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BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATIONBELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY

MINUTESREGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

MEMBERS PRESENT: Patricia Dolan, Nelson Barrera, Christine Lamparello, Raymond Kuebler and Lillian Torres and Ralph Vellon.

MEMBERS EXCUSED: John Rivera

ALSO PRESENT: Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of SchoolsThomas Egan, State Monitor

Wayne Demikoff, Interim Board Secretary/Business AdministratorSteven Edelstein, Board Counsel

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by the vice-president of the Board of Education, Ms. Dolan. Ms. Dolan called for the flag salute and for a moment of silent thought and reflection after which she stated that the meeting had been posted and announced in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.

Roll Call by Board Secretary: John Rivera excused. Approval of Minutes (Closed session and Public): August 22, 2016Moved by Mrs. Lamparello, seconded by Mrs. Torres, the Board passed the minutes of August 22, 2016 closed and public meetings, after correcting date which appeared on agenda, by a vote of 5-0-1 with Mr. Vellon abstaining.

Student Government Organization Representative

Items presented by Administration: Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Richard D. Tomko

o 2016-2017 Strategic Plano Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Training for Board of Education – Schwartz,

Simon, Edelstein, & Celso Presented by Steven Edelsteino Belleville Bank Reward Program – Ryan Kline

Smooth start of school year. Need people for redistricting an school naming committee. Hispanic Heritage Day – October 15, 2016

Candidates Forum – October 25, 2016

Report from State Monitor – Thomas EganAnnual audit will begin about September 21st and will be done by the end of October. Requested progress reports from auditor for board for the November meeting. They will be doing an examination of outstanding findings. District is in sound financial condition.Amount of legal fees due to a lot of litigation, fees for grievances, contract negotiations with the various groups.

Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Mrs. Torres, to open Public Participation.

Remarks by Citizens – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (Public Participation Session 1):

Regular Public Meeting September 19, 2016

Arlene Schor: High school dance program was abolished and tenured teacher let go. Teacher taught dance program for 15 years. Enhanced student achievement. Never appeared on agenda to abolish program or to let go tenured teacher. Attempting to hire someone to do dance club at $39 per hour. Should reconsider procedure.

Michael Sheldon: Questions regarding candidate for staff accountant on agenda. Asking board to table agenda item A7 and research background of candidate.

Michael Mignone: Thanked board for working with the BEA on contract. Summer teachers were not paid appropriate rate. Why was contract violated? (Ms. Dolan: Until contract is signed not a valid contract.) Other bargaining units did not sign their contracts until end of August but they received their benefits. Memorandum of Agreement is a signed contract. (Mr. Egan: Not true.) Why are teachers held to different standards? (Dr. Tomko: Clarified what the issues were – memorandum not a signed contract.)

Vincent Frantantoni: Student representative did very well using the microphone. District has been hiring people from Elmwood Park, usually people are hired that are successful and have proven themselves. Why hire candidate coming from questionable background? Please table A7 - we need qualified people. Need to get back to basics.

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mr. Vellon, to close Public Participation. Motion approved 6-0

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Torres, to move to a short recess 8:20 p.m.Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mr. Vellon, to reconvene meeting 8:28 p.m.

Mr. Vellon: Based on articles presented to board, board does not have all the facts on A7 candidate.

Mr. Kuebler: Staff was restructured. Dance teacher only possessed certification to teach dance a part-time schedule.

Mr. Vellon: Position was not properly posted.

Dr. Tomko: Position was properly posted.

The board then moved into the following Resolutions:

A. PERSONNEL: Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Mrs. Lamparello, the Board passed the following resolutions A1-A6, A9, A11-A16, A19-A23, A25-A30 by a roll call vote of 6-0.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools: 1. Accept the resignation of Cory Koransky, Teacher of Science, Middle School, effective September 12, 2016. (Position Control # 40-11-04/avm, Job Code 2231G)

2. Accept the resignation of Amanda Taglairino, Teacher of Music, Middle School, effective October 31, 2016. (Position Control # 40-11-09/apl, Job Code 2110G)

3. Amend Resolution A6 approved at the August 22, 2016 BOE meeting to read as follows: Accept the resignation of Arina Postnikova, Teacher of Mathematics/TOSD, Middle School, effective October 3, 2016 September 12, 2016. (Position Control #40-11-05/bkn, Job Code 1901G)4. Accept the resignation of Nancy Martin, Part-Time Paraprofessional, School Seven, effective September 1, 2016. (Position Control # 70-07-33/axq, Job Code 9101)

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5. Confirm the appointment of Mia Palma to the position of Teacher of Science/TOSD, Middle School at a pro-rated salary of $45,300, BA, Step 2, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 12, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

6. Confirm the appointment of Donato Scudiero to the position of Teacher of Mathematics/TOSD, Middle School at a pro-rated salary of $55,587, BA+15, Step 8, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 14, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Mrs. Lamparello, the Board failed to pass the following resolution A7 by a roll call vote of 0-6.

7. Approve the appointment of Matthew Paladino to the position of Staff Accountant, Central Office, at a pro- rated salary of $89,500, commencing September 20, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed the following resolution A8 by a roll call vote of 5-1 with Mr. Vellon voting no.

8. Approve the appointment/employment contract of Richard Henry to the position of Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds at a salary of $107,100 (pro-rated), commencing September 20, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

9. Grant to Noelle Ruggiero, Elementary School Teacher, School Eight, a Maternity Leave of Absence, commencing November 14, 2016 through January 19, 2017 (40 sick days), a Family Medical Leave of Absence, commencing January 20, 2017 through February 3, 2017 (2 weeks). (Position Control # 40-08-11/agh, Job Code 1001G)

10. Approve the appointment of Giovanna Leggio to the position of Elementary Maternity Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher, School Eight, for 3 months, at a per-diem salary based on $44,336, BA, Step 1, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing November 14, 2016 through February 3, 2017. No benefits. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

11. Approve the appointment of James Casalino to the position of Temporary Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher of Business, High School, for 9 months, at a per-diem salary based on $44,336, BA, Step 1, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 21, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

12. Amend Resolution A37 approved at the August 22, 2016 BOE meeting to read as follows: Approve the appointment of Jessica Saragusa to the position of Elementary Maternity Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher, School Five, for 4 ½ months, at a per-diem salary based on $44,336, BA, Step 1, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 15, 2016 September 12, 2016 through December 23, 2016 January 27, 2017. No benefits. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

13. Approve the appointment of the following Part-Time Paraprofessionals at a salary of $13.67 per hour, Step 1 of the Belleville Paraprofessional and Bus Drivers Association Guide:

Binkewicz, Lisa – 9/20/2016 – 6/30/2017 Junior, Kim – 9/1/2016 – 6/30/2017 Martinez, Yarixsa – 9/20/2016 – 6/30/2017 Porcaro, Joanne – 9/20/2016 – 6/30/2017 Shakoor, Quadriyyah – 9/20/2016 – 6/30/2017 Velardi, Nicole – 9/6/2016 – 6/30/2017

14. Approve the employment contract between the Board of Education and Jeff Perrapato, Assistant

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Information Technology Coordinator, at a salary of $76,500, commencing July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # 20-20-94/boc, Job Code 9000)

15. Approve the employment contract between the Board of Education and Brett Whitehead, Computer Technician, at a salary of $45,900, commencing July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # 20-20-94/bod, Job Code 9000)

16. Approve the employment contract between the Board of Education and Thomas Scioscia, Computer Technician, at a salary of $35,700, commencing July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # 20-20-94/bop, Job Code 9000)

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Torres, the Board passed the following resolution, A17 by a roll call vote of 4-2, with Mr. Barrera and Mr. Vellon voting no.

17. Approve David Rubin as Criminal Justice Fieldwork Internship Coordinator at $39.00 per hour, pursuant to Option II Requirements, for the 2016-2017 school year.

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mr. Vellon, the Board failed to pass the following resolution, A18 by a roll call vote of 3-2-1 with Mr. Barrera and Mr. Vellon voting no, and Mrs. Torres abstaining .

18. Approve Dana Dente as an Instructional Dance Coordinator at $39.00 per hour, pursuant to Option II Requirements, for the 2016-2017 school year.

19. Approve employment of the following substitutes for inclusion on the district substitute list dated September 19, 2016, subject to emergency hiring of Board of Education employees as per the New Jersey State Criminal History Review procedures:

Substitute Teachers: Substitute Paraprofessional:

Substitute School Nurse:

Substitute Safety Officer:

Ali, NadaCordoba, KimDamico, AnthonyGiangrande, JaclynGrasso, GiovannaKhalid, ImtiazLewis, GaryLopez, DalissaRamos, MiguelRoss, PaulSomma, Linda

Kaakoura, GihanKhan, LisaMartinez, YarixsaPurcell, Mark

Alvarez, Merlyn Kearns, Brian

Substitute Secretary:Bueno, Michelle

20. Approve the following staff members for the Belleville Middle School Before/After-School Tutoring Program for the 2016-2017 School Year, commencing October 2016 through June 2017, AM Session – 7:35 AM – 8:35 AM, PM Session – 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (teachers are scheduled for indicated number of hours and as substitutes): $39.00 per hour - paid through SIP Budget:

Kara Suttora: 2 Peter Ayala: 2 Lisa Sebilia: 1 Lauren Fazio: 2 Thomas Colli: 3 Jane Sestilio: 2 Marta Davi: 1

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Terrence McCaffrey: 1 Laura Benkert: 2 Ricardo Maucione: 2

21. Approve the following staff members as Belleville Middle School Intramural Sports Coaches/Substitutes, $39.00 per hour as per BEA Contract, 2 hours per week – paid through SIP Budget:

Jennifer Cruz Anthony Ferrara John Kondel Terrence McCaffrey Alexa Veniero Amanda Veniero Neil DiNapoli Tina DeFalco Joseph Pontoriero

22. Approve the following additional staff member for the BUCS Program for the 2016-2017 school year: Renee Di Gioacchino – Teacher of Mathematics

23. Accept the resignation of Charles Giachetti, I&RS Chairperson, School Eight, effective September 1, 2016.

Moved by Mr. Barrera, seconded by Mr. Vellon, the Board failed to table resolution A24 by a roll call vote of 2-4, with Mr. Kuebler, Mrs. Lamparello, Mrs. Torres and Ms. Dolan voting no. Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Torres, the Board passed the following resolution A24 by a roll call vote of 4-2, with Mr. Barrera and Mr. Vellon voting no.

24. Approve the following Advisors for the 2016-2017 School Year (stipends as per 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Contract):

2016-2017 ElementarySchool # of

staff needed

All Stipends as per BEA Contract

Title Recommendation

3 1 $1,783 Computer Club Advisor Jaclyn Corino4 1 $1,783 Computer Club Advisor Heather MacIntyre5 1 $1,783 Computer Club Advisor Tracy Leardo7 1 $1,783 Computer Club Advisor Stephen Puglia (Sharon Stivale -Volunteer)8 1 $1,783 Computer Club Advisor Elaine Mendez9 1 $1,783 Computer Club Advisor Rebecca Rotino10 1 $1,783 Computer Club Advisor Tina Mastrangelo3 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Melinda Troise4 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Morgan Chapman5 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Linda D’Amora7 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Sharon Stivale8 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson MaryBeth Dimone9 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Donna Roensch10 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Tina Mastrangelo3 2 $400 each I&RS Members Jaclyn Corino/Lida Cotugno4 2 $400 each I&RS Members Michelle Corino/Jenna Pollio5 2 $400 each I&RS Members Charlene DelGrande/Christina Romano7 2 $400 each I&RS Members Jacquelyn Frantantoni/Stephen Puglia8 2 $400 each I&RS Members Dana Dente/Lisa Gabriele

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9 1 $400 I&RS Member Sharon Greco10 1 $400 I&RS Member Melissa Francis3 2 $500 each 504 Coordinator Nicole Pappas/Elizabeth Spirito4 2 $500 each 504 Coordinator Lauren Moran/Melissa Ricci5 2 $500 each 504 Coordinator Charlene Del Grande/Christina Romano7 2 $500 each 504 Coordinator Stephen Puglia/Cara Steinwandtner8 2 $500 each 504 Coordinator Dana Dente/MaryBeth Dimone9 1 $500 504 Coordinator Donna Roensch10 1 $500 504 Coordinator Melissa Francis3 1 $39.00 per hour Head Teacher Lida Cotugno

(Subs-Silvia Dias/Sheri Jamison4 1 $39.00 per hour Head Teacher Gerard Carpenter5 1 $39.00 per hour Head Teacher Heather Soehngen7 1 $39.00 per hour Head Teacher Sharon Stivale8 2 $39.00 per hour Head Teacher Elaine Mendez/Michele Sacchiero,9 1 $39.00 per hour Head Teacher Donna Roensch10 1 $39.00 per hour Head Teacher Charles Moran3 2 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Sheri Jamison/Debra Mc Donagh,4 2 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Roseanne Lambrugo/Nina Witel5 2 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Christopher Michele/Janice Ray7 2 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Stephen Puglia/Cara Robertello8 2 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Nieves Kounouklos/Michele Riccardelli9 1 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Flora Giamo10 1 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Denise Gizzo

2016-2017 Middle School# of staff

needed

All Stipends as per BEA Contract

Title Recommendation

1 $1,783 Art After Hours Stephanie Gallo1 $1,783 Builders' Club Advisor Marta Davi1 $1,783 Chess Club Thomas Colli1 $1,783 Computer Club Jacqueline Pagano1 $1,783 Literacy Magazine Advisor Maria Calhoun1 $1,686 Junior National Honor Society Patricia Haefeli1 $1,783 Science Club Peter Ayala1 $2,755 Yearbook Kimberly Beggs1 $650 I&RS Chairperson ToniAnn Ferraiolo2 $400 each I&RS Member Lisa Sebilia/Monique Ciardi1 $39.00 per hour/

4 hours per weekCentral Detention Paul Caramagna

(Caterina Viscomi – Fridays sub)1 $2,344 Jazz Ensemble Open1 $1,783 Scrabble Sandra Yasneski1 $1,783 Student Government Maria Coyle1 $1,783 Martial Arts Kai Williams2 $500 each 504 Coordinator Maria Coyle & Amanda Veniero1 $1,783 Drama Club Jamie Conway1 $892 FIRE Bowl Jessica Natoli

2016-2017 High School# of staff

needed

Stipend Title Recommendation

1 $1,783 A Cappella Ensemble Carol Lombardi1 $1,783 Computer Club Advisor Sean Rutherford1 $1,783 Diversity Club Nicole Facchinei

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1 $1,783 Family Careers & Community Leaders of America

Judith Worster

1 $1,783 Future Business Leaders of America Gerard Fabiano 1 $1,783 Freshman Class Advisor Sean Rutherford1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Susan Leuze2 $400 each I&RS Member Kerri Anne Collis & Joette Nigro1 $2,344 Jazz Ensemble Anthony Gotto1 $2,344 Junior Class Advisor Catherine Gingerelli1 $2,344 Key Club Advisor Joanne de Florio1 $1,783 Literacy Club Advisor Karen McLean1 Group 4 guide Marching Band - Director Anthony Gotto1 Group 4 guide Marching Band - Assistant Director William Woronkewycs1 Group 4 guide Marching Band - Drill Instructor Lisa Allgauer1 Group 4 guide Marching Band - Percussion Instructor Jessica Diazgranados1 $1,783 Mock Trial Team Gerard Ross1 $4,078 Monad (Yearbook) Catherine Gingerelli2 $1,686 each National Honor Society Meryl Metsopulous &

Joette Nigro3 $2,344 each Peers Educating Peers Club Joanne Campione, Daysi Colom &

John Flynn1 $1,783 Peer to Peer Conflict Mediation Petrillo, Francis1 $3,385 Senior Class Advisor Ryan Sheridan1 $1,783 Sophomore Class Advisor Judith Porter1 $4,078 Stage/Light Crew Advisor Vincent Orrei1 $4,078 Student Government Organization Sean Rutherford

Vanessa Domingues -Volunteer1 $1,783 Theatre Arts Company - Costumer Lesile Lesly1 $3,385 Theatre Arts Company – Assistant

DirectorMichelle Anders

1 $4,078 Theatre Arts Company - Director Carol Lombardi1 $3,385 Theatre Arts Company – Music

Director Open

1 $1,783 Theatre Arts Company – Vocal Director and Piano Accompanist

Carol Lombardi

1 $1,783 Theatre Arts Company – Set Design & Construction

Open

1 $1,783 Tri-M Music Honor Society Carol Lombardi1 $5,278 WBHS Director (TV 34) Ryan Sheridan2 $39.00 per hour Central Detention - Regular Francis Petrillo & Kristina Tuttle

$39.00 per hour Central Detention - Substitutes Joseph Fox, Sean Rutherford & Michael Alfieri

1 $39.00 per hour Saturday Detention - Regular Francis Petrillo$39.00 per hour Saturday Detention - Substitutes Joseph Fox, Kristina Tuttle, Sean

Rutherford & Michael Alfieri2 $500 each 504 Coordinator Kerri Collis/Susan Leuze

25. Approve the following Head Coach appointments for the 2016-2017 school year (stipends as per 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Contract):

Jennifer Caputo Cheerleading Step 4 $8,939Joanne Campione Girls’ Cross-Country Step 4 $6,190Nicholas Campione Boys Cross Country Step 4 $6,190John Spina Girls Volleyball Step 4 $8,939Michael DiMasi Girls Tennis Step 4 $8,939Mario Cuniglio Football Step 1 $9,813Carlos Goncalves Boys Soccer Step 3 $8,490

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Percy Pineda Girls Soccer Step 4 $8,939James Stoeckel III Boys Basketball Step 4 $8,939Isis Ramirez Girls Basketball Step 4 $8,939Michael Early Bowling Step 4 $6,190

w/longevity $210.John Lenczuk Indoor Track Step 4 $8,939Joseph Pizzi Wrestling Step 2 $8,042Joseph Sorce Baseball Step 4 $8,939John Spina Boys Volleyball Step 4 $8,939Christopher Cantarella Softball Step 4 $8,939Corey Woodring Boys Golf Step 4 $6,190Angelo Gaccione Girls Golf Step 3 $5,871Joanne Victorio Crew Step 3 $8,490John Dubuque Boys Tennis Step 2 $8,042John Lenczuk Spring Track Step 4 $8,939

26. Approve the following Assistant Coach appointments for the 2016-2017 school year (stipends as per 2015- 2018 Belleville Education Association Contract):

Jenna Sargenti Cheerleading Step 1 $5,248 Ryan Sheridan Girls Volleyball Step 4 $6,190 Anthony Cianciulli Girls Tennis Step 2 $5,560 Lys Blanc Football Step 4 $7.998 Nicholas Carfagno Football Step 1 $6,751Joseph Voza Football Step 3 $7,580 John Dubuque Football Step 4 $7,998Joseph Pizzi Football Step 3 $7,580Paul Auriemma Football Step 2 $7,162Gary Polewka Boys Soccer Step 4 $6,190 Neal DiNapoli Boys Soccer Step 3 $5,871 Gerard Fabiano Girls Volleyball Step 1 $5,248 Meghan Leonard Girls Soccer Step 2 $5,560 Karen Smith Girls Basketball Step 4 $6,190 Meghan Leonard Girls Basketball Step 4 $6,190 Anthony Kozak Boys Basketball Step 4 $6,190 Anthony Cianciulli Boys Basketball Step 3 $5,871 Nicholas Campione Winter Track Step 4 $6,190 Joanne Campione Winter Track Step 4 $6,190 Bruce Daddis Wrestling Step 2 $5,560 Mark D'Elia Wrestling Step 2 $5,560 Ryan Sheridan Boys Volleyball Step 4 $6,190 Vincent Orrei Baseball Step 4 $6,190 Stephen Puglia Baseball Step 4 $6,190 Anthony Cianciulli Softball Step 2 $5,560 Amanda Veniero Softball Step 4 $6,190 Paul Auriemma Boys Tennis Step 2 $5,560 Wolfgang Hiller Crew Step 4 $6,190 Renell Victorio Crew Step 4 $6,190 Nicholas Campione Spring Track Step 4 $6,190 Anthony Gotto Spring Track Step 4 $6,190 Joanne Campione Spring Track Step 4 $6,190

27. Approve salary for personnel listed below to include adjusted longevity

for the 2016-2017 school year:

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Staff Member Date Longevity/Stipend

Ayala, Peter (15 years) 9/6/2016 $1,500Bevere, Nancy (20 years) 9/1/2016 $3,245Borgenicht, Glen (15 years) 9/6/2016 $1,500Calabrese, John (15 years) 9/6/2016 $1,500Chiodo, Kevin (15 years) 9/6/2016 $1,500Colom, Daysi (25 years) 9/1/2016 $4,413Farrand, Debra (30 years) 1/2/2016 $5,788Ferrara, Anthony (15 years) 9/2/2016 $1,500Gallo, Stephanie (15 years) 9/6/2016 $1,500Guinta, Melissa (20 years) 9/1/2016 $3,245Haefeli, Patricia (15 years) 9/6/2016 $1,500Hyams, Gina (20 years) 9/1/2016 $3,245Lessard, Robert (15 years) 10/9/2016 $1,500Mastrangelo, Tina (15 years) 9/1/2016 $1,500Mendez, Christie (15 years) 9/1/2016 $1,500Montes de Oca, Willliam (20 years) 9/1/2016 $3,245Petrillo, Francis (20 years) 9/1/2016 $3,245Terlizzi, Antoinetta (15 years) 9/6/2016 $1,500Troise, Melinda (20 years) 9/1/2016 $3,245


28. Confirm the transfer of the following staff member for the 2016-2017 school year:

Staff Member From ToMetsopulos, Meryl Teacher-HS School Counselor-HS (Voluntary-Maternity Leave Replacement)Povinelli, Kaitlyn School Four School Ten (Involuntary-due to enrollment needs)

29. Approve the following reclassification with salary adjustment effective September 1, 2016 for the staff members who have submitted proof of advanced education in accordance with the contractual agreement between the Belleville Board of Education and the Belleville Education Association:

Salary Reclassification – effective September 1, 2016Staff Member From ToAmabile-Chipelo, Anna BA+15, Step 3 MA, Step 4Basara, Krystyna BA, Step 9 BA+15, Step 10Constantino, Jenna MA, Step 5 MA+15, Step 6Dente, Dana BA, Step 1 BA+15, Step 2Dias, Michael BA, Step 8A BA+15, Step 9Dubuque, John BA, Step 11 BA+15, Step 11Howe-Richards, Hyson BA, Step 1 BA+15, Step 2Labriola, Danielle BA,Step 5 BA+15, Step 6Rotino, Rebecca MA, Step 6 MA+15, Step 7

30. Approve employment of the following substitutes for inclusion on the district substitute list dated September 19, 2016, subject to emergency hiring of Board of Education employees as per the New Jersey State Criminal History Review procedures:

Substitute Teachers:Damor, MurleeDiazGranados, JessicaSaporito, Danielle

B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mr. Vellon, the Board passed the following resolutions B1-B2 by a roll call vote of 6-0.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools:

1. Approve the following revised Belleville Public Schools Curriculum Cycle Plan 2016-2017 to 2020-2021:

RR - Review and ResearchR/R/B - Revision, Recommendation and BOE ApprovalIMP 1-3 - Implementation for three years

Curriculum Area2016 2017

2017 2018

2018 2019

2019 2020

2020 2021

ELA K - 5 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BMATH K - 5 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/B

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SCIENCE K - 5 R/R/B IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R SOCIAL STUDIES K - 5 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BPHYSICAL EDUCATION K - 5 R/R/B IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R TECHNOLOGY/21ST CENTURY K - 5 IMP 3 R/R R/R/B IMP 1 IMP 2WORLD LANGUAGE K - 5 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/B IMP 1 ELL K - 5 R/R/B IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R LIBRARY MEDIA K - 5 R/R/B IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R GIFTED & TALENTED K - 5 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/B IMP 1 GUIDANCE K - 5 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/B IMP 1 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC GR. 5 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BGENERAL MUSIC K - 5 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BGENERAL ART K - 5 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BRR - Review and ResearchR/R/B - Revision, Recommendation and BOE ApprovalIMP 1-3 - Implementation for three yearsNC - New Course


2017 2018

2018 2019

2019 2020

2020 2021

GUIDANCE GRADES 6 - 8 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/B IMP 1ELA GRADE 6 * IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BELA GRADE 7 R/R/B IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R ELA GRADE 8 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BELA GRADE 6 ADVANCED IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BELA GRADE 7 ADVANCED R/R/B IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R ELA GRADE 8 ADVANCED IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BSEMINAR 6 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BCREATIVE WRITING IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BPUBLIC SPEAKING IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BMATH GRADE 6 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BMATH GRADE 7 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BMATH GRADE 8 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BMATH GRADE 6 ADVANCED IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BMATH GRADE 7 ADVANCED IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BMATH GRADE 8 ALGEBRA IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BSCIENCE GRADES 6 R/R/B IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R SCIENCE GRADES 7 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BSCIENCE GRADES 8 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BSCIENCE GRADES 6 ADVANCED R/R/B IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R SCIENCE GRADES 7 ADVANCED IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BSCIENCE GRADES 8 ADVANCED IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BSOCIAL STUDIES GRADES 6 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BSOCIAL STUDIES GRADES 7 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BSOCIAL STUDIES GRADES 8 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BSOCIAL STUDIES GRADES 6 ADVANCED * IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BSOCIAL STUDIES GRADES 7 ADVANCED * IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BSOCIAL STUDIES GRADES 8 ADVANCED * IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BPE/HEALTH GRADES 6 - 8 R/R/B IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS GRADE 6 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BTECHNOLOGY GRADES 6 - 8 R/R R/R/B IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3COMPUTER APPLICATIONS GRADES 7 - 8 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BWORLD LANGUAGE GRADES 6 - 7 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/B IMP 1WORLD LANGUAGE GRADE 8 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/B IMP 1ELL GRADES 6 - 8 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/B IMP 1MUSIC GRADES 6 - 8 R/R/B IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R BEGINNER BAND/INSTRUMENTAL 6 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BBAND/INSTRUMENTAL GRADES 7 - 8 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BCHORUS/VOCAL MUSIC GRADES 6 - 8 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BBEGINNER STRINGS 6 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BORCHESTRA 7-8 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BGRAPHIC DESIGN 8 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/BART GRADES 6 - 8 IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/B

RR - Review and ResearchR/R/B - Revision, Recommendation and BOE ApprovalIMP 1-3 - Implementation for three yearsNC - New Course


2017 2018

2018 2019

2019 2020

2020 2021

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SCULPTURE IMP 1 IMP 2 IMP 3 R/R R/R/B

2. Approve the following New/Revised Curriculum for the 2016-2017 school year:

Middle School: SOCIAL STUDIES 6 Adv./Accelerated SOCIAL STUDIES 7 Adv./Accelerated SOCIAL STUDIES 8 Adv./Accelerated ELA 6

High School: ELA 3 ELA 4 ELA 4H ELA 4H Literature & Composition US History 2 US History 2H World History World History H Sociology H Drugs, Society & Human Behavior Introduction to Culinary Arts Advanced Culinary Arts Fashion Food & Science Cosmetology 1 Cosmetology 2 Cosmetology 3

C. BOARD ACTION/BOARD POLICY: Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Mr. Kuebler, the Board passed the following resolutions C1-C16 by a roll call vote of 6-0.


1. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Belleville Board of Education does hereby affirm the Superintendent’s Decision on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying cases, as reviewed by the HIB Committee: 16/17025-01.

2. Approve the Revised Teacher Salaries for the 2016-2017 school year – list attached.

3. Approve the revised/updated Evaluation Handbook to reflect the recent DOE adjustments to summative weights.

4. Approve the 2016-2017 Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement Officials (2015 Revisions).

5. Approve the following Middle School activities for the 2016-2017 school year:

HSA Dress-Down Days 11/9/2016; 1/13/2017; 3/24/2017; 6/2/2017HSA Dances 10/21/2016 (6th grade only); 1/20/2017; 4/21/2017Field Day 6/9/2017 (at BMS and School Eight)

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6. Approve the Belleville BANK Program for the 2016-2017 school year (rewarding Behaviors All Need to Know).

7. Approve the Statement of Assurance Regarding the Use of Paraprofessional Staff for the 2016-2017 school year.

8. Approve the following sports for the Belleville School District for the 2016-2017 school year: Grades 5 - 8 Co-ed Track Grades 5 - 8 Co-ed Spring Volleyball

9. Approve the following Professional development days for the 2016-2017 school year:

Name Date Dept/Bld Event Location Fee Travel Hotel

Paid By Sub Days

J. Porecco 10/14/16 Guidance HESAA Annual Training

Bergen Community

CollegeN/A N/A N/A No 1

J. Porecco 1/27/17 Guidance Human Trafficking in Your Schools

Bergen Community


G. Ross 10/27/16 BHS Mock Trial Workshop NJ Law Center N/A N/A N/A Yes 1

R. Tomko 2016-2017 CO TransformationalNon-Profit Leadership

University of Notre Dame

$4,995 N/A Title II N/A N/A

J. Holzman 1/27/17 Guidance Human Trafficking in Your Schools

Bergen Community


L.D'Amora 10/21/16 Special Services

Cognitive & Behavioral Approaches

Lakeview Learning Center

N/A N/A N/A No 1

E.Spirito 10/21/16 Special Services

Cognitive & Behavioral Approaches

Lakeview Learning Center

N/A N/A N/A No 1

$4,995 $0.00

10. Approve the following Field Trips for the 2016-2017 school year:

School Activity School Date Participants Teacher/Advisor

Meadowlands Environmental CenterLyndhurst, NJ

( Marsh Field Study)

BMS October 20, 2016 BMS Students Ayala

Columbia High SchoolMaplewood, NJ

(SGO Roundtable & Summit)

BHS October 6, 2016 BHS Students Rutherford

Pines Manor, Edison, NJ(FBLA Leadership Conference)

BHS October 14, 2016 BHS Students Fabiano

Met Life StadiumEast Rutherford, NJ

(Tour & Talk to Public Relation Reps)

BHS October 20, 2016 BHS Students Sheridan

Community Food Bank of NJHillside, NJ

(NHS Community Service)

BHS October 21, 2016 BHS Students Nigro/Metsopulos

Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY(Introduce Ecology & Interdependence

BHS October 12, 2016 BHS Students Blodnik, Ramirez and Aiello

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to Bio & Zoology)

11. Approve the production of Belleville High School’s Theatre Arts Company, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, for this upcoming spring.

12. Be it resolved, that the Belleville Board of Education hereby ratifies the Memorandum of Agreement and attached salary guides between it and the Belleville Administrators Association covering the period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2019, subject to the preparation of final contract language; and

Be it further resolved, that the Board President is authorized and directed to execute the final Collective Bargaining Agreement, consistent with the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement and in a form satisfactory to Board Counsel.

13. Approval of veteran dedication and memorial "stadium seat" in honor of all those citizens who served in the armed forces and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the service of our country (portion of funds supported through the senior class and class of 2016).

14. Approve a Dress Down Day for Belleville High School on October 21, 2016 to help defer the cost of the Senior Prom. 15. Approve the New Jersey Department of Education School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016.

16. Accept the Residency Compliance Statistics from July 2016 through the present date:47 Residency Investigations: 7 - transferred out after investigation revealed they moved from the district 9 - denied entry due to false documentation 1 - Pending

D. PURCHASING & BUSINESS SERVICES: Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mr. Vellon, the Board passed the following resolution D1 by a roll call vote of 6-0.


1. The following resolution was approved by the State Monitor, Thomas Egan. - Confirm the following Joint Transportation Agreements with the Nutley Board of Education for Nutley to provide transportation for Belleville student from June 27, 2016 to July 30, 2016.

Route # # of Students School Cost/Diem 2 1 Lincoln School $50.00 Nutley, NJ

E. FINANCE: Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mr. Vellon, the Board passed the following resolutions E1-E5 by a roll call vote of 6-0.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, based upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools:

1. Approve payment of the List of Bills dated September 19, 2016 after the list has been approved by a majority of the members of the Board.

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2. Approve the Workers Compensation Claims List for August 2016 in the amount of $54,000.16

3. Approve the Appropriation Transfers and Budget Amendments from August 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016.

4. Approve the lease payments in the amount of $267,873.20 for work completed, to C. Dougherty Construction Co. Inc.

5. Approve the following personnel employed under Federal Programs for the 2016-2017 school year.

Name School % Title I $Title I Administrator Thomas D'Elia BOE 33.7% of $160,475 $54,080 Title I Intervention Specialists Melinda Troise 3 100% of $95,808 $95,808Anna Morella 3 50% of $94,063 $47,032Gianna Cubellis 4 40% of $92,563 $37,025Michael Dias 4 50% of $60,661 $30,331David Muller 8 100% of $89,972 $89,972Lisa Gabriele 8 20% of $71,217 $14,243Debbie Farrand 9 50% of $96,976 $48,488Title I Intervention Specialists--SIP Thomas Colli MS 42% of $83,111 $34,907

Title III Specialist % Title III $Admirith Colon-Caicedo 3 54% of $67,157 $36,265

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mr. Vellon, to open Public Participation. Remarks by Citizens – ANY ITEM (Public Participation Session 2):Ryan Kline: Thank you for approving Administrator’s contract. Negotiations were respectful across the board.

Arlene Schor: Read paragraph from previously filed ethics complaint decision. Complaint was dismissed. Urged that students not be used to carry home information about election candidates. (Dr. Tomko: Will make sure district knows everything that is happening.)

Michael Sheldon: Thank you for defeating item #A7. Candidate’s night – will forum run same as last year? Asked that Mr. Ross would reach out to the candidates. Several pieces missing from DOE website on Belleville so Belleville wasn’t ranked higher in NJ Monthly Magazine (ranked 369 out of 398)

Bill Mildon: Domicile investigator, who authorized his use of Ford Explorer? Given permission by administration same as Building & Grounds Supervisor. Vehicles stolen from #8. (Mr. Edelstein: Can’t discuss, under investigation)

BEA: On surface things like good ex. New stem lab. Actually old science books in middle school, offered woodworking course but dropped dance class, don’t have supplies, desks falling apart. Schools are neglected. Money was put into legal fees rather than schools. Challenged election of BEA officers, decision board had no business in. Need to focus on spending on children. Settled fair contract. Sponsored professional development.

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(Dr. Tomko: a lot of things happening here – transparency needs to be on both sides. New science books cost $350,000. Supplies have been ordered, some on backorder. Some vendors will not work with us because of past payment practice. Get teachers involved.) Point being – still going down old road wasting money on legal un-necessities! Use on children!!

Celina Revollar: Spoke in favor of the dance program. Helped her become more confident. Teacher was so kind to all her students and always there for them. Breaks her heart that this was cancelled. Over 100 students were signed up to take dance this year, why are students being denied opportunity to participate in beautiful art form.

Vincent Frantantoni: Thanks to board for voting no to #A7. Truck was stolen from School #8 parking lot – gate not locked. Gate is still not locked. (Dr. Tomko: Gate can’t close.) Take care how stipends are given out. Multiple stipends given to same person adds up. Too many half session days for teachers to have in service days. Students should be in school. Thank you Ms. Dolan for being very courteous running the meeting. Stop outrageous legal costs.

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mr. Vellon, to close Public Participation.

Items, Remarks and Committee Reports presented by Board Members.Mrs. Torres: Congratulations to Rich Henry. Thank you to Ryan Kline for showing new classrooms and program. Thank you to Administration for presentations. Will hopefully move district forward. Get involved, your children and your town needs you. Asked Dr. Tomko to schedule Building & Grounds Committee meeting.

Mr. Vellon: Thank you to the presenters for their presentations. Follow up on policy meeting- teachers at meeting. Apologized for missing last meeting. Meeting moved because there wasn’t going to be a quorum, quorum is trustees not administration. Administration has made some gestures toward teachers to include them. Can bridge the gap!

Mr. Barrera: Thank you to Ryan Kline for presentation and your hard work. Welcomes opportunity to work with public. Thanks for publics comments.

Mrs. Lamparello: Girls varsity volleyball team 6 and 0. Football team has won two games so far this season. Thanks everyone who has been so supportive of our fall teams.

Mr. Kuebler: Thank you all for coming. Congratulations on current contract. Parents should be working with teachers. Everyone needs to be on the same page. Very important that board members do their homework before meeting.

Ms. Dolan: Congratulations Mr. Henry – wonderful job this summer! Administrator’s negotiations very professional, thank you!

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mr. Vellon, the Board passed the following resolution.

Adjournment at 9:30 p.m. RESOLVED, That the Board of Education adjourn its meeting to meet in closed session now, and at

6:00 PM, on Monday, September 19, 2016, at Belleville High School, 100 Passaic Avenue, to discuss matters that may be discussed in private in accordance with Chapter 231, Laws of 1975; more specifically, the discussion of personnel, staff evaluations, pending litigation, and negotiations. The results of these discussions will be acted upon at the next regularly scheduled business meeting of the Board, or as soon as feasible and/or practicable thereafter.

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Wayne DemikoffInterim Board Secretary/ Business Administrator

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