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HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION HILLSDALE, NEW JERSEY

REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 18, 2016

MINUTES

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Board of Education of the Borough of Hillsdale held a Regular Meeting at the Meadowbrook School Gymnasium on Monday, January 18, 2016. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn, President and Presiding Officer.

Being it was Martin Luther King day, President Kathleen O'Flynn opened the meeting with the following quote from Martin Luther King, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

3. OPENINGSTATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Hillsdale Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted at the Hillsdale Borough Hall, Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Board of Education Office, 32 Ruckman Road, Hillsdale; and sent to the Board's designated newspapers: The Record, and the Ridgewood News on April27, 2015. This meeting's agenda has been posted and sent to The Ridgewood News and The Record on January 15, 2016.

4. ROLLCALL

Members Present Mrs. Krista Flinn Mrs. Shane Svorec Mr. Sal Sileo Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn

Administrators Present Mr. Christopher Bell Mr. Donald Bergamini Mrs. Annmarie Oliveri Mr. Charles Giordano Mr. Michael Andriulli

Members Absent Dr. Tim Santo (arrived at 7:10p.m.)

Administrators Absent Mrs. Angela Iskenderian (not present due to injury)

Mr. Michael Ulshoefer was present at this meeting.

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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 18, 2016

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RECOGNITION OF STAFF: RECOGNITION OF STAFF: TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE

The Board of Education honored Ann Maione, Secretary - George G. White School for completing twenty-five (25) years of service to the Hillsdale School District.

RECESS RECESS

Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn, Board President, called a brief recess at 7:10p.m.

RECONVENE MEETING RECONVENE MEETING

Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn, Board President, reconvened to the Regular Meeting at 7:25 p.m.

HEARING OF CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS ON AGENDA

HEARING OF CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

No dialogue transpired and no comments were made regarding the items on the agenda.

9. GENERAL

1G. CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

Board Secretary

Hillsdale Board of Education

New Jersey School Board Notes

Vol. XXXIX No. 18 Dated: December 15, 2015

Vol. XXXIX No. 19 Dated: December 22, 2015

Hillsdale Administrators Board Recognition Letter Association Dated: January 11, 2016

Hillsdale Education Association

Meadowbrook FF A

Smith PTA

Board Recognition Letter Dated: January 2016

Board Recognition Letter Dated: January 14, 2016

Board Recognition Letter and Card (signed by all Smith School Students)

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Angela T.skenderian, Pri.Ddpal

January 11, 2016 ·

ANN BLANCHE SMITH SCHO?L

Dear Board of Education Members,

1000 Hillsdale Ave. Hillsdale, NJ 07642

201-664-1188

In observance of School Board Recognition Month, the Hillsdale Ad,illinistrators would like to thank you for your service to our school community. We appreciate the countless hours that you commit to ensure the success of every student in our district. We applaud your willingness to serve as advocates for our children, support our leadership and our collective mission to .. empower all students w1.th an exceptional educatj,onal foundation that actualizes their unique potential".

Sincerely, The Hillsdale Public School Administrators Michael Andriulli, Christopher Bell, Donald Bergamini, Charles Giordano, Angela Iskenderian, Ann Oliveri

Hillsdale Education Association

January 2016

To the members of the Hillsdale Board of Education:

Mrs. Kathleen O'Fiynn Dr. Santo

Krista Flinn Shane Svorec

Sal Sileo Thank you for the countless hours of time providing the best possible education for our students.

You have not only created a vision for our 21st century learners, you collectively establish high standards for our district. Additionally, you allocate how the district's human and financial resources are used. We appreciate that this is a very complicated matter!

Even though we are making a special effort this month to show our appreciation for our school board members, we recognize your contributions reflect a year-round effort.

In recognition of your dedication, commitment and service, we congratulate you!

Sincerely,

Ellen Davis on behalf of The Hillsdale Education Association

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1/14/2016

Dear Hillsdale Board of Education,

It is amazing how quickly the years pass! With the new year, we all naturally take time to reflect

and give thanks to those that have made a difference in our lives. Although the names; Kathleen

O'Fiynn, Tim Santo, Krista Flinn, Shane Svorec, and Sal Sileo, may not be on every Hillsdale student's lips,

you undoubtedly make a positive difference in their daily lives.

Your goals become our community's reality. Just think of all that has been accomplished. We

are delighted that our new superintendent of schools, Kevin Brentnall, is with us. Tha_nk you for

persevering through two rounds of interviews to find the perfect candidate who brings a warm

personality, obvious capability, and lots of positive change to our schools.

Mariy thanks to the Board of Education and our entire dedicated district staff on being

recognized as a High Performing School District. We wish you all the best in meeting the remaining

requirements to achieve the QSAC certification for the next three years. It is news like this that the

community takes pride in I

We commend your goal of bringing 21st century skills and technology to our students and staff.

A good start is already on the way, the "hour of code" was very popular with Meadowbrook Elementary

students. We look forward to the changes which will be implemented in the coming years as best

technology practices and equipment are rolled out to the various schools.

On behalf of the Meadowbrook Family and Faculty Association, thank.you again for your time

and your talents. We wish you happiness and success in the coming year.

Sincerely,

Ann Jansen

President, Meadowbrook Family and Faculty Association.

Ann Blanche Smith School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) 1000 Hillsdale Avenue Hillsdale, NJ 07642

Dear Members of the Hillsdale Board of Education:

Thank you! On behalf of the Ann Blanche Smith School Faculty, Families and the PTA, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your dedication and hard work for the Hillsdale School district.

Your gifts of time, commitment, and knowledge are instrumental in providing our students with an exceptional education. You work endlessly to ensure that our schools perform at their highest levels. You have strived to put into place the best possible administration and professional staff. The Board's commitment to strengthening the school to community relationship is commendable. For these and other countless tasks that you perform on our behalf, we thank you.

We appreciate all of the countless volunteer hours that you spend serving our children. It truly takes special people to make the sacrifices that you make to serve on the Board. The future of the Hillsdale Schools are in good hands!

With Sincere Gratitude,

Pamela Harmke and Mona Perrone Co-Presidents Ann Blanche Smith School PTA

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2G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Mr. Kevin Brentnall reported on the following: 1. Congratulations to Mr. Rosenberg for first place winner for outstanding

teacher of American History by the Daughters of the American Revolution 2. Concerts at Meadowbrook and Smith Schools 3. Mid-year review of District Goals 4. Professional Development Day Recap 5. Testing Report

Mr. Michael Andriulli gave a presentation regarding the P ARCC.

Mr. Kevin Brentnall gave a presentation on the proposed Technology Plan.

3G. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES APPROVED BOARD MINUTES

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board approve the following Board Minutes:

December 14,2015 WorksessionfRegular Meeting December 14, 2015 Executive Session Meeting

Motion passed by consensus vote: 5-0.

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8. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS' RECOMMENDATIONS

EDUCATION COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Sileo that the Board approve the following Education recommendations:

1E. APPROVAL TO ADOPT SCHOOL CALENDAR; 2016-2017

APPROVED TO ADOPT SCHOOL CALENDAR

It is recommended that the Board adopt the 2016-2017 school calendar.

2E. APPROVAL OF QSAC EQUIVALENCY APPLICATION; 2015-2016

APPROVED QSAC EQUIVALENCY APPLICATION

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the New Jersey State Department of Education Equivalency Application N.J.A.C. 6A:5 for the purposes of requesting relief from having to complete the Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) District Performance Review (DPR) and from undergoing QSAC monitoring.

Mr. Brentnall, Superintendent, commented that we were granted the waiver because we are a high performing district.

3E. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANTS; 2015-2016

APPROVED CONSULTANTS

It is recommended that the Board approve Morristown Medical Center: Dr. Christine Hoffman for Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) evaluations at a rate not to exceed $2,600.00 per evaluation. Also, Valley Hospital for audiological evaluations at a rate not to exceed $688.00 per evaluation and central auditory processing evaluations at a rate not to exceed $1,503.00 per evaluation for the 2015-2016 school year.

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EDUCATION COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

4E. APPROVAL OF REVISED FIELD TRIP LIST; 2015-2016

APPROVED REVISED FIELD TRIP LIST

It is recommended that the Board approve the revised field trip list for the 2015-2016 school year. (see attached)

SE. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT; 2015-2016

APPROVED CONSULTANT

It is recommended that the Board approve Volt Wellness as a consultant to provide the same services that The COR was approved to provide for the 2015-2016 school year.

Motions passed by consensus vote: 5-0.

HILLSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS HILLSDALE, NEW JERSEY

FIELD TRIP LIST -- 2015 - 2016 Atrium Senior Care Facility, Park Ridge, NJ Beechwood Park Bergen Community College Bergen County Museum Bergen County Playhouse Bergen County Technical High School Boston,MA Botanical Gardens Botto House (Amer. Labor Museum) Haledon, NJ Broadway Show/ Opera Performance (NY) Bronx Zoo Buehler Challenger & Science Museum, Paramus Campgaw Reservation Castle Shakespeare Repertory Company, Budd Lake, NJ Children's Museum of the Native American Demarest Farms, Hillsdale, NJ DePiero Farms, Montvale, NJ Dwight Englewood School, Englewood, NJ Edison Historical Site Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty Encore Performing Group, Tarrytown, NY Fairy Tale Forest Fairleigh Dickinson Univ., Teaneck, NJ Flat Rock Brook Nature Association, Englewood, NJ Ford Mansion, Morristown, NJ Fort Lee Historical Park Franklin Mineral Dump Garfield Middle School Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, Chatham, NJ Greenkill Environmental Center Green Meadow Farms Hackensack Court House, NJ Hamburg Castle, NJ Harrington Park School District Hayden Planetarium Hillsdale Ambulance Corps Hillsdale Borough Hall Hillsdale Fire House Hillsdale House Hillsdale Police Station Hillsdale Post Office (Washington Township location) Hillsdale Public Library Hillsdale Railroad Station Hudson Valley Historical Area

Hyde Park Intrepid, New York City Iron Horse Restaurant, Westwood, NJ Jensen Farm, Woodcliff Lake John Harms Theater Kings Supermarket Lambert Castle, Paterson Land of Make Believe, Hope, NJ Lenni Lenape Park, Parsippany, NJ Leonia Middle School, Leonia NJ Liberty State Park Science Center Madison Square Garden, NY Maragliano Farm Maritime Center, Norwalk, CT Meadowlands Environmental Center Meadowlands Sports Arena & Convention Ctr. (Giant Stadium) Metropolitan Museum of Art Montclair State College Morris County Museum Morristown Museum Mountain House Restaurant, Westwood, NJ Museum of Natural History Museum Village, Monroe, NY NJN (New Jersey News) Television New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, NJ Newark Museum New England Historical Sites New Jersey Bell, Oradell New York Aquarium New York Stock Exchange Park Ridge Nursing Home, Park Ridge, NJ Pascack Hills H.S., Montvale Pascack Historical Society Museum Pascack Movie Theater, Westwood, NJ Pascack Valley H.S. Paterson Falls Performing Arts Repertory Theater Philadelphia, PA Ramapo College Ramapo Reservation Raritan Valley Comm. College Theater Ringwood State Park River Vale Library Robbinsville High School, Robbinsville, NJ Roseland-Green Meadows Farm Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, Upper Saddle River Seton Hall University, S. Orange, NJ South Street Seaport, New York City

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State Line Lookout, Alpine Stokes State Forest Museum Stonybrook Pool Tarrytown, New York Trenton: State Museum/Planetarium/Old Barracks Turtle Back Zoo United Water Purification Plant, Haworth/Ho-Ho-Kus Valley Nursing Home Van Saun Park Van Steuben Home Washington Township Post Office Washington, D.C. Weschester Museum WestPoint Wood Dale Park Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Edison Wyckoff Abma Farm Market Wyckoff Wildlife Center

Approved: Revised:

August 17, 2015 January 18, 2016

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Svorec that the Board approve the following Personnel recommendations:

1P. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL; 2015-2016 APPROVED PERSONNEL

2P.

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, James Goetschius, as leave of absence replacement for Italian teacher, Jeannette Horning.

Name James Goetschius*

School George White

Approximate Dates February 1, 2016-June 30, 2016

*$85 per day. (Long term substitutes, 10 to 29 consecutive days in the same assignment $110; 30 or more consecutive days in the same assignment will be paid on a per diem rate equivalent to Step 1 of BA Guide)

APPROVAL OF REDUCTION IN TIME; 2015-2016

APPROVED REDUCTION IN TIME

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, teacher aide Michelle Pizzi's reduction in days per week from five (5) days to three (3) days effective January 19, 2016.

3P. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL HOURS; 2015-2016

APPROVED ADDITIONAL HOURS

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, additional hours for teacher aide Lucia Ciuppa, who will be working two (2) additional mornings every week, starting January 19,2016 through the end of the 2015-2016 school year.

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

4P. APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTES; 2015-2016 APPROVED SUBSTITUTES

It is recommended that the Board approve the following people as substitutes in various capacities, for the 2015-2016 school year:

Joshua Chiavaro Jackie Asta Rachele Perini* Erika Velez*

Teacher Teacher Aide Lunch Aide Lunch Aide

*This appointment subject to a criminal background check N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1; 18A:30-17; and 18A:6-4.13 for Emergent hiring with applicant attestation.

5P. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION; 2015-2016

APPROVED TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION

It is recommended that the Board accept with regret, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the resignation of lunch aide, Phyllis Lucci, effective June 30, 2016.

6P. APPROVAL OF STUDENT TEACHER; 2015-2016

APPROVED STUDENT TEACHER

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, William Paterson University student David Gold to complete his student teaching at Smith School with cooperating teacher, Michael Goodell, from approximately Thursday, January 21, 2016 through Thursday, May 5, 2016.

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

7P. APPROVAL OF REVISED CO-CURRICULAR STIPEND LIST; 2015-2016

APPROVED REVISED CO-CURRICULAR STIPEND LIST

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the revised co-curricular stipend list to reflect a step change for Music Director, Christopher Hutter from Step 1, $1,407.00 to Step II, $1,562.00 for the 2015-2016 school year.

8P. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION; 2015-2016

APPROVED TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION

It is recommended that the Board accept with deep regret, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the resignation of social worker, Leta Gordon, due to retirement, effective June 30, 2016.

9P. APPROVAL TO CHANGE OF DATES TO UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE; 2015-2016

APPROVED CHANGE OF DATES TO UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, a change in dates to Mrs. Kathleen Pagnanella' s unpaid leave of absence from Monday, January 4, 2016 through Friday, January 15, 2016.

Motions passed by roll call vote: 5-0.

CO-CURRICULAR STIPEND LIST-- 2015 -2016 SCHOOL YEAR

ACTIVITY

COACHES: Volleyball Boys' Soccer Girls' Soccer Boys' Basketball Girls' Basketball Destination Imagination Lego League Team G/BTrack G/BTrack

G/BTrack

PERSONNEL GEORGE G. WHITE SCHOOL

S. Belhumer D. Bower J. Bianco M. Schmidt P. Walden Esther Douglass A. Simpson/E. Douglass K. Abrey J. Rascher

D. Burzinski Locker Room Attendant (when not acting as coach)

Vacancy

ADVISORS: Yearbook Student Council Newspaper

Middle School Play Dramatics Director Art Director Music Director

Stacey Belhumer M. Ives/K. Santos C. Bustamante

T. DeCrescenzo K. Conroy C. Hutter

Light & Sound Director Graduation Director (Program) Graduation Director (Music) PV Art Show Display Coord

D. Bower C. Hudzik C. Hutter E. Sweeny

INTRAMURALS: 5-8 Basketball 5-8 Volleyball

Intramurals Grade Four Monitors PV Art Show Display Coord. After School Bus Monitors

In tram urals Grade Four Monitors PV Art Show Display Coord.

District Leadership Council

K. Sanjek K. Ratner

ANN BLANCHE SMITH SCHOOL M. Goodell M. Goodell J. Harris A. Saslowsky /S. Coats

MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL E. Carr D.Nelsen-DeFalco N. DiLonardo

DISTRICT

Local Professional Development Committee Members

Original Approval: 8/17/15 Revised: 9/21/15 Revised: 10/19/15 Revised: 1/18/16

STIPEND

$3949 III $3949 III $3326 I $4464 III $4464 III $3090 III $1545 III/$1545 III $3090 III $3090 III

$3090 III

$1717 III $858.50 III/$ 703.50 I $1407.00 I

$1407 I $1407 I $1562 II $1717 III $ 687 III $ 303 II $ 289 III

$ 953 II $1031 III

$1031 III $ 858 III $ 289 III $ 2314 III/$ 2314 I

$1031 III $ 858 III $ 289 III

$1000 $454

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POLICY COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON

Moved by Trustee Flinn, seconded by Trustee Svorec that the Board approve the following Policy recommendation:

lPOL. APPROVAL OF DYSLEXIA REVISED POLICY #5339 AND REGULATION; 2015-2016

APPROVED DYSLEXIA REVISED POLICY #5339 AND REGULATION

It is recommended that the Board approve the attached regulation and revised policy #5339 regarding the Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities on first reading.


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9. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S RECOMMENDATIONS

FINANCE COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON

Moved by Trustee Flinn, seconded by Trustee Svorec that the Board approve the following Finance recommendation:

1F. APPROVAL OF BUDGET TRANSFERS DECEMBER 2015

APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFERS

It is recommended that the Board approve the following transfers:

DECEMBER 2015

From Account# Description Amount 11-120-100-101-00-1 Salaries 1-5 $3,000.00 11-120-100-101-00-1 Salaries 1-5 5,000.00 11-190-100-106-02-1 Aides (K-8) 968.00 11-213-100-101-00-1 Resource Room Salaries 3,063.00 11-215-100-101-00-1 Pre-School Handicapped 243.00 11-000-213-100-02-1 Nurse Special Contract 375.00 11-000-222-100-00-1 Media Teacher Salaries 425.00 11-000-251-890-01-1 Dues 23.00 11-000-270-610-00-7 Student Transportation Supplies 25.00 11-000-230-100-04-1 Secretary Subs 16,432.00 11-000-2 40-105-00-1 Secretarial Salaries 1,350.00 11-190-100-610-00-2 Reg. Prog. Class 592.00

TOTAL $31.496.00

To Ac{:ount# Description Amount 11-150-100-101-00-1 Home Instruction Salaries $3,000.00 11-800-330-11 o~oo-1 Community Services 5,000.00 11-190-100-106-04-1 Aides (K-8) Subs 968.00 11-213-100-101-0t-1 Resource Room Substitutes 3,063.00 11-215-100-101-01-1 Pre-School Salary Subs 243.00 11-000-213-100-01-1 Nurses - Subs 375.00 11-000-222-100-02 -1· Media Teacher Subs 425.00 11-000-251-600-00-1 Supplies and Materials 23.00

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FINANCE COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

To Account# 11-000-270-890-00-1 11-000-230-100-02-1 11-000-2 40-105-01-1 11-190-100-610-01-2

Description Transportation Misc. Secretary to Superintendent Salary Secretary Subs - Salary Instruction - Furn.

TOTAL

Amount $25.00

16,432.00 1,350.00

592.00

$31.496.00

2F. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR DECEMBER 2015

APPROVED FINANCIAL REPORTS

It is recommended that the Board approve the following financial reports:

Board Secretary's Report Treasurer's Report Maschio' s Operating Statement

3F. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION; DECEMBER 2015

Period Ending 12f3V2015 12/31/2015 12/31/2015

APPROVED MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION

It is recommended that the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:-23-2.11(c)4 certifies that as of 12/31/2015 after review of the Secretary's Monthly Appropriation Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year and further that the preceding financial statements be appended to the minutes of this meeting.

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4F. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2015 BILL LIST

APPROVED BILL LIST

It is recommended that the Board approve the bill list for the month of December 2015 in the amount of $2,766,594.61.

SF. APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PROCESS TRANSFERS, PREP ARE FINANCIAL REPORTS,·AND PAY BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2016 FOR APPROVAL IN FEBRUARY 2016

APPROVED TO AUTHORIZE THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PROCESS TRANSFERS, PREPARE FINANCIAL REPORTS AND PAY BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2016 FOR APPROVAL IN FEBRUARY 2016

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business Administrator, authorizes the Business Administrator/ Board Secretary to transfer funds as necessary in conjunction with the preparation of the January 2016 Financial Reports, January's bill list, open purchase orders list, and to pay bills (including payroll), which the Board shall retroactively approve at the February 2016 Regular Board of Education meeting.

6F. APPROVAL OF TUITION STUDENT (SENDING) CONTRACT FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR

APPROVED TUITION STUDENT (SENDING) CONTRACT

It is recommended that the Board approve the following tuition student (sending) contract for the 2015-2016 school year:

Name Bergen County Special Services

Rate 1 @ $56,880.00 (to be prorated)

Program NOVA (retroactive from December 11, 2015- June 30, 2016)

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7F. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF CHROME BOOKS

APPROVED PURCHASE OF CHROME BOOKS

As presented with the Superintendent's Technology Plan, the Board of Education authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to purchase Dell Chrome Books in the amount not to exceed $22,500.00; and hereby authorizes the Board Administrator I Board Secretary to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the terms of this resolution.

Motion passed by roll call vote: 5-0.

Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn abstained on all Northern Valley purchase orders in recommendation #4F. Dr. Tim Santo abstained on PO #56-41 pertaining to St. John's in recommendation #4F. Mr. Sal Sileo abstained on all Lunch Aides, Substitute Aides, and Substitute Secretaries and

P0#56-00808 in recommendation #4F.

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OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS

Mrs. Lirca Garcia mentioned that Board of Education Self Evaluation has been moved to the next Board of Education meeting.

Mr. Kevin Brentnall reminded the Board of the following: January 28, 2016 and January 29, 2016 Mr. Brentnall will be at Techspo February 3, 2016 is the Joint Board of Education Board Retreat

Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn mentioned that committees will be submitted at the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Kevin Brentnall, Superintendent, mentioned that he received an email regarding the new cell tower from Mayor Frank.

SECOND HEARING OF CITIZENS ON ANY TOPIC OF CONCERN

SECOND HEARING OF CITIZENS

Mr. Rosenberg congratulated the Board of Education being it was School Board Appreciation month.

Mr. Rosenberg thanked the Board of Education for the recognition regarding his first place winning for outstanding teacher in American History by the Daughters of the American Revolution, and for the computers; and especially thanked Mr. Bergamini for his overall support.

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Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Svorec that the Board move to an Executive Session at 8:20p.m.

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act and the Hillsdale Board of Education reserve the right within the constraints of State Law to sit in Executive Session, and

WHEREAS, there now exists a need for this Board of Education to meet in Executive Session, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that the Hillsdale Board of Education recess into Executive Session to discuss exempt matters pertaining to personnel, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the public will be informed 1. When the Board reconvenes to the Regular Meeting business portion of this meeting this

evemng; or 2. At a later date, undetermined at this time.

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Svorec that the Board adjourn the Executive Session at 9:55p.m.


14. ADJOURN MEETING ADJOURN MEETING

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:56 p.m.


Respectfully Submitted by y--

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Lirca Garcia Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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