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BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY

MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 2017

MEMBERS PRESENT: Nelson Barrera, Patricia Dolan, Thomas Graziano, Thomas Grolimond,

Christine Lamparello, Liza Lopez and Ralph Vellon.

MEMBERS EXCUSED: None

ALSO PRESENT: Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools

Thomas Egan, State Monitor

Matthew J. Paladino, Acting Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Stephen Edelstein, Board Counsel

The meeting was called to order at 7:23 p.m. by the president of the Board of Education, Mrs. Lamparello.

Mrs. Lamparello called for the flag salute and for a moment of silent thought and reflection after which she

stated that the meeting had been posted and announced in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.

Roll Call: All present

Approval of Minutes (Closed session and Public): May 22, 2017

Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Mr. Grolimond, the Board passed the minutes of the May 22, 2017

closed and public meetings, by a vote of 7-0.

Student Government Organization Representative

Items presented by Administration:

Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Richard D. Tomko

Thank you for coming. Appreciates public coming to meetings and making comments. Sorry for

late start, issues to deal with. Thank you to members of redistricting committee. Thank you to staff

and community for working together. Looking forward to working with everyone come September.

o 2016-2017 Perfect Attendance:

Regular Public Meeting June 19, 2017

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Anders, Michelle

Aupont, Evette

Balz, Christopher

Barriento, John

Bido, Kujtim

Bidoglio, Jenna

Calabrese, John

Calabrese, Mark

Callaghan, Lauren

Campione, Nicholas

Capasso, Michael

Carfagno, Nicholas

Carpenter, Gerard

Catena, Judith

Chalet, Dania

Christiano, Gino

Cohenson, Stacey

Conway, Joanne

Crosta, Donato

Cubellis, Gianna

Cuniglio, Mario

DeFlorio, Joanne

Delizio, Brenda

Delvecchio, Wendy

Dente, Dana

Dente, Donna

Fabiano, Gerard

Fox, Joseph

Gaccione, Angelo

Giangrande, Janice

Gizzo, Denise

Guardabasco, Diana

Hadley, Mary

Hemsley, Anna

Iannini, Susanne

Leardo, Nancy

Leardo, Tracy

Lewandoski, Suzanne

Lewis, Erin

Lorenz, Kathleen

Marcinek, Elizabeth

McCaffrey, Terrence

McDonagh, Debra

Miezeiewski, Cynthia

Mignone, Michael

Minichini, Natalie

Montes De Oca, William

Moran, Charles

Morella, Anna

Muhanna, Maya

Muller, David

O’Mara, Taryn

Palmieri, Anthony

Palmieri, Josephine

Patel, Shital

Pecoraro, Janet

Percio, Alessandro

Perez, Thomas

Petrillo, Francis

Pontoriero, Joseph

Porcaro, Rachel

Rebelo, Manuela

Reis, Jenny

Riccardelli, Michelle

Ritacco, Susan

Russomanno, Kimberly

Rutherford, Sean

Ryjouk, Tatiana

Sabadics, Irene

Sabin, Barbara

Sacchiero, Michele

Sapinski, Brian

Sestilio, Jane

Spatola, Giuseppe

Spina, Maria

Stivale, Sharon

Toppeta Jr, Gerald

Torella, Robin

Troise, Melinda

Tuttle, Kristina

Velazquez, Peter

Veniero, Amanda

Viso, Anjelica

Wodecki, Szymon

Worster, Judith

Zarro, Maria

o Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award Winner - Andres Pasuizaca -

Paul Aiello o National Hispanic Youth Talent Showcase - Best Vocalist 2016 & 2014 -

Najalis Gual, Best Vocalist 2017 & 2015 Jazailis Gual - Carol Lombardi

o Special Recognition Award – Darius Ashley - Russell Pagano

o Softball team – SCC Division Champions

Report from State Monitor – Thomas Egan

Working closely with Business office to prepare for upcoming audit. The architects have submitted

all paperwork for the referendum. District expects approval in July. Will then present referendum

plan to the public.

Moved by Mr. Graziano, seconded by Mr. Vellon, to open Public Participation.

Remarks by Citizens – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Public Participation Session 1/Public Hearing on

Re-Districting

Michael Sheldon: Thank you to Board for resolution C33, district needs to move 6th graders from Middle

School. Reported at last meeting there would be a $200,000 administrative savings, what position was

eliminated? (Dr. Tomko: There will now be two directors instead of three.) Suggested contacting other

school districts on how their finances are handled.

Vincent Frantantoni: Does resolution D6 mean we have a new food service company? (Dr. Tomko:

Decision has not yet been made as to food service provider. D6 contract is for a food management company


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to oversee food services.) What is the status of the OFAC report? (Mr. Egan: Has not been received yet.

Will contact them tomorrow to check on status.)

Michael Mignone: Commends board on policy change for staff members and elections. Thank you for

righting a wrong. Board is going in the right direction.

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

The board then moved into the following Resolutions:

A. PERSONNEL:

Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Mr. Grolimond, the Board passed resolutions A1-A38

by a roll call vote of 7-0 with Mr. Graziano recusing himself from voting on A7 and A31.

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

Superintendent of Schools:

1. Approve salary for personnel listed below to include adjusted longevity for the 2017-2018

school year:

2. Accept the resignation of Danielle Jenkins, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, High School, effective

July 1, 2017. (Position Control # 40-12-12/aoa, Job Code 2405S)

3. Accept the resignation of Tina DeFalco, Teacher of Health and Physical Education, Middle School,

effective July 1, 2017. (Position Control # 40-11-07/adz, Job Code 1607G)

4. Accept the resignation of Daniel Sanacore, Director of Athletics/Assistant Principal, High School,

effective July 1, 2017. (Position Control # 10-12-24/cbd Job Code 0202A)

5. Accept the resignation of Massiel Pitti, Teacher of Science/Biology, High School, effective

July 1, 2017. (Position Control # 40-12-04/bzs, Job Code 2231G)

6. Approve the following School Safety Officers for the 2017 Extended School Year/Summer School

Programs:

Bello, James

Damiano, Anthony

Fiumefreddo, Anthony

Giuliano, Joseph

Held, John

Kearns, Brian

Lewis, Grover

Paranzine, Thomas

Romandetto, Anthony

Stolarz, Mark

Trovato, Brian

Velardi, Peter

Velardi, Ralph

7. Approve the following staff members as school bus drivers/aides for the 2017 Extended School Year

Programs/Summer Runs:

Staff Member Date Longevity/Stipend

Johnson, Wayne (20 years) 7/1/2017 $2,300


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School Bus Drivers:

Alvarez, Martha

Bastidas, Fanny

Catena, Michael

Linfante, David

Micchelli, Linda

Morales, Sheila

Spina, Anna

Straface, Rosa

School Bus Aides:

Castro, Lillian

Constantino, Laura

Critchley, Jessica

Gaud, Maria

Guercio, Francesca

Kalicki, Joanne

Lopez, Dignorah

Moraski, Frank

8. Approve Karen Andros, Teacher of French, BHS, to teach an additional 6th period of French during

the 2017-2018 school year, to be compensated an additional twenty percent or 1/5 of her existing

salary as per the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, effective September 1, 2017.

(Position Control #40-12-02/bnj, Job Code 1550G)

9. Approve Frank Longo, Teacher of General Woodwork, BHS, to teach an additional 6th period of

Woodshop during the 2017-2018 school year, to be compensated an additional twenty percent or 1/5

of his existing salary as per the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, effective

September 1, 2017. (Position Control #40-12-02/bvy, Job Code 1833G)

10. Rescind Resolution A9 approved at the May 31, 2017 BOE meeting: Approve the following transfer

for the 2017-2018 school year:

Staff Member From To Effective Date

Calhoun, Maria Middle School English High School English

Remain in Middle School English

9/1/2017

11. Approve the appointment of Marcellino Marra to the position of 12-Month Assistant

Principal/Athletic Director, High School, at a salary of $110,000, as per the Belleville School

Administrators Association Guide commencing July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

(Pending Drug Screening/Criminal History Review) (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

12. Grant to Joy Alfano, Teacher of Chemistry, High School, a Maternity Leave of Absence, commencing

September 1, 2017 through October 16, 2017 (30 sick days), a Family Leave of Absence, commencing

October 17, 2017 through November 10, 2017 (3 weeks). (Position Control # 40-12-04/bvx, Job Code

2235G)

13. Approve/confirm the transfer of the following staff members for the 2017-2018 school year:

Staff Member From To Acosta, Ricardo Director of Planning, Research &

Evaluation - District

Principal - School Three

Benson, Sharon Elementary School Teacher-

School Five

BSIP-Schools Four & Five

Contella, Annamaria Teacher of Mathematics-HS Teacher Coach-Secondary

Dias, Michael BSIP-Schools Four & Five Elementary School Teacher-

School Four

Frantantoni, Jacqueline Elementary School Teacher-

School Seven

Resource Center-School Seven

Mendez, Elaine Elementary School Teacher-

School Eight

Teacher Coach-Elementary


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Metsopulos, Meryl Teacher-HS School Counselor-HS (Voluntary-

Maternity Leave Replacement)

Morella, Anna BSIP-Schools Three & Seven BSIP-School Eight

Muller, David BSIP-School Eight Elementary School Teacher-

School Eight

Holzman, Jane Social Worker – Middle School Social Worker – High School

Pagano, Russell Director – District Director of Planning, Research &

Evaluation - District

14. Approve the BUCS Program that will operate from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM during the regular 2017-2018

school year. (Personnel TBD)

15. Grant to Bruce Daddis, Teacher of Social Studies, High School, a Military Leave of Absence,

commencing September 1, 2017 through November 8, 2017. (Position Control # 40-12-03/aku, Job

Code 2302G)

16. Approve the 2017-2018 Advisorship/Club/Central/Saturday Detention for the School District:

School # of staff

needed

All Stipends are

per BEA

Contract

Elementary Recommendations

3 1 $1,800 Computer Club Advisor Rivera, Carolina

4 1 $1,800 Computer Club Advisor MacIntyre, Heather

5 1 $1,800 Computer Club Advisor Leardo, Tracy

8 1 $1,800 Computer Club Advisor Mastrobuono, Emily

3 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Troise, Melinda

4 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Chapman, Morgan

5 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson D’Amora, Linda

7 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Stivale, Sharon

8 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Dimone, MaryBeth

9 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Rotino, Rebecca

10 1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Mastrangelo, Tina

3 2 $400 each I&RS Members Corino, Jaclyn/Cotugno, Lida

4 2 $400 each I&RS Members Pollio, Jenna/ Marullo, Vanessa

5 2 $400 each I&RS Members DelGrande, Charlene/Romano, Chrissy

7 2 $400 each I&RS Members LaForgia, Jessica/Frantantoni, Jacquelyn

8 2 $400 each I&RS Members Dente, Dana/Flores, Arvie

3 2 $500 each 504 Coordinators Spirito, Elizabeth/Corino,Jaclyn

4 2 $500 each 504 Coordinators Raimondo, Ashley/Ricci, Melissa

5 2 $500 each 504 Coordinators Leardo, Tracy/D’Amora, Linda

7 2 $500 each 504 Coordinators Steinwandtner, Cara/Puglia, Stephen

8 2 $500 each 504 Coordinators Dimone, MaryBeth/Dente, Dana

9 1 $500 504 Coordinator Roensch, Donna

10 1 $500 504 Coordinator Francis, Melissa

3 1 $39.00/hour Head Teacher Cotugno, Lida

4 1 $39.00/hour Head Teacher Carpenter, Gerard

5 1 $39.00/hour Head Teacher Soehngen, Heather

7 1 $39.00/hour Head Teacher Stivale, Sharon

8 1 $39.00/hour Head Teacher Sacchiero, Michelle/Muller, David

9 1 $39.00/hour Head Teacher Roensch, Donna

10 1 $39.00/hour Head Teacher Moran, Charles

3 2 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Jamison, Sheri/McDonagh, Debra


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4 2 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Lambrugo, Roseanne/Witel, Nina

5 2 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Michele, Christopher

7 2 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Puglia, Stephen/Robertello, Cara

8 2 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Riccardelli, Michele/Kounouklos, Nieves

9 1 $5,500 Lunchroom Supervisor Giamo, Flora

10 1 $5,500 Lunchroom Supervisor Gizzo, Denise

# of staff

needed

All Stipends as

per BEA Contract

Middle School Recommendations

1 $1,800 Art After Hours Gallo, Stephanie

1 $1,800 Builders' Club Advisor Hansen, Christine

1 $1,800 Chess Club Colli, Thomas

1 $1,800 Computer Club Pagano, Jacqueline

1 $1,703 Junior National Honor Society Haefeli, Patricia

1 $1,800 Literacy Magazine Advisor Ferraiolo, ToniAnn

1 $1,800 Science Club Ayala, Peter

1 $2,783 Yearbook Beggs, Kimberly

1 $650 I&RS Chairperson Sebilia, Lisa

2 $400 each I&RS Members Ciardi, Monique

1 $39.00 per hour/4 hours

per week

Central Detention Caramagna, Paul

1 $2,368 Jazz Ensemble Sentina, Raymond

1 $1,800 Scrabble Yasneski, Sandra

1 $1,800 Student Government Coyle, Maria

1 $1,800 Martial Arts Williams, Kai

2 $500 each 504 Coordinators Veniero, Amanda/Coyle, Maria

1 $1,800 Drama Club Conway, Jamie

1 $900 FIRE Bowl Natoli, Jessica

1 $1,800 Diversity Club Turcios, Brooke

# of staff

needed

All Stipends are per the

BEA Contract

High School Recommendations

1 $1,800 A Cappella Ensemble Lombardi, Carol

1 $1,800 Computer Club Advisor Rutherford, Sean

1 $1,800 Family Careers & Community

Leaders of America

Worster, Judith

1 $1,800 Future Business Leaders of

America

Fabiano, Gerard

Volunteer: Woodring, Corey

1 $1,800 Freshman Class Advisor Rutherford, Sean

1 $2,368 Jazz Ensemble Gotto, Anthony

1 $2,368 Junior Class Advisor Gingerelli, Catherine

1 $2,368 Key Club Advisor DeFlorio, Joanne

1 $1,800 Literary Magazine Club

Advisor

McLean, Karen

1 Group 4 guide Marching Band - Director Gotto, Anthony

1 Group 4 guide Marching Band - Assistant

Director

Sentina, Raymond

1 Group 4 guide Marching Band - Drill

Instructor

Allaguer, Lisa

1 Group 4 guide Marching Band - Percussion

Instructor

Padilla, Jonathan

1 $1,800 Mock Trial Team Ross, Gerard

1 $4,119 Monad (Yearbook) Gingerelli, Catherine

2 $1,703 each National Honor Society Metsopulous, Meryl/Nigro, Joette

3 $2,368 each Peers Educating Peers Club Porecco, Joanne/Colom, Daysi/

Flynn, John


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6 $200 each ScIP Barriento, John/ Blodnik, Peter

Constantino, Jenna/Dubuque, John/

Rubinson, Robert/Russomanno,

James

1 $3,418 Senior Class Advisor Sheridan, Ryan

1 $1,800 Sophomore Class Advisor Blodnik, Peter

1 $1,800 Sources of Strength Club Del Vecchio, Wendy

1 $4,119 Stage/Light Crew Advisor Orrei, Vincent

1 $4,119 Student Government

Organization

Domingues, Vanessa

Volunteer: Rutherford, Sean

1 $3,418 Theatre Arts Company -

Assistant Director

Anders, Michelle

1 $4,119 Theatre Arts Company -

Director

Lombardi, Carol

1 $3,418 Theatre Arts Company – Music

Director

Gotto, Anthony

1 $1,800 Theatre Arts Company – Set

Design & Construction

Montes de Oca, William

1 $1,800 Theatre Arts Company – Vocal

Director and Piano

Accompanist

Lombardi, Carol

1 $4,119 Theatre Arts Company Director

(Mr. & Miss Belleville)

Politano, Gary

1 $1,800 Tri-M Music Honor Society Lombardi, Carol

1 $5,331 WBHS Director (TV 34) Sheridan, Ryan

2 $39.00/hour Central Detention Regular Tuttle, Kristina/Alfieri, Michael

2 $39.00/hour Central Detention Substitutes Fox, Joseph/Fischer, Joseph/

Rutherford, Sean/ Blodnik, Peter/

Petrillo, Francis

1 $39.00/hour Saturday Detention Regular Fox, Joseph

1 $39.00hour Saturday Detention Substitutes Petrillo, Francis/Tuttle, Kristina/

Alfieri, Michael

1 $1,800 Peer to peer Conflict Mediation Petrillo, Francis

1 $5,331 District Print Shop Coordinator Gingerelli, Catherine

17. Approve the following summer student volunteers for the Technology Department (pending Criminal

History Background Check:

Justin Antero

Raelyn Princeton

Samory Rose

Sheena Williams

18. Approve the appointment of Laura Dispenzere to the position of School Counselor, Student Services,

at a salary of $47,083, MA, Step 1, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide,

commencing September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Pending Drug Screening/Criminal History

Review) (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

19. Approve the appointment of Devorah Schwadron to the position of School Nurse, School Seven,

at a salary of $47,286, BA+15, Step 3, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide,

commencing September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Pending Drug Screening/Criminal History

Review) (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

20. Approve the appointment of Joseph Muraglia, Jr. to the position of Teacher of Physical Education,

Middle School, at a salary of $44,495, BA, Step 1, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education

Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Pending Drug

Screening/Criminal History Review) (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)


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21. Approve the appointment of Daniel Giangrande to the position of Teacher of Physical Education,

Middle School, at a salary of $44,495, BA, Step 1, (pending certification) of the 2015-2018 Belleville

Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Pending Drug


22. Approve the appointment of Nicole Condito to the position of Teacher of Students with Disabilities,

School Three, at a salary of $47,083, MA, Step 1, (pending certification) of the 2015-2018 Belleville



23. Approve the appointment of Andrew English to the position of Elementary School Teacher,

School Eight, at a salary of $45,459, BA, Step 2, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education



24. Approve the appointment of Michael Jones to the position of Elementary School Teacher,

School Seven, at a salary of $44,495, BA, Step 1, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education



25. Approve the appointment of Antonella Fasolino to the position of Elementary School Teacher,

School Nine, at a salary of $46,373, BA+15, Step 2, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education



26. Approve the appointment of Jenna Taffuri to the position of School Psychologist, Special

Services, at a salary of $49,316, MA, Step 3, (pending certification) of the 2015-2018 Belleville



27. Approve the appointment of Lauren Bernstein to the position of Teacher of Students with Disabilities,

School Seven, at a salary of $47,286, BA+15, Step 3, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education



28. Approve the appointment of Jacquelyn Falzo to the position of Elementary School Teacher,

School Five, at a salary of $45,459, BA, Step 2, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education



29. Approve the following Staff Members for the 2017 Extended School Year (ESY) program, Monday

through Friday, June 26, 2017 - July 28, 2017, 8:30 AM-1:00 PM, School Seven:

Erin Perri - Teacher (replacing Leslie Sanders)

Danielle Valese - Paraprofessional

Josefa Moreta – Paraprofessional

Jenna Taffuri (pending certification)– School Psychologist

30. Approve the following Coaches/Game Personnel/Fund Raisers for the 2017-2018 school year:

Head Coach Sport Step Stipend


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Nicholas Campione Boys Cross Country 4 $6,252

Joanne Porecco Girls Cross Country 4 $6,252

Mario Cuniglio Football 2 $10,540

Gary Polewka Boys Soccer 1 $7,763

Michael DiMasi Girls Tennis 4 $9,029

John Spina Girls Volleyball 4 $9,029

Erin Lewis Cheerleading 1 $7,763

Assistant Coach Sport Step Stipend

Neal Dinapoli Boys Soccer 4 $6,252

Carlos Goncalves Boys Soccer 4 $6,252

Christopher Balz Football 1 $6,819

Lys Blanc Football 4 $8,078

Nicholas Carfagno Football 2 $7,234

Joseph Pizzi Football 4 $8,078

Desmond Stapleton* Football 2 $7,234

Gerard Fabiano Girls Volleyball 2 $5,616

Ryan Sheridan Girls Volleyball 4 $6,252

Meghan Leonard Girls Soccer 3 $5,930

*Pending Criminal History Review

2017-18 Stipend Title Name

$30 per game Announcer Anthony Sessa, Vincent Orrei, Chris Cantarella, Sean Rutherford,

David Browne

$75 per game Football Photographers

(Film) Ryan Sheridan, WBHS Students (1 per game)

Football- $77 per game

Volleyball- $47 per game

Basketball- $47 per game

Wrestling- $47 per game

Soccer- $47 per game

Baseball- $47 per game

Softball- $47 per game

Game (Site) Managers Cory Woodring, Diana Guardabasco, Vincent Orrei, Kenneth

Johansen, John Spina, Ryan Sheridan, Dave Browne, John

Dubuque, Sean Rutherford, Janet Carfagno, Maria Spina, Anna

Hemsley, Christopher Michele, Gary Polewka, Leonard Wilson,

Pete Blodnik, Liz Ramirez, Gerard Fabiano, Nicholas Campione,

Joanne Porecco, Joseph Fischer, Carlos Goncalves, Neal

Dinapoli, Meghan Leonard, Anthony Cianciulli, Christine Hurta,

Michael Bardt, Mario Cuniglio, Joseph Voza, Roberto Alicea,

Christopher Balz, Erin Lewis, Meryl Metsopulos

Ticket Taker - $28 per

game Ticket Seller - $30

per game Chains - $30

per game Scorer - $28 per

game Timer - $30 per

game / Crowd Control-

$28 per game

Scorekeepers / Timers /

Game Attendants / Ticket

Sellers / Ticket Takers

(assignments vary)/ Chain

Crew/ Crowd Control

Anna Hemsley, Ryan Sheridan, Dave Browne, Christopher

Michele, Maria Spina, Janet Carfagno, Anthony Gotto, John

Dubuque, John Spina, Ronald Juliano, Kenneth Johansen, Gerald

Carpenter, Joseph Fox, Joseph Deflorio, Jillmarie Patterson,

Frankie Monnecka, Gerard Ross, Sean Rutherford, Jo-Ann

Micchelli, Suzanne Lewandoski, Sandra Gerst, Gary Polewka,

Leonard Wilson, Pete Blodnik, Liz Ramirez, Gerard Fabiano,

Nicholas Campione, Joanne Porecco, Joseph Fischer, Carlos

Goncalves, Neal Dinapoli, Meghan Leonard, Anthony Cianciulli,

Christine Hurta, Michael Bardt, Mario Cuniglio, Joseph Voza,

Deborah Campione, Roberto Alicea, Christopher Balz, Erin

Lewis, Meryl Metsopulos

School Fundraiser Cost Date Reason Organization

BHS Replica Jersey Sale via

Mast Inc.

$50.00 per jersey 7/1-8/31 Raise funds towards end

of year dinner/specialty

equipment purchases

Conducted by the

Belleville Football

Parents and Friends

Association (BFPFA)

BHS Car Wash at BHS $7.00 per car 8/15 Raise funds towards end


equipment purchases

Conducted by the

Belleville Football

Parents and Friends

Association (BFPFA)


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BHS Tagging (various

locations to be

approved by Belleville

Township)

Donations 6/24-6/25,

7/15-7/16

and/or 8/5-8/6

Raise funds towards end


equipment purchases

Conducted by the

Belleville Football

Parents and Friends

Association (BFPFA)

BHS Car Wash at BHS $5.00 car / $7.00

truck

7/15 and 8/26 Raise funds towards end

of year dinner/Senior

gifts

Belleville Cheerleading

Booster Association

(BCBA)

BHS Dine to Donate at

Michael's Roscommon

20% of food sales

made go to

fundraiser

7/13 Raise funds towards end


gifts


Booster Association

(BCBA)

BHS Apparel Sale via R&D

Promotions

Multiple items

ranging from $13-

$30 each (t-shirt,

long sleeve shirt,

sweatpants, hooded

sweatshirt)

8/30-9/15 Raise funds towards end


gifts


Booster Association

(BCBA)

BHS Cinnabon Fundraiser

via Hadley Farms

$4.00 each 10/20-11/15 Raise funds towards end


gifts


Booster Association

(BCBA)

BHS Apparel Sale via A+

Tees

$10/shirt,

$25/hooded

sweatshirt, $20/long

sleeve dri-fit,

$13/short sleeve dri-

fit, $20/sweatpants

9/5-9/30 Raise funds towards

Senior gifts and Club

team

Belleville Volleyball


Tees

$10/shirt,

$25/hooded

sweatshirt, $20/long

sleeve dri-fit,

$13/short sleeve dri-

fit, $20/sweatpants

11/20-12/11 Raise funds towards

Senior gifts and

Wrestling camps/clubs

Belleville Wrestling


Tees

$10/shirt 12/18-2/19

(Home

Wrestling

Matches)

Raise funds towards

Senior gifts and

Wrestling camps/clubs

Belleville Wrestling

BHS Shirt Sale via Relentless

Athletics

$12/shirt 9/6-9/22 Raise funds towards

summer camps

Belleville Soccer

31. Approve the following Administrative Stipend positions for the 2017-2018 school year (as per

2015-2019 Belleville School Administrators contract):

Joseph Lepo - Advanced Placement Coordinator - $1200

Thomas D’Elia - Affirmative Action Officer - $5633

George Droste - CTE Coordinator - $3500

Ricardo Acosta - Communication/Webmaster Coordinator - $5633

Ryan Kline - District 504 Coordinator - $5633

Michael Vargas - T and G Coordinator - $1700

Caleb Rhodes - New Teacher Mentoring Program Coordinator - $5633

Ryan Kline/Michael Vargas – Non Public Administrative Oversight Coordinator $75.00 per case

Marcellino Marra - Athletic Administrative Duties - $3750 (Pending Drug Screening/Criminal

History Review)

32. Approve the appointment of Romain Royal to the position of 12-Month Principal, Middle School, at a

salary of $145,000 as per the Belleville School Administrators Association Guide commencing July 1,

2017 through June 30, 2018. (Pending Drug Screening/Criminal History Review) (Position Control #

& Job Code, TBD)

33. Approve the appointment of David Ackerman II to the position of Teacher of Music, at a salary of

$48,149, MA, Step 2, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing

September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Pending Drug Screening/Criminal History Review)


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(Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

34. Approve the 2017-2018 Advisorship/Club/Central/Saturday Detention for the School District:

School # of

staff

needed

All Stipends

are per BEA

Contract

Elementary Recommendations

9 1 $1,800 Computer Club

Advisor

Rotino, Rebecca

9 1 $400 I&RS Member Monahan, Ann

35. Approve the appointment of Nicole May Hausleben to the position of Elementary School Teacher,

School 5, at a salary of $44,495, BA, Step 1, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education



36. Approve the following Volunteer Assistant Football Coaches: (Pending Criminal History Review)

Giangrande, Daniel

Green, Kevin

Kruse, Kenneth

37. Approve the appointment of Ron Joseph Laxamana to the position of Teacher of Students with

Disabilities, High School, at a salary of $52,840, MA, Step 5, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education



38. Revise resolution A14 from April 18, 2016 to pay the following teachers and paraprofessionals out the

2016-2017 PSD-IDEA grant: Teachers Paraprofessionals

Morin, Lauren Asali, Cesilia

Raimondo, Ashley Demaio, Jacqueline

Sanders, Lesley DeMedici, Lorraine

Diaz-Cervo, Marie

Levinson, Karen

Marino, Antonia

McMillan, Kristen

Rojas, Janette

B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:

Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Mr. Grolimond, the Board passed resolution B1 by a roll call vote

of 7-0.



1. Approve the following Curriculum Writers for the 2017-2018 school year at a rate of $39.00 per

hour, as per the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide.:

Elementary

Subject Writers Hours

Science Gr. K Jaclyn Corino 10

Science Gr. 1 Giovanna Rizzolo 10


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Science Gr. 2 Jenny Reis 10

Science Gr. 3 Rebecca Rotino 10

Science Gr. 4 Natalie Minichini 10

Science Gr. 5 Morgan Chapman 10

Mathematics Gr. K-2 Jenny Reis 10

Mathematics Gr. 3-5 Morgan Chapman 10

Library Media K-2 Stephanie Bermudez 30

Library Media 3-5 Colleen Fennelly 30

Middle School

ELA 6 Marta Davi 10

ELA 6 Advanced Marta Davi 10

ELA 7 Irene Amanezis 10

ELA 7 Advanced Irene Amanezis 10

ELA 8 Toniann Ferraiolo 10

ELA 8 Advanced Lauren Fazio 10

Library Media Gr. 6-8 Erin Chamberlain 15

Science 6 TBD 10

Science 6 Advanced TBD 10

Science 7 TBD 10


Science 8 TBD 10


High School

ELA 1 Gr. 9 Joette Nigro 10

ELA 1 Gr. 9H Joette Nigro 10

ELA 2 Gr. 10 Vanessa Domingues 10

ELA 2 Gr. 10H Vanessa Domingues 10

ELA 3 Gr. 11 Danielle Labriola 10

ELA 3 Gr. 11H Danielle Labriola 10

ELA 4 Gr. 12 Michele McDonough 10

ELA 4 Gr. 12H Michele McDonough 10

Culturally Diverse Literature Michele McDonough 10

Accounting 1, 2, & 3 Computerized Corey Woodring 20

Machine Woodworking Frank Longo 10

Graphic Communications Cathy Gingerelli 10

Intro. To Business Corey Woodring 10

Print Technology 1 & 2 Cathy Gingerelli 10

Business Law 1 & 2 Gerard Ross 10

Criminal Justice Gerard Ross 10

Belleville Learning Academy Gerard Fabiano 5

Belleville Learning Academy Ryan Sheridan 5

Computers In The Business World Corey Woodring 10

SLE Judith Porter 10

Biology A Vincent Orrei 5

Environmental Science AP TBD 5

U.S. History AP Joseph Fischer 5

Holocaust & Genocide Studies Robert Rubinson 5

Human Behavior/ Psych. Gr. 11/12 – 2.5 Michele O’Brien 5

World Language 3H Karen Andros 5

Spanish Culture & Conversation Karen Andros 5


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C. BOARD ACTION/BOARD POLICY:

Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Mr. Grolimond, the Board passed resolutions C1-C19,-C21-C34

by a roll call vote of 7-0 with Mr. Graziano recusing himself from voting on C28. Resolution C20 was

removed from the agenda.



1. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Belleville Board of Education does hereby affirm the Superintendent’s

Decision on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying cases, as reviewed by the HIB Committee:

16/17050-05, 16/17050-04, 16/17050-06, 1617050-07, 16/17100-01, 16/17020-17 and 16/17050-02.

2. Approve the May 2017 Fire/Security Drill reports.

3. Approve the following New/Revised Policies/Regulations (second reading):

5330.04 – Administering an Opioid Antidote

4. Approve Susan Cozzarelli, School Nurse, as the AED Program Coordinator for the 2017-2018 school

year.

5. Approve the following Residency Compliance Reports:

May 16, 2017 through June 19, 2017

Investigations/Inquiries Outcome

25 Residency Investigations 5 transferred out – moved out of Belleville

2 Welfare/Truancy Inquiries 2 students began home schooling

Year End Totals

Investigations/Inquiries Outcome

197 year end Residency Investigations 43 transferred out – moved out of Belleville

17 year end Truancy Investigations 11 returned to school

5 began home schooling

1 dis-enrolled

6. Approve the following Professional Days for the 2016-2017 school year:

Name Date Dept/

Bldg

Event Location Fee Travel

Hotel

Paid

By

Sub Days

M. Gilligan 7/10/2017-

7/14/2017

BMS 2017 Annual

Leadership

Associates

Program

Montclair N/A N/A N/A No 4

T. D’Elia 7/11/2017-

7/14/2017

Central

Office

2017 Annual

Leadership

Associates

Program


T. D’Elia 7/10/2017 Central

Office

Achieve NJ

Regional

Workshop

Lyndhurst N/A N/A N/A No ½

R. Acosta 7/10/2017 -

7/14/2017

Central

Office

2017 Annual

Leadership

Associates

Program


G. Cusmano 7/12/2017 Central

Office

ESEA Work on

Title I

Irvington N/A N/A N/A No 1/2


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7. Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to hire necessary personnel during the months of July and

August, 2017 to fill vacant positions for the 2017-2018 school year. Administrative items and

appointments will be approved at the next regular board meeting.

8. Approve the High School Central Detention Program to start on or about September 8, 2017 through

June 21, 2018, Monday through Friday from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM and the High School Saturday

Detention Program to start on September 9, 2017 through June 16, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

9. Approve the Credit Recovery/Enrichment Program, Educere, from Founder’s Education, for Belleville

High School students for the 2017-2018 school year, with the following costs to students:

$195.00/Per Make-up Credit

$250.00 - $700.00/Credit Enrichment

10. Confirm the Middle School’s National Honor Society’s Community Service Project to beautify the

lower gymnasium in the Belleville Middle School.

11. Designate the BELLEVILLE TIMES as the official newspaper of the Belleville Board of Education for

the 2017-2018 school year, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the STAR LEDGER be designated as the alternate official newspaper for the

purposes of emergency notification and the advertising of certain bids.

12. Designate VALLEY NATIONAL BANK as the official depository for the 2017-2018 school year.

13. Approve that Matthew Paladino be designated the Belleville Board of Education Qualified Purchasing

Agent in Compliance with Chapter 440, Laws of 1999 and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2 commencing July 1,

2017 through June 30, 2018; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that Thomas Egan be authorized to advertise for bids and /or solicit

quotations for all work, materials, and supplies as per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4 and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-9

commencing July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

14. Approve the contract between the Board of Education and Debe Besold, Treasurer of School

Monies, for the 2017-2018 school year at a stipend of $5,000.

15. Approve Lerch, Vinci & Higgins, LLP, Fairlawn, NJ, to provide Auditing services for the district for a

$50,000 fee.

16. Appoint DiCara/Rubino, Wayne, NJ, as Architect of Record to provide consulting and advisory

architectural services for the 2017-2018 school year for the district.

17. Approve travel and related expenditures in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A: 11-12.

18. Approve the use of the Practice Field and Room 238 for the Marching Band Camp which will run from

July 6, 2017 to September 1, 2017.

19. It is recommended that the Belleville Board of Education approve the following resolution recognizing

Dr. Richard D. Tomko, the Superintendent of Schools, and his satisfactory completion of the Merit

Criteria (Goals), established for the 2016-2017 school year,


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Whereas, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1 and the employment contract of the Superintendent of Schools, the

Belleville Board of Education has reviewed the results of the Superintendent’s efforts with respect to the aforementioned

qualitative and quantitative merit criteria which demonstrates the satisfaction of those criteria during the 2016-2017 school

year, prior to and during the Executive Meeting/Regular Business Meeting June 19, 2017;

Now, therefore, be it resolved, the Belleville Board of Education makes the following determinations and directs that the

Board Acting Business Administrator/Board Secretary submit its determinations to the Interim Executive County

Superintendent of Schools for approval before payment as required by law:

Qualitative Goal #1:

To enhance the knowledge and response to Bullying interventions in the school district and community, the

Superintendent will plan and moderate training for parents and other adults in the district HIB Policy, procedures,

and reporting to ensure a safe learning environment.

Goal is Achieved: 2.5% of base salary

Qualitative Goal #2:

To promote the social, emotional, and academic development of early elementary students Kindergarten through

Fifth grade, the superintendent will implement and schedule an independent reinforcement period for all students in

all district elementary schools.


Quantitative Goal #1:

Enhance communications between the district and school community over and above what is required. The goal is

to disseminate a minimum of three (3) e-newsletters that will successfully reach at least 70% of district parents

having an active email address and other public community venues (e.g. website, bulletin boards). In an effort to

strengthen the reach to parents via an ancillary venue, the superintendent will continue to conduct a minimum of

three (3) Superintendent’s Forums throughout the year to be held during the evening hours.



Create a Kindergarten Screening Process and subsequent Rubric to identify the needs and educational readiness of

incoming Kindergarten students (2017-2018) in order to remediate the necessary skills for student success relevant

to curriculum benchmarks and exit skill criteria prior to matriculation in the school district.



Establish quantitative criteria, bylaws, and secure charter for the creation of the Belleville Middle School Junior

National Honor Society.


20. Removed from Agenda

21. Approve the following staff members to carry over unused vacation days from the 2016-2017 school

year into the 2017-2018 school year (days must be used during 2017-2018):

Staff Member # of Days

Guardabasco, Diana 9

McGuire, Lisa 8

Sullivan, Matthew 6

Walsh, Deborah 8

22. Approve the following new job descriptions:

Network Assistant

Information Technology Support Level III

23. Approve the following new job description:

Central Office Receptionist (10/12 months – part time)

24. Approve the following 2016-2017 Fundraisers:

School Fundraiser Cost Date(s) Reason


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HS Bottled Water

Sale

$1.00 June 23, 2017

Junior Class to raise funds to

offset prom costs

HS Flower Sale at

Graduation

$15 - $25 June 23, 2017 SGO to receive 20% of sales

HS T-Shirt Sale $10 June 20, 2017-

June 30, 2017

Offset Team Camp participation

25. Approve Christopher Green, a Queen of Peace student, to complete 10 hours of community service at

School Three on June 22, 2017 and June 23, 2017 with teacher, Debra Mc Donagh.

26. Approve the Professional Development for Administrators in “Protective Adolescent Restraint” by

Dean Galluccio, during the summer months (dates TBD) at a fee not to exceed $2,800 (Title II funds).

27. Approve the May 2017 School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Report.

28. Accept the donation of DJ Equipment from Michael Catena, Belleville Board of Education employee,

to the WBHS Department (approximate value $550):

2 Numark NDX 400 CDJ Players

1 Numark M3 DJ Mixer

1 Odyssey CDJ Flight Case

1 Odyssey Flight Stand

29. Approve the following field trips for the 2016-2017/2017-2018 school year:

School Seven, Belleville

(Motivational Incentive)

BHS June 21, 2017 BHS Students Vargas

Met Life Stadium, New York

(Sports Business day)

BHS October 24, 2017 BHS Students Sheridan

School Seven, Belleville

(Students from # 4 will meet their

pen pals)

Four June 20, 2017 # 4Students DiPopolo

30. Approve the 4th Quarter Code Blue Drills

31. Approve the following New/Revised Policies/Regulations (first and second reading):

P1110 – Organizational Chart

P9210 – Parent Organizations

32. Be it resolved that Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools, under advisement from the

Belleville Redistricting Committee, recommends the following district-wide school configurations

beginning September 1, 2018, pending approval from the department of education: PK-6; 7-8; 9-12

33. In recognition, Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools, commends the following

Re-Districting Committee volunteers for their effort and input during the 2016-2017 school year:


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Barrera, Nelson

Gammaro, Loraine

Gizzo, Denise

Grolimond, Tom

Gunita, Carmine

Hockstuhl, Stacey

Kelleher, Diana

Kistner, Lisa

Lamparello, Christine

McCrohan, Tom

Mignone, Michael

Monahan, Ann

Moran, Charles

Nazziola, Gabriel

Pagano, Jacqueline

Pagano, Russell

Rivera, Pietra

Rotino, Rebecca

Rotonda, Joseph

Rubin, David

Sanacore, Daniel

Schmitt, Joan

Schor, Arlene

Sheldon, Michael

Suttora, Kara

34. Approve the following staff members to carry over unused vacation days from the 2016-2017 school

year into the 2017-2018 school year (days must be used during 2017-2018):

Staff Member # of Days

Acosta, Ricardo 6

D’Elia, Thomas 4

DiNapoli, Elizabeth 10

Droste, George 8

D. PURCHASING & BUSINESS SERVICES: Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Mr. Graziano, the Board passed resolutions D1-D11 by a roll call

vote of 7-0.



1. Approve Classic Sport Floors, West Berlin, NJ to repair and resurface the Belleville High School Gym

floor as per their low quote of $21,150.

2. Approve Dr. Amit Tailor as School Physician for the 2017-2018 school year in accordance with his

proposal of $30,000 exclusive of student physicals and coverage of football games which will be billed

at $75 per physical and $250 per game, to provide medical services to the district consistent with

N.J.S.A.18A:18A-5 for the 2017-2018 school year.

3. Approve Renaissance Unemployment Insurance Consultants to provide for the district unemployment

insurance services not to exceed $4,000.

4. Approve Delta-T Group, Woodbridge, NJ, to provide the district with substitute nurses at the rate of

$41.75 per hour.

5. Approve Bayada Home Health Care, Inc., Cranford, NJ, to provide the district with substitute nurses at

the rate of $60.00 per hour.

6. Approve Edvocate, Toms River, NJ, to provide monitoring of the District’s food service program for a


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fee of $15,000 for the 2017-2018 school year.

7. WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18B-1, et seq., enables boards of education to join with other boards of

education in school board insurance trusts for the purpose of forming self-insurance pools;

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group (“NJSIG”) is a joint insurance fund authorized

by N.J.S.A. 18A:18B-1, et seq. to provide insurance coverage and risk management services for its

members;

WHEREAS, the Belleville Board of Education, herein after referred to as the “Educational Institution,”

has resolved to apply for and/or renew its membership with NJSIG;

WHEREAS, the Educational Institution certifies that it has not defaulted on a claim, and has not been

cancelled for non-payment of insurance premium for a period of at least two (2) years prior to the date

of its application to NJSIG;

WHEREAS, the Educational Institution desires to secure protection, services, and savings relating to

insurance and self-insurance for itself and its departments and employees; and,

WHEREAS, the Educational Institution finds that the best and most efficient way of securing this

protection and services is by cooperating with other boards of education in the State of New Jersey.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:

1) This agreement is made by and between NJSIG and the Educational Institution;

2) The Educational Institution joins with other boards of education in organizing and becoming

members of NJSIG pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18B-3(a), for a period of three years, beginning

on July 1, 2017, and ending July 1, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.;

3) In consideration of membership in NJSIG, the Educational Institution agrees that for those

types of coverage in which it participates, the Educational Institution shall jointly and

severally assume and discharge the liabilities of each and every member of NJSIG to such

agreement arising from their participation in NJSIG. By execution hereof the full faith and

credit of the Educational Institution is pledged to the punctual payment of any sums which

shall become due to NJSIG in accordance with the bylaws thereof, the plan of risk

management, this Agreement and any applicable statute or regulation;

4) The Educational Institution and NJSIG agree that NJSIG shall hold all monies paid by the

Educational Institution to NJSIG as fiduciaries for the benefit of NJSIG claimants all in

accordance with applicable statutes and/or regulations;

5) NJSIG shall establish and maintain Trust Accounts in accordance with N.J.S.A.

18A:18B-1, et seq. and such other statutes and regulations as may be applicable;

6) By adoption and signing of this resolution, the Educational Institution is hereby joining

NJSIG in accordance with the terms of this Indemnity and Trust Agreement and Resolution

to Join / Renew Membership, effective the date indicated below, for the types of insurance as

indicated in the Insurance Binder issued by NJSIG;

7) The Educational Institution hereby ratifies and affirms the bylaws and other organizational

and operational documents of NJSIG, and as from time to time amended by NJSIG and/or


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the State of New Jersey, Department of Banking and Insurance, in accordance with the

applicable statutes and regulations as if each and every one of said documents were re-

executed contemporaneously herewith;

8) The Educational Institution agrees to be a participating member of NJSIG for the period

herein provided for and to comply with all of the rules and regulations and obligations

associated with said membership, including, but not limited to the NJSIG’s Plan of Risk

Management;

9) The Educational Institution under its obligations as a member of NJSIG agrees to allow for

safety inspections of its properties, to pay contributions in a timely fashion and to comply

with the bylaws and standards of participation of NJSIG including the plan of risk

management;

10) If NJSIG, in the enforcement of any part of this Agreement, shall incur necessary expense or

become obligated to pay attorney’s fees and/or court costs, the Educational Institution agrees

to reimburse NJSIG for all such reasonable expenses, fees and costs on demand;

11) The Business Administrator is hereby authorized in accordance with the Public School

Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq., to execute such contracts and documentation

with NJSIG as is necessary to effectuate this resolution; and,

12) The Business Administrator is directed to send a certified copy of this Indemnity and Trust

Agreement and Resolution to Join / Renew Membership to NJSIG.

8. Approve to extend the contract for Grant Writing Services with Bruno Associates, Clifton, NJ from

July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 at a rate of $3,333 per month (Not to exceed $20,000).

9. WHEREAS, on June 16, 2017, the Belleville Board of Education (“Board”) held a public bid opening for

the award of a contract for the Roof Replacement at Belleville Elementary School #4 (“Project”); and

WHEREAS, the Board received seven (7) bids which were opened at the public bid opening; and

WHEREAS, the lowest numerical Base Bid was submitted by Billy Contracting and Restoration, Inc.

(“Billy Contracting”) however, a review of Billy Contracting’s bid reveals that Billy Contracting failed

to indicate upon its bid proposal form whether the amount written as the Alternate No. 1 bid amount will

be an add or deduct of the Base Bid; and

WHEREAS, in light of the fact that the Board is unable to determine Billy Contracting’s bid amount for

the Base Bid and Alternate No. 1, the Board has determined that Billy Contracting’s bid failed to comply

with all of the requirements of the Bid Specifications which is a material, non-waivable defect requiring

rejection of the bid; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined Galia Construction, Inc. (“Galia Construction”) to be the lowest

responsive and responsible bidder, which Base Bid plus Alternate No. 1 was responsive to the bid

specifications and is in the total amount of one hundred sixty-six thousand Dollars ($166,000.00), which

represents a Base Bid of one hundred seventy thousand dollars ($170,000.00) plus a bid of a “deduct” of

four thousand Dollars (-$4,000.00) for Alternate No. 1; and


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WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in its best interest to reject the bid of Billy Contracting

and award the contract for the Roof Replacement at Belleville Elementary School #4 for the Base Bid

plus Alternate No. 1 to the next lowest bidder, Galia Construction;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the above recitals are incorporated herein by reference;

and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby rejects the bid of Billy Contracting, Inc., on the

basis that Billy Contracting failed to submit a responsive bid, as set forth above; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of the Public School Contracts

Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et. seq., the Board hereby awards a contract for the Project to Galia

Construction, Inc. in the total amount of one hundred sixty-six thousand Dollars ($166,000.00) which

represents the award of contract for the Base Bid of one-hundred seventy thousand Dollars ($170,000.00)

which amount includes “Alternate No. 1” in the amount of a deduction of four thousand Dollars, (-

$4,000.00); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Acting Business Administrator is authorized to return the bid

securities to Billy Contracting and all but the next three (3) lowest bidders, if requested; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board’ s Counsel is authorized to prepare the contract for the

Project, forward same to Galia Construction, Inc. and to obtain all documentation required thereby; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon receipt of the signed contract from Galia Construction, Inc.,

and the approval of the insurance information, performance and payment bonds, and other required

documentation from Galia Construction, Inc., the Acting Business Administrator is authorized to return

the bid securities to the remaining bidders; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Acting Business Administrator is authorized to execute the

contract on behalf of the Board.

10. Approve Lightpath to provide telephone and Internet service as of January 1, 2018.

11. Approve IMAC, Belleville, NJ, as insurance broker for Student Accident Insurance as of 8.1 2017.

E. FINANCE:

Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Mr. Grolimond, the Board passed resolutions E1-E9 by a roll call

vote of 7-0.

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


1. Approve payment of the List of Bills dated June 19, 2017 after the list has been approved by a

majority of the members of the Board.

2. Approve the Appropriation Transfers and Budget Amendments from May 1, 2017 through

May 30, 2017.

3. Approve the Workers Compensation Claims List for May, 2017 through June, 2017 in the

amount of $7,172.52.

4. Approve the tax levy payment schedule for the 2017-2018 school year.


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5. Authorize the Acting School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to pay bills in July and August

with a complete list of bills to be provided and approved at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

6. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11©4, the Acting Board of Education Secretary certifies that as of May

31, 2017, after review of the District’s monthly financial reports major accounts have not been over

expended as required by N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b)

7. Approve the Acting Board Secretary’s Financial Report for the month of MAY 2017 and the

certifications as required by N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12, and that it be appended to and made part of the

minutes of this meeting.

8. Approve the Treasurer of School Monies Financial Report for the month of MAY 2017, and that it be

appended and made part of the minutes of this meeting.

9. Approve the submission of the IDEA Consolidated Grant Application for the Fiscal Year

2018.

IDEA Basic $1,090,717

IDEA Non Public 12,240

IDEA Preschool 24,444

Total Allocation $1,127,401

Moved by Ms. Dolan, seconded by Mr. Vellon, to open Public Participation.

Remarks by Citizens – ANY ITEM (Public Participation Session 2):

Michael Sheldon: Do you have a ballpark estimate for the referendum? (Mr. Egan: No not yet.) Hopefully

OFAC report will be made public in the next month. (Mr. Egan: OFAC will be made public on State

website.) Noted nothing about hiring district council on the agenda. Claimed a former board attorney is on

staff at Schwartz, Simon and Edelstein. Requested again that teachers use the website donorschoose.org.

Arlene Schor: What is the Belleville Learning Academy on agenda? (Dr. Tomko: New program started by

Business Technology department. Students becoming teachers with technology.) Noticed two science

teachers short in September. Suggested district partner with another school district as science teachers are

difficult to come by. Curriculum revisions are a dynamic situation, chance for real improvement.

Vincent Frantantoni: Looking forward to reading OFAC report. With 62 Bella Vista lease up district should

look into getting back School #1 property. Plenty of room for buses to be kept on that property. Would like

to see more trade courses brought back to the district. Not all students go to college. Asked that board

comments be moved ahead of the last citizen’s comments.

GeorgeAnn Polite: Asked about water issues and repairs to buildings. Belleville Athletic Alumni

Association donated a new weight room to the district, is this gift in jeopardy of not becoming a reality?

Michael Mignone: Commends board for moving forward. Wonderful to see board and teachers working

together. Have never seen teachers and administrators sitting together on interview process. Very positive!

BEA are stakeholders in this district. Thank you for the opportunity.

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

Items, Remarks and Committee Reports presented by Board Members.

Ms. Lopez: Congratulations to the recipients of the Perfect Attendance awards. Very nice of superintendent

to recognize them.


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Mr. Barrera: Great to see so many people attending the meeting. The board is slowly accomplishing the

tasks at hand. Congratulations to tonight’s award winners. Thank you to Darius for his quick action. Thank

you to Rich Henry for taking them through the buildings to work on priorities of what needs to be done.

Ms. Dolan: Thank you to stakeholders involved in interviewing and hiring new Middle School principal

and Athletic director. Congratulations to employees for perfect attendance. Wish class of 2017 no rain and

lots of luck!

Mr. Grolimond: Congratulations Class of 2017. Students are getting smarter and smarter. Thank you to

public for participating. Have a great summer.

Mr. Graziano: Thank you for coming to the meeting. Nice to see everyone working together. When we all

work together we will accomplish great things. Have a great summer.

Mr. Vellon: Thank you to all honorees. Rewarding to see all the progress district is making. Would like to

see School #1 property back in the hands of the district. Commends Mike Mignone for acknowledging that

he misled board, says a lot about a person. The work is never done. Board must remain diligent. Must fight

for what we believe is right for children. Have a wonderful summer.

Mrs. Lamparello: Congratulations to perfect attendance award winners, varsity athletes and Class of 2017.

Mr. Edelstein: In answer to public accusation, no one in their firm was ever charged with a felony. No

criminal charges have ever been brought against firm.

Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Ms. Lopez, the Board passed resolution to adjourn public meeting and

return to closed session by a vote of 7-0. No action will be taken.

Adjournment at 8:23 p.m.

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education adjourn its meeting to meet in closed session now, and

at 5:00 PM, on Monday, August 21, 2017, at Belleville High School, 100 Passaic Avenue, to

discuss matters that may be discussed in private in accordance with Chapter 231, Laws of 1975;

more specifically, the discussion of personnel, staff evaluations, pending litigation, and

negotiations. The results of these discussions will be acted upon at the next regularly scheduled

business meeting of the Board, or as soon as feasible and/or practicable thereafter.

_____________________________ Matthew J. Paladino

Acting Board Secretary/ Business Administrator

Belleville High School Graduation – June 23, 2017 @ 7:00pm


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May 2017 Students of the Month

School Three PK-Quyen Vo

PK-Justin Lopez

PK-Joyce Albino

K-Adrian Avecillas

K-Alondra Vargas-Diaz

1-Skylar Henderson

1-Olivia Rodriguez

2-Deja Eda

2-Yailin Alvarado

3-Mathew Vega

3-Rayed Chowdhury

4-Yandel Rosario

4-Carlos Diazgranados

4-Carina Serrano

5- Maximus Milet

5-Ezekiel Pina

5-Alizea Rivera-Reyes

School Four

PK-Sophie Castellanos

PK -Matthew Hoyos

K-Giovanni Ujageer

K-Layla Williams

1-Cayleb San Felipe

1-Janialee Cruz

1-Mariam Soror

1-Xavier Holman

2-Jenna Jean Noel

2-Bryanna Chavarria

3-Nicolas Cruz

3-Shaun Sugrim

4-Karla Elias

4-Samantha Jara

4-Joseph Lapitan

5-Ivelisse Diaz

5-Adrian Rodriguez

School Five

K-Gianmarco Sanz

K-Christopher Wojciak

1-Riley Martinez

1-Mia Carlucci

2-Jayden Rivera

2-Isaac Barrientos

2-Jayda Olavarria

3-Nicholas Lewczak

3-Sammy Donaire

3-Daniela Espinoza

3-Matthew Then

4-Greg Huffman

4-Isabella Le

4-Gaston Serron

4-Alexander Gonzalez

5-Tania Carbajal

5-Franco Russomanno

5-Genesis Hodne

School Seven

PK-Hasan Syed

PK-Madison Punturieri

PK- Nicholas Jurado

K-Mia Perez

K-Dominique Gavin

K-Justin Rios

1-Joshua Decristofaro

1-Madeline Vedder

1-Sebastian Velez

1-Delaney Torres

1-Jeremy Santana

2-Liangie Perez

2-Mathew Rodriguez

2-Aurora Alterio

3-Chiara Ortega

3-Isabelle Brasier

4-Joshua Munoz

4-Jayden Novoa

4-John Paul Locsin

5-Selina Lau

5-Delante Hanis

5-David Estevez

5-Angel Rosario Correa

School Eight

K-Iris Abady

K-Nicole Araya

K-Jordan Gentolia

1-Janiyah Blount

1-Roberto Gonzabay

1-Aubrey Urbano

2-Janaina Chauca

2-Rachelle Dubon

2-Rita Matos

2-Kylie Torres

3-Samara Gonzalez

3-Amelie Moreau

3-Aileen Quezada

4-Elias Collado

4-Chloe Matulac

4-Melissa Pego

5-Angelyna Aleman

5-Michell Angulo

5-Adanelys Bonilla

5-Elijah Santiago

School Nine

K-Zoe Sebastiao-Paz

1-Hana Ahmed

2-Glorimar Dominguez-Victoriano

3-Soraya Neijar

4-Abygail Sylvain

5-Morgan Jean

5-Nour Ibrahim

School Ten

K-Jade Padmore

1- Kaylee Tejano

1-Amelia Chevere

2-Jordan Brown

3- Emely Vasquez

4- Moises Nunag

4- Cristiam Paulino

5-Daniel Figueiredo

Middle School 6-Gerber Coreas

6-Adriana Davis

7-Cole Cerami

7-Jesus Rivera

8-Javier Acevedo

8-Sophia Ibrahim

8-Alexis Lauer

8-April Lopez

8-Sudavi Urena

High School

Business and Career Technical Education - Jenisa Esteras-Santana, 11th

English/ESL-Priscilla Tapia, 10th

Mathematics-Alisandra Aleman, 9th

Physical Education/Health & Drivers Education-Nicholas Accomando, 12th

Science-Anne Benice Mendoza, 11th

Social Studies-Katrina Anne Dizon, 12th, Nicolas Penney, 9th

Visual and Performing Art-Isabella Mattingly, 11th

World Languages-Janelle Mc Cann, 9th

Special Recognition Award-Danielle Sharpe, 9th

May’s Overall Student of the Month-Katrina Anne Dizon, 12th

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