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West New York Board of Education Work Session/Business Meeting Minutes

December 11, 2013, 5:30 p.m.

The Work Session/Business Meeting of the West New York Board of Education was held in the Auditorium of Albio Sires Elementary School, 6300 Palisade Avenue, West New York, New Jersey. The order of business and agenda for the meeting were:

I. CALL TO ORDER At 5:39 P.M. the meeting was called to order.

II. FLAG SALUTE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.

III. ROLL CALL

Vice-President Reyes Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Trustee Duval (Arrived at 5:44 p.m.) Trustee Gastanadui Trustee Dr. Piscitelli

A quorum of the Board was present.

Also Present: Mr. John Fauta, Superintendent Ms. Clara Brito-Herrera, Assistant Superintendent Educational and Personnel Services Ms. Anastasia Olivero, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Robert Sanchez, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Ms. Beverly Lazzara, Director of Special Services Mr. Kevin J. Franchetta, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mr. Ricky Solares, Facilities Supervisor Mr. Allan Roth, Administrative Assistant to Special Services Mr. Paul Sangillo, Attorney at Law, Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader, LLC

IV. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT –

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the Public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of any public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the act, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be sent to the following, announcing time and place thereof, agenda, etc.

the Jersey Journal the Administration Bulletin Board

the District Website

V. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS

Pursuant to West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0152 (Board Officers), the Board of Education shall organize by electing one of its members as President and another member as Vice President. Any member may place a member's name in nomination; a second is not required. Elections for each office will be conducted by roll call vote when the nominations for that office are closed. The candidate receiving the votes of a majority of Board Members will be elected to office. In the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, a second election shall be conducted between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes. Voting shall take place by verbal roll call.

A. Motion to open nominations for the position of President of the Board of Education

Motion made by: SA NA AD SG CP VR Seconded by: SA NA AD SG CP VR

Trustee Ayes Nayes Absent Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Trustee Duval Trustee Gastanadui Trustee Dr. Piscitelli

Official Minutes December 11 2013

Trustee Reyes

B. Motion to place in nominations for the position of President of the Board of Education

1. Nominating Ms. Vilma Reyes as President of the West New York Board of Education:

Trustee Motion made by Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Trustee Duval Trustee Gastanadui Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Trustee Reyes

2. Nominating Dr. Christine Piscitelli as President of the West New York Board of Education:

Trustee Motion made by Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Trustee Duval Trustee Gastanadui Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Trustee Reyes

C. Motion to close nominations for the position of President of the Board of Education


Trustee Ayes Nayes Absent

Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Trustee Duval Trustee Gastanadui Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Trustee Reyes

D. Motion to elect the President of the Board of Education

(Ms. Duval arrived at 5:44 p.m.)

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Ms. Reyes Trustee Alam Ms. Reyes Trustee Duval Ms. Reyes Trustee Gastanadui Dr. Piscitelli Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Dr. Piscitelli Trustee Reyes Ms. Reyes

Mr. Franchetta congratulated and introduced Trustee Vilma Reyes as President of the West New York Board of Education.

E. Motion to open nominations for the position of Vice President of the Board of Education


Trustee Ayes Nayes Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Trustee Duval Trustee Gastanadui Trustee Dr. Piscitelli


President Reyes

F. Motion to place in nominations for the position of Vice President of the Board of Education

1. Nominating Dr. Christine Piscitelli as Vice President of the West New York Board of Education:

Trustee Motion made by Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Trustee Duval Trustee Gastanadui Trustee Dr. Piscitelli President Reyes

2. Nominating Ms. Nasrin Alam as Vice President of the West New York Board of Education:


G. Motion to close nominations for the position of Vice President of the Board of Education


Trustee Ayes Nayes Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Trustee Duval Trustee Gastanadui Trustee Dr. Piscitelli President Reyes

H. Motion to elect Vice President of the Board of Education

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Ms. Alam Trustee Alam Ms. Alam Trustee Duval Dr. Piscitelli Trustee Gastanadui Dr. Piscitelli Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Dr. Piscitelli President Reyes Ms. Alam

I. Motion to reopen nominations for the position of Vice President of the Board of Education



J. Motion to place in nominations for the position of Vice President of the Board of Education Official Minutes December 11 2013

1. Nominating Dr. Christine Piscitelli as Vice President of the West New York Board of Education:


2. Nominating Ms. Nasrin Alam as Vice President of the West New York Board of Education:


K. Motion to reclose nominations for the position of Vice President of the Board of Education



L. Motion to elect Vice President of the Board of Education

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Ms. Alam Trustee Alam Ms. Alam Trustee Duval Dr. Piscitelli Trustee Gastanadui Dr. Piscitelli Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Dr. Piscitelli President Reyes Ms. Alam

M. Motion to submit to County Superintendent to select Vice-President

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Trustee Duval Trustee Gastanadui Trustee Dr. Piscitelli President Reyes

Therefore, as a tie vote, the selection for a Vice-President will be advanced to next board meeting for voting by the Board of Education Members.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS (Board Secretary)


A. School Board Election Update Mr. Franchetta updated the Board on the Special Board Election to be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. He discussed the need for the Board of Education to approve the disqualification of three potential candidates (Agenda items #5.5 through #5.7). The first candidate filed his petition late, the second candidate was not a registered voter and the third candidate did not have the required ten signatures. Mr. Franchetta invited the Board Members and public to attend the drawing of ballot position to be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Board of Education Offices at 6028 Broadway.

B. OFAC Report – ASSA Audit

Mr. Franchetta reviewed the results of a recent audit by the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance of the district’s Application for State School Aid (ASSA), District Report of Transported Resident Students (DRTRS) as of October 15, 2010, Extraordinary Special Education Aid (EXAID) and Chapter 192/193 Auxiliary Services Aid (Chapter 192/193) for fiscal year 2011-2012. He discussed the contents and the filing of the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) in response to audit. Mr. Franchetta requested that the Board authorize the filing of an appeal of the findings of the Resident Limited English Proficiency students (Agenda item #1.8).

C. Procedure of Filling of Vacant Board Member Seat Mr. Franchetta outlined the New Jersey Statute (N.J.S.A. 18A:12-15(f)) and proposed process to be used to fill the vacancy of the Board Member seat previously held by Mrs. Adrienne Sires. If approved by the Board (Agenda item #5.3), Mr. Franchetta will be accepting letters of interest and resumes from potential candidates for interview and selection by the Board of Education at the January 2014 Board Meeting to fill the vacant seat.

VII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT A. Board Member Recognition

- Mr. Fauta thanked Mrs. Adrienne Sires for her many years of services as Trustee and President of the Board of Education.

B. Moment of Silence

- Mr. Fauta asked for a moment of silence in memory of the recent passing of Mr. Gene A. Pagnozzi, Sr. Mr. Pagnozzi taught at Memorial High School in West New York and was assistant principal during his 40 year career. Mr. Pagnozzi was an assistant football coach at Memorial High School and at Fordham University.

C. Nu-Way Concessionaires

- Mr. Fauta thanked Nu-Way Chief Kim and Sal Valenza for sponsoring the holiday celebration to be held on December 17, 2013 at the Middle School at 5:30 p.m. This annual event provides a meal and holiday gifts for the students of the district.

D. Harry L. Bain - Mr. Fauta discussed the renovations necessary at the Harry L. Bain Elementary School and the decision to relocate the students in September 2014 to the recently acquired St. Joseph of the Palisade High School building during the construction period. This move will provide the students of the Harry L. Bain School a safe environment during the construction period. The renovations at the Harry L. Bain School will take a couple years to complete. Mr. Fauta announced that a meeting will be held in the near future with the parents and concerned citizens regarding the relocation.

E. Monthly Reports (these reports are on file and recorded)

Employee Accident Reports Student Accident Reports Violence, Vandalism, and Substance Abuse, Anti Bullying Incident Reports And Nurse’s/ Physicians Reports Enrollment Reports

F. Farm-to-School Committee Members - Mr. Fauta announced the appointment of committee members for the Farm-to-School grant. The committee members will include: Ms. Zobia Alvi, Ms. Lianet Leon and Mr. Carlos Palma.

G. Policies/Regulations – Second Reading/Adoption

0132 – Executive Authority 1240 – Evaluation of Superintendent (M) 3142 – Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Members 3144 – Certification of Tenure Charges 3221 – Evaluation of Teachers Policy & Regulation (M) 3222 – Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and

Administrators (M) 3223 – Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and

Assistant Principals (M) Official Minutes December 11 2013

3224 – Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals (M) 4146 – Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff Members

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted April 22, 2009) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration.

1. Jose Munoz – Mr. Munoz asked Mr. Roth what title he held in the organization. Mr.

Roth responded Administrative Assistant. Mr. Munoz commented that the President of the Board of Education has not been running the meeting. He believes that Mr. Roth has been running the meeting tonight. Mr. Munoz asked that Mr. Roth allow the President to run the meeting. Mr. Sangillo asked that if President Reyes feels uncomfortable that she so indicate.

2. Wayne Cook – Mr. Cook stated that Mr. Pagnozzi was a great friend of Mr. Fauta. He sent best wishes to Mrs. Adrienne Sires on her departure from the Board. Mr. Cook welcomed the new West New York Education Association union President Anita Kober. He spoke of John “Jackie” Gilloon and believes that a district gym should be named in honor of him. Mr. Cook asked the Board to consider this request. He asked that the Middle School be named in honor of Anthony DelFino.

3. Anita Kober – Ms. Kober questioned the relocation of students from the Harry L. Bain

Elementary School to St. Joseph’s High School. She asked if the students will be bused. Mr. Fauta stated that transportation would not be provided, as it is only five blocks from their current location. Ms. Kober asked if the hours of the school would be staggered. Mr. Fauta said that a meeting will be held with the parents and interested community members. She asked if boxes would be provided to staff members to relocate their classroom supplies.

4. Maria Leon – Ms Leon stated that she is an acquaintance of the candidate that is

missing one signature and has offered her signature. Mr. Roth said that the law cannot allow new names to be appended to the petition, but the candidate has the ability to cure the defect of the unregistered voter listed on the petition.

5. Frank Ferreiro – Mr. Ferreiro offered his condolences to Mr. Fauta for the passing of his

friend, Mr. Gene Pagnozzi. He asked if the public has the right to know the names of the nominees who will be rejected by the Board this evening. Mr. Ferreiro asked if the administration considered using Public School Four Annex to house the Harry L. Bain students during the construction period. Mr. Fauta said Public School Four Annex is being currently used by the preschool program and does not have enough space to house the entire student population from the Harry L. Bain Elementary School. Mr. Ferriero asked the recently elected Board President what are her plans to move the district forward for the next few months. Ms. Reyes had no comment.

Executive Session Notice: IX. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

The public portion of the meeting is now concluded. The Board will now recess into Executive Session to discuss items which fall within an exception of our open meetings policy and permits board to have private discussion since it deals with specific exceptions contained in N.J.S.A. 10:4- 12b:

Matters of Personnel – Affecting current or prospective employees Matters of Litigation - Workers Compensation Settlements

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education will recess into Executive Session to discuss the aforementioned matters. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public as soon as practical.

Minutes of the Executive Session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists.

The Board may take action on these items following executive session. Motion to adjourn to Executive Session: at 6:33 p.m.

Motion made by: VR SA NA AD SG CP


Seconded by: VR SA NA AD SG CP

Executive Session Discussion: Matters of Personnel Matter of Litigation Other Confidential Matters Motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Public Session at 7:44 p.m. Motion made by: VR SA NA AD SG CP Seconded by: VR SA NA AD SG CP

IX. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS

(All matters hereunder are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. Any Board member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Any item(s) removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed and acted upon separately, immediately following the consideration of the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. A motion or a second is not required to remove an item(s) from the Consent Agenda. All resolutions acted upon at this meeting are available to be viewed this evening and copies can be obtained by contacting the School Board Secretary’s Office).

REORGANIZATION R61 Appoint Professional Services (Construction Engineering) BUSINESS and FINANCE 1.1 Treasurer of School Monies Report 1.2 Approval of Minutes 1.3 Paid Bill List 1.4 Transfers 1.5 Early Childhood 5 yr Operational Plan 1.6 Emergency Contract 1.7 MHS Winter Athletic Bid #10-14 1.8 OFAC Report - ASSA Audit 1.9 OFAC Audit - The Kid's Place 1.10 Project Graduation Celebration CURRICULUM 2.1 Fieldtrips 2.2 Fundraisers 2.3 Speakers 2.4 Travel Expense 2.5 NFL Play 60 Application Submissions 2.6 Laura Bush Grant Submission PS # 1 2.7 Wal-Mart Career Decision Making Grant Application Submission Middle School 2.8 Westat IES Study 2.9 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Grant OPERATIONS 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities

Board Members Ayes Nays Abstain President Reyes Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Trustee Duval Trustee Gastanadui Trustee Dr. Piscitelli



3.2 Request for Transportation 3.3 Bedside Instruction SPECIAL SERVICES 4.1 Transportation and Placements 2013-2014 SY 4.2 AJL Therapy for Kids 4.3 Education Inc 4.4 Fred Valegarkes Mental Health Endownment 4.5 Bayada Nursing Services LEGAL 5.1 Next Board Meeting 5.2 Second Reading and Adoption of Amended/Board Policies/Regulations 5.3 Vacancy in Membership of the Board 5.4 Workers’ Compensation (A.Q) 5.5 Disqualification of Petition - Tom Culhane 5.6 Disqualification of Petition - Alcibiades Cifuentes 5.7 Disqualification of Petition - Alcibiades Cifuentes PERSONNEL 6.1 Resignation/Retirement Ralph Immediate 6.2 New Hire Certificated 6.3 New Hire Certificated 6.4 New Hire Certificated 6.5 New Hire Certificated 6.6 New Hire Certificated 6.7 FMLA/NJFLA Zoila Ortiz 6.8 Substitute Teachers 6.9 Transfers 6.10 Step Adjustment 6.11 Salary Increment Changes 6.12 Resignation Carl Perkins Grant 6.13 Carl Perkins Grant 6.14 Home Instruction 6.15 MHS Spring Coaching Positions 6.16 Security for Athletic Events add-on 6.17 MHS Volunteer Coaching Position 6.18 Resignation Extra Compensation 6.19 Resignation Extra Compensation 6.20 Extra Compensation Assignments 6.21 FMLA Michael Connelly 6.22 Unpaid Leave Karen Perez 6.23 FMLA/NJFLA Lizandra Rios 6.24 New Hire Certificated 6.25 Rescinds Paraprofessional Transfer 6.26 Unrecognized Titles The Board Secretary provides the Board members the opportunity to remove any Resolution(s) from the Consent Agenda. Re-organization R61 Business & Finance 1.1-1.10 Special Services 4.1-4.5 Curriculum 2.1-2.9 Legal 5.1-5.7 Operations 3.1-3.3 Personnel 6.1-6.26 Board Secretary: Motion to accept the consent agenda as presented or modified Motion made by: VR SA NA AD SG CP Seconded by: VR SA NA AD SG CP

CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS RE-ORGANIZATION R61 Appoint Professional Services (Construction Engineering) –

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of construction engineering services; and



WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications for Construction Engineering Services on June 8, 2013 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and

WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm of Maser Consulting P.A., 200 Valley Road Suite 400, Mt. Arlington, NJ, indicating the desire to provide Construction Engineering Professional Services for the 2013-2014 school year, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and

WHEREAS, this Board has deemed to qualify the above professional based upon their expertise to their field.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the award of a Professional Service Contract to Maser Consulting P.A. of Mt. Arlington, NJ, to provide Construction Engineering Consultant Services, for the 2013-2014 school year in an amount not to exceed $55,000.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1.1 Treasurer of School Monies Report On motion made and passed, the Board of Education accepted the report of the School Business Administrator/School Board Secretary (148) as certified in keeping with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.2.13(d) and the report of the Treasurer of School Monies (A149) for the month of October 2013, as presented by the Superintendent of Schools, and found them in agreement and upon review certified them to the best of their knowledge and no major account or fund had been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.14(b) and that sufficient funds were available to meet the District’s financial obligations set for the remainder of the Fiscal Year N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e) and on this basis ordered them as part of the minutes of the Board of Education. In keeping with the aforementioned approval, this Board does hereby also approve the submission of the October 2013, Secretary and Treasurer Reports to the N.J. Department of Education, Division of Finance, Office of Budget Review and Fiscal Monitors. 1.2 Approval of Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meeting:

November 13 2013 Worksession/Business Minutes Executive Minutes

1.2 Paid Bill List

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education does hereby accept the paid bill lists as presented by the Superintendent of Schools: 2013-2014 SY

P-059 $69,177.56 P-060 $1,801,489.37 P-061 $3,652,185.08 P-062 $3,728,429.63 P-063 $2,111,460.78 P-064 $750.00 P-065 $514,251.44 P-066 $64,800.42 P-067 $63,381.07 P-068 $6,506,483.46 P-069 $64886.79 P-070 $668,465.64 P-071 $6,122.93 P-072 $316,275.52 P-073 $650,194.14 1.4 Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following line item transfers and certifies that the proposed transfer(s) will not affect implementation of any approved programs and/or services:

Business Administrator Transfers

Fund From Account Description Fund To Account Description Amount

11 11-000-261-420-00 11-00-230-334-000 15,000.00

11-000-213-300-00 11-000-213-600-00 13,315.00


11-000-219-320-00 11-000-217-320-00 50,375.00

12 12-000-252-730-00 12 12-000-400-450-00 15,7500.00 12-000-252-730-00 12-000-400-450-00 25,000.00

15 15-190-100-610-03 15 15-000-100-730-03 2,818.00 15-000-222-300-09 15-000-266-300-09 220.00 15-190-100-610-03 15-000-240-600-03 1,000.00 15-000-266-610-04 15-000-266-300-04 220.00

Internal Auditor Transfers DEC, 2013

FUND FROM TO AMOUNT

11 11-402-100-600-00 ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 11-402-100-500-00 ATHLETIC -OTHER

PURCHASES 5,700.00

11-000-252-330-00 I.T.DEPT-

PROFESSIONAL PURCHASE

11-000-252-340-00 I.T.DEPT.-PURCHASED TECH SERV.

350.00

11-000-230-339-00 PURCHASED

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

11-150-100-320-00 HOME INSTRUCTION

2.00

20 20-218-400-731-00 ECC

INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT

20-218-400-732-00 ECC -NON-INSTRUCTIONAL 10,175.00


1.5 Early Childhood 5 yr Operational Plan

WHEREAS, the purpose of the Five-Year Preschool Plan is to provide a comprehensive description of how the school district will implement each component of a high quality preschool program over the next five years.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the submission of the Five-Year Preschool Program Plan for the period of 2014-2019 to the New Jersey Department of Education.

1.6 Emergency Contract

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-7 (Emergency Contracts) and West New York Board of Education Policy/Regulation #6414 permits the awarding of a contract without public advertising for bids that the contract price will exceed the bid threshold when an emergency affecting the health or safety of occupants of school property requires the immediate delivery of goods or the performance of service, and

WHEREAS, such an emergency occurred on November 7, 2013 at the Harry L. Bain School (PS #6) in which emergency scaffolding encircling the exterior of the building was necessary to protect the students, staff and public, and

WHEREAS, the Executive County Superintendent and representatives from the New Jersey School Development Authority (NJSDA) were in agreement that an emergent event existed.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education by the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools concurs that an emergency existed and authorize the issuance of a contract/purchase order to Ace Scaffold of Lodi, NJ in the amount of $157,500 to furnish, erect and dismantle an extra heavy duty sidewalk bridge (scaffolding) to be rented to June 30, 2014 to be charged to Capital Outlay Construction Services (12-000-400-450-00).

1.7 MHS Winter Athletic Bid #10-14

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has authorized the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to advertise and receive competitive bids for Memorial High School Winter Athletic supplies at the March 13, 2013 Board Meeting, and

WHEREAS, Public Notice was provided in the Jersey Journal on Saturday, November 9, 2013 informing interested parties of the receipt of sealed bids for the purchase of said supplies, and

WHEREAS, on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, the West New York Board of Education conducted a public bid opening for the award of Winter Athletic supplies which yielded the following consideration:

Bidder Base Bid Levy’s Inc. 6115 Bergenline Ave West New York, NJ 07093 $46,763.34 Riddell/All American 669 Sugar Ln Elyria, OH 44035 $15,891.09

And;

WHEREAS, in accordance with the provision of Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A et seq., and

WHEREAS, Levy’s Inc., submitted the lowest bid to the West New York Board of Education for Winter Athletic supplies.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education award the contract for the Memorial High School Winter Athletic supplies to Levy’s Inc. in the total contract lump sum of $46,763.34 on a per unit basis as the lowest and responsible bid for the 2013-2014 school year.

1.8 OFAC Report - ASSA Audit

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (“OFAC”), conducted an review of the West New York Board of Education’s enrollment data used for the Application for State School Aid (ASSA), District Report of Transported Resident Students (DRTRS) as of October 15, 2010, Extraordinary Special Education Aid (EXAID) and Chapter 192/193 Auxiliary Services Aid (Chapter 192/193) for fiscal year 2011-2012; OFAC Case #SAAU-11-13 dated November 12, 2013 (hereinafter “OFAC Report”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to OFAC’s directive and N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.69(c), the West New York School District (“District”) posted an entire copy of OFAC Report on the District’s website; and

WHEREAS, the Board hereby certifies that pursuant to OFAC’s directive and N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.6(a), at the December 11, 2013 publicly advertised board meeting, the West New York Board of Education (“Board”) discussed the OFAC Report; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to OFAC’s directive and N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.6(b), the district has prepared a corrective action plan (“CAP”) for submission to OFAC; and

WHEREAS, additional documentation has been located to possibly adjust the Resident Limited English Proficiency students (low income and non-low income students), the Board is authorizing that an appeal be submitted to OFAC for redetermination; and


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board adopts the Corrective Action Plan in response to the OFAC Report; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Corrective Action Plan is submitted for purposes of complying with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.6(b) and the New Jersey Department of Education’s directive; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate persons indicated on the Corrective Action Plan are authorized to sign and date the Corrective Action Plan; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a signed and certified copy of this Resolution, along with the fully executed Corrective Action Plan, and the appeal of the Resident Limited English Proficiency students, shall be produced to OFAC within ten days of this date; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a fully executed copy of the Corrective Action Plan shall be posted on the District’s website in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.6(c).

1.9 OFAC Audit - The Kid's Place

WHEREAS, Kids Daycare Corporation (D/B/A “The Kids Place”), a West New York Board of Education Early Childhood Education contracting provider, was audited by the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance for the 2011-2012 school year, and

WHEREAS, at the February 7, 2013 meeting the Board of Education acknowledged receipt of the audit by the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education approved the Corrective Action Plan for The Kids Place at the February 7, 2013 meeting, and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance has completed a review of the Corrective Action Plan for The Kids Place.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance, from correspondence sent to the District on November 1, 2013, concludes that based on their review consider the Corrective Action Plan complete and acceptable and the file closed.

1.10 Project Graduation Celebration

WHEREAS, the Board has the need for goods and/or services without the need for public advertising,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(18) and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A:5(21) approve the vendor, whose name is on file with the Secretary of the Board, selected for the Project Graduation trip scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $35,000.

CURRICULUM

2.1 Fieldtrips

BE IT RESOLVED that the following field trips are approved subject to the group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per listed:

School Date Group(s) No. of Students Destination Activity Transportation

Requested

ECS 12/13/13 Pre-Kindergarten 106 Paper Bag Players,

Lodi, NJ

Performance of a play using recycled paper bags

X

P.S. #1 TBA Kindergarten 160

Police Station, Fire Station, Library, etc. in WNY, NJ

Students will walk to different places in the community

P.S. #1 12/14/13

World Language Classes

15 Univision, New York, NY

Participate in Univision's International Teleton USA

P.S. #1 1/9/14 K-6 Autism

Classes 25 Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ

Tour exhibits X

P.S. #1 2/13/14 1st Grade 150 Bergen PAC,

Englewood, NJ Performance of "Junie B. Jones" X

P.S. #5 12/17/13 5th & 6th

Grades 170 Casa Manito Adult Care Facility, WNY, NJ

Perform holiday songs

MS 12/17/13 7th & 8th Grade Chorus 60

Casa Manito Adult Care Facility, WNY, NJ

Perform holiday songs


MS 1/17/14 Alternative Ed. 33 Bowler City, Hackensack, NJ

Participate in game of bowling X

MS 2/25/14 Alternative Ed. 33 NJ State Capitol Building, Trenton, NJ

Tour State Capitol Building & meet state representative

X

MHS 12/2, 5, 9 & 12/13 GED Program 30 Hudson Cty School of

Tech., Jersey City, NJ Take GED Exam X

MHS 12/4/13 Creating Pathways 48

Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ

Tour exhibits X

MHS 12/11/13 Spanish Club 50 Repertorio Español, NY, NY Cultural Awareness X

MHS 12/16/13 AG5 9 Hudson Milestone, Jersey City, NJ

Learn about adult day programs X

MHS 2/8/14 TIGS 20 Renaissance Residential Facility, Ellenville, NY

Talk to students afflicted with drugs/alcohol

X

MHS 3/20/14 TIGS 20 West New York Middle School, WNY, NJ

Performing "A Better You"

MHS 3/23-24/14 TIGS 40 Fairview Lake, Newtown, NJ

Participate in TIGS Mentoring Training X

MHS 4/4-5/14 TIGS 40 Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ

LMTI Lock-in. Students will learn to work as a group

X

MHS 4/24/14 TIGS 40 St. John Soup Kitchen, Newark, NJ Community Service X

MHS 5/29/14 TIGS 20 West New York Middle School, WNY, NJ

Performing "Making the Right Choices"

MHS 6/19/14 TIGS 40 Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ

End-of-year activity X

2.2 Fundraisers

BE IT RESOLVED that the following fundraisers are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per listed:

School Group Advisor(s) Type of Fundraiser Date(s) Purpose

P.S. #3 PTO L.

Wengerter Jump Rope / Hoops for Heart 3/27 & 28/14 Raise funds for American Heart Association

MS Student Council L. Trifone Pasta Drive 12/12-18/13 Collect and donate items to

P.E.R.C. Shelter

MS Student Council L. Trifone Holiday Card Grams 12/12-18/13 Raise funds for school activities

MS

Nat. Honor Soc./ Student Council

N. Deer Holiday Dance 12/19/13 Raise funds to defray cost of NJHS induction & graduation

MHS Drama Club S. Hempel Giving Back! Foodtown Gift

Cards 12/12/13-6/30/14

Raise funds to defray cost of school musicals

MHS Senior Class R. Cabana Senior Poll Night 2/6/14 Raise funds to defray cost of

senior luncheon

MHS TIGS E. Diaz 4 One Run/ Main Event Basketball Tournament 2/23-24/14 Raise funds for "Malaria No More"

MHS TIGS E. Diaz Canned Food Collection 4/24/13 Collect and donate items to St. John Soup Kitchen

2.3 Speakers

WHEREAS, the West New York School District, in accordance with its instructional goals, has provided for guest speakers as part of the School and District Operational Plans,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following speakers to present the activities listed below, to be charged to the approved school district budget:

Activity Speaker School Date Cost Funding Source

Speaker Justin Styles PS # 2 12/06/13 n/a n/a


Speaker Bergen County Special Services

Workshop for parents on the Spectrum (Autistic)

PS # 3

1/15/14 or TBD n/a n/a

Speaker Steven Craft MHS 12/13/13 n/a n/a

Speaker WNY Policy Officer as Santa Claus PS #4 Annex 12/17/13 or

12/19/13 n/a n/a

Speaker WNY Police Officer as Santa Claus ECS 12/18/13 n/a n/a

MS Dance

Your Beat Entertainment

DJ Ricky

Middle School 12/19/13 n/a n/a

Speaker Project Pride MHS 12/19/13 n/a n/a

Speaker Romane Paul MHS 01/08/14 n/a n/a

Speaker Snakes-n-Scales PS # 1 01/29/14 $310.00 PS # 1 Budget

Speaker Michael Fowlin MHS 05/15/14 $600.00 TIGS Fund

2.4 Travel Expense

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, as per policy # 9250b2 has determined that participation in professional activities, including conferences and meetings requires travel expenditures and that this travel is critical to the administrative and/or instructional needs of the district; and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has determined that the school district travel expenditures to the activities listed below are in compliance with both the West New York travel policy and with stated travel guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and within the guidelines established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the attendance of the listed district employee as per the following including all registration fees and statutorily authorized travel expenditures to be charged as outlined below:

Name Activity Date Anticipated Cost Funding Source

Kevin Franchetta

Ethics in Business Law and Purchasing 12/17/13

$50.00

Registration District

George Spina Ethics in Business Law and Purchasing 12/17/13

$50.00


Stacey Cantwell

Preschool Master Teacher Seminar

Trenton, NJ

12/17/13

$47.72

Mileage Tolls/Parking

District

Donna Mirabelli Special Education and Mathematics Workshop

01/08/14

$179.00

Registration

$4.96 Mileage Tolls/Parking

District

Stacey Cantwell


Trenton, NJ

01/28/14

$47.72


District

Beverly Lazzara

Current Legal Issues in Special Education

Cranford, NJ

02/05/14 $30.00



Joann Winters

Current Legal Issues in Special Education

Cranford, NJ

02/05/14 $30.00


Rosa Arias Inclusion PD Meeting

East Orange, NJ 02/06/14

$12.18


District

Rosa Arias Inclusion Master Teacher Meeting Trenton, NJ

02/11/14

$56.69


District

Name Activity Date Anticipated

Cost

Funding Source

Stacey Cantwell


Trenton, NJ

02/25/14

$47.72


District

Kevin Franchetta

Public School Purchasing: The Nitty-Gritty

Rockaway, NJ

03/20/14 $50.00


George Spina

Public School Purchasing: The Nitty-Gritty

Rockaway, NJ

03/20/14 $50.00


Stacey Cantwell


Trenton, NJ

03/25/14

$47.72


District

Rosa Arias

Inclusion Master Teacher Meeting

Trenton, NJ

04/08/14

$56.69


District

Stacey Cantwell Preschool Master Teacher Seminar 04/29/14

$47.72


District

Stacey Cantwell Preschool Master Teacher Seminar 05/27/14

$47.72


District

Rosa Arias Inclusion Master Teacher Meeting 06/10/14

$56.69


District

2.5 NFL Play 60 Application Submissions

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the NFL Play 60 applications for the following schools for the 2013-2014 school year.

2.6 Laura Bush Grant Submission PS # 1

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the Laura Bush Foundation Grant for Public School # 1 in the amount of $5,000 for the 2013-2014 school year.

2.7 Wal-Mart Career Decision Making Grant Application Submission Middle School

Pedometers & Tasting Events PS # 1 Funding Requested $3,969 Pedometers & Tasting Events PS # 2 Funding Requested $3,969 Pedometers & Tasting Events PS # 3 Funding Requested $3,969 Pedometers & Tasting Events PS # 4 Funding Requested $3,969 Pedometers & Tasting Events PS # 5 Funding Requested $3,969 Pedometers & Tasting Events HLB Funding Requested $3,969 Pedometers & Tasting Events MS Funding Requested $3,975


BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the Wal-Mart Career Decision Making Grant application for the Middle School in the amount of $2,100 for the 2013-2014 school year.

2.8 Westat IES Study

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves our district’s participation in the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES).

The Title I/II study will examine the implementation of policies promoted through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) at the state, district, school, and classroom levels. Through surveys at each level and selected extant data and documents, the study will provide information on activities in four core areas: state content standards, assessments, school accountability, and teacher and principal evaluation.

The study will collect information on policies promoted by Title I and Title II of ESEA, focusing on reforms related to state content standards, assessments, school accountability, and teacher and principal evaluation. Initiatives in these core areas are meant to improve the quality of instruction, which in turn will lead to higher levels of student achievement. The extent to which ESEA policies lead to improvements in instruction and achievement depend on their implementation at the state, district, and school level.

2.9 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Grant

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of this Amendment to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) grant to include carryover funds from fiscal year 2012-2013 into fiscal year 2013-2014 in the following amounts:

TITLE I $ 119,875.00

TITLE IIA $ 218,914.00

TITLE III $ 69,135.00

TITLE III IMM $ 46,117.00

Total carryover - $ 454,041.00

OPERATIONS

3.1 Request for Use of Facilities BE IT RESOLVED that, the following requests for use of facilities are approved provided they are in keeping with the Board of Education’s policies, as per attached:

Location Group Advisors Activity/Purpose Dates Time Notes

P.S. 3 Auditorium

5th & 6th

Grade Teachers

Z. Correa

E. Thorn

M. Seta

L. Cuervo

Common Core

Parent Meeting 11/21/13 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

P.S. 2 Gym Athletic Dept. Aitza Cercone J.V. Cheerleading

Try-outs 12/04/13 & 12/05/13 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

M.S. Gym Intramural Program

(Elementary) Kerry Jameson

Championship

Volleyball Game 12/05/13 3:00 – 4:00 PM

M.H.S. Cafeteria Open Door NJNY Luis & Maggie Iza

Year End

Christmas Potluck Dinner

12/10/13 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Serving Food

M.S. Gym National Honor Society

/Student Council

Nolle Deer

Laura Trifone Holiday Dance 12/19/13 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sound Equipment

P.S. 3 Gym P.S.3 Health &

Wellness Committee

Laurie Wengerter

Norma Garcia The Viking Olympics 01/15/14 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

P.S. 2 Cafeteria P.S. 2 P.T.O.

Sara Gastanadui

Mohamed Fetehe P.T.O. Meeting 01/17/14 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM


Sara Gastanadui

Mohamed Fetehe Science Night 01/24/14 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM


3.2 Requests for Transportation

BE IT RESOLVED that, the following requests for transportation are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with all applicable Board of Education’s policies, as follows:

3.3 Bedside Instruction

BE IT RESOLVED that, the West New York Board of Education approves the contracts with the following Providers to perform bedside instruction for the 2013 – 2014 school year as listed in an amount not to exceed:

Student # Facility Rate Maximum # Hours School Year 168 MRESC 63.00/hr. 5 Hours/week 2013-14

SPECIAL SERVICES

4.1 Transportation and Placements 2013-2014 SY

RESOLVED that the West New York Board of Education approves the following Special Education out of district placements and transportation for the 2013-2014 Extended School Year Program as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

OUT OF DISTRICT LIST

ORIGINAL REVISED

MOVED/ DROPPED

ID School School Hours Tuition Start Date/ End Date

BOE Approved 1:1 Aide

Level Services OT/PT/EDS Transportation Transportation

007004 Springboard 7:54 -- 2:54 53,820.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13 HCT

007006 BCSS-- N. A. Bleshman Reg Day Sch/Paramus 8:30 -- 2:15 HCT

007006 BCSS -- N. A. Bleshman Reg Day 8:30 -- 1:30 HCT

007007 Department of Children and Families Regional School/Secaucus 8:00 -- 3:00 $39,780.40 7/1/13 -- 6/30/14 10/9/13 DCFRS

007008 Home Instruction

007008 Benway 8:50 -- 2:00 $69,484.86 7/8/13 -- 6/24/14 6/27/13

007012 BCSS--N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School -- ESY 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,700.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS--Bleshman Regional Day School $67,860.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007013 A. Harry Moore School 8:00 -- 2:00 $56,067.55 9/5/13 -- 6/18/14 11/13/13 WNY

007013 A. Harry Moore School -- ESY Program 8:05 -- 2:05 $6,157.00 7/8/13 -- 8/2/13 5/29/13 WNY

007015 Washington Ridgewood -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Middle School ( name change) $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007016 Placed on Home Instruction effect. 6/14/11

007017 NJ Regional Day School Jersey City HCT

007017 NJ Regional Day School Jersey City -- ESY Program $2,332.00 7/1/13/ -- 7/29/13 5/29/13 HCT

007023 Slocum/Skewes School E.S. 8:15 -- 2:35 HCT

007038 Early Childhood Learning Center 8:45 -- 2:45 WNY

007040 Washington Ridgewood -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

Washington New Bridges $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007048 Washington New Bridges -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

Washington New Bridges $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007053 Union Street School Hearing Impaired Program (HIP) -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

M.H.S. Auditorium Senior Class

Randi Cabana

Judy Batista

Senior Class

Poll Announcements 02/06/14 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM


Sara Gastanadui

Mohamed Fetehe Family Fitness Night 02/20/13 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

M.S. Gym,

Auditorium,

Cafeteria

W.N.Y. Police

Dare Program

Det. Hilenne

P. Chemas #185

6th Grade

Dare Graduation 04/25/14 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Serving Food

Group Advisor(s) Transport No. of Buses Dates Destination

W.N.Y. Recreation Nicole DeFino-Lee Football Team 1 11/17/13 Hoboken, New Jersey

GED Program Amada SanJuan GED Students 1

12/02/13

12/05/13

12/09/13

12/12/13

Jersey City, New Jersey


HIP Union Street $68,400.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007054 Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School 8:30 -- 2:15 HCT

Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School $67,860.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007057 Chapel Hill Academy 8:00 -- 2:30 $63,210.00 7/1/13 -- 6/20/14 6/27/13 WNY

Terminated from placement effect July 6, 2013 9/18/13

BCSS -- Touchstone Hall $3,600.00 9/9/13 -- 10/21/13 9/18/13

Discharged effective 11/24/13 12/11/13

Chapel Hill Academy $54,180.00 11/25/13 -- 6/20/14 12/11/13

007068 Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School -- ESY 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,700.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School $67,860.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007069 Felician School For Exceptional Children 8:30 -- 1:30 $50,457.03 7/1/13 -- 6/23/14 7/25/13 WNY

007071 Willowglen Academy 8:00 -- 2:20 $60,692.10 7/8/13 -- 6/20/14 7/25/13

007078 Union Street School Hearing Impaired Program (HIP) -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

HIP Union Street $68,400.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007079 Benway School 9:00 -- 2:00 $69,484.86 7/8/13 -- 6/24/14 6/13/13 HCT

007079 Benway School-- Rescinding ESY Program 7/25/13 HCT

007079 Benway School 9:00 -- 2:00 $59,698.26 9/4/13 -- 6/24/14 7/25/13

007090 Bergen Center for Child Development 8:30 -- 2:00 $48,149.92 9/2/13 -- 6/18/14 6/27/13 HCT

007090 Bergen Center for Child Development -- ESY Program 8:00 -- 2:30 $7,936.80 7/1/13 -- 8/13/13 5/29/13 HCT

007090 Rescinding ESY Program -- will not attend 7/25/13

007090 CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. $59,374.80 9/9/13 -- 6/24/14 10/9/13

007101 Lake Drive School $60,500.00 9/4/13 -- 6/20/14 7/25/13 $36,906.00 $2,550.00

007101 Lake Drive School 8:30 - 2:30 $6,050.00 7/1/13 -- 7/26/13 6/13/13 $3,691.00 HCT

007103 St. Joseph's School For The Blind 8:30 -- 3:00 $74,130.00 7/1/13 -- 6/17/14 6/13/13 WNY

007105 Washington Academy 8:20 -- 2:00 $48,047.40 9/9/13 -- 6/25/14 7/25/13 WNY

007115 HIP -- Union Street -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

HIP Union Street $68,400.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007117 Bergen Center for Child Development 8:30 -- 2:00 $56,086.72 7/1/13 -- 6/18/14 6/27/13 HCT

007120 Concordia Learning Center (St. Joseph's School for the Blind) 8:00 -- 2:45 $74,130.00 7/1/13 -- 6/17/14 6/13/13 WNY

007123 Washington South--Rocco Montesano Campus -- ESY 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Middle School -- name change $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007124

Early Childhood (Augmentative Communication Assessment @ PS#4)

007128 NJ Regional Day School Jersey City WNY

007128 NJ Regional Day School Jersey City -- ESY Program $2,332.00 7/1/13 -- 7/29/13 5/29/13 WNY

007131 Early Childhood Learning Center $51,490.00 7/1/13 -- 6/30/13 12/11/13 WNY

007131 Augmentative Communication Assessment--BCSS

007132 The Forum School 9:00 -- 2:30 $46,765.80 9/4/13 -- 6/18/14 6/27/13

007133 Union Street School -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

007133 HIP - Union Street HCT

HIP-Union Street School $68,400.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007134 YCS--George Washington 8:45 -- 2:15 HCT

007136 Department of Children and Families Regional School/Secaucus 8:00 -- 3:00 $39,780.40 7/1/13 -- 6/30/14 10/9/13

007137 A. Harry Moore School 8:30 -- 2:15 $56,067.55 9/5/13 -- 6/18/14 11/13/13 WNY

007137 A. Harry Moore School -- ESY Program 8:05 -- 2:05 $6,157.00 7/8/13 -- 8/2/13 5/29/13 WNY

007142 HIP -- Union Street -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT 007145 PS# 1(Commission for the Blind Services)-Level I

HIP Union Street $68,400.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007147 Concordia Learning Center @St. Joseph's 8:00 -- 2:45 $74,130.00 7/1/13 -- 6/17/14 6/13/13 WNY

007148 PS#1 (Commission for the Blind Services)-Level IV

007150 Educational Enterprise for Instructing Children 9:00 -- 2:30 $91,896.00 7/1/13 -- 6/27/14 7/25/13 WNY

007151 Augmentative Communication Assessment (BCSS)

007152 Middle School (Commission Blind Services)-Level I 9/1/13 -- 6/30/14 7/25/13 $1,750.00

007153 BCSS -- Washington South 9:00 -- 2:45 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Elementary (name change) $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007154 East Mountain School $56,734.20 9/13/13 -- 6/30/14 10/9/13

007155 North Hudson Academy 8:30 -- 2:00 $42,724.50 9/4/13 -- 6/20/14 7/25/13 HCT

007158 Middle School (Comm. for the Blind Services) Level II

007159 BCSS -- Washington Ridgewood -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Middle School -- name change $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007161 BCSS -- Washington South -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT


007162 BCSS -- Brownstone School -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Brownstone School $54,360.00 9/913 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007164 1st Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey, Inc. $62,974.80 7/8/13 -- 6/24/14 8/21/13 HCT

007165 N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School 8:30 -- 2:15 HCT

007165 N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,700.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School $67,860.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13



007168 PS# 4 (Commission for the Blind Services) Level I 9/1/13 -- 6/30/14 7/25/13 $1,750.00


007170 New Hope Foundation $11,700.00 5/28/13 --11/28/13 6/27/13 HCT

007172 Benway School

007172 Terminated effective 10/10/12

007172 UCESC --Trinita's Hospital -- Bedside Instruction

007172 Discharged from Trinita's effective 1/24/13

007172 Bonnie Brae Residential Facility $62,100.00 9/5/13 -- 6/26/14 12/11/13

007173 BCSS -- HIP Union Street -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- HIP Union Street $56,520.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007174 BCSS -- HIP Union Street -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- HIP Union Street $68,400.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007175 Piermont Career Campus -- BCSS

007175 Placement changed -- returned to district 9/18/13

007176 Washington Academy WNY

007176 Changed Placement effective 7/1/13 7/25/13

Brownstone School $54,360.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007177 Washington South -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT


007178 Assistive Technology Assessment -- PS#5

007180 North Hudson Academy $47,654.25 7/1/13 -- 6/20/14 7/25/13 HCT


007183 BCSS -- Washinton South -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Elementary (name change) $73,080.00 9/913 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13


BCSS -- Brownstone School $54,360.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007185 BCSS -- Washington South @ Emerson -- ESY 8/30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Emerson $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13


BCSS -- Washington Emerson $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13


007188 Shaler Academy $59,342.00 7/1/13 -- 6/24/14 8/21/13 HCT

007188 7/1/13 -- 6/24/14 11/13/13 $26,000.00

007189 Chancellor Academy 8:00 -- 2:00 $56,340.00 9/3/13 -- 6/13/14 7/25/13 HCT

007189 Rescinding -- Was placed in a residential home 9/18/13

007189 Garfield Park Academy 8:00 -- 2:30 $51,400.00 9/24/13 -- 6/30/14 11/13/13

007190 Benway School $69,484.86 7/8/13 -- 6/24/14 6/13/13 HCT



007195 BCSS -- Washington South -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1;30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

007195 Rescinding -- Not attending ESY Program 7/25/13


007196 BCSS -- Washington South-- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300/00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT



BCSS -- Washington Elementary (name change) $56,520.00 9/913 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007203 BCSS -- Venture Program -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $13,500.00 7/1/13 -- 8/16/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Venture Program $80,500.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

Augmentative Communication Assessment-- PS# 3

Augmentative Communication Ass. Rescinding

Augmentative Communication Training

Augmentative Communication Assessment-- PS# 2



007205 BCSS -- Washington Elementary (name change) $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13



007207 Chancellor Academy 8:00 -- 2:00 $62,600.00 7/1/13 -- 6/13/14 5/29/13 HCT


BCSS -- Brownstone School $54,360.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007209 Cornerstone DaySchool $74,360.00 7/1/13 -- 6/30/14 6/13/13 HCT

007210 Daytop $44,352.00 9/13/13 -- 5/13/14 10/9/13




007214 The High Point School 8:30 - 2:30 $53,733.52 9/9/13 -- 6/25/14 6/27/13

007215 JCC Therapeutic Nursery 9:00 -- 11:30 $26,280.30 7/8/13 -- 12/24/13 7/25/13




007219 Benway School $59,698.26 9/24/13 -- 6/24/14 10/9/13

007220 Benway School $57,088.50 9/16/13 -- 6/24/14 11/13/13

007221 Washington Academy 8:20 -- 2:00 $48,047.40 9/20/13 -- 6/25/14 11/13/13

007222 BCSS -- HIP Union Street $68,400.00 9/25/13 -- 6/30/14 11/13/13

007223 Washington Academy 8:20 -- 2:00 $48,047.40 9/17/13 -- 6/25/14 11/13/13

007224 Mount Carmel Guild Academy $48,571.20 11/20/13 -- 6/30/14 12/11/13

007225 The High Point School $53,733.52 12/2/13 -- 6/25/14 12/11/13

007226 Lakeview School $52,651.25 12/2/13 -- 6/19/14 12/11/13

$5,391,278.60

$40,597.00 $3,500.00 $28,550.00

TRANSPORTATION

WNY = West New York transporting Out of District Students

HCST = Hudson County Transport transporting Out of District Students

DCFRS = Division of Children and Families Regional School is responsible for transporting our students

Addition of student

Addition/Deletion/Change of Transportation

Change of Placement

Rescinding

Terminated from Placement

Discharged from Residential

Moved

4.2 AJL Therapy for Kids

WHEREAS, student 27641 is classified and entitled to Special Education services under N.J.A.C. 6A:14,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, this Board ratifies the action of the Superintendent of Schools by entering into a contract with AJL Therapy for Kids, located at 7 Rosemere Avenue, West Caldwell, New Jersey, to provide Occupational Therapy at Washington Academy in Belleville for 2013-2014 School Year at a rate of $65.00 per session, one session per week effective from December 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 , on an “as needed” basis for a total of 31 weeks, not to exceed $2,015.00.

4.3 Education Inc

WHEREAS, student 15692 is classified and entitled to Special Education services under N.J.A.C. 6A:14,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, this Board ratifies the action of the Superintendent of Schools by entering into a contract with Education Inc., to provide Bedside Instruction at Hackensack University Medical Center at a rate of $46.00 per hour for 10 hours of instruction per week, not to exceed $1,380.00, starting on September 10, 2013 and terminating on October 1, 2013.

4.4 Fred Valegarkes Mental Health Endownment

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has received the Fred Valegarkes Mental Health Endownment and is continuing on an as needed basis to provide group sessions at $40.00 per hour, not to exceed 30 hours from January 2014 through June 2014,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following personnel, on an as needed basis, will provide these group sessions:

MaryAnn Santiago Dr. Marilyn Valenciano Nikky Casey Lindsay Mickewicz Luisa Arango Sandra Rivera Maria Duda Liliana Pumpido Loren Britez Rachel Haberman Ralph Cuseglio Migdalia Gonzalez

4.5 Bayada Nursing Services

RESOLVED, this Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools authorizes the awarding of a professional services contract in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a(1) to Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. for one-on-one nursing services not to exceed $50,375 as per the attached contract which is on file with the Secretary of the Board for the following:

Contract Term: December 9, 2013 to June 30, 2014 Student Id #: 007226 Rate: $50/hour for RN services $40/hour for LPN services Amount: 130 days x 7.75 hours/day x $50 = $50,375.


LEGAL

5.1 Next Board Meeting

RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a Work-Session on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the Albio Sires Elementary School (Public School Number Four (4)), Auditorium, Main Floor, 6300 Palisades Avenue, West New York, New Jersey, and

RESOLVED, this Board will go into a closed session immediately following the Public Work-Session to discuss matters of personnel, matters of litigation and matters contained within the exceptions of the N.J. Open Public Meeting Act as stipulated under N.J.S.A 10:4; and

RESOLVED, that the Regular Public Meeting of the West New York Board of Education will convene immediately following the closed session and will be held in the Albio Sires Elementary School (Public School Number Four (4)), Auditorium, Main Floor, 6300 Palisades Avenue, West New York, New Jersey, and

BE IT RESOLVED, the matters as discussed in said closed session will be disclosed to the public, as soon as possible, without prejudicing the rights of privacy of individuals in the best interests of the West New York Board of Education.

5.2 Second Reading and Adoption of Amended/Board Policies/Regulations

RESOLVED, this Board does hereby adopt the following policies, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Policies/Regulations 0132 – Executive Authority 1240 – Evaluation of Superintendent (M) 3142 – Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Members 3144 – Certification of Tenure Charges 3221 – Evaluation of Teachers Policy & Regulation (M) 3222 – Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators (M) 3223 – Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals (M) 3224 – Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals (M) 4146 – Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff Members

5.3 Vacancy in Membership of the Board

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:12-15 outlines the process for the filling of vacancies in the membership of the Board; and

WHEREAS, President Adrienne Sires submitted her resignation from the Board of Education effective November 30, 2013, which resulted in an open seat in the membership of the Board; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:12-15(f) authorizes the vacancy be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Board.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Board Secretary to solicit resumes and letters of application from potential candidates to fill the open seat in the membership of the Board.

FURTHERMORE, the potential candidates be notified by the Board Secretary to appear before the Board to be interviewed in public session during the January 15, 2014 Board Meeting.


5.4 Workers’ Compensation (A.Q.)

WHEREAS, there are pending in the Division Workers’ Compensation matters entitled Altragracia Quisqueya v. West New York Board of Education, Claim Petition No. 2012-7545 with a date of loss being October 7, 2010;

WHEREAS, counsel has presented a proposed settlement in these matters to be settled by an Order Approving Settlement;

WHEREAS, there is a proposal to settle Claim Petition No. 2012-7545 for an award of 37.5% partial total of $20,396.25 and $10,000 Section 20 payment for a total award of $30,396.25; and

WHEREAS, petitioner has agreed to accept the aforementioned settlements of her Workers’ Compensation claims;

WHEREAS, the Court will deduct attorney fees, medical fees and/or other expenses from this award, which the West New York Board of Education will pay on behalf of the petitioner;

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education will or may be responsible for a portion of petitioner’s attorney fees, a portion of petitioner’s expert fees, stenographic fees and/or other fees relating to this matter, in amounts to be determined by the Court;

WHEREAS, payment by the West New York Board of Education is subject to a Certification from the Chief Financial Officer of the availability of funds;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education agrees to settle these matters as described above;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the West New York Board of Education authorizes Qual-Lynx within the time period prescribed by law, to make the payments as described above, which sums will be so ordered by the Judge of the Division of Workers Compensation.

5.5 Disqualification of Petition - Tom Culhane

WHEREAS, this Board has been re-organized as an elected Board of Education and must expand the Board from seven members to nine members; and

WHEREAS, this Board, at its November 29, 2013 meeting, determined to hold a special election on January 28, 2014 for the two new expanded Board vacancies; and

WHEREAS, this Board advertised for these two vacancies and received submissions for the unexpired one-year term; and

WHEREAS, the Board Secretary received a candidate's petition from Tom Culhane for the one-year unexpired term, which was submitted after the closing time for accepting candidate petitions.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that after review by the Board Secretary and in concurrence with the Board Attorney, this Board, pursuant to the authority vested with this Board, determines that pursuant to NJSA 19:60-7, the petition filed by Tom Culhane is hereby disqualified for being filed beyond the filing deadline for candidate petitions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board directs the Board Secretary to immediately notify Mr. Culhane of the Board's determination.

5.6 Disqualification of Petition - Alcibiades Cifuentes



WHEREAS, this Board advertised for these two vacancies and received submissions for the unexpired two-year term; and

WHEREAS, the Board Secretary received a candidate's petition from Alcibiades Cifuentes for the two-year unexpired term; however, the candidate is not a register voter in the district.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that after review by the Board Secretary and in concurrence with the Board Attorney, this Board, pursuant to the authority vested with this Board, determines that pursuant to NJSA 19:60-7, the petition filed by Alcibiades Cifuentes is hereby disqualified for being unregistered voter in the district.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board directs the Board Secretary to immediately notify Mr. Cifuentes of the Board's determination.


5.7 Disqualification of Petition - Calixto Leon



WHEREAS, this Board advertised for these two vacancies and received submissions for the unexpired two-year term; and

WHEREAS, the Board Secretary received a candidate's petition from Calixto Leon for the two-year unexpired term; however one of the ten signatories on the candidate's petition is an unregistered voter in the district.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that after review by the Board Secretary and in concurrence with the Board Attorney, this Board, pursuant to the authority vested with this Board, determines that pursuant to NJSA 19:60-7, the petition filed by Calixto Leon is hereby disqualified for not having the required ten signatories who are not registered within the district .

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board directs the Board Secretary to immediately notify Mr. Leon of the Board's determination.

PERSONNEL

6.1 Resignation/Retirement Ralph Immediate

WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Ralph Immediate, submitting his resignation/retirement as a Health & Physical Education Teacher at Memorial High School, from the West New York School District, effective February 1, 2014.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Immediate from said position, effective February 1, 2014, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Immediate all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement.

6.2 New Hire Certificated

WHEREAS, this Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and approves the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2013-2014 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective as indicated, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and these appointments shall be charged to the appropriate line item account:

Certificated

a. Helena Lubashevsky, Speech Therapist, PS#2, at an annual salary of $60,863, Step 1, MA, pro-rated, effective December 16, 2013 through June 30, 2014 through Fund 15



Certificated

a. Erica Swift, 1st Grade Teacher, PS#1, at an annual salary of $55,863, Step 1, BA, pro-rated, effective December 16, 2013 through June 30, 2014 through Fund 15



Certificated

a. Jaime Zuniga, 6th Grade Teacher, PS#1, at an annual salary of $55,863, Step 1, BA, pro-rated, effective January 1, 2014 through March 15, 2014 through Fund 15




Certificated

a. Stephanie Eatroff, 1st Grade Teacher, PS#6, at an annual salary of $55,863, Step 1, BA, pro-rated, effective January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014 through Fund 15

6.7 FMLA/NJFLA Zoila Ortiz

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Zoila Ortiz, an assistant payroll supervisor at the Board Office, requesting a leave of absence from January 3, 2014 through March 30, 2014;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Ms. Ortiz a leave of absence without pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 3, 2014 through March 31, 2014, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.8 Substitute Teachers

WHEREAS, the following certified personnel are assigned as substitute teachers in the West New York School System on an as needed basis, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2013-2014 School Year, subject to a criminal history background check and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education approves the following applications upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Xavier Alzate Melissa Arana Joseph Cinque Evelyn Collazo Vianel De La Cruz Louis De Noia Milenka G. Deputato Tahani Fardos Stephanie Farfan Moussa Farhat Nelson Maldonado Alicia I. Sosa Malory Sukhdeo David Vega Legna Vidal-Toribio

6.9 Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfers for the 2013-2014 School Year, effective December 16, 2013, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

6.10 Step Adjustment

WHEREAS certain certificated staff were appointed and placed on Step 1 of the salary guide pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association; and

WHEREAS, said certificated staff have experience requiring them to be placed on a specific salary step of the salary guide commensurate with their experience.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following certificated staff shall have their salary adjustment effective January 1, 2014:

Edwin Gonzalez - Step 3 Migdalia Mendoza-Gonzalez - Step 9

6.11 Salary Increment Changes

Teacher Transferred From Transferred To Mary Galea 1st Grade PS#1 Kindergarten PS#1 Denise Tejada Paraprofessional at Memorial Paraprofessional at PS#1


WHEREAS, the following have presented evidence of completion of additional credits as indicated,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the following personnel receive additional increment and salary adjustment as indicated for the School Year 2013-2014 as follows:

Effective January 1, 2014

Certificated Teacher

School

Name

Graduate Credits

From-To

Graduate

Increment

New Salary PS#1 Nataly Napoles BA to BA+15 $1,300 $ 57,363 – Fund 15 PS#1 Nicole Passenti BA to MA $5,000 $ 60,863 – Fund 15 PS#1 Lauren Trasso MA to MA+15 $1,500 $ 62,763 – Fund 15 PS#3 Michael Madrigal BA to BA+15 $1,300 $ 57,363 – Fund 15

PS#4 Annex Marisol Estevez-Menendez BA+15 to BA+30 $1,300 $ 58,663 – Fund 20

PS#4 Annex Mary Loredo MA+15 to MA+30 $1,500 $ 67,767 – Fund 20 PS#4 Annex Cara Zebrowski MA+30 to MA+45 $1,500 $124,650 – Fund 15 Memorial High School Nicole Curatolo BA+30 to MA $2,400 $ 61,063 – Fund 15 Memorial High School Esther Riveron MA+15 to MA+30 $1,500 $ 65,266 – Fund 15 Memorial High School Maria del Rio MA+30 to MA+45 $1,500 $116,839 – Fund 15 Memorial High School Eric Seiderman MA+30 to MA+45 $1,500 $ 65,563 – Fund 15 Early Childhood School Shana Jimmerson BA to BA+15 $1,300 $ 57,363 – Fund 20 Early Childhood School Rita Mendez MA+15 to MA+30 $1,500 $139,550 – Fund 15

6.12 Resignation Carl Perkins Grant

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Kenneth Wilson tendering his resignation as Before Business World Mentor for the Carl Perkins Grant, effective November 15, 2013.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Mr. Wilson from said position, effective November 15, 2013, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.13 Carl Perkins Grant

BE IT RESOLVED this Board appoints the following personnel to various positions for the 2014 Carl Perkins Grant, effective December 11, 2013, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools:

Before School Business World Training/Mentor $35.00 per hour, not to exceed 35 hours Lesly Polynice

6.14 Home Instruction

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to serve as Home Instructors for the School Year 2013-2014, at a rate commensurate with guide, on an as needed basis, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Fund 11

Yamile Florentino

6.15 MHS Spring Coaching Positions

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various Coaching positions for the 2013-2014 School Year, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Memorial High School

BASEBALL SOFTBALL Head Coach: Danny Marroquin Head Coach: Christopher Oliveri BOYS VOLLEYBALL BOYS TENNIS Head Coach: John Wengerter Head Coach: Thomas Muir BOYS OUTDOOR TRACK GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK Head Coach: Julio Lopez Head Coach: Frank Barquin SWIMMING COACH Assistant Coach: Stephanie Farfin

6.16 Security for Athletic Events add-on


BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the hiring pool for Security for Athletic Events, after school and weekends, on an as needed basis, at a rate of $20 per hour, for the 2013-2014 School Year, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools:

Mohamed Elmaksoud Sandra Maury

6.17 MHS Volunteer Coaching Position

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints Wilfredo Del Valle as a Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2013-2014 School Year, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools.

6.18 Resignation Extra Compensation

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Marta Rodriguez tendering her resignation from the 4th Grade Extended Day Science position at PS#2, effective December 4, 2013.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Rodriguez from said position, effective December 4, 2013, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.19 Resignation Extra Compensation

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Raquel Reyes-Guerrero tendering her resignation from the SLC Committee at PS#6, effective December 4, 2013.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Reyes-Guerrero from said position, effective December 4, 2013, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.20 Extra Compensation Assignments

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various extra compensation assignments for the 2013-2014 School Year, as per attached, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools:

2013-2014 EXTRA COMPENSATION ASSIGNMENTS School #2 Recommended by Principal: Christian Cardenas Extended Day Science (Gr. 4), M/T/Th., P.M. Only 36 sessions x $35 each Kristen Gioia

School #4 Recommended by Principal: Israel Rodriguez Lunch Monitors 170 sessions x $10 each Veronica Freytes School #6 Recommended by Principal: Tara Mantineo Extended Day Math PM Only 36 sessions x $35 each 4th Grade Margarita Gutierrez-Solano SLC 10 sessions x $30 each Bibiana Prada Jillian Rabadan Lunch Monitor 170 sessions x $23.50 each Yulisa Proenza Middle School Recommended by Principal: Patrick Gagliardi Substitutes for Extended Day Program $35 each on an as needed basis Bellal Awadallah Judith Betancourt Kerry Culhane Meagan Kuzirian Rosanna Marte

6.21 FMLA Michael Connelly


WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Michael Connelly, a custodian at PS#6, requesting a leave of absence without pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 25, 2013 through February 28, 2014.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Mr. Connelly a leave of absence without pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 25, 2013 through February 28, 2014, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.22 Unpaid Leave Karen Perez

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Karen Perez, a Kindergarten Teacher at PS#1, requesting an unpaid leave of absence December 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Ms. Perez an unpaid leave of absence from December 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.23 FMLA/NJFLA Lizandra Rios

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Lizandra Rios, a Resource Room Teacher at PS#3, requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 2, 2014 through February 21, 2014 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from February 24, 2014 through April 4, 2014.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Ms. Rios a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 2, 2014 through February 21, 2014, and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from February 24, 2014 through April 4, 2014, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.



Certificated

a. Philip Dispenza, Math Teacher, Middle School, at an annual salary of $55,863, Step 1, BA, pro-rated, effective January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014 through Fund 15

6.25 Rescinds Paraprofessional Transfer

WHEREAS, this Board of Education transferred Belkis Lopez an out of district paraprofessional to the Middle School at the November 13, 2013 Board meeting; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby rescinds the transfer of Ms. Lopez Resolution 6.13 dated November 13, 2013 effective immediately.

FURTHERMORE, Ms. Belkis be returned to her previous position as an out of district paraprofessional.

6.26 Unrecognized Titles

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has professional staff serving in administrative and/or supervisory positions in unrecognized titles needed on a continuous basis, and

WHEREAS, the State Department of Education's rules and regulations require adopted job descriptions for said positions and annual approval, and

WHEREAS, the job description titles are attached herein listed are adopted by the Board of Education for the 2013-2014 school year:

Diagnostician Disciplinarians

and,

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to make application to the County Superintendent of Schools for approval to continue and/or obtain approval for new titles hereinabove listed deemed necessary to the Board for the 2013-2014 school year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to post for the positions listed and/or pending approval of the County Superintendent.


X. PUBLIC COMMENTS

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted April 22, 2009) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration.

1. Jose Munoz – Mr. Munoz said on the November 13 2013 agenda Resolution Item #6.6

(New Hire Non-Certificated), Ms. Sandra Pfeil, was not approved by the Board. He asked why Ms. Pfeil was not hired. Mr. Munoz asked Mr. Acosta for a response. Ms. Reyes stated that she does not recall the motion. He asked the reason why she wasn’t hired since he believes she had the qualifications for the position and the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Fauta, recommended her for the position. Mr. Munoz questioned if the Board’s silence is due to the fact that it was politically motivated. He asked Mr. Acosta if he knows Ms. Pfeil. Mr. Acosta responded that he doesn’t remember. There were no Board Members that desired to respond to Mr. Munoz’s questions. He said the Board Members decision is not secret.

2. Marie Bombino – Ms. Bombino asked Mr. Acosta if he recalls Ms. Pfeil. She reminded

Mr. Acosta that Ms. Pfiel worked in the West New York Town Hall. Ms. Bombino stated that Ms. Pfiel was terminated the same day she was terminated, as they were both on the “hit-list.” Ms. Bombino asked Mr. Acosta not to lie to the public.

3. Wayne Cook – Mr. Cook commented on Mr. Ralph Immediate’s retirement. He asked

if new signatures will made on the district’s checks in light of the appointment of a new Board President. Mr. Cook questioned the agenda item regarding unrecognized titles and asked if this is related to the appointment of the construction engineer. Mr. Cook wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

4. Francisco Ferreiro – Mr. Ferriero asked if there is a conflict with a Board Member, what

is the process to relieve the Board Member from the Board. He stated that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A members of the governing body of the Town are unable to serve as Board Members on the Board of Education. Mr. Ferriero believes that Mr. Acosta holds such a position in the Town of West New York and asked for Mr. Acosta’s resignation from the Board of Education. Mr. Sangillo replied that Mr. Acosta is not a member of the governing body of the town. Mr. Ferreiro stated that Mr. Acosta is the Deputy Mayor of the Town. Mr. Sangillo stated that only the Commissioner of Education or the Ethics Commission has the power to remove Board of Education members. Mr. Roth stated the only way the Board of Education can remove a Board Member is if a Board Members misses three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings. Mr. Ferriero believes that this is a clear violation of the state statute.

5. Matthew Cheng – Mr. Cheng asked if any Board Members could speak to Mr. Ferriero’s

issue regarding Mr. Acosta holding the position of Deputy Mayor and his removal. There was no comment by the Board Members. He asked if the Board Attorney had any comments. Mr. Sangillo said he would have to be an elected official to be considered a member of the governing body of the town. Mr. Sangillo said with the Board President’s permission he would research this issue further.

6. Meril Sanchez – Ms. Sanchez stated that she has a question for President of the Board

of Education. She asked if the Board President would allow Mr. Sangillo to research the issue regarding Mr. Acosta. Ms. Reyes said she would consider the request. Ms. Sanchez asked the Board for a list of qualifications and experience the public should look for in a potential candidate for the Board of Education. Ms. Gastanadui stated a parent who has students in the district that can advocate for the children. Ms. Duval said she was president of the PTA in Jersey City for eleven years. Ms. Duval said parents should be involved in the educational process of their children.

7. Dr. Piscitelli – Dr. Piscitelli stated that she wanted to address the concerns of a

number of people who have spoken on behalf of Ms. Sandra Pfeil’s. Dr. Piscitelli said that she does not personally know Ms. Pfeil but the vote of the Board Members is a matter of public record. She said that it is very uncomfortable for the Board Members not involved in the activities that go on to have the Board be generalized as a whole to the actions of the Board. Dr. Piscitelli said these accusations have been going on for several months and she asked the public to look at the public voting record on these issues. Mr. Munoz apologized to Dr. Piscitelli and stated that he was addressing the Board Members who voted “no” on the appointment of Ms. Pfeil. Mr. Munoz stated that Dr. Piscitelli should have responded earlier to his questions regarding the discussion of Ms. Pfeil in Executive Session. Dr. Piscitelli said there was no discussion in Executive Session regarding Ms. Pfeil appointment. Mr. Munoz said that he has respect for Dr. Piscitelli and he believes she is doing the right thing. He said that his comments were directed to those Board Members that allow politics to get involved in Board of Education decisions.


8. Danny Perialis – Mr. Perialis stated that over the past year he has been to most of the Board Meetings. He believes that Mr. Franchetta and Mr. Sangillo have been working hard in the transition to an elected School Board. Mr. Perialis asked for Mr. Acosta’s resignation.

XI. BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENTS

A. Board Member Comments

Dr. Piscitelli – Dr. Piscitelli responded to Ms. Sanchez’s question regarding qualifications of potential Board Members. She said she volunteered to host a candidate’s forum with the Superintendent but to date nothing has been scheduled.

B. President’s Statement -None

Mr. Franchetta reminded the public that the drawing position of the names on the election ballots will be held on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Administrative Office of the Board of Education at 6028 Broadway.

XII. ADJOURNMENT President: Asks the Board Secretary to request a motion to adjourn: Secretary: Motion to Adjourn the Meeting Motion made by: VR SA NA AD SG CP Seconded by: VR SA NA AD SG CP

Meeting adjourned at: 8:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kevin J. Franchetta, CPA School Business Administrator/School Board Secretary



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