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The minutes of the regular meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education held on June 2, 2010 at Watchung School, 33 Mountain Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ. Mrs. Bond-Nelson called the meeting to order and made the following announcement: In accordance with NJSA 10:4-10, required advance notice of this meeting was filed with the Borough Clerk; submitted to the COURIER NEWS, STAR LEDGER, AND Comcast; posted at Watchung School, Borough Hall and the North Plainfield Public Library and the school district website. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mrs. Bond-Nelson requested the call of the roll:
Thomas Allen Kathleen Mullen
David Branan Nancy Szaroleta
Sandra Dodd Linda Bond-Nelson
Thomas Kasper
A quorum was established
Also present were Dr. Marilyn Birnbaum, Superintendent of Schools and Donald Sternberg, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator; and approximately 25 members of the staff and public
Introduction of New Staff
There was none.
Minutes Approval
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to accept the public session minutes of May 18, 20, and 24, 2010.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to accept the executive session minutes of May 18 and 20, 2010.
Comments from the Public
Upon request of the chair for topics from the public, Tracy Peters expressed thanks to Mrs. Dodd for the Memorial Day presentation and discussed concerns regarding parking at West End School during events. Lianne Pellegrino expressed concern regarding transportation employee contracts. Monique Wolmack asked about PTO or PTA’s paying for students to attend trips.
Student Representative Report
There was none as Cassius Ross was absent.
Presentation
Kristen Rosen, Yearbook Advisor and the yearbook staff presented Board Members with the 2010 yearbooks.
John Fellin presented the Board with a request to hold a marching band competition on October 2, 2010.
Ron Fisher, Technology Supervisor, presented the three-year Technology Plan to the Board.
Superintendent’s Report
RECOGNITION/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Staff
Reginald Sainte-Rose, principal at Somerset School, was awarded a $3,450 grant from Alpha Phi Alpha to attend a leadership and management skills conference at Harvard Graduate School of Education from July 15-22, 2010.
Students
On May 25, East End School held its monthly Citizen of the Month Assembly. Families and friends joined in the celebration as everyone watched the students receive their certificates for demonstrating outstanding character traits. Their pictures were taken and displayed on the bulletin board at the entrance of the school where they will continue to be recognized by the school community. The following students were honored:
Kindergarten: Sophia Lourenco, Bryan Auccapina, Ashlie Nunez, Rafael Urmaza, Richard Herrera-Ortiz, Sophia Chavez, Sabrina Delos-Santos, Daniel Pozolante
First Grade: Ryan Cook, Brendan Leary, Jeremiah Jeffries, Daniel Molina, Khali Craig, Aaron Liss, Nyla Ashley, Sebastian O’Donnell
Second Grade: Leanna Jara, Griffin Leary, Keiva Edghill, Kiymani Johnson, Leo Scopino, Ernesto Guidos, Yasla Ngoma, Hammad Finney, Franklin Gaspard
Third Grade: Arisbel Guaman, Ericka Moreira, Kurtis Winkey, Brigitte Flores, Paco Guanatagsi, Mya Sorotos, Leslie Collao, Josselyn Maliza, Scott Webster, Gary Ramirez, Gabriel Proano
Fourth Grade: Arelis Romero, Fernanda Velastegui, Sasha Paiz-Cruz, Simpy Malhotra, Carlos Gonzalez, Steven Wang, Sheila Nunez, Daniel Villeda
Vocal Music: Cillaaty Elias/K, Matthew Wisky/1, Daniela Carpio/2, Ellington Mendez/3, Sasha Paiz-Cruz/4, Fiona Chen/4
Instrumental Music: Joey Gualtieri
Art: Juan Cantor-Gasco/K, Anderson De Leon/1, Hammad Finney/2, Courtney Thomas/3, Melissa Daza/4
Kindle: Ryan Cook/1, Theo Crowther/2, Griffin Leary/2, Stayshey Sagatume/3, Princess Williams/4, Samantha Merindino/4
Physical Education: Darla Serrano/K, Brian Berruecos/K, Brendan Leary/1, Bridget Thomas/1, Branner Cordon/2, Raquel Workman/2, Elizabeth Liss/3, Troi Ford/3, Victoria Fellin/4, Joseph Gualtieri/4
ESL: Brayan Diaz
Schools
NPHS
Literary Fair at NPHS: Nicole DiTrani, English teacher, and her English 10 honors class hosted North Plainfield High School’s First Annual Literary Fair on June 2, 2010 in the high school library. An experience that fuses fiction and research, the fair included student work ---a poster of a special book along with research related to a topic in the book. For instance, Stephanie Hatala’s display, The Study of Human Behavior and Lying, “explored different types of lying disorders, why people lie, and how to detect if a person is lying. The subject was inspired by the novel God is Dead by Ron Currie Jr.” Classes throughout the school visited the fair, met with the 25 presenters, and completed questions on each of the displays.
Senior Day of Service: Nearly 200 members of the senior class volunteered to spend one day giving back to the community which has supported their education as they participated in the third year of Senior Day of Community Service on May 26, 2010. The senior class president, Samuel Fajardo, met with Jim Rodino, head of the Department of Public Works and discussed work assignments for the seniors. The Mayor of North Plainfield Borough, Michael Giordano, Jr., provided long sleeve t-shirts for all of the students.
The seniors cleaned up and spread mulch at the three Memorial Day sites and Vermeule Center, cleaned the inside of the library, washed the fire trucks, picked up trash along Somerset Street and adjacent streets. The students also cleaned the streets surrounding the Brook Avenue Cemetery.
Moreover, members of the senior class cleaned up and planted at the high school, Stony Brook School and East End School. Somerset School put seniors to work as classroom aides and seniors were involved in cross age mentoring at all of the elementary schools. For instance, at East End, students worked diligently planting flowers, spreading mulch, and assisting in the media center with the Book Fair. Anne Fellin, PTO representative, facilitated this event. In addition, throughout the day, each fourth grade class watched a performance given by several North Plainfield high school students on the topic of bullying. Ann Caruso, counselor at NPHS, facilitated this district-wide event. The high school students used role playing and videos to show different examples of bullying. One activity gave each fourth grader in the class an opportunity to write something nice about another student in the class, which they shared with everyone. A clear message was sent to students on how harmful bullying can be and the students walked away understanding the negative effects of bullying and how they can make a difference by having strong character traits. “The high school students were outstanding and very well prepared. The day was a perfect example of how the North Plainfield School District uses resources right in its own backyard!” remarked Kathleen Herrmann, principal.
NPMS
The NPMS chorus and concert bands earned several trophies at the High Note Music Festival on Friday, May 21 at Holmdel High School. The NPMS chorus and the seventh grade band both received trophies with an Excellent rating from the adjudicators. The eighth grade band was awarded a trophy with a Superior rating. "The 150 students represented North Plainfield with appropriate decorum as well," report Tom Mazur, supervisor of fine, practical and performing arts. "It was a proud morning for me, and I hear a wonderful time for the students at Six Flags Park afterwards."
East End School
East End School received a check in the amount of $500.00 from Bob’s Discount Furniture Store in North Plainfield. Gary Butler, store manager, arrived with a live check and presented it to Ms. Herrmann to be used toward anything needed for the school. He used a large promotional check and posed with Ms. Herrmann and two students from Leslie Hansen and Alexis Holbrook’s third grade class. The photo can be found on East End School’s website. The program to support schools is funded through their café program. When customers arrive at Bob’s Discount Furniture Store in North Plainfield, they can help themselves to snacks, coffee, and water as they shop around the store. Customers can then place any amount of money in a donation basket. Mr. Butler explained that East End School received the very first check from the café proceeds. “What an honor and privilege to receive such a generous donation. We will certainly put the money to good use and we are extremely grateful,” commented Ms. Herrmann, principal.
On May 17, Lynnelle Thomas and Leslie Hansen presented the Young Orators’ Assembly. Once again, the students thrilled the audience with their oratory skills through poetry, a debate, facts from around the world, and information on animals. The presentation was tied into the geography building objective and throughout the presentation, a PowerPoint presentation was used to provide the graphics. “The students did an amazing job as they took the stage with confidence. Mrs. Hansen and Mrs. Thomas stressed the importance of proper posture, voice projection, and eye contact as they prepared the students throughout the year. The evening performance was packed with guests and newly elected Board of Education member Thomas Kasper was very impressed and congratulated everyone for their hard work. It was amazing to witness the young third and fourth grade students project their voices with expression and enthusiasm. They truly captured and entertained the attentive audience,” noted Ms. Herrmann.
Allison Longley, library media specialist, conducted the Scholastic Book Fair, May 24-June 2. Students had the opportunity to browse and purchase books. As part of the fair, Scholastic provided a coin challenge. The class that brings in the most “change” wins a free book for each student in the class. The money collected will be used to purchase more books for East End School and Scholastic matches what the school collects and then purchases books for needy children.
The evening of May 19 was filled with music as East End School hosted its annual Spring Concert. Kyle Skrivanek, instrumental music teacher, kicked off the assembly conducting the concert band. The fourth grade students played Heroes of the Galaxy by Joseph Compello, T-Rex by Joseph Compello which was accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation, and Dance Celebration by Robert W. Smith. “It was hard to believe that the music was being played by fourth graders!” commented one spectator. Diana VanHise, vocal music teacher, led each fourth grade class in a drumming presentation. Students used drumsticks and Ms. VanHise choreographed each piece beautifully. The students “kept the beat” to the tunes of American Patrol, In the Mood, and Sing, Sing, Sing. The audience swayed to and fro to the beat of the drumsticks. Finally, Ms. VanHise led the chorus as they sang Come and Sing Together, a Hungarian melody, Zum Gali Gali an Israeli Folk Song, Sing on! Dance On! By John Jacobson and Roger Emerson, and finally Contadmos, Americanos by John Jacobson and John Higgins. Given that the concert was connected to the building’s geography theme, Joanne Wendt, art teacher, displayed art work from around the world which was created by the students. “This was an excellent example of how the geography objective is integrated across the disciplines, noted Tom Mazur, supervisor of fine, practical, and performing arts attended, who attended the morning show and praised everyone for their outstanding work.
Stony Brook School
Writers in Bloom: Every year in the month of May, Stony Brook School has celebrated its young writers and future authors by showcasing their work at a spring festival, called "Writers in Bloom." As the multi-purpose room was magically converted into a museum of children's writings and illustrations, complete with classical music playing in the background, each class set up displays for student work. Organized by Paula Boyar and Kim Gargiule this annual event has become a favorite springtime happening at Stony Brook School. Classes selected a theme and decorated a table which displayed the students' work. Samples of writing included haikus, short stories, poems, illustrations, band-aid stories, and this year included an interactive piece which was very exciting. Students were then invited to see their own work on display, along with the work of classmates. The students were then invited to reminisce as they walked past displays of younger students' work and marveled at projects to come in the older grades. Parents have always been a welcome addition and take delight in viewing their children's writing.
DISTRICT OPERATIONS & AUXILIARY SERVICES
SAFETY TRAINING
The Safety Topic for May was PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Related safety training, including the proper use of protection, was conducted with all staff members on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. The Safety Topic for June is Chemical Safety and Handling Techniques.
HEALTH & SAFETY
H1-N1 (Pandemic Swine Flu)
The number of reported cases of H1-N1 has slightly decreased over the past two months. Although our exposure rates have decreased, the threat of an outbreak still exists. Please continue to follow proper protective procedures to avoid contraction.
Evacuation Drills
The district is currently conducting Off-Site Evacuation Drills at all of our schools. These pre-planned drills are practiced so we are prepared in the event of an actual emergency.
District Safety Committee
Our District Safety Committee will hold a close-out meeting during June. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss outstanding safety issues and to finalize any new initiatives that we are planning to implement next school year.
East End Evacuation
The district is continuing to implement changes and/or enhancements to our notification process as a result of the deficiencies revealed during the East End Evacuation that occurred April 27, 2010. Additionally, we are in the process of reconnecting our intercom system in areas that were not functioning during the evacuation. This work should be completed by June 1, 2010.
East End Traffic Concerns
The proposed restrictions planned for the East End School entrance have now been scheduled for implementation beginning with the next school year. More information will follow.
WeTip
The district has completed its roll out of the WeTip Program at all of our schools. This program, provided at no cost to the district by our Joint Insurance Fund, provides an anonymous hot line to report suspicious or criminal activity. Please visit our website for additional information regarding this addition to our Safe Schools Toolbox.
FEMA Submission
As a result of extensive flooding during March, the Federal Government declared Somerset County a disaster area. The district has now submitted supportive documentation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for reimbursement of all covered expenses.
CURRENT MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS PROJECTS
Listed below are just a few of our recently completed and/or in progress maintenance assignments.
• Installation of a new set of field stands on the Upper Krausche Field
• Running Track repairs with a sleeve installation
• Installation of additional Cat-5 cabling at the East End School
Additional information regarding recently completed maintenance and capital improvement projects can be viewed on our website. Please follow the link to District Operations.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
STATUS REPORT
HARRISON BUILDING
The district is currently advertising the A.D.A. Improvement Project for the Harrison Building. Bids are currently due on June 10, 2010. This project is being funded through a Stimulus Grant from the Federal Government. The improvements will include an elevator/stair tower, barrier free restrooms and the conversion of two existing restrooms to office space. The conversion of the restrooms will eliminate the need for the existing office modular and it will be removed once the project has been completed.
EAST END SCHOOL
Boiler/Heating System Replacement. This project is moving forward on schedule and we anticipate start-up at the end of June. Substantial completion is expected prior to the start of the new school year.
HIGH SCHOOL
Restroom Renovations. This project has been successfully advertised and awarded. The project includes the renovation of two student restrooms and one faculty restroom on the second floor.
DISTRICT WIDE
Somerset County Energy Audit Grant. The audit is now being utilized as a basis to apply for two additional energy grants to reduce our energy consumption. The first grant will provide upgrades to our gymnasium lighting systems and the installation of lighting sensors in all of our buildings. The second grant will provide rooftop solar energy panels on a number of our buildings.
Open Space Grant. The County Engineer is currently reviewing the amount of foul ball protection being provided on the baseball field. We are awaiting the results of their review and will act accordingly once further information is provided.
SUMMER PROJECTS
District Operations is currently reviewing all of the summer improvement requests that were submitted by each building. A final list of improvements will be compiled and posted to our website by the end of June.
Correspondence
Letters were received as follows from:
Peter Austin – thank you
Joanne Santonastaso – thank you
Carol Irvine – thank you
Beverly Washington – thank you
Resolution from Borough of North Plainfield re: Adult High School
Committee and Delegate Report
Board Staff – No meeting scheduled.
Communications – No meeting scheduled.
Curriculum – No meeting scheduled.
Finance & Facilities – No meeting scheduled.
Policy Meeting – No meeting scheduled.
Negotiations – No meeting scheduled.
NJSBA – Mr. Kasper reviewed recent legislation.
SCSBA - No meeting scheduled.
SCESC - Mrs. Mullen reported on the reorganization meeting.
Old Business
Ed Ostroff, Director of Operations, and Craig Hill, of HACBM Architects discussed issues relating to the submission to the SDA for Rod Grant funding of High School bathroom renovations and ADA compliance projects for Harrison School.
New Business
Recommendations from Superintendent of Schools
Personnel
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
WHEREAS Marie Perkowsky, paraprofessional in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2010, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately forty-two years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Perkowsky its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on June 2, 2010, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Perkowsky.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
WHEREAS Marion L. Barrett, teacher in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2010, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately forty years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Barrett its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on June 2, 2010, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Barrett.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
WHEREAS Carol Irvine, teacher in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2010, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately thirty-nine years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Irvine its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on June 2, 2010, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Irvine.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
WHEREAS Gail C. Bozenbury, secretary in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2010, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately twenty-nine years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Bozenbury its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on June 2, 2010, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Bozenbury.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
WHEREAS Sandra C. Importico, secretary in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2010, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately twenty years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. Importico its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on June 2, 2010, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. Importico.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that
WHEREAS Linda MacVicar, teacher in the North Plainfield School District, has indicated that she wishes to retire on July 1, 2010, and
WHEREAS she has served the District and children of North Plainfield for approximately eighteen years with dedication to the highest standards of education, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of North Plainfield extend to Ms. MacVicar its thanks for the service she has given and best wishes for her future; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the public meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education on June 2, 2010, and be it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Board of Education and Board Secretary/School Business Administrator, be sent to Ms. MacVicar.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education acknowledge its appreciation for the efforts of volunteers throughout the school system who have served so faithfully and graciously during the past year.
It is further recommended that the Board extend its best wishes for a happy and healthy summer to the entire group of volunteers and that a notice of adoption of this resolution be posted in each school building.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that in accordance with the adopted Schedule of Meetings Calendar for the 2010-2011 school year, when regular meetings of the Board of Education will not be scheduled during the month of August 2010, the Board authorize the Superintendent of Schools to offer employment to potential candidates during this period.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education adjust the salary of Patricia Nemeckay, speech correctionist, to MA/Step 15 (22+/22+) at the annual salary rate of $81,090, and that an adjusted contract to employ be issued.
It should be noted that Ms. Nemeckay is eligible for tenure during the 2010-2011 school year.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the certificated staff indicated on the attached list be reimbursed for graduate courses.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2009-2010 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals as district K-12 substitute teachers:
Erin Slattery Kristie Wnuk
Aimee Speer
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2010, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals to do maintenance work in the district schools for eight hours per day, five days per week for up to nine weeks, at the hourly rate of $11.25, effective June 28, 2010:
Roger T. Blake John Viola
Rafael Burgos
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2010, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals to do custodial work in the district schools for eight hours per day, five days per week, for up to nine weeks, at the hourly rate of $8.00, effective June 28, 2010:
Patrick Clyne Thomas DeFrancesco
Michael Lefanto
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the following individuals as district residency/truant officers at the rate of $19 per hour:
Carl Gaebel Anthony Pasquarello Carlos Rodriguez
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to table the preceding motion.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Leah Glicksman as a translator in the district, at the rate of $26 per hour, to be partially funded with NCLB title III monies.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education adjust the salaries of the non-tenured administrators as indicated on the attached list, and that adjusted contracts to employ be issued.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Rebecca Rauch, paraprofessional, effective June 5, 2010.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Christine Brunner, teacher of mathematics at NPHS, effective July 1, 2010.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the individuals indicated on the attached list as district K-12 substitute teachers.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education approve Ebony Rao from the Columbia University School of Education as a counseling intern in NPHS, with Linda Remolino serving as her on-site supervisor.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the Summer 2010, the Board of Education approve the following individuals be employed for the Summer AHSA Program in the areas and hourly rates indicated after their names, effective June 4, 2010:
Instructor Subject Up To Hrly Rate
Denise Van Horn Coordinator 90 hrs $35/hr
Renee Heller Mathematics Instructor 84 hrs $29/hr
Luis Rincon Mathematics Instructor 84 hrs $29/hr
Joan Gay Language Arts Inst. 42 hrs $29/hr
Adrienne Graubard Language Arts Inst. 42 hrs $29/hr
Debra Soriano Language Arts Inst. 42 hrs $29/hr
Jacqueline Spaventa Language Arts Inst. 42 hrs $29/hr
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2009-2010 school year, the Board of Education approve the temporary extension of additional hours previously approved for the following East End School paraprofessionals from effective November 17, 2009 through June 4, 2010, to effective November 17, 2009 through June 25, 2010:
Debra Dempsey 4.5 hrs/day 7.5 hrs/day
Catherine Sapila 4.5 hrs/day 5.5 hrs/day
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2009-2010 school year, the Board of Education adjust the guide and salary of Patricia Russell, elementary teacher at West End School, from the Bachelor’s Guide/Step 5 to the Master’s Guide/Step 5 at the annual salary rate of $51,590, effective June 1, 2010, to reflect her attainment of a Master’s degree.
Further, that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education adjust Ms. Russell’s salary to the MA/Step 6 annual salary rate of $55,065.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education approve the Board member and/or staff conference and travel expenses, as per the attached list.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2010, the Board of Education approve the staff indicated on the attached list to work in the North Plainfield Summer Academy for a total of 25 days, to be paid for three days at the 2009-2010 hourly rate of $50.23, and 22 days at the 2010-2011 hourly rate of $52.24, to be funded through the No Child Left Behind Program Grant (NCLB) FY’10, and local summer school funds FY’11.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education employ the teachers indicated on the attached list to work on curriculum projects or school-based planning activities at the schools/departments as indicated, at the rate of $49.74 per hour, to be paid at the conclusion of the project, to be funded with NCLB FY’10 and local funds FY’11 as per attached list.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and approved by roll call vote of 4 to 0 with Mr. Allen, Mr. Branan, and Mr. Kasper abstaining that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of the paraprofessionals indicated on the attached list at the schools and hours indicated after their names, at the rate of $20.61 per hour, and that contracts to employ be issued.
Further, that the individuals indicated as paraprofessionals be appointed as district substitute paraprofessionals for the 2010-2011 school year.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education approve the salaries for the exempt staff as indicated on the attached list and that contracts to employ be issued.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to table the preceding motion.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education appoint the following teachers to serve as webmasters with annual stipends of $1200:
Carol Villani District
Alexis Holbrook East End School
Carla Basile Stony Brook School
Nicole Rivlin West End School
Kerry Thomson NPHS
Anthony Della Rosa NPMS
Janeann Dickerson Alternative HS/Adult School/Special Education
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education appoint the following staff to serve as computer facilitators with annual stipends of $1,000, partially funded with NCLB Title IID, FY’11 funds:
Karen Lewis East End School
Carla Basile Stony Brook school
Roseann Caruso West End school
Kerry Thomson NPHS
Anthony Della Rosa NPMS
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education grant Lauren Paczkowski, speech language specialist, an unpaid leave of absence under the Federal Family Leave Act, effective October 7, 2010 through December 19, 2010.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2010, the Board of Education approve the staff members indicated on the attached list to work in the Special Education Extended School Year program for a total of 24 days, with three days at the 2009-2010 hourly rate of $50.23 and 21 days at the 2010-2011 hourly rate of $52.24.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the summer of 2010, the Board of Education approve the employment of the paraprofessionals indicated on the attached list to work in the Special Education extended School Year Program for a total of 24 days, with three days at the 2009-2010 hourly rate of $19.80 and 21 days at the 2010-2011 hourly rate of $20.61.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education approve the employment of Kelli Dunston as a temporary elementary teacher at West End School at the MA/Step 3-4/4 annual salary rate of $53,850, effective September 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011. (Ms. Dunston will temporarily replace Rheanna Anderson.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that for the 2009-2010 school year, the Board of Education approve the transfer and increase in hours for Lorena Santos, paraprofessional, as indicated below. Ms. Santos will replace Rebecca Rauch.
FROM TO EFFECTIVE
Stony Brook School 3.75/hrs West End School 4.00 hrs June 4, 2010
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the following non-certificated staff be reimbursed for courses taken at Kean University between January and May 2010:
Name Courses Crds Cost Reimb.
Zoraida Cruz Intro to Women’s Studies 3 $946.80 $710.10
(Sec/HS) History of Spanish Lit II 3 $946.80 $710.10
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education rescind the recommendation appointing Shirley Kraus to assist the school physician with sports physicals on June 2 and 9, 2010.
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved by roll call vote that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Beth Fetchko, school nurse, to assist the school physician with sports physicals on June 2 and 9, 2010, at the rate of $47.80 per hour, not to exceed ten hours. (Ms. Fetchko will replace Ms. Kraus.)
Thomas Allen - Aye Kathleen Mullen - Aye
David Branan - Aye Nancy Szaroleta - Aye
Sandra Dodd - Aye Linda Bond-Nelson - Aye
Thomas Kasper - Aye
Curriculum, Instruction, and Pupil Services
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for non-classified student HI-44-09-10 to be provided by district staff for up to five hours per week, effective May 14, 2010.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that for the summer of 2010, the Board of Education approve the out-of-district placement of the classified students as per the attached list at the tuition rates indicated. Transportation will be required.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for classified student HI-45-09-10, for up to ten hours per week to be provided by Educere, effective May 26, 2010.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for classified student HI-46-09-10, for up to ten hours per week to be provided by Educere, effective May 13, 2020 through the end of the school year.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for classified student HI-47-09-10 for one hour per day for a total of 16 hours, to be provided by district staff, effective May 14, 2010.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve home instruction for classified student HI-48-09-10 for up to ten hours per week, which was provided by UMDNJ – Behavioral Health Care/Piscataway at the cost of $55 per hour, effective May 14, 2010 through May 21, 2010.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that for the 2009-2010 school year, the Board of Education approve a change in placement for classified student IIIIII-09-10 from Washington Academy to Somerset Academy at the cost of $38,700 per year, to be prorated effective June 3, 2010. Transportation will be required.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that for the 2009-2010 school year, the Board of Education approve the out-of-district placement of classified student JJJJJJ-09-10 at Somerset Academy, at the cost of $38,700 per year, to be prorated effective June 3, 2010. Transportation will be required.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve classified student DIR-01-10-11 receive “DIR Floortime” training to take place through the Developmental Center for Children and Families for one three-hour session per month, at the cost of $150 per hour, from July 2010 through June 2011.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve classified student PSY-13-09-10 undergo a psychiatric evaluation to be provided by Dr. Richard Kleinmann at the cost of $850.
Finance, Purchasing, Facilities and Agreements
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve payments from the Cafeteria Account and the Adult School Account in accordance with the attached list dated June 2, 2010.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the following field trip:
School Date Location Cost Transportation
West End School 6/7/10 Colonial Park None District Bus (2)
Girls On the Run 5K Somerset, NJ
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2010-2011 school year, the bid for Lumber Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposals as follows:
March 11, 2010
O’Shea Lumber Company Inc. $7,223.24
Feldman Lumber Co., Inc. $ 416.00
Tulnoy Lumber Inc. $ 954.00
Total $8,593.24
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve for the 2010-2011 school year, the bid for Athletic Supplies to the following based on the specifications prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. and based on their low bid proposal dated as follows:
October 10, 1009:
Schutt Reconditioning $ 39.90
Levy’s Inc. $ 533.16
Passon’s Sports Supply $ 50.43
Pyramid School Products $ 237.89
R&R Trophy & Sporting Goods $ 972.18
Winning Team by Nissell $ 347.40
Sportsman’s $ 308.46
Anaconda Sports Inc. $ 1,356.53
Cannon Sports, Inc. $ 420.66
Total $3,958.15
February 24, 2010:
Aluminum Athletic Equipment $ 170.00
Efinger Sporting Goods Co. $ 1,062.66
Levy’s, Inc. $ 663.94
Massapequa Soccer Shop $ 4,226.75
Metuchen Center Inc. $ 515.75
M-F Athletic Company, Inc. $ 347.50
Passon’s Sports/Sports Supply $ 1,009.72
Thompson Sporting Goods $ 72.00
Bethlehem Sporting Goods $ 2,112.20
Uniforms for All Sports, Inc. $15,796.20
Triple Crown Sports $ 1,833.75
R&R Trophy & Sporting Goods $ 774.30
Mainly Monograms & Sporting $ 296.10
Winning Team by Nissel $ 284.25
Kelly’s Sports, Ltd $ 213.00
Sportsman’s $ 1,313.43
Varsity Spirit Fashions $ 819.60
Longstreet Sporting Goods $ 224.65
Cannon Sports, Inc. $ 52.84
Anaconda Sports, Inc. $ 156.00
GL Sports, Inc. $ 78.00
Marty Gilman Inc/Gilman Gear $ 750.50
Leisure Sporting Goods $ 3,102.40
Riddell/All American $ 4,293.00
Total $38,920.79
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the contract with E-Rate Exchange, LLC for services related to the submission of applications for e-rate funding for the school years of 2010-2011 and 2011-2012, at an annual rate of $6,458.00 per year.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the continuation of the services of James Cardaneo for all required submittals to the SDA for the receipt of ROD grant funding for the East End School HVAC project not to exceed $4,125.00.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the use of Capital Reserve funds, per voter approved 2010-2011 school budget, and hereby authorize the necessary transfer of funds to capital projects, for the purpose of purchasing the building located at 63 Greenbrook Road, North Plainfield, NJ at the total agreed to price of $155,000.00.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education authorize the Director of Operations to submit all required applications necessary to receive reimbursement of funds expended during recent rain-related facility issues, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in the amount of $8,412.10.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve change order #CO-002 for the phone system installation project with Pro Media, increasing the total project as follows:
Adjusted Base Price $ 279,273.00
Change Order #TR-02 $ 9,570.00
New Total Project Price $288,843.00
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education approve the Three-Year Technology Plan for the school years of 2010-2013, as per attached budget.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved that the Board of Education authorize the architect of record to produce and submit to the Department of Education, all necessary paperwork amending the District’s Long Range Facility Plan to include the addition of the property located at 63 Greenbrook Road, North Plainfield, NJ.
Items moved from future Agenda – There were none.
New items requested to be placed on the Agenda – There were none.
Current Events in Education
There were none.
Comments from the Public
Tracy Peters thanked Mr. Fellin. Ms. Peters also discussed use of the public library by students.
Future Agenda Items
Transportation Study
Alternative Program for NPHS – June 16, 2010
Teacher Recognition Program – June 16, 2010, West End School, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Adjournment
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to hold an executive session on June 16, 2010 following the public session for confidential matters relating to students, personnel, contract negotiations, litigation, and/or any other matter considered confidential by federal or state law.
Mr. Branan moved, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously approved to adjourn at
10:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED: Donald Sternberg
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