-1/29/ Claims List (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the claims represented, as appended, having been found in order by the Board Secretary/Business Administrator are hereby ordered to be released for payment when funds are available, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the claims be entered in the Board s official minutes and be open to further inspection by Board Members and others entitled to inspect same. List of Bills (Jan. 23 Pgs. 1-75) $2,027, Total $2,027, A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: ADDENDUM Items EA-1/29/14-07 & EA-1/29/14-08 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Tafari Anderson SECOND BY Lucy Danny VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti EA-1/29/ Approval of Corrective Action Plan Relative to the Fiscal Audit Report of the No Child Left Behind Title I Grant (see attachment) WHEREAS, the Clifton Board of Education publicly reviewed and discussed the findings of the Fiscal Audit Report of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Title I Grant for period September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2011 at its Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2014; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the appended Corrective Action Plan relative to the findings of the Fiscal Audit Report of the NCLB Title I Grant for submission to the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the appeal of the recovery of funds for findings 1, 2, and 5 of the report. EA-1/29/14-08 Approval of Field Trip Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trip destinations for the school year. 2/5/14 Academic Decathlon students Awards Dinner Parsippany High School, Parsippany, NJ

16 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 16 B. PERSONNEL: Items P-1/29/14-20 through P-1/29/14-22 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Wayne Demikoff SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Denny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding the cost of a conference. P-1/29/14-20 Conference Requests Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff members for attendance/fees at the listed conferences. Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date Expense Maria Jaume NABE 43 rd Annual Conference San Diego, CA 2/13- No Cost 2/15/14 Linda Kowalski NJSSNA March 2014 Conference Parsippany, NJ 3/21-22/14 $50.00 P-1/29/ Additional Reappointment of Substitute RESOLVED, that the following listing of per diem substitutes is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education for reappointment and granted promise of employment, if available, as per diem substitute, subject to call and dependent upon need, for the school year. P-1/29/ Personnel Assignment Ali Zeidan Substitute Teacher RESOLVED, that the following individual is appointed in accordance with the stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c. Janice Tufaro BSI Teacher, replaces Larissa Herman who retired CCMS 2/3/14-6/30/14 Step 2 MA -- $56,960, pro-rated for lesser service C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: Items F-1/29/14-17 and F-1/29/14-18 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Lucy Danny SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 9-0 YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Demikoff, Houston, Pino, Passenti Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding the transfer of funds. F-1/29/ Approval for Transportation Services Agreement School Year RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the Transportation Services Agreement with the Passaic County Educational Services Commission to transport our eligible students on the following routes, at the rates indicated:

17 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 17 # of Route # School Contractor Students Est. Cost Per Route Surcharge BNEW5 Benway School John Leckie, Inc. 1 $9, $ Total $9, $ F-1/29/ Modifications to Budget & Federal/State Programs December, 2013 RESOLVED, that approval is granted for transfers between budget account lines, based on school related changes Previous December 2013 Transfers Budget Adjusted To Difference Tuition Private School 5,316,229 5,416, ,000 A Tuition Other LEA's Sp Ed 274, ,281 (5,000) A Tuition CSSD + Reg Day 829, ,811 (10,000) A Tuition Other 81,900 76,900 (5,000) A Prchd Svcs Rel Svcs 449, ,200 (40,000) A Other Retirement Contr 1,598,293 1,558,293 (40,000) A Salary Attendance 259, ,317 16,000 B Salary Clerical Guidance 266, ,732 11,000 B Salary Gen Admin 707, ,241 (27,000) B Supplies Health 26,414 76,414 50,000 C

18 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page Supplies Guidance 12,000 13,000 1,000 C Salary Tchr Gr ,009,489 15,059,489 50,000 C Supplies Instruc Reg 2,880,993 2,779,993 (101,000) C Salary Other Prof Sch Admin 922,135 1,002,135 80,000 D Salary Supr Inst 477, ,057 (62,000) D Salary Prin Sch Admin 3,463,361 3,445,361 (18,000) D Other Salary Extra Ord Svcs 1,722,108 1,755,108 33,000 E Salary Tchr BD 582, ,067 18,000 E Salary Tchr RR 4,665,928 4,805, ,000 E Salary Tchr Autism 147, ,059 18,000 E Other Salary Autism 215, ,725 17,000 E Other Salary Pre Sch 494, ,571 3,000 E Salary Tchr Bil 2,196,407 2,237,407 41,000 E Salary Tchr LLD 2,695,734 2,678,734 (17,000) E Other Salary LLD 1,045,371 1,042,371 (3,000) E

19 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page Other Salary BD 179, ,301 (14,000) E Salary Tchr MD 618, ,156 (3,000) E Salary Tchr Pre Sch 959, ,867 (20,000) E Salary Tchr BSI 1,726,942 1,716,942 (10,000) E Supplies Instruc Reg 2,779,993 2,679,993 (100,000) E Textbooks Reg Instruc 916, ,780 (103,000) E Transp Salary Reg 566, ,724 10,000 F Transp Salary Sp Ed 720, ,162 (10,000) F Totals 54,807,348 54,807,348 0 Explanations: A Additional placements in private schools required by IEP's. B Salary adjustments for retro salaries / changes in personnel due to retirements. C Purchase of defribillators required by statute. Salary adjustments due to FMLA's, MLOA's, etc. D E Salary adjustments for accounting requirements per GAAP. Salary adjustments for new positions needed per IEP's, FMLA's, MLOA's, degree changes, etc.

20 F MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 20 Salary adjustments for acutal route assignments. PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Patti Kehlbeck spoke about the parking project at the stadium, the cost to taxpayers if done in the future, and the tunnel. She commented about Keith and Judy Bassford and the need for more control at dismissal at CHS. Hector Ferrar, Teaneck resident, spoke about having a special needs child, freedom of speech and concerns that arise when freedom of speech is obstructed. He stated that policy and procedures need to be grounded by law so that the rights of citizens are not infringed upon. He hopes a peaceful resolution can be found. Samantha Bassford thanked those who support her family. She commended her mother for all she does for the City; commented about graduation as a milestone and feels that this memorable event should be more important than football games. Barbara James spoke about freedom of the press and censorship; she asked for a copy of Mr. Passenti s remarks. Ellen DeLosh commented about Board of Education Recognition Month and Common Core questioning if it is a federal regulation or local requirement. She asked about the architects and commented about Judy Bassford. George Silva thanked the Board for working on the traffic issue; he does not want people to get tickets. Steve Goldberg commented about the Open House at CHS; students being exempt from homework prior to SATs; the turf and safety of the field relative to the type of field needed, the chemicals used on the turf, and the heat generated from the turf. He asked what research has been done by each Board member on the turf. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Mr. Daley commented that he will do research on turf. He spoke about the Common Core and PARCC, state mandates and off the shelf programs. Perhaps the New Jersey School Boards Association could do a program on Common Core hosted at Clifton. He commented on the parking issue, the NJ performance report, funds used for the capital project and how the funds got into the capital reserve. He spoke about the redaction of the Board meeting tape. Mr. Demikoff spoke about the parking issue; CCMS will continue to use the field and parking will be in front of CCMS. He commented on proposed work on Route 46. He encouraged people to comment on the budget. Dr. Houston thanked the speakers and congratulated the students recognized tonight. He congratulated the winter track team. He spoke about student growth, the evaluation system and Common Core. He wished everyone a happy Ground Hog Day. Ms. Pino thanked the speakers and congratulated the students recognized. She spoke about the rebroadcast of the tape and policy. She wants to restore trust and transparency. Mr. Anderson congratulated the students recognized tonight and thanked Ms. Perkins for her presentations. He commented on parking, control of students after school, the Common Core, the traffic issue at School 15, SATs, research on turf and the Open House at CHS. Ms. Bassford spoke about the CASA poster contest and the CASA Super Bowl party. She congratulated the students recognized tonight, commented on Clifton PRAISE and the CHS Beef Steak. She spoke about graduation and thanked the speakers. She commented that Board members should report concerns to the Superintendent. Students should be involved in the decisions regarding graduation. Ms. Agresti thanked the speakers and commented that the Board members work very hard. She spoke about the capital reserve and congratulated the students recognized tonight. Mr. Passenti spoke about assessments. Ms. Machado spoke about sharing the cost with other districts relative to filing a complaint with the Council of Local Mandates. This was started by the Wayne Board of Education. The complaint would include mandates being funded by the state. Mr. Tardalo commented about the mandate

21 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 29, 2014 Page 21 requiring 1:1 ratio of computers for students to complete assessments and the evaluations of teachers also being computerized. Mr. Passenti - spoke about looking into the homework exception regarding the SATs, the Open House at CHS, and traffic issues at School 15. He commented about graduation and checking into the generation 4 turf. The Board needs to move forward. Mr. Tardalo - spoke about meeting with the Student Council at CHS regarding graduation. He commented on Common Core and PARCC. The next Board meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Strategic Plan. He commented that some parents have no control over students and the law takes over when students are off campus. He spoke about graduation being either at the IZOD Center or Yogi Berra Stadium. He commented about Fred Torres passing away. NEW BUSINESS: None OTHER BOARD BUSINESS: None ADJOURNED: 10:14 PM [NOTE: This document is subject to additions, withdrawals, and modifications without notice.] Respectfully submitted, Karen L. Perkins Business Administrator/Board Secretary KLP/ld