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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, JANUARY 20, 2016, in the 3rd Floor Cheryl Miller-Porter Student Center, at Teaneck High School, 100 Elizabeth Avenue, Teaneck, New Jersey, at 8:00pm. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided. I. Salute to the Flag II. Presiding Officer’s Meeting Notice Statement “I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter Student Center at Teaneck High School. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, the Suburbanite, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. III. Roll Call

Board Member Present Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) X Dr. Gruber (David) X Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) X Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) X Mr. Rose (Howard) X Mrs. Williams (Clara) X Ms. Worrell (Shelley) X Dr. Diuguid (David) X Dr. Walser (Ardie) X

Attendance: Barbara Pinsak, Superintendent of Schools Vincent McHale, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Dennis R. Frohnapfel, Interim SBA/Board Secretary IV. Reaffirmation of District Goals GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding to be successful in the twenty first century. GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to support student achievement. GOAL 3: The environment in the Teaneck Public Schools will be safe and respectful, with students and adults appreciative of the unique contributions of members of the community. GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the community.

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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 20, 2016 GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will provide funding for Goals 1-4 and sustain school facilities while respecting community resources. V. Student Board Liaison Report Student Representatives Christopher Lee (Sr), Noah Preschel (Sr), Amanda Vidal (Jr) and Adriana Vidal (Jr) reported. January 7, 2016, Court dedication to Teaneck High School retired Basketball coach Curtis March. Alumni, parents, school leaders, faculty and current students came out to honor Curtis March. January 11-15, 2016, a week of service honoring the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During A/B lunch the students wrote post-its finishing the sentence I Had a Dream . . . The students and faculty were encouraged to donate a non-perishable food item. The food will be donated to the Helping Hands Teaneck Food Pantry. Selma Movie and Panel discussion, select classes were invited to the assembly, Dr. Martin Luther King birthday party during A/B lunch. Civil Rights music was played, We Shall Overcome, Lift Every Voice and Sing, Happy Birthday (Stevie Wonder version) were some of the songs played. Students sang Happy Birthday and were given cake. January 16, 2016, Teaneck Teen Idol was held in the auditorium. Many Teaneck High school students participated. January 21, 2016, Nathaniel Briggs will be our distinguished guest speaker, who will talk to the students about his experience in the Civil Rights Movement. The court case “Briggs v. Eliot” (1950), in South Carolina was the first court case to challenge “separate but equal” laws. Mr. Briggs was the former president of the NAACP in New Jersey. Mr. Briggs is a Teaneck resident and his children are alumni of Teaneck High School. January 22, 2016, the annual Peer Leadership Winter retreat will be held at the Hyatt in Fairlawn. During the retreat the 40 Peer Leaders are trained to properly execute various out reaches for the remainder of the year. They also evaluate their progress. January 24, 2016, Choral Concert, Mr. Bell is hosting local schools to take part in the Choral Concert. January 28, 2016, Junior Parent Night will be held in the Student Center at 7:00pm. February 4, 2016, Parent Teacher Conferences will take place from 1:30pm to 4:30pm and 7:00pm to 9:30pm. A robo call was sent out to encourage the parents to make their conference appointments with the teachers using Skyward. VI. Superintendent’s Report

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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 20, 2016 New Jersey's local Boards of Education play an essential role in our students' lives. They oversee 581 school districts which, in turn, operate nearly 2,500 public schools and provide educational services to nearly 1.4 million children. They set the policies for our schools and make important decisions affecting curriculum, financing and staffing. We would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of local School Boards and to thank the Teaneck Board Members for their tireless efforts to educate District students and to enable their futures.

On Saturday and Sunday, February 13-14, 2016, the Teaneck Terpsichoreans will celebrate their 45th anniversary, “Forty Five and still Alive!” The organization, under the direction of Cheryl Miller-Porter, has offered the dance arts to Teaneck since 1971. Please join us for one of their three Teaneck performances. A great dance experience is always on the program. On January 19th, the Superintendent was alerted to a telephone message at Eugene Field, recorded on the evening of January 18th, indicating that a mass shooting would take place at Teaneck High School the following day. The message, while somewhat unclear, seemed to also indicate that bombs had been placed in backpacks at THS and other District schools. The Teaneck Police were contacted and arrived quickly to assess the situation. Within minutes, Teaneck High School received a second message indicating that an explosive would detonate in 20 minutes. Based on statements by the caller, the Teaneck Police evacuated the building to the Rodda Center. Additional information, including that there were similar calls to other Bergen County Schools, caused the authorities to question the credibility of the threats to other schools and the decision to shelter in place. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Bomb Disposal Unit and K9 corps were sent to the school and conducted a search, finding no device. Once the search was concluded, students were allowed to return to school and the shelter in place order was removed. Subsequently, we found that districts in at least four other states, including nine districts in New Jersey were threatened in this same way. This form of terrorism, called swatting, is defined as a false report of an ongoing emergency or threat of violence intended to prompt an immediate tactical law enforcement response. Our school administrators, teachers and students are commended for their response yesterday. Our students were safe and secure. With that said, we will continue to review our procedures and resources in light of this new threat. Today our schools began to put together feedback from staff, students and parents. Tomorrow, our principals will gather to review suggestions and put in place those that will assist us in any revisions that we need to make to our emergency response protocols. We want to thank the Teaneck Police Department for their great leadership and care of our students and staff. I can only hope that all threatened school districts received such support and attention.

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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 20, 2016 VI. Public Comment VII. Board Discussion and Formal Business Agenda A. Policy B. Board Operations C. School Operations and Curriculum D. Finance and Budget E. Personnel F. Addendums VIII. Public Comment IX. Executive Session Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education determines it is necessary to meet in Executive Session on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 8:25pm, to discuss matters of personnel, involving specific individuals, negotiations, and anticipated litigation; and Be It Further Resolved, that these matters will be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists. Dr. Diuguid motioned to convene into Executive Session at 8:25pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose, and carried by unanimous vote. Dr. Diuguid motioned to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene the public meeting at 9:05pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose, and carried by unanimous vote. X. Reports Mrs. Williams reported on the NJSBA Legislative Agenda Meeting held on January 16, 2016. XI. Adjournment Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn at 9:15pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose, and carried by unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted, Dennis R. Frohnapfel, Ed.D. Interim SBA/Board Secretary

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BOARD OPERATIONS JANUARY 20, 2016 Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions #9 and #10: 9. the Board approved the Minutes for the December 2, 2015 Workshop Meeting, and the

December 9, 2015 Regular Public Meeting. 10. Whereas, the New Jersey School Boards Association has declared January 2016 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 Teaneck Board of Education is one of more than 581 local school boards in New Jersey that sets policies and oversees operations for public school districts; and Whereas, the Teaneck 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 PreK thru Grade 12; 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 key achievement indicators, such as the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) scores and Advanced Placement offerings and test scores; now Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing January 2016 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and Be It Further Resolved, that the Teaneck 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.

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BOARD OPERATIONS JANUARY 20, 2016

Board Operations resolutions #9 and #10 Motion: Mr. Rodriguez Second: Mr. Rose

Board Member Yes No Abstain Absent Ms. Fisher (Victoria) X Dr. Gruber (David) X Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) X Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) X Mr. Rose (Howard) X Mrs. Williams (Clara) X Ms. Worrell (Shelley) X Dr. Diuguid (David) X Dr. Walser (Ardie) X

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SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM JANUARY 20, 2016 Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions #41 thru #44: 41. the Board affirmed the decisions of the Superintendent of Schools regarding Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the December 9, 2015 regular meeting and the January 13, 2016 Workshop Meeting. 42. the Board accepted the donation from Emma Gottschall, Hawthorne School Alumnus,

for twenty-one (21) Peer Mediator Vests, approximate value $75.00.

43. the Board approved payment to Nicholas Zaneto, to conduct professional development with district middle school and high school Physical Education teachers, on March 21, 2015, total cost not to exceed $300, acct #11-000-221-320-85-50-I-0.

44. the Board approved payment to the New Teacher Center for providing mentoring services to Ma’Ayanot School teachers, total cost not to exceed $7,655, acct #20-270-

School Operations and Curriculum resolutions #41 thru #44 Motion: Mr. Rodriguez Second: Mr. Rose


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FINANCE and BUDGET JANUARY 20, 2016 Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions #69 thru #78: 69. the Board approved payment of the following 2015/16 bills and payroll, as detailed in

lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills, per the list appended to and made a part of the Minutes, November 1 thru 30, 2015:

Fund 10 $ 7,240,583.323Fund 20 226,302.89 Fund 30 117,708.50 Fund 60 29,374.75 Fund 61 298,592.36 Total Approved Payments $ 7,912,561.82

70. the Board approved 2015/16 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the

Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record. 71. WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and

the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2015 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

72. the Board approved the attached list of Travel and Conferences for the staff indicated

for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, in the amount of $888.15.

73. the Board approved the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the

Superintendent, in the amount of $10,916.76.

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FINANCE and BUDGET JANUARY 20, 2016 74. the Board approved payment to those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who

provide related services and/or independent evaluations, during the 2015/16 school year, total amount for this motion is $49,500, acct #11-000-216-300-72-57-C-D and #11-000-213-300-74-57-C-D.

75. the Board approved payment of tuition for out-of-district students who require a

special education program, during the 2015/16 school year, as per the attached list, these tuitions are pro-rated based on effective dates of attendance, total amount of current invoices for this motion is $115,018.45, acct #11-000-100-566-49-61-C-C.

76. the Board approved an Agreement with E-Rate Consulting, Inc., 130 Valley Road, Suite

B, Montclair, New Jersey 07042, to provide consulting services, as an independent contractor, to the Teaneck Pubic Schools in connection with the filing of all required applications on the district’s behalf for E-Rate funding for Internet Access, Telecommunications, Internal Connections and Managed Internal Broadband Services, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Voice Services (if eligible); and that such consulting services may include the calculation of discount rates, general advice regarding the competitive bidding process and selection of an appropriate vendor, filtering of appropriate and ineligible pieces of equipment, and other services as set forth in Addendum A to this Agreement; payments in the amount of equal to seven (7%) percent of all amounts funded through the E-Rate program as a result of all applications filed by the district during the term of the Agreement, which payment shall be made by the district within thirty (30) days of its official receipt of notification of an award of funding.

77. the Board awarded the following transportation contracts for the 2016/17 school year

and submits said contracts to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Increase/

Vehicle Aide Decrease Total Approx.

Route Bus Co. Destination ContractPer Diem

Per Diem

Per Mile Days Cost Pupils

BF1 First Student Benjamin

New 195.00 75.00

180 48,600.00 15 Franklin 1.00


New 195.00 75.00

180 48,600.00 15 Franklin 1.00


New 195.00 75.00

180 48,600.00 15 Franklin 1.00


New 187.00 75.00

180 47,160.00 15 Franklin 1.00


New 187.00 75.00

180 47,160.00 15 Franklin 1.00


New 226.00 75.00

180 54,180.00 6 Franklin LIFT 1.00

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FINANCE and BUDGET JANUARY 20, 2016 #77 (cont’d)

Increase/

Vehicle Aide Decrease Total Approx.

TJ1 First Student Thomas Jefferson

New 195.00 75.00 1.00 180 48,600.00 15

TJ2 First Student Thomas Jefferson

New 195.00 75.00 1.00 180 48,600.00 15

TJ3 First Student Thomas Jefferson LIFT

New 226.00 75.00 1.00 180 54,180.00 6

LV1 D&M Tours Lowell New 144.16 45.00 3.00 180 34,048.80 15

LV2 D&M Tours Lowell New 144.16 45.00 3.00 180 34,048.80 15

TH1 D&M Tours Teaneck HS New 144.16 45.00 3.00 180 34,048.80 15

TH2 D&M Tours Teaneck HS New 144.16 45.00 3.00 180 34,048.80 15

78. the Board approved Axis Plus Benefits, to manage the district’s Flexible Spending

Account, for the 2016 calendar year.

Finance and Budget Resolutions #69 thru #78 Motion: Mr. Rodriguez Second: Mr. Rose


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PERSONNEL JANUARY 20, 2016 Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel actions #141 thru #156: 141. the Board approved the following certificated staff appointments, effective on the

dates indicated: 1. Catherine Jones, Long-term Substitute Teacher (ESL), assigned to THS, at $260.00 per diem, effective January 7, 2016, replacing Faith Mootoo, medical leave 2. Brianne Heaney, Long-term Substitute Teacher, assigned to BFMS, at $260 per diem, effective January 11 thru February 11, 2016, no benefits, replacing Mai Regal, Special Education Teacher, maternity leave 3. Mitzi Lee, Long-term Substitute Teacher, Whittier School, at $260 per diem, from January 4 thru February 18, 2016, no benefits, replacing Willa Rudy, Special Education Teacher, maternity leave. 142. the Board approved the following substitutes, as needed, be added to the 2015/16

school year List of Substitutes: 1. Mohamad Nasser, Substitute Teacher, at $120 per diem 2. Allen Rice, Substitute Teacher, at $120 per diem 3. Ivana Aric, Substitute Teacher, at $120 per diem 4. Linda McGarry, Substitute Nurse, at $150 per diem 5. Hilda Ventimiglia, Substitute Nurse, at $150 per diem 143. the Board approved the following Separations and Leaves of Absence: 1. Sheree Green, Business Education Teacher, THS, retirement, effective June 30, 2016

2. Gary J. VanDyke, Music Teacher, BFMS, retirement, effective June 30, 2016 3. Erika Soderman, HR Secretary, Grand Jury Duty every Tuesday beginning January 5 thru March 1, 2016 (Joanne Clemmons, Substitute Secretary will cover desk) 4. Willa Rudy, Sp Ed Teacher, Whittier School, extended family leave, from January 22 thru February 18, 2016 (This leave was originally approved at the November 11, 2015 Board meeting, for the period November 16, 2015 thru January 22, 2016) 5. Eniko Mannings, CST School Psychologist, maternity leave, with pay, from May 2 thru May 20, 2016, using 15 sick days; family leave, unpaid with benefits, from May 23 thru June 30, 2016 6. Judith Ricot-Pean, Language Arts Literacy Teacher, Bryant School, extended sick leave, unpaid, from January 4 thru March 30, 2016

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PERSONNEL JANUARY 20, 2016 #143 (cont’d) 7. Faith Mootoo, ESL Teacher, Teaneck High School, extended medical leave, with pay, from December 14, 2015 thru March 1, 2016, using 47 sick days (This leave was originally approved at the December 9, 2015 Board meeting, for the period December 3 thru 11, 2015, with pay, using 6 sick days) 8. Nina Odatalla, Assistant Principal, TJMS, maternity leave, with pay, from March 16 thru April 27, 2016, using 30 sick days; family leave, unpaid with benefits, from April 28 thru July 20, 2016 9. Joanne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, TJMS, medical leave, with pay, from December 14, 2015 thru February 5, 2016, using 32 sick days 10. Lea Ann Richards, Elem Teacher/Gr 4, Lowell School, medical leave, with pay, from December 23, 2015 thru January 13, 2016, using 9 sick days 11. Ivory McGee, Special Education Teacher, THS, maternity leave, NJ family leave, unpaid with waiver of benefits, from November 4, 2015 thru January 27, 2016; child rearing leave, unpaid no benefits, from January 28 thru June 30, 2016 12. Odette Vovra, Spanish Teacher, BF Middle School, medical leave, with pay from January 19 thru February 2, 2016 (Half Day AM), using 11.5 sick days; unpaid with benefits under FMLA from February 3 thru March 16, 2016 (Half Day PM); maternity leave, with pay, from March 17 thru April 1, 2016, using 11 sick days; family leave, unpaid with benefits under NJ FLA, from April 4, thru June 30, 2016; child rearing leave, unpaid without benefits, from September 1, 2016 thru June 30, 2017. 13. Stephanie McKee, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne School, maternity leave, with pay from March 14 thru April 18, 2016, using 20 sick days; family leave, unpaid with benefits, from April 19 thru May 31, 2016 144. the Board accepted the resignation of Heather Santostefano, Asst Cheerleading Coach, effective January 15, 2016; and approves the appointment of Francine Smart, Asst Cheerleading Coach, stipend $1,617.42, effective January 15, 2016. 145. the Board accepted the resignation of Matthew Green, Asst Baseball Coach, effective January 15, 2016; and approves the appointment of Matthew Corso, Asst Baseball Coach, stipend $5,661, effective March 1, 2016. 146. the Board approved payment to the following high school Physical Education Teachers, for assuming additional classes, on a temporary basis, at their daily contractual per class rate, effective for the dates indicated:

Teacher Per Class Rate Per Class Rate Edward Klimek $108.94, Oct 1 to Oct 30 $109.09, Nov 1 to Nov 30 Daniel Henry $74.75, Dec 1 to June 30 Christie Prepis $55.50, Sept 8 to Oct 2

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PERSONNEL JANUARY 20, 2016 147. the Board approved payment to the following elementary school secretaries serving as School Treasurers, at $1,092 each, for the 2015/16 school year:

Name School Account Number Ruthann Ahearn Lowell 11-401-100-100-29-15-H-7 Dawn Santamaria Hawthorne 11-401-100-100-29-15-H-5 Chanon McDuffie Bryant 11-401-100-100-29-15-H-6

148. the Board approved the following school volunteers: 1. Emma Stanton, Volunteer Intern, working with Mr. Jean-Gratien Uwisavye, French Teacher, at BFMS, pending Criminal History Review 149. the Board approved payment to Shamara Walker, Speech Language Therapist, to provide assistive technology evaluations, after regular school hours, during the 2015/16 school year, at $300 per evaluation, total cost not to exceed $6,000, acct #11- 401-100 -100-29-15-H-H. 150. the Board approved payment to Elizabeth Rieder, to conduct specialized tutoring, after-school, for student ID#100435, during the 2015/16 school year, at $62.00 per hour, working with students, total cost not to exceed $8,184, acct #11-219-100-101- 38-11-H-D. 151. the Board approved the assignment of Shane Zeigler, Administrator Intern, from Montclair State University, Department of Counseling, Human Development and Educational Leadership (Masters’ Program), from January 21 thru June 23, 2016, to complete 150 field experience hours. 152. the Board approved payment to Ann Marie O’Hara, Hawthorne School, for participation in the After-school Reading and Mathematics Support Program (Gr 3-8), from January 12 thru March 24, 2016, one (1) hour each Tuesday and Thursday; teachers receive up to one (1) hour of professional development training, at $58.00 per hour, working without students, and conduct the program for 18 hours, at $62.00 per hour, working with students, total cost not to exceed $1,174, funds available from the following accts: #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-4; #20-231-200-100-22-15-I-4; #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-5; #20-231-200-100-22-15-I-5; #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-7; #20-231-200-100-22-15-I-7; #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-F; #20-231-200-100-22-15-I-F; #20-231-100-101-22-15-I-J; #20-231-200-100-22-15-I-J 153. the Board amended Personnel action #218 of the March 11, 2015 Minutes, to extend the PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) grant to March 31, 2016, and approves payment to the following FORUM counselors, to provide services in the program, at $45.00 per hour, said PASS grant funded by the Bergen County Department of Human Services, total cost not to exceed $6,480, acct #20-009-100-100-73-10-G-H:

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PERSONNEL JANUARY 20, 2016 #153 (cont’d)

Employee Hours Max Payment Javalda Powell, Afterschool Counselor 36 $1,620 Giannil Hidalgo, Afterschool Counselor 36 $1,620 Shenijah Brown, Afterschool Counselor 36 $1,620 Yris Acevedo, Afterschool Counselor 36 $1,620

154. the Board approved payment to the following individuals for work associated with the

Teaneck Community Education Center's Camp Kookooskoos Open House, not to exceed the amounts indicated, acct #60-802-100-101-56-72-PW:

Name of Individual Position Max Payment

Gary Anderson Camp K Director $200.00 Karen Sarraga Camp K Asst Director 200.00 Melvin Maclin Explorers Head Counselor 200.00 Lauren Blitz Sports Consultant 150.00 Katarina Acosta Art 75.00 Rochelle Megerman Science 75.00 Juliana Ventimiglia Dance 75.00

155. the Board approved the following courses and payment to individuals for work

associated with the Teaneck Community Education Center, for the Spring 2016 semester, not to exceed the amounts indicated, acct #60-602-100-300-56-72-PW:

Name of Individual Course Max Payment

Catherine Baehner-Ferrara Belly Dancing Instructor $1,890.00 Lauren Faustini Ballroom Dance Instructor $5,500.00 Ethan Fiks Guitar Instructor $3,200.00 Kaplan SAT Prep SAT Prep Class Pay to TCEC Lentz & Lentz SAT Prep Class Pay to TCEC Group Tours & Travel, LLC Trips and Tours Pay to TCEC Elise Morenon Creative Water Color Painting $750.00 The Music Path Company Learn to Play Music Class $3,150.00 Joan Berkowitz First Aid and Babysitting Instructor $1,500.00 Charles McPherson Intro to Percussion for Kids $360.00 Juliana Ventimiglia Middle School Dance Program $970.00 Christine Hsiao Needle Craft Instructor $900.00 Martin Bland Yoga Instructor $6,300.00 Lynn Weimer Zumba Instructor $1,500.00 Voice Coaches Voice Overs Class $150.00

156. the Board approved payment to the following individuals for work associated with the

Teaneck Community Education Center's SACC and WRAP Programs, for the 2015/16 school year, not to exceed the amounts indicated, acct #60-702-100-101-56-72-PW:

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PERSONNEL JANUARY 20, 2016 #156 (cont’d)

Name Position Average Hours Hourly Rate Max Payment Lauren Blitz Substitute Aide 4.5 hrs $12.50 $600.00

Personnel actions #141 thru #156 Motion: Mr. Rodriguez Second: Mr. Rose


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ADDENDUMS JANUARY 20, 2016 Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Addendum resolutions #052 and #053: Finance and Budget Addendums #052, #053 052. the Board approved the revised salary guides of the Contract between the Teaneck Association of Administrators and Supervisors (TAAS) and the Teaneck Board of Education, for the term of July 1, 2015 thru June 30, 2018 (3 Year Contract). 053. the Board accepted the following donations to the Bryant School PTO, to be used for the renovation of the Bryant School playground, donations for this project are received and distributed thru the district’s Special Revenue Fund (Fund 20): 1. Select Sales, Inc. - $2,500 2. Dedicated Sales Company - $ 500

Addendum resolutions #052 and #053 Motion: Mr. Rodriguez Second: Mr. Rose


FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #72 JANUARY 13, 2016

Professional Development

Name: Jason MacDonald, Susie Cipriano School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Gold Medal Squared Winter Volleyball Clinic Location: Miami, Florida Dates: January 22, 2016 Estimated Cost: $738.15 – Substitute Required (Funded by the Teaneck Athletic Council)

Name: Leslie Abrew School or Department: Bryant School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Gender Inclusivity School Training Location: Glen Rock, New Jersey Dates: February 10, 2016 Estimated Cost: $150 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Jean Gratien Uwisavye School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Family and Community Partnership Location: Bergen Community College, Paramus, New Jersey Dates: January 19, 2016 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Sarah Mims, Kristen Cline School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Concepts, Skills and Problem Solving: Ways to do it all Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey Dates: January 22, 2016 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Naomi Conklin School or Department: Eugene Field – Human Resource Management Conference/Seminar/Workshop: N J Association of School Personnel Administrators Meeting Location: Trenton, New Jersey Dates: February 11, 2016 Estimated Cost: $69.76 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Sori Felder School or Department: Sinai School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Sounds in Motion Location: Spring Valley, New York Dates: January 19, 2016 Estimated Cost: $199 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Walter Hickey School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: NexGen Connections: Force and Motion Grade 6 - 8 Location: Monroe Township, New Jersey Dates: February 9, 2016 Estimated Cost: $200.00 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded)

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Field Trips

WALKING TRIP Name: Allison Norris, Jorge Vargas (Mission One), 4 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 19 Students Date(s): March 14, 2016 Depart: 12:45 PM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation.

WALKING TRIP Name: Lisa Brown, 4 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 20 Students Date(s): March 21, 2016 Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 11:00 AM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation

WALKING TRIP Name: Trip A: Kristin Nunez, 4 parent chaperones, Trip B: Jennifer Domingues, 4 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse Location: Teaneck, New Jersey “A” = 20 Students, “B” = 20 Students Date(s): March 22, 2016 “A” Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 11:00 AM “B” Depart: 12:45 PM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation

WALKING TRIP Name: Trip A: Jemara Blount, Danielle Amato, Charles Azria (Mission One), Denise Guzman (Mission One), 4 parent chaperones, Trip B: Shena Thomas, 5 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse Location: Teaneck, New Jersey “A” = 20 Students, “B” = 20 Students Date(s): March 23, 2016 “A” Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 11:00 AM “B” Depart: 12:45 PM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation

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WALKING TRIP Name: Trip A: Lois Bono, AnnMarie O’Hara, David Bailey (Mission One), 3 parent chaperones, Trip B: Danielle Puso, Patricia Monaco, Catherine Martin (Mission One), 2 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse Location: Teaneck, New Jersey “A” = 21 Students, “B” = 18 Students Date(s): March 24, 2016 “A” Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 11:00 AM “B” Depart: 12:45 PM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation

WALKING TRIP Name: Trip A: Saundra Warren Givens, Tawana Smith, 3 parent chaperones, Trip B: Gerald Henry, 4 parent Chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse Location: Teaneck, New Jersey “A” = 21 Students, “B” = 19 Students Date(s): March 28, 2016 “A” Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 11:00 AM “B” Depart: 12:45 PM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation

WALKING TRIP Name: Trip A: Elizabeth Rieder, Rahena Losker (Mission One), 1 parent chaperone, Trip B: Kara Lindner, Patricia Monaco, Natalie Wassner (Mission One), 3 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse Location: Teaneck, New Jersey “A” = 8 Students, “B” = 19 Students Date(s): March 29, 2016 “A” Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 11:00 AM “B” Depart: 12:45 PM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation

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WALKING TRIP Name: Trip A: Michele Cardone, 5 parent chaperones, Trip B: Kristen Maher, Maryann Doris, Theresa Molan (Mission One), 3 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse Location: Teaneck, New Jersey “A” = 24 Students, “B” = 17 Students Date(s): March 30, 2016 “A” Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 11:00 AM “B” Depart: 12:45 PM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation

WALKING TRIP Name: Trip A: Kristen Ferreira, Patricia Monaco, David Bailey (Mission One) 3 parent chaperones, Trip B: Victor Hernandez, Danielle Amato, Catherine Martin (Mission One), 3 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Teaneck Greenhouse Location: Teaneck, New Jersey “A” = 21 Students, “B” = 21 Students Date(s): March 31, 2016 “A” Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 11:00 AM “B” Depart: 12:45 PM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Members of the Greenhouse will teach students about herbs, plant life cycles, gardening, plant uses and propagation

Name: Kristin Nunez, Jennifer Domingues, Kara Lindner, Elizabeth Rieder, Patricia Monaco, Rita Urevitch, Rahena Losker (Mission One), 14 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Central Park Zoo Location: New York, New York 81 Students Date(s): May 11, 2016 Depart: 8:45 AM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $1245.98 – Substitute Required (Funded by Parents) EXPLANATION: During the winter months students would research penguins as well as conduct and author study on Eric Carle in art, creating artic animal collages.

Name: Saundra Warren Givens, Tawana Smith Gerald Henry, Kristen Maher, Lisa Brown, Allison Norris, Anne O’Hara, Colette Brantley, Susie O’Toole, Teresa Molan (Mission One), Jorge Vargas (Mission One), 12 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Champion Day Camp Location: New City, New York 90 Students Date(s): June 9, 2016 Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 2:45 PM Estimated Cost: $3170.98 – Substitute Not Required (Funded through PTO and Fundraising) EXPLANATION: Champion Day Camp would provide team building activities to celebrate the end of fourth grade.

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Name: Kristen Ferreira, Lois Bono, Danielle Puso, Victor Hernandez, David Baily (Mission One), Ms. Despaigne (Mission One), Ms. Martin (Mission One), 9 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: Bergen PAC Location: Englewood, New Jersey 81 Students Date(s): April 4, 2016 Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 11:45 AM Estimated Cost: $1013.62 – Substitute Not Required (Funded by Parents) EXPLANATION: Students would be watching a performance of “Are You My Mother” which supports the curriculum centering on Readers Theater.

Name: Rolando Monserrat, Sharon Bellin School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: New Jersey Institute of Technology Location: Newark, New Jersey 3 Students Date(s): February 3, 2016 Depart: 8:15 AM Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $185.49 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would participate in the preliminary challenge to the Panasonic Creative Design Challenge.

Name: Linea Rondael, Jeremy LoVerde, Javalda Powell, Victor Stanic, Shakerra Malachi-Chang School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Teaneck High School Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 58 Students Date(s): January 28, 2016 Depart: 8:30 AM Return: 12:00 PM Estimated Cost: $445.29 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would be performing in a choral festival at Teaneck High School.

OVERNIGHT TRIP Name: Daniel Olender, Katierose Augustine, Margot Mack, Enoch Nyamekye School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Hyatt Place Location: Fair Lawn, New Jersey 38 Students Date(s): January 22 and 23, 2016 Depart: 3:00 PM January 22, 2016 Return: 5:00 PM January 23, 2016 Estimated Cost: $3432.20 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: This is the annual Teaneck High School winter Peer Leadership Retreat.

Name: Katherine Cannao, James Lagomarsino School or Department: Teaneck High School – Junior Achievement High School Heroes Trip Planned: Hawthorne School Location: Teaneck, New Jersey 40 Students Date(s): February 17, 2016 Depart: 8:15 AM Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $182.81 - Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Teaneck High School business students would teach the elementary students 5 business lessons.

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Name: Genieve Holder, Lisa Azria, Michelle Greenwood, Juden Foster, Whitney Thomas School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Bergen Community College Location: Paramus, New Jersey 40 Students Date(s): January 7, 2016 Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Students with Transition Planning would visit Bergen Community College and learn about options regarding continuing education.

Name: Amy Moran, Judy Henriques Adams, Zain Conteh, Linea Rondael, Gary Andersen School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Metropolitan Museum of Art Location: New York, New York 44 Students Date(s): February 9, 2016 Depart: 9:45 AM Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $424.13 – Substitute Required (District Fumed $298.63 for Transportation, Funded by Parents $125.50 for admission) EXPLANATION: The Met is a world renowned institution housing ancient artifacts from civilizations from around the globe.

Name: Allen Gonzalez, Susan Haase, Javalda Powell, Angelina Cusack, Nadine Lawrence School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle school Trip Planned: Metropolitan Museum of Art Location: New York, New York 29 Students Date(s): February 10, 2016 Depart: 10:15 AM Return: 2:45 PM Estimated Cost: $387.13 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded for Transportation $298.63, Funded by Parents $88.50 for admission) EXPLANATION: The Met is a world renowned institution housing ancient artifacts from civilizations from around the globe.

Name: Joseph Tauriello, Vanessa Lospalluto, Michael Smith, David Deubel, Sonia Apreda, Marina Williams, Mai Regal School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Metropolitan Museum of Art Location: New York, New York 46 Students Date(s): February 11, 2016 Depart: 8:30 AM Return: 12:00 PM Estimated Cost: $429.13 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded for Transportation $298.63, Funded by Parents $130.50 for Admission) EXPLANATION: The Met is a world renowned institution housing ancient artifacts from civilizations from around the globe.

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Field Trips

Name: Adrienne Williams, Faith Allen School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: 2016 New Jersey Elks Peer Leadership Conference Location: Long Branch, New Jersey 5 Students Date(s): February 5 – 7, 2016 Depart: 7:00 AM Feb. 5, 2016 Return: 1:00 PM Feb. 7, 2016 Estimated Cost: $570.98 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would learn to make healthy decisions that are critical in their lives.

Name: Teachers: Lisa Azria, Michelle Greenwood, Job Coach: Judon Foster,Paraprofessionals: Elliott Johnson, Whitney Thomas, Tatiana RiosSchool or Department: Teaneck High School: Students 31, Transition Classes Trip Planned: Travel Training, Job Skills Acquisition Locations: Teaneck, Dumont, Paramus, Englewood, Cresskill, and Bergenfield, NJ Walgreens, Merry-Go Round Daycare, Home Goods, Richard Rodda Center, Gentlemen's Quarters, TGI Friday's, Staples, Applebees, Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck Nursing Home, DeGraw Service Center, Club Fit, Luigi's, Care One Nursing Home, Better Deli, Better Supermarket, Amazing Savings, Bogota Recreation Center, Walgreens, Marshalls, Deco Dave's, Teaneck Animal Clinic and Spa, Vitale's, Twin Oaks Vet Hospital, Shoprite, Sunrise of Cresskill, Pooch Parlor, Marriott, Alphabet Soup Daycare Date(s): January - June 2016 Estimated Cost: $0 – No Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: The students would participate in structured travelling and activities related to job skills acquisition as part of the curriculum.

FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #74 JANUARY 20, 2016 CLINICIANS 2015 - 2016

CLINICIAN RATES

EFFECTIVE

NOT TO EXCEED

Kid Clan, Dinah Leiter $450 Evaluation 12/1/15 $4,500

Bergen County, Region V $57.50 /hr.

$80 /2 hrs. Nursing $45,000

TOTAL $49,500

FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #75 JANUARY 20, 2016 OUT-OF-DISTRICT TUITION CONTRACTS 2015-2016 ID SCHOOL TUITION AMOUNT START DATE 94536 New Alliance Academy $49,517.00 1/4/2016 102941 Windsor Bergen Academy $33,966.45 12/2/2015 96117 Bergenfield Public Schools $31,535.00 9/1/2015

TOTALS

$115,018.45

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