hoboken board of education meeting agenda february 2013

HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION 158 FOURTH STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030

(Meeting held at 1115 Clinton Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030)

AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013

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OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT: This meeting is being held in conformity to the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq. Proper public notice of the meeting was published in the local papers on February 9, 2013 and February 10, 2013. If any Board member or member of the public in attendance believes that the meeting is in violation of the Open Public Meetings Act, the Hoboken Board of Education requests that they make a statement at this time. The Board wishes to make those in attendance aware that this meeting is being recorded on video and will be broadcast by the Board at a later date on CATV Channel 77. The Hoboken Board of Education is committed to preserving the decorum of the public process and is mindful that we live in the electronic age of computers, cell phones and other electronic communications devices. Nevertheless, we respectfully request that all meeting participants kindly silence their electronic devices during the course of the meeting, and if use of the device is necessary, we ask that you please leave the meeting room if you need to conduct personal business. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL:

PRESENT ABSENT

Biancamano, Peter Garcia, Carmelo Gold, Leon Kluepfel, Thomas Markle, Rose Marie McAllister, Ruth Mitchell, Jean Marie Rhodes-Kearns, Frances Sobolov, Irene




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7:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING Call to Order - Board Secretary Statement of Compliance – Open Public Meeting Act Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call RECOGNITION Students of the Month and Teachers of the Year REPORTS Superintendent of Schools Superintendent's Report EVVRS 2012-2013 Report Period 1 Business Administrator Committee Reports Board of Education President PUBLIC COMMENT – Limited to 5 Minutes per person or as modified by presiding officer Agenda Items Only ACTION: Approval of Minutes Policies Curriculum and Instruction Governance and Personnel Finance Facilities Grants




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BOARD BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENT– Limited to 5 Minutes per person or as modified by presiding officer Agenda and Non-Agenda Items CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT FUTURE PUBLIC BOARD MEETINGS Thursday, March 7, 2013 Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Tuesday, March 26, 2013




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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Board of Education minutes: December 11, 2012: Public Meeting

Motioned by Seconded by Roll Call Vote

YES NO ABSTAIN Biancamano, Peter Garcia, Carmelo Kluepfel, Thomas Markle, Rose Marie McAllister, Ruth Mitchell, Jean Marie Rhodes-Kearns, Frances Sobolov, Irene Gold, Leon

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Board of Education minutes: January 7, 2013: Public Meeting






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POLICIES RESOLUTION NO. PL-0001-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF POLICY (SECOND AND FINAL READING) Policy #5118.1 School Choice Program






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GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL RESOLUTION NO. GP-0001-12-13 SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts the following resignations for the 2012-2013 school year:

Staff Member School or Location

Position, UPC Code & Acct. # Effective Date

1. Jean Roman District

Band Assistant/Sound EngineerXTR.FL.COCR.02

#15-401-100-100-07-1903-00002/08/13

(personal reasons)

2. Deborah Jeter Central Office

Clerk Superintendent's Office

CLR.CO.CLKP.01 #11-000-221-105-13-1098-000

02/08/13 (obtained full time position)

3. Kelly Sogluizzo Connors

Assistant Varsity Softball Coach

High School 01/31/13

4. Nicola Pisani Wallace

Part-Time Custodian CUS.FL.CUSP.06

#11-000-262-100-13-1044-000 01/30/13 RESOLUTION NO. GP-0002-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF NEW UPC CODE RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following new UPC code:

AID.FL.SEAP.67 Part-time Teacher one on One Aide Wallace School RESOLUTION NO. GP-0003-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS – 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the appointments of the following personnel in the Hoboken School District, for the 2012-2013 school year on the appropriate bargaining unit salary guides, pending the full satisfaction of requisite New Jersey Department of Education and District employment criteria.




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ALSO, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approves the submission to the County Superintendent of Schools the applications for emergency hiring and each applicant’s attestation that he/she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A-:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et seq. for the employees listed below, if necessary:

NAME

ASSIGNMENTACCOUNT NUMBER

UPC CodeEFFECTIVE

DATES

ANNUAL BASE SALARY

/HOURLY RATE

1. Therese A. Hilger

Nurse - PreschoolBrandt #20-218-200-104-27-1028-000NRF.FL.NRSE.07 02/13/12-06/30/13

STEP 1 BA $48,773.00

2. Miony Fernandez

Part-time Teacher AideOne on One Wallace AID.FL.SEAP.67 02/13/13-06/13/13 $13.49 per hour

RESOLUTION NO. GP-0004-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTES RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following applicants for a Hudson County Substitute Certificate and then to be added to our pool of substitute teachers:

Staff Member Position Per Diem Effective Date 1. *Arielle B. Anema Substitute $90.00 02/13/13 2. *Christiane E. Degeorgis Substitute $90.00 02/13/13 3. *Tara C. Greene Substitute $90.00 02/13/13 4. *Heather S. Kim Substitute $90.00 02/13/12 5. *Alexandra E. McGuire Substitute $90.00 02/13/13 6. Urvi Shah Substitute $80.00 02/13/13

*Certificated




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RESOLUTION NO. GP-0005-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING POSITION FOR THE HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SEUSSICAL MAY 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, 2013. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following positions for the Hoboken High School Musical SEUSSICAL.

Name Position Production Stipend or

Compensation 1. Danielle Miller Director Seussical $6,695.00 2. Daniel Lepek Musician Seussical $585.00 3. John Disanto Musician Seussical $585.00 4. Jon DiFiore Musician Seussical $585.00 5. Victor Roque Musician Seussical $585.00 6. Jeff Dingler Musician Seussical $585.00 7. Kristen Dziuba Musical Director Seussical $3,000.00 8. Amber Johnson Set Designer Seussical $2,000.00 9. Dan Salvatore Technical Director Seussical $2,000.00 10. Jason Teague Lighting Designer Seussical $1,500.00 11. David Stasiak Sound Designer Seussical $1,500.00 12. Yajaira Santiago Seamstress Seussical $500.00 13. Guinevere DiPiazza Choreographer Seussical $1,500.00

RESOLUTION NO. GP-0006-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE HIB REPORTS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the January, 2013 HIB report.




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RESOLUTION NO. GP-0007-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF LEAVE REQUEST RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following correction of staff leave:

Employee Position & Building Sick & Personal

Days FMLA

12 weeks no pay benefits

1. Ann Aron Lead Teacher - ABA Program – Wallace

One personal day 01/28/13 01/29/13-02/01/13

2. Susan Repetti I.T. Person

Wallace School N/A Intermittent use of day for no

more than 12 weeks

3. Jennifer Wetzel

Hoboken High School Resource Teacher

8th Grade 04/05/13-04/17/13 04/18/13-06/30/13

RESOLUTION NO. GP-0008-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF STUDENT TEACHER PLACEMENTS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR AND 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following student teacher placements for the 2012-2013 school year and the 2013-2014 school year:

Student Teacher Name School & Position Cooperating Teacher Time Period

1. Leticia Muniz Calabro Elementary 3rd Maria Salvetta60 hours

02/13/12-05/31/13

2. Francis Agyapong Hoboken High SchoolTV Teacher/Director Douglas MacAulay

20 hours per week02/13/13-05/31/13

3. Kristen Piering Hoboken High School

Intern Dr. Cecelia D'Elia

40 weeks1 day a week

09/2013

4. Kristen Piering Brandt School

Intern Dr. Yesenia Flores

40 weeks2 days a week

09/2014




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RESOLUTION NO. GP-0009-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF STAFF FOR CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS AT CONNORS SCHOOL RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff for Programs at Connors School for the 2012-2013 school year:

Teacher Program Stipend or

Compensation Acct. #

1. Michael Scott School Newsletter $818.00

(pro-rated) #15-401-100-100-09-

1903-0000

2. Elizabeth Sanabria Substitute for NJASK After

School Tutoring

$36.00 an hour 01/03/13-04/25/13 Tue., Wed., Thur.

2 hours a day As needed

#15-401-100-100-09-1903-0000

RESOLUTION NO. GP-0010-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF REVISION TO AHSA TUTORS AT HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the AHSA tutors at Hoboken High School revision as follows:

Staff Member Hours per Day Dates Hourly Rate & Account

Number

1.Denis Chakov

2 hours per day 1 hour for 1/2 day

27 hours per teacher 01/14/13-02/01/13 $36.00 per hour

#15-401-100-101-07-1903-7673

2.William Fetner



#15-401-100-101-07-1903-7673

3.Mary Sifonios



#15-401-100-101-07-1903-7673

4.Maureen Havlusch

2 hours per day 5 days a week

10 hours 01/22/13-02/01/13

$36.00 per hour #15-401-100-100-07-1903-000-

7673




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RESOLUTION NO. GP-0011-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF STAFF TO BE PLACED ON THEIR NEW PAYROLL LEVEL AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 2013 AS PER HEA CONRACT, ARTICEL X PROVISION 10.6 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff to be placed on their new payroll level as of February 15, 2013 as per HEA contract, Article X Provision 10.6.

Staff Member School Previous Level

2012-2013 New Level 2012-2013

1. Kerry McLoughlin Wallace Step 2 BA $49,289.00

Step 2 MA/B+60 $55,764.00

2. Jenissa Wilson Hoboken High

School Step 9 BA + 30

$76,137.00 Step 9 MA/B+60

$79,614.00

3. Francine Yu Connors Step 8 MA/B+60

$71,061.00 Step 8 MA+30

$73,269.00

4. Rosanne Versaci Wallace Step 5 BA $50,844.00

Step 5 BA+30 $53,857.00

RESOLUTION NO. GP-0012-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CHILDREN OF NON-RESIDENT STAFF MEMBERS TO ATTEND HOBOKEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, in accordance with Hoboken Board of Education Policy No. 5118, approves (V.C.) child of non-resident staff member to attend Kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year. RESOLUTION NO. GP-0013-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following as volunteers for the 2012 -2013 school year:

Name Sport Position Effective Date 1. Vincent Johnson Softball Paraprofessional Athletic Aide 02/13/13 2. Joshua Piniero Baseball Paraprofessional Athletic Aide 02/13/13




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RESOLUTION NO. GP-0014-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR COACHING POSITIONS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff for coaching positions for the 2012-2013 school year:

Staff Sport Position & Stipend Acct. # & Effective

Date

1. Ashley Roskowski Softball

Assistant Softball Coach Hoboken High School

$4,403.00

#11-402-100-100-17-1901-000

02/13/13 RESOLUTION NO. GP-0015-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SUSTITUTE TEACHER RE-HIRE FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following substitute teacher re-hire for the 2012-2013 school year:

Staff Position Per Diem Effective Date 1. Raquel Roder Substitute Teacher $80.00 02/13/13

RESOLUTION NO. GP-0016-12-13 SUBJECT: EXTRA HOURS FOR PART-TIME AIDE AT CONNORS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following hours for a part-time aide at Connors School:

Staff Position Hours & Acct # Effective Dates

1. Cesily Evans Part-Time Aide at Connors School

30 hours $13.39 an hour

#11-190-100-106-13-1072-000 01/14/13-02/01/13




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RESOLUTION NO. GP-0017-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF STAFF FOR PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff for preschool registration for the 2013-2014 school year:

Staff Position Hourly Rate &

Hours Dates & Acct. #

1. Celeste Joyce Nurse $36.00 per hour

18.5 hours 03/11/13-03/15/13

#20-218-200-104-27-1028-000-9055

2. Debra Meier Teacher $36.00 per hour

18.5 hours 03/11/13-03/15/13

#20-218-200-104-27-1028-000-9055 3. Denise

Valentin-Brookes Clerk $29.00 per hour

6 hours 03/11/13-03/15/13

#20-218-200-105-27-1028-000-9056

4. Nelys Moyeno Community Parent

Involvement Specialist

$29.00 per hour 6 hours

03/11/13-03/15/13 #20-218-200-173-27-1028-000-9058

5. Joanne Ayala-Bracero Clerk

$29.00 per hour 6 hours

03/11/13-03/15/13 #20-218-200-105-27-1028-000-9056

6. Maritza Ramos Clerk $29.00 per hour

6 hours 03/11/13-03/15/13

#20-218-200-105-27-1028-000-9056

7. Marisol Ocasio Clerk $29.00 per hour

6 hours 03/11/13-03/15/13

#20-218-200-105-27-1028-000-9056 8. Brunilda

Medina-Munoz Clerk $29.00 per hour

6 hours 03/11/13-03/15/13

#20-218-200-105-27-1028-000-9056 RESOLUTION NO. GP-0018-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TUITION REIMBURSMENT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintend, hereby recommends instructional tuition reimbursement for the 2012-2013 school year, as per HEA Contract Article XXIII Provision 23.4 and the Sidebar Agreement (approved 12/11/12) between the Hoboken Board of Education and the Hoboken Education Association (line account #11-000-291-280-13-0813-002) as follows: Teacher Courses Tuition Reimbursement

Jayshree Amin 1 $1,022.73 Damien Arnone 1 $1,022.73 Lauren Brunt 1 $1,022.73 Geidy De La Rosa 1 $1,022.73 Cecilia D’Elia 2 $2,045.45 Iluminada Frene 1 $1,022.73 Stephanie Garcia 1 $1,022.73




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Teacher Courses Tuition Reimbursement

Karen Koerner 1 $1,022.73 Erin Kubach 1 $1,022.73 Tania Payamps 1 $1,022.73 Stephanie Safko 1 $1,022.73 Mark Taraszkiewicz 2 $2,045.45 Beth Tomlinson 1 $1,022.73 Joanne Van Gulick 1 $1,022.73 Rosanne Versaci 2 $2,045.45 Gwendolyn White 1 $1,022.73 Jenissa Wilson 1 $1,022.73 Francine Yu-Reside 2 $2,045.45 RESOLUTION NO. GP-0019-12-13 SUBJECT: CONNORS AND HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL TO HOLD SUPERSTORM COMMUNITY MEETINGS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the City of Hoboken to use Connors School on February 8, 2013 from 6 - 9 p.m. and Hoboken High School auditorium at a time to be determined on February 16, 2013 for Super Storm Sandy Community Meetings.




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FIELD TRIP REQUESTS - FEBRUARY 12, 2013 HBOE AGENDA RESOLUTION NO. GP-0020-12-13 Date School Grade Staff Destination/Purpose Cost to District Cost to

StudentsAccount Charged

NEW JERSEY

02/14/13 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt

Pre-K J. Kim Hoboken Cottage Hoboken, NJ Restaurant Theme

No Cost to District (Walking Trip)

No Cost to Students

N/A


Pre-K G. Acosta Imagine That! Florham Park, NJ Role Playing - All Themes

No Cost to District (HBOE Transportation)

No Cost to Students

N/A


Pre-K J. Ip 10th & Willow Restaurant Hoboken, NJ Restaurant Theme


No Cost to Students

N/A

02/22/13 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Rue

Pre-K T. Cohen Johnny Rockets Hoboken, NJ Restaurant Theme


No Cost to Students

N/A

5/10/2013 Calabro 5-6 F. Cohen, R. Felicetta

Montclair University Montclair, NJ Extension of EIRC Program for Gifted & Talented 5th & 6th graders throughout the district. MARSVILLE link-update for Cosmic Village

$1,890.00 Cost to District (HBOE Transportation)

No Cost to Students (@ $35.00 each)

Acct No 9641/11-190-100-890-18-0000-000




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5/30/2013 Calabro Connors Wallace

7 Pereira, Leon, Boscia Shannon, Knaven, McQuay, White Morales, Phalen, Della Fave, Donovan

Forest Lodge Warren, NJ End of Year Activity

$4,503 Cost to District (HBOE Transportation) *(Total Cost for all three schools)

No Cost to Students

Acct No 11-000-270-512-04-521-000 Acct No15-190-100-890-09-0250-000 Acct No15-190-100-890-06-0250-000

3/6-7/2013

Connors 5 Cohen, Felicetta, Monvlatt

Performing Arts Center Secaucus, NJ Creativefest-Exposition/challenge for district 5th grade Gifted & Talented

$300.00 Cost to District (HBOE Transportation) (* Registration fee of $300.00 previously paid in September 2012)

No cost to Students

Acct No. 11-190-100-890-18-0000-000




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3/25/2013 Connors 4 Cohen John F. Kennedy School North Bergen, NJ Gifted & Talented Celebration of Poetry, Dance and Language. Arts all based on the famous poet Langston Hughes and his contributions to the Arts of Harlem.


No cost to Students

N/A

5/10/2013 Connors 5-6 Cohen, Felicetta, Monvlatt

Montclair University Montclair, NJ Extension of EIRC Program for Gifted & Talented 5th & 6th graders throughout the district. MARSVILLE link-update for Cosmic Village



Acct No 9641/11-190-100-890-18-0000-000

02/20/13 HHS 9-12 McGreivey, P. Huggins

Bergen PAC Englewood, NJ ELA Curriculum Core Standards emphasize speaking and listening as well as critical interpretation skills: Students will hear regional poetry recitation winners compete.


No Cost to Students

N/A




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03/13/13 HHS 9-12 Laneve Rebellations Salon Hoboken, NJ Trip to local Salon to observe and talk with salonists and finer points of cosmetology


No Cost to Students

N/A

03/15/13 HHS 11-12 C. D'Elia Rider University Lawrence, NJ Post-high school education planning

$50.00 Cost to District (HBOE Transportation)

No Cost to Students

Acct No. 20-436-200-800-13-0251-000

3/2013-5/2013

HHS 4-12 Martinez, Morin, Hoboken High School Special Olympic Practices Hoboken, NJ Practices for Special Olympics, Track & Field Season


No Cost to Students

N/A

03/21/13 HHS 9, 11-12 Grygiel, MacAulay, Pepe

Hoboken Historical Museum Hoboken, NJ Further study of local history and the use of maps. AP Human Geography, Media Production & USII


No Cost to Students

N/A




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4/8/2013 HHS 8 F. Cohen Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ Lecture series/ROGATE SCI-Criminology and Criminal Justice

$630.00 Cost to District (HBOE Transportation)


Acct No. 11-190-100-890-0000-000

4/16/2013 HHS 9-12 D. Antunes, L. Martinez, L. Allgaier

Liberty Science Center Jersey City, NJ This trip will reinforce science skills taught in class by allowing students the opportunity to generalize skills outside of the classroom by participating in hands on activities and exhibits


No Cost to Students

N/A

4/24/2013 HHS 11 Arnone Meadowlands Exposition Center National College Fair Secaucus, NJ Exposing students to college life and academics


No Cost to Students

N/A

5/4/2013 HHS 4-12 Martinez, Morin James Broddock Park North Bergen, NJ Special Olympics: SOHC/Area 1 Track & Field Meet


No Cost to Students

N/A




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6/7-9/2013

HHS 4-12 Martinez, Morin The College of NJ Ewing, NJ Special Olympics: 2013 SONJ Chapter Summer Games


No Cost to Students

N/A

3/18/2013 Wallace 3-5 V. Wingert Home Depot Secaucus, NJ Students will be participating in a hands-on engineering activity related to the environment


No Cost to Students

N/A

4/16/2013 Wallace K-1 Malicia, Bini Liberty Science Center Jersey City, NJ Science Exploration


No Cost to Students

N/A

5/10/2013 Wallace 5-6 F. Cohen, R. Felicetta

Montclair University Montclair, NJ Extension of EIRC Program for Gifted & Talented 5th & 6th graders throught the district. MARSVILLE link-update for Cosmic Village



Acct No 9641/11-190-100-890-18-0000-000

5/21/2013 Wallace 5 K. Dunne, Talarco, Killen

NJSO Newark, NJ Cultural & Musical Appreciation


No Cost to Students

N/A




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5/21/2013 Wallace 5 K. Dunne, K. Temple, C. Martinez

NJSO Newark, NJ Cultural & Musical Appreciation


No Cost to Students

N/A

05/23/12 Wallace 2 S. Garcia Theatre Works Montclair, NJ Students will see the book series Ramona Quimby come to life on stage. They will experience literature in another medium and have an opportunity to speak with cast about their craft.

$175.00 Cost to District (HBOE Transportation) *Update from Dec. 11, 2012 Agenda


Acct No 15-190-100-890-06-0250-000

05/29/13 Wallace 1 Rosenberg, Pukash

Englewood Performing Arts Center Englewood, NJ Ask and answer 9 questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or other media

$280.00 Cost to District (HBOE Transportation) *Update from Dec. 11, 2012 Agenda


Acct No 15-190-100-890-06-0250-000

06/07/13 Wallace K Perez + 1 Aide Watchung Stable Mountainside, NJ TOTM, Theme Project


No Cost to Students

N/A




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OUT OF STATE

3/20/2013 HHS 9-12 Kubach, Ising Museum of Modern Art New York, NY Viewing and critiquing artwork from the artists covered in the curriculum


$240.00 Cost to Students (@ $12.00 each)

N/A

4/11/2013, 5/2/2013

HHS 11-12 Grygiel, Huggins FDR Presidential Library & Museum Hyde Park, NY Further Study of the Great Depression, World War II, FDR & Eleanor Roosevelt & the UN

$1,800 Cost to District (Outside Transportation)

No Cost to Students

Acct No 15-000-270-512-06-07-0521-000-7475

4/17/2013 HHS 9-12 Kubach, Ising Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY Viewing and critiquing artwork from the artists covered in the curriculum



N/A

05/15/13 HHS 9-12 Kubach, Ising Chelsea Galleries New York, NY Viewing and critiquing artwork from the artists covered in the curriculum


No Cost to Students

N/A




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06/05/13 Wallace 9-12 Kubach, Ising The Cloisters New York, NY Viewing and critiquing artwork from the artists covered in the curriculum



N/A

06/13/13 Wallace K-1 Malicia, Bini Crayola Factory Easton, PA Create and draw pictures, interactive projects and activities



N/A




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RESOLUTION NO. GP-0021-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF WORKSHOPS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following workshops: WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et. seq. requires that each board of education adopt a formal policy and procedures relating to travel and expense reimbursement for its employees and board members; and WHEREAS, the School District of the Hoboken Board of Education (the “Board”) adopted a Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy that addresses the reimbursement of travel-related expenses by Board members and employees of the District; and WHEREAS, the Board has considered all other relevant guidelines and circulars associated with the adoption of its Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the travel listed in this Resolution is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; and WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the travel and expense reimbursement listed in this Resolution are directly related to and within the scope of the employee’s current responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the travel and expense reimbursements listed in this Resolution are for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the travel and expense reimbursement listed in this Resolution are in compliance with State travel reimbursement guidelines as established by the Department of Treasury and incorporated herein; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23B and Board Policy and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the School District of the Hoboken Board of Education, in the County of Hudson, New Jersey, approves travel requests as listed.




FEBRUARY 12, 2013 BOE MEETING RESOLUTION NO. GP-0021-12-13 Workshops

School/Dept. Date(s) Staff Purpose/Destination Cost/Account ChargedHigh School 04/09/13 Robin Piccapietra The Principal's Role in Closing the

Achievement Gap Monroe Township, New Jersey

Registration: $149.00 #15-000-223-500-07-251-000 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile and tolls #15-000-223-500-07-251-000

Brandt 03/15/13 Stephanie Repetti Effective Strategies for the Autism Journey Edison, New Jersey

Registration: $150.00 #20-218-200-329-27-0147-000-9103 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile #20-218-200-580-27-0147-000-9105

High School 05/05/13, 05/07/13

Patricia Drumgoole 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibition-The Meeting of the Profession, Compassionate Practice Overcoming Challenges & Incorporating Innovation Atlantic City, NJ

Registration: $360.00 #15-000-223-500-07-0251-000-8270 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile

High School 03/08/13, 03/09/13

Frances Cohen NJAGC 22nd Annual Conference 2013 Gifted in the Real World Somerset, New Jersey

Registration: $199.00 #15-000-223-500-07-0251-000-8270 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile #15-000-223-500-07-0251-000

High School 02/20/13 Robin Piccapietra Making Our Schools Safe- Wrap Up Conference Hamilton, New Jersey

No cost to district Transportation Costs $.31 per mile

Connors 03/13/13 Erin Kraven Taking Your Co-Teaching Partnership to a Higher Level Newark, New Jersey

Registration: $225.00 #15-000-223-320-09-0257-000 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile





School/Dept. Date(s) Staff Purpose/Destination Cost/Account ChargedConnors 02/21/13 Francis Azzarto NJMEA Music Conference

East Brunswick, NJ Registration: $270.00 #15-000-223-320-09-0257-000 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile

Calabro 04/12/13 Kathleen Asklar Rutgers 45th Annual Conference on Reading and Writing Somerset, New Jersey

Registration: $175.00 #15-000-23-580-04-0000-000 Transportation Costs. $.31 per mile

Calabro 02/21/13-02/22/13

Maria Monblatt NJMEA Music ConferenceEast Brunswick, New Jersey


Connors 03/14/13 Janice Sheridan Classroom Management and Effective Teaching of Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems Tinton Falls, NJ


Connors 03/14/13 Katrina Sturdivant Classroom Management and Effective Teaching of Children and Adolescents and Emotional and Behavioral Problems Tinton Falls. NJ


Wallace 03/15/13 Andrea Canonico Classroom Management & Effective Teaching of Children & Adolescents with Emotional & Behavioral Problems Totowa, New Jersey


Wallace 03/15/13 Deana Pearly Classroom Management and Effective Teaching of Children and Adolescents with Emotional & Behavioral Problems Totowa, New Jersey






School/Dept. Date(s) Staff Purpose/Destination Cost/Account ChargedWallace 03/15/13 Vanessa Phalen Classroom Management and

Effective Teaching of Children and Adolescents with Emotional & Behavioral Problems Totowa, New Jersey


Wallace 03/14/13 Holly Ouellette Classroom Management and Effective Teaching of Children and Adolescents and Emotional and Behavioral Problems Tinton Falls. NJ


Wallace 02/20/13 Jay Medlin Making Our Schools SafeHamilton, New Jersey


Wallace 04/04/13 Stephanie Garcia How to use the Best Strategies from Singapore Mathematics to Strengthen Your Math Instruction (Grades K-6) Parsippany, New Jersey


High School 01/23/13 02/27/13 03/27/13 04/24/13 05/22/13 06/26/13 08/28/13 09/25/13 10/23/13 11/27/13

Dr. Cecilia D'Elia Children's Inter Agency Coordinating Council Secaucus, New Jersey


Wallace 03/15/13 Jaely J. Ricciardi Effective Strategies for the Autism Journey Edison, New Jersey






School/Dept. Date(s) Staff Purpose/Destination Cost/Account ChargedWallace 03/15/13 Jennifer Dunst Effective Strategies for the Autism

Journey Edison, New Jersey

Registration: $150.00 #11-000-219-580-20-0000-000 Transportation Costs. $.31 per mile

Wallace 04/04/13 Daniel Fagan How to Use the Best Strategies from Singapore Mathematics to Strengthen Your Math Instruction (Grades K-6) Parsippany, New Jersey


High School 03/18/13 David Antunes NJCEC Spring ConferenceMahwah, New Jersey


High School 03/19/13 Karen Koerner Motivating Your Underachieving Learners Newark, New Jersey


High School 02/26/13 Dana Marchionne TPRS Beyond the Basics: Practical Strategies for Accelerating Proficiency in Your World Language Classroom (Grades 6-12) Newark, New Jersey

Registration: $225.00 #15-000-223-500-07-0251-000-8270 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile #15-000-223-500-07-0251-000-8270

Wallace 03/13/13 Kerry McLoughlin Activities and Resources to Manage Behaviors for Autism & Sensory Processing Disorders Parsippany, New Jersey


Wallace 03/15/13 Mark Mautone Children Specialized Hospital Autism Symposium 2013 Edison, New Jersey






School/Dept. Date(s) Staff Purpose/Destination Cost/Account ChargedHigh School 02/20/13 Ashley Roskowski Federal Wage, Hour and Child

Labor Laws, Reg., HO Orders Edison, New Jersey


High School 04/16/13 04/17/13

Ashley Roskowski OSHA 10 + Course Edison, New Jersey


High School 05/02/13 Ashley Roskowski NJ Wage & HR Laws/Payment & Child Labor Laws/HO's Edison, New Jersey


High School 05/14/13- 05/16/13

Ashely Roskowski Designing & Implementing Student Training Plans Piscataway, New Jersey


Connors 02/19/13 James Monaco Social Media in School (Northeast Symposium) Atlantic City, New Jersey

Registration: $275.00 #15-000-223-320-09-0257-000- Transportation Costs. $.31 per mile & tolls

Brandt 03/21/13 Adriana Coppola Supervisor's/Overall Curriculum Meeting Trenton, New Jersey

No cost to district Transportation Costs. $.31 per mile & tolls #20-218-200-580-27-0147-000-9105

High School 05/29/13-05/30/13

Patrick Ciriello Pool Operation Management - CPOToms River, New Jersey


High School 02/27/13-02/28/13

Jennifer Norcia Pearson Education Research Based and Core Content Aligned. Supplemental/Digital Solutions Chandler, Arizona

No cost to district




Superintendent’s Agenda Resolution Nos. GP-0001-12-13 through GP-0021-12-13



FINANCE RESOLUTION NO. FI-0001-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING REPORTS FOR DECEMBER 2012 RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following reports for December 2012: (A-148) Board Secretary (A-149) Treasurer Report RESOLUTION NO. FI-0002-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PAYROLL RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the payroll, employer’s share of social security and unemployment for the following pay dates:

Pay

Pay Date

Net Payroll Employee Deductions

Taxes

Refunds and/or Net Pay Adjust

Gross Payroll

Employer Share SS and SUI

Total

16 of 26 01/29/13 $ 837,785.61 $ 27,091.23 $ 299,836.37 - $ 1,164,713.21 $ 87,003.62 $ 1,251,716.83




RESOLUTION NO. FI-0003-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS REPORT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the claims for the following month:

Month Amount February 2013: $ 2,863,162.59

RESOLUTION NO. FI-0004-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RESCIND CONTRACT APPROVED ON JANUARY 22, 2013

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves to rescind the following contract, approved on January 22, 2013, and replaced by RESOLUTION NO. FI-0004-12-13 (c.) of February 12, 2013.

Vendor

Purpose Location Amount Method Date

a. H.R.S.

Management Services*

District Business Administrator Central Office $ 100.00/hour, not to exceed $ 44,000.00

Contract January 23, 2013 to June 30, 2013

* Pending NJDOE approval

RESOLUTION NO. FI-0005-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT(S) RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following contract(s).

Vendor

Purpose Location Amount Method Date

a. The Danielson

Group Consulting Agreement for school leaders (Teachscape Focus system)

District $ 4,500.00 Contract T.B.D. (ASAP)

b. Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso LLC Attorneys at Law

Increase to cover final bills for negotiations with various bargaining units

District $ 4,005.00 (increase of $ 1,505.00)

Contract increase July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012

c. H. Ronald Smith* Interim School Business Administrator / Board Secretary Services

District $ 100.00 per hour, not to exceed $ 44,000.00

Contract February 11, 2013 through June 30, 2013

* Approved by NJDOE




RESOLUTION NO. FI-0006-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FOOD SERVICE BIOSECURITY PLAN REVISED AS OF FREBRUARY 12, 2013 RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Business Administrator approves the proposed Food Service Biosecurity Plan, revised as of February 12, 2013. This plan is in compliance with N.J. A.C. 2:36-1.13 and the USDA’s “Biosecurity Checklist for School Foodservice Programs”. (See attachment) RESOLUTION NO. FI-0007-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the Settlement Agreement (“this Agreement”) made and entered into by and between the Hoboken Board of Education (“District”) and A.C. and J.C. o/b/o S.C. (“Parents”) (collectively, the “parties”) for full settlement of certain civil and administrative claims that were alleged and/or could have been alleged by Petitioners. RESOLUTION NO. FI-0008-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves to change the board meeting schedule as follows:

Thursday, March 7, 2013: Introduction of the budget

Tuesday, March 26, 2013: Budget public hearing




Business Administrator’s Agenda Resolution Nos. FI-0001-12-13 through FI-0008-12-13



FACILITIES RESOLUTION NO. FA-0001-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FIRE DRILL AND SAFETY DRILL REPORTS RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the Fire Drill and Safety Drill Reports for January 2013. RESOLUTION NO. FA-0002-12-13 SUBJECT: FACILITIES REQUESTS RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following facilities requests: a. Organization:

Day(s)/Date(s): Time(s): Facility: Purpose: Fee:

Hudson Ballet INC. June 1st, 3rd – 8th, 2013 8:00 am – 7:00 pm (June 1st), 4:00pm – 8:00 pm (June 3rd – 7th), 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (June 8th) Hoboken High School Theater/Cafeteria Ballet Production $ 1,845.00 ($ 45.00/hr.)

b. Organization: Day(s)/Date(s): Time(s): Facility: Purpose: Fee:

Redeemer Hoboken Church February 17th, 2013 through February 16, 2014 (Sundays) 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Wallace School Gymnasium, Common Areas, & Second Floor Library Worship Services $ 9,540.00 ($ 45.00/hr.)




c. Organization: Day(s)/Date(s): Time(s): Facility: Purpose: Fee:

Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HOLA) April 19th, 2013 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Hoboken High School Gymnasium Spring Student Concert $ 225.00 ($ 45.00/hr.)

RESOLUTION NO. FA-0003-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RESCIND FACILITIES REQUEST(S) RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education rescinds the following facilities request(s), at the request of ABL d/b/a ROKO Sports, based on insufficient participation: a. Organization:

Day(s)/Date(s): Time(s): Facility: Purpose: Fee:

ABL d/b/a ROKO Sports (formerly i9 Sports) Sundays, February: 10th, 17th, & 24th, 2013 March: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st, 2013 9:00 am – 11:00 am JFK Stadium Flag Football $ 2,000.00 ($ 125/hr)

Business Administrator’s Agenda Resolution Nos. FA-0001-12-13 through FA-0003-12-13






GRANTS RESOLUTION NO. GR-0001-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO FORMALLY RECOGNIZE THE 2012-2013 CONNORS AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM AS THE PRINCIPAL’S AYP PROGRAM RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the 2012-13 Connors after school tutoring program, recorded in prior Board hiring resolutions (November 2012; January 2013) as the Connors NJASK After School Tutoring Program, be formally recognized in all official recordings and communications going forward as The Principal’s AYP Program. RESOLTION NO. GR-0002-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF IDEA GRANT FINANCIAL YEAR 2012 CARRYOVER RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education accepts the Financial Year 2012 IDEA Grant carryover as follows: IDEA FY12 CARRY OVER:

Basic Public: $ 19,295.00 Basic Nonpublic: $ 58,177.00 Preschool Public $ 3,377.00 Preschool Nonpublic: $ 0.00

RESOLUTION NO. GR-0003-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SALARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Business Administrator authorizes the following salary line adjustments:

SALARIES APPROVED ON JANUARY 22, 2013 AGENDA, RESOLUTION NO. GP-0010-12-13

STAFF MEMBER PROGRAM AMOUNT

Salary Line Adjustment to Reflect Account Change

FROM: ACCT. # TO: ACCT. #

Howard McKenzie

The Principal’s AYP Program (formerly NJASK After School Program)

$36.00/hr. 2 hrs./day Tues. Wed. Thurs.

#15-401-100-100-09-1903-000 7673

20-231-100-100-18-0000-000 9631

Kevin Metcalf (substitute)

The Principal’s AYP Program (formerly NJASK After School Program)

$36.00/hr. #15-401-100-100-09-1903-000 7673

20-231-100-100-18-0000-000 9631




SALARY APPROVED ON JANUARY 22, 2013 AGENDA, RESOLUTION NO. GR-0001-12-13

PROGRAM NAME POSITION

Salary Line Adjustment to Reflect Title II funding (in addition to previously recognized Title I funding)

% FUNDED AMT/YRLY LINE

10 month Jennifer Lopez NCLB Coord. Title I, - 14% $16,523.98 20-231-200-100-18-

0000-401

Title II – 9% $10,510.00 20-270-200-104-18-1012-000

Business Administrator’s Agenda Resolution Nos. GR-0001-12-13 through GR-0003-12-13



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